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Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-08-18
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SOLDIERS, RECEPTION AT BERKSHIRE.

The soldiers reception at Berkshire
yesterday, was a grand and magnificent
occasion. Everythang-the bright cool
dav. the marked good behavior, combined
to make the day pleasant.
Several of the eastern townships par
donated in the festivities. They met at
Wigton's Grove, a most appropriate spot,
at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ, IN delegations. Ber-
lin train numbered fifty wagons, carrying
martial music, banners, provisions and
the fair and merry forms to enjoy the day.
Other delegations were proportlonately
well r~epresentedin rolling stock" freight
ed with the eoncomitants.
The soldiers fell in" at the entrance to
the grounds, and under the command of
Col. Frambes, marched to the stand where
they were welcomed in a neat and timely
speech. by a genuine soldiers friend, Rev.
q. w. Bainum of East Liberty. Rev. r.
B. Bennett of C~enterville, late Chaplain
sd @. v. L, who wears a medal for dis
tinguished bravery at Antietam, respond
ed with eeLdt. Each soldier was presented
with a beautiful red. white q blue badge.
The exercises were varied by music, in
strumental and vocal.
The Sunbury Glee Club displayed its
power to charm the ear. while Victory at
last" was heart thrilling. Berlin exhibit
ed its vocal talents, but less conspicuous
w.. The soldiers again marched" and
t"fcounter-marched, by file right" and
Shy file left, and dress up" to the table,
the citizens waiting and watching" while
they demolished the staples and luxuries
of the grooming board. Berkshire honered
the head of the table, with Berlin at the
neither terminus-others between. A
whole hog" occupied the former portion,
though the grunter was shared by the sol
diers and citizens promiscuOusly. Occa-
~sionally a s'sympathizer' wearing a badge
might be seen eH3og1ag the hog with the
ssfrst-table.n
After dinner the time was given to So
eiaI reunion. Several eitizen-soldiers and
citizens of Delaware we were glad to see,
were there.
One Of the principal features on the
ground was a superb horizontal revolving
swing where the braves" and their far
ones could get a little drunk at the CHEAP
rate of seven rounds for one cent
n. B. Not one but ss0lng tiDters was
there.
The Messrs Perfect, catered to the fas-
tidious taste by supplying their customers
with the choicest ice-cream, lemonade.
peaches, and other delicacies, at old
fashioned prices.
A beautiful read, white and blue itera-
ny notice of "Greely's American Conflict
graced the trunk of an oak There wal
a stand of pictures-gems of art, among
which we noticed Lincoln, Grant, and
other heroes. Apart from the few in
stances of elf-glorifcation common to all
the affairs of life, this picnic was a per
feet success, giving mutual pleasure to ou1
brave boys and their liberal donors. May
each township, and our county entire,
continue the glad welcome to the saEiorE
of our Republic. Yours &c, i
Aug. II, SO. NUF CED.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-08-18
BLOODY RECORD.

The case of Champ Ferguson, the guer-
rilla, now on trial for murder, in Nash
vile Tennessee, before a Military Com
mission, presents the darkest and blood
lest phase of out late civil war. The evil
dence submitted to the Court is but a
small portion of what has been adduced,
and all of it is ofthe same character. The
a~troeity of his crimes is without a paral-
lei. He is charged with numbering fifty
four men, but it is said, and, doubtless,
with truth, that he has slain more than
one hundred. It is his boast, that he slew
that number, and not in war, but in cold
blood. He spared no ohe-neither the
wounded captive, nor the sick in their
bed; all shared the same fate-death.-
Ferguson says he was an officer in the
Confederate army, but he can show no
commission, and probably claims to have
been SO, only to escape the fate he richly
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-08-18
-1HE nEATH nE q. ?. sInME.

