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The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-05-27
Experience with Millet.

Abraham Herbein, Berks Co., Pa,
writes to the Agriculturist that thirteen
acres OF corn, re-planted twice, last spring,
were finally made worthless by the cut
worms, and so about the middle of June
seven acres Of the plot were sowed with
millet Hungarian grass). The soil,
black shale, was rather thin in some
places, and therefore easily affected by a
drouth which occurred from the setting
to the ripening of the seed. On these
spots the millet grew only about ten
inches high, and shriveled before it was
cut. Where the soil was deeper, it yield
ed at least three tons Of cured hay per
acre. From the whole seven acres, twelve
tons were harvested. About one hun
dred bushels of seed were obtained from
this, much less than would probably have
ripened, had the weather been favorable.
The straw, after being threshed by ma
chine, was eaten by cows and other stock
as readily as the best meadow hay. The
seed is considered by him equally valua-
ble with rye or corn for cattle and hogs,
but not so suitable for horses.
The remaining six acres of the above
field were sowed with buckwheat, which
returned only thirty bushels. 1t was in
jured by dry weather, and nipped by ear
ly frost. Mr.. Herbein thinks that millet
will generally be found n safer crop than
buckwheat to replace n failing crop of
corn. 1t ripens sufficiently early to be
followed with winter grain. He also in
tends TO substitute the milet for oats this
spring, last years oat crop having been a
failure from the ravages of the aphides or
yellow plant lice.--Agricultrist May.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-05-27

G, J. Pfaf, Sheriff of Ottawa Co.,
Grand Haven, Mich.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-05-27

BUSINESS DIRECTORY
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-02-12
A bill has been introduced in the Assembly,

A bill has been introduced in the Assembly,
and is printed in its proper place, to authorize
Volunteers in tho army to vote by proxy-the
measure taking this shape, we suppose, to
avoid the constitutional objection against an
act in terms allowing soldiers in tho field to
vote. The language of the Constitution would
seem to be tOcraby explicit. 1t declares the
right of the civilian to vote Gin the election
district of which he shall be at the time q
resident, and not elsewhere" Nevertheless, it
i, the opinion Of distinguished lawyers that tho
right of the soldier exists in the field not less
than at home, and that q bill may be drawn
which shall insure its exercise. We offer no
opinion on the constitutional question, but we
know that the Volunteers ought to have the
right to vote, and that, if any enactment can
confer it or assist it, the duty of the Lesis-
lature to pass such a measure is imperative.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-02-12

The letter of Gen. Fremont, which We print
herewith. is n just vindicatiOn Of tho troops
which served under him in the Mountain De-
partment from the criticism Of Gen. Pope in
his recently published report. The opinion OF
the latter was based on n report Of Gen. 81
gel, yet it does not appear that any other
statement exists among Gen. Sigels papers
than that quoted in the voluminous dispatches
appended to Popc's report and TINT 10 far
from supporting the charge OF Generalization.
Gen. Fremont details clearly the circum-
stances which unfavorably affected the con-
dition of his command. They were such
as no troops in the world would
have been entirely superior to. In swift
succession of battles and marches and constant
endurance of incredible pryatons. this gallant
corps did not always keep unstnined its holiday
attire, nor preserve, perhaps, in an enemy's
country the exact discipline which the Rebels
would have preferred. But their campaign in
the Mountain Department, and afterward in
the Shenandoah Valley, was better test Of
soldierly qualities than West Point inspection
would have applied. When ito true history
comes To be written, the merit of their achieve.
ments, and the obstacles which they overcame.
will be better appreciated and more gratefully
recognized than they ever have been.
Gen. Fremont lny ut Franklin on the west
ern slope of the Shenandoa ranges, with half
starved army, which he was straining every
nerve to feed, when he received orders to
march to tho relief of Gen. Banks. He did
not wait for overcoats or shoes, or mud, though
tho deficiency of supplies and difficulty of the
roads were equal to any that existed near.
or the Potomac. At daylight the next morn
ing he had put his troops in motion. He led
them over tho Shenandoah Mountains in a
march Of unequalod rapidity, met and attacked
Jackson at Strasburgh, drove him in hurried
retreat before him for eight days. brought him
to O stand at Cross Keys, defeated in that
baltic heavily superior force, continued the
pursuit to Port Republic, and was there
checked y The destruction Of the bridge, the
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-02-12

