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Year: 1863

Mr.. EDITOR The writer, in company
with friend, had the pleasure on Saturday
last, ofvisiting the premises OF Messrs. Arch
ibald and Hutchinson, at Pultney Bottom,
Belmont Co. Ohio, six miles south Of Wheel
ing, on the Ohio river.


These enterprising gentlemen came in
possession of the premises which they oCcu-
DIV about four years ago. Three years since
they planted the extensive vineyard, about
twenty seven acres, which is now the admi-
ration and astonishment of all beholders.-
1t is doubted whether there can be found
in the United States, at this time. another
VINEYARD which will be likely 10 yield, even
nearly, the quantity or the quality of fruit
which this vineyard will produce this sea
son. The writer has had an opportunity of
seeing some Of the very best crane orchards
of this section, as well as those Of the East
and the West, but no where has he found
ANYTHING to compare with this IN point Of
scientific management and abundant Weld
of fruit as the result Of such management.


1t is estimated by these gentlemen that
their vintage this season will on an average
be about eight hundred gallons to the acre;
and it is presumed that no one, who has
had an opportunity of passing over their
grounds recently, will regard this as an ex-
travagant estimate.


It's thought by the proprietors that single
acres might be CHOSEN on their ground,
which will yield upwards Of one thousand
gallons each.


Taking the foregoing as correct estimate
of the yield of this vineyard, bnt little
arithmetic will be needed toenable any one
to arrive at the income for the present sea-
onfrom these twenty seven acres of ground
Year: 1863

THE Madison (Wis.) Patriot offers re-
ward of $500 to 'iany man who will show


hat any Democrat north of Mason and
Dixon's line, by word Or deed, ever advo-
Gated dissolution Of the Union, or who
ever expressed desire, wish or thought
favorable to the dissolution Of the Union
under any circumstances" and then af6rms
that "the following Republicans and Re-
publican newspapers" (giving list which
includes nearly every leading man and pa
per. in the radical ranks) "have, in various
ways expressed, either directly, or under
certain contingencies, desire for the dis
solution of the Union" 1t then concludes
with the following cringing remarks:


"Now, all these are leading Republican,
and the list might be almost indefinitely ext
tended. We will not dodge behind mere
empty charge, without preof, that these men
and presses are disloyal to the Government
of this Union-we have their blisterng
record, as written by themselves, before US.
We have given that record to the public,
aud our Republican contemporaries know
we can do it again. Hence, they will not
call on us for the proof, but being the guilty
ones-being disloyal themselves-they sock
to escape the indignation of the people by
crying copperhead and disloyalty against
the Democracy-just as the thief attempts
to escape detection by CRYING stop thief


Now, then, if it be true (and we dare
any man to the test) that no man in the
Democratic party can be found who has
ever expressed desire, in any form, for a
dissolution of this Union, and all the above
named Republicans have expressed disloy-
al sentiments, is it not true that tue Demo
cratic party is the loyal, and the Abolition
the disioyaI party? We challenge any man to
full scrutiny Of the facts
Year: 1863

WIS TOBACCO is manufactured expressly
i the California market the peculiar mannes "a
WHICH It put up keeping II always moist and eaus-
ing TO retain its favor any length Of time.


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Year: 1863

TUESDAYS DIsPATCH.-The news brought by
telegraph on Tuesday will be found on the fourth
page. That document which the knowing secesh
have all along prophesied the President dare
never issue the Emancipation Proclamation-is
contained in it. II further contains the an
nouncement of hardfought battle, between
Murfreesboro and Nashville, Tenn. jeff. Davis
has been in the West lately, and had concentra-
ted large army evidently with the Intention of
occupying Nashville But the Government has
fighting Generals in that region now, thanks to
the God of Battles We hope the next dispatch
will bring US news of glorious victory, if for
nothing else than as rebuke to Don Carlos Buel,
who by his /" masterly inactivity" cowardice, or
something worse, might have bagged the rebel
army at Perryville months agone. We feel safe
in saying that the army of traitors will never
quarter in Nashville while the present. brave
commander is at the head of the Army of the
West
Year: 1863

FRUITS OF ADvERTIsNG.-We noticed while
in San Francisco, recently, the old and well
known Clothing Firm of Houston, Hastings u
Co., were extending their borders. They have
now an establishment shat cannot be beat in New
York City their trade is immense supposed to
exceed that of any three similar establishments
in the State
Year: 1863

