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St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-08-08
Regiment. We have noticed in the Col. 8

Regiment. We have noticed in the Col's
organ, the ALIAS, disposition to create
dissatisfaction between the officers, and
men Of our troops, and if it is done with
Mr.. Aldrich's consent, il is strong argu-
ment against whisky, for he would net,
certainly when duly sober, seek to poison
the minds Of the men against their off,
GERS. Nothing could be more fatal to the
honor Of our troops and State, as represen n
ted by them on the field of battle, than
a feeling Of distrust or discomfort between
officers and men, and Col. Aldrich sober
would never, even in the hope Of advanc-
ing his political fortunes, stoop to create
and foster dissensions and distrusts between
our men and those whose duty it is to lead
them in the hour Of danger. That the off,
GERS Of our Regiment neglected any means
in their power to render their men COM
Portable, we do not and will not believe.
VV1s NAAASI oOu HIVNC ulS UIOticT al OuI
office, that the night they arrived in
Washington he slepto on the pavement, with
only his blanket for bed and cover. AS
he usually shares his fathers bed; the
officers could not have had any great COM
mand Of Injuries. They were not as
Col. 'Aldnch's residents, with full knowl-
edge of where refreshments were to be
obtained !; and with full acknowledgment
of MIR. Aldrich's kindness of heart and
good intentions, We think he should have
supplied our hungry soldiers with some-
thing better than jug Of whisky. We
arc not very kind-hearted, but had our
troops come to take up their quarters next
room to US, in the plight "Chippewa"
describes, guess we would have found
some way to give them cup Of coffee and
a piece Of bread to 20 to sleep on. There
is not woman in St. Cloud who would
not have done more for our hungry soldiers
than get them a jug Of whisky.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-08-08

~ But there j. Colonel Miller-I think
that S.. Cloud can boast Of him. He raj.
lied his command twice, and fought until
he was left alone, his mon having retreat.
ed. From Sunday at 2 o'clock A. NJ,
until Monday afternoon VIC marched sixty
miles, besides that tremendous fight
Col. Miller walked the entire distance to
Centreville, and let his SON: ride. After
we arrived at this place, We heard the en-
enemy were pursuing us, so on eating a
little supper and resting half an hour; we
marched again toward Washington, where
we now are. -
When VIC had left Fairfax Court House
two or TIM miles behind US, Fred. Shat
fsnburg gave out and tainted. Col. Mil
Ter let him have his horse till we got to
the next stopping place, about ten miles
from Washington, Fl. Co'coran. :.'tE
b, b.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-08-08
TEN-M1LE LAKE, July %.


The above was written last Sabbath,
but I have, until now, had no opportunity
Ct mailing it. We are now camped on
the banks of this lake-the most beautiful
I have seen since last at Grand Lakeland
the stage road passes few rods from
camp. Yesterday afternoon Mr.. Barrett
rode to Dayton, two miles distant, to pro-
cure the mail for the party at that place.
I was much gratided by receiving, as my
share, five letters and over twenty papers,
among the latter a complete file of the St.
Paul daily Press, and the Philadelphia In,
quirer. We arc thus enabled to keep
fully posted with regard to the news.
though not so early as we might desire.
But most welcome of all were the first
two copies of the Democrat issued since
Ilet. 1t appears almost like home to see
its familiar face. Much regret was felt
and sympathy expressed, when we learned
from it the death of little Myra Smith,
50 we'll known to all of us. ky.
P.S.-Two Of the boys who have been
fishing at the outlet of the lake have Just
returned. They were absent about two
hours, and caught, with hook and line,
.torty-'euen large bass. They say they
could just as easily have caught double
that number more.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-08-08

self, .and, inquiries into their welfap& per-
sonally from day to day.
3 There has been a|great deal said lately
about colors Of uniform. Col. Miller says
that out Of nearly.a hundred in the Regi.
mcnt who went into the fight with red
caps on, hardly one escaped being hit
The Zouaves Who had red caps and jackets
suffered terribly, and werc hit usually in
the upper part Of the body The -Four
teenth New York, who wore red pants.
wero hit in the great majority of cases in
the legs and lower part Of the body. But
I'm spinning my yarn too long: -:
Yours sincerely, j. s. T.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-08-08
Congress for con6scating rebel property
has this clause

