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Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-09-09
Union Meetings.

Union Meetings will be held at the follow
ing places:
Saturday evening, September 10th, 1864
at Liberty School House.
Saturday evening, September 10th, 1864,
at Cheshire.
Monday evening, September 18th, 1864,
at Lewis Centre.
Tuesday evening, September 18th, 1864,
at Eden.
Wednesday evening, September 14th, 1864,
at Berkshire.
Thursday evening, September 18th, 1864,
at Olive Green.
Friday evening, September 16th 1864,
at Coles Corner.
Saturday, o'clock p. m, Sept. 18th, 1864,
at Sunhury.
Monday evening, September 18th, 1864, at
Centervie.
Tuesday evening, September Goth, 1864, at
Vans Valley.
Wednesday evening, September 21st, 1864,
at Galena.
Thursday evening, September 22d, 1864, at
Kingston Presbyterian Church.
Friday evening, September 23d, 1864, at
Genoa.
Saturday evening, September oath, 1864,
at Delhi.
Monday evening, September 26th, 1864 at
Windser's Corners.
Tuesday evening, September 9th, 1864, at
Norton.
Wednesday evening, September 2sth, 1864,
a: Russell's School House.
Thursday evening, September 29th, 1864,
at Belle Point.
The above Meetings will be addressed by
some one or more of the following speakers:
Hon. j. r. HUBBELI., Hon. Il. W. POWELL,
II. M. CARRIER, B. G. WATERS, Dr.L BARNES,
J. D. VAN DEMAN, j. HIPPLE, Dr. @. WEIGH,
Capt. j. S. JONES, Capt j. NJ. CRAWFORD.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-09-09

The rebel commander showed no disposition to
assume the offensive The tenacity with which
they hold on to the valley is explained Oy the
fact that it is now almost the only source
from which they receive supplies for Lees
force at Petersburg and Richmond
Affairs at Mobile have remained quiet since
the capture of Fort Morgan, but it is safe to
predict that it will not be long before the city
| is assaied.
John Morgan, the noted horse thief aud
raider, has been most efectuaIly disposed of.
He was surprised and killed last Sunday, at
Greenvile, Tenn, and his force routed and
captured. The official account of the affair
will be found elsewhere.
The rebel cavalry force recently engaged in
! a raid in Sberman's rear, is suffering severely
! from our pursuing forces, and retreating be-
fore them 10 great disorder. In recent en-
gagement they were routed, losing two Gener-
ais Kelly and HaskelD killed; and among
our captures were 500 horses from which reb-
ell cavalry men had been dismounted to act as
infantry.
The rebel pirate Georgia was captured by
the U s. Frigate Niagara, On the oath uIt
near Lisbon, prize crew was placed on board
and she was sent to New York. At the time
of the capture she was flying the British flag.
The glorious success which has everywhere
crowned our arms of late, has sent a thrill of
joy to every loyal heart throughout the land,
and everywhere the booming of artillery, ilIu-
limitations, bonfres aud other demonstrations
of exultation, testify the Joy and gratitude of
the people.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-09-09

SAM MEDARY, the great leader OF the Cop
perhead peace faction in the West, walls bit
terly in the last unmber of his "Crisis" over
the absolute and base surrender of his friends
in the Chicago Convention to "the money gods
of Wall street, headed by that noted Hebrew
money changer and agent Of the Rothschilds,
AUGUsTE BELMONT. He says he is glad he
was not able to get to Chicago-that "every
Democrat we meet or have heard of considers
peace crushed out as far as the Convention
could do it"-that "the very Growing of the
war faction" in Columbus 'shows palmer than
indefinitely worded resolutions can do as to
the meaning of the great sell at Chicago
that the result has least deep gloom over a
very large portion of the Democratic party,
who have opposed this war from the first, such
as we have never before witnessed in our par
ty, while that portion which has been for the
war feel greatly elated"- and alluding to Bill
Allen and other prominent peace" advoca tes
being 'placed in the attitude of crouching to the
smiles and favors of the Rothschilds, and the
bond-mongers Of Wall street" in the lowest
depths of agony exclaims: "Oh my coun-
try what next ?' He awaits explanation
from Mcclellan on the arbitrary arrest"
question, and promises to ventilate the whole
matter and expose ''the regularly organized
system of lying which packed the Chicago
Convention for Mcclellan" That's right,
Samuel proceed 10 the good work-and do
not permit the corrupting Influences of the
money gods to deter yon from the undertaking.
Beware however. lest you too be soon included
in the great purchase by which the "peaee" par
ty has been so suddenly and absolutely trans
fered to a war candidate
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-09-09
THANKS TO GENERAL SHERMAN AND HIS Off
GERS FOR THE CAPTURE OF ATLANTA.

