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Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-03-12
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Nothing especially interesting or
startling comes to US this week from
Washington. Every thing is quiet,
with no particular change in the sit
uation of affairs.
The High Court of Impeachment
has adjourned until to morrow, FRI
day, at which time Andy johnson
is commanded to appear, and answer
the charges preferred against him by
the House. After pleading to the
articles of impeachment, Johnson
will, no doubt, be granted some days
in which to prepare his defence, SO
that, it is not expected, the trial will
get fairly under way for a week or
more yet.
The writ SUNNI oning the President
to appear was served upon him on
Saturday evening. Nothing of mo-
ment occurred at the interview,
Mr.. Johnson stating formally that
due attention would be given the
summons.
Mr.. Stanton still occupies the
War office. There seems to be a
strong conviction, however, in the
minds of some, that Gen. Thomas
will make new efforts to assume the
duties of the Office this week.
The Washington evening papers
of Monday, says the correspondent
of the Gin. CON-, publish what pur-
ports to be the course decided on by
the President, in the matter of. the
impeachment trial.
First-He will object to every
Senator who has expressed an opin.
ion as to Mr.. Johnson's guilt or in
nocence.
Second-The question as to
whether Senators from twenty-seven
States constitute the Senate o. the
United States, will be raised.
If these oigectlons to proceeding
with the trial, are overruled, as 1t is
expected they will be, it is added
that the President will then resign
and appeal to the people through the
ballot-box.
Attorney General Stanbury has
sent in his resignation to the Presi-
dent. This is done that he may be-
come one of the counsel for the Pres
ident.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-03-12
Notice

John ;i Chick. Cali. County.
David Howell.} Court Of oommon Pleas.
rENHE said defendant. David Howell, whose
i present place of residence is unknown,
will take notice that the said plaintiff. John
Chick. did on the 26th day of february, A D..
1868. file his petition in the sail Court of
Common Pleas, against him, setting forth
that on the 9Th day of February. is6S, the
said defendant executed and delivered tu the
said plaintiff, his writing obligatory, wher--
by he undertook and promised to pay to said
plaintiff. one day after date. the sum Of one
hundred dollars: that the said sum is due
and payable from the said defendant to the
said plaintiff. with interest thereon from Feb
ruary Sth, 1868, and for which said plaintiff
asks Judgment. With said petition was fled
an affidavit that said defen dart had departed
from said Gallia county. the place of his res
idence, with intent to defraud his creditors,
and his present place of residence is un-
known. An rler of attachment was issued
with the summons in said sction.
The said defendant is required TO appear
and answer said petition on or before the
third Saturday after the 9th day of April.
1868. JOHN CHICK,
March 5, 1S66-6w.l Plaintiff.
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argument, or ruling. The desire to
see was only limited by the great ankle
ty of the crowd which thronged the cor
ridors.
Precisely at one O'Clock Mr.. Wade
cut the debate short with the declara-
ton, that the hour had arrived to pro-
ceed to the consideration of matters
pertaining to the impeachment of the
President, and that the Chair would
then be vacated for the purpose. The
Chief Justice entered from the lobby in
the rear of the desk, and took the Chair
of the presiding officer.
As soon as the Senators we're sworn,
Mr.. Chase rose and declared that the
Senate was now organized as court
for the trial of Andrew johnson. Next
came the solemn proclamation of the
Sergeant-at-Arms, differing little from
that when the House managers ap-
peared, and yet worthy of record, as
being the first time it was ever pro-
duced in the history of the land. 1t
was as follows:
"Hark! Hark ye! All persons are
commanded to keep silent while the
Senate is sitting as Court of Impeach- :
ment for the trial of Andrew johnson,
President of the United States"
At this point the Chief Justice stated
that in his opinion the rules adopted by
the Senate a few days since were
made in its legislative capacity, and
were not binding upon the Court, and
he desired to have them acted upon by
the Court. This was really placing
before the Senate the substance of his
letter oftwo days ago, and if he had
withheld the views presented till the
Court was organized, the matter would
have caused no comment whatever;
would have moved on more smoothly,
and all the bitter talk of the past forty
eight hours avoided. No one object
ing, the question was put. and the rules
already made by the Senate, ratified
by the Court.
A notification was Immediately sent
to the House and its managers, and the
latter appeared at the bar of the Senate.
A few moments after, Mr. Stevens was
not able to be present. When the
managers had been announced in due
form they advanced to the seats pre-
pared for them in the area, fronting the
desk, and Mr.. Bingham demanded in
the name of the House of Representa-
tives and of all the people of the United
States, that the Senate sitting as a
Court of Impeachment should take
cognizance as to the appearance in
Court of Andrew Johnson, President of
the United States, to answer the articles
of impeachment.
The order was made, and the writ
will be laid before the Chief Justice for
his signature this evening
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Notice.!

