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Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-05-20
General shsridAn's Opsr4tlOns-A Full Account.
To Moi General Dir, New Yolk:

To Maj General Dir, NelU York:
WASHINGTON. May l4-ll 40 P. M.-An
official dispatch from Sheridan, dated Bottom
B; idge, Va, via Fortress, Monroe, May 18th,
states thai on the OH inst. lie marched around
the enemys right flank, and on the evening Of
that day reached the North Anna liver with
out opposition. During tina. night he destroy
ed the enemy's depot vt Beaver Dam, thrte
large trains of cars, and 100 csrs, fne loco,
m0tives, 200, 900 pounds of bacon and other
stores, amounting in all 10 one million and a
half of rebel rariOns; also the telegraph and
railroad track for abOutlO miles, embracing
several cuIyerts; re- captured 378 of Our.men,
including two colonels, one major, and several
other officers. a1a'a.1 -4 =.1 -.F
On the morning of the 10th he resumed cp-
eIatiOns, crossing The South Anna at Grand
Squirrel bridge, and went into camp about
ds ylight. On the lIh he captured Ashland
Station, destroyed here one locomotive and
train of cars an engine house, and two or
three Government buildings containing large
amount of stores, he also destroyed several
miles of road, embracing six cuIverts, iressle-
bridges. and the telegraph wines. About
o clock a. m. olthe llth1Ie resumed the march
on Richmond. aer.s s17 .t as55-l 5a
He found the rebel Gen. Stuart with his
cavalry concentrated at Yellow Tavern, and
Immediately attacked him. and after an obsii-
nate contest. gained possession of the Brook
turnpike. capturing TWO pieces Of artillery and
driving bis forces hack towards Ashland and
across The Deslh fork Of the ChickahOminy.-
At the same time party charged down the
I Il, IL
tnemys works around Richmond. During
the night he marched The whole of bis COM
mand between the first and second line Of the
enemy on the bluffs overlooking the line of the
Virginia Central railroad and the Mechanics
vile turnpike. Afier demonstrating around
the works and finding them very strong, he
gave up the intention of sssualiirg, and deter
mined to recross the Cbickahominy at Mead
,Ow Bridge. 1t had been partially destroyed
by the enemy, but was repaired in about three
hours under heavy artillery ere from a reb-
ell battery. Gen. Merritt made the crossing,
attacked the enemy, AID drove him off hand
somely, tie pursuit continuing as far as
Gaines Mills. f-r5-
Cusiar and Davis, Colonels Gregg, Diven,
Chapman, Mcintosh and Gibbs, B g -Gener-
al Camden and all the officers and men be-
haved splendidly. .t...
May Is, l2 30 A. Mn a dispatch this
moment eceived from Admiral Lee, he re-
ports to the Secretary of The Navy that the
Richmond papers of yesterday mention the
death OF Gen. J. E. b. Stuart, shot in battle
This, doubtless. happened in The battle with
Sheridan.
[Signedl E. NJ. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-05-20
skulkers in Trouble.
WAsg1NoroN. Thursday, Ma,

WASHINGTON, Ihufsday, May Iz'
Fully two thirds of those brought to the
hospitals here as wounded. by careful estimate
are mere skuIkers, with only slight bruise,
or in most Instances without scratch. They
have avaied themselves of the confusion of bat
tie and The character of the Wilderness to get
out of lines and make their way here among
the really disabled. --.
Government has instituted thorough over
hauling of hospitals. and all these stockholders
will be promptly sent back to the army. The
presence OF efi' 'ers amoRg this crowd adds
much to the disgrace OF such conduct. Over
a thousand officers and men have all eady been
arrested by the proves guard, and placed in
The old Capitol The officers will be return
ed TO Gen. Grant in irons.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-05-20
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE
O f M "A T T. 8 -
SUMNER ARRANGEMENT.