In the Rebel correspondence recently cap.
tured on the IIuntre,s We find nothing Of
special interest except some additional evidence
of the extreme scarcity and distress within the
insurgent States. Messrs Vernon g. Co.,
Government contractors at Richmond, write to
the Rebel Secretary Of War that the freight
per tun from Nassau to Confederate port il
$500, payable in advance, and equal to 81, SOC
in Richmond. This enormous rate makes il
impossible to import on private account many
articles indispensable to be supplied, and the
Government is urged to undertake, on its own
account, the business of running the blockade.
Prices are in proportion to freights. Salt.
worth 81 80 per tuh in Nassau. brings 81, zoo
in Richmond; Coffee is $2i0 per tun in Nassau
So, 500 in Richmond. A blockade which has
raised prices TO this extent cannot be wholly
Intellectual, though something Of the imitation
is fairly chargeable to the inOrdinate expansion
of the Rebel currency.
DO tho causes what they may, the fact Of
great and increasing deficiency of the most
necessary supplies and munitions Of war 10 no
tOrous and undisputed Proposals were re.
Gently solicited from England for inter at 90
cents, and the prospects of getting it at that
price were by no means hattering. Why do
We not take advantage Of such necessities I
We do believe that by immediate, skllfu, do.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-02-12
NEW.JELsSEY.

A fresh series of resolves were offered yester-
day in the Legislature Of New.Jersey, propos'
ing five Commissioners to proceed to Richmond
and there treat with the Rebel authorities for
Peace Four of the five persons named as
Commissioners are Of the school which regards
Peace as only attainable-in fact, as alone
desirable--through abject prostration to the
traitorous Slave Power. Such mission
can have no other effect than to assure the
hebels that the Nation is already beaten and
the Confederacy fixed fact.
Ii we regarded party issues az Of paramount
consequence, we should hope for the passage
OF these resolves. They are morally certain to
dg the political graves of their authors and
supporters But the country must not suffer,
even that tho Democratic party NAV cover
itself with the odium which 50 long rested on
the promoters Of the famous Hartford Copyen.
ton. A majority Of the People of the Rebel
States would doubtless gladly assent to re.tors-
ton Of "the Union as it was;" but The Rich.
mond despotism has already told US that it will
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-02-12


The bill recently introduced into tho Senate
by Senator Sumner, providing for tho enroll
ment of the mancipated slaves az soldiers. and
securing to them q moderate rate Of pay ant
modicum of confscated land, strikes us q
one of the mOst admirable suggestions OF oui
legislature. 1t accompanies several most do.
sirable objects.
First, it presents an inducement of the
strongest kind to the Freedman himself to take
up arms under the Government. The effect OF
employment OF that large class in regular mil.
itary organization. aud under the laws of war.
This will, of course, prevent all personal out
rage, and oil expression Of infuriste resent
ment, if there should be any danger Of such q
thing, among the emaucipated toward their
former masters. Next, it will remove from
those Of our laboring population ct the North
who cherish it. the apprehension that they are
70 be swampcd by vast importation of blacks.
Under the method here suggested the negroes
will be kept at the South. fighting the battles
of the Union while the war continues, and
then setting in quiet industry on the lands
upon which they were brought up.
Moreover, it will insure the continued cult
walton throughout the whole area OF the South,
of the staple SO essential to the worlds indus.
try. The cultivation Of cotton is simple and
familiar industry to the negro of the South;
and as long as cotton continues TO bear high
price in the market, he will devote his ener-
gies to the supply of the worlds great indus
trial and commercial want.
While, too, tho negro is thus stimulated to
both military and industrial ardor, the induce
ment is one which involves no expense to. the
Government. and no rivalry with tho citizen
soldiers of the North. No one of them cares
for ten acres in South Carolina, while this in
ducement to tho negro is a grand and vital
one.
On tho whole, the measure seems we'll con-
ceiyed, and cannot fail to facilitate a most de-
sirabo end.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-02-12

