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Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1864-07-07
Blackberry Wi.ae and Vinegar.

The Importance to our >country, in q
III oral as we'll as economical point of view.
of the production OF cheap domestic
wine, is universally admitted. Great et-
forts have been and are still being made
to introduce varieties Of grape, and vii! be
likely to supply this want. [ have no
disposition to dsparage these efforts Or the
value of the grape, but it is nevertheless
the tact that the fruit for the manufacture
'of good, cheap, domestic table wine, for
the use OF 1.-The million,," and OF which eve.
ry family in the country may have bar
rel, grows under every ybody's nose-and
is the despised blackberry. This common
fruit is in tact meulber'of the grape fam
lily, and though it has long been consider
ed sort OF vagrant, and it's education has
been very much neglected, we are begin
Mug 20 find ont that with any kind of de-
cent treatment, it will exhibit as good
''blood" an make as good wine as any of
its more fashionable relatives,
THE Wsae may be made as .folloaos -
The blackberry contains a very large
quantity of juice, but it is contained in
numerous small cells, all of which must be
broken i'll order to effect its perfect liberia
tion This may be done by rubbing the
berries in tub with a wooden pestle, If
no better means are at hand. though
wine press may no doubt be used TO great
advantage. Ine berries should be ripe,
fresh and clean to make the incest product.
lake then as many ripe, fresh and clean
blackberries as yoh please, and, as fast rs
you rub them up SO as TO break the cells;
throw theln into vat or tub of sufficient
size to hold all you propose to use at one
time. When they are thus prepared, add
to the whole mass the quantity ot sugar
you intend to use. Ordinary brown sn-
gar will do very well, and tue proportions
may be from half pound to two pounds
for each gallon Of berries. If yon desire =
very light wine of the claret order, Use
very little sugar--if q stronger, heavier
bodied wine, use more, bat be careful not
to use too much, or you will have supply
OF cordial and not wine. According to|
my experience two pounds is the .extrelne
limit. II is very probable a go5d light
wine may be made without any sugar at
all but this have not tried. I
i. Having mixed the sugar with the ber-
ries, then add Tor each gallon of berries,
one qnarts OF boiling water, and stir the
whole well together The heat thus com j
Innnlcated to- the mass viii scause 4 fer
lnentatlon to corr nlnencea vii thout the nse OF
yeast or any other sussss sance Whatever
After standing about "a hours, the seeds
and skins will most OF them rise to the top
and may be SKINNED of, and the clear
liquid may be drawn of into.the casks or
Other yessels destined TO receive i. = -
aazss Ii
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1864-07-07

!, ANOTHER RAID.--M Mississippi may soon
have another Y ankee visitation. It is SAID
q pretty strong force is being concenfrat-
ed at Vicksburg, for the purpose OF max
ing another Toid into Mississippi at . very
early day. Let them, come--ihe fafe Of
StIrgis awaits them. We have some
doubt, however, abort the fAnkees nav
irg torcs - eoneeptI
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1864-07-07
THE ACTS OF CONGRESS.