Alexander a6.;.l Mooall'l eallia County.
David Howell. Court Of Common Pleas.
THE said defendant, David Howell. whose
Il present place of residence is unknown,
will take notice that the saii plaintiff, Alex
ander Mccall, of said Gallia county, did on
the 26th day of February, A. d. 1868. fle
his petition IN said Court of Common Pleas,
against him, setting forth that on the 25th
day of February, 1868, the said defendant
was indebted to the said plaintiff in the sum
of one hundred and fifty dollars, for so much
money before that time paid laid out and ex-
pended to and for the use of the said defen-
dant at his request, and praying Judgment
against SAID defendant for said sum of $3.50 90,
with interest thereon from December 5th,
1866. That with the said petition was filed
an affidavit that said defendant had departed
from said Gallia county. the place of his reAr
idence, with intent TO defraud his creditors,
and his present place Of residence is un-
known. An order of attachment was issued
with the summons in said action.
The said defendant is required to sppsE
and answer said petition on or before the third
Saturday after the 9th day of April, 1868.
ALEXANDER MCCALL,
March 5, 1868. owl Plaintiff.
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Sale of Rea, Estate.

TN pursuance of an order granted by the
l. Probate Court Of Gallia county, Ohio,
will offer for sale at public auction. on the
sixth (6) day OF April, A. d 1868, at one
o'clock in the afternoon, on the premises, the
following described real estate. situate in said
Gallis county, aud state of Ohio, to-wit:-
Commencing at TIE northeast corner of Sec
ton No. thirty three (33,] township No four
a. in range Nc. fifteen (15,) in the Ohio
Companv's Purchase, running thence west
eighty (a0) rods; thence south eighty (e0)
rods; thence east eighty 1907 rods TO the
section line; thence north along said section
line to the place Of beginning; containing
forty (40j acres, more or less. Appraised at
the sum of eight hundred dollars (s600OO-
Terms of sale, one-third cash in hand, one
third in six months, a one-third in twelve
months from the day OF sale. with interest;
payments to be secured by mortgage on the
premises sold. To be sold free of dover.
WILLIAM WILLIAMS.
Admir- Of David Null, deed.
March 5, ls6S-4w
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Ohio Legislature.

MARCH 3-Senote.-A petition was
presented for an appropriation of $685..
600 to aid in opening Raccoon river
Bills were introduced as follows: A
bill providing for the removal of cases
where the presiding Judge is of the
counsel. The Senate adjourned till
Thursday.
House.-A petition was presented for
an increase of jurors; also petition for
law to exempt fremen from working
the roads and serving on juries; also
for the repeal of the law restraining
certain animals from running at large;
also for compensation for losses by the
Morgan raid. A communication from
the Governor announcing the appoint
ment of W. A. Thrall as his Private
Secretary. The House adjourned till
Thursday. --. @
MARCH 5--,Senate "A resolution
was adopted to inquire what further
legislation is necessary to carry out the
constitutional provision requiring the
taxation, by a uniform rule, Of all
moneys, credits, investments in bonds.
DC. Committee to report by bill or
otherwise. 4 resolution requesting
the Governor to inform the Senate what
State arms are now in the hands of
private persons or organizations, and
by what authority they have been dis
tributed, was offered and laid over
under a notice to discuss. A bill was
introduced to repeal the law authoriz-
ing County Commissioners to construct
roads on petition. The principal part
of the, afternoon session was spent in
Committee of the Whole, discussing
the Appropriation bill.
Rouse.--A petition was presented
for an appropriation for improving Rae
coon river. The bill to authorize City
Councils of cities of the second class to
borrow money and issue bonds to build
city hail. &c., was passed. House
bill for the inspection of gas meters,
projections of gas companies, and the
protection and regulation of gas light
companies was passed. A remon-
STRANGE was presented against the re-
peal of inc act restraining certain ami
mails from running at large. House
bill to amend section one of an act to
prescribe the duties of County Com
missioners was passed. A bill was in
troduced to provide for the enumera-
ton of colored persons, and to further
define the duties of township and ward
assessors; also a bill to amend sections
"a to 45 of the act providing for the
assessment and taxation of property,
and for levying taxes thereon accord
ing to its true value in money. as
amended in 1863. Aresolution was
adopted requesting the Auditor and
Secretary of State and the Comptroller
to give an itemized account of the ex-
penses Of their offices.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-03-12

