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The Grand Haven news., 1864-12-07

A veteran farmer thus discusses the
above questionin recent number Of The
Country Gentleman: ~ n A'.'s @1
In order TO answer this question In
teIIigently. we need 10 understand what
good fapnipg is. Well, what's itl We
often hear Il said TINT such a man is q
good farmer because he keeps such good
fences, or such good tools or implements,
or such good cattle, horses or sheep, when
that very man is running the productive
ness Of, his farm by his unfarmerlike sys-
tenn Of management, Notwithstanding he
has good fences, good stock, good build
ines and beautiful surroundings. gasav
Again, wo hear it said that such q
man is good farmer, because he always
raises good crops Of grain. But good
crops Of grain are by no means certain
index of good farmer any more than
good buildings and good fences furnish
certain evidence of . good farmer. AS Is
is the cherished affection and decided
course Of conduct of man which enable
us to form any correct opinions Of his true
character, in a moral or religious point Of
view, SO we are TO decide ON the excel
lence Of man, as farmer, by his prsc.
tees and by bis system Of farm manage
ment, when viewed as a whole---as all
moving forward in harmonious combina-
ton, with everything just as it should be.
We will enumerate the most promi-
nent and important characteristics by
which good farmer may be designated.
81. "lst. A good farmer makes as much
manure MS he can from the productions
Of his fields, and suffers none Of il to bc
wasted, but applies it annually to the soil.
"2nd. A good farmer keeps his soil
in good state Of fertility by adopting ~
rotation Of crops, which is adapted to the
kind of soil which he cultivates.
"3rd. A good farmer will underdrain
such soil as may be excessively wet, be-
fore he attempts TO raise a good crop Of
anything. nas
"4th. A good farmer is one who de-
rives his profits from The soil which he
cultivates, and pays all his expenses from
the income Of his farm, and at the same
time does not suffer the productiyeness Of
his farm 10 deterioate. There are great
many farmers in our country who have
commenced farming operations on poor
farm, with little or no capital at all and
have supported their families, erected their
buildings, paid for their land and have no
other source of revenue but their soil;
and at the end Of twenty years their soil
would produce more than twice as much
Of any kind Of crops which they were nc
customed TO raise, as it would when they
commenced their farming operations.
18th. A good farmer will feel willing
to take nm agricultural paper, and will
feel willing to communicate portion of
bis good experience for the benefit Of 9TH
or farmers, who may be- inquirjng, with
NO little anxiety, how they may improve
their system of farm management.
!. These are a few Of the characteristics
Of good farmer; and they are commu-
nicated simply TO awaken a spirit Of i'm
provement, and 10 indncc farmers to look
around them and SEQ il they come up
fully to the standard in all their farm
practices"
The Grand Haven news., 1864-12-07

Augustus w. Taylor Judge Of
Probate, Ottawa County. Post-0tice address
Ottawa Center. Court days, First and Third
Mondays Of each Month. Office at the Court
House, Grand Haven. e
The Grand Haven news., 1864-12-07

J. r. Davis, Merchant Tailor, Dealer
in Gents Furnishing Goods, Broadcloths, Cas-
< simeres, vestings, &C. Shop, Washington ST.
I'd door below the Drug Store.
The Grand Haven news., 1864-12-07

A CoSxEcfrcur farmer raised, this
season, over 500 pumpkins from two
seeds.
The Grand Haven news., 1864-12-07

William Wallace, Grocer and Pro
vision Merchant, Washington Street, Grand
Haven, Mich.
The Grand Haven news., 1864-12-07

SANITARY ExpENans.-We have re-
ceived a COPY Of the report Of the .Secro-
tary Of the Sanitary Commissian Of the
Western Department ofthe IJnited 81 ates
located At I,ouisyille .Kv from Seo,em'
ber lst. 1861. 10 January. 1854. The
amount collected is mt at ss2l .Oe5 40.
OF this. { there has been expended for
. the purchase Of ,uoplies.r . sss.5o Sc
while the expenses of buyinr and dis
tributinc this aid 10 the soldiers amount
ed 10 ei7o4os SO. Of which the sum, of
sixtv-tiree thousaud two hund,ed and saw.
The Grand Haven news., 1864-12-07

