News Items from the Gallipolis Journal During the Civil War Years.
(Not specifically covering war related items)

Transcribed by Eva Swain Hughes unless otherwise indicated

The Gallipolis Journal
September 5, 1861

Hospitals for the sick and wounded are being prepared here. Of this class there are perhaps 150 now receiving the attendance of surgeons. Our ladies are still untiring in their attendance upon these men. It is conclusive proof of the healthy location of our town, as well as loyalty of our people, when such important trusts are committed to their charge. Save a few, who are for the Union, but against the Administration, old Gallia has proven herself true and loyal. Five companies of brave volunteers have already left her limits, and more would follow could family matters be arranged so as to admit of their leaving.

[Note: The above was not the same hospital known as Camp Carrington. That one came later.]

The current of events in Gallipolis was somewhat varied last Saturday morning, by the birth of a young earthquake. Those of our citizens, not addicted to early rising, enjoyed a rocking of this mighty planet, as unexpected as rare, and which few care to experience again. The shock took place about fifteen minutes past 5 A.M., and lasted about two minutes. The vibrations of the earth were very sensibly felt, and sufficiently violent to ring doorbells, open doors, &c.

No perceptible noise attended its progress. The motion seemed to be from the South, toward the North. So far as we can learn, no damage whatever was done by it. Those persons who were out of bed walking about, felt no motion whatever, whilst many were awakened from sleep in consequence of the jarring of china ware, or violence of the motion. The motion resembled that of a skiff when affected by the waves of a steamboat, though not to so great an extent. Have our seseshers had any special visitation, about Cape Girardeau or New Madrid? An earthquake! Truly we have fallen on strange times. A comet early in the season, and now an earthquake. What next? Anything worse? Yes—Secession.

The Gallipolis Journal
September 26, 1861

Mr. Andrew Moler, of Morgan township, has four sons in the service—two of them under Capt. Adney, the third under Capt. J. L. Vance, and the fourth has just enlisted in Rutland, Meigs county. Who can beat this? We cave.

We have had numerous inquiries of late made in regard to the probability of anything being paid to our farmers, draymen and others who furnished supplies to the 21st Regiment whilst in camp Carrington. Not having any connection with the Quartermaster's department we cannot answer. One thing is certain, our people have been very badly treated in the whole business. The regiment came on, without any properly authorized person to prepare a camp, contract for supplies, &c. The officers without authority contracted with various persons for camp ground, fuel, water, lumber, straw, drayage, &c., to the amount of several thousand dollars, not a dime of which has yet been paid. The regiment has been paid off and disbanded, whilst our people who furnished the necessities of life are not only unpaid, but can receive no satisfactory assurance that they ever will be.
How "not to do it" seems to be the order of things, which is the more readily effected by a frequent change of officers, each of whom repudiates the contracts of his predecessor. It is the opinion of many, that the fault does not lie so much with the Government as with those who fail to make known to the proper department the existence of such claims.—Such ought not to be the case, and we hope the Government will at once send an agent who can give the claimants some satisfaction, and not put them off with the stereotyped reply, "I don't know." We shall recur to this subject again, as soon as it is ascertained where the fault lies. Let justice be done all parties. Our citizens ask only their just rights, nor do we believe the Government wishes to deprive them of them.

Our young friends Aleshire and Wood need a few more men to fill up their company in the 18th Regiment. They now have about 60 men in Camp Wool, near Athens. These gentlemen have been untiring in their efforts to raise a company, and if they had not been interfered with, would now be in actual service. We urge our young men who have any idea of going to war to "fall in." Capt. Aleshire has had some experience and stands high with his Colonel, and as to our friend Felix Wood, we all know him to be the prince of good fellows. Both are young, active, vigilant, and will give a good account of themselves.

HONOR TO THE DEAD. Four soldiers who have died at the Hospital within a few days, have been attended to their last resting place by the men of the 31st Ohio.

