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Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-12-12
HURRARO EROS.


Nos. 6s and 81 Nassau, cor of john street, New Yo
Oct. Il, 62. SIN.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-11-07
A Divided South.

The Richmond Examiner of October 18th,
urges a proposition, made already in several
parts of the South, for a conscription of slaves
for use in the rebel armies The Examiner
says:
at appears that shareholders are averse for
some reason to hire negroes in the Contede-
ate army. The prejudice is certainly an igno-
rant and mean one. As the war was origina-
ted and is carried on in great part for the de-
fence of the STAKEHOLDER in his property rights
and the perpetustion of the institution, it is
reasonable TO suppose that he ought to be
first and foremost in aiding and assisting, 10y
every meaus in his power, the triumph and
success Of our arms. Good wages are offered;
and proper care and attention will be given
every negro hired . the army. and The slave
holder ought to remember that for every negro
he thus furnishes he puts soldier in the
ranks"
Precisely. And for every slave freed under
the Presidents Proclamation and the recent
acts of Congress, soldier is taken from the
rebel ranks.
But the Examiner says the shareholders
are DOT willing TO make such sacrifices. No
doubt this is true; they are a selfish set, and
when they discover that the Presidents proc
lamation will surely be carried into effect.
many Of them will be ready to return to the
! Union, and submit to the laws, rather than
suffer total ruin for the sake of such men as
Davis and Floyd. Thus it is plain that the
proclamation, so far from making The South
more united, as is claimed by the Seymourites
and Submissionists, is on the contrary fire.
brand to divided the slave holders against each
other. 5#
There are, doubtlcs; those who, like Davis,
Toombs and the rebel leaders generally, are
determined, at every sacl ifce to destroy the
Union. But there are Llany others, such as
these the Ric' mond journalist stigmalizes as
mean and ignorant who prepared to go SO far or
to run such risks. These, the proclamation
at once makes cautious and lukewarm; and
there is scarcely doubt that the first enegetic
advance of our army, to enforce this measure
will develop an opposition in the South, to
the rebel usurpati0n, which will greatly en-
barrass the movmcnts of Davis, and enieebel
the resiseence of the redel ermies to ours. Lei
all who want to distract the enemy, in council
and in the field, support the Presidents proc
lamation. With vigorous action in the field
it is the most formidable blow yet struck at
The rebellion. 1t is because they see this that
the rebels are alarmed, and take such an in-
tense int crest in the success of the Submission
ist party here at the North, which opposes
the proclamation.-N New York Post,
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-11-07
~ G. r I . u L T L r y l.
Two Phases of Farm Life.


FARMING, like every other calling,
has its advantages and disadvanta-
ges. The farmer is the most indepen-
dent and the most dependent man in
existence. With farming, as with
every other branch of business, judg
ment, prudence and economy are re
quisite to success. To the man who
possesses these, an agricultural life
brings the pleasure of independence
with ali the charms of variety. To
such, the fluctuations of trade, the
rise and fall Of stocks, the rumored
protest, or rumored bank suspensions,
have little or no terror.
Life has charms for him which it
has not for men of other professions
He welcomes the change of seasons
at their approach; he is not afraid Of
being behind hand with his crops
being overtakcn by an early frost, or
disconnected by premature spring.
He welcomes every change Of the sea-
sons, being always prepared for their
coming. -..--
But with some it is far different
they are never at ease-every thing
around them goes wrong. With
them ii is too hot or too cold-too wet
or too dry. No matter whether the
sun shines, or the clouds rain, snow,
or hail-the weather is always wrong.
No matter whether the market price
of wheat is so cents. or $3.50 per
bushel-it is always too low. and the
higher it goes mp, the less inclined are
they to sell. Their cattle and hogs
are ht}ping themselves to corn at
home, or plundering their neighbors.
In this way, they are continually in
trouble, and lead restless, unsatis-
factory life.
There is nothing more important
on the farm than system and order.
Never undertake 10 do too much-do
one thing at time, and do it we'll
Lay down plan Of the work to be
done, and do that first which needs
doing the most, and finish it before
you leave it. Never put off till to-
morrow what can be done to-day; de
lays are proverbially dangerous, and
/ to none more so than the farmer
Never exceed your means qy attempt
ing to cultivate more than you car
do well, and in due season.
Kecp a memorandum Of your work
honshold expense, cost of labor, etc.
and balance with the income of your
business. Under such management
you will at all times understand the
exact state of affairs. The farmer
should know his profit and loss jus
as much as the merchant. Observl
these few hints, and you will find les
rough corners in the routine of you
farm observation-disclosures and Gar
/ dcner.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-11-07
East YOUTH.

