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s.,rerS<v 20 sherman.

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Tie Spirit n as zyn<s has the following
ssory about he eslshntsd Johnston Sherman
coavuton thish Ihovs, ifitb true. that tho
author Of that agreement was not Gen. Sherman
but President Lincoln
On the 9th Of March, 1865, two or three
days before the 6nal movement upon Richmond,
Gen. Sherman, fresh from his march to the sea,
arrived at City Point, for the purpose OF con-
ferrine with the President and the General-in
Chiek. Mr.. Lincoln was then on board the gun
boat Queen, and on that day an interview took
place on the boat between tho President, Gen.
Grant. Gen. Sherman, and Admiral David ID.
Porter. From one Of the parties TO this inter
view gentleman connected with The SPfra 81
he Tines obtained 0 verbal narrative Of what
took place. There was no pledge Of secrecy and
we feel that we violate no obligation In making
public the substance oft. .Mr. Lincoln, "said
the narrator, chad come down to City Point
with the most liberal views toward the Rebels,
and was willing that they should capitulate on
almost any terms. His heart was tenderness
throughout, and a. long q the enemy laid down
their arms, he did not care how II was done.
After hearing from Sherman description Of
his proposition. he proposed that the same terms
should be offered to johnson that would have
been given to Lee. To this Gen. Sherman siren
ously objected, declaring that he had johnson
cooped up where he could not get away, and
that he would be compelled to surrender at all
hazards, whatever terms We proposed. never
saw him moro energetic in my life than while
he was arguing this point; but Mr.. Lincoln
leaned toward milder measures, fearing that the
Confederate General would escape South by the
railroads and have to be chased again. Sher-
man declared this to DO impossible. Il have
Johnson said he, where he cannot move with.
out breaking up his army, which, once disband-
ed, can never DO got together again. The
Southern railroads arc al broken up. I have
destroyed them 20 that they cannot be used for
long time
General Grant asked: "what Is to prevent
their laying the rails againi"
"Why," said Sherman. "my bummers don't
do things by halves. Every rail has been plac-
cd over hot Are and twisted As crooked rs
rams horn. They never can DO used again till
they have been through rollng-mill!"
1.-THE President, however, was very decided
about the matter, and insisted that johnson
should be induced Immediately to surrender by
granting him most liberal terms. Grant, too
was anxious that johnson should not try to get
into Richmond, where he might give us great
deal Of trouble; and Sherman was compelled to
yield. though he did II unwillingly. The terms
Of capitulation which afterward made such a
disturbance were In fact substantially arranged
BY Mr.. Lincoln himself, and II he had lived, no
never would have allowed Sherman to bear the
responsibility Of them"
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Naskn.

Mr., Nasty has uttered . very largo "v,,e"
over IN. .,..,,o, a, a., o-n, tn. c..
-. - :, "
nave oeen thrown in's ooniuson' anu peekin
Posram Is supposed " be in decline In "conse-
kensc." The Democratic apostle has given vent
10 his fselin,, \, n,.,,,,,n. IN. d,,.6,, .v.n,.
IA. a. 49,
navy happen nom the defeat OF seymour
The people viii Be deprived nv their limo
cent amoosements. This Grant will send ON
armed hirelins, clothed in ojus bloc, with mus
Kits and SIGH. who viii prevent our shootin mig
gers, and who will perfect on their farms and in
,aer shops tho ojus Northerneu who hsv SET
Sc IN our midst We shell 80 the sellorious
SSa'hsrn system decline stidily and shoorly.
s .S'ppln posts win rOt and the sto1 win de-
AMI m SSp Nv dorgs viii no moro b hscrd,
shrccs N, M. erHek nv tho pistol and the
No NOR. h. ~. %sn ;, VA hea got his cruel win
amer h he, ,hs -. al The land. Bascom,
this yisini,y. viii e.. s'm annortgagrd In
embark into . vhols.,i. NJ ~ 70 Looisville and
the church. ami v;ys i;h.sWs uAds and jine.
he grosrr, viii s.il iosa 70 sunday schools.
vii, s.ns Nv an. hin.s W. and The sine
.nd .lao,h,.-ss S.csr,, 80 80 ehurchss
~ "'Ass every
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Commodore vander6ilt.

