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The daily mountaineer. (Dalles, Or.) 1861-1866, 1865-11-07
Mw Orleans, oct. 27.-The Times, .Mata

Nep Orleans, Oct. 27.-The Times .Mata
meras correspondent of the 18th, says Corti-
mas has $500 men and twelve cannon. The
foreign pickets were driven and pressed into |
town by Cortinas. For five months there |
has been a repetition of these scenes, Cor
tinas, with, o. force estimated at from 800 to |
500 men, is keeping Saltonals force inside
their Notifications. There is no communi- |
cation with Bagdad except by the other side
of the river, and none at all with Monterey
and the interior. General Mejia Has order.
ed all communication closed with Breviach,
Brownsville, and, The chapparali levelled for
the artillery. Mejia has about 100 men
we'll armed and. equipped, but lacks officers
and guns. The native population are decid-
edly in favor of the Liberals. It is believed
that the Liberal force sgreatly exaggerated
1t is hardly thought that they will assault
the town, bnt probably will beseigs it and try
to starve it into submission or force the I'm
peralists into batte.- The. convoy so often
driven back to Monterey, has at last started
with an escort Of 1000 French troops and
800 Imperialists..
Foreign News.
| Halita1,, Oct. 3l.-The British Government
proposes a. project for the appointment of
Joint Commission to investigate the claims
of citizens of the two countries, growing
out of the late civil war: In general the
English press does not consider that the
| British Government can concede the right
fulness of claims for spoilation, arising from
the depredations of Confederate cruisers
fitted out of British ports; but at the same
time comedies all questions of the kind
should be dispassionately considered, and
acted upon with the sole view to do simple
and exact justice in the premises. 1t is con-
| ha tbra inp oftituhp 0f fhn n
Fenians is likely to give the British Govern
ment new views of the duties of neutrals in
civil wars, and that the application of the
rules laid down.by Great Britain in our late
contest would not be agreeable to that coun-
try. The proposition of the British is, in
substance, that commission be appointed
to examine such claims of citizens or sub
jects of the two countries as may be agreed
upon. This is probably intended to exclude
claims for damages inflicted by Confederate
cruisers.
Evening star., 1865-02-04
The NJ lowing NJ achine.

A writer in the Country Gentleman over the
signature of "Ulmus" thus speaks of the now
ing machine:
A moving machine may be sucinctly defined
as an immense shears forced by horse power,
and shearing its way along through the grass.
1t is singular that with all the notifications Of
this implement, all should adhere to the prin-
cipal of the shears;no attempt having been made
that am aware of, to initiate the cutting of
the scythe.
Every machine. mower knows that the hard
est moving in the world is the short, fine, and
thick grass that sometimes grows upon inter-
walls, mixture perhaps OF June grass and
white clover, with OF without little timothy
and red clover. L would rather cut timothy
that turns three tons TO the acre, or a swamp
of lodged red clover for the ease of NV team,
than the thick soft bottom / have described
Now take your wifes shears, and Won can
illustrate the whole matter. Try them ON wet
paper, on grass. See how much easier Won
cut all the stalks Of timothy that grow upon
the same compass, say one inch square 1t
has taken some five years TO beat this lmpor.
tant fact through my farmer Harris head He
knew that the thick green bottom cut easiest
with the scythe, and inferred that it ought to
cut easiest with the machine, and because 1t
did not W hich was apparent enough to a much
less obseIv want and sensible man than he is,
laId it to the knives, to the teams to the Oil, to
the driver, to-what not. The true reason
have indicated.
Evening star., 1865-02-04
Cleaning Roots before Feeding.

