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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-02

FALL TRADE.
IVY recent arrivals reccnt Fall stock % which
attention cf dealers. Amongst my assortment VI" DC
Uull-
bales Bordeaux Almonds laN boxes Layer haas, s'ofs
so 40 M4rse.les DO ei skies
CD Pc Iy.C& Cs ll'n eNs u * 10
sgh.r. SICILY do 1870 lruus Figs
Qs III ma, Ma - eases fresa Prunes
Qs H. pm H. 50 dru-s SuIta-a Raisns
81 q. vHr.-ts 25 bxs Sug1rcd Almonds
9l q, W.-ru,s IS do Ge-ca Citron
g. tyr M.r.-,rI eases Sort.ng5
Ill ...ts C,~-arts SU j. Muscat Vine
so bxs Fire Crackers - frau Dates
500 81, To-paI1r- g cases Ginger
19a 49, assorted Pickles ~ 90 Br Peaches.
do DO Preserves
1000 assorted CIGARS atfr, IS to go per thousand.
ALSO
DOUBLE REFINED STEAM CiNDIES,
NJ Factory IS row complete and BY FAR the largest establish
tnt o. e kidd South % Philadelphia which enables ne 10 oueF
20 Tie trade OF
NORTH CAROLINA and -
also The city g-ocFrs, article OF city made steam .elnH
C-sed warranted Co stand In any climate, MUGS
Leiow price .o- article OF Ike st~naa-d
10 ~, LOUIS J. BCSSlEUN.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-02

4 - - BOXES RRsGWT MD Loaded TN
I'd PLATE. For sale by JOHN \. GORDON SON
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-11-27
How to Choose a Horse.

To become a good Judge of horse flesh
requires years Of observation and practi-
cal acquaintance with the animal. No
mere descriptions are sufficient TO qualify
n man to 90 into the market to purchase
horse with safety, for in no other article
is there so much deception practiced--
The following directions from the Ohio
Cutivdtor are valuable as suggestions
indicating the principal points 10 be stud
led TiI F.17 Inq.
First, notice the eyes which should be
well examined. Cleamess of the. eye is.
sure indication of goodness; but thisis
not all-the eyelids, eyebrows, aud all
other appendagcs must be also considered,
for many horses whose eyes appear clear
and brilliant, go blind at an early age;
therefore be careful TO observe whether
the part between the eyelids and eye
brows are swollen, for this indicates that
the eye will not last. When the eyes
are remarkably flat, sunk within their or
bits, it is bad sign. The iris or circle
that surrounds the sight of tho eye,
should be distinct, and Of a pale, varie-
gated, cinnamon color, for this is sure
sign of good eye. The eyes of horse
are never too large.
The head should be of good size, broad
between the eyes, large nostrils red with
in, for large nostrils beLoken good wind.
The feet and legs should be regarded,
for horse with bad feet is like house
with weak foundation, and will do little
service. The feet should be of middle
size and smooth; the heels should be
firm, and not spongy and rotten.
The limbs should be free from blemish-
es of all kinds the knees straight, the
back sinews strong and well braccd; the
pastern joints should be clean and clear
of swelIings of all kinds, and come near
the ground, for such never have the ring
bone. Fleshy legged horses are general
ly subject TO the "grcase" and other in
frmitics of that kind, and therefore sho'ld
not be chosen.
The body should be of good size, the
back straight, or nearly so, and have on
y small sinking below the withers; tho
barrel round, and the ribs come close 10
the hip joints. Shoulders should run
back but not too heavy, for horse with
heavy shoulders seldom moves well {; chest
and arms large.
A horse weighing from 1900 10 400
is large enough for cart horse; from u
100 to 1900 is large enough for farm
er's horse; from 1000 to l,l00 is heavy
enough for u carriage horse.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-11-27
Commence to Fatten Poultry.

