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New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1862-03-14
\ GREAT VICTORY.

OFFICIAL DISPATCH TO GEN. NJ GILLIAN.
st. Louis. March 0.--The following is an
official dispatch:
10 MAJ Gen, lIcCieNan, Washington
The army oF the Southwest, under Gen.
Curtis, after three days hard fighting, has
gained most glorious victory over the COM
binel forces of Van Dorm, McCuI.och. Price
and Mcintosh Oar loss in killed and wound
ed is estimated at 1000. That of the enemy
is still larger. Gums, flags, prisoners, &c,
were cantareo in large quantities. Our cay
airy are in pursuit of the flying enemy.
(Slgued) II. w. HALLECH, Maj. Gen
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1862-03-14
T HE, NE w S .

Lcesburg has been occupied by Federal
forces, the rebels evacuating it on Friday
Our troops took many prisoners and a large
quantity ofstores.
The blockade of the Lower Potomac has
been rased,-the rebel batteries opposite
Gen, Hookcrs position having been aban-
doned and the guns spiked. Cockpit Point
was occupied yesterday,by our troops.
Near FORTRESS Monroe, on Saturday, the
rebel iron-ciad steamer Merrimac and gum
boats Yorktown and jamestown made an at
tack onthe Federal rrigates Cumberland and
Congress lbsth sail veSscls), sinking tho for
mer and capturing and burning the latter.
The Ericsson steamer Monitor, Lieut.. Wordcn
commanding, arrived ut the scene of action
Saturday night, and on Sunday morning. had
an engagement of four hours duration with
the Merrimac, finally forcing the rebel vessel
to retire, in it is reported a sinking condit-
ion.
John c. Fremont, his merits and dcmerits,
have had quite an airing in Congress. Mr..
Blair reviewed Fremonts printed defence and
the speech of Mr. Aide-de- Camp Shanks in
no honeyed words. One important fact,
brought out in the discussion is, that Fremont
has never demanded trial by court martial,
AS his friends have SO presstently claimed,
and Mr. Blair asserted that if the demand
was made. the administration would cheer
fully couccdc 1t. Then why don't the Path
finder make the demand! He stands charg-
ed with mut;ny. misconduct Of the war, and
corrupt and needless expenditure of money.
and for h.Sc offences has been daposed from
his command Yet he bears this olum, when
if innocent, he could easily vindicate himself
Blair's damaging speech was not at all af-
tcctod by the somewhat apologize defence Of
Schuyler CofaX.
The New York herald., 1862-01-12
DRY GOODS.
,,.,.I-s@,.,Ss Z, :, = ssmn nornrnx Ann RIBBON


AT KINzEYs CHEAP EMBROIDERY AND RIBBON
$500 spEs EEE sESSK TO SOLD
AT KINzEY'S,
sooc @ Ssnss:asna ns.!s p % e M g 49, l2c a
$50 GENIE: 's: sad ss:sS
na'fs siif Lace srssh.,is ysiis' iss' ~ g. IS 1'
Shetland Wee! !,, ysli. y. ise S,r. n,
Fine D,... r.r.ss. 4 sSass ssisss vssiis very %
Fsil a. ana Winter M Ribbons clearing oua &C. 70 s'c'
500 Felt Boomers, several styles, Sic, $50.
Silk Illusions, closing OUT &c., &C.
Velvet Trimmings all coors &C. up
800 Nets for the hair, all eolors, lSc., &c. e
Gentlemsn's lined SIX Gloves, lsc.
Misses fine lined Gloves, l0c.
Boys Cloth Mittens, l0c
Shidrep&,s & Zephyr Mits, &c.
Large Chenille scarfs l0c.
Embroidered Velvet Scars, l2c.
iioo6 pairs fancy Plaid Wool Hose, &c.
500 pairs fancy tucked Wool Hose &c.
1900 pairs fancy tucked white Wool Hose, &c.
Gent: Gent: wool wool Risssd Ra,s aoif asse &c. l5e &C.
Ladies' Eleeced Merino Hose l5c
ladies' E.aIs wa6l hiSSsd 8 ,Is. Wool Hose ia's
Ladies' fancy Wool Hoods, lsc, 2sc, alc
Gents Shirt Bosoms Sc, &C., &c. and loc.
Gents Shirt Bosoms, l2c. iSc and 5Sc
Cents Shirt Bosoms, &c, 25c. and Sic.
$50 Ladies' fancy Leather Bags with chains 2c to 75c
Very best Pins &c. Best eyed needles &c. paper; good
Sewing Cotton ic spool. Gross Cotton. &c,
Eyes Linen Tapes, lc. with other goods equally low.
Sale commences MONDAY GA NJ.
VIM kinney,
22l and 223 Eighth avenue,
Between Twenty-hrst ana Twenty second streets.
The New York herald., 1862-01-12
coat.

