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Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-04-08

The Volksfre,snd, the German Democratic
srgan Of Cincinnati, which few weeks since
apparently cut loose from the party and
hoisted the name of Fremont as an indepen-
dent candidate for the Presidency, has already
shown the shalIowness and insincerity of its
professions. 1t claims that by the action of
the late State Convention in defeating the
ValIandigham faction the party has placed
itself in q position that makes it duty "to
rally again under the Democratic banner, "
and thereupon at the election Of Monday
last, supported the regular party ticket, urging
the Democracy to rally at the polls and ''pre-
sent solid frsnt to the enemy" The editor
was doubtless disappointed in the result of
his efforts to commit the German element in
the Union ranks to an independent candidate,
and has returned to his allegiance to the party
even before the assembling of the Chicago
Convention, the nominee OF which there was
no doubt Of his intention to support, even
should that nominee be ValIandigham him
SELF
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-04-08

CoNxEcr1cuT misunderstanding tC
New Hampshire, which so auspiciOusly open
ed the ball for 1864, Connecticut responds
most gloriously for the Union and the country.
Buckingham, her noble and patriotic Cover
nor, is reelected by majority which it is
thought will reach 5000. The Senate stands
Is Union to Democrats the House stands
in the proportion Of 3 Union men to Demo-
crat. The Democrats, blind to the lesson
taught them last spring, again nominated
for Governor a notorious peace copperhead
(one Of the Seymour tribe,) and the result is
a rabuke such as they msrited, and declara-
ton Of fidelity to the Government and devotion
to the cause Of the country on the part of the
people that viii be hailed with pleasure by
every truly loyal and patriotic citizen of the
country. Most nobly have the Union men of
Connecticut discharged their duty.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-04-08

SAD CASE OF DEPRAvITY.-On Wednesday
last, Lydia, Bruner, girl about seventeen
years of age, was arrested, brought before Esq
Case, and committed to prison on q charge oI
poisoning her mother, Mrs. Bruner, a few
weeks ago. She confessed to DIR. Sharp and
others, that she administered the poison in a
piece of plum pie. She admits that she cut
the pie into several slices, one for each mem
Der of the family but into the part designed
for her mother, she introduced arsenic Her
mother partook Of it, and died shortly after
from the effects of it. Lydia's only excuse
for this terrible crime is, that her mother
corrected her severely for keeping bad COM
pany, attending masquerades, &c.-lOirole-
vile Union.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-04-08

Hon. OWEN LoVEJOY. This distinguished
politician, who died recently in Brooklyn, as
announced by telegraph, was born in Albion
Kenebec County, Maine, January 6, I8II.-
He worked on a farm till eighteen years Of
age, graduated from Bowdoin College, whore
he supported himself by schooLteaching, sub
sequently studied theology, and was for six
teen years pastor of Congregational Church
at Princeton, Illinois, position he resigned
to accept a seat in the State Legislature in
1854. He was first elected to Congress from
the Fifth District of Illinois in 1860, and has
since represented that district. The disease
which terminated bis life was an affection of
the heart and kidneys, under which be has
been slowly sinking.
The murder of his brother, Rev. ELIJAH P.
LovEJoE, at Alton, by a base pro.slavery
mob, it is believed, first drew the attention of
the deceased to politics. His anti-slavery
opinions were intensified by that event, and
to the day of his death, be was its relentless
and ivigilant foe. Mr.. LovEJoY was fluent
speaker, a ready debater, and in Congress,
an active and useful member. He lived to
see the opinion for which his brother was muir
dered, very generally accepted by the people
of the Free States, but less through any inhu-
ence of his, or his like, than through the
boundless ambition and insoIence of those
who have aimed to destroy the Union, anima-
ted by the same wicked impulses that led
their servile friends and sympathizers to de-
stroy his brother.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-04-08
THE NEWS.