Roots are usually fed to horned cattle with.
out cleaning, and although we cannot now
point directly to any case of disease as the re-
suit OF such feeding, yet 1t must be evident
that the dirt cons umed is OF no benefit, but on
the contrary is more or less injurious. We
should always prefer that the roots be cleaned
before feeding, and this can be easily affected
by root cleaner, which any farmer can con-
struct IN few hours. The most simple de.
vice for this purpose is an octagon box revol-
wing on the gudgeons and turned with crank,
similar TO machines Tor cleaning castings used
three bushels, and is constructed by taking two
pieces OF plank for the ends, and sa wing them
into octagons two feet tour inches In diameter
On these sides strips Of boards, two and a
half feet long and ten inches wide, are nailed.
Iesving O space or opening at the corners Of an
inch or so wide, for the dirt to drop out One of
the sides Is on hinges, and il used as q place
for introducing the roots. It is then hung
upon eudEeons ,on one Of which Is fitted crank
Two bushels OF roots may be thrown In at
q time, where they are cleansed by slowly re-
the box, few turns SUFFICIENT TO
Evening star., 1865-02-04
Early Potatoes,

Livery family-in the country at least
should have them plentifully by the first OF
August and by taxing some pains may begin
10 use them by the Fourth OF July. The first
thing 10 be considered is the soil. It should be
comparatively dry and sandy soil, rather
than wet, black loam. A fresh, or new soil
Is greatly preferable-one recently covered
with grass, or what is still better, scrub oaks,
sweet fern, blackberry and huckleberry bush
es Such soil when we'll plowed and har-
rowed, will be light, and will abound with the
alkalies and alkaline earth that the potato re-
quires. The situation selected should be an
open, but a warm one-along the side Of an
old fence or wall, where the bushes have been
growing for half a century, or less, and ex-
posed to the morning sun. On such soil and
and come to maturity rapidly; and if the va
riety planted be good one the tubers grown
will have sweet and agreeable flavor. Some
OF the varieties used for early planting are the
Jackson White, White Chenango which come
quite early, the Early Blue, and others. Burr
says the Ash-leayed Kidney is one Of the
earliest varieties, and that the Early Blue is
one Of the earliest OF the garden potatoes Of
Hhe quality, an one OF the best fer forcing for
early crops. If the ground was OF prepared
last fall it should be made ready as soon as the
frost is out, so that it can be ploughed six
nches deep. and potatoes planted.
In order to facilitate the crop some persons
set q barrel of seed by the kitchen stove about
the middle Of March, where they remain until
sprouts have started halt an inch in length In
this case the top Of the potatoes must be cover
ed with loan or cloth TO keep out the light.
Others lay busheI or two of seed upon grass
ground, in some warm spot, and cover them
with horse manure sufficiently deep to keep
them warm They Will sprout rapidly in this
condition If they are kept moist and warm, and
can be got out to plant more easily than from
barrel. Others still who only require O few,
start them in hot beds.
Planting should take place just as soon as
the soil is dry enough to admit Of working it.
Plant, if there is a dry surface sufficient to
cover with, even if the frost is a foot deep
below. Before planting prepare liberal holes
and MI them with shoyelful of horse. stable
manure. Cover this with sprinkling of
fresh, damp mould, and place the s'setD or seed
oA this and cover three inches deep. Mr.. J.
knight says that IL the 'sets" are placed with
their leading buds upward q few and very
strong early stems will be produced; but if the
position be reversed, many weak and later
shoots will arise, and not only the earliness,
but the quality OF the produce, be deprecated
BY putting the above suggestions in practice
every person may expect a fine dish of nearly
ripened potatoes for his Fourth OF July dinner,
with his roasted lamb and green peas, and an
abundant supply after the Goth OF the same
month. How can the farmer add to the COM
fort and health OF his family in better way
N>W England Former
Evening star., 1865-02-04

