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Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1864-09-15
THE EXAMINTION OF IN
VALID PENSIONERS.

BY the act OiJuly 4, 1864, biennial
examinations OF invalid pensioners
win hereafter be ipade by one sur
geoh only, provided he has been ap-
pointed an examining surgeon by the
Commissioner of Pensions. or is a
surgeon in the ARMY or navy. The
fees for the service, or for any otner
examination by appointed surgeons
that may be required by the Pension
Office, will no longer he paid by pen
sloners. The same act increases the
invalid pensions of those who have
lost both hands or both eyes, to
twenty five dollars per month. and
those who have lost both feet, $50
per month. 1t also provides for
disabled enlisted men, and for those
temporarily serving with the reg
ularly organized military or naval
force, as well as for tboir widows
and other dependent relatives, and
for cases where there is no evidence
of muster IN. The Commissioners
of Pensions has published the act in
pamphlet form, with the necessary
instruction.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1864-09-15
To Bridge Builders

THE Commissioners of Gallia county will
L meet ut the time and places named below
and proceed to- cell at public outery, to the
lowest bidder, the building of Bridges at
those points, to-wit:
At the snosstng Of Georges creek, on the
Gallpslis and Mari'tta State Road. on Satur-
day. October Is, 1884. at 10 O'Clock A. "
At the crossing Of Big Kyger creek, on
the same roa.!. 90 Saturday, October Is, 1864,
at o'clock P NJ.
At Watson's Mill, on Campaign creek, on
Saturday, 0ersber IS. 1864, at o'clock NJ
The pan IS the first named is to he that
Of the Bridge across Long Run, on the river
Boad below GailIpolis, near the residence Of
Mr. A. T. Laslsy's. The two latter te- be OF
the plan OF that across CaupaigR-ereek, near
the old Darst Mil.
VIM NASH, Aud. O. C.
Sept Is. .lesA
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1864-09-15

The following extract from the
Philadelphia Press. is worthy of being
copied as an ex ample to Office hol
ders. 1t will be seen that Il e Colonel
Thomas, referred to, is now in
com hand of our Post. We hope in
future issue to give full account
of the organization and composition
of this CON mand:
1t is not often that men holding re-
sponsibIe positions under the Gov
ernment consider that their duty to
the country requires something
more than a faithful discharge of
their official obligations. Nor is it
often that public officer is morally
required to do more than his oath of
office requires, for there are few de-
partments Of the national service
which do not give sufficient oecupa-
ton to conscientious men. 1t ir
noteworthy, however as an example
of unusual earnestness among per-
sons holding responsible offices, thas
Col VIM. b. Thomas. collector of
this port. has three times raised a
regiment for the national service,
and thrice led it into the field. At
each invasion of the State. Colonel
Thomas has been one of the first to
answer to the call to arms, and not a
month has passed since he lelt the
city at the head o. a first class
regiment, chiefly raised by his own
exertions. If Colonel Thomas had,
in his anxiety to take an active part
in the war, in any way neglected his
official duties, we should not refer to
his course as one of true patriotism.
But knowing that the Custom House
is thoroughly organized; that it was
with the full approyal'of the head of
the Department that he entered the
miiisary service. we cannot withhold
our earnest approval of Colonel
Thomas action. We are told that
ofieeholders consider their duty per-
formed n. accepting lucrative posi-
tions: bnt here is case in which
citizen who could not be blamed for
remaining at home, voluntarily takes
upon himself the burden of war, and
risks his life from pure sense of du-
tY.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1864-09-15

~ Six companies of the 1S3d
Ohio, are in camp at this post pre-
pairing for organization. The men
thus far have conducted themselves
with the strictest propriety, and in
marked contrast to Che Regiment
which latelu,escupIeu their present
camp.
Gallia county has furnished large
number of men for the 1S3d regi-
ment, yet appearances justify us ia
saying she Is very likely to come OH
as usual in the distribution of field
officers We submit the question
whether this course is exactly fair
Scioto and Lawrence counties are
well provided for. We do not com
plain, but think that Gallia county
has some claims. 1t would seem the
only chance her sons have for field
offices is by promotion, in other
words fight for it. This has been
the case with the SOD, and to some
extent with the 91st. Well. after all
it is probably the best course.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1864-09-15