A writer in the New York Evening Post re-
latcs the particulars Of Commodore Vanderbllt's
gin to tho government and the circumstances
connected Herewith. Hesays;
No private citizen has probably ever shown
more patriotism than Cornelius Vanderbilt.
His liberality to the government during the
darkest period of the rebellion should be record
cd in the heart Of every true American, and his
example handed down to animate remotest ages.
All this was proved in this way. Mr.. Stanton
while Secretary Of War, had, from his scouts
within the rebel lines, asccrtained that the reb-
els had about completed their iron-clad, called
the Merrimac, and that she would soon leave
Richmond, prepared to destroy our feet and
burn our towns, without meeting with any
power that could probably resist her. The
whole country was alarmed as'wcll as the gov
eminent.
Under these circumstances special agent
was directed by the telegraph to walt upon Com.
modore Vanderbilt at IL o'clock ut night and
ask for what sum Of money he could agree to
blockade this iron-clad and keep her from get
ting out Of port. Commodore Vanderbilt In
stantly said to the agent: Telegraph to Mr..
Stanton that will see him at once" and went
Immediately to Washington, called upon Mr..
Stanton. and said to hun. 81 have come on
about this business. Who Is there to DO con-
sultedi II any one, call him, have no time
to talk II over twice" Mr.. Stanton replied,
"Ths President, Mr.; Lincoln, must be consult
ed" "Thcn," said the Commodore, "let N
so to hi, house at once" which they did.
Mr.. Lincoln said "Can you stop this iron
clsdr' The Commodore replied, EYES, there
arc at least nine chances out Of ten can. I
vii tak Ia h.
her machinery, &C., with 500 bales Of cotton,
raise the steam, and rush her with ovcrwhelm-
ing force on the iron-clad, and sink her before
she can escape, or cripple u.s." Mr.. Lincoln
then said, "How much money win you demand
replied that the government had not money
enough TO hire him; that be had come not to
speculate upon the trials Of his country, but 20
try and help her In this hour Of need; that hs
would give them his ship without charge that
he would instantly order her BY telegraph to 30
equipped and on her way toward Richmond In
thirty.six hours, which was done. she sailing
under the order Of ono Of his own captains, and
the Commodore In person on board.
Having reached HAMPTON Roads, among our
blockAding squadron, The commander Of the
feet went on board The ship. Amer some con-
sultation, Commodore Vanderbilt ssked him II
tho Iron-clsd would probably come out. Inc
replied, 'Shs win" "Th0,"
said Commodore Vanderbilt. 81 have one fsvor
10 ask OF you, end that b, n she should come,
you win keep your ncst out q tho way, that
NAV have room 70 sink her" he truu-clad
n u well known, did come out, and wss disa-
blsd and put back BY che Months. sent NON
New York. rp,f"R 80.
TIA oh,cct beino accumulated, Commodore |
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In Baukruptey.

THIS Is to give Notice: That on the twenty
i seventh day Of November, A. ID. 1865. wss-
rant On bankruptcy Vas Issued against the estate
oi Judson W. Cole, OF Diddefori, IN tho County %
York and state Of Maine, Who has been adjudged .
BANKRUPT, on his own petition that the payment
ing 10 such bankrupt, 90 him Cor bis uSe, and the
trsnsfsr OF any property by him are forbiddss BY
law that Q meeting Of the crvditors OF Md BANK
mors Assxsees OF his estate will BE- held at Court
OF bankruptcy, 20 be holden at Biddef6rd before
James % tesseodsn. Register. on the fSurth day
Of January. A. ID. iss2, at ten o'clock a. n,
CHARLES CLARK,
US Marshal ~ Messenger Dist. Of Maine.
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Even great men do not always know what Is
coming. The following brief, hitherto unpub'
lished, letter from Stephen A. Douglass. 1t will
Be seen, signaliscd the utter annihilation Of Alb
olitionism. II also cIultcd over what proved to
be tho last Democratic victory In Illinois, he
deeming Il but the FIRST Of an unending series Of
Democratic victories:
Mt DsAa sa ,--Aoceptmy thanks fo' yoar kud letter
% congraiula upon the GLORIOUS rrsu a our rece,is
seetioa Our triumph b ecmp,etr giving Aboli,ionsm ~
sncy In his ssals II viss anl patriotic eoupsea nov
prsvsi, tho Democracy q The Union hare goriooa ~
,.Itg ga pocut,ss.
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NM. oo.sA1.-Aurisr in Harper. a.....
s.'s the r'e's's description Of tho b.sls Of n.

