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Year: 1861

Artemas Ward alias Brown, late local editor
of the Cleveland Plaindealer, gives the following
advice to young men who aspire to become edi-
tors of newspapers:


Before you 90 for an editor young man, pause
and take a big think Do not rush into the cd
itorial harness rashly. Look around and see il
there is not an omnibus to drive-some soil some
where to be tilled-a clerkship or some meat
cart 10 be filled-anything that is reputable and
healthy, rather than going for an editor, which
is hard business al best


We are not horse, and have consequently
not been called upon to furnish the motive pow
er for thrcshing machine but we fancy that the
life of the editor who is forced to write, whether
he feels right or not is much like the stecd in
question. If the yeas and neighs could be OH
tsined, we believe the intelligent horse should
decide that the threshing machine is preferable
to the sanctum editorial.


The editors work is never done. He is drain
ed incsssantly, and no wonder that he dries up
prematurely. Other people can attend banquets,
weddings ETC., visit halls Of dazzling light, get
inebriatcd, break windows, lick man occasion.
ally, and enjoy themselves in a variety of ways
but the editor cannot He must stick tenacously
to the quill The press, like a sick baby, mustn't
be left alone for minute. II the press is left
to run itself even for day, some absurd person
Indignantly orders the carrier-boy to stop bring
ing that internal paper. There's nothing in it.
1 won't have It in the house"


The elegant Mantalini, reduced to mangle
turning described his life as "a dem'd horrible
grind" The life of the editor is all of that


But there is good time coming, We feel con-
fidcnt for the editor-a time when he will be ap-
preciatcd, when he win have front seat; when
he will have pie every day, and wear store
clothes continually; when the harsh cry Of
"stop my paperr will no more CRATE upon his
ears. Courage, Messsurs the Editor.


Still, sanguine as we are of the coming of this
Jolly time, we advise the aspirant for editorial
honors To pause ere he takes up the quill as a
means Of obtaining bis bread and butter. Do
not, at least do not until you have been Tilted
several dozen times by like number of girls
until you have been knocked down stairs and
soused in horsc-pond-untl all the gushing
feelings within you have been thoroughly sub
dued-until, in short, your hide is Of rhinoce-
rous thickness Then, o aspirants for the bub-
bic reputation at the press's mouth, throw your
selves among the ink pots, dust and cobwebs Of
the printing Office, if you will
Year: 1861

ISSocESr FLIRrATIoS.-A hirt is always limo,
cent Young ladies' who skip about from one re-
sort to another to engage the attention Of yo,ing
men who are susceptible Of beauty, little think
of the dangers that beset such course. We
say flirt is always innocent meaning thereby
that she intends herself no harm. Men-ths
majority Of them-are not so foolish as to be de.
ceived in the character Of young lady who goes
about indscriminaseiy among male acquaintan-
ccs. They readily perceive that friendship, f it
be so called, regulated by q Irritation, has no
claim upon their honor, and consequently any
advance towards intimacy on their part can only
be facetious, leading then to take any advantage
when opportunity offers. The record is conclu.
sive upon this point Criminality turks beneath
those innocent fiirtations, boldly apparent to
those who comprehend the unscrupulous ma
ture Of mems passions. Fathers and mothers
who have daughters will do well to give this
subject earnest attention, and so exercise their
control that sorrow may never fall at their door.
on account Of innocent conduct"
Year: 1861

FEMALE DELIcAcY.-Among the features that
adorn the female character, delcacy stands fore
most within the province of good taste Not
that delicacy always in quest Ofsomething to be
ashamed Of which makes merit Of blush, and
simpcfs at the construction which its own inge-
nuity has put upon an innocent remark; this
spurious kind Of dciicacy is far removed from
good sense, but the high-minded delicacy which
maintains its pure and undertaking walk among
women in the society Of men-which shrinks
from no necessary duty, and can speak when re
ouired. with seriousness and kindness, Of thing
when it wotld be shame to smile or blush
the delicacy which knows how to confer bene
fit without wounding the feelings Of another
which can give aims without assumption, and
which pains not the most sensitive being in ere
alton.
Year: 1861

HARD PUsHED.-The Visalia Delta says
that a prominent SecessiOnist of that county.
hearing of the appointment of McKihben to
speak there on Tuesday night last, busted him
sci! in circulating paper for signatures in the
nature of an obligation or agreement not to at
tend the meeting.
Year: 1861