The Gallipolis Journal
October 17, 1861

The list of sick and wounded soldiers at the hospital in Gallipolis numbers over 400, all from Rosecrans and Cox's division. Several hundred have been taken to the Marine hospital at Cincinnati, there being no room for them here. How many more are yet to come God only knows. Every boat is loaded with them. The prevalent disease seems to be camp fever, brought on by exposure and excessive fatigue in climbing those wild mountains which seem only intended for the wild beast, not for civilized men. The heat during the day, and extreme cold of the nights, added to the malaria peculiar to that region, renders the service there arduous, and destructive to life and health. Nowhere on the line, from Washington to Kansas do our brave soldiers have to undergo such hardship, and nowhere are they so badly provided with tents and clothing. It is monstrous injustice to the gallant men—whilst the battalions around Washington are comfortable as they should be and doing nothing, these brave fellows are not only made to endure the fatigues, consequent upon the natural state of the country, but must endure additional suffering, for want of sufficient clothing to shield them from the weather, at the same time that vast quantities of it are rotting in boxes on the banks of Kanawha. Yet nobody is to blame. Will the day ever come when justice will be meted out to those who thus defraud the poor soldier of his just rights?

To go back to our subject, the hospitals here are crowded to excess, and unless great care is taken, typhus fever may spread amongst our citizens. The ladies of Gallipolis with that sympathy for suffering humanity, for which they are proverbial, crowd to the hospital to render any assistance possible to the men, regardless of their own danger.—The spirit in which it is done is commendable. The policy of it is doubtful. The hospitals we know are poorly furnished with nurses or cooks. Indeed none at all. The physicians are doing their utmost, but what can two men, skillful as they are, effect among so many? Government ought at once to provide nurses and cooks, plenty of whom can be hired in town, poor persons who would be glad to earn a living by it.—No one, however, seems authorized to employ them, and our women must do it, or see these men languish and die. Hospital stores are needed. The men did not have tin-cups even to contain their coffee, until the ladies raised a collection, and bought several dozen. Yet a Post Quarter Master is in Gallipolis, with large army stores under his charge, with authority to give these men their coffee, but no cups to drink from. Nobody to blame, of course.

The Gallipolis Journal
October 31, 1861

The body of Robert Todd, who under a fit of temporary insanity, jumped overboard from the steamer Glenwood at our wharf last week, was recovered on Saturday last about one mile below this place, and taken by his wife to Pittsburg. An order for his pay as a teamster under the Government, was found in his pocket, as also about $20 in money.

The Gallipolis Journal
December 26, 1861

Mr. Harper:—Dear Sir: I wish to announce the death of G. W. Elliott, by drowning last Saturday morning.—He went to Gallipolis on business, and some of your grog-sellers sold him something for liquor that made him crazy, and he rode into the creek near the mouth of Raccoon, and was drowned. Mr. E. was a very fine young man, about 23 years of age; a No.1 school teacher, and was engaged at the time teaching school in our district. His parents live in Butler co., Pa. Mr. E. was boarding with me at the time. HIRAM WATSON Swan Creek, O.

The Gallipolis Journal
January 9, 1862

At a special session of our County Commissioners on Saturday last, they purchased of "Campaign Toll Bridge Company," their bridge over Campaign creek on the river road, in Addison township, and the same is hereafter to be free to the travel of the public. The amount paid was $750, in two payments of $375 each; the first payable June 15th 1862, and the last Dec. 15th, 1862. This is but an act of justice to the upper part of the county, who pay a large share of the taxes of the county, but could not get to the county seat, even for that purpose, without being obliged to pay toll.

The Gallipolis Journal
February 6, 1862

Gallipolis, Ohio, Feb. 3rd, 1852
MR. HARPER: Some scamp, or scamps, cut the Government telegraph line, on last Thursday, four miles this side of Wilkesville and carried 100 feet of the wire off. For the benefit of "whom it may concern" please publish the following section of "An act to facilitate the construction of the Electric Telegraph. Passed February 8th, 1847.

