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Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-07-10
Another Fourth Of July Victory-The Rebels
Terribly Whipped at Helena.

CAIRO, July Between eight and ten
thousand rebels, under Holmes, Price and
Marmaduke, made an attack on HaIena on the
morning of the 4th. They advanced in three
columns, but the reughness of ground was
such as to prevent the rebels from bringing
up their artillery, and they attempted to carry
the works by an assault. The center columns
charged in the direction of Fort Curtis, and
took three lines of rihe-pits. Their flank at
tack was not so successful, which subjected the
center to an inflading fire, which swept them
down in great numbers.
They were soon surrounded and captured
One whole brigade, or what was left of it,
numbering $40, fell into our hands, 740 OF
whom arrived here this morning. Among
them were Col Lewis, 7th Missouri; Col J Ohm
son and Col. Bell. Gen. Prentiss was aware
of the contemplated attack, and was prepared
He had about 4 600 men, and was also assist
ed by the gunboat Tyler. Prisoners say the
attack will be renewed. The battle commenc-
ed at four a. M, and continued until ten a, m
The rebel loss is not less than fifteen hundred
killed, wounded and prisoners. The entire
Federal loss is not over one hundred. Prem
tiss is confident he can repel any attack made
1t is thought the rebel depredations near Lake
Providence were to draw the gun boats to
that point. and thus give them better oppor-
tunity 81 Halena.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-07-10
TIE NEWS.

The past week has been one that viii be
memorable iu The history Of the war. The
/ gloom that had been gradually gathering con
lsequent upon the apparently successful inva-
Z zion Of the North BY a formidable rebel army,
fhe threatened invasion Of our own and other
I Western States. and the continuance Of the
seige Of VicSsburg beyond all reasonable an
.tidpation, has been dispelled BY a series OF
successes that animate the loyal heart with
Joy inexpressible and seem to clearly pressage
the speedy collapse Of the rebellion.
70 Lees formidable army has been vanquilhed,
and there is room to hope that it viii be anni-
hIlated before it reaches the south bank of the
Potomac. We give details of the fighting
elsewhere. The precise results as regards
prisoners, &C., it is impossible to give with
any certainty amid the mass Of contradictory
despatches-Dor is it possible to say with any
degree of certainty what has transpired since
the fighting ceased at Gettysburg and the reb-
el retreat began, or what is now the situation
of the opposing forces. 1t is sufficient for the
present to know that the rebels were badly
whipped and are fleeing from our pursuing
forces There is reason to hope they will be
overhanled and thoroughly routed; indeed there
are reports that such has been the case, but
up to the present time "wednesday afternoOn)
we have no reliable account of a general en-
gagemeut siuce that of the Sd.
Vicksburg is at last ours, with all its i'm
mense supply Of arms, &C., and 80 to 10000
prisoners, all of whom have been paroled.-
Such particulars as have been received will
be found in another column. The surrender
took place on the 4th of July.
The same day large rebel force attacked
our garrison at Helena, Arkansas, and after a
severe engagement were repuIsed with loss
in killed, wounded and prisoners estimated al
1900.
Gen. Rosecraus followed the retreating reb-
els south, and drove them out Of their strong
hold at Tulahoma, where it was supposed
they would make stand and show fight. AT
last accounts he had driven them across the
Tennessea river, and it is not likely they will
make stand anywhere north of Chattanooga
Nothing has lately been heard from Port
Hudson; but as Grant is now through will
Vicksburg, that place will doubtless soon be
disposed of.
The force under Gen. Dix has been menac
ing Richmond and a skirmish had taken plact
nine miles from the city. 1t does not yet ap-
pear certainly whether he is moving agains
the city in earnest or only making feint.-
The city was intensely excited, the citizen
called 10 arms and terrible panic prevailed
"A rebel force under jenkins attacked Bev
erly, Western Virginia. on the I'd, but the en-
emy was handsomely repulsed.
The rebels few days ago attacked an,
captured Brasher City, Louisiana, taking a
bout 1000 men, most of them cOnvalescentI
and number of guns.
The latest intelligence received fror
Maryland, represents the Potomac so muc
swollen that the rebels cannot cross. Auothe
battle was regarded as imminent somewher
near Wiliiamsport, and if it comes off it wi
doubtless be desperate one.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-07-10
ASHLEY. ONO. July 6. 1868

