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Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-10-17
Major General Commanding
Great Ttary in Tennessee Retels Under Andersen
leeateI-Yarcs gIauI Of Prisoners Arms. Sc

NASHVILLE, Oct 8, via Bowling Green
Oct. 13.-The National forces under Gen.
Palmer and Col. John f. Miller, won a
splendid victory yesterday. They march
ed upon, attacked, and defeated the rebel
army under Major General Anderson, at
Lavergne, Is miles from this city.
The rebels numbered three thouscnd
five hundred They where whipped clean
out of their boots.
Our trophies are: Five hundred pris-
onerS, including two Colonels, three Cap
tains and four Lieutenants.
Five hundred small arms, one stand of
colors, and twelve Seccsh flags, eight cars
one hundred oxen, one hundred sheep,
one rifed gun, with any amount of bag
gage and camp equippage.
Gen. Anderson escaped in a locomo-
tive. All his killed and wounded, NAM
bering one hundred and eighty, were left
on the field. Federal loss Is killed ard
wounded.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-10-17
On Tueslav the al day of November, ls62i


ctwecn the hours OF 10 O'Clock a. and O'Clock p
said day. tho following described Real Estate, 70
wit Three Hundred and SiNy-E Eight Acres (3SS) and
g. Range ls, United states Military lands in Orange
Township Delaware county, Ohio, Beginning at a post
in Improvement the tier line Of said Section at the
along the tier line i4S2l poles post at the
corner 6 and from which beech is inches
diam ter bears south 81 degrees west distant 2O6
llts and ash stump u Inches diameter bears north
degrees west distant Inks both old bearing trees
OF corner: thence north 50 degrees = minutes
oetwc Lots and 3253a poles TO the range limo
bears south ,gst 3istait 44s{ links and a beech
IS inches in damc bears north 70 degrees east dis
tlut "a links; thrncc south degrees 80 minutes west
along the l4S poles to post from which beech
- inches in diameter bears south degrees disc
taut Il links ana beech inches diameter bears mort
p = degrees distant IS Inks thence south SO dh
= inmates east between Lot and 3c6H poles
to the place OF beginning.
AIso-the following d, scrbed Lot parcel OF land
lying and ing ID Orange township. Bcawars county .
Ohio, in Section thrGs ~ Township thrco (3) Range
eighteen as Uilcd States military lands Beginning
the center of The Columbus and Sandusky turnpike
where the county road crosses said turnp ko; thence
north with said turnpike 2O5f pocs thence west 1917
pu}es To a post from which beech ; inches in diane
ter b-a south 20 degrees west 20i4 links distant
thence north 80 pples 10 post from winch beech
inches N dLsInetef bears north so degrees west %
links distant; thence cast 1304 poles he center
said turnpike; thence north with the center OF sal
turnpike 50 p les land occupied 10y y. +. Smtl
themes with sail smith soath lie 10 poles
stake thence north 10 degrees west 1G poles and 81
links; thence -3J poles to land owned by Cyrt
Thomas; thence south t55 poos to lathrop's Ian
thence cast 81 poles 70 lathrOps north cast cornc
thence south along IathropS east line % the center
the county IA! thence along the center of said rof
! to the place of rgnntng containing two hundred
| hity eight s 10 acres, more or less.
FIRST Lot appraised at S589S,32-second Lot apprasS
at s3is3 20.
sheriff ef Della ware County, Ohio
OCT 8, laO2. 800
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-10-17

TnE 8ru DIsrrrcT.-Col, GopMAx is doubt
less defeated in thla district. Delaware gives
him majority of470, Union about 500 It
is reported that Richlaad gives johnson $50
majority, Marion 500, Morrow about 200
II these reports are reliab!5 johnson is elected
by about $50.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-10-17

The ELEcr1ox.-I'he result Of the election
in this State is anything bat cheering. The
returns are scattering ana incomplete, but in
stead of indica;ing Union majority Of 10000,
IS was eeucraily anticipated, they render
it probable; we have been defeated. Iadeed
the opposition claim 10 have carried the State
bv 10000, though We have not seen the figures
upon which their estimate is made. Tie Con
greszioaal delegation, on lie vote Of last year,
would lave stoad u Union. Democrat, but
inseead II is probable Inc delegation jast e!ec-
ted viii stand > Uaioa, IS Democrats. Tie
only brigA; SPOT IS ,l.e descat Of the ro. orious
VaIiaud:gLsm, who is beat by over twelve
hundred majority. shrHabaTger, Bingham
ard sfc.ler, are al! defeated
in Indiana tie COMES: has been c'ose, aad
the result l. doabtial. il Pennsylvania The
returns received indicate a Union iriumph.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-10-17

