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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-09-16
Sight, Hearing and Smell of
Horses.

A horse gains the knowledge Of objects
to which he is not in imm cdiate proximity
not alone by what he sees. This seems
often altogether overlooked by those who
cover up his eyes at least so as to prevent
his seeing any thing behind or on either
side of him. When horse hears q
strange sound he is bound to look at the
object making it if be can. If he cannot
it makes him nervous. restless and scary,
while if he can satisfy his sight, even
though he be somewhat alarmed. he will
almost always submit to guidance, or will
stand while it passes him. Strange smells
sometimes affect a horse similarly to
sounds, and because we can not smell any
thing, or do not think Of it as cause Of
uneasiness, the conduct of the horse is in.
explicablc to US. When horses make the
acquaintance Of new and strange objects,
their attention being attracted by sound,
next they wish to see them, and when
they have sufficiently and cautiously re-
conuoitered them, they invariably, if they
can, approach and satisfy their sense of
smell When next the reader is driving
horse and approaches some object by
which he is startled, let him observe the
inflated nostril, and its quick motions, the
rapid snufs and deep Inspirations OF the
animal Thus the horse as evidently
seeks information about the object of his
fears through his nostril, as by his hear.
ing or sight. Those who blind their
horses, that s,cover their eyes by "blinds"
or "blinkers," if their object be to prevent
the animals being alarmed, essentially
fail for until this semi-blindness becomes
second nature, they are anxious, and lis.
tent e to every strange sound, sufing
every breeze,-in fact, trying to make
good their loss of sight by caution, hear
ing, and scent. The horse ought for his
his owners safety, and his own comfort,
to have the free use Of all his faculties
We would never break horse to be
driven with blinders, nor use any horse
thus blinded, unless early education had
made it necessary. The custom of our
best horsemen is to supply the p'aca Of
the old blindered head.stall by light
strong bride. The horses look better,
travel more securely. as they sec better
how to pick their way over slippery pave
ments and rough roads, and as far as our
own observation goes they are treer and
easier on the road. more trusty aud less
liable to shy. All lovers Of the horse
will hail with pleasure his freedom from
this imposition. Ag.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-09-16
Union and Liberty.
Ut o. W. HOLMES.

Flag Of tho heroes who left US their glory,
Borne thro' our battle Geld's thunder and fame
Dlasoncd in song and ilIumined in story,
Wave Ger Us all who inherit their lame!
Up with our banner bright,
Sprinhlei with starry light,
Spread its fair embiems from mountain to shore;
While through the sounding sky,
Loud rings the nations cry,
Union aud Liberty! one evermore!
light Of car Ornament, guide of our nation,
Pride OF ber children, and honored afar,
Let the wide beaws of thy full constellation
Scatter each cloud that would darken . star!
Empire unsceptered! what foe shall assail thee,
Bearing the standard Of Iiberty's vaps
Think not the God of thy fathers shall fail thee
Striving with men for the bitthright Of man!
let, il by madness and treachery blighted
Da wns the dark hour Wien the sword thou mus
draw,
Then, with the arrns Of thy millions united,
6mite the bold traitors TO Freedom and Law!
Lord Of the universe, shield us and guide US
Trusting Thce always, thro' shadow and sun!
Thou hast unitod ln, who shall divide us!
Keep us, keep u., the Many in One!
Up with our banner bright,
Spriakied with starry light,
Ep1ssd its fair cmbeul. froe, mountain 10 shore
While through the sounding sky.
Loud rings the nations cry,
Union and Liberty! oue evermo-e!
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-09-16
Suggestions on Drying Fruits.

Mrs. ID. Garrigus, Now Haven Co.,
Conn, writes to the american Agricut
turiSt .Fruit time is here, but sugar is
SO high that it will not pay to preserve
mnch in the old-tashioncd way. All the
small fruits are excellent dried in sugar
To do this; remove the stones from plums
cherries, etc, take 4 OF. of sugar to h.
Of fruit, cook few minutes, spread them
on earthen plates. and dry in the oven,-
If the fruit is juicy, as cherries for ex.
ample, let it remain in the liquor over
night after cooking, then in the morning
drain through a colander and dry. |
always have sprinklcd a little sugar
among the fruit when packed it away
in jars, but this may be omitted this sea-
son. | make fruit cake by using cher
ries (the common red ones are the best)
for raisins huckleberries tor Zante cur
rants and plums tor citron.
81 think dried tomatoes are better than
any canned or bottled ones [ ever ate
prepare them thus Scald and SIX n
the tomatoes. cook as dry as possible
without burning; taen spread on carthen
plates. and dry in the oven. When re-
quired for use, rinse in cold water, let
them soak in warm water an hour or So
cook few minutes, and season to taste.
Of course they will stick together, and
want to be picked in pieces before soak
ing. If wanted to send to soldiers, they
arc packed and transported with much
less trouble and expense than bottles or
cans. Tell your readers while drying
sweet corn for winter use, not TO forget
the snap beans and green shell beans
Prepare as it for cooking, scald in boil
ing water, and dry in the sun by this
simple means one can have succotash in
winter almost as good as summer"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-09-16
Read what Gen. Grant says.
WARRINGTON, Sept. 8, 1864.

