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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-06-27

The steamship Golden Rule, Of the New
York and Nicaragua line was wrecked on May
80, on Roncados Reef, thirty five miles from
Old Providence Island. She was bound to
Greytown. and had six. hundred and twenty
passengers for San Francisco, besides iull
crew, all Of whom were saved and landed On the
island, with sufficient provisions to support
them until taken Off
Admiral Goldsborough sailed from New I ork
on Thursday on board his flagship, the Golora-
do, to assume command Of the European
squadron.
Notaries Public, as we'll as variety OF officers
specied in the proclamation, are authorized TO
administer the Amnesty oath.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-06-27
PUBLISHED DAILY By
EDGAR SNOWDEN, SR.
rs OFFICE-No. 10i, King street over
French's Book Store.

Secretary McCulloch has issued circular
directing the internalrevenue laws to be en-
forced in the States lately in rebellion. But
by act of Congress- June Goth, 1864, the de
partment is clothed with discretionary power
to modify the laws regarding collection of taxes
in such districts, and without waving any
rights Of the Government IN respect to taxes
that have accrued, he directs that at present
it is not advisable to insist upon the payment
of these taxes. Assessors in all collection dis
tricts established in all rebellous States are
directed to require returns fo1 taxes upon
incomes for 1864 Persons doing business,
and all manufacturers, will be required to take
out licenses and pay Internal revenue taxes
wherever collection districts have been cstab.
lished, and III districts where it has but
recently become possible to enforce the laws,
assessors are required to collect the hrst taxes
which become due after the assessment diVls-
ions are established in that locality.
Just before the adjournment Of the Virginia
Legislature at Richmond, the Speaker Of the
House Of Delegates madea speech as follows
"Gentlemen, I have no speech to make, but
[ congratulate you very much for the manner
in which you have ended the term of service
for which you were elected. At the time OF
your election it was said that the halters were
preparing for your necks, and that Jeff Davis
was making the rope. Since that time we
have had two sessions, and have kept Virginia
out Of the hands OF the Abolitionists, who are
now pitching at Andy johnson with red hot
poker, hoping to influence him to adopt their
radical views. But thank God, we are safe,
and though they may force negro suffrage on
other States with provisional governments, they
cannot pile it upon us. Gentlemen, | wish
you safe return to your homes.
Judge Crowley had an interview with the
President on Saturday, and handed him the
complaints of the friends Of the colorcd
sufragein Charleston against General Hatch
and General Quincy, who have refused them
permission to hold political meetings In Char
lesion. The President assured the Judge that
'sthe grievance should be credressed at once, ond
that the fullest liberty for political discussion
should be secured to all. .
The steamship Golden Rule, OF the New
York and Nicaragua line was wrecked on May
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-09-07
Preserving Peaches.

To twelve pounds of peaches take six pounds
of clean brown sugar, and one pint of the best
vinegar. Simmer the sugar and vinegar to
gether, which will make clear syrup. Pour
boiling water upon the peaches, and remove
them in two minutes from the water, and wipe
them dry without brea sing the skin. Put them
into the syrup and boil gently until the fruit is
cooked to the stone. Keep the preserves in
,rs, which must be kept closely covered and in
a cool place. They should be inspected occa-
sionally. and if a white mold appears upon the
surface Of the syrup, it must be carefully skim
med of, and the syrup scalded and returned to
the peaches. The peaches tried last Fall we're
a seeding variety, ripensd the last of October.
They we're acid, but preserved the peach flavor
in high degree, which was obtained by this
method in the most perfect manner.
The above, says the Provisional Journal, we
obtained from an experienced fruit-grower in
this vicinity, and is the most economical, and
to our taste the very best preserve We know Of.
We confess, however, to not liking the brown
sugar part Of it, and would recommend white
sugar.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-09-07
Nsfflll anb Curious.
Drink for ssDog Days.