There is perfect dearth Of war news
With The exception of q brilliant affair in Ar
kansas, an account Of which is given elsewhere,
there isnol even skirmish or a raid to re-
pOrt.
COatinued raiHs in the east have laid an
embargo on the Army Of the Potomac, and il
q movement was meditated, which is somewhat
doubtful, the state Of the roads has been such
as to render it impossible foV the present
There are indications OF large force having
concentrated in that region, and it is apparent
that @on to Richmond" will soon again be the
raIlying cry of the Potomac Army.
Operations in the Department ofthe Gulf
continue to progress satisfactorily. Large
captures Of cannon, small arms, ammunition,
&c. have been made. Alexandra, La, is Oc-
cupied by our troops, and there are reports
through rebel sources that Gen. Steele, who
recently left Little Rock with fifteen thousand
men, has taken Shreveport. The correct
ness Of this intelligence is, however, regarded
"a doubtful.
There have been no movements by our for
ees at Chattanooga or the rebels in northwes-
tern Georgia. The delay is of course favorable
to us, as our army in that region is constant
ly augmented by the return Of veterans and
arrival of new recruits.
There is nothing whatever from Charles
ton, Mobile, or any other point on the South
ern cOast-and NO indications of anything
important likely to occur soon.
By recently intercepted rebel letters it
seems the entrance of blockade runners into
the port af Wilmington is not near SO easy
matter as their papers represented. One of the
letters from shipper engaged in the business
says not more than one effort in ten to elude
our blockading feet is successful.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-04-08

CSoPHIA W. GASToN, (widOw Of VIM. Gaston decd
- and John c. CASTOR, Sarah z. CASTOR Mary J. GaE
ton, Otelia Castor, Josiah CASTOR, Jaes Castor ant
Emma Castor, (heirs Of said VIM. Gaston) and Fari,
Castor, Defendants, all Of Piatt county State OF mi
nois, hereby notified that on the 18th dav n
April, A D. 1854, Robert s. CASTOR LYMAN C. Neekey
and Irwin NJ Fineh Plaintifs, filed in the Court 81
Common Pleas within and for the County OF Delaware
state OF Ohio their petition against the setting forth
that on the 29th day Of November 1856 said William
Castor said Sophia W. CASTOR and Farris Castor ex-
ecuted and delivered to "Miles & Bartlett" their
mortgage deed for the undivided half Of tract or 81
acres in Section Township, Range H. United States
Military lands, In Kingston township, Delaware county
Ohioi being part OF lot bought Of David White more
particularly described in said petition to which refer
lett certain Indebtedness OF $500 on book aocount
and conditioned for the payment thereof by said VIM
and FRris CASTOR demand Also setting forth thot
on the 14th OF December, 1889, there remained san
due and unpaid OF said indebtedness the sum of kIO6T
that on said Dec 18th 1859, said Miles Bartlett made
over and sold TO said Plsns said Indebtedness ami
said mortgage security thereon that the sand aum oF
e1067, with interest from Dec 18th 1889 "a SIN dna
and unpaid on said indebtedness, to said PlantiTs
Said petition also sets forth that said VIM Castor on
the 9th day OF November 1861 died ntesato leaving
said sophia W, Geston his widow, and said John C. Ss
ran Mary otelia Josiah, James and Emma CASTOR
his heirs at law. The object and prayer of said peu
ton to obtain order and decree OF said Court for
the sale Of said mortgage premises 70 pay said ndeb
odness, and for all other relief In the premises proner
said Defendants are required TO appear and ans wer
said petition on or before the 2sth day OF May 1864
9r tne same VIII DO taken As true, and decree OF the
Court rendered accordingly,
ROBERT GAsToN,
LYMAN @. MEEKER,
IRWIN NJ FINCH.
By REID EAToN, their Att'ys, Plaintius.
April s, 1s64-ecw, S12,5o
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-04-08

There has been no further rioting in Cole
county, Illinois. Some thirty to forty of the
riuRloaders have been arrested and taken to
Springfield, and 1t is to be hoped they will ere
long receive their deserts. It was one of the
most horrible affairs of the kind on record
The blood Thirsty rufians who commenced it
went to the town in body, having arms con-
osaled on their persons and in their wagons,
fog the express purpose of inciting disturbance
with a view to getting up pretext for = muir
dsrous assault upon unarmed men; and hav-
ing succeeded in their purpose, at a preconcer-
tad signal commenced shooting down in cold
blood citizens, officers and soldiers promiscu-
Ously, as they happened to come within their
reach. The correspondent of the Chicago
Times "copper" head while claiming that some
Of the rioters had previously had difficulty
With and were maltreated by the soldiers, does
not attempt to deny they were the aggressors
M, thia occasion and visited the town with the
dsaiRn of inaugurating bloody riot, and hard
~ makes an effort at excuse or palliation
whIIe. on the other hand, the correspondent of
the Chicago Post Douglas Democrat) denoun-
a. it AZ a premeditated, unprovoked and MUIR
derous assault, to the commission Of which the
Aeluded perpetrators were melted by the in
condiarv teachings of the Times and itS like.
The total number Of persons killed was seven;
wounded, eleven.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-04-08
For the Delaware Gazette
ASHLEY. Ono. April 5tb. 1851.