The people of East Tennessee, wiling
or unwilling, will have to submit to the
will Of the IN jority Of the people of the
State, as dec Jared on the Sth of July
The people might as well understand tha,
Year: 1861

A distinguished physician, who died a
few years since in Paris, made this state
ment:-'I believe that during the twen-
ty-six years l have pracliced my profess
sion in this city, twenty thousand children
have been carried to the eemetaries, a
sacrifice 20 the absurd custom Of exposing
them to the weather with their arms
naked"


l have often thought If mother were
anxious TO show the soft, white skin of
her baby, and would cut a round hole. in
the little things dress. Just over the heart,
and then carry it about for observation by
the company, it would do very little
harm. But to expose the baby's arms,
members so far removed from the heart,
and with such feeble circulation at best,
is a most pernicions practice.


Put the bulb of a thermometer in a
baby's mouth the mercury rises to SO
degrees. Now carry the same bulb to its
little hand; if the arms be bare, and the
evening cool, the mercury will sink 40
degrees. OF course all the blood which
flows through these arms and hands must
fall from 20 10 40 degrees below the
temperature Of the heart. Need I say
that when these cold currents Of blood
flow back into the chest, the chjld's gen.
eral vicinity must be more or less COM
promised7 And need | add that we ought
not be surprised at the frequently recur-
ring affections Of the lungs, throat and
stomach.


Ihave seen more than one child with
habitual cough and hoarseness, or choking
with mucus, entirely and permanently
relieved BY simply keeping its arms and
hands wafm. Every observing and pro-
gressive physician has daily opportunities
to witness the same simple cure.
Year: 1861

In seasons OF short hay crops for fod-
der, and also upon farms where large
quantities Of roofs are raised annually,
the following method of curing beet and
turnip tops may be found serviceable in
adding to the supply of fodder. Il is de-
scribed by an English farmer in the
Mark Lane Express, and is said to be
regularly practiced in France and Belgi-
um, where root culture is extensively fol-
lowed. The plan may be good, and we
give il as we find it.


The roots are taken up in dry weather,
the tops cut off close TO the bulb, and
carefully laid in small heaps. Trenches,
twelve or fifteen wide, are opened, as
for storing potatoes or turnips, and as
deeps as the dryness of the soil will ad-
nit. If the land be quite wet, the tren-
ches should be dug quite shallow, and the
ridge or heap of the leaves raised above
the surface. When the trenches are
ready, layer Of tops eight inches deep
is pu, in, gently pressed down, and salt
sprinkled on at the rate of lhree-fourths
of pound to every four cubic feet Of
tops; then another layer until ridge is
formed at the top above ground. Earth is
then thrown over the whole, and beaten
smooth and hard with the spade, and a
drain is dug around the trench to carry of
the water that is shed from the sides. As
the moisture evaporates from the tops,
they will settle, and cracks Will be open
ed in the earth above them, which must
be smoothed over, to shed rain perfectly.


The lower layer of leaves should be
thicker than the upper ones, to prevent
their becoming toe. salt by the drainage
from above. No straw is used, it would
retain moisture and rot the leaves. The
evaporation and curing will be complete
in about six weeks, when the fodder is
ready for use, and, it is said, will remain
good until late in spring. When thor
noghly cured, the foliage is quite dry,
and has the appearance Of dead leaves.


1t is said TO be particularly valuable for
mich cows, increasing both the quantity
and richness of the milk. The usual
quantity fed is about one bushel day to
each cow All animals relish and thrive
well upon it. When fed green, especial
ly during wet weather, the leaves are apt
TO scour animals that eat them.
Year: 1861

II is part of the great fact Of luck
the undlbutable fact that there are men,
women, ships, horses, railway engines,
whole railways, which are lucky, and
others which are unlueky. / do not be-
lieve in the common theory of luck, bus
no thoughtful or observant man can deny
the fact of it, And in no fashion does it
appear more certainly than in this, that
In the case Of some men cross-accIdents
are always marring them and the effect
they would fain produce. The system Of
things is against them. They are not la
every case unsuccessful, but whatever
success they attain is gained by brave
fighting against wind and tide. e5


