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Nebraska advertiser., 1862-02-27

MOVE oN.-such is the course pursued by Curtis
valuable medicines. They never cease doing good bu
press forward, relieving the sick and crippled from pain
and disease. The wonderful cures that are performed
by Curtis Syrup CT Sassafras are really marvellous
Coughs, colds, hOarseness, measles, even Consumption
begins to tremble when it comes in contact with it, end
soon the deathIy grasp is loosened. Curtis MameIuke
Liniment is familiar to every family in the country for
the many benefits they have received from its use. It
is well for every family to be provided; they cannot tell
what hour they may require its use. These medicines
stand high, and are used BY many respectable physician
Of extensive practice. See advertisement in anothe
column.
Nebraska advertiser., 1862-02-27
he aces Of Iheir beIigerenl pr0pensi.

the trees Of their beligerent propensi-
ties.
FEB. 14.-About half our-men have
gone over to Fl. Donelson, and in all
directions t. intercept any secesh troops
who may attempt to escape. The bal
ance Of US are loading boats with pro-
visions found here after the eaPture.z
They are being sent around by the river
to Fort Donelson, for our troops. We
are ready to jump into our saddles to go
to the rescue, or join the chase, as cir
cumstances require.
10, A. M.-Cannon are heard in the
direction of the Cumberland, and we are
all waiting to mount and join in the fight
if we can get a chance, which seems to be
all that is feared. ~.
Fen. 14.-The troops have been fight
ing at Fl. Donelson since l wrote the
above. We have heard the cannon dis :
tinctly for mos; Of the day. From 10
to 2 they roared to kill. Other cannon
left here for Fort DoneJson to-day, also
two regiments of infantry.
There were four or five companies of
Secesh cavalry thre atening the camp
yesterday, on this side of the river; aud
we were sent to engage them, but have
just got here, and are laying on a steam
boat at the landing, about three miles
above Fit. Henry, on the Kentucky side
of the river. Il being late, we shall not
go on shore until morning, and may then
return or not, as circumstances demand.
This is a brisk place. All are on the
move. You will have some idea Of the
Notifications here-Ft. IHenry-when l
tell you that the entertainments and
breastworks are seven miles il extent.
The contest at Ft. Donelson is a Sc
we're one, and we are now in doubt as to
the result if there is any result at all
All seem to feel confident of the success
of our troops, but expect we shall sus-
tain considerable loss. Our men are
fighting with a GOODNESS and courage
which is gaining them many l@aurels,
Our own regiment feels provoked to
think it has no chance to join in the en-
gagement. But they are beginning to
believe they will yet have a chance some
where.
The battle at Fl. DoneIson is believed
to be the most bloody, and hardest con-
tested since the war commenced. You
will probably have all the particulars be-
fore long. SrOwEIL
Nebraska advertiser., 1862-02-27
what OF the Times ?