TiEABQcAnTEEs Ansts or PeHoNAc,
Oot. 9-s;:3G l.. II.
The following 0,aerai U.i.r has been
issfed
The Comnaadluz Gsaer extends his
congratulations 10 the a..tE under his
command f3g the victor, achieved by
their brewery At the Pa-~ q, Of The South
Ala.atain a.sl upon t'.- y :,ietam Greek
Tue brilliant conduct of Rsno's and
Hooker corps, under Burnside, at Tuln-
mrs Gay. and Of Frauklin's corps, at
Crauptoa Pass, N which, in the face Of
All eaelny strong in position, and resis-
ting with obstinacy, they carried the
mountain and prepared the yav tor the
advance OF tie army, won Tor them the
admiration Of tlisir Lrcthernn arms in
tie memorable battle II Antietam. We
defeated a I.vuieraas and powerful army
Of the cncnly in an action desperately
fought, ANA =. r.maIkaLie for its duration
aud Tor The destruction Of life which at
tended Il.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-10-17

PRENIUNs AWARDED At TIE COUNTY FAR
We give below the premiums awarded at the
late Cousty Fair on Horses, Cattle, Jacks and
Ma!es. Sheep, Swine aad Poultry. 1t was
oat Of cur power TO insert the entire list in
the present number The remainder viii ap-
pear in cur next issue
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-10-17

DELAwARE CoUNTY-.We have been favor
ed by our County Clerk, B. L. LooFBoURRow
ESQ, with the f0o,ings from the official abstract
Of votes cast at the recent election in this
county. The Yo'c is Of course considerably re-
duced by the very large number of men we
have in the army; but leaving last year out,
which was exceptional and not test Of party
strength. and our relative majority is about
as large as usaal.
In consequence Of an error in some fancy
tickets procured by one Of the candidates, G6l
V ties that were intended to be cast for Thomas
G. Miller for Infrmary Director, were return
cd As cast for q. T. Miller, which gives the
Democratic candidate a para ity Of 800. As
there IS no doubt that all the votes cast for
Miller we're intended to be given for Thomas
G. Miller, We DO lot tLink it probable Mr.,
Wurline will claim an election under existing
circumstances; bat shonld be do so, we trust
Mr. Miller will not hesitate to assert and
maintain his right to the post before the prop
er tribunal
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-10-17

i Y
canped at Emmettsburg last night
The operator at Carlisle telegraphed that
scouts report the rebels moving on that
place. The utmost excitement prevailed
there
LATER.
The encmy left Gettysburg last night
and crossed the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road at Newmarket, destroying the road
and telegraph, They then struck for the
Potomac, east of The Nionoeacy. Our
cavalry is pursuing them, but ey will
probably be too late to capture them.-
Mcclellan may intercept them, but 1t is
doubtful.
BALT1uopE, Oct. 12.-Thc following Is
from the 44neriean's special, dated six 2.
", to-day:
When the news was received here Of
Stuart's raid, it was supposed they wocld
try to make their exit from Pennsylvania
BY some ford near the mouth Of the Mo
nocacv, aud Mcclellan Immediately or
dered troops to intercept them. The rap
iditv with which the rebels moved after
leaving ChanIbersburg shows that they
dill not visit Gettysburg. During Sun
day large bodies of Federals were ordered
TO the vicinity Of Frederick to protect
the immense stores there, it being doubt
less the purpose of the rebels to destroy
these and the railroad bridge at the Mo
nocaey. Other troops were sent out on
different roads leading from the Pcnnsyl-
vania line, in hopes of capturing the reb-
els.
Intelligence was received at twelve
o'clock Saturday night that the enemy
was moving toward Frederick, and were
eighteen miles northeast of there. On
Strart's reaching Woodsboro' he learned
from scouts that large Federal force
was Stationed to intercept him, and Me-
Clellaa had providing ample protection
to Government property at Frederick and
engines, 200 loaded cars and great quan-
titles Of hospital stores, &c.
As soon as the rebels found that this
rich prize had escaped them they started
in an easierly direction, by the Liberty
town road to Newmarket on the Balti-
more turnpike, which required a detour
of ten miles TO reach the Potomac, to
reach fords below instead Of above the
Monocacy.
LATER.
The american has just received the
following:
FREDERIcK, Oct. 12,-All information
indicates that the rebels accomplished
their raid with impunity. and recrossed
TO Virginia in the vicinity of Conrad d's
Ferry They numbered $500 cavalry
and four pieces of light artillery. They
had no trains except few ambulances.-
At Monrovia they cut the telegraph and
tore up a few rails Of the Baltimore and
Ohio road, and moved towards Nolan's
Ferry, at the mouth of the Monocacy.
At this ford we had the Third and
Fourth Maine Regiments, with a battery
of artillery They shelled the rebels
who replied with vigor. Not much dam
age was done. The rebels finally moved
down the river III the direction Of Ed.
wards and Conrad's Ferry, where it i:
believed they crossed this evening. Gen
Pleasanton was in pursuit, but was five
hours behind the rebels.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-10-17

