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AYERS
Compound Extract Of SarSaparilla,

the most efTectual remedy which the medical
skill of our times can devise for this every
where prevailing and fatal malady.. 1t is coma
bined from the most active remedials that have
been discovered for the cxpurgation of this foul
disorder from the blood, and the rescue Of the
system from its destructive consequences
Hence it should be employed for the curs Of
not only Scrofula, but also those other alice
tons which arise from it, such as ERrPTIVH
and SK1N DISEASES, ST. ASrHoHYs FIRE,
RnsE, or ERYsIPRLAs, PTEPLEs, PUsTULRs,
BLOTcHEs, BLAINs and BoILs, TvMoRs, TErrKR
and SALT RaErN, ScALD HAD, RINawoRM,
RHEUNATrsN. SYPHILIrIe and MKRCURiAL DIS
EAsIs, DRoPsT, DYSPEPSIA, DEBILITT, and,
indeed, ALL COMPLAINTS ARISING YRoM Vrr1A-
TED or INPFRE BLOOD. The popular belief
in {" inpHrity Of the blood" is founded in truth,
for scrofula is a degeneration Of the blood. The
particular purpose and virtue Of this Sarsapa-
rilla is to purify and regeneratc this vital fluid
without which sound health Is impossible in
contaminated constitutions.
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Ground Raw Bones.
Vests Improved Pump

Double Acting, Anti- Freezing, Lifting aud
Forcing.
The most Simple. Durable and Powerful and the
Cheapest in for Houses Farms, Deep Wells, Ships
Factories and Mines. =.
This Pump took the Highest Premium at the U. S
FAN. III Richmond, Va, in 1853
All Sizes Manufactured and Sold by
SAMUEL MACFERREN,
Also manufacturer OF Filters Patent Iron Railing,
Iron Bedsteaus, &c.
627 Chestnut street Philadelphia, Pa.
Vests Pumps having been sold for over four years
and given universal satisfaction. the Public salts
fed that they what they claim TO be. the BEST
PUMP IN USE We are prepared TO put up
Pumps and warrantthem To work Satisfactorily. They
have stuffing box and hence they cause no friction
that will require waste Of power. Our ordinary
Hand Pumps prove a very efficient engine in OF
fire. land arc very useful in forcing to a high
elevation. andir washing windows. carriages, &c.
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Real Estate Agency, Auction
e,NPing, &c.

Having for many yea rs, been engaged in ne lower
portion OF New Castle cou oy, az AucIIOneer and 70.
Gently as Real Estate Agent n Dover Kent couny.I
same capacity. | have lust take1 OiEce in the
WEBB BUILDING. 2c4 Market stree {. below Thru,
"a story Testimonials can be prOduceI. from sea.
lemen OF high Fespecability and business shit. IN
regard to my qualifications. Those who FeSul's nay
services and pIOmptness an Auctioneer sno Re II
Eftate Agent are respectfully requested TO Civ, m,
call. My terms in oil cases will be moderate; nua
my uholVlded attention and lndelatige bic eIersas
VIII be my motto i'll the Transaction OF bushes,
trusted to me. The people Of Wilmington, and par
ncuiaFy New Castle county. who have Real Estate.
and goods OF every description to dispose Of will ind
1t to their interest TO give me a call.
AN d. T. RICHARDS
| NH-Renis and collections Of all kinds nrumntv
attended to in all portions Of New Castle COUNT
having Tor series ct years been engaged in LOAN.
| INC MONEY on bond and mortgage all persona viii
find me energetic and prompt in this department.
| JanJl-Iy D. r.. RICKARDC
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WIN. lib. Hurd & Co.,
TRIBUNE BUILDINGS, NEW YORK.

Dr. HURn's MOUTH WASH, TOOTH POWDER
and TOOrHACHE DROPS cannot be sent by mail
but they prubnhy obtained al your Drug or Peri.
odca Stores IF they cannot send to US for the Den.
tal Treasury PRICE ons Dollar, which contains Ghem.
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Attention ! Everybody!

