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Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-05-03

DRAT7s N zrIR- -PTR. .zEs--0 0Fders have hasnI
received from the Navy Department at Wash
iDgtO5, by the officers Of the various United
States vessels, that all persons found sailing un-
der Jefferson Davis letters of narqne and re-
prisal be treated as pirates
That The contamacious be impaediafely hung
from The gard arm, and The crew and more peni-
tent Oficer be placed in irons to await their
trial as OCEAN brigands.
1 This summary method Of dealing with rob-
beFs will probably be seconded blythe Europe
an powers, who have just as much cause to fear
feet of free-booters infesling the seas and
mOlesting peaceful commerce as have the
n ortheru States.
BALTIMORE, April 27.-It is said that on
Friday evening propeller, with troops, &c.
reinforced Fort McHenry. The United States
receiving ship, Allegheny, is now at the fort
Several vessels without the necessary passes
were Overhauled on Thursday in attempting to
leave the harb0r, and detained for examination.
Troops from Howard county were called out
on Friday, four miles from Annapolis juno
| ton, where United States troops are passing
Another Massachusetts, volunteer died this
morning of his injuries. s'
The Catholic Telegraph Of Cincinnati says:
! HIndixidual opinion must now yield to the
obligations we owe to the Union. The Pres
idpnt has spoken and it is our duty TO obey
him as the head of the nation. Moreover,
Ohio the State to which we are, we may say
more particularly bound. has spoken on the
subject. 1t is then our solemn duty as good
t and loyal citizens, to walk shoulder to should
er, with all our fellow citizens, in support of
the laws and the national honOr."- ID
The Telegraph is the official paper Of the
Catholic Church, and doubtless speaks au-
thoritativcly fOr our Catholic fellow citizens.
Terrorism reigns supremely il Eastern Vir-
giuia. In most Of the towns Union men are
driven out by the hundreds., The number Of
snch fagitives that pass through here on their
way north Is hourly increasing They describe
the Secessionists to be anything but ready for
aggressive warfare. They all agree on the
4 contrary, that terrible fright prevails at the
supposed impending invasion Of Northern
troops. 81 f-s-ss.ei hrf
in Spo' o'tEylvania and adjoining counties,
the negroes are growing altogether nnnianage7
able. Parties lately arrived from Richmopd
state tbat a famine is threatened. Flour sells
for twenty dollars barrel; trade was absO-
Iutely obstructed, and specie was entirely oui
of circulation. s7sF sf. i.ag .lsEs
By IN arrival at New Orleans from Indian
ola, Texas. on the I7tb, we learn that the
United States troops nre in posscssion Of fhe
latter place and have two vessels. Ihe STEINER
Fashion and the slcop ANA. In retaliation
! for the trenrherOus caT1fure Of fhe Star Of fhe
West they attempted to seize The steamship
W. G. Hewes, but she managed with great
difficulty to effect her escape. We hope the
I gallant little force win be able to hold It's own
until relieved BY the blockading fleet.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-05-03

Three OF the leading citizens of New York,
yesterday passed through this city, on their way
TO Washington, who were formally authorized
to tender TO Mr.. Lincoinq. on behalf of the
States of New York aud Massachusetts, sew
ehty-ive thousand men and thirty million dol
lars to aid him in at once opening clear and
unbroker communication with the Capital in
asdirect route through the State of Maryland
and the city of Baltimore.--[ Philadelphia
Press, SATURDAY.. las~~ ~- .~ts q. @ &.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-05-03