THE ACTS OF CONGRESS.
We subioin classified list Of the titles
of Acts and tue joint resolutions, passed
during the recent session of Congress, with
the exception OF the appropriation
Acts" AMI few other Acts and resolu-
tions OF a private or uuimportant charac>
ter
MILITARY ACTS.
To provide for the compensa tion of non
commission ed Ulcers, soldiers sailors and
marines on detailed service. (Alows reg
uiar pay, rat;ons and allowance, and a
sun. not exceeding So per day, ard also
compensation tor extra work.l
10 amend the Act entisied an Act es-
tab.is.ing aiming and hire bureau.
To a,neaa the Act to organize forces
10 serve during the war;" approved 17th
February, 1861. (EAtends the time OF en-
listment of persons whose residence is
within the lines OF the enemy.)
70 increase the compensation OF the
the nou -coinniss oned officers and privates
of the army Of the Confederate States.-
increases the pay 81 per mouth for one
year.)
10 amend as much of an Act entitled
'An Act 10 organize forces to serve du. =
ing the war" approved February II, 1o-
81, as relates to the exemption OF certain
religious denominations. (Anthorizes the
Secretary Of War to grant exemptions and
details to persons belonging to said denom-
inations.)
To promote the efficiency Of the caval>
~ of the provisional army, and TO punish
lawlessness and irregularities OF any por-
tlon thereof. SO
To amend an A ct entitled can Act to
provide for All Invalid Corps" approved
18th February, 1861
To o-proyide for the appointment OF &C di-
tional military storekeepers Ill the Provls-
ional Army OF the Confederate States.
To furnish transportation to officers OF
the army and navy while travelling under
orders A
To amend the several Acts in relation
to chaplainse 5
IL amend the Act entitled San Act
creating the office OF ensign in the army
OF ihe Confederate States,
Te authorize the appointment OF com.
nlissaries tor regiments of cavalry.
To authorize the appointment OF addl-
tional officers OF artillery for ordnance du-.
ties. @ a
70 authorize the appointment of Quar-
ternlasters aud 4 ssis, ant (snarterllastels
and Gomlnissaries and Aesis ant Commits
saries i'll the Provisional army IN certain
cases. >
To graduate the pay Of general officers,
10 amend the Act entitled San Act to
organize military courts to attend the ar.
my of the Confederate States III the field"
etc. (Three different Acts with this title
were passed.) s4 S.
s@ To provide and organize general staff
for armies ia the field, to serve during the
war. Essee< s a.
- To authorize the formation of new com
nat,ds to be composed OF snpernuinerary
officers who may resign to join such conn
mands. 80. s..
NAVAL ACTS.
: To amend the Act entitled "An Act to
regulate the supplies of elothingto to enlist
ed men during the war; lAnshorlzes
the issne OF small stores.)
~ To extend to the navy and marine corps
the provisions OF the Sd section OF an Act
sen1isled An Act to organize forces TO
serve during the war" approved l7tA Feb
sruary, 1864 essl's1.ezss -. s-
ay.To amend the several Acts in relation
10 &sYOk0nt00r.
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RATES OF ADVERTISING.

Two DOLLARS square (of fourteen lines or less
for the first. and So GENTS tor every additional IN
srtian. Regular advertisements charged accord
ing to contract.
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We subjoin classified list OF the titles
of Acts and tue joint resolutions, passed
during the recent session of Congress, with
the exception OF the "ApproprIatlon
Acts" and few other Acts and resoin-
tions OF a private or unlmportant charac>
ter:
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1864-07-07

To amend an Act entitled can Act to
create PROVISIONAL navy ot tie Confed>
elase States" approved May 1. 1858.
To furnish transportatcA TO tfhcers Of
the army and navy while travelling unde,
orders.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1864-02-03

and rally in person. Our armies, though now
small, arc in splendid health and spirits-fu!l of
life and hope. Tho enemy are nassing all their
gigantic powers for u fnak throw of the dice.
Millions arc pouring out in bount;cf, and hrelings
such as they are, will confront with their superior
nualbcrs our brave boys or the field. But Prori-
dcncc has been with us in the past, and Heaven
will not &c ert our cause if VIC but deserve its
blessings, while VIC struggle for tho right. The
North chafes under its already immense burden I;
the approaching national election thcrc is des.in
ed both to weaken and reyolutonize, and chaos
promises to como asa,n. LsLas-hope, then, for
success. United We can mover be over TLe!med.
Our strength is usaba,cd, our Tesoqrccs undniu-
ishcd, our all Involved in the contest. Let, cur
people rrvye true to themselves and thcir past,
man the ramrarls for final struggle, and wO shall
make good the prediction of Gen. Lce-that bo-
rore the dawn of another year the flag of vic
tory will wave over FREQ and independent Con-
fcderacy.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1864-02-03
OBITUAR,Y Y.