"Section 4. Fine and punishment for injuring the lines. Any person who shall unlawfully and intentionally injure, molest, or destroy any of said lines, posts, abutments, or materials on property belonging thereto, shall, on conviction thereof, be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and be punished by fine, not exceeding five hundred dollars, or imprisonment in the Penitentiary not exceeding one year, or both, at the discretion of the court, having cognizance thereof."

Traitors and sympathizers with treason may think it an easy matter to cut off the Government telegraphic communication, but all such offenders will be dealt with in accordance with the above act.
     W. H. NASH, Manager Telegraph Office
     Will Vinton co. press please call attention to above.

DIAMOND MILLS FLOUR. It will be seen by the following, which we clip from the Commercial List and Price current of the 25th ult., the leading Commercial paper of Philadelphia, that Diamond Mills Flour sustains as fair reputation abroad as it does at home. As yet but little is known of the amount of business done in Gallipolis. A very short time however must elapse, before the advantages of manufacturing articles of any kind at this place, will be paid attention to, and the business of our town, increase rapidly. The Messrs. Langley deserve the highest praise, for their efforts in thus establishing not only for themselves but our town, so enviable a reputation. Few men could be found any where, bold and courageous enough to carry on business during the past year so extensively as they have done. When we consider the situation of their Mills—located on the border, subject to destruction from marauding bands of rebels for months past—and the danger of shipment East—their undertaking may well seem hazardous. Such men are invaluable to any place—and we are certain our farmers will join us in wishing them still greater prosperity:

OHIO FLOUR—Messrs. Wm. H. & E. L. Langley, of Gallipolis, Ohio, are the manufacturers of that excellent brand of flour known in our market as "Diamond Mills Extra Family." This enterprising firm ships to Philadelphia annually about forty thousand barrels of their flour, all of which is consigned to Messrs. Humphrey, Hoffman & Wright, flour and grain commission merchants. This flour is made from wheat grown in Southern Ohio and in the Kanawha Valley, and is justly celebrated for its superior qualities in keeping sweet and fresh in warm climates, being fully equal in that respect, and in all others, to the flour manufactured at Richmond, Va., whence the Brazilian Market has been heretofore chiefly supplied with that important article of consumption. Thus it is, that while the South are [sic] trying to pull down the fair fabric of our national government, and insanely destroying their own commerce, the loyal manufacturers and merchants of the North and West are silently but irresistably taking their places in filling the foreign demand for articles of Merchandise which heretofore have been considered as belonging exclusively to the South. Gallipolis, Ohio, with such enterprising manufacturers as the Messrs. Langley, and the facilities of Philadelphia commission and shipping merchants, will soon become better known in Brazil and other South American countries for the manufacture of flour adapted to their climate than Richmond has been, and far more reliable.

Gallipolis Journal
April 3, 1862

RAT HUNT EXTRAORDINARY - A rat hunt under the leadership of Capts. John Koontz and Nat. Glassburn, is now going on in Springfield township in this county. The number of hunters on each side is 20, and the party taking the greatest number of scalps are to be the victors. The losing party furnishes all a dinner at the brick church on 1st Saturday of May, at which fine times are anticipated, and a large turnout expected. By the way, Gallipolis boys, what say you to a rat hunt? The varmints are becoming a most intolerable nuisance, and very destructive. The hunting grounds are not very widely extended, and terriers are plenty. Get up a hunt, if for one day only. Organize yourselves in squads and devote one day, to the service of the community. The chicken "fixens" and preliminaries you can easily arrange. What say you, lemons? Go in.

The Gallipolis Journal
May 15, 1862

The scholars of the Union School, to the number of 513, in charge of their teachers, had quite a gala day on last Friday, spending the time in the woods as an extensive picnic party. They marched in procession through town, and made quite a display.—Though it was undoubtedly fun and pleasure to the children, it was no small labor to the teachers to keep a regiment of such joyous, happy, exuberant spirits within proper bounds. How well the superintendent and teachers discharged their duty, is shown by the fact, that the day passed off delightfully, and without a single accident or unpleasant circumstance to mar the festivities of the occasion. Such excursions are highly beneficial to the health of the children, and should be indulged in more frequently than they are. The procession proved one thing, that the population of our town is not diminishing, nor likely to, though the war should last for years to come.