The time was when boys were considered OF
but trif1ing account upon the farm They an.
swered to run of errands and to do the nRnt
"chores'' about the house and barn. To Keep.
them out Of mischief, when not attending
school, they possibly did some service astride
the horse to mark out the corn ground, and
cultivate the corn and potatoes. But If am
bilious TO join the men In the field or eWnere
they were equipped with the most worthless
out seythes, old fashioned forks, used up
shoVels, dull axes, battered hammers, unified
saws, and so On through the whce catalogue
of farm implements. They grew weary using
them and so would men have done accom-
plishing only tae same amount -sf labor. 1t
would not be strange II such treatment Erst
farmers boy which finally ripened into utter
disgust, the seeking OF employment 'sehind the
counter cf the vilizgestore or perhaps, in some
thing less honorable, which in the END resulted
in iniquity or ruin.
But now, boys upon the farm are equal Of
the men of those days, BY the aid Of the new
class of implements they are equivalent TO sew
eral men with the best on the old implements.
Boys have indeed wonderfully increased in
Importance in these last few years, and moth
ing is too goed for the brave, willing, am
bilious little fellows And they most richly
deserve tteir newly gained importance. Fwo
and one half millions of men taken from the
industrial pursuits of life for the purpose of
war-more than ene half OF thsse direct from
farming population, and yet an increased
number OF acres in cultivation, and an in
creased yield In agricultural productions save
where the vieissituGes of seasons or the raw
ages CT insects have interfered: How could
this have been accomplished without the aid
OF the noble boys who have remained at home
Their work has been scarcely less creditable
or Important than that of those older "boys in
blue'' they have laborsd in those other fields
where the harvest has been the harvest of
death.
We have faith in the farm boys of this day
and generation. The nation owes them its
sincere gratitude. They are deser wing Of all the
benefits that shall result from the new Indus
trial schools that are about being established.
Their early life is preparatory school that
will teach them to appreciate the benefits and
blessing that the agricultural colleges are in
tended 20 dispense. Honor, encourage. and
care for the boys Of the farm.-Prairie Farmer.
Evening star., 1865-02-04
THE EVENING STAR.
THE LOVE KNOT.

TYING her bonnet under her chin,
She tied her golden riuglets in.
But not alone in the silken snare
Did she catch her lovely foAting nAlr,
Por twin y her bonnet under her cain.
Hhe Tied youur mans heart within.
Thew we're strolling together mp the hill,
Whsre til q wind comes blowing merry and chill.
Az il blew the curls froliesome race,
All over the happy, peach colored face,
Till, scoldipg and laughing, she tied them in.
Under her beautiful. DIM pied chin.
And it blew a color, bright IS the b4oem
OF the pin kest fuschis's tossing paume
All over the ch eeks of the prettiest girl
That ever imprisoned a romping cur.
Or, in tying her bonnet under her chip,
Tied young man 3 heart within.
Sleeper and sleeper grew the hill
The western wind blew down and played
The widest tricks with the little maie'
As, tying her bonnet under her cnnn,
She tied oHnE m an 3 heart Nithin'
O, western wind do You think 1t Mae 1aL
To play such trick with her noenn hah
To kladfully gisefully, do your best
To 6lov her against the yeung mans breast,
Where he As gladly fGid ed her in
And xissed her mouth and her dimplec chin.
n Er.ry yane you little thought,
Al hour age. ~ hen you beBought
This country lsss to walk with you,
After the sun sd dried the dew,
What perilous danger you d be in,
As she tied her bonnet under her cnlp
Evening star., 1865-02-04
IMPORTANT TO FlMALEs,

DR.. CHEE MAN'S PILLS.
The combination Of ingredients in these Pills is
the result of q long and extensive practice They
are mild in their operation and cannot do harm to
the most delicate certain in correcting all irregu-
larities, Painful Menstruation, removing all OBJ.
structions, whether from cold or otherwise, head
ache, pain in the side, palpitation OF the heart,
pain in the back and limbs &C., disturbed aleep,
which arise from interruption Of nature.
DIR. CHEESEMAN'S PILLS
was the commencement of new era IA the treat.
ment of ir, egularties andObstructions which have
consigned many to q PREMATURE GRAVE. No
female enjoy good health unless she is regular,
and whenever an obstruction takes place the gen.
ersl health begins to decline. These Pills form
fPfkfH s "a RIRsisT EkT ysGGoRsS. boTT
your Druggist, and tell him that you spant the
BEST and most RELIABLE FEMALE MEDI-
CINE IN THE WORLD, which is comprised in
these Pills.
DIR. CHEESEMAN'S PILLS
have been q Standard Remedy for ever thirty
years, and are the most effectual one ever known
for all complaints peculiar to Females. To all
classes they are invaluable, Inducing, tcith Ger
t0inty, Periodical yegnidrity. They are known to
thousands, who have used them at different periods
throu 81 out the country, having the sanction Of
some Of the N ost eminent Physicians in America.
EIpiiet d1eettons, aatixg 1chen they should NOT be
used. with each Bex-the Price One Dollar per Bog,
or Boxes for s., containing from 50 to 60 Pills.
Pills sent by mail, proaptly, secure from observa
70 FOR sALB BY ALL DRUGaisTs.
HUTCHINS & HILLYER, Propristors,
dec l0-eoly,a 81 Cedar ST., New York.
Evening star., 1865-02-04
PROPOSALS..
ERHsH BEEF AND VEGETABLES.
NAVY DEPARTMENT,

