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Year: 1861

w1mseTes, Jan. q, 1851.


ridiculous rumor has been circulating around Wash
ington that Major Chase bad commenced hcmbarding
Fort Pickens Major Chase, who is IN command Of the
State forces al Pensacoa teeaphed today Senator's
Mallory and Yuee TO the effect that he would not attack
that fort or interfere with vessels passing In or out,
less they made an attack upon him. This despatch was
reply TO one sent yesterday by these Senator's and by
several other Senator's not to make any attack bot 10
les the present sa.ts remain.


All The Southern States have adopted this policy, and
have 30 informed the President The object TO prevent
collision for the present. in the hope that come mode OF
adju tment may ye. be adopted avertrg civil and
The long catalogue OF caamites that must inevitably fol-
low it, The South do not desire and win do everything
10 avsd the happening Of such calamity under thepre
lei happen under q black republican administration
never have sad that il occurred under democratic
enc yns IS The result Of free conference by Colonel
Hayne with the Senators and representatives from other
seoeding States 10 the effect that decisive step WIN be
taken until action OF al the Gulf and cotton
States which are 10 meet before the 4th OF March.


The President has neen engaged al day n bis lhrsry
preparing reply 10 Colonel Haynes letter. The course
Of policy which the President VIII adopt has not
wa ard The government IS entirely satisfactory,
Year: 1861

WHAT is IN THE BEDRooM.-If two person,
are to occupy bedroom during a night Ie
them step upon weighing scales as they retire
and then again in the morning, and they viii
find their actual weight is at least pound les.
in the morning. Frequently there will be G
loss of two or more pounds, aud the average
loss Throughout the year will be more than one
pound. That is, during the night there is a
loss of pound of matter gone from their bod
les, partly from the lungs and partly through
the pores OF the skin. The escaped material is
carbonic acid, aud decayed animal matter. OF
poisonous exhalatous. This is tiffused through
the air IN part, and in palt absorbed by the bed
clothes. Ii single ounce of wood or cotton
be burned in room, it will so completely sat.
urate the air with smoke that one can hardly
breathe, though there can only be one ounce
of foreign matter in the air If an ounce OF
cotton be burned every hour during the night
the air will becontinually saturated with smoke
unless there be an open door or window Cor il
TO escape. Now the sixteen ounces of smoke
thus formed, is far less poisonous than the six
teen ounces of exbalatiOns from the lungs and
bodies OF the two persons who have lost pound


in weight during the eight hours of sleeping,
for while the dry smoke is mainly taken into
the lungs, the damp oders from the body are
absorbed both into the lungs and into the pores
of the whole body


Need more be said to show the Importance of
having bedrooms well ventilated and of tho.
roughly airing the sheets, coverIids and mat.
trasses, in the morning before putting mp in the
form of neatly made bed Perhaps the worst
Of all bedroom evils is the feather bed-but ac-
cordng to the notion of some, if it is old and
dirty it is so much the better-H it was slept on
by Il great grandmother, aud has absorbed the
exhalations of the body, the disease and de-
composition of three generations, it is a capital
bed. A grand mistake Being an insulation
against the free circulation of the electric forces
Of the system, and being body of constantly
decaying animal matter, a feather bed is the
worst of all couches to sleep upon. A person
of good health aud vigorous constitution will
never rise from one without feeling weakness
which takes hOnrs to recover from The mois,
ture and vitality of the system has been alb
>Orbed without being replaced by an equal
amonnt of life capital and particularly when
the room is poorly ventilated will the deStrnr-
tive and u oaknun5 Influences of the feather
he'd be felt. Our advice is, to discontinue their
use entirely.
Year: 1861

A correspondent deslres US to state the
amount Of pay to which army chaplains are
entitled, and whether any change in that re-
tIect fss been recently made We reply,
that to the best of our knowledge and belief
there is Io provision Ct Law for the pay lnent
OF chsplsins OF regiments, except as they arc
paia by the States IN which the regiments are
enlisted. The Law Of Illinois on this subject,
approved May 22, 1861, allows to each chsp.
lain "cne hundred dollars per month for each
month he may be in actual attendance upon
the regiment to which he may be attached =
the tine Of said service to be certified by the
colonel Of the regiment to which said chap
lain mag be appointed, and paid for ont Of
the Treasury cf the State" We are not
=ware that any change has been made in this
regard
Year: 1861

Never marry man for wealth wo-
mans life consistelh not in the things she
possesseth


Never marry a fop, or one who struts
abou, dandy-like in his silk gloves and ruff
fles, with silver headed cane and rings on
his fingers Beware there is a trap.


