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Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-12-29
DEAD LETTERS.

The report of the Postmaster General
furnishes some important facts to the
writing public. We make the following
extract regarding dead letters:
The number of dead letters received,
examined and disposed of was 4 ,368, ,087,
an increase of S59, 1852 over the previous
year.
The number containing money, and re-
mailed to the owners. was 42,154, with
enclosures amounting to $244, Pa, 81. OF
these 35,268, containing $210, ,954, 80, were
delivered, leaving 6,886 undelivered, with
enclosures of the value of $33, ,419. The
number containing sums less than one
dollar was 5000, amounting to S4,647 ,23,
of which 12,967, containing $3,577 so,
were delivered to the writers.
The number of registered letters and
packages was 1896.
The number of letters containing
checks, bills of exchange, deeds, and 9TH
er papers of value, was $15, ,304, with a
nominal value of $3,329, 1888, of which
1916, containing $3,246, ,149, were deliv-
cred, leaving unclaimed 1,658, Of the val
ue of $50, ,739.
The number containing photographs,
jewlery, and miscellaneous articles was
69, ,902. OF these, Al 500 were delivered,
and rs, ,303 remain for disposal, or, being
worthless, have been destroyed.
The number of valuable letters sent
out was 1870; an increase of 1892
over the previous year.
There were returned to public Offices,
including franked letters, 2S,677.
The number containing stamps and ar
ticles of small value was 8, ,2SS; and of un-
paid and misdirected letters 166,215.
The number of ordinary dead letters
returned to writers was /, ,18S, ,599, and the
number not delivered was 287 .804, being
about 29 per cent. of the whole. Of
those not delivered, less than per cent
were refused by the writer's
The number of applications for miss
ing letters was 8,694, an increase of 1852
ever previous year.
A misappreheHsion prevails in regarding
the Dead Letter Office as a depositary
for the safe-keeping of undelivered let
ters, and not as the agent for their final
disposal.
Less than 25 per cent. of advertised let
ters are delivered. In some of the larger
offices the proportion does not exceed 15
per cent. The payment of two cents for
each letter advertised involves a yearly
expenditure of about 100000 for letters
returned as dead to the department.
Measures have been adopted to reduce
the expense, and the advertising is now
secured at one-half the rate allowed by
in the law requiring the list of letters to
be, published newspapers of largest cir
culation, which should be repealed, and
the mode of advertising left to the dis
erection of the Postmaster General
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-12-29
REPLY.

1t is matter that concerns Boston
Druggist" and all business men, and we
may as we'll state that Helmbold is pay
ing the Tribune over $4,000 this year
He paid US 81 800 for one insertion of
one page in the Weekly Tribune, besides
the column in the Daily Tribune Bon
ner once paid us $1,000 for one insertion
of an advertisement of the Ledger. He
knew that by judiciously advertising he
could insure fortune. The old preju-
dice among druggists & physicians against
is dying out, and they. as we'll
as others, see that the cheapest mode
whereby they can make themselves and
their medicines known to the public, is
by wise and liberal system of advertis-
ing. Helmbold discovered this fact, and
takes advantage of it.
EDITORS oF THE TRIBUNE.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-12-29

THE WESTERN Hoe TRADE.-The re-
ceipts of hogs at Cincinnati, SO far this
season, reach 165, ,O41 head, against $780,
346 during the same time last year. The
Cincinnati Price Current of Wednesday
says:
The receipts of hogs during the week
have been rather better than they were
the previous week, but the market has
been weak, and prices declined 30 per
GENITAL, closing weak at $40, ,25a $1,000 net.
The business of packing hogs. in this
city this season, SO far, is far behind that
of any previous season since 1850, so that
the manner in which hogs have been kept
back this season is without precedent in
the history of trade, and therefore it is
surprising that it should attract attention,
but the @SNestern packers and dealers
know full we'll that the hogs are in the
country still, though probably not to the
extent oftast years crop in number. yet
fully upegiS it in pounds: For in case there
should be defect of 100000 in number,
which we regard doubtful, the increase in
weight will fully make up this.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-12-29