The oswego, N. Y, Journal thus expatiates
on the progressive" ways Of the rising gener-
alton:
ttBoys are nearly an extinct race. There is
scarcely an intermediate stage between diaper
and desperadoism. Tbe rowdy is no sooner
out Of his long clothes, than be exhibits the in
sipient traits of the dandy 'loaler,' and by the
time he is fairly jacketed he wants a tobacco
pouch, pack of cards, and learns to swear
like pirate. AT the age of ten he begins to
run with the 'masheen,' and bis mother gener-
ally knows he is out, because he is very seldom
in. AT the age Of twelve he smokes, drinks,
and speaks of bis parents as the old man and
the old woman AT fifteen he wants a gold
watch, and a revolver, and talks about 'lamiug
every body that don't keep out of bis way
At eighteen he IS TIC fastest youth about
town, talks Of setting up ieg himself scribbles
loye-letters, and becomes a perfect adept in
games Of chance; can drink more champagne,
and can eat more raw oysters than any man OF
his inches. About this time, his father with
holds his spending money, and the young
hopeful thinks it capital idea to run away
where he can enjoy his liberty, and after SOW
ing his wild oats abroad, returns home, salts.
fed that the old folks are not such great fools
after all.
We were highly amused, not long since, al
hearing a young hopeful, some twelve years o.
age. whom some person called boy. exclaim
'CaIl me boy! where is your mem? We also
overheard two Juveniles, not yet out of theil
aprons, offering TO bet cigars that Scott woulC
be elected, because be was bigger man thar
Gen. Pierce Another little lad, who wal
sweating away at the stove, trying to light al
old stump ofa cigar, ON being advised to leav,
off that filthy habit, replied with the utmos
gravity, that 1t was very hard work to breal
off smoking. as he had Smoked ever since b,
was small boy Almost daily, we may Sc,
little three-footers, with lighted projections ii
their mouths staggering along, putting an,
splitting after the most approved rowdy style
a glance at the marvellous developments arc
precocious inteIIects, exhibited by the youns
Misses of this eHtminate generation, mast b,
deferred until another day"
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-11-07
SUNRISE.

How beautiful the scene Pen canLot
paint or eye that has not seen car Imagine the
splendor of the morn. On one side piles of
rich crimson clouds recline upon bed Of bril-
liant purple on the other, sky OF the most deli
cafe blue that ever canopicd the heavens is
shaded wiih delicate pink, while splendid
arches, in form like heavens own radiant bow,
bnt glowing with vivid rosy tint seems to
fcncircle earth and sky; two lovely stars, tho
rendered paler by the glare round shining like
diamonds in the azure sky; from yopder meads
a silver mist ascends, yelling not coneeaIing
the verdant turf, e if earth offered her morn
ing incense TO her Maker. while the gentle rob-
in pours forth strain so sweet, so clear, as
though the beauty of the scene glaldened his
little heart and bade him sing his matin
hymn in loud tones. Look whel ever you may
on Natures face, the hand of her creator is
easily described; it is seen amid the glories Of
the breaking morn, visible when the shadows
Of evening encircle the earth and sky, and seen
amid the splendor of the storm when the tlmn-
ders roar proclaims his power. and the light
nings fash that comes, we know not whence,
tightening for m ment heaven and earth
then hies,we know not whithor, speaks in plain
language an Almighty Maker What are all
the proudest wishes of man compared to the
slightest Of his Creator.
The meanest insect and the simplest flower
proclaim His wisdom and portray His power
Morning, farewell a scene like this may
never meet mine eye again, but ne'er shall
forget it.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-11-07
FRANKNEss.