I,ED AND WHITE ASH CoM-coNsIsTlNG OF THE
~ Peach Orchard. 1ehgh, Botgst Aoon,an AMI Broad
Mountain: warranted to te genuine articles. Also
qualities of Liverpool Or and En.sh house cannel a al
lowest market prices HENRY REEVE, I
Cor. Cana and Centre and cor Jane and West ss. |
The New York herald., 1862-01-12

IIoTEL JULIAN NO 7s7 BROADWAY, CORNER or
IL Ninth and American FIRST Resiau.
Dining and Supper Rooms. Families Clubs
pied. Table dHoe Dinner six o'clock Sunday a, ave
clock.
The New York herald., 1862-01-12
HOTELS.

A LBToN HOTEL AND BOARDING HOUSE, $50 HUD-
~ street Of Chares-Roons al from 1l 30 TO
as week Board and Rooms from ~ per week ain
Gle persops and from 81 fi married Two very conve.
nient suits Of Rooms TO let, suitable for family 4
T. LAMBERT, Proprietor. .
The New York herald., 1862-01-12
xaErRoroLIrAN HOTEL WASHINGTON,

NIETROPOLITAN HOTEL, WASHINGTON,
WI (LATE BROWNS).
The undersigned begH leave 10 inform his friends aud the
travelling public that he has leased for years the
well known Hotel Kept many years by Mr.. Marshall
Brown, and 10 them that they viii find in him
determined Keep IN every particular hrst class house.
lie respectfully solieits their pstronagc
ANDREW Il POTTS, Proprietor.
The New York herald., 1862-01-12

A REsPEcTABLE, FINE LOOKING AMERICAN GEN.
"A tlenan, doing fret class business wishes 10 marry
LADY possessing fortune that VIII enable him 70 enlarge his
bus.iess She good looking. and my
age twenly-sx Any accomplished lady vino will answei
his rptiDn viii with Of the best opporunite
she viii have by addressing In sincerity Ar Warren
boxl III Herald Office.
The New York herald., 1862-01-12

nENTAL REMovAL--N. n. GRIFFIN n BROTHERS
Denss 25s Grand street. New YORK formerly s6) and
~ Fulton street Brooklyn, have the lses and cbeapcs
Improved atmospheric plates whou, the
roots Full sets patina gold e25; silver rubber
SO: partial gold. 20; silver ~.
The New York herald., 1862-01-12

II A COMMON SENSE, EDUCATED REFINED AND
i hiay respectable gentleman would lac he acqua.t
aIeancd accomplished and true hearted young lady.
they oan address in confidence, for one week, Ellie Els
wood, y. y. rost yflae
The New York herald., 1862-01-12
SPECIAL NOTICES.