"A WORD OF WAKzING.-Treason against
the United States is defined by the COnstitu,
ton which is the Supreme law OF the land
and will be for centuries after the present gen,
Grafton of traitors shall have sunk into dishon-
orable grnyes-as leyying war against them
or sdhering to, their enemies, giving them aid
and comfort. sa1
Ms as much treason to furnish supplies TO
Traitors in arms as to fake up arms with them.
The Governors Of loyal States will do well to
set watch. on the Operations Of the few north
ern traiibrs who would not seruple TO sell food
aud ar1imunition 10 their fellows in the Soutb.
There are likely to be such men. III every large
community But the Southern ports will be
bloclfaded, and the avenues by which the Con-
federates can gain supplies from the North
without which they must shortly starve-- arc
so few that they can be easily guarded. RI
= Let northern traitors bear in mind that
Congress has long ago appointed RaBgiaeeas
the lawful punishment for treason; andia' due
regard for their safety will induce them for the
present, to adopt that policy of intervene
ton" which they tried so long to force on the
government Hands off The nation does not
lsit their help; but it willnot suffer their him
drance-TN. 7. Post. z.r He.a1
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-05-03

MARTLRrps AFFAIRs.-Gen. Butler saysa
muslet is gusEling every rail between Anap-
oils and washington This is good news
The Superini endeAt of the Road was arrested
for rnil-ripfing. The receiving ship Allegha--
r.sp which as-beId' by the rcbels, has been
captared by n tug, The StaNs authorities
viii afrr1t6e State go b-az za saat
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-05-03

The New York list, the 5th Pennsylvania,
the 18th New York, and about COO Of the I'd
Regiment Of Rhode Island Volunteers have
arrived al Washington city.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-05-03

!, The Fourth Regiment. to which the Dela-
ware companies are attached, has elected the
following officers Lorin Andrews, Colonel !;
Capt CantweH, Licnt Colonel Jas. II. God
nlaR, Major. The Colonel has sRpoipted Mr..
Underwood, of Mt. Vernon, Quartermaster,
and Mr. Durfee. Of Marion, Adjutant. ~ /.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-05-03

Six Secessionist have been arrested at
Washington. Some Of them attempted TO
neerajt eompanY for the South. ,
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-05-03

RHL4DEI.rH1A, 4Np~il 27.-.l'ive c,,r-Ioa,ls Of
ue;iiers from the Stdl1l arrived here to day
tweHfy-tWo phi!aatl,hians from Richmond al
sclelY5FStl. All llad been workneh at the shat
and shell foundry in that city. They went
thera five weeks since, and now re:urn on
pass given 10y Governor Lelcher. They report
a I'hilade!phian is engaged in. inodernizing
1900 old Hint-lock musl1ets for Virginia.
" Reports. Of travellers from Baltimore ind :
cafe a, strong disposition among the oonserv-
aiiveS to rise and take power in their own
bands from,the mob. The restoration of Fede-
raj alcgience Is strongly predicted by Baltinso-
Feans. The dispatch about rails being torn up
ON the railroad between Annapolis and Wash
ington is thought to be incorrect. 1893
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-05-03
Ha1vestire 2 for 1ERI.

r AM Agent for thr fol uwing superior Rsspias sad
i M0w.hg Machines which offered 10 the Farnbrs
Of this reaniy at rnanuiae,urera PresF, vEf
Hubbard's Standard Mower, isrs
4ss e..- Do. DO. with Reapsr Attachel =,
Little Hubbard Mower. y.r.lsi3
vaaGi Kirby 3 American HarvestsqEs7s
dis Fishers Wrought Int Mower.a
& yArtn-sE invited cslI and inak sampla na1
chimes Lana - tae Agriculture and 1lAFawnre
store ~ .'-- L. c. ClfBAMK Lam.
AaF s,sl -e. III =;
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-05-03