impossibility Of obtaining further Supplies, and
tho poromptOry order Of the President Jack.
son escaped with the greater part Of hh forces,
and Fremont retired slowly to Middletown,
where, shOrtly after. hs was relieved from com.
mand. .-..,., .s. 'sst &C..
This campaign has been considered q
failure, because Gen. Fremont did mol
annihilate or O capture the army of Jack
son. which was more than twice the
strength of his own. But the events Of those
days have so far passed into history that va
can at length afford to remember that he
more than accomplished tho duty which was
assigned him. lie was summoned in peri
lous sxigsncy to the relief Of Gen. Banks
who had been driven from the Valley, and
still moro to the relief Of Washington, which
was in . panic over Jackson's advance. He
did relieve the capital, and. in addition to that,
compelled tho retreat Of Jackson, turned Il
into . flight, and pursued him to the utmost.
He well says of biz troops that no infantry 10
their condition could have marched longer or
displayed more srdor or willing endurance
than they. II il not loss duo to Con. Fremont
to coy that his troops followed him with an
enthusiasm and devotion which they would
then have shown for no other commander. II
was no small part Of bis merit - Q General,
in Virginia and Missouri alike, that he infused
into his men enough Of bis own tireess energy
and iudomitable courage TO mako them capable
of extraordinary achievements.
Since tho dsy when Gen. Fremont was re-
lisvod from duty in virginia, ho has been
without q command, though he il known to be
desirous of active service. We do not stop 10
inquire why he has hitherto been kept in retire
mont, but we are impelled to suggest that this
is not an hour when the Republic can afford to
lose the services Of any earnest and capable
General. 1t 10 no time to consider political
jealousies or personal antipathes. The immi-
nent peril of the national cause demands that
no means 10 save it or aid it be left untried
Who doubts that tho presence Of Fremont IN
North Carolina. or any other insurrectionary
State. would be welcomed by the negroes as a
guaranty of the Proclamation 7 Under that
Proclamation we need every hour that is left
us to organize the slaves whom It frees The
first condition for the success Of such an effort
is to win their confidence. We cannot do it
by sending them General whom they do not
know. But FremOnts name has been watch
word in every cabin since 1856, and will be
heard at once a. war-cry by tho slaves wait.
ing to rally under tho Union flag. We know
of no reason why he should not be summoned
To such q task.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-02-12
GENERAL NEWS.

In the U. B. Senate, yesterday, the Military
Committee reported adversely to Q coastwise tel
egrsph cable. Tue same Committee asked to be
discharged from the further consideration Of the
bill for the construction of military and postal
road from Washington to New-York. The Judiciary
Committee reported sgains. amending the Fugitive
Slave sct The bill allowing the United States to
prosecute writs Of error without giving security
wac passed. Also, the bill to remove the Winnebs-
coca from Minnesota. After some discussion on the
bill to increase the number Of Major and Brigader-
Generals, the Currency bill was taken up, and Gil
amendment was adopted, providing that If any
bank shall be a holder Of United States bonds to
the amount Of so per cent Of its capital stock it
may transfer aud deliver to the United States Treas
urer such bonds or part thereof, and will be entitled
TO receive circulating notes equal to 80 per cent OF
tbs bonds DO transferred. The Cities of Providence,
Chlcago and ST. Louis added to the section
about large banks An amendment requiring the
banks IN Twelve months after the war is closed to
redeem " per cent OF their circulation in specie
aud IN two years TO redeem the whole Of H. wac re-
jected-l4 against ~. Tue Senate adjourned. with
tue understanding that the bill would be voted mon
Ut o'clock to-day.
In the House joint resolution was renor,sa ~
facilitate proper representation Of the industrial
interests of the United States the International
Agricultural Exhibition at Hamburg in July next.
1t sppropriates $4,000 for the transportation Of
articles to New-York, thence to Hamburg and back
70 be returned free Of duty, and also 5000 for the
salaries Of a commissioner and clerk. The Commit.
Zee Oh Territories reported bills authorizing the Ter.
,itories Of Navada aud Colorado severally to form
Constitutions preliminary to their admission into the
Union as States. The House passed the bill author.
King the Independent Line Of Telegraph. between
Portland aud Washington, 10 construct and locate
their line IN the District Of Columbia. The House
plso passed the bill incorporating the National Asso
Cation for tho Relief Of Destitute Coored Women
pad Children. This bill provides for giving suitable
ZONES and Christian instruction to such co!ored
" omen ard children. The Louisiana election case
.res postponed until Monday. The House .aen wenl
.gnto Comnit.es Of the Whole on tho Naval Appro
jsyristion bill. TLs s4eadusut .ha. no pat Of !Lt
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-02-12

