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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-10-25

EARLY OFFENSIVE AcrIoS.-fhc Washing
ton cores ponIcnt Of the New York Ho"ld
says
- But now | wish to ask your attention to
two opinions, freely expressed by thoughtful
people, which have most serious bearing on
the probabilities of the fall campaign.
Frst-lt is believed by many that the
rebels, awlre of their own limited means of
retreat before the onset cf an army so thor
oughly equipped as our own, are sending
daily one or two regiments to Richmond and
westward, and are merely keeping up ieint
in front to delay our progress. That, if at
tackled, they will renew the Bull Run method
Of defense and whip us il they can but that
they hope we will not attack them.
Second-Men of high standing thoroughly
familiar with the country between Washing
ton and Richmond, say that if our army
does not 20 forward at once it cannot go for
ward at all II the rains and frost set in at
the usual time, the claycy mud between Fair
fax and the Rappahannock will be utterly
impassable for wagons and artillery-will
present barrier more formidable than
mountain ranges This condition lasts thro'
the winter the soil of the region being Sm
qene,1s, and the climate that one of half rig
or so opposed to military movements. The
rebels may be counting on all this. They
know every inch and quality of their own
ground, and will avail themselves Of its ad-
vantages in the most adroit manner.
These ideas support the theory that our
offensive will and must be vigorously push
cd at once"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-10-25

BAKED APPLE PUDDlNG-Pare and
quarter four large apples, boil them ten
der with the rind of lemon IN so little
water that when done no water may re-
main, beat them quite fine in a mortar,
add the crumb of Il small roll, quarter
pound of butter mc'tcd, the yolks of five
and whites of three eggs, Juice of half
lemon, sugar to your taste, beat all well
together and bake in paste.
WEDDING CAKE.--Takc three lbs. Of
-four, three lbs. butter, three lbs. sugar,
two dozen eggs four lbs. raisins, six lbs.
-currants, two lbs. citron, one ounce mace,
one ounce cinnamon, one ounce nutmeg,
half.ounce cloves, hali-pint brandy. Beat
the batter with your hand to a cream -
then beat the sugar into the butter; add
the froth Of the yolks of the eggs, after
being well beaten, then the froth Of the
whites, mix fruit, spice and -four togeth-
er, then add them in, baking five or six
hours for large loaf.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-10-25

SALE OF JosAs WEBB's FLocK or Sourn
DowNs.-The great agricultural event Of
the year is the sale at Babraham, Eng
land, of Jonas Webb's entire flock Of
South Down sheep. There were 967 sheep
sold for s52,444.So, or over S54 each.
The highest priced sheep was purchased
by J. G. Taylor, of Holmdel, N. j. The
Marx Lane Expvess alludes to this pur-
chase as follows:
1.-The extraordinary competition for
No. SO was the great event Of the day;
he was by the sire of the first prize year.
ling at Canterbury, dam by the Little
Sheep and was put up at 20 guineas he
rapidly advanced by fives to 60 guineas,
from which point he went slowly to 81
guneas, as if he would advance no fur
ther; next 70 guineas were offered. and
the bidding by fives, now suddenly broke
out again, and carried the offers rapidly
up to 130 guineas, and then some bold
wight, determined to crush all rivalry,
sang out $50 guineas = but to nopurposc,
for lG0 guineas were Immediately proHs
cred in opposition the next bid was 10
guineas, then 175, then $50, then 100.
chen 1875, then 200, then 205, then 210,
then 2l5-what not done yeti 'no-FH
bid another five,' says some one and SO
he does, shouting out 22O, as if that
would settle the business vain hope!
225 is the immediate rcsponsc-23O, 1885,
30, 245, $50, 255, 260! The ivory
hammer Huttcrcd nervousl y in the air, ,anc
one thousand pairs of eyes watched it fall
at last in favor of Mr.. Hudson, of Castle
acre, who boaght fhe ram for Mr.. J. G.
Taylor, of Holmdel, New Jersey, U. s."
Two hundred ard sixty guineas (Sl,-
31040) for a single sheep!
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-10-25