BALrMoRE, May Fort Mefienry to-doy
was further reinforced by two companies 4th
Artillery. Maj. MOrris takes command
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-05-03
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.--.-- s---- q CAMP y AEKsoS, April z Tth.'
!. Mr.. EDIToR: propose giving your nu-
nitrous readers an insisht Of Camp life aso'
.s Tuesday our company arrived here al
sound, and we seemed to create a.lilile sensa-
ton; cur two Captains are considered as good
Officers as there isn the Camp. Capt. Craws
ford is in a fair way to bocom2a military star,
he is very dignified and sets al example wish
all his men would follow, There is now up
wards of s 900 troops in the city, and from
morning until night and night uatii morning
may be heard the roll of the drum and sharp
notes Of the fife, interspersed with the sharp
quick command of Officers Yesterday six
Companies came in and in the one fnon SISs
rion I saw Marshal Goldman and q student by
the name of Muuser The Marion company
| was a.. splendid company. There are some
very ainuse.ng scenes in Camp. Ler me give
one. Our esteemed citizen George Purdy
| ESQ, shah be the hero. Imagine him in his
bare feet drilling an awkward set of men; he
/ would lift his feet and bring them down upon
/ the graveled wax in regular military style,
| sometimes starting the blood little but the
squire was SO intent Oh displaying his militia
~ acquirements that he die not mind The loss
Of aiT1ile 'blUod; but in the midst of his glory
he cspied Prof harris, Rev. MIR. Newton, q
Sherman aud w. P. Reid, he Immediately
commanded the men TO "break ranks" Il is
| astonishing how tbs boys seem TO enjoy the
prospect of conflict / offered nv brother.
who is.ohly l8 years old, piece Of property
worth $4OO if he would let me get him re-
leased, and i believe had offered him 81 900
he wotAd not have gone home. He looked at
the. 500 with contempt. Fearing l may
weary you with long letter, l close By say
ing that the Delaware boys are resolved to
conquer or die You will hear from me again
soon. forgot to allude to our accommoda-
tions. Weare ''messed and quartered" at the
Lunatic Asylum, and Mr. Hills provides
everything in good style aud the board is
equal TO first class hotel. ''I'-
Mrs Hills superintends cooking and indeed
eerery, hing that can be done for our comfort
is done. WI WARNER.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-05-03

&c Tom Hsiaahs, one Of the 7instigators Of the
Baltimore nle5y and part owner Of the fogqdFg
which has been ssrhiag out war material for
the rebels has been driven out Of the city, 4,
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-05-03

f3fteeattH3l
The Gnvcrirhents is preparing for th opoRgh
work. The greatest possible activity pre-
walls IN all tie pasy yards, arnoriesi and otter
dPPari iR1rats' connected Win the service, both
land and,Hrval:l The mest important of the
recent nnjveIugnts is Indicated in the follow.
inss EAsiiihsstda dgspatci announcing the
enlargement of the call for troops to an ag-
1+ -f-f gaESf s.k.s4 - k5f-E s1a, tlEl =s11 20
gregate. .Pf- ] 5000 mon, a large. proportion
OF them designed fer a tegular land and naval
force to serve from three to FIVE years: az'a
wAshfiNGroS April 29.LTh troops called
out by he o+ti;r Of to-day are all additional
to the 75eQ5 .alrtady required. The whole
number calElctl for by the Government, thus far
is: v'itiiteers 1,y proclanration, '75,0OO.; vol
untedrs fs,r' three years service, 10000 reg
? THAT'S f6r Eve years. service $4,000; seamen
for iv. wars ts,O0OA being total OF. l50,-
600 men that is IS 900 week before last, and
SO 400 today. Ever this falls short of the
real nHHIber, as several Of the States send
double the number Of regiments asked for.
-f 81 s7-f g
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-05-03

The people residing in Western Fexas arc
.rcalizing one of the benefits of secession. The
removal of the L. S. troops, whose presence
Afforded lhem perfect security, is followed by
ipcursions Of hostile Entlians, who are pillaging
Burning and mnrslatiny al fearful r.te'; an,p
10 add Ito Ihcir troubles bands of Mexicans
have crossed the Rio 'Granle and are .devasta-
ti{fg he countrr ~ every direction, having al
ready burnt tbe ioEsa Of q ln4 AMI npir,lefed.a a.
humber Of tbo inhabitants. jeff. Davis can
afford th,Gi..: no. relief his troops are busy
stealing lrqelty belonging TO the United
St@tes aad citizcns Of the NortI,. aid prrpar-
.iag -f.r IRA tta,I rTen Aaslit etea.t ~ 30
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-05-03