The following is On extract Of letter
from Lieut.. Gen. Grant, dated "Head-
quarters Of the Armies Of the United
States, City Point, Virginia, August 16,
1861:
Hon. E. B. WashJurn
Dear Sir: state to all citizens who
visit me that all we want now to insure
su early restoration of the Union is
determined unity Of sentiment in the
North. The rebels have now in their
ranks their last man. Tho little boys and
old men are guarding prisoners, guarding
railroads and bridges, and forming good
part Of their garrisons for intrenched po-
sitions. They hare robbed the cradle and
the craze equally to get their present force.
Besides what they lose in frequent skirm.
ishes and battles, they are now losing
from desertion and other causes ut least
ono regiment per day. With this drain
upon them the end is not far distant, if
we ,oiH only be trus to ourselces. Their
only hope now is in divided North.
This might give them reiuforcements
from Tennessee, Kentucky, Maryland
and Missouri, while it would weaken US.
With the draft quietly enforced, the en-
emy would become respondent, and would
make but little resistance. 1 have no
doubt but the enemy are exceedingly an1-
ious to hold out until after the President.
iat election. They have many hopes
from its effects. They hope counter
revolution. They hope the election of
peace candidate in fact, like Micawber,
they hope for something to turn up"
Our peace friends, if they expect peace
from separation are much mistaken.-
1t ,oouldde but the 6eginningot the sSar,
with thousands Of Northern men joining
the South, because of our disgrace in al.
lowing separation. To have peace on
any terms, the South would demand the
restoration Of their slaves freed. They
would demand indemnity for losses sus.
tanned, and they ,oould demand a treaty
,chich wouM make the North slavs hun.
ters for the South. They would demand
pay, or the restoration Of every slave es.
Gaping to the North. Yours truly,
(signed) u. s. GRANT"
Lieut.. Gen. U. 8. A
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-09-16
The Copperheads Mean Dis
union. .. ...

The evidence of the disdnion tendencie,
and proclivities Of the copperhead polite.
ians is daily multiplying. Few Of the
leaders openly express their sympathy
for such an issue from present trouble
but the bolder and more honest members
Of the party do not hesitate to avow it,
During the great week of conventions at
Bangor, Ratification meeting was held
in the big tent in the evening, aud among
the speakers was Mr.. Marcellus Emery,
the editor Of the Bangor Democrat. Mr..
Emery is an outspoken, honest Disunion.
ist. We find in his own paper-the or.
gan of Penobscot county Democracy
the following report Of bis speech. The
italics and capitals are ours:
Mr.. Emery spoke most earnestly in ia :
vor Of an immediate peace.
He showed the folly Of any further at
tempt to Su6jugate the South, and said
that the hour had come when the brave
men North should meet the brave men of
the South in council, and should urge
uhon them restoration of the Union of
the fathers but that, If, in uiew Of the
seas Of blood that had been shed, the
South could no longer CONSENT TO A POL
ITIcAL UNION WITH THE NORTH, he would
have the North say to the South, I'VE
shall part with you in sorrow and in
grief but YOU NAVE WON YOUR INDEpEND.
ENCE ON A HUNDRED WE'LL FoUGGT FIELDS ;
the further prosecution Of this war is alb
sOlute ruin to both sections GO IN
PEACE; LET US SHEATHE THE
SWORD" Mr.. Emcry's speech was
listened to arith profound attention.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-09-16