SGen. Mcclellan still holds on
to his Office of Maj, General in the
U. s.. Army. That is good evidence
of his Democracy. Long ago it was
said of the office holders of that par
ty,s.few die sad none resign" Lit
tlemak is evidently believer in the
doctrine that he who provides not
for bis OWE household is worse than
an iofdel' He may fail in being
elected President a. Maj. Genei ais
pay of $500, a'nonth'is very COM
Portable thing to fall back upon
Failing, in nne after resigning the
other. mi Vt ohlige him to fall back
upon his-faif road Office, and go into
obseurity. That is the fate in re-
serve for him after the 10th of No
vember. o
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1864-09-15
HTbe Cincinnati Gazette, in the

III ne OluCiuuatt OaECtbCf IA eAO
news of the day column, says:
General Sherman forbids any
citizen to go to Atlanta. No man
ufactures or trade are to be permit
ted there, and the whole town will
be used for purely military purposes
A rumor reaches us from Little
Rock. that the rebel General Sterl-
ing Price is dead. If this be true
the Confederate cause has lost one
of its ablest defendersss
Early has suffered another defeat
in Virginia, Gen. Averill having at
tackled and defeated one OF his col
umns. The main force of the enemy
was still near Winchester
Advices from General Grant
army indicate that their is a strong
probability of another great battle
for the possession of the Weldon
Railroad. Lee is concentrating his
forces on our left, evidently contem'
plating an assault
Our later advices from Tennessee
are to the effect that Gen. Rousseau
had concentrated bis forces with
those of Steadman and Granger a.
Athens, and was moving toward
the Tennessee River. Dick Taylor
it is said, had united with Forrest
and purposed entering West Ten
nessee.
Two rebels, one Of whom is char
ged by a refugee to be other thar
the guerrilla Quanteell, the leader ii
. the Lawrence massacre, were arres
ted at Indianapolis of Saturday :
Steps have been taken to ascertain
the identity of the prisoner.
Our Saturdays dispatches mention
a rumor of the capture of Mobile
based on the very unreliable state
ments of rebel deserters. The re
port is doubtless premature, as
last accounts General Granger wa
absent in New Orleans, and activ
military operations are snspende
until he should return.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1864-09-15

/ CoL6MBUs, Sept l0--Mr. Valan-
dighaIn arrived in this city yesterday,
on his way to Pennsylvania to ad-
dress the people at various places;
but meeting McClellan's letter oi
acceptance. he promptly authorized
the Democratic Charm an of Ohio to
Withdraw his name from the appoint
ments in Ohio, and returned home
The peace men are determined to
maintain their integrity; and will
soon call a meeting to determine
their course Of action.
New YoRK, Sept. 10.-The New
York Daily News repudiates McClel-
lan's nomination, and urges the reas-
sambling of the Democratic Conven
tion to either remodel the platform
or to nominate candidate to suit
the present platform.
WAsHlNGTos, Sept 1O.-The
National fntelligencer to day comes
out strOngly in favor of Mcclellan
fer President.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1864-09-15
rThe friends Of the late Capt


A. A. Hunter, who so successfully
commanded this post during the
Morgan raid, will not fail to read the
article n our outside, from the Cleve-
land paper. We cheerfully endorse
every word OF it. In his untimely
death, the country lost one of her
bravest defenders. His devotion to
his adopted country which he sealed
with his blood, is in marked con-
trast to that of the Williams who ''na-
tive to the manor born" are aiding
and abetting the foe'by whom he was
slain. ...
We defended Capt. Hunter, while
living, from what we honestly be
lieved to be unfair and malignant
persecution, on part of men whose
duty it was to have sustained him.
The manner of his death. justified al
we then said. He fell at the. head o.
his men q victim to treason. He
died like hero and brave soldier
His memory will long survive in the
hearts of our people. and even those
who once maligned will do him
honor. Peace to his ashes.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1864-09-15
rThe Union Mass Meeting