DRADY's SEVENTH REGIMENT GYMNASIUM (THE
ID finest IN the United Saies) Is 10 the public
aud exclusively for members Of the regiment many
suppose Gentlemen are invited 70 call and inspect thu Gym
pasium &C. 20 ST. Marks place Eighth street where circu-
lars and particulars may be had. ABNER s. BRADY,
20 st. Marks place eighth street)
The New York herald., 1862-01-12
A RTIFICrAI TEETH CN ALL sTyLEs). 75c. TO s2 co =
"A BONE FiLLIsGs, syRIKIoK sELF, LF,,HARDENiNG,
soc.i PLATINA DO. sE3nAL n TO GoLDA 7sei GOLD

DIR. LUTHER sr. DENTIsT 40 YEARs),
REMOVED TO 100 EAST TWEkTY-SECOND STREET.
LUTHER sr has extracted for nine teeth Without
,. Also for Mrs. Lewis teeth; Mr. oughion, fyc
Mrs Herrfck, fifteen; Mrs Robnson Miss Num- nine;
Mrs seaver tweniyeigt; Mrs Biownson Miss Hooper,
Mr.. HobrOok nine; Moore. eleven. One
others referred desired Twenty leading New
York phy scians and safety my
process.
The New York herald., 1862-01-12

A VOTING LADY WOULD LIKE To FORM THE AC.
" auainiancc of gentleman with view % Insri-
n0ny She considered good iotk and thinks would
agreeable companion. Address Mary Ciitcn, Jer
sew CAV Post Office.
The New York herald., 1862-01-12

ITO LET, CHEAP, IN HOBOKEN NEAR THE FERR'
part Of House. comfortably Furnished for housekee
ing for small family party of gentlemen servant
attendance Inquire at address No Newark street,
Hudson.
The New York herald., 1862-01-12

ITO LET-A SMALL FOUR STORY ENGLISH BASE
ment 8 brown Stone front House. finished In the best
OF the Size be found In the city, Rent low. In
quire Of PINDAR BISHOP, 328 Ninth avenue.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-07-04
ReheI in tha Wrong Rnr-

A correspondent of the Philadelphia In
10, giving an account Of the entry of the
/ bird Pennsylvania cavalry regiment, Col.
Averel, into the town of King William Cour.
House, relates the following narrative -
Alter the first squadron had entered the
town, and while the other portion Of the party
was waiting, an old gentleman rode up, mount
ed on old grey horse. lie was well dressed
looking not unlike an old country Doctor
His nose looked like strawberry that had
gone to seed. 1t was very rcd, with little
white spots interspersed through it. It was
just such nose as would cast reflection in u
tumbler while drinking out of it, causing one
to imagine there was strawberry in the tum-
bier His first exclamation was =
GLOW uIe you gentlemen?' Were well,
sir; how are you?" said the Federals-
You're not Yankees; are you?" mo, sir ?"
"Wlat are you, then ?" Cavalry" "Yes,
but, darn it, which side p Our side" "Are
you the boys that scared the Yankees so. at
Tunstall's Station the other day ?" 1--WE
might be- 'Alter looking at you, I know
you are not Yankees, as you do not talk like
them" The Federals then said Ibid you
ever hear of Stewards Cavalry 2" "Indeed
have" said the old chap, "and 1 would give
anything in the world to see General Stewart.
However, as you are Stewards boys I'm
mighty glad to see you ali, and want you to
come aud stop at my house." "If you will
wait a few moments, we will introduce you TO
our Colonel said the Federals.
In the meantime Colonel Averell, who had
ti,tr. 1,ro
tain Gary introduced the old fellow to the Col.
as Colonel Jeb. Stewart, of the Virginia cav
airy. Colonel, am glad to see you--and
this is the renowned Colonel Stewart" at the
same time viewing Colonel Averel from head
to foot. Colonel Avercll remarked, ait is
supposed so, by some people," the Colonel be-
ing non-committa, as l said before. The old
man began again We'll Colonel is there
anything can do for you in this neghbor-
hood ?" well, / don't know how are all
the boys about here?' They, the rangers,
have gone to fredericksburg, and we don't
know when they will be back; but, that will
make no difference to you, will entertain you
during their absence.
l have been a Union mana Minor Bolts
man, but have repented Of that, and am now
uO4H9 1 SNu AOa hA0 AooutuOt II IouES- 1 Oh u
thirly-fve negroes, and sent all but TWO 20
work on the fortifcations at Williamsburg
and Yorktown. Don't you think that will set
me right with the Confederate Government ?
And, besides, want to so with you to-day
l want to show yoa around the country"
"Well sir" says Colonel Averell, II think
you have done considerable for the Confed
crate Government, and think it is more than
likely you will 60 with me" Thank you
Colonel it is an honor to 60 with the great
Colonel Stewart, and Iwant you 10 bring all
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-07-04
Cultvating Plants when the Dew is OIL

