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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-02-12

ENGLAND AND THE MISSISSIPPI RIvEg.-The
English papers claim right to navigate the
Mississippi, which they say secession cannot
abrogatc By the treaty Of Paris signed on
the S0th Of November, 1872, it was stipulated
that the navigation Of tho Mississippi, from its
source to The ocean. shall forever remain free
and open to the subjects Of Greet Britain and
the citizens Of the United States.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-02-12
From FLORIDA.

TALLAHASSEE, Feb. s.-Both Houses of the
Florida Legislature have resolved to adjourn on
the l4th. A bill providing for the carrying Of
the mails has passed the Senate, and will pass
the House. The free negro expulsion bill has
heen indefinitely postpeced in the Senate.
PENSACOLA, Feb. S ;othing of interest mas
transferred here Ever, Ling remains IN statu
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and spoke in favor Of the Crttsnden propositions.
He did not know certainly how North Carolina roIl
determine to act, but he did know that before yen,
men talked abont lighting ard the eniorcernen; a,
thelaws, they had better consider well what the: iii
but she would have her rights.
Mr.. Case, of Indiana, obtained the door, alr! i.
House adjourned till I =. 81.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-02-12
The Peace Congress.

WASHINGTON, Feb THE Peace Congress
are progressing very leisurely with their
labo.S They, however. assembled at ten
O'Clock this morning, and after remaining
in session Two hours, proceeded, shortly
after twelve o'clock, in body, to pay a
complimentary visit to the President Of the
United States. On arriving at the Presidential
mansion they we're conducted to the East
Room, where they were introduced to the Chief
Magistrate of the nation by Mr.. Tyler, the
President Of the Convention. The interview
Was rather OF personal than official character,
and there was no expression Of opinion on
either side, as to the position of national affairs.
They. returned to Wizards about one o'clock
and subsequently paid visit to the Capitol.
Great care is taken to keep their proceedings
from the public, the desire being to prevent
the Congressional meddlers at the other end OF
the Avenue from exercising any influence over
their deliberations 1t is, however, said that
Governor Chase, Of Ohio who has been deem
cd one of tue most impracticablc members, has,
since his emphatic remark congratuating Pre-
sidsnt Tyler promising ''to follow where Vir-
GINA leads" made speech of the most mark
I'd conservative character.
The rules OF the Convention which adopted
the Constitution Of the United States have been
adopted for the government Of the Peace Con-
gress They are very rigid and formal. Mem
beers are precluded from reading newspapers or
pamphlets, or crossing the hall whilst any one
is speaking, and all rise when the President
passes out.
/. The President has somewhat retreated from
the position assumed of protecting the public
property" and now rejects the demand of South
Carolina on the ground that the Federal Gov
ernneus has exclusive jurisdiction in Fort
Sumter.
As to selling Fort Sumter TO the State Of
South Carolina as suggested by Col. Hayne,
the Presidcu, says he could no more sell Fort
Sumter TO that State than he could sell the
Capitol Of the United States to the State OF
Maryland lie concludes his reply with the
following emphatic declaration:
AFT with all the multiplied proofs which ex-
st of the Presidents anxiety for peace, and OF
tn: earnestness with which he has pursued it,
the authorities of South Carolina shall assault
Fort Sumter and peril the lives Of the brave
and loyal men shut up within its walls, and
thus plunge our common country into the hor-
rcrs Of civil war, then upon them, and those
whom they represent, will rest the response
oility"
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The Baltimore Sun argues conclusiToly that
Washington city cannot be the Capital of the
Northern Confederacy in case OF disunion.-
1t would take no fighting to settle that cues.
ton. The only chance for it as the Capital Of
the Southern Confederacy; and that depends
on the action Of MarYland.-[Aler. Sentinel.
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The Senate then adjourned.
From Calffornia-BS Pony Eypress..
al.OII.OOO for New York.

