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Year: 1865

4 SxUGGLER's DoDGE The Treasury
Department at Washington has received
information that several buildings have
been erected directly on the boundary
line between Vermont and Canada,
where smuggling is carried on at a brisk
rate, the houses being situated half on
the Canadian side and half on the Yer
mont side of the line, so that goods can
De taken in at the front door in Canada,
and ont at the back door into the United
States, without paying duties. This
dodge Is to De squelched Immediately.
Year: 1865

pA- When two or three hundred miles
Of the Atlantic cable had been laid, q
fault occurred. When seven hundred
and fifty had been laid, another fault
took place, The men on the Great East
ern found the first fault in an hour or
two and corrected it, and, at the last
dates, they were trying to End the sec
ond. We can recommend to them, in
their search, the bitter enemies of the
Administration as the greatest fault-fnd-
ers IN the world d-LoUisrille Journal
Year: 1865

o It has been sseertaIned by tests from
Valentia, that the loss of Insulation in
the Atlantic cable is total, and that the
point of difficulty is in the deepest part
Of the Atlantic. These facts give the
last accident to the cable the appearance
Of fnality, bat the case is not consid-
cred absolutely hopeless.
Year: 1865

The Kentucky Senate will stand, 81
Conservative and IL Union. The gains
in the eastern part of the State for the
Lower House will secure Union ma
iority if the southern part OF the State
has net done worse than supposed. The
Democratic Candidate for State Treas
urer Is dead, and the Union candidate 10
dangerously sick. The Union candidate
for Congress in the Second and Third
Districts were defeated By 1000 each.
Year: 1865

The census returns from most Of the
States this year show bat little increase
of population except in a few Of the
cities, where the war caused the expen-
diture of large amounts Of Government
money, p
Year: 1865

A STRIKING ScESE.-The controversy in
England about our civil war appears to be
growing warmer every day, and strong feel
ing is manifested on both sides. The anti
slavery policy of the United States Govern
ment has added largely to its strength and
enthusiasm of our English friends. At a
recent great meeting in Manchester the Hon.
Lyulph Stanly, who has recently visited this
country, made long and powerful speech
in defense of the Union cause, in the course
of which he paid high tribute of admiration
to the character of Northern officers who
had taken by preference the posts of COM
mand in the black brigades, and among
them he mentioned Colonel Shaw, who was
killed at Charleston, and whose body was
found covered with the dead bodies of his
negroes, who had fought around. him to the
last. Was it spec men of Southern "chiv-
airy" he asked, when General Beauregard
in answer to the request that the body of
Colonel Shaw might be sent within the Fed.
eral lines for interment, contemptuously
answered that - he had buried him with his
negroesv' | say, said Mr.. Stanley, should
have been very proud to have had such a
grave as that At this point the whole audi


ence rose to their feet and broke into loud and
long continued cheering.
Year: 1865

MOL "A BE w


or the disorders that act mankind arise from the
corruption that accumulates in the Blood or all the dis
coveres that have been made to purge out can
equal in effect HELNBOLDS COMPOUND EXTRACT
OF RSAPARILLA. It cleanses and renovates the
Blood, instls the vsor Of health Into the system, and
purges the which make disease 1t stimulates
the healthy functions Of the body and expes the disorders
that grow rankle in the Blood Such remedy. that
could be relied has long been sought for and now for
the nrs time the public have which they can de-
pend Our space here does not admit Of certificates to
show its effects but the trial Of single bottle will show to
has virtues surprising they have
ever taken.


Two tablespoonsul Extract OF Sarsapara added
pint of water is equal to the Lisbon Diet Drin AID
bottle Ito gallon of the Syrup of Sarsaparila
or the decoctioa as usually made.


The above Extracts prepared purely scientific
principes-in Tdcuo-and embody the full strength Of
the ingredients entering into their composition. ready
and conclusive test will be comparison of their proper
ties With those set forth in the U. S. Dspensatory.
Year: 1865

BULL1oN.-Very erroneous opinions pre-
vail with many people as to the amount of
bullion produced in this State. Last year we
shipped little rising of 5000 600, and
this was very nearly half of the entire
amount shipped since the discovery of silver
mines in this State-only some forty-two or
three millions, certainly not to exceed forty
five millions. We..think it safe estimate to
set the amount for 1865 at twenty millions !;
1t may fall short, it is barely possible that it
may overrun that amount. Estimating our
popuiatson at fifty thousand, this sum will
barely pay our board. 1t still requires
magnificent imagination to realize our great
prosperity Carson Post.
Year: 1865

FINANcIAL.-From the New York Sunday
Herald:


Money continues abundant at six per cent on
call to the Stock Exchange, and transactions
at five per cent on government securities are
common Commercial paper OF ths upper
grade rates at 1a9 per cent.


