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The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-02-28
Cincinnati Market.

CINCINNATI, Feb. y.
Flour dull but not lower; superGne
3 90@$6; extra $6@6 TO-
WAEAT unchanged and dull.
CoRN 64@65.
RYE declined to 81.
BARLEY unchanged
CLOVER SEED declined to 25@6 so.
WHISKY dull at Soc
Mess PORK unchanged, with very little
demand A good demand for bulk sides
from Liverpool houses; sales of 200, 900
pounds at 6@6B for ribbed and y for
clear sides; Sc for clear sides packed in
boxes.
LARD in good demand; sales of 1900
tierces at l05@10} for country and 104
for city, the market closing steady.
BULK SHOULDERS at A and hams at
5sc-
GROCERIES frmer and generally high
er. Sugar l24@l34 for raw and l7@I73
for refined. Coffee 34@36. Molasses
56@65. Pepper advanced to 3l@32.
GOLD closed dull and declined to 6S.
Demand notes to 65, decline of per
cent from the opening sales. Exchange
steady
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Executors Sale of Real
Real Estate.

THE UNDERSIGNED EXECUTOR A \ ID
L Executrix of The last will of Peter Sharpe, de-
ceased, will sell at public auction, beginning on
Thursday, March, 10, 1863, at the door of the Court
House in the city Of Evansville, the following de-
scribed Real Estate, situated in Sharpe's Enlarge
ment of the city of Evansville, Vanderburgh
County, Indiana, to-wit:
Twelve Lots in Block 8, from ID TO "a inclusive.
Twelve "a 81 8, from l to II inclusive.
Eleven '' 10, from / to Ii inclusive
Two SO Sc Is, the same being Lots 10
and II.
Eleven Lots in Block II, from to IL inclusive
Eleven Sc {" Is, from to IL inclusive
Twenty-Five Lots in Block 16, from to p in
elusive.
Eleven Lots in Block II, from to II inclusive.
- Twenty-Five Lots i'll Block 20, from to q in
elusive
Eleven Lots in Block 81 from to IL inclusive
Also the east half of Block twenty-five.
The above described Real Estate comprises some
of the most desirable locations for residences, and
offers great inducements to purchasers The sale
will be positive.
TERMS-One-third cash at the time ofpurchase
one-third in one year and One-tbird in two years
the purchaser giving notes for the deferred pay
ments with interest, and without any relief what
ever from valuation and appraiscment laws, Sc
cured by mortgage upon the premises
MORRIS :. JOHNSON, Executor.
febl9d3U EMILY SHARPE, ExecutriX-
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THE PAPER QUESTION.
LETTER FROM SECRETARY CHASE
TO THE SENATE.

WASHINGTON, Feb. pa letter from
the Secretary of the Treasury transmit
ted to the Senate to-day, says no printing
paper was included in the recent state
ment of imports of paper from the col
lectors of New York and Boston, and
that none whatever has been imported
under the present tariff. Some of the
principal merchants and shippers of New
York demonstrate in memorial submit
ted to the Senate against the continu-
ance of the present system of prize adJu-
dications. alleged to be chargeable with
bias and delays which consume the re-
ceipts of prizes so richly earned by the
crews entitled to them.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-02-28
BY LAST NIGHTS MAIL.
FROM VICKSBURG.
ENCOURAGING REPORTS OF
MILITARY OPERATIONS.
CAMP NEAR VICKsBURG, Feb. 10,
via CARO-. Feb q.

