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The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1864-12-15

The report of the Commissioner OF
Agriculture, dated December lst, con
tains some in crestirg facts. The wheat
crop Of this year is 1s,7os,21s bushels
less tfiEn last year. Its quality; howey.
or, is generally superior. Alehoughthe
crop is. less, yet greater abundance OF
corn and huekwheat, will lead to lessen
the home consumption, SO that the ex'
port demand can be met. The rye crop
is 900, SO7 bushels less than last year
The barley crop is less by 750,s27 bush
els, but this Is to small a reduction for
further notice The long and severe
drouth Of the past summer accustomed
great anxiety for the corn srop, whilst
the rain in August came too late in some
localities to materially benefit it, and in
others some of the fields were too far in
jured to recover; yet generally the show
crs were ia time 10 benefit the crop very
much. Compared with last year the
crop of 1SG4,is 1858, Al bushels great.
er, and 5,4Gi 400 bushels less than the
crop Of 1867 But it is certain that the
home demand upon it will be far less
than that of 1862. There will be nearly
1000, 600 of hogs less, and a greatly de-
creased number Of cattle to fatten,s less
farm stock to keep over the winter, and
still Target saving will be effected by
diminished distilIation. These 'lessened
home demands will render our ability to
meet the export demand in 1865 fully
equal to that, Of 1861 There is q large
decrease in the tobacco crop. IN 1865
it was 267 ,2G7 800 pouuds, andthis yea
but 1877 ,46S 229 pounds-a difference O
60, 799, 691 pounLs. The chief reduc-
ton in the arsp Of ls64 is to DO foundir
the States Of Kentucky, Missouri ant
Maryland The condition of theirlabor
aud the unfavorabe season for plantin!
out, are the causes Of this reduced pro-
duc,ion. The buckwLest crop has in
! creased 2,9o4,0S5 bushels over that 2
1869, and is equal to that of 1862. A
one time it was feared that the potat
crop would almost be failure, bat th
! -~:.s &c A-e-~A --l C>rt~.--1~. w..
favorable to it, especially in the north
eastern States. The crop is 3,9O3,7s
bushels less than that Of last year, yet it
superior quality will fully compensate fc
its decrease in weight 1t was harvest
ed in the best condition. 10 most of tn
Western States, where sorghum is grow
to large extent, and syrup has bee
made in considerable quantities. there
20 great increase above that Of 1852, G,
cept in Illinois, where it is two and
4, quarter tcuths. The returns from cou1
' tics ia which cotton is grown are d
/. many, but compared with 1862, ths
show considerable Increase, rangir
from one to five tcnths. In Illinois it
J four .tcn;hs, or forty per cent. In Il
r cat crop there has been decrease a|mo
proportonate to that OF tas wheat crop
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1864-12-15

CHIEF JUSTICE SALMON P. CHASE.
THAT phrase sounds we'll, and gives
still further proof that the country is
safe 10 the hands of her President,
"Honest Old Abe" Mr. Chase is the
fifth person who has filed the honorable
position which he now occupies. He
will, We think, worthily fill the chair
once occupied by Chief Justice Marshall.
We believe that Mr.. Chase Was the choice
Of large majority Of the loyal people Of
the United States and in appointing him
the President has but listened to the
popular voice. All men must feel that
Mr.. Chase is an honest, able man, and
that their rights arc safe in his keeping.
Long live the President and the Chief
Justice.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1864-12-15

s.1E-Rcad the notice Of Daniel Da-
viz. He viii sell large rumbsr Of cat:
tle and hogs, besides lot Of other valu..
able property, on the 9th inst.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1864-12-15

~ "A valuable house and lot are ad.
vertised in another column. Read 1t and
then buy the house-if you want it.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1864-12-15

Who Wants a Home?
onn ACRES IMPROVED LAND>within one
UUU mile Of Upton, for sale IN quantities to
suit purchasers. Also
4 M ACRES PRAIIIE LAND. 81 miles from
i" iowa Falls. Hardin county, Iowa Also.
1Nn ACRES LAND. PISE TIMBER II Pos.
lou tsSs eoaaty. wisconsin Also.
YIoCsE ) LOT IN Book No. u. Upton.
1tp.ce. Y.-4 AYv3 l. HoLTelAspEN.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1864-12-15

1--WE have had quite cold weather
aurine the week past. =,
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1864-12-15

- The French PTcvent1ve. N
2sIrhtly Emissions sOsetually. lroventsd
without the use Of medicine ~ shs uss ofThs
Prove ntivs, the rsstsst tsvsntop 9th -. sIes
a. sent 70 oil parts Of tbs oouDtsy Adde'S
Is. 3. ovNIIf, Boz csa', rcst CAes. Yhla4dghis,
= plem5
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1864-12-15
DIR RADw AVS
CURE FOR THE MISERABLES.