The Gallipolis Journal
May 22, 1862

Amongst other things for which Gallipolis is becoming noted in these days, are horse auctions. The third regular sale of condemned Government horses came off at the U.S. Stables last Thursday, under charge of Capt. C. W. Moulton, United States Quartermaster at this post. The sale was well attended by our farmers and many other persons from a distance. The bidding was spirited and as no bids were received of less than one dollar, the "Rosinantes" moved off rapidly in price. The whole number sold was 54, were all disposed of in about two hours, and realized the sum of $1,993. The prices ranged from $107 down to $1,00 . . . Thus far 272 horses have been condemned and sold at this place, four-fifths of them passing into the hands of farmers . . .

ACCIDENTALLY SHOT. On Saturday, the 10th inst., 9 A.M., Robert Fuget of Co. A, accidentally shot Corporal Wm. Davis, of Co. F. Fuget had just come off guard with his piece loaded. He took the cap off and while letting the hammer down, the piece was discharged. Corporal Davis was standing about 20 yards off when shot. The ball struck between the back bone and left hip, and passed angling through, causing death in about two hours.—The ball passed through two tents and a box afterwards. Both Surgeons of the 4th Va. Regiment were called in immediately, but the wound was of such a character, that nothing could be done to save life. Kanawha Republican, 17th

Returned Californians are rarely now seen. Those now emigrating do so with the design of settling there, and those whose original intention is starting for the gold region was to make a pile and come home to spend it, have either not succeeded, or like the country so well, as to become permanently located. Mr. Columbus Drouillard was one of the pioneers of California emigration. Thirteen years since he was seized with the fever and of course took up the line of march for the land of gold and "unsteady habits." Last week he made his welcome appearance in our town, hearty, hale and vigorous, as if he had been off on a pleasure excursion, instead of a most laborious and dangerous journey of thousands of miles. Although thrown into a society of people from every quarter of the globe, and every shade of morals, he found the best and safest course lay in the paths of temperance, industry and sound morality, and to these he is indebted for his safety, and fine physical vigor.

The following persons were elected as officers of the Gallia County Agricultural Society, on last Saturday: A. P. Rodgers, President; James Vanden, Vice-President; John Entsminger, Recording Secretary; I. R. Calohan, Corresponding Secretary; L. P. Maguet, Treasurer; C. D. Bailey, A. S. Guthrie, C. N. Palmer, Jos. Mauck; and Truman Guthrie, Managers. It was decided to hold a Fair some time this fall, and the officers and Managers are requested to meet at the Court House on Saturday, May 31st., at one o'clock P. M. to make out the Premium List and to fix time for holding Fair, &c. W. H. McCormick, Secretary, pro. tem.

The Gallipolis Journal
May 29, 1862

Coroner's Inquest. An inquest was held on the body of a soldier named William Brandon, who was found drowned in the Ohio river about two miles below town, on Thursday, 22nd inst. The deceased belonged to Co. D, 11th Ohio Regiment.—There was found on the body $4,26, three cannel coal rings, in one of which was a gold dollar as a set, and a breastpin, also a furlough from the 25th of February, to the 8th of March, to visit Chillicothe, Ohio. Verdict of the jury accidental drowning. C. D. Wall, Coroner

Another.—An inquest was held on the body of an unknown man, found in the Ohio river at Bladensburg on the 26th inst. It was so decomposed as to be past recognition. There was found on the body a silver watch, attached to which was a brass chain with a gold plated key; also a small brass locket and 75 cents in silver. Had on two pairs of drowers [sic], dark colored cassimere pants, flannel undershirt, white cotton shirt, black vest, and apparently new boots. Verdict of the jury—supposed to have met his death by accidental drowning. C. D. Wall

The body of William Weaver was recovered on Wednesday last, after remaining in the water for nearly ten weeks. Coroner Wall deemed it unnecessary to hold an inquest on the body as the circumstances were known and the body recognized. This is the young man who lost his life near the Gallipolis Island, while filling a water cask. It will be remembered that the horse was also drowned.