Frankness is supposed to be common vir-
tue. Itiis most uncommon. II is indeed an
extraordinary thing. 1t requires truth, SIM
Plicity. love and genuine goodness. Men
speak plainly when they do speak, but they
are not open and free.
Many speak truths very plainly when angry
many speak plez.nt truths frankly. But few
there are whose souls are so b. need n an
atmosphere of love hat they rpeak whetever
needs to be said, to each and to all, p,ainly,
gently, fully. The st friends live tor IN
er for years without daring 10 sp-ak 2ings
which they know and which e ch party knows
that the other knows. Parents live with a
reserve years long toward their children
Children carry untouched, unsy lab, d t'E7ghts
and feelings that take bold of their very being.
Friends meet and part day by day-friends so
true that they wonld almost die for each oh
er, or, what is harder than this, who are will
ing to lire for each other-and never speak OF
things that each knows is passing in the others
mind. 1t is very strange to see people cor e
up in conversation to topics that, by tacit
freemasonry, are sacred, and will word OF
look one glides past on one side, and the other
on the other side, and meet beyond, go:ng
down1he common channel again. Was there
ever thoughtful, sensitive person who darof
to be open, transparent, fraEk? But howevli
= 4his may be, there can be no doubt thatqTa
= pie are not frank enough .5reach others gc2l
II men know how TO speak the truth in love
how rich one might become. A man nigh
then stand in the focus of the Wi-dom of al
his friends. But, refusing to let their light
shine, men now grope in the partial light Q
their own wisdom, distempered by selflove.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-11-07
The Eext Jongr ess.

Ofcourse at this day it is impossible to de-
ternIine what will be the political complication
of the ext Congress. Shruld il prove to
have in it a majority favorable to The Admin
is ration the Administration will, have won a
great victory. Occasional" Of the Philadel-
phia Press refers to a political fact as follows
contend that the ate elections have secur-
cd substantial and unparalleled victory TO the
Administration. The new House of Repre-
sentatives will be decidedly with the Govern
ment. For nearly 90 years past every Con-
gress chosen with aud favorable to the new
President has been succeeded by a second Con
gress decidedly adverse to his policy. 1t was
so in the second Congress under Harrison and
Tyler, under Polk, under Taylor and Fillmore
under Pierce, calamitously so under Buchau-
an. All these Chief Magistrates were de-
feated upon immaterial isSues-their path was
comparatively plain and bread-ihe Govern
meut was moving along on a beaten track
the Union was a unit-and yet in the North
and in the South, decided majorities were pro
nounced against them.
Who can calculate The burdens that the
friends of Mr.. Lincoln and the war have had
to carry in the late eli 'ons? The cloud of
mi representations in reanrI TO every meas
urc OF the present Cong ess, Il e prejudice grow
ing out OF tie emancipation, taxation, confs-
cation, and revenue questions, and the terror
inspired in timed minds by the necessity of
adding new battalons to the army through
the hard process ola draft -agpinst all these
obstacles. superadded TO deprecated curr"G-
cy, heavy debt, the absence OF hundreds ard
thousands of our political friends in the army,
the facl thai the Union men, in private as
well martial life, had to contend against
the Seccssion.sis, armed and unarmed. and
also that the sympathizcrs N the free States
had the field of opposition entirely to them
selves-against all these obstacles and disad-
vantages the Administration has trumphed
and the next House of REPRESENTATIVES will,
think, he ours, even should the Bhder Stale.
continue TO array themselves against lis policy
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-11-07
Important to Heirs of Deceased soldiers

We learn from Second Auditor French that
numerous cases occur in which the heirs OF
deceased soldiers are cruelty defrauded by par
ties acting as claim agents and collecting back
pay and bounties. In some instances these
elaim-sharks exact from the widow or other
heir half or even more of the amounts due, a
proportion atrociously in excess Of the value
Of the services rendered.
In view of these practices, it is better for
claimants, as a general thing, to correspond
directly with the Government. A circular
has been prepared, containing all necessary in-
formation and forms; and all postage on
communications in regard to these matters is
paid by the Department. Any claimant,
therefore, can send to the Second Auditors
Office, without expen9e, and obtain such in
formation as will enable him or her to pre-
pare and transmit the necessary papers, and
secure the payment direct of the amount due
as soon as it can legally be made Wash.
Cor. n. Y. Times.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-11-07
Reclamation of swarnn Land.