sdItis understood the Legislature, viii all ad-
journ sine die on Monday next. A bill has
passed to lease the canals for term of years
at $25, 800 per annum. In the House, on
Wednesday a resolution was passed by vote
of.three to one requesting the Governor to re-
move the present Quartermaster General
Wood andsCommissary General (Faunyon)
on the ground of ineficency. The two mill
lion military bill passed some days since
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-05-03

la Camps are now established at Columbus,
Cincinnati, Cleveland, Lovelaud, Lancaster
and Hamilton. The. number Of companies
thus far received .pumbera two hundred and
two, Just sufficient to form twenty-one regi-
ments Additional companies are being offer
ed daily, and the entire number Of men thus
far rendered the Governor. exceeds eighty
thousand. Most nobly and gallantly has our
State responded to the caIl Of the Ptesidsnt.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-05-03
The negroes of New Orleans a

The negroes of New Orleans are
-. 4. being made sensible that the whites
49,. are afraid, OF them The neqrol
- churches haze been closed 4.several
steamboat cregs of blacks, both slave
-. !. and free, have been locked up, and
- p every measure resorted ito to prevent
> asv serYiie insaFreetion.s4s ss s+
s. - zt sa l------L1--...-@---
The Chariestonians have perpetuat-
I'd the Battle of Fort Sumter in
. Gamnhlet form
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-05-03

JEIg " "a z - $
One Of, ourm9st Intelligent and reliable
farmers returned a day or two' since from
New Orleans. and informs US that during a
portion of his trip, IL the South, the Hon.
Howell Cobb. Of SeorEiay Was a passenger
on the cars with fiiiH: An different points on
the route MIR. Cobb, addressed the people. aud
he invariably said TO them that they might
dismiss all apprrhcusions Of any hes4iEties ii,'
their midst, and return to their plaiVAg lu~
tics that the theatre Of war had becu' traissa
fcrrcd to the border States, and there Il
would be kept. This is just what these,
Southern States desire and it is simply am
open avowal of what has all along been the
purpose of the Disunionists. They preeipi-
tate the revolution, bring on war, and now
wish and expect to change the scene of desc
lation and strife from their soil to ours. Ken
lucky will not be willing dnpe Of these arch
agitntors aud disturbers of the public peace.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-05-03

The following, from the Lexington (Ky) OBJ
server. and Reporter, lays bare the unniaigated
selfshness Of the Cotton Confederacy, and
shows for what purpose tic border StuteS are
wanted. They are to be the sufferers, whose
families are to be subjected TO all the horrors
cf war, while tc Co;tonocrats are 10 louk at
the struggle Ho--
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-05-03
Wool Twine.

Prints Of all best brands;
Ginghams and Gingbsn Lnw6s;
Lawss. organdies, BsresOs. POPlins.
asq silks, Challis, Cloths
Cassiueres, Satinets, TwSedS, Mai rseilles,
: d9Eai O af4i = tI0ei IS r0areo1 rCH
Sdl Drills, Tieke, Brown and Blsae'rI
df h1a ,asaufa14 la tUi e- ftEu IN
J % esb MUSEINs, &e.. &e.. &e.
qin sdT s9TEa ll i11 hrl s1aWnH
) isa4rsb sdA large a'aoF'1rssaf ssai4d
White Goods. shayls, Hosiery. Gloves.
'asrol boo Mius and Skirts. sdi
ma8i f.4. M Ht HlI.e hrE
Ia fact every tbiug usually tsps IN veil sslas
Stsrs. Also,
r GrOeeriss, oassnswaro, &s.
roS.hieh ,hs al,ss,IOa Of buysts Is Isvti1.
Maya is6l -.r 81 ~
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-05-03