The sad faots-so sad and shameful that
they. seemed themselves unwilling to come
to light-in reference to the sudden death
of Alfred P. Stone, once the State Treas
urer of Ohio, in Columbus, on Wednes-
day last, have at last been fully ascertain
ed. They outline a story, which, though
not new, is, In view of the reputation and
record of the man of which it is told, very
startling and suggestive.
Ten years ago, no man stood higher,
whether in public or private life, than Al
fred ?. Stone, then a heightened business
man of Columbus. He was a prominent
member of a leading church in the city
So spotless was his reputation, so distin-
guished his abilities as a business man
that when, in 1857, the Breslin- Gibson
defalcation was brought to light, he was
selected by Gov. Chase as the man, of all
men, to restore public confluence, to
bring order out of chaos in the State f.
nances, and to place the treasury of the
State in a sound and correct condition
So well did he succeed In his trust, that
the people of Ohio ratified the choice of
the Governor by twice electing Mr.. Stone
to the position to which he had been APP
pointed, and when our present internal
revenue system was initiated, four years
ago. he was selected by Secretary Chase
as the best man in the Columbus district
for Collector of Internal Revenue.
Such were the antecedents of MI. Stone.
IF any man could be considered thrice
proclaimed with triple brass"-against
temptation-by religion, by reputation, by
habit.-it was he. Andyet-he fell. He
drank-he gambled. In play he lost heav-
lily. He played yet more deeply, hoping
to retrieve his losses. He lost again. He
exhausted his own resources, and, hoping
for a turn of luck, he staked money which
belonged to the government. He lost
again. He played wildly, desperately,
fercely,-but he lost. He looks around,
and sees that he has not only frittered
away his own fortune, but also has squan-
dered money not his own, for which he
will be held to strict account. Dishonor
and disgrace awaits him. He sees but
one way to escape them, and after days of.
eliminating in despair-after an
spent in grovelling upon the
Of his children, born and reared in
his honorable prime.-after a night of
wrestling with the demon that tempted
him-he dies by poison, vainly hoping to
escape the consequence of his own rash
ness and guilt.
The amount Of his defalcation is esti-
mated at different sums, all the way from
up to SAC, o. IeUeIand Lead
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-08-18
pIsAFFEcTION m OHIO,

A private meeting of radical Republi-
cans was held in Columbus on Wednes-
day last. to consider General Cox's letter
to the Oberlinites. It was determined
not to give Cox their support for Govern
or, and a circular to that effect is to be is
sued to the people of Ohio. So great is
the feeling of the earnest men" of the
Republican party against Gen. Cox, that
it is believed by many, another candidate
will be brought out.-BufaIo Courier.
The above statement not only conveys
a false impression as to the feelings ofthe
radicals toward Gen. Cox, but has not
the slightest foundation in truth. So far
from desiring to bring out another candi-
date the radical Unionists of Ohio are en-
thusiastic supporters of the entire Union
ticket, and every man now on it. The
Copperheads who hope to reap advantages
from divisions in the Union ranks are
doomed to grievous disappointment. Our
party never was more united. more de-
termined> ar more hopeful. They mean
to give Gen, Cox at least $4,000 majority
in October, andthey will do it.-Czeve-
land Leader.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-08-18

THE COUNTY CoNvENTIoN.-We again
call attention to the fact that tomorrow IS
the time fixed for choosing delegates to
the county nominating convention, which
conyehes on Monday. It is the duty Of
every Union voter to attend the primary
meetings, and we trust all will so regard
it and act accordingly. In this county h
nomination virtually amounts to an cleo
ton. and hence the choice of officers is ac-
tuaIly made by the convention and ratified
by the election, while the convention itself
is chosen at the primary meetings. Let
these meetings therefore be well attended,
in order that the sentiment of the Union
voters of the county may be reflected in
the action of the convention.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-08-18
An Ordinance
To establish the grade on Franklin Street
south of HiU Street, to the Corporation

To establish the grade on Franklin Street
south Of Hill Street, to The Corporation
Line.
Sec. l. Be IL ordained by the Council Of the Inoorpo-
rated Village OF Delaware, that the grade Of Franklin
street from Hill street south to the corporation line,
be and the same is hereby established as foHowa;-
Commencing at The south line Of Hill street 3-1othb Of
a foot above the top Of the gutter on the south side
Of Hill street, on a level with the grade in the centre
OF Hill street; thence south in the first 100 feet Il shall
ascend and 40 feet; thence south It's feet to north
line or Third street il shall descend 4and $40 feet 10
grade Of Third street; thence 56 feet south Of south
line OF Third street It shall descend / and 7-IO feet
thence south 100 feet IL shall descend 8 feet; thence
south III feet 10 centre OF culgert il shall descend s
and $40 feet; thence south SO feet it shall ascend 5 and
$40 feet; theme, south 20 feet TO north line Of Railroad
street it shall ascend 8 and CLIO feet; thence south As
ieet TO Railroad street It shall ascend 2 and 4-IO feet
70 the top OF the railroad track; thence south GTe feet
II shall ascend 2 and $40 feet; thence south 200 feet.
being 20 feet south Of north line OF Hains' street. u
snail descend 2 aud 40 feet; thence south $50 feet Il
snail as cend l foot; thence south 500 feet 10 shall de-
scsnd II and clio feet; thence south 1914 feet Il shall
descend and 2-10 feet, being csntr Q OF lane and
south line OF corporation.
Sec. 2. This ordinance to lake enaot and ba IN forcs
from and alter It's publication.
Passed Aug. Z, 1865.
Attest: I NIPPLE Mavor
J. D, VAN DlaLAN, Recorder.
Aug. 1S-1t
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-08-18

