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Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1865-01-12
OILEANA.

40 We oNoOCu sOihO liuiC SiilSC OhS
oil fever in this section of the coun,
try, is beginning to manifest itself in
way that bids fair by the first oi
April next to engross the attention oi
large number of our citizens not
only in this county, but on the other
side of the river. A large number
of leases have been taken in this vi
Icinity during the past two weeks, by
men who are likely to 90 into active
operations very soon. The excite
nent runs high in all the adjoining
counties. In Jackson, Meigs, Scioto
ind Lawredce, the oll-mania is ve'y
prevalent, and based on something
angible. l .
In the Kanawha Valley operations
are brisk, with the finest prospects
imaginable.
One company of capitalists from
Rochester, New York, have purchas-
ed very valuable tract of land on
lSmile creek, have an engine on the
gr,und and are proceeding to sink a
wdl.
Another New York CO. have Sc
cured lot adjoining the first named
arh design gong into immediate op-
entions. Another Co. from Buffalo
ave now investigating the mineral
lands on Kanawha with view to pro-
cure suitable location, in which by
this time they have probably sue
ceeded.
A New York Co. are also about to
commence operations on 13 mile
creek.
We learn from our exchanges in
the Kanawha Valley, that wells are
already in operation on Campbells
creek and Elk river.
The excitement in that valley when
spring fairly opens, will be very
great. That oil does exist their in
vast quantities is beyond a doubt
In the vicinity of Buffalo, surface oil
is found in abundance. On the farm
of DR.. Naret "signs'' are found that
leave no doubt, if oil does exist any
where it is upon his farm. This
body of land comprises over 400
acres, and in every respect is one of
the most valuable on the river, and
presents to capitalists one CT the
rarest chances for profitable invest
ment, that exist in that valley. no
The question may arise in the
minds of some of our readers, why
we should take such an interest in
the progress of improvement In Ka-
nawha valley. We answer, simply
because the deyelopement of the
wealth of that rich valley,
must of necessity result in practical
benefits to our town and county
hitherto has been the ter
minus of navigation for that valley.
The wheat crop finds its way to our
Touring mills, and will, for years to
,ome. That it will be greatly in
creased after the close of the war, is
lot doubted. Wool, of which, the
Quantity viii also be greatly increas-
d. find market III Gallipolis. And !
astly, all its mineral products must /
ASS this place to find market, and
-e think we have the merchants and
usiness men among US, who can see
he advantage of creating a market
ight here, for considerable portion
fit.
There are many other reasons why
very good citizens should desire to
se West Va, move forward in every |
ling calculated to make her pros {
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1865-01-12

HAs saving of time and ex-
pense to parties filing applications
for pensions, bounties, and arrears OF
of pay, through me as "Ohio State
Military Agent" 1 have taken out
a commission as Notary Public. I am
therefore prepared to take acknovl
edgements Of deedss mortgages, &c ,
take dispositions, and transact all
other business which Notaries are
legally authorized to do. am sup
piled with blank deeds, mortgages,
bonds &c, and the necessary reve-
nue. stamps for the same. Persons
having business of that kind to trans
act will save money and time by
calling on. me, either at the Journal
Office. or at my office on I'd street
above the Sherman House.
r. L. STEWART.
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esAn oil company have reached

HAn oil company have reached
the "lubricating fluid" at Vanceburg,
Ky. 1t is reported that the diggers
went on a big drunk, as soon as the
oil began to dow, so that it is i'm
possible to estimate what the exact
result will be. Spectators have
calculated it at twenty barrels per
day. A gentleman from there yes
terday reports the whole country
ablaze with excitement, Every pass.
ing steame. brings lot of oil specu
lators.-hronton Reoi.ter. -oaCT
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~ EReniamin Martin. Es

~ Benjamin Martin, ESQ, has
received recruiting commission
for the new regiments, and is now
prepared to enlist all who may
choose to enter the service. He re-
sides in vinton, where probably his
headquarters will be, but arrange
ments will be made to receive re-
cruits at GalHpolis. Mr.. Martin is
well qualified for this business, and
will make a very efficient officer.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1865-01-12

porous and wealthy. Now that she
has rid herself OF the incubus of
slavery, every friend Of human free
dom should bid her "God speed" in
the mighty work she has to do. And
i. viii be done. Northern energy
and capital, will in the next decade
of years. develop her rich mines of
coal and iron, and prove her to be
one of the first States of this Union
in every point, essential to the hap
piness of her people.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1865-01-12
TERms OF ADVERTISING,
REMOVAL.

