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Year: 1862

In Of its leaders the Richmond Examiner says that
the object of the North IN the present suppress
south and provided that object bo subserved there
is no whatever. West Point gets the credit and
whether Lincoln wins the reputation Of Carnot, PITT
Marlborough and Napoleon all ia enc.


is for that purpose that the federal government has
united The hoie North brought army OF half million
the field and sweiled the proportions Of the
war TAR beyond any expectation Of the world.


But the North has done more IL has established oqua
IS the army and there not officer private tho
does not feel that the door as icide open 10 has promotion for
merit and general who, If unfortunate enough
TO have enjoyed military education, paralyzed by
consciousness that hard lighting and energy will bring
HIM into executive ccnsure.


The article ends by say ing-lt is for the South 10


Judge whether these asscveraons ia regard To the North
service not strictly true u is not to these
facts that the North its recent II is for
the south soberly and calmly to Judge also whether the
assertion be made u management o( te
uar and whether, # these facts do not obtain her
SERVICE recent reverses are not due to that croum
stance.
Year: 1862

cedng This cotton goes the West indies whore
the Yankees buy IT, and thus supply their mills in
spite OF sll do


WIN Congress adjourn without passing some law 10
put an end TO this crying eviR E4t
Year: 1862

CAIRO, August 6 Commodore Davis and Gen.
eral Curtis are here TO consult with the depart
ments In regard to future movements OF the army
Of the Southwest. In future there will be concert
OF action between them.
Year: 1862

to which he may send the same; and any and
every person who shall open any such envelope
Except in the manner prescribed in this act) or
shall detain, mutilate or destroy the same or the
ballot therein contained and every judge of cleo
ton or commissioner who shall fail to comply
with the provisions Of this act, shall be deemed deemed
guilty of felony, and upon conviction thereof,
shall be imprisoned in the State prison for term
not exceeding one year, or fined at the discretion
of the court, in a sum not less than five hundred
dollars.


SEC. Q. Each of the commissioners who may
be appointed in pursuance of this act, shall re-
ceive the of three dollars per day for each day
he may be employed in the discharge of his duty
under this act, and the sum of five cents per mile
for each mile he may necessarily travel in the dls,
charge of his duty under this act, to be AUDITED
and allowed by the State Auditor.


SEC. 10. The sum of twelve hundred dollars,
or so much thereof as may be necessary,is hereby
appropriated out OF any moneys in the treasury
not otherwise appropriated for the payment PAYNE OF
the per diem compensation and travel of the com
,nisSioners, and the other expenses necessarily
incurred under this act.


SEC. II. This act shall take effect ana be IN
force from and after its passage.


Approved, September twenty-ninth, one 'hou'
sand eight hundred and siXty-twO.
Year: 1862

From the Chicago Tribune


There can now be but little doubt in the
mind of an ordinary observer concerning
the shortness of the wheat crop through
on the Northwestern States. In Illinois
the crop of winter wheat was good; but
that of spring wheat turns out SO sadly de-
fcient in yield, and very inferior in quail
ty. In the central counties of the State,
the berry is shriveled and shrunken, and
the average is not over One-third of last
years yield. In the more northerly coun-
ties, the yield is not over seven bushels
per acre On an average-and many fields
were damaged to such an extent, by the
''bug,'' that they are not worth cutting.


In Wisconsin, the crop of wheat is also
short. In the northerly counties, the quail
ity is good, but the quantity is much be-
low that of last years crop; while IN the
central and southern counties the wheat is
very deficient both in quality and yield.


In Iowa the quality will average better
than in Illinois and Southern Wisconsin,
but the yield is not over half of the crop
OF 1861. In some of the northern counties
the crop is excellent in quality, and the
yield, though not as heavy as last year, is
satisfactory.


In Minnesota the crop is excellent as to
quality, and there is not much complaint
aboutthe yield. The rapid increase in the
farming population Of the State within a
year, will insure much heavier surplus
this year than ever before.


