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The Soldiers' journal. (Rendezvous of Distribution, Va.) 1864-1865, 1864-08-03
1871

night during the darkness to the rear of the
army operating against Petersburg and the tired
men lay down to act as reserve to the assault
ing force.
All things being in readiness, at daylight yes
terday morning Gen. Grant gave the order to
move on the enemy'S works, and the mine in
front of Burnsides lne at the point which is
key to the rebel line of earthworks, point
which commands other important portions OF
that line, was exploded.
Instantly the solid earth for miles around was
shaken as by an earthquake, and a sound as of
ten thousand thunders rolled into one, awakened
petersburg, awakened Lees army, awakened
Richmond, but put to sleep, in the sleep that
knows no waking, hundreds of the rebel sol.
derS.
column of earth, of guns, of rebels, of the
debris of rebel Notifications, ETC., thrown
up five hundred feet into the air, it seemed to
the spectators of the terrific scene. 1t is sup
posed that whole regiment of rebel soldiers at
least were buried in the ruins. Immediately
assault was made and portion of the 18th corps
entered the breach, supported by the 9th corps,
and the first line of earthworks was carried, and
occupied by General Ledlie's division.
Over. one hundred guns and mortars now
opened on Petersburg, and at O'Clock the city
was in flames
Three hundred prisoners were taken at
O'Clock, and everything was moving forward ac-
cording to the plans of Gen. Grant.
BALTIMORE August IA letter from Fortress
Monroe says: Later advices from the front
show that we were unable to hold all the ground
gained in the assault yesterday, it being mostly
commar ded by an inner line, and that most of
the works taken were recaptured by the enemy.
We captured five hundred prisoners in the as
sault. The loss on both sides was considerable
probably from four to five thousand,
The steamer Andrew Harder, with $40 woun-
ded officers and soldiers, arrived this morning
from City Point.
General Grant and President Lincoln met
here this morning at 10 o'clock, and had an in
| terview OF some hours on board the steamer
Baltimore, which MEANWHILE made a trip to-
ward cape Henry AT o'clock the President
returned to Washington, and General Grant re-
turned to City Point.
NEW YORK, August 1.-The HeralPs cores
pendent with Sherman's army states that the
rebels were driven back to their last line of
works around the city.
The battle of the 28th was an assault in force
on the 10Th corps, and appears to have resulted
in as signal defeat of the rebels as that of the
twenty secOnd
Six hundred and forty-two dead were buried
by our forces after that battle
General Hooker has been relieved of his COM
mand in Shermans army to enter upon other
duties elsewhere.
General Stanley succeeds General Howard in
command of the 18th corps. General Howard is
assigned to command the Army of Tennessee
IN place OF General Mcpherson.
The Soldiers' journal. (Rendezvous of Distribution, Va.) 1864-1865, 1864-08-03
THE SOLDIERS JOURNAL
LOCAL AND PERSONAL ITEMS.

SABBATH SCHOOL PIC-NIC.-On Thursday
morning last the Sabbath School connected with
the Washington Street M. e. Church, Alexan-
dria arrived by special train and proceeded to
the grove on the eastern border of camp, where
the necessary tables benches, swings, &C., were
soon erected for the accommodation and recrea-
ton of the children and their friends. The post
band was in attendance and assisted by the jul
yenile choristers connected with the school, fur
nished music for the occasion. We paid the
grove flying visit in the afternoon and were
sensibly reminded of the days of yore p" by
the scenes of youthful hilarity presented on all
sides. Old and young seemed to enjoy alike the
propitious circumstances by which they were
surrounded and evinced a determination to
make the best of their opportunity for recreation
and amusement We were informed that q few
soldiers far forgot the dignity of their calling
as to present themselves at the table at lunch
time without awaiting the usual courtesy of a
formal invitation, and by their general conduct
reflected upon the service to which they are
attached, but the prompt action of the military
police present suppressed all attempts at disor-
der. Aside from this circumstance, the entire
affair passed off in very satisfactory manner,
and the excursonsts returned to the city in the
evening highly elated with the results Of their
SOLDIERS, PRESERVE THE EMPTY CANs.-We
have frequently heard the more thoughtful of
our soldiers deplore the wholesale destruction of
cans, ETC., received from home purchased
from suffers, containing fruits, &C., but the merit
of their views of economy never appeared
forcibly to since this matter has been
brought to notice by letter received from a
lady in civil life who has devoted herself to the
preservation and forwarding of fruits and deli
cacies of various kinds to the army ever since
the war broke out She complains that one of
the most formidable difficulties our peoI lie have
to encounter in the preservation Of fruits for the
use of the army is the scarcity of vessels in
which to place them for safe conveyance, and
remarks that bushels of small fruit, such as
berries, currants, &C., have been permitted to
dry upon the bushes in consequence Of the scar
city and high price of vessels in which to pack
them for transportation. We can see no reason
why these cans should not be returned to the
friends at home tob relled with the fall fruits,
such peaches, plumbs, grapes etc., and we
trust that the subject may receive the immediate
attention of the soldiers
FAN MAKING is rapidly becoming standard
employment among the soldiers, and til remark
able to what degree of perfection many have
attained in the yankee art of whiting. We
have recently been presented with FAM of the
most ingenious workmanship, by Mr. Lander
Millspaugh, and as specimen OF soldiers hand-
work, we deem it more valuable than the rich
sst combination of silk and ivory that the world
could produce. Mr.. Millspaugh will accept our
thanks for his, to u.s. valuable present
The Soldiers' journal. (Rendezvous of Distribution, Va.) 1864-1865, 1864-08-03

