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Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-03-24

patches and the statements of the numerous
correspondents of eastern aud western daily
papers, who accompanied the army on its
march, and whose details of its incidents now
| dll the columns of the journals referred to-
From the correspondence of the New York
almost identical with those given by the cor
respondents of other papers, we copy the fol-
lowing account Of the occupation of the city
and The confagratiOu which destroyed the
grester portion Of it:
1t was discovered on advancing through the
city that Wade Hampton had had large quan-
titles of cotton piled 10 the street. The bales
bad been cut open, the cotton pulled out loose
y. and remained all ready for the torch. 10
| several places to was actually on fire. A high
wind was blowing at the time, which bad
scattered the cotton through the trees. and on
The hOuse-tops ard piazzas, and verandahs, the
effect being 10 many places as if a snow storm
had fallen on the city. The fire had been set
to this cotton, the citizens said, by Wheeler's
men, who were the last to leave the town.
The wind abating, the efforts which our men
successful.
Toward evening a strong south-westerly gale
came up, which famed the slumberiug enbers
aud the half extiDguished cotton. iuto bIaze
and waited the newly burning tufts of the cot
ton on the roofs and into the open windows
aud doors Of the houses through large part
of the city. At the same time mao who
had store filed with provisions which be-
loDged to the rebel government, and TO which
our soldiers were helping themselves, himself
set bis store on FIRE. From the burning cot
ton which had blown from the bales the city
was soon on fire in as maDy twenty places,
the soldiers everywhere endeavoring to arrest
the flames, the citizens either sulenly looking
on or rushing wildly about, and in either case
making no effort TO stop the fire. Our escap-
ed prisoners were to be seen rushing to the
houses of those who had befriended them, and
calling on the soldiers for help, and they work
ed long and earnestly to save the property of
those who had been kind to their comradse.
Before morning, however, nearly the whole
city was 10 ashes. Nearly 5000 houses had
been destroyed. The Old Capitol was burnt.
the new one somewhat damaged. The Bank
Note and Treasury buildings, where the rebel
HONSS WIZ SOS oFCu anu plluteus were eutIFe-
y burnt. The Sisters of Mercy Home was
burnt, and all the hotels. Only one church |
was destroyed.
The day following, the arsnal and public |
buildings were destroyed. We found AZ heavy
guns, 5000 stands of small arms, $4,000 |
rouods fixed ammunition, large quantities of
heavy ammunition, aDd a great portion of the |
machinery that had been sent here from /
Charleston for safety at the time OF the evac- /
uation of that place, The machine shops,
which were of vast importace, ordnance stores
of all kinds, one complete battery OF Bakely
guns with caissons and timber chests, were
destroyed and thown into the river which, as
lar as one could see, seemed black with pow.
der.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-03-24

SHERNAN's Triumphant MARcH.-The last
the arrival of his army in splendid condition,
at Fayetteville, North Carolina. This point is
on the Cape Fear river, and the site of the q
S. Arsenal in that State, which was filed with
arms by Floyd while Secretary of War under
Buchanan, and seized by the rebels soon after
the rebellion broke out. It's inland situation
made it supposed safe place of deposit for
arms, ammunition, machinery and stores of all
kinds, immense quantities of which were csp-
tured and destroyed, Including much of the
valuable machinery removed from the Nation
al Armory at Harper's Ferry, and the exten-
Bive Arsenal was blown up and destroyed, Gen.
Sherman concluding that the United States
would not hereafter want an establishment OF
the kind at that place.
The march from Savannah 10 Fayetteville
was through the very heart OF South Carolina,
from west to east the entire breadth OF the
State-he was virtually unopposed, the rebels
being thoroughly panic-sIricken and Paraly1ed
abundant supplies for the army we're found
on the wsy-and it is hardly necessary to say
that the people OF that rebelious State, where
the secession egg was laid and the vile reptile
hatched, thOuroughy realized what war in its
full rigOr means. Immense quantities of SUD-
plies Of all kinds were captured and destroyed;
oil property needed for the maintainau,e or
use Of the army was appropriated cotton,
gin houses, rice, tobacco, mills, factories, and
the unoccupied mansions of the abscondine |
lords of the plantations, were committed 20 |
tie flames. Columbia, the Stale Capital, was
almost utterly destroyed, as were considerable
portions OF Orangeburg, Cheraw, ard other
towns and hamleis-but in most cases the fire
was communicated by the rebels in burning
cotton, turpenline and other produce, to pre-
vents its falling into our hands. An attempt
bas been made by the rebels to create the i'm
preston that Columbia was wantonly fred
ind destroyed by our forces but this is false
ccording 10 their own admissions, confirmed ,
y the united testimony Of Cur official des- 1
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REvoIuTI0NARY prWsIoNERS.