Most cheering! DAY unto day ut
. tereth speech" Rebellion totters. All
the indications now are that the Gov
rnmen is in the fairest possible way to
destroy the enemies Of the Constitution
Our armies. are moving with steady tread
into the enemies country, and thus af-
fording an an opportunity to the loyal
element to manifest itself. In no instance
have we been disappointed in finding q
loyal people in the seceeded States. The
Sun Of the Union, which seemed to be
setting in blood, proves to be rising, and
1.-THE ruby streaks that stream the hori-
zon, but presage the dawning of a more
glorious day." The doubts that the Prov
idence of God would be accomplished
has sunk down in the storm-is passing
away. The Union viii emerge from this
conflict stronger, and more firmly estab-
lished, and we may yet look forward to
centuries of peace and prosperity.
4 Kentucky paper, since the captures
of Fit Henry and Fl. DOnelson, in speak
ing as to whether there is a Union feel
ing South, says.
"The question as to whether there is
a Union feeling or not at the South has
been effeclually settled by the enthusiasm
which welcomed the old flag, in the recent
gunboat expedition as far as Alabama.
The assertions so %strenuously denied by
rebels and Abolitionists are settled. This
feeling is of vital importance to cherish,
and we rejoice at the honorable and SOL
dier-like manner in which the Union men
in the sections passed through were trea-
ted. What is most necessary to estab-
lish this loyal feeling, is the presence of
a sufficiently strong force to protect the
citizens. This done, the Southern peo-
pie will themselves re-estabhsh the Uni
on. Il is to them, finally, the question
must fall. Make them free, and the
question is settled. State after State will
resume its functions under the Constitu-
ton, and the Union be stronger than ev-
er. From the storm of battle, and the
udlhuCSS Nndl udS iOWCItu dUUut US, lu6
Great Republic will appear mightier than
ever. Let 6rmnesS, tempered with gen.
tleness govern our course, and the work of
our armies will be comparatively light"
Yes, "Let frmness be tempered with
gentleness." While we have no patience
with, or semblance of charity for North
ern traitors, and sympathizers for the re-
belIion-for they know better, and have
no possible excuse, a v downright trea-
son-we have believed at all times, and
yet believe, that the greatest kindness and
charity should be extended the masses in
the seceeded States. The Southern ar
mics are principally made up Of young
men who have been led astray by design
ing arch-traitors, and if leniency be now
extended to them will cheerfuIly return,
prodlgal like, to their Fathers house.
But the leaders! Let them suffer the
Constitutional penalties provided for trea-
son! or like outcasts, let them seek some
desolate foreign cline, and there close a
life replete with infamy.
Nebraska advertiser., 1862-02-27

RELIEF OF SoLDlERs.-The Demo-
cratic Constitutional Convention of 1lli-
nois appropriated a half a million dollars
for the relief Of families of soldiers,
and for the relief Of those Of the volun-
teers of the State who may be wounded
in battle, or Frustrated by the diseases of
the camp. The Republican Legislature
Of Nebraska refused to grant a single
cent for the purpose, and also refused the
German and Irish soldiers the poor re-
lief of a vote of hanks.-Nebraskian.
It's all 'bOsh' to be charging the defeat
Of that measure upon the Republican or
any other party. 1t was not a party
question. Nor were party lines drawn
in the last Legislature. The vote on
the defeat Of the bill for the relief of
our brave soldiers was as nearly as equal
ly divided between those calling them
selves Democrats and Republicans as
could wen be. We think it was a burn
ing shame that the Legislature failed to
pass the bill, and are prepared to censure
those who voted against it as sharply as
any one else, and yet we consider it all
"~tOm-foOlery'' to be ~endeayoring to make
political capital out of it. Its star fetch
ed" Mr.. Nebraskian.
Nebraska advertiser., 1862-02-27
Z. S. PATENT OFFICE, }
Washington, Jan. ID, 1862. (

The cultivation of cotton in the milder
portions of the free States is beginning to
attract general attention.
To prevent failures in ITS cultivation
it is proper to remark that it is a princi-
pie in vegetable physiology that tropical
plants can never be acclimated except by
a repeated reproduction of new varieties
from seed.
The attempt to grow Sea Island cotton
such as is now brought from Hilton Head
would prove a failure in any portion of
the Free States. The only variety ca
pable Of cultivation in those sections now
seeking It's introduction is the SCREEN
seed'' such rs is now being raised extern
siYely 10 Arkansas, Missouri, Tennessee,
and portions Of Kentucky, and which
produces the white fibre. Seed should
be obtained from these localities. The
notifications of soil and climate will in
huence the size of the plant, the length
and ineness of the fibre, and the pro-
duct Of the. crop. No reasonable doubt
is entertained of the success of the cul-
ture in all mild portions of the middle
States, and efforts are now making by
this division to procure the proper seed
for distribution.
S0rghum.-The results of the culti-
walton of Sorghum the past year settles
the question of its entire practical sue
cess. The value of its product is now
counted by millions, and it cultivation is
becoming a subject of absorbing interest.
One OF the difficulties presenting it.
self is the want Of pure seed. To meet
this want this division has ordered seed
from France for distribution the ensuing
spring. It must be borne in mind, how
ever, that the same causes which have
produced deterioration here exists there,
and well grounded ap%prehensious are en-
tertained that the seeds thus imported
may not be free from suspicion.
Farmers interested should procure seed
from among themselves when it is pos
sible, as the season is so far advanced
that direct importations from Africa or
China would be impracticatle. 7
- -r B. P. HoLLAwAY.
Commissioner Of Patents.
Nebraska advertiser., 1862-02-27