Mr. Thomson The accompanying address
was written by WIN. WEBBER, yonng man of
about 20 years, citizen of our place. He and
several other of our young men have enlisted
in the army, and the little girls, hearing of it,
concluded to get upa Surprise Party and Sup
per, and invite them to participate, before be-
ing calle away. They accordingly went to
work (scarcely any knowing of the arrange
ment except their mothers,) and on the even
ing of July I'd they invited their young sol
dior friends, and met at my house, bringing
with them a splendid variety of good things,
where they enjoyed themselves for few hours
in way that will long be remem bered, especi-
ally by those young soldiers, who scarcely
thought of such thing being done for their
benefit. 1 thought perhaps it would be well
enough to publish his address, thereby encour-
aging others to go and do likewise thus send
ing our boys away with bright joyous hearts,
as though they were cared for at home.
Yours respectfully,
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-07-10
Wounded in Gettysburg Battles-Rebel Loss
$4,000, Including Is Generals.

New Y YoRK, July Sit is estimated at the
Surgeon Generals Office that our wounded at
Gettysburg will number 1900.
Nearly 1000 rebel wounded remain in our
possession.
We have % Colonels, and host of officers
of inferior rank, prisoners. The rebels lost l3
general officers. They estimate their loss at
10000. We have about II 900 prisoners, ex-
elusive of wounded.
New YoRK. July S.-The Post has the fol-
lowing: Capt. Reyrson, of the 18th N. j.
regiment who reached home at Newark this
morning, says before he left his regiment Gen.
Meade made an address to his army, in which
be stated that the rebels loss was $4,000, Gen.
Meade has captured 10 all sixty pieces of ar
tillery The Post says Capt. Reyrson is a
man or character aud reliability.
New York, July g. A special to the
World from Washington on the 7th, says: Ad,
vices from the Upper Potomac, from Meade's
army, are highly encouraging. 1t would 6e
improper to state just now what disposition of
our forces has been made to intercept the re-
treating army; for, if successful, they will soon
be heard from.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-07-10
Adminlstrator's saIe.

IN Pursuance OF order granted by the Probate
a Court of Delaware county, ONO, viii offer for sale,
at public auction tho 2pth day OF July, 1868, bo-
tween aud O'Clock p. m, upon the premises M Or
ange township, the following described Real Estate
situate IN Delaware county, Ohio, TO wit:
Being SO acres Of land on Of tho west end Of lot Ne
13. in Section 2, Range IS, Township g. United states
Military, tho property of Thomas Hills deceased
being tho homestead farm OF said Thomas lHs, dcod
which be resided % the time OF his death; subject
the dover OF the widow assigned by The appraisers
returned TO said Court. Appraised at SSSS so.
Terms Of Sale-One-third cash ia hand. one third ia
one year, and ono third In two years Deferred pay
the promises.
L. c. STRONG, AdmFr
July 3, 1S63.-4t pr 81 so. OF rhos. Hls, decd.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-07-10

The total number of sail and steam vessels
on the great lakes is 17O4. This includes eve
ry species of craft, hundreds of which could be
easily altered to gurboats and privateers in
case our Government should need formidable
inland navy.
AT the recent Dress Reform Convention ir
Rochester, the Union says, one hundred ladies
wearing tine new costumes were present, and
there were not two dresses alike, though all
adhered to the general rule they have adopted
of wearing pantaloons, aud a tunic reaching
to- the knee or short distance below.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-07-10
Notice to bridge Builders.

CEALED PROPOSALS will be received at the Au.
~ dtors office Ia Delaware, Delaware county Ohio
0nttl O'Clock p m, July 10th, 1893, for building a
Bridge across Mill Creek, a. Cannan's Mls, in Con
cord township.
Also, Bridge over Alum Greek In OSfora township
onehaif mile Of the village Of Ashley accordig
TO plans and specifications now alo in said Office
Separate proposals will be received Tor the mason
work and superstructure Of each bridge
by order Of the Board Comm ssiunors of Delaware
County, Ohio.
July 5, 1858. r. W RFYTnyOTns Antfto~
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-07-10

1t has been officially announced that the pro-
vision of the conscription law fixing a sum of
money to be paid in lieu of personal ser vice in
case of being drafted, will be literally carried
out The Communication fee will be the maxi
mum sum named in the bill, $500. and tn e
Collector of Internal Revenue is to receive and
receipt for ali money thus paid within his dis
trict.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-07-10

