Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1866-04-20
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FRANKLIN CoUNTT.-The effort to estab-
Iish monthly stock Sales in Franklin is
regarded as a success. The Columbus Ga
zette says:
We had only time in the last Gazette to
make mere mention Of the first Franklin
county Stock Sale, in this city, on Thurs
dav Of last week. We are now able to
say that the opening was a greater success
than the most sanguIne friends OF the pro-
iect had anticipated. The attendance was
very large, estimated at 1000 people, many
being from adjoining counties. The e2hl-
bition of stock was also large, and gener-
ally of good quality. Everything sold eX-
cept a few milch cows; and all brought
good prices. The proceeds Of the sale
amounted to some 5000 Ihe next SAFE
viii be on the first Thursday in May
The same paper says ON Thursday af
bernoOn of last week, three prisoners nam
ed I. J. Butler, VIM. Miller and Williams
I (cOlOred, broke out of Franklin county
Jail, by means Of saving the iron grating
Of a window Oh the eastern side Of the
prison, crawling through the hole, and
/ then scaling a high fence, made good their
escape. They each had been indicted for
burglary.
The new City Council of Columbus sue
ceeded in eIecting President on the 18th
the zS7th ballot resulting in the election
ofComstOck, the Union candidate.
The Morning Journal of Tuesday says :
There are now confined IN the county
jail twenty-eight persons, one woman and
tWenty-seven men. The criminal docket
will receive the attention of the Court of
Common Pleas about the last of this month
when the number of Jail prisoners viii be
somewhat diminished.
Captain Bond, of the Regular Army, for
merly mustering-in officer at this post,
died at the GOodale House yesterday after
noon, of pneumonia. Capt. Bond has
been about the city for some years, and
formerly had his office at Tod Barracks.
On Friday night a labOring man. name
not given, who was walking on the Dub
lin road, about two miles this side of that
village, was ordered to halt by some
stranger, who, upon his not complying
with the order fired at him with revolver.
the ball taking effect in the abdomen and
infiicting a dangerous wound. No attempt
was made at robbery and no explanation
given Of this extraordinary transaction.
The assaulting party escaped and the af-
fair, involved as 1T is in mystery, is caus-
ing considerable excitement in that neigh
bOrhoOd.
LICKING CoUNTY.-The Newark liner
clan notices the departure of our Senator.
Gen. WARNER, for the South. 1t says:
Gen Willard Warner left for Alabama
this week, where he expects to embark in
Gen. and his removal viii be a serious loss
to the County. As a Senator he won an
enViable reputation last session. He prov
ed an efficient Legislator and the interests
OF Licking County We're promptly and
faithfully attended to. We wish the Gen
eral all success in his new undertaking.
We find in the same paper the following
items The Methodists of this City are
making the necessary arrangements for
Centenary Tea Meeting to be held on
and Friday. evenings. April 18th
and 10th, at City Hall Distinguished
speakers from abroad have been invited
and are expected to be present, including
DR.. Trimble Of Columbus, DR.. Reed Of
Cincinnati and Chaplain McCabe of Ports
mouth. Refreshments will be provided in /
abundance and choir has been organized /
expressly for the occasion, to discourse en- |
living music.
William Harris of Mexican tp., this |
County, committed suicide last Sunday by /
shooting himself in the forehead with a 1
pistol, causing instant death. An inquest 1
was held on the body by A. E. Rogers act
ng coroner, and verdict returned in ac-
,Ordance with the above facts. Harris was /
between so and 90 years old and leaves a /
amIly. No cause is assigned for the deed.
This makes the third suicide in this county /
which we have been called upon to re-
ord within three weeks. This crime is
llarmingly on the increase. Can any scien-
ltc gentleman furnish us an explanation
II the fact2
MARION COUNTY.-The Monumental As
Ociation Of Marion are urging forward the
work in which they are engaged. The 5th
meeting of the Association was held ton
he 9th ult., at W which sundry committees
we're appOinted-One on Ways and Means.
mother to prepare an Address to the peo-
lie of the county, and one on Collections
md Donations. The Democrat says:
We are pleased to announce that a ORA
matte entertainment is on the tapis and
Will shortly be given for the benefit of the
1arion County Monumental Association
t which time viii be produced RuIwer's
i've Act Play, ''The Lady OfLyOns, . con-
luding with the popular farce of s'The
rish Tutor" There is a good deal of dra-
matte talent in this place, and we have no
oubt that the entertainment viii give un-
Lsual satisfaction to llwhO are fortunate
nough to witness it. Success to the enter
rise.
UNION CouoEFE.-Fhe Marysville Tribune
ays:-The maple sugar season in this
ounty was not very favorable one this {
ear. The most we have heard of being !
lade by one man was about 1900 lbs :
he season was scattering, and there were
ut few days that were called good for
ne dOW of sap.
Morrow CoUNTY.-During the month of
Iareh the Marriage Licenses issued by the !
'robate Judge Of Morrow County number
4 twenty-nine.
A meeting of the people of Morrow was I
allied for the 18th inst, at Mt. GiIead, to /
Ike into consideration the question of
-ecting monument to the memory of the
eceased soldiers of that county.
The Cardington ReUieue says Mr.. John t
lack, who lives about three miles below c
on the c. G. & G. Railroad. / s
al splendid span of horses stolen from Fl
IS stable last night. The thieves took the i
1 rect1on OF delaware and were tracked a e
'nslderaD4e distance from Mr.. Mack's :
remises. The horses were very valuable q
Id strenuous efforts will be made to re- o
ver them. v
KNOX CoUNTY.-During the month of e1
arch the Probate Judge of Knox county e.
sued thirty-four Marriage Licenses. v
The Mt. Vernon Republican says Our Il
" is so decidedly on the right side. that is
e copperheads do not attempt to fight US al
the corporation elections. They made fl
nomination for Mayor; Marshal, &C., VI
t, finding US divided on Street Commits 20
'ner, they hoped to slip in but failed n
Wheat prospects in Knox County, we re- Is
ct to say, are not very dattering. Wei e.
We conVersed with many farmers and "a
lile there are some fields looking well. m
ere are some more that do not promise a ST
untiful crop. We are glad to see that
r farmers are putting in Spring wheat
The Spring term of Court closed its ses-
n last Thursday. Samuel Kingston NJ ~
md guilty of Grand Larceny, and sent Sc
lhe Penitentiary for two years (; Geo. A. nj
DWELL was convicted of Petit Larcenv. | GI
i sent TO the dungeon on bread and wa co
Is days. The liquor cases were contin- 70
I to the next term. Numerous orders - "a
partitions, dover, &c, were made, and W.
ch business disposed of. The people SCI