Ne ~. thkty-tvc, asi ss< ssh,-.a ..
shs , ma TAN ~ shsst, ~ ss-sl - IN ~ ass
lssesh ehe hno hAsiss.s, bss se.a lssl,ss ~ ise
s.ss 49,. sgsr.S s.ass.'.,, ..t .ss.srsn.;
valsss raa dRr ~ ss>ss - have had q ~ 80. -
sesnsFy eevs. v1hSs ssa nm hs-sAaa - -
essxss.l - rsshrs ~ ses dasn h<r ca 4 en-, -, -
ssysss:ed uAs.ar And nAisss ere de- psshly % ia
saae~. ayp.asssss ~ syh. H~ ~ hk vm Ssins ~,
cell ~ - - pothing q vhas eald ssscSssy -.
ssu,s - On ulsks N iapssssiss On u .uss,ss.
Fa1iso 81 snihiss 70 mr. dssrvs IN ess q e en-
~. cafax-a sssvS trse. sif-sdissesa vvnaa, M :
ysmUW hsnst H. svvs ~ % tklrsy sdd yssss W.
ssvw vsah uaks oarcsx - hsrlr 10 vssAl ssppx
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GEN. GRANr's ANNUAL REPoRr.-Thc follow
Ing Is the report in full Of the General Of the Ar
my for the present year:
orAHI.ss 90 IHr A.xIss OF rms U: 8,

WAsmScroS, ID. d., Nov "a, le6S.
General J. NJ. SeAefsif, Secretary Of War sr-I
have the honor submit the reports Of the Division Dis
tric AMI Department Commander or the past year. These
reports give full account Of the operations an services Of
the army or the year, aud refer 10 them Zoe details
wouh earnestly renew my Recommendation CT last year
that the control Of the Inns be transferred 10 the War
Department call sIseiai attention to the rreommenda
ton of Gen. Sherman this subject II has my earnest
approval II Is unnecessary that the argument in favor Of
the transfer should he re-stae, the necessity for be-
stronger and evident every day while the In
dian continues do not deem any general legiia-
ton foe the reduction of the army advisable The rooIs
on the plains are a nece Troops are still neeied In the
Southern States. further rouct be made In the
way already used and In operation where IL saf-
namely, by allowing companies TO diminish by discharges
without being strengthened by recruits. and by Stopping
appointments Of Seconi eutenants 10 Il should he deems
Ell advisable the veteran regiments might be dis
continued by absorption aud retirement Of officers and dis
charge Of men, without detriment to the service.
Very respectfully, Jour ote'iient servant,
U.s.. GRANT, General
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WA. p. PREBLE,
3NsO Clerk Of District Court for said DI,triet.
DISTRICT COURT Of THE UNITED sr<rEs
District Court Of the United states.

DISTRICT OF MAINE.-Tn the matter of
~ James II. Temple bankrupt. In BANKRUPT.
4; bs coSs ri, ssI aS s.s Ss:n
by James II. Temple, OF Portland, . bankrupt,
praying that he may be deersed 70 have . fill
discharge rom ell his debts, provabls under tho
4 ordered By the Court that . hearing be bad upon
the ysams, on The ist day o. FEBRUARY, A. ID. Ibo9.
before the Court In Portland In saia district 1t 10
proved their debts and other persons In interest,
may appear 1t said time and place, and chow
eause. " any they have, Why the prayer Of Md
VA. p. PREBLH.
3wJ0 Clerk OF District Court for said District
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The rebel butcher, Gen Forrest, has publicly
denounced, Gen. Fitzpatrick Of New jersey -
"a BLACKBOARD, . liar, sooundrel and pol
troon, |" and challenged him to mortal combat,
for denouncing his oowarily butehery OF DO.
fencelcu sodisrs. women and children at Fort
Pillow. Ifthe ehivalrio ass,ssin b disposed TO
eight all Who condemn his butchery on that 90
cssioa be win fnd = oivilissd world In Arms
against him. 81
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That the late election In. Louisiana was .
hrcs sufficiently appears from the following e1-
tract frpm General Rosseau's report