RENOvATIN0 RESOLyENT
RENOVATING RESOLvENT -ts
CURES
fa ALL SKIN DISEASES,
Fever Sores Ulcers Sore Heads Sore Legs, Scrofuia,
Syphilis, oies 0iandular Swclings One TO six bot
tles this marvellous remedy will cure the most hor-
ribe case Ifyou would enjoy life, take this medicine
will yon you have taken six bottles OF any
sarsaparla aud are still unc ured its
II six otles fail you try something else Ksa
ways Renovatng Resolvent is warranted to cure the
worst disease By the die 81 six bottles. Price 4l0O
Sold by X. Hall, Upton, Iowa, and all druggists
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1864-12-15
liollOway's Pilia are the best remedy
known In the world for the foflo wing
diseases
Carlton }

n the reader of this notice, c annot get hrx
of Pills or Ointment from the fruy store in his
place, let him write to mt, enclosing the amount,
and will mail ? box free OF expense. Many
cause they cannot make ~ much profit a. on ota-
er persons make.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1864-12-15

Non. are genuine unless the words "floAo,cny
M, YORK. and London are d,scernible asa Wa.
ter mark in every leaf q the book Of directions
around each box; the saiAe may he plainly seen
By hoi1iax the leaf 10 ihz light. A handsome re-
ward viii be given to any one rendering such IL.
forrratios - may lead to the detection OF any
perty OF parties counter feitiny the medicines OF
vending the same; knowing them to be spurious.
s.ssold at the mandatory Of Professor HOI-
LoNAY, 50 Maiden Lane, New York. a1A By I'll
respectable Druggists and Dealers In Asdicins
throu ghout the United States and the cfviltStd
world IN boxsa, q - oents, % eSuts. sod u ~
each.
- There Il eoesidersbl saving By tstiDS
tbs larger sassA
July II, isti-a:syi. s..
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1864-12-15

FEMALES. FEMALES! FEMALEs
Use that SAFE, PLEASANT REMEDY known
UELMBOL EXTRACT BCCHU.
For all complaints incident to the sex. No family
should be without it, and none will when tried
by them. 1t Is used
By YOUNG AND OLD.
In the decline change Of life, before snd otter
Marriage during aud otter confinement, to strength
the restore nature to its proper and
invigorate the broken down consttution from rhaf-
ever cause orig mating.
USE No MORE WORTHLESS PILLS!
= HELMS OLD'S EXTRACT BUCHU.
See advertisement in another column. Cut out, and
4.''f send for it. lm35
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-08-17
JOHN S. SCHuLTZE.


Assistant Adjutant General.
In each Of the three years, 1862, 1868
and 1864, it has been found necessary to
call the State militia for the defence of the
State, and this has been done with the as
sent and assistance of the General Govern
ment From the want of organization, we
have been obliged to rely exclusively on
the volunteer militia, and With few excep-
tions to organize them anew for each oc-
casion. This has caused confusion aud a
loss of valuable time, and has resulted in
sending to the field bodies of men in great
measure undisciplined. The militia bill
passed at the last session is | think for or
binary times the best militia law we have
ever had; but under the existing extraordi-
nary circumstances it seems to require
notifications | suggest that the assessors
be directed to make an immediate enroll
| ment, classifying the militia as may be
thought best; that the officers be appoint
ed by the Governor, on the recommendation,
approved by him, of board of examina-
| ton, composed of three Major Generals for
each division, Of whom the Major General
of the division shall be- one. the other two
to be designated by the Governor, from ad-
Joining divisions, or in sgch other mode
as the Legislature may think fit; That il al
cases the officers shall be selected by pre-.
ference from officers and men who have
been in the service, and shall have been
honorably discharged by the United States,
and that e6ectual provision be made for
drafting the militia when required The
recommendation in regard to appointments
is made to avoid the angry dissensions, and,
too often, political jealousies which divide
military organizations By the election of
officers, and to secure Il e services OF the
most deserving and competent men.
The election of officers, in the volunteer
forces 10 the field has been found to be ln-
jurous to the service, while promotions by
seniority, and appointments of meritorlous
privates has produced harmony and stimu
| lated to faithfulness. In the enlistment
of new organizations the plan adopted of
granting authority to officers to recruit
companies has been found to be the best
| policy. | also recommend that the Gov.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-08-17