The prevalence of crimeS of the most
horrible and reyoltingchafacter Ramark-
ed characteristic of the present day, but
is by no means confined to this epuntry.Z
Gases have recently come to light inEu-
rope which fully equalin atrocity anything
that has occurred on this side Of the At
.1aatie. DR.. Prifchard, an eminent physf
clan of the city of Glasgow, Scotland, vas
executed a few weeks ago fertile crime of
poisoning under the most aggravated err
cumstances, his wife and mother-in-lawA
having fully confessed his guiltprevious to.
execution. In England Miss Constance
Kent, a young lady q years of age of ed
ucation, refinement and high social posi-
ton, voluntarily made confession to haV-
ing murdered. FIVE years ago, her step
brother, a small child. She was sentenced
to death, but the sentence has been eem-
muted to transportation to one of the
British penal colonies for life. In Swift
-zerlaad-a clergyman is under sentence of
death for poisoning two ofhis p~arishioa-
ers at the communion table. He has
confessed his guilt and says he committed
the murders through motives Of benevoS
lence, the parties being poor and mfrm,
he wished to relieve them from their suf
ferings by death and send them to better
world. These crimes, for coId-blooded
atroeity, are unparalleled by any Of those
the details of which have of late formed
so prominent a feature Of the news col
umns of some Of the daily journals.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-08-18

A returned rebel named Kelly was sum-
marily hung, a few days since, at Bergen,
He went to a saloon in the place,
and ordered a Lieutenant of militia, who
happened to be there, to take his blouse
The Lieut.. refused to comply with
his request, when Kelly drew a revolver
and fired at him. Bystanders then knock
ed Kelly down; took him out, and sus-
pended him to the limb of tree.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-08-18
TAX NOTICE.

OFFICE OF COLLECTOR INTERNAL REVENUE.
sth District Of Ohio, Delaware, July q 1885.
THE ANNUAL TAX LIST for said District havin
i been returned to me by the Assessor, notice
hereby given that will attend either In person or bV
deputy at the following places until the
FIRST DAY Of SEPTEMBER NEXT.
for the purpose Of receiving the tax upon sa.d list, via
At my Office, in Delaware, Ohio;
At the Office of s. Payne, Marysville, Union Co, O.
{" &c p" " G. W. STARK, Cardington. Morrow Co, o.
" {" " " Jno. Hardy, Marion, Marion Co. O.;
=" " '' Al T. J. Robinson, Mansfield, Richland co. O
All persons failing to pay the tax assessed against
them upon said list before the LIST day Of September
next, will incur a penalty Of 10 per cent, in addition
to mileage and twenty cents for service Of notice.
A n
Collector OF the sch District Of ohio.
July 2s-6t
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-08-18

Thirty-fve tons of mail matter are dali
ly received at the Post-Ofie e in New York
city, and an equal amount is sent away.
making seventy tons landed every "A
hours. The receipts in six months of
1865 amount to 1855, 929,52.
The Mobile Daily News says: "The
new Constitution, adopted by a popular
vote OF the people of Missouri, provides
that Missouri shall ever remain a mem
gard af a wise and judicious provision;
events have demonstrated that speciic
provisions Of this character may be of
great value"
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-08-18
An Ordinance

To establish the grade of Washington
Street from HILL Street south to Rail
Road Street.
See. l Be it ordained by the Council OF the Incor.
porated Village Of Delaware, that the grade on Wash
ington street from II II street, south 70 Railroad street,
be and the same is hereby established as follows
Commencing at the south line Of Hill street and 40
feet above the top gutter in the centre Of Washington
street; thence $50 feet south it shall descend one foot;
thence south to the north line of Third street 100 feet
Il shall descend 3 feet to the grade Of Third street;
thence 2O4 feet south OF the south line or Third street
it shall descend6 and Clio feet: thence south across
the culvert ITS feet it shall ascend 4 and 40 feet;-
thence south so feet to the north line OF Railroad st.
1t shall descend CLOTHS Of a foot; thence south "a feet
railroad track.
Sec. 2. This ordinance TO take effect and be in force
from and after its publication.
Passed Aug. Z, 1865. ]. NIPPLE.
Attest; - Mayor.
Aug. 1S-1t
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-08-18
Communication Notice

To the Enrolled Mi1itia of Dezapoare
County, Ohio.
nHE MILITIA ROLLS are now fled with the County
q Treasurer, and all persons from whom eommuta-
ton money isdue, are required to pay the same into
the County Tr easurer on or before the 18th day of
Septembe next alter which time the Treasurer is
required by law to collect the same by distress or
otherwise, with a penalty of thirty per cent. with
costs. C. NEIL,
Aug Is, est County Auditor.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-08-18

At Randolph, Wisconsin, on Monday
farmer Windsor took a pretty ''gal" with
him to the circus. Straightway walked
his wife to the druggist, Of whom she got
pie, of which her husband was very fond.
He ate it next day, and that night was
past the region of Irritation, Mrs. Wind
sor's address, at present, is Madison Jail.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-08-18
COUNTY CONVENTION.