via CAIRO, Feb. u.
After a week or two of steady rain,
the sky has again cleared up The wa
ter has already covered good part of
the camping ground, SO that the rain
ceased not a moment too soon.
Yesterday we had quite a spirited en-
gagement between one of our mortars
and the enemy's batteries About noon
a mortar boat was, by command of the
Admiral, towed down to favorable posi-
ton within easy range of Vicksburg,
and directly across from their principal
batteries. The boat Immediately com
menced firing ssiimost of the she'll being
directed at the rebel steamer Vicksburg,
which was hit two or three times, but the
extent of damage was unknown.
The rebels replied from two batteries,
throwing shot and shell into the water
around our mortars, but causing no in
jury.
1t is understood that couple of boats
will remain constantly at that point to
annoy the rebels, by dropping every ff
teen minutes, some shells among them.
Reports from all of our operations
around here are very favorable.
The canal by way OF Lake Providence
is regarded as a certainty and it is
thought will be finished in ten days.
Through rebel sources it would appear
that the Ram Queen of the West has
been successful in destroying large
quantity of Confederate stores and thus
cut off their entire means of river sup
ply.
The turret iron clad Indianola is I'M
derstood tie be above Port Hudson, and
to have destroyed a steamer which was
lying under the guns at the place Stir
ring times may be expected here within
two weeks
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-02-28
Public Sale of Real Estate.

DY ORDER OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
d the City of Evansville, there will be sold at
Public Auction the premises, Saturday, the
oath day of March, 1868, the following property,
viz:
The Young America Engine House and Lot, stu
ated on Vine Street, between First and Second
Streets said lot being twenty feet on Vine Street
and extending back of the width sixty feet
Also, the Lookup House and Lot situate on
Sycamore near Third Street, said lot being
twenty feet on Sycamore Sire t, and extending
back the same width seventy five feet.
Title good, terms cash. II preferred by the pur
cha ser, third cash and the remainder in one
and two wears with interest Sale to commence at
10 o'clock. W BAKER, Mayor.
Mayors Office, Evansville Feb. %, SO. feb24
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HOME TESTIMONY.

sTEwARTsvILIs, Posey Co., Ind. April Is.
DR.. c. W RoBACK-Dear Sir: 1 feel it my duty
% present you a certificate to show ysu the benefits
have received from your Scandinavian Blood
Remedies, after had been severely afflicted some
hres years, and giving various patent medicines
nd our physicians trial. feel perfectly safe in
aging that through your medicine am cured.
D.F. FUGAH.
See advertiser Mt in another coiumns novl9
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-02-28
Rev York Money Market.

NEW Ukh, ItU. II.
Money active at per cent Sterling
Exchange active at l S5@1 81 for Mer-
chants and l S7@1 SO for Bankers
bills. Gold irregular and unsettled, open
ing at 69&, advancing to III, and closing
firm at 7IB@714. Government Stocks
frmer. T. S. 6's of 81, coupons l OF,
registered 90; U. S. SIS of IA, coupons
964; I $40 Treasury Notes 05. One
year certificates 9S9.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-02-28
SMALLPOX Raging in Richmond.
1t Assumes the Character Of Plague
The Citizens DESERVING the City.

NEW YORK, Feb. 27.-Fortress Monroe
correspondents state that by private adj
vices received from Richmond at Nor
folk, it is learned that the smallpox is
making frightful. ravages in Richmond
The disease has assumed the form of a
plague, and almost every one who can
escape from the city has done so.
The city presents the appearance of a
huge hospital
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-02-28
CRUISE OF THE U. S. STEAMER
RHODE ISLAND.
Unsuccessful Chase of a Pirate.

BosroN, February PA letter dated
L. S. steamer Rhode Island, Key West,
Feb>10th, contains the following:
We arrived here this morning after a
ten days cruise around Cuba.
On the It'll we fell in with bark
rugged steamer supposed to be the Ala
bama or Orveto. We made chase that
day and night without success. We have
had very heavy gale of wind, which
stove both paddle boxes, and in
iured US severely, so much so that we
had to put in here for repairs
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-02-28
Railroad Collision.

TRENTON, N. j Feb 27-Last night
the evening express train from New
York and the night train from Philadel-
phia collided at Princeton. Four per-
sons were injured; none seriously.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-02-28
NEW BOOKS.

HARRINGTON, by Lever, his last and best.
LADY LYLE. by author of Aurora Floyd.
oRPHEUS C. KERR PAPERS, Second Series
CHRONICLES OF CARLINGFORD, by Mrs.
0liphant.
NO NAME, fresh supply,) by wiIkie Collins.
VERNERS PRIDE, by Mrs Wood.
HARPER's WEEKLY bound for 1862 This
makes beautiful history of the war; at
febI7 DOBELLS
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-02-28
SIGN PAINTING.

