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Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1865-12-21

"AeATE of the Gin. Gazette in a
late letter from Washington on the
formation of committees in the
House, and adverting to the engross-
nent of power by New England
members on those commi ttees says:
Nothing is cheaper than this clap
trap, and, for that m after, nothing is
sillier The most experienced mem
bers, other things being equal, go to-
the heads of committees; just as the
most experienced members control
the legislation of Congress. If the
West objects, she has her remedy.
If she wU select good men for Represen-
satiUes, and then. after she has taught
them their business and made them Val
ua5ie keep them here. as New England
does, she asiH gradually gain her proper
lceight and place in Congress--not
otherwise.
That portion of the above in italics,
should strike the sense o: every man
as the true doctrine. For this very
reason, we have and still do advo-
cate, the re election Of Hon. John
Sherman TO the U. S. Senate from
Ohio. His qualifications cannot be
denier or controverted. He "has"
been taught his business and made
valuable" Now why not "keep him
there as New England does" Ohio
will thus obtain her proper weight
and place in Congress, as she now
holds it in the rank of States
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1865-12-21

R The La Crosse Democrat has
the following appropriate remarks
on the local press. We commend
them to the citizens of Gallipolis, as
worthy of their attention. Lave
business men not only in town but
country, may learn what their true
interest is in this matter.
People have a mistaken idea Of
localnewspapers. When the business
men of place realize as they should,
that the local paper benefits a place
according to its circulation out Of it,
they will have learned a valuable les
son. The village paper should be
the mirror Of the place, should give
those abroad an idea what is done
and who is doing 1t IN the town where
/ published. If paper could show q
hundred men of firms engaged in
business, people would at once say
that village was prosperous one
If, on the contrary, it be compelled
to fill up with leve stories, in large
type, or with the prospectus of the.
New York papers, the reader, at a.
distance naturally thinks the town
sort of dead ole wherein abide seedy
gamblers and played out real estate
specuiatorsf business men in O
village woufftake of each issue of
their weekly paper, dozen copies
and send them to different friends in
the east, the investment would pay
if the paper had live business look
to it. If not, the fewer sent the bet
ter for all concerned. We love to
see spaper filled with live advertise
ments and local news.
The village paper is a weekly
messenger, going forth into the
world, proclaiming to thousands
never seen or thought OF By the edi-
tor, the resources and business of
the place where published, as well as
the energy of its inhabitants. Pat
ronage extended to local papers is
never thrown away. If the paper Is
a live one, readers at distance see
in the rehec tion of the place, and in
time the distant village becomes ia
milfar through the local press and at
last, tired OF bis locality in the far
off east, the reader starts for d new
home among those he knows by repu-
tation.
A neat looking paper, well filed
with home advertisements and local
items, indicates a live town and
thrifty people, as certainly as clean
dishes, clean house and clean faced
children indicate the neat wife and
mother, or as children with shirt tails
flying. little clothes half fastened,
dir,y faces and unkept hair, and
greasy knives, forks and plates, and
room flied with dirt is evidence of
the slattern Business men owe it
to the place, if not to themselves, to
patron,ze the local paper. Let the
editor know that his labors are ap--
preciated, and he willAlabor hard to
retain the opinion, TO the benefit of
all concerned.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1865-12-21
Probate Notice.
Settlement Of IAecounts.


THE following accounts have been filed
i in the Probate Court of Gallia county
Ohio, for settlement and the same will be
hard and examined on the 18th day of
January A. d. 1866. The first and final ac-
count of Truman Guthrie, administrator of
the estate of Edward H. Guthrie deceased.
First account of John W. Mccormick and
James NJ. Mills Executors of the estate Of
Benjamin F. Mills deceased First and final
account of John Williams administrator Of
the estate of Samuel Humphrey, deceased.
Account of a. H. Hughes guardian of the
minor heirs OF John Hughes deceased. Ac-
count of Washington Thomas guardian Of
Pleasant Thomas Final account of Jacob
Chick guardian of Emily Hughes. Account
of David NJ. Gates guardian of James K.
McLead. Final account of Andrew Watts
administrator of the estate of Henry Perkins
deceased. The second and final account Of
George Shamhart, Guardian of Letitia Stew
ard. First and final account of Sarah Steel
Exeeutrix of the estate of William Steel dec.
ALEXANDER LOGUE,
Probate Judge
Dec. IA, 1865.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1865-12-21
TALES OF THE BIVOUAC-
JOHN HACKLEY'S CAPTURE.
BY WILLIAM H. MoRRIs.