The following interesting and prac-
t'Ical information is from a correspon-
dent of the Country Gentleman:
Fifteen. years ago, noticed a plot
of cabbages, the large firm heads of
which l could not account for from
anything apparent in the soil. On as
king Tire -oWner how he made from
such a soil so fine and uniform a crop,
I found his only secret was that ihe
hoed them while the dew was on. 4.
He thought that in this way be wat
cred them, but of course the good re-
suited more from the ammonia than
the moisture Of the dew.
/ adopted the practice the following
year, and with the result was so well
satisfied, that [ have since continued
and ndrecommended it to others. There
will be a very great difference in the
growth Of two plots of cabbages, trea-
| ted in other respects alike, one Of
whi3h shall be hood at sunrise and
the other at midday: the growth Of
the former will surprisingly y exceed
that Of the latter.
A story in point sometime since
went tie rounds of the agricultural
press, Of which the substance follows:
A small plot Of ground was divided
equally between the hired lad Of
farmer and son, proceeds of its culture
to be their own. They planted it
with corn, and a bet was made by
them as to which should make the
best crop. At harvest the son came
out some quarts behind. He could
not understand the reason, as he had
hOed his twice q. week until laid by
while he had not seen the hired lad
hoe his plot at all and yet he hadgained
i+the wager. 1t turned out the win
ner's crop had been hoed quite as. fro.
quently, but before his rival was up
in the morning. Providence, it seems.
follows the hoe Of the early riser
with a special and increasing reverb.
But there are exceptions. Guilt
vating while the dew is on, manifestly
benefits such gross feeders as cabbage
and corn, but there are plants very
impatient OF being disturbed while
wet The common garden snap and
running beans are. examples; and If
worked while wet, even with dew,
the pores Of the leaves seem to be-
come stopped, and the whole plant is
apt to rust ana become greatly injur-
cd. Whether the Lima beans and
other legumas are as impatient of be-
ling hoed in the dew, 1 have not ascer-
tanned. Experiments should, how
ever, be tried the coming season ON
all hocd crops.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-07-04

WHEAT PROSPECTS IN TIE WEST T-The
Prairie Farmer (Ghicago) of June 14th says:
Until the latter part of May, everything
gave promise Of an abundant yield of wheat
throughout the Western States. But since
that time considerable change has come over
the face OF affairs, and the flat:ering statements
then made by ourselves and others must be
materially modified for q considerable section
Of the country. The weather has not on the
whole been favorable, and destructive insects
have made their appearance in variou quar-
ters. We have before US reports from more
than twenty counties in this state and Iowa
giving alarming accounts of the ravage Of the
Hessian fly aud Chinch bug. Many fields are
being plowed up and planted to other crops
and large number OF acres not so treated
will be left uncut. In the southern part of the
State the leaf lust has appeared, but its dam
age yet has not been great.
1t Is possible the fears of farmers in some
localities are in measure exaggerated, but
we confess to considerable alarm to the crop
from insects. The dry warm weather succeed
ing the wet and cold Of the past few weeks, is
favorable to the development of these pests
and where existing in great numbers, desoluting
work may be expected.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-07-04
Care of Cattle .

