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Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1866-10-19
History of Delaware County.

The following interesting sketch of
Delaware County, Compiled by Chas
Mortimer James, Is taken from the At
las of the County just published By
Messrs. Beers, Ellis & SOule, Of New
York, referred to in the last issue OF
the Gazette. Most of the items given
are still within the memory of some OF
the oldest inhabitants, a fact which
we'll illustrates the rapid progress made
by our county in the march of empire.
Enjoying the benefits of churches.
schools, railroads, and all other means
of comfort and culture yet wrought
out by mankind, and brought to our
doors By the enterprise aud activity of
the most enlightened generation in the
most civilized age, we can scarcely re
alize that within the compass Of life
time at our very doors the Indian
built bis WigWam, and the wild fox dug
his hole unscared. With our faces so
inteutly fixed upon the future, with
its great interests and destinies, we
rarely turn them for a backward glance
over the path along which We have so
swiftly iourneyed from the primitive
life of the wilderness to the refinement
and culture of an advanced aud advan-
cling age. Yet, if for no other reason,
we ought from gratitude to those who
struggled through the privatiOns and
difficulties of frontier life, to remem-
Der audscherish their efforts to build
up our free empire, the richest legacy
inherited by mankind. The Atlas Of
Messrs. Beers, Ellis & SOule is a work
which every citizen of the county
should covet as an indispensable ac-
QUESTION to his library. The maps
are very minute aud no doubt accurate,
giving the Township, Section and Sub
division lines, aud names of the land
holders. There are separate maps OF
each Township and borough, besides a
map of the whole County and of the
town Of Delaware, We heartily recon-
mend It as a reliable and useful work
Delaware County forms a portion Of
what was originally termed Liberty,
extending from Ross county to Lake
Erie, aud including Franklin, Marion
Sandusky, and other counties. il wa
separated from Franklin county, Feb
ruary 10th, 1903. It's name is derived
from the Delaware Indians, the trut
name of which is Wa be-nugh- ka
which signifies from the east, or 'suI
rising. The principle tribes we're th'
DelawsFes, Sandusky. TaW-Way, Min
goes, ShaWnees, and Wyandots. JOhI
johnson says, "The tradition of thJ
DelaWares among themselves Is, tha
they originally, at some very Temot
period. emigrated from the vest, cross
ed the Mississippi, and ascended th
Ohio river until they reached the Del
aware river, rear where Philadelphi
now stands, where they settled. The
became very numerous. They vel
coined to the New World the Quake
law giver. and friend of the red man
William Penn. They always cherish
ed a greatful memory Of Penn and hi
followers. Speaking of good men, the
would say. Wa shea E-le-ne. all goo
men are Quakers BockiDghelas wa
the principle chief Of the Delaware
for many years. He was distinguish
ed warrior, and lived TO great age
KillbuCk, another chief, was educate
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1866-10-19

A Virginia rebel, who has issued a
book giving his experience as a pris-
ouer in the hands of the Federals at
Point Lookout aud Elmira, tells the
following story.
The boys are laughing at the sum-
mons whichS., one of my fellow-P Peters
burgers, got to-day from a negro senti-
mel. s., had on when captured, aud /
suppose still possesses, a talli6eaver OF
the antique pattern considered lnsep-
erable from extreme respectability in
the last decade, and for maDysyears be-
fore. While wandering around the
enclosure, seeking l suspect what he
might deYOur," he was suddenly ar
rested by a summons from the nearest
negro on the parapet, who seemed to
be in doubt whether so well dressed a
man could be "reb,' and therefore
whether he should be shot as one.
white man, you belong in darr;
YES"
well, amt you got no better sense
dan to cross dat liner
II did not notice the line"
well, you had better notice it, and
dat quick, or Til blow half dat nGSt
kag of.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1866-10-19
From Lesiis's ohimasy OgraaF.
The Last Goodbye.