The Journal Office has been moved
from the old stand, to the brick bull
ding of Mr.. f. Deltomb. on Second
street two doors below Menager's
Grocery store. There our patrons
will find US ready to wait upon them.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1865-01-12

/
EE-Some time after the 1920,
Pa. Reg't left Gallipolis a short ar
ticle appeared in our columns, noting
the fact that not single burglary
had occurred in our town since the
departure of the regiment, although
three or four a week were common
occurrences before that, and putting
the query, whether the burglars had
left with the regiment.
We had no desire to convey an
idea of disrespect for the regiment
or its officers, but merely giving a
local item, which the greater portion
of our citizens would admit was jus
tilted by the facts.
a copy of the Journal reached the
august presence of Col. VIM. B.
Thomas who thereupon became very
indignant and sent us a short note
indicative of that fact.
We expected as much, from previ-
Gus intercourse with that gentleman,
which we shall take occasion to lay
before our readers, in the shape of
sundry letters At present we have
only to say that she Col. has allowed
his wrath to escape to very little
purpose. The time was when he
thought better of US. That was,
when we published certain ''prffs'
handed in by his adjutant and copied
from the Philadelphia Press, setting
forth the immense sacrifices. Col.
Thomas was making in giving up his
private business anG taking the
field (?) for one hundred days, re-
fusing to receive cent of pay, and
bearing his own expenses &C., all
going to show a devotion to the
cause, Of his country, and q degree
of patriotism unequalled in the his
tory Of the war. In our blessed ig
norance of the facts, we pm blished it
as verify, and because such hberalitv
deserved 20 be noted in every paper
in the land. Our citizens admired
greatly the public spirit of the Col. !
and every body was ready to shout
paeans of praise.
Subsequently we learned that this
patriotic officer was then holding
the ofice.of collector of the Port of
Phiiadeiphia and in receipt of sala
ry therefrom amounting to about
$4,000, per annum, and of course
could not draw pay as Colonel,
without resigning the Collectorsbip.
We "cayed'' in our opinion of the
man, and th erefore said not one word
when the regiment left, although we
found all the other officers to be gen.
tlemen, and men upon whose charac-
ter we would not reflect in the slight
est degree. But we had the very
best reasons for saying nothing COM
plimentarY of Col. Thomas. We
have not changed our opinion.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1865-01-12

HNews reached this place on
Monday, that parties have struck a
fifty barrel well. eight miles above
Louisa, on Big.Sandy. The excite
ment on Sandy is immense, and spec
ulators are beginning to flock in from
all quarters. If true, before thirty
days there will be that many COM
panies in successful operation i
Lrouton ReQister.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1865-01-12
NOur Legislature has not yet

NOur Legislature has not yet
effected any thing tangible in the
shape of Legislation. Sundry bills
have been introduced in both houses,
well calculated to benefit the people
of the State. The several commit
tees are hard at work, and when it
is fully prepared for the action of the
Legislature we may expect il to be
promptly met. The failure of the
mail this morning "wednesday } has
deprived us of our weekly letters
from Columbus, Hereafter we hope
to. give full and accurate proceed
ings of this body, and keep our
readers fully posted on all laws
passed of a public nature.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1865-01-12
LOCAL.