VIRGINIA STATE JoURNAL.-On returning
from our perambulations among the excursion
lists on Thursday evening last, we found copy
of this publication our table and were in
formed that one of it's editors had called during
our absence to see the establishment. Our edi-
torial friends of the Journal will consider our
hat off in evidence of the respect we entertain
for the men who promulgate such sentiments in
reference to rebel sympathizers as are contained
in the following paragraph -
We have all become sick of being encountered
with class of people who add nothing to the
industry of the place, take up good deal of
hOuSe-rOOm disturb even the Sabbath worship
by boiling out of our churches whenever the
President is prayed for, mock at wounded
soldiers, and occupy their time and thoughts
only with prayers for the success of our enemies
and malignant hatred for us and our friends
Like Maryland have had enough of such
persons, and we agree with Ewel and his raid
erS, that they should be made to bear their part
of the calamities which they have done their
part to bring on the South.
A SLIGHT FIRE-Our accommodating friend
Harry Hunterson, camp timer, had his establish
ment partially destroyed by fire on Thursday
last, by which the business of his " department -
will be suspended for few days. The fire is
supposed to have originated from the small char
coal furnace used for heating his soldering irons.
SWORD PRESENTATION.-A supurb sword,
with belt and sash to MATCH was presented to DR..
Nugent, in charge of the Second Division Medi-
cal Department of camp, on Sunday evening
last. The presentation speech was made by Mr..
Brainard and replied to by the Doctor in person.
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NEW FLAG STAFF.-Miss Bradley had a
new flag staff, fifty feet in length, raised in
In front of her department on Saturday last.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-04-30
NOTICE.

Margaret Williams, of parts unknown
will take notice that Peter Bose. of the
county Of Davis and State Of Kansas. did,
on the 9th day of March, A. d. 1864, file
his petition in the Sd Judicial District
Court within and for the county of Davis,
ct al attached, in said State of Kansas,
against the said Margaret Williams, and
Ellis j. Montague. as Administrator of the
Estate of George Montague, deceased, de-
PENDANTS, setting forth in substance, that
the said Margaret Williams, as principal.
and said George. Montague in his lifetime,
Sc surety, gave bond to the said Peter
Bosse for the payment of $500, which bond
had a condition hereunder written, TO the
effect that if the said Margaret Williams
should cause to be made to the said Peter
Bosse Warranty Deed for the Northeast
quarter of Southeast quarter of Section %.
in Town. IL, S. of Range 5, f., lying aud
being in the county of Davis, State of Kan
sas or pay to the said Peter Bose the sum
of $500, then said bond was to be null and
void. Said deed for the above described
land, BY said writing obligatory, was to be
made on or before the lst day of July, A.
D. 1864, or said sum of money was to be
paid on or before said last mentioned date /;
at which time the said plaintiff prays for q
judgment against the said defendant for the
said sum of $500. And the said Margaret
Williams is hereby notified that an order of
attachment was issued by the Clerk of said
Court. being authorized by the Judge Of
said Court to issue said order, and that Lot
No. 3. in Block No. %. situated in juno.
,ion City, Davis county, Kansas. has been
attached to satisfy said claim. and the said
Margaret Williams is notified that she is
required to appear and answer said petition
on or before the 18th day of June. A. D.
1864. PETER BOSSE,
April IA, 1864. BY 5. 3. WHITE,
Attest his atty.
X. D. MORLEY, Clerk.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-04-30
q h E II n i o n .
junction, Kansas, April 80, 1864.
CHANGES In THE HOMESTEAD LAW.