ILLINOIS CorroN.---The editor Of the
Peru Herald was presented, a few days
since, with a sample of this seasons cot
ton, raised in Illinois. The fiber he saws
Is rs fine as that rnised South. The
owner Of the plantation from which this
sample was taken, bas two hundred and
sixty acres under cultivation, which will
average nearly one bail per acre, and at
the present price per pound, he will make
clear Of all expenses, one hundred thou
sand dollars. From this experiment who
will not say that eventually tho southern
part Of Illinois will yield largo quantities
of this indispensable agricultural product,
and at . profit equaling any other crop.
It IS found by experiment, this season,
that the cost Of the cultivation Of cotton
does not exceed that or corr or other sta
pie agricultural products. A.
HeeStte"s t4.f cf n. IA f.ttl.
The Grand Haven news., 1864-12-07

Dwight Cutler, Dealer in General
Merchandise, Pork, Flour, Salt, Grain,
Lumber. Shingles, Lath, &c. Water street,
Grand Haven, Mich. 4@n-r
The Grand Haven news., 1864-12-07

ID ISKs taken on the most reasonable terms.
-IO Losses promptly paid.
VIM. II. PARKS, Agent.
Grand Haven March Q, 1864. 255u'
The Grand Haven news., 1864-12-07

"A DELrRIoUs FRrAK.--A gentleman
in Augusta, Maine, supposed to be NOR
tally sick with typhoid fever, IN delirium,
while his watchers happened to be nod
ding, got up in the night and walked in
to the grave yard, where he was found
next day, after a long search. lie had
been there exposed TO cold September
night, with no clothing on but cotton
skirt The most wonderful Of all is the
patient got WELL
The Grand Haven news., 1864-12-07

s. Munroe, Physician and Surgeon.
Office on Washington street, Grand Haven,
Mich. ftH 1nN
The Grand Haven news., 1864-12-07

J. H. Sanford, Deputy County Sur
veyor, Wright p. o., Ottawa Co., Mich.
The Grand Haven news., 1864-12-07

George Eastman, County Survey
OF, Eastmanvile, Mich. H 4
The Grand Haven news., 1864-12-07

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Advertising by the column at rates Of special
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Advertisements without special directions as
0 time will be inserted and charged for until or
dered out. ee ata sJ e.ifao -. az
Legal advertising at legal rates, When
postponement is added TO an advertisement, the
whole Is charged as for the first insertion. ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-02-01
PUBLISHED (DAILY) BY
EDGAR SNOW DEN, JR.
ma- -OFFICE-No 1O4 King street, over
ones. formerly French's) Book Store.
WAR NEWS,

