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Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-09-11
How to Avoid Muster,

The militia act was examined yesterday for
the first time, by large number of commits
stoned officers who were bonored with respon-
sible positions on the 4th of July We must
publish it to the world however, that this
searching of the law was less with a view to
qualify themselves for commanders than to find
some way to evade the obligation. Section
thirty-three, which was so scanned, afforded
them cold comfort. 1t will be seen that the
two dollar clause was for the benefit of pri-
Yates.
SECTION 80. Any member of the enrolled
militia, excepting volunteers and commissioned
officers may commute for all fines for nom
attendance at muster, TO which he may be
subjected in the course of the year, by pay
ing into the county treasury, to the credit of
the military fund, on or before the 10th day OF
September, the sum of two dollar; for which
payment the treasurer shall give him a receipt,
which must be presented to the commandant
of his company, on or before the first muster
day thereafter, in order to secure the exemp-
tion from fine.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-09-11
Affairs in Kansas.

Our dispatches from Kansas represent an
excitement in that State which has assumed
formidable and alarming proportions The
imbecility to which the Lawrence massacre is
attributed has destroyed the confidence of the
people in the military authorities, aud the for
mer had taken measures to defend themselves,
and further than this an invasion of the State
of Missouri; for the purpose OF obtaining re-
dress had been proposed The result of all
this is an impending collision between the
regular United States soldiers and the militia
of Kansas. The proposed invasion of Missou-
ri, by an independent military force, organized
| outside of the authority Of the United States
| could not, of course, be permitted, and in SO
far as this is urged by the outraged and in
eensed people of Kansas, their action is indie
fensible, and cannot for moment be counte-
nanced by the Government,
Bat Notwithstanding the trouble that has
grown out of this affair, and the unpleasant
feeling that prevails, it is plain that there is a
way in which the President can easily quiet
matters and rest ore harmony among the sup
| porters of the Government, and that is to re-
move Gen. Schofeld, who has lost the conf
dence of the people, and whose authority can
not again be respected in that Department
Other Generals have been removed for far less
cause than that upon which a demand for q
change is now based, and Mr.. Lincoln, we fee
sure, will not seek to sustain Gen. Schofeld
under the circumstances that have arisen
Let a competent man be appointed to the
command of the Department, and the prevail
ing excitement will promptly subside and
the energies of the army will be directed tC
the destruction of the gang Of outlaws nudel
| Quantril, instead of being wasted as they ha We
been lately on the Missouri border Gin
Gaz.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-09-11
LIST NUMBER IL.
Advertised Letters


u EMAIJING IN THE POST OFFICE AT DELAWARE
II Ohio on the 10th Of September, 1863
Persons calling for the following letters will please
A. John w Adams
B. F A Brown, Miss Ellen NJ Brown.
q Mrs Eliza Carson, Martin Catcher, Mr..
Corey, Mrs Elizabeth Cunningham.
D. Ia achariah Davis.
e. Ebenezer B Ery.
F. Miss Bridget Foley.
q. Daniel Gallivan, Miss Maggie A Grif
fiths, Cornelius Gniney.
II. Daniel Howen, W FL Hopkins.
1. Isaac Ingraham.
J. John Jones.
K. Mrs David Keltner, James Kennedy
William Kile.
L. Miss Nettie G Learned, Miss Harriet
Lewis, Mrs F Lincoln, Miss Ella Lowell.
NJ. Jno Mcfarland, S s Mathews-2, Miss
Mary Miller, N S Morrison, Jno Moray.
n. A F Newman.
P. Mrs Patrick.
S. M Sabins, G L Sackett, Rev M A
Sackett, David Shaw, Francis Smith, Ed
ward Stiles.
w. Samuel Weatherby.
sept IL. 80 A. THOMSON, p. NJ.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-09-11
THE NEWS