On and after the 18th day Of Nav 1854, mails Will
arrive and depart from the Delaware Ost Office a. fol
lows:
New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Washington, cIeve-
land Chicago, Northern Ohio &C., closes at 500 m.
Arrives at lO:3O u. m. daily.
Cincinnati, Columbus I.Ouisville, st Louis, Southern
Ohlo Western Virginia. &C closes at $50 m Arrives
At p. daily.
Springfield. Marysve, Dayton, Urbana &c, closes at
1915 m. Arrives at 10 a. m. daily.
Berkshire, SInbury, Alum Creek, Granville, Johns
tlwn, &C., arrives and closes at II N. Tuesdays,
Thursdays and saturdays.
kadn0r, Prospect and Redwood, closes at $50 m.
arrives at 8 p m, Mondays and Thursdays
Norton, WaoO, Marion, Little SUndusky ETC., closes
at $50 Wednesdays aud SATURDAY. arrives at p
m, Tuesdays and Fridays.
Patterson, Rush Creek, York, wilkins and Redwood /,
closes At $50 m. Fridays; arrives Al p. ma Satur
days
killbourne Kingston Center, Porter, &C., closes at
$50 a. m, Tuesdays and Erdays; arrives at IL "A.
Tuesdays and p. m. Fridays.
Macon. Iadigo. Kings ton Center, Porter, closes
80 a. m ansi arrives at 3 p. m. Fridays
Nails will be ready for delivery from half to three
quarters Of an hour after arrival.
Office Hours Opens at a. m.-Closss at 7:30 p. m.
Delaware. o., May 20, 's4.-st A. THOMSON P. NJ.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-05-20
Army of the cumbsrland-viotOry at Rssaoa

WAsHINsToN. May Is A dispatch re-
ceived by Gen. Halleck from Gen. Sherman
says he had fight yesterday at Resaca, in
which we were successful. No details given
Gen. Sherman says he has not had time to
IND ont, but that as near as he can Judge
our loss was about 1900 killed, wounded and
missing. Everything was progressing very
iavcrably.
The railroad has been repaired to within Z
miles of the army.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-05-20

The Union County Convention held in Col
umbus last Saturday for the purpose of ap-
pointing delegates to represent Franklin coun-
~ in the State Convention, passed the follow
ing resolution By unanimous vote:
Resolved. That in this crisis of our Nation
al afai,s we deem ii best for all the interests
OF the country, that ABRAHAM LINCOLN should
be nominated as the Union candidate for re-
election to the Presidency. and that our dele
gates to the State Convention, rrhac ing the
wishes of the Union people of Franklin cnun-
~, will vote for delegates at large TO the Bal
timore Convention only for those who are
known to be uncompromisingly in favor OF
his nomination.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-05-20

The Union Convention for the 7th Con-
gressiOnal District, comprising the counties OF
Franklin, Madison, Greene and Clark, was
held at Loudln last Wednesday. a. B. But
les, Of Franklin, and E. F. Drake, of Greene
we're elected delegates to represent the district
in the Baltimore ConveDtion, and the follow
ing preamble and resolutions were adopted
''amid cheering with the greatest enthusiasm, y
and without dissenting voice ....
1t ia declared by this Co invention, that hav
ing undiminislled confidence in the integrity
ability and patriotism of our present Chief
Magistrate ABRAHAM LINCOLN-an1 believing
tho PEOPLE at this time demand his nomi-
nation and reelection to the Presidency
therefore,
Resolved, That the delegates appointed here
:o-day to the Baltimore Convention, be and
they are hereby instructed TO vote for, and
use all honorable means to procure his nomina-
lion as the candidate for President of tire
United States at the coming election; and tc
oppose all measures. whether ema mating from
open or masked enemies. which look to a post
pOnement Of the nomination to any other e.
riod.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-05-20
Union Victory in Southwestern Virginia.
relegraphie COrresponLenoe Cincinnati Commercial
galley BR1nnr. MauIc

