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hag placed above them, and they rushed up
and slot each one Of them dead. Many ne
gIoes jumped Into the river to escape and
were ehut dead.
After the tort had been IN possession OF the
rebels. ior some time, and our flag hauled
Influence the demons to continue the work Of
slaughter under the Impression that the err.
rison had not surrendered.
Our informant states that when he had
surrendered as mentioned above, the officer
first demanded lis money, then his boots,
the clothes he had on. Next to Killing, rob.
tery seems to be the first impulse Of the
rebels. lie says he is cognizant Of the fact
related above of the CKuC1FIx1oN of Lieut.
Ackerstrom As is related, he WAS taken
While wounded, butyetaliye, NAILED AGAINST
demons looked on and saw him thus con
6nmcd, continually shouting and laughing ut
the horTid spectacle. The body Of Llente A.
was afterwards seen stllled nailed to the
charrcd plank, completely burned to crisp,
Maj. Bradford, Who WIS in command of tic
tort, aiter the death of Maj. Booth, was
wounded and taken prisoner. He was after
ward taken into the woods, short distance
from The fort, and hung. Of this there is no
doubt. The information of or informant Is
positive. He is also confident that every ne
gro that was In the fort, whether belonins to
t0e army or not, and every White officer
in command of negro troops, has been sac.
riticed, either by being. shot, or hung, aftar
being taken prisoner, With perhaps the excep-
ton Of ten or dozen who madetheir escape,
and Forrest himself, and al Of his officers,
boldly asscrted that that would be the fate OF
every prisoner In their possession
The statement made above is also con-
fi'mcd by our informant, that many Of
our WOUNDED SOLDIERS WERE BUR-
led ALIVE By tho rutIlans Trenches were
dug and the poor victims thrown in, without
determining whether they were dead or alive,
Many Of them were dug out from their graves
ind are now alive
The enext day afterthe massacre, our inform
ant, in company with another citizen went
10 the house Of a planter, distant mile or
Two from the fort, for the purpose Of obtain
ing food. While there, he was informed By
the planter, himself seccssionist, that For
rest etayel at his house the night before and
informed him that his men had already BUR-
led THREE HUNDRED AND s1xTY NEGROES,
and that the last one in the fort would be
buried before they left. As there were only
four hundred negroes In the fort, there could
be but few survivors to this the MOST F1RSp-
1sH DuTcnERT that ever d'sgraccd the world.
Our informant says that Capt. Marshall, Of
, 1864-04-21
HEAk*-Uulet at &. .5T12 "a Tor good quality
HkU0M CORN-Latkat hfm at $l90.a1@ 20 10 Il r

.COFFEE-Market very active and firm at prev
lens puotattcne. Wequote:
GtS
liz ra ~ -
ChEE>E-ln limited supply, with no change on
previous Rates. We quote:
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1864-01-15

In Montreal couple of ardent SYM
pathizers with each Of the contending
parties of the American war, have wa
gered $2500 that Grant would never
take Atlanta, $2500 that Charleston
would not fall, $500 that Richmond
would never be taken, $4,000 that the
South would never be conquered.
A revolution in Ireland is rumored.
Toads are $3.50 dozen in London.
A live moose has been sent from Hall
flax to the king of Italy.
The 10000 dogs in Ohio killed last
year 100000 worth of sheep.
First class mechanics in government
employ get 1925 day at New Orleans.
A private theater has lately been built
for the Princess of Wales and her friends.
In 1880 there were 20 persons in Chi
cago, and in 1868 there were 100000 or
more.
1t costs nearly thirty dollars to kiss
married woman against her will in Gin
cinnati.
One hundred and fifty cords of wood
were cut and split at Marion, Iowa, OH
Christmas day for the benefit of the
"war widows
Queen Victoria lately stood godmoth-
er to a bigger baby which was named
after her, and presented it with gold
cup and a silver knife, fork and spoon.
National banks now organized 1877,
capital thirty two millions.
"Bury me in the sunshine" were the
last words of Archbishop Hughes.
The specie taken from New York on
Saturday by English steamers amounted
to 81 100000.
Quakers are in Washington trying to
be let off the draft ana the exemption fee.
Don't let them
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1864-01-15

