The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1862-05-22

down Of the Federal flag which had been
hoisted on the Mint bysparty Of the
enemy early In the morning. We have
since hsArd further particulars OF the af.
fair L, appears thsl'the hosting of the flaz
was the act Of boats crew from one Of
the entmy's vessels. We can only con
clude that this was done TO test the en-
durance and patiOpce of our people, for il
is difficult to ina gine that the act-un.
justifable and insulting as il was under
the circumstances -could have been CON.
mitled without the knowledge. eonuivancs,
or authority Of the naval officers Of the on
emy. 7fiaS 'l sN .' 'a'' aHfi ~ ~
1t also appears that the report Thai the
party who tore down the flag were cred
upon from one Of the enemy . vessels, wSs
we'll founded. Weare Informed that there
were Two discharges. neither Of which. We
are glad to bear, did any injury. The
lfrs. was shower Of grape, and the see.
Ond shell from q 4.pounder swivel gun.
A portion of ibis shell we have seen. 1t
struck the house Of Mr.. ]. H. Lacour,
corner of Victory and Frepchmen streets,
and fortunately did not explode. The
names Of the party tha. distinguished
themselves By gallAntly tesiing down the
flag that had been surreptitiously boistsd,
we learn, are W. B. MuWfotd, who cut
! it loose from the flagstaff amid tie shower
Of grape. Lieut.. N. Holmes; Sergt, Bnrns,
and James Reed. They deserve great
credit for their patriotic act.1 Hf9s- "-e'
Thanks to the precautions taken by
the authorities, and TO the good sense aod
patriotism Of our citizens, by whom the
authorities are efficiently supported 10
their efforts for the pteservatiop Of the
peace and the protection Of property. tile
city at q late hour last night was as
peaceful and qniet as country haulet--
as quiet rs though no extraordinary ex
citement prevailed throughout the day:
in fact. 1t was much quieler than iE ordi!
nary times. .oyisa ie7r ,gihu2 SIS 500!
New Orb ans. 10 this hour Of advstsity,
BY the calm dignity she displays iu the
Ipreseuce Of the enemy, by tho proof sh,
\ gives of her upfiuching determination t.
sustain to the u,termost the righteoui
cause for which she has done SO nucl
and made such great sacrifices. BY h.l
serene endurance undismay.d OF svi
which afflirts her, and her aiding ron6
dence in the not distant coming OF better
and brighter days of speedy deliveranct
from the tnemy's tolls is showing ,
bright example 10 er sister cities, ant
Iprovirg herself in all respects. worthy o
the proud distinction she achieved. W,
4 glory in being a citizen Of tLis great me
tropoIis. ao' '-F afs5 ~ HaY' g a
On application to Generals Juge an,
Maigman, the troops under their com
, mand consisting Of European Brigad,
8 were placed by the au,horilies in cbarg
, of the peace of the city last night. The
, commenced their parole abou, sundvwn
and still! maintained it, for the preserva
ton Of forier, q private & public property
The Provost Marshals suggest. 10
proclamation issued yesterday. that th
family grocers and bakers keep ope
their stores and shops for the sale .
i, bread and provisions, as usual. Thi
' course it is absolutely necessary to adop
+. as otheiwise those dependent upon suc
8 sources for supplies will be subjected
4 the severest suffering. .''" +
!. We learn that dealers in provisions an
other necessary articles oftrade. refuse
/, some cases to receive Confederate none
!. in payment for their goods. This is yer
c reprehensible, and is The cause of no Ii
e tie distress to poor people, who, on Il
l. faith of the representations made to iheI
i by the authorities, have taken that none.
A, aud have now no other.
N During the confusion incident to Il
Is events of yesterday, license was taken |
c. many persons TO possess themselves
Of articles Of private properly from the lev
r. and the stores and warehouses in the '
he cinity. The Mayor has issued aprocl
sl nation warning all such to restore tho
r articles to his Office. upon penalty OF b
ing proceeded against to the full extent
se the law.
ns The Mayor Of the city requests the se
h. vices Of all ordor loving and law abldi
as citizens, to assist the police in the prot'
or tion of property, aud the preservation
ci peace and quiet 10 the city.
he 1t is also suggested by the authorit
that all citizens, not connected with |
in public service. do retire to their homes
10. or before 8 O'Clock P. N.
'ou ODD FELLowsHlP-SoLDrERs' BEsEFI
'or -Frop the proceedings ofths Grand
ose cam pmenl /. O. o. f.. recently held
We Cleveland, o.. we clip the following f.
IN the re port of ,he M. W. G. p, Jose
rs; Dowdall. Of Columbus: a'H III
mr. mr. During the past year many inquir
for have been made as 10 the propriety
~ a. payioe soldiers benefits. in cases Of 81
my ny ness or disability. Some assigned .
~, reason that the Patriarcl,s were in
nav of the United States as soldiers,