came of at Gallipolis on Saturday
last and was well attended by a
large portion of our intelligent and
respectable citizens. An effort
had been made to have the day
of meeting changed by tile State
Central Committee, so as to afford
the speakers one day to travel from
Ironton to this place. On this ac-
count no notice of the meeting was
given the week previous. Finding
it impracticable to effect change OF
time, notice was given in the Journal
of last week, which being issued on
Thursday, did not reach many OF our
readers until Saturday. The notice
by hardbffls was also of little avail
on account Of shortness- of time
Notwithstanding, the audience was
very large, quite large enough for
anv speaker to be heard with salts
faction.
The meeting was called to order
at l O o'clock, and addressed by Hon.
H. S. Bundy the Union candidate for
ahdP dPSnT ore Which feofd W WITH 1en Phg FL
effect npon the minds of his hearers.
His honest appeals to the sober
Judgment of the people, and plain
unvarnished statements of facts rela-
tive to the course of the Copperhead
Democracy together with his, earn
est and. sincere devotion to the caus e
of our country hela the audience
spell bound as it were for the space
of two hours, although, on account
of there being no seats provided,
their position was very wearisome
and uncomfortable.
We can safely say that Mr.. Hutch
ms will find few supporters in that
crowd. Indeed it was hard to find
but one, who could safely be set
down for Hutehins, and he would
have been passed by with less con-
tempt but for the conspicuous posi-
tion he chose to assume, as special
reporter for the Copperhead pa
pers.
Major MeClintiek of the 192d Pa.
Regiment was introduced, after Mr.
Bundy, and made a very excellent
and appropriate speech, which was
well received by the meeting.
He was followed by Hon. Eli
Glover of Portsmouth. His remarks
fell like red d-hot shot on the copper
head who was taking notes, and were
met wit p,url US applause by the
people who listened with the utmost
pleasure and satisfaction to his re-
marks, although wearied by having
to occupy standing position for
so long time. The perfect good
order and attention paid To- all the
speakers shows that the people are
alive to the great questions of the
day, and are determined to give them
due attention. Never before have
we witnessed such earnest heed paid
to arguments offered by public speak
ers. 1t is an Indication of thatundercur
rent ofpublic opinion, which is stead
lily moving the people in one direc-
ton, despite Of the efforts of traitors
snd wire workers to deceive and
blind them to the true issues.
The meeting adjourned ansa =
O'Clock, in the evening, at which
hour, the Court room was dsnsely
crowded,
Col John Ferguson OF the. .172nd
q. N. @, late sCcnznander of this
pest, addressed theih, n -one Of the
most forcible, and pow eral speeches
we have ever listened TO Col. Fergu
sonxas member of tie Charleston
Convention in 1860 and a Douglas
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1864-09-15
LETTERS

DEMAINING UNCLAIMED in the Post
III Office at Gallipolis, Gallia county,
hio, on the 18th day Of September A D. 1864
Angel TG Knowles JohnW
Arnheim John Latin Mary
Ayers W Y Lewis VIM Fl
Bawden Wy Light Jas
Bennett Rebeeca Long John
Bohnert Jos Melvin Eliza
Bowers Sarah Nenels John
Brommer ] o Miller Jas S
Brube CYNTHIA Miles Maria-2
Campbell Alfred Morton Laura
Cassady Jas McDOugal II q
Charleston Sandy Morris VIM
Carter Robert Monroe A p
Carter Aaron-2 Neal WIN NJ
Calhoun Rebeeca Moss Sarah
Caldwell NJ Noble Russell
Dickerson Wiley Parsons Albert
Dunhame ThOs PattEr D r
Enoek A Pigraih P.
Farpley Jos Price
Fasha Susan Postrn Edmond
Fowler Mrs RenwOO Geo
Grant Z Rieirlrds Mary A
Georgr Perry Robinson John
Grren Jas W Rummels Elizabeth
Gill & Richmond Swain John
Girson Saml ! Sehaefrr Maria
Griffith Elizabeth Seal Harriet
Guynn II Shepherd Maggie
Haptnnstali JAS " Smell Geo
Hail Joseph Shea Timothy
Harper Jackson Smith Giles N
Hendrix Nettie Smith VIM
Henry Geo Spring Angeline
Hinhes j @ SmithsOn W
Hickman Robt-2 Scott Clarsa
How'll Mary-3 Scott Wm w
Hull HOtt ID Vans-ive Archibald
James II Wills Margaret
Jack 'on Landon White Sam-2
johnson Robt White Chas
Jones Pleasant Wliirms Elwi
! Jones Geo r Williams Maggie
Judson Z Wiseman y
InnOt Wrist1n Jas
Kennedy Reuben WoOdsell Alex
Kelly Mary
/ Office hours from 7 A. NJ. to 6is P. VI.
Sundays. Ofnee open from to 9A NJ.
JOSEPH DROUILL
| Sept. Is. 1864. Post Master.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1864-09-15
' aluabIe Farm for
Sale.

r OFFER at private snie, my farm situate
in Greea township, Galiia county ONO,
FIVE mikes from Gsilirsh containing 2oO
acres, I60 cleared two good dwelling houses.
barn. md other out buildings, an orchard OF
700 fruit trees, three wells, and several never
failing springs Of water on the land As
grain or stock farm it u not surpassed oy any
Ia. the county, of the river bottom.
For terms &C.. enquiie at the Journal Office
or Of the subscriber on the premises.
JACOB KERR.
This farm can be readily divided so as to-
suit two purchasers.
Sept Is, 1884
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1864-09-15