CHERISH THEIR MEMoRY.-The New
York Times, in publishing ten closely
printed columns of the names of New
York soldiers murdered at Anderson
vile, says:
'sThe Andersonville obituary record,
which we publish day, is one of the
saddest ever published. It is well enough
to forget the past. when forgetting is not
a crime against the memory of the mar
tyred dead The story of Andersonville
can never be forgotten. Here, in this list
of names and dates, we have that story
There is no other such infamy in the
times of civilization. While we were feed
ing, clothing and nursing hordes of raga-
mullins captured in Davis's service, here
were our poor loyal soldiers murdered by
the thousand. These times ought not to
be forgotten-until we know that hereaf-
ter it Shall be impossible for men bearing
the American name to be participants in
such crimes"
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-12-29

The Dayton journal walks into the dog
question in the following forcible style:
In the State of Ohio, during the past
year, 30,316 sheep, valued at $130,916,
were killed by dogs, and p, ,103 injured
injuries being estimated at $43, ,3O950-
making in all $174, ,225.50 which is quite
snug sum. Not one dog in thousand
is useful-not one in ten thousand is or
uamental, and it costs as much to keep
one of either class as it does to fatten a
hog, which is both useful and ornament
al. Why they are kept at all is a mystery
beyond our comprehension. It is pity
that dog cholera couldn't visit Ohio
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-12-29

The Fenian quarrel, which is still rag
ing, has developed the fact that very
large sums of money have been contribu-
ted from the members of the association.
With the hope of healing the breach by
diverting the attention of the combatants
from each other, it is claimed war is to be
declared against Canada. and the field OF
combat is to be transferred from New
York city to that country.
The General Assembly of the Southern
Presbyterian Church held a session re-
Gently at Macon, Ga. During the war
they called their body "The General As
sembly of the Confederate States of
America" After long debate on the
question of a new name, the following
was adopted: The General Assembly
of the Presbyterian Church in the United
States"
The dwelling house of Richard Gross,
at Raleigh, G. W., was consumed on the
night of the 18th inst, and four of his
children, whe had been left alone in the
building, perished in the flames.
A child of Rev Mr.. Strong, of Gam
bier, three years old, died suddenly last
week from the effects of poison accident
ally administered for medicine. The dose
administered was procured from a drug
gist in Mt Vernon.
The Ohio State Board of Agriculture
holds its annual session at Columbus
next week. Also the Ohio Wool Grow
er's Association.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-12-29
From the New York Tribune.
THE PROFITS OF ADVERTISER

To the Editor Of the ". Y. Tribune:
SIR R:-In discussion to-day about the
profits of avertising, one of the party
stated that Helmbold is paying the Tri-
bune $4,000 per year for advertising. Is
it true that any druggist can afford TO pay
such sum for advertising
A BOSTON DRUGGIST.
BOsTON, Nov. II, 1865.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-12-29

The United States Christian Commits
sion has published record of the Union
soldiers buried from the Libby, Belle
Isle, Danville and Camp Lawton prisons,
and at City Point, and in the field before
Petersburg and Richmond 1t is a
pamphlet of over $50 pages, copies of
plication to the Rev. Edward p. Smith,
Secretary United States Christian Com
mission, 13 Bank ST., Phila.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-12-29

STATE SOLDIERS HoME.-Since the
opening of the State Home for disabled
soldiers there have been received as in
mates 161. Of this number twenty have
died or been discharged, leaving 131 now
in the institution undergoing treatment
for disability, or, being educated with
view to engaging in business pursuits.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-12-29
FANCY MERCHANDlS DlSE!.
OOnuisting in part Of the folIowing:

