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Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-10-08
Soldiers, Remember,

That the last democratic legisla.
ture disfranchised your comrades,
the MANNED and crippled inmates OF
the Soldiers Home, at Dayton. We
know that the democratic leaders,
lost to all honor and truth, deny
this, but still it is palpable and
glaring fact, Notwithstanding their
denial, and one that should consign
them to everlasting infamy And
we doubt not that it will. No sol
dier, no friend Of the soldier, will
vote for a party that carries its bit
teness and intolerance so far as to
deprive these crippled heroes of their
right to vote. 9ai 1s
That there may be no mistake
about this matter-that the infamy of
the transaction may attach to its
authors-we give the facts as they
stand upon the statute books. The
Republican Legislature Of 1867
passed an act ceding to the United
States certain lands and appurtenan7
ces, at Dayton, known as the Sol
dier's Home, but with this important
proviso: We quote
"That nothing in this act shall be
construed to prevent the officers,
employees and inmates of said asy
lum, who are qualified voters of this
State, from exercising the. right of
suffrage at all township, county, and
State elections, in the township in
which the said national asylum shall
be located" fa5
This gave the inmates of the Asy-
lum right to vote. 1t may be found
on page 149, vol. "a, acts of 1867.
Now, the Legislature of ls6s-our
late economical democratic Legislature
repealed this just and wise pro-
vision, thus denying to our MANNED
and crippled heroes, at the Dayton
Home, the right to vote there. This
repeating act may be found on page
208, of last winters laws. 81
The thing needs no comment
The bare statement of the facts is
sufficient. Soldiers, remember your
Did comrades at Dayton. .aff,jl
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-10-08
~ vorER,Ifyou believe that the

R VoTER-Ify you believe that the
Reconstruction acts of Congress are
nnaanst;t.t;---l,-.v -.vsii auu VoIu,. -v%<
for JOHN SANNs.
If you believe that Wade Hamp.
ton, Forrest, Stephens & Co. are
right, vote for the democratic ticket
If you believe that the principles
of the rebellion were right--vote for
MoREHEAD.
If you are in favor of giving the
government back into the hands OF
the men who inaugurated and car
ried ON the war against the Union,
vote the democratic ticket.
If you are opposed to all this-you
can only vote as Union men, and cast
your ballot for the Union ticket-for
JOHN T. WILSON, the staunch friend
of the Union and the enemy of trea-
son; the friend of the people and the
enemy of oppression; the firm sup
porter of freedom and the enemy of
slavery. LOOK WELL TO YOUR
BALLOTS, AND VOTE FOR WILL
SON, EVANS, HUNT, GARDNER,
CLARK and POOLE.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-10-08

w The Dispatch, in speaking of
the Republican procession here last
week, says:
There were four wagon loads of
negroes, bringing up the rear,--an
appropriate tail to the Mongrel con-
Germ.
The democrats are great on doing
mean, dirty tricks, and then charg-
ing them upon their opponents. And
this is one of them. The whole
thing was the work of the democrats,
intending thereby to insult and pre-
judice their opponents. The young
man-their tool for the occasion
who controlled this democratic part of
the procession, has always been a
democrat, but just now, we under
stand, for reasons apparent to every
one, he claims to be Grant man. If
ne is SO, his conversion was a very
sudden one-more SO than that of
st. Paul's. ~ ~
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-10-08
Bring out the Full Vote.

The back set of last Fall was large
ly owing to the numbers OF our Re
publican friends. who stayed away
from the polls, and did not vote,
while their opponents drummed up
every man. Let this notbe nepcated
again. Bring out every vote next
Tuesday, and we viii elect WnsoN
and our whole ticket by a large
majority.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-10-08

~ Our exchanges give ample
evid ence that the Republicans all
over the land, but especially in Ohio
and Indiana, are alive to the. impor
tance of the elections about to come
off. Every day adds to the strength
and enthusiasm of the Union host.
Ono week more of earnest work,
faithful work, heroic work, and then
victory and joy and peace Crowd
an sail, comrades, and bring the ship
of State into safe haven!
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-10-08

R Our democratic stumpers say
-"every man that lights match
pays tax to the National govern
ment." Either they are in nexcusa-
bly, ignorant, or willfully knaYish
There is no tax on matches-it was
repealed last February. Why can
not they tell the truth ? Lies always
come home to roest.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-10-08
GALLIPOLIS,

