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The Union. [volume] (Georgetown, Del.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-08
DEPUTY COLLECTORS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the annual list of
Taxes as stated above, for Division No. 6, COM
prising North West Fork, Nanticoke, Little Creek,
Broad Creek, Dagsborough, and Baltimore Hun
drcds Sussex county, has been received, and that
will attend at Bridgeville, North West Fork Hun
bred, Tuesday, January 18th, 1864; Mt C,verdales
Y Roads, Nanticoke Hundreds, Thursday, 18th Of
JAN; at my Office in Laurel, Saturday, the 10th
of January, for Broad and Little Creek hundreds;
at Millsborough, for Dagsborough Hundred, on
Tuesday, 18th day of january at Centerville Bal
timore Hundred, Friday, 22d of January, 1864.
DAVID w. MOORE,
Jan. !, '64. Deputy Collector.
The Union. [volume] (Georgetown, Del.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-08
MAR RED.

On the 3Oth ult., in Lewes, by the Rev. G. IL.
Nemmo, Mr.. DAVID w. Brown, of Phila., to MISS
JOANNA r., daughter of Henry WOLFE, Of Lewes,
Delaware.
On the 3lst ult., by Rev. D. Dodd, Mr.. JOHN W.
CoSNowAY to MISS MARY Il. WORKMAN, both of
Broad Creek Hundred.
The Union. [volume] (Georgetown, Del.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-08
State Of Delarqre, Eeecutire Department,

Dover Del, Dec 80, 1868.
The Secretary of War having given authority to
the Executive of this State to recruit troops in
der to fill the quo Of the State, under the last call
of the Presidents it is hereby ordered and directed
that person shall recruit within this State with
out authority from this Department. Provost Mar
shals and Provo:t Guards, are hereby authorized
and requested to arrest all persons attempting to
recruit within the State, without such authority.
By order of his Excellency,
WILLIAM CANNON,
Governor of Delaware
SAINT. NJ. HARRINeToN Secretary of State.
The Union. [volume] (Georgetown, Del.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-08
TO LOAN.
HORSE AND CATTLE OWNERS.

TTNHE undersigned have just received large stock
Il of 7iekardfs Celebrated Poioders for Horses
and Cattle, which will improve the health and con-
dition of the animal. sIPPLE q MAULL,
Bee, II, fses, esssgotow1, Del,
The Union. [volume] (Georgetown, Del.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-08
Great Bargains!

Georgetown, Delaware.
WHERE another splendid assortment Of
w DRY GOODS,
BOOTS and SHOES,
GROCERIES, &C.,
Has jsst been received. He is selling goods at re-
markedly low prices for Cash or Country Produce.
All are invited to give him call
= Zee. 4, 'e3.-17. n. nQDD.
The Union. [volume] (Georgetown, Del.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-08
ASSESSORS NOTICE.

Assistant Assessors Office, United States
Internal Revenue, 9th Div, District Of Del.
Georgetown, Del, Dec. Is, 1868.
NJ Office is hereby given to all persons in Sussex
IN County, who have not heretofore made reports
of slaughtered animals and liable to a tax
therefor, that will attend at the following places
and times prepared with blanks to receive all such
reports any other reports applications to which
parties may be liable under tho Internal Revenue
Act rh4
1864
Friday, Jan. l, at GumborO, from II a. m. to p m.
Satur'y, " 2, at Laurel, :" 4"
Mond'y, Seaford
Wedsdy, Loves, "a"
Thursd'y," Milton,
Friday, South Milford, :"
Satur'y, Bridgevillc, -
Wedsdy, 10 Centreville,
Thursd'y, " II Dagsboro' 4"
Friday, Is p R. Burton's Angola, -"
At other times may be found at my ofico in
Georgetown. JOHN d. RODNEY,
Dec. 10, '63.-ls Assistant Assessor.
The Union. [volume] (Georgetown, Del.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-08
IMPORTANT
TO
FARMERS AND OTHERS

U. S. INTERNAL REVENUE.
Assessors OFFICE, DISTRICT OF DELAWARE,
Custom House, I'd story, Wilmington, Dec. s, 1868
The United States Excise Laws impose the follow
ing taxes on animals slaughtered,
On horned Cattle, per head, 20 cents
On Calves and Cattle under Is months old, "
On Sheep and Lambs, per head, 3 "
On Hogs exceeding lOOlbs. in weight per head, cts
Hogs under 100 lbs weight are exempt from tax
and the Cattle, Hogs and Sheep slaughtered by any
person for his her own consumption, not exceed
ing six of each, are exempt from duty.
A list of Cattle, Calves, Hogs and Sheep slaugh-
tered MUST BE RETURNED, under oath or affirmation.
MONTHLY, to the Assistant Assessor of the District
where the business is transacted. In case of fraud
evasion the party offending is liable to penalty
The Union. [volume] (Georgetown, Del.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-08
DIED.

