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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-05-02
Prepare for the Field.

The Charleston Courier well says:
The events of the war are emphatically
calling on all good and true sons of the
South to prepare for the field, and espe-
pecially partizan service IN the field.
We have never been fairly defeated in
the field, and we possess country and a
population specially adapted to guerrilla
warfare. The most daring and effectual
feats of the partizans of the Revolution
were performed in South Carolina, after
the coast had been occupied by the foe.
1t is time that full and authoritative en-
enlargement were given to this mode Of
warfare and defence.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-05-02
Tory,

A reasonable recompense for labor now
"a fair profit for goods, produce and the
necessaries of lie, is all right. But what
manner of patriot is he who now works
for the last pound of aesh9 Under date
of June. 1857, Burton, in his Parliamen-
tary Diary Of ireland. has the following
language: "Tory Is said to be the Irish
word 7orss-that is, give me--which was
tho summons used BY the banditti, to
whom the name was originally applied,
When fathers, sons, and friends are in
the army fighting for liberty, are there to
be found in the Southern Confederaoy
any Of the Bandittil
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-05-02
The Girls of Alexandria.

Immediately after the battle of Shiloh.
the following handful was posted up du-
ring the night in Alexandria, but pulled
down by the Federals next morning.
"Grand Confederate Victory at Corinth.
Yankee Doodle once more Defeated.
Gen. Prentiss and Brigade Captured.-
Noble Beauregard. God bless him,
still unnjured.
Cheer ND friends of the noble cause.
and return thanks to Almighty God for
orr victory over the base hordes of Yam
kee invaders, and never, never despair
A SEcEsH GIRL"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-05-02
Island No. 10.

Commodore Foote, in his official ac-
count of the surrender of Island No. 10,
says that the capture was made by Gen.
Bedford, and that he took as prisoners II
officers, and 1868 privates, besides 100 of
them sick, and 100 men employed on
board the transports. This explodes the
Herald's statement about 1000 prisoners
being captured, and Gen. Hallecls's state
ment of 5000.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-05-02
INC Yirginia and Monitor.

After all their boastings over the Moni-
tor, she has been repeatedly dared to
combat by the Virginia, and as ofton has
sheltered beneathSth The guns Of Old Point.
We predict that she will remain there
till the Virginia is out Of her way, The
whole Yankee navy dare not come out
beyond the guns of Fortress Monroe to
engage this single vessel.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-05-02
Postage.

Congress, at its late session, passed an
act raising the rates of letter postage
from five to ten cents for all distances
This act was rendered necessary by the
constitutional clause which declares that
the Post Office Department-shall be self
supporting after the year 1852. The new
law takes effect on the LIST of July next.
There has been no change Of newspaper
postage. VS.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-05-02
A Good Example.

Florida, the weakest in numbers of all
the sisterhood of the South, and the most
exposed in coast lines is giving noble
and encouraging example. In a late
private letter from a citizen of Florida to
the editor of the Wilmington Journal, it
is stated:
"Our guerrilla parties occupy nearly
every hammock and cross-road in the
East, and have already struck terror to
the enemy by their bold attacks upon
their pickets. Florida, think, will be
able to take care of herself"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-05-02
ns- The Houston (Texas) Telegra

nE- rhe Houston (Texas) Telegraph
has from the western part of the State
dreadful accounts of the dronth now pre-
vaiiing, and its effects upon the cattle.--
Thousands upon thousands of them are
dying for want of water. If it does not
rain soon there will be hard times in
Western Texas before the year is out,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-05-02
Extortioners.

What pleasant reflection to profess
sors Of religion, when they extort all the
week and open their BIBLES on Sunday
and read that "No sxtortioner shall in
hertz the kingdom Of Cod"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-05-02
The Defence of Savannah.

The entire body ofGeorgia State troops.
whose term Of enlistment was about to
expire, have been turned over to the
Confederate States. with their equip
ments. This places the vigorous defence
Of Savannah beyond contingency.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-05-02
From Now Orleans.