French and Yankee Clocks; English,
Swiss and American Watches; La
dies Extra Fine Jewelry Sets, in
Enamel, Onyx, Pearl, Amathyst,
Plain, Gold, &C.; Gold, Silver, Plat
ed and Rubber Finger Rings, large
and fine assortment, among which
are Diamond, Pearl, Onyx, Opal,
Garnet, &C.; Extra large and fine
assortment of Gold and Enameled
Masonic Pins and Charms; other
Watch Charms in great abundance;
choice lot of Miniature Albums,
both Gold and Plated, with or with
ont Photographs, for Watch Chain
Charms; Chatelaine Chains and
Pins; Chain Mountings, very fine:
Gold and Silver Thimbles; Gold,
Silver, Plated, Steel and Silk Watch
Guards; Dinner and Breakfast Cas-
tors; beautiful pattern Plated Card
Receivers; Cups, Mugs, Napkin
Rings, of Silver, Plate, Ivory and
"Clan" Plaid; Silver and Plated
Spoons and Forks; Silver and Ivory
Fruit Knives; Belt Buckles, large
assortment; Bracelets; large and
fine assortment Sleeve Buttons of
Gold, Silver, Chrystal and Ivory;
complete assortment superior Pock-
ct Cutlery; Scissors of all descrip-
tions; Spectacles; Rubber Goods;
Sole County Agents for Thomas
Barnett's Spring Steel Drilled Eyed
Needles, the "FIorence" Sewing
Machine and J. G. Aiken's Justly
celebrated Gold Pens, of which lat
ter we have the finest assortment
ever in this market.
ALSO,
Fine French Extracts and Toilet Soaps,
Walking Canes, Opera, Spy and Magni-
flying Glasses, Meershaum Goods, Pearl
and other Card Gases, Leather Travelling
Bags, Portmonies, Pocket and Memoran-
dunn Books, Ladies' Ornamented Hair
Pins, Fancy Combs for Ladies, Children
and Gents, Hair, Cloth, Tooth, Flesh
and Nail Brushes, Painted and Plain
Rubber Balls, Backgammon, Chess and
Checker Boards, Men, &c, Chessmen,
Cigar Cases, Tobacco and Match Boxes,
Fine Rosewood and Mahogany Writing
Desks, Ladies' Companions, New Styles
Elegant Inlaid Work and Jewelry Boxes,
Travelling Companions, Glove and Hand
kerchief Boxes, Paper Knives, Revolv-
ing Rifles, Pistols, Shot Guns and Ac-
couterments, Bronze Statuetts, Elegant
Japanese Gard Receivers, Toilet Busting
Brushes, Ladies' and Gents Skates,
Chrystal Marbles, Lead Pencils of all |
descriptions, Elastic Rulers, Puff Boxes !
and Puffs, and a great variety of elegant
articles too numerous to describe in de-
tail
These articles bought for Cash, and will be |
sold unusually low the same terms. Remember /
The place. DICKINSON'S JEWELRY STORE,
Dec 22-2t Opposite the American House |
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-12-29

The Columbus Crisis, the Ohio organ
-Ofthe defunct Southern Confederacy, is
grieved and disgusted at the presumption
of Secretary Seward in officially proclaim
ing the Constitutional amendment abOl-
ishing slavery adopted It terms it a
bogus affair from beginning to end, and
declares the amendment viii never be
recognized in history as having been fair
ly and legally made. 1t has been
equally troubled at the Presidents pre-
suming to grant pardons to rebels, insis-
ting the proceeding is ridiculous farce
as the persons applying for and receiving
Executive clemency have been convicted
of no crime and are therefore not proper
subjects for pardon. According to its
theory and teaching, in fighting against
their Government the rebels committed
no crime and it still adopts as the sheet
anchor of its political faith the Kentucky
and Virginia State Rights resolutions
with the Southern Interpretation, which
gives warrant for secession and led to all
the honors of the last four years. This
delectable sheet claims to be the true ex-
ponent of Ohio Democracy, and this
claim seems to be acquiescedi in and recog-
nized by those who control the move
ments of the organization.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-12-29
Dissolution.

YYHHE FIRM of STARR Il BROTHER is dissolved by
y mutual consent. The DRUG BUSINESS will be
carried on as usual, by the undersigned, TO whom all
accounts due the late firm must be paid, and who win
settle all claims against said arm
Dec. 10, '65-2m n. L. STARR
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-12-29
Removal.

TTVHE FIRST NATIONAL BANK will be removed from
its present loo alton, and open for business in its
New Banking Room, the second building south OF tho
American House, on Tuesday, January Cd 1860.
dee % 65-2t w. L. MOORE Cashier.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-12-29
HEAVY ROBBERY BY GYpsIEs.-Mary

HEAVY ROBBERY BY GYPsIEs.-Mary
Wharton, aged 62 years, and Mary Boss,
aged 42 years, were arrested in Philadel-
phia, a few nights ago, charged with hav-
lug stolen $3,519 borrowed money from
Henry Cg96ee' near Hainesville, Kent
All the stolen money except $40 was found
in their possession. Mr.. G. paid reward
of $3.50 for the arrest of the parties and
recovery of the money.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-12-29
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
LET z 3 S