Congress has unanimously past bill giving
gratuity OF $500 a year to each Of the five
surviving Revolutionary pensioners, in addi-
tion to the pensions of 800 which they now
receive. In January, 1864, there were only
twelve surviving of whom have since
died. The names Of the only survivors are as
follows Lemuel Cook. enlisted in Hartford,
Mass, SO years of age, now residing in Clar-
eudon, Orleans county, New York; Samuel
Downey, enlisted in Carol county, New
Hampshire, SO years of age, now living in Ed
enburg, Saratoga county, New York +; VIM.
Hutchtins, enlisted in New Castle, Maine, 100
years of age, residing in PenobscOt Maine /;
Alexander Maroney, enlisted at Lake George.
New York, as drummer boy "a years old.
residing at Yates, Orleans county, New York;
and James Bartham, substitute for drafted
man in Southampton county, Virginia, living
in Missouri in his l0lst year.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-03-24
IHE NEWS.

We have no new military movements tC
chronicle this week-though it is gratifying to
be able to state that success continues to at
tend those in progress, while the evidence
rapidly accumulates that the rebellion is uu.
dergoing its death throes, and there seems to
be no room to doubt its dissolution is near al
hand.
Sherman is continuing his march through
North Carolina, the last accounts representing
him in possession of Godsborough and pushing
on for Raleigh. the State Capital. The forces
under johnson have not yet ventured to make
determined opposition to his advance; and il
they do not soon succeed in staying his pro-
gress his gallant army will ere long tread the
"sacred soil" OF Old Virginia and cooperate
With Grant in the death struggle at Richmond
Sheridan's raid is admitted by the rebels &c
have been immensely damaging to them. Hi.
almost their only source Of receiving supplies
and has reduced both the army of Lee and the
people Of Richmond to the utmost straits
At last advices Sheridan was at White House.
on the Pamunky, where be was actively pre-
pariOg for further aggressive movements.
Grants army still remains inactive, but
stands prepared to meet any attack that may
be made upon it, or if favorable opportunity
presents make a forward movement. The
rOads 10 that region will soon be in condition
10 admit of movements which the late unfa-
vorable state of the weather efectually inter-
dicted.
1t is known that formidable movement is
being made in the Southwest, though its ex-
tent or destination are not certainly known
The capture of Mobile ia doubtless part Of
the programme, and advices from New Or
leans OF the 10th inst. announced that the at
tack commenced that morning, five monitors
attacking and silencing two rebel batteries.
Later advices, however, render it probable
that this was a naval reconnaissance rather
than the commencement of regular attack
1t has recently transpired through message
from JEFF Davis to the reboI Congress, that
after the failure Of the rebel commissioners
who met the President at Fortress Monroe to
secure Cessation of hostilities" an effort was
made to effect it by correspondence with Gen.
Grant, who was addressed on the subject by
Lee. This effort also failed, our authorities
not being disposed to listen to any such pro- |
position.
Gold continues to Auetuate between so and |
90 per cent. premium. The great decline is
affecting prices of all commodities,
resulting in numerous failures and threatening |
a serious financial panic in our great centers
Of Commerce.
Davis in a late special message to the rebel |
Congress, Gays "the Capital of the Confeder-
ate States is now threatened, and it is in great
er danger than it has heretofore been during |
the war.''-an admission of great significance.
He asks for suspension of the writ of habeus
corpus, to keep down the turbulent opponents
Of his policy; declares the treasury bankrupt 4:
and urges the payment Of gold for supplies
Ehieh means the seizlre of the coin in ~ ),
bands of the BANKERS and others and
preparation to the purpose
army Of Lee from si~ APDs
arving.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-03-24

The eastern States have been visited with
high waters exceeding anything OF the kind
experienced for many years. The destruction
Of property along the water courses has been
immense, the Pennsylvania oil region coming
in for large share of the loss. The railroads
have also been seriously damaged, greatly in
terfering with The running of the trains, and
causing considerable irregulariiy in the trans
mission of the mails.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-03-24
Guardians Sale of Real
Estate.