DEPARTED this life, at the residence of his
friend, DR.. A. G.. TEAGGE, at this plpse, Oh the
2Sth inst, the Rev. ALLEN FULLER, in tho
a6lh year o! his ago, after being confined to his
bod for days.
1t is due to modest unassuming worth, for COM
mcndatlon and example, briefly to remark, that ho
made tho Bible the man of his counsel, and his
chief study, for periotfof over half century,
exhibiting in his lifc to all observers tAat 1t was
the very spirit Of christianity which wrought in
his hoaoM, and regulated all his actions and which
WAS his abiding scurcc of faith and hope to its
eloie--hc was 4 model of lnodcsty, charity and
humility; it may be said of him he was clothed
with humility os with g1rment. AS Preacher
of the gospel be exhibited and commended to the
acceptance of his hearers for pariod Of over 10
years as tho gYaE leis point Of it5 teaching, that
Iniaortal lies Is tho inheritance Of the human
race rs Gods greatest gift to man-that God is
tho saviour of all mcn specially OF those who be-
liCved, 1st Tim. 4c lQv, that the future spiritual
condition of all mon will be, in contrast not in
analogy of the prcseut physical condition, as far
moro eanobling and,exslted than any wards of
contrast can present it Cor f3c - 10 a5v; Rom.
Sc 40 and 2lT. Tle lahd Of death anuuls itsolfMn
Death springs to life and turns the spirit free.
The deceased had been in feeble hoath for two
or three years, bat suddenly his cnfcobed condi.
ticn gave way to great languor and prostration.
till he was released by doath-he bore up under
it with manly courage, christian fortitude and
calm resigna:ion-his niiud stayed on God ia per.
feet peace in tho exercise of that hope which i.
AS an anchor of tho soul both sure and s,eadfast.
entering into that within tho veil, Heb. &c 10 and
2av. How fgll of consolation tho hope of the
christian which tho gospel inspircs-that to die
is gain Peter, lc and Az; that his removal henco.
is un Infinite gain to him who has left us 70.
moved hence from earth to Heaven, from grow
ing infirmity to eternal youth and viaour from
The co1ds and darkness Of mortality, to cverlast.
ing sunshine, light and joy from the uncertainty
Of temporal things to the fixed stability of pcrma-
nent happiness; from glowing hope at best, to
assured and competo fruition from the soil aud
stains of this material aeshy clod, to tho purity of
spiritual being.
Our deceased friend continued to preach occa-
sionaly whom called upsn up to vsry hear the
close Of his lifc. The last public sermon he de-
lvored, ahout three months ago, ou Immortal
life, was tho result of mature reflection and invc,-
tigation and was delivered MS a funeral discourso
on tho death of Col. P. L. Calhoun, and which ho
was requested 10 publsh by those who heard it.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1864-02-03
Congressional News.

-.lCHMoND, Jau. oV. .
The House to-day passed I'LL that the
act 10 put an end to substitution, shall not
apply to aay farmer or plaa:e7 engagsd or
the 9Th i,lstantn the praducS:on Of grain.
provisions, or family supplies. Tho princi'
pai provisions CT the bill have been heretofore
reported. Passed by Seas Al, a'ys 81:
The House also passed a bill that all o.
GERS, soldiers and seamen, permanently DIS
ab!cd in the line OF duty, shall be retired: bat
thcir r,;.k.- pay and e'no'umen's Shall con:iu'
uc until the end OF the war, or ai ioas as they
continue retired. Tic Secretary CT Var rnay
assign :lem to such duty as they may be
able to perform. AL vacancies caused by
retired ctficcrs.to be filled tie sama as IN
cases Of death or resignation. :.
The House has been il open session ali
dav, frog, which it is supposed it has taken
action or the important matters III sscFet
session.
In the Senate bill WAS Introduced to Keep
in service all male free negroes from Is to
30. as laborers, tcalns:erS; etc. Aeterrei TO
the Military Committee.
A memorial from DR.. Gi!bes, President
al i:,a Press Association, in behalf of thepress
of the Conledcrs!a States, praying Congress
10 pass no act to cur;ail The efficiency oi the
press, was presented by the President ci
The Senate. and referred 10 the Military
Committee.
Tie Seus;e passed resolution Of thanks
TO the North Carolina soldiers who have re-
enlisted for the war.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1864-02-03
ArresrSf a Telegraph wire Cutter.