Scorbutic diseases are the parent stock from whic b
arises a large proportion Of the fatal maladies that af-
fict mankind They are as it we're a species Of potato
rot in the human constitution, which undermines and
corrupt all the sources Of its vitality and hastens its
decay. They are the germ from which spring, Con-
sumption, Rheumatism, Heart Disease, Liver Com
plants, and Eruptive Diseases which will be recOg
nfzed as among those most fatal and destructive to the
races Of men. So dreadful are its consequences to hui
man life, that it is Il hardly possible to over estimate the
Importance OF an actual, reliable remedy, that can
sweep out this Scrofulous contamination. We know
then we shall proclaim welcome news to our readers Of
one from such a quarter as will leave little doubt Gifts
eflcacy-and still more welcome. when we tell them
that it really does accomplish the end desired. We
AYERS s-ARsAPARILLA, audit is certainly worthy the
attention Of those who are afflicted with ScrofuIa or
Scrofulous compIaints.-RegiSter, Albany, ". T.
Nebraska advertiser., 1862-02-27
rrron the rranktort Commonwealth. ]

My DEAR REBs: l now take mypen
in hand for the purpose Of holding silent
communication with thee, through the
silent medium of pen and paper. have
lust learned that the lines are now open
as far as Fort Donaldson, In Tennessee,
and l avail myself, with alacrity, Of the
opportunity now presented, of ~resuming
our correspondence. Your many friends
in this section would like to be informed
on various topics, for instance:
How are you, anyhow?
How does ''dying in the last ditch"
Nebraska advertiser., 1862-02-27
WAR NEWS.
From Savannah and Charleston
From Columbus
Memphis to be Burned by the
Rebels!
From Columbus !
Gen. Price Still "Evacuating y
Prayer for Beaureguard!
CAIRo. February %.

CAIRo, February %.
An expedition, composed of four iron
clad and n wooden gunboat, two NOR
EAR boats, the Twenty-seventh Illinois
regiment and a battalion of the Eighth
Wisconsin, made a reconnaissance down
the river to-day. Flag officer Foot and
Gen. Cullum being in command.
At Fort Jefferson the gunboats and
mortar boats took the lead, followed by
the transports.
At ten o'clock a gun was heard at
Columbus, which was soon followed by
two others. Half an hour afterwards
another gun was heard. In coming into
Lucas Bend steam was shut off and the
boats allowed to float down.
II was ascertained hat the rebels had
seized all the fatboats and skiffs as far
as they dared to go; also that there had
been a movement of troops at Columbus,
but whether relnforcements had arrived
was not learned. The gun and mortar
boats were getting into position on the
Missouri side, when a rebel steamer with
a white flag made its appearance.
Our boats had not fired a shot, and
waited until the rebel boat got to a proper
distance, when an officer boarded her
and the rebel officers came on board the
Cincinnati, flag ship, and a consultation
took place, lasting over two hours
The result has not been made known
The expedition has returned to Cairo.
Many rebel mounted pickets were seen
on the way down, who fed toward Co
lumbus.
A late Memphis paper acknowledges
the defeat at Fort Donelson, but says
that Gen. Pillow will make a stand at
GAINESVILLE. 1t admits the rebel loss in
killed and wounded to be 500, and says
they were surrounded by 5000 federals.
The paper admits hat the burning of
Memphis would probably become a mill
tary necessity.
1t is reported here tonight that Gen.
Buell. occupied Nashville on Saturday.
New York, Feb. %.
Pillow and Floyd were both al Nash
vile. General Beauregard was there,
sick of typhoid fever or sore throat, and
prayers were offered for him In the
churches on Sunday.
Gen Halleck forwarded to Gen Nc
Clellan the following dispatch:
HEADQUARTERs DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,
ST. LOUIS, February 70, 1852.
Major General Mc Clellan, WGshiegton:
Prices army has been driven from his
strong post at Cross Hollow.
The enemy left his sick and wounded,
and such Of his stores rs he could not des-
troy.
He burned the extensive barracks at
that place, to prevent our troops from
occupying them.
General Curtis says, ''most Of our pro-
visions for the last ten days has been
taken from the enemy.
TT VET TT
Nebraska advertiser., 1862-02-27
The Punishment Of COWaPdice-
Order Of Secretary Stanton.
WAsHINeToN, Feb. Is