EgThe annual township elections
occur en- the first Monday in April.
We would like to see our Union
friends, In every township, put in
nomination the best men they have
to I'LL the several offices, and then go
to work in earnest to poll a full
vote. The democrats are active and
vigilant, and viii leave no means un.
tried to insure them the victory
Our Union friends must be eouallv
active and yigilant, if they would
succeed. They have the numbers
and It only requires that they be
brought to the polls, to insure sue.
cess. We hope, therefore, our friends
will take hold of this matter with
their accustomed zeal and energy.
satisfied thereby the victory will in
ure to the friends of the Constitution
and laws. Send us the result.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-03-12
MARRIED,

OY-SHIVELY - At the residence of the
brides father at Vinton, on Lords day, July
and Miss Emily Shively. All of Gallia coun-
ty, Ohio.
McSMITH-KIRBT-By the same, at the res
idence of the brides father near Middleport,
Ohio, on Thursday evening January 9th, 1868, Mr..
Daniel McSmith, of Writ county, West Va, and
Miss Sarah Il. Kirby, of Meigs county, Ohio
sHIyELY-wALLIS-Bv the same, at the
residence of the brides father, at Vinton, on
hfUn,iay evening. March 2d. 1868, Mr.. Levi Shiye-
ly and Miss Rebecca L. Wallis. All of Gallia
county, Ohio.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-03-12
A nWhite Mans" Literature.

The Dispatch has tackled the term
"white man. to anything and every
thing with, such l:berality, that we
had supposed the uses, to which the
phrase could be put, were exhausted.
but it seems not, as that sheet has
discovered sswhite mans" Literature
"wlthout tsint of the niger about
it," and of such purity, that demo.
crat can read it in the bosom of his
family, without fear that the young
democratic brood will de demoraiized
by the irrepressible niger.
This "white mans literature
proves to be a work, entitled 'sThe
Confederate Flag on the Ocean," be
ing the first of series of books
Mandatory of rebel deeds during the
war, published by that eminently
l"white mans paper" the N. Y. Dag
Book, which was the open advocate
of secession in the North during the
war. This book sis of the pure white
man style, and there is not demo
crat in the country who will not prize
it highly so says the Dispatch, and
we suppose it must be SO, at least, its
title sounds very much like it. With
such works, together with the Dis
patch itself, an excellent foundation
will be laid for purely "white mans
literature" calculated to mould the
minds of democratic youth to the
proper hatred of the niger, and the
proper appreciation of the greatness
of rebel heroes on land, and rebel
pirates on the ocean. No longer are
democratic youth to be tainted by
reading of SHERMAN's march to the
sea; SHERIDAN's ride down the Val
ley, the many deeds of bravery OF
Union soldiers, or their terrible suf
ferings in rebel prisons. NoVsG@ Fer
shall they thrill with thoughts " the
bold seamanship of FARRAGUT, steam
ing into Mobile Bay, lashed to the
rigging, or of WINsLow sinking the
pirate Alabama in mid ocean. No,
indeed; there might be ga faint OF
the niger" about such literature as
that. They are now to have only the
pure article, which will depict the
heroic deeds of a Forrest, at the
slaughter of Fort Pillow, or the
bravery of pirate Semmes, burning
defenceless merchantmen on the
deep. Such is the literature that is
to wipe out the darkey, and effect a
great literary revolution in this
country, and that democrats may
know they are getting the unadulter-
ated article, it is to be issued from
the orr1ce or the N. Y. Day Book,
whose open support of rebellion
compelled its suppression by the
Government during the war. We
advise Gallia county democrats to
hurry up with their subscriptions,
that this laudable enterprise for the
publication of naodern literature may
not fall through, from lack of names.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-03-12
RiED.