Nashville, a dispatch from Maj. Gen foster
dated Knoxyille, Jan. 2Sth, 9 A. ~, that the
Federal cavalry, under Gen. Sturgis, 'achiev-
el decided victory over the enemy cavalry
on the previous day, near Fair Gardens, about
( ten miles east OF Sevierville, McCook's divi-
sion, says the dispatch ''droye the enemy
hack about two miles, after stubborn fight,
LASTING from daylight to 4 P NJ, at which
time the division charged with the sabre and a
Srell, and routed the enemy from the field,
Mcapturing two steel rided guns and over one
hundred rrisoners. The enemy's loss was con-
siderable, sixty five of them being killed or
Svounded in the charge. Garrard and VOL
Sford's divisions came up, after forced march,
lin time to be pushed In pursuit, although their
Ihorses we're jaded. General Sturgls hoped to
Ibe able to make the route complete. Gen.
Rawlins, also telegraphs that on the morning
I of the 25th the enemy, 600 strong, attacked
I our garrison Of about 100, at Athens. After
two hours fight, the enemy was repulsed and
Sdriven. Our loss was twenty; the enemy $
I was much greater On the 9th, Col. Miller
had a severe fight, on this side of Florence, re-
Npulsing the enemy Our loss was 10 killed,
Nand 25 wounded. !"
q A special dispatch to one Of the Cincinnati
papers, dated FIVE miles north Of Tunnel Hill,
Georgia, on the 29th ult, states that recon
s1noissance was made from that point on the
day previous, by Gen. Palmer with Davis
division, who drove in the Confederate advance
zpickets and captured "a company of rebel cav
airy" The dispatch states that the Confede-
rate loss was thirty two killed and wounded,
while the loss of the Federals was two wound
ed" The object of the reconnaissance, it is
stated, was effected. Clairborne's division is,
we are told at Tunnel Hill on the Dalton
road The balance Of the rebels have disap-
peared, and have probably gone to Mobile or
East Tennessee
Scottsville, Kentucky, has been captured by
the Confederates The Louisville journal
states that Capt. Gillum, of the 48th Ken
tucky, was in command at the place with one
hurdred and fifty men, when Hamilton with
FIVE hundred Confederates, attacked him. At
fer fight Gillum surrendered on condition
that private property should be respected and
Gillum and his men be paroed. Hamilton, it
is said assented, but afterwards fred the Court
house. destroying all the public documents. =
Gilluln then Informed Hamilton be no longer
considered the paroles OF his men legal.
From New Orleans there is a vague account
Of an attempt to destroy Confederate steam.
er, said to have grounded in MoblIe Bay,
when 1t is said, quite fight occurred between
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-02-01

