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The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1866-06-16

The Nashville Banner says: Oar
gallant young friend, Captain Engcne
Harris, has just reached Memphis, after
conducting his mother to the residence
of Gov Harris, at Cordova, Mexico.
The Captain reports his father and his
fellow colonists in good health. They
are successfully engaged in an indus
trious cultivation OF the soil
The same paper says: eve arc
pleased to he able to announce the re-
turn to this city Of our former fellow
citizen, Dr. T. O. Summers. He is in
good health and spirits, and will imme-
.liateIy take the editorial charge of the
Christian Adc0cate.'
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1866-06-16
Good Advice.
We copy the following good advice
from the Richmond Times:

We copy the following good advice
from the Richmond Times:
Let no Southern proprietor be in
haste to sell his land. Our lands and
our honor constitute about the only
property Of value left us by the war,
and there are not wanting men who
would have us part with both upon
terms too dear to be acceptable. High
taxes, hard times, disgust with freed
men and with the revolution in the ag-
riculture Of the South, will probably
drive many Of our people to hasty and
nconsideratc sacrifices Of their real
estate. Such course would be emf
nentlv unwise and imprudent This,
Of all times, is the worst period to sell,
because land is amazingly cheap every
where, but is not destined to continue
so. The very fact Of the chcapness OF
our lands will soon inauguratc desire
to obtain them, which, stimulating
competition from increased demand,
will enhance their value. Moreover,
the prospect Of Il European war will
vastly increase the flood Of immigra.
ton to this country; for those foreign
crs know what war is, and tens Of thous-
ands will seek to escape it. Most of
these immigrants will bring with them
same money, which they never fail to
invest in little farm, cultivated on the
European system
THERE'S an idea prevalent that there
is still an enormous area Of arabic land
unappropriated in the great West
This is mistake. West of Kansas
and Nehraska-thrce hundred miles
West of the Missouri rivcr--therc is
but little good land. That vast coun-
try between the last mentioned States
and the Rocky Mountains constitutes
the central table land of North Ameri-
ca, and is so high as to be cold and
frosty, and in summer is parchcd by
pitilcss and protracted droughts. In
addition to these dscouraging facts,
there is lack OF timber, which will be
rcpulsive to settlers.
All these considerations indicate that
immigration will hereafter sweep to
points where cheap, arabic lands can
be obtained in such abundance as to
meet the demands of all corners. No
where in the United States, except in
the South, are these conditions now
fulfilled.
The eagerncss with which our lands
and railroads are sought by greedy
spectators demonstrates their prospec-
tive value in the eyes of these keen
scented fellows, who see clearly where
money can be made. Our lands arc
bound to increase i'll value, and our
people err greatly in their desire to
sacrifice them. Let them hold on
awhile.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1866-06-16

A bill was introduced IN the lIonsC
of Representatives. the other day pro,
yilng that hereafter all civil officers
appointed hy the President shall hold
Office four years from the date Of their
commissions, and shall not be subject
to removal during that period, except
for malteasance in Office; and in al
eases where the advice and consent OF
The Senate is required for an appoint
lnont, it shall also be required for re.
moyal. The act Is not intended to ap-
rly to persons holding clerkships.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1866-06-16

GREEN OLD AGE IN LoUIsIANA.-A
correspondent of the Galveston News
tells of Michael Pithon, the remark
able nonogenarian of Calcasien. He
was born in France in 1774-ninety-
two wears ago-and bears the marks of
sabre cuts at Austcrlitz, Wagram and
Borodino: saw the conflagration of
Moscow, and suffered all the horrors Of
the French retreat over the ice and
SHOWS of Russia. After Napoleons
fall, he came to America, and lived
awhile among the Indians Of the North
west. He afterwards served in the Tex
as war for independence, and fought at
San .Jacinto, after which. at the age OF
60, he married, and now has son 2S
years old. He has three other grown
children, and fifth II years old, going
to school in the village. He takes q
long walk before breakfast, and in the
evening races about the village with the
girls. He eats but little meat. and to
this attributes his long life. Nine years
ago he went to France, and Napoleon
promised him a pension if he would re, re-
main there, but he refused. lie will
We. live % to 30 years, ana perhaps see
III, Grand children ofthat little boy OF
Lis
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1866-06-16
" NONE Bur THE BRAVE" At the ball

"NoNE But THE BRAVE the ball
in Quitman few nights ago, young
Confederate who had lost u lee in bat
tie CHANGED, in passing amid the dan
GERS to place the extremity ofhis wood
en- substitute upon the hem Of the dress
Of one Of the most elegantly attired and
charming young ladies in the room, by
which her skirt was badly torn.
Dear mer' exclaimed her partner
Il nice yomg man, whose experience
with balls had never extended beyond
the ball ROOM" that awkward fellow
has torn your dress"
"Ilas he? Well, no matter. The
best skirt l have is not too good for a
carpet for the hero who lost 4 limb in
defense of Dixie"
Balance all y exclaimed the fiddler.
And they balanced.-Sorannah Her.
aM
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1866-06-16
Who Wants Him d?