WISrEnING BEEs.-l'hc best way that
know of. and have studied this SUBJ
lcct with the deepest interest for many
years, is to protect the bees where they
stand durin. the summer season; and in
order to do so, the bees should be placed
near the ground.
In large apiaries, it is expensive to
construct houses tor the bees, and the
hives generally set upon separate stands
from four to six inches from the ground.
Mine set on stands sixteen inches square,
nailed to strips of scanting four inches
thick. Ny hives stand III rows about
eight feet apart, and as close in the rows
rs possible.
At any time in November, when hives
are to be protected as they stand, drive
down stakes along the backs of the hives.
against which, next to the hives, place
boards as high as the top of them, leav-
ing space of about four inches to fill in
with short hay or straw, well packed
down to the ground.
In front also drive stakes into which
drive nails, 50 as not to allow the lower
boards to obstruct or come before the en-
frances OF the hives and the stakes
should be SO driven that the lower boards
will rest obliquely close to the hives, Civ
ing a wider space for the hay packing as
they rise, The object Of this is less OBJ
Struction Of the entrances Of the hives.
Having packed both sides and between
the hives, and covered the tops of them
with Il few inches of hay, make roof by
mailing two wide boards together 1T their
edges and battenins the ends. The ends
of the rows will also require packing
when the work is completed.
On this system, the bees are we'll pro-
tected, and can stand any weather that oe'
ours and il mild weather should take
place, they can come out at pleasure Ia
void their iieces which it is very impor'
tant that they should do, when aroused
from their state of rest in the winter sea.
son. I. j. MINER.
Clinton, y. Y.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-10-25

Palmer, the dominies nephew, who dis
pises him and who cast him off. The
rogue, heard in private this morning, had
enlisted in the refugee corps If [ knew
certain he should swing for it. Depend
upon it Rosa, he is here for no good pur-
pose.
Do not be seen William. Leave me
to manage him"
The young man retired by a back door
but not out of hearing, as the tory lieu
tenant entered the front. lie advanced
with bold step.
" Miss Rosa, have but little time to
spare and want you to answer me at once.
Read this
He took the commission from the lining
of his hat and placed it before her saying:
"Some difference between holding a
commission in King Georges service and
being ragged continental"
" Nathan Palmer" said Rosa sternly,
q always dislikod you, now hate you -
and she handed him his commission.
DO you refuse to be my wife now y
Your wife. leave the house, or shall
be tempted to loose the dog at the mill
upon you"
"Good bye Miss Rosa,' said he grind
ing his teeth with anger Look to your
fathers house, his mill, yourself. | will
be avenged" " And mounting his horse he
rode rapidly away.
Rosa FASTENED to the back door to look
after her lover. He was just leaving for
camp and the wave of his hand indicated
that he knew Palmers crrand. He hast
cucd to camp, had an interview with Put
nam, and the latter issued his private or
dcrs. Palmer came to the lines that nj ght
with the freedom OF an old companion,
and having, as he supposed, accomplished
his errand, was about taking his departure
when he was arrested, and the fatal com
mission was full proof of his being a spy
After brief trial he was sentenced to
be hung on Cid Puts Gallows " the next
afternoon.
Before the hour of execution Gang, Try
ON, who had heard Of the arrest of Palm
er, sent in FLAG, declaring 1t murder to
hang mere civilian who happened to be
a loyalist, and threatened retaliation.
He va, not aware that Palmcrs commits.
sion had been found on his person. Put
nam sent back this brief and memorable
note
IIEtDeraErERs, August :, III.
Sin e:-Nathan Palmer, a Lieutenant i'll
Your X irg's service was taken in my camp
rs a spy He was tried as Il spy, con-
demned as a spy, and You may rest as,ur-
cd sir, he shall be hanged as a spy.
have the honor, Ne,
ISRAEL PUTNAM.
His cxccllency, Gen. Tryon,
l.. S.-Atlcrnoon-Ilc is hanged.
Such was "0ld Put prompt to de-
eide and execute.
The hickory tree still remains standing
near Peekskill.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-10-25

CorroN IL CALIFoRNn.-The tule lands
lying along the Sacramento and San Joa-
quin Rivers, when properly reclaimed ARE
said to be as capable of producing hand
some cotton as the plantations of Louisi-
ana or Texas. For number of years
past, the Alta says, it has seen handsome
bolls from ranches just below Sacrament
to. On Middle River Ranch, some thlr-
ty miles below Stockton, Mr.. George
Douglas, manager for Samuel Brannan,
owner of the property, planted in May
last some seeds Of cotton, which promise
to yield rich return. The seed was put
in the ground in the month of May last,
and, from Il single stalk, the branches in
August spread out some five feet in diam
cter. The bolls are large and healthy,
and the crop will be fit for picking in No
vember next. At the present high price
of labor, it is questionable whether the
culture of cotton on an extensive scale, in
these swamp grounds, would prove remu-
nerative.-Commereiai Bulletin.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-10-25

w.. First class in astronomy, stand up.
Where does the sun rise ?"
Please, sir, down i'll our meadow; l
seed it yesterday"
Hold your tongue, you Ounce where
does the sun rise ?'
9" KNOWN the east
/" Right, and Why does it rise in the
east ~
" Because the east makes everything
rise"
"Out, you BOBBY "
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-10-25

