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Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-01-02
Afaxing and Cancelins stamDu

The Commissioner Of Internal Revenue has
made The following important decision con-
cerning The alixihg and canceling of tsmps:
Ssciion "a Of the Excise law requires That
on and the first day Of October, certain stamp
/ duties shall be collected on all Instruments,
matters, and things as described in echeduIe
marked b.
Section 95 provides that ifany person or
| persons shall make, sign, or issue, or cause to
be made, signed, or issued, any instrument, doc
ument, Or paper Of any kind or description
! whatsoever, without the same being duly
stamped for denoting the duty imposed thereon,
or Without having thereupon an adhesive stamp
to denoSe said duty, such person or persons
shall incur o penalty Of $50, and such instru-
mcnt, document, ~r paper shall be deemed in
valid and of no effect. It seems to me perfect
| y clear that BY the provision Of section % the
person that makes. signs, and issues the instru-
ment is the only person who is AUTHORIZED to
alfix the stamp required by law, and the per-
son who makes, signs, and issues, etc, without
afixing the stamp, incHrs the penalty aforesaid,
and is liable t9 prosecution therefor, and the
quence Of snch neglect.
DCcllOn ~ pTONlueS lnaI tnc persons using
or afixing the stamp shall write thereupon
| the initials Of his name, date, etc. Other Por-
lions Of the law impose penalties upon per
sons who receive documents or articles sub
ject to stamp duty from the person who makes
| sigbs and issues them without being duly
stamped.
! am, therefore. Of The opinion that faith
ful compliance with the requirements OF the
provisions Of the Excise law demands:
l. That all papers subject to samp-tax shall
have the stamp affixed before the same is issu-
| ed.
| 2. That the stamp so cffixed must be can
| celed in the manner prescribed by the party
nlakiHg signing, or issucing; in other words,
| executing the instrument, document or paper.
Hence, the receiving of non stamped pa
per is violation of the law. The attaching
and caneeling of stamp on document so re-
! eeived is also unlawful, and the cancellation Of
a stamp on paper otherwise lawfully issued
by others than tie party executing the paper
tc which the stamp is affixed is equally improp-
er.
The only exemption that exists in the law
to the above ruling is in the case of bill
of exchange, or order for the payment of any
sum of meney draw or Pnrporting to be drawn
in any foreign country, but payable in the
Unitad States in which case the perso accepting
the same, intoplace thereupon a stamp indica-
! ting the duty upon the same, as provided by
| section l0l Of the Excise law.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-01-02
ERpE EREpERIcKsRrRt.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S.-Ths latest
reliable intelligence, relating to the rebel
army on our front, states that they have
massed their forces on both sides Of the
railroad, from fredericksburg to below
Gurner's Station. The track for two
miles south Of Fredericksburg has been
torn up, the rails being used for turn-outs
at the present terminus.
On Tuesday brigade of rebel cavalry
were outfitted with rations and forage for
several days, and revolvers were distribut-
ed to the men near Gurner's Station. 1t
was believed there that their destination
was in King George county, by way OF
Port Royal,
On Saturday morning new encsnsTn-
ment made its. appearance on the second
range of hills. in. the rear of Frederick
sburg, in full view from orr position>
A considerable number of tents has re-
Gently been sent up from Richmond to
Lees army.
The Richmond Examiner, of the 25th,
indicated that Lee, with portion of his
army, was moving toward @ulpepper, to
make demonstration IN front of Wash
ington. But It's known that Lee was
still at Fredericksburg Friday noen--
The enemy is engaged every night in
raising and extending the breastworks a
long the streets fronting the river, as if to
prevent any future crossing by pontoons.
Flags of truce cross the Rappahannock
every day, principally to transfer to the
other side citizens who came into our lines
to escape bombardment.
Our soldiers are taking advantage of
the pleasant weather by building huts.
Heavy firing was heard yesterday even
ing, in the direction of Dumfries.
Intelligence from Aqua Greek to day
states that about 4, 900 rebel cavalry, with
four guns, made an attack on four regi-
ments of Sigel's infantry, at Dumfries.
The contest lasted until dark, and was
renewed this morning.
The cannonading was intense, and ap-
parently nearer than yesterday. The tele
graph line ceased to work yesterday after
noon, and up to p. IN. to-day no official
intelligence had been received here
SECOND DISPATCH
Notwithstanding the presence of our gun
boots in the Rappahannock, the enemy
has procured large supplies of cattle and
horses from the Peninsula counties. Last
week Gen Plcasanton captured $50 head
of cattle which had been TINS collected,
en- route for Leeds,
An officer of Longstreet Staff, who had
crossed into King George county for the
purpose of being married, was taken by
Pleasanton. His two groomsmen, says
they have lost 10, 900 contrabands since
the commencement of the war.
Advices from Richmond states that the
ironclad gunboat Richmond makes daily
trips to Drury's Bluffs.
THIRD DISPATCH.
Telegraphic operations arc resumed
An official report states that the enemy's
cavalry numbered but /, 1,500-that they
attacked the town of Dumfries, but were
driven off with loss. The firing to-day
was in the direction of Cocoon, and was
probably caused by the enemy's cavalry
falling in with Gen. Slocum's infantry.
1t is unofficially stated that several
suffers wagons have been captured by
Lee, and it is considered unsafe to trans
port goods by that route.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-01-02
lm7pIoYgoent.