CHocK FULL OF Ir.--Up to q few months since
the existence of gold and silver quartz was not
known in Plumas county But late discoveries
of both have been and are continuing to be made.
The last Quincy Union is full of quart. intelli-
gence. More than that, one of the richest cop
per mines ever found ON this coast was lately
discovered at Mountain Meadows, while a. rich
gold and silver quartz bearing vein is being
worked near the same place. At Round Valley,
near Quincy, Last Chance, aud in Honey Lake
Valley, rich gold and silver quartz ledges have
been discovered, and will be worked next season.
The Ophir Company, of Virginia City, are about
to erect mill at Last Chance.
Year: 1863

PUBLISHERS CONVENTION 18th instant
Is The day fixed upon for the assembling of Cali
fornia newspaper publishers at the State Capital
for mutual Consultation, with the view of devils
ing some general plans of cooperation to advance
the interests of the craft, and guard against bus
mess disasters rendered doubly imminent to ma
uy establishments by the rapidly advancing pri-
ces of all kinds of printing material.


There seems to be great unanmty Of opinion
among publishers throughout the State of the
Importance of such a movement, and the good
results likely TO arise therefrom. While we heart
lily approve OF the movement, we deeply regret
the necessity that compels our absence from the
Convention.


We have the fullest confidence in the ability
and integrity of those who will assemble on that
occasion, and whatever plan they may adopt af
ter mature deliberation and free discussion, for
the ameioration of the condition Of the FRATER-
NIrY will receive our most cordial support. The
suggestions of the Folsom Telegraph in regard
to the necessity of advancing the price of sub
scrptions or advertising rates-of forming a
Joint stock company of printers for the home man



ufacture of paper required for California con-
sumption, etc., we heartily approve OF, but are
opposed to memorializing Congress to remove
certain duties which it is asserted are operating
inJuriously to publishers the present law does
not affect one-ffth the publishers of the State !;
where the receipts OF a newspaper is sufficient to
make the publishers liable to the present tax it
should be paid-they can afford it. ~
While the movement more Immediately eau
ses the publishing fraternity to preserve their
dignity and equality of position in business cir
ces, in its bearings it will deeply affect the
interests of the entire community. The press has
become necessary adjunct to the perpetuity Of
free government, and is justly acknowledged to
be the great Intellectual engine for the general
diffusion of knowledge But let it be stricken
down by the hand of tyranny, or let financial
difficulties overwhelm it, and the dense darkness
of the feudal ages would again cover the land,
and man would soon relapse into a state Of semi
barbarism. 1t not only behooves the publishing
fraternity, but every individual who loves his
country, science, learning, literature, good gov
ernment, to give cheerful and hearty support to
the public press az well as TO any movement cal
culated TO place it on permanent, prosperous,
and impreg enable basis during all coming time.
Year: 1863

TaE draft was very severe in New
Hampton, N. H.. II took the only
physician ID the town, two Of the
selectmen, the principal teacher in the
literary department Of the seminary,
all tho theological student who grad,
mated in July last, and elk ofthe class
in theology at the present term.
Year: 1863

The admissions in the following article
from the Richmond Sentinel, jeff Davis
official organ, are worthy of notice:


Thus far the patriotism and sense of
the army has been proof against all the
appliances of the stay at home eroakers.
Thus far the soldiers have maintained
their own cheerful courage, and individ-
ually rebuked the complainings of the
idle.


But these baleful influences W II have
their effect after a while. Continual
dropping wears away stones. 1t is al
legged in the army itself that much evil
has already been produced among the
soldiers from certain locality aohere
the cause Of croaking aOas most common.
This is the natural tendency and newt
able result, and we may expect it on a
larger and general scale if the causes
continue. The habitual, reckless, and
indiscriminate assailants of the President
and of everybody and everything, are
more injurious to us than the armies of
the enemy. They are still at their acork
and aoiU ruin as anLesS the people put
them dorm
Year: 1863

By the above calculation | find that
the property pays for itself in six and a
half years, three times in fifteen years,
seven times in twenty-five years, and
fifteen times in thirty-five years, which
is the average of mans term of life. |
have made no calculations as to the ad-
vance in the value of the property or an
increase in rents, but suppose they would
at least keep the building in repair, " as
good as new and pay other expenses
nor that more than 6 per cent interest
could be obtained for the accumulations,
although know that some of our capital
lists know how to get or 10, or even
more, per cent on their money.


