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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1864-07-02


TO THg BUSINESS PUBLIc:
After eight years connection with Mr. F. F. Marine AS
Grocery aud Commission Merchant take pleasure in
recommending him as q business man. strictly correct,
and | must say that he has my entiro confidence
WIN. u. McMAHAN Sheriff
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-08-12
the TPEAsoRABIr CONSPIRACY IN IGDlAMA.

The Indiana Sentinel makes 40 pretense Of
denying the existence Of the secret OrgauiZa-
tion in that State, which has recently been
exposed 1t quotes the clause Oftbe Consti-
tuition defining treason, 10 show that secret
conspiracies are not treason, and talks about
the object Of the secret political organization,
called the ''SOns of Liberty" being TO maiO-
tain the doctrines Of Jefferson aud Madison,
which, according TO Confederate Democratic
Interpretation, means the right Of secession,
and the constitutionality OF the rebellion, and
that the Government is an usurpation.
With reasonable proviso which justihes
the war of rebellion, and denies that treason
can be committed, we have here full admis-
sion of the existence Of this secret armed coz
spiracy; whose leaders are known enemies to
the Government, and open friends of the reb-
Ella. Its reasonable purpose is confessed, and
is aggravated by plea which justi6es the re-
bsllion.
This exhibits the character Of the cheap
liars who have swiftly denied the existence of
this conspiracy, or attempted to neutralize the
effect OF the exposure Of these secret abomiDa-
tions by ridicule.
The Sentinel attempts to shield this cOnspi-
racy from the charge Of treason by quoting
the constitutional clause which requires the
testimoy of two witnesses to the overt act
This will not cover the crime, for it has long
been settled by our Supreme Court, following
in this respect the law for centuries, that when
war has actually been levied against the Gov
ernment, that 10 the overt act of treason for
all who have eonspired, aided or abetted.
A conspiracy or organization in Indiana, TO
resist the Government in it's efforts to put
down the rebellion, is just as much the overt
act OF treason as the coDscripting of soldiers III
the South, and leading them against the
United States authorities. So is that aid
which is given by party organizations 10 give
force to fhe declaration that the rebels are
fighting for their constitutional rights, and
that the Government by resisting them has
become an usurpalion.
We are not laying down any new rule OF
treason, but that which was laid down as the
law when the Government was administered
by the contemporaries Of the Constitution, and
when John Marshall was Chief Justice.
The people of Indiana will see the vortex
into which the Democratic conspiracy was
dragging them, and they may have view Of
the sea Of infamy into which thai party would
sink the proud fame which, under its present
Administration. that State has achieved 10
the war. If anythiDglcould aggravate the
crime, it is that this home treachery is to de-
liver the State of Indiana to the military des-
potism which is ruled by the man who attempt
ed to fasten foul stigma upon the name Ol
Indiana soldiers in the war against Mexico
Cincinnati Gazette.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-08-12
HE NEWS.

There is nothing important from the Army
before Petersburg. The rebels few days since
tried their hand at the mining business They
exploded a mine intended to blow up one OF
our works, but in consequence of miscalcu-
lation in locating the mine, missed the mark
and accomplished nothing. They made an at
tack simultaneous with the explosion, and
were repulsed with great slaughter.
Tho ''retreat of Grant to Washington" re-
ported few days ago by the peace papers,
and over which they SO heartily rejOiced, was
not without some foundation in fact. He did
visit Washington, but was not accompanied by
his army, and having attended to the business
which took him there, he has ''retreated'
back to Petersburg again.
From Atlanta the news continues highly ia
vorable. Our forces still closely invest the
city, and our batteries on the surrounding
hills throw shells to the most populous por-
tions of it. The losses OF the rebels in at
tempting to drive US off have been immense,
and if continued must soon exhaust them
There is every reason to anticipate the speedy
fall Of the city.
A cavalry expedition sent from Sherman s
army to operate against the rebel communica-
tionS with the region south of Atlanta, after
having cut their only remaining railroad, and
destroy ed an immense amount of supplies Of
all kinds including wagon train nearly five
miles long. and heavily loaded, met with a
serious mishap on its return. 1t was first
reported that the entire force, numbering some
5000, had been captured, but the last received
accounts reduces the number below 1000, and
t. I,oAS
The rebel dispatches claim the latter number
only, and in the list of officers taken is the
name of Gen. Stoneman.
The rebel raiders who recently visited Penn
sylvania were overtaken by Gen. Averill a few
days ago, near Moorefeld, in West Virginia,
and totally routed. The particulars will be
found In another column.
An official despatch from Secretary Stanton
states that on the afternoon of Tuesday Gen.
Sheridan had come up with the rebel forces
near Winchester, and skirmishiDg was going
on. News OF battle in that region is not i'm
probable. .
We have highly important news, through
rebel sources, from Mobile. Our iron clads
succeeded in passing the forts, met and van
quished the rebel feet, capturing their most
powerful vessel with its commander and crew.
This was followed by the abandonment and
blowing up of Fort Powell, by the rebels, and
the surrender f:Fort Gains. Fort Morgan is thu
only remaining defence of the enterance to the
harbor, and it will doubtless soon share the
fate of the other forts. 1t is said it was nc
part Of the design of the commander of Oul
forces to attempt the capture of the city, but
from the progress already made we should moi
be surprised to hear of its being taken.
Our officers sent to Charleston by the rebels
and placed under fire, have all been exchanged
for the rebel officers sent to Gen. Foster to b'
placed under fre Of the rebel guns by way o
TotaIistlon. e.,
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-08-12
Further from esn. Kelle1.