A recent French writer, in speaking Of the
system Of caring fer the cattle in the depart
mcnt of La Vendee, says:
A farmer would think all was lost if his cat
lie did not get food between four and five in
the morning The day is one continual feeding
time; the cattle are scarcely allowed al inter
val Of two consecutive hours 10 rest and rumi-
nate. They get successfully small wisp Of
hay, then cabbage, then hay; they are then TAX
en- 10 wateri thcn they get more cabbage, tur-
nips swedes mixed with hay, until they refuse
10 cat; and in the evening about nine or ten
o'clock the racks are again filled. The tur-
nips and all roots are washed, scraped with a
knife. and cut, as if intended for the broth pot.
These attentions Of the Vcndeans are only
trihing; out what shall we call those of the
Gascons, who. it is said, sing during the who's
time their cattle are feeding? W Then the sing
er stops, the cattle cease eating. | have never
been able 10 ascertain if it was necessary to
sing true or false or if as many oFpheonists
were required as pairs Of oxen; l am inclined
10 believe that this is the case. for l am assur.
ed each OK eats all his food from the hand Of
his attendant.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-07-04
A Touching Scene.

The Philadelphia Inquirer gives the follow
ing as an incident occurring at Fortress Mon.
roe on the arrival Of the wounded from the
late Richmond battle
Among hose brought to the White House
was rebel colonel who had been shot through
the lungs. As be appeared to be dying, Mr.
Barclay asked him if be wished anything
done. He said Yes" and gave the commits
sioner the names and address of his wife and
children. And now," says he task God to
forgive me for ever having anything to do
with this wicked rebellion" Mr.. Barclay
asked if he d,sired him to pray with him. he
answered in the affirmative, and after prayer
petitioning the forgiveness of Almighty God
for his sins and His fatherly iuterposition on
behalf Sf the soon-to-be widowed wife aud
orphaned children, the peniiant Carolinian
raised his trembling arms and threw them
about the neck Of Mr.. Barclay, and kissed
him again aud again
The bysfa,dcrs were all in tears as they
turned from tie affecting scene and walked
silently away.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-07-04

gardless of the girls, for the extra tickle from
the snakes tail as he leaped the bars, banished
all bashfulness ard modesty, and again he had
the pleasure of finding the snake in a straight
line, drawn steadily at the hem of bis solitary
garment.
The house became the centre of attraction,
and around it he revolYed with the speed OF
thought. Four times in each revolution, as be
turned the corner, bis snake came around with
a whiz that was quite refreshing.
While describing the third circle, as he came
near the group Of wonder-struck girls, without
removing his gaze from the snake, he managed
to cry out:
Call a mani
The next moment he had whisked out of
sight, and as quick as thought appeared at the
other end Of the house
Gail mani"
Away be whirled again, turning the corner
so rapidly that the whiz of the snake sounded
halfway between low whistle and repeated
pronunciation of double-o.
Before either of the girls had stirred from
their tracks, be had performed another revolu-
ton
"Call a mau!'
Away he flew once more, but his strength
was rapidly failing. Nancy Clark was the
first to recover her presence of mind, and sez-
ing a hoop-pole, she took her station near the
corner of the house, and as John reappeared,
brought it down upon the snake with a force
that broke his back ard bis hold upon Johns
neither garment at the same time.
John rushed iui0 s=s i,ii,s..,se and to his room,
and at tea-time appeared in his best E2nday
SUR, but little the worse for the race and to all
appearances entirely cured of his bashiulness.
That night he walked home with Nancy Clark.
The next New Year they were married; and
now, whenever John feels inclined to laugh at
his wile's hoops, or any OF her popularity, she
has only to say, @Call a man." aud he instant
" sobers down
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-07-04