From Ca Pony EXpress..
s1,O44,OOO for New York.
FoRr KEARSEY, Feb. S.--The Pony Express
passed at a. N.
! SAN Francisco, Jan. 23d, $40 p. M.-The
steamer Uncle Sam. sailed on the 2lst for Pan.
anna, carrying number Of passengers and
81 ,044, 900 in gold
The clipper ships Flying Childers and CHI
rio, of Fire, are chartered to convey breadstur.
to England, and they will carry about zoe
sacks of wheat
GENERAL NEws-The Legislature has done
| little as yet
Three sets of Union resolutions have been
introduced, with the view Of dSposing Of tiIai
subject before elccting L. S. Senator.
The Douglas Democrats appear to, be divided,
= part favOring coalition with the Republicans
to elect Il Senator, and part favoring a similar
coalition with the Breckenridge wing.
The Republicans propose giving Mr. Sibley
who ran for Congress in 1857, i compliments.
~ vote for Senator, with ! view Of aiding him
in his aspirations for appointment as United
States Minister to Chill.
To-day all the Senatorial candidates have
been invited to address the Legislature On Sal,
urdsy evening.
british eOLCABIA.
Dates from Victoria to the 18th inst. are re.
ceived.
The amount Of gold shipped from that port
for San Francisco during the last TIVE and
half years was $3.50, 900.
great number OF shipwrecks are reported
in the Northern waters, principally Of small
craft engaged in the lumber trade
The British gun-boat Forward is Among
those belevcd TO he lost
About half the cargo of the Mannet. had
been recovered from the wreck.
OREGON
There is nothing of interest from Oregon snl
Washington.
SANDWICH ISLANDS.
Dates received per the Yankee 10 tue 3lsl
Of December.
On the 29til. the largest fire ever known a,
Honolulu deStroye1a steam Touring mil valued
at S22 600, and thirteen other buildings
among them, store houses, iron foundry, ma.
chime shops, &c. The loss is So, 900.
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Later from Europe.

HALIFAX. Feb. S.-The steamship Canals,
from Liverpool, with dates to the 9th January,
arrived here to-day.
The SardinianS have entered the Roman
States, dispersed the re-actionary bands and
burnt the convent at Casmalia-
LIVERPOOL, Jan. 27th.-Cotton is dull ant
slightly lower; the lower qualities have de
clined most Breadtuffs have downward
tendency. Consols 9l3a91s for account.
The Paris Boursc was firm.
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Virginia Legislature----EXtra Session
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1861.
SISS


The Senate was called to order ut II CLOCK,
Lieut.. Governor MONTAGUE in the Chair.
Prayer By the Rev. Mr. SEELr, of the Baptist
Church.
\ message was received from the House, an.
nouncing the passage Of sundry House bills
The bills were referred to committees.
On motion Of Mr. ARMSTRONG, House bill 10
amend the charter of the town nl bath WAS
laid on the table.
Certain resolutions received from the House.
concerning line Of steamers between virginia
and France, were, on motion OF Dir. DorGLAS,
laid on the table.
Mr.. DOUGLAS, from the military committee rc.
ported bill appropriatinga sum of money ijr
Lhe purchase OF certain ordnance and material
from j. L. Archer, Of the Belona Foundry
The bill approprates $50, 390s0 for the in,
mediate purchase from Mr.. Archer of a.! tn"
guns, shot, shell and material Of war now II
his possession The bill was read first tim.
and ordered tc second reading.
On motion Of Mr.. NEWMAN, it was resolved
TO enquire into the expediency OF reporting
bill more cf1ectually to prevent free negroes
from other States visiting Virginia.
On motion Of Mr.. SMITH, it was, resolved
that the Committee on Finance be instructed
to enquire into the expediency of amending
the 37th chapter Of the Code in relation to tie
sale of delinquent lands.
Mr.. CARRAwAY presented memorial OF c;
zens of Princess Anne county, complaining OF
the Norfolk Draw Bridge as II nuisance, and
praying that it may be abated, or the Draw Of
said Bridge enlarged.
The Senate then adjourned
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-02-12

nave e1amlhed The foregoing Account sad b:"'7E'
10 he correct.
February 1.h, lSGi.
WILLIAM HENSEY, ttssijen''
WI. A. BELL.
b. 7. P0INTz,
HUGH W. sHEpPEY.
certify That The agency Of this Bank. unlSr AZ "
APRIL, lets st the banking house Of Mess, kS'E''
Sutton Co., In Richmond, Va
WILLIAM EESSHY, Pr-s!isrI
ArousrA CocSIr, TO WIT:
On this ith day Of February 1861, william II. Tsa'
Cashier OF the Central Bank Of vns made oath before
the subscriber Notary Public In and for the couc,y s
said that the within statement Is correct to the Der, a ~
knowledge and belief.
J. wAYT, Notary PstG;'
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Vermont ACalns, Comproni,e