The delay in forward movement in
Virginia is attributed to the want of
.promptitude in the Quartermastera and Com
Year: 1862

TIE WRITE HOUsE.-Jenkins Is iu Wash ington, and is the correspondent of the New York Express. Jenkins was sraciously' per miGed to visit several rooms in the White House and describes the same in court journal style. He says that when Mir. Buchanan left, there was but one room properly furnished, The Rail Splitter has spent immense sums in furniture. One carpet for the east room is hundred feet long ani forty eight feet wide and is in one piece. There are window curtains of rich nee de wrought lace made in Switzerland. The house has been repainted and most of the rooms -repa pered. From the minute description given we learn of the strange taste or ratber the want of it displayed by the Baboon and his family. There is an infnity of gliding, of red and blue. Neutral tints are avoided and everything is on the glaring African style. While his govern ment is going to ruin and k on the verge of bankruptcy, Lincoln spends thousands upon thousands in tawdry decorations and showy fur niture. The Yankees have fit President and the President suitable people. They were made for each other and we are satisfied to be rid of them.
Year: 1862

CAaDEN, ARK, Lee. 24, ieol.

 MR EoIroa-This communication is called forth on my part to defend the innocent and rebukc the guilty These are string times, and no true man, who loves his country, should be afraid to speak his sentiments or act his part in the passing events of the present crisis. Melit should be promptly rewarded and vice severely rebuled. Party spirit and demagogcal tricks shouldb be considered totally unworthy of a southern man. l have 10 cOmpro mise to make with any character of wickedness, yet am free to confess, that dislike some traits of sin more than others. OAiceseeking jealousy is the most abomnable device of the age and car res with it thousand deformites. This monster, though the foe of our country, has a conspicHoes place among Us, invariably yelling his deforrnity in the most of respectable gentiity My attention has been recently called to notice some of the evils of this hateful species of barbarism mani fested the part of several, so-called gentlemen in opposing the praise-worthy movements of Col. 1 Dawson, in making up the Arkansas regiment, which is now in camp near Paraciitts, 9evier eoun- ty It Is very strange to me, that regiment of volunteers cannot be mace up and equipped for the field of battle, without having to contend with the never ending evils of this oiice-seeking jealousy. And what is more painful still, is to men, who heretofore occupied respectable position in SO eiety, engaged in this low, dirty work of the devil, simply because their council and services are not purchased at very dear rate, their friend pro noted over the heads of everybody else. How strange such contagon should prevail in the South in So grave conflict as the one in which we are all involved

 From what can gather; Col. Dfwson has had to contend with many difficulties, arising from the spirit of this office seeking jealousy in forming his regiment. This good and quiet citizen of Center Point met with no opposition, while content to stay at home, read the papers and occasionally preach the gospel but when the true spirit of petriotisn called hipl forward to an active defence of his country, the burning eye ofjealousy began to scan his movements and the tongue of ytuperation and siang. was turned loose with distraction upon his hitherto spotless reputation But am glad to in form the public that this brave and patriotic man. eager to do something for his country, his enemies and was sooa made colonel of a regiment of volunteers, whose attachment for him is too strong to be weakened by the tongue of slander or severed by the foul hand of demagogue. The able and well.timel speeches, Col Dawson made while engaged in nakn. up ther regiment, will ever
Year: 1862

do honor to his memory, His even consistent course, with steady movement since, has inspired the confidence of his soldiers and commanded the respeet of his enemies believe Col. Dawson to be trustworthy and adequate tothe ariuous iabors of his position see no reason why Methodist preacher is not competent to any office in the gift of the people, as l am satisfied that they are just as true to their country as any other class of peo- pie; and asa body, they compare in pointof intel lgcnce and true patriotic courage favorably with the world Why not Col. Dawson be promoted ac- cordins to his merit as well as any one else' 1 hope better policy win be adopted by those in the South. who are accustomed to oppose every move

 nent that does not seem to favor clique or party. L M GOODWIN.
Year: 1862

/ NEW AKD SHORT PROCESS OF TAYS1sG.-We have seen specimens of leather tanned by the new process advertised by 5. o. Hattox. The leather shown us varied from the finest French calf to the stoutest upper leather. 1t had all the appearance of being the best of eather.- It was tanned in from hbree to eight days. This process we are assured is 50 per cent cheaper than the old. At this juncture, when leather is so high and scarce, this is one of the most bene, fical discoveries and will very soon supply a want that has been 8 very serious detriment to our country.
Year: 1862

rzNO ALL WHOM THIS MAY CONCERN: This Is to cer- y used the above process for Tanning. and have also the Leather after it tanned and find the best Leather that have worked and ger. tanly quickest process in tho world Tie Leather F Tanned fifty per cheaper, b heavier better and more durable and cordially recommend the public to try r. HENRY SHORES.