On the LIST inst, in Broad Creek Hundred, Mr.
ELzEY SPIoER, aged about 60 years.
The Union. [volume] (Georgetown, Del.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-08

STATE OF DELAWARE,
ExEouHyR DEPARTMENT.,
Dover, Dec. 4, 1868.
In conformity with the above order, and to carry
the same into effect, recruiting stations are hereby
established at tho following places, to wit:
At Wilmington, il New Castle County.
At Smyrna, in Kent County.
At Milford, in Kent County.
At Georgetown, in Sussex County.
Enlistments viii hereafter be opened and recruit
ing officers designated to conduct tho same.
BY order of his Excellency
WILLIAM CANNON,
Governor of Delaware
SAMUUL NJ. HARRINeToN JR,
Secretary of State.
Dec. IL, 1S63.-lS.
The Union. [volume] (Georgetown, Del.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-08

WAR DEPARTMENT,
WASHINGTON CITY,
0cT. Goth, 1868.
ORDERED,
That the provisions of General Orders,
No. 800, in relation to the enlistment of colored
troops be and they hereby extended to the State
of Delaware, subject to the order of this Department
(Signed,) e. d. TOWNSEND,
Assistant Adiutant General.
The Union. [volume] (Georgetown, Del.) 1863-1866, 1864-01-08
TEN DOLLARS PER HEAD

for any Cattle, Hogs Sheep so slaughtered upon
which the duty is frauduently withheld, evaded or
attempted to be evaded.
Blank forms for returns may be had at this office,
of either of the following Assistant Assessors.
James NJ. Brackin, Post Office, Wilmington.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-08-04
A Curious and Beautiful Incl.
dent.

We printed. a few days ago, from an At
lanta paper, an account of knocking bird,
which, at the battle of Resaca, perched it.
self on the top of tree, and during the
hight initiated the whistng of bullets and
other noises incident to a battle. iAnother and
more touching incident of a similar char.
acter was yesterday related to us by Cant.
George Babbitt, of Gen. Gresham's staff,
and OF which he was himself witHess. -
During the fierce cannonading at Nickajack
a small bird came and perched upon the
shoulder OF an artilerymen-the man desig-
mated, we believe, as No. H. whose duty
1t rs to ram down the charge alter the am
munition is put in the gun. The picce was
Napoleon, which makes a very loud re-
port. The bird, as we have stated, perched
itself upon this mans shoulder and could
not be driven from its position be the vio-
lent motions Of the gunner. When the
piece was discharged, the poor little thing
would run its beak and head up under the
mans hair at the back of the neck, and
when the report died away would resume
its place upon his shoulder Capt. Babbitt
took the bird in his hand, but when he re-
leased his grasp it resumed its place on,the
shoulder Of the smoke-begrimmed gunner.
The scene was witnessed by large number
of officers and. men. 1t may be subject of
curious inquiry, what instinct led this bird
to thus place itself. Possibly frightened at
the violent commotion caused by the battle,
and not knowing how to escape or where to
go, some instinct led it to throw itself upon
this gunner as protector. But, whatever
the cause, the incident was most beauti-
full and pleasing one to all who witnessed it.
Il Now Albany Ledger.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-08-04
Ohio Can Easily be Saved from
the Draft. t.-n HH