\ practical printer, who is competent
to take charge of any department in =
printing or publishing house. Would
accept a profcssorsbip in any Of the
academies. Has no objection to teach
ornamental painting and pcnmanship,
geometry, trigonomeiry, anN many
other sciences. Is particularly suited
to act as pastor to small evangelical
church, or as local preacher. lie
would have no objection to form q
small but select class OF interesting
young ladies', to instruct in the highest
branches. TO dentist or chiropodisi
he would be invaluable, rs he can do
almost anything. Would board with q
family if decidedly pious. Say, doe.
anybody want him :--Nogoik Day
Book.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1866-06-16
Hon. G.. +. SHELLEY.
4. ward OH Napolcon's Life OF
Cesar.

! sot up spell by the kitchen fire,
rcalin' Lewis Napoleon's Life ofJuiiIIs
Cesar. What reckless old cuss he
was! Yit Lewis picturs him in CLOWN
cul!crs. Caesar made it lively for the
boys in Gaul, didn't he: He slowed
one million of citizens, male and fc-
male--Gauls and Gaulusses-and then
he sold another million of 'em into sla-
very. He continued this style of thing
for sum time, when one day he was
'saSsinated in Rome by someh high-toned
gentleman, led on by Mr.. HFutnS.
when old Bru,y inserted his knife into
him, Caesar admitted that he was gone
up. Ten minutes after the doors were
opened the ushcys had to put up card
on Which was printed ''Standin' Room
Only
went to bed at last. And So
said, thou hastno ear for sweet molo
dvy' 4 silycry snore was my only
answer. Betsy slept
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1866-06-16

Mr.. CYRUS W. FIELD recently return
ed from England in the Persia, after
having arranged another great expedi-
ton to lay the Atlantic telegraph ca
bic. This is his thirty sixth voyage
across the ocean on this enterprise, to
which he has devoted the last twelve
years Of his life. Such indomitable
perseverance deserves success, and we
trust, will command it. All prepera-
tons are going forward with the great
est rapidly The contractors are man
ufacturing over Il hundred miles of ca,
BILE per week. Mr.. Field will remain
here but six weeks, then return to
England to reioin the Great Eastern,
which is expected to sail on the last Of
June. All connected with the former
expedition feel sure of success this
time. They hope to have telegraphic
communication established between
England and the United States in July,
Tile TelpgrapAer.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1866-06-16

a correspondent Of the Memphis
.tppeoi says: I'VE were pleased to sea
that Gen. Forrest is so well satisfied
with bis planting arrangements. We
met him on the river hank, AMI tbs
General was dressed in blue pants and
GRAY coat, and his hands denoted that
he had been at labor. His face il:
cheerful and striking, and altogether he
is the handsomest man | have met
since leaving Boston,
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1866-06-16

In the year 1853, when the yellow
fever visited New Orleans, abont five
thousand Of the supporters of groe
shops died, before the disease attacked
Il single temperate man; and in the
same year, out Of nine hundred who
died of cholera, only three were tee
totalers. In Albany, News ork, du'
ring the same year, when the pestilcnce
swept off onein sixty of the entire pop
ulation, only one in twenty-five hundred
of the strictly temperate were seized.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1866-06-16