 Carsden, Ark Dee. T, 1881 13-3m
Year: 1862

Troops for TWelVe tucnt1s or Lhe war

 We have had the pleasure this week of call from Judge Quillin, who has returned from Co., lunbus, Kentucky, to raise as many as six con- naaes of infantry for twelve months or the war to join Col. Terry's battalion. We publish be low the letters authorizing him to raise these companies and to purchase arms for them.- Whenever enough men volunteer to form com pany Judge Quillin will muster them into ser vice and furnish them with arms and one suit of clothes if necessary. They will then be fur, nished with transportation to Columbus free ol expense to themselves. Their organization when perfected by themselves, will not be inter fegd with in any way whatever.

 -~ We take pleasure in recommending Judge Quilin to OUT friends throughout the State, who may be desirous of enlisting n the service. He is veteran in the great cause in which we are all deeply interested and has gone into the ser vice for <he war, determined to see the end if life should last him, let it be triumph or defeat. Such is the spirit that animates the heart of the true patriot and which,is unconquerable when properly aroused.

 The following are the letters referred to:
Year: 1862

So many are the losses every year from the
effects of Winter, that this subject is wor-
thy of special mention as the trying season
approaches. few words of precaution are
needed now.


Fall planting. One has usually a better lot Of
trees to select from at the nurseries, than in
the Spring. If set out early, the wounded
roots become calloused, and ready to emit
new roots in the Spring; they may even be-
gin to form roots in the Fall They are fairly
in their new quarters at the very opening of
Spring, and ready to start al the first begin
ming Of warm weather. Fall planting saves
much time for other work IN Spring which is
always a busy season. In the Fall, the ground
is warm. comparatively dry, and easy and
pleasant to work. '


1t cannot be doubted that the hardest trees
such as apple and forest trees, may be set out
in Autumn to the best advantage. But those
slightly tender-such as cherries, some kinds
of pears and shade lrees-if taken up in the
Fall, should be shecled in, - and protected for
the WiLter They will then be in the. best
possible condition for planting ont in the
Spring. And here is the way OF doing it. On
receiving the bundle of trees from the nurs-
cry choose dry and partially sheltered cor
ner of the garden or orchard, lay open trench
foot deep sloping it eff on one ST 'e, and ma
king hillock on that side for the trunks and
branches to rest on. 1t is taken for granted
that this trench is made where no water will
stand in it. Now lay the roots along in the
trench as closely together as possible, the
limbs resting on the bank of earth. Cover the
roots foot deep, making mourd over them
to shed water. Let also the trunks be light
ly coveted for full half their length. 1t is well
to lay few evergreen boughs over the branch
es; corn stalks may be used, though in mod
eration, or they will attract m ice. AS soon
as Spring opens, remoye all covering, shorten
in the branches, and plant. YHEE


For trees, planted within asyear or two past,
a slight Winter protection is important, at
least in exposed places at the North. The
roofs OF such trees are yet small and have
not recovered from the shock of removal The
main thing required is TO cover the entire
II coarse manure is at hand. use that, and it
will answer the double purpose of protection
and enrichment. In Spring, let the manure
be worked into the soil. Wherever there is
danger from mice, coDical bank of earth,
about foot high, should be made around the
stem of every newly planted tree, removing it
early in the Spring. 'taa@ tfS ~
Year: 1862

Some idea as to the quantity of provisions
required for the subsistence of Gen. Buell's
army may be formed from a knowledge Of the
fact that no less than three hundred beef cat
tie are aughtered for and consumed daily by
the troops under his command. ii
Year: 1862

"A poor widow went to Boston few days
ago to bid farewell to her two sons who had
enlisted for the war, and while shaking hands
with them at the depot some wretch picked
her pocket of S57 which they had given her
for support out of their money. 12al ii
Year: 1862

The Sotiety of the Sons of New Eng
land in Philadelphia, Pa, have raised
funds and placed them in the hands of a
Relief Committee, who will visit the army
Hospital within the Medical District, and
seek out the sick and wounded soldiers
belonging to the New England States,
and render them such aid or advice as
they may require.