At college they carried of many hon
ors, but no such luck ever befel them as
that some wealthy person should offer,
during their days, some special medal for
essay or examination, which they would
have gained as Of course. There was no
extra harvest for them to reap; they
could do no more than win ali that was 70
be won. They 90 to the bar, and they
gradually make their way; bat the day
never comes on which their leader is sud-
denly taken III, and they have the oppor-
tunity Of earning brilliant reputation BY
conducting, IN his absence, a case in
which they are thoroughly prepared
They 60 into the church and earn fair
character as preachers, but the living
they would like never becomes vacant,
and when they are appointed to preach
on some important occasion, it happens
that the ground is foot deep with snow.
-Frazsr's Magazine.
Year: 1861

THE PEaILs OF WAR BALLooxs.-The Wash
ington correspondent Of the Philadsl phia Press
sayE fa


Kise's balloon went up this morning early.
aud when between Fort Corcoran and Balls
Cross Roads il was seen to collapse suddenly
and fall with rapidity. The general impres-
sion is that ii was fired into. Your reporter
was at Fort Corcoran at the time, and VIII
messed the swift descent Of the balloon. It was
200 far of to ascertain how many were in the
car. but il is feared that their escape from a
sudden ard terrible death was impossible


The balloon was up yesterday, and could be
seen from the city sailing over Virginia. II
rested during the nj ght, and went up again
this morning, and Was but short time in the
air before il collapsed, leaving only small
section of the top filled with gas


operate as serious objec ton to the use Of bal
lsons over heenemy's grounds; for, on going
near enough to obtain ayiew Of their works,
the balloon Is within reach Of three and four.
mile rife cannon, which, without any trouble,
can be 50 suspended as to point upward, or In
any direction required. The rifed cannon of
the Second Rhode Island throw shot four miles,
and to be Of any service q balloon cannot be
one-hslf OF that distance FROM the spot to be
examined. Even at an elevation Of mile,
no balloOnist could have discovered the bate
ries at Bull Run; but not discovering them,
he might report that no such defenses existed
there. The balloon may, however, be used
with great advantage in noting the advance Of
troops on the main road, and in watching the
general movements Of an army during an
engagement.
Year: 1861

TIE DEBAsED DOUBLE EAGLE GOLD PIECE
The New York Journal of Commerce of Mon
day says:


We have been shown some very handsome
specimens Of the filled $40 gold pieces now in
circulation The work is done precisely as was
formerly described in the $40 pieces. The
sides Of the coin containing the impression left
In slabs (the center being taken out by sssiDg
or turning in lathe) and these two sides are
then soldered to q planchet Of platina, the
edge being also covered with gold and remiled.
Pistina Is the only base metal which will keep
mp the weight without increasing the size
The coin as finished is worth only about 81 :;
thus losing tWo-thirds of its value. They can
be desected in some cases by careful exami-
nation of the edge, where two faint lines some
times show that the coin is composed of three
pieces, None but a skilled expert can be sure
OF making this discovery. Mr.. John A. Cisco,
Who first detected this cheat, is a son of the As.
sistant Treasurer. Although quite young
man, he has shown rare tact and skill in this
work, and bids fair to rival Mr. Birdsall, who
has hitherto had no superior in that line, in
this or any other country.
Year: 1861

We have been shown a sample of blue cloth
for army purposes, which has been sent as the
Government standard. It is from being of the
frst quality it is filled with shoddy and focks,
and will tear as easily as burnt paper, and we
have taken the pains to secure a sample of good
cloth, made Of all wool, stout durable, and of
good finish, in order to make q just compari-
son. When the Government issue such sam
Piles, and require nothing beyond that quality
as standard, we must lay the blame some where
else than upon the manufacturers. For the
small sum of twenty five cents per yard extra,
the Government could secure an article of un-
mixed wool which weuld outwear two uniforms
made Of shoddy and focks mixture.


A good kersey, the proper standard for army
cloth, or for any durable purpose, is made up
like the weaving of a basket, and can be un-
woye as rapidly; whereas the cheap article,
composed of coarse wool, flock, and shoddy,
can not be unwove. We cite these facts to show
the importance of having Government appoint
men that understand the difference in the quail
ity Of cloths, and who will not be deceived by a
well-appearing sample, at low price, into
making contracts.


We can best illustrate by referring to a coat
or pair pants made of cheap material. Any
one at all familiar with the fact will remember
that in a coat, the bottom between the lining
and the outside becomes filed with q woody
substance, and in pair Of pants it goes down
into the stockings.