BUTTERFiELD-On the 1st inst, in Gallipo.
ret Rmtterfjeld beinp a wears < months and {
days old.
Charles was alovely boy, and being the first
born. had entwined himself closely around the
hearts of his fond parents. But his Heavenly
father called him TO Himself Charley said ia
his father the day before his death, Il am tired
/ am going hope-won't you go with me ?"-
Charley rests now in his new home ION the ever
green shore"
Our Charley has gone up on high,
He rests with his Father above;
Fair land where none shall ever sigh,
Where nothing shall enter but love;
Dear Father now rest at home
/ shall never be weary again:
How long till my parents shall come
And dwell in the land free from pain9
lCoNNUMcATED.l
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Notice to Bridge Builders!
rHE COMMISSIONERS Of Cali. cOunt

1NHE COMMISSIONERS of Csllia County
i will sell, on the ground, at public
eutery, the jobs of building the following
bridges, to-wit: A common trestle bridge
across Robinson's Run. in Huntington town
ship, where the road from Vinton to Rutland
crosses said run. To be sold on the 18th
day of April. 1868, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ.
ALso-a trestle bridge across Sand Fork,
in Walnut township, where the Hanging
Rock road crosses said creek. To be sold on
the 18th day of April, 1868, at 10 o'clock
A. N. Plan and specifications of above
bridges made known on day Of sale.
AIso-a bridge across the Falls Of Raccoon
creek, at Davis Mills, in Perry township, on
the l4th day of April, 1868, at ii o'clock A. NJ
Said bridge to be built according to the plan
of the Blessing Bridge" now On file in this
office. Bids for the stone work to be made By
the perch. M
The Commissioners reserve the right to re-
jeet any or all bids.
By order of the Board.
]. q. EVANS, Aud'r
March I2. Is6s.-4w.
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The Republican State Conven
tion.

The Convention, that met at Co
lumbus on the 4th, was one of the
largest and most enthusiastic ever
assembled in the State. The plat
form adopted is very good one, and
meets every issue of the day, and
every aspect of the political situa-
ton. 1t urges that the Union party,
which carried the country through
the war, shall choose man, as Pres
ident, under whose administration
the Reconstruction Of the Union
shall be completed in q spirit of true
craftsmanship, charity, ,and liberality.
1t emphatically declares Gen. 0KHNT
to be the man for the occasion, and
presents bluff BEN WADE as worthy
of the second office. JOHNSON is
justly charged with being the stumb
ling block in the way of reconstruc
ton, and the prime cause of the
present dead lock in the Govern
ment. Impeachment is also endors-
ed. The action of our Democratic
Legislature in resembling the ratifca.
tion of the 14th Amendment, after
it had been fully endorsed by the
State, is condemned in severe terms.
Perhaps the most important prin
ciples advocated in the platform are
those upon the subject of finances
and payment of bonds. They pledge
the faith of the country to the pay
ment of the debt, but declare that
the $40 bonds should be paid in the
lawful currency of the country, when
the Government thinks proper TO
pay them off.
We do not understand this as advo-
eating the ruinous Pendleten, repu-
diation doctrine of an immediate
payment Of our vast bonded debt,
by the easy process of grinding out
large issue of fresh greenbacks,
and paying off the debt by printing
mass of worthless paper money.
Such policy, if carried out,
would work the complete ruin of
our whole country, and the evils of
it would fall heaviest upon the labor
ing classes, who are now eager for it,
as if it were panaeea for all Ills
But we have no fears of such
course being ever actually adopted
by the country, as the good sense
and honesty of the people will cause
them to maintain the faith of the
nation with its creditors. But the
policy set forth in the platform is
one that all can support with clear
conscience-the bonded debt, while |
existing, to bear its proper burden of
taxation, and to be paid, at proper
time, in what may be the lawful cur
rency of the country at the time of
redemption. This vast debt should |
not he paid off in a day, nor should |
the present generation, which has
sustained all the burdens of the war,
be compelled to shoulder alone the |
heavy load. With peace and har
mony restored, our country will in
crease in wealth and prosperity with
rapidity that will rival the magic
of Aladdin's Lamp. Besides, the
now desolated South has bright
prospect before her in the future, for
q wealth and development, unknown
and impossible in the days of slave
ry. Why, then, hurry to take this
load on our own shoulders, which, in
a comparatively short time, will be
disposed of by our growing country
without feeling it, and when, at q
future day, the bankrupt South.
which has been the cause Of all, will I
be able to furnish national aid in
eancelling this debit Let the bonds, !
3
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then, share their proportion of taxa
ton, and in good time, let them be
redeemed in lawful currency, with
out bringing to our aid an immense
addition to our paper currency. All
can support such policy, even the
bond holders, for when his debt
would be paid, he would be as will
ling to accept the Greenbacks, as
cold.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-03-12