AperiH achieves Glorious Victory Over
the Rebels
CUMBERLAND: Aug. 8, '64.
Gov. BoREMAN:-The following dispatch
has just been received, which fully confirms the
report of the scout telegraphed you this morn
ing:
McCausland waited at Moorfeid. 1 attack
ed him there at daylight yesterday morning,
completely routing his command, capturing
bis artillery, and 420 prisoners, over 400
horses and equipments, three battle flags and
a quantity of email arms.
The number of the ensmy's killed is un-
known, but large. Gen. Bradley JOHNSON
was captured with his colors and three Of his
staff, but they subsequently, escaped. Col.
Peters, Of the 2Ist Virginia rebel regiment,
was mortally wounded -McCansland escaped
to the mountains. The enemy was pursued
toward Vardensville, Howard Lick, and up to
the South Branch from ten 70 twenty 1--WE
miles.
Ny command was so wearied with the chase
and so encumbered with prisoners and cap
tured property that l thought it best 10
bring it here. My loss was seven killed and
Iwenty-one wounded.
(Signed w. w. AvER1LL, Brig. Gen.
B. F. KELLEY, Brig Gen.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-08-12
PRICE OF THE GAZETTE ADVANCED.

Arer the 1ut OF September the price of the GAZETTE
will be % 90 per year IN GduGaee If payment be de-
layed till the expiration Of the year $3.50 will be
charged These terms aOH Be strcty adhered to in all
sasss Existing contracts advance payment will be
nIed and advance payments made previous to Sep
tember viii received the of 81 rs year for
4 period not exceeding one year.
The advance is made reluctantly, and only in obedi-
suce to the demands Of fnpeyGtive necessity, late
heavy advance the high price Of paper leav-
ing NJ no other alternative the price
publish the paper absolute loss the material used
now costing us within small fraction OF what get
for the paper. Should prices fall, to degree to just
~ IT. we shall be most happy 20 put the price down
again 70 the old rate. s..aE -Fa-
We would say further in this connection, that the
same necessity which impels 10 the advance in price
also demands abandonment of the endless credit SYSTEM,
aud we will discontinue the prevalent and ruinOus
tce OF sending the paper for indefinite length of
time without receiving payment. To be frank we do
not care about having the names Of persons our
lists who are not able and willing pay for the paper
At least once year and for the future, except in
eases where we have business dealings with the par
ties, We do not wish to take any new subscribers
cept those who pay in advance.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-08-12
NEWS FROM WESTERN VIRGINIA.

AveriU Overtakes and Whips the Rebels
-420 Prisoners, 400 Horses, Flags,
Armsetc., Taken-Mc CdusLond Fees to
the Mountains
The following dispatches were sent to Gov.
Boreman, West Virginia, and are Official
They speak for themselves. We receive them
from the Wheeling Intellgencer.
CUMBERLAND, Aug. 8, 1864.
Gov. BoREMAN.-A scout who bAS just ar
rived at New Greek reports that Gen. Aver
i'll overlook the enemy near MOor6eld yestsr-
day morning, attacked him, took all or his ar
tillery and Eve hundFed prisoners 1 hAVs
nothing official from The General.
s B. F. KELLEY Brig, Gen.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-08-12
Rallv! Freemen. RallvII

RToW IS THE TIME TO ENLIST UNDER THE nBAR-
4N nOr Of the Free" The Government needs your
services the Bounties large, then who will not
spopdS Do not be scared into the Army through fear
of the Draft but enlist once thus avoid the Ii
ability Of Draft. As the time will arrive howeY-
er when Volunteering will be at end, it is impor-
tant that you act promptly.
The undersigned has been authorized to recruit for
one OF the Regiments being organized in this
State and will receive for ono, two and three
years. The highest Government and local bounties
will be paid. Office at Che SHIRE in Berlin township
Also At Levin Centre, in Orange township.
1t. THOMAS c. STEWARD,
Formerly of the 4th o. vi.
CHESHIRE, August o, 1854. recruiting Ofhcer
au12 ,3tpd
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-08-12
MOBILE, Aug. 8.