"Shoddy" cloth, which is the proper name
for this cheap material, is made Of old rags, of
all colors and descriptions. which are mecor-
ated to q pulp and then pressed into cloth
The process Of manufacture is nearly the same
as that Of felt. Shoddy," fresh from the
mill, has solid, substantial look, which would
easily deceive person inexpert in cloth. At
ter brief exposure to the sun or rain the true
nature of the fabric begins to appear. 1t re-
vesls multiplicity Of tints-here patch of
gray, there one of brown, then a delicate
green, next to it dull brick color, and SO on
through all the hues in the rainbow or out of
it. Presently, slight careless pull at some
spot where the clothing is not lined makes a
huge, irregular gap. In few weeks, when
the hot, cold and stormy weather has done its
perfect work on the " shoddy," it can be sha-
ken into its original rags by lively motion of
the hand. People who make up this bogus
stuff for sale never put good thread or honest
workmanship in it. Both would be thrown
away, for no amount Of the tailor's craft can
prevent " shoddy" from tumbling to pieces at
its appointed time.-Com. Bulletin.
Year: 1861

bring it 10 destruction. But with the
leaven Of the gospel this is not likely
to occur. The promise is that all ma
,tions shall be- finally Christianized.
and that wars shall cease and peace
prevail.


Let patriots hope and work for their
beloved country, and let all Christians
pray for its prosperity. Then with
firm courage and trusting faith. let all
look forward to the brighter day which
shall soon dawn upon us, sending its
glad beams of effulyent radiance as the
habingers of that peace which shall
have no end, when the full Sloiy OF our
land shall appear and all nations look
upon our prosperity and greatness with
wondering amazement. t. g
Year: 1861

1. Treason against the Confederate States
shall consist only in lsyying war against them,
or in adbsring to their enemies, giving them
aid and comfort No person shall be convicted
OF treason unless on the testimony u two
witnesses to the same overt act, OF on confess
sion in open court.


2. The Congress shall have power to declare
the punishment Of treason, bur ne attainder Of
treason shall work corruption Of blood, or for
feiture, except during the life Of the person
attained.
Year: 1861

= Two men who have escaped from the
rebel army report that the troops at Rich
mOnd ara poorly provided for having to feed
themselves the best way they can. Robbery
and arson are frequent there.
Year: 1861

The HARVEST or DEsTH.-Dr. Lyon, Brigade
Sargeon under Gen. Lyon, at the battle of Will
sons Creek, was witness to the following extra
ordinary incident: q tall rebel soldier waved
n large and costly secession flag de6anty, when
a cannon bail struck bin to the earth dead. A
second soldier instantly picked up the PROSTATE
asg and waved il aesin-a secood cannon ball
shattered bis body A third soldier raised and
waved the flag, and third cannon ball crashed
into h;s breast and ne fell dead. Yet the fourth
time the fag raised. the soldier waved it.
aud turned io climb the fence with it into
woods As he stood astride the fence mo
ment balancing to keep the heavy flag upright.
fourth cannon ball struch him in the side, cut.
ting him completely in two, 90 thas one halt oi
his body fell on one sids Of the fence and the
other half on the other side, while the flag IL
self lodged on the fence, and was captured q
few minutes afterwards by our troops. Our
.roops captured three rebel aags, but lost none.
Hartford Prsss.
Year: 1861

In the London Lancet of August 10th we find
the result of the microscopical and chemical
analysis of forty-eight samples of tea:


OF the twenty-four specimens Of black tea
analyzed, every one was found to be genuine !;
OF like number of green teas all were adulte-
rated. The adulteratiOns are mainly a cOlOring
matter with which the tea leaf is faced, painted,
or glazed. FerrO cyanide of iron. or Prussian
blue, is the article most commonly used for this
purpose. Sometimes, however. indigo. kaOlin
or China clay. and turmeric powder were found
in addition. That species of tea which is denom-
mated gunpowder is adulterated in other ways,
by admixture with leaves not those OF tea, with
paddy husk. and particularly with - lie tea" so
called, a leaf which resembles the tea leaf close
ly, and is sent to this country from China in
vast quantities to be employed in adulterations
here. The cOloriug of the tea is almost entirely
done in China, and probably because it i'm
proves its appearance, and perhaps renders its
sale more sure and rapid.