| LOCAL.
g- Our worthy fellow citizen
Roman Menager, Esq, has sold his
farm in Mason county, Va, for $780,
900 cash. This does not look as il
lands in West Va. were likely to sell
at low rates.
w- The Union Wollen Factory in
Gallipolis, has been lately supplied
with extensive new machinery. and
looms, and is now prepared to man
ufacture largely, ell kinds of wooden
goods. This establishment is one
of the best in Southern OHIO, and af-
fords employment to great many
persons. In such does the true
cause of the prosperity of any town
consist. Would that we had few
more Of the same sort, in Gallipolis.
The manufacturing interest, is the
one should be cultivated by every
good citizen.
EE The Buckeye Foundry is now
prepared with new and extensive
achinery to manufacture and repair
all kinds of steamboat or mill machi-
merry, threshing machines, horse
powers DC. Farmers will find the
Buckeye" an exceedingly convenient
and handy institution.
EU The Z. s. General Hospital at
Gallipolis, now contains 1S4 inmates.
The wards will comfortably accom-
modate 400 men. Many of our sick
soldiers about Nashville would be
happy to find themselves in this
Hospital. 1t is matter of surprise,
to their friends that they are not sent
here.
EE The SHERMAN House" in
Gallipolis, is now open for the recep-
ton of guests. The House has been
thoroughly reftted and newly fur
nished. Every effort on part of the
proprietors will be made to satisfy
all who may favor them with call.
~ The proprietor of the Garnett
House, says he is prepared to ac-
commodate the public, not only by
entertainment at his Hotel, but has
for their accommodation, always in
readiness. two horse hack, to con
vey them to, or from the river, or to
any point within the corporation linn
its. tC1 e
W The purchase of cavalry hor
ses at this post, has been suspended
for short time.
H We are pleased to find the Gal
liza Academy in a most fourishing
condition. Prof. A. G. Sears and
lady. are certainly deserving of the
patronage the public is awarding
them.
H We have forwarded to several
offices number of pamphlets con-
tanning the latest revisions of the
Excise Law, particularly those parts
relating to the ordinary business
of our readers. 1t is pre-
pared by the -Etna Insurance Co.,
for gratuitous distribution. Our sub
scribers who may wish one, will be
supplied by applying at the Journal
office. Application by mail will be
filed, if accompanied by five cents
for postage.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1865-01-12
LETTERS

DEMAINING UNCLAIMED in the Post
LII Office at GallipOlis, Gallia county.
Ohio, on the 18th day Of january A d. lse5.
GS- II not called for within one MONTH,
they will be sent to the Dead Letter Office. t,
eB-To obtain any Of these letters, the ar
Plieant must call for "sdcertised lsffeTs, give
the date OF this list, and pay oEe cent fos ad-
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1865-01-12

NAbout o'clock on Monday
night last, the dwelling house of the
Editor of this paper narrowly es
capped destruction by fire. A little
daughter about II years of age
went up stairs having lighted can
die in her hand, in search of some
articles of clothing. Shortly after
her return to the family sitting
room, the attention of her mother
was attracted by a noise as of fire
burning. On going to an outer door
the light was plainly visible through
a window, and seizing bucket of
water the mother passed up stairs,
and found the fire making such head
way that two minutes longer would
have rendered it uncomfortable
Throwing up the window, at t. e imi
nent peril of her life she seized a
quantity of clothing suspended
against the wall which was all fire,
and threw it out, the rain then falling,
extinguishing the flames. The lining
of the room being of white pine and
very dry, the fire made rapid pro-
gress. Three small children were
sleeping in the room and the bed of
one was actually on fire. To get
these children out, and extinguish
the fire required presence of mind,
and fortitude not often exhibited,
yet all was safely effected by the
mother ana daughter, as there was
no male person about the house.
We make this statement, to serve
as a warning to children, how they
carry lights about the house, and to
parents, to avoid so far as praetica-
BILE any necessity for their doing so,
and also to show that in such cases
there is nothing so useful as presence
of mind and courage. Time spent
in giving the alarm, would have re-
suited in the destruction of the
and probable death of the
children.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1865-01-12

re- Provost Marshal Gen. Fry has
decided that the quotas assigned un-
der the call of 10Th Dec. 1864, can
not be lessened by any credits on
previous drafts, and that none will
be allowed except for enlistments
since that date.
By this order, some districts in
Gallia county will lose the benefit of
certain credits on which they counted
largely in getting clear of the impen-
ding draft. laSf
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1865-01-12

@ If you haveland for sale, the
best way to find a purchaser, is to
advertise in the Journal.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1865-01-12

REVIEW OF CINCINNATI MARKET
WHKAr PRIME WHIrE 22Oa2,25
WHEAT PziAE RED I,95@2,OO
Coax T .~~-7 79a-
OARS --a.- ~ 49, - 'l00 III
GRAIN MARKET.
WHITE WHEAr PRxE 1925
RED WHEAr PRIME ' ,95
FLouR s50@l2
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1865-01-12

Office hours from ~ A. NJ, to 61S PM
Sundays, once open from to "a NJ
JOSEPH DRoUILLARD,
Jan. IL, 1865. Post Mastes.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1865-09-01
CUSTOM CARDINGa
AND CLOTH DRESSING.
CtApx's Mill, May 10, 1855.