Daisg he heAl of the exeisssens about The o5h Il
0essosr, Gov. wAme1fh, Gen. A. L Lre and myself
vv spsAhiaG q M probability % co,bias q the polls
a NJ a q No,rasss. rheir cpsisa, IN vheh cun-
esrsd, vss, hat IL excteospt eoutinoed up n ts
~ ehctsea, thers voah be nervc fighting 81 The pois
- ssassai row an ever the city. n We rsnarted By
- senaSsuea tAaa tbs bstsrr esarss vsah Be 10 Cd
sstsed psopss not D. Yea rAls ~ dsos and
Ne tastsAess e he ssaas
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
To Holders of Government Bonds.
AND OTHER
SECURITIES AND vALUADLEs.
UNION SAFE DEPOSIT FAULTS
10 STATE ST., BOSTON.

LEE, IIIGGINsON co. offer for Rent. SAFES In.
side their Vaults at rates from $40 10 500 per an.
num- They also offer tn receive, on special depos
II, ~ Bsilees, securities Of persons living 10 thc
country or travelling abroad, omcer, Oh the Amy
lars containing full particulars, forwarded on sp-
p.icsticn to 80. hkNDf LEb' msnrsvr;;
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nIyrRICT OF MAINE. In the matter Of
~ A,s Bwett bankrupt In Bankruptcy. This
10 % givs notice that rcttion has been prsssntsd
70 cosrt this thirtisth day Of Nevsnbss By Asa
nay nay Ss d.srssd 70 have ! fsil ai:oSsrrs m nom
all his debts. provabls under The BANKRUPT Ast
-swstt and sustl. and "Yoss and s.;st, ard upon
ts st..i;as So had spsa he me, on tSs 10
day Of Psbsssy. A. D., isse. before The Court in
si.sd e I'd District q 70 SS ,s. 4 AZ. AZ: :sS
time and place. and show Gauss. fany ts:y have
Why the prayer Of md petition shosid not b
Wu. r. PRKBLE,
sw:o clark Of District Court Coz aid District.
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4: p,Ss,,ss. ssss esss IL caiarTA, m sss -
Hssdscks. ~ e.rs o. 20 dissas aGsg no q n.
psr, sais q ~ Rood Nads hon rssts md hses snd
nc - ~ say d. Day. saaguinas e inssa Purvr
an oshrru Az ooauscrn. Pfics On pollarox boe1iss
hs Five pollaS. BAILEY BRADFORD, rvpsisacrs
s3s washinstea g., Boston, Mas y0
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.V'esp .9dpertssenncMfs

Small Farm For Sale.
In Saco. on the main road leading TO Portland.
about u mile from the York Mills, consisting OF
10 acres OF good land divided into tilagc and pas
turagc, with o young orchard In bearing condition,
and "a story cottage house containing rooms on
the floor, with barn aud other convenient out
buildings. JOHs z. CrNHISGs.
Saco Dec, I, 1868 6wJp
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OUR OWN STATE.