Gongress for con6scating rebel property
has this clause
"secticn I. Aad BE- It further enacted, That
whenever any person claiming to be entitled
to tho service or labor Of any other person,
under tho laws Of any State, shall employ
.uch person in aiding or promoting any sinsur !
rection or resisting, the laws Of the United
States, or shall permit him to be 10 employed,
Me shall forfeit Ill right to such service Or
labor, and the person whose labor or service
is thus claimed shall he thenceforth discharged
'herefrom: any law to the contrary notwith-
standing"
The National Republican says that
Gen. Scott was not hurried single day by
the President, in making the attack on
Bulls Run; that after the first repulse
there Nr: Richardson of Illinois took
care to represent to the President that 4
second attack, without great preparation,
would be very dangerous, when the Pres
ident replied that "he must leave it to
Gen. Scott to determine tho time and
place Of giving battle to the enemy"
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-08-08
Items.

Prince Napoleon and his wife, Princess
Clotilde, have arrived at New York on a
visit.-Slx families from Carthage, No.,
arrived at Lcavenworth on the 23d ult.,
and report that the rebels lost 1900 in the
battle there. A large number have left
Jasper county.-A party Of gentlemen
and Cabinet officers went down the Poto-
mac. and tried Gen. James rifled cannon
by firing toward the batteries at Acquia
Greek, where an "a lb. ball was fred three
miles, striking the bank and throwing up
a cloud of dust The bill lately passed
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-08-08
WASHINGTON, July 49, 1861.

ED. DEM.-I take the liberty of send
ing you q few brief items in regard to
tho doings Of the Fint Minnesota Regi.
u,ent, believing that, coming as they do
from the "seat of war;" they may prove Of
some interest to. yourself and readers.
You have doubtless heard Of the .unfor-
tunate affair at Bulls Run, long before this,
and it is not, therefore, necessary for mo
to enter into detailed account of the
fight at that place, even were I disposed
80 to do. .. .,.!~.5...>
Suffice it to say, that the boys of the LIST
Minnesota Regiment had a hand in it;
that they were in the thickest Of the fight,
and although contending against a foe out
numbering them two to one, and who had
all the advantages of position beside,
fought long and we'll, doing infinite credit
to themselves and honor to their Sta to-
Wherever I 60 I am sure to hear the
praises Of the Regiment in the mouths of
all.
The conduct of Lieut.. Col. Miller during
the fight is certainly worthy of all praise.
Wherever the battle ragged the fercest;
wherever the danger was the greatest,
there was he sure to be found, cheering on
and encouraging his men with his pres.
ence.. He foug hit nobly, and, covered him
self with glory: He is perfectly idolised
by the men, who declare they are willing
to follow him anywhere.
We received ; portion q our uniform
day before yesterday, Of which W itoodin
the greatest need, to Saint Paul Pres to
the contrary Notwithstanding.
We have just resolved an order 70
move to point some twelve oz 6fheen
miles up the Potomac, in order 10 prevent
the sccession,sts of MARYLAND from giving
"aid and comfort" to their oontederates III
crime and treason on the opposite side Of
the river. We shall probably leave FOR
our destination day after tomorrow.
Ifanything Of interest transpires in con-
nec+lon with our gallant regiment, ! win
not fail to let you know.
All Of the St. Cloud boys came out Of
the fight unframed. W. ..
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-08-08
Republican State Convention.

A Republican State Convention will assem-
bio in Saint Paul on Wednesday, September
9Th, 1861, at IL NJ, for the purpose Of nomi.
mating candidates for the following Offices:
GOVERNOR;
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR;
SECRETARY OF STATE;
STATE TREASURER.
The different counties will be entitled to be
represented in the Convention by delegates,
who are 6ona .fde residents of the counties
from which they are accredited, as follows;
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-08-08
WASHINGTON, July 20, 1861.