have become established historic lies.
They are introduced into school books,
accompanied by cuts showing 4 Con
fedcratc soldier stabOing wounded
Federal, or drinking out Of Federal
soldiers skull. Can anything save the
system Of aboItionism in its entirety,
be more cmningly wicked than this at
tempt to load the mind of youth with
lies, to the end that the boy may be-
come Il bigot or Il fool? 70 write
falschnds and call them hstory--to
stuff Il child with false impressions and
positive lies, and call it educatlon--
such is the New England abolition
idea Of progress and enlightenment.
Without sense, without wit, without
conscience and without the slightest
balance from honesty and mortality,
these lies lasten themselves upon histo-
~ to render it atonce pernicious and
contemplate ;aud long aI(crthe victims
Of the SANDERS have ceased to be eli
iectcd by them they serve to darkcn
the intellccts, destroy the judgement,
and Increase the ignorant bliss Of fools
in succeeding generations. Louis Ma
poleon, in his justification Of one des-
potsm and pology for another, says
Historic accuracy is as sacred rs re
ligious truth He might have added
that historic imposturc was as wicked
and as odious As religious imposition.
LcgiOns OF half eluclte1 fanatics, who
are now furiousiy writing the history
Of our war by the cord, like Greeley, in
their leisure hours, between their psalm
singing and money making-compi'ing
historic lies by the tun--ar2 morally rs
guilty of an unmcasurahlc crime as are
those who would impose II false rcIi%-
ion upon mankind for mcrcenary mo
tivCs.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1866-06-16

Gaming.

Ofall passions, gaming is the most
dangerous and inexcusable. A games
ter endcavors to enrich himself with
the spoils of those he calls his friends.
But how many armies are in arms
against him Behold that mother
her tears reproach him with the ruin OF
her only son! That father pronounces
his name with horror and contempt to
his children! Pursued by hatred,
overwhelmed by calumny, he feels him.
self condemned by reason and humani-
ty; and, after wandering long in the
mazcs of vice, he finds nothing before
his eyes but ruin and remorsc.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1866-06-16

In some portions of this comfy, says
tie Owensboro (ky.) Shield, the
snakes are 50 numerous that it is al
most impossible for farmers to cult,
vatc their crops. On Panther creek, a
stream near this city. as high as five
hundred snakes have been discovered
in one body; fishing has been almost
entirely abandoned in this creek on ac
count ofsnalics, and in some portions
ofthe county stock have left the woods,
terror stricken, on account Of the nu-
mcrous quantity of snakes. In the
suburbs of our city several large ones
have been killed.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1866-06-16
A CABINET COLLONUY.

Says Seward to Johnson, great danger !
see,
We've factions run mad, and traitors to
brave lis;
From evils at hand and the evil to be
Do you think that this Spcech-mahing Con-
grcSs viii save us!
SAYS johnson, Good Sir, wonders will ncy-
cr cease.
Strange things will fall out TO please OF ap-
pll Us;
Though Rome was once saved by thecach-
ling geese.
'TiS fiitr opinc that never will bcfailus.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1866-06-16

An Irishman recently stopped at a
hotel out West where pretty heavy bills
were charged. In the morning the
landlord made out the amount of
" damage and presented it to Pat.
After he glanced over it, the latter
looked the landlord in the face, and eX
claimed. aye put me in, mind of o
snipe." "Why?' asked the landlord.
-" Bokase yc're very nigh all BILL
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1866-06-16

A Wisconsin paper tells a story ofan
abolitionist Of that State who came
South to fight for freedom and the
Union (in the capacity Of a sutler or u
quartermastcr,) and secured, among
other plunder, Il young negro, whom
he carried home to Wisconsin, kept him
hard at work for several months, and
then snapped him off to another alb
olitionist for 4 dog.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1866-06-16

A man with eleven daughters was
lately complaining that he found it hard
to live. You must husband your
time" said another, land then you
will do well enough" Il could do
much better" was the reply, Z" if could
husband my daughters"
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1866-06-16

Milton WITS asked: "How is it that
in some countries king is allowed to
take his place on the throne at ii years
of age, but may not marry until he is
1872 Because" said the poet, sit is
easier to govern kingdom than Il
woman"
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1866-06-16

Some paper having made the state
ment that butter should not be kept in
a room with kerosene oil, rs the kero-
sene would spoil the butter-giving it
a peculiar tlavor-the Elmira Adver-
tiser remarks that some of the butter
nowadays is enough to spoil kero-
sene
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1866-06-16

"Well, jim, how did you make it
down South y
"F'irst-rate, made plenty of money
"What did you do with II"
Laid it out in houses and lots
"Where -
Every place l have been where
there was any
"What kind Of houses and lots ~
"Cotlec houses and lots of whisky
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1866-06-16
EIISpi3isLtt LIES.