NAVY DEPARTMENT..
Bureau Of PyoristoxS aad Cothing,
February z, 1865.
Sealed Proposals endorsed Proposa ais for Fresh
Beef and Vegetables - will be received at this Bu-
reae until clock p m. on the 18th day ef Fsb:u-
ary inst. for the supply Of 1900 pounds of Fresh
Beef and 40 600 pounds Of Fresh Vegetables at the
Vegetables must be Of good quality. and the best
the market tfords, and each article must beoaered
tions. fore and hind quarters; Bond. yits ap.
proved security, will be required In one half the
estimated amount OF the contract, and twenty per
cent. in addition will be withheld from the amount
for the due performance of the contract, which
with.
lvery offer must be accompanied by a written
guarantee, signed by one more responsible per
sons, that the bidder or bidders Will II his or their
ave days with good and sn cient sureties, to fur
nish the articles pro opposed
NO proposal will be considered unless accom-
panied By ,ush guarantee. aud BY satisfactory
evidence that the bidder is 0 regular dealer in the
article proposed, and has the license required BY
law.
The Department reserves the right to reject Any
proposal not considered advantageous to the Gov
apnTo Mt fo
Evening star., 1865-02-04
TITO THE PUBLIC.
TREASURY DRPAIFNHHF,
SaIIGIFAR1l 0RRIcR Oct % i2&l

SOLICITOR'S OFFICE, Oct -, l864.S
Congress, by an act passed at its last session
placed 2 considerable sum of money at the dispose
Of the Secretary of the Treasury, to be employed
In the prosecution Of measures for tae dete,tfon
and punishment of persons engaged in counter
Ste fsittine Trea.ury notes fractionA eurrsney. and
70 devoted TO the payment of rewards to detectives
and ana ethers through whose instrnmentality often
oers are brought to Justice: and ts administration
and the conduct Of the measures referred to are
placed By order Of the 6eeretary, under the imme.
Saats Of the undersisnsd. to whom al
ensness % indicated, should be addressed. Liberal
Eho have sided in the apprehension Of counter.
Il 10 hoped that the stimulus thus offered, added
70 the interest which all good citizens must feel in
the su ppression of crimes tending to impair the
credit of the national securities, and thus embar.
est operation OF all capable Of afordins any aid
TIE .tt.in%snt Of - that desirable end Il e e:ese
iacts I'm gortans to he inewn by the Depart@ent.
fully and prom pity to the undersigned.
Publishers Of newspapers threugheat the eoun.
try will render essential service TO tho Govern
And 20 tS;. ths by RpS
novastDsmW Solicitor Of the Tpasary.
Evening star., 1865-02-04

wear on the dirt leaving the roots clean as II
they had been washed. 1t is q simple AFFAIR,
which any farmer can make in q few hoors,
and to those who grow roots for stock feeding,
will save many days of disagreeable work,
while the health OF stock must be promoted by
its use-Uticc Herald
Evening star., 1865-02-04
D STRENGTH TO TEE WEAK
d. YOUTH TO TIE AGEDIl
BI0kRENE,
OR
LIFE REJUVENAT0R,