HEADQUARTERS, DEP'r SUsQEUHANNA,
HARRisBuRG. Aug, H. 1864.
A tTne copy respectfully furnished for the
inf rmation of His Exceilency Governor A.
G Curtin.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-08-17

The following letter from the Assistant
Adjutsnt General, da'ed August lst, A. D.
1864, is the only reply received by me up
to this time:
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-08-17
STATE OF Maryland.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,


His exceIlency. 4 abraham lincoln, President
Of the Uni ed States
SIR: The repeated raids across the P,.tut
mac river made 10y PORTIONS of the rebel army.
and the extent of the damage they have sac
cerded So frequently III ntilctIDg. have m@st
lhjuriuusiy affected the people Of Mnry land
and Pennsylvania, IN tie ueIghburhund uf
that river, and many ot them. II is believed.
aN the only security against such lDsses in the
future are seriously considering the prnpriety
Il abAnduhlng their present homes and seek
ing safety at the North.
1t seems t. us that not merely in this sec
tional aspect nf the case, but in it's national
relations. the security of this border line be-
tween the loyal and rebelliuus States is an
nhect iustifyiug and requiring a disposition
nf a portion of the National force with an
especial view to its defence The Potomac
can only be crossed in its ordinary state Of
water at some five or six furds. and we pro.
pose to enlist from our respective States
volunteer force that shall be sufficient with
The aid "f the fnrtifcatiuns which the force
Itself can speedily construct, to efectuaiiy
guard them all.
We ask the fovernment that the recruits
~a raised shail he credited to t~e quotas IF
vur several States ar the call LIS. made ana
be armed, equiprea and supgied a o,ner
.t.'uuteerS 20 ine service
We aIe aware that az a general rule well
founded objections exist IL the euiIstnl I ut q
force tn be exclusively used FIR home or !ucaI
defence. hut We regard such n service as We
nnw suggest as All exceptional case. and the
complete protection of this part Of our from
tier as of admitted national Importance.
Soon after the outbreak of this rebellion
the importance Of special defence of the re
ginn bordering on the upper Potomac was
recognized by the Government and the Hon.
Francis Thumas of Mary land was authorized
10y it 70 raise three regiments with view to
the protectio.. of the counties on either side
ut that river. , hese regiments were raised
hut the subsequent exigencies Of the service
required their employment elsewhere, and
they therefore afrd at present no particu
llr eecuritg to that region beyond other troops
| ia the service.
The necessity, as we think. for some such
peculiar pr, vision has now become so obvious
that we would, with great respect tut most
/ earnestly urge upon Your Excellency the ex
| pedlency If acceeding to the suggestions We
nave made, and we will Immediately set
| about raising the fnrces required, and we have
no doubt they will be promptly procured.
We have the honor to be.
with great respect
| your obedient srrvants
! (Signed) A.W BRADFORD,
A.G. CURTIN.
The following letter from the Assistant
Adjutsnt General, da'ed August lst, A D.
1861, is the only reply received by me up
| tu this time:
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-08-17
WAR DEPARTMENT.

ADJUTAST GENERALS OFFICE.
WAsHINGTnN. L. ., August LIST, 1864
HIS ExCELLENCY, the Governor Of Pennsyl
vania, Harrisburg, Penn'a.
SIR u have the honor to acknowledge
the receipt Of the joint letter from yourself
and the Governor OF Mary land. dated July
2Ist, 1864, asking authority to raise voiun
teer free in your respective States, to be ex
clusisely used for home OF local defence, and
for guarding the fords of the Potomac.
In reply, am directed by the Secretary Of
War to inform you that the proposition has
been fully Considered, and that the authority
asked fer cannot be granted.
In this connection please see tie act of Con-
gress. approved February 49, 1862, as pro
mnlgated in General Orders No. Is, series Of
1862. from this office.
| have the honor to remain, sir,
Very respectfully.
Yunr uhadient servant
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-08-17
Your 0bedient servant,
THOMAS NJ VINCENT,
Assistant Adjutant Genert