Foreign exchange is inactive atl97%a1o9 for
bankers sixty days bills, and 10SI a105K at
three days.


Gold has been dull but nearly steady, The
volume OF business transacted in the gold
room is very limited, speculations being held
In check by the prevailing suspense with re-
gard to future military movements and the
possible evacuation of Richmond by the rebels
The general feeling in the market is "bearish,"
but the premium is already so much below the
average since last May that spectators are un-
willing to take out ssLorts" freely. Meanwhile
gold is firmly held and no strong disposition is
shown to operate either for rise or fall. But
with lull in the army news, and no signs Of
the evacuation of the rebel capital, the market
would assume a hrmer tone Notwithstanding
the light demand for commercial purposes.


An effort was made to impart buoyancy to
the speculative feeling, at one time by certain
parties who circulated an unfavorabe mill
tary rumor and bought about half q million in
the room, under which the price advanced one
per cent; but the market soon subsded into its
former sluggish quiet
Year: 1865

we nave copy OF the Wilmington Journal
OF the 2lst, the last number published in thai
city, our forces having occupied the place on
the 22d. 1t says:


"With the exception of the movement of
troops, there is nothing 10 disturb the quiet of
our town. Every store, every shop every
shanty Is closed up, and one unacquainted
with the circumstances Of our position at this
time would infer that the inhabitants were
respecting the Sabbath day an keeping it holy.
WI not our readers join with us in praying
that the Lord of Hosts will let this bitter cnn
pass"


From the same paper


ssWe received no mails this morning and yya
are entirely without any news, except what we
present in our telegraphic column, and even
that is of little importance to our readers. OF
course the movements Of the armies in our
immediate front, conscientious scrupIes pre
vent US from saying anything about. We would
advise our citizens, however, to be calm and
considerate. But then, considering our be.
leaguered situation, we must say that we have
never read OF more quiet community"
Year: 1865

A rumor that there were indications up river
Of an invasion into Maryland by the enemy has
been afioat to-day. and some uneasy folks have
taken stock in the story. Lees army would
have nice time Of it fleundering neck deep
through the mud Of the current wet spell. Our
military authorities, doubtless, would be very
willing for him to try IL on. The story is with.
ont any foundation whate ver that we can learn.
Year: 1865

THE ARRANGEMENTS for the grand inaugu.
ration ball are rapidly progressing, and give
promise OF superb affair Nothing has been
omitted that can in any way promote the com.
fort and pleasure of all in attendance.
Year: 1865

There arc on exhibition in HUDSON TAY-
LoR's window two remarkably fine pictures,
both illustrating the high standard of art at
tanned by American painters. Both arc
marines" but treated in an entirely differ
ent style. Ono represents a scene On.the coast
of Labrador, and is remarkable for its bold
ness and grandeur, for its strength of color,
its depth of tone, and correct action of the
water, and the fidelity with which its nauti-
cal details are rendered. This picture is by
BRADFORD, who stands at the head of his
profession in this country as a painter OF
marine subjects. Tho other is by GIFPoRD,
whose charming landscapes have been SO
much admired, and represents a scene on
Manchester beach, near Cape Ann, Massa.
chusetts. This picture is a very gem in oil
that is tender and delicate in color, and ID
full Of poetry and sentiment. The broad
bay is seen of calm summer day, while the
clear blue sky is rejecting its deep tones on
the smooth water. The prospective of this
picture is very fine. We are happy to know
that the taste for works of art is improving
in Washington.
Year: 1865

pyvinr authors The Of these alone II bought in book


orm would be from six to eight dollars If purchased in the
ENGLISH MAGAZINES from which they are carefully Sc
Iected the would be three four times that No
shere else much current intelligence and permanent


literary Inatterbe had at cheap rate in THE SEMI
WEEKLY TRIBUNE. Those who believe in the principles
and approve the character OF The TRIBUNE increase it,
power and influence by joining with their negbbors in forming
clubs subscribe THE SEn WEEKLY Edition. 1t will in
fhst be supplied TO them at the lowest price for which
such paper be printed Pesons residing in the city
end valuable journal send 10 their country friends
Year: 1865