Never marry a niggard, close listed,
wretch, who saves every penny, or spends
it grudgingly Take care lest he stint you
10 death.


is not known or tested. Some females
Jump right into The fire with their eyes
open.


Never marry NOPE or a drone-one
who drawIs and draggles through life, one
foot after another, and let things take their
own course.


Never marry a mar who treats his moth
er or sister unkindly or indifferentiy. Such
treatment is sure indication of a mean
and wicked man.


Never on any account, marry a. gambler
or profane person, one who in the least
speaks lightly OF God or religion. Such a
man can n.never make good husband.


Never marry soyen, q man who is
negligent OF his person or his dress, and i:
filthy in his habits. The external appear.
snce is an index TO the heart


Shun The rake as as snake, e viper, very
demon.


Finally, never marry man who is ad'
dic,ed to the use of ardent spirits. Depend
upon it you are better off alone than yor
would be were you tied to man whose
breath is polluted. .and whose vitals are be
ing gnawed out by alcohol.
Year: 1861

The day had gone. The bright sun, that
SO sweely down upon us, that warns and
enlivens the earth, that cheers the heart of
man in his pilgrimage through tife, and
makes the earth pleasant dwelling place
for him, had slowly sunk behind the clouds
that obscured The western horizon. The
night came on apace, and darkness veiled
the land. All nature seemed at rest, Man
weared with The tolls of the day had joys
fully hailed the return OF night, aud early
retired TO fit his body for the labors OF the
coming day. All, all seemed TO rest; not a
soul seemed to stir. But did all rest 2 Oh
no! There was one who slumbered not,
slept not; but ere long would sleep ne'er
again TO wake until the trump Of the Arch
angel should wake the dead IN earth and
sea, and bid them rise TO meet the mighty
Judge. Racked with pain. and weakened
10 utter heIplessness, he lay on the borders
eternity, the grave would soon close DER
him, he feared ii not the Rock upon which
his hopes were founded stood firm TO the
last, and sheltered him from the storm of
terror, which often overwhelms, ere death
makes sure It's victim. He died, and soon
the grass will wave above his grave and
that silent mound, and those two marble
stones, placed there 10 mark his last rest
ing place will be all TO tell us that once he
lived, and now reposes there bene ath that
sod Oh the silent but mighty eloquence
Of the grave stones, what solmen lesson
they teach US of the frailty of man, what a
deep sense of our own nothingness per-
vades our frames, as we gaze upon the in
scriptions which they bear; they Tell as
perhaps of one stricken down m the vigor
of youth, as was my friend, cut off by the
hand of death, when promises OF long
and happy life were set before him, but he
is gone freed from the tolls, trial, and
troubles of earih. We trust he is in Heaven,
where suferings never enter and where
sorrow is unknown


lis hard 10 die, he said,


'Tis hard to leave my friends,


But soon in Heaven, I'll see


The Joy that never ends.
Year: 1861

PoLITEN ENEss.-Poliieness is a redseming


part: in persons character. II is the most


beautiful illustration oil the refining power
which higher development of humariiy
always exerts upon our race. By polite
ness is meant that behavior of man towards
man that be would ask for himself 1t is
but part of the mode of carrying ou, the
great Christian precept which lies al the
base of order and harmony among men,
''Do unto others as you would that others
as should do unto you" Do what We may
in life, the wheels of society can never
move smoothly and well where the spirit
Of poliieness does not acluaie the thoughts
and deeds Of man in his intercourse with
Year: 1861

MEssRs EDITORS IL cheerfully com.
ply with your request in giving such in
formation in relation to packing and keep.
ing butter through the summer season as
am competent to do, giving you the meth
cd that has proved to be the most success
full with US:


1. In the first place you ask in regard
to the churning we use dog power, hav-
ing the temperature in warm weather about
IS degrees Fab, which gives the butter q
good solid consistency.


