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Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1866-11-16

A SKINNER.-The following is an
interogatory put by a Copperhead to
General Logan, during one of his
speeches in Indiana, and the answer {:
Cop.-''A few years ago when you
were a Democrat. the Republicans
called you Dirty Work Logan are
you doing the dirty work of the Re
publicans party DOW ~
Gen. Logan Yes, sir am skin
ming Copperheads,. and it is the dirt
lest work j ever did, but 1t has to be
done"
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1866-11-16
The Song Sparrow.

Can vgu hear the sparrow IN the lane
singing above the graves she said,
He knows my aladness, he knows my pain,
Tsouqb sprfne be over and sumner be dead
Els note hath a chime All cannot hear.
And none can love him better than
For he siues to me when she land is dreaF,
And makes Il cheerful even 70 die.
sTis beautiful on This udorous morns
When grasses are wavins IN every wind
SO know my bird is not foFlorn,
That summer to him is also kind -
But sweetsr when grasses no longer stir,
And every hiae-lsaf is sked,
To know that my voicsful worshippeT
IB Bslnging above my voioelass dead.
Atlantic MonEsIg.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1866-11-16

To MAKE PURE APPLE WINE.-Take
good new cider, fresh from the press;
dissolve in it so pounds of brown sugar
to each fifteen gallons of wine, and let
it settle. Then put this fifteen gallons
of wine into a clean barrel, and fill the
barrel M with clear cider, to within
two gallons of being full; leave the
bung out for forty-eight hours, then
put the hung in with a small vent
Let the barrel stand year the wine is
then fit for use. 1t needs no rack1ng.-
The longer it stands the better.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1866-11-16

ASHES As MANURE.---Every farmer,
orchardist or gardener should econO-
mize ashes and use them as manure.
The bar of inferior soap received from
the ashmau is a poor equivalent for the
large quantity of planted food which he
takes always in the wood ashes. There
is not a crop in the garden. orchard, or
farm that may not be benefited by the
application of ashes. They contain the
ingredients of vegetable life, which
have been extracted from the ground
by the trees during the whole period of
their growth. If ashes did not contain
a single particle of plant food, they will
be useful in other ways. They are
valuable solvent, and by their action
on the-sOiI dissolve silica and various
acids bringing them into proper state to
be taken up by the roots of plants
Coal ashes are an excellent tOp-dressing
for orchards, and also for bower beds,
as they keep down weeds and keep the
soil friable, and admit the air to the
roots. Wood and peat ashes may be
used in the same way.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1866-11-16

SENT TO COvENTRY.-Thep phrase
being "sent to Coventry" is said to
derive its Origin from a circumstances
which happened to a regiment that was
quartered in tho town of Coventry,
England, where the officers were ex-
tremely ill-reeeived by the inhabitants
or, more properly, with those who be-
fore were intimate.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1866-11-16

person charged with taxes for the year Tax
Duplicate of Delaware county may at his option pay the full
payer required by law pay
before day Of December remaining on
fore the goth day Of June following
penalty of five per imposed by upon not
paid by the time specified.
Office hours from o'clock o'clock p m Don't all
come the LAS WALTER T. WATSON.
TREAsURERs OFFICE 26 Cost Treasurer County
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1866-11-16

To MAKE CRACKHBs---One quart of
in; one teaspoOnfuI of saIeratus in a
Wine-glass of warm water, half a tea
spoonful of salt, and milk enough to
rub it out; beat it half an hour with a
pestle, cut it into thin round cakes,
prick them, and set them in the oven
when other things are taken out. Let
them bake till crisp.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1866-11-16
FRUIT

Apples, plums, grapes and berries are natives of
the soil and the cultivated varieties yield in great
abundance. Peaches in the Southern part of the
state grow with uncommon thrift, and large
quantities are sent to the markets Of Chicago, St
Louis, Cincinnati and in the great Northwest,
Fruit ripens early, and the grower is enabled to
command the handsome prices OF the first Of the
seasou-rairoad facilities are ample and specially
adjusted to this trade,
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1866-11-16
INDUCEMENTS TO SETTLERS.