F. But little Of interest has been trauspirips
during the past week. Dispatches from Vicks
burg speak of an expedition into the countr1
Z through which the Shreveport and Texas r
f., passes, by Gen. Logan's old division, com
manded by Gen. Stevenson. They met witt
no serious resistance from the the rebel forces
though there was some skirmishing. The cit
!. lze1s OF great portion of the country are
represented as suffering for the necessaries
ok life, almost everything having been carr led
on or destroyed by the Confederate soldiers
Most of the citizens expressed desire to re.
turn to their old allegiance.
sl The Delaware elections have resulted in the
choice of an entire Union ticket.
There seems to be growing dissatisfaction
with Gen. Scho6eld, among the citizens Of
Kansas, and unless the affair is speedily adius-
ted, we fear there will be collision between
the citizens of that State and the General
From all accounts, the citizens have lust cause
for complaint. he being so extremely conserv-
ative that he is unwilling to allow them to pro-
tect themselves against the guerrillas who have
been committing depredations at Lawrence and
other points. If he is pursuing such course
as is represented, more competent man ought
to be put in his place Immediately.
The seige at Charleston is progressing favor
ably. Forts Moultrie and Wagner have been
very seriously injured, and with but little, if
any damage to our iron clads. Gen. Gilmore
had ceased to lombard Charleston, at the in
stance of the British Consul, to give time for
the non-combatants to leave the city. 1t will
undoubtedly be forced to surrender very soon.
3, There are indications of a speedy move on
Mobile, which viii doubtless be successful, a.
the expedition will probably be commanded
by Gen. Grant
Cen Burnside has taken possession of
Knoxville, Tennessee, with but little resistance
from the rebels. Parson Brownlow is with
him and will revive the Knoxville Whig as
soon as pra cticable.
Rosencrans is vigorously pushing forward
toward the rebel stronghold, and we NAV soon
expect to hear that he is in possession of Chat
anooga.
LATER Crittendens Corps, of Rosencraps,
army, has taken possession of Chattanooga,
meeting with but little resistance. Where the
rebel army viii now run to, is not indicated in
the dispatches.
Morris Island, in Charleston Harbor. has
been taken by Gen. Gilmore. Upon this Is
land were Forts Wagner and Gregg, two of
their most formidable Qualifications. We NAV
soon expect to hear of the entire defeuses be-
ing IN our possession.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-09-11

mitiga.ed traitor as vallandigham. OF his
election, we have no fear, even though our SOL
diers were allowed no voice in the matter; but
as it is, we have reason to believe that the de-
feat viii so overwhelming, the rebuke SO strong
as to forever damn not only the whole Copper
head ticket, but the supporters thereof. Our
soldiers will do their duty at the coming elec-
ton without urging, and all that we could
wish is that the people at home may be as
unanimous in their condemnation of the exiled
traitor as will be our brave boys in the field.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-09-11
Mr.. Vanandigham's Congressional Record that
of an aren't Traitor-How he Alw ays Voted
with Traitors.

Mr.. Vallandighams Congressional Record that
of an aren't Traitor-How he Alw ays Voted
! with Traitors.
| No man of candor and Intelligence can fol-
| low and read the record of Mr.. Vaandigham,
as it now appears in the published journals OF
the House of Representatives, and the Daily
| Congressional Globe, without coming to the
unh esitating conclusion that he was, from the
beginning to the end of the Thirty-seventh
Congress, in completely with the rebels, and
! in heart and purpose as rank traitor as any
of the rebel Generals in the field, or any mem
Der Of the rebel cabinet.
The special extra session of the Thirty
seventh Congress met on the 4th of July,
1861. On that day Henry G. Burnett, of
Kentucky, and John w. Reid, of Missouri,
took their seats 10 that body. That session
ended on the 9th of August. Burnett and
Reid continued members of that Congress,
and were in their seats, voting and participat-
ing in all that was done, till Saturday, the Sd
day of August, inclusive, when they left-Bur-
nett to join the rebel senate and Reid to join
the rebel army. To show what style of man
Mr.. Vallsndigham was then considered by the
rebels, it will be seen by reference to the
Journal of the special session, page nine; that
Burnett, Reid and Ben. Wood cast their votes
for him for Speaker of the House. That ses-
sion continued nearly five weeks-from the 4th
of July 10 the 9Th of August. During that
session it is well known that vast amount of
business was done, vital to the welfare Of the
country. No three members were more con-
slant in their attendance in the House than
Burnett, Reid and VaIIandigham. The vote
Il
House, was taken between fifty and sixty
times during the session, and it will be found
on examination Of the lists of yeas and nays
that Burnett, Reid and VaIandigham rarely
failed to vote, and when they did vote, they
all voted together upon the same side upon ev-
cry BILL and upon each amendment to every
bill. If in any case they voted upon opposite
sides, it was upon motions to adjourn or other
matters of no Importance to the business of the
session. Such was the course Of Mr.. V. dur
ing the special session.
In tracing the votes Mr. Y. gave, through
the journals of the second aDd third sessions,
not one will be found that there is the least
reason to believe would not have met the ap-
probation and had the concurrence of the trai.
tors Burnett and Reid, had they remained in
the House, instead of openly uniting with the
rebels as they did, and as VallaDdigham, with
his principles and sympathies should have
done.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-09-11
Tho Record.