Such is the result of a thorough analyz yzation
of this article by eminent scientific men in Eng
land, and it is certainly not very fattering to
fhn taste of til 900 Who drnh groom toa for tho
love of it. There is no such drtisle as an una
duiferated green tea. Let the lovers of the herb
remember that fact and as they sip the delicious
beverage and fancy they find in it "a solvent for
their aches and pains, let them also remember
that they are slipping with it solution of Prus-
sian blue and Indigo, as we'll as sundry other
little peccadiloes that neither add to its exhili-
rating properties, nor yet are entirely harmless
to the system. On the other hand the black
teas are not adulterated, and are the only ones
used by the Chinese. Knowing the impurities
that are in the best green teas, they send them
to foreign ports to tickle the delicate palates Of
81. .lsrl~N H. Al
who, in their view. fancy the bright, lively ap
they use.


The remedy for these wholesale adulterations
is easy. 1t is entirely in the hands of the tea
merchants. If they refuse to purchase the poi
soned leaf, the Cinnamon will very quickly stoI
adulterating it.
Year: 1861

ACHIEVEMENTS OF MAJOR CAsEMENr-W
suppose the way Major Easement slipped biz
four hundred of the Seventh's ''boys" out OF
the Clutches OF Floyd with his five thousand. al
Cross Lanes, is one of the most brilliant feats of
the war


Easement was in command of the four hun
dred who, separated from the rest of the regi-
ment had rallied within circle that the enemy
were drawing around them. On each side a
regiment or more Of the enemy were coming
down. the two to hem in the Seventh. and cut
OF the retreat to the South, that being the only
way the enemy supposed the Seventh could es-
cape Easement saw the tight place be was in,
aud brilliant idea flashed into his ready brain
The enemy on one side had passed down a little
below him, the force on the other We're about in
front and sweeping around he waited until this
last force had passed down in ii ont, then taking
the back track from the route the enemy sup
posed he would follow, the Major, with his four
hundred, slipped around the rear of this column
now on his leit small hill Intervening, ard
crossing their track in their rear. passed out
NOrtherly, while the enemy intently pressed to-
ward the South.


The Major. too. devised an admirable plan to
save favorite horse from the enemy. Arriving
at the top of the mountain that seemed impas-
sable down the opposite side, save for men who
could let themselves down by the underbrush
the question arose what should be done with
Easements horse. The Major saw no way to
get his pet down, and SO, declaring that he
should never fall into .secesh" hands, the horse
was brought to the precipice, and the Major
with assistance, pushed the beautiful animal of
TO certain destruction. On arriving at the foot
OF the mountain. they heard a friendly whinny
and there was Easement s horse cropping grass
he was somewhat scratched. but nevertheless al
extra five hundred dollar valuation was put on
the animal-Ciee.iandH Herald
Year: 1861

United States.


Be enacted BY the Senate and Hosse Of Representatives
of the Cnsied States Of AHerrcd Congress assembled
That in all appeal which have been or NAV here
decree Of any district circuit the Supreme
Court Of the CneC States transcript the record filed
IN the Supreme Court OF the United States by either
party on his appeal may be used both Appeals and
whenever n such record shall have been or
may hereafter be- filed by either party the said
preme Court both appeals shall be heard thereon by
court In the II records had been filed by
the appellants in both cases.


Sec 2 And Be further sate1 That the district attor-
ney Of the United of any district in California
tanscrlbe and certify 10 te Supreme Court the
United States the records OF the district his
proper district in all land therein the United
party, upon which appeals have been may be Ia
ken to the supreme Court OF the United States
ords so certified by such district attorney under his
hand and filed In the Supreme Court of the United States
shall be taken valid transcripts the same
intent and purpose as If certified By the clerk OF the
proper district court and the said district attorneys
the districts Of California shall be authorized to
ploy such Clerks, not exceeding three number as
may be necessary to transcribe such records
pepsation for each Of such clerks not exceeding
hundred and fifty dollars per month which shall be paid
out Of the appropriation for special and other extraor
iinary expenses OF California land claims; and shall
be the duty Of the clerk OF any district Cafor
MA request OF the district attorney of that district
TO deliver to him the records in the before
toned on which appeals have been may be taken
for the purpose Of having them transcribed and upon
refusal failure to do such clerk shall forfeit and
TO the United States the Of five thousand dollars
court Of competent jurisdiction; and such clerk shall
moreover be incapable Of holding his said Office of clerk
any Office under the United States


Approved August Q, 1861.