From ,lio ColImrm. tOhio) Crisis.1
..pho ,cnnuooa Of slaves is lies saws
,rb,n,,rr,.. SmI r. thn assertion holds
,rn,1 +, w,,t, Inyr,dinr lnuth of
g,rvitudc hoyp tho.,r who uctoudol TO
A., nl.,I,,,l
"ilt' '.'' "l"'''' N,''' NV" l1i''' ~ 'UV'l
OF the IHlc WA, NeSc"nueu' Ines III
luUuratCl the war: lies fed the flame:
lios ,,net;tutcJ tha conmisso,iot and
,,'' !, =. y, ,'., A., .;,,,,
'iic arSclIa' oi Iilc "ai. r'o'" '.,' 'in'N
the first Gun was fired at Fort sumter
to this day. the LANGUAGE Of the war has
.h,o, Io, I;,s h,, 1,lcyr,rh lies by
oet'' ''e'' LAWS - 'Ni''I".P''' ,'D
in0il' ileS W express HEu l.eS u'''''S"
The slower process Oh ohlcal reports
the American people were stuffed 10
surlclt with hes, ah'l came 10 lo'e lila'
upon which they ied Need we feieF,
in or'c' to sustain THIS picture To lhc
reports 't battles, during lAe war
Need "" 90 back to l'ort : general OF
d2rS OF ""lfoii ) bnii1'ii'! Nee we
extract examples IRON tac reports OF
tha war Committee; We nave m
stances nearer thHn those Vrnefauie
ial5ehood5 MI VIII reHember lIe
story OF ti'e reported capture OF 'eh'r-
son DAVIS, WhIitAtf"mptIn@ to escape
dressed III ms "}!eS S apparel Inns
story, stupid and absurd rs 1t WH'' was
sanctioned ~ olii'.I authority l''-
vgrlphed all over the oPNljTJ on i
sunday morning, READ from p"'pi'S
and rclig!ouS!H believe" ny nearly one
half OF the NortAem people, haIi o'
whom probably believe II St'II' ~ lH'
time OF It's PRONUNCIATION II was o,n@rF-
Gus fora man To express his doubts
OF its trulhininrss; II was accounted
treason to denouncH tnc thing as" SUI
pid fabrication. let 1t was IN uhMlH-
gated lie from beginning TO elI' nav
ing no other louhda'ion than the I'M
agina'lon oi drunken news reporter
or malignant oiiiclai. ne o''!cl"' TP
port OF haJor General W lisoh III re,a-
ton to the capture OF DAVIS 'o'"i'S
ignores ana abandohs 'le STORY o' we
petticoat 1chale apparel 'h'. N"''
ir'tchard, by whom the arrest WAS
made, Ill his oiiiclai report, gives inc
following account OF MI DAVIS con-
duct on the occasion:
II was accosted by Davis from among
the prisoners, VINO ASKED me, me II W"7 ,rc
G'tL ,t III '"'',,, @ mI ak. .iny "1 him Wy What WA.
to call him, he remarked that might call
lin what or wlIomSocvcr pleased. re-
Piled that would call him, Davis; ana
upon moment hesitation ne 5, Saiu ,i,, ,na'
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1866-06-16

A leading London journal now sug-
gests that the purpose of Napoleon in
making that terrible little speech at
Auxcrrc, the other day, was not to com
nit France to Il participation in the
war between Austria and
Prussia, but merely to shatter the for
tunes OF certain prominent bankers and
spectators on the BOursc, whe have
recently fallen under the ban Of his dis
pleasure.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1866-06-16

The editor of the Raleigh Sentinel
says, on the authority of letter from
Gen. Lee to himself, that the General
desires to write a history of the war,
but has not thus far made satisfactory
progress, because of the loss of his pa
perS.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1866-06-16

President johnson has been invited
TO deliver the Grafton that is to be pro-
nounced on the Fourth of July upon
the laying of the corner stone of the
Douglas Monument at Chicago.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1866-06-16

Three hundred German immigrants
imported by the Georgia Immigration
Company have arrived at Augusta.
They are all engaged, and are to be
paid sl50 per annum, with board aud
lodging for each man, and 500 ditto
for each woman.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1866-06-16

Mister, willyoo leaI pa your news
paper. lie only wants to send tito MS
uncle in the country Z!
40. certainly-and ask your father
if he'll just lend me the roof OF hIS
iiousc-I only want the shingles to
make the tea kettle boil Z!
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1866-06-16

A little girl in Pennsylvania was
lately reproycd for playing out doors
with BOYS, and informed that being
seven years old. she was :. too big for
that now" But with all imaginable in
noccnce she replied: Why, grand
ma, the bigger We grow tue better We
like 'em.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1866-06-16

A SUBSTITUTE FOR BUTrER.-Get the
girl you love best to prepare and par
take of your breakfast, and then you
are reasonable man you will not want
any but her.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1866-06-16