TN pursuance OF order from the Probate Court OF
4 Delaware county, Ohio shall oftr for sale on the
premises, al public vendur,
Saturday, April 18th, 1865.
O'Clock y. m, the undivided hnh part Of the
following premises: Situate IN Troy township, In
SAID county OF delaware, IN range le tp and soc
ton B. and IN subdtvision % bounded north by lands
OF Henry Wiley, east OF section line, south and west
by lands OF John Wallace containing "a acres more
or less Also tract IN the same township, section l.
and part OF lot NO 8, bounded ON the south by lands
Ul B. Ey, the west by section y, aud the north
and east by the land of Henry Cuuo, containing Ia
aUTvs more less-the whole being tho premises on
" inch Joseph Lynn resided in his lifetime
Terms or SAIk:-One-thIrd purchase money in hand
day OF sale unV-thrd Ia one and OnO-third In two
ears from day safe with interest, 10 DO secu ed
by mortRrge gu properly sold. JOSEPH {. COLE
Guardian OF john Il. Maynard a Joseph Lynn
CARPkR 4 VAN DKMAN, Atty : tor GuArd'n.
Mar. l7-4t 81 20.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-03-24

TRIBUTE OF RESPECT. AT a meeting of the
medical fiicers on duty at Camp Chase, Ohio
March l9,b, 1865, called in view of the death
of Major Albert Longwell, Surgeon OF the
88th Regiment o. V. l., and Post Surgeon,
The following resolutions were unanimously ap-
proved :
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased Almighty God to
remove by death our hoDored Superior, Ma
jur Albert LoDgwell. Surgeon of the 88th
Regiment o. V. l., and Surgeon of this
Post; therefore,
ResotUed, That we deplore as public Gala
nifty the death Of one whose sphere of useful
ness, present and prospective, was 30 wide.
ReeolUed, That while we feel deeply afflicted
by this visitation cf Divine Providence, we
take pleasure in recording our sense of the
personal and professional worth Of the deceas
ed, and in joining 10 honor the memory of one
who, as an officer, was ever kind and consider
ate towards those under his command, especial
ly TO the private soldiers under his care, and
whose practice OF manly and Christian virtues
was such as 10 endear him 10 ali with whom he
was associated.
ReSolred, That the cause of our country be-
comes doubly dear to US by reason Of such no
bic men who have, in the unhinching discharge
of their duty, given up their lives a sacrifice
to secure TO US and to coming generations the
blessings of righteous Liberty and good gov
ernmeut.
RESOLVED, That while we condole with the
afflicted family of our deccaced friend, we can
rejoice with them in those expressions of Chris
lian resignation which marked bis last illness,
and which give US good reason to hope that
our loss is his eternal gain.
Resoved, That we transmit copy of these
to the family of the deceased, and |
hat we resquest their publication in the Ohio
Stale Journal and in the DeGrdre GGsetie
JOHN w. FINLEY, Chairman.
J. F. BROWN, Secretary.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-03-24

The Nine steamers arrived
at Annapolis a lew days ego, bringing about
1000 Uuion prisoners, most of them in bad
slate emaciation and nearly destitute of cloth
clothing. Several died on the passage, and three
died while being taken from one boat A
large number OF rebel prisoners passed through
Baltimore about the same time 10 be exchanR-
ed, all 10 good health and well clothed. Many
of them had carpet bag full OF additional
clothing.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-03-24

The HiIlsbOrO News says that the will OF
the late Judge Price was admitted to probate
last week. 1t occupies but half sheet OF
note paper, and devises all his property 10 fet
simple, to his widow, Mrs. Ann Med Price
The estate is appraised at 100000.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-03-24
Public Sale,

uAVING sold my farm one mile north OF Worthing-
- ton, will offer at public sale, on
Tuesday, april 4th, 1865,
all the stock said farm, consisting of 500 Sheep.
grade Of full blood 9erno, l thoroughbred Durham
Bull one year old Co and Calves pair Of large.
sized, well broken Mules Horses and Harness, Wagons
and Farming Utensils generally.
If not previOu sly sold will also offer time
and place, the farm known the MeCOud farm, lying
adjacent TO aud north of the home farm, containing
1s4 acres. Terms made known on day of sale.
". H. LEWIS.
WoRTHINGTON, Mar %, '65. Pit
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-03-24
Mayors Proclamation.