This raid, il is said, will be seriously felt by
the citizens OF Nashs Vile, as it will probably
cut off for some time the supply Of coal re-
ceived from that source.
& Federal supply train on its way from New
Greek to Petersburg in western Virginia, was
captured by the Confederates on Thursday
last The correspondent Of the New York
Herald gives the following account Of the cap
ture: On Thursday night a train Of eighty
wagons was sent out from New Greek laden
with cemmissary stores for the garrison al
Petersburg. Accompanying the train was an
escort Of eight hundred men, under Col. Sny
ner; when three miles south of Williamsport
the trai, was attacked at different points by
concealed uonfederates, 1000 strong A hard
fight ensuec. lasting over four hours, at the
expiration Of which time the Federals lad
about eighty killed and wounded The Con
federate loss is said to be one hundred. Ihe
Confederates have four pieces of artillery.
ortiou Of the train was saved. On hearing
OF the engagement, Colonel Mullgau sent
reinforcements to Colonel Snyder,
Colonel Muligan has received information
from Colonel Thorburn that Petersburg IS
again being threatened, and that Early vas
reported to have moved in force on Wednesdar
last from the neighborhood Of Harris0nhurg
Gems. Rosser and Gilmore are said to Dc
ia the saddle Imboden are also moving.
The Herald has further special dispatch
i u, A4I nj ot ~
burn, which comprised the garrison at Peters
burg is now all safe Late last night he evac
uated the position In consequence OF receiving
information tnat the enemy wasin large force,
? and would attack him al daylight III the morn
inc. The enemy did attack Petersburg this
morning with artillery, and made regular ap"
proaches and finally charged, but found no op-
| posing force. Colonel Thorburn vas within
hearing with bis retreating columns.
A dispatch from Louisville dated on the 3Oth
uIt. states that an officer just from Knoxville
reports that about a week since the Confeder-
ates drove off eight hundred head Of catcie
belonging 10 the &. S. Government wlthln
three miles of Knoxville. He says that tl1o
Federal army has gone inco winter quarters,
and apprehend no attack. A reconnaissance
made last Saturday and Sunday discovered
that Longstreet had made retreat and goAe
beyond Da0bridge. >
From New Orleans it is stated that a Free
State Convention for the nomination OF can
didates for State officers viii be held Oh The
first of February The names mentioned most
prominently in connection with the guoerna
torial chair are Judge Whitaker and Michael
Hahn. Mr. Durant can have the nomination II
he will take it. General Banks has pledged
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were unable to get the steamer out. In com
menting upon this intelligence, the New Or
leans correspondent of the New York Express
says:-'There is some little secret anxiety and
excitement with regard to the news from Mo
bile The general impression all along has
been that the projected attack on that city
was feint to draw rebel attentions fFbm more
important points, but the fight between the
blockading squadron and Fort Morgan must
dispel their doubts Information obtained IN.
der military sanction leads a great many to
think that there was more cause for such
warm exchange of com pliments than the mere
chase of rebel steamer. Facts point unmis-
takably to the conclusion that this action was
only the fist step in the grand dance about to
be commenced at Mobile. >
A correspondent of New York paper at
Baton Rouge, states that "a large scouting
party of choice men led by Captain Earl, tried
to penetrate into the INTERIOR and after many
important captures they were themselves
taken by the Coafederates, who never lose
an opportunity to swallow those detached bands
Of adventurers.
A New Orleans letter says Captain Mann.
commanding Federal gunboat was captured
at ST. Franesville by Confederate cavalry scouts,
and, being recognized as an ex-engneer on the
Confederate gunboat McRea, was sentenced to
be shot. Repeated demands for his release it
is said, were made by the feet, which the Con
federates would not comply with, and the VII
lage was destroyed by the feet.
The siege of Charleston, progresses slowly.
On the oath ut, one shot per hour was fired at
Fort Sumter Zone hundred and three fuse
shells were fired on the city on the 2lst, with
what effect is not stated.
The Nashville Dispatch Of Jan. Oath: gives
the particulars of the burning OF Tracy city,
Marion county, Tennessee, by a company OF
Confederate cavalry under Captain Joe Carter,
numbering about seventy.hve men. 1t ap~
pears that the Federal troops at that post, con
sisting of the Goth Connecticut and company
of Home Guards, were mainly out on num-
ber of independent 'foraging" expeditions, OF
which the Confederates seem to have been
aware, for about O clock they dashed into the
village completely surprising the guards and
cutting them off from the stockade. a sklr'
mish was kept up from that time until DARK
the Confederates in the meantime having sue
ceeded in burning all the houses in the place,
including the depot and engine house Zap.
tain Upton, Of the home guards, and one OF
his men and private of the 10th Connecticut,
named Rowles, were killed. Captain Upsom,
Of the 10th Connecticut, who was IN command
of the post, is reported mortal]y wounded.-
The Federal force at that place was consdera,
b}v larger than that Of the Confederates, ana
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1864-03-18
KELMB0LD'S
GENUINE PREPARATIONS

COMPOUND FLUID EXTRACT BUCHU
Va Positive and Specific Remedy for diseas
es of the Bladder, Kidneys, Gravel, and Drop
sical Swellings.
This Medicine increases the power of Dige,
tion, and excites the Absorbents into health,
action, by which the Watery or Cslce. Gus de
positions, and Unnatural Eulargements are re.
duced, as we'll as Pain aud lnhuination.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1864-03-18
CHERRIES.

Cherries having in composition an a.
buudsnce Of juice, decay arises not SC
much from external moisture as from air
and heat. They are, therefore, best kept
- fresh fruit by being placed in an Ice
chest with little exposure to the air. II
the skin is not broken, and particularly
II the stem is firmly set, they may be
kept for several days. Cherries may be
dried either in the sun or a slow oven,
having frst been boiled few minutes with
ons.fourth weight Of sugar. In this, as
In the following method, the stones should
be removed. For preserving in ans,add
half weight Of sugar, heat slowly till it
is melted,tnen boil briskly for fifteen min
utss. In the mean time heat the cans in
water up to boiling, and put the fruit in.
TO the cans while in the heated water and
seal Immediately.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1864-03-18
CHEESE,