Every man OF you harken and heed!
Every Of you listen and read
Fathers and brOthera and uncles and counsins,
All your relations, by dozens and dozens.
Harken and listen. We bravely declare
HBre are the Garments for Summer Wear,
Garments for persons OF every condition, >.
For men Of all shapes and Of every position.
Elegant suits of appropriate colors,
All to be had for a very few dollars;
Novelties splendid in Masculine Raiment H..
AT shocking low prices for ready cash payment.
Clothing for gentlemen long or tall
Clothing Tor stout men, clothing for SMALL
Certain 10 tit you Come. hurry and buy
Elegant clothing for June and July.
Trumpet the tidings from city and town!
Tell tue intelligence gladly around!
Bring your relations and neighhors all
Come and buy clothing at the GREAT OAK HALL.
bTPARTICULAR NOTICE. This extensive es
adjustment Is directly Ola the corner Of Sixth and
Maket Streets. ........ - tt.
Persons from this pnr OF the country in visiting the
CITY, should ann TO go there 10 purchase their Cloth
ing! They can have large assortment of styles and
qualities to select from. and all the gOods made
up good and strong. and sold at reasonable prices
AZ We buy from first hands and sell exclusively fol
Cash. we can sell every body cheap for the buyeI
else through the credit system. In one word I'VE
guarantee 10 sell goods ten per cent lower than old
concerns that stand out for big profits Our motto is
the nImble sIpsnce s better than The slow shilling
Come and see for Yourselves.
| WANAMAKER a. BROWN, Oak HALL.
3 f. Corner Sixth and Market Sis, Philadslphi
4 jn29.7m
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W Passengers from Baltimore 10 Milford. Seaford
and Salisbury will take evening train from baltimore
| and spend night in Wilmington.
Passengers for Dover may leave Baltimore at l.05
p NJ and proceed same evening
=. T.. q. sEwALL. Jr..
| Sup't Del BailEoad.
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New Gard Photographs.
New Card Photographs now ready as below.
ALL 25 CENTS EACH.
New Catalogues. with great additions, gratis on
application. Mailed TO any address
Jonathan Dymond, Professor LongFelloV,
William Allen, Mrs LOngfelow.
5 Fox, LOngfellow's Children,
George Fox. Wendell Phillips.
James Pease, John Brown.
Quincy, =, Horace Greeley,
Samuel Quincy, Charles Sumner.
Eliza Quincy, Lloyd Garrison,
Julia Clarke, Robert Dale Owen,
Josiah Forster, General Fremont,
John HOdgkin, Mrs. FreInsnt
Elias Hicks President Lincoln,
Lucretia Mott, Secretary Stanton,
" Ethan" BIsh"p Charming Moore,
"Hest HILL. Battle OF AusterlItZ,
"The Oaks" Louis Napoleon. in robes,
Theodore Parker, >, Empress Eugenie q
The Grave of Thee Parker. DR.. Casper Morris,
The Grave OF Franklin, Or. NuIier.
Thomas Cope, Judge Story,
Miss c NJ Sedgwick, Mrs. James Madison,
Calico. Mary Hewitt,
Nicholas Biddls, Mrs. TrollOpe,
Mrs Jameson, Bishop Meade,
George Francis Tram. General Mcclellan.
General Burnside, Commodore FOote,
a. Done Gone" Florence Nightingale,
" ST. Mary's HRlk" Bishop Odenhsimer.
General Buell., General Grant.
General Halleck. General McCIernand,
Parson BrOwnOw, -t..- Rev. J. A. Seiss. d. ID.
New style Photograph Albums the most elegant as
sortmont in the country.
JAS.S. EARLE L. SON.
Earle's Galleries and Looking Glass Warersoms.
my6-3m No. SIG Chestnut street. Philada
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Philadelphia Advertisements.
IMPnRTANT FACTN