On Thursday nightlast, information haging
been conveyed to His Honor the Mayor, that
the telegraph wires leadiDginto this city were
again cut Lieut.. B. +. Johnson, Of the City
Police, and others, with Mr. Buffers negro
dogs started in pursuit of the scoundrels who
were engaged in the nefarious work, and, after
a diligent search, found one of the party,
man named Calvin Lewis, in Bean Creek
swamp. captured him, and brought him. to
Augusta, where lie was lodged in JAIL, III
await an investigation of his case. We un-
derstand that he pretends to beinsahe but
that plea will be thoroughly investigated, and
the suspected party get the full benefit ofthat
Lewis is the sane ra1svho, it will be re-
membered, entered the Georgia Railroad Depot
some years ago, concealed in box, and blew up
the money safe IN the depot. lie also attempt
ed to shoot Capt. King, of the City Police.
He was sont TO the Pcnitentiary, at Milledge-
vile, for some years, aud but recently came
out of that institution, from which, We believe,
he went into the army for short time.-Au-
gusta Constitutionalist..
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1864-02-03
From Charleston.

CHARLESTON, Jan. 30.
;hc bornbardmcat of Sumter ceased ct dark
last night.
One bundled and lftysgix 4he!s in all havc
been thrown, of which l29 struck.
1t was renewed this morning with thir-
ty, q 100 and 2DO-pounder Parroit ,.Gpd l.
ten-inch Columbiad.
Tho flag staff was shot down yesterday,
but was replaced BY the garrison under a
tapJ and accurate fire, the men repeatedly
waYing The Gag in the face of the enemy, and
syav,rg their hats in triumph, after planting
tic flag.
The bombardment has conhnaed a.eadily
all day. The fire is mostly directed on the
western wall.
The following are the only casualties since
tho re-openins q the fire: Lieut.. j. C. Logan,
bead, slight private j. II. HelTney, 25;l Ga,
back, slight private IIarsf3.d, CT the 9Th
Ga, fractured leg, seyere. s
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1864-02-03
The Report of .he Military Committee.

Very vehement object ms are being mado both
in and out Of Congress to tho Bill reported hy
III. military Conm:.oe, because it proposes to
place in the hanj,s of iho President the power of
making exemptions from the Army. Our opinion
is tr,t tho President is the proper person to ex-
ercisc this power. We beleYe that President
DAsIs IS rn honest man and pu-c patriot, and
VIII never abuse the power placed in his hands.
II there be any man in the Confederacy who has
stae6 everything upon ;hU issue CT hi. war it is
President DAVIS; when therefore ho hetrays the
a:c.e.; Of .he country he Lctr=ys his cwn interest,
for he is lighting this War with rope round his
neck.
In .;c next place We th.ak that the President
ana Secretary Ct War are quito as competent to
Judge Of the persons who should be exempt as
Congress. IN times Of great peril it vas tic GUS
tom among Tie RJ.nars to appoint Dictator,
aal it is an acknowledged principle that the
strongest Government il that which CONGO ntratcs
all It's power in single hand. We arenot afraid to
to trust power in the bands of President DAVIS,
if Tie pori of the country required it, We should
rot be at all afraid to mako him Dictator.
Hu: our chief reason fer wishing this POKER
rlaccd in the hands of The President, is this; it
will pf e all tho mechanical lsbor at the disposal
CT :ao7esnateHt, agl the Importance Of this mat
ter cannot he we'll exas Serat5l. IF al the Tail-
ors, Shoemakers, Blacksmi;hs, Gunsmith9, Hatterf,
Wagon-mskers, &C.. &c,,srarc mustered into SER
vice, the Government has only to detail SO many
as arc necessary for the wants of the service and
it has the Government work done at'a reasonable
price. Aud thls one great arm of c1torton would
be .amputatod An instance that his come under
our notice will illustrate oGr meaning A hcgi-
ment of our acquaintance las two Taors detailed
10 work at thuir trade, their prices being und.r
the control of tkcr Colonel. a soldier in this
Regiment pays $50 for the making of u full suit
of clothes, while Tailors out Of tie service are
CHARGING, We are told, $50 for the same work.
This working of things, when applied TO ali thq
mechanical trades, will he saving of many mil
lions TO the Government; mon of any reGcc-
ticn must gee in an instan; that placing the entire
mechanical labor Of the couatry in tic hands Of
lie goYernment, to be paid Tor at reasonable and
Just price, is a matter Of the first msEio5t. This
consideration cloac should decide us in favor Of
the bill.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1864-02-03
Death ofyardry McBce, ESQ.