The Union voters of Delaware County
are requested to meet at their usual places
of holding elections in their respective
townships, on SATURDAY, Aug. 18th, '65,
between the hours of four and six o'clock
o. M, to select delegates to meet in
County Conventions DELAWARE. OF
MONDAY, AUGUST 2lst 1865.
at II o'clock a. M, for the purpose of
putting in nomination candidates for the
following Offices, to-wit:
Representative to the State Legislature,
County Treasurer,
County Commissioner,
County Surgegor, and two
EyfrHRdTy Directors.
And also to select delegates to represent
Delaware countyin District Convention,
t0be held at JOHNsToWN, in Licking Cos
on Tuesday, Dug. 22a, to put in nomina-
ton a candidate forsSenator for the dis
triet composed of Delaware and Licking
counties.
The superintendent of delegates to the
several toWnshipsis based upon the vote
for Secretary of State at the October
election of 1864, giving one delegate for
every % Unionzvotes, and IN additional
delegate for every fraction of half that
nvnwrko&I tfE.l-t EaAM -@r4 HH*
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-08-18

In Mansfield, Richland county, Ohio,
with population of 1868 in 1860, there
are 293 persons who have returned in
comes for 1864. This is one to about ff-
teen of the population. In Hamilton
county the number is 9,398, out of pop
ulation in 1860 of 216,410, or n to TWEEN
ty-three.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-08-18
LIST of Incomes.

Less 5000 deducted in all cases; also, the
tax on salaries of government officers and
dividends from RAILROAD and bank stocks,
etc.,-the former being deducted from sal
aries, and the latter paid by b corPor-
atoms for the s~tockholders.l
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-08-18
Mofice to RniIders.

OEALED PROPOSALS SiI be received by tho IN
~ dersigned until the Jst day Of September, 1865, al
the Office Of }. Ripple, Mayor Of the Incorporated
Village Of Della ware, for furnishing material for and
constructing n fence around the ttParade Ground'' in
said village, in accordance with the specifications on
file in the Village Recorders office. .
J. NIPPLE, Mayor.
J.D. VAN DEMAN, Recorder. augIS-H
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-08-18

Mr.. J. j: Jarvis was seized by two gar
rioters in Cleveland, early on Monday
morning, badly strangled and robbed Of
$500. One of the assailants was arrested.
DR.. Pritchard, the Glasgow wife pois-
oner, made a second confession, in which
he acknowledges having murdered his
mother-in-laW, which he denied in his
first confession.
General Merits cavalry has marched
across the country and placed the old flag
upon the State house at Austin, Texas.
The Ripley Brown County, Bee of
last week Says: ''We were shown yester-
day, byMr. Benjimin Sidwell, a mammoth
tooth, weighing some twelve pounds and
a quarter. 1t has a great many of the
nerves still attached to it, and is one of
the greatest curiosities we ever saw. 1t
was found on Eagle creek, by Mr.. VIM.
Redman. q
John O'Connel, a citizen, sentenced to
be hung, and Cyrus Campbell, a citizen,
sentenced to be shot, by Military Com
mission, and whose sentences were COM
muted to Imprisonment in the Ohio Peni-
Tertiary, have been discharged. by order
of the Secretary of War.
Slow PRocEss.-President johnson is
not progressing very rapidly in the d.
r%ection of the Copperhead camp. In
fact he is not progressing at all. He
Gov. BroWnlow, of Tennessee,
to call upon Gen. Thomas for troops to
assist in preventing frauds upon the bal
lot box, at the late election. He also
the franchise law of Tennessee,
and the free Constitution, both of which
the Copperheads denounce as uneonsti-
tutional, and fit only to be spit upon by a
Conservative" Now listen for the ia
howl about military despotism, and
all that sort of thing
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-08-18

Gov. BRoUGH-The reports from
Cleveland during the past week, have rep
resentedG Gov. Brough as so much improv-
ed that his recovery was regarded as GER
tain. Itseems, however, another unfa-
vorable change has taken place, and he is
again in a very critical condition, The
State Journal of yesterday contains the
following:
UNFAvoRABLE-A Telegram from Sur
geon General Barr, Yesterday, contains
~unfavorable tidings as regards the speedy
recovery of Gov. Breukh. The Doctor
says: 1.-THE Governor has an incipient
earbunele on his back-had a restless
night and nausea this morning, with
sloughfng Of wounds on the foot, which
renders his condition less favorable"
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-08-18
Proposals.