a LARGE assortment of 6ne Pocket Knives an
AA ii"Anls from the celebraed nanuucury oi Wnl.
hFlstust received at tho Jewelry and Fancy No
-gNi4-ms GiHcks Ehaae goods arc warranted supnro-
10 any eters in thomuEesEu4lsi,E Eol excepted, Gel
tlgiael are invited to cGilGpd look 40 theln.
c. Pl.A
Delaware, Nay G.-@tf.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-10-17
FRED. LAW OIAISTED,
General Secretary.

Ex-President Buchanan, a few days
ago, depounced Parson Brownlow as can
abol.t ion tool" If the Parson is a tool
he IL Eeen-edged one, and such indivi-
dual 3 3uchaasn lad bet be careful
boa sy had Il i.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-10-17

One third nfnll the postaae currency now man
ufaYtured which Is moro than s30. 900 worth
"a day, is distributed at New York, one sixth at
Ioston, and one sixth ut Philadelphia.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-10-17
DaI. Go. g. GocieGv.

F5TiIf. ief uitist riccir- ,i this SciCiy WI held
Z ElIa t.irt i4o'-c ljse ltr.ayT .Er,
saturday tlc l~t day NoTgmH-'. 1872, % oc eck
a. IA. !. luii attendance desired. iy rri.r e the
BOARD. !. H. va, ftf.HaN.
Utt. y. 1EC1.--2t Secretary Il he {.trd.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-10-17
UA71H2S & JsV55aY,
OF THz HIGHEST AND MOST
FASHIONABLE PATTERNS,
offered at Retail, al Wholesale Prizes :

The subscribers, Manufacturers and
Jew eIry, with via W to extend their business
imiLetleAfent have detefn ined offer following
JEW ELRH at tie un2re ceJe Htea low prices nared
| BUNTING CoMFosITIoNC CAsED Levers, EnElis made
ement full ieweled, and he best mit3tiou gold
/ Price /: iS. Ret lis from $50 to slG0.
/ HUNTING liver PLATED ARMY WATCH, superior
regulated movement. massive Cases, and handsome
finish, full ieweied. Price SIS. Retails fro $40
] $50.
uUNTING COMPOSITION CAsED ARMY WA1cH. one
of the richest ornaments oHt. Good movement, and
handsome ly engraved massive Price SIS. Re
( tails from $50 10 SlG0. Also.
Other WATCHES in great varrety. at FRICFs.
LADIES SETS Of BEoOCH and EAR DROPS 10
correspond.
/. IMITATIoS CLUSTER DIAMOND, very rich pattern
entirely 81 90
Goa II AND READ ENT'vINED, a neat and pretty
/ ornnIn eut. hands nelly mounted, S3.2J.
/ Gcntlemen's VEST CHAINS, Parisiln, Il very rich
/ pattern, 81
I R1NGs, Of the most handsome designs Plain. only
- cents Scroll, very pretty, Chased one Of the
neatest ornaments out, 81. Seal Sgnet, -. Patent
/ chased. enameHed, 50
cLEEvE BUTTONS. Patent chas ell or ename He'd, en-
4 and handsome pattens, $3.50. Double chased
or GHam elled, only s1.50
Bosom STUDS, variety OF new Patternss per set of
three 81 go
Bosom and SCARF Pms Leaf, with opal and fancy
| stones, 50. Imitation Diamond, 81 50.
LOCKETs. Double glass, and richly engraved 50.
Purchasers have only to name the articles that fbsv
deare and make the remittance registered Ieter
fee orexpense Parcels 10 the amount of $40 and up
wards viii be by express with bill Tor collection
when the goods are delivered.
Agents, Suffers, Pedlers, Country Merchants, etc ,
throughout the county who wish 10 make money, will
do well to obtain our Mammoth Circuar which viii be
sent free. We furnish the most saeabe Outfits, at
prices unsurpassed by any other concern.
HUBBARD BROTHERS,
Nos. 65 and 67 Nassau, of John street,
October TO- 1s62. SIN New YOlk.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-10-17
4lew Adreytjseme'ots.
rqzst Fweeg. &c.