TIE OFFICIAL VorE IN MAINE. We have
Just received from the Secretary Of State the
official record Of votes cast at the Presidential
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we nave At last iOund Tie one unrsconstruet-
S0e'1rnsf' TIE Rsbsl Who win NOT b com
49,. hs writes hr The Memphis Avsi.sehs,
and @is h hi iAnatatioa, 7.TS-1--'
.. o. - a. 49, ~ ysssscay ssa.asd - = ssshvsL
10y - nAss psAssAS = = - - "
Ssssss . % %iisi = =. b .ss..'. e. dsFsassss
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DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STdTEs'
DISTRICT OF MAINE--In the matter Of Mitchell
Is to give notice that petition has been presented
20 the Court this l.t day Of Decsmber. by Charles
ii. sawyer, OF Biddeford, Bank rupt pray ing that
all hi; dcbts, provsbls under the BANKRUPT Act,
both individually and rs . member of tho nrm OF
"Mitehell Sawyer, and upon reading said Pc
tition, IL Is Ordered by the Court that hearing
uary, 4. D. 1859, befors the Court In Portland,
In said District. at 10 O'Clock 4 NJ and that notice
thereof be published In the Portland Advertiser.
and the Bldjeford Union and Journal, newspapers
printed In said District. once q week for three
weeks. successfully and once In the Portland week
ly Advertiser, that all creditors who have proved
their debts and other persons interest. may
any tboy have. why the prayer Of said petition
' ~ wa. r. PREBLH,
3wso Clerk Of District Court for said District
DISTRICT COURT or TBE UNITED STATES.
DISTRICT OF MAINE.-In the matter Of
IL Mitchell 4 Sawyer. Bsnkrupts. In Bank
ruptcy. This 10 TO give notice that Petition has
that he may be decreed TO have, null discharge
Act. both individually and - . member OF tho
ssid petition, Ills ordered by the Court that .
February, A. d. 1859, before the Court 10 Portland
notice thereof be published in the Portland Adj
veTtiser and the Union and Journal, newspapers
printed In said District once . week for three
weeks ,aees.i,sy and one; IN the Portland well
their debts and other persons In interest, may
appear ct said time and place, and show cause, "
any they have, Why the prayer Of aid petition
wa. p. PREBLE,
3wJ0 Clerk Of District Court for Mid District
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DIED..

~ Notices 81 deaths not esceeing six lines inserted
fee above that number. nj regular advertising rates.
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s.S.evShevs 60 rsgsssssd 70 essssos N date 81
,he prins eoorsd ZIP attached 10 thes pspss, this In
sr.,es he time 70 vhsh The sabsrrptsoa b pati. fos
instance .iNAy6s" thai The sabsb-s has p~d 10
Nav isa 1888. when . 80 payment h male, hts dsfs
viii be dssfefy aifeved that ths isSsf CONSTANT
Reeeips ta rall soS The time vhseh The sah-crbes
has pAd suhsrrihers In sueAu scuss.sl " hrvArd
The sans dss. isssdisasss. II
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District Cears Of the United States.
III grRfCT or MAINE In The matter Of

Us Msrshsi ss Messenger Diss. o. Maine.
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LARGE DEMOCRATIC MEETING.
LETTER FROM AMOS KENDALL.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2O-Solicitor Buckley. of
the revenue department, thinks that where any
oisulling and rectifyi1g establishments have what
is known to be illegal proximity the establishment
which hrst complies with the details of the law Sc
cures ITS locality.
Sherman telegrsphs that the trouble on
the Sabine and Solomon rivers was caused
by the dog soldiers Of the Cheyenne tribe.
sheridan had gone 10 the scene of the outrages
with plenty OF troops.
Brevet Major Gen. A. Baird, has been ordered
70 report TO Gen. Meade for duty as inspector
general.
Ihe game OF cross purposes between Secretary
McCulloch and Rollins still continues
Internal revenue receipts TO day 1922 900.
Gen. +. F, Smith, Of the regular army, is dead.
Gov. Parsons of Alabama, visited the president
to-day.
The Georgetown, Washington and Alexandria
Railroad Is still in possession of a receiver. No
trains are running.
At a large Democratic meeting here tonight a
long letter from Amos Kendall was read, declar-
ing that the safety of the country required the eec-
ton Of Seymour and Blair.
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LoNpoS, Aug. 2O-NoOn.-Consols s3i993I.
FRANKFORT, Aug. 2O.-Bonds 75l.
LIVERPOOL, Aug. 20-NoOn.-Cotton steady.
declined TO Cos. Sd.
LIVERPOOL, Aug. 20 - Afternoon. - Cotton
steady. Bacon advanced to 53s Cd. Pork advanced
TO 7Is Cd. Lard fat at Cos. Turpentne declined
NEW YORK. Aug. 20-Aftemoon.-Cotton dull.
Sales 500 bales niddlings, 293G30c. Flour heavy;
snpeifne t74S. Wheat heavy without decided
change. Corn closed quiet Western mixed 81 81
al 23. hess pork, new, s2S so; old t2S %.
Other provisions steady. Sugar in fair request;
Mnscovado ll40l2lc. Other groceries quiet.
FTeights dull and unchanged. Governments
steady 62Os OF '62 llSl Tennessees, new, So;
North Caronas 703; Vrginas Sc asked.
NLW YORK, August 20.-Evening. g.-FiVe-twen-
ties Of 1862 ll3I; Of 1854, 1851; Of 1865, III;
do. new issue 1919; seyen.thirties 1913 ten.
fortes lOss. Money active and easier. Offerings
ceptiOns at 8. Prime discounts p cent Gold
weak closing at l43!. Sterling ermer; rates IN.
changed.
BALTIMORE, Aug. 2O-Cotton dull; middling
uplands Soc. Flour active but not .quotably
changed. Prime wheat firm and unchanged, at
81 6OQ2 65. low grades declined lOc. Corn dull,
prime white 81 %. Oats dull prime 7O977c.
ordinary 65Q65c. Rye dull at 81 459l so. Mess
porkEs3O. Bacon firm. Lard l9c.
LOUISVILLE, August 20.-Tobacco frmer for
lugs; sales to-day 55 hhds. 81 25Gl5 for ugs to
medium leaf; Henry county cutting leaf $40
Flax seed advanced TO So 25. Wheat 81 l5a2 25.
Superfne -four s. 75CG7. Corn sO995c. Oats
45G4sc Rye 81 rs. Mess Perks 49, Lard Is7,
Bscon-shoulders 1890, clear sides l74c.. clear
rlb sides l6lc. Bulk shoulders l23c., clear sides
lG3c. Cotton 2S3c. Whisky raw, free, 81 IS.
st. LOUIS, August 70. Flour unchanged and
very little doing. Wheat 81 2O9s2 25. Corn
firm at 9lQ95c. Oats 5O053,. RyesI Is. Pro-
visions very dull and scarcely anything doing.
CNCINNATI, August 2O.-Flour dull family
50 750sle Is. Wheat dull at 81 95. Corn s41
94c. Oats 55c. Whisky in bond Csc. B1k
shoulders l2lc., sides l44e. Bacon-Shoulders
l3sQl3lc. clear sides l7lc. Hams 2O42l4c.
Butter 35@36c. Eggs l53l6c.
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sOUTHERN CROPS.