THE UNDERSIGNED WOULD RESPECT
Il fully announce to the citizens of Evansville
that he has removed his Paint Shop from No. 2s
Main Street to No. Y Main Street in Mr.. Mes
kers Building, Room No 3, First Floor, where he
is prepared to receive orders for Sign Fresco and
Ornamental PaintaiDg, Gliding, Granting, etc.
febZ7d2w +. S. ZUMSTEIN.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-02-28
Fire and Loss of Life at Buffalo.

BUFFALO, Feb. pa frame dwelling
on Bowery street, occupied by Rev. d.
Frazer, was destroyed by fire this morn
ing. Mr.. Frazer and four children per-
ished in the flames. -
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-02-28
CAPTURE OF FEDERAL PICKETS.
Example to be Made of their Officers.

NASHVILLE, Feb 27.-Night before
last our cavalry picket guard on the
Chantilly road, out from Centreville,
were all captured but one by rebel
force Of one hundred men, after firing
but two rounds
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-02-28
Dfe 1aiGu dunrttar.
SPECIAL NOTICES.

A COUGH, COLD, OR AN IRRITATE
throat if allowed to progress, results in serious
Pulmonary and Bronchial affections, oftentime
incurable.
BROWNS BRONCHIAL TROCHES
reach directly the affected parts and give almost in
slant relief In BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA, and
CATAsRH they are beneficial. The good effects re-
sulting from the of the Troches, and their ex-
tended use, has caused them to be counterfeited
0ETAIS only the genuine Bro,e's BroHichd! 1roches
which have prored their efficacy by test OF many
years. PUBLIC SPEAkERs and SINGERS should use
the Troches. Military Officers and Soldiers who
over-tax the voice and are exposed to sudden
changes, should have them. Sold everywhere at %
eents per bex.
SMALL POX HAS ALREADY SACRIFICED
some of orr lest and bravest troops Soldiers, lis
ten to the voice of reason-supply yourselves with
HOLLoWAT'S PILLS and OINTMENT. Tho
Pills purify the blood and strengthen the stomach,
while the Ointment removes all pain, and pre-
vents pit-Harks. Only % cents per box or pot 23l
To NERVOUS SUFFERERS OF BOTH SEXES.
A Reverend Gentleman, having been restored to
nealth in few days after undergoing all the usual
routine and irregular expensive modes of treat
ent without success, considers it his sacred duty
to communicate his afflicted fellow creatures the
dressed envelope, he will send lfree) cory of the
prescription us d. Direct to DR.. JOHN NJ. DIG
NALL, 1S6 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, \. Y.
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WANTED.

WANTED, TO RENT, HOUSE IN A
w pleasant part of the city, with from four to
ak rooms, suitable out buildings, &c. Property
inside the Canal is preferred Six months rent
will be paid in advance, if required.
Address E, No. les, Evansville, Ind. feb13d1w
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BEAUTIFUL SONG!
Warren & Conyngtons. "

THE SOLDIER TO HIS MOTHER.
" on the field of battle mother
All the night alone lay,
Angles watching DER me, mother,
Till the breaking of the day.
lay thinking of you, Mother,
And the loving ones at home,
Till to our dear cottage, mother,
febl6 Boy again 1 seemed tie come"
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-02-28
FOR SALE.

1000 NEW FLOUR BARRELS, MADE OF
iOOO the best material and in the most work.
manlike manner, round hooped-a first rate arti-
Gle.
For particulars enquire ut the Wharf Boat of
feb26d3t cox & HUMPHREY.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-02-28
LATEST FROM CALIFORNIA.
ARRIVAL OF THE ARIEL.
She Brings $178,41 in Specie.

New YORK, 27.-The steamer Ariel
from Aspinwall on the 18th with Califor-
MIA passengers and Sis, All in treasure
arrived here this noon.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-02-28
4 Good Business Lot Is feet
front on First Street, for Sale
by ASA IGLEaART.
WOOD FOR SALE.