BUSINESS IN New ORLEANs.-I
New Orleans Picayane, comparing the
business of that city ut present with
that Of former years, says
1t was, some time ago, the season
of the year when formerly it was our
custom to contract our columns for the
summer; but to-day we feel more the
necessity of expcnding them, in order
to accommodate all our patrons. Using
as small type rs we can, and be clearly
anc casil y read, we day by day are com
PEELED to leave out something that we
would gladly lay before our readers.
And to day, the third of June, when
many who have indulgcd in msgivings
thought surely the usually dull summer
season would have ovcrtaken us, what
very busy life does it present? Every
profession, every department OF busl-
ness carried on in our city or the South
western country is there represented,
and with gratifying evidences Of more
than usual prosperity. Like sensible
community, our people are generally
staying at home, contented and happy,
and, instead of spending the money
they made the last season, travelling i'll
the North or in Europe, arc wisely in
vesting it in real property and expand
ing business to the better interest ol
their families and common good. The
recent large purchases of real estate in
both city and country, and the perma
nent establishment in business here, not
only of all our old population, but OF
new comers from all parts of the coun
try, indicates n present, sound ant
healthy state of public feeling, ane
give the most encouraging promises
for the future"
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worrenton. Va. and vicinity seem to

arrenton. Va, and Vicinity seem 70
possess great attractions to Confede-
rate Generals. Living in or near
the town are Lieut. Gen. Pemberton,
Major Gen. VIM. Smith, Major Gen.
Lomax, Brig Gen Hunton, Brig. Gen.
PAYNE. Brig. Gen. Thos. Smith, Col
Mosby, and ofcaptains not a few his
a beautiful country, and many strangers
are seeking homes there.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1866-06-16

The reports of the crops up the Ar
kansas, near the river. are encouraging,
but the crops in the interior, it is said,
will be an utter failure.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1866-06-16

The interments in the City Cemetery,
at Montgomery, Ala, for the month of
MAY, were 3S in number--ll whites,
and u blacks.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1866-06-16
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
Washington, Nov. q, 1862

Washington, Nov. q, 1862
DEAR SIR: DR.. Kennedy, bearer OF
this, has some apprehension that Fcde-
raj officers, not citizens Of Louisiana,
may by set up as candidates for Con
DRESS in that State. In my view, there
could be no possible object in such an
election. We do not particularly need
members Of Congress from those States
to enable us to get along with lcGlsla-
ton here. What we do want is the
conclusive evidence that respectable
citizens of Louisiana are willing to be
members Of Congress, and to swear to
support the Constitution, c and that other
respectable citizens there are willing to
vote for them and send them. 10
send parcel Of Northern men here
as Representatives, elected, as would
be understood, (and perhaps really so
at the point of the bayonct, would be
disgraccful and outrageous, and were !
member of Congress here, would
vote against admitting any such man to
Il seat Yours, very truly,
A. LINCOLN.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1866-06-16

The Massachusetts Legislature has
enacted penalty of one dollar for each
trout caught between September Goth
and March Goth.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1866-06-16

The following letter, addressed to
the Military Governor Of Louisiana,
explains itself:
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1866-01-30

The VERMONT REFORM SCHOOL has been 10.
Gated at Waterbury, the Governor Bntler farm
having been purchased for the use of the school,
1t is a very fine farm, and every way suitabls
tor lis purpose. The number of acres, 10 J was
all that could be obtained for the sum (S6,OOO)
apPropria ted by the Legislature bu; we learn that
the Commissioners have secured the right to an
additional quantity of land, if the rext Legislature
shall authorize the purchase.
Rev. A. G. Pease, of the commission, in re-
cent article in the Chronicle, announces the policy
of the Commissioners, in reference to the school.
He states tina! they intend
First. to "begin small" even smaller than the
the present actual want of the State, with room
for enlargement the necessity for it shall be de
veloped.
Second, to study simplicity" Nothing more
imposing than substantial, neat, thrifty farm
house and farming establishment, will meet the
eye OF the passer-by, he inquiries for the State
Reform School,
THIRD, to make the school as much like fami.
~ ana as iittie Ike prison, as possible; to make
II II possible a home, from which the children
snail not wish to run away, while not negecting
additional needfui securities to make education
a leading idea as meansand as an element of i'm
provement and reform to have the best of ma.
irons the best of teachers the best of books. the
pest OF methods, the best of Improvements in the
art of teaching.
Finally the Commissioners propose to have
better farm than is owned BY any other reform
school IN New England. and to make farming
the principal occupation of the boys.