The same quantity Of oats given to horse
produces different effects according to tho
time these are administered. have made the
experiments on my own horses, and have al
ways observed there is in, the dung quauti-
tity of oats not dgested when I purposely
gave them water after iced of oats. There
is, then, decidedly great advantage iE giving
horses water before corn. There IS another
bad habit, that Of giving corn aud hay on their
raturn to the stable alter hard work. Being
very hun cry, they deyour it eagerly aud DO
not mastieatei the consequence is, it Is not
so well diges,ed and not nearly so nutritious.
When a horse returns from work perspiring
and out OF breath, he should be allowed to
rest for time, then eiVen little hay, half
an hour afterward water, aud then oats. By
this plan water may be gi1on without risk OF
cold as the oats act as stimuant.- Journal
d Agriculture
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-07-04

MARRIAGE AN HUNDRED YEARS AGO The
following extract from the GentIemans Maga-
zine for 1850 may not be uninteresting to our
readers
"Married,in June, $50, Mr.. William Don
kin, considerable farmer of Great Tosson,
(nrar Rothburry) in She county of Northum-
berland, to Miss Eanor Shoton, an agreeable
young geuilewonan Of the same place The
enter tainment on this occasion was very
grand there being provided no less than l2O
quarters Of lamb, "A quarters Of veal, 20
quarters of mutton, agreat quantity Of beef
2 bams with q suitable number of chickens
&c, which was concluded with eight half ank-
l9rs Of 5rabdy made into punch, u dozen OF
cider, great many gallons of wine, and nine
ty bushels OF malt made into beer. The com
pany consisted of 558 ladies and gentlemen,
who concluded with the music of 25 fddlers
and piPers, aud the whole was conducted with
the utmost oIder and unanirnity."
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-07-04
AGRIo IoULTURA1
Cultivating Indian Corn


As hands are scarce this season,
wages high, and various kinds of la
Dor is urgent, just at the time when
Indian corn needs most attention,
we need to make our horses and horse
hoes perform all that is practical
We need to keep the agricultural pro-
position distinc tfy before the mind
hoe corn with the horses.
In mechanics we are accustomed to
compute the strength of one horse as
equal to five active men in .cHltivating
corn; one horse with a skillfUl man,
will perform much more labor than
this; and with an tnskillfQI Iaborer to
handle the cultivator or horse hoe,
much less. There is need of the ex-
ercise of much skill in cultiyating corn
and potatoes, in order to save hard La
Dor.
In the first place, it is highly i'm.
portant to have the eultivator or horse
hoe in good order The teeth or
diggers should be not only sharp but
well polished so that the earth will
slip well. When the teeth are rusty,
and the earth adheres to them, the
work Will not be performed half as
well, usually, as if the surfaces were
bright
Let them. be PIT on q grind stone
and well polished before they aroused;
and when they are not in use let them
he oiled or vanished to keep them
from rusting. Now, in order to per-
form the operation of cuttivatiug or
horse hOeing. corn in a skillful man
ner, it is nece sary to run as closely
to the corn rows as practicable
This viii cut up and cover all the
grass and weeds, and leave but little
to he performed with the hand hoe
But if a laborer is not an actfre, SILL
ful workman, or is carless, and allows
the horse hoe to move along hap-haz-,
ard, and does rot make an effort, to
run the cd1tiTator close to the rows,
there will be vast amount of hard
labor to be performed with the hand
hoe
When farmers have raw hands or
mskillfuf workneny tEfey should spend
an. hour or two with them in showing
them how to handle a horse hoe or
cultivator, with skill and efficiency,
in order to save hard labor. We
may tell some laborers how to per-
form this or that job, a half dozen
times, and they will not be able to do
it as they desire. But trke hold of
the implement yourself, and let them
walk by your side and direct their
attention to the most important man
ipuIations, and they will soon learn
if they have but little gumption--to
cultivate Indian corn and potatoes in
the best and most (arm-like manner.