THOSE IN WANT OF GOOD WOOD CAN BE
i supplied by leaving their orders at MIR. p,
Boyl's Store, TO John Smyth, ON Division Street
between Fifth and Sixth Street.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-02-28
DOCTRESS.
The ReheIIinn Ceased.

The Rebellion Ceased.
V'HE LATE WIDOW OF DIR. C0WLES BEGS
Il leave to announce to her old friends and pat
rons that she still continues the preparation Of the
same successful remedies which were used by the
Old Doctor himself, which won for him practice
at that time unequaled in the West. She is now
located two and a half miles North of Evansville,
on the Plank Road, near Negley's Mill on Pisaea
Greek. WILDLY
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-02-28
FOR RENT.

TT'HE HOUSE AND FARM KNOWN AS THE
L ''Hull Place situated on the Newburgh
road, containing about SO acres. There is good
Orchard on the place. Enquire on the premises Of
fcb26dlw WIN. c. MCINTYRE.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-02-28
WIN. GLENN & SONS,
Wholesale Grocers
7Oand y Vine ST., bet. Second and Pearl Sts.,
GIN INN Att, OHIO.

We invite the attention of dealers to large
and well assorted stock of Groceries, Cordage, To-
bacco, Woodenware, &C., which offer at close
rates to cash buyers feb19-2m
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-02-28
Strayed

IRON THE UNDERSIGNED, A SORREL
Il Horse, ten years old; the two hind feet and
face are white, has G. c. branded the left sides
is about twelve hands high; had piece of rope
round his neck. l will literally reward any
who will return him at my residence, in
Knight Township. PETER SHAMROCK.
fab34-Itd
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EarCOrn.

600 BUSHELS EAR CORN: tons Bran, in
AOO store and for sale by
4,hbl2 VICkERY BROS, No. 50 Main st.
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GOLD, SILVER,
AND
Demand Notes
BOUGHT AT
COPELAND'S SAVINGS BANK,
No. 4, First Street.

60a65 cents Prem. Paid for Gold.
55a60 cents Premium Paid for De-
mand Notes.
45a55 cents Prem. Paid for Silver.
8a10 per Cent Prem. Paidfor Ken
lucky Money.
4a5 per Cent Prem. Paid for Bank
of the State of Indiana.
Also buys Southern Bank Notes
and other uncurrent Bank Notes at
the best rate.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-02-28
NEW MUSIC.

MARYLAND, MY MhRYI AND, the famous
Secesh son, to Union words.
THE AMERICAN FLAG, by W. S. HAYS.
MOTHERS PRAYER
THE DYING VOLUNTEER.
UNION MARCH.
GEN. ROSECRANS' BATTLE MARCH.
THE PICKET.
BONNIE BLUE FLAG
1.-THE DRUMMER BOY OF SHILOHl!"-
new and beautiful song by Will S. Hays.
POPPING IN AT PUDDING TIME"-A
very excellent humorous song.
"GRAFTED INTO THE ARMY''-Comic song
"HOME THOU ART REMEMBERED STILL"
-New and very pretty.
"HERE'S YOUR MULEr'
"THE BANJO An imitation of that instru
ment by Gctschalk.
New Music received every day at
WARREN & CONYNGTON'S,
feb4 No l Main Street.
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Evansville and Memphis
line.

LEAVES ON WEDNESDAY, 25, AT
sIaG.+s o'clock P. NJ, the regular Passenger
sSs--95.-.--Szl-s Packet CURLEW, Capt. RUDD,
JNo c. GLENN, Clerk. For freight passage ap-
ply to JNO. b. HALL, Agent,
feb2ltt Lower Wharf Boat.
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GROCERIES.

GOAL OIL CHIMNElS-
~ 35 gross No. Chmneys,
gross assorted Ground Chimneys,
{" Tom Thumb
feb26 atH. A. COOKS.
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Shoes! Shoes!
A GOOD ASSORTMENT OF SHOES STILL
n on hand, which we are selling cheap
SCHAPkER & BUSSING,
ian2o No 40 Main Street.
, 1863-07-24
The Taking Of Yazoo City.