In few weeks the stalls of the City
markets will be decorated with the annu-
al show of poultry. Festoons of chickens
interspersed with ducks, and fanked by
piles Of plump geese and portly turkeys,
will invite purchasers to enrich their Ia
blcs with dainty viands.
Their good condition, and the prices
they will bring, will depend very much
upon the treatment they are now receiy-
ing. Fowls which are permitted TO run
at large until perhaps within fortnight
of Thanksgiving, and then are hastily
stuffed with raw grain, will make a poor
show beside the we'll rounded forms Of
the farm yard pets which have been kept
fat throughout the season, and which only
needed little finishing off TO prepare
them for market. The business of fat
tening poultry for the Fall market should
commence now. 1t can be done better
and more cheaply than later Fowls fed
on boiled potatoes mixed with meal will
thrive finely. 1t will take a little longer
TO fatten them in this way, but the feed
VIII cost less. COOK tue meal Win the
petatcos, and mix the whole we'll togeth.
er. Moistenng well with sour milk will
be an addition. 1t will pay to cook grain
of any kind for fattcning poultry. AL
low them to run in the yard until within
.wo weeks of the timo Of killing and sup
ply them with gravel and ashes, and with
plenty of pure water. Young fowls
should be generously fed, not only to fat
ten them, but to fully bring out the Sec
ond growth of feathers, or the flavor Of
the flesh will be very inferior.
The kind of food used, has much to do
with the flavor of meat Ducks which
are reared in filthy places, are far less pal
atablo than when kept in clean quarters
and fed with grain and other wholesome
food. Many prefer the flesh of geese
because of their cleanly habits in feeding
A little attention to these matters now,
and proper care in dressing and marketing
the years poultry, will make no little diff
ference in their reception in the City, and
in cash returns. Am. Agriculturist.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-11-27
From the Chicago Journal.
THE SOLDIER-LOVER.
ny WILLIAM wmr SKIES.

Among the killed was poor -, who en-
listed as his friends well knew, in despair at thu
treatment he received from a lady he loved.
was near him when he fell. Thatvery morning
he had rehearsed his story to me-sad enough
il was and now as his life-blood ebbed away
he murmured IN my ear, They will say dice
for my Country, Jack--but let her know died
with her name on my lips II Erract from Q
private letter cfa soldier, after recent battle.
The fight was DER; the sullen roar Lt
OF distant soldiers wildly flying
In frantic fear, fell on the ear
OF one who wounded lay, and dy ing.
comrado fingered by his side,
While family moved the lips so CORY;
They'll say died for native land,
But, Jack, tell her a truer story.
"oh, Jack, 1 loved that gentle heart,
And would have died to save hor sorrow;
Could but know she'd weep for me,
/ should not dread this dark to- morrow.
~ left her, Jack, and thought I'd be
Less wretched far from her than near her,
But ah ! my poor, aweary heart
Knows hOw each pang has made her dearer.
az dreamed she loved me once; but then
I viewed her through my blind devotion;
The change dreaded came between
Our hearts there rolled a bridgeless ocean.
"She smiled upon another, Jack;
left her in an hour of madness;
And she-smied on; ; while my poor heart
Was breaking with its load of sadness.
"Perchance when am gone, tear
Of pity will moment linger
Within her eye, or fall upon
The ring placed upon her finger.
"But pity is not love, and she
viii little mourn that I'm departed
So tell her, Jack, that ere he died,
Her soldier-boy was broken hearted"
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-11-27

would have alleged that it was a specia
case, as they did not go to the theate
every week. This was true; but ther
something else was sure to come of equiv
alent cost, such as ride or concert.
So time slipped away. The necessity
according to the compact, of giving hi,
wife as much as he spent for incidenta
expenses, no doubt contributed TO check
him somewhat so that probably he die
not spend more than two-thirds as mucl
in this way as he had done before the
agreement. Still lie kept up the average
Of the first week. ar#
We will now suppose the year to have
glided by, John Stetson came into The
sitting room with pre- occupied air.
"What are you thinking about?" ask
ed his wife. 'o.i'' .ai
About the halfacre lot adjoining tho
one Holmes bought last year, ~ ..a
DO you wish to purchase it?"
Yes, / should like to; but of course
| cant, not having the money"
"How much do they ask for il 2"
Holmes paid hundred dollars for
his. This is on some accounts preferable,
and they hold it at one hundred and
twenty-five dollars
Perhaps you could raise the money,
john" said his wife quietly.
"By borrowing. l shouldn't want tc
do that"
You remember our fund :"
Pshaw! That may possibly amount
to thirty or forty dollars"
"Suppose we count it, as the year is
up to-day?' .a.Et r,I .
"Very WELL" #la
The box was opened, and husband and
wife commenced counting. They soon
reached and passed forty dollars.
"Bless my soul!'' said John Stetson,
E" | had no idea there was so much"
What was his astonishment when the
total proved TO be one hundred and twon-
ty-nine dollars ard forty cents.
You sec you can buy the lot"
"But haven't you swelled the lot from
your own allowanceP Y he asked, some
what bewildered.
"Not by cent; and don't you sec,
John, that if you had RETAINED from even
half of the little expenses we spoke oi
we might have had in the neighborhood
of two hundred dollars n
John Stetson did see il, and he deter.
mined that the lesson should be SER
viceable one. The halfaere lot was bot,
and now, at the end of five years, it was
worth double what he paid for it. He
has also laid aside two hundred dollars a
year during that period, and all by snaal,
savings. Arthur's Magazine.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-11-27