@ One of our most intelligent
and observing farmers, informs us
that the wheat crop, in this vicinity,
is looking very promising. We hope
it is so, and that the husbandman,
as well as the country at large, will
be blessed with full crop.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-03-12
WASHINGTON, March 5.

As the presentation of articles against
the President was new lcene in Anne
rican history, so the appearance of the
Chief Justice in the Senate Chamber to
enter upon the trial of the President,
was without precedent, and all the
spectators gazed eagerly at the group
waiting at the bar to be received, as il
they felt the scene would never be re-
peated in the limits of their lives.
Mr.. Wade arose and made order that
all business should be suspended to
proceed with the consideration of i'm
peachment, and left the Chair with the
remark, that it was now vacant for that
purpose. The Chief Justice then ad-
vanced, followed by Justice Nelson,
took the Vice Presidents (Wade's)
position, and said:
Senator's, l am here in obedience to
your notice for the purpose of proceed
ing with you in forming Court of I'm
peachment for the trial of Andy John
son, President of the United States.
am now ready to take the oath.
Upon this Justice Nelson slowly read
the following oath, which Mr.. Chase
repeated after him:
ri solemnly swear that, in all things
appertaining to the trial of the impeach-
ment of Andy johnson, President of
the United States, pending, l will do
impartial justice, according to the Con-
stitution and laws. So help me God"
Next, each Senator, as his name was
called, advanced to the desk, and with
uplifted hand, took the same oath as
that above described, the Chief Justice
administering it.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-03-12

w The Charleston Journal saws
the "Great Kanawha Navigation
Company" will expend a limited sum
on improvement the coming SUNNI er.
The charter of the company has been
amended so as to allow 81 feet Of
water instead of five.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-03-12

~ The Jones-0nderdonk cor
tested election case was taken up in
the Ohio Senate on Monday. After
considerable discussion, it was post
poned until the next day. A vote
may not be reached for some days
vet. =
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WAsH1sGroN, March 6.


The scene in the Senate Chamber at
an early hour this morning was bril-
liant. The ladies came in good season,
and before the opening of the regular
Legislative session large numbers of
them had secured seats and were busy
with books, crocheting or needle work.
The dull proceedings of the morning
hour had a soothing effect upon the
galleries and there were many smelling
Bottles passing around, and many ap
proaches to quiet maps. AS one o'clock
drew near there was a general waking
ND and the scene became lively. The
ladies gallery was gay with bright
toilets and in contrast was the plain
black of the gentleman's side unreliev-
ed, except by the successive rows of
earnest, peering faces. The diplomatic
gallery had aslight foreign air. The
police kept the crowd back from
the doors and through each of them
could be seen rings Of men all leaning
forward, trying to get glimpse Of the
inside scene Or to catch sentence Of