WASHINGTON, July 20, 1861.
DEAR DEMOCRAT: As sincere and pow
erful advocate of moral reform you stand
unequaled, among the editorial corps of
Minnesota -; and your lectures and editori-
ais have contributed largely to the moral
status of our young State; and more, also,
you are entitled to great credit for the
course you have taken against treason and
rebellion which induced many of our brave
young men to enlist "for the war;" and I
assure you they fought bravely at Bulls
Run though some Of their officers said
"Go back, boys"-while others said "come
on, boys-follow me!''
l have seen enough Of this war, up to
this present writing, (having been here five
weeks and seen thousands of soldiers and
not few officers powerfully Influenced by
strong drink to know the demoralizing in
auences of war upon all engaged in it.
As I said in an article upon the departure
Of the St. Anthony Company, "more dan
ger is to be apprehended from whisky
than from pistols, swords, muskets or even
the riaed cannon of our enemies"
Our regiment had been hurried through,
day and night, from Minnesota to this city,
stopping only a part Of day at Harris
burgh. About half fed and poorly cared
for, they arrived here near midnight, faint
and thirsty. Two of the companies were
sent TO an unoccupied building, near Col.
Aldrich's room, and his benevolent heart
vas "moved with compassion towards
them" (here is a text am aware for lec-
ture, but I can say no less Of the Colonel
for he is kind hearted man, as every one
who knows him will testify ard asked the
officers if they would like some "refresh-
ments," a commonly called. They said yes.
So he furnished them with water and a
small quantity Of whisky as related by
tho correspondent Of the Mankato Herald
In your papeE you ''p,tch in" to the COL
onel and ask ',ohers" were Cols.G. and NJ.
/ do not know but; Colonel AlDR,cH
knows your kind end charitable heart, and
you will make some allowances for human
frailty, especially "in time Of ,oar p
The soldiers Of our regt. are generally
temperate. CHIPPEWA.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-08-08

Counties not enumerated will be entitled to
one delegate each.
BY order of the Republican State Central
Committee. DANIEL ROHRER, Chm.
Saint Paul, July l6, 1861.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-08-08
OwAroNNA, Aug. 3, 1861.


EDITOR DEMOCRAT Two weeks ago I
left St. Cloud, passing up the Sank, cross
ing the North, Middle and South Forks,
Of the Grow; up the Minnesota, up. the
Blue Earth, to nearly its source; crossed
the Maple, Cobb, LeSeuer and Straight
rivers, passing through eleven Of the best
counties of our State, in many particulars,
travelling more than three hundred miles
entirely west and south of the Big Woods,
I have seen much land and many crops.
Of different kinds and now, as harvest has
come, We can better judge of the wheat
than heretofore. Comparing It with the
past two years reminds me Of the irregular
comparison of the adverb good backward -
best, better, good-this year being in tho
positive degree. Stearns county is the
only one which claims as good crops as
last year, and I think they arc the best:
there have seen. There is much COM
plant in this region of the dry weather,
and farmers are hexceedingly hanxious to,
to have it rain upon their potato patches,
but to let their hay and grain be dry, and
from present appearances their wishes will
be grati6ed in respect to the latter, as We
have now had several hot days-mercury
90 in the shade, and at nig ht one needs
no covering. I wish I was up North"
HuRzHEE, OR BOHEMIAN bucKwHEAr.
This is new kind Of grain, introduced
into the country by Bohemians, and from
what have learned Of it I had rather
raise it than any thing else I know Of.
LIST, it is as easily raised as any kind Of
grain. I'd, 1t yields, IS bushels per acre,
and only requires ] bushel Of seed per
acre. Sd, Il IS good feed for horses, hogs,
or any thing. 18th, It makes good -four,
and the best Of pancakes; aud what more
do we need? Only little honey on
them. One man, last year, raised 8 bush
els from teacupfal. It also makes first
rate fodder for stock. Yes; / have seen
it; my horse is eating it now, and l be-
ieve the fish story, and shall raise It at
Paynesvillc next year, if live. Farmers
who have tried it say they can fatten pork =:
upon it with three.ffth, the expense Of
corn. 1t ripens two weeks earlier than
wheat. But wait, and next year / may
supply Stea1ns Go. with seed.
E.1.P.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-08-08