MAYORS OFFICE,
DELAWARE, OHIO, March 20, 1865.
NOTICE is hereby given to the qualified voters Of
IN the incorporated village of delaware, state 0
ONO, to meet at the Council Room, over the Market
House, on MONDAY, April 3D. 1865 between the hour,
the purpose OF eIecting l Mayor / Recorder, and
Trustees, to serve the ensuing year.
Given under my hand and the seal Of saiu
ISEALl Corporation, the day and year first abOvt
written. J. HIPPLE,
Mar. 24-It Mayor
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-03-24

The Toledo Blade says a freight train on
the Pittsburg and Fort Wayne Railroad took
FIRE at Lima on Friday night, and was entirely
consumed. Three of the cars near the loco
motive we're loaded with Kerosene oil, il
which the fire caught, and the wind blowing
gale. the entire train was almost Immediately
eRVsiOped in flames. A large amount of pro.
perty, besides the oil and cars was consumed.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-03-24
From tne James.

The TriDune's james River correspondent
says: Refugees from Richmond report great
CONSERVATION prevailing in that city. They
say that the city has been for sometime 10
course of evacution, in the way of sending gov
ernment materials, machinery, &c, to Lynch
burg and Danville.
Sheridan, they also say, has put stop to
this in great measure, by destroying the
Richmond and Lynctburg canal, the main
means of communication left.
The DanviIle road is almost worn out, with
no material or men TO spare to repair it
These men think that Davis, Lee, and other
leaders, have lost all hope, and already have
their eyes on Mexico asylum
'Ths shslr'-CIOsing Out of the Rebellion.
The Tribune's Washington correspondent
says: A Senator, jnst from the front, says it is
Gen. Grants opinion that Richmond will he
evacuated within the next ten days.
The Sanitary Commission are sending large
quantities Of stimuants 10 the army OF the
Potomac.
number of surgeons and nurses lett here
to day for City Point.
The Heraids Washington special, says It
is known by the Administration that Stephens,
Hunter and Lee, are all hopeless of the re5eIl-
ion, and have so informed Davis Lee looks
upon arming the slaves as failure, for the
simple reason that Congress delayed the meas
ure too long; besides, the failure TO make the
negroes free, renders the plan useless. Pre-
sident Lincoln does not believe there will be
any more serious fighting, but that the rebels
will soon surrender.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-03-24
MOVEMENTS nE SHERMAN.

On the 18th Sherman left Fayetteville
marching towards Goldsboro'. Before leav-
ing, the extensive arsenal was completely de-
sIroyed. II was the largest in the South
Every cotton mill and several residences were
also destroyed. Six small steamers we're also
burnt.
Negroes who have followed Sherman will be
sent to South Carolina, and consigned to the
csIe of Gen. Ssxion.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-03-24

Miss Mary Land, native OF New York
but for the last ninety years a resident OF
PhiladeIphia, died last week, at the advanced
age of lO2 years. She remembered vividIy
each incident of the Revolution as it occurred
in philadelphia
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-03-24
OPINION.
ATTORNEY GENERALS orHE,

ATTORNEY GENERALS otHE,
February ., lSeb !
SIR-In your letter Of the 2sth January, " ask my
opinion the lega points presented in tho ecter OF
Governor A. g. Curtin, to you, OF date the ssth Jan
uary.
Tow Curtins letter is in relation to the construction
OF the Act OF Congress- approved March 5, lSoS,
monty called the Enrolment Act. He innists-
LIST, That the words period Of svrvioe.' sin th
commencement Of the TOpelliOn, as uaed In the Ia
sect ion u IhV Act, do nOt require ihs lTealdst, IL
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-03-24
stelv adrertisrm1euts.