then thought that probably the prop
erty had not cost more than 'tJustiee's'
valuation, but it occurred to me by the
same reasoning that it does not cost
more than % cents to produce bushel
of potatoes, yet if we cannot find a sub
stitute we would pay dollar per b1shel
in the market. A gold dollar is worth
| 100 cents, but if we can use it at 145
we regard that as its value. l have
heard that land in Pennsylvania, few
years ago, sold at s. per acre, but coal
oil well having been sunk on it which
Welded several thousand gallons oil per
| day, it had been sold for 8, 500 per acre
| Stock in Bank, an Insurance Company,
or any other association having valuable
chartered privileges and paying large
dividends, with probability of sue
cessful continuance for term of years,
would be sought after and command a
premium of so or 100, or even more per
cent.


l then concluded that Real Estate, so
situated that it would always be in de-
mand for rent and paying large per
cent on the investment, would be con-
sidered desirable even at an advance on
its original cost If, as you show, that
the property will pay over eight per
cent. net on $4,000, some might be
willing to put their money in an invest
ment of this kind, as Real Estate in
these uncertain tines has as much value
as anything else-for values like man s
wants are imaginary. But am taking
too much of your valuable space |
think the calculation clearly shows chow
to make money" Those who are inter
ested in the purchase will make their
own estimates of value and as the sale
will take place ON Thursday, the 18th
inst, at auction we will see who is the
lucky one that will secure this and other
valuable property then to be sold


BooK-KEEPER.
Year: 1863

FATAL AccIDEST.-We are advised by
: private telegram that the Terre Haute
Draw Bridge broke down on Saturday by
which disaster two men and little girl
together with a span of horses were
drowned We have no particulars
Year: 1863

eve say GOOD, for we sell
that kind Of Stock), to be
found in any House of our
acquaintance East or West.
They were bought for Cash
by one Of the firm who
spends the greater part Of his
time East for that express
purpose. With many years
experience in the business,
we flatter ourselves that we
understand it we'll, and with
facilities at our command, we


<,can nNd VIII
Sell Goods as cheap as any
Jobbing House in the coun-
try, we care not where that
House may be located; if in
the East we will add trans
portation. We would re-
spectfully call the attention
of the trade to an examina-
tion of our Goods. We like
to sell good Goods THEY
speak for us wherever they
90.


MORGAN. READ 8. &C.
Year: 1863

Captain A. r. Banks, has been removed a.
Provost Marshal of Kansas. He would not be q
tool of Lane and Wilder is the reason, II Council
Grove Press.


We think the statement of the Press slightly
erroneous, though we have no official informa-
tion on the subject. We understand the reason
OF the removal of Banks was, LIST, The appoint
ment of the notorious Sam. Wood" as one oi
his deputies and I'd, his failure to report the
appointment to his superior officer, and although
he estimated and drew pay for him. His failure
to report the appointment ought to have been
received as prima facia evidence that he had the
decency to be ashamed of it; but it seems it was
not SO understood and construed by the War De.
partment, and hence the removal. We are sorry
for Banks. He is good fellow. but entirely toe
amable towards notorious and importunats
fellows.
Year: 1863

The editor of the Council Grove Press informs
his readers that the last Legislature increased the
public debt, and issued the bonds of the State to
the amount of $15O,000. He does not tell us why
this was done, or say whether the State could or
could not, with honor, have done otherwise. A
portion Of these bonds were issued to fulfil the
contract of the State, made by our State officers,
with the Secretary Of the Interior which contract
the Secretary insisted on having fulfilled under
as security for the fuliment of the contract the
residue of the bonds were issued to pay debts
incurred by previous Legislatures, and which
were pressing for payment. Will Mr. Wood
inform us how the Legislature could, without a
resort to the jeff Davis doctrine Of repudiation,
have avoided issuing these bonds. We deny
that the Legislature increased the public debt at
all The outstanding scrip was as much pub
lie debt as are the bonds issued in its stead
and the obligation to deliver bonds under the
Robinson contract was as binding upon tht
honor of the State as are the bonds themselves
Legislature of last winter had any legal exist
ence. All that that body did was to render i
possible for the people of Kansas to pay the
liabilities by spreading it over fifteen years in
stead of levying tax and collecting the whole
sum in single year. Had this latter cours
been adopted, one-half the people Of Kansas


would have been overwhelmed, utterly ruined
by the enormous tax which would have beer
required. Is the last Legislature and the Stat
Administration to be "whistled down the wind
by blatant denagogues because they did no
adopt this suicidal policy, or the no less ugl..
alternative of repudiation and State disgrace 2


Sam. Wood was member of the first Legisla
ture. Will he inform US of the amount Of public
debt created by that Legislature. the object 70
which it was created, and how he voted on tn
issuance of the bonds?
Year: 1863

The Copperheads have a great deal to
say about this "unholy and unrighteous
war" The following is the platform on
which they would carry the loyal Demo
Gratis had they the power. 1t Is taken from
the Richmond Enquirer of the 10th inst. ::


"Save on our own terms we can accept
no peace whatever, and must fight till
doomsday rather than yield an iota to them;
and our terms are {:


Recognition by the enemy Of the Inde.
pendence of the Confederate States.