A CHINESE BATTLE.--A Chinese bat
tic is as good rs farce. Some Of the
little fights at Shanghai were very anus
ing. One day when a great many SOL
diers were out, saw more Of the COM
bat than was pleasant. Having got into
the line of fire, l was forced TO take shell
ter behind grave, the BULLETS striking
the grave from each side every second.-
Why they came my way it is difficult TO
discover, for they ought to have passed
on the other side Of the creek, about
twenty yards distant, to the people they
were intended for; but to see The dodging
of the soldiers, then of the rebels, each
trying TO evade the other, was almost
amusing. One fellow, ready primed and
loaded, would rush up the side of grave
hiIlock, drop his matchbox over the top,
and, without taking aim, blaze away
No ramrod is required for the shot they
use the bullett or ball of iron is merely
dropped in loose upon the powder. There
was fine scene on an occasion when
the Shanghai rebels made sortie; one
of the men was cut off by an imperial
skirmisher, who had his piece loaded
The rebel had no time to charge his, so
he ran round and round a grave, which
was high enough to keep his enemy from
shooting him when on the opposite side.
Hare hunting is nothing to it. Red-cap
described hosts of circles, and the royal
ist was fast getting blown when the gods
took pity on the wind, for, by some un-
lucky chance, the rebel tripped and fell
The soldier was at him in q moment, and
to make sure of his prize, put the muz.
zle of his matchbox TO Red-cap's head
fred and took to his heels as fast as he
could 90. 1t is difficult to say who was
most astonished when Mr.. Red.cap die
exactly the same. The bullet that drop
ped down readily on the powder fell out
as easily when the barrel was depressed
The rebel got of with a good singeing o
his long hair.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-11-27

VILLAGE OF GUYANDoTTE, VA.--The
village of Guyandotte, Va, where the late
massacre Of Federal troops occurred, and
upon which such merited vengeance af-
forwards fell, was thriving town of Ca
bell county, on the Ohio River, at the
mouth Of the Guyandotte, two hundred
and twenty-eight miles below Wheeling,
and three hundred and sixty miles west
by north from Richmond. 1t was an i'm
portant point Of steamboat debarkation,
and the terminus of turnpike extending
TO the watering places and to Richmond,
with which it communicates by line OF
stages. Guyandotte contained several
churches, and about one thousand inhab-
itants.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-11-27
SMALL SAVINGS.

"I don't see how Holmes does it,"
said John Stetson, with puzzled ex-
preston.
"Does what?" asked his wife, looking
up from her sewing.
"Why, save so much money from his
salary, to be sure"
"Then he does save, does he?"
"You know the half-acre lot adjoining
his house?"
"Yes."
"Well, he has just bought it for hun
dred dollars, and, what is more, paid for
it out of money saved from his salary
this year."
"How does his salary compare with
yoursg"
He has only seven hundred dollars a
year, while have eight. Then our fam
lilies are the same; each of us have two
children"
"Yet am afraid you don't save near
that amount"
"No, / guess not. The fact is, if ]
find myself square at the end of the year,
| think myself lucky"
"And vet, John," said his wife, grave
ly, ait seems to me as if we ought to lay
by something"
at is easy enough to say that; but
the question is, how are we going to dc
it? There's Mary's music lessons at ten
dollars quarter. That's the only way
can think of, and / shouldn't want to
stop these"
"No, of course not; but isn't there
any other wayT
"Not that / know Of"
"Don't you think, John, the little incl
dental expenses cost moro than you think
forp
"Such rs whatw
"Cigars, ice cream, oysters, the thea.
ter, and so on.'
John Stetson WINGED little.
"They are mere trihes," said he, care
lessly. "a few cents each time. Pooh
they would make precious little difference
at the end of the year."
"You know there's an old proverb-
MANY little makes mickle.'"
"Pshawl l hate proverbs. Besides
these little things are really of very littl'
account. A man doesn't feel the sum h
pays out, and if it didn't 60 in one way
it would in another"
How many cigars do you smoke dai
lyp pursued the wife.
"Three."
"And how much do you pay 70
themp
-Four cents apiece"
"That would make twelve cents"
Not much 10 itself; but multiplie'
by larger number, it amounts to some
thing"
"What are you driving at, wife"
4" | am going to make a proposition
you"
"l'm all attention" -utr-
You say you don't mind few cent
a day." -1
"Of course not"
"Then propose that small box b
obtained, with slit in the lid, just lik
the children's tin savings boxes, in shor
only larger; and that for every cent yo
spend for cigars, ice cream, theaters,
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-11-27