The excessive use of cold wa er during the
sweltering heat Of the "dog days" of Summer,
says the Maine Farmer. often results in serious
and alarming illness. II is, therefore, adyisa-
Bile that some beverage should be substituted
for i, Of which those oppressed can partake
with safety. For this purpose, we are aware
of no better or refreshing drink than the fol
lowing: stake of the best white Jamaica gin
ger root, carefully bruised, two ounces; cream
of tartar. one ounce; water, six quarts-to be
buied for about five minutes, then straired; to
the strained compound add one pound of sugar.
and again place it over the fire. Keep it well
stirred till the sugar is perfectly dissolved, and
then pour it into an earthen vessel, in which
you have previously put two drachms Of tartar
ic acid, and the rind of one lemon. and let it
remain till the heat is reduced to lukewarm
temperature; then add a table spoonful of yeast,
stirring them well together, and bottle for use
The corks must be well secured. The drink
will be in high perfection in fom or five days
This is very refreshing and wholesome bev'
erage. and one which may be largely partaken
of without any unpleasant results, even in the
hottest weather.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-09-07
Setting Fence Posts,

Where it is necessary to set wooden posts, it
will be found that their durability will be
greatly promoted by slight charring or carbon
izing the surface before inserting them in the
soil. There are few substances more indestruct-
ible than charcoal when buried beneath the sur
face and kept constantly in contact with moist
soil, or soil that is constantly wet. We have
seen posts thus protected, taken f.om the soil
after having stood upwards OF Thirty years, in
perfectly sound condition, so far as rot was con-
cerned, below the surface, while the upper part,
which had been exposed to the atmosphere,
was in a state of complete decay. The cost of
charring is but trife, and may be effected by
means of chips, brush or refuse matter of any
kind. very light charring will be sufficient
to insure the preservation of most kinds of
wood, whether hard or soft. Stakes are also
equally benefited BY this process.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-09-07
A Temperance Story.

Deacon johnson is great Temperance man,
and sets good example of total abstinence as
far as he is seen. Not long ago he employed a
carpenter to make some alterations in his par
Tor, and on repairing the corner near the fire.
place, it was found necessary to remove the
wainsco.ting, when 10! discovery was made
that astonished everybody. A brace of decan-
tiers, a tumbler and pitcher were cozily reposing
there. as If they had stood there from the be-
ginning. The deacon was summoned. and as
he beheld the blushing bottles, he exclaimed:
"Wal, declare, that's Curious, sure enough
1t must be that old Baines left them there when
he went out OF this house thirty years ago."
"Perhaps he did," returned the carpenter,
"but, Deacon. the ice in the pitcher must have
been froze mighty hard to STAY so till this
time"
The Deacon was left bordering over the dur
ability of ice
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-09-07
How to Make Pickles.

We clip the following receipt for making
pickles, from an exchange. The mode is very
simple, requiring less trouble than any plan We
have observed. If it shall fully answer the
purpose, every lady will of course adopt it:
Take cucumbers AMI wipe them from dirt
and dust, pack them in jar; when full, pour
cold vinegar on until they are covered; throw
in handful-say an ounce-of white mustard
seed to every three gallons, and the work is
done. No scalding over is ever needed. The
pickles retain their favor, hardness and color.
and are ready for use in few days. They will
keep year. We know it, for we have tried
it, The addition of lump of alum as large
as walnut will aid in keeping them hard and
sound.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-09-07
An AfectiOnate Son.

Old Billy Taylor, whose good stories and
witty sayings will long be remembered by his
acquaintances, used to relate the following:
When was young, and just admitted to the
bar, was appointed by the Court to defend a
man who had been indicted for the murder OF
his mother. Determined to make out of the
matter as much reputation for myself as the
case would admit of, l took the accused aside
and told him it was necessary for me, as his
counsel, to know the whole truth in reference to
the charge agair st him. After assuring him
that what be might say to me could n 1t be used
against him, put the plain question:
"Did you kill your mother?"
"Yes," was the reply"
"What made 70 do it7'
because" said he, "she was not worth win.
tering."
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-09-07
The Best Way To Preserve Hay.

We heard this morning of method of stack
ing hay which commends itself to our judgment
as the best plan for preserving hay that we
have ever heard of. 1t was a pI IN adopted by
a man who always had good hay and fat cattle
in the spring. The following is description
of the plan:
Take number of poles from ten to twenty
feet long, according to the proposed height of
the stack, set the poles around circumference
of q circle five or six feet in diameter and fas-
ten the tops together with ropes; then stack the
hay around the poles and over the top of them.
This plan secures air in the centre of the stack
and prevents it from heating. With this
chamber of air in the centre of the stack the
hay may be put up quite green without any risk
of moulding. Cnless the stack is very large
and the hay very damp it cannot heat.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-09-07
Sorghum as a Green Fodder Crop,