It is difficult to estimate the Importance of
the defeat of Lees rebel army at Gettysburg.
The force with which he entered Pennsylvania
was truly formidable, composed of the very
pick of their army, and it is manifest that he
expected to prosecute successful summer cam
paign on northern soil, The general p.under
of the citizens of their horses, cattle and provi
sions in the region traversed by their army;
the levies of money and supplies upon towns
they occupied; and the general destruction of
railroads and public property, affords slight
foretaste of what would have followed on a
more extended scale, but for their timely ex-
pulsion. Had they succeeded in defeating the
Army ofthe Potomac, Washington, Baltimore
and Philadelphia, with all Maryland and the
most wealthy and populous portion of Pennsyl-
vania would have been at their mercy; and be-
fore force sufficient to successfully cope with
them could have been raised and organized.
they would have secured pIunder enough to
reimburse the expense incurred in prosecuting
the war, and then would have followed the
general devastation of the country, which the
Richmond papers vauntingly proclaimed would
be inaugurated as soon as their footing was
made secure by the defeat of the Union army
But thanks to the valor of that noble army,
which withstood the frantic assaults of the re-
bel columns like a wall of granite, we are spa
red the humiliation and disaster of a defeat,
and the insolent and boastfuI invaders are fee
ing before our victorious forces, the demoraIi-
zed and dispirited remnant of their army ma
king desperate effort to escape to the south
side of the Potomac.
The gallant, and as he has proved himself
able commander of our forces. fully apprecia-
ted the interests involved in the ISSUE and it il
fair to infer from the heroic valor exhibited by
both officers and men, that the entire army
realized their Importance. On the eve of the
late battle Gen. MEADE issued tho following or
der
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-07-10

The late Union victories have caused an i'm
mense decline in the price of gold. 1t now
only commands 25 per cent premium, about
one-third the price it brought three or four
months ago.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-07-10
PARTICULARS OF THE SURRENDER.


CAIRO, July 8.-A special to the Missouri
Democrat says: By arrival of the steamer
Niaagra, with Lieut.. Dunn, of Gen. Sullivan's
Staff, from Vicksburg on the 4th, who is bear
er of dispatches from Grant to the War De-
partment, we have confirmation of the cavi-
tulation of Vicksburg. From reliable sour
ces have been able to gather the following
particulars as to the closing scenes of the
siege of Vicksburg.
The first flag of truce for some time, was on
July first, asking an escort for two English
men who had been shut up for some time in
the Confederacy, which was granted by Gen.
Grant.
On the previous day the rebels made an un-
successful sortie on our works on our left,
meaning to take our soldiers out of their rife
pits. This day johnson was repulsed twenty
miles off.
The men were in line of battle to receive the
attack.
On the Sd another flag of truce came into
our lines, brought by two Confederate officers;
one OF whom proved to be Major Gen. Bowen
The messengers were bIindfolded. They re-,
mained awaiting the return of Gen. Smith,
who took dispatches from Pembertou to Gen.
Grant. Their eyes were dnbandaged after an
hour, and they conversed freely with the
Union officers.
One of the messengers said that iron enough
had been thrown into the city to stock foun-
dry and build monuments for all the citizens
and soldiers who had fallen. When General
Smith returned the messengers were again
blindfold and conducted to a safe point from
which they could enter their own lines. Great
curiosity was manifested by the officers and
soldiers to learn the contents of Pemberton's
dispatches; which was finally gratifed.
The rebel General had seen fit to intimate
that the unnecessary efusion of blood and loss
of life might be prevented by a brief cessation
of hostilities, during which Commissioners
might be appointed to agree on terms for the
surrender of the city. He intimated that he
could hold out for an Indefinite period.
Grants reply was very brief, saying that
Gen. Pemberton had it in his power at any
moment to stop bloodshed. That Commits
sioners were unnecessary, as the only stipula-
tion he could accept was an unconditional sur
render.
1t concluded with deserved tribute to the
bravery and endurance of the rebel garrisos,
and said if they surrendered they should all
be treated with the courtesy due to prisoners
of war.
The rebel messengers had not been gone
long when Pemberton sent again, asking
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-07-10

The arrival of Vallandgham at ermuds
and afterwards at Halifax. Novia Scotia. has
been announced. Medary, his chief fugIeman
in OHIO, says he will in a few days be heard
from in Canada
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-07-10
Sleltt advertisements.