o1 W lila u H. nOhkAos
Sergeant John Hackley was one
of those cool, courageous and quick
witted men that were often found in
the volunteer regiments of our army.
Nothing ever seemed to excite his
enthusiasm, and he endured the trials
and disappointments of the service
with as much indifference as though
ne were destitute of feeling. His
self control and boldness had on
several occasions extricated him
from critical situations, and made
him a great favorite among his COM
rades.
Having left Lieut. c. at the
crossroads, he proceeded towards
Frederick City, in order to ascertain
the movements of the eremy. He
had not gone far when he heard the
shouts of the scouting party which
had cut off his retreat. His only
hope of escape from capture was to
put his horse to his utmost speed,
and. by making a circuit, regain his
camp by a road some miles farther
down the valley.
The shouts behind him told him he
had been sesn, and was hotly pur-
sued, but his his horse being one of
superior speed, he did not fear being
overtaken. On he dashed, turning
up bye roads and frequently chang
ing his direction, in order, if posi-
BILE, to mislead the horsemen; but
his efforts to do so were unsuccess-
full. Finally, reaching the Maryland
Heights road, he urged his steed
with his voice and spurs, and found
to his satisfaction that he was rapid
ly increasing the distance. He al
ready felt himself safe, but as he
came to short turn in the road,
he saw barrier placed across it, and
found hims elf in the midst of q
strong party of guerrillas, who de
manded his surrender, while aiming
their carbines at his breast.
"Well, you've got me now, sure
enough, haven't YEP
sect down off that horse," said
one of the gang.
why, of course" responded
Hackley. "But now as I'm your
prisoner, we might as we'll take things
comfortably, and as l have some
good WHISKY in my canteen, l don't
mind taking a drink"
Saying whick he took several large
Swallows, and handed the "commis
sary' to the men. They all took
some excepting one, whose rough.
red beard and brutal bearing made
him an object of disgust. He made
a gesture of scorn, and refused the
civility.
"Oh, take little, Jake" said the
captain of the band.
"D-d if I'd drink with any blue,
nosed Yankee,' said the repulsiye
outlaw.
This singularly uncouth and bitter
guerrilla, was one oil the most dar
ing ard cruel of Moseby's command.
He never Joined with his associates
in their carousals, and was always
the mos; violent OF their number in
his expressions of hatred for the
soldiers of the North. He took the
most malicious delight in insulting,
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1865-12-21

How TO KERP PooR.-Buy two
glasses OF ale every day, at five cents
each, amounting in one year to 1885,
50; smoke three cigars, one after
each meal, counting up in the course
of the year to s54,75; keep big
dog, which will consume in year at
least els worth of provisions; and .
cat "a more-altogether this amounts
to the snug sum of Sll0,25-suf1-
cient to buy six barrels of -four, one
hundred bushels OF coal, and barrel
of sugar, one sack of coffee, g good
coat, a respectable dress, besides
frock for the baby, and half q dozen
parts of shoes-more or less. just
think Of it.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1865-12-21
OCULIST.

MRS Wm LETTERS (late Miss E. Snodgrass,
I'VE of Maysville Ohio, has opened room,
at the Sherman House. in Gsllipolis Ohio, fol
the purpose Of treating diseased eyes.
Having be. n here before, it is deemed IN.
necessary to say anything further, than to re
fer those afflicted to her former patients. and
the citizens of Gallipolis and vicinity.
The following named residents are hereby
respectfully referred to; l. R. Calohan, Joh1
Moore, Z. T. Shepard. F. L. Leelelcq, T. S
henager, R. henager. Chas. Creuzet, anC
others.
Nov. 2, lS65-tf
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1865-12-21
Notice Extraordinary.