fhe process Of preserving cheese is SC
simple and so effec!ual that it scarcely
demands attention here. Casen or curd
being chemically quite passive, if the wa.
Tor bs forced from it by strong pressure,
and It is permitted to dry thoroughly,wil
become unsuseeptible to ordinary atmos.
pheric influences. When it has become
dry il is protected both from moisture
and insects by being enclosed in tight
covering Of muslin rubbed over with oil
or fat.
In butter, the value depends uron the
manner Of It's manufacture in cheese,
upon the material also. Good butter
more especially commends the housewife;
good cheese, the COW.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1864-03-18
CORN,

The analysis Of corn, showing a pei
cent. Of water from twelve to twenty read.
ly indicates salient point. So large pei
cent. Of water in its composition renders
il peculiarly liable to fermentation. The
hard, silicious, or CLASSY pellcle. h,wov-
sr. affords the kernel very complete pro-
tsotion while on the cob. The most ex.
posed portion Of the kernel being the eye
or where it is affixed, we should infer
that il is better not to remove it from the
osb till it is required for use. The great
point in the preservation Of corn is its
complete dryuess and its constant expo.
sure to the free air The out door grana-
~ is ono Of the best means that can be
devised for sffordng a constant admis
sion Of air, but is open to the objection
Of not securing sufficient protection a.
gainst dampness. Spreading upon a
aoor in room that may be closed SO.
cures the latter point, but does not allow
equal freedom of air. Abundance of air
is the great guarantee Of corn.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1864-03-18
AGRICULTURAL.
CURRANTS.

This fruit. from the large size of seeds
compared with the berry, is not SO de
sirable as can preserve Or as jam. I
ID, however, one of the most valuable o.
garden products for jelly and wine, which
in addition to their edible excellence,
hold high place in the materia medica
Currants, to be dried in the sun, should
like apples, have good southern expo
sure. with free access Of air. The only
care needed is that the drying be thorough
Another method Of drying is to boil with
one.fourth weight Of sugar for about half
m hour to an hour, then spread CD plates,
and dry in the sun or in a::slow oven. For
cans the flavor is improved by adding one
Aslf weight Of ralsins. The strength of
tho acids in eurnnts renders tho use Of
tin cans it Objectionable.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1864-03-18

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Y restorativein itsssAatuYe, enters into sthe
composition of HOSTETTERS STOMACH
BITTERS This popular preparation contains
no mineral of any kind no botanical element
no fiery excitant: but it is computation of the
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" it'll the purest ahd mildest of all diffusive
stimulants,
1t is to be forearmed a9 ainst disease, and. SO
far as the human system can be protected by
means against maadies engendered by an nn
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external causes, HOSTETTER'S .BlTTERS
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In districts Infested with Fever and Ague il
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Persons of feeble habit, lsbro to Nervous at.
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The agony Of Bilious Collie, is Immediately
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diseases, it operates as delightful inyigorant.
w hen the powers of nature are relaxed it ope
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Last, but not least, it is The Only Safe Slim
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lid elements present more or less in all the
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No family medicine has been so universal
ly, and, it may be truly added, deservedly pop
| ular with the intelligent portion of the commu-
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Sold by all Druggists. GrOcep and Store.
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The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1864-03-18
CABBAGE.

Cabbage is easily kept, though liable
to wilt and to imbibe disagreeable taste
ifthe air Of the cellar be impure. Fol
home use, keeping It in the ground has
the advantage Of preserving its freshness
and purity, The most convenient mode
Of doing this is to make a trench the
width of the spade and foot in depth, jim
to which, inverting the plant and wrap
ping the leaves closely. the heads are to
be placed, leaving the stalks above ground
A little straw being thrown over, they
are coyered to the depth Of four to si1 in-
ehes. For market they should not be
packed in close barrels. Apertures should
bs made sufficient to allow circulation OF
sir.