Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-08-26
DELAWARE, OHIO, AUGUST 26, 1854.
The event of Prices invading Missouri thi,

he event of Prices invading Missouri thi.
summer?
A-Thsy. or rather ii, intended to unite
with Price. drive out the O. S. forces and the
! Union citizens, and appropriate everyt hing be
longing to the United States Gov ernment
Q-Has this Order been aiming and making
preparations for this purpose?
A-Yes, sir.
Q-Under whose immediate direction has
this been done?
A-Ihe Graud Commander OF the State of
Missouri.
Q-Was this Order to Cooperate with that
of other States in the event OF an invasion by
Price?
A-Until recently yes; but Iatterly, indie
pendent and distinct of other States
Q-WhaT was The intention or This Order
in reference to the ferries here on the river2
A-To initiate captains. pilots and engi-
neers, and in the event Of movement, to take
possession Of them, and cross members OF the
Order from Illinois and other Slates into Mis-
souri,.
Odd you, while member of said Order,
give aid aud assistance to the rebel spies, mail
carriers, and emissaries from the rebel States?
An only one instance. l gave Newconl-
er, alias Thompson, small sum of money,
knowing him 10 be rebel mail-carrer Rebel
spies, mail-earriers and emissaries have been
carefully protected by this Order ever since
have been member; previous to my arrest
heard by aud through this Order that the mail
to and from the rebel army was very regular,
with semi-monthly dispatches TO the Grand
hot tEa If DsE5g
formerly of Jefferson City, "a son OF the Doc
tor.) is used by this Order in carrying mails.
He was here when l was arrested, the Goth
day of May last.
One of the especial objects of this Order
was to place members on steamboats, ferry
boats, in telegraph offices, department head
quarters, Provost Marshal's ofiea, and in fact
in every position where they could render val
liable service.
Q-What, if any, knowledge have you Of
meeting OF the Supreme Council in the city
of New York last winter?
Al know that the Supreme Council met
in New York last February, (tbe 22d, l be-
Iieve,) to elect a Supreme Commander.
Q-Who was elected Supreme Commander
of that Council
A-Mr Valandigbam.
Q-Do you know whether or not a special
meeting was held at Windsor, Canada laa!
winter, and if go, when and by whom?
A-Yes, such mseting took place in The
vicinity OF Detroit.
Q-Wbat business was transacted at that
meeting?
A conferesce with ValIandigham,
changing the names of the Order and signs and
grips.
Q-Is not the Order of American Knights
hestiIe in every respect to the General Gov
ernment, and friendly to the SO-calIed oonfed-
crate Government
A-Yes, sir.
Q-Has any contribution been made or
proposed by this Order, with the design Of as
sisting the Confederate army in any way
A--Yes, sir; just before my arrest a pro
position to raise money to purchase guneaps
for the Confederate army, was made and talk
ed of among the members but whether car
ried out or not l am not advised
Q-State what the prominent members OF
the Order of American Knights have univer-
sally said in reference to the objects and par
poses of said order in your presence?
1868, s. L. Moses, the Instructor the Order
informed me that it was a Democratic organ
ization, gotten up for the benefit of those en-
gagged in rebellion, aud TO unite the Democrat
ic party proper with a view Of cooperation
with ths rebel army.
Q-When and where was said organization
expected to cooperate with the so-called
Confederate army.
An the event of an invasion by the reb-
ell army into Missouri.
Q-Were you not lead to Believe after join
ing said Order. by conversation with members
thereof thRt its objects and purposes were di-
rec'ly opposite those Of the General Govern
ment and in direct hostility to said Govera-
meut? .. .-..-........
A-Yes. Sir.
Q--Were not the members Of this Order
secretly plotting and csnnving at the destruc-
tion of the General Government, aud assist
ing, through the agents Of said Order, with the
view of establishing the independence Of the
so-called Confederate States?
A-Yes, sir.
Q-From the knowledge yeu have Of said
organization, do you not believe it to be
thoroughly disloyAl and inaugurated for the
purpose Of defeating The objects of the pres-
ent Administration in suppreasing the present
rebellion?
Ayes, sir.
Q-Was it net generally understood by
members of said Order that steps had been
taken to inform the Confederate authOritias
that this Order was friendly TO the interests
and pslicy of the so-caled Confederate States
and ready and willing at any time to render
any and all assistance in its power in the over
throw Of the General Government?
A-That was believed to be the object ot
these who gave direction to said 0rdsr.
Odd 10. the members Of this Order Sc
crstely exult over the reverses of the Fedora
army and at the success of the so-called Con
federatss
A-Ycs, sir.
Q-Were you ever present at any Temple
or Council in this city where congratulatory
speeches we're made by members Of the Ordel
at the success of the so-called Confederate
army?
A-Yes, air.
Q-Plesss state when, where and by whom
such speeches were made?
A-At all times ia all Councils and TEN
pies and principally by -- Of ST Louis
Q-How were such speeches usually re
ceived by members Of such Councils and TEN
pies
A-With general satisfaction.
O-Was it not the universal custom Of thos