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Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-07-22
GOLD AID PRICES.

If there was any body to answer the ques-
tion we should be glad TO know the precise re-
lation between the cost Of gimlets and shining
nails, at number one thousand and sixty three
on State street, Chicago. and that of gold on
Wall street, New York. Two Israelites in
Gotham are engaged 10 the money trade. A
needy Jonathan wants four dollars and twenty
six cents, and applies to Moses therefor
Moses is a man with no particular gift Of bow
els, and concludes to ask him as much as he
can get for il; and so let's him have it for nine
dollars ard eighty cents, in the bills of the
United States called greenbacks;- dol
lar of which is worth as much in fact, as each
dollar in gold, for which be pays two dollars
and thirty cents The telegraph catches up
the bargain, and it is announced that gold is
worth two dollars and thirty cents, and it is
printed in newspapers and announced in bule
tins, and forthwith every man who has peck
of potatoes, or yard of gingham to sell, goes
to ciphering up its increased value as decided
by the immense transaction of Moses and jon
athan in New York; and so at once there is a
rise in radishes, skillets, cloth, and the whis-
ties all through the city. What has happen
ed Have radishes, skiets and whist les
grown scarce? Are the tin veins giving out?
Is it Of the least moment to Lake street or
State street what Moses is doing in New York;
There Is an immense amount Of fol-de-rol,
about this matter; but like great deal Of fol-
de-rol it is an expensive kind, and one for
which the people suffer. Where is it to stop
Suppose Moses concludes to ask Jonathan four
times as much TO- morrow as he does to-day, ie
all the world to take heed of Moses and multi
ply all by fOurg Does Moses then hold US in
his fist to do with us as be likes +? So it seems,
if this is a necessary thing. II cannot be any
thing but an absurdity that a few dollars
changing hands in Wall street, according TO
the greed or necessities of tive men, should reg
ulate the value of all the merchandise and
produce and labor Of the whole Union. Why
may not the lact that Joe Pumpkin, in Min
nesota, sold his spotted pig for three pecks of
rye, determine as well what boards shall bring
at Bangor, in Maine? Is there no end to this
p Chicago Tribune.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-07-22

Glorious News from Gen. A. J. Smiths Expedi-
tion-Ferrest Badly Whipped in Five Battles
Our Loss Small
MEMPHIS July 1S.-I am indebted to one
or General Washburns staff for the follow
ing
On the 5th inst, Gen Washburne sent out
q force Of infantry. cavalry aud artillery, from
Lagrange under Maj. Gen. A. J. Smith and
Brig Gems. Mower and Grierson, with in
siructions to move in pursuit Of Gen. Forrest,
bring him to bay, Gght and whip him. He
was ordered to pursue him TO Columbus, Miss,
if he did not overtake him this side. A dis
patch from Smith to Washburne, received
to-day, says they have met Lee, Forrest and
Walker at Tupello, and whipped them badly
on three different days. Our loss is small
compared to that of the rebels. bring back
every thing in good order. Nothing lost.
A scout since arrived at Lagrange reports
the euemy's loss TO be $500, and their defeat
overwhelming.
1t is also stated by persons who have come
in, that the rebel Gen. Faulkner and Col For
rest were killed, and Gen. Forrest wounded
in the foot and his horse and equipments cap
tured
From other sources learn that Smith me,
Forrest near Pontotoc, Wednesday, the 18th
fought that day also on Thursday and Friday
driving him below TuPello, whipping him bad
ly in five different battles. Our loss is said tc
be less than 300, while that of the enemy is
over 2,OGO Col Wilkins, of the 9Th Mime
sofa, who commanded a brigade, was killed.
| The weather here continues very warm
| The steamer Memphis leaves for White river
tonight, laden to the guards.
| The steamer Pauline Carol is reported hard
aground below.
The steames Bells Memphis takes log balet
of cotton to ST. Louis. Good middleing'
| $l46.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-07-22
THE STORY OF THE "OLD OAK CHEST" NO FIG
Tl0N.-F0UR CHILDREN SM0THERED IN