The day had faded-night was nsarl
A moment by the gate 50 dear
I stopped to whisper In her ear
The Last Good-ByeI
Her soft hand fingered on the gate,
Trembling to linger there so late,
Content forever, yet, to wait
Ny Last GOOd-Bysl
The moon would be 50 Iongi she cried
(The moon that made my love my bride)
And still she fingered by my side
So IovingIyI
She Wept; Oh were they tears OF fear
Lest she might never find day near?
I whispered, kissing OF the tear,
Ny Last Good-Byel
Her little hand was laid In mine;
Thro' tears I saw the dear eyes shine;
What sudden fear could she divineF
Ny heart beat hight
Goodnight sweet eyes, why have you
cEiedf
Light sounds fell on my ear and died
And died away in eyentide-
GoOd-Night-Good-Byei
The morrow came; I neared her door,
Grown dsarer some ten hours or more;
What whispered ali my path before,
Uneeasingly3
Those farewell echoes Of her song,
That mingled all my dreams among;
Whose last words trent' d on my tongue,
GoOd-Eigh ght-Good-By
The door I opened-heard no soundI
All siIens---was there death around7
I climbed the stairway at a bound
Heard one low cry.
From q still room a whisper came
Young lips in dying breathe my name
E8'en a. I heard &c lastl-the same
-Night-GoOd-Bysl
I gazed! o G0dl she turned to elayi
One gentle spirit passed awayl
Fled to the never-ending day
Eternityl
So lately mine---sO quickly ded
To the cold chambers Of the deadi
Sweet twas thy dying Life that said
Goodnight -Byel
OFT in the night I mediate
In death I clasp---alasl too latei
Her hand who bade me at the gate
The Last Good-BYsl
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1866-10-19

Tough alligators are those which
find a home in the muddy waters of
Father Mississippi. A fisherman liv-
ing near the barracks found one of
these ugly monsters, yesterday morn
ing, among his nets, and procuring a
harpoon, drove it deep into the depre-
dator's head. It was a desperate
struggle for a time, the fisherman on
his raft endeavoring to prevent the
alligator from escaping. Finally.
however, he broke away, carrying
with him the fsherman's harpoon.-
To the astonishment ofthe Diego, this
amphibiOus monster shortly returned,
and endeavored to break down his
nets, when, proceeding to the resi-
dence of Mr.. Stoddart Howell, the
man procured a MIME rife, with
which he shot and killed his persever-
ing enemy. On drawing the alligator
to the river bank he was found to meas
ure nine felt in length, and the har-
poon wound passed through his head
close to the eye. The tail and hide
of his prize fully repaid the fisherman
for the damage inflicted upon his nets
and lines.-New Orleans Times.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1866-10-19

period of their enlistment, were dis
hon0rably discharged at its expiration.
2 Those discharged during enlist
ment by way Of favor or punishment.
g. Those discharged on account of
disability contracted in the service,
but not occasioued by wounds receive
ed in the line of duty, who shall not
have previously served two or three
years respectively at the time Of dis
charge.
4 Those discharged on account Of
disability existing at the time of en-
listment.
5. The heirs Of those who have died
since their discharge of wounds or is
ease not contracted in the service and
IN the line Of duty.
3. The surviving soldiers and heirs
Of deceased soldiers, who, under pre-
vious laws, have received or are enti-
tied to receive bounty Of more than
one hundred dollars from the United
States.
z. The surviving soldiers as well as
heirs of deceased soldiers when such
soldiers have bartered, sold, assigned,
transferred, exchanged or given away
their final discharge papers or any
interest in the bounty provided by
this or any other act Of Congress.
8. The act Of the 28th Of July, 1866
creates no right of inheritance beyond
those vested by the law under which
these heirs received or we're entitled
to receive the original bounty and de-
bars certain classes, brothers and sis
ters Of heirs that we're entitled to re-
ceive the original bounty, from any
claim for additional bounty provided
by this act
8. Soldiers serving two years, and
promoted to officers, and
also drafted men are also It is said ex-
cluded from bounty.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1866-10-19

ANEcDoTE OF QUEEN VERONA
The London correspondent of the
Presbyterian tells the following anec-
dOte of the Queen of England
Prince Albert was a kind, prudent
end atfectiOnate husband. But his
prospects were on a fazOr's edge at one
time. Alb ,nt a year and half after
their marriage, Albert became very
fond Of playing cards, and stalking
sums of money on the result. Victo-
ria demonstrated at his folly and prod
galIty, In vain. At length. one day,
when a number Of noblemen, hungry,
and Of the genus land shark, had
Prince Albert at a table, Victoria sent
polite message for her husband to
come to her room. The Prince paid
no attention to the request. A more
urgent desire was answered." Begthe
Queen to excuse me a short time, and
l will be there. A third time an
officer came. with" The Queen Of
England requires the presence Of
Prince Albert. Instantly be has
tened TO obey. For not a subject,
however exalted his rank, dare disobey
such a summons, without being guilty
of treason.
When her eldest son married, and
had been several weeks on the conti-
nent, he sent a letter, saying that he
expected to be home in a few days,
and requested that he might have a
room. She wrote back that when she
desired him to visit Windsor Palace
she would send for him. He, nor any
one else in the realm, dare not disobey
such an injunction.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1866-10-19