FACT No. l-This Company being duly licensed
their Machines are protected against Infringement
or litigation.
FACT No. 2-These Machines make the lock ssich
alike on both Edesand little less than half
much thread or silk as the chain or loop Still ch
| chimes.
FACT No 3.-These machines are better adapted
than any OthersewIng machines in market to the ire
quent changes and almost endless variety of sewing
| required in family. They will sew from one 70
~ enty thicknesses of Marseiles without stopping,
| and make every stitch perfect They will even sew
from the finest gauze to the heaviest cloth and even
stout hard leather without changing the feed needle
or tension or making any adjustment ofmachlns what
ever. IL not such machine best adapted to family
use and IL BEST adapted for family use. why for
every variety OF light sewing manufacture! For
work 100 heavy for our Family Machine, we recon.
mend our larger SIZES.
FACT No.4.-These machines make the most elias.
tic seam OF any sewing machine in fact of very
great importance in sewing elastic goods goods 81
any kind OR q bias.
FACT No 5--No Machine is more durable or Gin.
pie in It's construction, or more easily understood -
The reputation OF these machines whichever used will
q fully demonstrate each of the above FACTS. 30
FACT No. 6.--These Machines took the Highes
Premium at the Franklin Institute Philade phIa.
RI FACT No, 1.--rhese Machines took the Hlghes
T Premium at the New jersey State Fair.
i FACT No. S--These Machines took the hghes
medal at the American Institute in the City Of New
York. together With the highest premium for fine
v ing machine work.
FACT No. 9-These Machines took the hiehes
n premiums at the Mechanics Fair, Utica, N. Y.
d FACT No. IO.-Ihese machines cen DO the SAM
Is thing generally. whenever properly exhibited in com
petition with other first class sewing machines Blu
6 have space for only FACT m0re-lt is the mos
y important Fact OF all
Il FACT No live warrant every machine we sci
give BETTER satisfaction than any other sewing
!" chine in market or money refunded
" 9TSend for a Circular. Agents wanted, Addres
a. FINKLE & LYON SEWING MACHINE Co.,
sepT9ly No 53s Broadway, New York !
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MANURE! MANURE!

The nndesigne dcsire to call The attention Of The
Agricultural community TO Ihem
Phosphate Fertilizer,
which has given much satisfaction to Farmers and
others in dIeTt ut sections Of the country. that il
confidently recommended one Of the BEST MANURRs
red 10 the public. Price $1,000 per TON OF
1000 lbs We also manufacture
MEAT AND BONE COMPOST,
which. as its imports is composed Of Mea. Bone
and Offal from the Slaughter House. combined with
other materials. rendering it valuable and cheap
tcle. well adapted to promote the growth Of Corn
Potatoes and Vegetables generally. Price only SOS
per Ton.
91r Super-fne GROUND BONE warranted pure
Price SS5 per Ton. Address
TASKER & CLARK,
s W. Cor. Eighth ct. & Washington Avenue. Phila.
w0TThe above Fertilizers for sale by w. F. & Il. o
Culbre!h, Dover N. Il Under wood. Smyrna. Del.
mh6.3m
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Howard Association.
PHILADELPHIA.

PHILADELPHIA.
For the relief Ofthe Sick and Distressed. afflicted
With Virulent and Chronic Diseases, and especially
for the cure OF Diseases of the Sexual Organs.
MEDICAL ADVICE given gratis, by the Acting
Surgeon.
Valuable Reports Spermatorrhes. or Seminal
Weakness and other Diseases of the Sexual Organs
and on the new Remedies employed in the DispeEsary
TO tho afflicted in sealed letter envelopes, free
charge Two or three stamps for postage will be &C.
ceptable.
Address DR.. J. Skillin HoughtOn. Acting Surgeon
Inward Association. No. 2 South Ninth Street Phlla
| dephia, Pa. dec26-ly
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6rTHE FAMILY soAP MAKER co
All kI.chsR Grease Gan b made into good Soap BY
11Dirseaions accompanying ssch bos. .ai.s - -
Soap. "a sssily made with s as making oup OF
cones. Man<sciused only by the Paisatees - s : =
PA. SALT MANUFACTURING COMPANY,
mksQ ~ Ne. l27 WAlnuI s.gssb PhllsdeIphis
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New Fall Goods.
ThOs. w. -EUGns & Co.,
heiI large, Yaried, and handsoml

Invite attention to then large, varied and handsOme
assortment of
New Fall Goods, 4..&. =.
Embracing all the NEWEST styles in Silks. Dress
Goods, ClOaks. EmbrOderies and Fancy Dry Goods.
Also, full assortment OF Mourning Goods White
Goods. Hosiery. Gloves. Mits, &c.
The stock ia principally L. w. Evans 4 Co.'S own
Importation, having been selected the best Euro.
pean markets. expressly for their retail trade and
will be found unsurpassed for style, quality and
sOnable prices.
Nos. 9l9 AND $40 CHESTNUT ST..
BELOW CONTINENTAL HOTEL,
PHILADELPHIA.
N. B-WhoIesae buyers will find it advantageous
to examine this stock. Oct3I
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Miscellaneous Advertisements.
PeninsuIar Railroad Line.
CHANGE OF HOUR