By an Act Of Congress, approved 2lst OF
March last, several important changes are made
In the Homestead Act. BY the LIST Section of
.heamended Act, person absent in the military
q naval service, desiring 10 take the benefit Of
the Homestead Act. and unable 10 appear at the
Land Office. may make the oath required before
his commanding officer. which oath may be fled
BY his wife. or other representative. with the
application. By the 81 Section. Registers and
Receivers are required to COLLECT four dollars fees
for l60 acres at the time of the entry. and like
sum when the patent is issued. BY the Sd Sec
ton, persons residing on the land, unable. from
bodily inirmity or other good cause, TO attend al
the Land Office, are allowed to take the oath
before the county clerk.
One or two amendments are also made bv the
came Act to the Presumption Act. By one of
these the fling fees are doubled, and the COM
pensation of the officers for taking testimony in
contested cases fixed at Is cents per folio By
another. pre- emptor in the military or naval
service has his time for proving up extended for
six months after the expiration of his term of
service, provided he furnishes satisfactory evil
dence that his Absence was in consequence of
buch service.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-04-30

JvScrIoS -Thaddeus II. Walker, a Capitalist
and Finsncier. largely interested in all parts of
the State, remarked to Us. the other day, that
Junction stood better chance of being Q town
of $1,000 or 10000 inhabitants than any other
town in the State west of the Missouri river.
He said there no doubt Of it being the sec
ond town in the State
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-04-30

snor.-Ale1. Neddo, living on the Pottawat-
tonne Reserve, well known to travellers as Big
Ellick, was shot \ few days by man supposed
to be deserter from Missouri regiment
Eeddo reported that he was deserter, when
the man went to his (Neddo's) house, called
him out, and deliberately shot him. Neddo is
not expected to live. Marshal H. L. Jones ar
rested the assassin.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-04-30

ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY SEvEN.-We publish
the only live paper in North Western. Western.
and South estern Kansas. AS a consequence.
We have within the past three weeks added to
our list One Hundsed and Fifty Seven new sub
ecribers. We have room for more.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-04-30

CONTRACTS LEr.-The contracts to supply Fort
Riley with Corn and Flour were let last Monday
% follows: Corn. to Thos. Dixon 4 Co.. 5000
bushels in ear at 6s cents per bushel, and 2Ooo
bushels shelled aud sacked at s31aa. Flour.
John Pi,'her & Co. 500 sacks at S5.4O A. j.
Mead 4 Co, 500 sacks at S5.45.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-04-30

GENERAL WEssrt--About two years ago Com
nandaut Of Fort Riley. and afterwards Colopel
of The Eighth Kansas, has been unfortunate in
North Carolina. He was holding Fort Gray
The rebels storhed the works several times, hut
were eompelled to withdraw. He killed l5OO
rebels, and lost $50 of his own men. Finally
. rebel ram and four gun boats aided In CON-
pelling him to surrender.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-04-30

.p Company G, of the Eleventh Regiment
has been made body guard to General Curtie,
deserved compliment to their drill aud dis.
eiplipe
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-04-30

u Sam Wood remarked at Fort Riley that he
vas whipped out again, but that he would die
fighting" Indications from Morris county point
that way,
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-04-30

FARMING INrLEMENrs.-Streeter & Stricken
have at their establishment an immense stock of
farming implements. which are being sold rap
idly Call in season.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-04-30

q Lieut.. W. D. Mitchell, Adjutant of the 5th
Kentucky Cavalry, has spent week at home.
He wears the straps with grace and ease.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-04-30

u Hon. W. F. n. Army. Secretary of New
Mexico. passed through town last Saturday, on
hrs way to Santa Fe.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-04-30

u The Fourth Regiment. Kansas State Militia
Colonel Prices, has been numbered the Fifteenth,
by an order from the Adjutant Generals office.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-04-30

q Captain Woodbridge Odlin. formerly of
this place, is Assistant Provost Marshala Cairo,
Illinois
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-04-30