The Gallipolis Journal
June 26, 1862

One year ago, predictions were made that property in Gallipolis was down beyond recovery—and indeed prospects at the opening of this war were as gloomy as could be well conceived. Yet to-day, property is held at higher rates, and more readily sold than at any former period of our history. Several transfers of real estate took place last week at rates 100 per cent higher than could be had twelve months since. Four valuable business stands changed hands last Wednesday, which certainly augurs well for the prosperity of our business men. One of the lucky purchasers made a clear advance in price of $1,000 in a few hours. Now is the time to invest. . . .

Our enterprising fellow-citizen, E. S. Menager, intends erecting two business houses on the vacant lot on Court street, adjoining the three-storied brick building now occupied by A. Moch, with which they are to be uniform in external appearance and finish. They will add very much to the appearance of that street. Several others are contemplating the same thing, and if the signs of the times indicate anything, Gallipolis is in a fair way to wake up from the apparent apathy in which she has languished for half a century. Property is going up in value at prodigious rates, and capitalists seem determined to push it along. Mr. Menager has started the ball in motion, and just now it is difficult to tell where it will stop. Gallipolis has lost nothing by this war, but on the contrary, the actual increase in wealth both in town and county, is to-day fully equal to that which would have resulted from five years longer continuance of peace. . . .

The march of improvement in Gallipolis is steadily tending up town. One of the latest and best has been constructed by Harry Frank, M. Horger, and F. Kaulberch in the shape of an awning, and brick pavement. It adds most decidedly to the appearance of their business rooms, and equally as much to the comfort of pedestrians. That such improvements do pay, is proven by the crowds of customers we noticed at these places during Court week. These men deserve encouragement . . .


TAXES. At their last session, the County Commissioners made levies for the several funds, for the ensuing years. True to the county and themselves, they have so managed the finances as to reduce the levy below former years. The whole tax last year was 96 1/2 cents on the hundred dollars, while this year, by the judicious entrenchment of the Legislature, and our county Commissioners, the taxes amount to only 92 cents, which includes the Government direct tax, and tax for the relief of families of volunteers, in addition to the usual State taxes, the difference being made up in the county levy, which this year is 28 cents, against 51 cents last year. . . .

Gallipolis Journal
3 Jul 1862

The following is a list of the Secesh prisoners now in the hospital at Gallipolis, all of whom were wounded and captured at Lewisburg. Two have died since their arrival, and one or two others are in a fair way to follow them:

Transcribed by Henny Evans

The Gallipolis Journal
July 10, 1862

The company that went from this place to Columbus, some weeks ago, decided to go into the Government and not into the State service. The Capt. is Rev. David H. Moore, from Whitney Chapel (Methodist), Marietta; 1st Lieutenant, Edward S. Aleshire, of Gallipolis; 2nd Lieutenant Josiah H. Jenkins, of Buffalo, N.Y.—Lieuts. Aleshire and Jenkins graduated at Marietta College last week. Wm. H. Fleek of Newark, L. H. Williams, of Sewickleyville, Pa., and Isaac H. Johnson, of Tyler county Va., are privates in the same company, and in all there are 19 from the college. It is company A of the 87th Regiment, Col. Henry Benning. The regiment left Columbus for Annapolis, Md. on Monday morning, June 30th.
Marietta Register

The Gallipolis Journal
July 17, 1862

The Trumbull Guards, an independent company recruited in Trumbull county, Ohio, for the purpose of performing guard duty at this post, has been quartered on the Square during the past three weeks, during which time they have almost without an exception, conducted themselves in a soldierly and gentlemanly manner, thereby gaining the good will and esteem of our citizens. They have been lately uniformed, armed, and equipped, and in their new dress present a fine appearance. Under the able direction of their officers, they have obtained considerable proficiency in drill. The commissioned officers of the Company are: Capt. G. W. Smith; 1st Lieutenant T. P. Gilman ; 2nd Lieutenant J. D. Freer. Capt. Smith is commandant of the post and will no doubt discharge his duties in an able and just manner.