CHANGE OF HOURS.
On and alter Monday Nov. 18th 81
Trains for the accommodation OF
passengers will run as follow until
, further notice:
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Ayers Cathartic Pills,
FOR ALL TINE PURPOSES OF FAMILY pHYsIc.

are so composed that disease within the range Of
their action can rarely Withstand or svads thea
Their penetrating properties search, and cleanse,
ism, correcting its diseased action, and restoring
its healthy vitalities, As consequence Of these
properties the invalid who Is bowed down with
pain or physical debility Is astonished 10 find his
health or energy restored by a remedy at o0cs SO
supple and inviting. F.. ....
Not only do they cure the everyday complaints
OF every body, but also many formidable and
dangerous diseases. The agent below named 10
pleased to furnish gratis my American Almanac,
containing certificates Of their and directions
for their in the following complaints; COItire
ness Heartburn, Headache arising from disordersG
Stomach, NGusea, indigestion, Pam IN aud Morbid
I,Gctiol Of the BosesiG, FIGtuency, Loss Of APps-
ttte, JaUDdice, and other kindred complaints,
arising from low state Of the body obstruction
Of its functions.
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VIM. 3. Hurd e. Co,

.sTRIsUEE BUILDINGS. NEw YORY.
That temiusnces may be made with condolences, w.
b. IL * 60. FeGef 10 The Mayor of Brooklyn; to q. w.
Griffith. PresdsIt Farmers and Citizen Bank Brock
lyn; $40 Joy. Coe a. Go. New York 10 p. II. Barn1m.
Esq!. New York, etc. etc. mh27
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Now is The
CHANCE FOR AGENTS.

shrewe agents can make small fortune il, carrying
Ihese ARTICLES around TO families The DENTAL Taxa.
sUBf Is The nsafest article that man or woman can
carry around Send Tor aud zee. 90 belter dog.
zen. which we Will SELL samples. for Of. Agents
supplied literally with circulars. 4rNOw 10 the time
TO 90 Ints the business. and do good AND make pro-
III. We are spending thousands for the benefit OIL
agents. New England men and women! here
thing nice, and q chance lake the TIDE its food
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What are the People Doing

The American people are intelligent enough TO ap-
pFeeiaIe preparations that niIIbuts so much to lie
happiness OF thoss using them. and they want them
EHe'y tanl brings us letters some ordering the Trea.
i-e On Teeth. sons the Neurag a Plaster s and not
I" enclosing 81 cents for the MouIn Wash. 10 be
seni by mail; hut 10 thOse compelled to TepIv
naI d ''s''bIe 10 send hali'Plat bottle by mail
The u"- r.e wa,l Laese remedies, IYLo mil suDplv
L.emI TRY
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I make il a rule to propagate only those kinds Of
trees and plants that experience has proven be the
most profitable for general MISUNDERSTANDING regard
to the quantity and quality 81 the fruit produced. la
my selection Of varieties. aside from my sIpeTi-
ence, am governed by the opinions Of The emi.
nent writers the culture Of fruit in America aHd Of
tie experienced frat growers in all parts Of the
country. and Of the American Pathological Society.
PEACHEs-3o.0OO trees, select varieties. and usss
very large and thrifty.
APPLEs-A large stock, choice varieties. Standard
and Dwarf. Also. Red and YeIlsw Siberian, Crab.
Standard and Dwarf. g.
PEARs-A choice lot. large thrifty trees, leading
varieties, Standard and Dwarf
PLUMs-All the choice varieties
CHERRIEs-Fine. thrifty trees. Standard and Dwarf
all the choice varieties.
APRICOTS. MECHANICS AND OUNCES.
GoosEBERRIEs--English and American varieties.
CURRENTs--White and Red Cherry. White and Red
Grape, White and Red Dutch, Black English Black
Naples. &c.
GRAPEs-CataNba. Isabella, Gin on, Concord,
Delaware. DInna, Rebecca, Taylor or Bullel. EsIly
Northern. MuscadCs, Eisinburgh, Hartford Prolific.
&c, &c.
! BL1cKBERRIEs-LawtOn.D Dorchester and High Bush
| RAsPRERRIEs-ln variety. Largely Of the Allen
and Red Prolific. which need no protection in Winter.
best for market gardnen and those who have not Mms
/ 10 cover IN fall.
srRAwBEkRIEs--In variety. Largely sfIhs Alba.
| ny Seeding. ... ....
Usage ORANGE,
SHADE e. ORNAMENTAL TREES,
RHEUBARB
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RAW-BONE 80
Super-Phosphate of Lime.
Little need be said to Recommend this article-in
peculiar merits as a vigorous and lasting hsv.
ing firmly established it in the popular favor We
would state however. that not only having continu.
ed care to maintain its standard efficacy, we have
sought to render immediate IFS action by the
addition Of small quantity of best Peruvian Guano.
We do not claim that by this improvement. (Which
was made during the past year. and without publicly
noting the fact.) Super Phosphate is rendered ANY
the more lasting in its effect. in any way benefited
except in ensuring aqulcker action on application.
PRIcE, $45 per 1000 lbs.-CAsH.
Ground Raw Bones.
This article is ground without any previous pre- para
tion and contains all the organic matter Of the bones
II is warranted pure.
PRIoE, $35 per 1000 lbs.--cAsE.
odr The above Manutes can be had Of regular
Dealers OrOf
BAUGH g. SONS.
feb2o-3m No. 90 South Whsrves. Philadelphia.
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Ayers Cherry Pectoral,