A PROPOSALS will be received by the un-
- dsrsigned, Mayor of the Incorporated Village OF
De laware, at his ONCE, on the I'd day Of September
1866, to gravel and gutter Third street from Sandusky
to Liberty street, except where same has been done
The gravel and cobble stones to be furnished at the
Corporation Gravel Bank to contractor for $50. For
particulars see ordinance in Village Recorders office.
Contract 10 be let TO lowest responsible bidder
ang13-2t J. NIPPLE, Mayor.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-08-18
sale of Land by Administ'r.

HIHE Undersigned, as Administrator on the estate OF
a Tbeodorus harrison, deceased, and in pursuance
Of an order of the Probate Court Of Delaware county
Ohio. will sell the following described premises on
Saturday, The. oh day of September, '65,
between the hours Of one and three O'Clock p. m, of
that day. to wit: Situated in said county, and in Sec
tfon two, Township five, Range sixteen, United States
Military Lands. and the middle part Of Lot number
thirty-two mo. 32); beginning in the center Of State
Road leading from Olive Green TO Rich Hill, at the
south east corner Of the town plat; thence east along
the centre of said road 88 rods TO land of Ira Chase;
thence north 40 rods to land IT S. p. lott: Ahence west
on north line Of Lofts land SO rods TO wash inetOn ST.:
thence south 40 rods to the place OF beginntng-con-
tanning q acres Of land more or less. Appraised at
Se46, 90. OF the purchase money one third in hand,
and the residue in one end two yearal To be sold on
the premises.
Aug. IL, '65-4WS5. CHAS. WILCOX, Admr.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-08-18
Saturday, the 9h day of Septem5el
LEGAL NOTICES
Legal Notice.

CARAH A. BENNETT, whose place Of residence is
- unknown viii take notice that Willard 3. Bennett
her husband, en- the 9Th day OF July, 1895, filed his
petition for divorce against you in the Clerks once
of the Court Of Common Pleas Of Delaware County,
Ohio, charging the said Sarah A. Bennett with COM
hitting adultery with one James Closson, at the house
of Gratia B Closson, in Harlem Up. Delaware County.
Ohio, on or about the 18th day or day of JanuarY
1865, and at various other times and places and with
persons unknown to petitioner, aad praying for di.
vorce from the said Sarah A. Bennett. Said petition
will be for hearing on the first day OF the next term Of
said Court. WILLARD r.
aug 11-ot by CARPER g. VAN DKMAN. his Attv5s.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-08-18
Watehes Watehes ]

Entire Neao Stock-Styles Tcry Pretty.
PRICES DOWN.
Just received at No. 3 Williams Block.
auglS-tT C. PLATT.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-08-18

THE UNIVERSAL CLOTHES wRINGER.
NO. 2, WITH COG WHEELS, ~: $3.50.
NO. 2, WITH CoX'S IMPROVEMENT, 600
For sale in De aware by j. I. O }.
August Is, 1865-til jy Ist66.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-08-18
A%NNOUNCEM ENTS.


MKssRs. EDIroRs:-Please announce the name Of
Lieut.. E B. ADAMS, Of Harlem township, as a candi
date for County Treasurer, subject to the decision OF
the Union nominating Convention. Lieut.. A. is one OF
our brave defenders, and one too who has been dis
Aoled by the loss OF a hand while calamity fighting in
the front ranks. He was a member OF the famouR
32d Regiment, and shared In all its glorious ach ieve.
ments till disabled. Ho entered the service a private
and for gallant and nlaritOrIous conduct was promoted
10 LIST Lieutenant. He is one OF that class OF mon
whom a grateful people should delight to honor
HArlems Aug. 5, 'e5. MANY VOTERS.
To the TAE-Paysra Of Delaware County.
Believing that party measures are being carr,a5 N
such extremes as TO jeopRrdize the interests Of the tax
payers, I have consented to come before the peopIe or
County Treasurer, and u elected shall endeavor 10 dis.
charge the duties Of tha once faithfully, being bound
by no party ties. $500 JOSEPH s. ~SAUNDkRs,
rtar Of Berlin Township.