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The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-09-04

KHLLoGe's CAvALRY.-We learn that suffi.
Gent companies, now nearly filed, have been
accepted BY Col. Kellogg, to complete the num-
Der required for his regiment, and that he has
left for Washington to obtain the necessary order
for the purchase Of uniforms, horses and equip.
ments
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-09-04

RuPruRE sErwEES AUSTRIA AND HuxGARr.-
The latest foreign news state that the rupture
between Austria and Hungary is regarded as
complete. No more movements had taken place
and no imperial decree had been issued, but the
dissolution Of the Hungarian Diet was fully anti
cipated, to be followed by manifesto against
Hungarian pretentions.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-09-04

The TRAIroRs OF THE FRIoArE CoxoREss-
The four southern officers of the ftigate Con.
gress, who resigned upon the arrival of that YES.
eel at New York, and whose names we're strick.
en- from the rolls, were sent to Fort Hamilton
in charge Of o. s. officials.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-09-04
A D,sss.ckruL SURRENDER. Accounts re

A DIsGRAcEFUL SURRENDER. - Accounts re-
ceived through the Santa Fe mail, confirm
the report of the surrender Of Fort Fillmore,
Texas. by Major Lynde. Lynde abandoned Fort
Fillmore on the 2sth ult., and marched toward
Fort Stanton. When abou. eighteen miles from
Fort Fillmore, he surrendered his whole COM
mand. numbering some 500 men, to 800 Texans.
The Texans afterward took possession of Fort
Stanton. TO- rebels attacked small body of
United States forces in Mesilla, Arizona. Capt.
Mentally and Lieut.. Brooks, of the Federal army
we're wounded. The fight was stopped at night
by mutual consent, the Federal forces leaving
the rebels in possession of Mesilla. Fears are
entertained that Fort Union may be taken, and
the Santa Fe people are somewhat alarmed on
their own account.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-09-04

A RHINocERos Looss.-Dan Rice's rhinoce-
ros, lost overheard from q steamer, has been
discovered in the river five miles below La
Crosse. Hisheadquarters are in deep slough
with muddy bottom. Sunday he was seen in a
corn6eld. He broke the ribs Of man named
Eggleston, who got in his way while making for
the river. A party has gone down with rope to
capture the monster.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-09-04

TIE AMElICAH Flax CoxPANY.-It seems that
. company 10 actually organized, under the above
title, for the manufacture of fax substitute for
cotton. They are about TO establish their first
factory at Lockpsrt, New York, under the au.
spices Of Governor Hunt Mr.. 8. B. Rugglss, and
oehers
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-09-04

TIE NATIONAL DETECTIVE PoLIcE.-The NJ.
donal detective police, says the World will
speedily be organized and in active operation
At its head will be placed we'll known western
detective. of national reputation, and the super
vision Of the force will extend over the whole
country
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-09-04

ANOTHER DrscovERY.-The 10th planet has
been discovered BY Mr.. Payson, of Madras, and
has been named the Asia, as it is the first dis
covery Of the kind which has been made in that
quarter Of the globe. It is an asteroid between
the llth and 18th magnitude.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-09-04

ANoraRR SUBSTITUTE yoR TURPENrINE-The
Herald says that naptha has for some
months pest been used by many Of our painters
- substitute for turpsnsine. Messrs. Harvey
& Bous6eld, of the Boston Pail Company, use is
for all their ware, and its use is every day beeom-
ing more extended. The price Of naptha at the
Coal Oil Refneries where il 10 manufactured, is
stated to be thirty FIVE cents q gallon.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-09-04

InPoRfAHf YaoM KENTUCKY. - The Detroit
Tribune says . letter just received BY . gentle.
man in this city, dated Covington. Ky, Aug "a,
says: I'VE shall have EARN times in this State
in less than one month. I hope the government
will not fi~ek hair. Northern traitors are
hurting 10 nov.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-09-04

CONSULTING AGAINST TIE CzAR-It appears
from letter published in Paris, that an rnsuc-
cessful conspiracy has been attempted against
the Emperor of Russia The conspiracy was ex.
tsnsive, and implicated persons of the highes,
rank.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-09-04