The number Of clerks and other Off
cials in the various departments at Wash
ington is thus given in round numbers
State department 80, treasury 1900, in
terror $50, war 500, navy 100, post cilice
120, agricultural department 80, commits
sioner OF public buildings, office, 40, Sen
ate 100, House 100, police $50, white
house, courts, &c, 100. Add to these
5000 men employed by the quartermas-
ter's department in this city, and at least
5000 mere at the navy yard, arsenal, and
on the works Of the capitol and other
public buildings, and enc can form some
idea of the army of occupation paid by
Uncle Sam.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1864-01-15

DEATH OF HENRY L. MINER.-WC
are panied TO announce the death of q
Young man and talented friend, Henry
4. Miner, son of Hon. A. l.. Miner, oil
Manchester Mr.. Miner departed this
life at Washington on tie 30lb ult, at
age of 25 years, after long and severe
illness. At the time Of his death he held
an important clerkship in the Pension Of
fee.
Mr.. Miner was a young man Of fine
talents and kindest disposition. Gradu-
sting at Middlebury College in 1857
with an honorable standing in his class,
he studied the profession of the law and
in the fall Of 1853, before he attained lis
majority, was elected Assistant Secretary
of The Senate, to which Office he was re-
elected in 1890. 1t was our fortune
to enjoy bis intimate acquaintance al
Montpelier durIrg his term OF ciice, aud
we invariably found him, officially or
personally, a high toned gentleman Of the
purest character. In 1862 he was cleo.
ted States Attorney Of Bennington Coun-
ty by over 5000 majority, but soon after
accepted clerkship at Washington. A
touching obituary of him in the Wash
ington Republican trutbfully says; "Ol-
fee life in the Department was not suit
ed 10 his nervous temperament and irail
constitution. 1t is not inyidious to say,
that no young man in his native State
had brighter future before him; none
would be more widely and deeply lamen-
ted in his death"
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1864-01-15

PRoMoTED.-We are happy TO learn
that Amasa Bartlett, late Captain OF Co.
Z, 9th regiment, has been promoted TO
Major of that regiment in the place OF
Mai. Jarvis, who was killed at Newbern
a few weeks since. We are glad TO hear
of Sans" success. He made popular
captain, and will doubtless prove equally
as acceptable in his new position. The
CAPTAIN used to write first rate letter
(once in great whi!e.) We should like
to see what the Major could do in that
line.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1864-01-15

LIQUOR SrIzED.-On Wednesday
last deputy Sheriff Bean, upon the com
plant of some of our citizens made a
raid upon the grocery of John Lawrence
Of this village, and took thereirom some
100 gallons of liquor and carried it to
the Jail. Good for Irasburgh. One
more :urn of the screw would be better.
A palace should have no more rights
than howell.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1864-01-15

CARELEss,-The Free Press says that
in Richmond one day last week, three
little girls were at play near the Post
Office, when boy accidentally discharg-
ed loaded shot gun not more than two
or three rods from the girls. a shot
struck one of the girls on the forehead
and glanced of. Although the wound
bled profusely no permanent injury is an
ticipated. Several shot passed through
the dress of the boys sister.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1864-01-15

DEATH OF A WELL KNOWN MEDI-
CAL MAN.--James NJ. Henry Of Water
bury, died on the 2Sth Of December, at
the age Of "a years. lie was known all
through Vermont and adjoining states as
an extensive druggist, and dealer in pat
ept medicines, and had twice represented
his town in the Legislature.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1864-01-15

BIG STEER.-Braley Gorham of Put.
ney has two year old Durham steer
that girts seven feet, and weighs 1000
pounds. His color is speckled, red and
white. He has been worked and is han
dy. If any one has a steer Of like di-
mensions we should like to be informed
thereof.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1864-01-15

RIDING ON A RAIL.-Oramel and
George Kendall plead guilty of an as
sault aud battery upon the person Of a
woman, by riding her upon a rail, in
Sharon, at the recent term Of the Wind
sor Co. Court, and in consideration Of
their having enlisted in the army were
fined only $25 and costs.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1864-01-15