~ IT WOULD BE A GREAT ACCOMMODATION t.
US IF OUR ADVERTISERS WOULD SEND IN THE1t
FAYORS AS EARLY IN THE WEEK AS WEDNESDAY
NOON
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-03-24

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned ha
IN been duly qualified Administrator Of the estaJ
.! andrew COnUun, deceased, late of Delaware county
OhIe All persons Interested will govern themselves
accordingly.
Mar. 24-3tt GIDEON A. CARR.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-03-24
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
WASHINGTON, February Sth, 1865. J

Z
WASHINGTON, February 8th, 1865.
His ErceLJeney Governor Smith:
Complaint is made to me, by Vermont,
that the assignment of her quota for the
Draft on the pending call is intrisically un-
just, and also in bad faith OF the Govern
ment's promise to fairly allow credits for
men previously furnished. 10 illustrate, a
supposed case is stated as follows:
Vermont and New Hampshire must, be-
tween them, furnish 5000 men on the pend
ing call, and, being equals, each must fur
nish as many as the other in the long run.
But the Government finds that, on former
calls, Vermont furnished a surplus of $40,
and New Hampshire surplus OF 1,5OO-
these two surpluSses, making z, 200, are ad-
ded to the 5000, making 5000 to be furnish
ed by the two States, or 200 each, less by
fair credits. Then substract VermOnts
surplus OF 500 from her 1000, leaves 3, 800
as her quota on the pending call; and like
wise substract New Hampshire's surplus
of 500 from her 1000. leaves 500 as her
quota on the pending call. These $500 and
$500 make precisely the 5000 which the
supposed case req uires from the two States;
ana it is ju8G, equal for V NermOnt to furnish
1000 more nOaU than New Hampshire, be-
cause New Hampshire has HERETOFORE fur
nished 1000 more than Vermont, which
equalizes the burthens of the two in the
long run. And this result, so Tar from be-
ing bad faith to Vermont, is indispensable
to keeping good faith with New Hamp-
shire. BY no other result can the 6,UUO
men be obtained from the two States, and,
at the same time, deal justly and keep
faith with both; and we do put confuse
ourselves in questioning the process by
which the right result was reached.
The supposed case is perfect; as an illus
tration. The pending call is not for 300, ,OOC
men subject to fair credits, but is for 500, ,U0O
remaining after all fair credits have been
deducted; and it is impossible to concede
what Vermont asks without coming out
short of the 100000 men, or making other
localities pay for the partiality shown her.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-03-24
For Only &aOOI

NNE OF the best BUILDING LOTS in the promising
~ town Of Delaware. Four by eleven rods, alley III
sac Terms CASH.
Inquire at the Law Office of Reid Eaton.
March "A, Is65-f H ]. EATON,
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-03-24

I;Ior all Sewing Machines in general use, NaeNins
IN on Ui ms bes, Quaiily aud 81 COL silk, AR batt
quality Sewing Needles, always on hand ~ Ne
" Iliams BOOK.
Mar II, '6S. Q. p 4 7.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-03-24
THE REBEL STRENGTH.

New York. March 22-It was recently
stated in the North Carolina Legislature that
the entire effective force of the Confederaev
was only 10000 men; and official documents
from Richmond were produced to prove the
statement
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-03-24
Corn Shelters,

TUST received good stock OF Corn Shelters, t1O
q best IA the market Also, SandiOrd's ~ kn 10
S,raw Cutters when tRe Hay straw but AZ
an inch long. Call AndlOOk Al tnSu. ..
April !, lSeA e. q CHAAhEkLAI
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-03-24
Estate Of Harry Janes.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned hat
~ been duly quaIlfed Executor Of the estate OF
harry ia nes deceased, late of Delaware county, Ohio
All persons interested will govern themselves accord
ngly
Mar. 24-3it D. B. JAMES.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-03-24

AUDITORS OFFICE, !
DELAWARE OHIO March II, 1866
SSEALED PROPOSALS will be received at the Audit
~ Ur's Ohce, in tins county until O'Clock D.
Ou MONDAY, April nth, 1865, for building the Bton.
work aud superstructure of new bridge across BIZ
Walnut Creek, Cno-har mile south of Gaiena: separate
olds 10 Oe made Tor the stone and wood work. PIam
and specifications for the work be shown By tn,
Auditor a. ier tine first day Of April next.
By order OF the Commissioners
Mar. 24-B C. NEIL. Auditor