We take pleasure in saying that as general rule
the Surgeons charge of our sick and wounded
are attentive and faithful; but there some who
are not so, and there are subordnates in hospitals
who are in the habit of neglecting the sick and
wounded and of treating them roughly and un:
kindly. We do not envy the disposition of that
man who can deliberately neglect or slight, NOR.
tify sick or wounded soldier. We trust that the
Chiefs of our hospitals and the Chiefs of the Med
ical Department Of the army will have strict eye
on all their subordnates who neglect their duty,
and compel them to be more attentive and more
kind and respectful in their bearing. Surgeon,
or Surgeons subordinate, who neglects his duty,
or who trihes with the condition of sick or
wounded soldier should be once sent to the fore.
front of the hottest battle, and better man put in
his place.
Year: 1865

We have conversed recently with several intel
rcent officers and privates who were in the battle
If Benlonsve, in this State, and our conclusion
from the information received is that this was one
# the hottest battles of the war. An officer who
has shared all the fortunes Of the Army Of Ten
nessee informs us that the roll of musketry for two
or three hours, on Sunday the 10Th, was equal to
any he had ever heard. with the exception of the
hattie of Gettysburg Our troops charged with
seadiness and impetuosity, driving the enemy
from his two lines Of bresstworks and occupying
them, The battle of Sunday was brilliant victory
for Confederate arms. On Monday and TUESDAY
the fight vas renewed to some extent; but We
NAV state with truth that Gen. Johnston displayed
As much skill in Withdrawing his troops as he had
shown determination and vigor in the conflict of
Sunday. 1t is not proper that we should publish
the reports as to the position of the respective
forces, but we may say that Gen. johnson is IN
safe position where he can deal blow after blow
on the enemy.


Our loss in these battles is estimated at some
$500 killed, wounded and missing, and that OF the
enemy at 5000 Where all the troops that were
engaged fought so we'll it would be unjust to dis
erimina.e but we must be pardoned for calling At
tention to the communication We copy to-day from
the Prooress in relation to the conduct on the occa
sion of Palmsrs Brigade which contains two North
Carolina reg ments. Troops from number of
States were engaged, and we learn from eyewit
nesses that they Wed with each other u doing their
whole duty on the occasion We learn that the
North. Carolina Senior and Junior Reserves fought
like lions These men and boys know no such
word as fear.


Bentonsville is about forty miles south Of Raleigh,
and is between Mill and Stones Greeks, about four
miles from Neuse river. It. is also about fourteen
miles south of Smithfeld in Johnston County, and
on the line east from Fayetteville to Goldsborough


The tide of battle has foed away from the neigh
borhood of Raleigh, and our people are now com
psratively quiet and unexcited. We trust this state
of things will continue yet our people are not quite
free from apprehensions Of sudden dash or raid by
enemy.


Our readers will see in our news column briei
account of the recent conflict at Petersburg. Tn
usual activity is said to be visible in the enehy's
lines near Petersburg, and the impression prevails
that great battle is near hand


In view of the heavy drain being made on feld
aborers, and the large quantity of provisions con-
sumed by thearmy, it is important that every one
who can work in the field should do so. The next
crop Of corn will necessarily be the smallest ever
r.isedin this State; and unless our people are very
industrious and economical, they will feel severely
the hand Of want during the present year. Plant
as much corn and as many peas and potatoes as
possible. Select the best ground for these things
and give but little attention to clearing, ditchng
an6 fencing: What our population need is present
support-the clearing, dtching and fencing can be
Year: 1865

The NoRTaERN PREss AND THE


SOUTHERN PEoPLE,-The Nashville
Union has the following sensible views


which We take pleasure ia transferring
\ to our columns:


Many Of the Northern papers have
adopted the shor:-sightsd or malicious


policy Of seizing on isolated instances OF
violence and crime in the Southern States
especially ifthe negro is in any way a
victim-and commenting on them to the
prejudice Of the returning loyalty and
sense Of Justice Of the Southern people.
This course is extremely reprrhensible.
The great mass of the Southern people
are as free from violence and crime as
any oAer people OIL the globe They
participated in the rebellion, because
they were led to believe their rights Of
liberty, property, and the pursuit Of hap
piness, were in danger; but, having been
defeated, they have accepted the result,
and are desirous Of conforming to it, and
establishing themselves under she pro
lection Of the Federal Constitution.
Some may make false steps, Lad men
may commit crimes, but it j. manifestly
improper to hold all responsible. The
Southern people must not be jEdged by
The expressions Of opinion from this Or
that man, nor by the actions Of others in
a private capacity. When they speak
through regular constituted bodies. rep
resenting public sentiment, then il will
be proper to weigh their acts, and if
found wanting, To condemn them.


Suppose We were ts take up the re-
cords Of crime. we see daily in the news
papers, and assume that they represent
public sentiment and morals at the Nerth.
We might point to the murder BY q son
of mother and sister for money; Of a
father and mother by son; of the hang
ing by mob Of negroes; and the erder-
ing of Others out of the State by unau-
thorized authority. We might hold up
the statement Of the Washington CORES
-pondent Of the PittEburg Commercial,
which declares of the National Capital:


''Our city IS at present huge den Of
highway robbers, burglars, and garro-
tiers. There is scarely night but some
person is knocked down and robbed in
the most frequented streets in the city
Hardly 4 night but houses are robbed Of
articles by the cart load. Men cannot
60 to market without having their peck
cts picked. No arrests are made"


Or We might refer TO the startling fact
that within the past three months twen-
ty thousand persons have been arrested
in the city Of New York alone, for crimes
representing all grades, from murder, ar
son and theft, down to drunkenness We
might refer to the thousands Of other in
stances Of crime and violence, with which
tie press teen; but who would justify Us
ia declaring them to be the offspring Of
Northern society-as reflections of the
character and spirit Of tie people2


Still it would be quite. a proper fer
such differences TO be made, as many that
the Northorn press deduce from isolated
instances Of crime in the South.


Let uE all be just and honest See
things as they are, and deal with them in
: spirit Of liberation and fairness
Year: 1865

Acc,DEsr-A lady whose name we have
not been able to learn, but who is said to
have come down the river yesterday on the
excursion steamer, in order to attend the
Island picnic, fell into an excavation near
Sam Perry's, on Brady street, At about ten
o'clock list night. and broke her leg below
the knee.
Year: 1865

ExcuRsIoN.-Thc elegant and well man
aged little steamer keithsburg leaves our
port on the morning Of the Fourth with an
excursion party for Fort Madison and re-
turn. Under the admi able supervision Of
Capt. Campbell, it cannot but be pleasant
affair.
Year: 1865

WnAr?-Thcy are certainly the most val
liable tonic and grateful stllnulant beverage
evsr produced One trial will satisfy the
most skeptical. Try them and you will
never be without them. They should be
upon every side board in the country. Well,
what, Why, Pinkerton's Wahoo and Cal
isaya Htters, Of course. What else could
it be we would like to know
Year: 1865

TKE HONEST MAN Most men arc moi 50
dead TO moral principles but that they feel
spontaneous glow of admiration for the nan
who does right because it is right. no matter
If he does make less money By it. Scme few
men say he was a fool or lunatic not TO
mahe the mos: Of his advantage. right or
wrong but the heart Of many is loyal to rec
tituie. We look and admire aud praise
We cannot help it. lie who. in q selfish.
covetous age. when all men are fighting and
scrambling for money, stands up strong in his
integrity. and moAesty does the thing--nos
that is legal, not that is proper no. that is
as others do, or as many preach, but does the
thing which is risht--such man is worthy
of all imitation
Year: 1865