These meetings will be addressed
by Hon. SIMEON NASH, JOSEPH BRAD
BURY, Esq, S. A. NASH, Esq, and
probably by at least one able speaker
from abroad. The committee are
corresponding to procure one.
Let these meetings be we'll at
tended. To that end, let the Grant
Clubs, in the several townships see
that proper and necessary arrange
ments are made.
BY order
CENTRAL COMMITTEE.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-10-08

EE Shall loyal men rule what 10y
al men preserved? This is the
great question to be decided in the
present contest. Who doubts what
the verdict of the American people
will be
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-10-08

R Spain has Witnessed another
successful revolution. Queen Isa-
bella has been driven from power,
and compelled to seek safety in
France. A provisional government
has been formed, which is progress
ing quietly to establish the new order
of things.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-10-08

Ey A telegram from Selma, Ala
bama, in giving an account of 8
DEMOCRATIC procession, in that
city. says:-ssThrre were several
COLORED clubs in the procession
How do you like that, democrats oil
Gallia? All right, we suppose.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-10-08
Eg Look well to your tickets, vo-

ters, and see that the name o: JOHN
T. WILSON, the true and tried, and
only Union candidate, is printed on
them. Show by your votes next
Tuesday that Republicans do not
sacrifice principle for the beat man
the Democratic party has. Princi-
pies, not men, is the watchword of
the great Union Republican party.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-10-08
A Last Word before the EIec
ton.

This is our last issue before the
State Election of next Tuesday, and
we, therefore, desire to arouse the
attention of all for the last time, to
the great Importance of the decision
to be made at the polls on that day.
We have endeavored during the
campaign to lay before the people OF
this county the real truth in regard
to the political situation in this can
vass, to give all the light we could
to guide the voter in conscientious
exercise of the right of suffrage, to
-cnnrinea hu a statement of facts
rather then to deceive by garbled lies,
or wholesale abuse.
Honestly believing that the cleo
tion of GRANT, and the succ ess of
the Republican party, are viLally es-
sential to the life of the country, are
necessary to retain the benefits won
by the war, and even involve the so.
luton of the problem, whether we.
as q people, are capable of self gov
ernment, we have labored for that
end, and have endeavored to pr resent
and discuss all the issues that have
arisen, to give full exhibit of the
two parties centending, their past
history and their present purposes.
We have sought to arouse every vo
ter to an interest in the struggle, and
an understanding of the Importance
of the vote he is to cast next Tues.
day, and again in November.
Its Importance cannot be over.es.
timated. We are to settle MANY
things permanently and for all time
to come, we hope. Shall we have
peace and harmonized country with
all its blessings, or shall we have
four years of discord, and perhaps
conflict? Shall we make sure what
we gained by the war, or shall we let
slip through our fingers all, for
which such heavy sacrifices were
made? Shall we have land of no.
litical and social tolerance, where
the rights of the lowest will be re-
spected, where man, whatever his
sentiments, may live in security, in
the South as freely as in the North.
in Georgia as well as in Ohio, or
shall we drift back into the old bar.
barism and aristocracy of slavery,
under which will prevail complete |
political and social ostracism in one
half of our own country; under which
no Northern man can reside in peace
at the South, except by the sacrifice
of his principles I? In short, are we
to have a genuine Republic of the
people, free throughout all its vast
extent, to every citizen, however
humble, or shall we see large part
of its territory the theatre Of intoler-
ance, and violence, forbidden ground
to many of us?
Such, voters, are the points to be
settled in the elections, and the deci-
sion rests with you. 1t remains for
you to do your duty, and drive home
the last nail that will securely hold
the principles for which we are con-
tending. Every one, of you has an
interest at stake, and every one
sheuld exercise his right of suffrage
on next Tuesday. However dis
tssteful political contests NAV he tn ,
some. at . time like this, the Icastino
of a vote is a duty binding upon eysl
cry one who lives-under this govern
ment, and enjoys its privileges. Il
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-10-08
LIBEL NOTICE!
ALLEMoNG 4 co. vs. STEAM
BOAT YICTREsS.