Rz- IT WOULD BE GREAT ACCOMMODATION TO
rs IF OUR ADVERTISERS WOULD SEND IN THEIR
FAvORs AS EARLY IN THE WEEK AS WEDNESDAY
NOON
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-07-10
Victory in na-DonaldsenviIle Attackt
and the Rebels Repulsed with a Loss of 600


and the Rebels Repulsed with Loss Of 600
New York, July THE Catawba, from
New Orleans, June Both, via Fortress Monroe
arrived tonight. The Era states that large
rebel force, under Gen. Greene, approached
Donaldsonville on the 27th, demanding it's sur
render, which was, of course, refused.
The rebels demanded the removal of the
women and children. At halEpast one on the
morning of the 2Sth, the rebels made an at,
tack iu force. The battle lasted till daylight,
3 hours, when they were repuIsed with heavy
loss. Our loss was six killed and 16 wounded,
including two officers.
Our gunboats participated Our forces had
buried "a dead rebels and were busy burryiDg
mere. 1t was estimated that 100 rebels were
left on the field. The entire rebel loss was
nearly 600. We took one hundred and TWEEN
ty prisoners, including eleven commissioned
officers, among whom are one Colonel, two
Majors, and one Captain.
Two rebel Lieut.. Colonels, two Majors, and
Eve Lieutenants were killed.
Rebel newspa peys state that the Federals
had captured Pamela, Mississippi, destroying
large amount of rebel property, and cutting
off Johnson's communications and supplies.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-07-10
HEADol -ARrERs Army OF PoroMAo,
june 80. 1863.

The Comnsandfps General requests that
previous to the engagem> ent soon to be exPec-
ted with the enemy, corps and all other com
manding officers address tben,r troops, explain
ing TO them the immense issues involved in the
struggle. The enemy is now on Gur soil. The
whole country looks an1iously to this army to
deliver it from the presence Of the fOe.S Our
failure to do so will leave US no such welcome
as the swelling of millions Of hearts with pri0 e
and joy at our success would give to every
soldier of the army. Homes, fresides and
domestic affairs are involved. The army has
fought we'll heretofore. 1t is believed that it
will fight more desperately and bravely than
ever II it is addressed 10 fitting terms. Corps
aud other commanders are authorized to order
the instant death of any soldier who fails 10
do his duty at this hour.
By command Of Major General MEADE.
S. WILLIAMS, Assistant AJjt. Genl."
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-07-10
Estates &c, tor 8etEIement,

Estates &c, for Settlement.
lIE accounts in the following cases have been nlod
for settlement, and will be finally heard the Is tn
day Of July, 1868, TO wit
/ VIM. P. Reid, Administrator OF tho Estate OF Lucy
II. Murphy, deceased.
2. Alden Mullcu ADM nistrator Of tho Estate OF FRc.
kiel Mullen deceased.
3. Ira sherman, Guardian Of the minor children Of
Isaac HALEY, deceased.
4 VIM. Sharp, Guardian Of Mary A. Benton, and
other minor children OF b. r. Benton, deceased.
T.. W. POWELL,
July 5, 1856 Probate Judge.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-07-10

1t is reported at Bath, Maine, that forty sail,
vessels wese destroyed by pirate of Cape
Sable, Wednesday aud Thursday last.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-07-10
UNION STATE FTCKET.

vfrona93 aff FOR GOVERNOR
10 $50 JOHN BRoUGH, Of Cuyahoga.
ToR LIEUTENASr GOVERNOR
CHARLES ANDERSON, o: Montgomery
FOR SUPREME JUDGE
fuJ HOOKING Fl. HUNTER. of Fairfield.
FOR AUDITOR OF STATE
JAMES q. GOODMAN, of Marion. q
III 81 tgnnaFoR TREASURER OF STATE.
bs3Blf a. YoLNEY DORSEY, of Miami.
FOR BoARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
70 JOHN NJ. BARRERE, of Highland.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-07-10

HFENs, BOYS AND CHI DRESs Hats and cans nav
g4 patterns for Fail, oheap AZ - NV"
November 2S, 1862 spkJ IsEr,yp,s
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-07-10

vicksburg Finally Ours-OfciaI Announcement.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF ONO,
CINCINNATI, ONO, July Z.
The following dispatch is just received from
the Secretary of War:
WASHINGTON, July T.
Gen Official intelligence has
just been received that Vicksburg was sur
rendered to Gen. Grant on the 4th of July.
EDWIN M. STANTON.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-07-10
Especial Dispatch to the n. Y. Tribune.
GEN. MEADE's HEADQUARTERS.
Julv NJ
] uIy It A. n.