This venerable and well known citizen Of
Greenville, aud the oldest inhabitant of the
place, expired on Saturday morning last at
his residence in this town. BY a life of tenn.
peranca and carefulnesa, he had prolonged
his years until he had attained his S9th year.
By habits Of industry and economy he had
amassed large property, which he used much
to the advantage Of the community by .which
he was surrounded. lie was liberal mar
not by indiffereutly scattering his charities
on any cause that appealed to his benevolence.
but by prudent and just Discrimination,
contributing literally of his means 10 those
public objects he deemed important and .bsn
elicial to the country, and giving to private
purposes in those casaa only where he had
reason for believing his charities would not
be squandered. Being the possessor, through
his own euergy and business acumcn, OF a
large lanGcd estate, he was thus enablcl to
make valuable donations Of sites for. various
public purposes; and they now stand as mon
uments to the memory Of o public spirited
citizen.
Yesterday morning his remains were inter-
red in the Episcopal church yard. They were
followed to tho grave by respectable con-
course &C Of citizens, who thus united in paying
their last, sad tribute Of respect to his mem
ory.-Patriot u Mountaineer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1864-02-03
For tho Advertiser. !.
Tribute of Respect.

AT Regular Communication of Friendship
Lodge No. 25, hold Jan. ed, A. i. 5S6I, Com
mittee consisting of Brothers G. NJ. 0uzTs, I n.
DU.sr and j. II. BURNETT were appointed to draft
suitable Preamble un3 Resolutions. Thofollow-
ing adopted. Therefore, TO pcrpctaatc his
memory, be it unanimously
Rcsolred, That in tho death of Brother " F.
MAY this Lodge has lost u worthy member, and
the Confeleracy II gallant and noLle SON.
ResoIced, That our most heartfelt sympathes
he tcndcred to The bcreavcd family of the deed
Pc'o1esd, That blank page in our Minute
Book he dedicated - his memory, and that these
proceedings La inscribed thereon, and the Lod so
wear tbs usual badge Of mourning FOR SO days.
RcsDircd, That n copy of these Resolutions be
sent to the family OF the deceased and that t:ov
be published in :hs Ejgofall Adrerti.cr.
hoDT. QUAREEs, W. NJ. Pro.cn.
G. M. 0uzTs, Sec'fy.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1864-02-03
Fron Johns:0n's Array.
Especial to Atlanta Register,
DALTON, jan. 2S

The enemy sert Gls Of truce yesterday
tlour lines, within SIX ,nl4s oc Da';on. with
Dir. Rrecli:nriiae, a,;d two ether surgeons
fro..: Chattanooga, and party OF ladies fr"m
Nashville.
Toe first Tennessee regiment, Col. Fields,
has enlisted sor the war.
The officers cf Staples brigade have pass
ell . resolution that, if not rc-instated, they
viii! serse in the ranks.
The condition OF the army is constantly
improving under Gen. Jobnstoa's personal
supervision. The highest spirl! OF content
nent prevails.
The movement Of Federal troops towards
Huntsville is supposed to lie with the inten-
t;oa os raid Oh Alabama,s
DMToN, Jan. 90.
The enemy yesterday afternoon advanced
nth two brigaties of cavalry and iafa'i'r.f
aul drove in our picket, pressing Helly's hrl.
sadc ol.caqalrY back to within two' aud half
miles Of Tunnc! ltii.
At nigh. the enemy rcrc dsiyen back Ia
Ringseld. Oar loss was two killed and four
woIntlcd--the enemy s considerable.
The movement is supposed 10 ha"c bccn
only a Reconnaissance IN. force.
all serene this morning.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1864-02-03

WHrELEn's CAvALRr.-A correspondent
of the Cincinnati commPrcial, stiting from
chattanooga, 'hus alludes to Gen. Whcelers
cavalry:
The daring dash of Wheeler's cavalry to
within three miles Of town, on Monday night,
and the capture Of three pickets aud eight
stragglers, has agtated our military leaders,
and still greater precautions have been taken
TO prevent n repetition Of these raids. A
strong infantry picket guards all the ap-
sroaches to the South.side of the river, at d
distance of about mile from the town, or at
the base of Mission Ridge, while cavalry
picket is on The outer posts, and will attend
TO Mr. Wheeler should he again approach so
near our headquarters. Wilder's cavalry are
upon the alert, and should they come upon
Wheelor's men you may expect to hear good
account Of them.