HENKING, ALLEMONG q co. Us STEAM
BOAT YICTRE5S.
IN obedience to the command Of an alias
/ writ OF mention under the seal of the
District Cours Of the United States for
the Southern District of Ohio, to me
directed and delivered, / do hereby
give Public notice to all persons claim
ing the steamboat VietFess, her tackle, appa-
rel and furniture. or knowing or having any
thing to say why the same should not be con-
demned and sold pursuant to the prayer of
libel, heretofore filed in said court by Hen
king, Allemong & Co, against the property
in o cause of contract, civil and
that they appear before said court
on the First Tuesday Of November, A. D.
1868, tif the same be day of Jurisdiction
otherwise on the next day of jurisdiction,)
at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of that day. then
and there to interposs their CLAIMS and to
make allegation in that behalf
A.. HICKENLO0PER,
U. s. Marshal, Southern District of Ohio.
SIMEON NAsa, Proctor for Libellants.
Oct. 8, 1668.-2w.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-10-08

E We are beginning to find out
what was promised to Wade Hamp-
ton, at New York, in case of the elec-
ton of Seymour. 1t comes out
through the rebel press. The Mobile
Tribune says:
"One of the very first things we
will ask will be the assumption OF the
Confederate debt This is precluded
by the amendment known as the
XIVth article. Bat the Democracy
deny that this amendment has been legal
ly adopted.
Will you vote to tax the people
with the Confederate debt? If not,
vote the Republican ticket without a
scratch.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-10-08

for traitors. They must be free and
untrameled-no restrictions-but for
loyal men test oaths are made. Com
rades, these are the men that are ask
ing you for your votes; these are the
men that now control the democrat
party. On the other side are men who
are not ashamed of their record. but
can point with pride to it; on the other
side the mighty Union hosts are falling
INTO line, led by our old invincible
leader The victory must be ours.
ONE ARM.
EwINGroN 5s
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-10-08
~ The Republican domo,.t,

~ The Republican demonstra
tion at Ironton, last Wednesday was
a glorious affair. The crowd was es.
timated at $4,000. The procession
was grand beyond conception, and
as large and imposing as it was
grand. 1t was the most remarkable
day ever witnessed in Ironton. You
can bet on good, round Republican
majority in Lawrence county.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-10-08

~ Just think of it. Seymour
and Blair are altogether acceptable
to the whole brood of rebels-are, in
fact, their candidates.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-10-08
EwINGro,
E% A Democratic transpareucy in

g A Democratic transparency in
CINCINNATI had an inscription
,.drant, the destroyer Of 5e0,000
iivesF Judge Thurman, who was
present, had the good sense to re-
buke the men that carried IL He
told them that if the American peo.
pie were going to choose General
they would choose Grant. Let the
little dogs of Democracy make a
note ofit.--IState Journal.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-10-08

Ey The democracy want Brass
Band and ''five hundred wagonsr'
They won't do you any good-the
d ecree has gone forth-you have
been tried and found wanting, and
next Tuesday the tidal wave of pub
lie indignation, which swept over
Vermont and Maine, will reach Penn
sylvanIa, Ohio and Indiana, and car
ry you back to the solitary shades
of ''Salt River" and there leave you,
broken, dismantled wreck.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-10-08

w We heard of one democrat
way out in Greenfield, on Sunday,
(our friend didn't say whether he
called on his friends on Camp creek
or net, but we suppose he did STIR
ring up the faithful for the big
"splurge." He was after the "wag-
ons." Spread yourselves
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-10-08

~ Republicans, look well to
your tickets. See that they have on
them the names of all the candidates
WILSON, EVANS, HUNT, GARDNER,
CLARK an0 Poole. None others are
genuine.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-10-08
Notice

John NJ. .sIMMERMAN formerly of Ohio,
81 will take notice that Ellen l.. Simmer
man did, on the 9Th day of October, A. D.
1868, file her Petition in the office of the
Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, of Gal
liza County, Ohio, praying for divorce, on
the ground of his wilful absence from her for
more than three years. Said Petition will be
for hearing at the next term of said Court.
ELLEN l.. SIMMERMAN.
Oct. 8, l969-6w.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-10-08
Notice

VHE officers and managers Of the Calls
= County Agricultural Society will meet
at the Courthouse on Saturday, October 10th,
A. u. 1868, at l o'clock P. NJ, for settlement
for the current year.
By order Of the President.
JOHN T. ENTSMINGER.
Oct. 8, 1S6s.-lw.1 Secretary.
Dispatch please COPY.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-10-08
Call and Pay up.