Where a soldier is furloughed or dis
charged, and is without sufficient funds to
enable him to reach his home, he will be
assisted by the Society.


The society will keep complete list of
all the New England soldiers admitted at
the different Hospitals within this district
and will gladly answer, as far as they are
able, any inquiries from their relatives
or friends. They will also take charge
OF and deliver any articles or parcels that
may ne sent to their care for special pa
tients.


Special Committees are detailed to
each Hospital, and the friends of the in.
valid soldier may rest assured that his
necessities will be supplied, and as far a:
possible his general comfort will be in
increased. .rr ..


Communications may be addressed to


w. B. WARRINER,


No. 10, North Seventh st.
Year: 1862




The following order from the President
was yesterday embodied In general order
from the Office OF the Adjutant General, and
transmitted to the commanders of the differ
ent military departments:


Representations having been made to the
President by the Ministers of various foreign
powers In amity with the United States that
the subjects of such powers have, during the
present insurrection, been obliged or requir-
ed by the military authorities to take an
oath Of general or qualified allegiance to the
Government: 1t is the duty of all aliens
residing in the United States to submit and
obey the laws and respect the authority OF
the Government. For any proceeding or
conduct inconsistent with this obligation,
and subversive OF that authority, they may
rightfully be subjected to military restraints,
when this may be necessary, but they cannot
be compelled to take an oath OF allegiance
to this Government, because it conflicts with
the duty they owe to their own Govern
ment. All such obligations heretofore taken,
are therefore remitted and annulled. Mill
tary commanders will not therefore impose
similar obligations in faturs, and will in lieu
thereof impose such other restrictions of
the character indicated as they shall find
convenient, necessary and efectual for the
public ssiety: 1t is further directed that
whenever any order shall be made affecting
the personal liberty of an alien, reports Of
the same and causes thereof shall be made to
the War Department for the consideration
of the Department of State,
Year: 1862

We are permitted to make the following
extract from private letter from DIR. S. G.
Perkins, at present serving as a Captain in
the First Vermont Cavalry. DR.. p. is known
to many of our readers as a gentleman of
high ability and fine culture, who observes
closely, thinks deeply, and is accustomed to
express bis thoughts with bodness and can
dor. The opinions expressed in the extract
here given to the public relate to aquestion,
which is, at this moment, stirring the mind
of the nation to its profoundest depths, and
they will no doubt command the attention, to
which the intelligence of the writer and the
intrinsic Importance of the subject entitle
them.


HAGERsTowN, Md, July 13.


/ cannot make out whether this campaign
is to be checked here or not. In my opinion
it would be folly to pause at this point. But
] cannot crticise Providence. Every hours
duration of this war makes the destruction of
slavery M ore sure. Slowly, step by step,
| the powers at Washington have been driven
by necessity that, with a stern but loving
face, like the Greek Nemesis, has compelled
end of slavery in the country. i will stake
what little reputation I have as prophet on
this prediction We can never end this war,
nor will full and complete success crown our
arms, till we make common cause with the
negro, arm him, and trust him as weaker
brother, and, by combination of terror and
determination, destroy the race of slavehold-
ers on this continent. ...s..
| / know this will be terrible course
bloody and horrible. But by what sort of
cateclysm can any one expect the two hun
dreI years of torture and wrong, through
which American slavery has grown down
into the midst of our era, to be closed ? Its
horrors and wrongs must be represented in its
close, or all the teachings of the past are a
lie, The pirate does not close his eyes on
earthly scenes, after years of rapine and
blood like the quiet farmer, whose life has
sent up one long hymn and prayer of labor
to the throne Of God. No man can com.
pletely separate himself, no system can
wrench itself from the inevitable sequence
of the past, so far as this world goes and !
look to see those fair Southern homes, which
have stood forth SO brilliantly, sink amid
blood and fire. The industry of the South
has wrapped itself in the Nesuss of slavery
The poison has penetrated every fibre of its
organization, and, like old Herades, it can
only expiate Its weakness and its SIN, through
funeral pyre, that shall consume every yes.
tige of its earthly form. To the hands Of
the North have been committed the sword
and fame of ayengng justice. With knife
and cautery must we pursue this cancer te
all its ramiGcations, unmindful of the writh.
ing and greans of the victim. Our National
Life and the hopes Of the ages are tied to the
thoroughness of our work. We must un.
furl this banner freely to the winds of heav.
Year: 1862