New ORLEANS, April 23.-The following
is the official dispatch from Mai. Gen,
Lovellto Brig. Gen. Duncan, command
ing Fort jackson:
Say to the officers and men that their
heroic fortitude, enduring one of the most
terrific bombardments known. and the
courage and skill with which they crush.
ed the enemy whenever he dares to come
from Under cover, attracts the admiration
Of all, and will be recorded in history as
splendid examples for patriots and sol.
diers. Anxious, but confident, families
and friends are watching them with re.
lance. based on the gallant exhibition
thus far made of their indomitable cour-
age and great military skill. The enemy
will try youS powers of. enduranee Ai,t.
we believe, with no better success than
that already experienced"
(Signed) NJ. LOWELL,
Maj. Gen. Commanding.
Gen. Duncan thus replied:
81 have to report this morning that
the same bombardment is still going on
furiously, by reliefs of their divisions
One OF their three masked gunboats,
painted gray, came above the point this
morning, was struck and retired.
"We are hopeful and in good spirits.
cannot too highly praise all the officers
and men. i have no further casualties
to report.
1" Let the people have the facts, and
let them have fortitude. We will not
disgrace them"
(Signed) J.K. DUNCAN,
Brig. Gen.
SECOND DISPATCH.
The following dispatch was received
from Fort jackson
There was heavy and continuous
bombardment all night, which is still
progressing. No further casualties ex-
cept two men slightly wounded. God is
certainly protecting us. We are still
cheerful, and have an abiding faith in
our ultimate success. We are making
repairs the best we can. Our best guns
are still in working order. Most of them
have been disabled at times. The health
OF the troops continues good. The ene-
my have fired twcnty.tre thousand Is inch
shells, thousands of which have fallen
inside our fort. They must soon exhaust
themselves. If not, we can stand 1t as
long as they can.
(Signed) j. K. DUNCAN,
Brig. Gen. Commanding Fort jackson.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-05-02
Fort PILLOW.

Fort Pillow is situated just aboys the
mouth Of the Hatchie river, and is seven.
ty miles above Memphis by WAFER and
thirty by land. ~ r.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-05-02

Each person hereby appointed will make due
return to the Adjutant General. at his office in
Memphis All able bodied men between the ages
specified must bcsnrolled, which being done, their
excuses or claims to exemption will be dctermin-
cd by the Governor, who has power to grant
leaves of absence in cases requiring it.
M. F. JOHNSON,
Chairman County Court Monroe county.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-05-02
Special Order No, /,

OFFICE CHAIRMAN OF THE County CoURT,
Madisonville, April I, 1862.
In conformity with the Order of the Governor
of the State, and the requirements, of law, do
hereby appoint the following persons to enroll all
citizens in their respective Districts, between the
ages of IS and As years. and 40 and .55 years, lin
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-05-02

LIST Distrct-E. II. Montgomery,
I'd L. NJ. Rowan,
Sd Harvey Montgomery,
Ith W. p. Jones,
9TH Paul A. Hartsell,
9th J. II. Terry,
9TH Zachariah Malone,
Sth VIM. Mari,
9th John p. Mosier, Jr.,
10th N. r. Montgomery,
18th D. A. Mckenzie,
18th Il. E. Griffith,
18th Samuel Moses,
18th S. A. McDermott,
18th B. L. White,
10th John Strutton, Sr.,
18th G.. W. Mayo,
18th Martin Williams,
10th T. A. Henderson,
Doth b. Kirkland.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-03-08
Cultivation of Ranns.

Spring is rapidly approaching snd il is now
time that farmers should be aware OF ID " duties
and among the most important duties Is the pro-
per selections Of the various kinds OF seed he is TO
plant. See that the garden seeds are good aud
have them ready To plant the proper time
Mary are the dollars annually saved hy ohsery.
ing the command to put in "Ihe stitch in time"
and the labor offspring is greatly promoted by
careful ioreihough,s in winter. On account of
the present war white beans will be sure to bring
fair price next season, and therefore every far
mer will probably have patch Of beans. There
are many varieties but tie navy bean" is more
extensively cultivated on sccount Of its alwu,s
bringing the highest market price
In regard to the selection, would like to refer
to the practice ef planting seed that are miIed.-
Generally, there are few beans among those
that are planted differing in variety from those
which the grower wishes To cultivate. II there is
only pirt of larger or latter beans in one hushel
Of the navy that will he sufficient to lessen their
value, most other varieties require a longer
period TO mature than the navy. and therefore,
when the crop is harvested the latter or larger
variety is not mstured, but must be thTashed out
with the Others when they afterwards mold and
thereby greatly injure the vslse ofall. But there
is remedy for this. II will well repay every
person who grows the navy bean TO pick them
over as il hey were to be cooked l. G., take ou,
all the extra-sized ones and those that are no,
likely to sprout. II planted in drills, which is
the most profitable method, about fifteen qusTts
should be put on an scIs.-t Agrieul,uris,, in
Dsliimote Sun,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-03-08
farmers' Dtpartment.
Clover and Timothy.