"AoJ avs AOSS'
hereby give notice to my numerous custom,
era. HAT have, at largo expense. increased
INV facilities for doing Custom Carding ana
Cioih Dressing the present season. =
I am now ready for work, ana with my 10.
creased facilities think I shall be able to do u
n. fsst AZ wanted, or at least, at very short no.
s;cs The hest of cards, machinery and WORK,
mar, nan are employed, and guarantee the best Of
-ork. AT reasonable prices. All business tran
sactious with my customers shall be satislsctory'
or At least, just and honorable. O. WI,
80 Charles Nutter. Main street, Saco ; WI
liam Milliken, jr., Salmon Falls, and JOSIAH n.
Jones. marlborough Centre, arc my agents &c
rsceiye wool and cloth. also to deliver ana sei.
tis for the same when done. All work len viii
the above named persons, will be as wei ano
promptly done as II left at the Mill, anu o.
shall also purchase wool, In large or small
Quantities. for which shall pay the highss'
market price. In cash or cloths, as may DO de'
sired. Nv cloths will be selected expressly Ior
rear. not altogether for profit, though gam
IL the end acknowledge. -
This Mill is situated In Hollis, on the river
road leading from Moderation to benny Eagle,
three. fourths of one mile distant from each
Mace. p. o. address, West Buxton, Me.
NJ. AARON CLARK, JR., Propr.
m WILLIAM SMALL, Agent.
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CAUSE OF EARrnouAyxs.-Thc soft ail
which fans the cheeksof beauty into ros,
bushes. aud bears to the invigorated sens
the fresheuiug perfume Of summer flowers
is potent enough to press on the earth at thu
rate Of fifteen pounds to every square inch
1t is this pressure which keeps our pie-crus,
down. A slight increase Of the pressur,
would force il into the burning food, for tn,
globe is molten within and agihtsd as .
huge furnace, and triaing decrease Of pre.s.
ure would suffer the struggling forces u
break through from below. Earthquakes in
variably happen at fall Of tho barometer
that is, when the air becomes slightly thin.
ncr, less heavy. and consequently les cana.
BILE Of trcadius down the crust upon the tor
Of the imprisoned flames. Over hundred
miles Of country the removal Of the atmos.
pheric pressure viii sometimes amount e
nearly two millions Of tons, which il sui6
Gent relaxation Of foroo to permit the out
break Of an earthquake.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1865-09-01

grim McGowan,a gallant fellow, LOST
his life in the Mexican war. Ho had lost
an arm when boy by having the lint
crushed under the wheel Of jaunting ca,
in the "ould country" His surviving broth
or, Dennis, never ceased boasting Of Tim''
exploits. The other evening, Dennis begar
the old theme Of the Mexican war, dwelling
with particular emphasis on the heroic deed
Of his deceased brother. r..rr.r
"Och, murther but yc ought to have
seen Tin at Rye sack-a.dollar.pole-me (Res
aca del u Palma.) lilo caught two Mexican
blackguards by tho scruff Of their necks, ant
KILT them both dead rs herrins by knocking
their heads together"
"aow could that be-" said the listener
"whcn your brother had but one arm"
"Bless your sowl!" answered Dennis,
some arm, had he! That's true enough for
ye; but then, 70 SEQ. Tim forgot oil about
that when he got into fight"
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MisteQar1eous.
Danger Of taking Vino.

The late Professor Goodrich Of Yale Col.
le,e. says :-.l had woman's son commit
ted TO my care. lie was heir to q great es-
tate. He went through the different stages
and finally left with good moral character
and bright prospects. But during the course
Of his education he had heard the sentiment
advanced, which then supposed correct,
that the use Of wines was not only admissi-
BILE, but real auxiliary to the temperance
cause.
After he had left college for few years
he continued to be respectful to me. Az
length he became reserved. One night he
rushed unceremoniously into my room and
his appearance told the dreadful secret. lie
said he had come to talk with me. Hc had
been told during his senior year that il was
safe to drink wine, and by that idea he had
been ruined.
I asked il his mother knew this He said
no. no had carefully concealed IL from her.
1 asked him If he was such slave that he
could not abandon the habit. Talk not to
me Of slavery said he, Il am ruined. and
before 90 to bed shall quarrel with the
bar-kcsper Of the Tontinc for brandy or gin
TO slako nv burning thirst.
In one month no was in his grave. IL
went to my heart. Wine is the cause OF ruin
to great proportion Of the young men of
our country. Another consideration is, that
the habit of conviviality and hospitality is
now directed to the use Of wine.
You give up your wine. and | will give
up my rum says the dram-drinker. Once
! would not yield to this. Now think ]
ought for the purpose Of checking intemPer-
ancs. Twill not speak for others, but for
me to do otherwise would be sin.
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~ANcw York colonel, for drunkenness