Some time since we received from
the Southboro' (Mass.) Farmers club,
a statement made by Peter Walker Of
that place, with reference to some sue
cessfully reclaimed swamp land.-
He had purchased the farm about two
years before, the greater part of it
being covered with small wood brush
and brakes; at the time of making the
statement it was nearly all reclaimed.
an5 producing annually at the rate
Of two tuns of excellent hay to the
acre. After having thoroughly drain
eb it so that the water was lowered
at least two feet from the surface Of
the muck swamp, he proceeded as de
scribed by himself, in the following
! extract:
MY method is to dig it up with
the breaking up hoe; for it is impossi-
ble to plow it until the sod is rotted,
| have dug more or less for 7 or s
years, usually soon after haying is
oveI, planting with potatoes two
years, when the sods are sufficiently
rotted to seed down to grass. Iput
a small quantity of raw manure in
the hill for potat oes, and before seed
ing down, in the winter, ! carry on
gravel to give the surface about
,hree inches covering, and when the
! lrOgt is out of the surface sufficient to
get in the seed, SOW and harrow in
Herdsgrass seed and nothing els2, and
without manure. In the Fall follow
ing I spread on compost manure.
In August 1859 l dug up half an
acre, more than half of which Was
covered with a hard brake sod. In
September following [ turned the
sods over to prevent the grass and
brakes from starting up. The first
week in May following l planted the
piece with potatoes, carried out raw
manure with the wheelbarrow, put a
small quantity in the hill, and covered
the potatoes with the sods, some o.
which were sufficiently rotted fol
that purpose. Hoed them twice
making the hills entirely Of the sods
; Dug the potatoes in September last
: and the average yield was bushel tt
nine hills-about $50 bushels per acre
the hills being about 81 feet apar
each way American AgriculturiSt
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-11-07
Ladies, Soldier Aid Societies,

The following handsome and just tribute is
from an article on Ladies' Soldiers Aid So
cieties, written by Mrs. Francis D. Gage:
4 But, one fact connected with these Associ-
ations should not be lost sight of. All this
work is done unselfshly; no promised reward
spurs on to action; no hope of Office, of high
tit S or honors. Patriotism of the purest
aud truest philanthrophy of the broadest type
the gre t motive powers that impel this
n 2guifcent machinery. Somebody's son is
ere if mine is net" said an aged matron who
me to bring her widows mite of old linen
II spun these sheets fly years ago with my
own young hands. 1t is but little, but it i,
all | have to give and it may save some gal
lant life, ! have walked some six miles tC
bring them"
o thing more; have there been any com
plants of fraud in these associations of wo
men? Has any fair young treasurer been &C
cused of puroining dollar? Has any wo
man speeu' ed on &C nitary stores, or take
a can of fruit for her own tablet
Oh, how beautiful will be the historic page
that shall record the self sacrifice, the earnes
industry, generosity and heroism the wome
of these days.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-11-07

TERRIBLE Loss OF LIFE BY A TyPHoos IN
CHINA.-The Hong Kong Trade Report, of
Aug. 10th, furnishes some particulars Of the
devastations of a terrible typhOon which had
visited some parts of China. 1t occurred on
Sunday, July 9th, and caused the death OF
many thousand persons.
The center passed over Canton and Wham-
pea; Macoa did not have it quite so strong,
and Hong Kong ped with a stiff gale
The loss of life in the inner harbUr of Macao
alone was seven hundred, The loss OF life in
Whampoa is estimated at six thousand. In
the harbor of Canton, a great imperial feet
on the point of being dispatched to the North
{ to meet the rebels, we. C all driven on shore
The total number of lives lost in Canton Is
estimated by some as high as forty thousand
Houses went down before the gale like
packs of cards, and killed people by the hun
dreds The mandarins are offering 81 for ev
cry body found, and $4,000 has been already
expended in this way.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-11-07

The Ohio Baptist Convention at Toledo adj
jourped on Saturday, to meet at Dayton IN
October, 1863. A highly patriotic preamble
and resolutions were unanimously adopted
They assert, in Scriptural language. that the
powers that be are ordained of God, and he
that resisteth, resisteth the ordinance of God;
the right Of body Of Christians TO tender
their support and sympathy to The Govern
ment, and denouncing the civil war as begun
by our enemies, without just cause or provo
cation, for the purpose Of extending, strength
ening and perpetnating tue wicked institution
of Slavery, against tue moyel sense of the civ
iized world,
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-11-07