As the season at which most farmers SOW
clover seed, that is, on late snow, or in the
month Of March, at the very latest, and as
good farmers usually supply themselves with
seed before the time Of using it, so as to take
advantage OF the market, or TO secure a good,
clean orticle, when such can be found the
following suggestion may prove not only
seasonable but also Of service:
Notwithstanding that it bad been long
found very inconvenient at haying time, when
the smaller kinds OF red clover and timothy
are grown together, that the clover arrives OF
maturity @ considerable while before the
timothy, and that, 10 consequence of this
diversity in the time of their ripeuing, either
the timothy must be cut before il is fully
ready, or the clover must stand uutil it ia
altogether too ripe still it continues to be
The general practice, in several districts
known to the writer, TO make use of the
smaller kind Of clover when seeding down
for hay. Very few within the writer's
knowledge have been at the pains to send
| for or procure in some way the larger kind,
whose period Of maturity corresponds much
more nearly with that Of timothy, and this
notwithstanding that oil conversed with Oh
the subject admit that both Inconvenience,
perplexity aud loss result from tho circum-
stance OF the unequal rpeniDg of the two
plants now under notice. 1t is to TO feared tn. t
much of this travelling 10 the old ruts, or
continuing practice that lie far from salts
factory or profitable. is the result of reuiss-
ness or lazness, or disiDclination TO depart
from the custom among ones neighbors
Bat whatever may be the cause, there is
certainly more excellent way. and those
who desire to walk in it will cure seed OF the
large variety Of red clover and SOW it rather
thickly. Tits will be found 10 proper condi,
tion to cut at the same time with timothy. as
this latter is better to be cut early on account
OF the stoms getting coarse and woody il
left to 60 to seed
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-03-08

GRATING THE CRAPS We have printed
considerable information in our columns, re-
specting the grating of the grape; and We
now add the substance OF the statement of
Mr.. George Husmsu. which recently appear
ed iu the Valley Fa-mer--not because it
contains anything new. but with view TO
keep the matter fresb before the public tbst
all who have opportunity may avan thea1-
selves OF it's advantages.
Mr.. Husman says--"l graft the vine below
the surface Of the ground at the first smooth
place, just when the sap begins to move. suy
irou the 18th to the 30th Of March. i graft
the same as apple or pear, commonly called
cleft grattiug, the scion being Of last years
wood, which should be cut in winter and
buried. Insert two sciops, where the stock
is large enough, one on eacb side, and press
moist earth firmly down on the wound 4; then
cover up the whole with finely puiverzed
earth. Put sawdust over il as o mulch to
keep the soil moist and loose. There is u
difference ir varieties. The Concord, Csssi.
dy and Herbemont will take easy; the Della
ware and all the hard wooded varieties are
more diacolt to graft"
No doubt this way succeeds well bat the
grape can be grated above ground, at the
same period. and wsxed up, with nearly or
quite the same degree OF certainty. - German.
| torn Telegraph.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-03-08
+ Attipes, &e