On Friday night Lieut.. Col. Williams, COM
mandibg Fort Powell, evacuated and blew up
the fort. Yesterday and to-day the enemy are
sbelling Fort Gaines The people of Mobile
are all ready for the fray. Great confidence
prevails The people are satisfied with the
conduct of LieutH. Buchanan. Maury and Bar
rett of the navy.
SECOND DIsPATCH-sURRENDER OF FORT GAINES.
MOBILE. Aug. Sit is painfully humil-
sting to announce the shameful surrender of
Fort Gaines, at $50 O'Clock this morning, by
Col. Chas. Anderson, of the 2lst Alabama
Regiment. This powerful work was provis-
ioned for six months and with = garrison of
600 men. He communicated with the enemy's
feet by flag of truce, with the sanction OF Gen.
Page, enquired by signal what his purpose
was, bat received no answer. His attention
was attracted by signal guns Page repeat
edly telegraPhed, "HOld on to your iort"-
The same night he visited Fort Gaines, and
found Anderson Oh board the Yankee Heet
arranging the terms Ofcapitulation.
He left IOremptOry orders for Anderson, lon
his return, not to surrender the fort, aud re-
lieved him Of his command. Fort Morgan
was sgnalled this morning but no answer was
received except the hosting OF the Yankee
flag over the rampHrts of Fort Gaines, An-
derSon' conduct is officially pronounced mex
plcable and shameful.
Dispatches just received from Gen. Sheridan
report his forces moving against the enemy up
the Shenandoah. At four O'Clock this after
noon they were skirmishing about ten miles
from Winchester.
Gen. Grant reported the explosion Of an
ordnance boat yesterday loaded with ammuni-
ton, at City Point wharf. No details have
been received. Col. MeCook, Of Gen. Grants
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-08-12
For tho Delaware e.setts.
SLANDER.
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS. VA
Aug, 4th, 1864.


Mr.. Editor
desire through the columns Of your valua-
BILE paper to correct an error, shat has been
promulgated through Delaware County.
The story AS it goes, is that Captain Fresh
water. aud other officers of Co., H, 145th
Regt., 0. N. G., have appropriated to their
own use. quantity { and by the way it has
got to be large quantity of sanitary stores,
that was given to them to distribute among
the men. I have been shown q number Of let
ters from the friends OF those in the Company
who have heard the report, and strange 10 say
believe it true.
A more maligienant and damnable falseood
never was perpeLratsd upon an honest man.
And he who eoncOcted, and set it afoot. Is
either knave, fool, or both base scound-
rel. an unprincipled wretch. And l challenge
him or any one else TO show the slightest
cause for such foul calumny. | have taken
some pains to learn the truth in the case, in
order that the cause OF the Christian Commia-
sion would not suffer, and found them to be as
follows = The personal friends Of some Of the
officers reiered to, who reside 10 the city,
brought over aud gave 10 tine officers OF Co.,
g., few articles, such as canned fruit, jellies.
wines, &C, to use for themselves or distribute
AmoDg the sick, as they thought proper. Capt.
Freshwater was sick al the time, and was told
by the person, who presented the articles, to
use what he wanted of then. And l can
state from my own knowledge, that he nor any
other officer, used but = very small portion ol
the articles referred TO, and q usry small pOr-
tion, Of the small lot OF articles given to them
was received from the commission. As prOOi
of what have said, I submit the following
Ietters th0mseIyea
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-08-12