Complaint having been made by Gen
Lander of the misconduct of an Officer
under his command, and the matter re.
ferred to the Secretary Of War, the fol
lowing instructions were given:
"If Gen. Lander is satisfied that Col
AnisanseI was guilty of cowardlce OF
misbehavior before the enemy, he may
be tried on the spot, and, if found guilty
the sentence of death may be executed
on the spot, or he may be cashiered By
his commanding general at the head of
his regiment. The former course is
recommended as the preferable one.-
Cowardice in an officer, exhibited on the
field Of battle, should receive the swift
punishment Of death.
EDWIN NJ. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
"War Department, Feb. I6."
Nebraska advertiser., 1862-02-27
TO CONSUMPTIVES.

The Advertiser, having been restored to health in a
very few weeks by a very simple remedy after having
suffered several years with a severe lung affection, and
that dread disease, COnsumption-is anxious to make
known to his fellow sufferers the means Of cure.
To all who desire it, he will send a copy Of the pres
cription used, free OF charged with directions for pre-
pairing and using the same, whiehthey viii find a SURE
CURE for C-ONsUMPTION, ASTHMA, Bronchitis sc.
The only object Of the advertiser in sending the Pres
criptiOn is to benefit the afflicted, and spread informa-
ton which he ~c0nceives to be invaluable, End he hopes
every sufferer will try his remedy, asst Will cost them
nothing, and may prove a blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription will please address
Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON,
Williamsburg,
Kings County, New York.
November IA, 1861. Ln1s-sml
Nebraska advertiser., 1862-02-27
An exchange avs

"The rebels are finding a new way to
exhaust our resources. Their armies
surrender as prisoners Of war, and have
to be supported by the Government"
It is to be hoped that rebel sympathizers
in the loyal States, who have heretofore
exhibited so much concern for the rebel
lion as to furnish laid and comfort" will
not now discontinue their "kind Offices"
We trust they will be givena gentle hint
to contribute.
Nebraska advertiser., 1862-02-27
Cotton Culture in the North.

The cultivation Of Cotton in the North
win attract the attention Of many the
coming season. We have no doubts as
to the success of the Green Seed Cotton.
Nebraska may be too far north for sue
cessful cultivation. yet nothing will be
lost by giving it affair trial. For two years
past we have raised in our garden, in this
place, a few stalks, merely for curiosity,
which matured well, and has been pro-
nounced by those from cotton growing
States a very fair article.
Nebraska advertiser., 1862-02-27
Il. w. HALLEcK,
Maior General.

The Savannah Morning News, has a
dispatch from Charleston last week say
ing that the Captain of the schooner
Theodore, captured on Friday by the
Yankees in Bull Bay, has escaped. He
says that the Yankees would capture and
destroy Savannah this week, and Charles
to soon afterwards.
The lasest accounts from Savannah is
that the federal vessels are gaining in
their efforts to reach the main channel Of
the river, and that the attack would not
much longer be delayed.
Nebraska advertiser., 1862-02-27
REANTIFW C0MPLEXi0N

DIR. THOMAS F. CHAPMAN
VIII send to all who wish It free Of charge u,
Recipe and full directions for making ana uyin5 :
beautiful vegetable Balm thai Viii e1ec'Ia g.
nove PuEPLEs. B~LorcHEs, TAX, FEECKLEs. &C. les
leaving the skin smooth, clean, and beaatbaI1 -
full directions for using PELATEE4U's ClLEBkl -
STTuUL4vT, warranted to start q fun glo4r
WbisEeTE. or a Mustaehe, in less than thirty Jay
Either Of the above can be Obtained ~ NJ
BY addressing with stamEsf3r ro1ls- C9Es1sr,
THOMAS X. CHAPMAN, PGACrICAN
s3I. Broadway, New York
Feb. 6. 1862. lN'
Nebraska advertiser., 1862-02-27
How the Southern Papers Talk.