2. When the butter comes, it is remov.
ed and washed with cold ice water until
the butermilk is all removed.


3. 1t is then salted, about one ounce of
salt to pound of butter, worked in thor
oughly, and set in a cool place for twenty
four hours, when it is worked, just sufficient
to remove all the buttermilk.


4, 1t is then packed in the frkin, and
covered tight so as to exclude the air.


5. When the 6rkin is filed, then put q
cloth over tho butter, put on good cover
ing of salt, and then pour on water, which
makes brine. We keep it thus covered
until it goes to market, it being the only
way we could ever keep dairy perfectly
sweet through the season.


These rules strictly observed, Twill war
rant never to fail, if the butter is properly
made.


We use good white oak frkins. Before
putting in the butter fll the frkins with
cold water to soak three or four days.
A basdful of salt thrown in will make
them all the better. When we get ready
to put the butter in the frkin, we rub the
insdes all over thoroughly with salt, which
forms brine between the frkin and but
ter.


All the salt used about butter in sny
form should be good dairy salt.


Good soft water is also essential, as hard
limy water is very Objectionable.


If what I have written in this short let
ter is not sufficiently compreh hensivc, let
me know and will give you a more COM
prehcnsive and detailed statement with re-
gard to any particulars that you may wish
to inquire about as it always affords me
pleasure to communicate to others anything
in the line of agricultural pursuits that may
be advantageous to them.-John Shanuck
IN Country Gentlemen.
Year: 1861

GATHERING AND KEEPING APPLIES
In order to secure soundncss and preser-
vation, tits indispensably necessary that
the fruit should be gathered by hand.-
For winter fruit the gathering is delayed
as long as possible, avoiding severe frosts,
and the most successful practice with our
extensive orchardists is to place the good
fruit directly in careful manner, in new,
tight -four barrels, as soon as gathered
from the tree. These barrels should be
gently shaken while filling, and the head
closely pressed in; they are then placed
in cool, shady exposure under shed
open to the air, or on the north side of
building, protected by covering of boards
over the top, where they remain for
fortnight, or until the cold becomes too Sc
we're when they are carefully transferred
to cool, dry cellar, in which air can be
admitted occasionally in brisk weather.


A cellar for this purpose, should be dug
in dry gravelly or sandy soil with ifpos-
siple slope to the north, or, at any rate,
with openings on the north side for the ad-
mission of air very rarely in weather not
excessively cold. Here the barrels should
be placed on tiers on their sides, and the
cellar should be kept as dark as possible.
In such cellar, one of the largest apple
growers in Duchess county is able to keep
the Greening apple, which, in the fruit
room usually decays in January until the
first of April, in the freshest and finest
condition. Some persons place layer of
clean rye straw between every layer of
apples, when packing them in barrels.
Year: 1861

aiken in the warnest weather especially if there
slight air stirring.


Remember that draft of air is more dangerous than
to prnge into water up to your neck, or exposure to
the codest weather.


When on the march, or other active duty, the more
thirsty you are the essential 1t Is to safety OF
life tsef 10 rinse out the mouth two three times, and
then swallow the water zip by Zip, with intervals
between.


Have tie knapsack light as possible. Put some Of
the weight you carry your breat-for instance, part
of the cartrdges-so as to relieve and balance the
weight behind


Never let weak comrade get behind the company,
asset him in his carrying bis load When once left be-
hind he is at the questionable merces of the rear
guard and may perish before the ambulance comes up,
or fall into the hands Of the enemy.