Cor WHAT HE' CALLED soR-The Cali
lornia Christian Adrocate states that Sc
oessionist recently entered an eating house
at Martinez, and called for a" irst-rate
jeff. Davis meal" En- due course Of
time the waiter placed before him a large
covered dish" only that and nothing
more" On removing the cover, Secesh
found snugly coiled up a hempen rope,
with slip-noose at one end. He left
had no appetite.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-10-25

PREPARE FOR WINTEn.-The N. T..
Farmer says: "Durihg this month the
careful farmer will make proper prepsra-
tionS for the comfortable shelter Of his do
mcstic animals during the approaching
winter. A much less quantity OF food Is
required by a stock of animals if they
enjoy proper warmth, and dairy animals
yield, it is said, about one-third moro
mix and butter"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-10-25

TIE lsr RuGMENr.-The AdrertiSer
states that the rolls of the lst Regiment,
on Friday, composed about 700 good and
reliable men. Companies \ and ID of
Portland, have been united under Capt.
Tukey. The Aroostook company has
been designated as company b. 1t is
thought that the regiment will have its
ranks filled in very few days. Field
officers are to be nominated by the com-
pany officers Immediately.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-10-25

" Beautiful things are suggestive of a
purer AMI higher life, and fill us with
mingled love and fear. They have gra-
ciousness that wins us, and an excellence
to which we invoTuntarIly do reverence.
If you are poor yet modestly aspiring,
keep a vase of flowers on your table, and
they will help to maintain your dignity.
and secure for you, consideration and dei-
icacy Of behavior.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-10-25

~ A humorous divine, visiting gen.
tlcman Whose wife was none of the most
amable, overheard his friend say: :" if it
was not for the stranger in the next room
would kick you out of DOORS" Upon
which the clergyman stepped in and said:
Pray, sir, make 10 stranger of me-"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-10-25

DnfISirioNs.-A lady walking With her
husband ON the beach, inquired of him the
difference between expectation and trans
portatloh.
"Why, my dear" replied he, if you
were on board of yondcr vessel, you would
be exported and should be transported"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-10-25

y 's'hen Gen Lee was a prisoner at
G'he dined with an lrishman. Be-
\ TO q alisring upon the wine the General
Vi to his host, that after drinking
a.. Z r.. Gssaf, ,,.t to abuse lrishmen, for which
,4sspped his host would excuse him IN ad.
~ ~. |. BY my soul, General, ! will do
fiat" said his host, " if you will excuse
= tritiing fault which ! have myself II
Is this, whenever ] hear man ABUSING
= '''as ireland, | have sad fault OF crack
ofsasNs- -,conce with my shellalee;" The
!tenersxas civil during the whole even
ing,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-10-25

FEED FOR a FoAL IN WINrER.-A corr
respondent of the IRISH Farmers ca
zette asks what he should feed wellbred
foal daring the winter. The editor re-
plies with good hay, and maShcs of
bran and linseed meal in equal parts,
with little bruised oats and boiled bar
ley" If colts get such treatment as that
10 ireland, we would advise them never
to leave the sold sod
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-10-25

T. Severence, Co, H, Maine 9th Reg't.
at- By C. s.
Crowns for the brave their names are bright
With every ray the glory shedsi
Gather the richest flowers tonight,
And weave chnplct for their heads.
Crowns for the brave their Country's call
Fell not upon unheeded cars
From town and hamlet. cot and hail,
10 what a mighty host appears.
We crown them each we bless them all
We falter as we take their hand;
Yet would not il We could recall
A single one of all the band.
Fling out the Starry banner wide,
No other flag shall lead them on,
1t was the patriot fathers pride,
And nughot shall wrest it from the son.
Crowns for the brave we send them forth,
With loyal hearts as true ~ steci
The flo wer Of the hardy North
Well can they guard their Countfy's veal.
Crowns for the brave their cause is just;
The God that fought for Israeli
Shall guard for them the sacred trust,
And every daring foe reveal.
Oct l2th. 1851.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-10-25

The new Freshman class at Yale Col
lcgc numbers 30 students, which has
been exceeded but once or twice in the
history Of the college.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-10-25