HAVING been appointed and commits
IL stoned as Notary Public for the county
of Galta, am prepared to attend to al
business pertaining to the office Such as
making conveyanees of all kinds, Deeds
Mortgages. B - of sale. Powers of attorney,
Affidavits, taxing Dispositions DC. Also at
tending to collections of all kinds of CLAIMS
settling up estates, writing wills. attending te
suits before Magistrates. and all other
business entrusted to my care. Office on
Second Street, few doors above the Sher.
man House.
JOHN WILLIAMS,
Notary Public
Nov. %, 1865.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1865-12-21

them in their keeping. Hackley-
wa, Of course, chosen guide, and
orders were given, under no circum-
stances, to harm or capture Grizzly
Jake. A suitsble party of men,,
well armed and mounted, was form
ed, and the pursuit arranged for the
following night.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1865-12-21
GaIIIpoIis steam Bakery

TIE subscrib has made arrangements with
J. W, Finch Esq, practical baker. to take
l ehsrgeoi mis- Steam Bakery in Gallipolis with
the intention of making it first class estab-
lishmeut, where everything in the bread line
such ss soft bread, cakes and crackers Of every
kind may be procured at, reasonable prices
For the present the sales room will be in my
Store house fronting the Public Square
Orders for any thing in the baking line al
wholef ale or retail filed on short notice.
W. II. LANGLEY.
June. Is. lsG5.-tf.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1865-12-21
SOME DAY.

["Some day" is the burden of many a song
that's never in rythm. Florence Percy has
thus given one of them.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1865-12-21
1865. MackereI. 1865.

lust received from the East, fresh in
81 voice Of latest catch Msckerel, Of all sizes
and all numbers, in barrels, half barrels,
quartet barrels, and kitts; Also, Herrings in
Barrels and boxes, Goldfish, etc. etc. for sale
by @. 1 A. HEEKING.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1865-12-21

Nov. %. 1865.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-03-28
The next GoYernnr.

We print in another column an article from
the Vermont Record, calling attention to an cd.
ltorial in the St, Adams Messenger urging Gov.
Smith s reelection, and giving reasons why the
Record disagrees with the MESSENGER in this sog.
gestion We have no desire to enter into ,hi,
discussion o. present, and shall not unless Gov.
Smiths friends persistenily press the view which
the Messenger has already advanced. There is
no reason existing now, which did not exist two
years ago, against tho time-houorol custom in
Vermont of rotation IN Office, and GOV. Smith
iriends were then great stcklers for tia obsor-
vance of tho practice.
Our object now, in calling attention to this
subject, is to say that the fcanls Of Lieutenant
Governor Dillingham; will this year present his
name TO the convention as a candidate for Gov.
ernor. ME-, Dillingham; has been Lioutenan.
Governor three years. Two years ago no refused
to allow his friends to us, his name in the con.
yentioD against Mr., Smith. Mr. Dillingham;
friends then understood, and had q right to IN
derstaod that this yalr neither Mr.. S. nor his
friends would oif,ran opposition to Mr.. billing
hams nomination and notwith taudns the
article in the Messenger We cannot VT believe
that Gov. Smith will allow his mann to b, used
agains, Mr.. Dillingham;.
We shall not now speak Of Mr. Dillingham; e
abundant fitness for the olf,, oC a ,va,nor
Paul Dillingham; is too well known bv tho people
Of Vermont to need recommendation or eulosy.
Our only purpose in this article is to apprise IL
voters OF the State that Washington County
will ask the neat State Convention to put Mr..
Dl!lingham's namo at the head of the Stat
ticket.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-03-28