WAsHrSGros. July ai. 1852.
The eec.eta,y Of the SayY tonight received
the following:
FLAGSHIP BLACK HAWK, OFT T1CKsBrhG,
July II, via cA1Eo, July q, 1858
Hon. Gideon Wellcs, Secretary Of the Navy, Wash.
ington:
s1R: Hearing that General Johnston vas
fortifying Yazoo City with heavy guns, and
1aining supplies for his army from the Yazoo
country; also, that the remainder Of the enc
my's best transports were then showing pos
sib1ity Of his attempt to escape, Major Gene
1d Grant and myself determined to send q
naval Sa Ind md military e1pedt!on ug there to cap
kenwood and Signal were dispatched, under
command Of Lieutenant Commaudtng John @,
Walker, with 4 force Of troops numbering
5000, under Major General Frank J. Heron.
puahlpg up to the city, the Baron de Kalb en-
gagged the batteries, which were prepared 70
strength, dropped back to notify General
Heron. who Immediately landed his
men, and the army aud nayy made a
combined attack on the enemy's works
The rebels soon fed, leaving every thing In
our possession, and set fire 10 four Of their
River in times past The army pursued lie
enemy, md captured their rear guard Of two
hundred and sixty men, and at last accounts
we're taking more prisoners. Six heavy guns
and one vessel, formerly guuboat, fell into
our hands, and all the munitions Of war.
Unfortunately. while the Baron De Kalb was
moving slowly along, she ran foul Of a torpe-
do, which exploded and sunk her. There 1as
no sign Of anything Of the kind to be seen
While she was going down another exploded
.nder her stern.
Tie water is raising fast In the Yazoo, and
We can do nothing more than get the guns out
Of her, md then get her inio deep water,
where she will be undfsturbed until We are
able to raise her. The officers and men lost
everything.
have the honor to be, very respectfully,
yon obedient servant,
DAVID .. PoRrER.
Acting Rear Admiral Comma rdirs Mississippi
Ern1dEFu -
, 1863-07-24
NEWS FROM MEXICO,
Forey's Proclamation to the
People.
POSITION OF GENERAL ORTEGA AND
Ills FORCES.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 20, 1863.
Advices through Mexican sources state that
Forey was actively attempting to recruit
Mexicans for his army, without meeting much
success.
III u proclamation he promises the Mexi-
cans stable form Of government, which
shall regard the obligations to foreign na-
tions, not permit oppressive taxation or en-
forced laws. The press can have reasonable
freedom, but not license. After two
warnings, any newspaper committing
the third offense shall be suspended. Brig
ardage, that plague Of Mexico, shalt be no
longer permitted. Courts must be reorgan-
lied on an incorruptible basis. No more de-
cisions will be sold to the highest bidder. The
Catholic religion shall be protected; banished
bishops recalled. 1nuians and 1aborers shall
no longer be dragged into the army.
The Mexican army was broken into many
detachments, and vas lowering around the
City Of Mexico.
Ortega, who the French say violated his
parole after the capture Of Puebla, and es-
capped, together With his chief officers, now
Commando the Mexican troops between San
Luis Patosi and the city
General Negretta has been appointed to the
comuand Of the Mexican troops in the State
Of Puebla, having 1900 cavalry. He was op-
Grating to destroy communication between
Mexico and Vera Cruz.
No English or French couriers have ar
rived at Mexico, from Vera Cruz, within thIr-
t. days.
, 1863-07-24