One of the most remarkable and distressing
events that we ever recorded took place lest
night in the township of NewbuFg.
A man named Andrew Schoger lived near
the Buckeye House on the Kinsman street
road, leading to Warrensville, (better known
as Dolph Edwards tayern) About o'clock
on Wednesday afternoon Mr.. Schoger and
wife went into the field with the oldest boy.
to get load OF hay, leaving four children
Mary aged years, Charles 10 years, John 4
years, and Catherine year old, at home
The parents told the children to go in the
corn house and shell some corn for the chick
ems.
Returning from the field, the children could
not be found. Search was made, the neigh
bors rallying to the assistance of the distress
ed family, and the search of the premises, in
cluding the coru house, and the woods, was
continued through the night, but without sue
cess.
This morning, (rhursday,) the corn house
was again searched, and on opening an old
German chest standing there the children
were found smothered to death, and their faces
turned black from suffocation.
The children, at play, had got into the
chest, and had either themselves shut down the
lid, or the lid fell down and a spring lock
shut them in that living tomb.
The father was in the city this (Thursday)
morning to see about the burial of his chill
dren.- CleUeldnd HedrId.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-07-22
BUBLIG SENTIMENT,

FarsOn BrownlOn writes from Philadelphia
to the Knoxville Whig as follows: Go where
I will, meet with whom may, in the loyal
ranks, l find that the Baltimore Convention,
by nominating Abraham Lincoln, did just
what the people expected and demanded. The
feeling is universal that the mau for the times
is Mr. Lincoln, as the business in which the
nation is concerned is familiar to him, aud it
would be the worst sort of policy to put it into
new hands to complete, The loyal people who,
thank God, are the great minority all over the
North, have learned to value him because Of
the vastness of the services be has rendered
OF Andrew johnson, the nominee for Vice
President, but one opinion prevails among the
layal hosts, that be Is TIE man for the place,
and that be will be of great service to the
Southern Union men, and assist materially in
securing to them justice in the winding up OF
the rebellion. The platform adopted at Bal
timore gives great satisfaction ta the Union
men, and with LINCOLN Op the platform, the
Union war party have ticket that no combi-
nation can defeat. No matter who may be
nominated at Chicago, or elsewhere, or what
their platform may be, the Baltimore ticket is
designed to win. Nay, the candidates opp0s-
ing that ticket will be most disgraceiully de-
fested, aud, in fact, ought TO be, as the country
is what we are for who advocate the Baltimore |
ticket, and party and apoils are what our OPPO-
pents are afteF.-RGshUills 1imsS. /
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-07-22

MoRE MES WAHTED.-We publish in all
Other column the Presidents Proclamation
calling for 10000 volunteers to serve for the
period ef one year and if the numbeF called
fo- is not raised within the period OF ffiy days
from the date of the call, the deficiency will
be made up by draft from the delinquent town
shius. wards and districts. Volunteers will
receive a Government bounty Of 500 for one
wear. 5000 for two years. and $500 for three
wears. Local bounties are being offered 10
many localities, and with a general effort
throughout the State it is thought our quota
can be raised without resorting to draft
In case of draft 90 bounty is paid, and the per-
son drafted is required to respond personally
or by substitute. Full information on the sub
ject may be gathered from the Proclamation
and the amended Conscription Law, which lat
ter document may be toHnd on the first page
The need of more men is manifest, aud with
proper augmentation Of our forces in the
field there is no reason tn doubt that ere the
lapse Of another year the rebellion will be sub
dued and the authority OF the Government re
established in all the revolted States The
rebels are making desperate struggle, but
unless marked success attends their efforts il
will prove the fnal one. To slacken our eff
forts now would be suicidal, and none vii
think Of it save those who are ready to accept
peace on the terms of the rebels, which arr
submission to the rebellion, the acknoWIedg
ment of the independence of the bogus Con
federacy, and such other humiIiating conditions
as JEFF. Davis & Co. may be pleased to pre-
| scribe
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-07-22
Pro.sd.ut,. PrOclamation-5oo, goo Men Called