This PREPARATION is une qualled as Reiuvenater
The ased sheuld be certain to make the Biokrene
youthful in feeling and in strength, and enas lie
them to live over again the days of their pristine
sresly an invslusbe siessin especially to those
who have been reduced to q eond ition of serxility
ergan this uperb preparation wiH remove the
eject at once and dBGl5SsIKskFENE sG5sIskFEN
CURES IAPofENCY, GENERAL DEBILITY, NERVOUS
LOW OF
GENERATION, G! lMBscILIrY, MENTAL INCIDENCE,
DEiRABIE % AND Si NOVEL ErPEcT M W 6pos n rms NsR Ss
xoUs SYSTEM and all who are In any Hay p.ostra
seek a cure in this most excellent and unequalled
PREPARATION.
, PsTsens PsTsens whoo By imprudsnce. have lost their
NATURAL VIGOR, will find speedy and perma-
nent enle in the Rroxprrr
The FEEBLE; the LANGUID, the DESPAIR
ING the ofD sa sheud sys this
TO FEMALES s-This preparation is invaluable
store the wasted strength With wonderful perms-
the ose m
in its will renovate the stomach to degree of
sbo a Soses e. Sold
BY DRUGSIsTs GENERALLY.
Il
81 Cedar street, New York.
Sold by 8. G. FORD, corner llth street u
dec 9 eoly,a and Pennsylvania avenue. ID
Joseph REYNOLDS & CO.,
PLUMBERS, GAS AND STEAM FILTERS,
No. 500 NINTH STREET, MAR AVENUE,
Have just received and viii constantly keep on
hand, the largest and best assortment In the city
Of Chandeliers, Brackets Drop Lights, Pc rtables,
cles in this line, from the best establishm ents in
New York, Philadelphia, &C., which wsll be sold
On the most reasonable terms.
Also, RANGES, FURNACES, and Fire. Board
Stoves.
We are prepared to furnish the best RANGE in
use anywhere, on very reasonable terms. Hotels
Restaurants &c, are invited to call.
promptly and cheap. as also every thing in the
PLUMBING line in the most satistaetory manner.
Closets. Wash stands, Basins, 4 c., de., at No 500
9Th street, near Psnnsylvanis avenue, the largest
establishment in the city. feb 2-eotf
Evening star., 1865-02-04
DROP sALs FeR FOR AGI.

WAsHIsGfoH DEPOT. Dec. 8. 1861
sss ssRs.asw It shs M
thsss ffss Hay and
Rids will be received for the delivery Of 5000
bushels OF corn or oats and 30 tons OF hay or straw
Bidders s must state at which of the above named
rates At s Which they viii make deliveries sherest,
the quantity Of each article proposed to be deliv
.es to fsa Se Sha
The price must BE- written out in words on the
t b D1 IL soGs I'd.
extra charge to the Government Tho hay and
FSs 1s e of
hay y or : straw m proposed to be delivered must be
All tbe aPeIes under bids herein
gited viii be subject to risid Inspection Sy the
Contracts Win 30 awarded from time to time to
the lowest responsible bidder, AS the interest of
have been delivered and accented.
sSsGsas @.1
surstiss, in sum equal to the amount of the con
the said bidder should fail to enter into the CON
I Of s1a
sible bidder. or the person to whom the contract
The responsibility of the suarsntors must be
.hewn BY The ocia IL certcats n Of e District
under the nited States Government or RESPONSE
bic person known to @ this , ONCE; -. -.
Of .Od of thsi
df Ss
Rucker, Chief Depot Quartermaster. Warrington.
D. O., and should be plainly marked Proposals
Bonds, in a sum equal to the am ount of the con
trec ai1 nv contractor of
guarantors will be required Of the suecsssful bid
DE- or o4s as sn ma,
be obtained pom application at this ONCE.
FORM OF PROPOSAL
tTovn, County and state) )--
and deliver to the United States. At the Quarter
MASTER Department at -, agreeably to the
% ySss bsSG bsS bis s
~ bushels Of Corn. in sacks, at per bushsl of
bushels Of Oats, in sacks. at - per bushel of
- tons Of Baled Hay. at - per ton of 1000
TONS Of Baled Straw, at per ton of 1000
or ssSrs >. q
as fSas ssPs dPsdss, Psssa sa
Bris.dfer General D. a. RuoKER,
6enerA UepeG QuarIerMsstefs
Washington, D. O.
GUARANTEE.
We, the undersi gned, residents of -, In the
county of -, aud State Of, hereby, Jointly
and severany, covenant with the United States,
and guarantee, in case the foregoing bid of -
be accepted, that he or they win. within ten days
tract for the same, with good and SUFFICIENT sure
ties, ia q sum equal to the amosnt Of the CON
nifty with the terms Of this advertisement, dated
Dec. 8, 1868, under which the bid was made; and,
in case the said - shall fail to enter into con-
tract, as aforesaid. guarantee to make good the
difference between the offer by said - and
the next lowest responsible bidder; OF the person
Given under ear hands and seals
witness: lthis day of -, B5S.e,
fSeal1
I hereby certify that, to the best Of my knowl.
ed &c and belief, the above named euarantors are
good and sum cient ss sureties for the amount for
which they offer to be seeurity.
TO be certified by the United States District At
torney, Collector of Customs, any other officer
und er the United States Government, or respon-
sible person known to this ONCE.
dec9 tt Brigadier General and @. NJ.
Evening star., 1865-02-04
CLOTHING.