. It has been asccrtaineI that there were ff,
" votes against secession in the Virginia
Convention instead Of ten to fAeen,@ as rep
resented l,y flis secessionsis. The usurping,
Contention. in addition d passing the seees-
siou, orlinapsot also adopted the Constitution
Of tile Gotten Cqnloileraer and formed a
treaaygof alliance offensive and defensive with
them, IN pursuance of which troops from
most. of ~ SUI. States are now in Virginia
eating out the substance Of The people, who
have boeup'aeed in an attitude of hostility to
the general government without being con-
s,fted or having anopportniiity afforded them
Of .raSsips. Judgment nI-on the act. True. a
vote is to .Ie taken cn. secession on tie fourth
Aondsy'Of il,e Prusent- month, bat it viii be
a mere sham and adeiusion, the acts already
pefpeir:itcd h;tvng committed The State to re-
bslliea, sStlsest hope OF remedy.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-05-03
WOTTcN.

E"I--- n "S . o~-e
5SSA9 r WILL sell, on reasonable terms, tha
Rsii5 4 Frame cO'taSs in which reside, N fr@nk-
HsiIE la street. HN
Also IS5 aces uf land IL scoto township, two SO
half ~ lies north OF OsiTaaIaf
May 6l---A4t. W. EH0BEE.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-05-03

isis saal,tEs tsoion .Gsc9ius i, daily gaining
ground One steeRSof secessiSn 'rssls,i has dis
gastcdimany Of its former aalveeates.u
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-05-03

The atdacity Of The rebels has reached q
poira that felrd,fs the citizons Of the loyal
States exceedingly impatient at ths7 delay of
the Government IN aggressive movements
against them The sentiment is universal
throughout the trce States that forbel rance
should cease, that the rebellion shoald be at
ouce-andf slIectGaIly crushed. and that instead
of waiting far further assaults from the arm
ed trnitors they should be attacked and dis
perseCl wherever found The fmpatience mar-
Tested is natural but il should be remember
ed that the nj ii'nly sfails of tie Government
are contruiled .lJy master hands, and though
conducted With ne ecssary secrecy and ciraunl3
spec tfoh, there is every reason to believe that
.ef,ciiye movements viii be niadeat the prop,
er time ,aBdsia the right;pIae The following
special dispatch from the Washington CORES
pondeht7of fhei Cincinnati Commercial is sea-
sonabi { and 10 The point 51a. sd
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-05-03
arw AdrertisrmsuiS;


I'd EMAINIWG in the POST 0FFI Gg &C Dala.
IL ware, Ohio, on the 1st OF. Nay, 1861.
Persons calling for the following letters will say ~
are afivaFtfaad
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-05-03

A. WHEELER, Secretary.
On motion adjourned to meet on next Tues
day night.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-05-03

s slua1b 1iadf - d.. NJ AsFFIXGToS -4hFil 80. ~.
/ 1Tle1 gedBies6f TIC North RAY rest assured
lhsss hesa atFercsfltcHt completely realizes the
responsibilities in3,1ie,T apsnfs by the pres
ent crisis, ind VIII tIiscliatge 1t 8 dS8es To- fIre
fullest extent. aThe rtisiivencss of d portion oG
The N6fthcFn pFss2, and the seeming 7dlutori4l
ness or II aeti5fr in war matters, is Altogether
nHjastifABIr. Its plans arc rips, ont the
means TO carry them ont With enersy broinfpea Z
ness md saeeess, are not yet at It's command
Itgw6ald be criminal folly to eINer the field
vi III ss.4T rccsHiiz oiAI army Of i20.000smea,
earn6t Be org4iiigsd and made effective in the.
course Of "a fcw. days: Times &c wahb:tsttsl
complete preparations, and these arc now be-
ing pushed forward wifi The Utmost yiedr
and, ,dispatehl kI dat seasei' Blows will be
stratk Pm te fttar;s ii;s let loyal citizens of
ihc re States, vSro are .aitxfods To SEC the
ssoutffdri rebellion ctnsllecAa, =sea,a co.6jleia
that direct tialfiiiels Of COMMUNICATION between
the N Noltl and FEDERAL capital win BE- soon
a,jehSd, II seeded, by fntce The High harsIctl
ontragcs Of faithess Virginia win not remain
lihpuhished HI fine, That wherever treason
rg'ars its head, the Strong arm Of the federal
government " i'll 7Bc raised 10 s rike il down.
I11l t}bf'2- zzL31 =, ! - u ! II sa aa
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-05-03