HCapt Fred. Ford launched his
new boat at Point Pleasant on last
Sunday. The craft glided beautiful
" into the water, and without the
slightest accident. The hull is q
beautiful one, buift by Mr.. George
H. Mitchell, of Gallipolis. For
strength and quality of material, it
is probably superior to any one on
the river. The timber was carefully
selected when growing, by Captain
Ford himself. Then aga.n culled at
the Mill, and finally in the ship-yard.
Although one of the largest class OF
stern wheel boats. being 16O feet
long, 80 #. beam. and 5 feet hold,
she drew when launched, five inches
at the stern; and seven inches at the
bow. She is to be finished in first
rate style as a passenger and freight
packet, and will be out ABOUT the
last of October.
Captain Ford is one of the uncom'
promising Union men of West Vir-
ginia, who has made a record for
himself of undoubted loyalty and de
votion to the Union He deserve:
on that account, the support of ship
pers and passengers, to which his
qualities as q steamboatman added
will ensure success, all Of which We
most heartily wish him
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GnlIlipoIis. Sent. 14, IS64

OdhhPOhSs oOpe II, 'OOT'
EDITOR JoURNAL;-I have been or
dered here to organize the 1S3d O.
vi The necessity of perfecting
the above regiment as quickly as pos
sible. must be apparent to all. 1t is
my desire, and i hope every member
of the regiment will make every ex-
ertion to have the 1S3d the first Ohio
regiment ready for the field. 1t is
hereby ordered that every officer or
enlisted man who has entered the
service with the expectation of serv-
ing in the lS3d, will report to Head
quarters of the regiment at this place
without delay. would respectfully
request every newspaper publisher
in this Congressional District, to give
this one insertion. j. r. HURD.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1864-09-15

Democrat He is well posted in the
tricks OF the traitors to defest his
chsmpioi and did not hesitate to lay
bare the infAmy OF the knaves who
hunted. the. gallant. Douglas to
deatff Sn6 sfsh nov seeking the life Of
.thisrspnhlic His seathing remarks
relative to the C pperhead Democ-
.faey were worth a. days journey to
-hear, but Il aware Of what he was
going to say, the said Copperites
earefufiE kent out Of hearing
He vas succeeded BY Capt. Smith
.-ofthe TrumbuH Guards, who made
! one oftAese capital hits, that only
: the Captain -eau-make, and whose
inimitabfe hamor, coupled with q
thorough hatred of tfaitorss enables
him to administer castigation to the
enemy, that might well be termed
scathing.
After he concluded Major
cCfintick wss again called out, and
succeeded admirably in drawing 9
picture of sLitulmak' and his admi
rers which none could fail to recog-
+ nize as truthful, and to the life.
Thus the campaign has fairly open
ed, in old Callia. and the good work
commenced in earnest. She may
not give the majority she did hones'
John Brough, for we have no County
officers to be elected, whose success
| is doubtful, and who would be inter
ested in bringing out full vote. ye
her majority will be one to be proud
of, and that will serve to convinc'
the leaders of the opposite party
that the sceptre has forever depar
ted from Judas and all hope o
recovering it, in their day and gener
alton, may as well be given up.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1864-09-15
THANKS OF THE PRESIDENT
TO THE NATIONAL GUARD.
CoLunBus, September |

COLUMBUS, September IL
(: Governor Brough received to-day
the following interesting order from
President Lincoln, complimenting
the National Guard of OHIO for the
important service they rendered the
country during the hundred days:
"w AsHINGToN, September TO-
"Governor Brough:
Pursuant TO the President direc-
tions, transmit to you the follow
ing executive order made by him.
in acknowledgment. of the service OF
the hundl ed days men who, at the
opening of the Spring campaign,
volunteered their service in the
operations of General Grant The
certificates of service mentioned in
the order will be prepared without
delay, and transmitted to the officers
and soldiers entitled to them.
EDWIN NJ. STANTON.
Secretary of War"
Executive Order Returning Thanks
to the Ohio Volunteers for One
Hundred Days.
EXECUTIVE MANsl ON; WASHINGTON
CITY, September 10.
The term of one hundred days
for which the National Guard o.
Ohio volunteered having expired
the President directs an officia
acknowledgment of their patriotism
and valuable service during the
recent campaign. The term o
service of their enlistment was short
but distinguished by memorable
events in the Valley of the Shenan
doah, on the Peninsula, IN th,
operations of the James River
around Petersburg and Richmond
in the battle of Monocacy, in th
Iintrenchments of Washington, and il
other important service. The Nation
al Guards of Ohio performed wit
alacrity the duty of patriotic volun
teers, for which they are entitled
and are hereby rendered. throug
the Governor of their State, tn
national thanks.
The Secretary of War is directe
to transmit a copy of this order t
the Governor of Ohio, and to cause
certificate of their honorable servic
TO be delivered to the officers an
soldiers of the Ohio National Guards
who recently served in the militar
force of the United States as volur
teers for one hundred days.
J, (Signed) ABRAHAM Lincoln.
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l. o. o, p.
THE members