Nearly all the papers in Ohio raised the
price of subscription at the time the first
heavy advance in the price OF printing paper
occurred. A few, which like the Gazette ho-
pingthe rise would be but temporary. attempt
ed to weather the storm and continued the old
rates, have been drought to terms" by the
last advance, and not being able to see how
paper can be published at price which does
not cover the cost of material, have follow
ed the universal current by au upward move.
The Lancaster Gazette, the Urbana Citizen,
and the Marysville Tribune, 0he last of the
$l,50 papers on our exchange listl all an
DOunce in their last issues an advance to 50 90
payable in advance. Friend SHEAREE, of the
Tribune, thus forcibly estates the case" to his
patrons:
The LAST FEATHER BROKE THE CAMEL s
BACK.-We received anote from our paper
maker last Saturday. stating that we would
have to pay nearly four cents more per pound
for paper than we have been paying. This
compels US at once to raise tbs price OF our
paper to $500 per annum. This we do With
out hesitation or apology, and we believe we
have not patron on our list that will object
to our course. One or two alternatives pre-
sented itself to US, either to increase in price
or suspend. We prefer the former and hence
till our paper-makers insatiate desire for mon,
ey is satisfied, or till conscience prompts him
back to moderate prices, we shall charge our
patrons one and all an additional fifty cents
per annum on their subscriptions
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-08-12

An amendment TO the Constitution of Penn.
sylvania, which authorizes soldiers to vote
when in the service of the Government outside
the State, has just been submitted to a vote
of the people, and the result is its ratification
by large majority. AS soldiers are to a
man true to the cause Of the country, their
vote in the coming elections will largely swell
the Union strength of the Keystone State.
A similar amendment to the Constitution
of New York, adopted last fall, will also in
the coming important contest add largely to
the Q nion vote of the Empire State
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-08-12
TERRIBLE REBEL LOSS AT ATLANTA.
Gen. LOgan's Oficial Report.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT AND ARMY ,
OF THE TENNESSEE BEFORE ATLANTA,


HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT AND ARMY
OF THE TENNESSEE BEFORE ATLANTA,
July "a. 1864.
GENERAL.-I have the honor to report the
following general summary of the result of the
attack by the enemy on this army on the 22d
inst. Total loss in killed, wounded and mias-
ing, 1921, and ten pieces of artillery. We
have buried and delivered to the enemy. uu-
der flag Of truce sent in by them 10 front oil
the 18th army corps, LOCO of ;heir killed
The number Of their dead in front of the 4tb
division of the same corps, including those on
the ground not now occupied by our troops,
Gen. Blair writes, will swell the number OF
their dead on his front to 1000. The mum.
Der of dead buried in front OF the 18th CORPS
up to this hour is $50, and, the commanding
officers writes, that at least as many more are
yet unburied. The number of dead buried in
front of the 10th corps was 422.
We have over 1000 of their wounded in
our hands. large number OF wounded being
carried of during the night after the engage.
ment. by them. We captured le stands OF
colors and have them now also captured s.
900 stands Of arms. The attack was made on
our lines seven times and was seven times re-
pulsed. Hoods, Hardees corps and Wheeler s
cavalry engaged us. We have sent to the
rear LOCO prisoners, including 80 commission
ed officers of high rank. We still occupy the
field, and the troops are in fine spirits. A Gs-
tail and full account will be forwarded a soon
as completed.
RECAP1rURArIoN.-Our total loss is 1921.
The enemy's dead thus far reported beried or
delivered up to them, is 1920 Total prison
ers sent North, 1,O7l !: total prisoners wound
ed in our hands, 1000 1t is estimated that
the loss of the enemy is at least 1O,oOG.-
Very respectfully,
Your Obedieut servant,
JOHN A. LOGAN,
Major General.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-08-12

WASHINGTON. Aug. S-o:4O +. ID.
IMqj- Gen Dig:
The following announcement Of the success
rul operations against Mobile appears in the
Riehmond Sentinel Of this date, and IS irRns-
mitted by sj-Gen. Butler to the President:
GENERAL BUTLER's HEADQUARTERS,
3P M.-AIgust 8.
To His E.rceIency A. Lincoln, President:
The following is the official report taken
from the Richmond Sentinel of August 9th:
ISiguedl B.aF. BUTLER,
Major General.
MOBILE, August 5.
Hon. j. 4. ISeddon, Secretary Of War:
Seventeen Of tue ensmy's vessels, fourteen
ships and three iron-elads passed Fort Morgan
this morning.
The Tecumseh, Monitor, was snuk by
Fort Morgan.
The Teunesses (rebeI surrendered after q
desperate engagement with the enemy's heet
Admiral Buchanan lost leg and is a prison
er.
The Selma was captured
The Gaines was preached near the hospital.
The Morgan is safe, and will try to run up
tonight.
The enemy's feet have approached the city.
A monitor has been engaging Fort Powell
all day. e.
[signedl D. H. MAURx, MajGsn.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-08-12