God, last Friday, sold in New York a,
$l,47 IL, but rallied uudsr the news from D.
mond Of check to some portion Of Sb..
forces and afterward sold as high os =
Prices have not yet fallen, as a general tb..
much as gold, and we regret to see an eF..
the part Of several city papers to encourage +.
to keep up their prices. They have su5
discovered that gold is not a measure o, +,
they thought it was when gold was rl,r,
goods had to be marked up every dlyn,
pace with t--and they advise dealers to rein.
mark their goods down now as gold GlIs (.
declare that there is just as much money K
country as there was a month ago, in Gc
that the volume of the currency is increase.
cause greenbacks and paper money gauer s
worth a third more than they were t5p,
therefore there is no reason why good. SKI
be cheaper. We can't blame the se,er
trying to make the public believe this mons.
but if the buyers also believe it, and coa.
to pay the same prices they did when gol
selling at $500 they will deserve 10 synn
for allowing themselves to be cheated. l,5a
however, will refuse to buy until goods az.
at gold prices, they will bring the seller, To-,
very soon, just as the sellers brough, .as.
terms when merchandise was rising.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-03-28
jeff Davis and the Rebel Congress.

We print in this issue Jeff Davis last message
to his rebel Congress. 1t will repay perussl.
This chief rebel conspirator seems to have feared
II he suffered the members of Congress to depart
without putting on record his protest against
what he INSERTS has been their criminal refusal to
put into bis hands the power and the resources
which he deems necessary to the further success
iul prosecution OF the rebellion, that another op-
portunity Of sending them message would not
be soon offered. lie accordingly unburdened
his mind.
NO one can read the message and not find in
It the highest evidence of the hopelessness of the
rebel cause. jeff Davis and his Congress are at
issue. Each is practically charging upon the
other the failure of treason. Davis says rebellion
has had bad luck because the Congress refuses
to do its duty, and strip the country of gold
and men and slaves. The Congress had pre-.
viously created the office of Commandern-chief
and designated Gen. Lee for the position, thus
plainly saying that they had no more confidence
in Davis; and special committee Of that Con-
gress reply to this last message of Davis by tell
ing him, in an elaborate and sharply written re-
Jolnder, that the trouble is with him and not
with them. They say to him that tho first init
nation they received from him that he favored
arming slaves, was in the message that the ex-
empts OF which he complains are not nearly as
numerous as the details made by the executive
that the militia law, for which he asks, could be
81 no possible use, as every male between the
lges Of seventeen aud fifty is lin the army
hat they cannot see any good to result from the
pension Of the writ Of habeas corpus and there
're decline to suspend ii; that the finances o
he rebellion are past recovery; that they have
ixed the people as much as they can endure
nd that the Congress would no! silently submit
, be thus misrepresentel and lectured by the
xtcutiye. Having put on record this memen,o
{ their afectionate regard for Davis. the Con
,ress adjourned. Whether before adiourning,
hey agreed to any legislation asked for by Davis
= not entirely clear from the Richmond papers,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-03-28

Our readers will find on the outside of this
paper letter vudiciting Gen. Banks method
OF treating the freed slaves in the department Of
tue Gulf, as compared with the System now em-
ployed there. Ia principle both tho systems are
wrong. We ought by this time to be rid Of the
idea that we must have one coda Of law, for
black men and another for white men and
when our generals and our government come to
understand and act upon the principle that a
mans condition is not to be so,ted by his color
they will have reached the solid granite upon
which alone republican government can securely
stand. There is more or loss Of oppression 10
every expedient employed in dealing with freed
slaves, which treats them 10 any other way than
white ireemen are treated, Oar principal OBJ.
lection to Gen. hanks system was, that it was
radically wrong because i, did that with black
man which Banks would not have thought Of
doing with Waite man and this objection il
as foreible against the government plan which
our correspondent condemns. The government,
has already gratutously fed out Of its CON,
missariat @ore white than black people, and
public and private charities have been many
times more abundant for the relief Of suffering
white SouthOrners than for the poor freedmen ;
and while this is so, we believe the black man,
If given an equal chance with the white man,
will be as able TO take care OF himself
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-03-28