In Po'tSylvania and adjoining counties,
the negroes are growing altogether nnnianage7
able. Parties lately arrived from Rchmopd
state that famine is threatened. Flour sells
for twenty dollars barreli trade was abSo-
lutely obstructed, and epcrie was entirely Out
Of circulation. t-E = 81 L. .-l.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-06-22
Prom Chicago

CHICAGO, June 19 Tie stureies Rifes lsf, ~.
evening for Cincinnati.
sehaurmbAcks cavalry a. this place, and C,nt
Barkes dragons at Cairo are under orders 10 ure.
eesd to Grafton. Va.
The Tribune has intelligence that Col Curtiss'
"a Iowa regimsnt learning that tbs secessionists
Savannab, So, thirty miles North Of St. Joseph.
had driven out or imprisoned all Union men in
town, went there on Monday With 400 troops, and
after slight scrimage, in which two rebels were
killed Pet thinesto right dissring the secession
/ Is and giving muske;s to Union nsr.
The Times Cairo correspondent says that Grundy
Bryant, citizen Of that place returned from the
South on Monday. He says The bank Of the river
seems lined with cannon. At Memphis in few
DAYS battery Of twenty guns will be mounted
commaDdiag for several miles the sprrcseh 10 tbs
city by river. There ara not many troops in . {
city Of Memrhis. the main DO being four milei
back. The heaviest battery in the South is at Ran
dolph, Tenn
II would be impossible for suy force, hoWevel
large, TO pass within range. The number Of mel
commsnding it are variousy estimated ct from
1860 to 5000 At Union City there Is trouble among
the men TIE Tennessee troops wishing to rail-
desire to march upon Columbus and the town, and
provoke Gen. Prsntiss into hostiliiies
The gus at Union City are of small calibre, ex
cept SIX 3l-pounders, Q few howiizsrs, and Two 64
pounders, while the approaches to Columbus are OF
such uature as to render . battery Of such char
acter as they would make BY no means formidable
The works on the Notifications a. Cairo are pro
crossing. and everything already done has apeT
mar ent lesk as II it were the purpose Of the Gov
ernnent to render the place Q military depot here
after
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-06-22
served him Right.

For several weeks past large, stout looking man
calling himself Madducks, and protesting to be q
Southern man and volunteer" has been lounging
about our streets, making himself very conspicuous
in crowds, talking largely, drinking whiskey, bor-
rowing money, boarding without paying charges.
and in many ways making himself obnoxious and
daily abusing the well known hospitality of our
citizens. At first before his character and trifing
disposition was known, they treated him hospita
bly,; but presuming upon his rights as ''volun-
tser, no went far to excite suspicion, and for
several days the propriety of ordering him to leave
town was freely discussed. Finally, after having
once insultDgly imposed himself upon the family
of our friend W. g. s. Anderson du-iDg his absence,
he again thrust his presence on them on Saturday
evening last Mr.. Anderson happened TO be
at home this time, and he Immediately OF
dered his negroes to ride the gentleman Ga
rail which they did in the most apr owed
style, without much resistance on the part of
the interlOper. He then came back to town
and some OF the citizens notified him that his pres.
ence was offensive in the community, AMI that he
must leave. This he refused to do. and they AZ
once seized the gentleman. and after con luc g him
to the creek. again gave him permission to leave
peaceably, but sun he was obstinate. And even
after they had ducked him under several times be
swore he would not leave; bet about the twelfth
fifteen ducking he was quite willing to depart
without further ceremony, and they finally LEI hT-
Among other suspicious things, they - 'Ds