AHorHER PHAcE PErrTION.-Jack and Ralph
Smith, Victor Arnold, and their followers in
Genoa township, publish in the Crisis petit
tiou addressed to the Chicago Convention sim
liar to that Of the Harlem "peace" men, ask
ing for q peace candidate and peace plat
form, and aVowing their determination not to
vote for a war candidate if nominated. To
fully understand what these men mean il
should be borne in mind that the "peace" for
whieh they long j. peace with the rebels and
traitors Of The south, and to secure it they are
aasdy and anxious (if their leaders are to be
Aoliovedl to inaugurate war and blOOdshsd at
home, among their neigbbOrS and kindred.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-08-12

At IA general Convention of the Newspaper
publishers Of the North W est, held at Detroit
last week, the following among other resslu-
tiOns were adopted:
Resolved, That in view OF the high price of
paper, we recommend to the several ueWspa-
per publishers in the United States to dimin-
ish their size, for the purpose of decreasing
the consumption.
ResOiUed, That this association, in view OF
the advance in prices OF printing materials,
recommended an increase in the subscriptions
of weekly papers, to g., so for single subscrib-
erS, and $500 as the minimum club rates.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-08-12

Congressional District, hamilton County,
Hon. Ben. Eggleston is the nominee. In the
2ud District, same county, Col. R. B. Hays
a native of our town has been nominated
10 the 4th Dist Hon. w. Lawrence has been
nonina naled-in the Knox District, Hon G.
Delano-in the Jackson District, H. s. BuDdy
In the Ross District, Hon. job Stevenson
In the Hancock District, Col. Moses B.
Walker. These are all most excellent nominal
tious
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-08-12
RECRUITS WANTED,

T AM AUTHORIZED TO RECRUIT AND ENLIST VOL .
\ unteers IN the new organizations being raised in
ONO, under the late call for ene two three years
az the recruit may elect l'-iE -
Bounty Of $500, S400 and $500 will bs paid,
according 70 term OF servicc, with pay Subsistence
from enlistment
n B-Persons wishing SUBSTITUTES, and those
desrous OF .ensting SUCH please cali Recruiting
Station, in Reid EAton's Law once, Delaware, o.
1t. CHARLES MORTIMER JAMES,
Aug IL, 1s54-st a' Recruting ohaoer y
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-08-12
staff. was slightly wounded.

staff, was slightly wounded.
No operations before Atlanta of conss-
quenee are reported to-day.
Particu lars of Stonemun's command al Z
commencing to arrive. and the total loss will
not exceed 1000.
Signedl z. II. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-08-12
WASHINGTON CRY, D. c., |
July, 2Eth, 1884.

July, 1bBhs 1905
Dear Sir
In reference to the articles given to the of
fcers Of Co., H, I wish it diStinctIy under
stood, that they were given to them for their
own use or to distribute as soon as they saw
fit --4.-...r r.r +-...s
The reports in Ohio condemning the officers
of Co. H., in the use or disposition of any ar
ticleS we have brought them, is doing them
great injustice, and the one who did this
of the articles in mention were from the
Christian Commission, but the most of them
were furnished by myself and friends, and in
tended for those to whom they we're given.
have been acting as member of the Christ.
ian Commission, distributing to officers and
soldiers such articles as they needed, and if
have alIeviated the sufferings of the sick and
wounded, am fully repaid for what esteem
not only duty but privilege. And eyen to
my lady friends in Ohio, let me say that there
IN a noble field before us Respectfully yours,
JULIA R. PLATT.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-08-12
WASHINGTON,
July 21st, 1864.

LIEUT., G. CAUKINs, DEAR SIR:
regret to hear that evil disposed persons
are disposed to complain; and write to say
distinctly, that any and all articles delivered
to the men or officers Of the 145th o. V. l.,
we're to be used entirely at their discretion,
whether for themselves OF others Yours
Truly. J. c. LEWIS.
Now, foul sIanderer, art thou satisfied
not seek some other victim and soms other
cause H. g. Olds,
...... Major l45th o. N. G.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-08-12

CURE FOR DIARRHEA.-Mr. Larson, o
Brooklyn, who served for two years as pri
vate in Duryea's Zouaves, states that his reg
iment suffered much from the above COM
plant. Tea made from blackberry roots
proved to be q certain cure, and in manv in
stances within bis knowledge suffering SOL
diers were speedily relieved by its use. Two
tablespoonful should be taken three or four
times q day. v#s