ASHLEY, Ono, April 9Th, 1864
ED. GAZETTE -
Yesterday was the day of our annual elec
tiOn,-a dreary, drizly day, and one of unusua
inactivity, especially on election day.
Long before the hour of opening the polls
the exciting cause on such occasions had beer
'' cross-barred and bolted FAST" consequently
peace and quiet prevailed the whole day
Thanks to our noble Governor for the inter
est he has already manifested in behalf of hu
manity, in causing these dens of infamy to be
kept closed on election days. Consequently
the President of the United States was moi
assailed as usurper and tyrant the IN
co cOnstitutionality Of all the laws which have
been passed since his Inauguration was not
discussed with the usual briskness the eman-
cipation proclamation not denounced as an
infringement of Southern rights" and the
" "eternal Niger " was entirely neglected.
e Inspiring bold John Barley Corn
3aeWhat dangers thou can'st make US scorn.''
Some Democrat ~ who did not venture
last October to vote for the man in Cana
da,'' seemed willing now to risk it for Town
ship officers, but would not vote for one whom
they supposed belonged to the U. L.
Who could expect it? or what friend ofhis coun-
try could vote for K night of the Golden Cir
Gle; and, Mr.. Editor,it has been impressed upon
my mind, that that order has become so iden-
tilted with the Democratic party, that he who
votes for a Democrat, is almost sure to vote
for a K. G. G.
The number of votes polIed in this town.
ship was not so large as at the last October
election, but the efforts of the Copperheads to
carry the day were no less determined, but
having a very defective supply Of material to
fll the offices, or from some other cause, they
selected well known citizen Of Morrow coun-
ty, and actually cast several votes for him for
constable, while at the same time he was en-
joyiug the high honor of being run by the
Copperheads of his own township for trustee
AS before stated, the election passed of
very quietly, but as solemn as funeral to the
Oopperheads of Oxford Township.
And it is said that our artist, Mr.. G..
was about to take a Photograph of the long |
drawn visages Of very small group of them
as they stood in consultation near Keyser's |
store, but upon casting their eyes towards the
Grocery, their accustomed place of resort,
they became suddenly overwhelmed with grief
to such degree that the chemicals used in
he Photographic process would not receive
.he impression, and the artist, much to the re-
yret of everybody, and the rest Of mankind"
,ould not be prevailed upon to make another
rial of bis skill.
OXFORD,
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-04-08

In the following article, copied from the
Cleveland Leader, a merited compliment is
paid to the Ohio Legislature, which brought
its first session to close few days since
The highly satisfactory manner in which 1t
Governor ANDERSON and Hon. J. R. Hun
BELL discharged their duties as presiding off,
GERS, is indicated by the fact that resolutions
thanking them for their courtesy, impartiality
and efficiency, were offered in both Houses by
Democrats, and adopted in each case by a
unanimous vote:
THE ADJOURNMENT OF TIE LEGIsLATURE.-
The Ohio Legislature adjourned on Thursday y,
after having done as much efficient service as
any Legislative body for some years. The al
most unanimous Union character of the MEM
bers, has made whatever legislation the criti-
cal times demand, comparatively easy mat
ter. They have exhibited a wise regard for
the best interests of the State also, and have
passed some very important bills, among
which are the Bounty Bill bill providing
literally for soldiers families some very i'm
portant amendments to the School Law,
whereby new era of prosperity should dawn
on the educational interests of the State an
act to provide for the defense of the State
bill looking to the payment of damages in
CURED in the Morgan raid bill to prevent
the sale of ardent spirits on election days; a
bill limiting the amount of fees in criminal
cases and measures to reduce the State debt
to the extent of at least 100000 during the
coming year.
As a general rule legislative bodies legis-
late too much rather than too little. We
feel therefore highly gratifed that our Legis-
lature has done only such necessary work as
was imperatively demanded.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-04-08