Advices received from all portions of Florida
confirm the statements Of the presence of cater
pillar in that state.
The Yszoo MISSY Banner of the l4th says
"ln some localities cotton is doing first rate, while
in other parts Of the county we hear considerable
complaint Of the worms. We are quite sure that
there has been too much rain everywhere, and We
are afraid that the cotton generally is injured
more than is realized at present"
The Galveston Bulletin says: We learn that
quite a demand is springing MP for the castor
beam having heard of two different parties who
are in the meTket cesirOus OF purchasing. We
learn that large quantities of the palma christi or
castor bean plant, grow spontaneously in many
ectons Of the State, and il 60 that being
like the vine, Indigenous to our soil, IL may by
proper cultivation and attention be made TO yield
a handsome profit TO the producer.
The BastTop (La.) Dispatch OF the l4th says ::
eve learn that the army worm is making its sp-
pearBnce in many portions of the parish, and
seems TO be going through the regular round pre-
paTatCry TO eating up the cotton leaves. We are
pleased to learn, however, that pretty good
crop will be matnTed before they do much dam.
age. Planters are already picking in some por-
tons Of the parish. We look for better times
when the present crop is gathered and gets to
MARKET"
Ihe Nstchitocbes Times of the 18th says:
From every quarter Of the parish we have re-
liable news of the crop, which is generally very
promising. Csterpars have appeared IN almost
every negbborboOd, but in comparatively small
numbers and II Is generally believed they Will not
destroy the crop before September, if then.
Picking has commenced on many places, and
under the influence of the hot and dry weather
the bolls are opening fast. The plaaters have
passed the critical period, and fair crop, If not
a very heavy one, will reward their labor"
The Woodville (Miss.) Republican Of the IS IN
SAYS: For the past two weeks the favorable
weather has had most beneficial effect upon the
crops. Cotton picking is general, though as this
is the first seasOnable weather for saving fodder,
most planters have been so occupied. The worms
have pretty generally made their appearance
though in encOnragingly small numbers. and II
there little rain during the coming month. they will
not increase so ss to do much harm. Ia some sec
toDs Of the county the cotton shed badly during
the wet season, and there the crop will not yield
much; there not, so far as we have heard
sny material damage from rOttlng. Altogether
prOspects have irnprovad