TIE CASE WELL STATED-The follow
ing from the New York Tribune, is moi
only the truth, but patent and undisputa.
BILE, stated in terse and appropriate lang
uage:
"The Democratic party of the Slave
States made the Rebellion tho adher.
ing Democrats of Free States have too
generally justified and upheld it. From
this city, two Democrats holding import.
ant and lucrative Offices abandoned them
to take part in the rebellion. A Dem.
ocratic Editor absconded from neigh.
boring city to fulfil similar purpose
From every city, village, bar-room, the
voice Of Democratic sympathy with re.
bellion has long resounded. This essen
TALLY Democratic revolt has filled the
land with mourning, covering its soil
with ashes aud ruins. And now the
country is impudently asked to restore to
power the party which has wantonly in.
flicted upon it these measureless calamit-
ies."
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-09-16
The Democratic Convention,

OhlcaSo, Aub. oOeh.
When Mr.. Harris, of Mary land, was
walking towards his seat. after being de-
clared out of order because of the remark
that if Mcclellan is nominated he would
not support him, Pennsylvania not a
delegate. though sitting within the circle,
said to him, "You ought to be turned ou,
Of the convention, you ID traitor
Uron this Harris turned round and
knocked him out Of his chair. This in.
cident contributed much to the general
confusion which prevailed for severa'
minutes. To night, Harris and Long and
those who sympathize with them are max.
ing strenuous efforts to obtain one third
vote against Mcclellan, but the latter's
friend, are sanguine.
The conciliatory and pacific course
pursued by Guthrie Oh the committee OIL
resolutions. seems to meet with the warm
approval of the McClellanites, and te
night he towers up as strong candidate
for Vice Presidency.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-09-16
How TO WASH A THRKAD-LACE COLA

How TO WASH A THRRAD-LACE COLLAR
Communicated to the american Agri'
culturist by "Aunt Sue: Take an
empty champagne ibottle, 1--we suppose
any other would answcr,--EO. cork it,
push it into the leg Of stocking, and
tic string round the stocking at each
end of the bottle so that it will fit the
bottle tightly. Now bastc your collar
on to the stocking; the more carefully
basted the edges are, the greater will be
your success. Carry the collar round and
round the bottle. allowing it to retain its
shape easily. Soap we'll. and let it soak
over night rinse with hot water in the
morning, and allow it to dry on the bot
tie when taken off it will look as good
new, and need no ironing.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-09-16
just Hover in the Hafrica. ,

Two newly imported Euglishmen just
off the steamer. strolled into the restau.
rant attached to the ITEM mt House, Bos
ton, the other day, and after wondering
stare at the long row of individuals, each
busily and silently engaged in boltins
their allowance of food in the shortest
possible time, climbed up on two stools
and hesitatipgly ordered
"a chop ard some hale"
While the agile William was ordering
their meal. the attention of one of the
Bulls was attracted to dish unknown TO
him but of which his ncighbors were par.
taking with great gusto. Carefully wait
ing until the man next him gruntcd
+" Mother car o corn," he nudged his
brother Bull with
'Enry, there's an H'american wegeta
bic that we don't ave at 'ome Let's
ave some," and accordingly ordered
Haw! Waiter, hear o corn."
The corn "a dish unknown in England)
was brought smoking hot, and Bull passed
it to his countryman, who observing the
uohhci VI u'S uoisuUolo, oilCeu ~ uoWu
with his knife, and tasted it with an ap-
proving wink.
"tiood?" asked Bull No. l.
Very" said No. 2, adding with true
British economy, "Thsre's no use in hor-
dering another ; ere's enough for both Of
u.s." passed the cob to his companion, who
gravely sliced it after the manner Of a
cucumber, and after seasoning it, com.
meHced eating the sliced cob. He got
through II two or three slices with some
difficulty, and to the hugo delight of a
small boy with cropped head behind the
bar, and the turning to his companion.
ejaculated--
my hyes, 'Enry, hif this is a sample
hof Hamerican vegetables. their stomach
must be hiron plated like taeir blood
ships!'
"An unctious grin slid over the faces
Of tho witnesses, and William turned
iercely on the small boy and ordered him
to "make change at the other end Of the
counter.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-09-16