V1HE Late firm of j. N. 4 A. Clark, wish
L ing to close up their old business, call
upon sll those indebted to them to come for
ward and settle their accounts, otherwise they
will be placed in the hands Of the proper Of
ficers for collection.
J. Nd A. CLARK.
Oct. 8, I86s-3w.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-10-08

@ Hon. Donald j. Warner, an
able lawyer of Litchfeld county,
Conn, bar, who was one of the dele
gates to the Tammany Convention,
made speech in Cornwall, Conn,
recently, in which he warmly supper
ted Grant and Celfax. He said be
preferred peace with Grant to war
with Blair.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-10-08
DIED.

BOGGS.-In Gallipolis, September 3Oth. 1868,
Ann Hueston, wife of Capt. Bennington Boggs.
WARD.-In this city, on Sunday last, of con-
sumption, Mrs, Rebecca Ward wife of Mr..
Joseph NJ. Ward, in the 50th year of her age.
Charleston wv. Va papers please copy.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-10-08

w The democracy have adver-
tised for sfive hundred wagons"
They are preparing to emigrate to
"Salt River" we judge.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-10-08
CENTRAL COMMITTEE.
MARRIED.

GES-BARKER.-Sept 2lst. at thehouse
of Rev. +. W. Evans, in Washington, Iowa by
+. w. Evans. Mr.. EnOch T.. BOgges formerly OF
GallipOlis, Ohio, and Miss Angie s. Barker, OF
Portsmouth, Ohio.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-10-08

Let all turn out to the State Election,
for that is to virtually decide the
contest in November. If we carry
Ohio next Tuesday by a rousing ma
jority, the wave that Vermont and
Maine have started, will roll on with
gath ering force and power, till the
Sd of November will see the choice
of GRANT by an overwhelming vote
of the people.
We expect then, every man, to
come out, rain or shine, fair weather
or foul, and devote the day to the
cause. Let the people of old Gallla
redeem the record of last year, and
by a rousing majority restore the
prestige of county, that, during the
whole history of the State, has gone
right, with scarcely an exception.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-10-08
EQUAL TAXATION 9

T" EQUAL TAXATION of
every SPECIES of property This
is the language of the Democratic
platform. How will it work for the
poor man2 1t will tax your horse,
your corn, your plows and your hoes,
and your axes, your mechanics toels,
your beds in your houses, your sad
die with which you ride, and your
harness with which you plant your
corn, your cooking stoves, and your
ovens in which your meals are pre-
pared; the sewing machines of your
working women and the cradle in
which your baby is rocked to sleep
at night; just in the same ratio as the
dandy's gold watch, the Jockeys
handsome buggy, the rich mans
silver plate, and the wealthy daugh
ter's piano. How do you like the
picture. This is the feast to which
Democracy invites the laboring man.
in the shape of taxation. The Re
publican policy is star luraries"-
make the rich pay the taxes, because
they are able to do it, and to let the
poor man go free,
Vote for the Republican plan
'stax luxuries"-in the person of
JOHN T. WILSON.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-10-08

BIC OFFER.-We hear of a gentle
man in this city, who offers to bet
$4,000 that the Republicans will
carry Lawrence county; $4,000 that
Grant carries the State of Ohio, and
$40 600 that Grant will be elected
President. All bets to be taken to-
gether.--Ironton Register.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-10-08

Eg The democrats advertise for
$500 wagons''--they would have ad-
vertised for "voters," but they knew
they couldn't get them. The
"wagons" won't save yeu. You
will hear from the "voters" on Tues
day-their voice will be more potent
than $500 wagons"
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-10-08
WHAT THEY PROPOSE.