BURLINGTON, Feb. 6.-The late dele gates 10
the Chicago Convention from Vermont. rom.
Irlsins many OF the leading Republicans d
the State, met informally at Montpelier, last
evening, and unanimously protested against
The adoption Of any Of the proposed plans Of
compromise before Congress.
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CENTRAL BANK OF VIRGINIA,
;, PhIRrARr !, lsjl.
Hon JeHS LE7cHEH, Governor of Virginia
DRAG SIR Within please Ind return Of the cun,s
OF hi. Euna IN the lst January, 1881
Very respectfully,
". II. TAMs Cn,hi..
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questioned. Every agency al my coLnulanu'
whether secret or open, has been put anto re-
ouisition, and men in high places, equally in,
tarested with myself in exposing the alleged
conspiracy, have been invoked to furnish me
with such proof as might be in their posses
sion I'm to this moment every effort to obtain
information has proved vain and abortve, and
not one title OF evidence OF the stupendous
and wicked plot has been elected, or can be
| cleaned even from those who affect t9 ai!ach
credit to its rumorcd existence.
Under such an extraordinary state OF cir
cumstances, u,n compelledto declare, rs now
| most solemnly do my entire disbelief in the
existence of any combination whatever, either
here or elsewhere, to interfere with or obstruct
the ordinary operations Of LAWS within the DIS.
trict of Columbia, before or at the time assigned
| for the inauguration of the President elect Of
the United States, or for the purpose OF dis.
turbng in any manner the peace oi the city 81
Washington; and entertain the most entire
ond mistaken confidence in My ability, through
the agency of the established police force OF
tho c;fT with such additions thereto rs am
authorized to make, to vindlcate the majesty OF
the laws. to maintain peace aud order, and TO
afford the most effectual protection To the per-
sons and property rs we'll OF resident citizens
rs of strangers who may visit the capital De
fore or upon the day when, under the Constl-
tuition, the functions of the Executive Govern
mont will be transferred from tine hands of the
present incumbent to those Of bis elected sue
cpssor Should, however, tine confidence which
r thus entertain, and have ventured to express,
nroye to be in any degree mistaken or deluslve,
{ take occasion to say that every preparation
viii be made by me to control and avert any
nntoYarl event that may possibly arise; and
While I cannot consent to place the police force
under the order Of q military commander, |
shall be prepared to call to the aid of the civil
authorities of the city such Of the military
force as may be within my 7each saoula elr'
cumstances in my judgment render sne'r inter-
TeTv respectfully. your obedient servant,
- JAMES 6. BERRET, Mayor.
To MAJOR GENERAL E. c. HEI0nTaAS, &C.
&c &c
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-08-30

As an evidence of the worth of Balls Reaper and Now
err we annex list of Premiums awarded this Machine:
At the greatest practical field trial of Reapers and Mowers
ever held in the United States at Syracuse ~ Y July
1901, this machine received the greatest number of
credit marks, emitting it to the GRAND GOLD MEDAL
and DIPLOMA offered by the United States Agricultural
Society for the Best Moving Machine
ST. Louis, Miss 0ur State Fair First Premium as Mower
1860.
Crbana, Ohio FIRST Premium a Combined Reaper and
Mower. 1860.
Lawrenccbulg, Ind. Fair First Premium as Mower and
Reaper 1860
Lchicld Mich. Field Trial in competition with Mannys
Rleys, kirbys, Aliens, and two Buckeye machines,
ere manufactured at Constantine the other at Jackson
Mich. First Premium Reaper aud Mower, 1860.
Sturgis Mich Field Trial in competition with the Buck
eye, manufactured at Constantine and the Riley First
Premium as Mower and Reaper 1860
Warren Co. III. Agricultural Fair in competition with
Mccormick; : Improved. Manny's Improved, and many
other of the most celebrated Reapers and Nov in the
country, First Premium a Mower and Reaper, 1850
Chlicothe Ohio, Field Trial, in competition with Iron
Harvester Miller & Aultman's Buckeye and Buckeye
State, First Premium a Mower, 1859.
Akron Ohio, Field Trial in competition with the Kirby
Parkhurst Buckeye Fisher, and Others First Premium
as Mower and Reaper, 1859.
The undersigned having been appointed General Agent
for Northern Iowa, for the sale of the above
Machines will receive orders and furnish those desiring
to purchase with such Information will prove all that
each of the above Machines is emphatcaly what il claim
ed for it, and worthy Of the extensive reputation they
enjoy.
Cedar Falls April IS, 1861. 5tf
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-08-30