Presidsut's Proelamation-5o0, ,OOO Men Called
WASHINGTON, July Is.
BIZ the President of the United States OF
America
A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS, By the act approved July the 4th'
1864, entitled ''an act further to regulate and
provide for the enrolling and calling out OF
the national forces and for other purposes, 1t
is provided that the President o! the U0Ited
States may at his discretion al any lime here
after call for any number Of men as voinn-
teers for the respective terms nf one, two, ano
three years for the military service, aud that
in case the quota or any part thereof OF any
town, township, ward of a city, precinct, or
election district, or of a county not so suo-
divided, shall not be filed within the space Of
fifty days after such call, the President shall
Immediately order a draft for one year TO NIL
such quota or any part thereof which may De
untitled and
WHEREAS, The new enrolment heretofore
ordered is so far completed as that the aiore-
mentioned act of Congress may now be put
in operation for recruiting and keeping uP the
strength of the armies in the field, tor garrI-
sons and such military operations as may be
required for the purpose OF sappresslng the
rebellion and restoring the authority OF the
United States Government in the insurgent
States;
Now therefore, /, Abraham Lincoln, Pres
ident of the United States, do issue this call
for 500, 900 volunteers TOR the military serV-
ice provided nevertheless, that all credits
| which NAV be established under section 8 o
the aforesaid act on account OF persons VINO
have entered the naval service during the pres
ent rebellion, and by credits for men furnished
TO the military service iu excess OF calls hereto
| fore made for volunteers, will be accepted IN
der this call for one, two or three years, al
they may elect, and will be entitled to the
bounty provided by the law, for the period Ol
| service for which they enlist.
And hereby proclaim, order and direct
that Immediately after the fifth day of Septem
Der, 1864, being fifty days from the date of this
call, draft for troops to serve for one year
shall be held in every town, township, ward o
city, precinct OF an election district, or a
county not so subdivided, to fill the quota
which shall be assigned to it under this call
or any part thereof which may be uDflled by
volunteers on the said 5.h day of september
| 1864
In testimony whereof have hereunto sci
my hand and caused the seal of the United
States to be affixed Done at the City OF
Washington, this 18th day of July in the
year of our Lord 1864, and of the Independ-
ence of the United States the 87th,
(Signed) ABRAHAM LINCOLN. =
By the President, WIN. Fl. SEWARD, Seere-
tary of State.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-07-22
NATIONAL FAST DAY.

The President, in accordance with the Joint
resolutions of Congress, has issued his Procla,
nation, appointing the first Thursday Of Au.
gust, next, as day Of humiliation and prayer
for the people of the United States, and CON-
mending them to confess and repent of their
manifold sins; implore fOrbearance and q for
giveness Of the Almighty, and to pray that if
consistent with His will, the existing rebellion
may be speedily suppressed, and the suprema-
ey ofthe Constitution and Laws Of the United
States be established throughout the States,
That the rebels may not be utterly destroyed;
That the effusiOn of blood may be stayed, and
that amity and fraternity may be restored, and
peace established throughout our borders.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-07-22

The Secret ary of War has authorized the
raising of twenty new regiments of Infantry
in this State, to be credited on our quota un-
der the last call for 100000 men-and the
Governor has issued proclamation urging
Immediate action in order hat they may be
raised and organized within the iEty days al
lowed for volunteering. Experienced officers
of whom plenty are now fortunately available
will be selected, as far as practicable, to COM
mand the new organizations, from among
those now out Of the service by virtue of the
expiration of the terms of the regiments with
which they were connected. In view of the
pending draft, the short period for which
volunteers are received, the liberal bounties
offered, and the certainty of being placed un-
der competent and experienced officers, there
should be no difficulty in raising these regi-
ments. Authority has also been received to
raise regiment of representative men that
is, of recruits raised and placed in the field by
persons who from age or any other cause are
exempt from military duty, but who desire to
be personally represented in the army. The
necessary preliminary arrangements for raising
these regiments will be completed in a few
days, when recruiting will doubtless be active
ly pushed in every section Of the State, and
with such success it is to be hoped as will if
not entirely obviate the necessity of a draft >
at least SO far ill up our quota as to make
it very light.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-07-22
OUR FORCES IN HOT PURSUIT OF THE REBEL RAID
They are Ovsrtaken and sOundly Punil