TiIiE undersigned has, for several years past been
d engaged IN Il business, which has yielded him at
Tie Of three thousand collars Ter nHiIin and j.
willing t. teach il Ia Others The business is of n
highly useful and gcr"ral character auIpted both to
Cites and Villages, aad that any prrsoh of ordinary
cap.cHy, yoang old, male frIlale, acquire
with lew hours practice, and by which they So
very handsome inruina. several young lad ,
viii" have received instructions FROM me- both u Sew
York state and Pcnusy lvat, earning upH ards of
SI5 per week by il and there is why any
Else d. the IDvaida even. dn y.i.Il
by IT, is u" prdd ing ailar, bit business that is
perfectly respectable. Cent mea and ladies ut leisure
who would like Ia J. arm tie business tn ir
InysCicht or pleasure viii ud the pIiIcJcs nt u
pleasant past me- and thar they will take great in
tcrest On receipt Of 81 ! viii send printed istTUc
tos by wh ch any person readily acquire ia" art
these fHsructuns will also contain every pa!
lar relative to carving it tiat VIII be highly
pr,fahir. The purchaser Of the printed Instructions
wI be auihn lied TO teach it oilers and have
t1nts received high teaching il per
: ally 10 a sngir individual. ! would further
that - 80 or - WI bay every thing thar is ucCcsi
~ to commence the business with. and the articles
o. gt almost anywhere, in city Y. or, Il pre-
fcrfcd, can furnish them. Address AlNORD l. PAR
SONS, No. 80 Liberty street, New York
December 26 1S62-3ms
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-01-02
RANKS ARRKE Al NV ORLEANS
GEN. BUTLER's FAREWELL.

New YoRK, Dec. 2S.-The Eoanoks
from New Orleans the 18th, via Havana
the 22d, has arrived. The news is i'm
portant.,
The North Star, with Gen. Banks and
Ills staff. arrived at New Orleans the
18th. The news transpired the following
fav that Sen. Butler was superseded, and
occasioned the utmost surprise among all
classes. Even the registered enemies
were sorry to part with an officer who at
least brought order and security to the
city.
On tie 18th, Butler and Gen. Banks
met at Headquarters Gen. Butler well
coined Banks to the Department Of the
Gulf, and assured him he would find here
troops who Eere ready to yield cheerful
obedience to every order.
Gen. Banks responded that the only
pleasure be had in taking the command,
was In obeying an order of the Govern
ment OF the United States.
Gen. Butler addressed his Staff, urg-
ing each member to take pains to enlight-
en- and assist their successors. He spoke
in the most generous manner Of Gen.
Banks and Staff.
Gen. Buffers parting address to the
troops bears date to the 10Th, and allnd-
ing in eloquent terms to their successes
in the field and restoring order and quiet
to New Orleans; to the feeding Of the
starving wives and children of enemies;
stating that that expedition has cost the
Government less by four-ffths than any
othef Speaking Of the word farewell
as the only sorrowful thought he had. and
commencing them to their commander as
worthy of his love.
On the 18th Gen. Banks issued his or
der assuming command Of bis Depart
ment Of the Gulf and State of Texas,
and naming his Staff, whose names are
already known at the North. lother
order is for all military and civil officers
in the Department to report 70 him; and
still another suspends all public sales Of
property on account Of the United States
till further orders.
Gen. ButIerS accompanied by Coils.
Shaffer and Turner, Maiers Strong and
Bell, Captains Davis and Kensel. and
other members Of his STAFF was to sail
on the 22d for New York. Captain
Clark was to remain on duty at New
Orleans.
Gen. Banks was pushing things with
Characteristic energy. Five thoussud
troops who accompanied hiR had landed
at Baten Rouge, and the remainder Of
the expedition will be sent forward as
they arrive.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-01-02
Army Correspondence Delaware Gazette
From the seth Regiment