"And you have been married, Pat.
rick, three times p Yes, indade, Sir. "
And what do you say of it-Which
wife did YOU like best2" Well, Becky
O'Brine, that l married the first time
was a good woman-too good for me-
so she got sick aud died, and the Lord
took her. Then got married to
Bridget Flanagan, she was bad wo-
man, and she got sick and died too,
and the devil took her. Then, fool
that was. I got married to Margaret
Hagerty. She was worse, bad, very
bad-so bad that neither the Lord nor
the devil would have her 80 I have to
keep her myself"
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1866-10-19

SHAKsPEARE.-In Shakespeare one
sentence begets the next naturally; the
meaning is all interwoved. He goes on
kindling like the meteor through the
dark atmosphere; yet, when the orea-
ton In its outline Is once perfect, then
he seems to rest from his labor, and to
amile upon his work, and tell himself
that It is very good. You see many
scenes aud parts of scenes which are
simply Shskspeare's disporting him
self 10 joyous triumph aud vigorous
fun after a great achievement Of his
highest genius CoLeridge.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1866-10-19
lin spite of the ravages of the priv

In spite of the ravages of the priva-
teer Shenandoah, the whaling feet of
New England has thoroughly TeoOv-
cred its original strength. There are
304 vessels, averaging $50 tuns burden
each, now on whaling expeditions from
various New England ports, and the
feet is the largest sent to the whaling
grounds by any country in the world.
Yet IN the past fifteen years the busi-
ness has greatly decreased, and petro-
leum has ken high rank as a success
ful competitor to whale oil. The chief
portion of the New England whaling
Aeet comes from New Bedford, which
has ia sail.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1866-10-19
G. II. SK1LEs

A PICTURE OF AUTUMN" As we
we're whirled rapidly along, | noticed
the wood blue (AmpeJ0psis quiRque-
foIia) its leaves now changed, for the
most part on dead trees, dTapiDg them
like red scarf. 1t was a little excit-
ing, suggesting bloodshed, or at least
a military life, like an epaulet or sash,
as If it we're dyed with the blood Of the
trees whose wounds it was inadequate
to staunch. For now the bloody au-
tumD has come, aud an Indian warfare
waged through the forest. III
reauu Yankee in Canada.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1866-10-19

The poet Peroival's knowledge Of
women was of the least He never
dared look them in the eyes. An
accidental touch Of the hand Of one
of his loves drove him In confusion
from the room. He never told his
love, except in one instance, aud then
it was in writing. He was In love at
twenty nc twentv-four be adored a
pupil at Philadelphia and again, at
twenty-five, he worshiped somebody
10 Berlin and once more. in New Ha-
ven. at twenty seven, he fell in love
with q young woman with a handsome
face, who did not like books, and mar
ried a shoemaker.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1866-10-19

GOOD COUNsEL.-It is not by mere
study, by the mere accumulation OF
knowledge. that you can hope for en-
inence. Mental discipline, the eEer-
else of the faculties Of the mind, the
quickeninR Of your apprehension, the
strengthening Of your memory, the
forming OPa sound, rapid and discrim-
mating judgment, are of even more
Importance than a store Of knowledge.
Consider time, like the faculties Of
your mind, a precious estate that ev-
cry moment Of it we'll applied is pub
to an eXOrbitant interest. The zest Of
amusement itself, and the successful
result Of application, depend In a great
measure upon the economy Of time
Estimate, also, force of habit. Ex-
ercise a constant, unremitting vigil
ance of the requirement of ha bit in
matters that are apparently of entire
indiherence--that perhaps are really
so, Independent of the habits they enc
gender. 1t is by the neglect Of such
trifles that bad habits are acquired,
and that the mind, by tolerating neg
ligence and procrastinatiOn in matters
of small account, but frequent occur
rence-matters of which the world
takes no notiee-beoomes accustomed
to the same habits Ii matters Of hiRh-
er importance. By motives yet m1re
urgent, by higher and purer aspira-
tions, bv the duty of obedience TO the
will of God, By the awful account you
will have to render. not merely Of
moral actions. bnt of faculties intrust-
ed to yOu for improvement-by all
these high arguments, do coDjuTe
YOU So TO number your days that you
may apply your heart unto wisdom,
unto that wisdom which. directing
your ambition to the noble end Of BEN
eftting mankind and reaching humble
on the merits and on the
mercy of your Redeemer, may support
YOU in the time of your health, and
' in the hour Of death, and 10 the day
may comfort you with
he hope Of deliverance.-Sir Robert
Peel,
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1866-10-19