sta<. THE members of ARIEL
LODGE, No, i56, I. o. o. F,
meet at their Hall, in Greenwood's $
building, every Friday evening at Z
o'clock
F. NJ HOLLOWAY, n. G.
HENRY GREGORY. SEc'r
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COUNTYTICKET

For AUDITOR
WILLIAM NASH,
For Commissioners,
VALENTINE sWITZER.
For Infrmary Director,
A. S. GUTHRIE.
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-heriffs Proclamation
DROCLAMATION is hereby made to a

DROCLAMATI0N is hereby made to all
L the qualified voters of Gallia county, o.,
that a general election will be held "a re-
quired by law, on Tuesday, the 1lth day Of
October. 1864. al the several places Of holding
elections in said county OF Gallia, at which
time. the following officers are to be chosen
viz
One Supreme Judge. Full Term for the
State Of Ohio.
One Supreme Judge. Long Vacancy
One Supreme Judge. Short Vacancy.
One Secretary of State.
One Attorn<y General.
On Comptroller Of the Treasury.
One Member Board Of Public Works for
full Term, and one for Vacancy.
One Representative TO Congress for the
tenth Congressional District, eOmposed OF
the counties Of Ross, Pike, SeiotO, LawrenGs
Gallia and Jackson and Adams.
Ope County Auditor.
One County Commissioner
One Infrmary Director.
The Trustees Of the several townships in
said county. are requested to return the fol-
lowing number Of Jurors fOr their respective
tow nships, as REQUIRED bV law, viz:
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E< We copy the following from
theWheeling HnteIigeneer oflast week.
Another of Gov I.etcher's guerril-
las, has been disposed of IN the
right way. A part of Smiths com
pany IN retaliation of his loss made
a descent upon Ripley, and after dis
troying the arms deposited in a
private house for the defence of the
place, rohbing some stores. took
away as prisoners the high Sheriff OF
the County, and his deputy. They
we're, however, released alter taking
them about a hundred miles and
they returned to their homes in
Jackson county.
ABLOODY DOCUMENT
We have received from Gov
Foreman the annexed document,
viz:-the Constitution, oath and re-
gulations of a secret Secession order.
The document was taken from the
pocket of Capt James +. Smith, a
guerrilla chief. who was killed few
days ago in Jackson county by Cap
Tain Kennedy's company Of State
Guards, who surrounded the house
where he and his conspiring brethren
we're holding o secret meeting. The
document is all covered over with
Mr. Smiths blood, so much so rs to
benearly fllegible in many places
1t is sure enough literally and fgur-
atively a bloody document. 1t is be-
lieved that the secret order indica-
ted in the document is the same that
now exists among the Copperheads
in the West and along the border.
who are banded together to resist
the draft, oppose arrests and other
wise carry out the aims and princinles
ofthe enemies Of the government.
Smith has long been a dangerous
man He was here as prisoner once,
and was let loose on condition that
he would leave this State, which he
did not do except for short time
He mas fortunately received his
quieths at last, and providential-
ly we have in the following do
cument an expose of what he was
doing in our lower counties. 1t
commences thus:-Kd Rep.
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TUE UNION STATE TICKET.
fElrcrlos DAY, ocrosra ~.

(ErrcrrOs DAY, ocrosEs q
srpnrxr JuDsr-FuT Tsrm,J sH
.IuTBER DAY, of Portage County,
surRExE JuDsE-(Long Facspev,) -
WILLIAM WHITE, of Clarke corntT.
suraExE JuDeE-(Short Vaeancy')
HORACE WILDER, of st,a66Ia eOdSsy
SrcRETAkH OF Stare,
WV HENRY SMITH. Of Hamilton County
ATTORNEY GESEHsL,
~. p. RICHARDSON. of Monroe County
CoxrraoIbER or THE TEEAsrRr'
MOSES R. BAILEY, Of Fulton County. :
Board OF PUBLIc WoRxs-(Full Tern,)
PHILIP HERRING, Of Auglaize County.
res (For Vacancy)
JAMES MONROE. of Coshocton County.
FOR CONGRESS,
HEZEkIAH S. BUNDE