GAU1EY BRIDGE, May II.
Gen. Cook has been heard from, courier
having arrived this morning direct from him.
He has fought three battles near Newberu
with The forces under Gen. John Morgan
Sam Jones, end A G. Jenkins, gaining COM
p'efe victory over The enemy.
The enemy's loss was over six hundred kill
ed and wounded, and over three hundred pl is
O"ers. Gen. A. q. Jenkins fell into our hands
MORALLY wounded.
Our loss is four hundred killed and wounded.
one hnndred and twenty in General AverilPs
division.
The large railroad bridge over New River,
at NeWOerr, together with several miles Of
track, was completely destroyed.
An officer at headquarters, in letter bear
ing date the 18Th, (iast Friday) tays: We
have had splendid success.
a full report will be sent you hy msil bv
your correspondent, who is with thu commond.
together with lulI list OfcuusaIlie,.
Gen. Crook was at UEiOn op the l3rh.
ALPH.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-05-20

No District Convention having been held
for the purpose Of selecting delegates TO rep
resent the srh Congressional District in the
Baltimore Convention and nominate a Presi-
Dental Elector, that duty will devolVe upon
the delegates from the several counties COM
prising the district to the State Convention.
We believe the districts generally have pnr'
sued the same course in reference to Delegates
ard Electors.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-05-20
UNION COUNTY CONVENTION.

The Union men of Delaware County are
requested to meet in convention az Tenn
plnr Hall, Delaware, on Saturday, May 2lst
At | o'clock r. NJ, for The purpose Of appoint
ing delegates to the State Convention to be
held at CoIumbus. May 25,h. All legal vo-
tiers OF Delaware 60. who are Of the opinion
that the Rebellion ought TO be eftctually
crushed and the cause thereof forever removed,
are invited to participate in the dOings of the
Convention. BY order of
Ux1ox CEN. Con-. OF DELAWARE Co.
Delaware, o.. May 5th, ga.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-05-20
Horrible Condition Of Released Prisoners

Persons visiting our men at Baltimore,
who were lately brought from Libby Prison
give the most shocking account OF their con-
diiOn. None are at present able TO remove.
Their average weight would tot be over fifiy,
and the thickness of their thighs is not more
han the span of a mans hand, as tested by
actual trial. Out Of one hundred and six,
LN eniy lone died during the past week.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-05-20
g. NJ. STANTON,
Secretary Of War.
jefferson Davis and his Congress.

Jefferson Davis and his Congress.
It is scarcely possible to conceive a greater
coCtrast than is presented between The Mes
sage Of Jefferson Davis o his second Congress,
and those exultant addresses in which he was
wont formerly TO present his case before the
world. OF the present document, three fourihs
are taken up in Eretful lamentaiinn-frst, over
the devastation caused by tie southward
march Of The national army and next, over the
hostility Of foreign Powers towards the rebel
cause. When Davis last spoke, he iusinua-
IiOn difference in the treatment he received
at the hands OF France and England respect.
lively. Now. however, no such distinction is
made aud "fOreign Government e." without
exception, come in for his bitlers malediGtiOn
Nay more, although he thinks it may be pos.
sihle hereafter to extend forgiveness to some
OF his foreign enemies, there are cases which
will demand redress when the independence OF
the South shall have been established. There
is a melancholy madness about these sssump-
IiOss which almost overtOps the villainy in
which they have their Originn.
As 10 domestic concerns. be has only few
words or suggestion to ofTtr. Ills currency
has been reduced TO $23O, ,OO5, 900 but fur.
ther Legislation is needed TO susIain il. Oh
his army he speaks in terms sufficiently indis-
linct to mean anything. But hs seems to set
great store by his reserves; and he winds up
with alusi0n to The recent rebel successes iu
Louisiana and North Carolina.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-05-20

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Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-05-20

Eleven hundred and ninety emigrants, for
America, left the port of : ligo, ireland. in the
Two weeks ending the 26lh Of April.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-05-20
Ac,u advertisements.

aT IT WOULD BE a GREAT ACCOMMODATION TO
US IF OUR ADVERTISERS WOULD SENn IN THEIR
FAVoRS AS EARLY IN THE WEEK AS WEDNESDAY
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-05-20

Office Hours Opens at 7 a. m.-Closss at 7:sO p. m.
Delaware. o., May 20, 's4.-st A. THOMSON P. NJ.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-05-20

The publishers of the New York daily pa
pere have arranged for the importation OF
large quantities of printing paper from Eu-
rope, in order to break down the combination
price fixed by Eastern manufacturers. IL can
be imported, it is alleged, at I4c per 10.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-05-20

Nails will be ready for delivery from half to three
quarters Of an hour after arrival
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-12-13
MoTements in the Fast.