EXECUTIVE MANSION, WAsHINGToN, Sep
tember 3. The national thanks are rendered
by the President to Major General w. T.
Sherman and the gallant officers and soldiers
os his command before Atlanta, for the dis
tinguished ability, courage and perseverance
displayed in the campaign in Georgia, which,
under Divine power, resulted in the capture Of
Atlanta. The marches, battles, sieges, and
other military operations, that have signal
lied this command, must render it famous in
the annals of war, and have entitled those who
have participated therein to the applause and
thanks Of the nation.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-09-09
THE NEWS.

Gen. Sherman has finally captured and now
holds Atlanta, which the rebels have declared
to be the "heart" of the bogus Confederacy, a
vital point, and one that was to be defended
to the last extremity. They did defend it to
the extent of their ability, but were compell-
ed to yield to the irresistible arguments offer
ed by Uncle Sans boys in blue, and after de-
stroyiBg immense supplies of ammunition and
stores, large portion of their locomotives
and cars, and sustaining a disastrous defeat
the remnant Of Hoods disorganized and
dispirited force has sought safety by hasty
retreat South. With little time for rest
aud recuperation, and with timely reinforce
ments, Gen. Sherman will be able to push his
triumphant columns through to Savannah or
Charleston. The details as far as received
are given in another column.
From the army before Petersburg there is
nothing important. Since taking the Weldon
railroad Grant has had his grip upon the
throat of the rebellion, and if Lee does not
succeed in forcing him TO relax his hold, will
straDgle the life out of it. The rebel com
mander has not recently renewed the attempt
to dislodge our forces, but latest advices state
that all the indications point to preparations
for grand and perhaps the last effort in that
direction. With this road in our possession
it will be impossible to subsist the rebel army
long at Richmond. They are now wagoniug
supplies by roundabout roads, the army is
known to be short of supplies, and the effect
upon their markets is shown by the fact that
when our forces took possession of the road
-four at once advanced $4,000 per barrel
in Richmond and all other eatables in the
same proportion.
At last advices Early still remained in the
Shenandoah valley, and the two armies were
confronting each other near Berryvile.-
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-09-09
Commercials Special.
FROM ATLANTA,
: N. DIANIUNJ
Sec'y of War


The Union Victories-The Battle al
JoneSboro-RebeLR Retreat and DenloraZ-
izutioR.
CHATTANOOGA, Sept. 5,-We left Jones
boro, twenty-five miles beyond Atlanta,
about ten o'clock on the morning of the I'd
inst, and travelled under protection of a cav
airy escort, via Atlanta. Hoods army was
then in retreat, with Sherman fercely press
ing on his rear The head of Sherman's col
umn was skirmishing with the rebels near
Fayetteville, some six miles from Jonesboro.
The fighting around Jonesborc has been
very severe, and the enemy has been routed at
all points,
On the Both ut. the 4th and 23d corps
struck the Macon line some five miles beyond
Eastpoint Junction. Meantime, the Army
of the Tennessee and Kilpatrick's cavalry was
briskly with the enemy on our
right, driving them across the Flint river to-
ward JoDesboro Hazen, Of the 10th corps,
took possession of prominent hill, which was
the key to the enemys position.
The other division formed on his right and
left the 18th corps, somewhat retired, formed
the extreme right, with the 18th on Lyons
left the 18th and 23d corps forming con-
Meeting line, and extending beyond the rail-
road on the left. The 18th corps spent the
night intrenching, and next day, before the
right and left tanks had taken up their ad-
vance position, the enemy burst in masses on
The 18th corps, but were steadily and reso-
utely met, their repeated assaults being re-
pulsed, they losing several General officers,
including Major General Anderson, mortally
Col. Williams and Major Barton
killed, five Colonels, Majors, &c, wounded or
taken prisoners, besides near one thousand
'ank and file killed, wounded and captured.
Our loss was slight, as we fought behind
'ur works. The brunt of the fight fell on Ha-
ems division, which captured two. flags
Next morning (the Ist of September) the l4th
'Orps marched along the Macon line destroy |
ng the track for several miles, and about I
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-09-09
THE CAPTURE OF ATLAATA-SHERMAWS OFF,
GIAL REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT


WASHINGTON, Sept. 4, 8 P. NJ.
To MGj- Gen. Dir:
Gen. Sherman's official report on the cap
ture of Atlanta has just been received, dated
26 miles south of Atlanta, yesterday morning,
has been detained by the breaking of the tele
graph lines as already reported.
Our army withdrew from about Atlanta,
and on the Both made break for East Point
Road, and reached good position from which
to strike the Macon Road. Howard was Oh
the right near Jonesboro, Schofeld on the left
near Rough and Ready. Howard found the
enemy in force at Jonesboro, and entrenched
his troops within half mile of the Railroad
The enemy attacked him at three D. m, and
was easily repulsed, leaving his dead and
wounded
Finding strong opposition on the road,
advanced the left aud centre rapidly to the
railroad, and made good lodgment, and
broke it all the way from Rough ard Ready
down to Howard's left, near Jonesboro; and
by the same movement interposed my whole
army between Atlanta and that part Of the
enemy entrenched in and around Jonesboro.
On the first (Sept.) we made general at
tack on the enemy at JoDesboro. The 18th
Corps, Gen. JEFF. c. Davis, carrying the works
with 10 guns and about 1000 prisoners
The enemy retreated south, aud we have fol-
lowed him to his hastily construed lines
near Lovejoy's Station.
Hood finding me on the only road that
could supply him, and between him and a con-
siderable part OF his army, blew up the maga-
zine in Atlanta and left in the night. The
2Oth Corrs, Gen. Slocum, took possession of
the city. So, Atlanta is ours, and fairly won.
Since the 5th of May we have been in one
constant battle, or skirmis6; and we need rest.
Our losses will not exceed 200, and we have
buried 300 rebel dead; $50 wounded: and ta-
ken l 500 prisoners.
(Signed) II. SHERMAN.
A later dispatch from Gen. Slocum, dated
night of the Sd, Atlanta, says: Enemy de-
stroyed II locomotives and 81 cars, loaded
with ammunition and small arms and stores,
and left IA pieces of artillery, mostly unpjured,
and large number OF small arms Deserters
are constantly coming into our lInes
(Signed) E. NJ. STANTON,
Sec'y of War
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-09-09
The ELECTION OF Mr.. LIMeOLn.


1t is said of a well known conservative of
Boston, the distinguished George S. Hillard,
that he has avowed his purpose to sustain Mr..
Lincoln in the present campaign, although op-
posing him in 1860. He puts it on eminently
patriotic ground. The rebellion was inaugu-
rated when he represented the national author
ity, Let it be restored under the same auspi-
ces. We are no sticklers for etiquette but
the moral effect of the reelection of Mr.. Lin
coin would be invaluable. The nation has
been outraged in the revolt which the South
ern press and Southern demagogues greatly
Dagnifed by stimulating the passions of the
people against the "Lincoln dynasty" Lin
coin hireliBgs" coufounding thus the majesty
of the law with personal and partisan predju-
dices. Let the majesty of the law be vindica-
ted 10 the very persons Of the men who were
so very wRntonly misrepresented, and the les
sons which the war has taught will make all
the more iudelible impression. The defeat of
Mr.. Lincoln will be . concession to the hellish
malice that prompted this rebellion, and will
be, so far, the groundwork Of more exhorbit-
ant demands. His election will be construed
into an indomitabIe purpose on the part Of
this nation to maintain unbroken the union OF
these Sthtes, and to put down that discOrdant
spirit which for years threatened the destruc-
tion of our nationality, and finally attempted
it. 1t will be an announcement to the fire.
eaters that they can neither intimidate or ca
iole the great mass of American voters, but
that they must return to the Union, not to
agitate and distract but to obey the laws and !
submit to the constitutionally-expre will Of
ihe people.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-09-09
In speaking of the Union meeting at Clev,