One year ago, predictions were made that property in Gallipolis was down beyond recovery—and indeed prospects at the opening of this war were as gloomy as could be well conceived. Yet to-day, property is held at higher rates, and more readily sold than at any former period of our history. Several transfers of real estate took place last week at rates 100 per cent higher than could be had twelve months since. Four valuable business stands changed hands last Wednesday, which certainly augurs well for the prosperity of our business men. One of the lucky purchasers made a clear advance in price of $1,000 in a few hours. Now is the time to invest. . . .

Our enterprising fellow-citizen, E. S. Menager, intends erecting two business houses on the vacant lot on Court street, adjoining the three-storied brick building now occupied by A. Moch, with which they are to be uniform in external appearance and finish. They will add very much to the appearance of that street. Several others are contemplating the same thing, and if the signs of the times indicate anything, Gallipolis is in a fair way to wake up from the apparent apathy in which she has languished for half a century. Property is going up in value at prodigious rates, and capitalists seem determined to push it along. Mr. Menager has started the ball in motion, and just now it is difficult to tell where it will stop. Gallipolis has lost nothing by this war, but on the contrary, the actual increase in wealth both in town and county, is to-day fully equal to that which would have resulted from five years longer continuance of peace. . . .

The march of improvement in Gallipolis is steadily tending up town. One of the latest and best has been constructed by Harry Frank, M. Horger, and F. Kaulberch in the shape of an awning, and brick pavement. It adds most decidedly to the appearance of their business rooms, and equally as much to the comfort of pedestrians. That such improvements do pay, is proven by the crowds of customers we noticed at these places during Court week. These men deserve encouragement . . .

TAXES. At their last session, the County Commissioners made levies for the several funds, for the ensuing years. True to the county and themselves, they have so managed the finances as to reduce the levy below former years. The whole tax last year was 96 1/2 cents on the hundred dollars, while this year, by the judicious entrenchment of the Legislature, and our county Commissioners, the taxes amount to only 92 cents, which includes the Government direct tax, and tax for the relief of families of volunteers, in addition to the usual State taxes, the difference being made up in the county levy, which this year is 28 cents, against 51 cents last year. . . .

The Gallipolis Journal
July 24, 1862

The following are the officers of the Eighteenth Ohio Battery, to be attached to the 91st Regiment, forming at Portsmouth: Capt. C. C. Aleshire; Sr. 1st Lieut. W. R. Morgan; Sr. 2nd Lieut. Benj. Rutherford; Jr. 1st Lieut. H. A. Regnier; Jr. 2nd Lieut. Jos. McCafferty.

The Gallia County Military Committee have recommended officers for three Infantry companies to be raised in this county. The following gentlemen have already been commissioned: Capt. Jas. E. Niday, 1st Lieut. R. Blazer, 2nd Lieut. Joel Hull; Capt. L. Z. Cadot, 1st Lieut. S. F. Neal, 2nd Lieut.——; Capt. T. S. Mathews, 1st Lieut. Edward Henderson, 2nd Lieut. Phineas Holcomb.