Judging from appearances, if the tel
egraph tells thetruth, the campaign in
the East is far from closed Rebels say
that the Dutch Gap canal is completed,
and that few hours will suffice to let
In the water, and render it fit for use
They also say that a portion of Sheri.
dams army-some ten thousand men
are with Grant, and that the Union
forces have gained another important
position between Fort Darling and the
Hewlett House
Remembering is also going on on
the Weldon Railroad, on our left; and
the rebel pepers, which have been re-
ceived as late as the 9th, are fearful
ly exercised about the matter They
are aware that the greater portion of
Early's command has been Withdrawn
from the Valley, and hence Sheridan
can spare the greater portion of his
army and not only that, bat campaign
Ing in the Valley, just st this time,
wouldbe almost impossible, as it is far
TO the north Of Richmond, and has not
the softening Influences Of ocean
breezes, which always moderate 8 sea
coast climate in winter.
The rebels also now admit that Sher-
man viii reach the sea coast without
serious difficulty; ami that he will not
only have all his army with him, but
= that the men viii be in good trim.
They say that he often stops several
days at a place; that he remained FIVE
days at Millen; and though they pre-
tend to attribute this 20 fear lest an
advance would bring disaster, yet the
Absurdity Of the supposition is appa-
rent TO all II there was danger, the
sooner met the better, as every day
would enable the rebels 10 strengthen
their positions, and concentrate their
forces; and the fact that Sherman
moved leisurely, proves that he appre-
hended nothing.
Il is too early TO speculate upon the
future, aud it would hardly be legiti>
mate. even at this distance, 70 do so
bat there is every reason 10 believe
that our army viii not 90 into winter
quarters" ct all Grant was the cap
iurer Of Fort Doneison; and the weather
is far better FOR campaigning now, than
then
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-12-13
The FIght Near MurfreesbOrO.

It was reported last week that fight
had occurred in the vicinity Of Muir
freesboro, in which the command of
Gen. 8lilroy had won victory over a
superior rebel force The report has
since been confirmed. The fight occur
red on Wednesday about three miles
from Murfreesboro, Gen. Milroy making
an attack on the position Of the rebels,
who we're commanded by Gen W. 3.
Bate, and carrying it after fierce and
determined struggle on their part to
hold it. Our loss was less than a hun
dred. killed and wounded. The enc
my's loss was much greater; we csp>
tured IS commissioned officers, and
100 privstes, two cannons and lot of
muskets. Cen Milroy led the assault
ysth great skill and bravery, and, after
chastising the rebels, returned to the
Notifications at Murfreesboro. This
was q very neat affair, and does our
troops engaged in it infinite credit
II is reported that Gen. Bate was
killed, but there IS no positive informa
ton Of the fact
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-12-13
The Doctors in trouble.

