Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1866-02-09

The Animal Fairs in Knox have not Of
late years been as successful as those Of
most of the neighboring counties, nor
have the receipts indicated high degree
of prosperity. Noticing the recent cleo
+ ton Of officers and reorganization Of the
/ Society, the Republican says: We hope
] that the farmers, and mechanics, and
/ business men Of the county viii forget all
/ past jealousies and animosities, and from
+ this time forward make common cause IN
advancing the best interests Of the county
+ by giving hearty and vigorous support
f to our Knox County A Agricultural Society "
The compensation received by the sew
eral county officers of Knox for the year
! 1860 is thus reported Recorder, 1858 j;
Auditor, s1,117; Treasurer, 1894, 81 ;
( Sheriff, s757, SO; Clerk, 81 300; Prosecu-
ting Attorney, S49751-
! LICKING CoUNrY-A second National
/ Bank, to be called the Nv ool Growers
National Bank, capital S100 600, is to be
organized in Newark, the stock being al
ready subscribed.
The AB1erjc0H says another ire occur
red in Newark between 8 and 10 clock
on Wednesday night. IN stable in the
rear Of Smueker's livery stable. The sta
bic and a warehouse were consumed
Smucker's livery stable and Hogs build
/ ing were IN most imminent danger, and
were only saved by the prompt and un
tagging efforts Of the hre-men and citI-
zens. Supposed to be the work of an
incendiary.
The Adg0cate says great complaint Is
made by the fire-men that during the re-
cent fires the great body of the citizens
stood idly by. and refused to relieve the
hre-men at the brakes. 1t names seven
ladies who particularly distinguished
themselves in saving the effects of the
burning buildings from destruction.
The same paper says a young man
named Win. Shoemaker, a noted horse
thief, bounty jumper and burglar mod
ern Jack Shepherd has been arrested
and lodged in the Jail of that county.
The county officers of Licking were
compensated for their services for tire
year 1863 as follows: Recorder, 81 ,4U2.0l:
Auditor. no report; Treasurer, 81, ,402, ,05;
Sheriff, So, 100; Clerk, S703,2 ,25; Prosecu-
ting Attorney, S727 80.
FRANKLIN CoUNTY.-The people Of
tating the subject of the State Agricul-
tural College, and are making considera-
bic effort to secure It's location at the last
named place.
The Journal says the extensive I'M
provements being made in the Columbus
Post Office building are rapidly approach
ing completion, and when perfected claims
the Office will be a number one" estab-
ishment of the kind.
The same paper says the city front on
the river was crowded Tuesday with hun
dreds Of skaters, tall earnest in the prac-
tice of enjoyment" The sport was con
tinued Wednesday, but the ice having be-
come weak number of persons had
their ardor cooled and their enjoyment
diversified by breaking through the ice
and getting a thorough ducking,
On the 9Th the ex-rebeI Geaeral r. E.
Lee drew from the State Treasury, through
his agent in New York, his interest on
five hundred dollars that he IN 1860 in
vested IN Ohio State Stock The interest
on this bond had remained unpaid since
1862, and amounted to about $50 per year.
During the last ten days of the month
Of January. 24T men were received at the
Soldiers Home. During this time the
whole number Of meals furnished was
955, whole number of lodgings 266.
The Gazet5e says 1T is sad to OBJ
serve how many of our Oldest and most
respected citizens have passed away within
the past few days. Among those who
have quite recently departed for the spirit
land, we may name VIM b. Hubbard /
Noah Knowles. John NJ Copeland, VIM /
and David Evans The first /
three were buried with Masonic honOrs,
and the last one by the Odd Fellows"
I'VE understand there is an increasing /
interest at present IN the Bap- |
tlst Church OF this city. Meetings are 4
every evening in the lecture I
room Of the Church. A number of con- /
versions have taken place, among them /
several young men
The JomnrE says: There seems scarce
Ly any room for doubt that Mrs. Morris, |
wife Of Rev q. D. Morris, of the Second /
Presbyterian Church, and Mrs Ayres, /
vile Of one Of our most prominent busi- |
ness men, were lost on the steamer W. r. |
Carter.
MADISON CoUNrY.-The Union says
The passenger train going east at s.
clock, Saturday evening, was thrown
rom the track at Glade Run switch, FIVE
niles east of London, resulting in the
crushing to death Of the fireman and /
slight injuries to the Engineer and one
orakesman. No passengers were injured.
The salaries for the county officers for
865, are thus reported: Recorder, $406.-
s; Auditor, 81, ,054 90; Treasurer, ST.
'18 SO; Sheriff, $1,132 Sc; Clerk of the
Court, $40 58; Prosecuting Attorney
s416 66.
A man named Joseph Baker was arres-
ed in London, on the 23d ult. and taken
0 Mt. Vernon, to answer to a charge of
lorse stealing.
OHIO LEGESLATUR 4
Feb. ?. Both houses met at the usual
lour, but their not being quorum pres