MOTHERS, TRY 1T If you wish to
find a medicine peculiarly adapted to
cure the Snuffles, Wheeling, or bad colds
in your children, which are so apt to
bring on the Group, try DR.. Halls Bal
sam, safe and certain remedy for these
complaints IL is also pleasant to the
taste.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1864-01-15
CATTLE MARKETS.
BRIGHTON, CAMBRIDGE, AND MEDFORD'

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY b, 1000
PRICES.
BEEvEs--First quality, $50 a 900.
Second quality, 7,25 500.
Third quality, 600 100.
Extra, 1925. Western $500.
The above prices are per 100 lbs. on the 'o'0i
weight of hide, tallow, and dressed beei'
Working Oxen-S7O $50, or according 10
their value as beef. II, -, Iva
Sheep-Extra, 90 a IL C. per To- Oh NV
weight, in lots 100 500;
Lambs--S3,75 40 each en- 75 Ordinary.
$50 II 25. -oooono "a.
tail, IL s lie; Live fat hogs 90 We
Tallow, IL a9,
Pelts, 81, rs 800 each.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1864-01-15
War N g W s.
New York, Jan. 9.

day. Fitz Hugh Lee and Rosseau are
moving between New Greek and Peters
burg. The enemy drove our forces out
of Burlington to-day. This place is
threatened and much excitement prevails.
1t seems probable that we will be attack :
ed here to morrow morning. The pas
senger trains on the railroad have been
stopped, other trains nevertheless are
running. The enemy yesterday captur>
ed train Of thirty-six wagons. The
enemy are reported to be moving in three
columns. Imboden has been attacked at
Winchester and driven back. So far
everything is in our favor
The Times has long letter giving the
details of the expedition OF the negro
brigade into North Carolina, by which
large numbers of slaves were brought in,
guerrillas routed, and houses, barns, &c,
burned. On its way back they were
several times attacked by guer5iIas in
ambush, but the guerrilas were routed
every time. Between 1000 to 5000
slaves were released from bondage, Of
whom 250 were brought in; also, OK,
horse and mule teams, and from so to IS
saddle horses. The guerrilas lost four
teen killed and wounded. Ten dwelling
houses and many thousands Of bushels of
corn were burned, and 100 rifles, infant
ry equipments, &C., fell into our hands.
The brigade lost II killed and wounded
and one prisoner. Fourteen rebel pris
oners and four hostages were brought in.
About 100 men were enlisted, large
proportion of the able. bodied men having
previously escaped.
The Herald's Army of the Potomac
dispatch says veterans are re-enlisting
with enthusiasm. Thousands who have
no expectation of going home on furlougb,
have sigoifed their intention to re.enter
the service when their present term ex-
pires.
A detachment of rebel cavalry drove
in our pickets at Flint Hill, near Fairfax
Court House, a night or two since, but
were driven back after thirty or forty
shots were fred.
Some twenty-five rebel prisoners and
desorters were sent to Washington to,
day. The prisoners confirm what has
been heretofore said as to the effect of the
amnesty proclamation.
The ice has rendered Johnson's Island
no longer an Island, and fears have been
entertained Of new attempt on the part
of the rebel officers at that point to effect
their escape. To meet any movement
of this kind, large force has been for
warded to that point.
EARLY's RAID A FAILURE.
cororsI Xiv also statas thot the
great raid undertaken by Gen. Early, in
r,,.,;.,;on e.. o,r lo.o n,,re,,aot. n ,,;.
do.o-,r,on. lac ,bns for resulted i, a
..,...c .:,,-. ...Jc.-,. O.o.,,.,.
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""@o' ~ - 0''
20 w.,
'o'''' y Wv 800, ~ -, c -.
49, a.. 49, ;.;.., ~
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,:al;1. 49, n,eu, s,no,,.,o.. ria
no;l.aaa :, sofa ood trains GRO r,n,inc
REGULARLY.
why EARLY DIDN'T SUCCEED.
..,J c.oa Can,h,nl,,d Tho OH
-, J.-..,
.-....:...,..,. r ,lo .uo,o.o1 ro;a hn
..-...l -. .t,i,L :,
oo,.oo,. :, ,ros ,b.;r ;ntontio, n ont the
railroad Of 1rartinshu1o and cap.nre our.
troo,s hotvoon tberc and New Creek
lint Early finding that Averil! was at
nIar,insbpro rave tbatexnedition nm and
sent n force AGAINST Petersburg, which
,l.o ,no,.d . f,;I,ra A Corca WAS also
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1864-01-15

c. The St. Louis Union places the
name Of Abraham Lincoln at the head of
its columns for the next presidency.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1864-01-15