4 SsoeEsfIoH.-Aw writer in the n. 7. Hsyeld
sssgssss that more nsn veald enlist If The eov.
eminent would advance months wages, Or ay
swensy dollars. - that man when 10 enlists can
iseve eemstAing e hone foe hi fnnily.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-09-04

TESTIMONY OF A PArRIof.-Capt. Thomas F.
Meaghsr, Of the N. 7. seth, who bore himself
80 CALAMITY st Bull Run, says in . recen,
speech: "The masked conspirators Of the North
are infinitely moro criminal and mischievous than
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-09-04

Scorr AND McCLELLAN.-The Washington
correspondent of the Springfield Republican
writes "Gen. Scott and Gen. Mcclellan seem
to work we'll together. know one thing
that Mcclellan has his way. Gen. Scott is
great enough to appreciate the ability and SER
vices of his subordinate Mcclellan is
modest enough not to offend the General-in-
Chiofn
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-09-04

MAJ. SLENER--This gallant officer has been
appointed Inspector General for the Depart.
ment Of the Ohio-in Western Virginia. This
appointment greatly improves Gen. Rosen.
crAnx's STAFF
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-09-04

TAEY DEsEHvs 4Hr Rorr-The Grand Ran.
nus Acgfs says there are large numbers of e
eesdonists in that vicinity, Who make . regular
business Of disoading volunteers from en-
listing.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-09-04

A AIcHIaAx BRIeADE.-It il stated that Brig
adler General Williams is to be assigned the
command Of . brigade composed entirely of re-
Gmeats from this State.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-09-04

Gsx. Pazxrlss Rssseusp-Is = .....s 49,.
0sn. Prsntiss has resigned NJ eoa.a.d a Oh.
cd been Superseded BY Gen. 0sna
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-09-04

EYyEcrs OF AN EARrHoUAKE-Our readers
will recolIect the destruction Of Mendoza, a city
in the Argentine Confederacy, South America,
by an earthquake. writer gives the following
description of its effect upon the mountains OF
the central cordillera Of the Andes, as seen by
travellers caught among them at the time of the
terrible visitation. Deep caverns were opened
into the bowels of the mountains, the mountain
SUBMITS were parted asunder, the road was
blocked up in parts with rocks rolled down from
above, and with the rubbish brought with them
in their fall. The earth in places burst open
open like . bombshell, ejectng water all the way
from Uspalata. Enormous stones were thrown
from one mountain to another, with the report
of cannon. Some passengers on the road have
been killed, crushed by the falling rocks. II
was a scene of indescribablc horror which sur
rounded them, they fearing every moment that
they would be buried under the rocks which
came rolling down the sides of the mountains.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-09-04
:. Il. STRlNGHAN,
ElocksdiDg Snuadro,


The articles Of capitula,ions agreed on betseen
Commodore Suinghsm and Gen. Butler, and sam
uel Barron, Commanding Naval force {. s. ~.
Col Martin and Major Anderson. Commanding
land forces at Fort Hatt.ras. stipulate that al
forces under said Barron, Martin, and Anderson
and all munitions, arms, men and properly, Dc
Internationally SURRENDERED to the COVERINGS;
Of the United States, on terms of full espifnla-
ton, and that the officers and men shall rcceire
the treatment due 10 prisoners Of war.
Another official account says the expedition
TO Hatteras Inlet. resulted in signal victory
over the rebels. We captured two Forts, tsen-
ty-tiye cannon, one thousand stand Of arms, and
7i5 prisoners, among whom are Capt SAMUEL
Barron, Lieut. Sharp, and DIR. Brown, late Of
the United States Navy. The loss on their SIDE
has not been learned, but Eve are knosnn
have been killed, and number wounded. Eany
Q. which were carried away. Lieut. Mufccck-
ate Of the United States Navy, are among the
ruuber. With the loss Of an arm. We have no
casualty o. consequence. The surrender vas
unconditional About three hundred men we're
landed amid the heavy surf, when the man o.
war hauled in aud commenced a cannonsde1
l0:l5 A. NJ, on the 2sth, and kept it up At M
tervals all day, re commencing on the 10Th Win
increased effect. The enemy attempted 10 lana
about 800 men, but were driven back. Al
ll:30 they displayed a white flag, and we're
forced to surrender at discretion.
Il j. believed many of the wounded and al
the killed we're sen; On board rebel steamers 10
the Sound prior TO the capitulation.
Gen Butler has arrived in Washington.
News Ct the victory caused unbounded JOY.
7 he result Of the expedition is said to be our
1os session of the entire North Carolina coast.
The expedition was planned BY experienced
Ulcers in connection With the Navy Department
'e:ore the meeting Of the last Congress, but had
'een delayed till the 2sth.
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-08-29
Tomato Catsup-Cement for Fruit
Jars.