MEMPHIS, Tenn. Dec, 2a, g.
Ed. Gasstfe We take boat this evening
on our long expected trip. We are in the
le5th Brigade, lst Division. army Of Tenn
The brigade consisting of the e3d 96th Ohio,
10Th, 60th and 9Th Ind, and 23d Wis
During our stay in Memphis we have lost
at least three men by death. Wright, Co. A;
Thompson, Co. F, aud Lieut.. Jarvis, Of Co.
@. We leave a goodly number in Hospital,
and yet the Sanitary eodition OF the regi-
ment will compare favGrably with others A
statement Of the matters connected with the
Medical department will be published in the
papers Of the district about The FIRST of JAN
uaFy.
Quite q number Of old acquaintance are in
the various regiments here. The City P. u.
is Col. Buttles, formerly Of Columbus, O.
mong those who will be Eecollected by yuur
readers is Adj't. d. 5. Parker, of the ll3th
Iliueis. formerly Of the AarysVille Tribune
and Delaware Republican and now Of the
Knukakee Gazette (Inl
Our brigade has the advance with orders
from Ten Sheraan. to Gen Burbridge, that
if FREQ On. to land and scour the country, des-
troying whatever Is Of no use to US. Our
boat IS rhe Hiawatha, containing our Regt-
and the I7th Ohio Battery. This OF course
makes matters somewhat crowded but not so
much, We imagine, as when nearly twice as
many were on board for an Arkansas expedi-
tiOn. From an officer who has just returned
from there, having been down with Pareled
prisoners, we learn we may look for fighting
all the way from our landing place or at least
oraP rho ei0bf rniIas NJ ,{afeucaa oIraa1v poua
pleted. Time will tell if this be true or not.
II is late. after hard days work, and the
coming news" like the coming man" win be
ample pay for the short conings Of this.
Fl. WAKRKk ALLEN.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-01-02


Cor. GoDMAx AND HIS WoUNDs.-By
private letter from Carroll Goldman, a
son Of the Col, it is stated that he is i'm
proving slowly from his wounds received
at fredericksburg. His wound is dou-
bic one from two balls through the right
leg, one having pierced the hip and the
other about midway from the knee to the
foot. The balls both passed through
The time the Col. was wounded was when
Summers Grand Division was in front,
and Kimhall's brigade in Couch's Corps,
was charging the enemy's bate -. His
regiment, the 4th Ohio, was where the
balls fell like rain. and where grape, can
mister and shells were fred at them from
twenty-six guns. When the men began
to wavOr little, he spurred on his horse
in front, till he fell pierced by three balls.
When the 4th entered the battle they
had "a men to represent and do the work
af 1000, and came out with 81
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-01-02

MELANCHOLY AFFAIR.-The New York pa.
pers of Wednesday morning contain accounts
of tragic affair, the moral of which is, "hon-
esty is the best policy" Two years ago a
Young man named Edward TomIins then II
years OF age, entered as a clerk in large cloth
ing store in Chambers street, New York He
bore character in every respect good. On
Monday morning last he shot himself in his
boarding house, and be died instantly. The reas-
On for this dreadful act was that, having been
tnsrusted with the books and cnsh Of the firm
he embezzled overSI Corresponding the money
on his person and his pleasures and, rather
than bear the disgrace Of exposure, he took his
life Although his salary was only $500 q
year he dressed in the highest style, and had
a coach TO bring him to and take him from his
labor 1t is alleged That during the past week
there was deficit of 5000, which is thought
to have been appropriated 10y him to his own
use As an instance Of his extravagaEce. it has
been ascertaned that his tuilor's bill from
April last up to the time OF his DEATH was 1852,
all of which had been paid. His carriage bill
during the last two or three months amounts
to $2l5; this also had been paid. His family
residence is Oyster Bay, Long Island, and it
was the belief that the money spent by Tom
lins was received from home, which shut the
eyes of his employers to his extravigence, and
allowed them to permit him to proceed with
this peculations until disgrace made him a su
ecide There is deep warning in the circum
stance.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-01-02
TAZ DGc,sicl.