Com FOR THE MILLIoN.-Four hum
dred and thirty thousand seven hundred
bushels of corn were shipped from Chica=
90 last month, and still there is corn in
Egypt.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-10-25
HAYwARps,ALuED Co., Cal, }

sept, 10Th, ls6l
Ma EDIroR As Ellsworth was the home
of my childhood, and AS have been a sub
scribcr for the Amsricsn, | thought would
give YOU 4 few California items. left Ellis
worth in the fail Of 1852 and have been in
this country since June, 1853. For the past
seren years have BEEN in the mercantile
business. aud have, for the most part Of the
time, lived in farming community. For
myself and nci.hbors. We are making liv-
ing, but whsn People talk Of making for
tune in this country IN Il hurry, they talk OF
something ltng since passed away. \ very
few miners are doing well, perhaps one in
ten. The farmers Will hardly do as well,
uulcss the price OF grain advances besides
the low prices, the crops are not equal to
last year. yet We have more than enough to
supply the consumption of the country.
As to politics, you and have pretty near
ly thought alike for the last five years and
there should not b, any disagreement now.
All true men should support the government.
We watch for the news by the Pony Ex-
pre- = with much interest The news reaches
US generally in eight days by this route,
This State is true for the Union, but still
there are more secessionsts than | wish
there was Before the State election it was
expected by some that this party would elect
their Governor but the result has pleased
all true Union men and disappointed the
dis loyal men. The vote as tar as heard
stands. Stanford, Rep. $4,000, Conncss,
Union Dem. 1900 and Mcconnell dis
Union Dem, $4,000. think many of the
Union Democrats voted the Republican tick
ct. These are troublous times. and perilous
ones, but we as loyal subjects of a benefeent
government should render sll possible aid
and support to the Administration now in
power, no matter whether we assisted in
placing it in power or not. We had batter
be ruled by king than mob, altho' no
one desires to have to mako the election be-
tween these extremes.
| like this country much, but desire to
visit my native town and sec old friends SC.
foars truly.
GEo. BRowN.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-10-25

UA mans own good breeding is the
best security against other peoples i'll
manners.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-10-25

UDeath and tomorrow arc never
here--they are either not come Or gone.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-10-25

U-The freshman class of Waterville G
College numbers 81; that Of Bowdoin, 40. c
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-10-25

~ q ~ ~ 4, s,ssl for Treasury notes has
fslssed s ~ .ls aaiai,.s sasury has refused to
eass ,ssasi &. saies 50 greatly IN ac-
e0PD,s PISsa go q ';.s. = \ Ysmake them Is the
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-10-25
Total expense,

OF the average yield Ter acre, lt0 gai-
Ions, the manufacturers take one half, leay
ins 30 s ,llens or about gallon Of molasscs
a week the year round from an acre. sor if
sold at 30 cents a gallon makes :S23. leaving
about $40 an acre profit, which Of course
pays letter than corn raising at present pri-
c,s.
There are few mills already in each town
in this county, for crushing cane. and in an
other year the number will no doubt be
doubled, and think the day is not distant
when Illinois will furnish the Eastern States
with a large quantity OF good molasses. as
cheap as it eau be furnished from some more
southern cline, G. K. ).
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-10-25

We received til, following letter from an
old subscriber in California, and publish it
at the request of the writer
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-10-25

TERAs. Ten copies, SIC, 90; one copy when |
paid within six months, 81 80 at the expra- |
tion Of the year, $500. No paper discontiuu- !
cd until al arrcaragcs are paid. These Terms |
will be strictly adhered to.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-10-25
Correspondence.
EsMfN, ILLiSoIs, Oct, sth, 'Gl.