aourishing settlement.sxsaMany~ che
houses are built of lumber cut at the mill
10 that place {; while the neat gardens and
fences attached give evidence Of the taste
and intelligence Of the Inhabitants. And
from the school.houses located here, ]
shosld judge the people do not intend this
taste shall retrogradc. At Alexandria,
where, but short time since, were only
two or three houses, there are now over
one hundred settlers. I could instance
many other places which show like in
crease.
The country where We now are is very
rolling. It contains an innumerablo mum.
Der OF lakes and a good deal of lumber
and is an excellent farming county,
though somewhat @narshy. The lakes are
50 numerous that the contractors intend
hiring extra men udrunning a meander.
ing party.
Game is quite abundant, though not so
much SO as it will be few weeks hence.
We are scarcely ever out Of sight Of ducks,
while frequently sand-hill cranes and geese
are seen. Some of the party occasionally
start up deer, though we have not yet
been in heavy timber. I had started out
with great anticipatious Of Aunting; but
VIC have not yet had one particle o. wild
meat. After fighting mosquitoes from five
o'clock in tho morning until nine in the
evening, and sometimes cor tinuins the
coolest all mighty, wading almost bottom
less sloughs, and struggling through tan
g'cd brush, grape.viues and prickly-ash
all day, We generally feel like eating sup.
per and going to bed. III returning to
camp the other evening We saw bear
about half mile in advance, "making
tracks" toward the timber.
Berries are very plenty, especially rasp.
berries. We continually pass through
large patches loaded with these delicious
berries, which are now pretty ripe, but it
is very seldom we have an opportunity to
eat any of them. The other day, howev-
er, as we we're passing through place
where they were unusually large and
plenty, the eompassman gave orders to
drop chain, and we all went to browsing.
To-day, some of the boys went out, and
after eating all they wanted. brought home
four or 6vo quarts. They were gone in
short time. Our cook has promised us
" t]apjack" and raspberries 70, supper, and
I am looking forward to that time with
delicious expectations.
We have not seen any person but our
own party since last Monday, nor heard
any news since one week ago to-day,
when We received the papers previously
spoken of. For all we know to the con-
trary, Richmond may have been taken,
JEFF. Davis and his minions hung, (Which
I devoutly hope has happened, or will
soon) or any amount Of other equally i'm
portant events transpired. Still, we are
not so impatient as when We received the
daily papers each evening.
I will close by saying that the party are
all we'll. Xxx. Y.
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is not woman in St. Cloud who would
not have done more for our hungry soldiers
than get them jug Of whisky.
The following are letters from two St.
Cloud boys in our Regiment to their pa
rents:
WASHINGTON, July 2e, 1861.
DEAR PARENTS IL will now write
you few lines to let you know that am
still in the land Of the living, and hope
this epistle will find you all we'll. I am
now in Washington. Got here last night
from Bulls Run, the stronghold of the
enemy. 1t is about twenty-five miles
from Washington, and is in Virginia,
where we had big fight, and I am sorry
to say that We were repulsed. The fight
commenced about seven o'clock, A. NJ,
and lasted until four P. N. Our force
consisted of about $1,000 men, while that
of the enemy was nearly double. We
had about 700 killed and 1900 wounded !;
the loss Of the enemy is supposed to be
much greater. They had concealed bat
teries, and they we're what played hob
with us. I tell you what, it was the hot
test place I ever was in. Bomb shells
and cannon balls few in every direction,
while the rife balls came like hail. It
was hard for me to look upon the mapgled
forms Of my companions, and to hear the
heart-rending cries of the dying and
wounded.
Well, I shall have to stop writing, as I
am tired, having marched 20 miles and
fought 6 hours, and then marched rs
miles without eating mouthful. If you
can read this scrall you will do we'll. As
soon as get rested I will try to write
more important letter. You must all
write often, as the way ann situated I
cannot do so. Give my love to all the
friends. So goodbye.
Your afectionate son,
B. F. NOEL.
PS. Our boys all did their duty
we'll. Col. Miller proved himself brave
and noble officer. BEN.
WASHINGTON, July 28, 1850.
I have been in one fight, and it was
severe one. We fought very hard; but
lost in killed, wounded and missing about
one hundred and fifty men. We engaged
them on the open field and drove them
three or four times back into their holes.
Our men had been run double quick for a
mile or two before reaching the ground,
which put US out Of breath, besides hav-
ing marched great distance hungry az
sharks, so that we were not fit to fight
when We arrived.
We event in" and battled for the
Union. The enemy had railroad that
continually brought fresh troops from
Richmond to Manassas, and they were
Immediately marched to the scene of con-
fict.
We whipped them five to one; but
tho Rebels received large reinforcements
which swelled their ranks until they num-
bered ten times the force of the Federal
army. Those odds were too great to CON-
bat against, and so We were compelled to
retire. None Of thu boys from Saint
Cloud arc injured. We fought about
five hours.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-08-08