For profitable Investment by the capitalist or by
persons whose limited means forbid the purchase
1 of homestead in the older States, these lands
present unusual Inducements Within ten years
the Company has sold SOC, 900 acres to more than
25 600 settlers, and no purchaser, being actual
settler has lost his home through harsh treatment
en- the part Of the Company. Where indulgence
has beOn deserved, il has been extended to meet
the necessities of the farmer The soil is unsur-
passed in fertility, climate ealthy, low
and church and schools the latter support ed by
public fund.- abound throughout the length aRd
breadth OF the State.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1866-11-16
TAXES FOR 1866.
NoFTOE TO THE TAXPAYERS
DELAWARE COUNTY, OHIO.

In pursuance of law l. WALTER 7. WATSON, Treasurer
5 county do notify the Taxpayers thereof that the rate
If taxation for year 1856 is correctly stated in the following
table showing levied in mills each dollar OF taxable
said county.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1866-11-16
AANufACLukeD By
HOWE GG STE VEINS.
280 Rroaduar Roaton

Also. Manufacturers Of Family Dye Colors,
For sale by GToeers and Dealers everywhere.
Nov. 8, 1866 .3m
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1866-11-16

FTIHE HIGHEST PRICES paid On oash) for BUT
j TER and EGGS, at DONIvAN & POTWR's
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1866-11-16
stark, Perfect & Harris

Pieces, New French Merinos of
good quality, only $1,20. These
Merinos are being sold at ST.
37dto so pr yd. through
out the town. They are
the best bargain to be found.
new pieces Parmettas, equally
as cheap. In all shades
new pieces AIpaccas, beautiful
colors, equally as cheap.
new pieces Empress Cloth,
equally as cheap.
new pieces Rich Poplins, very
desirable, equally as cheap.
Pieces Poul de Chevres, equally
as cheap.
Pieces Melanges, equally as cheap.
Pieces Double width Delains,
equally as cheap.
Pieces Single width Delaines,
equally as cheap.
new Patterns beautiful Fancy
Silks, seed styles &C., equally
as cheap.
Black Silk, good, for 1,50 per yd.
Pieces. new styles Merrinack and
Sprague Calicoes.
CalicOes, at % cents per yard.
Beautiful printed Merinos 81 so
per yard.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1866-11-16

LAND COMMISSIONER,
Illinois Central Rail Road Co., No. So Michigan
Avenue, Chicago, III.
Oct. II, 1866. .-3m
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1866-11-16
Prices and Terms ofPayment

The land are sold in tracts OF 40 acres and up
ward-the prices range from Sc to SO per acre
and upwards, and they are sold on credit or for
cash. A deduction OF TEN CENT. from the cred
il price is made to those who purchase for cash.
Elk "a. MP FgE,
Forty acres at s. per acre. on credit the prin-
cIpal one quarter cash down-balancs in one two
and three years, at six per cent interest, n ad-
vance each year,
INTEREST. PRINCIPAL.
Cash Payment. ...........s sIA 40 $40. 90
Payment Ia one year.. ...... geo 5000
Payment in two years -.......... so SO, 90
Payment in three years......... 5000
The same land may be purchased for
$288 in Cash.
For full information on other points, together with
the maps, showing the exact location OF Lands wIH
be furnished application In person. or by letter
IN
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1866-11-16

TIME best article Of COAL, OIL is to be had at
G june % DONIVAN & POTWIN'S.
THE HOME GUARD COOK STOVE, is the best.
i Try it. For sale by
THOMAS EVANS, Jr.
Seps1, '63la No. 1, EvanB' Block
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-03-06
POINTED-

1t is mentioned that Commodore Wander
bilt, being called on at recent festive occa-
sion, gave the following toast.
"a The health Of the President of'Me Uni
ted 81 ties. Some say his recent speech is
vulgar; say it is JUS"
This is well ard truly said. Men, who are
hurt by the speech may call it vulgar, and
wanting in good taste; or apply any other
hard names to it they please, but, like the
gallant Commodore, the people will call it
just, and Vii! heartily support the wise and
brave patriot of the White House, and as be-
tween him and the radical disruptonists in
. Congress, they will choose the President aud
cling to him and his policy as the only sure
hope Of the country.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-03-06
JoHNsoN MnnrrNa.