Also of corn, and the general cereal pro.
ducts.
- What variety of wheat yielded best in
quality and quantity this year?
What attention is given to sheep?
Do you want any law to exterminatc use
less dogs2 sEU
Is there much flax grown? ~a...N
Is shelter provided for stock to much ex
tent?
To what extent have your horses, cattle,
hogs, &c, been improved by crossing?
Are farmers giving more attention than
formerly improvements around their dwell
ings2
Tn brief, as before stated, wish to obtain
general view of the agricultural condition
and wants of your county, and especially on
the points mentioned. lfthcy are answered
fully will have needed information to di-
rect the operations Of this Office, the Legis-
laturc will have important matter to guide
and the people generally, in and
out Of the State, will be possessed of facts
which will doubtless reflect to your benefit
il, numerous ways. Let us all work togcth-
er to attain such desirable results.
Can I not hope to have your reply to this
by the 1st of November next, that it may be
prepared for my report?
49,. ..E Your obedicnt servant,
WM. DUANE WILSON.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-08-30
SEcRErARY's OFFICE. STATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE, J
MrSC Anpilst Il

DEAR SIR: The accompanying premium
list will inform you of the time and place of
holding the next State Fair, and from the
interest you have heretofore manifested in the
success of the Society, we take the liberty of
urging you to make some special efforts to
sustain it this year, not only by your own
attendance, but also of securing the attend
ance of your neighbors.
The premiums offered arc on more libe-
raj scale than ever before, and the fact that
all entries are frce-except in two or three
classes of horscs-aiiord inducements to eX-
hibitors beyond those of any previous year.
Notwithstanding the distracted condition
of many portions of our country, we are
blessed with peace and plenty, and should
not, under any circumstances, allow agricul-
tural advancement to be checked, as all in
terests and pursuits are dependent and rest
upon Agriculture just as truly as building
rests upon its foundation.
From the large amount Of money being eX-
pended to equip, bring into the field and
provision the immense army now being or
gained by our government, and the Treasu-
ry Notes that will soon be in circulation
amongst us, times must get better, especially
amongst the tlers Of the soil. 1t is true we
have not yet begun to realize this improve
ment, but the wave must reach us before
long-certainly in time for the market of the
abundant harvest we have just gathered
1t is altogether practicable for you to at
tend the Fair, with very little outlay of mon
ey, by adopting the camping system. For
several years past, neighbors and friends
have dubbed together and tried camp life, and
without any hesitation, | can assure you that
the novelty, economy and independence of
the plan has made it popular with all who
have tried it. AS heretofore, arrangements
will doubtless be made to admit camping
parties who have ladies with them, inside the
enclosure
Indications from abroad are very cncour.
aging for good exhibition, and have no
doubt if the people of Iowa manifest the
same interest as heretofore, we will have
better Fair than any of its predecessors.
Let us urge you, therefore, to do your
share towards this end. Bring your wives
and families, your horses and wagons, and
everything you have that possesses merit,
and let us make this our annual festival what
1t ought to be. Yours truly,
J. ii. WALLACE, Secy.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-08-30
The Two Army Worms.

rH##st a.t AA0 4"0 xAImf SsOANS'
IThcse Pertinent verses, from recent ISSUE Of vsn
Fair are supposed to have been contributed by return
ed wounded vounteer] a.Es ..H
,sf,si I saw shiny worm; ~
II saw 1t twist and squirin; "E#f =
With many wriggle DER the goltlening grain; Nsa
49, Its business was to eat
The leaflets green and sweet, sa"-
And kill the stalks that nodded DER the plain.
saw with wringing hands, ssa... y.
The farmer DER his lands, Ese. .e n H..as is. ..
Bewal the srveld crop Of blightcd corn; s,rs.s
- And heard him say: by dash ..et -.H
The prospect Of much cash fla,sE f-sg e.
Is getting daily more and more for!orn." ar r# ..ae
! saw a form of fear
They called him Brigadier:
On either shoulder goled swabs were shining;
Upon his breast he bore r4..-.- 70
Buttons of gold galore, g @z5.-'-
Between his legs his noble sword was twining.
saw him frown and wink
/ saw him take a drink; ,... .r.... &.
! heard him talk OF dying in the breach;
And thought II red eyed Mars
Should come down from the wars,
He'd pine with envy at that strut and speech.
1 saw the leaguered mound;
saw the balls rebound .s"
heard the rattle of the iron rain; .& &EF&@
heard the dying mean
or him who died alone,
No voice to cheer, no hand to sootha his pain.
ca,rd, ''who hear commands . s.sr-s. .. ..
These wavering, broken bands
That fy for lack of guidance, not for fear 2"
While through the cloudy smoke, -
Where here and there Ii broke
Geam'd the gil. coat tails of the Brigad.er.
Amidst the bighted corn
The farmer stood forlorn, 81.
And curs'd the that turnd his gold to SCOT;
. Then in passion gust, ,--.--,.-
He shook IL to the dust, CO.. rM 'A@ehT
And ground 1t sterply with indgant foot.
O when, 0 when shall we,
With eyes delighted, see
Some high Court Martial, viglant and firm,
In spite of interest made,
Ofdicker, truck, and trade,
Crush out our gi,ded glorious ARMY WoRM2 ssa
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-08-30
Farmers, sow Rye.
From the Dubuque Xe,u5d.