Yoh THE hAFID CUHE OF
Coughs, Colds, Influenza, Hoarseness,
Group, bronchitis, Incipient COnsump-
ton, and for the relief Of COnsumptive
Patients In advanced stages Of the
disease.
60 vide Is the field Of its Usefulness and ma
rnerous are the cases Of its cures, that almost
every section Of country abounds in persons pub
licly known who have been restored from alarming
and even desperate diseases Of the lungs by its
use When once tried, its superiority over every
other medicine of its kind is tso apparent to escape
observation, and where its virtues are known, the
public no longer hesitate what antidote TO employ
for the distressing and dangerous affections Of the
pulmonary organs that are incident to climate.
While many inferior remedies thrust upon the
community have failed and been disca. ded, this
has gained friends by every trial. conferred benefits
on the afflicted they can never forget, and pro-
duced cures too numerous and too remarkable TO
be forgotten.
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What will DR.. Hurd's Remedies
Effect 2

DR.. Hurds Mouth Wash and Tooth Powder will
cleanse the mouth from all lou! Civilizations. and If
used in the morning, Will make the breakfast TASTE
sweeter and the day begin more pleasantly. Hun.
dreds Of persons can testify To this. Try them gen.
Leman. ,,e
Or. Hurds Mouth Wash and To.th Powder will
give young ladies that finest charm wOmnu-a
sweet breath aud pearly teeth. Tfy them. ladies'.
DR. Hurd's Mouth Wash and Tooth Powder are the
beat preparations III the world fer curing BREATH
AAd giving iFmneIs and health TO the gums Hun
dreds Of cases OF Diaeased Gums SO.e Mouth
Canker. s:c have been cured by DR., HuFd's astTln
gent wash. .
Dr. Hurds Mauih Wash and Tooth Powder give an
additional charm to cHurtshIE. and make husbands
more agreea bic TO their wives and their hus-
bands. They should he used by every person having
ARTIFICIAL TEETH,
which are abls ID impart a faint 10 the mouth.
Dr.. H0rd's ToSthsche Drops cure Toolhachs
arising from exposed aud the best friends
that parents can have IN the house to so chit
dFen from lOrtHeea aud themselves from loss Of seep
aud sympathetic suffering.
FARMERS and MECHANIcs! you cannot will affsrd
tOpsglect yOnT teeth. Dor traIng sum YOU can now
pfeserVstiVes than which RnhschIii Or Aslor ian
get noIhIpg better. Remember that DYSPEPSIA and
CONSUMPTION OF THE LUNGS often originate in
Neglect Of Teeth Send for the Ireatise on Teeth and
read Dr. titchs observations Ihis subject. u too
ehlldrens teeth.
NEURALGIA PLAsTERs.
DR., Hurd's NepfaIgia Non. Adhesive Plssters
are the most pleasant and successful remedies eve
Prescribed for IhIG painful disease, The patient an
plieIon md soon becomes dTowsy, fall asleep arC
awakes tree from PAIN, and blister or other
SAINT of injurious Consequences ensus. For Earacbs
and Nervous Headache apply according TO drections
AMI relief will surely follow Nothing an be obtain
cd equal 10 Dr H1rd's Compress for Neural Ma Tr,
them. They are entirely novel curious and orIgf
nal preparation. and wonderfully successful. TheI
are oil two sizes. small for the lace mice Is cts
and the other large for application to the body price
81 on. VIII be mailed on receipt OF price al on,
stamp.
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Roses ina Variety
! DAHLiAs.--l30 select Vafshss. Tor which was
awarded special premium by the AgTicuiu ~ Sect
ETY. Of New Castle county, fail Of is6f Also pTsml.
um for the beat collection OF Choice Pears.
For Prices and description Of fruits. send for De-
serptive Catalogue. gratis.
oorAlI kinds Of trees and plants can be ordered BY
mail
All trees and plants warranted true 10 name.
@1-orders can be left al TlNEs Office
RANDOLPH FETFRS.
fsb3e.3m ~ .'-',+ Newark. Del.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-01-09
u. 8. Senator.