Every day some new evidence of the disloy.
atty of ValIandigham is brought to view, and
almost inyariable, too, coming from his own
personal friends and admirers. To such a
mountain of treason has his words and deeds
arisen, from the moment of his declaration
of mot man or a dollar for the prosecution
OF the war;" that we imagine his own friends
are beginning to get frightened at the position
they have placed themselves in as his support.
ers. Not only the ayowed sentiments Of Val
landigham, but the expressed approval by trai.
tors in arms of those very sentiments and their
unqualified admiration of his whole course. 80
that those who have doubled car scarcely doubt
longer as to the principles of the man before
them as candidate for Governor-of our State
His opinions, as the following extract from
his address to the people of Ohio, from Cana
da, shows that he not only eliminates our Gov
ernment for its attempt to maintain its author
ity, but that ne is at all times ready to excuse
and exculpate the Confederate States,v as a
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-09-11
An Important Matter.

The second section of the act of Congress
generally known as the " Conscript Law" de-
fines the classes of persons exempt from draft
The fourth class is, &" where there are two or
more sons of aged or inirm parents subject to
draft, the father, or if he be dead, the mother,
may elect which son shall be exempt" Judge
Holt the Advocate General. has decided that
this election must be made before the draft,
and cannot be made after. It is therefore
important that persons falling within this class
should be apprised of the necessity of apply
ing for the exemption before the draft. The
Board of Enrollment are in session at Newark,
for the 18th District and hearing claims for
exemption. A person wishing to elect son
to be exempt, as above, will have to present
his two witnesses before the Boaad, that they
may swear understandingly.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-09-11
Union Mass Meetings!

Arrangements have been made for Gran,
Union Rallys as follows
SUNBURY, Thursday Sept. II. Speak
ing by Ex-GoY. DENNIsoN aud Hon. JAS. r
HUBBELL.
1 MILLVILLE. Saturday Sept. 10. Hon
s. SHELLABARGER, Hon. J. R. HUBBELI. anC
Hon. J. R. STANBERRY will attend and speak
@ JOS. MAINS GROVE, near Jos. Coles
in Troy township, September 2lst. Hon
JAMES r. STANBERRY, and others will be pres
ent and address the Union men,
1t is not proposed that these shall be mert
neighborhood meetings, but at each place ma
med it is designed to have general rally o
the several contiguous townships Let the
friends of the cause at once bestir themselves
to extend the notice and get up meetings wor,
thy of the distinguished gentlemen who have
consented to visit our county for the purpose
Of addressing them. Let US "rally round the
r flag" ]" and keep step to the music of the Uni
on
B1~ There will be no disappointment in
speekers-and the speaking at each place will
commence at o'clock P. N.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-09-11
What is "Greek Fire?''

The announcement that Gen. Gilmore has
thrown shells containing "Greek fire. into
Charleston city has ELECTED general inquiry
as to its peculiar composition and properties
The New York Journal of Commerce ex-
plains as follows:
The Greek fire of history was probably a
compound of bitumen, sulphur and PITCH
There has been considerable romance in the
accounts oft. But it was a weapon OF great
Importance to the Romans for four centuries,
during which they preserved the secret of its
composition national possession. 1t was
thrown IN balls, or on arrows and spears, and
it was poured from walls of cities npon the
towers and heads Of besiegers. It's most ter
rible use was on shipboard, where it was pum-
ped out Of tubes, in the PROV of gallery up-
on the Aeeks of an enemy, setting fire to all
1t touched. The Mahommedans learned the
art OF making it, and used it in the crusades
with deadly effect; and the Knights of st.
John, while at Rhodes, made it grand weap-
GA OF their naval combats. The common idea
that Greek fire was fluid, which ignited on
the surface of the sea, may be dismissed. It
sometimes burned on the water, but only
when falling in large quantities,
l ne generic name OF Greek fire has been
given to all kinds of incendiary compounds
inclosed in shells and thrown into cities for the
purpose of firing them. There are several pat-
ents out for these compounds, and the exact
methods of mixing and using them are known
only to the inventors. But the basis of them
all is said to be phosphorus dissolved in bis
ulphide of carbon. The latter is a very curl
GUS liquid, having all the apparen: purity of
distilled water, and a very high refractive
power, but evolving, on evaporation, or COM
bustion, the fOulest stencil known to chemi-
cal science-a science which positively reveIs
IN nauseous odors It has the extraordinary
property of dissoluing phosphorus freely, and
preserving it in fluid state for any length of
time when kept from the air. The compound
kiDdles at heat as low as that of phosphorus
alone When the shell, charged with this Evil
famous" mixture explodes by percussion or
the dissolved phosphorus is set on
fire and scattered far and wide Wherever it |
strikes, it burnes for long time with an al
most inextinguishable flame, and ignites all
combustible materials that it touches. At |
The same time, the bisu phide of carbon throws
put its abomnible odor, and assists in keeping
neddlers at respectful distance.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-09-11
The q. S. Supreme Court and the Rebel States