Es-A China paper speaks Of the execution
of small military official who had the impu-
dcnce to expostulate first with the magistrate
and afterwards with the executiener, stating
that he had an aged mother dependant on him
for support. Just as he had cl,nched the ar
gument dextcrous flourish OF the sword took
off his head. The large crowd assembled to
witness the spectacle are said to have been
.'convulsed with laughter" at the sudden
pause produced By the skillful blow. -
Year: 1865

the means to pay for all they may wish to
buy. Besides, the result of the war will
largely increase their exports, the ccnsump-
ton of the negro quarters has ceased, the lar
ger farms will be divided up and sold or
rented to those who will themselves till the
SOIL and if the proposed bridge is built and
good road made into Virginia. our market
will soon be supplied with all those articles
entering into family use, which are now so
scarce aud so costly to our people. And it is
the natural result Of trade that meh will buy
where they sell. and thus our merchants in
turn will furnish them with all their supplies.
Cumberland will beeo,ne the depot for their
railroad travel. peint of shipment, and, In
fnc, their chief market. We have one of the
largest furniture factories~in the State. which
can supply them with furniture chenper than
they can have it made at home or buy it else.
where packing house which will give a
market for all the hogs on the South Branch.
And if this bridge Is built, woollen mill
would prove profitable, cotton factory sue
coed, and we would supply these people with
their harness, carriages, wagons. agricultural
and labor saving implements. while marketing
would be as cheap in Cumberland as i'll the
streets of Frederick or Ilagcrstown The
bridge should be free, and, as it will benef
all in proportion to the value Of their prop
erty, the Corporation should build it. The
cities Of Philadelphia aud Baltimore have
spent millions in constructing Railroads to
bring trade to their people. Cincinnati is
now, spanning the Ohio to secure tue trade
of u few counties in Kentucky, Wheeling has
long since connected herself by a bridge with
Ohio and is now rcaping the rich profits of her
enterprise; Washington County has subscribed
$3.50, 900 in aid Of Railroad to her County
scat. and shall it be said that Cumberland
is so far behind the age as to sleep while others
thrive.


With a single span the bridge may cost
S25 600, (but with pier in the middle OF
the river the cos. will he much less, the an-
nuai interest on which is $500; yet it will
save our people in one year its entire cost, by
reducing the price of living, while our mer-
chants and mechanics will make four times its
costs by the profits of this new trade. What
matter if we increase our taxes, if We thereby


increase ten fold our ability to pay thcmf


We believe the assessatle value Of the prop
er.y within the corporate limits IS now not less
than So, 800, 900, and hence the whole cost
could be paid in two years b. tax OF less
than per cent more per year upon the prop
erty.
Year: 1865

Money was never SO plenty and so cheap
in California US now The rate of interest is
down to per cent. a month. In September
four millions aud half of gold and silver
cane iuto San Francisco from the mining dis
trc,s.
Year: 1865

The DEPARTMENT REpoRrs.-Tbe animal
report of the Secretary of the Navy is nearly
printed. 1t is always the first given to the
public printer. Some of the reports of the
Bureaus connected with the Treasury. Post
Office and Interior Departments are also in
print. The manuscript Of tue other reports
is not yet completed.
Year: 1865

SOUTHERN CoNGREssMEN-A PLoT.-A
Southern gentleman Of extended Information
asserts that it has been concerted movement
in all the States South to elect only such men
to Congress. as it vas known could not take
the oath. They desire to present themselves
in solid pbalanx iu hopes to oVerawe Congress
bv their unanimity.
Year: 1865

This subject is pretty well worn out, yet still its importance warrants our attention. We shall merely detail our own practice withou, claiming it to be the best that can be devised

 At this time, just before winter, We clear out the hog yards and barn yards and sheds o whatever manure has been left over or been made during the summer.

 We select some that is most free from the seeds of grass and weeds to put on the garden and land designed for carrots The scrapings of the milking yard or some we'll fermented ma. nure we apply to our young fruit trees. We put nearly bushel about each tree, to be spread and dug in as soon as the frost is out of the ground in the spring. The rest of the fermen. ted manure is placed in heaps, five or six to the cart load, upon our meadows This is to be spread as soon as it thaws in the spring. Il there is any coarse or strawy manure we put il on our corn ground for the next year. Into our sheds and yards thus cleared we put turf muck and forest leaves, anything that will act as an absorbent and prevent the waste of the manure

 If manure is applied to meadows, in August or September, ws would have it spread, as il will kill the grass where it lies. Spread early it works into the ground and invigorates the roots for start in the spring. If spread late we should be afraid it would wash away in the winter rains, while the ground was frozen.

 The chip manure, though of itself of little value, should be put in the hog yard for year and it will well pay for the trouble No waste matter should be lost, but all vegetable or ani- nal materials should be carefully husbauded as the proper food of future plants.