MEM- Similar letter sent HIS ETceLLency,
tie Gorernor Of Maryland, this date.
How the reason gwen for the refusal to
act on this proposition, can be made con-
sistent with the enlistment of men tor one
hundred days, to serve in Pennsylvania,
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E.eUiStoWn Post OfhCes

Nails arrive and close at the LGwistOwn ?.
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wy
[I!~. w. ILL., 4-.
Attorney at Law,

Office Market Square, Lewistown, will at
tend to business in Mltflin, Centre and Hunting
don counties mJ2t
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-08-17

Maryland and at Washington and vicinity,
1t Is hard to perceive.
On the suggestion made by citizens of
the border counties, the following commu-
ication dated 22d July, 1864, was made
by Major Gen. Couch to the Secretary of
War: Copy
HEADQUARTERS. DEP'T. SUsQUEHANNA
HARRISBURG. Pa. July y, 1864.
Hon EDWIN NJ. STANTON. Secretary of War:
SIR:-Durlng the recent raid into Mary
land, the citizens Of ChambershuTg turned
out with determination to stand by the few
soldiers present, and hold the town against
any cavalry force that might assault it -
500 citizens of York, irrespective Of party.
volunteered, were armed. and went down to
the Northern Central railroad 10 guard the
bridges or hold their town. This is stated
in order tn show you that the "border citizens"
are beginning to real ze that by united actin
they have the rength tn protect themselves
against an ordinary raIdlng party. En
closed, | invite your attention to letter ad.
dressed to the Governor, together with his
endorsement upon the subject of forming
special corps from the six border counties
most exposed. If 10000 men can thus be
organized, its existence would be protection
and give confidence.
| am informed that the general sentiment
of the people in tn s question is in favor of
something being done at once. and rs a militia
~ measure. think il will be of essential service
| to the General Government and recommend
that the War Department encourage the move
ment by autaoriZing the loan or issue Of uni
frrms, provided the law in question is enact
ed.
1t ia believed thar the new militia law of
this State will pra tcally rove of no value.
excepting that an eurollment will probably
be made. am sir.
Very respectfully.
Your ohedient servant,
ID. n. COUCH,
Major g. neral Comd'g Dept.
HEADQUARTERS, DEP'T SUsQEUHANNA,
HARRISBURG. Aug, H. 1864.
A tTre copy respectfully furnished for the
inf rmation ot His Exceieney Governor a.
/ G Curtin.
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST II, 1864.

night to communicate with him. III the
meantime, the small force oi Gen Couch
held the enemy at bay Gen Averil
marched on Chambershurg. but did not
arrive until after the town was turned and
and the enemy had retired H pursued
and overlook them at NJ 'Connellsburg, in
Fulton county, in time to save that place
from pillage and destruction He prompt
ly engaged and defeated them. driving
them to Hancock and across the Potomac.
| commend the houseIess and ruined
people OF Chambersburg to the liberal
beneVolence of the Legislature, and sug,
geat that a suitable appropriation be made
Tor their relief Similar charity has been
heretofore exercised in the case of an
accidental and destructive FIRE at Pittsburg
and cannot doubt the disposition of the
Legislature on the present occasion
On the fifth day of this month large
rebel army was in Maryland and at various
points on the Potomac as far as New Greek,
aud as there we're no adequate force within
the State [ deemed it my duty on that day
10 call for Thirty Thousand Volunteer
Militia, for domestic protection. They will
be armed, transported and supplied by the
United States, but, as no provision is made
for their payment, it will be necessary,
should you approve my action, to make an
appropriation f;r that purpose.
Feeling it t. be the duty of the General
Government to afford full protection to the
people of Pennsylvania and Maryland by
the defence If the line of the Potomac.
united with Gov. Bradford in the following
letter to the President, dated July 2lst, A.
D. 1864.
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LeWistOWn station.

Rs- Galbralth's Omnibuses convey passengers tc
and from all the trains. taking up or setting them
down at all points within the borough limits.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-08-17
JNO. s. SCHULTZE,
Assistant Adjntant General.