AAo u p court ana In6 6CDS1 states
The Rochester, Express claims to have pri
vate information that one of the Judges o.
the United States Supreme Court, supposed
to be ustice Nelson, has written an opinion
on the legal condition of the revolted States
on the conclusion of the war for the suppress
sion of the rebellion, and that his opinion is
concurred in by the whole Bench including
Chief Justice Tanney. The opinion is said to
maintain that the States in rebellion have lost
their rights as States, and must come into the
Unon simply as territories subject to the Cen
eral Government and entitled TO its protection.
New State organizations may be formed by
the people, under the Constitution aud Laws
Of Congress, as in the case of other territories,
but old States cannot come into the Union
with their present organization and officers
still reeking with the horrible crimes they have
committed against the national life.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-09-11

A QUESTION FOR CoPPERHEADs.-According
to all Democratic authorities Aslaves are chat
ties, such as horses, mules, hogs, &c. II the
taking Of a few thousand niggers from their
masters, for the purpose of doing the drudge
ry in our armies, and saving the health aud
strength of our brave and noble soldiers,
makes this a 'nigger war" how many mules
must we take from the rebels to make it a
mule war
Don't all answer at once.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-09-11
SHERIFF SALE.

Clippenger Co., lDY virtue Of an order OF
I'D sale TO directed by
Andrew Wilson, jr ct al t6e Court Of Common Pleas
Of Delaware county, Ohio, shall offer at public sale at
the door of the Court House in Delaware, on
Wednesday, October 7th, 1868.
at O'Clock p. m the following described Real Es-
tate to wit: Situate in the State of Ohio county Del
aware, and township Of Concord, said prem ises
posed of the following described and tract
of land containing 100 acres part OF Survey No 1921
in the Virginia Military district Beginning the orig
ina corner OF said survey at point the west side
Of the Scoto river at the water mark distant perches
from Beech and stone the bank the river thence
south IS degrees, west 237 poles to Box Elder thence
north 10 degrees, west s. to a Hickory, Beech and
Sugar tree-the south west Of the James Nc
Kitrick tract; thence with the line OF tho McKt
rick tract north IS degrees 219 poles White
Oak the river thence with the river IS poles 10 the
place Of beginning Also, tract containing 90 20 510O
acres part CT Survey No. 2642 IN said Military district
the SciOto river the north corner OF said Sur
west, along the boundary Of the Survey s2 rods to
post and stones in the center OF the State road thence
south 20A degrees east along the center Of the road
81 725 poles TO post and stones thence north Is de-
grees 2S minutes east along the boundary OF the Sur
vey lS1 rods TO post and pile of stones
bank OF the river with the meanders thereof north
33K degrees west AZ 91O poles; thence north 4s
grees, west 5S poles TO the place OF beginning.
B. C. WATERS Sheriff d. G. o.
Sept Is6s-ts So 90
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-09-11
For the Delaware Gazette

The Democratic Standard as Newspaper.
Mr.. EDIToR:-Below are few propositions
concerning the character of this paper. For
their truthfulness the community can Judge.
1st. 1t is an irreligious sheet 1t says all
it can against the Ministers of the Gospel and
the established churches in our midst. Never
has it word speaking for purity and virtue
or one encouraging those seeking to live such
life
I'd. 1t is an immoral sheet. 1t advocates
low gatherings and whatever corrupteth or
maketh lie." No wonder it turned itself
over to Vallandigham. There is ''an eternal
fitness in its going for him. LIARS rebels
and deceivers naturally find their places to-
gether. It always seems 10 choose the bad
part.
Sd. 1t is an indecent paper Low-toned
and generally bordering on the indecent, and
good at quoting slang phrases. Much is says,
is such as robs the youthful heart Of its purest,
nobleat nature, and leaves it lowered if not
ruined. Recently it has made itself public
scandal. It has offended this community.
Shall such an ofense go unpunished? Shall
such paper go on in its vile career ?
Yours truly, O.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-09-11
NOTICE