They are Ovsrtaken and Soundly Punished
HARRBBUE G, July 20.-Important dispatch
es were received here last night, from which it
is Indicated that our forces are steadily and
successfully pursuing the rebels who recently
ravished the western portions of Maryland, and
that the pursuing party are Wrestling large
amount of plunder from the rebels. General
Crook, while in pursuit Monday last, overlook
the enemy at Suckers Gap, where q sharp
and for time terrific encounter took place.
The rebels fought like devils, anxious to save
the grain and cattle they had succeeded in car
rying that far from Maryland. Gen. Crook
however. was determined they should not es-
cape. He whipped the rebels thoroughly, cap
turing over 300 wagons heavily loaded with
grain. and took many prisoners. As usual the
enemy left. their dead and wounded on the
field.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-07-22

Late dispatches from Washington report
the resignation of the Secretary of War, and
name Hon. John Sherman and Gen. Schenck
as probable successors. The causes which are
said to have led to the resignation are quar-
rels and MISUNDERSTANDING growing out of
military operations around the city during the
late rebel invasion of Maryland. The report
may be true, but it lacks confirmation, and is
likely to prove unfounded as have many pre-
vious rumors of Cabinet changes.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-07-22
IHE NEWS.

There is no news from the Army Of the
Potomac. Our batteries still continue to
ahell Petersburg, but there is no intelligence
indicating any general movement on either
side. The weather is represented as being ex-
tremely bot, and a severe drOath prevailing,
which renders the position Of our soldiers far
from comfortable and imposes necessity Of
remaining quiet during the heat of the day that
both parties seem to acknowledge.
Since the late invasion of Maryland and
the retreat of the invaders matters have
quieted down at Washington. and the proper
steps have doubtless been taken to guard
against repetition of the crossing of the Po-
Gomac by rebel force. The last dispatches
state that Gen. Crooks had succeeded in over
hauling the rear of the rebel column. had Sc
verely punished them, and recaptured large
amount of the plunder with which they were
escaping.
From Sherman's army we have all kinds of
reports of successful movements, but it is diff
cult to say to what extent they are reliable
There is no doubt Of our forces having sue
cessfulIy crossed the Chattahoochee, and of
the rebel forces falling back before them it is
not improbable, too, that the reported occu-
patton of Atlanta is correct, though it lacks
confirmation as yet. It is reported Sher-
man has sent a force to destroy the rail-
Faod running from Atlanta to Augusta,
to prevent the rebel retreat in that
direction; also that Gen. johnson has evac-
u&ted Atlanta, removed most of his supplies
farther south, and will send the greater part of
his army to Virginia to operate against
Grant, leaving Sherman to act his pleasure in
Georgia. On the other hand it is reported
erations, and that the city will be defended to
the last extremity, and it is known that Gov.
Brown has called out every able-bodied man
in the State to rally to its defence. All that
can be said with certainty is that the reports
are very much mixed, but it is quite probable
that 3 few days will bring definite intelligence
as to the state Of affairs.
Intelligence from Mississippi is Of highly
cheering nature. Gen. A. j. Smith has en-
eOuntsred and handsomely whipped the rebel
force operating in that State.
From the Southern coast and other portions
Of the field Of military operations there is
nothing Of interest.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-07-22
European news contains the announcement

European news contains the announcement
Of the defeat of the Tory motion OF want OF
confidence in the ministry, in both Houses of the
British Parliament. Mr.. DIsraei's motion
in the Commons being defeated by So, and the
Earl of Malmesburyis in the Lords, by 8 ma
jority. This is regarded as sustaining, though
not triumphantly iustifying the do nothing
policy pf the ministry in relation to Denmark
1t should be remembered that the Tory leaders
did not plant themselves on any intervention
platform, but hid their position in generalities,
merely denouncing the ministry without ex-
pressing their own views. We have different
reports sboHt the steamer Yeddo. One au-
thority says she has certainly been sold Ia
Prussia, while another atirms that her move
ments are mysterious
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-07-22