On march, you value your fife, never be tempted
TO eat Of the unripe fruits by the wayside.
A wet cloth kept upon the head will prevent sun
stroke, and add greatly to the comfort of the march


No campaguer, officer or private, but will find
it for his advantage to make himself familiar
with the SIMPLE directions presented in this brief
treatise, and not forget to take copy with him
as he goes forth TO fight for victory and the
Union.
Year: 1861

Here is hygienic rule to which the writer
attaches great value, aud which has lately been
urged or the public in little volume by Cathn'
the celebrated Indian traveller. We will only say
of it. Important if true"
Year: 1861

RUNNING THE RIVER BLoCkADE.-The new
steam ferry-boat Stepping belonging 10
the Government, ran the blockade on Tuesday
night, without being fired upon by the rebel
batteries. She ran close along the Maryland
shore, and thus escaped. She brought up six
contrabands, who were picked up by the tug
Bailey, on the lower Potomac. They were
making their escape in dug-out, hardly large
enough for three men, but their love of liberty
was strong enough to overcome the danger of
such an enterprise.


The Island Belle had about fourteen contra
bands on board at Cedar Point, and about fifty
were sent to Old Point short time since from
thu fotlla. They are mostly from the banks
of the Rappahannock.


1t Ia the impression of river meu that many
slaves are drowned In attempting to escape
There Is u new Confederate battery at Aqua
Greek, a few hundred yards north OF the old
6ns.
Year: 1861

A FIRE .ZouAyE PLAYING PossUM.-
The Fire Zouaves have demonstrated that
they are composed Of the best material, and
that their prowess has not been underrated.
One Of them feigpea to be dead, laying aat
on his face. From z distance, through my
field glass, could notice him occasionally
moving his head sideways. All at once a
secession cavalry officer, riding splendid
gray horse, came up, and contemptuously
passed the supposed slain zouavs, when
the latter raised his head and then his rife
and brought the officer to the ground like a
squirrel. The Zouave coolly turned about
and resumed his former position.
Year: 1861

Though sharpest anguish hearts may wring
Though bospms torn may be,
Yet suffering Is a holy thing
Without it what H. Trench
j hold " truth that man must weep
That grief must dim each loving eye
Nor stop TO ask the why
We may not all, in dreamless sleep,
Forget our sorruws for the rod
Which snites but ehastens "a ia love
And only aims filth to prove,
Aud bring us home, a. last, 10 Cod
And yet full OF this heart Of mine
Knows naught beyond the present pain,
And counts but loss all future gain:
So ready is it TO repine
God til in death close my eyes,
let me the with patience heaF,
That the crown with Joy may wear
ia blissful courts above the skies o. T. j.
= -EsdepeHdeat.
Year: 1861

Amidst the generally correct notions which
prevail concerning the necessity and purpose of
the existing war; it can not be denied that some
very erroneous views to its object are enter
tanned, and in some quarters rather covertly than
openly, advocated. There are those whose sym-
pathies are with the present military movement,
because they hope it is to be converted into
crusade against African slavery-that our troops
to become a liberating army, to set all the
negroes free, and, indeed, to mark its march
southwark, by promoting and sustaining servile
instructions.


Those who seek to give the present movement
such direction, at least give color and plaus-
ibility to the charges heretofore made against
them-of purposes and acts hostile to the Const
tutionsl rights of the slave States. The only
lawful design of the present war is to sustain
the constitutional authority of the Federal
Government - and that certainly does not
comprehend the power to interfere with the
relation of master and slave. Those who
seek 70 appropriate the present feeling of loyalty
to the Government, to negro crusade, do not
less mistake the popular impulse than their own
duties as good citizens. We are not to be be
trayed, under the patriotic excitement of the
present time, into propagandists, seeking by fire
and sword, insurrection and murder, to impose
unacceptable institutions upon independent States.
If the Slave States continue this rebellion against
the Union and the Constitution and the result of
a legitimate exercise of Federal power shall be to
break the back of slavery, we shall not regret it,
and they will only have occasion TO comp.ain of
themselves But, while preparing military argu
ments to sustain the Constitution. it is hypocrti
cal and reasonable to avow the design of using
them, for purpose entirely in defiance of that
instrument. We trust that the unity and enthu-
siasm of our people in upholding the legitimate
power of the Federal Government are not to be
marred by the preaching of q negro crusade
Albany Argus.
Year: 1861