The Gallipolis Journal
August 7, 1862

A BASKET SABBATH SCHOOL AND PATRIOTIC CELEBRATION, will be held at Bethesda M. E. church (in the grove) four miles south of Patriot, on the 14th day of August. Rev's A. M. Alexander, J. T. Miller, Joseph Barringer, G. W. Isaminger, and other ministers and speakers, are expected to be present.—Waddle, Drouillard, and Saffords' will be present with their music. The arrangement is for all to cook, bring, and eat their own dinners. The speakers, musicians, and editors will be provided for. Ten schools are expected to be present. Also men, women and babies far and near. No wagons with provisions or drinks will be allowed within two miles of the place. Speaking to commence at 10 o'clock. Part of the exercises will be purely patriotic. Address by Rev. J. Barringer. Now come, all ye loyal men, women and children. J. G. Irwin, D. H. Cherrington, and A. Wiseman, Committee of arrangements.

The Gallipolis Journal
August 21, 1862

Rev. Mr. French, chaplain of the 23rd Regiment O.V. was brought down from Kanawha on the Mary Cook Tuesday afternoon. He was in a skirmish the latter part of May and received a ball in his thigh, which fractured the bone. He is doing well, and with the kind treatment he will receive at the hands of our able hospital surgeon, and the ministering angels, the ladies, will soon be on his pegs again.

Col. Turchin.—We learn that the court-martial called to try this officer has cashiered him and dismissed him from the service.

Cincinnati, July 26th, '62; Gallipolis Ladies' Soldiers Aid Society
Ladies:—Your favor accompanying 3 boxes of valuable Hospital stores were all received in good order. The same being contributions for our sick and wounded brave soldiers who have been battling for the preservation of our glorious Union. They this day bless those noble donors who assist them in their time of need. May Heaven bless and prosper them in their praiseworthy exertions. Rest assured they will be sent to their proper places and persons, and, first to those who are most in need. Respectfully yours, Chas. R. Fosdick, Cor. Sec'y. per D. B. Scott, Asst.

The largest concourse of people ever known in Gallipolis, attended the war meeting on last Friday. It was estimated by competent judges to number two thousand persons. . . . The meeting was opened with prayer by Rev. A. M. Alexander, after which an address was delivered by Capt. Green, followed by short speeches from Capt. Smith and R. L. Stewart, until 1 o'clock, when dinner was announced . . .About 2 P.M. the meeting was again called to order. Judge Nash, Capt. C. W. Moulton, and Colonel A. Cushing addressed the audience in powerful appeals to their patriotism and honor. . . . A call was made for volunteers to fill up the Infantry company of Captain Cadot, and the Artillery of Captain Aleshire. . . .and about 42 volunteers were sworn in. Gallia county now has two full companies of Infantry, and about 100 men in the 18th Battery, in camp. . . . The second Gallia county company of our first quota, recruited by Capt. Cadot and Lieuts. Neal and Williams, left here Tuesday afternoon for camp Portsmouth. Capt. Niday's company left one week ago. . . . Capt. Aleshire of the18th battery, left also with the remainder of his command, on the same boat.

The Gallipolis Journal
September 11, 1862

Thomas Brookman residing near Rodney in this county, whilst on his way home from Gallipolis on Saturday last called at the tavern of Adam Kling. An altercation arising between him and some others present, he received a blow behind the ear, from which he never recovered, but died in a short time. The coroner held an inquest, the verdict returned being in accordance with the above facts.

The Gallipolis Journal
October 9, 1862

Another brutal murder was committed in our town last Wednesday. Mr. John Cooper, of Clay township, Gallia county, was stabbed in the abdomen by a private of Company A, 4th Va., named Severins, from which he died the next day. . . . Mr. Cooper for many months past has been in the service of the Government, taking charge of stock in transit between Gallipolis and Gauley. On the retreat from Gauley, several horses and mules were left behind at various points on the river. These animals Mr. Cooper was sent to look up. Finding a horse in a stable at Pomeroy, left there by a soldier, and presuming it to belong to the United States, he brought it to this place and handed it over to Capt. Boggess, acting only in the line of his duty. For this he was attacked by Severins who drew a bowie knife, and buried it to the hilt in the bowels of Mr. Cooper. The murderer . . . was arrested, placed in jail, had a hearing before the Mayor, and [was] held to appear at the next term of Court. Mr. Cooper was one of the most active, energetic Union men of the county. He was of great service in getting up volunteers, spending his time and means freely, although he had a large family to support by his own labor.. . .