The gentlemen who get up sensation news
for the Eastern press, announce the arrival at
the Clifton House, on the British side at Nj
agara Falls, Of a deputation of prominent
rebels, consisting Of Jacob Thompson, of Mis-
sissippi, Buchanan's Secretary Of the Interior,
Clement O. Clay, former U. s. Senator from
Alabama, George Saunders, and Beverly Tuck
er, with the alleged object ofsubmitting peace
propositions. IT is also stated that several
promiDent men from the loyal States are on
the American side, for the purpose Of hearing
the propositions and facilitating operations,
and that the President has taken measures to
aseertain the nature Of the mission upon which
the envoys have come, the authority under
which they act, and the character Of the prop
ositions they are prepared to submit. These
things may be as represented, but they have
decidedly suspicious appearance, and need veri-
i6catiou. The most reasonable supposition is
that the persons named are representatives to
the Chicago Convention, rather than commits
sioners to submit peace propositions to the
authorities ct Washington. If the rebels de-
sire peace all they have to do is to lay down
+he;g arnos and return to their allegiance to the
Government, and their object will be easily
attained.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-07-22
pAyMENT OF TROOPS IN sHERmAH.s ARMY.

A correspondent of the Chicago Tribune
writes from Sherman's army
Gen. Sherman has recently made orders in
relation to the payment of the troops Of this
army, which are very important and commend
themselves by their good sense. The money
is not to be brought to the field, but instead,
the pay rolls of the troops are to be made out
and recepted, and sent to Nashville. The pay
department there will senG the amount due
each man to such place as be shall desi gnate !;
or if the soldiers choose, the money can re-
main on deposit with the Government. Mon
ey 10 the field, during such campaign as this,
is of no use to the men. They can use it on
ly with such suffers as reach the front, by
buying trash at exOrbitant prices. There is
nothing in the country to buy. With the sin
gle exception of tobacco there is nothing
which a soldier needs. with which be is not
provided By the COmmiSsary and Quartermas-
ter's Department. Such sums as be wishes to
send home can be sent cheaper and safer
through the channels provided by Gen. Sher-
man than if brought to the field. Officers and
men are pnt on the same footing by this or
der. Under the old rules officers SD bssted by
purchase Of supplies from the Commissariat.
Hereafter they will draw one ration per day
from the Commissary, which will be charged
on their pay occount. The sense and wisdom
of this order are characteristic of Gen. Sher-
man.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-07-22
For Congress.
JAMES r. HUBBELL.
VNION CONVEMTION.

The legal voters of Delaware county, who
are uncouditionally in favor of a vigorous
prosecution of the war for the suppression Of
the rebellion, are requested to assemble at the
usual place of holding such meetings, in their
several townships, on Saturday, August 9th,
at 4 o'clock p. m, for the purpose Of appoint
ing delegates to meet in County Convention
at Delaware, on
MONDAY AUG UST 8th, 1854,
to put in nomination County ticket, 10 be
supported by the Union men at the ensuing
October election.
The basis Of representation will be one del
sgate for every twenty-fv (25) votes cast for
Gov Brough, and one for every fraction of
thirteen vOtes or over.
The several townships are entitled to dele
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-07-22

The latest advices from Europe look more
favorable to peaceable solution Of the Dan
ish question, Denmark having indicated dis
position to modify the terms upon which she
will assent to an arrangement. Meantime
England and the other principal powers con-
tinue their warike preparations in order to
be prepared for any emergency that may arise,
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-07-22
STAMP DUTIES.

The act Of Congress which took effect OF
lst of July inst, requires a stamp of two cents
Ou every check, even though below twenty
dollars 10 amount. PromisGory notes for a
sam not exceeding one hundred dollars, "to be
paid on demand or at time designated" five
cents and for every additional hundred dol
lars or fractional part in excess Of one hun
dred dollars FIVE cents, without regard to the
time the nets hag to rgg.