The New Jersey legislature has, by decided
majority, refused to ratiiy the constitutional
amendment abolishing slavery But disgrace
full as this act is, tho legislature did meaner
thing STILL A bill was before it to INCORPORATE
an association for the purpose of raising mon
ument to soldiers who had fallen in the battles
Tor the suppression of the present unholy re-
belhon." The Evening Post says
- As soon as the preamble was read, a Mr..
lllf jumped up and moved that tbs word I'M
holy DO stricken out and his democratic
friends carried The amendment. 1t was then
moved successfully by loyal members to insert
wicked and causeless,' u" causeless " alone. and
finally 80 mild u term as " unjust6able," but
the same majority, by a solid vote refused to
condemn the rebellion in even that milk. and
wafer way. AT length one of their own num-
Der moved TO insert the word righteous -
which PROFESSIONALLY expressed their real feel
ings, but not enough of them were sufficiently
bold 10 declare them openly and so, with the
aid OF the Union votes, " righteous " was also
rejected. Yet they had deliberately declared
that the rebellion was neither unholy, nor wick.
ed, nor causeless, nor unjustifable, and only the
lear OF political consequences prevent ed them
from declaring tina, it was righteous"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-03-28

Il. NJ. I. Hunter, of Virginia, since hi:
speech in opposition to the rebel negrs conscrip.
ton bill, has found it necessary to publish
card denying that he is in favor of submitting
to the national authority. lie says in II, how
ever, quite significantly
" | have always held that we ought /, main.
tain the struggle for independence 50 long $
there Is hope Of success. The General-in. Chief
and the President OF the Confederate States, as
the highest military authorities, arc best able to
understand our resources and prospects. While
they have hope in the contest it seems to me
that we should do all III our power to strength.
en- their hands but, after all, it is 10 u sepse
OF the justice Of their cause that the hearts of
our people should be confirmed and il 10 to the
Chief Ruler Of the Universe that they should
look for aid in the mighty struggle in which
they are engaged"
This is not particularly confident strain
Hunter said in his speech that arming the slaves
would DO in effect surrender of she cause :;
and he plainly intimates in this card that he has
no further hope. After saying that fighting
should 60 on only 80 long as there is hope of
success, " he Immediately throws the RESPONSE,
bility upon Lse and Davis of determining
whether the cause is hopeful, retaining entire
ly from expressing his own opinion. II he had
had any expectation of ultimate success he
would most certainly have said 50. His card,
therefore, instead of proving his hostility to re-
construction, only furnishes him an opportunity
to put on record his protest against hopeless
tight, and cunnngly to throw the whole respon.
sbility for continuing the contest on the shout.
ders Of Davis and Lee
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-03-28

FORTRESS MONROE, March 25, }
via Baltimore, March 26. {
The following advices from Newben are Just
| received, via ALTERNATE canal
Schofeld's forces which moved out from Kins-
ton triumphantly entered Godsboro on Tuesday
evening" meeting very little resistance. he cap
tured large amount of properly, including 40
railroad cars, locomotives, guns, &c. A portion
OF Sherman's forces from Fayetteville met the
enemy the same day (2lst) at Mount Olive,
where quite an engagement ensued The enemy
being overpowered and fanked, retreated in con-
fusion towards Raleigh, while Sherman entered
Smitbfeld, half way between Goldsboro and
Raleigh
Sherman, Schofeld and Terry are in hourly
communication with each other and are pressing
the enemy closely. Prisoners taken admit they
are unable to resist this combination and that
Raleigh must certainly fall. Sherman's wagon
trains are around Kinston. The railroads and
bridges will be repaired 80 that cars will run
through to Goldsboro and Raleigh from New
burn in few days. The utmost enthusiasm
prevails in our army, and our troops are sweep
ing all before them in the shape Of an enemy
Ierry's forces captured a number Of cars at
Parsons depot near Goldsboro Many prisoners
have been captured and numerous deserters are
coming in.