The Columbus Journal says that on
the first day of May last Ohio was entitled
to credit of about ZOO men since that
time she has sent 35, 975 men to the field
for one hundred days, and the time of these
will be credited, amounting to 1856 men
for one year; in all, Ohio's credit on these
two items will be 2S,00O men. -i
To this are to be added the enlistments
since May lst, and the representative le-
ctuits The Journal further says: olf
''To state summarily the result of our
examination in regard to this question, we
think it may be safely affirmed that Ohio at
the date OF the last call, was at least 5000
ahead of all demands upon her. There can
remain, then, but about %, 900 men to be
raised in the entire State under that call. =
With the measures already in forward
state of progress in many portions Of the
State for stimulating recruiting at home by
the offer Of local bounties, the probable re.
entrance into service of numbers Of veterans
discharged this summer, and the regula-
tions to be Immediately enforced for recruit
ing in the rebel States, there can be no doubt
that prompt and vigorous efforts can secure
every man required, before the 9th day of
September -- lIs-f
The Journal makes the above figures up
on the supposition that Ohio's quota under
the last call will be about $4,000 Il .t-
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-08-04

Of saying 10 my old friends of the Demo.
cratic party proper, with whom have ~
long and pleasantly been associsted, that the
hour has now como when that great party
can justly vindicate its devotion to true
democratic policy and m easures Of expedi-
ency. The war is q war Of great principles
Il involves the supremacy and life of the
Government itself II the Rebellion tri-
umphs, free goyernment-Nerth and South
falls. ~
IL, on the other hand, the Government is
successful--as do not doubt--its destiny is
fixed, its basis permanent and enduring, and
its career of honor and glory Just begun. -
In great contest like this for the existence
oil free government, the path of duty is
patriotism and principle. Minor cotisider.
ations and questions of administrative policy
should give way to the higher duty of first
preserving the Government; and then there
will be time enough to wrangle over men
and measures pertaining to its aduinistfaI
ton.
This not the hour for strife and division
AMONG ourselves. Such differences of
opinion only encourage the enemy, prolone
the war, and waste the country. Unity Of
action and concentration OF power should
be our watchword and rallying cry. This
accomplished, the time will rapidly approach
when their armies in the field, the great
power of the Rebellion, will be broken and
crushed by our gallant officers and brave
soldiers, and ere long they will return to
their homes and fresdes to resume again
the avocations of peace, with the proud
consciousness that they have aided in the
noble wo,k of re. establishing, upon surer
and more permanent basis, the great temple
Of American Freedom.
l am, gentlemen, with sentiments of high
regard. Yours, truly,
ANDREW JOHNSON.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-08-04
The "sIudsIlis,, In the sous,..

Inc Chattanooga Gazette thus an
preciates the effects Of Northern ipdustry
to that city;
The "nudsills Of society" make thom.
selves ieIt in great many ways, but In mona
more than in the grand and lasting Effects
Toduced By mechanical agency and skill. -
a liberal spripkling of greasy mechanics. /"
in any particular locality, will not be fopnd
to deiract much from the fespectsbility Of
the place, except very .sbsured notions on
the question Of social ethics prevail. The
most high-toBed and cbivalrous Southern
hre,ester wouldn't object to tho changes.
In the way Of public improvements, geing
90 at present in this place; all brouebs
about by the hated Yankees"
In the large enclosure connected with the
railroad depots the authorities are erecting
several substantial and extensive buildinas
10 be used as repair shop. and engine bou.es
and which will: very likely, be Of vast util-
ny long after the war is over and the rebel.
hon wiped out. We shouldn't wonder II
the war should develop more energy and
enterprise (imported) in the South than
she has ever shown in her palniest DAYS.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-08-04
General sI'PhsrsOn.

The battle before Atlanta has cost
US dear. General NJ M'Pherson who was there
killed, though one of the youngest, was, by
the common consent OF military men, one
of the ablest ofour Generals. He was cred
tied not only with uncommon skill, energy
and gallantry, but also with the possession
of military genius. Grant, who knew his
value, under whose eyes be had fought, and
in whose councils he had taken part in the
glorious Western campaigns. did not stint
his words when be spoke of this young aid
of his; and he caused him to be made a
MajOr-General of the regular army. Not
only this, but he gave him most import.
ant command in Tennessee, from which he
was drawn by Sherman when the advance
began from Chattanooga, in order that he
might command the co operative army that
began Sherman's series of fanking move
ments. by bold dash at Rssaca.
: While We mourn M'Pherson, let US not
forget that Sherman has still amongst his
Lleutenants such men as fhcmas, the Ney
of this war, the General whose steady, un-
Efnching valor saved us at Chickamauga;
Hooker, fighting Joe, who has won for
himself new laute,s In the advance from,
Chattanooga to Atlanta; Geary, leader Of
uncommon merit, who has never yet. We
believe. missed his point, whether in the
East or West; Howard, Schofe!d, and many
subordinates not unworthy OF the glorious
association. = n. Y. Post.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-08-04

