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Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1865-04-20

Once q Roman Senator slew his
Emperor, not through motives OF re-
venge, jealousy, or ambition, but
for the salvation of his country
The man he murdered was his friend,
had elevated him to rank and power,
and showered honors thickly on him.
But his soul filed with love of liberty
and country, sorrowed at the mise
ries of his fellow citizens, caused by
the tyrannical acts of their oppressor;
acts which nerved his arm to strike
the fatal blow. In the presence of
the assembled Senate of the Roman
Empire, Brutus stained his dagger
with the blood of Ceasar.
The mind is filed with admiration
for the heroism of the man, who,
waving all consider ations but the
interests of his country, calmly, de-
'liberately, and in the broad daylight,
puts an end to the existence of q
tyrant.
Abraham Lincoln, President of tn Q
United States, was assassinated at
Washington, on the right of April
fourteenth, while surrounded by
members of lis family and friends.
Endeared in the affections of great
people as man never was before, save
Washington, his death at this time
under circumstances so appalling, is
the greatest calamity that could have
befallen them.
The soul shrinks with horror at
the idea. that one so good, one SO
noble and SO great, Chief Magistrate
of this Republic, whose life both
public and private, was without a
blemish, should meet his death at the
hands of a murderer.
"He hath born his faculties so meek, hath been
So clear in his great office. that his virtues
Will plead like angels, trumpet tongued,
Against the deep damnation his taking off,"
We cannot at this time fully realize
the extent of our great loss. The
subject is too painful for the mind
to dwell upon. Words cannot ex-
press our feelings. Adler men than
we,will pronounce his eulogy. While
his name will live enshrined in the
hearts of this great people, his spirit
will mingle with the noble army of
martyrs. and the just made perfect,
in the eternal alteration of the living
God:
"Lineoln is in his grave;
after life's ftful fever he sleeps well,
Treason has done his worst, nor steel, nor
poison,
Malice domestic. foreign levy, nothing
Can touch him further"
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1865-04-20
Sherif's Sale.

The State Of OAio. GaElia Coanty, s..
DURSUANT TO the command of an order Of
l. "a e on partition issued by the Court Of
COmmOn Pleas, within and for the county OF
Galha, and State of Ohio, snd to me directed
as sherItfof said county Of Gallia, | will offer
at public sale at the door of the Court Hous,
in the City Of GallipOlIs, in Gallis eou nty an,
State ofOhio. on the Sd day of May, A. D
ls65. at one o'clock p. NJ. of said day, tn,
following real estate to wit: parcel or tract
of land lying and being situate in fraction
number twelve (l2,) in township number fou
a. Of range number fifteen q So in the county
of Galha. and State Of Ohio, ard q .scribed as
follows: beginning at the section line on tn,
east end of said traetisn and which is in tn,
middle thereof. thence running west with sai,-
section line to BaliSk Creek, thence up sal,
Bull 81 IN Greek with the meanders thereof
to the old Port ? line, (the land now being
owned by William Trotter) of the said fraction
thence east to the south east corner of sale
fraction; thence north TO the place of begin
ming, it being the Tract Of land conveyed t,
James Long, by William TrOttsrfs Admins
traitor by deed dated April the Goth, A. d
1888, and recorded in vol. -, page 232, Of tn,
Record Of Deed9 ef Gallia county aforesaid.
appraised at the sum Of one thousand siA
hundred dollars, q ,600,) TO be sold as the
property and real estate Of Eliza Mccain, and
others. at the suit Of Elizabeth ]. Long and
others. by John 5. NoIthBp their Guardian.
Terms of sale one-third cash in hand, one
third in ONE year. and one-third in two years
from the day Of sHle, the deferred payments
secured by moTtgage, 81 the premises sold.
Given under my hand this Both day of
March. A. ID, 1865
WILLIAM WADDELL, s. G. c. o.
March 30, lS65-6w $50.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1865-04-20
DIED,