Boston Market.
Corrected Weekly from tie ". Z. Farmer.)
WHOLESALE PRICES.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1864-01-15

SICK OF LIvING.-Sylvester J. Dix,
of Halifax, got sick Of living, Christmas
day, and so killed himself by taking
laudanum, in sufficient quantities to cause
his death in 1--WE hours thereafter. He
was good patron of the whiskey bottle,
and had been three sheets in the wind
the day before. He was about thirty
five years old and leaves a wife but no
children.
Rev. Maxy B. Newell Of Woonsock-
ei, has purchased farm of $50 acres at
West Brattleboro, Vt. Price $4,000.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-08-26

Gov. BRoUGH's PRocLAMATIoN.-We call
attention to the imporian' and timely procia-
nation of Gov. Brough, addressed to those
who are disposed to listen to the evil counseiS
of the reckless kuaves who advise tOrcible re
sistance to the authority Of the government
in connection with the coming draft That
organizations having in view such resistance
exist throughout this and othrr States, has
been well knnwn bat il there were any dis
posed to question their existencs heretofore
recent Developments have demonstrated the
fact so clearly that there can be no further
doubt on the subject. The full extent OF the
reasonable designs Of these organizations are
known only to the members of the higher de-
grees, to which the Masses mol admitted :
and thousands of young men who are enviegled
into their lodges. probably with the impress
sion that they are only joining political
club find themselves Found by a solemn oath
to obey implicitly the behesis of their Su-
preme Commander" whose purpose is to over
throw the government and aid the rebel
lion by inaugurating civil war in the North
Because the authorities have overlooked treas
enable utterances, it should not be inferre d
they will remain passive and take 40 steps TO
interfere with any attempt to execute the
threats that have been so openly and freely in
dulged in of late. If any have thus fattered
themselves, let them read the proclamation
and be undeceived. The responsibility those
assume who undertake to foreibly resist the
legally constituted authorities is fearful one
and any one medita.ing an act OF the kind
should reflect well upon the probable conse-
quences. After the wa rning from Governor
Brough no one will rush into difficulty through
ignorance of the liabilities he incurs.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-08-26

UNION RALLY-We trust the Union men
Of Delaware county will not fail to bear IN
mind the meeting appointed for tomorrow,
which will be addressed by Gov. DENNISON and
Hon. G. v. DORSEY. They are both able speak
ers, and will do justice to the important top
les which will be discussed. The time for ac-
ton has now arrived, and We must be up and
doing. The failure Of the opposition to make
their nominations a. the time they had fixed
upon for that purpose, has had the effect to
postpone active operations connected with the
canvass. The time has arrived, however, when
their candidate is TO be brought into the field,
and they will doubtless at once enter upon the
canvass with spirit and the determination TO
beat US if possible We must not be behind
them in activity or earnest efforts to insure
success. Let us therefore make our first meet
ing one Of a character that will inspire conf
dence and afford an augury of the spirit with
we propose to conduct the campaign
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-08-26
For the Delaware Gazette,
SUNBURY, OHIo,
August, 22nd, 1864