In reply to query by a correspondent
of the Rural New Yorker" the follow
ing replies were furnished for making
Tomato Catsup:
BY Mrs. Holt: Take four quarts of to.
matoes; one of vinegar; four red pep.
pers; three tablespoons of salt; two of
black pepper; two Of allspice one Of
cloves; three nutmegs. / boil my toma-
toes as long as [ can and not burn, and
then strain through flour sieve add one
pint Of vinegar and boil down again, then
add the other pint of vinegar with all the
other articles, and boil down as thick as
l can. If it is boiled sufficiently las it is
the boiling that makes it keep well) it
will keep three years if made right.
Another, by Mary Land: Heat the to-
matoes, then squeeze them through a
sieve. To six quarts of the pulp and
juice add three quarts Of the best vine
gar, set II over a slow fire to boil, and
when 1t begins to thicken add half an
ounce each Of cloves, allspice, and pep
per, one-fourth ounce of cinnamon, and
two nutmegs, all finely powdered boil il
to the consistency Of thin mush, then add
four lablespOonsfull of salt. When cold.
bottle and seal it. This should be boiled
IN a porcelain kettle, or removed from
brass to tin before the salt is added.
Another, by Anna Bodine: Take good
ripe tomatoes, steam them till done, then
squeeze them through cullender, all but
the skins; boil the juice till quite thick,
then add quart Of good vinegar to four
quarts Of juice, put in pepper and salt and
spices to suit your taste.
To make cement take one pound of
rosin to an ounce Of tallow, and melt to-
gether.
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-08-29
From Farmer and Gardner
My Method Of Growing Onions.

As some of my neighbOrs admire the
size and quality of the onions / grow, l
am induced to communicate my method,
for the benefit of your readers.
In the Fall | throw up the ground in
tended for my onion bed into ridges. I
do this for the purpose of securing the
ameliorating influences Of the frost upon
the soil, for if there is any one thing
which an onion loves, in It's early stages
of growth, more than another, it is finely
pulverized soil. AS soon as the weather
will permit in the spring, Ono matter how
early,) l level the ridges, and smooth the
ground fit for sowing the seed. This, for
several seasons past, 1 have succeeded in
doing during the latter part of Februa-
ry. As early in March as the season
will admit, sow my seed in drills, half
an inch deep, and sixteen inches apart,
covering the seeds well with the back Of
a rake and press it down with my foot. In
about from two or three weeks, they be-
gin to appear. As soon as | observed
them, | sprinkle the bed with wood ashes
so that the ground is fairly covered This
kills or drives away the worm, and has the
effect Of stimulating the growth Of the
plants. Once a week, at least, and
sometimes more frequently, hoe all the
ground well between the rows, and as
soon as the plants begin to form bulbs,
give them three or four good waterings
with strong soapsuds, at intervals of as
as many daVs, II is not nv Dractice IN
check growth, by breaking down the tops,
they being permitted to stand as long as
they have strength to do so; and Just so
soon as the tops fall of themselves, pull
the onions. BY this plan l get fine large
onions in a single season. A feat that
many do not know how to accomplish.
JOHN SMITH.
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-08-29
Take Care Of the Bulbs.

1t is quite important that such bulbs as
the hyaeinth and tulip should be lifted IL
midsummer of every year, or at least
every other year, and kept dry until the
Autumn, when they are to be re-planted.
They keep frmvr and healthier from year
to year and truer to their colors, than
when left continually in the ground. 1t
is desirable to take them up, also, in order
to remove the offsets which form around
the parent plants. Lift them, dry them,
and put away in paper bags, which should
be plainly named.
Some persons, however, whose bulbs
are set in CONSPICUOUS beds, feel impatient
to get rid of the leaves of the plants i'm
mediately after the Towering time is past,
and so they very soon cut them off, or
barbarously pull them off. A great mis-
take this. The healthy maturity of the
bulbs depends on the vigorous growth of
the leaves, and we shoHld strive to en-
courage, not check it. A few years of
such cruel treatment will spoil the finest
bulb. Give the plants all possible light,
and keep the ground well stirred, until
their maturity is completed. When the
leaves turn yellow, the bulbs may be lifted
and stored away. If necessity seem to
require moving them, about the time the
tips of the leaves fade, take up each plant
with ball of earth attached, set it out
again carefully in a reserved bed until
the foliage is ripenOd off completely
AgriculturiSt.
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-08-29
Cultivation of the Blackberry.