We print in other columns long and inter.
estng letter from Gov. Andrew on the contri-
buttons of Massachusetts to the National cause,
and on the relations of that State to the North
West The letter is in reply TO one from a
citizen Of Indiana, occasioned by the recent
appointment Of a Committee in tho strongly
Democratic Legislature Of that State to inquire
why Massachusetts has not sent to the war as
many men as Indiana. Such an effort to i'm.
peach the sincerity of Massachusetts loyalty
and the heartiness Of her devotion to the Re
public could not have been made in a friendly
or wholly loyal spirit, but Gov. Andrew replies
to it without resentment or recriminaton. Mas
sachusetts did not need such defense. but she
will be glad of the occasion to respond to his
pledge of answering attachment to the West.
ern States
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-02-12

Mr.. F. A. Mberser. Of Buffalo. elected
Canal Commissioner lat year On tho un'ea
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-02-12

Tns TaIBvSx IN Par spELrHiA-THk rk n Zslrr No
cred dsiiy 10 slmos, ell parts Of the CITY oy w. "
LOG South Third street.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-07-21

Some six hundred OF the rebel prison
ers taken at Gettysburg, and sent TO Bal
tlmore, have already taken the cath of
allegiance.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-07-21
DEMOCRAT & NEWS

| Concerning southern crops, the pa
pers have the following summary; 1.-THE
wheat crop which is immense, is safely
gathered. Flour has taken lofty tum-
bic. Wheat has been sold at 81 per
bushel, and the highest price named is
$3.50. 1t will not be sold to specCla-
tors, but to consumers and the Govern.
ment. Should spectators get hold OF
any, the Government ofhcsre will take
charge Of it at once, and put q quietus
to all such work. The prospect for
corn is beyond belief. Many think it
will not bring over rs cents a bushel
OFFS Get potatoes and peas very large
cropi is planted. STARVATION lis nowhere"
Mr.. CnAsE's pLAN.-Mr. Chase is
deemed the most radical member Of the
Cabinet, and he is reported to be the au.
thor Of the following scheme of extin-
gushing slavery
First. Slavery shall cease in tho whole
United States after the year 1876, the
minors at that time to remain slaves un
over forty years old 10 have the option
OF their freedom or to remain with their
masters. Provision is made for the low
al slave States receiving compensation
for their manumitted negroes but no
| compensation will be allowed to the reb-
ell States.
Mon At GALE BukG.-WLie a cee-
b'ation was going on at Galesburg one
day last week an abolitionist tied piece
OF Grape to the door of Democrats
house, and then notified the crowd that
the owner was a seces ionlst, and had
put It there as an emblem Of mourning
or the fall OF Vicksburg. A mob was
Immediately raised, who tore the house
down. The rioters we're arrested, and
will, it lie said,b Justly punisbed.-Bur
hngton Argus.
THIS lie FIRST rate specimen of aboli-
ton tactics.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-07-21
That's lhe QmestiOM !!

XX7HERE DO YOU GET YOUR GREEN
w Groceries? Patterson l. Youmaus keep,
tho be,t Pic Plant, Asparagus, Lettuce. in tow
and they sell Egg, Buster, Fresh Lake and River
Fish, Cheese, Uider, sugar, Potatoes and APP
ples. Call there whom you want the best arti-
clss at the cheapest prices. Brady street, next
TO Plummsrs teeh Store. my2S-dtf
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-03-20
COM N z RClAl.
:Es rsLksRArs.
Neyv Work WaTkeI.