Hon. Jacob NJ. Howard, of Detroit,
late Attorney General, was elected
United States Senator, by the Michi-
gan Legislature, to fill the unexpired
term made vacant by the death of Hon.
KS. Bingham, on Saturday last, having
previously received the nomination in
joint convention on the evening pre-
yious. Although Mr.. Howard was not
our first choice, having preferred more
Western man, we think his election
will give general satisfaction to the
people throughout the State. Mr..
Howard is gentleman of large abilities,
snd an accomplished scholar. He is a
clear thinker, an earnest worker, and
has been a steady supporter OF the
Republican cause. If he serves his
country :. faithfully as he has his State,
the people will have no cause to regret
his elevation to the United States
Senate.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-01-09

The report of the Adjutant- General
is of peculiar, interest at this time
At gives complete list of the officers
or the ffteensfnll regiments now in the
weld, and also the officers of the Cold
water Light Artillery; Battle Creek
Engineer Company; the two Compa-
MES OF Sharpshooters, and the Artiile.
Try Companies of the Second and Third
Cavalry. The date of the musterine
in Of each regiment, the place whore
mustered and By whom, fare Also e;yIen.
Added to tbis'is complete list of RS.
ignations, promotions. deaths. &c. !.
among the offers Of all the above reg.
iments and companies. The present
location of'each regiment is also given.
We shall alIude to the many practical
and excellent suggestions of the Adju.
tant'General hereafter. The entire
contribution of Michigan to the war is
is p, 900 men. Of this number I.454
are in regiments and organizations in
other States. The whole number of
Colonels, l6; Majors, %; Adjutants,,
% Quartermasters, %; Chaplains, ls |;
Surgeons, l6; Acknowledgment, 16 :
Captains, III; First Lieutenants, l73,
and Second Liemenants, IVA making
a total of6e3 Commissioned o ficers.@
Diet. Tribune. tfa9o sssi - sssii s,'sszY-
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-01-09

KEEPING PoTAToEs IN WINTER
Potatoes spoil in winter, If buried, from
three causes. First and greatest, want
of ventilation. Secondly, and nearly
allied, dampness. Thirdly and more
rare, freezing. Farmers find most of
their potatoes spoiled at the top of the
heap, where they become frozen but
this is not the usual cause the damp,
foul, steaming air ascended there and
could not escape, and spelling them.
A hole made in the top with crowbar,.
and closed with wisp of straw, would
have allowed egress to the confined air,
and saved the potatoes, The best way
to secure potatoes out of doors is to
make large heaps, say. fifty or sixty
bushels see that they are dry and
clean, by digging before wet weather
comes on cover them all over with one
foot of packed straw, and three inches
of earth. The straw will prevent
dampness, and few inches Of earth
will favor ventilation. A farmer who
raises many potatoes and practices this
mode, does. not lose peck, on an Av-
erage, in fifty bushels. s,.ss.