There are several varieties Of the
blackberry. BY mos; the imported kinds
are preferred, principally, we opine be.
cause they are obtained at somewhat
greater trouble and expense. The dor
chester" and "New Rochelle" are excel
lent and desirable products and have been
proved to be of easy cultivation, and very
productive. Many, however, who have
attempted the business, have failed and
brought disgrace upon these fruits, by
his own carelessness of neglect of the
most obvious laws and requirements of
vegetable life. We have ever found that
in cultivating the Blackberry, shady is
preferable to a sunny spot. The West or
Northwest side of a fence or building
presents a favorable position for the canes
and old, well decomposed leaves and rot
en- wood from the forest, the best stimu-
lus that can be applied. 1t should be
we'll dug in, about the roots, and if a
small quantity of wood ashes and gypsum
be added it will be of no disadvantage to
the bushes. The common blackberry
found in our pasture grounds, and In all
new clearings where the fire has run, if
carefully transplanted, will be found sus-
cepuble of easy cultivation, and prOduc-
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-08-29
- . ADvrRrrsrrEa.
NO. s..

been employed as nurses, and leave the
true ones single. Mr.. M. uses about a
pound of globe seed to.furnish nurses for
Sweeds, and vice versa. The mixture
will sow about one acre, and the crop
obtained will be about five. or SIX tons Of
bulbs, which are selected and transplant
ed IN November, with plenty of dung be-
low them. When the stems are about a
foot high in the Spring, apply little GU
ano around the bulbs. When ripe, cut
the stems, and put into a sack until SOW
ing time arrives. If 1t be necessary to
thrash the crop when cut, keep the seed
In bags, and mix it with a little stone
stone sui phur, broken in small pieces, TO
protect the seed from insects. When it
is ready to sow, wash the seed in water,
skim of the hollow shells and dry seeds,
and dry on cloth.
The foregoing may seem a somewhat
tedious process, but it is the correct one,
and with the farmer who grows seed, for
sale or for his own purposes, it will pay
we'll. The indiscriminate purchasing
Of turnip seed from persons who do not
know aught Of It's character, or perhaps
of the character Of the party who grew
1t, argues, to say the least, a great want
of care. 1t is not surprising that far
mers are disappointed, and that instead
of Swedes, they find themselves growing
a crop of Purple-top, or, as has been the
case, drumhead cabbage.-Farmer and
Gardner.
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-08-29
Economical DaintiGS.

Onion Orn,aloo.-Onions are cheaI
wholesome vegetable; So are potatoes
only rather plebeian, and sometimes de.
spised by rich people. Onions, too, are
not always a favorite with everybody
though think they would be with most
people if made into ormaloo, as they are
in that style paIateable, delicate, and
leave no disagreeable odOr on the breath
after eating.
Boil dozen honest-sized onions until
most thoroughly cooked through. Boil at
the same time the same number of pota-
toes until perfectly done. Put both on
ions and potatoes, smoking hot, into a
deep dish or bowl, pour in pint of sweet
milk, trife more if necessary, break in
three eggs, season with salt and and pep
per, and mash up as expeditiously as pos
sible with a pestle until there is not a
vestige of lump left, and complete
amalgamation is achieved. The mass
may be artistically put up in blame mango
or Jelly moulds, or served in vegetable
dishes, and is perhaps the most palatable
dish that can be made out of any two
vegetables in use.
Cucumber Toast. Select your cucum-
bers, fresh, crisp, medium size, Just such
as you would prefer if served up in the
usual manner. Pare and slice up length.
wise in cuts a quarter of an inch thick.
Rinse in cold water, dip each slice singly
in -four, and hurry them into the dripping
pan, using for material to fry them in,
the gravy in which either beefsteak, veal
outlets or mutton chops were cooked or
butter may be usedi bat be sure to fry
briskiy until the slices are light brown
on both sides. Have your bread toasted,
buttered or dipped, as you prefer, and
close at hand, Slip the slices of Oucum-
Der hot from the pan between slices of
toast, and serve at once.
Any one following these directions i'm
nlicitly will find cucumber toast really
good to eat.
MRs. e. D. KENDALL.
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-08-29
Effect OfShade on Soil.