The Commissioner Of Internal Revenue ha.
made the folanG decisions:
a pcrsnn who buys cattle to stock his own
farm. ard ny keeping them thereon he adds
materially to The vaIue is not a cattle broker
but if ii is his business to bny and sell with
ont materially adding 70 the value he is taxa
BE as cattle broker Farmers profits are
those of . producer, and those of The latter a
trader Publishers Of printed books, rewzpa-
pcrs, e.. are Liable N assessment as dealers
n a publishers sells altogether 10 those
wh9 hny TO sell again, be is BE- cls.ssed as a
wholesale dealer Newspapers put i~ilers re-
ttnire deaIers license IN sell upon tAe prem
iHsa. No Iicfn+o is required by enc who dis
poses Of his papers exclusively through com
mission house. Subscriptions received at the
offiee, and The delivery OF papers by mail or
otherwise, is regarded as a sale upon the prem
iScs,
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-01-02

Those suffering from Chronic Dis
case, of any description may be assured that
their cases will be treated fairly and candid y,
and they will not be encouraged to take my
medicine without a corresponding prospect of
benefit.
DR., Jackson can be consulted at his rooms in
regard to all diseases which he treats with un-
precedented success, on new system. lie cures
Chronic cases of diseases which have been pro-
nounced incurable by the Medical Faculty gen.
orally, such Nervous and Neuralgia. Alice
tions, Diseases of Women, Paralysis. Hemittent
and intermittent Fevers, etc. All cases of
Seminal Emissions which is CARRYING thous
ands to the grave annually.
Remember the Doctor does not promise to
cure all stages of diseases. While all diseases
are curable, if taken ia season. all stages are
not. Your case may be curable THIS week. not
NEXT-TO-DAY, not TOMORROW hence the dan
ger of delay. RE5 Consultation Free.
Ra5 DISTANT INvALIDs. Patients unable to
visit DIR. jackson, by appointment, com
1uhicate their symptoms by letter. and have
proper medicines sent to any part Of the world
by express with certainty and dispatch. All
letters of inquiry must contain one stamp to
prepay reply. Address DR.. A. o. JACKSON,
Erie, Pa Box 80. dec a. 62
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-01-02
The Oil Well Failures.

The famous oil wells sf EnniskiIlen, Can
ada, as well as OF Oil Creek, Pennsylvania
are beginning to suspend The further issue OF the
Olenginous pro duct, greatly to the grief Of
their proprietors. and the indications now are
that a sery considerable dry up of pretrolum
is at hand. The failure of some Of the Cana
dian wells occurred few weeks ago. and the
Detroit Advertiser learns that five more have
suspended oil, and now yield nothing but wa
ter. One of them, until recently, flowed at
the rate Of from six TO eight hundred barrels
of oil per day. These last failures are about
a mile from the wells which denied oil issue
some time ago.
We understand that such have been the
failures among the Canada oil wells Of late.
that an enterprise on foot from this section
to erect an extensive refinery in their vicinity
bSs been given up.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-01-02
The aorro Crop Of 1899.

Few have any idea of The great breadth plan
ted in Sorgum the past season. 1t is estimat-
ed by those best qualified to know that not les,
than 100000 to 250,000 acres were cultivated
in the free States and Territories alone Sup.
posing this to have yielded only 200 gallons =
the acre, this gives prodact of 4O,O0O1GC
gallons. The Sirup is usually rich and pleas
ant this fall and we notice sorne of our citizens
laying it up by the barrel. a gallon Of it is
worth two Of Southern molasses for sweeten-
ing because that has been deprived OF its crys-
talizable sugar, while the Sorgo syrup as sold
in our markets retains all its sugar. Hurrah
or our Northern Sugar Planters
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-01-02
CAuP MEAS FRgDneIcksErEo. Va.