In speaking of the Union meeting at Cleve
land, the Herald says:
The Union campaign was opened on Satur
day evening with an old fashioned rally that
resembled the enthusiastic outpourings in the
fercest struggles of 1860. All doubts or fearl
of lukewarmness were set at rest. The peo-
pie are thoroughly awake.
TRENTON, N. j., Sept. 5.-Gov. Parker
has ordered the firing Of "a guns in honor ol
the victory Of our troops at Atlanta, to-mor-
row at IL m. 100 guns were fred this even
ing by the loyal citizens Of this city, in honor
Of Sherman's victory.
New York, Sept. 5.-One hundred guns
were fred at noon to-day in the City Hall
Park in honor Of the capture Of Atlanta.
SHOWING THEIR SYMPATHIEs. New
York City, when the news Of the nomination
of Mcclellan was received, the COpperheads,
who have control of the city buildings, cover
ed them with nags. When news Of the gloFi
GUS victory Of Sherman was received, and all
Broadway was covered with flags, no flags
were raised on the public buildings. 1t is
surprising that the New York COpperheads
should thus publicly exhibit their rebel sym
pathias; but the display Of dislOyalty was
merely the natural expression Of the principles
laid down in the Chicago Platform,
SHEEP AND Doos.-In 1864, there were in
Ohio 5,56s, ,745 sheep, valued at $l6,sS6,sAs.
The number killed by dogs, was 2O,s60-num-
Der injured 22,4O5, valued at $3s,s62-VAlusH
II killed and injured, $I44,65s. Number Of
logS returned, lsS, ,l67.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-09-09

The draft did not come off Monday. 1t
seems the adjusting of credits, &c. made it
necessary to postpone it for few days; and
as there is some question as to whether fifty
or sixty days is the term that must elapse be-
tween the call and the draft. it is more than
probable that in order to be on the safe side
the longest time will be adopted. This will
defer the draft till the 18th. Meantime the
Government will continue to pay bountes, and
if under the additional stimulus of liberal To-
cal bounties volunteering continues as brisk
as it has been during the last two weeks, there
will be but a light draft in this State. Now
is the time for action, and as there is no ques-
tion about the draft coming off if the quota
is not made up by volunteering, the people of
townships still delinquent sho'd be 10 and doing
and spare no effort to free their localities. We
have heard of no instance in which the requi-
site number of men has not been secured by
liberal contributions and earnes. effort on the
part of the people.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-09-09
WAR DEPARTMENT,

WASHINGTON, Sept. I, lO:3O P. NJ.
This Department is still without any dis
patches from south of Nashville. 1t is suppo-
sed to be Sherman's design to withdraw his
advance columns, and give his army rest in
Atlanta; establish himself securely there, and
restore his railroad communications, broken
by Wheeler and Forrest, before making furth-
ther advances.
No operations by the armies of Gen. Grant
or Gen. Sheridan, are reported to-day.
The Provost Marshal Generals Office is bu-
silly employed in arranging the credits of the
several districts, and is ordered to draft with
out delay for the deficiencies in the districts
that have not filed their quota, beginning
with those most in arrears. Credits for vol
unteers will be allowed as long as possible;
but the advantage Of filing the armies imme-
diately requires the Graft to be speedily made
in detaulting districts. All applications for
its postponement have therefore been refused.
[Signedl E. M. STANTON,
Sec'y of War
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-09-09
WAR DEPARTMENT.


WASHINGTON, Sept. 6-8:lO P. M.
To Maj Gen. Dir.
A dispatch from Gen. Grant, just received,
gives a statement from the Richmond Exam
iner of this morning, that John Morgan was
surprised and killed, and his staff captured, at
Greenville, Tenn, yesterday.
An unofficial dispatch, received by this De-
partment this morning from Lexington, states
that Gen. Gilen had officially reported the
surprise and defeat of Morgan at Greenville !;
that John Morgan was killed and his staff
captured, from so to 100 rebels killed, 20
prisoners and one gun captured. This re-
port being confirmed by the Richmond Ex-
aminer, there is no room to doubt its truth.
In honor TO the capture of Atlanta, Gen.
Grant yesterday ordered salute to be fred
with shotted guns from every battery bear
ing upon the enemy. Nothing has been re-
ceived by the Department from Atlanta since
the 4th inst, nor anything south of Nash
vile on account of the arrangement of the
telegraph lines by the prevailing storms.
No movements of importance have taken
place in the Shenandoah Valley.
Signed e. N. STANTON.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-09-09