1t will be seen by the official announce
ment in this paper, that the people of this
county are requested to meet in mass meet
ing, in Charlestown, next Saturday, for the
purpose of endorsing Andrew johnson. We
fully approve of this meeting, as does the
very large majority of the voters of Jefferson.
The course pursued by the President has
been approved by us in our capacity as Jour
nalist, and we shall cnntiuue so to endorse
him as long as he eviGces the craftsmanship.
justice and asnanimity chat has thus far
marked his administration. We hope to sec
q full turn out of our friends from all parts
OF the county; and we should especially like
to see the Senator and Delegates from Jeffer-
son to the West Virginia Legislature, aud
those who voted for them, coming forward
and giving their support to the Executive
We are authorized to say that the meeting
will be addressed by distinguished speakers.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-03-06
our LEGrsLATURE,

a bill passed the Virginia Senate unani-
mously en- Friday last-and Wilt doubtless,
says the Dispatch, pass the Housc-to pro-
vide for the assertion OF the rights Of this
Commonwealth in it's jurisdiction over tho
counties of Jefferson and Berkeley. The bill
recites that, tearlug the action of Congress in
determining the Status of these counties may
be adverse to the wishes of the people of the
State, and particular to the wish of the
counties in question, and that the action of
Congress in this matter-may be taken after
the adjournment of the Legislature, it there
fore appropriates ten thousand dollars for the
purpose ofinstituting and maintaining an
action in the Supreme Court Of the United
States to determine the rights of Virginia in
this regard. 1t places the matter in the
hands of the Governor; and if the suit be
brought it will be at his discretion. REV
ERDY JOHNSON was named in the bill as
one of the counsel to be retained to represent
he State should the action be brought.
AS the question now stands, these coun-
ties have been, by the United States House
of Representatives, voted into West Firg inia
The United States Senate have not yet acted
upon it. 1t may yet differ with the House
and leave these wealthy and gallant counties
in Vilginia; but should it agree with the
House, and take them from her, then the
dignity of the State requires that she should
appeal to the supreme judicial tribunal of
the land for justice"
1--WE are gratifed to state that the bill above
referred to has also received the sanction of
the House OF Delegates, and we may therefore
expect that no effort will be spared to place
US in the bosom of the old Commonwealth
where we rightfully belong
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-03-06
The Radical PtUgramme.

The Radicals have determined to raise
fund, to be used against the President aud
his policy. The patriotic FOrn6y has applied,
with his accustomed modesty; for Eor's
share OF tire spoils: The Washington CORES,
pondens OF the New York Times writes:
Tao Radicals have opened a visoro,,s ,rs,I
practical campaign agaiIstt he President. The
eomrHlttee appointed ut the caucus last FRI
day evening Is thorough and intense II lis de-
termination Tor n break with Dir, johnson.
II hHS had severat meetings on the subject.
an has resolved to raise So, 900 by levy up-
On "thce holders, and by subscription, for the
vigorous prosecution OF the war
1t has decided to PRINT and circulate enor-
NOUS editions Ut TrGIhbuil s and kcsseud.n's
replies to the veto messaee, aud OF the 4L,b.,-
rate and viruleut attack made upon tire Pre-
sIccnt few days since in the Hou:e by Mr.:
Williams. OF Penneylvania 1t has made ar
assessment OF twenty dollars upon each Uni6t,
member OF Congress, some of whom have paid
up, and others are holding the matter under
consideration. They propose also TO make
Jay Cook treasurcssS.e organization, and
to take rooms on Pennsylvania avenue
as the headquarters of the new crusade
AS everybody anticipated, Col. Forney; D.
d., has lost no time i'll presenting himself
candidate for the honor and rewards OF mar
tyrdom. He has sent an elaborate memorial
to the committee. representing that the CNrou-
icGe is losing concern, and appealing to them
and their constituents for subtlntial aid The.
committee voted to give him their printing,
and to pay for aud circulate as public docu.
ments s1ch editorials as may serve their turn
II is understood that the committee is deliber-
ting upon the most feasible means of crushing
out all opposition in the onion ranks to their
desi2ns.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-03-06
The Presidents Views.

A special despatch to the New York Cam
merciaL Adocri'ser says:
President johnson told New York Repre-.
seutativ: asst night that Congress has nothing
to do with the admission OF Southern members,
except to ex"miue and judge oftheir qunIifica.
tons, the validity ct tlf If papers. aud their
loyalty to the Consultations and laws Of the
Unitei States.
A special to the Post is to the following
effect;
Mr.. Latin, Of Herkimcr county; >Mr
Humphrey. of Brooklyn, and other gentle
men from New York, had an interview with
the President last night. lie reiterated his
views on national subjects, rs already pub
lished When asked if he approved the
Congressional test oath. the President replied
that he thought 1t too severe, and gave his
opinion that the men who could take an oath
to- support the Constitution shonId be adj
rritt d to seats in CONGRESS but he added
that he would not quarrel with Congress on
this point.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-03-06
THE JUDGESHIP.