SERVED HIM RIGur.-A gentleman
just arrived from Hagerstovn, yesterday
furnished our reporter with an item CO.
ing to show the spirit and temper Of the
invading rebels. When the rebel hord
appeared in front of Hagerstown, one o
its principal citizens undertook a meas
ure to which he looked for the preserva
ton of his property. He iarmod abou
200 acres OF land. His, barns were ful
Of grain, his pastures were dotted with
sheep aud cattle, and forty well fed swine
were gathered in the rear of his corr
cribs. He was emphaticaJly a man o
plenty and of substance. When the re
bells came be walked cut to their lines
with damask linen napkin affixed to hi
cane. The first rebel soldier he encount
cred he requested to show him to the com
manding officer. He was passed unde
guard to the object of his search.
General" said he II am a warn
sympathzer with the South. l hearth,
wish success to this invasion and to you
forces. My object in finding you out i
to ask that you and as many Of your stat
as will accept the invitation will mak'
my house your headquarters during you
stay here. My house is yonder upon the
hill" pointing to fne old fashioned
mansion, with modern additions, with s
long row of hay racks on the bacl
ground.)
"You sympathize vito the South, die
you say 2" queried the general.
"Very earnestly, sir, and always have
done So"
The rebel general beckoned to ser
geant who stood near him, "bring mus
ket here for this man." said he, "and tax,
him into the ranks"
The "sympathizer" oponed his eyes, bu
stood mute with horror. He "couid no
see it" in that light. He stammered GU
at last.
"Oh! l didn't mean that, General,
don't want to fight. l want to entertai,
you and your staff while you remain here
and to show you that am your friend"
The rebel general contemptuously in
formed him that they interpreted sympa
thy only in its literal sense. He ha,
claimed to sympathize with them, ant
they intended to avail themselves of hi
good will. A string of wagons was a
once trottcd out, driven to the sympathi.
er's property, and in the same Afternoon
he was stripped of everything. The re
bells carried off al! his cattle, sheep, hog
and smaller live stock, removed all hi
hay and wheat crop. leaving his barns ut
tcrIy empty. The cavalry horses were
turned into his growing oats, and his corr
was cut for fodder for the stock while OF
the march. The sympathit-r was de
tained till all was done and was then re
leased with thanks tor the sympathy r.,
had manifested. Many like him in Mary
land are NOW rcapiug the fruits Of IL ei
sympathy. When men will take tn,
suckers out of their pumps to prcven
Union s'ldiers from drinking water, theil
sympathy with the South deserves som,
such recognition as that given to tht
friend Of the rebel cause above referred
to, who came to grief at Hagerstown.-
Phil. N, american.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-09-16
The copperhcad Mot in Indial

The copperhcad plot in IndiauY
recently "nipped in the bud" was E ..m
idablc affair. Among the art ,.es a..
covered were 10000 revol- .rs nd A.
boxes ammunition design to 30 ,};strih
uted among the oprGnents at' tho govern
ment TOR the n!;asposc of controlling th,
rres'dent..l election, |. il stated tha
themcaey for this nofarious Mot was the
proceeds OF the sale Of the rebel rams il
Engla.'d their departure having been pre-
:ented by the government.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-09-16
BE NOT DISHEARTED.
THE SUN SHINES IN THE NORTH.

THE SUN SHINES IN THE NORTH.
The sun still shines in desolate places
The hearts of the miserable sufferers Of
disease eaten bodies shall be made glad
A cure that will clense your blood from
impurities. aud rid your bodies Of Sores
Ulcers. Swelings, Skin Eruptions, and
all Chronic and Scrofulous diseases, will
be found in DR.. Radway's Cleansing Sy
rup. called Renovsting Resolvsnt. One
to six bottles of this marvellous remedy
will cure the worst diseases. and restore
you to the society Of your friends. SOUND
in health, pure and clean. and skin with
out spot or blemish. Price one dolla,
per bottle. Sold by Druggists.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-09-16
e oct
Song Of the Peace Men.


Give ~ peace; though the blood that cur hsros'
have shed
Like the free gushing water, be shed all in vain
And the star besming banner, they nobly upheld,
Ne'.r again should float proudly o'sr city or main.
Give US peace; and we'll wear without murmur
OF grief
The chains that = Southron shall forge for on,
neck.
Rree our houses, our farms, and purses from tax
And we'll bow without sheme, at the tyrsnti
proud beck.
Aye, cruelty Honor, and Country. and Right,
Rstease TO as Slavery, Oppression and Wrong,
Let The glad III ght of Freedom forever be quenehsd
But peace, give us poacs, is our song.
No. Ponobscot, Sept. 7th.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-09-16

An Irishman remarked to his
companion. on observing a lady pass,
"Pat, did you ever see so thin woman
as that 2"-"Thin," replied the other !;
"botherashun, l see a woman as thin as
two of her put together, | have"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-09-16

UThe Christian Commission has been
presented with cooking wagon, for use
in the Army Of the Potomac. 1t con-
sists of three boilers for cooking tea, cof-
fee and soup. The front part contains
cans for holding tea, coffee, extract of
beef, farina and bread.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-09-16