Fruit 4reea1 &c.
~ Fg1;;E sutsc iJcr wishes inform the .itfzea.
ss7& Z . la.ytre 'Hty, tn e. be has tn"l4ti
-. traffic NURSERY I;DiT - ar al. Kni-
e=i. ally vines f Tic il lanare md othr" clf5c
tribes lie may b. foan' III e;.wurc. Mon It.
Moth nf she Delaware Mills ftcm tl 5 she sh of
November AID p IL4Is tie b ante O. III ui1ath.
Get i, 1892. Il. II. e. Eos.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-10-17

The draft was to take place in Mary
land yesterday. Allegheny, Washing
ton, Cecil, and Kent are the only conn
ties that have furnished an excess of vol
unteers. In Baltimore city the draft will
be so lignt that the necessity for It may
be easily avoided. Upon some of the dis
loyal counties the draft viii fall heavily.
Calvert county has not sent single vol
nnteer to the field, Charles but one, Mont
gomery only seven, Prince Georges two,
and St. Mary's four. The aggregate quo
ia Of the State is 10,348 number OF vol
unteers Is, 348-leaving 5000 to be
raised by draft.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-10-17

Apple Trees! Apple Trees!
49, TETltO wa.ts good Orchard Of Grated Trees
%@& Trees from 10 foet high, very thrifty
-.-aSe@. and healthy. Call at the Delaware Garden
where you can be suited.
Oct g, I362,--tf
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-10-17
The REEFS Crsss the Potomac.
BALTIMORE, Oct. 13.-The American
has the following dispatch:

BALTIMORE, Oct. 13.-The American
has the following dispatch
FREDEmck, Oct Is.
The escape Of the rebels across the Po-
tomao is fully confirmed.
After they were driven from Nolan's
Ford, they divided, and crossed the river
in small bodies az different places. The
farmers taken prisoners by them at EIer-
ccrsburg were paro!cd at the river, and ar
rived here to-day.
The farmers report Generals Stewart
and Wade at Hamptoa-both with the
expedition.
The cavalry force was Il detachment
from Virginia and Sonth Carolina rcgi-
ments. They seized not only horses in
Maryland, but swept the parts of Penn
sylvania through which they passed of
every horse worth taking.
Capt. Green Ta!madrc, of the 81 Ar
tillery, I. S. ~, and @ artcr Muster at
Fortress Monroe, died on Saturday eve
ming.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-10-17

EuIl ; ycl-s oIa-N
ID 10 do. + + .yzcr ........-.....
Bull year oId--totn Eawitnas..
nun : '-i-- 80 ll'-'-
Cow years ul--tIc-aTy Lamb
, do lo--E JOY -....- :
i.ecr year do d iI0H
so Go-.r,lu K wlJu2s NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
q IItrr ClG-&enrEs Gibson
q do a1.-ilel ae GIn.4n l
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-10-17

Pest Stallion of any aec.-syii JlslscI
any a---ss ifs
. Gc5t-is Of ANY a-eD ? Cock
Sweepstakes on Fast Horses.
FASTEST Trottil II re Mare, me heath Gre
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-10-17

single Fat Bull ck-W Perry 5
.3I do ,,-r y 10y ---..-- .-.... L
:. cid BullocS-r joy ............-.-- !
2t do du-N Perry -......---
III do ,.l--T Joy >
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-10-17