The Richmond papers Of the 18th, con-
tain the following dispatch;
AUGUSTA, GA.-Prof Paul arrived to-
night from Nashville. He says that Fl.
Donelson fell on Sunday, and that Gen.
Johnson had telegraphed to the enemy,
offering to surrender Nashville on con-
ditiOn that private property would be re-
spected. No answer hadyet been re-
ceived, but the majority Of the citizens
seemed willing TO give up on these con-
ditions.
"a large number of persons had left
this city. 5000 federal troops were sta
toned at Fort D0nelson and 1000 at
GAINESVILLE. The river was rising so that
the gunboats of the enemy could reach
Nashville. A large amount of govern
ment stores will fall into the hands Of the
enemy. Most of the rolling stock viii
probably be saved" e
The LouisviIls papers say that Mar
shall Merreweather went to Cairo, to
bring Gen. Buckner to Louisville, under
a Federal warrant from Justice Catron,
on a charge of treason.
Nebraska advertiser., 1862-02-27

UNION DEMONSTRATION AT Rock PoRT,
Mo.-The Union people of AtchisOn
county, Missouri, had aagrand demon
s%tration at Rock Port, on Saturday the
22d of February. A series Of resolutions
were passed endorsing Gov. Gamble
The Brownville Brass Band and quite a
delegation went from this place.
Nebraska advertiser., 1862-02-27
Sorghum.

So far as we have been informed, and
we have taken pains to gather infOrma-
ton, the cultivation Of Sorghum in Ne
braska, Kansas, Northern Missouri and
Southern Iowa, proved an entire success
the past season. Experiments the COM
ing season, WILL we have no doubt, be
still more satisfactory. DR.. MCNEIL, the
Secretary of the Nebraska Territorial
Society, who is a thoroughgOing man IN
such matters, is anxious to gather all in
formation possible on this subject, and
has issued the following circular:
To the Farmers Of Nebraska.
OMAHA, Jan so, 1862.
The undersigned respectfully requests
that the farmers of Nebraska who have
raised sorghum, and manufactured either
sugar or syrup, will inform him of the
result of their experience during the
year. Information is particularly desir-
ed as TO the actual amount manufactured
the yield per acre, and the best mode of
c~ultlvating the cane, and the subsequent
manufacturing Of syrup or sugar.
G. G. MoNELL,
Corresponding Sec. Nebraska Ter Ag-
ricultural Society.
Nebraska advertiser., 1862-02-27

An exchange asks the question "why
some proposal is not made to the South
ern States 2"
We popped the question" to them al
Port Royal, Roanoke, Mill Springs, Ft
Henry, and Fort DOnelsOn. Perhap:
they'll task my Pa" soon.
Nebraska advertiser., 1862-02-27
Railroad Bridge Burned in Ala.

A Union Scout, whose headquarters
is in ST. Louis, arrived there last week
from a trip to the South, with intelligence
that one span of the Memphis and Charl-
stOn Railroad bridge at Decatur, Alaba-
ma, was burned by Union Sympathizers
on the 18th inst.
He adds that the bridge further east,
on the same road, was 10 be disabled at
the same time. .--- IT.
Nebraska advertiser., 1862-02-27

On the first page will be found The
Third Annual Report of the Commission
er of Common Schools, and also interest
ing War News.
Nebraska advertiser., 1862-02-27

Floyd played a regular 'sniPe hunting"
game on Buckner and johnson at Fort
DonelsOn. He set them to work holding
the bag, and then slipped of.
Nebraska advertiser., 1862-02-27
-CURRANT SEED.