NEw YORK March 49,
Flour more active and 5@l0c better; s. lO9
IL for extra State. s. 45@7 50 for round
hoped Ohio. 81 6067 20 for trade brands mar
ket closing firmer.
Whisky lower; 45c for State. and 45ls a 46c
for Western
Wheat firmer. but still continues veIy quiet
only very limited supply offering; we quote the
range for spring at 81 3s,dl 6s. and winter red
Western 81 7l(dl 1S Corn opened firm. and
closed lie better at 90@9lc for sound. 81 al Soc
for unsOund.
Coffee dull Sugar quiet and unchanged. No
lasses dull.
Pork steady. with rrther more doing. Beef
dull.
Lard closed steady and firm at l04@llLc.
Butter dull at l5@22c for OHIO. ana 23(d2Sc tor
State.
Money easy at per cent. Sterling frmer;
first class bills 81 70@l Il. Gold irmer, open
ing at 81 553 declining to 81 543s. and closing
steady at 81 55@l SO.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-03-20

WooD FOR SOLDIERS FAMILIEs.-Seyeral of Us
farmers OF Marion county. feeling what is due to
the families of our patriotic fellow citizens who
are engaged in our armies defending our coun
trys rights, volunteer to bring into indianapolis.
on Saturday, the Dist inst, wood for supplying
such families and request our brother farm
ers who sympathize in this object to co operate
with us in esch neghborhOod and OH every road
80 that the heirts OF brothers in the battle
field may be cheered BY our care OF the loved
ones they have left behind them
The procession OF loads of wood will be formed
at IL clock around the State House Square,
and will move up Washington street preceded
by an escort of our soldiers. with music, to the
Depository of the Indianapolis Benevolent Soci
ETY.. to bersceipted for and registered in the name
OF each c tizeu delivering wood. and distributed
to the families OF our soldiers by the officers OF
such society.
lt Is hoped that the good example in Wayne
county and others in the neighborhood being am
bilious to excel in their iiberaliy will be initiated
in Marion H. MANY FARMERS
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-03-20
rELEGRAPR.
cincinnati Market.

CIScINSATi March 10.
Flour in good demand, and yesterdays decline
was recovered; sales of 1000 bbls. supertine at
S. 9n@6
Wheat 2@3c better and in demand at 81 ga
| 80 for red. and 81 81 10 81 Sc for white. Corn
67@6Sc Oats 6ctd69c
Whisky has declined To 44lsc, with dull
market.
An improved feeling in the provision market;
sales of country mess pork at Sl3 80. and of
100000 lbs bulk meats at IA @4l4c for shoul
ders, and sac for sides Hams are wanted at
614c, and bacon at , ale on the spot, but it Is
only offered at these rates to come out OF the
smoke.
Lard firmer; not to be had below 1917; l014c
freely offered.
Glover seed has declined to So 70; not mucn
doing
Groceries unchanged
Gold advanced to 81 So Silver 81 40. Elk
change steady.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-03-20

- Sol. Moriz is receiving his spring stock
of cloths, cassimeres and vestngs the best assert
ment ever brought to indianapolis, and in greater
variety and quantity Mr.. Ms facilities for
manufacturing cannot be surpassed in the West.
He has in his employ of the most accom-
plished cutters in the country he offers every
assurance that articles of clothing manufactured
at his establishment will give entire satisfaction
both in style and workmanship. To meet the
demands OF his increasing trade Mr.. Mori,z in
tends visiting the Eastern cities TO add TO his
present assortment The stock of blue cloths al
this establishment carrot be surpassed, aud mill
tary gentlemen can be furnished with outfits foI
any grade in the service. The accomplished Mr.
Serger is still retained a salesman 10y Mr.. No
ritz, and no one can be more courteous aIrd nc
commodating. The large stock which Mr. NJ
keeps on hand and his facilities Tor purchasing
enable him To supply country dealers toa greater
advantage than they can purchase elsewhere.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-03-20
On saturday morning ouly few shots .ere

On Saturday morning only few shots we're
fired. the Chiilcothe being short Of ammunition.
Besides the Greenwood battery the enemy Is
said to be strongly fortified at YaEoo City and
Ma1>ilesier.
The feet AZ last accounts was three miles
fbove the Junction Of the TalIahstchie and Yalia.
busha, 200 miles from Helena, and $50 from
Yazoo City.
WASHINGTON. March l9.-The Navy Depart.
ment has been informed that the gunbost Saga
more on the Sth captured. off Hillsboro. Fla . the
sloop Enterprise. loaded with cotton, having run
out of Mosquito Inlet
The Galveston News of the 81 inst saws that
an official letter from the French Consul at Mata.
moras states the CITY of Mexico has been cap
tured by the French troops.
LoUlsvlLLr. March l9-The Journal editori-
ally recommends the immediate preparation for
the defense OF this city by Notifications.