The late General Conference of the
Canada N. E. Church, extended the time
of the pastorate from two to three years,
if the Bishop and their advices deem it
necessary. The Conference also gives its
sanction allowing men and women to sit
together in church.
The Richmond Dispatch asserts that
Captain John Brown, of the Ohio twen-
tieth, taken prisoner by the rebels at the
battle Of SheGpardstown, is a son Of ''Old
John Brown" and calls for his trial for
participation in the Harpcr,s Ferry insur-
rection, If there is any indictment in cx-
iatcnce against him.
= The Oregon Legislature has memo
rialized Congress for arms and munitions
ior The defense Of the State, and an iron
clad vessel at the mouth Of the ColrnJ:.,
river,
About 100 paroIed prisoners, belonging
to the 4th Regiment of Prisoners, Col,
Andrews. received 1heir pay On Tuesday
last, at the State House, in Columbus,
DR.. James S. Garter, Of Urbana, Ohio,
has been appointed Medical Examiner
at Washington City.
The following Ohio soldiers died in the
Hospitals at Washington City during tho
last week: Sergeant w. G, Porter, CO. r,
Goth; Ihos, L, Taylor, co. G, sgd; Viii
liam Bcss, co, !. G6th.
Brigadier General Tyler, who is resi-
dent Of Ravenna, in tlis State, returned
home on Tuesday, sick,
Business is resumed on the Chesapeake
and Ohio Canal. Boats will soon run to
Horper's Ferry.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-10-17
- - EaEfEg.FN L g[EEsIITlELl

HAnmsDURG, Oct. 12.-The rebels en-
camped at Emmettsburg last night
The operator at Carlisle telegraphed that
scouts report the rebels moving on that
place. The utmost excitement prevailed
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-10-17

d. go, ! r-.,-E -. - u ri 5,s - 3
: - d. Dts tin.
For General Purposes.
81 ~tIiia7 vars oh and oveE-W a PerFy---..-- .
81 5o do tu1-les arthur
Stallion years sId-IIcrsou Mills
% Go do--jeserh II Isi.Ulap.- )
Stallion years uld-A.bCrt HuEtiey 8
q co Gg-na1iei DITst. ..-- :
stallion year oiG-SS Mason
- Go =-i--l 80 80 80 /
SprIaE sad Coil-0 lz
de <:t--r 7 =.
AIZrc Years old oEer-Eiuga Carter
2 "a" do-ioseph IunlaP ....-..--. 5
:. Mare years old-5Onathan Powell
2t do d.-jOlln EeIay .....--.-.
= A1ttFt ta-S '-'i-J '' II re- =
2d so da-$yIvcster Wtetun. >
= Mare o5I-FE II Iry
ri do d1f F White ...-- -..----..-- -. ....---
n hest SpHiuE Ma tott--t3af Arthur Jr------
&c n . etrs I.p irlrier -
do = vars ofd-T F White. -. ... -. ....-
II 90 f''--s l-t o. = - 70
s. tuGil.E years oI-D 4 c" K .------ 3
u Do L.--.laa..aa ---l-E IT.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-10-17

We have it on good authority that
General Lewis Cass cordially approves Of
the Presidents Emancipation Proclama-
ton, and Of all other war measures thus
far adopted by the Government. He
thinks that the President Is justified in
resorting to the most extreme measures
allowable by civilized warfare to put down
the rebellion and save the Republic
AL real Democratic statesmen and pa
triots think So The tories and rebels
think othcrwise.-CH Chicago Journal.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-10-17