We have European news by the steamer
Scotia to the 2sth uh. The London News
and the Morning Post, the latter semi official,
justify the seizure of the pirate Georgia by the
Niagra on the ground that the sale of the for
mer to a British subject was in violation of
the regulation forbiding the sale of war ves-
sells by either of the American belligerents in
British ports. The Army and Navy Gazette,
edited by Russell, formerly the Times CORES
pondent, considers the operations at Mobile
important in what has been accomplished, and
prospectively still more So 1t sees 40 signs
that the North is tired of the war, or will stop;
a fact which the Times also admits as SO far as
the Union party is concerned.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-09-09
JOHN MORGAN DEAD AND DONE FOR.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Sept. 5.-The following
official telegram, from Gen. Gillen, was receiv-
ed early this evening:
BULLS GAP, Tenn, Sept. 5.
To Gen. IIHiSon:
l surprised, defeated, and killed John Nor
gan at Greenville this morning. The killed
are scattered for miles, and have not yet been
counted, but will probably number from so
to 100, and about rs prisoners. Among those
captured were Morgans staff, with one piece
OF artillery aud a caisson. The enemy's force
outnumbered mine, but the surprise was COM
plete.
(Signed) ALVIN o. GILLEN, Brig-Gen.
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Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-09-09

IHE accounts the following have been 1led
for settlement, and will be finally heard on the Gath
day Of September, 1854, to wit:
1. EstateOf Moses johnson, deceased, LucretA John
son, Administrative.
2, Estate Of william williams. deceased, Harlow
Williams, Administrator.
3. Estate of John Ieasure deceased, John W. Gray,
Administrator.
4. Estate Of Ezra Carpenter, deceased, Augustus
Carpenter, Administrator.
S. Estate of Samuel Leonard, deceased, AlmOn Leon
ard, Executor.
6. Guardian OF James F. NewhOuuo, Jas. Richey,
Guadrian.
I, Estate OF Jesse Hults, deceased R. HultS, and Il
Hults, Executors.
s. Estate of John Reed, deceased Jos. O. Cole, Ad-
ministrator.
Guardian Of Caroline FeAster. Jos. C. Cole Guard.
10. Estate Jf Jshn Raichisy, deceased, l. I. Click,
Administrator.
II. Estate of John Prugh, deceased, L 7. Click, Ad
minislrator.
IL. Estate of Samuel Williams, deOeessd, James Ia
ton Adm inisirator. 7. W. POWELL
Sept. 9, 1s64.-St Probate Judge.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-09-09

GEO. n SAUNDERS, the authorized agent OF
the rebel representatives to the Chicago Con-
vention, who at the time of its sitting and
come week or more previous, made their head
quarters at the Clifton House on the Canada
side at Niagara Falls, the day the nomination
was made telegraphed to one of the rebel en-
issaries at Halifax as follows "The platform
and Presidential nominee are unsatisfactory :;
Vice-President and speeches VERY SATISFACTORY.
No wonder the nominee for Vice-President
and the speeches were Every satisfactory to
those rebel scoundrels PendIeton is an uncon-
ditional peace man, in favor of submission to
the rebels; and the speeches were treasonable
and inoendiary throughout, bitterly hostile to
the Government and the Union cause. and
full of sympathy for the traitors in arms and
the rebellion they inaugurated. 1t is difficult
to understand why they should object to the
platform, or even to the Presidential nominee
If he places himself upon it,
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-09-09

The total Union losses in the engagements
Of the 18th, 18th and 2lst, before Petersburg,
it is now definitely ascerlained, will not exceed
$500, and the loss of the I'd corps on Thurs
day will not be over 200. The rebels in the
same time lost $4,000. The fact that our
troops fought most of the time from behind
their Notifications, accounts for the large diff
erence in our favor. Lee is said to be trans
porting supplies in wagons from below Ream's
Station to Petersburg. This difficult and dan
gerous undertaking is another evidence Of the
vital Importance to the rebels of the Weldon
railroad.