rs HEREBY GIVEN that Hiram M ShaIer has 1led his
petition in the office Of the Clerk or tho Court Of
Common Pleas in and for the county ofDeiaware, Ohio
praying the Court 10 vacate the Plat Of that part
town Of Ashley, in saId county, known as sShafcr's
addition containing In-Lots Nos. ITO, III 172, 173,
ia, 175, 49, IT. 49, 179, 1sO 49, 1872 1885, also
lots Nos 2, 3, A. and s. together with all streets
alleys pertaining to the same. Said petition will be
heard at the said Court or as soon there
after as the case be heard. f
J. ALLEN,
Sept '63-6t-S2s75. Sol. for Petitione,
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-09-11

IT, as Pugh and Cox say, the Emancipation
Proclamation establishes the fact th at Hthe
object of the war is to free the niggers," then
why did the Lincoln Administration for near
ly year after the war commenced, return 10
their masters all the fugitive darkies that came
into our lines, and then, in addition to that,
gave these traitor masters three months time
IN which they could lay down their arms,
obey the Constitution they had sworn to sup.
port, and keep their niggers.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-09-11

IN the 25th day Of August A. d. 1868, the Probate
" Court Of Delaware county declared the Estate Of
Henry J. Jarvis, deceased, ee probably insovent
Creditors therefore required to present their
claims against the Estate to the undersigned for allow
ance, within six months from the time above mention
ed, or they will not be entitled to payment.
II. N ROE,
Admir-. of n. J. Jarvis decd.
By GEO, W. HALL, his Atty. .'
Aug. %, 1S63.-3t
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-09-11
Estate of William Mansur.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned has
Nv been duly appointed aud qualified Administra-
Tor OF the Estate Of William Mansur deceased late OF
Delaware county, Ohio. All persons interested will
govern themselves accordingly ElL1--.i -lr
Sept 1864-3w HENRY s. MANSUR
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-09-11
3IEttt Advertisements.

R4- IT WOULD BE A GREAT ACCOMMODATION To
Us IF OUR ADVERTISERS WOULD SEND IN THEIR
FAvORS AS EARLY IN THE WEEK AS WEDNESDAY
NOON
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-09-11
$40 REWAjRDI
HEADOUAHr9Es PRovOsr- NJ AasHAL's OFFICE, J

Mansfield, O., Aug. %, 1858.
A reward of TEN DOLLARS will be paid 10 any per
"A son for the apprehension and delivery OF De
SERTER FROM THE ARMY TO the Proyost-Marshal at
Mansfield, to the Deputy Provst Mar shals at Car
dington, Marion, Delaware, MarysVfle, together
with the expense necessarily incurred in his delivery
Al oidlers, including otcers absent from the army
without leave, will be treated as deserters.
In pursuance of this let every who loves his
country and her institutions stand by the Government
and aid the Marshas in returning to the army desert
ers who have sworn allegiance and duty the public
service. WILLIAM Skunk
sep4 est Capt. & Provost Marshal sth Dis. ohio.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-09-11
sheriR's Proclamation.

The State Of Ohio, DelalCrre Co. IS:
IHE qualified electors of said county hereby no.
i titled thata general election will be held as re-
quired by law at the usual places of holding elections
On the 18th day of October, '63.
at which time and place will be chosen by ballot the
following officers, to-wit:
Governor of State, Lieutenant Governor, Supreme
Judge, Auditor of State, Treasurer Of State, Member
for Board of Public Works, State Senator Repres enta
tive, Probate judge Treasures, Clerk of Court Recor
der, County Commissioner and Infrmary Dsrector.
quested to furnish the Clerk of the Court Common
Pleas the following number of Jurors their respec
tive township
Berkshire 6; Berlin, 6; Brown, 6; Concord 5; Della
ware 49, GenO, A. Harlem, 6; Kingston 4; Liber rty 4
Marlboro, 3; Oxford, s. Orange Porter, 5; Radnor
6; Scott, Z; Thompson, 4; Trenton, 4; Troy, 4;
Sept. II.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-09-11

Good board and quarters furnished at once For full
particulars pay, bounty etc, inquire at the
crut ing office in Williams Block, Della ware, Ohio,
J. W. LINDSEY 1t. Col 4sth o. vi,
Sept. II 2W Recruiting Officer