D emaining unclaimed in the Post Office at Del
IN aware State of Ohio, the ZSth day Of Dec. 1865
RE- To obtain any of these letters, the applicant
must call for fadusrtissd letters give the date of this
list, and pay ONE CENT for advertising.
Allen Jake Pittengill John
Continentas Plummer Capt "
Cook Mrs E Powell David
Fitzgerald Robson Miss Fidelia
Freshwater Miss Jennie-2 Steavens William
Griffin F L Williams Grant
GRAY W Wing Miss H f
Haycock Miss Mary We User Miss Hattie W
Lindsey Rob't Wilson A
Temen J Webster Miss Mary
Miller Miss Lien Weigans John
Meeker Henry Walter Griffith
OlneyJP Zimmerman Miss C O
e. OHce hours: Opens 90 a.. m-closes p. M.
Dec. 60 1865. 2T A. THOMSON, P. X.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-12-29
sherif's Sale.

Henry Fox Admr., } BY vIRTUEof an Execution to me
directed from the Court of Com
James Kent et al mon Please of Delaware CO., Ohio
T SHALL offer for sale at Public Auction at the door
of the Court House in Delaware, in said county on
Saturday, January 9th, A. D. 1866,
at O'Clock P NJ. the following described Real Estate
to-wt Situate in Delaware county the State of
Ohio, and be ing fty-three (53) of land taken
off the north end of lot eight (S) in the third
quarter of the third tnwnshp and nineteenth range
United States Military Tract. SAID land conveyed
by Eugene Stanbury and wife Jacob Roads by deed
of general warranty, bearing date October eth A D.
1888, and conveyed to James Kent by said Roads
vile, by deed OF general warranty, dated August 7th
A, D. 1916. Appraised at
JNO. W. LADD,
dec 2e o5-ts 81 Sheriff of Delaware county, O.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-12-29

THE DANGER OF SKATING.-The loss
of six lives in Maine in single day, last
week, by the breaking of ice while skat-
ing, ought to be a warning to all who may
indulge in this healthful and popular re-
creation during the coming season. Too
much pains cannot be taken in trying ice
for the first time Young children, par
ticularly, ought to be kept from skating
places until their security is perfectly es-
tablished by those who are better able to
run the risks, and perhaps they never
more experienced companions. We should
like to see skating become even more pop
ular during this winter than ever before,
but it is the part of prudence, at the be-
ginning of theseason, to enjoin the utmost
care and caution in the indulgence of a
sport which is sometimes as dangerous as
it is exhilerating,-B Journal
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-12-29

Gen: Wager Swayne telegraphs Gen.
Howard from Alabama that 10000 freed
men and refugees in that State will be
compelled to rely upon the government
for support during the winter.
LANDS FOR FREEDMEN.-The Secreta-
ry of the Interior, in reply to an inquiry
from Gen. Howard, decides that the Freed
mems Bureau cannot hold, and the gov
ernment cannot set aside unoccupied gov
ernment lands in Florida or any other
State for the use or benefit fo freedmen.
He further says, however, that all home
stead and pre- -emption laws are as appli-
cable to freedmen as to any other class of
persons.-N. Y. Times.
The B. & o. r. r. is about to construct
short line to Pittsburg, shortening the
railway route from that place to Wash
ington, seventy-tWo miles, and aHording
an air line communication from st, Louis
and Chicago ito Washington. The r. r,
from Cleveland via Youngstown to Pitts
burg is also to be completed, furnishing
line from Cleveland to Washington,
eighty -four miles shorter than any other.
The editor of the Stark County Repu6-
IicGn gave the authorities of Canton a
scolding for allowing fast riding through
the streets of that city. A wag got. the
editor mounted on fast horse, which ran
away with him, whereupon he was arrest
de and fined for fast riding
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-12-29
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
To the Stockholders of the Delaware County
Branch State Bank Of Ohio.
nJHE STOCKHOLDERS OF this Bank are requested to
i meet at the Banking room of the Delaware Coun-
ty National Bank on Monday, January lst, 1866 be-
tween the hours of 10 and II O'Clock A NJ, for tho
purpose of electing Directors
dec 90 1t S. MOORE Jr., Cashier
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-12-29