ScRUBBING PIes.-Charles +. Ray
mond, Fairfield Co., Conn, writes that
gentleman with whom he worked, bought
two very unpromsing pigs of the com
mon breed, which he scrubbed regularly
every day for month, and afterwards
occasionally used a currycomb and brush.
They were fed with sour milk and corn,
and when dressed at the age of niue
months, one weighed 500 lbs, the other
296ibs. The cleansing of the skin un-
doubtedly favored their growth.
Amer. Agriculturist.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-11-27

Twelve lines or less (Minion) make l square.
Business Cards, not exceeding six lines, $500
Legal advertising at legal rates, fifty cents per
folio for the first and twenty-five cents per folio
for each subsequent insertion.
Advertisements unaccompanied with written
or verbal directions, will be published until or
dered out, and charged for. When postpone
ment is added to an advertisement, the whole
will be charged, the same for the first inserton
JOB Printing,
All kinds of Book, Card, Post-Bill, Catalogue
or Fancy Printing done on short notice, and at
reasonable rates. Blanks of all kinds, printed to
order, with neatness and despatch.
gzS- Patronage is respectfully solicited.
Letters relating to business, to receive atten-
tien, must be addressed to the Publishers.
j. & j. w. BARNS, PUBLISHERS.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-11-27

Griffin g. Co., Dealers in Drugs, Med
icines, Groceries, Provisions, Perfumery, Paints,
Oils, Glass and Fancy Goods. AT the old
Store, corner of Washington and First Street,
Grand Haven, Mich.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-11-27

). b. McNett, Physician and Surgeon.
Office second door above News OFFICE, Wash
ington Street, Grand Haven, Mich.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-11-27

j. T. Davis, Merchant Tailor, Dealer
in Gents Furnishing Goods, Broadcloths, Cas-
simeres, Vestings, &c. Shop, Washington st.
I'd door below the Drug Store.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-11-27

s. Munroe, Physician and Surgeon.
Office at his residence, Washington street,
Grand Haven, Mich.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-11-27

William Wallace, Grocer and Pro
vision Merchant. One door below the Post
Office, Washington Street.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-11-27

j. F. Chubb, Manufacturer Of and
Dealer in Plows, Cultvators, Threshing Ma
chimes, Reapers, Mowers, Hay Presses and all
kinds Of Farming Tools and Machines. Ag-
ricultural Warehouse, Canal Street. Grand
Rapids, Mich.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-11-27

Ferry g. Son, Manufacturers and
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Lumber, Shin
giles, Lath, Pickets, Timber &c. Business Of
fees, Water Street, Grand Haven, Mich, and
236, Adams Street, Chicago, III.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-11-27

VIM. M. Ferry Jr., Manufacturer
of Stationary and Marine, high or low press
ure Engines, Mill Gearing, Iron and Brass
Castings, Ottawa Iron Works, Ferrysburg,
Ottawa Co., Mich. Post Office address, Grand
Hnyen, Mich.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-11-27

John H. Newcomb, Dealer in Dry
Goods, Groceries, Provisions, Crockery, Hard
ware Boots and Shoes, etc. State Street,
Mill Point, Mich.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-11-27
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

= There is moro fatigue in laziness
than in labor.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-11-27
BUSINESS DIRECTORY

@. j. Pfaff, Sheriff of Ottawa Co.,
Grand Haven, Mich.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-11-27

- Forget not that human virtue is q
polished steel, which is rusted with q
breath.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-11-27

= A down-east butcher advcrtises for
an assistant ".who can make both ends
meat"
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-18