Assistant AdJutant General.
On the same day lapproved in writing
of the proposition, and expressed my opin-
ion that the Legislature would PASS an act
in accordance with it at its adjourned scs-
sion on the 23d Of August an furnish
ed with an official copy of the following re-
ply, dated August l, 1864, to the PROPOSE
ton Of Gen. Couch. (Copy.)
WAR Dept, ADJuTANT GENERALS OFFICE,
WAsHINGToN, D. c., Aug. /, 1864.
Major Gen. ID. \. CoUCH,
Commanding, &C., Harrisburg. Pa.
GEN. Il have the honor 10 acknowledge
the receipt If your letter of 22d of July, reia'
tive TO the United States providing uniforms
for Special Corps" Of militia from certain
border counties Of Pennsylvania.
In reply. | am directed to inform yCn that
the subject has been carefully considered by
th- Secretary of War. who cannot sanction
the issue of the clothing in question.
am General
Eey resnPctfu,ly,
Your ohedieut servant,
THOMAS Vi VINCENT.
Assistant Adiutant General
HEADQUARTERs DEPARTMENT OF THE
SUsQUHEANNA,
Harrisburg, August 9th. 1864.
A true copy respectfully furnished for the
information Of His Excellency, Governor A.
q Curtin
The Chattanooga Daily Rebel. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1862-1864, 1864-04-01
For tie Rebel.
a Litter f4'osn consil, Sot-rnaa-
a. T.-3. 90 CT



A. T-3. 30. CT
To your many lr.erds
como gre h'ing. You cln form no idsz or rs
OUTRAGEOUS weather we have had during ihi
pas, week or two The sun seldcm ulsnos
through 81 over lis Wet blankets. enough to
make blue bird ohirp, or n swallow venture
On tbs wtag Even Ito dewers have forgot
ten to. rvep. stsvi. piuv eyes avove ground, aud
The frogs which sang 50 msrrily, tneir fiErg
treble no tes while ago. have been looking q,
the sky through cod glass. The mud, oh the
mad Of D-l.Dn. stern wheel steam boat
could m4 Eo money BY ruaning a ferry alo1g
the main street.
"IIozv does a soldier spend his time. 7 e
Of en- ard asked. II you cou,d hear some Two
or three hundred Hiaging. When this cruel
war i pser," IS they are following it on
across tie way. you would wish they spen
slreir t me mere quietly. This blessed mon 9 d
though. sweet sot Of voices arc telling very
pleasantly how they are spending their time
singing, rListen to the mocking bird wish
w. had S sveral Of them 10 listen to- Well
well, ali win como in good time.
Every .Iilg is as q1iet up here as thongh
10 hostiie armies confronted each other. nearly
---a-.---i - e---l-------
either sEde soon. The Ten Thousand reports
which f5at Ike birds Of III omen over tie
c5ss.try. ase exceedingly rcprehensible Lat
teris, one Of these as5c ted that tho Yanks
had left our front and that Only small lumber
remained between Us and Ciat 'auqoga. Such
reports are calculated t. lessen, confidence IL
our General. because people say. why don't he
attack tho enemy and clear bet their little force
Ycu can rest assured that when Gen } 9luston
discovers an opportunity, it viii be always "a
ken advantage Of.
Again these reports are calculated to make
tie people at home feel that there is no neees-
sity for hurry 10 send reinforcements TO tie
army the frrloughed or dilatcry SD CT les
sens his ardor. aud deemlng ali sac at tie
front lags aud gets back too LATE perhaps for
use or his credit We will need every man
that belongs to cur army before long aud
rilifuI appearances those viii make, who by
their absercs in numbers render AIRY NICER
tainty probable. We hope to end the war Ills
summer. We can do it by an efeciual cam
paigu, and when It commerces there viii 5s
no doSbt Of the result. if the army remain.
full and as efficient as il promises aud SIOUX
be-
Ndfthef IN news do not Ha'tsr eitksrths NOR
ais OF their political or any other kind Of SOS
ciety. New York seems TO be a bear pen
Hoping he affair viii end with a regular cut
ihrca. re- ". ation anl3ngst themselves. asd Tor
which they have my most prsyerful regard. +,
an theirs most b ~.
q COUSIN AoURsfA.
P. s. just saw horse sink out Of sightin
tAe mud. Cox.
p. p S. Aud the cart too c~
2. P. r. s. Aud the driver also y
n B. Iery sorry b 10 learn it was suit
les's wagon
n B, kgain. Il showed here about three
hours this morning Curious weather. c. n
- Twelve women. for being loyal to the
c--.t. 80 --.r,-ssorad . a., / C----r-- -