U' Price & Mitchell's mill. on Chapman q
Greek. is almost completed, and will be running
in q few weeks
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-04-30

u Attention is called to the advertisement OF
&annys Combined Reaper and Mower.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-04-30

MURDER on THE SoLoMoS.-One day last week.
Q teamster. belonging to one OF the trains which
passed through here that week. was shot. and
instantly killed, in on affray which crew out of
y contested claim. The circumstances, as near
rs we can get at them. are th~se: A man named
Ingersol, jumped a claim belonging to Mr. wm.
Burris. Mr. Burris afterwards sold his right to
. man named Sullivan. Sullivan put up q house
on the place. and moved into it. Daring Salli
vans absence, one day. Ingersoll emptied his
house and moved the things off the place. Sui
Ivan had brother, a tsamster with one of these
tsin. which camped fortbe night in that neigh
6orhood He went to his brother who raised
q party of teamsters, and they started for Inger-
soils, house with the purpose of emptying it.
When they approached the house, Ingersoll fred
upon them, the ball passing through the head of
one Of sthem.. killing him instantly. Another
story is, that when they approaehed, 1ngersoll
came out, and that the shot was fred by some
one else Anyhow, there was man killed up
there, and the Sheriff Of Saline county we learn
had arrested some nine or ten Of the teamsters-
There was a shooting serape on p about that
claim once before, which cost Davis sounty
about two thousand dollars-this will probably
soat more: We propose that that quarter section
b detached from Davis and .sttachsd toftes
aRE8w1osr srrsT
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-04-30

II wIsu ALWAYS TO DO GooD."-Such was the
introduction OF Benjamin Franklin to the circle
At Manhattan. AS old Ben was noted for actions
rather tn an words. and as we have not heard 81
his doing anything yet. we are becoming little
incredulous. We ask that the Independent give
us reports of his doings. By the way. How is
John Bunyan? How is he on the Fraud =? Let
% know Why, if We had such characters
bu,nmin " around up here, we would have a
special reporter after them.
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-04-30

TThe Rev. Mr.. Beckwith breaches tomorrow
The Smoky Hill and Republican union. [volume] (Junction City, Kan.) 1861-1864, 1864-04-30

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Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-11-11
AHER'S
CHERRY PECTORAL.

The Worlds Great Remedy for
Coughs, Colds, Incipient Con-
sumption, and for the relief
of Consumptive patients
in advanced stages
of the disease.
This has been 80 long used and so unver-
sally known, that we need do no more than
assure the public that its quality is kept up TO
the best it ever has been, and that it may be
relied on TO do all it has ever done.
Prepared by DIR. j. c. AVER & Co.,
Practical and Analytical Chemists
Lowell, Mass
Sold by ali druggists everywhere.
Sold by B. Dickinson & Son, Starr & Bro, H.
Cornell. Delaware; J. j. Caller, Eden Station;
W. G. Winget, Ostrander; J. Derthick, Galena;
e. & J. Ii. KimbaIi, Sunhury; Pool & White
East Liberty; D. E. Hyde, Berkshire; and by
D callers everywhere. ian. Is, Oily
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-11-11
Taxes for the Year 1854

o be padn
d
lin the ehandso
o OF Det the niehI
o Denber re-
the in the
manne pres law
yentyo einI
the hands County Treasurer shall not be paid December
le the rmanr o ssfHInot
10th
ne prescribe
OF
O THAI real f the
charged in the tleI
of dissection
Treasury required in pay
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treasure delaware t AIS Treasurer Del Co
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-11-11
School Examiner's Notice.

II EREAFIER, and until further notice. tht
A. school Examiners OF BelawtTe county Wit NEE
Al IEMPIAR HALL, i'll the town of Delaware on thr
FIRST and THIRD Saturdays OF March, April Nav jun.
-rptmee', October, November Decem ber and oI,
the THIRD saturdays in February aud August. Exami
,ations will commence at 10 O'Clock a. m Candidates
HUSI present satisfactory testimonials good NOR
tharactrr The law requires, as c0nditiHa n e1nDl
ndtt0n, that each male applicant for a cert cae shal
lay 10 the Board OF Examiners a fee SO cents auG
ach female applicant fee of So cents
AprI 8, 't4*-H Fl. N CARPER, Clerk.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-11-11
Mutual LIFE Ins. Co,
OF NEW YORK.
Cash Assets, @11,O00,OOO
P. S. WINSTON, :: President
GEO. C. EATON, AGENT,
TENPLAR HALL BUILDING, IILAwARE, OHIO.
F. S. WINSTON,
GEO. G, EATON. AGENT,