Mr.. Hall has gained the day-by what
means, our readers can see by reading the
report Of the trial in another column, taken
from the Nc'o Era. It will be seen, too,
that Captain Andrews. one Of the Judges of
the Special Court, dissented from the opin-
ion of the Court. This is what our know
ledge of Captain A. led lis to expect. lie is
made of too proper stuff to lend himself eli
Their to Mr, Hall or to Governor Boreman;
and has performed his duty as a sensible and
honest man.
We do not envy Judge Hall his Office. He
knows that he is not the choice of the people
of the circuit and hatthey can have but lit
tie confidence in him. He knows that he
owes his election to the grosscst frauds on the
ballot box committed by the Board of Su-
pervisors, and that, in consequence, the pco-
pie will fear to entrust their liberty or their
property to his official judgments.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-03-06
RArHERn cHApL1MR.

Ihs heeling MteHigenccr, in most re-
spects 5tEsry radical paper, takes the occa-
sion ofthsheel of the session of the so-called
legislature: Of BSremnn's concern, out at
Wheeling, TOT lay it on thick" the members
of the two committees on Finance. Never
before in the history of the world has So
much finaneialabiity been brought together,
and never before has SO much profound wis
dom been brought to bear upon the difficult
andintricate subjects which especially apper.
tain to the ways aud means of great and
powerful State like that which lies beyond
the North Mountain. =
After running through the lists, and Civ.
ing each, Tom, Dick and Harry, lis full
measure of praise, the Ltc1yigcmcer reaches
the Senator frem Jefferson" aud saws
Mr.. Chapline is rather in the legal than the
financial line, aud for this reason has been
peculiarly useful in the Committee in cluci-
dating knotty points where law and finance
combined" We are at some loss to get at
the meaning Of this: Il jack-ass is rather in
the horse than the ourang- tang line, but
that don't make him either the one or the
ether; he continues to be jack-ass.
Again, the LnfeHigcncer says: " Mr. Chap>
line is rather the leader of what our conserv-
alive friends call thc radical wing of the
Senate" In placing Alr. Charline in.this
position, the e radical wing Of the Senate
has displayed the sagacity of flock of wild
geese in selecting the biggest goose for their
leader-at least we are rutItes inclined to
think this is what the AtcHiJenccr means.
Nr. C.'s friends here in jefferson. who
have known him for the past forty odd years,
or thereabouts, and have been in utter ig-
norance of.his = combined legal and financial
talents" will rejoice heartily that the scion,
tifc people Of the Intelligence" possess an in
strument of such tremendous magnifyng
pvTer as will reveal to their delighted gaze
the astonishing combination of law and
finance found in tho member ofthe Board Ct
Supervisors.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-03-06
OUR STATUS.

The Senate has not yet acted on the matter
of the transfer OF Jefferson and Berkeley to
West Virginia.
The bill which passed the House Of Rep
resentativcs was materially amended in the
Judiciary Committee of the Senate. The
House not only consented to the transfer, but
confirmed the jurisdiction which has been cx-
crcised by West Virginia in the two coun-
ties but the Senate Co:umittee coald not so
this far; their Report proposed to amend this
bill by striking out the cuacting clause CT the
House bill, and inserting one of its ;Wn' CIV
ing the consent Of Congress TO the TRANSFER to
date from the passage Of tine bill. If thS
Senate amendment prevails Boreman's usV-
patton OF government of the two counties will
not even, haze the warrant of congressional
sanction, as it certainly has not that Of the
Constitution We still hope the Senate will
defeat the bill in any shape or at least that
it will determine 20 send the matter to. the
people Of each county for their decision, 80
be voted Oh under the laws Of Virginia, as it
properly should be.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-03-06
sMEETNa AT HaRpERs FERRY.