A ce rtain class of politicians, who think it
a great outrage upon the right of suffrage
to permit our brave soldiers in the field to
vote, are greatly Mortified at any attempt that
may be made to prevent open and undisguis,
ed traitors from participating in elections-of
which class there are thousands in such
States as Maryland and Kentucky, men who
heartily sympathize with the rebels in arms
and by all means in their power aid and
comfort them, and who only give the Govern
ment whose protection they enjoy a forced
and tacit support in order to secure their per-
sons and property against the penalties that
would be incurred by taking up arms and ac-
lively participating in the rebellion.
On this subject Mr. Howard, of the United
States Senate, speaks as follows in mis- report
to the Senate on Military Affairs:
Ne one pretsnds to excuse or paIliate the
offences of those who, being minors, or aliens,
or non-residents, or without any other qualifi-
cations demanded by the law, intrude them
selves at elections and seek to defeat the will
of those who are entitled to vote; and no hon
est man, who is a friend of his country, would
ever consent that persons who are hostile to
that country, who are in arms against it, or
contributing by word or deed to strengthen
the hands of those who are making war upon
it, should be allowed to associate as electors
with those who defend it by their blood or
treasure. The elective franchise is intended
fOr fhn off fha IF Nbo
ment under which we live, and those who are
willing to maintain and uphold it, and for no
others. 1t was never intended to be used by
mere aliens, and least of all by enemies, whe-
ther domestic or foreign; and any attempt
of either class of enemies to use that sacred pri-
vilege is just cause of resentment to the honest
citizen, and of prompt interference by the
Government ITSELF"
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-04-08

PASSING THRoUGH.-The Twelfth Army
Corps passed through this city on Saturday
night for the Potomac, and the Ninth passed
through last night for the same destination,-
Something is going to be did, State
Journal, 4th.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-04-08
Notiee to rovZnship Assessors.

TIME TOWNSHIP ASSESSORS OF the different Town.
4 ships of Delaware County requested to meet
at the Auditors office on Monday, the 11th day Of
April, 1864, at 10 O'Clock a
In order to insure uniformity in the assessment OF
property, it is important that all the Assessors should
be present having with them the requisite credentials
their election, &c At which time they will receive
their blanks and instructions.
April s, Ise4-1t. r. W. REYNOLDS, Auditor.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-04-08
Legal Motioa.

DETER TABLER of Berkley county ,lwesternS Virginia
viii take notice that on the I'd day Of April A D.
1864 filed petition the Court of Common Plea Of
Delaware county, Ohio against him and ers alleR
ing that Oh the sth day OF November, 1862 the said
Iabler, with one John Oller, by written agreement
agreed to convey TO said Beckley In-Lots numb ers
III and 12lS, in the town OF Delaware, Delaware
county Oho on certain terms in said article of agree.
ment speced that the said Bsckley has complied with
all the terms Of said agreement, to be compile with
on his part; and praying for nal order psling
said Taber and Oller to execute and deliver to said
Hiram Beekley good and sufficient warranty deed
for said premises
SAID defendant Peter TabIer, is required to answer
said petition on the 2sth day OF May, A. D 1854.
HIRAM BECKLEY.
By CARPER & VAN DEsIAN, his Attorneys
April 8, 1S64-6cw. 90.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-04-08

When beau was asked why he wore his
resplendent Hessian boots in the finest wealth.
er, and appeared in shoes aud silk stockings
only when it was wet and muddy, he answered,
My wife washes my stockings but have to
clean my boots myself
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-04-08
School Examiners Notice.

THEREAFTER, and until further notice, the
1l School Examiners of Delaware county will meet
at TEAIPLAR HALL, in the town of Delaware, the
FIRST and THIRD Saturdays of March, April, May June,
September, October, November and December; and on
the THIRD Saturdays in February and August Exami-
nations viii at 10 O'Clock Candidates
MUST present etsiactory testimonials of good moral
character. The law requires condition Of erG1s
idtOn, that each male applicant for certificate shall
pay the Board of Examiners fee of SO cents, and
each female applicant fee of IS cents.
April s, '6&%-tr H N CARPER, Clerk.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-04-08

On the 4th inst. the following very impor-
tant resolution, introduced by Mr.. Davis Of
Maryland, from the committee on Foreign
Affairs, passed the U. S. House of Representa-
tives by unanimous vote-ayes 100, nays
none. It doubtless reflects the sentiment OF
the people of the country without regard to
political divisions
RssOlVed, That the Congress of the United
States are unwilling, by silence, to leave the
nations of the world under the impression
that they are Indifferent spectators of the de-
plorable events now transpiring in the Re-
public of Mexico therefore, they think fit to
declare that it does not accord with the peo-
pie of the United States to acknowledge a
Monarchial Government erected on the ruins
of any Republican Government in America
under the auspices of any European power.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-04-08