In Galiipolls at tn e residence Of Mrs Bratt
on Thursday 18th inst, Of Typhoid Fever
ADosIRAM j. WALKER, of Griswold, CoEneOti.
cut, aged IS years.
Ma. WALKER had been engaged in canvass.
ing our county, for subscriptions to Abott's
History Of the Rebellion, in which he was
very successful. His gentlemanly depoFt-
ment, candor and high regard for honesty and
fair dealing, greatly endeared him to those
four citizens who had made his acquaintance.
HIS sudden death has cast gloom over theii
minds, seldom oocasioned by the death Of .
stranger. His brother who did not reach
town in time 10 see him alive. begs to returI-
his heartfelt thanks to the family Of Mrs.
Bratt, for their kindness to him, and TO Drs.
Levisay and Stone, for their untiring efforts
to save him, also TO Messrs. Wheeler, the
brothers Palmer and Gallett, who were with
him ell the time of his illness and rendered
him every attention in their power. IL may
lie q subject Of consolation TO the friends Of the
dec ased, to know that nothing was left un-
done to alleviate his sufferings. His brother
Lev. o. T. Walker Of Boston, left on Saturday
with the body Of the deceased.
April the 7th 1865. LuIu n. oIrvER
daughter Of John O. and Carrie Oliver, aged
IL months and days.
Mourn my Lulu so< n departed,
Tender, smiling infancy,
Childhood pure and merry hearted,
snatched from yearning breasts away.
Yet abstain IRON. grief consuming
Rescued from the future id,
Safe in bowers forever blooming,
They are living, smiling still.
Little winged sernph is iuttering
Now. amid celestial beams
Now with lute-like voices uttering
Spirit whispers in our dreams.
III can never more befall her.
Stars in Jesus diadem
Hevermore may we recall her
But we hasten on 10 them.
Lulu's gone my little treasur,
To those realms beyond the skies
Where all is joy aud boundiess pleasure
q And where our prattlers never die.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1865-04-20

N From the extensive details of
the facts connected with the Presi-
dents death, we select the following
as being the most concise and accu
rate. Our limited space this week,
prevents more extended notice.
Especial Dispatch to the Cincinnati Gazette ]
WASHINGTON, April Is.
MISS HARRIS ACCOUNT OF THE PREsI-
DENTS MURDER.
Miss Harris, who was in the box
with the President at the time of the
murder, gives the following account
of the affair. Nearly an hour before
the commission of the deed, the as
sassin came to the door of the box
and looked in, to take a survey of
the position of its occupants. Sup
posing it to be either a mistake or
the exercise of an impertinent curios-
ity. this circumstance, at the time,
attracted little attention.
Upon his entering the box again,
however, Major Rathbone arose and
asked the intruder his business. He
pushed past him without reply, and
placed his pistol close to the back OF
the Presidents head, and actually in
contact with it. as Miss Harris thinks,
and fired.
He then instantly sprang upon the
cushioned bannister of the box, where
he maze a-backward plunge with his
knife, aimed at the face or breast OF
Mr.. Lincoln. Mai. Rathbone, spring
ing forward to protect the President,
received the stab in his arm. The
murderer then jumped upon the stage
and effected his escape
THE ATTACK ON SECRETARY SEWARD.
From a relative of the family OF
Secretary Seward, the following ad-
ditional particulars of the murderous
attempt at his residence are obtained:
Mr.. Fred. Seward attempted to
prevent the misereant, who is very
large, powerful man, from entering
his fathers chamber. The assassin
snapped his pistol at him twice, but
did not succeed In Cischarging it.
He then struck him two blows upon
the head with it, crushing the skull
and telling him to the floor. Instant
ly after he rushed into the room and
attempted to cut the Secretary's
throat. He succeeded in inficting
several gashes upon his face, laying
open both cheeks, but was prevented
by the bed clothing about his neck
and the fact that Mr.. Seward rolled
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1865-04-20
Mobile has fallen. The last Of

Mobile has fallen. The last Of
the rebel seaports is now In our pos
session. On the 9th inst, Fort
Blskely and the Spanish Fort with
{, 100 prisoners and 300 guns were
captured, and the gun boats at once
proceeded mp to the city.
! News that Johnston is making
preparation to surrender his forces,
has reached us. This if true, ,disposes
Of the only available army now left
in the South. What terms Johnston
msg sbtaiu, depends greatly on the
fact of the news of President Lin
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1865-04-20
ABRAHAM LINOoLN,

President Of the United States, as
ssssinsted in the city Of Washington,
April Il, 1885.
A martyr to the cause Of Virtue,
Liberty and Independence, he died
at 100 A. n, of the 18Th of April,
full of honors, mourned not only by
the nation, but by the civilized world.
His memory will live forever in the
hearts of his countrymen. His enc
mics will find in his death, their Sc
verest loss. His name is
"ors Of the tev, the immortal few,
Thsf wss not born IN die"
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1865-04-20

~ Copperhead papers all over
the land In 1861, talked sneeringly of
President Lincoln passing in dis
guise, through Baltimore, to escape
assassination, declaring that no such
intention existed, and accusing him
of eowardice, DC. Now tnat the
crime has been perpetrated in the
Capital of the nation, let us see what
they have to say about it.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1865-04-20
MARRIED.