Laura.
Pretty eyes,
Heavens azurei
Sweetly wise
In d measure.
Forehead wide,
Like a thinkers;
pulls aside
DrOwsy winkers.l
Flaxen hair
SoftIy floating;
During prayer
Aptiy quOting.)
Little feet
On the stairs,
Making sweet,
Unawares,
All the door
Where they tread
(Purling Ger
Pussy's head.)
Marking books,
Cross the pages
With sly looks
(TwO her age is.
Funny scratches
On the margins;
Striking matches,
Little bargains.
Papa's 4besson,
Mammals ''buty;"
Coming lesson
As a duty.
All your fretting,
Twisting over,
Into petting
What is Of her,
All your scolding
And a-betting,
In her holding
Is forgetting,-
Archly all your
Anger spurning,
Setting all your
Heart a-burning-
This is Laura -
God preserve her;
Given for a
JOY forever.
NARY Morrow ADAMS
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1866-10-19
Glass mo L

Best lbs Of fresh butter Mrs John Colfesh-
9d 40 do Mrs r Joy ......-.
Cd best lot Eot less than 25 lbs made in Nay or
June Mrs Jonas Main ...........---.---s..
Pest lot cheese Mrs J 3 jackson
Best Ioavea bread with statement Of manufaC-
ture MIS- Jerome Allen.
Best InaveB brown bread Miss d Smith .-....
Best ginger bread Mrs f Potter. .......,.......
Best 10 ks maple sugar made in SfG With state
ment or manufacture Mrs n Tone ...-....s
Cd do L 3 Falkner ...-..-.
Beat 4 gallon maple m1lasses made IN 1886 with
statement OF manufacture VIM Flanagan.
ID do Mrs Main ......... ...-.
Best x gallon sorghum mnlHsses made IN 1850
with statement or manufacture Mrs Dike...
Best box Of honey Joseph Powell ....,.....-....s
% do Mrs " McWillisms. ..... ........-.
Best gallon apple butter Mrs Peter PrHul.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1866-10-19

Algarded at tie 18Th -A5nasag Et1ir Of TIE
DeEas0are CossHsy AgTteasltssFaE Society.
Class A, No. Horses for general pur-
poses.
Best stallion years old and over P Eugsrd. IS
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1866-10-19
Glass G. No. 8-Work Oxen and Steers.
Res, woke work oxen years old and over CIV

Best yoke WJfE oxen 4 years oiu anu VfsE y p"
ia amlSon sss-.s-ss
ID do do r Cook .... -....- 8
Best yoke year old steers I'd g Guy Jones ....
Best yoke wear Old steers Th0s YeateS -. 9
I'd do Harlem Adams. s......--..s.....
Best steer years old Hills & Jones-......--...-
ID do Hills & JOnes------...- -..-..- :
Best steer years old Harlem Adams. .-..-.--.--
Cd do Joy.........-.. .-..-.....
Best steer year old Cornelius MAN,. >
I'd do Cornelius Main.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1866-10-19
Clasu o-Grain and seads.
Glass R-vegetables.

Best 3 varieties potatoes q bu Of each Mrs
hUOeEtb. Q
ID do do Geo " JamsOn... z
best Z bu variety potatoes John HeiRh... 2
2d do do Martin. ]
bost q bu sweet potatoes Geo Moore 2
I'd do do Geo w JamiBon. .....
best peck onions John Heigh 2
do do tomatoes Henry Roberts.
do Lima beans Mrs Potter. r................ ]
do yellow pumpkins B Furniss-.... ...-..
do 3 sweet pumpkins John Slack-....... /
do WatermUI0ns M Main. ...--..-
do , head cabbage Mrs Henry RobeTts........
do squashes of any kind W Davis.
do bects J F Scott ....-.-..-.......
do Stems rhubaTb N D Parry. -.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1866-10-19

do Churu C C Chamberlain & Co...-........ dip
do Cider mill C Chamberlain Co.. -. dip
do Hand corn shelter C Chamberlain + Co dip
do Straw cutter C Chamber lain & Co... dip
do Constructed bee hive ], = Cruikshauk... dip
do Self cleaning coulter Geo G Howard. dip
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1866-10-19
do John Bailey
r over 1 year old 7 F joy. .
do Ward Durp p.......... 49,.
? under / year old Fl w Chamberia
do John Eddleblute. .........
? and litter Of pigs not over 8 mo
d not less than 5 in number. H Q Coz
do II R9berts...--...
Glass F-Poultry.
/. REnok sraninh Artie Jones. s........
Glass F-Poultry.