Mr.. EplroR: VIII you allow me space to
urge on the farmers of this country to sow
rye. have tried it off and on for good
many years and find it a good crop.
Farmers have learned by severe experience
for years past that the money made out of
wheat. at the usual price, costs large amount
of sweat and toll.
Every farmer also knows how our harvest
work all crowds on us in q week or So
W lille we could raise winter wheat we could
distribute our work over a greater time both
in seeding and harvesting But winter wheat
is out of the question at least with me.
Now, rye never has failed in this country
to my knowledge and though not so valuable
as wheat, is still of more value than corn or
oats, makes excellent feed (when ground. }
for all kinds of stock Rye and Indian" is
supposed to make excellent bread for Yam
KEGS; of this however, don't profess to know.
But | do know from my own experience that
it is sure crop and that it can be sown in
Tx. Ii fell any time from the 18th of August to
Tire iot , "a "a TTo,uupr. o. ..f..
About the l 9TH Of September last I sowed
five acres in rye and run cultiyator once in
row and also, sowed two acres and let it 60
without any help the whole of it was severely
pastured in the fall and spring till the first of
May; the crop was ripe about three weeks
before wheat estimate the crop of the five
acres that the cultvator was run through at
fifty bushels to the acre and the two acre let
at forty bushels to the acre.
This no doubt is an extra crop, but even
the half of this would be doing better than
raising wheat and having to pay out the great
est share Of its value for help in harvest.
The above reasons satisfy me that it would
be to the il to est of the farmers to SOW rye ;
not extensively, but let each put in some and
they will see the advantage Of it in harvest
time -~..a~ .r- WV. |. ANDERSON.
Tiyoli, Iowa, Aug 18th 1861.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-08-30
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF Iowa FARMERS Coli EGE
DEs MONIES, August Il, 1851. (

OFFICE OF SECRETARY Iowa FARMERS COLLEGE,
DEs MONIES August II, 1851.
DEAR Whatever may be our pursuit,
we are all more OF less interested in the ag-
ricultural development of our State but it is
not every one who feels the importance of
doing all in his power to promote this great
and leading interest. From time to time
there has been issued from this office, and
distributed over the State in the hands of
farmers and others, circulars Of inquiry in
all the leading branches of husbandry, which
have received more or less attention, and
from which much valuable information has
been obtained and disseminated. now
propose more general inquiry, addressed to
parties in most instances who have not re-
ceiyed any thing of the kind Your general
knowledge of the agricultural condition and
wants of your county may be such as to en-
able you to give important facts. But should
this not be the case as you are the only party
addressed in your county, you will please
place this letter in the hands Of some one who
has such knowledge. with the request that
lie will attend to it at his earliest convenience.
| have generally found that an intellig. mt
physician, whose practice requires his pres
ence in all parts Of the county, is perhaps
the best informed in these matters in some
counties 1t may be the county Judge; in
others person whose business calls him fire.
quently over the county. Yet you may, by
inquiry of all these parties, gather mere in
formation than either one could communicate,
which, with your own, would embrace more
reliable and valuable facts than could be OBJ
tanned in any other way.
The information thus obtained will be pub
lished in my report to the Legislature next
winter, which, with other information en-
braced therein, will form document, it is
hoped, of great interest and value.
As guide to your inquiries and for your
report to this Office, | suggest the following
points: 1885
Do your people generally take much in
tcrest in improved agriculture r-r
If not, what would be the most effective
way to arouse themg Would not neighbor-
hood Farmers Clubs answer the purpose p
[They have elsewhere #
Are agricultural papers taken to any OK
tent?
When was your County Agricultural So,
ciety organized?
low will the wheat crop Of this yesr com
pare with that Of last year, in quality and
quantity:
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-08-30
Fairs.

Cedar Valley Agricultural Association, &c.
dar Fails, September 18th, 18th, and 10Th.
Iowa State Fair, Iowa City, Sept. oath,
25th, Goth, and 9th.
Dubuque County Agricultural Society,
Dubuque, September 4th, 9Th, and 9th.
Illinois State Fair, Chicago, Sept 9Th, 9th,
10th, 18th, 18th and 14th.