UA communication printed in the
n. Y. Post respecting private insane asy
lums, is attracting good deal of atten-
tion. The writer charges that some of
them are mere prison houses, in which a
man incarcerates his daughter or wife,
when he prefers to have her out of his
way; or daughters iIaprison their aged
mother in order to enjoy the large part of
her income.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-09-16

"A word of explanation.--If a
young lady "throws herself away" un-
derstand she married for love if she is
..comiortab.y settled" understand that
she has married a wealthy old man whom
she hates.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-09-16

Our Dan says that whcuever he
wants hot bath. and hasn't the money
TO pay for it, he has only to tell his girl
that he has ma 10 up his mind to select
another sweetheart, ana be is in hot wa
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-09-16

" We regret to record the death of
one of our best esteemed and most useful
citizens. Mr.. Theodore g. Allen, Ste.
ard and Treasurer of the Insane Hospi.
tai, died 10 this oity after brief illness,
on Thursday m:rnins last. at tho ags OF
50 years.-rAugusta Farmer.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-09-16

UIn describing the difference between
aristocracy and democracy, it is wit.ily
said of Cincinnati-the democracy are
those who kill hogs for living. aristoc.
racy thosa whosA fathn~~ LIN, y I
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1864-09-16


Your ahH servant.
lED, ,. MCCLELLAN.
Ia lloralio Seymour. aud others Of tho
CpmmittSe,
LouIsyiLLE, KY, Sept. z.
IN answer TO request that Major Gcna
sherman would gire US details of the late
operations before Atlanta, IN order Ia 4,
leace the earils of those who in tho .b.
sence of particulars. were denying thss
those operations wero. on tho wholc. n
Federal success, we have rsceiyrA ths
following,
-Astan!a Sept. 7. On the 2Sth Of
August. pursuant 10 plan of which iha
war Department had been fully adyirpd.
! left tho 10Th corps at ChstlskoopLes
bridge, and with tho halauce ei the army,
II ls,,,u
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-08-15
DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT SALES.


Gold Canon COnaOIldated Mm1lg COmpn.
ny Gold Hin District Storey county n. T.-Dfiice
No. T02 Washington street, San Francisco.-Notice
Is hereby given that in accordance with the laws Of
the State OF California and an order duly made by
the Board OF Trustees of the Gold Canon Consoli-
dated Mining Company, there viii be sold at public
auction, at the saiesr0om Of jerome Rice Co., so
Montgomery street. San Francisco, on " EDNES-
DAY, AUGUST TENTH. 1854, at eleven O'Clock Of
that day, TO the highest bidder for cash In United
States gold con so many shares Of the capital stock
Of said company, standing in the names of the fol-
lowing Shareholders as viii be necessary to pay the
assessments duly levied thereon, and now being due
and unpaid, together with expenses Of advertising
and sale, to wit:
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-08-15
DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT SALES.
I,aboripa af;oId and silver Mtning CO.

LnbOrinG God ind Silver WlMIH4 VI
Notice-The delinquent stockholders OF the LABOR
Ing Gold and Silver Mining Company are nere9y
Territory and the bylaws Of the company and an
order Of the Board OF Trustees there viii be sold a.
public auction in front OF the office OF the company
in Gold Hill, N. IT, on MONDAY, AUGUST FIE-
TENTH between the hours Of IL n. and 3 O'Clock
Pm, so many shares OF the capital stock Of said
company as will pay all assessments thereon. to-
gether with costs OF advertisements and sale stand
Ing In the names Of the following parties. to wit:
L Manner Errfifeaies She AMOUNT
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-08-15
Alpha Gold HIN Mining company.-Gold,

Hill, n. T., July 5, lS6i-Notice is hereby given
that in accordance with the laws OF Nevada Terri
tory, the Bylaws Of the Company, and an order OF
the Board OF Trustees duly made there will be sold
at public auction 10 the highest bidder for cash. pay
able In United States gold coin or It's equivalent, In
front of the SecretaryS office, Gold l Storey coun-
", n. T., on THURSDAY the FOURTH DAY OF
AUGUST, 1864, between the hours Of two and three
O'Clock, NJ, many shares of the capital stock of
said company, standing In the names OF the follow.
Ing persons, as will be necessary for the payment Of
all delinquent assessments levied and due thereon,
together with costs Of sale and advertising unless
previously paid: