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Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1864-12-22
WAR NEWS.

The situation of our military af-
fairs is still Frightening, and in the
highest degree gratifying to every
loyal heart.
The most important news comes
from the army of the Ohio, at Nash
vile. Hood has not only been de.
feated, but his army almost annihila-
ted. By reference to the dispatches
in another column it will be seen
how completely he has been over
whelmed. Later news from that
field, report the rebels as beyond
Franklin with Thomas in pursuit,
taking many prisoners. 1t is stated
that Gen. Cheatham with his whole
command have been captured, and
that there is a great probability that
the whole rebel army will be captur-
ed before it even reaches the Tenn
essee river. Gen. Thomas is master
of the situation, and will ultimately
clean out the only respectable rebel
force in point of numbers. that now
exists outside of Virginia. The
guerrilla bands infesting the West
and Southwest, Will for a time pur-
sue their nefarious calling, but
prompt execution wherever caught
viii soon cool their ardor.
From Gen. Sherman we have moth
ing later than his investment of Sa.
vannah. The Richmond papers con.
cede that it must be taken as all com
munication on their part by tele.
graph or otherwise has been cut off
showing that Sherman has it closely
invested. His army is in the finest
spirits, well supplied, and in point Of
nupbers much larger than when il
es6tEes4ta.
From Sheridan we have nothing
of sPeoinl iAAfse.-.~~Os- tIe-e~~----.te
be patiently awaiting the movements
of Grant, but fully prepared for any
emergency.
Gen. Grant has his forces in from
of Petersburg and Richmond, il
winter quarters, quietly awaiting tha
complete circumvallation of Rich
mond, which is sure to come. in con
sequence of all strategic points oil
the coast being in our possession
and the victorious legions of Sher
man, Sheridan and Thomas ready
to close up the line around the doom
ed city, all of which Lee is powerles
TO prevent.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1864-12-22

H The friends Of our worthy
Oculist, Miss Snodgrass, viii be
pleased to hear she is again among
us, with her snlightening influence. Her
headquarters are at the City Hotel
on Second street, where she is ready
and willing to relieve all troubled
with diseased eyes. Her unequaled
success when here before has gwen
her name among physicians that
many of our best citizens will attest.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1864-12-22

PROCEEDINGS OF THE BENEVOLENT
AssocIATIoN.-Dec. l9. 1864 As
so, ion met at the residence of Mrs.
E. Maxons. Present, w. Nash.
Pres. A. Cole, Vice-Pres., r Black.
Sec. and c. d Bailey, a. Cole, j. G.
Damron and Miss H Maxen, visitors.
The visitors in accordance with
the order of the last meeting. to can
vass their several districts thorough
ly, for the purpose of ascertaining
the number of families requiring re-
lief, would report. that district No. l
contains five, No. 2, three, No 8, six,
and No 4, five families requiring aid.
The districts are bounded as fol
lows:
No. l, from Grape street, S. w. to
corporation limits. Visitors, d. Y.
Smithers, H. NJ Onderdonk. Mrs.
NJ. Shepard and Mrs. NJ. Newton.
No. 2, from Grape street. N. E to
Locust street. Visitors, j G. Dam
ron, Maj. L. S. Webb, Mrs. S Harper
and Miss II. Maxon.
No. 3, from Locust street to Pine
street. Visitors, C. d. Bailey, James
Brown, Mrs. II. Hayard and Mrs.
Watson. ef frr
No 4, from Pine street, n E. to
corpo. alton limits Visitors, A.
Cole, Mrs. II. Baltzell and Mrs. S.
| Clendenin.
The Association believes that its
arrangements are sufficiently ample
to meet all claims upon it, and. that
it will not le necessary to call upon
individuals for aid.
Cases that have not fallen under
observation of the visitors, can be
referred to them in their proper dis
tricts. W. NASH, Pres.
4. BLACK, Sec.
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NOTICE.

n GORGE R. Henry is hereby notified
VI that Sarah T. Henry, has on this 18th
day Of December, A. d. 1864, fled IN the
Court Of Common Pleas, within and for the
County Of Gallia, and State Of Ohio, petition
against him, charging the said George X.
henry, with having been guilty Of adultery
with ooe Sarah Hamli m, and with gross
NEGLECT Of duty, in wilfully absenting him
seif from The said Sarah, who is averred to be
his wife. and praying therein for a divorce
from her said husbtHd, the said George R..
Henry. and the custody of their child.
- SARAH F. HENRY.
December %, 1854.
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w The owner of the building

v The owner of the building
now occupied by the Journal office,
requiring the room for some other
purpose, we are obliged to undergo
the expense ofremoving the Office to
another place.
After the 1st of January, there
fore, our patrons viii please call at
the lower door of E. Deletomb's
brick building fronting on Second
street, below the public square, and
Immediately opposite the grocery o.
c. G. Weibert.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1864-12-22

FoUND.-That Geppard and Pitrat,
have their fine store room on Court
Street, filled with ali that is needed
for table service, such as Queensware
China, Glass, Brittania, and Silver
wae.
Also, a fine selection Of Mantle
ornaments; such as China and Parian
marble vases, Figures, toilet sets &c
well suited for Holiday presents.
Give them a call
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1864-12-22

~ At regular meeting Of Ariel
Lodge No l56, l. o. o. F held De
cember ID, the following preamble
and resolutions were adopted:
Whereas, Ia the divine providence
of God our well beloved brother, c,
C. Patten, has been suddenly remoy-
ed from our mifist, by that fell de
stroyer death. the grand lev l.er of
all human greatness. and az We trust
has passed to a higher and better
state of being, therefore.
ReSolVed, That in the Sudden de
mise OF our worthy brother; we deep
ly feel the loss of one who was al
ways kind and gebtlemanly in his
department to all the members OF the
Lodge. one whose kind heart and
genial spiri', endeared him to every
one with whom be was acquainted.
Resolved, That this Lodge bow with
humble submission to the will OF
Him who doeth all things well, and
hope that in the loss of our well be
loved brother, that it is for his eter-
nal gain.
RssOIued, That we, as a Lodge ten
der our sincere condol eace to the
widowed mother, brother and sisters
of the. deceased, and trust that the
arm of Divine Providence will sus-
tain them in this their hour Of affiic-
ton.
ResOlued, That copy of the above
resolutions be presented to the
mother oil the deceased and that they
also be published In the Journal and
Dispatch.
CHAS. R. MINTURN,
L. z. MAGUET,
JAS. HARPER, Co mmittee
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1864-12-22

R W. Y. Miles has large and
well selected stock of Furs, such as
capes, muffs, victorenes, &c, and a
fine assortment of dry goods of every
description, suitable for holiday gifts,
which he is selling off rapidly. Call
and see him if you need any thing
in his line, and a portion of what lie
has you will find by examining his
advertisements in another column.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1864-12-22

@From Congress we have moth
ikg of special importance. Until af-
ter the holidays, little will be done.
Then comes the tug of war, and we
shall see the course that will be
pursued, by those who heretofore
have acted in opposition to the ad-
ministratior, of all which we shall
keep our readers duly advised.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1864-12-22

snd carried the enemy's intrench-
ments, capturing all the artillery and
troops of tue enemy on the liie.
Brg. Gen. Wood 5 troops. on the
Franklin Pike took up the assault,
capturing the enemys Entertainments
and in his retreat also captured
eight pieces of artillery and some
thing over 600 prisoners, and drove
the enemy within one mile OF the
Brentwood Hill pass.
Major General Steedman, CON-
manding detachments of the differ
ent armies of the military divisions
of the Mississippi, most nobly sup
ported General Woods left, and
bore most honorable part in the
operations of the day. / have or
dered the pursuit to be continued in
the morning at daylight, although
the troops are very much fatigued.
The utmost enthusiasm prevails.
/ must not forget to report the ope-
rations of Brigadier General John
son in successfully driving the enc
my, with the cooperation OF the
gunboats. uuder Lieutenant Com
mander Fitch, from their established
batteries on the Cumberland river,
below the city of Nashville, and oi
the success of Brigadier Gereral
Croxton's Brigade in covering and
returning our right and rear. In
the operations of yesterday and to-
day, although 1 have no report OF
the number of prisoners captured
by johnson and Croxton's COM
mands l know they have made
large number.
l am also glad to be able to STATE
that the number of prisoners cap
tured yesterday greatly exec DIS the
number reported by telegraph las
: evening.
The woods. fields and intrench
: ments are strewn with the enemy
small arms, abandoned in the re
treat. In conclusion, l am happy
to state that all this has been effect
/, , ed with but a very small loss to us
Our loss probably does not exceed
800, and very few killed.
: (Signed) GEO. II. THOMAS,
Mai Gen. Commanding.
: NASHVILLE, Dec. 1912 NJ.
During last night Hood withdreg
his right from the river, and took
r position covering Hillsboro, Orann.
. Whites. and Franklin Pixies, whicl
1 line had been carefully prepared TO
= this contingency.
He was driven from the first lin
4 easily, but the second was yer,
;. stubbornly defended, and at last wa
f heavily assaulted three times befor
f succeeding.
1t was carried, however, and .
\. pieces of artillery, 1000 men, inclu
/. cling Gen. Jackson, with the rem
! nant of his division, were taken.
+ TIE enemy was forced back tw
: miles and his enemy broken int
+ two parts, one on Whites pike ant
v the other on the Franklin, with tn
t range of Blaffy Hills between then
f Steedman and Wood are pressin
It down the latter, A. ]. Smith, SchC
field and the cavalry pressing dow
o the former %xs~@zy<
= VIVID CAR IuaKe dHOtHef -sne
a a days fight, while Thomas is
Y good condition to press him. Every
body, white and black did splendit
f ly. +. NJ. STANTON.
n Secretary OF War.
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N If you are in search of holi-
day gifts for the little folks, you will
find an endless variety of jewelry
perfumery, toys, and yankee notions
generally at the Union store of Bal
ley d Maguet, on the public square.
Santa Claus has again made them his
chief agents for the sale ofChristmas
gifts in Gallipolis. Go early as the
rush will be tremendous.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1864-12-22
OFFICIAL WAR BULLETIN
GREAT VICTORY AT NASH
VILE.

WAR DEPARTMENT, WAsHINGToN,l
December 1855 A. NJ
To MAJ. Gen. Dir:
The following official report
of a great victory achieved yes
terday by General Thomas and his
gallant forces, over the Rebel forces
under General Hood, in front of
Nashville, was received this morning.
One of the most surprising cir
cumstances connected with the great
achievement to the small loss suffer
cd by our troops, evincing, among
ether things, the admirable skill and
caution of General Thomas in his
disposition ef the battle.
In our rejoicings at the defeat OF
the enemy, thanks are due to the
Almighty for his protection to our
gallant officers and soldiers in the
great conflict they have passed
through.
The report of Gen. Thomas. and
also an Unofficial report, containing
interesting details; are subjoined:
HEADQ'Rs DEPT. OF CUMBERLAND,l
Eight Miles from Nashville 6P.
December IL,
To tie President of the United States.
Hon. Il. II. Stanton, and Lieat. Gen.
Grant.
This army thanks you for your
appreciation of its conduct yester-
day, and to assure you that it is not
misplaced, l have the honor to re.
port that the enemy has been pressed
st all points to-day on his line Of
retreat to the Brentwood Hills.
Brig. Gen. Hatch, of Wilson's
corps of cavalry, on the right, turned
the enemy's left and captured q
large numf-er of prisoners. The
number is not yet reported.
Maj. Gen. Schofield's corps, next
on the left OF the cavalry, carried
several hills, captured many priso
ners and six pieces of artillery
Breyet Major General Smith, next
on the left of Major General Seho.
field carried the salient point of the
enemy's line with McMillen's brig.
ade rf McArthurs division. cap
turing l6 pieces of artillery, Briga-
der Generals, and about 2, 900 priso.
ners.
Brigadier General Garrard- Dt
$yiSioD of Smiths compat. n was nevt
the left of Macarthur Division
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1864-12-22

Eg Several receipts given by
Adams Express Co., to soldiers for
money to be forwarded to their fam
lilies, from City Point or Bermuda
Hundred on or about the 10th of DC
tober last, have been left with US as
State Agent, to ascertain why they
have never been delivered. We
called at the Express Office in Cincin-
natl on Saturday last, and were coolly
Informed that these with a great
many other packages, were forward
ed by the Baltimore & Ohio railroad,
and that the train was captured by
Moseby's guerrillas and the express
car robbed and burned, which of
course released the Express Co.,
from all responsibility. A clause in
the receipt expressly set forth this
fact. The holders of these receipts
may therefore consider them worth
less. Soldiers should in all cases
send their money by the Pay agents
sent out by the State. 1t costs them
nothing and no instance has yet oc-
CURED Of any such loss as we find. in
the present cases. The Express co. s
besides charging er ormous rates,
have so hedged themselves around
with conditions, and exemption
clauses, that their liability is very
little greater than the mail. In The
cases alluded to, no proof was fur
nished us that the packages were
captured by Moseby. The agent
sts ted it as fact, about which there
was no dispute, and very cody waiv
ed any further notice of the matter
An Express Co. that would choose
dangerous route, rendered doubly
- y tho vH~..y'o pros sVuce i'm fnrri
in the Shenandoah valley, when {
perfectly safe one from the sam,
starting point Baltimore, via tn
Northern Central to Harrisbur:
could have been taken, should a
least furnish proof of the actual los
by this, too often convenient mode o
accounting for lost property.
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FOR StLE.

H.LF lot on 4th Street. between State
and Cedar Streets. aoioining lots Of
" Denney. and " II. Langley.
Said loi has on it, q good Frame House,
and CoJprr Shop. and will he sold at reasona-
bic terms For particulars. call at Journal
Office or on me. at my Jewelry shop, on 2d,
Street below the Square.
Dec. %, I564.-3w. .'
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1864-12-22

"Ifyou are looking for Quack
Medicines, or advertisements for cure
of private diseases, don't trouble
yourself to look over the advertising
columns of the Journal, for you wont
find any there.
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DIED,

-
Nov. lsth-MAlIA infant ds hghtsr q =
Augustus and Elizabeth Donnal n, sgeo
months. 81 d.ss kIIKf
Two snowy spOtless doves, alis 9,ted on "
earth,
From the bright upper air -
Like sweet winged visItants from heavens
courts,
So beautiful and fair,
Sweet messengers to US, Of peace and love,
A bright angelic pair. tfETeTy
Two sooth our hearts, to cheer our lives
awhile,
The precious boon was given.
But when amidst our heart-string close en-
twined,
One golden cord, was riven,
One quickly Plumed its pure unsullied
wings,
And took its flight to heaven.
fr' - D.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1864-12-22
MARRIED.

On the 18th. day qf November, BY Jshn
Williams. Esq.. Mr.. wILLrAx W. RnEY, aud
Ms. HARarET n PoErxR, all Of Gallia Co
Ohio. -
On the 30th, Of November. by Elder Brown
at Shiloh Church, Vinton eounty, l. c. BAxs,
Of Gallia comfy, to MISS. HAEy J. McCs|
MIL, Of Vintcn County. HaH n
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1864-12-22

EgThe President has called for
three hundred thousand more re-
cruits. This call would have been
unnecessary had .he different COM
munities honestly furnished the men
demanded ur der the last proclama-
ton. instead of ciphering themselves
out of debt to the Government, and
handing in paper "credits' instead
of able bodied soldiers. Foremost
in this was New York city, whose
quota of 90. 600, or more, was nine
tenths filled by the production of a
long catalogue of naval enlistments.
Other localities worked out 6f debt
in the same way, and the conse-
quence was that the Government,
when asking for five hundred thou
sand men, los: nearly half that mum
her by the credit system. The ci-
phering was very convenient at the
time it was made, but the Govern
ment wanted men and not figures.
Consequently, not having obtained
its requirements, the new call il
made. We trust it will he honestly
and promptly responded to -Gdz.
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~ The neat little steamer Nettie
Hartupee, is still the regular packet
between Gallipolis and Ironton--
Her officers are gentleman Untitled to
public patronage, which we are
pleased to see they are receiving.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1864-12-22

E4- If you wish to insure your
property in the Oldest and must re-
liable insurance company in the
Uunited States, call at the Journal
Office, and get policy in the Ktna
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1864-12-22
Private Sale Of Public Lots
adjoining GallipOlIs.

have laid of number of lots. on that por-
tion Of my farm living between the U. s Hos
pital, and the Ohio river, south of the Mil
Greek road Thoselots are eligibly situated
for building purposes, and will be sold on
very easy terms, A plan ofthem may be seen
at my store in GallipOlis. and all necessary
information given those wishing to purchase.
~ s. BARLOW. 8
Dec. %. ls64-tf. ,l...., ,.
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70 Harry, you ought to be
ashamed to throw away bread like
th1t; YOU may want it some day"
"Well, mother, would | stand any
better chance of getting it then,
should | eat it up now?'
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~ One company of the 1926 Pa.
that re- enlisted have been in town for
some weeks past. They left on Sat
urdsy last for Cincinnati. Our c;ti-
zens part with them with the most
intense degree Of pleasure and
satisfaction.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1864-12-22

ENone are so fond of secrets,
as those who don't mean to keep
them; such persons covet secrets as
a spendthrift covets money-for the
purpose of circulation
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1864-12-22

~ Any one in want of nice
comfortable home of ) acres of first
rate land, that would make a good
vegetable garden, close to Gallpolis
where there is a great demand for
such things, will do well to call at
the journal Office at once
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1864-12-22

~Our readers will please notice
the advertisement, ol Captain Cory,
in regard to the first veteran army
Corps, in this weeks issue.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1864-12-22

@The organization of the 1st
Army Corps, of 10000 veterans
honorably discharged, to be COM
manded by Gen. Hancock, is said to
be progressing finely-will probably
be completed about Jan. 1st. Head
quarters at Washington.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1864-12-22

GALLIA AcADEMr-Will open for
the winter term on Monday, January
I'd, 1865. Those wishing to attend
will plesse notice.
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E Ifyou are in search of bar.
gains in dry goods, boots, shoes,
groceries, notions, DC, examine the
a lvertising columns of the Journal.
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UNION SCHOOL.

THE next term will eummenee on Monday,
the 2d dav Of Jan. 1865. The BOARD Of Ex-
aminers viii meet. in room No 8, OF the
Union SchooI house, on Saturday, Dee. Path,
at two O'Clock. P. NJ and examine applicants
for situations as teachers in Union School.
Candidates will Please be punetual.
By Order Of the Board.
Dee II Is64-lw.
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~ you have land for sale, tina
best way to find a purchaser, is to
adve: tise in the journal.
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LETTERS

ID EN- AIMING UNCLAIMED IN the FOst
IL Office at GallipOlis, Gallia county,
Ohio.on the 22nd day OF December A D. 1864
s5S- II not called kr within one month
they will be sent to the Dead Letter Office.
EE- To obtain any of these letters, the ap
pleant must ca for "GdrertiStd letters. give
the date of this ist, and pay ore cent for ad-
virtising
Anderson Ella A Jacobs Seymour AZ
Benst VIM JORDAN Joshua
Bryant George JourdOn Mary
BRYANT Sarah j Jones Samuel
Brown Milton johnson j L
Bowling James II Keller Vim
Caste Edward Lawrence Aunie O
Carper Ellen Long Catharine
Clark Daniel Mathews Geo
Claiin Sarah A Minter Mary
Carnes Harry Pierce Thomas
Clark Mary POndexter Martha
Carter NOllie N. Ray Nm N q
Crrsiuger X f Reynolds Sarah A
Cl mems Matte A Reiter Joseph
Craig Milley Reansy George
Cole Jefferson Sharp Lydia M
Cubbage K Ala Smeltzer John
Davis f R Swearinger VIM R
Davis John E SwItzer d W
Davis F s Smith Florrella
Dickinson d L Smith Sarah
Erney Michael N Scott Latham
Firelaugh John A Shorts L
Gates John Snow John
Gibson Sophia Summers Polly
Gibson Samuel Three Martha
Gould Matte ID Tineher James
Harris q W TOrronce B F ?
Hancock Mary A Tompkins Ellen
Harmon Francis Tucker Erie
Hearn AlOnzo NareE
Hopkins Moses WIlcher Lizzie 2
Hill L d , Wells Bailey
Humphrey Lewis Wright Columbus
6zmisOn George N Whiteker Vim @
Jackson Sally Wood Andrew
jackson Emma Wood Riehaad o
jackson Virginia Wolf David
James DR..
Office hours from IL A. NJ, to 611s P. y
Sunt ays. Office open from to A N
JOSEPH DROUILLARD,
Dec. 81, le64. Post Master
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The New and Fast Steamer
WILD WAGNER.

II. Fl. DROWN. ................... Master.
WILL run weekly between Cincinnati,
w and Wheeling. Leaving Cincinnati, on
Saturday. at 5 P. NJ passing Gallipolis, on
Sunday evening. Leaves Wheeling en- Mon
dan RAISING Gallipolis, on Thursday. at IL
An. Far. ms low as 10y any other boat
Dee. mber. %, 1864
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1864-12-22

~ If you wish to buy land, look
over the advertising columns of the
Journal.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1864-12-22

EMcCiellan received the small
est vote Of any Presidential. caudi-
date except Pickney, the Federal
candidate in 1904, who got only
fourteen votes
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REVIEW OF CINCINNATI MARKET
WHEAr PRiME WHIrE 220@225
WHEAr PAlHE RED rr E.h l.95@2,00
Coax 80
OArs ,70M
GRAIN MARKET.
WHITE WHEAT PRAE $2,25
RED WHEAT PRIxE 1855
Flour s.50@l2
G GAIIIPOIIS PROluCE AND GROCERY