meeting of the citizens of Harpers
Ferry aud. vicinity, heldon the sfd inst, fer
the purpose fof giving expression to their
oplnlcas relative to the Restoration Policy of
HIS E&cellency, President johnson.
Mr.. S. " YANTIS was called to the
Chair, and Mr.. w. <. HERRINaroa, of
Shepherdstown. was appointed Secretary
On motion the following gentlemen were ap-
pointed to draft and present resolutions, viz {:
Major T. Quinn, Mi. r. Gross aud Mr.. John
O'Connell, and the following were presented
and adopted: aaa..-l
Whereas, TheEtWar" being over, and the
object OF the war having been trinmphantiy
achieved, A"1 H1tereas, with AN alacrity hard
~ to have been expected from the traditional
pride and thpetuosity of the Southern peo-
pie, they have returned to their allegiance in
conformity ut once with the invitation of tho
late President aud their duties as citizens.
AMd Whereas, The sincerest prayers and
the best efforts of the best inca OF the Re.
public have ever been gwen to the preserva.
ton OF the Union, their object now should be
Its reunion on the oft tested aud always sufi-
cicnt Constitution, therefore
-IeesOtveo1, That the reconstruction policy Of
President johnson, consistent with his well
known great ability, and his severely tested
but uudeniable patriotism, calls for the COM
mendation and gratitude OF the waole peo-
pie.
Resolced, That the recent mastcrly veto
ofthe President to Bill ut once INDUSTRIOUS
IN principle aud detail, commands our admi>
ration aud gives us the gratifying assurance
that the Chef Executive Of the Nation pos
sesses both genius and courage enough for
any emergency tanaticism may create.
Res0tcef, That thinking chiefly of his
sagacious aud patriotic efforts to unite in
enduring harmvny the scattered elcmeuts of
the National Unity, the people Of Harpers
Ferry aud this section OF country give to the
President their warmest sympathtcs and most
| strenuous support.
After the above resolutions were adopted,
Mr.. Il. w. Andrews, of Martinsbure, was
introduced and made very. eloquent speech
of over one hour Major. Yellott was then
introduced and spoke very eloquently for
about an hour Calls were made for john
O'Connell who addressed the meeting IN his
usual straightforward and eloquent manner,
and the meeting was then addressed for
about half an hour by S. \. Cox.
The meeting then passed a Vote OF thanks
to the Speakers, and it was also resolved that
the secretary De requested 10 transmit Il copy
of this meeting and the resolutions adopted
thereat to the following named papers fur
the purpose of their Publication National
Inteliengencer, Baltimore American, Balti-
more Commercial, New Era, Wheeling Regis
ter, and also to the Newspapers published in
this county.
The greatest excitement and enthusiasm
prevailed during the day The Speakers
were serenaded in the evening, aud generally,
the greatest harmony aud good feeling existed.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-03-06
NOTHING suRPRIsYNa

The Senate of West Virginia, by vote of
Is 10 4, refused to endorse the President or
approve his policy. This is just what We
expected The Radicals composing the lar.
majority OF the Senate, are too closely welded
to the policy of Stevens, and others of that
ilk, to favor any policy founded on the Com
stitution, and on common sense The whole
Legislation If West Virginia has been of the
most ultra, zeal and destructive character,
and those who hive enac;ed it, having
Stunned the musket during the #sr are now
cndeavoring to prove their loyalty by inflict-
ing all manner of punishments upon those
who are conservative in their views, rs we'll
as apon those who sided with the South
With them the war has just begun, and will
continue so long as they are allowed to hold
Office, and to enact laws DISTINGUISHING the
great mass of the people 1t is entirely out
of their line to be, just-much less to be.g gen.
erous.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-03-06
MODE OF INFLAMlNG THE NORTHERN
HEARF

Forncy telegrnphs from Washington to the
Philadelphia Press in the following style:
Major General Howard continues to receive
advices from his assistants in the Southern
States, who confirm the general impression
that the reconstructed rebels daily commit
outrages upon the loyalists and freedmen Of
that benighted section. Not only is the lash
plied with vigor. but the knife aud pistol are
used in order to suppress every sentiment OF
patriotism. Since the reception Of the intel
ligence that. President johnson has vetoed
that great institution which has done so much
to promote harmony between the belligere Mt
former sluve lord and the freedmen, the par
dcned" enemies OF the country openly boast
that as soon as military protection is with
drawn the freedmen will have to suffer.
Ofcourse no one believes all this stuff. It
is the way, however, to fire the Northern
heart" aud promote disunionism,