The wagon trains of the enemy are seen re-
treating toward Chambersburg, and about
forty pieces of flying artillery have started to
cut them off. The llth Vermont (new troops)
have just come in with two captured flags of
the I'd Florida Regiment. The left wing
have captured five stand of rebel colors. Last
night the Pennsylvania Reserves drove the
enemy several miles on the left The rebels
formed and reformed, but battery OF artillery
being brought to bear, they were Utterly
slaughtered, and retreated. At headquarters,
the day before yesterday, Of staff officers horses
sixteen were killed out Of thirty-two in a few
minutes, by the enemys shells. The firing
was fearful and very accurate.
This is universally allowed to have been the
most desperate battle of the war. The Goth
Massachusetts went into action with two hun
dred and fifty, and came out with ninety five.
They lost the following officers: Col Revere
killed; Capt. Patten, wounded in the leg;
Lieut.. Marcy lost hand; Capt. Mason, woun-
ded; Lieut. Paine, killed; Lieut.. Ropes, killed.
The enemy have been slaughtered whole
sale. The field is covered with their dead
The number captured is immense. A whole
brigade of the enemy surrendered yesterday.
Gen. Barksdale of Mississippi, is among
the enemy's killed. He is buried near head
quarters. B.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-07-10
GENERAL MEADE IN THE FIGHT.

One form, however, with mind intent on
high purposes, stood on an emiuence, leaning
slightly forward, and with eagle-eye pierced
the vale of smoke, and saw and felt, aud knew
that an hour more terrible by far than the
present was coming rapidly; was even pre- sent.
1t was evident that the willy commander of the
rebel forces had determined on some despera te
charge. but when, and in what manner it
would be made, was unknown to the man who
stood calmly yet with deep solicitude, regard
ing every pulsation of the battle.
On the left, through the woods, black mas
ses were seen moving-larger, more frequent
and DearerI Skirmishing in that part of the
field became sharper. Gen. Sickles is ordered
forward to develop the enemy's Intentions
The black columns come out of the woods and
suddeRly the thunder of artillery ceased and,
with cheers and yells, the roar of musketry
and fash of bayonets, full $4,000 men from
Longstreets and Hills corps, came rushing a.
gainst our lines.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-07-10
Ian 0AEOON G1

the Old and Favorlfe Clown As .
good Clown is as necessary to Circus
as bread is to breakfast, the public
may congratulate themselves upon
seeing the happy son of MomuB at
each entertainment.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-07-10
The Educated Mules
DAN AND DICK,


will be introduced by Dan Gardner,
in = variety of Laughablo Perfor-
mances.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-07-10
GREAT ARTIsTEs

Best Circus entertainment
that has ever been witnessed in this
country. Look at the
GREAT ARTISTES,
and judge for yourselveai
Mr.. Richard Hemmingss
the great American Horseman, and
Tight Rope Dancer He will appear
at each Entertainments in a great
variety Of his thrilling Performances.
DAN GARDNER
the Old and Favorlts Clown. As q
good Clown is as necessary to a Circus
as bread is to breakfast, the public
may congratulate themselves upon
seeing the happy son of MomuB at
each entertainment.
The Little Fairy Of the Arena,
Miss Eliza Gardner,
Is certainly the best Female Equea-
trian in existence. She executes the
most elegant and classic motions, com
bined with daring Leaping, splendid
Dancing, Sc, upon the back Of her
spirited horse, while at full notion
concluding with her dashing act Of
LEAPING THROUGH 10 Balloons.
Signor Wambo1ds
the extraordinary Contortiopist and
wonderful Boneless man his per-
foTmances must be seen to be believed.
John Foster,
the Peoples Jester---one of the most
original and laughable Clowns that
ever entered a ring.
The Polish Brothers.
"hese astonishing Gymnasts viii ap-
ear in a variety Of their classical and
wonderful feats.
George R. DeLouis,
will appear in his performances on
the Horizontal Bar, and introduce the
TRAINED DOG JENNY LIND
in her Amusing and Entertaining
Tricks Together with
Nine Camille,
the Beautiful Equestrienne.
La Petite Camille
The pleasing Dansouse.
Young Sam,
.hs Pocket Clown
HERR MARTIN,
W. HILL,
GEORGE KING,
HENRY PETERSON,
SIGNOR BALDWIN,
and the excellent Company who I'LL
ed GARDNER & HElLM1NG'g Amphi-
theatre, Philadelphia, nightly, for q
period of four months.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-07-10
Dissolution,

The partnership heretofore existing between uo Short
of the county Of Franklin. State Of Ohio and stephen
L. Eaton Of the county Of Delaware, this day dis
solved by mutual consent.
JOHN SHORT.
s. J.. EATON.
CoIprnbna a Trno oAtl, Teaa t,voe a.