Mr.. Edifor:-
Some of your readers will recOllect of hear
ing of the death Of Mr.. Allen Landon by the
rebels in Arkansas. in October, 1863. His
widow, Mrs Nancy Landon, has returned to
her former home, and is now living with her
husbands father, in Berkshire Township. Be-
ing called upon TO ATTEND the luueral of one of
her children, received from her the follow
ing facts in reference to the death OF her hus-
band She was raised in this township, and is
said by those who knew her from her child
hood, to be woman of strict veracity
She stated to me- that she lived near Fort
Smith, Arkansas; that her husband though a
quiet man was decided Union man, and that
be informed the rebels OF this fact. when inter
rogated by them, as to his sentiments
In October, 1868, one night some rebel sol
diers came to his house, and ordered him to
follow them. He was in feeble health not ex-
pecting TO live through the coming winter, and
offered no resistance. They took him away
some distance from his home, and hung him.
His family knew not his fate at the time.
The next morning the rebels halted at Ger
tain place for breakfast One of their number
made speech he said that they hung a
Union man the night previous and that they
hung him as near HeaUen as they could get him.
They advised the ladies not to pass that way
mot stating the place, however, where they
hung him) as they would see a ghost refer
ing to Mr. Landon's thin and sickly appear
ance.
His body remained hanging three months
before it was found, by the friends of the fam
lily.
A few weeks since Mrs. Landon with her
four children started for Ohio, all of them
worn out with excitement, and troubles. At
Cincinnati little boy died and was buried
A little daughter seven years old has died since
their arrival. This latter she carried in her
arms, sick from Cincinnati to this place. A
third child is seriously sick
How little do we know of what some suffer
for their devotion to their country; and how
readily ought we to help those who thus suffer.
And how deeply ought we TO blush for shame
when we complain about our despOtic and ty
ranical government
have been requested repeatedly to publish
the above facts in your paper. They are sub
mitted TO your consideration.
JOHN MARTIN.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-08-26
PRICE OF THE GAZETTE ADVANCED.

Amer the LIST Of September the price of the GAEErTI
viii be $500 per year IN GdraHee. If payment be de-
layed till the expiration OF the year 81 so Will be
Sharged. These will Be strictly adhered al
SGseS Existing contracts advance payment will be
allied and advance payments made previous to Sep
tember will received the 81 rs per year
period not exceeding year.
The advance is made reluctantly, and only in obedi
0nce the demands OF Imperative necessity, late
heavy advance the fsrmer high price OF paper leav
ing u other alternative but increase the price
publsh the paper absolute loss tho material
costing within small fraction of what get
for the paper. Should prices fall degree justi-
fy it, shall be most happy to put the price down
again to the old rate.
We would say further in this connection, that the
necessity which mpels to the advance in price
also demands abandonment of the endless ysen
and will discontinue the prevalent and runous prac-
tics Of sending the paper for indefinite length OF
time without receiving payment. To be frank, do
not care about having the OF persons our
lists who not able and willing to pay for the paper
at least year and for the future, except in
eases where we have business dealings with the par
ties, We do not wish to take any subscribers
Sept those who pay in advance.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-08-26

CONSERVATION and alarm among our people
This is bare possibility, but it is all you can
hope to accomplish; for you have looked upon
the progress Of our present struggle TO little
purpose, if you have not learned the grent re-
operative power, and deep earnestuess of the
country in this contest. The final result will
not be doubtful; the disaster to you will be
complete, and the penalty will equal the enor-
nifty of the crime.
From the commencement Of this rebellion
the State of Ohio has maintained firm and
inhexibe position, which cannot now be a0an-
doned In this internal danger which now
threatens us, / call upon all good citizens to
assert and maintain the supremacy OF the Con-
slituiion and laws of the land. These consti-
tute the great elements Of our strength as
nation. and they are the bulwarks Of our peo-
pie. Hold in subsection by persuasion and
peaeeable means if you can, all attempts at
civil insurrection, or armed resistance to the
laws. Failing in this, there is another duty
as citizens from which we may not shrink, and
to which ! earnestly hope we may not be en-
forced. To those who threaten US with this
evil, say, we do not use threats 10 return
there is no desire to provoke passion, or create
further irritation. Such men are earnestly
and solemuly invoked to abandon their evil
purposes; but at the same time they are warn,
ed that this invocation is not prompted by any
apprehension Of the weakness of the Govern
ment, or the success Of the attempts to de-
stroy it. l would avert, by all proper means,
the occurrence of civil war in the State; but
| if it must come, the consequences be upon
those uho nracinitate If unon MS
JOHN BRoUGH.