RIcE FRoTH'-- A cheap and ornamental dish.
For one-third Of a pound Of rice allow one quart
of new milk, the whites of three eggs, three
ounces Of loaf sugar, finely pounded. stick of
cinnamon, or eight or ten drops of almond flavor
ing, or six or eight young lauiel leaves. and
quarter of pound Of raspberry jam, Boil the
rice in pint or rather less Of water when the
water is absorbed add the milk and let it go on
boiling ill quite tender. keeping il stirred to pre-.
vent burning. II cinnamon or laurel leaves arc
used, boil them with the milk, and remove them
when the rice is sufficiently done; if essence Of
almonds be used for havoring, it may he dropped
among the sugar; when the rice milk is cold,
put it IN a glass dish Of or china bowl Beat up
the egg whites and sugar to froth, cover the rice
with il, and stick bits Of raspberry jam over the
top.
FRIEp CAKEs-One pint basin Of sweet milk
ore teacup, heaping full of butter or lard one
teaspoon of salt; two eggs nearly a teacup OF
hop yeast: two tablespoons Of cinnamon. Use
-four enough to mix to the consistency of biscuit.
Let rise ill very gh then knead and cri out
into cakes. let them rise again and then try
These will not absorb lard while cooking.
NIcs BREAKrARr BuSs-Rake O quart of
warm water. mix with il half eacup OF butter.
one leacup of lively yeast, two teaspoons of salt,
and as much flour as you can stir in. Set il in
marm place over night and in the morning
take it out and knead it into biscuit set it to rise
once more, then bake If all the processes are
rightly gone through with, this will be found very
light and delicate.
MIX Tolsr.-Pace the milk TO heat. mix
teaspoonfu of flour smoothly with little milk,
stir it in, and let it come just TO boil, with
piece of butter the size of an egg to a quart Of
milk and some salt. Place your toast in a deep
di-h. and cover it with this gravy, This cream.
omit,ing the tutter makes nicer dish for thoss
who are so fortunate 10 have it TO use.
| BGET PIE'-Make a nice crust. a little richer
than for biscuit; chop up some pieces Of the bolt
ed round of beef, wehn you have them cold ;
season with salt, pepper, ang buuter and onions
! If ynu like line the basin with crust rolled ahont
half an inch thick fil the heef mois,ened with
gravv or water; dredge in a little -four, cover /;
bake hal an hour.
| How To Cock TuR~IPs.-Take eight medium
sized tuTnps, pare and slice them then put " stcr
just enough TO cook, lump of butter the size of
a hens egg. one spoonful brown sugar aud pepper
aud salt sufficient 10 SEASON. A Sd the ingredi.
ents when you put them on to cook
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-03-08
Mistellancous.
brlush humanity" in War.


In 1887 the natives of British lndia whose
grounds Of discOntent with their Government,
unlike those OF the Southern rebels, were sub
stantal and grievous, rose 10 arms to strike
for their freedom. The British Government,
at first unsuccessfl Il iu its struggles with tic
rehe lion, at length gathered up its energ es
aud put them down. How it dealt with the
prisoners of war taken in fight is well remem'
beIed. Tie following extrects from British
executions:
"A late mai, from India brought accounts
Of two such executions. On the II h June.
at Pasbawsr. forty men we're tried, convicted
and sentenced to be blown from the guns
The execution was dreadful sight. Three
sides Of square were formed by British
troops, and iD The centre ten guns were plant
ed, pointing outward. 10 dead silence the
decree of the Court was read. and this cere'
mony being concluded. q prisoner was bound
to each gun, his back placed against the
muzzle, and his arms fastened firmly to the
wheels The signals is now given, and the
salvo fred. The discharge Of course cuts the
body 10 two and human trunks, heads, legs
and arms may be seen for an instant flying
about 10 oil directions. As there were only
ton guns used on this occasion, the mutilated
remains had to be removed four times. All
of these forty criminals met their fate with
6rmuess, with the exception Of two, and TO
save time. they we're dropped to the ground
and their brains bloyp out by muske.ry.
"Anoiher sIseutiob Of q similar psture took
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-03-08

place oD the 18th Of June, at Ferozep pore
All the available troops aud public establish
ments we're convened to witness the eceDe.
Some OF the mutineers we're TO bung, and
around the gallows. erected during the night
previocs, the soldiers we're drawn up. The
mutineers we're then brought into the centre.
and the proceedings of the general Court
Martial was read. Upon being Informed that
II they would become Queens evidence they
would be reprieved twelve of the criminsls
accepted the offer and were marched to the
rear. Two we're taken TO the gallows. They
ascended the ladder with firm steps, and TO
the last moment betrayed 20 emotion OF fear
"The remaining ten we.e now led awsy to
the artillery guns, and while their irons were
being struck of some cried. DO not sacrifice
the innocent for the guilty ! Two Others
rejoned, Hold your snivelng die men and
Dot cowsrds-you defended your religion,
why then do you crave your lives ? Snhibs
they are not Sahibs, they are dogs!" Others
then began to opbraid their commanding
officer. The wretched beings we're quickly
fastened to the nuzzes of ten guns, charged
with blank cartridge. The commanding
officer directed port fires to he liz. Ready =
Fire ! and the dramma was played out An
eye witness says The scene aud stencil we're
overpowering. fe: myself terribly convul.
sed. aud could observe that the numerous
native spectators we're awe stricken-thst
they not only trembled like aspen leaves, but
also changed into unnatural hues. Precau.
ton was not taken TO remove the sponge.apd.
load men from the muzzies Of the guns the
consequence was that they were greatly be.
spattered with blood aud one man 10 partic.
ular received q stunning blow from shjvered
arm !"
10 connection with the British protests
against the stcue blockade, on the ground Of
humanity. these "reminiscences ore instructive.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-03-08
OLD SERIES, VOL. %, NO. 24
The Maxatawny Grape.