The day Congress adjourned over to
the 9Th prox. Mr.. Craigin, of New Hamp-
shire, introduced proposition to amend
the Constitution, asserting the paramount
sovereignty of the United States, repu-
dating in unmistakeable terms the per-
nicious States Rights heresy of secession,
and declaring the indissolubility of the
Union. IF passed by Congress there can
hardly be doubt ofits ratification by the
States, embodying as it does the decision of
four years bloody conflict, and as such
accepted by the great mass of the people
North and South. The following is the
proposed amendment:
Paramount sovereignty shall reside
within the United States, and every cit
izen thereof, or of any State or Territory
therein, shall be bound, and primarily owe
faith, loyalty and allegiance to the United
States, anything in the Constitution, laws,
or ordinances of any State to the contrary
Notwithstanding; and every State hereto
fore in the Union, or which may hereafter
be admitted as a member thereof, shall
forever remain and constitute part of the
United States, and shall not, under any
circumstances whatever, have any right
to secede or withdraw therefrom" "
-~Oo
The Secretary Of State, by order of the
President, has sent dispatches to the Pro
visionl Governors of North and South
Carolina, Alabama and Georgia, relieving
them from duty and instructing them to
deliver over to their recently elected sue
cessors the archives and other effects per-
tanning to the Executive Office. The let
ter relieving the Provisional Governors
acknowledges the fidelity and loyalty
which have marked the administration of
the trust confded to them; and tenders to
their successors the cooperation of the
Government of the United States wher-
ever it may be found necessary in promo
ting the early restoration and the perma-
nent prosperity and welfare of the State
over which they have been called to pre-
side.
The Ohio Legislature meets in regular
session next Monday. The succession of
Lieut.. Gov. Anderson to the office made
vacant by the death of Gov Brough, has
led to considerable controversy as to
whose duty it will be to preside in organ
izing the Senate. Mr.. Humphreyville
being President pro tenn. of the Senate at
the time of Gov. Brough's death, became
Lieutenant Governor by the succession of
Mr.. Anderson to the Governorship; but
his Senatorial term having expired, it is
insisted that he has no right to oficiate
in the organization of body of which
he is not member. The remedy pro-
posed is to call the oldest Senator to the
Chair and proceed to elect President of
the Senate
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-12-29

The Mason & HamIin Cabinet Organs forty
different Styles adapted sacred and secular music,
for $50 to $500 each. FIFTY ONE GOLD or SILVER
MEDALS, or other first premiums, awarded them. H.
lustrated Catalogues free. Address, MASON d HAM
LIN, Boston, or MASON BROTHERS, New YORK
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-12-29
Cultivators and PIows

A3W44u4uS N4aCer1aISs
WE have made arrangements such as willen
w able US TO furnish
DOORS, SASH AND BLINDS,
of a quality superior to anything have ever had
MANUFACTURER PRICESi
sash nled With Glass ,aud Painted had
less than they usually cost.
March IA, '59-stf Q. ID. POTTER &CO
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1865-05-26
WASHINGTON HOTEL.
BEDFORD. Pa.
ISAAC z. GROVE. Proprietor.


THE sabscriber would respectfully -annonnee
to bis friends in Bedford County, and the public
generally that he has leased for a. term Of years,
this large and convenient brick hotel at the corner
Of Pitt and Julianna Streets, Bedford Pa, known
as the WASHINGTON HOTEL, and formerly
kept by VIM. Dibeft
This Houee is being thoroughly re-ftted andre
furnished and i. now opened for the reception Of
guests Visitors to the RBDEDRDf SPRINGS.
and persons attending Court win find this House
. pleasant and quiet temporary home, Every at
tention viii be paid to the accommodation and
comfort Of guests.
The TABLE will at all times beSsupplied with
the best the markets afford. Charges WILDE mod
crate HR 689
Extensive staBling is attached to this Hotel,
and careful and competent Hoster viii be in at
tendence.
Special attention will paid to- the accommo-
daton Of the farming community,
Coaches leave this House Daily, tsundays ex-
cepted) at 81 o'clock, A. NJ. and o'clock p. NJ. to
connect with the trains going Fast from Mount
Dallas Station and Bloody Run. 4 coach win also
leave tri-weeklys fFuesday, Thursday and Satur-
dayl for Somerset. The travelling pbbtie win find
it decidedly to their advantage to stop with him.
ISAAC T. GROVE.
Bedford, April T. 1865 s lts5sazs s