THE dividends sof this Company may be applied a.
1 the option Of policy iOders IN either one OF th'
& following ways:
/ As an additional amount Of insurance payabl
Nlh the Policy al its maturity.
2. As annuity. by which future premiums may
he permIntntly reduced.
3 BY applying a portion of the cash value Of th'
dividend addIons TO the payment in whole or IN pa
4 ANY future dividend may he apbhed 20 reduce
the annual premiums during the five years next sue
c-eding the declaration of the SANE.
EXAMPLES OF DIVIDENDS.
The dividend added TO Policy No 2o274. for so 900.
ssued liz May, 1873, amounts I" , s4o W, "hich II
1907 so more than the premiums paid thereon
Should the assured wish TO do So he may surrender
s. 55 60 addad 10 his P1bcy and thereby hav no pre-
1855, be would have no premium 10 pay that ear an
surrenderlng Sf25 93 in lN67, he would have no pre-
MUM to pay tEat year. Tnus there need be no pre-
mum pad the xt three years.
We're the civideuds thus applied by tie as
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Would be reduced 80. ....--...-..... 1-5-l.
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This privilege is OF immense advantage TO Policy
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the most equItabie manner All persons, whether
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udge tor themselves. GEO. g. EATON, Agent.
July s. 1864 TempIar HaI BuliuIug, Heiaware, q
CtHERsIAN's is the best Iron Clothes wriagcr the
- market.
July -, 1854. c. D. POTTER & CO., Agents.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-11-11
G COEFEE. .

THE very best article Of Ground Coffee ever put
I up can bg had all u ". ,EAM bEkl.AiN & CU'H ,
slgn al the INDIAN. We % be pure Rio C0f
lee aud thlchuty No mixture o. Peas, Beans, Oats,
other trash. Tut up b-fOre the late 10 c0ee
Il you 10 iHd II, upon trial just what rsc0m-
mead, return it aEd get your money. We have tried
IT, and know it "a be good. II. W. Z. s. co.
Dela ware. o April y, 1854.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-11-11
Bakerv and Confectionerv.

PTAVING secured the services Of an excellent Baker,
IL prepared 10 furnish Old customers aud the
pubic derally, No. l article OF
WHEAT, BROWN. Or GRAHAM BREAD.
! shall cudt avor to keep hand a good assortment
Of ALI C.thE. Also, will furnish short notice
abe p1lces. any Of the following large
WaserIuelun, Marble Fruit, h ack Jelly, Gold and
ST ycT, Iccate, Pound, Sponge, spice, Lemon starch.
have Ou hand Tor a fine variety Of Sick
AND FANCY CANDiElS at the sign Of the New Bakery,
WI liam street, west OF Man.
Delaware, Mar IS, "a. ". G. LITTEII..
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-11-11
Road Notice.

RTCTICF Is HEREBY GIVEN TIL T a PETITION Will.
IN be presented TO the Comm luefs Of lie
NuHty Ht uteir Nt ntctmb"r session, pray ing
The cstib shnvut at a County road ia Scoto aud
fh misnn townships. beginning ia tue BeleiOntain0
Ioa0, on the aud oi Elizabeth Bird the point where
the cutters said road, running thence nor til
wardly along SAID iaue Boxes Creek, thouce north
Ward,y through the taud 81 Messrs q cytogl 10 a
petnt County road in Thompson township, said
point being O line formerly drvlding aad land
OCT. -, 6t-iw.-Sl rs. LEWIS ". BltEYFOGEL.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-11-11

Army Goods and Yankee Notions
at Wholesale as Low as any other
House in the City.
April IS. Is6I-Iy.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-11-11
Saws =! saws!

HUST received good stock ofSaws, such as C.
d Muley Mill Saws Sash Mill Saws, Cross Cut WOuc
Jaws tor power Circular Saws power Cross
Hand, Panne and Ripping Cross Cut Fra mng SAVE
Back Saws, Wood Saws, FellOe, Webb and Key -hol,
saws For sale at the Upper Hardware Store by
Dec '59-@tf c. e. CHAMBERLA