"Chippewa" has not given his name,
and 90 we cannot publish the charge be
makes on what he claims ~ tho authority
Of Col. Adrieh, against the officers Of our
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1861-08-08
AccIDENT.-On Friday, August 2

AccrDENr.-On Friday, August I'd,
Mr.. Limbaugh. Of Melrose, being in the
saw-mill at Sank Centre, fell and was
caught by the saw, horribly mangling his
left arm and side. His arm was ampu-
tated near the shoulder, by Dr. Hunter
Of St. Cloud, on Saturday. Last accounts
report him doing well, Chloroform was
used in the operation, with perfect success.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1861-04-24
RANCID BUTrER-How oBvIATED.

a Young Wife," in the Prairie Farmer,
having asked for information on this subject,
the editor received the following replies to
her query:
saw in the last number of the Prairie
Farmer, the question asked how to reclaim
rancid butter: As have had considerable
experience in handling and repacking butter
will give a recipe that have used with
good success
For 100 lbs. rancid butter take lbs. fine
white powdered sugar, oz. salpetre finely
pulyerized, and as much fine dairy salt az
you wish to add to the butter to make il to
your taste. The butter has to be thoroughly
washed in cold water, before working in the
above ingredients. The amount used should
be in proportion to the strongness Of the but
ter.
On the same subject II. v. Brown writes
= will tell young wife what did few
weeks since. Having bought some eighty
pounds Of rancid butter, packed it closely
IN barral, and covered it with brine made
with handful Of saleratus added. Subse-
9uently my family ate the butter and pro-
nounced II good. Any young wife can do
the scme fling"
We have still another mode: Take two
parts Of the best dairy salt. one part sugar,
and one part salperre; beat them up and
blend the whole together. Take one ounce
Of this composition for every sixteen ounce,
Of butter, work it well into the mass ant
close il up for use. Butter cured in thii
way appears Of rich marrowy consistenc,
and fine color, and acquires little hard
ness, and does not taste salt. Ii will tast,
good three years, only observing that it mus
stand three days or week before it is used
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1861-04-24
From The New York Mercury.
THE BAG OF. GOLD.
The Mystery cf Crime and innocence.

IL the small town of Copperhead, in the
North uf England. lisei job Pers. He wa.
a native Of the town. a shoemaker BY trade,
and honest. Industrious. and sober by habit.
lie was the occupier of a single r0on in q
tenemeut.house; but he had the ambition 10
be the tenant Of another, in order that Mar
tia steadfast, who had consented to become
his vile 10 the approaching spring, should
not DC constrained 70 eat, and sleep. and lake
her meals. and receive her friends. beside the
cobbler's stall. He therefore rose cafly, and
worked late. and as hope gave sigor to his
labor, aud his efforts yielded profits. be was
rapidly, according to his notion Of the science
OF accumulation, gaining wealth.
One morning alter the many Job had tax !.
en- his breakfast (ior he attended TO his own
cuisine, and had resumed his occupatiun,
the tuwn officer, 10 whom he was we'll known,
entered the apartment. Job smiled, antiei.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1861-04-24

IN CASKS of LINE Cor sale law for Cash. Ai.o
~ COFFEE. siusn's SUGAR, and many other
.easonshls articles.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1861-04-24

most other purposes. the early Summer is
the best time. After pruning in Spring,
there is apt to be troublesome growth Of
suckers, just below the wound. increasing
the evil which il was designed to remedy.
Then, two, tie flow Of crude sap in the Spring
is 50 very strong, il is difficult to stop IT; it
oozes out from the wounds ard runs down,
corroding the surrounding bark and wood,
often engendering decay. But when prun-
ing is done in the month Of June, the wounds
are protected by the foliage, the first strong
upward flow Of sap is over, and the descend
ing sap is elaborated into cambium or new
woo,l, which begins at once to heal over the
wounds, and to preserve them frnm decay.
american dgricuhnist.