new method OF escaping the dangers OF be-
coming a patriot in the field has been discovered
by certain worthless of Chicago, that deserves the
unqualified appreciation Of every dirty coward in
the land. These men, without either patriotism,
moral honesty, common decency, or even brute
courage, stay ut home themselves and make it
their business to go round and taunt and threaten
Democrats and tell them that they are spotted"
and marked" i" notwithstanding it is well known
fact that an overwhelming majority of our city
volunteers are Democrats. These base towards
would cover up the color of their white
ivers by this species of cheap but dirty terrorism
Too craven to volunteer themselves, or to risk
their worthless carcasses in the field, they COM
pensate their country and satisfy their patriotism
with frOthy talk and insOlence to our own loyal
citizens at home. Even meaner motives than
these appsrent in the conduct of these inso-
lents In many instances il is apparent that the
object is to harrass and injure Democrats who are
their rivals in business, or 10 coerce them by
sowing suspicious of their loyalty to leave their
business and volunteer, and thus end their com
petition. Others take this of wreaking
vengeance for old political and party spite. In
fact there many mean motives as there are
instances of threats and "spOttng."


This thing ought not and must not be contin-
ued. In city where the Democracy of all
classes have so nobly responded to the call of
their country and have generously let sleep their





it is simple infamy to permit these things to be
done. 1t is calculated to breed trouble and injury
to the cause of the country. The Republicans
especially should take this matter in hand 1t is
an injury to the honorable Republicans who are
honestly endeavoring to serve their country to
have the hearts of Democrats soured by these
selfish and cowardly scamps The Democrats of
Chicago are not only loyal, but are above just
suspicion, and to permit them to be snubbed and
threatened by men of the opposite party can not
but tend to ALLEVIATE them from the cause. Dem
ocrats here determined to adhere Loyalty to
the Government in this fight but they do not eI-
pect while they do so. to be the subjects Of r.
lignant insolence and personal insult, from men
of the opposite party who dare not 90 themselves
and fight the common enemy. Those who have
the ear of these men should whisper in ii very
loudly to stop such insOence at once. We have
had many bitter complaints made to us upon this
subject from our Democratic friends, and we have
but one advice to give them, and that is this:
These men are not in sympathy with the genuine
patriots of the Republican party. will their
insoence be sanctioned by any party-when
therefore, these self-cOnstitutcd censOrs insult
you by their hints of your being traitor and OF
"spotting" you, Just treat it as you would any
other personal insult, and spot them
Year: 1861

The Springfield REGISTER gives the following
summary of the action of the Legislature of
Illinois at the special session just held


The amount of appropriations msdc by these
bills for war purposes is three and half millions
One million is for the equipment of the ten regi-
ments of infantry, half million for the establish
ment of. an arsenal and the purchase of arms and
two millions for general war purposes


In addition to the six regiments organized un-
der the Government requsltion, ten regiments of
infantry, one of cavalry and battalion of arti-
lery, comprising four companies are to be organ
lied and equipped at once.


The entire militia of the State, embracing all
men between eighteen and forty fve are 10 be
organized, to be ready for service if occasion re
quires.


These constitute the leading measures of the
session. placing the State in proper position for
defense, in case of need and enabling our au.
thorties to respond to the call of the Government
for such aid as may be deemed necessary as ILL
! nois share in any emergency that may arise,
Year: 1861

No Parties Now.-It has been supposed bv
all the public journals and speakers that there are
no longer any parties in the country An incred-
ulous wag Yesterday on the street corner sug-
gested that this was decided mistake, that there
were still two parties-One to fight the battles and
the other to hold the offices and make the money
Whether the scamp Democrat or not, We
were unable to learn.-Chieago Times
Year: 1861

How frail mans feeble hold on life
How soon he bows his head
To minglc with the worthless dust
lie spurns beneath his tread;
Yes, all we love. and all we prize,
Must minglc with the dead.
A vapor passing quick away


A dream which soon is O'cr!
An arrow flying through the air,
Which can return no more
Such. such, alas ! is human life,


On Times all changing shore.
Year: 1861

RI- TO tell your secrets is generally
folly, but that folly is without guilt;
to communicate those with which you
are entrusted is always treachery, and
treachety for tho most part combined
with folly.