Olive Branch, Clermont County, Sept. 30, 1862
Eds. Com:—Gallipolis is surely the city of Good Samaratins, for the inhabitants not only brought all the delicacies of the season to our brave, patriotic sick and wounded soldiers from the Kanawha, but generously threw open their residences. To all such I desire to express my heartfelt thanks, and more particularly so to Mr. Drouillard, Sr., and daughter; Mr. and Mrs. Harper of the Gallipolis Journal; Dr. Early; Mrs. Wilson; the landlady of the Valley House, and Dr. O. E. Davis of Lancaster, Ohio, U.S.A. for their unremitting attentions and acts of kindness to my poor, wounded boy, Johnny Packham, Thirty-fourth Regiment, Ohio (First Zouaves). Also to the members of the Zouave Band, who serenaded him previous to his departure for home. Mrs. Esther Packham (Taken from the Cincinnati Commercial with the note that Johnny was wounded on the retreat of our army from Kanawha.)

The Gallipolis Journal
October 30, 1862

Dr. O. B. Davis, of Lancaster, has superseded Dr. Jas. R. Bell as Surgeon in charge of the Gallipolis General Hospital. This was brought about chiefly by Dr. Bell himself, who retains his position in the business department, Dr. Davis taking charge of the surgical department.

Road Notice. A petition will be presented to the Commissioners of Gallia county, at their next meeting in December, for an alteration to the mud Turnpike leading from Gallipolis to Vinton, known as the Gallipolis and Athens state road, commencing at an elm tree on the land between Josiah Hawk and John A. Rodgers; thence a southerly course through John A. Rodgers' meadow, to the best point for crossing Chickamoga [sic] creek; thence to a telegraph post near a log cabin on said John A. Rodgers' land; thence to follow the survey run by E. T. Shepherd, through the lands of John Cating and Wm. H. Langley, to a telegraph post between the lands of Wm. H. Langley and John Defour, and to vacate as much of the old road as lies between these points. A Petitioner Oct. 23, 1861

Stolen, from the Subscriber Monday night, ten miles above this place, a chestnut sorrel Horse, about 8 years old, about 15 1/2 hands high, saddle marks, shod on fore feet, a little crest fallen from phistula, fine haired, good carriage. I think he has one white foot. I will give forty dollars for the delivery of the horse at this place, or on my farm where he was stolen from. I will also give forty dollars for the apprehension and conviction of the thief. Daniel Mauck Oct. 23, 1862.

The Gallipolis Journal
November 6, 1862

The front building of the "Buckeye Foundry" in Gallipolis, owned by Messrs. Calohan, Graham & Hill, was discovered to be on fire last Thursday afternoon, and in a short time, all except the brick walls fell a prey to the devouring flames. The moulding room was only saved from a like fate by the efforts of our citizens. Fortunately for our town the day was calm, and the "Eureka Mill" having steam up and engine working, a supply of water was obtained, by which even small frame buildings within 20 feet of the Foundry were saved. Mr. Lewis Billings loses heavily in laths and machinery in the building. The loss in patterns to the owners of the "Buckeye Foundry" is also heavy, as many very valuable ones were laid away in the upper story.—The origin of the fire is not known certainly, but supposed to have originated from the boiler stack. The enterprising proprietors, we learn, are preparing to rebuild immediately. No insurance.

The Gallipolis Journal
November 27, 1862

[The donations mentioned here refer to projects that benefitted the soldiers.]

     GALLIPOLIS, Nov. 26th, 1862 - The Ladies' Soldiers' Aid Society will meet at the residence of Mrs. Eliza Maxon, on Friday next at 2 o'clock P.M. Donations hereafter will be received by Miss Hannah Maxon, President of the Society. Donations of money will be received by Miss Eliza Sanns, Treasurer of the Society. Mrs. S. M. Harper, Sec'y.