NOTICE ia hereby given that the undersigned has
4N been duly appointed and qualified as Administra.
tor Of the Estate OF Richard C. Walker late
county, deceased All persons Interested will govern
themselves accordingly,
April Q, lsea-Swpd JACOB FISHER
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-04-08
LIST NUMBER IA.


n EMAINING IN THE POST OFFICE AT DELAWARE
~ Ohio. on the 7th OF April, 1854
Anderson Miss Sarah Monroe Miss Annie
CaIbert Mrs. Eliza Mcnamara M. ].
Campbell L. D. Pritchard Mrs Abigail
GraV Miss L. B. Richardson Miss Emma
Hamilton Eugene Scott and Caruthers
Harris George Sell Miss Maria
High Reuben Sell Charles
Hopfn ger Jacob Smith Matthias
Jones Miss Nettie Taylor Charles Z.
Jo mes Paul J. Taylor Miss Susie
Jones VIZ. Thompson Prof W.
Jones David It. Tiles G. w.
Josseiyn Susan Ward Miss Eva
job nson C. A. Wood J. ".
Kate James Williams (IIiVery mani
Moore Miss Sarah Williams J. Spooney
"a once hours: Opens 80 a. m.-closes 7.3U p. m
Persons calling for the following letters will please
give NUMBER of list and DATE of advertising.
April s, 1884. so A. THOMSON P.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-04-08

z On this 5th day Of April, 1864 per-
sonay came before the undersigned, Justice Of the
Peace OF said county, Benjamin Powers President and
W. E. Moore Cashier OF the First National Bank Of
Delaware, Ohio, who being duly sworn upon their
oaths, say that the foregoing is true and accurate
statement of the affairs and condition Of said Bank on
the morning Of the first day OF April 1864, as they
verify believe. B. POWERS President
W, E MOORE Cashier.
Sworn to and subscribed by the said B. Powers and
W. E. Moore, before mel the day and date as above
written r. B. SMITH, J. p.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-04-08

RHODE IsLAND-the third State in which
an election has been held the present year
also goes Union. Smith (Union) is re-eleet-
ed Governor over two competitors, and the
Legislature Is Union BY decided majority.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-04-08
Cor respondence Of the Delaware Gazette.
VICKsBURG, MISSISSIPPI,
March 18th, 1864,

EDITOR GAZETTE -
My last communication was written while
on an Island in the Mississippi river, about
one hundred and twenty-five miles above here.
If said communication was received, you
possibly have slight curiosity to learn how
I, with four score and ten land tribe over
other unfortunates, escaped from the isolated
posish we there held, and what befei us dur
ing this interval as briefly as possible will
proceed to inform you.
We were unwilling sojourners on the island
the scene of the disaster-a night and day.
On the evening of the day, our signals of dis
tress (sundry unwashed garments futteTing
from Cottonwood poles) attracted the atten-
tion of the splendid St. Louis packet Hen
ry Won Phul," bound for New Orleans and
in pleasant contrast with the Ohio river
steamboat " Superior" of the morning, bound
up, which merely hove to, looked at us from
long range as a curiosity or guerrilla trap,
and then steamed on, the 81. V. P. rounded
to and came to our assistance.
1t was then near dark, and all hands had
prepared themselves to spend another night
on the " Tow Head )" and as the water was
rapidly rising, had made their beds on as high
sand as the island afforded. During the day
a considerable quantity of loose freight (prin-
cipalIy provisions) was with difficulty trans
ferred from the wreck to the shore, as was the
principal portion of the cabin furniture and
with this latter, Mr.. Springer. Mr.. Haskell
and myself, erected a shanty, using doors,
windows, tables ETC., furnished it with a fine
velvet carpet, the large plate cabin mirror,
easy chairs, spring mattresses, etc. /; stocked
our cellar with the Z" choicest wines, brandies,
and cigars the market afforded" and with a
charred stick painted stuck out the fol-
lowing sign, viz: LindaIl House on Sand -
This has point, but you can't see it."7
Some Of the negro crew and cabin boys
with an eye to business, erected more mod
est hut near by which fourished a sign much
more attractive than ours it was about as
follows