DIR. Baldwin, of Virginia, remarks the
Boston CultiUatOr, has long contended that
the soil by shading undergoes putrefac-
tion, and from this cause becomes fetile.
Admitting the result as thus claimed, il
does not follow that the argument or
theory in regard to it is correct. We
have given our own views on the subject
heretofore, and have been pleased to find
them supported by those of r. G. Ken
dali, in a late communication to the Amer
ican Farmer. Mr.. X. believes that dark
ness favors The deposit of nitrate of potash
in the soil, which is one of the causes of
the fertility produced by shade; but he
holds that more important influence is
exerted by the earth-worm, of whose
habits we lately spoke at considerable
length. Mr.. K. says:
But this chemical combination and
deposit is the aUant couries of a more
powerful fertilizing agent that works ex-
clusively under the cover Of total dark
ness. This is the common earth-worm.
These industrious manipulators of the
soil shun sunshine and the broad glare Of
day; but give them a dark corner, a shad-
ed nook, the cover of a fiat stone, plank,
or heap Of rubbish, and their labor is in
cessant, interchangeable, and most efficient
as a fertiIizing agent. Cover over a bit
of sterile earth with plank, so as to ex-
clude the light and insure moisture, and
within a month there is a manifestation
of the presence of nitre where the closest
chemical test could have detected none
before Within another month comes the
army Of subterranean sappers and miners,
boring the whole surface soil to the depth
of a foot, into millions Of holes, passing
every particle of it through their long,
flexible organism, and leaving in their ex-
cretion a compost beyond the power Of
human skill TO equal. Under the admin
istration Of these wonderful workers in
the darkness, in the space of two years,
the hard-packed, sterile ground has been
as thoroughly cut up as ever was an un-
painted, wooden -bottomed ship by the
terredo after three months of inactivity in
the waters Of Tampa Bay. BY the agen-
cy and industry of these wriggling atoma-
tic Jethro Tulls, the whole organic struc-
ture of the darkened surface has been
changed both in quality and complexion.
From a pale, barren and baked hard-pan,
it has become light, porous, dark-color-
ed soil, rich in all the elements of vege-
table life.n
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-08-29

orchard planted 8 feet apart; the second
or third year from setting, yielding fair
and beautiful specimens, many kinds every
way finer than can be produced on stan
dards? Or cherries of the Duke and
Morello sorts, branched near the ground,
and by judicious pruning kept low, and
thus easily protected from the depreda-
tions of birds?
Dwarf trees are usually furnished with
an abundance Of fibrous roots, and hence
transplant easily. In after culture they
require better treatment than is general
ly given to orchard trees.
Soil should be rich and well worked,
with annual dressings of manure; this with
pruning, shortening in, and thinning out
the fruit, constitutes the principle care.
The dwarf pear especially needs this
good culture, or it will become so ex-
hausted by overbearing and lack of nutri-
ment as to fail after little time. Some
sorts of pears do not seem to do we'll thus
propagated, while others utterly refuse to
grow upon the ounce. The list of good
kinds which succeed is however quite
large enough.
We found it very important in Wis. at
the approach of winter, to cover the
ground over the roots with two or three
inches of old manure, or litter, first rails
ing a mound of foot high about the base
of the tree to keep off the mice, this to
be removed in early spring, the manure
forked under and light mulching of
coarse litter applied for the summer. We
recommend similar treatment for Ohio
The introduction of this class of trees af-
fords the owner of village or city lot an
opportunity to grow upon his own grounds
number of sorts of fruit. The amateur
and nursery man is thus too enabled in a
very short time to test new fruits as in
trOduCed,
At the Columbus nursery the specimen
trees are mostly dwarf, "a thousand or
more.
Those unaCcustomed to trees grown in
this manner, would be interested in ex-
amining these, and find leisure hour
pass very agreeably. A. G. III.
COlumbus, 0hio. -