10 response to several inquiries recently
made of us from o distance as we'll ss near
home. relative to the origin Of the Maxstaw.
ny grape, We reprint its true history, ss We
received IL directly froH our friend DR.. Wm.
ID. Brinkle. the distinguished pomologist.
just two years ago, through Mr. Peter Grams,
who first introduced this fine grape TO public
notice.
STATEMENT OF DR.. BRINKLE-
"In l543 several buncbes Of grapes grown
o, Nj Msxstawnpy. Berks county, about twenty
miles above Zeiglersville, were sent to q
friend residing at Eagleville, Montgomery
county, Pa, six miles above NorrIstowp.-
Tie seed Of oil these grapes we're planted ct
once only one, however, vegetated the fol-
lowing spring. This plant after remaining
three years where it bad come up, was trans
planted near the summit on the north slope
Of Camp Fl ill., 10 the zane county, where it
still stands, and is 10 Q fourisbing condition.
The only protection it has is dweling.house
on the west side Of it, about fve feet from the
vine. 1t has been permitted to run wildly over
a plum tree standing near it. Specimens OF
this grape we're received by me in September,
1858, from Peter Grams, Esq Of Springfield
township Montgomery county, who deserves
the credit Of bringing this grape into notice,
and who will have o coed supply Of wood
next winter for grstuitous distribution.
"Bunch-6ve inches long, loosely formed,
usually not shouldered, and occasionally quite
compact. Berry-greenisb white, sometimes
with su amber tint when folly ripe, roundish-
ly oval, ll.l6tbs Of an inch long by 10 l6tLs
In width. FLESH tender, not pupy flavor
-sscchsrne and delicious; Qualty-"best :"
maturity--esten 23d Of September. The ORR
ginal vine bore one aud half bushels Of fruit
10 1858.
"During the past season specimens we're
sent to me even finer than those received in
! 1858. My friend l.. E. Berckmans. ESQ.,, has
sren the fruit, and fully agrees with me in re.
gard to its excellence, having himself choice
liant of this desirable variety Germanto~n
TeleOraph
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Counting Nowadays.
BY NAT wINnHAx.

We've always had a great dislike
For all the foolish ways,
The silly rules which folks have got
For courting now a'days.
They've cast aside the good old style
Of"Hug me il you can,"
And initiate, like senselees apes,
Some hateful foreign plan.
o how it makes our dandrr raise
10 see them couitipg nowadays!
o times amt as they used to was,
AS one can easy tell,
For when fellow sees q gal
That suits him pretty we'll,
He's got to be FIRST "iptroducsd,"
Aud then be pens her notes,
Aud pretty soon he calls around"
TO see the kind OLD FoLKs!"
Ry links, We don't believe il pays
The way boys court gals now adsys
His addresses" then be- gins to pay,
(They don't spark" any more.l
Aud every night you see him pull
The white kDob at the door,
.And soon servant" ushers bin
Into the parlor gloom:
Then comes bis duck and takes seat
OH OtNtT Stue Ue TUOW
And there they cit and Sigh and gaze
They call that courtlng nowadays!
Sometimes they talk bout story books;
Sometimes the "lady" siDgs
Sometimes she plays the organ, too,
TO show her finger rings;
Sometimes they take o pleasure walk
Sometimes they take Il ride,
And by aud.by the fellow groaps--
"Oh won't you be my bride p
To bow aud scrape 3 thousand ways,
They think that's courting now a.dDysl
They set day and hire priest,
And rent church or two,
So every boy about the town
Can have separate pew;
And when the hour at last arrives,
10 gorgeous array,
They move up to the waiting priest,
Who ''ties the knot" straightway;
Congratulations, words OF praise,
Wind up their courting now a'days!
0 give us back the good old style
or merry days gone by,
When We could "go" with any gal
That CHANGED to take our eve;
Still took her home from spelling school,
Bout nine o'clock at night.
Then by the old stone hearth's warm sic
We sparked till broad daylight!
We hugg'd d and kiss'd and lsugh'd till bres
of day,
Never heard the old clock toll the hon
away!
We tell you, chum, such courting pays.
1t went ahead Of nova 6sys