General Burnside has been recently promoted
to an important position. His command now
embraces his former (the 9thl army corps
together with those of Generals Williams
Cate BanksO and Sumner General Wilcox
lately commanding lst Division, now COM
mands the 9th Army Corps.
AN IMPORTANT ADMISSION. Hill. n dis
tinguished member of the rebel Congress,
from Georgia, declared in the course of n de-
bate, o few davs ago, on the subject of treason
bill, that ~ The people of the South never
dissolved the Union on account of complain Is
ag inst the Federal Cove nment' The Supreme
Court was with us to tho last, The South had
a majority in Congress"
NEWSPAPERS IN THE ARMY.-Tt is stated in
the Baltimore Aperican that the number of pa-
pers uaily distributed in the several arnys anC
corps in the neighborhood of Washington ex.
ceeds eighty thousand dailies and ten thousand
weeklies.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-11-07

A YOUNG SAM PATcH.-At Rochester is
the noted waterfall where the immortal Sam
Patch first tanght the world that "some things
could be done as well as Others" The Dem
ocrat relates that few days since boy child
of four years, son of W. A Rice, who resides
on Lake Avenue, in Rochester, accidentally
fell from the river bank in the rear of his fa-
theirs house, a distance of two hundred feet
into the river below! Yet strange to relate,
he was rescued with but slight injury!
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-11-07

UNION Victory IN ARKANsAs.-An official
dispatch to Gen. HaIleck from Gen. Curtis,
announces the defeat of the rebels near Mays.
vile, Ark, on the 22d ult, by Gen. Rount.-
The rebels were from 5000 to 1000 strong
They lost all their artillery and a portion OF
their transportation and garrison equipments
Our cavalry were in pursuit at last accounts
Gen. Sehofeld has chased Hindman beyond
the Boston Mountains. Maysvie is near the
northwestern corner Of the State, so that ouI
forces will now be able to enter the Indian
territory and restore John Ross and other 10y
al refugees to their homes.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-11-07

THE FATE OF TIM SEcoNp WISCONSIN REG-
nIENT.-The career Of the Second Wisconsin
Regiment is practically ended All that re.
mains Of the eleven hundred who left Wiscon-
Sin q little more than twelve months ago are
ffty-nine war-worn and battle-ground men, -
Almost every hloodstained Geld of Maryland
and Virginia is enriched by the homes Og she
dead from that noble regiment. There were
ten overtlowing conpAnh- when the regiment
left the State Milwaukee News.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-11-07

A little boy, only fourteen years Of age fell
into coal-shaf at Mascoutah, Illinois, while
scuffling With another hoy. He was preeiP-
itated one hundred and ffly-three feet TO the
bottom, but striking the water, was not injur-
ed beyoud a thorough sousing. He was drawn
out safely, ran home and changed clothes; and
in forty minutes from the time Of tho accident.
was back again as though nothing had hap
paued
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-11-07
Behold the Upright"

Mrs. Upright, wife of NJ. J. Upright, of
Rockford, Sheriff of Winnebago county, in
this State, has eight sons in the army, fighting
the battles of the Union. She has also three
more left, ready for the next call for voIun-
teers. Is i: any wonder that Illinois has filed
her qaota and has 10000 surplus If any
other county in the State can show eight
brothers in the army, we should like to know
it. Bally for Winnebago county. The sons
of Mrs. Upright are all by former marriage,
and are named Merchant. Two of those in
the army are in Co. c. 18th Regiment; two
enlisted under Major (hen Captain Hobart,
in the 74th Illinois, and did gallant service in
the Pea Ridge fight; one is in the company
raised by Major Smith, 45th Illinois; one in
the 18th Wisconsin, who was at the taking of
Island No 10; and two are in Capt. Sloan's
company. 74th Illinois, Chicago Tribune.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-11-07

In 1860 Col Burns had 3l36 votes and Mr..
Sherman 2938. In 1862 Mr.. johnson has
3O43 votes and Mr.. Goldman 2l69. The fall
ing off in the Democratic vote is SO votes al
told, while on the Union side it falls off ITO
This tells very plainly where the volunteers
came FROM Mansfield Herald,
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-11-07

HARsH JuDGMENTs.-If you must form
harsh judgements, form them Of yourself, not Of
others; and, in general, begin by attending to
your own deficiencies frst. If every one would
sweep up his Own walk, we should have very
clean streets.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-11-07

\ prisoner who escaped from RArNs' camp
gives dOletul picture of the condition Of the
rebel forces an the Arkansas and Missouri b,r-
derss He describes them as half ntlled, half
starved, and wholly drunken and dissolute.-~
The main question is vet to be drtemined
their capacity to fight.