IL regularly constituted States. 1t il quite absurd in
the Northern States 10 expect TO take part III Ills
Gnarrel and it If rather sign Of nhety to suppose
their scoldng can affect us. When if ever they pro-
lain the abolition of slavery throughout the Union,
they will have all sentiment on their eide But we
have heard wbisper of this hitherto La other mat
tiers we have more reason TO regret our separation from
our customers Of the South than from the ProIeetonss
Of Philadelphia. But they both. and they are all
our friends, and almost countrymen and our pam
duty is TO do justice to both by holding strictly 10 our
neutral rights and relaxing them to the detrmeht Oh
neither.
IMPORTANT LETTER FROM LORD JOHN RUSSELL.
The following is copy of the letter laid before the
House Of Commons by Lord John Russell
FoREIGS OFFICE, June l, 1861.
To the Lord COmmissioEcrs Of the admiralty:
My LORDS: Her Majesty's Government are. as yon
are aware DESTROYS of observing tie srictest nehiy
in the contest which appears 10 lie imminent between
the United States aud the so-caed Confederate States
Of North America; and with the view eilectuoiy
to carry ont this principle, they propose to interdc'
the armed vessels and also tie pIyateers OF both par
ties from carrying prizes made by them INTO potr'
haIbors roads'eaGs waters Of the United Kingdom,
any Of her Majetys Colonies possessions abroad
have accordingly 10 acguant your LoIdhips thst toe
Queen has been pleased TO direct that oIders III con-
fomity with the princ ples above stated should forth
with be addressed to all proper authorities 10 the United
Kingdom, and to her Majestys naval and Gtler auEo orr
ties in all quarters beyond the United kingdom, for
taeir guidance in the circumstances ,,o-,,,,
Similar letters have been addressed TO the Secrt ia
ries of State fol India, War; and the Colonies.
The Daiy Neps thinks that any attempt TO prevent
privaeering enlistment in Canada for the Northern
belhgerents in America would be failure and there
fore is not likely TO be attempted
Mr.. Liddel had given notice in the House OF Com
mons that lie would ak the Government if The inter-
diction of priya,eers is not at variance with former
practice and on what grounds maritime policy has
been changed.
The NoTd says that the Belgian Government has
opened negotiations with England for treaty oil COM
meree, on the basis of that just concluded between
France and Belgium. -,
In the House of Commons, on the 4th inst, Mr.
Card asked the Under Secretary OF state for The Colo
MES whether he had received any authentic infori-
ton regarding gold discoveries in Nova-Sootia.
Mr. c. Fortcscue said that the Government had re
ceved accounts of gold discoveries beiig made Oh a
email scale at place called Tangier flarbor, some ~
miles from Halifax. The Governor reported that ne
doubted whether they would be valuable to dvidual
miners; but he thought them OF considerable import
ance, aad capable OF being made valuable by tue aPp-
cation Of capital and machinery.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-18

CRY MORTALITY Aceo' ding to the City Inspect-
or's Report for the week ending June IL the NUM-
Der of deaths in this city 3s7, being an in.
crease of II over last week aud Y over the number
in the corresponding week Of 1860. Ofthese 10 were
men, 30 women, l2l boys, l07 girls. There were FOG
deaths from acute Diseases Of which there were from
Inflammation OF the lungs, "a; infantie commissions,
-; scarlet fever %; inflammation of the brain, Is;
measles, % smallpox, To- typhoid fever, 6; diarrhes,
g. appoplexy,7 Z. There 80 deaths from external
and other causes, Of which there were drowned 10;
premature birth, g. There were li2 deaths from
Chronic disease Of which there were from consumption,
20: infantle marasus %; dropy, 10; drorsy 10 tho
head lO palsy, 5; iniantile debity,3 The diseases
are cassed ~ follows deaths rom lungs throat, etc,
I24;. brain and nerves, ~ skiD, etc. and eruptive
fevers Co. stomach, howe and her digestive organs,
49, uncertain seat and geoera fever 81 violence and
suicide, VI premature Births 81 geaerative organs S,
bones joints etc a; old ages heart and boodvessels
2; alcoholism aud urinary organs, each. The ages
were under year. %; IRON to years, ~; 2to 5,
"a; to TO- 8; 10 70 r. III IL To IL, 81; Is to IL,
II to 20 d; 20 to 25, AZ Is 3D. Is; 30 10 49, Ali 10
to So 81; 50 to 60, II; co to 20, Is; 70 to 80, TO-
There were Belonging to the United States, 265; Ire
land, 81; Germany, 80; England, z; unknown, s.;
Scotland, q Poland, q British America, France, italy,
Portugal Wales, at sea, each. OF tho whole NUM-
Der, s. oied in the public institutions Ng