Indian corn requires rich soil. and one not
liable to suffer from severe drouths. to make a
really good growth of stalks for cutting for
fodder, green or dry. Sorghum, if the soil be
well worked and not weedy, will in many places
furnish more fodder and of nearly as good quail
ty, especially in dry seasons. There is not so
much need Of care in selecting the seed, and
this crop, If it get good start, will bear drouth
very well. II should be sown in drills about
two feet apart. The ground should be deep,
mellow, and free from weeds. When the seed
first comes up, the little plants are hard to tell
from grass, and are liable to be choked, hence
clean land is very desirable. 1t lis cut and cured
like corn stalks.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-09-07
Wbv Men Become Raid.

Because they wear close hats or caps. Wo-
men are never bald. except by disease. They
do not wear close hats and caps. Men never
lose hair below where the hat touches the head
lot if they have been bald twenty years. The
close hat holds the heat and psrspiration
Therefore the glands become weak, the hair
falls out. What will restore it Nothing af.
ter the scalp becomes shiny. But in process Of
falling out, or recently lost, the following is
the best: Wash the head freely with cold water
once or twice day. Wear thoroughly ven
tilated hat. This is the best means to arrest
the loss, and restore what is susceptible of res
fnrafinn
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-09-07
To Stew Pears.

TIE every pound of pears when peeled, put
half pound of loaf sugar Put the fruit into
a stew pan and cover it with cold water, and
shut the lid quite close. Stew the fruit gently
till tender, then add few Jumps of sugar. AZ.
ter stewing the pears two or three hours, put in
the cloves-twenty cloves to six or eight pounds
of fruit-and the peel of two lemons. Keep
adding the sugar by degrees. II the syrup is
much wasted, add little more hot water.
They require stewing about two hours very
gently. When they are nearly done, add the
juice of both lemons, it will add to their favor
and brighten the syrup.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-09-07
A Dear, Good Man.

"Widow Mournful, what on airth are you
thinkin' about?"
"Nothing else in the world but my departed
husband. He was such a devoted man-aJv.ys
bringing home his little kindnesses to me. !
couldn't help thinkin' just now, when ] heerd
Mrs. Browns sassiges Sizing, about what poor
Mr.. Mournful used to bring me. He knowed !
was fond of sassiges, and he hardly eversome.
dever come home in his life without fetching me
sassige in his pocket. He was very fond Of
eggs himself, and would occasionally fetch a
few Of them for himself. But he was always
sure to lay sassige on the table. Never laid
his eggs there-neverd think of 'em; and
sometimes I'D ask: Simon, where's your
eggs p Just as like as not, he'd been a settin
on 'em"
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-09-07
Tough Cabbage.

The following good one is told of a rum UNI
who was in the habit Of coming home hungry
after his evening rotations.
One night. beside the usual dish Of cabbage
and pork, his wife had left a washing bowl fill.
ed with caps and starch. The lamp had long
been extingushed when the staggering sot re.
turned home, and BY mistake, when proceeding
to satisfy his hunger, he stuck the fork into the
wrong dish. He worked away at his mouthful
of caps for some time, but being unable to mas.
ticate them, he sung out to his wife:
"Old woman, where did you get your cab.
bagel They are so stringy that ] can't chew
them"
"My gracious!" replied the old lady, elf the
stupid old fellow hasn't been eating up my caps
that put in the starch over night"
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-09-07

CELEBRATED and
furnish pubic
n he Missouri.
he c " brands
Flour will exchanged Mills requires
The highest will paid Fall wheat
misplaced any
and it
il
to
wi heat up o ne frso oil May in everyye
family
s thev bavenot a
and compelled of doors under heap where Use"
and good ORDER four.
W WILT
o satisfy
Wen r
. grind into four
e 70 havethe best
OF yeast
When wives are happy are
81 over
/ save md Hose of time
mbraDg he chances -
eep a mi wheat home, .-4.f
hOu i Kanse
White Cloud, March9 & L. THACKER.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-09-07
Hay Caps.