ETA New York colonel, for drunkenness
and cheating the Government and his men,
has been sentenced by court martial "to be
cashiered and dishonorably dismissed the ser.
vice of the United States, FORGETTING oil pay
and allowance now due or that may hereaf.
ter become due, and that he be fined the sum
OF $4,000, and be confined at hard labor at
Fort Warren, in Boston Harbor, for the Pc
riod Of three years, and also that he be for
ever disqualified from holding any Office Of
honor, trust, or profit, under the Govern
ment of the United States" The President
has approved the action OF the court mar
tial in his case.
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DIR. DOW continues 70 be consulted at his once
Nos. md Endicott Street Boston, on All dissas.
90 OF . PRIVATE Or DELICATE NATURE BY
Dr. Dow has now the gfsthca lion OF presenting the
unfortunats with remedies that have never ALLIED
70 cure the most alarming cases Of CessyyAss and
ysnssssi and isprr. Sood inpossssy Ssross
0onorrhea, Ulesrs, Palm or Distress In the ~
gions o. pr0creauon, Inflammation OF the Bladder
and Kidney, Hydreesis ,Abseessss, Humoe1 Fright
toms attending this elias Of disesss, ars made q
become as harmless ~ the simplest silings Of Q
child. Particular attention given 10 the treatment
gcs. Patients who wish 70 remain under Dr. bows
Treatment few days or weeks, will b. tuYnished
Win pleasant rooms, and charges for board modss
ate.
uecuiisr 10 their system, will md speedy relief By
calling on DR.. Dow, 1t his once, No. Endieott
street.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1865-09-01

~ Avoid intermcddling with the affairs
Of Others. This is most common fault. A
number Of people seldom meet but they be-
gin discussing the affairs Of some one who is
absent. This is not only uncharitable but
positively unjust. 1t is equivalent to trying
cause 10 the absence Of the person impli-
Gated. Even in the criminal code prisoner
is presumed to be innocent until he is found
guilty. Society, however, is less just, and
passes Judgment without hearing the defence.
Depend upon 1t, Is certain rule. that the
people who unite with you in discussing the
affairs Of others. will proceed to scandalise
YOU the moment that You depart.
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~ The Boston Post says 1.-The appoint
ment Of ex.Vico President Hamlin to the
Collec,orship Of this Port, restores to that
Office something of its former dignity and
character. An Office which has been filled
by such men as David Henshaw, George Ban.
croft, Robert Rantoul, Jr., not to mention
Others, should not be allowed to degenerate
in Importance either in the eyes of those who
are FROM position or ability qualified to fill it
we'll, or in the minds Of those who are sub
ordinate to it. or who do business with that
department of the Government"
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DANGEROUS CouNrEsrEir.- Counterfe fif-
ties OF tho National Bank currency are in
circulation. They are raised IRON fives by
pasting, and are Skillfully executed. They
may be detected by bearing in mind that on
the face Of the genuine fifties there are rep
reservations Of Washington crossing the
Delaware and at Valley Forge. and on the
reverse tho embarkasion Of the Pilgrims.
On the facc of the raised notes there are
representations Of Columbus in 1899. and Of
Pocahontus, and on the reverse the landing
OF Columbus.
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HIGHLY IMPORTANT
TO FEMALES IN DELICATE HEALTH.

DIR, DOW, Physician and Surgeon, No. d 3 Ia.
dicott Street, Boston, 10 consulted daily for All dis.
Utcri. or fsiiinr OF the Womb, huor Albus, Sup.
preston, and other menstrual arrangements, are
now treated upon new pathological pIinoiplss, and
speedy rsliei guaranteed In very few days. 20
that most obstinats complaints yield under It. and
the aficted person soon reoicss In perfect health.
DR.. Dow has no doubt had greater experfsnes In
The cure Of diseases Of women and children. than
any other ysician In Boston, ana has, unoe l8lS,
confined his whole attention 70 the cure or private
diseases and Female Complaints.
N. ball letters must contain four rcd stamps
or they will not be answered.
Office honrs from A. y. 10 sP.M.