tenss OF Gen. KuFatrick, WAS anxious to
carry this position, because, II success sful. the
ener1y's ammunition train could ba reached,
Every means had been used to start the enc
~ TOT charge, but unsuccessfnl1y. The 1st
nge.menI, CO. Preston; 1st Vlrginia. Major
Sopehart, and tie 18th Peans sylyania cavalry,
lst Vermont. 1st Virginia, ard squsdron Of
1he lsth Pennsylvania, led by Gen. Farms
worth, dashed forward at the word until the
elone Wau was reached. 4 few men pulled
the 1all fence away from the top Of the wall,
zen. tarnsWorth leaped bis horse over, and
vas followed by the 1st Vermout-the enemy
breaking before them and taking position
behind the second fence. The few rods be-
tween the two fences where our men crossed
was tearful1y dangerous place, the little
tence receiving the concentrated fire Of three
lines, from front and both fanks. The wit
nssses Of the movement stood in breath1ess
silence--their blood running cold as the char
gers gained the second fence. Man AFTER man
was eeen to fo11-Gen Farnsworth among the
rest. "He "a killed u gasped many one,
looking at that fatal spot; but no-that tall
form and s1ouched hat are his-he 1fges-and
all breathe again. His horse had been killed;
soldier gives him his horse; the General
again mounts and dashes on. The enemy here
away, and the whole force 20 dashing, reeling
over the fence In whirlpool of shot and shell,
such as Is seldom ever Witnessed By soldiers.
The constant roar of musketEy and artillery
on the main field, gave to the scene peculiar
grandeur. It was fearfully grand. The Sec
ond fence crossed, and new fires were opened
upon this brave band. TO retreat at that
point Tas certain death, and the only chance
Of safety was to advance, and advance they
did for between one and two miles, to the
rear Of the rebel army, and in sight Of the COZ
eted trair-but at what cost! Dispensing,
the men returned under calling fire, as best
they could. 4 few did not get back to their
command TOR honrs-mauy never came. The
nst Of missing gradually lessened, and hope
led us to look anxfous1y tor the re-
tp1n tpr Of Gen. Farnswolth; and when, With
were heard, then hope said he was wounded
a prisoner-he has been left seriously, per
haps dangerously, wounded at some house By
the roadside. Vain hope! Messengers were
sent In every direction to search for the miss-
ing spirit. It did not seem possible that he
could be dead; and yet, SO it was. He fell just
after crossing the second fence, his bowels
pierced BY five bullets. There some Of the
Vermont boys, left behind ut the >hospital,
saw 1t decently Inferred. The braye, noble
and generous Farnsworth has gone to his last
rest, and the cod that covers his grave has been
wet by the tears Of those who loved and hon
ored him while living. His name will ever be
held in remembrance By every member of the
Third division.
This was the last charge of the dny at this
still larger force upon his right flank until
their whole line fell back. Night soon came
on, and wi'ha d1enching shower, In which the
cavalry, exhausted with the labors Of the day,
retired two miles and sought such repose as
could be obtained in IN open ileld-
, 1863-07-24

u ECALlCl4A4 2CEE4Ll$ AHu4 luE uEpalLL1EU[
Of South Carolina communicates some inter-
esting facts with regard to the condition of
the freedmen on the Sea Islands. The CON
scription has taken q large portion of the able
bodied male negroes, and the others have
been lett by the government to shift for them
selves. aid being furnished only In case of
great dest1tutlon. This they are doing, and
they show much industry, tact and pefsever-
ance. The plantations and garden patches
which they 1ease from the government are
we'll cultivated, and will be quite productive.
There is on Lady's Island, a plantation which
Is owned BY the negroes who work 1t. It
By a gentleman who sold it to the negroes at
cost. Tiz: 500. They paid one half Of the
purchase money down, and the balance will
be paid from the crop now in the ground.
The plantation is worked by seven men, eight
women, SIX boye md one girl, rho also sup
poran old man, md twelve boys and six
girls who attend school. They have planted
three acres Of ground nuts, four and 0ne-half
acres Of peas, fifty acres Of corn, sixty-three
and one half acres Of cotton, SIX acres Of pota-
toes and one and one half acres OF rice. The
crops are now growing finely, and no farm in
New EDgland Is more free from weeds They
have one mule and two horses, and will pro-
duce two years supply of provisions besides
the cotton, rice and other articles which they
will have to sell.
Such facts as these should weigh conclu-
siyely against my amount Of theorizing upon
the problem Of the capacity Of the negro to
take care Of fhimsel.-Boston Journal, 21st.