Hay caps are an expense to get now. Yet
still it will pay, as the price of hay is high.
Take four yards of coarse sheeting; cut in
two, and SOW together. This will make six feet
sqdAre. Sow the corners into loops, so as to
pin fast TO the cock. Pins should be foot and
a half long, with hole at the end to bold the
cloth. A little practice will soon make il
handy to put them on. This will be sure to
save your hay in the wet-and taken in coLnec-
ton with the high price of hay, will pay the
first year. As for the caps, they are good for
many years.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-09-07
How to SET a Steel Tran.

Take a common steel trap with stiff spring,
bnt one which springs easily; cover the trap
with piece of cotton cloth, sewing it to the
''pahe" or tread piece. Upon this fasten the
bait 30 that it cannot be taken of without
springing the trap Set the trap near the rats
runs. J. Amden, Defiance County. Ohio, says
Of this way "After trying everything else,
fixed my trap according to the above plan, and
caught nine rats IN one hourn
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-09-07
TrI It.

A French chemist asserts that if tea be
ground like coffee, before hot water is put upon
it, it will yield double the amount of exhila-
rating qualities. Another writer says, 4" If a
piece of lump sugar, the size of walnut, Is
put into the tea pot, you will make the tea in
one half the time.o
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-09-07
Sweet Corn-..IIow to Preserve for
Winter Use.

Mrs. NJ. G. Hutchinson, of Waterloo, Kan.
sas, gives the following recipe for drying sweet
corn: "To preserve the sweet, delicious green
corn favor. cut the corn from the cob before ii
is boiled, boil the cobs ten or fifteen minutes,
take out the cobs and put the corn into the
water they were boiled in, and boil five min
utes; the corn should not be put into more
water than win dry down in FIVE minutes boil
ing. Care must be used to prevent its scorch-
ing. Spread thinly on plates and dry in the
sun or oven-the latter is better"
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-09-07

The Boston Cultivator says: Let it be a
rule of every farmer that no weed shall be
allowed to bloom on his cultivated grounds
The same rule should also be extended to the
uncul ivated ground-to the corners of fences,
stone heaps and other waste places where weeds
delight to grow and where they are too frequent
" allowed to go to seed.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-09-07
sl7 Broadway, New York.

I T was pronounced superior to all others at
l. the w orld's Fair, ii London, 1862. 1t took
the First Premium 1T the greet Fair OF the
AMERICAN INSTITUTE, in New York
City, 1865, he,e the judges were practical
mechanics. End appreciated COG WHEELS.
IT TOOK rBk Fiesr PsEaiUs ar rae
NEw Yosx STATE Fans, 1862 and 1868.
VErnoSr SrArE FaiR, 1863.
PENNSYLVANIA STATE Fam, 1868.
INDIANA SrA"E FAIR, 1868.
Iowa STATE FAIR, 1863.
illinois STATE FAIR. 1863.
AND AT County FA,es WITHOUT NUMBER.
SELF ADJUSTING AND ADJUSTABLE !!
It Saves Time, Labor, Clothes, and Money.
Tt is easily sud 6,mly secued to the tub or
Washing machine. aud will fit tubs of any size
or shape. IT is simDle in its construction, and
does not easily get nut of repair.
1t is not only PERFECT W2tNGER, but
the Cos-whcels give il a POWER which rem
defs it most EXCELLENT WASHER. pressing and
separating, rs it does the D,sr with the WATER,
from tue Clothes.
Any WasherwOman can use ia Child ten
years old eau use il.
1t will save ia cost every 6 months. in the
saving of clOl,c.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-09-07
Baling Green Hay.

Experiments have been made in packing
green hay with entire success. The dew or
rain is cried off, leaving the stalk still green,
but wilted. The hay is then pressed into bales
and stored away. 1t will come out in winter
almost as fresh as it went in, losing compare
lively but little in weight. Ofcourse this is an
Improvement upon the the old method, as the
juices of the grass are retained.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-09-07

SIDNEY SMITH was once looking at the hot
houses of young lady who was proud of her
flowers. and used, not very accurately, profu-
sion of botanical names. Madam" said he,
" have you the Srptennis psoriasis?" "No,"
said she, 81 had it last Winter, and gave it to
the Archbishop of Canterbury; it came out
beautiful in the Spring" Septennis psoriasis is
the medical name for the seven years. itch.
(Tbe Archbishop was not ipsured.)
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-09-07
Pastures Run to Seed.

When grass gets the start of stock, it looses
its fresh succulent quality, and much Of its
nutritive property. obviate this, cut down all
rank spots; NOW the whole field, if the evil is
general. Now close, and begin a new CROP
This is much neglected, but it is very import
ant.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-09-07
Beef and Melton.