NERvE.-Familiarity with the per-
formances of sbowmen with wild beasts has
led people to forget that there is any dan
ger connected with them, but an incident at
Howe's circus, on Saturday, afforded pain
ful evidence to the contrary. While Crock.
EFT was exhibiting with the cage of lions in
the afternoon, the largest lioness, in Jump.
ing over his arm, snapped at it, severina
one OF the cords and badly cutting the fesi
above the elbow. The pain must have been
great, but Crockett showed no signs beyond
giving the animal few blows with his whip,
and in the evening he went through the per.
formance as usual. The liouess was very
cross and snapped at him with her teeth,
and struck at him with her huge paws sew.
eral time. He managed, how ,ver to keen
Ter under sunjecti,n. and Displayed great
ne We and courage Or. VIM. Hobbins was
called in to dre~s, Mr.. Crockett's arm and
f,nnd it very painful and swollen. Mr..
Z ockett has gone 70 Whitewater to perform
to-day. Fl. exhibits nerve worthy Of lion
tam ar Madison Journal.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-08-04
Rebel Tribute to Northern Con.
perheads.

The Atlanta (Ga.) Appeal, in an article
on the prospect of peace, gives credit to
the Northern supporters Of the rebellion, a.
follows:
= -.a - ,...
Whilst we may look with some degree of
confidence to the people of the North, driv-
en- to despair by the memory of their count
less dead, and the babkruptoy land utter
ruin which now stare them in the face, to
dethrene the tyrant and put stop to the
further progress of the war. we must not
stay. nor lessen our own efforts to bring
about that consummation so devoutly to be
wished. Every successful blow we strike is
so much bone and muscle to the arm which,
under the training of Long. Harris, Voor-.
hees and Vallandigham, is preparing to
strike at the North.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-08-04
why the Rebels are Called
"J0hnnies,D