Best pair Black spanish Artie Jones .-...-.-..
do White ShanRhais Geo II Gardner. -. l
do Cochin China Geo H GRrdner...--.-. !
DO Cross breeds Geo H Gardner ..-.....
do or any kind Jim Blymyer .........--.
do Turkeys Hills TaOYs-.-- -..-s.
do Geese Reuben Hardin. -.---.. !
do Ducks Hill Boys. ....-.. ......-.. /
do Guinea Fowl Thos Yeates ......-....
Best and largest exhibition OF poultry Geo
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1866-10-19
Glass X-Dentistry

best specimen dentistry W e Dunn............ dir
do aud largest display Of dentistry " Dunn dill
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1866-10-19
Glass I-No
Glass K-Farm Implements

Best jar sweet pickles mrs Y W Etn0TAuh' 'ss.
do sour pickles Mrs Potter zee. Gee. ,.......
Best 'resh dried apples Mrs Vim Flanagan ace.
do qua r. dFIed corn Mrs John COiiesh. ... .s....
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1866-10-19
Glass S-FIowers.

best display hot house plants Mrs n Stewart
do and largest collection cut flowers Mrs K
stewart e. o. -'-- e.. =
best and largest display roses in variety ana
quality Mrs n Stewart...-........
best pa II hand boquets vases Mrs ID Stewart 2
best floral ornament John NiCkle--.-..-...-.-- 5
I'd do Mrs dda Fastmau...... 8
best collection OF dahIias Mrs D Nandeman....
do do verbenas Mrs N SteWart......
do do asters Mrs Cook .... ...-..
40 do puloxps Mr. A H Jennings---...
do do pausies Mrs s Cook 80. !
do and most beautifully ar ranged basket howefE
Mrs L SteWart.-..-.-. ----.---.---..s. .
do do Mrs n G Butter r--.-........ 2
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1866-10-19
Glass y-Paintings.

best landscape in oil Gators Jeddo W0lhy
do do water do Beach ... ...,.-
best specimen GrecIau painting Mrs Addi9 Eass-
man.. - - '. '''''' I
do oil colOrs Miss Nellie Andrews.
best pencil drawing MISS Nellie Andrews
do and largest display Of paintings Jeddo Vol.
ny
best dispiay OF photographs Ia Beach...... dip
do do A C0uOh...... 2
Glass X-Dentistry.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1866-10-19

Best COW 3 years old and over n c Joy. -. s
~ do do E H Dent .......
Best heifer 2 years cid and under 7 F Joy 9
do do o P Carr 4
B st EeiEsr year old aud uudaEa ~ Ioy ;...'
Best heifer calf 2 Joy.....-.......-........
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1866-10-19
Class C. No. FIAT Cattle.

Best single fat bullock years old and over
HouEh
Best single fat COW or heifer 0 Clark. 8
Glass @, No. 5-Sweepstakes.
Best herd OF / bull and 3 COWS or heifers 2 years
old and over OF one herd and owned by one
exhibitor Hills & Jones.....t........ -...... 20
ID 40 T F JoV-.-.............. -. 10
TSsut trII N srv age or class Hills X jones'. 10
Best COW OF any age or class Hills q JOnts..... 10
The Placer herald., 1866-03-10
SAN FRANCISCO.
RHEU MATISM!

Throughout this Coast great deal Of suffer M
Is experienced from Rheumatism. Weeks and
even months Of protracted and aggravated misery
Il endured by the victims of medical inef8ciency
aud norance, which could be cured inst 40
speedily rs was Mr.. SPARROW. whose testimony Is
given below, and is only the echo Of hundreds Of
other cases. Dr.. BOURNE cures without medicines
which accounts for his extraordinary success. No.
10 Masonic Temple, Post street entrance:
San Francisco. September 6, 1861.
DIR. BouRNE:-Last Winter. was nearly dead;
oy an attack OF intitmatory rheumatism. I sut-
Tered the most excruciatng pains for about five
weeks without any hopes of relief. when friend
hearing OF my illness. called TO see me, and IA.
sured me that If l would stop "druyging and dos.
Ing" and go 10 you, that you would have me
walking about the streets In three days. Sure
enough, although was utterly helpless, and con.
veyed to your house in a carriage, and carried
into it by three stout men and by them lifted
into the bath. yet. on coming out Of it. largely
assisted myself, doing much toward dressing, and,
without assistance, walked from the bath to the
carriage. On the fourth day. / discharged my
carriage ard walked, with friends aid. the en-
tire distance to your house (ncarly milc) and
home again, and SO on until cured; and had not
taken more than twelve baths when all pain and
swelling having ceased, teH myself well man.
And now | am happy TO do you this little service
of publicly certifying TO the simple truth, leav-
ing it to do Its own work among my friends and
acquaintances rs may chance to see this.
Your friend,
JOSEPH SPARROW.