OF HI Z NJ O..
GOING !-GOING !-GOING.
DOWN THY 60
AT LESS THAN GOLD PRIols.
y. HI. SMITH AND SMITH BROTHERS,
THl .6RBAr
CLOTHING HOUSE OF WASHINGTON,
No. 46O AND AGA
SEVENTH STREET. Opposite tie Post Qaes.
ALL GOODS sPoNeED.
Where you can find all the latest styles Of
FRENCH, ENGLISH
AMERICAN
WALKING GOATS.
ha's'' '''''' PEG TOP PANTS.
DOUBLE BRlAsr1D VESTS,
AND
BUSINESS SUITS
PLAIN AND FANCY CASHMERE.
''' LARGEST STOCK
BOYS oIIorn1se
THE CITY.
THs LARGEST STOCK
prsosG taooDs
ousro. sfF WORK.
All of which we offer at
UNUSUAL Low PRICES.
eENTLEMEN's FURNIsHING GOODS,
HATS, CAPS, SHIRTS, TIES, sUsPENDERs,
&C., &c.
J. II. SMITH. No. 460,
And
SMITH BROS, No. 464,
LOIHIERS AND MERCHANT TAILORS,
Seventh Street, opposite Post Office,
fe lin Washin gton.
Evening star., 1865-02-04
vTREAsURY DEPARTMENT,
i OFFICE CoMPTRoLLRR OF CURRENCY.

Whereas, by satisfactory evidence presented to
the undersigned, it has been made to appear that
City Of Wasiinston. in the county OF. Was2ingtor
ard Disnit of Co!nmr5ta, has been duly organized
act Of Con gress entitled IAN act to provide Ma.
tional Currency. secured by . pledge of United
States bonds and provide for the circulation and
redemption thereof" approved June s, 1864, and
has complied with all the provisions Of said act re-
business of banking under said act
Now. therefore, 1, Hugh McCulloeh, ComptroI
ler of the Currency, do hereby certify that Tie
Merchants National Bank Of Washington, in the
City of Washington, in the county of Wastinston
and District of Columbia, is authorized ts COM
nence the business of banking under the act afore
In testimony whereof, witness my hand and seal
of Office this fourteenth day Of Deeembsr. 1864:
IL s] HUGH MSCULLOCH,
aec b-d69t Comptroller of the Currency.
Evening star., 1865-02-04
CHIEF QUARTERMAsTERS OFFICE,
u DEPOT OF WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON. D. G., January 4, 1854.
All dealers in Drugs, Hardware, Lumber, Leath.
er, ONCE Furniture, Harness, and Saddlery are
quested to send to this efdee, on MONDAY of each
week sealed proposal list, in duplicate, of the
articles they prepared to furnish this Depot
at short notice, with the price of each marked in
plain figures. that, in case the exgencies of the
service require it, the article articles can be OBJ
tanned without delay, and at the lowest price.
quired to furnish tn list punetuaHy every onday
morning. d. II. RUCKER.
Brigadier 9en1 and Chief O. NJ,
Jan 5-tf Depot Of Wsshin gton.
Evening star., 1865-02-04

N ORTIZ AMERICAN REVIEW FOR yANUAR
~ United States Service Masazine forJsnssrv
Lensfellow's Prose Works, vols
The Miner Boy and his Monitor.
The Boy slaves, BY Mayne Reid.
Neynard the Fox, q new Edidsn
The Maroon, by Mayne Reid. Il 80 s.-- i
The Morrisons, by Mrs. Margaret Hosmer.
tanl2 T1ANOK TAYLOR.