In 1881 the Federal soldiers calIed
the rebels '.Secesh !" in 1852, "Confeds -
10 1858, "Greybaeks," and in 1854 they call
them tJohnnies." A correspondent gives
US the following information about the origin
Of the last.named sobnq,let: The name OF
johnny originated in quarred between a
couple Of pickets, which began by the Fed
eral telling the rebel that they (the rebels)
depended on England to get hem out oftbis
scrape, which the rebel denied emphatical-
"; saying they were able to serape them
serves out; One; word brought on another,
until the Federal said his opponent was M
better than johnny Bull ANYHOW: the
rebel swore that be would shoot Yank if he
called him Johnny Bull again. The GUAR.
rel was stopped by another picket, and they
soon cooled down, but the rebel kept NUT
terlng: I'D as soon be called niger as a
Johnny Bull. -[Boston Transcript
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-08-04
Gen. Smith on the Negro Soldiers.
carleton" writes from the field to
tho Roetop Journol.

~~~AAs SshAsh OHh shC NC8TO SOIuHeTSs
carleton" writes from the field to
the Boston Journal:
"A few days ago sat in the tent of Gen.
w. +. Smith, commander of the 18th army
corps, and heard his narration Of the man.
ner in which Gen. Hinks's division of colored
troops stood the fire and charged upon the
rebel works East of Petersburg on the 10th
of June. There were eighteen guns pour
ing constant fire of solid shot and shells
upon those troops, entilading the line, cut
ting it lengthwise and crosswise. yet they
stood unmoved for six hours Not a man
tlnchcd. These are the words of the
General. 1t was as severe a test as | ever
saw. But they stood it, and when my ar
rangements were completed for charging
the works, they moved with the steadiness
of veterans to the attack l expected they
would fall back or be cut to pieces, but when
| saw them move over the field, gain the
works and capture the guns, was astound-
ed. They lost between fve and six hun
dred men in doing it, There is material in
the negroes to make the best troops in the
world If they are properly trained
Those are the words of one of the ablest
commanders and engineers In the service
a graduate of West Point, who, earlier in
the war, had the prejudices which were
held by many other men against the negro.
He has changed his views. He is isconvinced,
and honorably follows his convictions, as do
all men who are not stone blind and per-
versey willful."
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-08-04
Hoofand's German Bitters !

From J Ns,pton Bropn, D. d., Editor Of the
Encyclopedia Of Religious knowledge,
Although not disposed to favor or recommend Patent
Medicines in general, through ds,rust OF their ngred
ents and effects, yet know Of sufficient reason why
man cannot testify to the benefit he believes himself 10
have received from any simple preparation in the hope
that he may thus contribute TO tile benefit Of others
man Bi,,ers, prepared by Dr. c. M, Jackson of this
city, because prejudced against them for many
years ulder the impression that they chiefly
alchohoc mixture am indebted 10 my friend, Robert
Shoemaker ESQ., for the removal Of this prejudice by
proper tests and for encouragement TO try Them when
suffering from great and long continued debility. The
use OF three bottles Of these Bers the beginning of
the present year was followed by evident relief. and
restoration TO degree OF bodily and mental vigor which
had not felt for six months before and had almost de-
SPARED of Regulating therefore thank God and my
friends for directing me to the OF them.
J. NEWTON BROWN
Philadelphia, June %, 1861.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-08-04
"Disfingaished Arrivals at tho
Bedford Springs.

An unusually large number of visitors
were registered at these Springs last week.
On Wednesday Miss lane, Miss Harriet
Buchanan, DR.. Henry Carpenter and James
Buchanan arrived. A number Of his friends
from town went to the Mount Dallas station
to meet him, and returned to the springs
with him. Gen. Buell., who is staying at
the springs. rode in the same; carriage bv
the side Of Mr.. Buchanan. A Colonel"
Plume, of Philadelphia. was conspicuous on
the occasion The" Colonel" is the person
,cho ssorag has hat and hurohed loudly in
to1a. one day last ,ceek; uhea ii aras reported.
by The. allies If the rebels that Washington
'oas captured = Bedford Inquirer.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-08-04
Exemption OF Non-Resistan,s.

The new enrolment act does not af-
feet the previous rights of persons copsci-
entiopsly opposed to bearing arms, in respect
to commutation or the procurement of sub
stltutes. They can still pay $500, 10 be APP
piled to hospital uses, or go into the hos
pitfalls as attendants for the term for which
they drafted: They must however, show
that by previous religious profession. they
are, and have been, genuine, non-resistants
exemption is restricted to the Scciely of
Friends. .-a | a7SJf -l ,8ri ,"Lt
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-08-04

there was also another wound in the feshy
part of his left thigh, where the ball had
carried away half a pound of flesh and mus
Gle; this was also full Of maggots, .Turpeu-
tine was used by the surgeon TO get rid of
them, yet the brave little fellow bore the
intense pain like a martyr, and when asked
if he did not suffer, said: Yes, | suffer
very much. but a,n willing 70 be torn,
piecemeal. joint by joint, while living. for
my country and for liberty"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-08-04

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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-08-04
The Columbus, o., Journal says

THE Columbus, o., Journal says:
"We have good evidence for asserting that
there is now being organized, not only in
sthis city. but throughout, the country, a
resisting the draft, A prominent democrat
persoo @a' who Is Known ito to be- hostile to the
prosecution Of the war--in other words, a
peace man"-who wished TO rent certain
Hall in this city, and in conversation with
him 10 regard toths object for which it was
To be used, told him the secret. ...-
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-08-04

A CORRESPONDENT gives an account
Of the hernic foriituds ofa young boy who
was wounded in recent charge of Grants
army. He was in hospital at Washington.
THROUGH each heel, between the tendons
aud the bone, there was. q large hoe, and
both we're full Of maggots. which bad eaten
their way down under the bones Of his feet;
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-08-04

GooD.--At printers festival the follow,
ing toast was given: The Editor and the
lawyer--the devil is satisfied with the eopy
of the former, but requires the oficlaat
Of thel latter, - '' ali oF,t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1864-08-04

A LEADING lawyer of New York writes
to the Indepepdent; The Fremont meet
irgs in my @isstieS are , hsd in tEs same FrGs r
shop, GU. q Which & as a ssS sa ,ns so
dienus ars the same psI -aad the apsak-
ers a1e well known CorySsb4aas