Sufficient time having elapsed since
the late election, to permit an examina-
ton OF the remains Of the Democratic
Party, few of the leading doctors Of
that organization have decided that it
still possesses 3 little life, and arguing
upon the principle that while there is life
there is hope, they are for resuscitating
il But how7 No two can agree upon
the subject Il would be amusing, to
read SIT the propositions put forth, as
means of giving the putrid carcass
new vitality; but We have no room for
much on THAI subject One Of these
doctors, however, g Mr.. John c. Van
Loo, of New York, has written letter
to Mr. VaIandigham, which Is such q
plain advocacy Of all the doctrines of
the rebels, that we give the following
extract:
THE candidate was as great a failure
in military sense as he has proved to
be in q civil contest. it is another
proof that nothing but the pure med
icine will reach the disease Of the times.
Our political contests are fruitless, our
triumphs viii be barren, and should be,
until planted on the rock of Democrat
ic principle. Indeed, until then they
are undesirable to the peace Democracy,
if honest in its professions What |
propose for the future, is, that the
stole rejected at Chicago shall become the cor
ner ofths pillar ofths Democratic organiza-
ton; that throughout the North and
West the Democratic party reorganize
upon the principles of the rights OF
States as laid down in the Kentucky
and Virginia restrictions These priDN
ciples were repudiated by the war De-
mocracy at Chicago. The issue between
the two wings is, therefore, broad and
distinct The campaign of 1868 must
be fought upon it, or there is an end OF
the Democratic party of the North
The question is simply, that of the as
tendency Of the principles of State
rights, or the destruction and blotting
out of these institutions. Between
these, the people must choose in the
next Presidential struggle. Had the
issue been fairly presented in our re-
cent one, there can be but little doubt
ofthe'result Letus, therefore, be wise,
and prepare, for Democracy or centrali-
cation must eliminate in the struggle
now upon uG"
Some time this month-We forget the
day-the democracy attached to the
above school, hold a convention in
Philadelphis, 10 take some action upon
the subject of reorganization, and TO
nominate candidates for President and
Vice President, for 1868 At this meet
ing, Vallandigham, Long, Wood, Voor-
bees, and others, will be present, and
we feel desire to know what they will
do, Our curiosity; however, does not
arise from any Importance their action
may have; but merely for the same
reason that we would carefully scrutin-
lie an Egyptian mummy, two headed
calf, or any other antiquarian relic, or
modern monstrosity.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-12-13
son,h 1arolina Dl.contenled.

The States rights extremists OF South
Carolina did more than anySother class
of men at the South TO precipitate the
Secession movement, and there are now
no more angry or disappointed individ-
uals in the Confederacy. Mr.. Robert
Barnwell Rhett, an avowed disunionist
long before Br. Lincoln's first election,
has introduced a series of resolutions
in the South Carolina Legislature, in
which he denounces in fierce terms the
recent policy Of jeff Davis. The reso-
lllions we're published in full in our
telegraph columns. Their burden is
the abominable infraction Of the rights
of the States by the Confederate au>
thorities, especially in the proposed
use of negroes, the CONSUMPTION OF
State officials inTo the Confederate ser
vice and that Of editors and printers,
the last being characterized as blow
at the freedom Of the press. Prelimin
sry to this is q declaration ofgrievances,
and 10 doubt its inspiration was Gov
ernor Bonham's message at the open
ing OF the Legislature. The Governor
Asserts that South Carolina was op-
pressed by the Richmond authorities,
and asks the Legislature to define
more clearly, by statute, the limits Of
the authority Of the General Govern
ment" His main source Of trouble is
identical with that Of Mr. Rhett, viz
the qualification Of the State exemp
tons lie says: amy further claim
made by the General Government upon
this State, at least, wiz subtract 80
much from the little bone and sinew
that is lefs ia the land as to leave Us
eneryated, paTalyzed, and comparative
~ helpless in our own defense" He
alleges that South Carolina, with
voting population of about forty-seven
thousand, has furnished at least sixty
FIVE thousand troops to the Confederate
"a anu Al1k 81 SlC tiA0AcdAAN9 Va
State officers whom she might have
claimed as exemptg from that service, |
there are less than one hundred within |
the borders of the State A more
fearful record Of the exbausting extent |
to which tho CONSUMPTION has already |
been carried could not be made. State
rights may be the pretext, but they are |
not the only cause for groaning which
South Carolina has
The fact i, the people Of that State
are a disconnected people naturally; |
we mean the aristocracy; and they
would never be satisfied with anything |
short of the enslayement of all labor
ers and the absolute feudal independ-
enee OF each landed proprietor We
are glad that the war is soon to be
brought to their doors. They dragged |
the border States into the rebellion, to |
protect themselves; now let them have |
their share.