Fastest Trottil g Ii re or Mare, 1nl-c heath Gre
gcry, of Franklin county OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 90
Class B-J AChS 4 MI LES.
R-st .Tac.,-C /. CauIkaS.
I'd dc r,-E Van ogl ........... ......-......... =
:. plfr sJtlic--T ], ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS +
"a do ti.-D p IIafl.h ..... -..... 49,. :.
- suge Hue-O D Fioueh h......-.......-....----- :;
EI0!e wear oil, + Ca,IlB .............. :
.i 10 ,io--C ~ FRY .... ..r....... ......
a. ef.rr,5t.r ,frfr-D l. Ilss.lll -......
Glass C-CAITLE.
Thorough Bred Short Horns.
B0sl g. Be @ years .4 pd % qyeFla'n Jones .-'..
. 1 vc,rs id and oyerl!i.s < Jones . {
" Iui y,a5 "a and oFrI--i Joy -'.--'f-.-----. !
"a a. 90 It't ''--- . .
l''ti cat t-g@ '----' . :,
:. COW >e4rs old .,id oyt.Iills &5ones.....- 5
. ] "a ca .,''i 3 y - =
2t liz &o-Ios nh II Dan,ap ap....--.....,.-..-... 3
llG,,e' year ol jones .
. ilef.r cai.-I c joins, :
races ,a5 anu i:lpto|eu !I., O"'''e
ID 10 do. + F.y7lcr ?
Buli J y,s4r uIi--otn .............. )
:. XIII & f.;,,,ii s,s,l,,.. :.
.t'. -. ,Ir S,''' --''''' i
do ;lo-N c JOY =
ieiter year u -, H. ] iigi n ,
U,il,r Clif-t:enra. 81 bison ............... =
81 a., -, ~. Gil,-i,y -
NEo:k Oxen and Steers.
q. .. z,-r,- var, : -. ~ " , f...rrr
:. y@s va ,i ,lTsats ,tGl-''' @ ols.
"a du a john Row ai.,s --.- ]
., ESQ 3o--liHey sIui.h !
- steer yva:s old--A Knox Observation-Disclosures.
III 90 d a I,llaN Observation-Disclosures.
st5e- yeas oi.-5 d 10
a q" do-"o".i l'%% , aa' -----'
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-10-17
CLAss F-POULTRY.

Best Tair White sham 4hHiS-A smith ............
3. lair Cochin hih1-r NorthiuEton- -....-.......
- pair Cross Brceds-acocEe Ne.sou
paIT CHI, Kcas y kind-r JOY .-.-...........
VaIr Turk sys-A ! smith. go.
81 pair IuCss-A i Smith
= display OF FCuitry Of al kiudsA Smi; ......
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-01-11

Within the last ten years a splendid forti.
tication has been erected on the Fort Point,
at the southern side of the entrance to the
haTbor of San Francisco. Competent u nited
States engineers, however, have frequently
reported that TO complete the defensive
works in that neigbborhood another fort is
indispensable, 10 be erected on Lime Point
jutting piece of land directly opposite the
fort already constructed. Accordingly Con-
gress, several years ago, made an appropria-
ton for the purchase of the necessary site
and commencement of the work. The owner
of the land, on being applied to, demanded
most exorbitant price for it, Nevertheless,
after q struggle contract was entered into
for its purchase at the price of 5000, 900, for
few acres of desert, absolutely vaIueless
for any other purpose than that of beiug
made the site for military work. The draft
upon the Treasury was drawn, and then re-
called and the order for purchase counter
manded, in consequence of the conviction
that there existed a villainous combination
TO force the Government to pay ten times
more than a reasonable and fair price for
the land desired.
Subsequently the Legislature of California
passed a law authorizing the condemnation
of the required site for Federal purposes,
under which it was condemned to public
use, and its value assessed at $l25 O00-at
ledsL PIOo,VOO mOTe Indn any sane man W0uIQ
give for it except with view to speculating
upon the Government. Nevertheless the
owner of the land appealed to the Supreme
Court of California, which recently decided
that the property was not subject to be CON
demDed. The Court held that the State
could order the condemnation of land only
in case where the owner refused to sell, or
where the owner and tbe Government could
not sgTee upon the price-and that inssmuch
as the owner did once agree to sell and a
contract for the price was then made, the
Government has no cause of action So il
will be seen that there is no recourse for the
United States except to submit TO the pro.
posed extortion or leave a most important
harhor exposed to any maritime enemy who
may be looking for a convenient spot at
which to strike. The difference between the
Government and the speculator is $75 900;
and with the Executive is left the responsi-
bility of deciding whether our Pacific em
pire shall be left longer thus uuguarded rather
than yield to the attempted extortiOn. The
facts have ell been laid before the President
during the last few days,