to denounce Mr.. Dillingham; as a rene
gade to his old party. But when such
men as he are read out of the Democratic
party by John Cain and Hiram Atkins,
we may safely conclude that it is not Mr..
Dillingham; but themselves who are the
"outs," and that little else but the name
and form of Democracy remains with
them. We shall
ourselves vote the Union ticket"


We commend the above extracts to
the thoughtful consideration of all loyal
Democrats.
Year: 1862

A lad, eleven years old, who was bathing
IN pond near Hartford, last week, was
drawn by the water through a hole into the
dam, where he remained 80 hours with the
water up to his thighs. He was rescued and
is doing well.


Candidates for Office under the new tax
act are so numerous that it is said there will
be enough disappointed applicants to form a
respectable battalion in every State if they
choose to seek consolation in the military
service.


Probably the reason why 30 little was
written in the Dark Ages, was that people
couldn't see to write. nv -.f
Year: 1862




|. To eat when you do not feel like il is
brutal, nay, this is a slauder on the lower
animals they do not SO debase ihem-
selves.


q Do not enter into sick chamber on
an empty stomach, nor remain as watcher
or nurse until yoE feel almost exhausted
nor sill between the patient and the fire,
nor in the direction of current of air from
the patient towards yourself, nor eat or
drink anything after being in a sick room
until you have rinsed your mouth thor
oughly


3. Do not sleep in any garment worn
during the day.


A. Most grown persons are unable 10
sleep soundly and reireshingly oyer seven
hours in summer, and eight in winer the
attempt TO force more sleep on the system
by nap in the daytime, or "second
nap' in The morning, renders the whole
OF the sleeps disturbed and imperfect


5. Some of he most painful 'stomach
aches" are occaisoned By indigestion this
generates wind and hence distension 1t
| is often promptly remedied by kneading
the abdomen with The ball Of The hand. skin
TO skin, from the lower edge of the ribs
downwards because The accumulated ali
is forced on and outwards along the alimen-
larry canal


g. When you return to your house from
a long walk or other exhaustive exercise
go TO the fire or warm room, and do no
remove single article of clothing unit
| you have taken cup or more of some
kind OF hot drink


7. In going into colder atmosphere
keep the mouth closed, and walk with
rspidity sufficient TO keep off feeling 0
chilIiness.


8. Two pair of Thin stockings will keey
the feet warmer thar one pair of greale
thickness than both.


3. The "nighl sn eats" OF disease com,
on towards daylight: their dealhly clam
miness and coidness is grealey modilet
by sleeping ia single, loose, long wooler
shirt.


10. The man or women who drinks
cup of strong tea or coffee, or other stim
slsnt in order 10 aid in the beuer perfor
nance OF any work or duty, public or pri
Vale, is fool because it is TO the body an,
brain All expenditure of what is not We
cot il is using power in advance. and thi
can never be done, even once, with per
, feet impunitY.


IL The less man drinks OF a1ythin
in hot weather The better, tor the more vi
drink, until even ice water pals and be
comes OF a metallic taste, The longer 20
can put off drinking cold water on IA
morning of hot day, the better you will
feel AT night.


IL. Drinking largely at meals, even c
cold water or simple teas, is mere hab
and is always hurtful. No one shout
drink at any one meal more than quartz
of pint OF any liquid, even Of cold water
for il always retards, impairs, interfere
with heahhiol digestion.
ls II you sleep al all in the daytime,
will interfere with The soundness of yor
sleep at night much less if the nap be /;
ken in the forenoon.
Il. short nap in the daytime may
necessary 10 some Let it not exceed te
minutes to This end sleep with the for,
head on chair back or edge oi the L
BILE.


Is. Never swallow an atom of FOG
while in passion, or if under any gre
: mental excitement whether of depressir
or elevating character; bruies won.
it,