CAMP NEAR FREDEGICKsBUKG. Va.
Dec. IS, 1862
DEAR SISTER This is the first time have
had a moments time 10 write since the slaugh-
ter Of our brigade. 1 was ia the thickest OF
the battle aBd shot sixty rounds of cartridges
at the grey-backs and was not hurt We
(our bEigade) crossed the pontoon bridge on
the IIth and marched up the street about
three squares and went iato houses and got all
the tobacco we could carry, sli the different
kinds Of preserves and wines you could think
of, sugar, potatoes, &c, &c; eat our dinners
out Of china dishes and silver cake baskets
Capt. Jones thought be conld capture a few
rebels in rife pit, 20 thirty of US started
(CO, Z, and 81 farther up the street and
crossed the canal, when whole volley was
fired at us, spent ball hitting me on the arm
Knocking my gun ont Of my hand, but did not
hurt me any more than being hit with a stone.
We moved behind some houses and freq some
time at the rebels and thea went back and
siaid all night in Theatre and lived on the
best the cellars Of the different richly furnish
ed houses could sfFDrd. | was with Watson
Mccullough when be was shot.
On the 18th our brigade was deploycd as
skirmishers to drive the enemy to their works.
When We got 10 the depot, before we were de
ployed, the enemy opened heavy fire on US
and knocked over about ten Of our regiment
Col. Goldman, and Peter Acham Of our COM
paBy fell there, and more out of other COM
panies. We deployed as skirmishers and ad-
vaneed, the shells bursting all around us, bull
lets and grape shot screeching through the air
About 20 o. us gained small hill. the rest of
the regiment being farther to the right. EIere
our lst Lieutenant was wounded in the arm
We staid here all day and we're reinforctd.-
Here l shot all my ammunition away and cane
very near being shot by some of our own men
who were firing over our heads Here l saw
men blown up, brains knocked out, and men
wounded in all kinds OF style and manner all
around me- When l went back could see
dead and wounded lying in heaps all the way
for half mile. Our regiment went into the
fight with ninety men, and had thirty FIVE
killed and wounded We staid in town two
more nights, and on the night Of the 18th we
recrossed the river. 1t got colder and rained
all night on us. 1t was just like taking US TO
slaughter to move US on to those breast works
We are in log hut now with cloth roof on
it and big fire place in it. The beans are
on and l am hungry.
Tone PlOnt, Of Co. I, was wounded in the
leg Peter Aeham, of Go. ], died on The 5th;
our Lieutenant has gone to Washington. |
have plenty of tobacco now. Give my love
to mother and all.
C. L. PErrIRoYE
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-01-02

RETUNtNG Coop FOB EvH..-The wife of Gen
eral Beauregard was, at last accounts, lying
very i'll of n fatal disease in New Orleans. -
General Butler has extended very cordial in
Vitation to her husband to visit her, and guar
anteed tO him every protection and courtesy.
The little Creole must feel somewhat cheap
at this return of good for evil " hen Genera
Butler issued his famous woman CIder, Bean
regard was the first to affix an infamous brand
upon it. and seek to fire the Southern heart
to deeds of vengeance In fact, his whole course
not only with reference to General Butler, hut
other commanders has been one of vindictive
hostility and he has often descended to petty
meanness, But now, when his wife is lying al
the point of death, General Butler cordially
invites his viifier to WRIT her, and assures him
that he shall be amply protected.-[ n. Y. Com
Advertiser.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-01-02
srElwHIP ARIEL rlPlLREp 81 THg ALlRiri

SANFRANcIsco, DEC. 27.-Arrived
Steamer Constitution, from Panama.
She reports the steamship Ariel'wHs cap
tured on the 7th by the pirate Alabama,
aud detained till the 10th. when she was
allowed to proceed towards Aspinwall
upon giving bonds in the sum Of S228,
900. The arms and ammunition were
taken from one hundred aud twenty ma
rines on board, who were paroled.
There is anxiety here lest the Ariel be
captured on her return trip to New York,
and the treasure taken from her. The
AriePs passengers spoke in high terms
Of the courtesy shown them by Semmes.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-01-02
RReward for Merritt

We hope Congress will order some special
mark of honor for the gallant men who crossed
in open boats 10 Fredericksburg in the face of
musketry and artillery fire so hot that it had
completely driven away the corps of bridge
builders and who, having pushed across, drove
out, by a splendid charge, the rebel sharp
shooters who had so seriously annoyed our
bridge-buiders.
1t is pity The names Of this baud Of heroes
we're not made public in dispatches. It is no,
TOO late to do this yet; but besides this, Con.
gress will not do wrong if il awards gold
medal to every man who took part in that dcs-
perate forlorn hope.-[N. Y. Post.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-01-02
Rlank Road EIection-

RT0TfCE is hereby given TO the Stockholders Of the
IA Radnor Plank Road Company. that a election vii
be held at the Law Office Of Messs. CaTPcr & Van le
man. in the town Of Delaware, Delaware county, iht
I'd Monday Of January. A. y. ISG3 for the purpose
eectinE seven Directors for the ensuing year.
Fly order ot The Beard. :. Ii. ALLEN
Dec. %, 1S62.-tf President.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-01-02
Except in districts overrun

for the people Except in districts Overrun
by the enemy, this labor system is still exacI
and organized, performing all its usual Office:
for society. The fanatics of the North used
TO deno1nee the young men of the South !ol
idleness and pride; but if they did nothing be-
fore, these young men fight now; and if they
were idle before the war, their employment il
the army does not decrease the labor OF Il,
country"