The Democratic party, in case OF
success, propose to overthrow the
work of reconstruction already ac-
complished.
1t proposes, if necessary to effect
this, to depose the Senate of the Uni
ted States, by armed violence.
Itproposes to remove all restraints
from rebels.
1t proposes to flood the country
with millions of paper money. and
SO make reputation necessary.
1t proposes. to tax all property,
necessaries as well as luxuries, the
laborer as well as the rich man.
Fin ally, it proposes TO give us four
mere years OF discord and conflict.
The Republican party, if success
full, propose to complete the recon
struction of the South and the resto-
ration of the Union.
Itdenounces reputation, and pro-
poses to pay the National debt, and
preserve the National honor.
1t proposes to remove the burdens
of taxation from the laboring classes,
and reduce taxation as rapidly as
national faith will permit
1t proposes to protect the loyal
citizens of the South in their rights.
Finally, with GRANT for its leader,
it proposes to secure an immediate
and perman ent peace to our coun-
try.
Voters, which policy will you sup
port? 1t remains for you to declare
which set of principles shall govern
this country, for the next four years,
and your decision will affect the fu-
ture prosperity and happiness of us
all to an incalculable extent. Let it
be for national honor, national pros
perity, and permanent peace.
~ Look out fer big democratic
"splurge" If lavish expenditure
of money, and hard, persistent labor
will do it, it will be done. The lead
ers are very active--riding day and
night over the county, urging the
unterrlfied to come forth, and bring
with them their "wagons," if they
haze any. Some of them here, who
never worked before, are now sweat
ing and cursing worse than a mule
driver. Glad to see it-good for
their digestion. Without an occa-
sional incident of this kind, to stir
them into activity, they would soon
become as feeble and weak as the
party has by its contact with treason
and traitors.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-10-08

H The official majority for Gov.
Chamberlain, in the State of Maine,
is 20,519.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-10-08

~ We again caution our friends
against fraudulent votes. The de-
mocracy polled large number last
year, as the evidence in the Gibson
Upton contested election case clear
ly shows; and they will do it again
this year if not closely watched
We urge our Republican friends to
be active and vigilant in this matter
if thought necessary, have at the
polls strong challenging commit
tee, well posted in the election laws,
who will see that none but legal
votes are received.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-10-08
QUARTERLY REPORT.

Of the Condition of "The First National Bank of
Gallipolis,'' in the County of Gallia, in the
State of Ohio. on the morning of the First
Monday of October, 1868.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-10-08

F A monster mass meeting OF
the Union citizens OF West Virginia
Is to be held at Point Pleasant, to-
day, Thursday, Oct. 9Th. Hon. W.
E. STEVENSON, the Republican Can
didate for Governor, and others, will
be present to address the people.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-10-08
CHAMBERSBURG.

Saturday, October 10th, 1868, at l
o'clock p. III.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-10-08
UNION
MASS MEETINGS!
LAST GRAND RALLY'SM
TURN OUT IN FoRCE.n

Republican Mass Meetings will be
held as follows, o-wit:-
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-10-08
Voters, Remember.

That the democratic organization
known as the swhisky ring" has
by just estimate, swindled the Gov
ernment out of S3O0,000,O00. That
is one of their legacies to tax pay
ers.
That JOHN T. WILSON is self
made man, a friend of the masses,
and eternally opposed to aristocracy,
and that he can be trusted. Vote
for WILSON.
That our debt is the fruit of q
democratic rebellion to destroy the
Government.
Tbat the rebels hope by the election
of Seymour and Blair to regain their
'lcst cause" which went down on
the battle field.
That GRANT says, "let US have
peace" while BLAIR proposes new
revolution-a war. Vote for Peace.
That the Republicans were the
only friends the soldiers had during
the war, and are their only true friends
now. Vote the Union :icket, that
the pensions TO the widows and or
phans of your dead comrades may
be continued.
That the Republican plan of taxa
ton only taxes the luxuries of life,
and the incomes of the rich, while
the "cqual taxation" scheme of the
democrats reaches to everything a
man has, the poor alike with the
rich Vote for the poor man sys-
tenn in the person of JOHN I. Will
SON.
That the election of GRANT will
determine the question, that loyal
men shall rule the country they
saved, while the election of SEYMOUR
would put in rule the rebels who
sought its destruction.
That President JOHNSON and Sec
retary McCULLooH are democrats,
supporters of SEYMOUR and BLAIR,
and have charge of the National
Treasury, and that the "public debt
has taken another RISE" Vote for
WILSON and an economical admins
tration.
That GRANT is for peace-SEY-
MoUR and BLAIR for reputation and
war. s. ...s.s
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-10-08

ADDISON TOWN,
Friday, October 9th, 1868, at
o'clock p. NJ.