At the residence Of the brides Father, Gallia
Furnace March 10th 1860, by the hev; w.
JANE EDxUNDs, all of Gallia county.
At the residence of Washington Wesby on
the 9th day of April 1865, by John Williams
Esq, MR. WnLIAx A. DUNN Of Washington
county and DELLA DuGLAs, of Gallia county
Ohio.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1865-04-20
WAR NEWS.
CHARLEsrox, April 19th 1859

EDITOR JOURNAL
Col. Haskins commanding at
Lewisburg last evening asked for
terms as to surrender of all Confeder-
ate forces in Greenbrier, Monroe,
and other counties, between Gauley
and the Rail Road.
Col. Obey has been authorized to
give them the same terms, as Grant
gave Lee.
Echols' eutire command has been
fnrloughed for sixty (60) days.
This day is being observed here
with due solemnity.
VIM. II. NASH,
Capt. and c. S.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1865-04-20

N Andrew johnson was sworn
into Office, as President of the United
States, on Saturday the 18th lust, al
IL A. NJ. He remarked '.the duties
are mine, I will perform them trust
ing in God"
Thathe will do so there is no doubt.
Nor is their any doubt that he will
hold the rebels to a strict account
He has personal experience of their
hergsh malice. He will rule them
as with rod of iron and ''all the
people shall say, ameB.'
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1865-04-20

out upon the floor, from inAicting
fatal injuries. A soldier by this
time had entered the room and
sprang upon the assassin's back
Him he stabbed in the side, and
succeeded in breaking loose, and
after wounding Major Seward, anoth-
er son of the Secretary, and an st
tendant, reached his horse and rode
away.
His pistol was large navy revol-
yer, and was broken in pieces by
the force of the blows. 1t is covered
with blood. The knife used, some
ten or twelve inches in length, was
also left in the house. The attend
ant who was stabbed in the lungs.
died few hours ago.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1865-04-20
Read Notice.

TEHU B. Hank, Caleb r Hank, Oliver
81 Hank, widow Of George B. Hank, and
William Hank, Alonzo Hank, and Hank heiFs
of said George B. Hank, deceased. are hereby
notified that the viewers appointed by the
Commissioners OF Gsflia county, to view and
lay out road from Thomas Whites, to the
Wilkesyille road at Westerman Chapel in
Springfield township. will meet on Thursday
April Doth. TO discharge the duties of their
appointment.
W. F. CHERINGT0N,
PettlOnOY.
April II 1865
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1865-04-20

re- 1t was announced that Gen.
Grant would be at the theatre in
Washington, on Friday night. He
fortunately changed his purpose and
passed on to Burlington, N. j. 1t
was on account OF this disappoint-
ment that the President went there
though very reluctantly. Fortunate
indeed for the Nation that the Lient.
Gen. did not go. We should to-day
in all human probability have to re-
cord his death with that of the Pres
ident.
Secretary Stanton also designed to
go in company with the President
but a press of business prevented it
and possibly saved his life also.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1865-04-20
Probate Notice.

SETTLEMENTS OF ACCOUNTS.
THE following accounts have been filed in
i the Probate Court of Gallia county Ohio,
for settlement, and the same will be heard
and examined on the 18th day of May A. d.
1862: The first and final account Of Friend
Mcdaniel administrator of the estate of Mar
garet Dellon deceased. The final account OF
John CLARK administrator Of the estate of
Wilson Siston deceased. Final account of
H. W. Clyse administrator of the estate OF
John L. Clyse deceased Accounts Of James
He son Executor and Trustee of the estate OF
Henry Grimes deceased.
ALEXANDER L0GUE.
Probate Judge.
April, 20, 1865.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1865-04-20
OrDhan BOY.

THIS thorough bred horse will stand the
present season, at the Farm Of Eugene
Donally in Green township near Rodney, and
also at the stable of Peter Knopp in Cheshire
township.
As to the pedigree Of the horse oil persons
who are Judges of good stock are invited to
examine the Horse and Colts in the County
Of his stock. There has been much said
about this horses pedigree, and what horse
it is, and where from. Those persons having
60 many doubts on the subject can by calling
on the owner be satisfied by evidence in NY
possession of the identity Of sad horse and
his pedigree
eT- Terms the same az last season.
Keeper HENRY ZIMMERMAN.
April, 90. 1865.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1865-04-20

A TWO Story frame dwelling house and
N lot on Front street, adjoining Joseph
Ward and Mrs. Csbbage. Possession given
lst of May. Title indisputable. will be sold
on reasonable terms. Enquire at the Journal
Office.
April, 20, 1865.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1865-04-20
Public Sale.

/ WILL Offer at Public Sale on the premises
on WedDesday the 26 day of April 1865. ali
the Furniture Of the Our House in Gsllipolis,
consisting Of Bedsteads, Bed. Beding, Tables,
Stands, Carpets, Bureaus, China Glass and
Stone Ware, Cooking Stove, and other articles
too numerous to mention.
Also one Buggy and Harness.
IRA REARE.
Anil "a 1888
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1865-04-20

Montgomery and Selma have both
been captured by our forces under
Gen. Wilson. The war in Alabama
is about closed. Forrest has been
badly whipped.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1865-04-20

coins death being known to our
soldiers. He will find the vengeance
of Sherman's army. something ter
rible to deal with, and henceforth
rebel officers will have less favor
shown them.
Gen. Sherman telegraphs Gen.
Grant, that Gen. Johnston had made
a proposition for an armstice until
Gen. Grants terms of surrender
could be ascertained. Gen. Sher-
man is ready either to treat with
Johnston or move on his works. 1t
is believed Johnston has surren-
darad
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1865-04-20
e. % III Il :!
13cts. per Bushel,

13cts. per Bushel.
l AN now prepared TO furnish the citizens Of
Galllpolis with frat rate screened Coal at l3
cents per. busheI delivered.
All orders left at the Store Of !. Cook, 8. @.
Thompson and T. @. Hern, or at my resi-
dence, corner Of Mill creek and River road,
win be promptly filed at the above rates.
X. q. FARRANT.
April, Is, I665.-tf.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1865-04-20
Notice.
For Sale or Exchange,

on Acres Of land in O'Brisn county Iowa,
SUI6O acres lend in Msrshall county Iowa,
l3I1k acres ofland IN Fsyna sounty Iowa, also
$50 acres fine land in Leona county Kansas.
! will sell the shove land at reasonable
prices, or exchange part for Cosl lands on the
Ohio or Kanawha rivers. Enquire of
FRANK REYNOLDS,
ct GaFnett House, Gsllipolls Ohio.
April, 6. 1865.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1865-04-20
WANTED.

A BOY between I3 and l6, years of age and
Of good steady habits. TO learn the Painting
business. To such good situation will be
given BY A. 3. GREENWOOD.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1865-04-20
For Sale.

April. I3, 1866.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-10-06

The following letter Of President JoHN.
SON to an American gentleman in Berlin
1printed in the English papers. In the
determination expressed, to be the Presi-
dent of the whole country and not Of a
party, lies the key to tie course Of Mr..
JOHNSON:
EXDCUTlNE OFFICE,
Washington, D. c., Ju y 20. 1885,
Mr.. G. r. Comfort, No. :, FroG.zosischestrasse,
Berlin, Pyxsss0:
Ny DEAR SIR: thank you for your letter
of the seth June. shan use my best erdea-
vor to make my administration national and
not partisan. Perverting power or II Hucnce
to partisan ends Is only less criminal than at.
tempting the nations life.
Our nation has come ont of it's four years
struggle for existence strengthened and puri.
lied, and with capacity for growth in the fu-
ture unparalleled in history. am pleased to
hear from 80 indulgent an observer IS your.
self that the TACT that our government is gov.
eminent Of the people, deriving all iIs power
from the people, existing only for the people,
Is being appreciated 10 Europe. trust our
national success win prove the success of pop
ular principles throughout the world.
am, cir, very truly yours.
ANDREW JOHNSON,
President of the United States.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-10-06
Habeas Corpus Case.

Judge MoNnLAH of the Supreme Court
issued. on Tuesday, upon application, a
writ Of habess corpus, directed to Colonel
ROBERT N. xoLAREH, oommandant of
Fort Smelling, directing him to bring be-
fore him tho body Of. JOHN Pryor, now
under sentence of death, together with
the cause Of his imprisonment, &c. The
writ Is returnable on Tuesday next at the
Capitol, when the Supreme Court viii be
in session and the inquiry win involve the
jurisdiction Of military limits to try OF
punish soldiers for crimes at common law
committed within the territorial jurisdio-
ton Of the State Courts. The writsnd &C.
oompanying papers were served on Col
AoLAREn on Friday. We presume that
Col MoLARxH WI show. due respect to
the civil power BY obeying the writ
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-10-06

The Louisville Journal pays this much
abused soldier the following deserved COM
pliment. II any one knew who was true
to the Union and deserving Of praise for
services in the early stage Of the rebellion
in Kentucy, it was PREH11o4 Of the Jour
nal He says:
Major Gen. Buell. win visit Kentucky in the
early part Of next month. He y now Preei-
denet Of 3 company which has leased Mr.. r.
a. Alexander's extensive iron works on Green
River. We are credibly informed that General
Buen contemplates making Kentucky his fa-
ture home. he should be cordially welcomed
to the State BY every Kentuckian. Tho Gen
eral warmly endeared himself to our people
while he was in command ofour gallant armies
In the West. He never disregarded the feel-
ings an interests of the private citizen In the
conduct ofhis military department, and We no
ioice that as citizsn, be Is soon to become
permanently denuded with the Common
wealth.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-10-06

acterisic of the man. Instead Of sepa-
rating the two propositions, which were
unfortunately united under one head, and
giving an honest reply to each, he consid-
ers the questions as one proposition. and
although he is lin favor Of the first,
and opposed. perhaps, to the last, he mean
ly equivocatea, and answers in general
terms in the negative to both. The an
swers to the other questions are equally
evasive and unsatisfactory, and show him
to be . complete trimmer, instead Of Q
minded, honorable statesman who
has opinions of his own, and does not
shrink from avowing them, especially
during canvass for an important official
position.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-10-06
A Loyal Legion.

The Baltimore Sun says an organization I'M
der the title Of the Military Order Of the
Loyal Legion" has been formed by the SOL
diers of the late war. The order was institu-
ted April 18th, 1866, and It is said that General
GRANT win hold the highest official positiou
in the Association. the preamble of ne
Constitution sets forth the following state
ments
We, the officers and honorably discharge Of
fcers Of the army, navy and marine cofps 81
the United States, whose names are annexed,
do acknowledge, - binding upon the con.
science, and required BY all the precepts of our
holy religion, as . part Of our allegiance to
God, unqualified loyalty to the government OF
the United States Of North America: and In
remembrance Of the dangers and glories to-
gether shared b the support Of this sacred duty,
do hereby solemnly associate and combine to-
gether IN the establishment of permanent and
perpetual organization.
The object Of the order Is stated to be TO
perpetuate the memories and associations Of
the war; to strengthen the ties Of fraternA
fellowship and sympathy, which pre-eminent!y
exist between companions IN arms 70 ad-
vance the best interests, individually and col.
lectively, Of those associated together - mem-
beFs Of the order; and to extend al possible
relief to their widows and children TO protect
the rights and liberties Of American citizen
chip, and to maintain national honor, union
and Independence
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-10-06

AopEsr.-6en. NARsHAILs own paper
the Frees, says: 81 aia
Il y the gallant, the honest, the noble, Tia
chivaEous Bin Marshall-God bless him !-es
generous and brave soul as ever beat in hu-
The Press should have added the word
" modest, and the catalogue Of his char
acteristics would have been complete.
Aodesty is his most distinguished trait.
His letters to the Press from the field
proved this beyond question. Gen. SAN
BORN, Gen. HUBBARD, Gen. THOMAS, Gen.
BISHOP, Gen. VAN CLEvE, and other gal
liant officers made great mistake in no,
connecting themselves pecuniarily with
newspapers before going to the war. They
should have taken pains to have had the
public informed of their gallantry, hon.
esty, nobleness and chivalry, and thus
have paved the way for political prefer.
ment. They should have remembered
that "the pen is mighter than the
sword" 3