Limited SUPPLY ofehoiee Seed. w~arrl1ted ill'l
and pure. for sale by
n. B.--Put up in twenty-five cent paekase'
sent BY mail, post paid.
Crescent City, Iowa, JauuaEy 1862.
Nebraska advertiser., 1862-02-27

DR.. ]. H. SEYMOUR has been appointed
by Gov. Saunders, Surgeon of the First
Nebraska Regiment, in place of DIR. E.
Lowe, who was transferred to the Curtis
Horse.
Nebraska advertiser., 1862-02-27
Craditors Attention.

Notice is hereby given that the undersigHed nav.
been appointed commissioners 70 examine CLAIMS =
gainst the estate OF C McCaniess decease9i
for that purpose at the omce Of the PtooatsS TIos4,-
Beatrice, Gage County. Ne0rasks, On 70 nI,- Ne
braska, on the Arst tuesday in Mafea. ~ 49, ~
9 o clock A. ~. Creditors will take no.lcE
claims or demands against the saN --rsv-
presented before OF at the time las-
meut will be forever barred
H. N. REYNOLDS
n. WICKHAM lomms
Beatrice, Gage %, Jan. 20. A90
Nebraska advertiser., 1862-02-27

The .AdUertiSer has been selected by the
Stale Dept, Washington, as n of the pa
pers in Nebraska, in which the acts, res
%lutions, and orders, except such as are of
a private nature, passed during the Sec
ond Session of the 31st Congress shall
be published. Next week we will COM
mence their publication. Now is a good
time to commence stalking the paper -
A complete file Of the laws passed by
Congress can be thus obtained.
Nebraska advertiser., 1862-02-27
49, v;,b vour general health /?

agree with your general health!
How is the Constitution down your
way?
DO YOU think there is any government!
How is king Kotting 2"
is Yaneey well and able to eat bis oats
When will Buckner take his Christ
mas dinner in Louisville
Is Lloyd Tilghman s~tillhanging Union
men in the First District?
Is Floyd still "gifing" cannon and
other small arms?
How is Pillows last 'ditch," and when
will he crafty his numerous friends by
''dying'' in the same?
How is the "Southern Heart z"
Are you still able to whip five to one
What is your opinion Of the Dutch
race?
Did the recognition of the S. Confed.
by England and France benefit you much?
Where is the provisional Govern
ment" Of Kentucky, and what is 1t kept
in?
Where is the Louisville Nashville
Bowling-Green Courier now published
Say!
And lastly, what do you thing Of your
selves any how?
A prompt answer will relieve many
anxious hearts.
Yours, in a horn,
Nebraska advertiser., 1862-02-27
Probate Notice.

Notice Is hereby given to all persons interested,
that I have appointed the gath day of February, a.
D.. 1852, at ten o'clock, A. NJ, as the time for The
final settlement Of Daniel II. kennison as the Ad-
ministratOr Of the estate Of Lawrence kennisOu, de-
ceased, c. W. WHEELER,
Probate Judge.
February 9Th, 1852. n31-5W-$2pd
Nebraska advertiser., 1862-02-27

Artemas Ward once said public speak
ing is not my forte" The rebels can
now say the same in regard to Fl. Dom
elson. 10. 2
Nebraska advertiser., 1862-02-27
NOTICE..

The copartrersh heretofore existing under me =
ana stvfs Of Brown & StricEler is tEis gay dlssose ~
IA st,r5 ~ lett. strfcRier & Co, % Waom the
due the late drm must be paid. -
JACOB S~THICKLEa.
Rrovuviue. January 9Th, 1852. tu27-Iml
Nebraska advertiser., 1862-02-27
u Il @

Then up with our hagi let it stream on the air!
Though our fathers are cold in their graves,
They had hands that could strike, they had souls
that could dare,
And their sons were not born to be slaves!
Up, up with that banner where'er it may call,
Our millions shall rally around
A nation Of freemen that moment shall fall
When its stars shall be trailed on the ground.