-Four pounds Of beef lose one pound by boil
ing, and pound and five ounces BY roasting,
md one pound three ounces by baking. -Four
pounds Of mutton lose fourteen ounces BY boil
ng, and one pound six ounces BY roasting, and
,ne pound and four ounces BY baking,
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-09-07
Gge fun Of TIE Ching.
A SHORT H1sroREE.

JeGrr.on D..
He
10 of First Familes-
His and he
Could whip any three
Or Eve Yankee
Chaps, you see.
He-He-He-
pardon its frequsncy)-
wonld rule land and sea,
And make all men free
In fact, very free
Except the dsrkes;
Or, failing in that idee,
Would in last ditch Quoting Annie Lsuris)
Lay him down and del
BY and by, he
(D1
Would set the "ng" free,
Provided he
Woud shoulder fuses,
And help Lee
To fight for slsveree-
Which he t'.nig'') couldn't "see.''
POGO timepo. Grant, he
Used up Lee;
When d.
Concluded to fee,
With his specie.
Twas foot against chivalry-
Or horse against mule, or ass, may be.
Ofthe three,
It's easy TO see
Which would be winner.
Down on the Ocmulsee,
They caught the old sinner.
He was caught in petit
How do you supposed
Up q treef
Why, no; in woman's clothssi
He! He! Hell
I'D,
In this extremity,
FIouri.hed4his Bowie
Tremendously;
And Mrs. D.,
She
With "nothins to wear" you see
As she
(Afore.aid d.
Had on her hoops and che
Told the regiment 80 bs
Careful how they provoked the
President or he,
In his fury,
Might hurt somebody'-
Cut tbeir-heafts out-d'ye see!
Finally,
He and she,
Or, rather, she and he,
Or she or be,
(Ths matter is mixed slightly,
As TO which wears the bree-,)
Whichever it may be,
Bowed the knee
To grim necessity
And the Fourth Michigan Cavalry,
And said "Pseoarir'
Dear me!
Is this the wee,
Small end Of "chivalry1'
Fiddle-de-des!
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-09-07
DRUGS! DRUGS!
IT. C. SHREvE, N. D.,

Practicins Physician and Surgeon,
AS on hand, and is now re- -
IL ceiving at his Strre, in White NJ
Cloud, the best assortment of staple ~
Medicines and Chemicals, Patent -
Medicines, Paints, Oils, Dye Stufs, Family
Dyes, Coal Oil, Coal Oil Lamps, Glass, Glass.
ware, Stationery. Perfumery, Toilet articles,
&C., &C., ever offered in this market, all OF
which are selling at fair rates, for Cash only.
April 20, 1865. Uni,
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-09-07
TaIloW for Sealing Fruit.

Fill the crooks. jugs, or cans in the usual
manner for sealing with wax or any other way,
and pour on melted talIow. When it is cool, set
the vessels away where they will not be dis
turbed. 1t is said that by this method fruit
may be preserved as effectually as BY any
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-09-07

A FARMER of large experience asserts that
four quarts of meal, with good pasturage in
summer a, early autumn, will make as much
beef as eight quarts ofcorn meal, with the best
of hay In Geld weather.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-09-07
D. T. L. PRICE, Oeuerx. Ag
HOME INSTITUTION.

and in soliciting patronage, do 90 with the firm
conviction that the plan adopted By them viii
make the Company permanent and safe 70 ia
policy holders, and ~ cheap q the prompt
payment of losses will permit.
an. Is, 'eS-en. @
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-09-07

A CAPTAIN. one of the old school, being at
ball, had been accepted by beautiful partner,
a lady of rank. who. in the most delicate man
ner possible. limited to him the propriety Of
putting on a pair Of gloves. "Oh," was the
elegant reply, "nerer mind me, ma'am;
shall wash my hands when I've done dancing.'
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-09-07

The Digger Indians have a splendid remedy
for the smallpox. When one has it, he closes
the door of his hut. kills his dog, and then
shoots himself, which effectually cures the dis.
ease.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1865-09-07

In England, the cultivation Of dwarf pear
trees in pots succeeds very we'll. From one 70
four dozen pears are produced by trees 5 to 10
wears Of age, planted in 3-inch pots.