EsnEN, ILLINOIS, Oct, Sth, '6l.
Ms, EDITOR From n point almost with,
in hearing ct the battles din, address a
few lines to the ever welcome American. .--
We are where peace reigns it is true, bu t
~any Of the gallant and hardy sons of H.
inois, are already on the battle field in the
bordering States and many more are pre-
pairing to follow. 1t is true the course the
President has seen Fl, .c take, in regard to
General Fremont 5 proclamation, has dscour
aged many aud caused them to rclinquish
their design to enlist, but Illinois has done
her duty nobly, in raising men and money
to carry on the war against trcaseo ard an
archy.
The eRcct Of the war on t,igcrcnt branch
es OF business is beginning to be felt quite
scnsbly, ard although it does not have a
tendency TO raise the price Of grin, or 9th.
er exports of this State, it does have ten
fency 20 raise the price of imports, especial
ly such as come from the Southern States
for instance molasscs is worth from 60 to 20
cts. per gallon corn from 10 to Il cts. per
bashcl, 50 that four or five bushels of corn
are required to purchase u gallon of molas-
scs. This has led many farmers to cultivate
the vegetable Sauce" which is no longer
an experiment as it is found to produce a
very good quality of moasscs and bids fair
IA Of e
this fertile State. Feom such facts as |
have been able to gather | give the follow
ing rs the approximate cost and profit Of
sor Shun growing and moasses making.
A mar in an adjoining town, (Mr John
Cover, fprin ,rly of Milne AMI relative Of
Rev. IL u, Gowcr) purchased crusher
and eyarorater, the present season, and is
running i, day and night, it requires four
horse, and three men in a crew, maxim.
eight horses and six men for two crews. The
rroduc; Of p hours is about 80 gallons it
sells readily for 80 cts. per gallon, making a
dollar day for each hand and horse employ
cd, and dollar for fuel.
The cost Of raising per acre is about as
follows:
Land rent, 5000
Flowing and preparing one day, man
and team, -
Hocing once, 800
Cultisatins or rl1wns } times, 800
Stripping, cutting and lrcparng for
crushing days at } cts, COO
incidental expenses, p
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z o t Y u.
For the American.
Crowns for the Brave.

Affects onately inscribed to my brother, A.
T. Severence, Co. II, Maine 9th Reg't
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-08-15

Correspondence Between the or.
fcers Sent I'D Secure the Body of
Col. Cameron and Gen. Beaure-
gard
From the Richmond Dispatch
july, -, 1861.
To Gen. Be0ure7arG, or Comma = ding or
feer Confederate Army:
SiK. | send this by friend and trusty
servant, Hho : eli known - many Of
Ecers in your army. Tie 10 Sc. Tor the
purpose OF obtaining from YOU 1 permit
tor Mr. II. 5. McGrAw and mysc 1 10 pass
your lines to Obtain the body OF COl. Cam
eron, who fell ia the action OF YESTERDAY
Ny s0lieltude IN tbs matter, IS al Impulse
OF private character. The rigid rules es-
aoished in Washington win reierspce
20 aags o. truce prevent ne from carry
ing out ny whistles without proceeding as
| an nov doing. believe General b.
sill Eecollect me while a resident IN New
Orleans; out II President Davis, Gen. Lee
q zen. Johnston. Gen. Wigf.u, Co.'s. Nh :,
Ket'i or With,rs, are present, they will
not hesitate 10 youch Tor me. General
Bonham, aud in fact nearly AL your OF
ticers know me In addition u the graft
ication OF per.ormins sacre uuty,
would be highly deii z tcd u meet 10 oar
camp many OF my most valued iritaas. II
Is proper Tor me 10 add that nave u0t
been IN any manner connected S.th tte
action OF the Government mere, anu tl4t
am aneutral.
Very respectfully, yours, e.,
ARNOLD HARRIS.
Please make the passport ior \. liar $,
II. ;. MuGraw, and two servants. I've
not NAMED my friend OF servant 3. cru
Dental reasons, but either o. toe gentle
men above named can vouch Tor them.
HEAooCARrERs Army or THE Por Mtc.l
Mtnass u Junction, Juy %, lc6l
SIR: | I'm instructed BY Genera Braure-
gard, comm udins the FIRST Corps, ARM
Ot the Potomac, ~ say that he has reeeiv
ed your not OF the 2)d, anu to reply there
to.
The General declines giving any in
formal perm TO any one residing beyond
Als advanced lines Tor any purpose which
n y be ccompiished 10y those formal pro
ceeudin-s knoan %, and prdctf Cd by,
civilized heuigerent nations. By 10 act
OF has viii nc low,r the dignity OF the
COuitder te states as nation, by permit
ting tu,t u De aoae Indirectly winch the
usares Vi cAiizcd war,d accomp shet
directly
Ia, arb'tr rs and unusual COURSE Goqt-
"a IN such casts rs tou re.,r ~, ot he
UAited States GOe,r. mont, WI. or the
guide OF the Grn,rti = conduct 10. return.
ANY one, thtrDiore, com u within his
Hnts without the proper al :, WI br ,,ns
HIatr ga escort 10 tnc Confederate Gov
eminent Tor * N uatioH.
The Genera 4,,ms proper for m t.
AID tltt mum iuIty should teach aA eaern $
20 care Tor I, Wounded, AuI CIR .tiaaits
~ bury is eid.
lam, sr, yyuy Died cnt servant,
JOHN L. MANNING, Ai4-ue Z mp.
To ARNOLD IAERls.