Withdrawal of Yankee forces from every
foot of Confederate ground, including Ken
lucky and Missouri.


Withdrawal of Yankee soldiers from
Maryland until that State shall decide by a
free vote, whether she shall remain in the
old Union or ask admission into the Con-
federacy.


Consent, on the part Of the Federal Gov
ernment, to give up to the Confederacy its
proportion of the navy as it stood at the
time of secession, or to pay for the same.


Yielding up all pretensions on the part
of the Federal Government to that portion
of the old territories which lies west of the
Confederate States.


An equitable settlement, on the basis of
our absolute independence and equal rights,
of accounts of the public debt and public
land, and of the advantages accruing from
foreign treaties.
These provisions, we apprehend, comprise
the minimum of what we must require be-
foce We lay down our arms. That is to
say, the North must yield all; we nothing.
The whole pretension of that country to
prevent, by force, the separation of the
United States, must be abandoned, which
will be equivalent to an avowal that our
enemies were wrong from the first; and, Of
course, as they waged causeless and wick
ed war upon US, they ought, IN strict JUS
tice, to be required, according to usage in
such cases, to reimburse to US the whole OF
our expenses and losses in the course of the
war.


Whether this last proyiso is to be insist
ed upon or not, certain we are that we can.
not have any peace at all, until we shall be
in position not only to demand and exact,
but also to enforce and collect the treasure
for our own Reimbursement, out Of the
wealthy cities in the enemy's country. In
other words, unless we can destroy or scat
ter their armies and break up their govern.
ment, we can have no peace; and if we can
do that, then we can, and ought, not only
to extort from them our own full terms
and ample acknowledgement Of their wrong
but also handsome indemnity for the
trouble and expense caused to US by shei'
crime"


The Copperheads are endeavoring to boil
ster up the rebels in their aspirations fol
peace. The above is the platform which
the Confederates and Copperheads are joint
ly at work for. How do Union men like
lit? -
Year: 1863

Would all vote for N. 8. GILBERT
and the Straight Ticket! All who
honor their patriotism and courage will
respect their voice, and vote the Straight
Ticket. Be not ungrateful, but give
them the compliment they have won, in
a handsome majority for the Straight
Ticket.
Year: 1863

The Independent Mongrels are re-.
sorting to the most tnscrupulous tricks
to choke the voice Of the people. Read
your ticket before casting it, and be
sure it compares with the one at the
head Of our column. Vote none other
for we have discovered wires laid by the
mongrels which if successful will swim
die you out of your vote. -f-
Year: 1863

TWO THOUSAND Tickets have been
printed for Davis County, and we have
seen them split in every conceivable
shape. Read your ticket over carefully
for the Mongrels are endeavoring to
cheat you. 81
Year: 1863

Next Tuesday is election day. While it is
true that there is no exciting contest for the
people of our State to decide, yet it is impor-
tant that there should be full attendance of
the truly loyal men at the polls. The several
county Offices to be filed are of vast impor-
tance, and our friends should see to it that
they are occupied the ensuing term by men
who are known to be sound on the living issues
Of the day. We want no temporizing conserv-
atives, none Of your milk and water truck,
but radical, uncompromising abolitionists-
men who believe in freedom and justice be-
cause they are right.


And then we want men of backbone, bold,
true men, who dare stand up in the face of
popular prejudice, and defend the principles Of
the men who elected them.-Conserpatire
Year: 1863

After all, young man, there is moth
ing like experience"


Experienced experienced I would
had never heard the word Trust to
my experience is the eternal cry of age
to youth. But | maintain that youth is
hundred times better off without it."


On hearing this astonishing verdict,
five guests, assembled in drawing-room
after n bachelor dinner looked up with
surprise at the mortal daring to utter a
heresy so contrary to all received opinions.


"Still you must admit" replied, after
a pause, the speaker, a gray:headed off
Ger, "that experience is precious tails
man, when rightly employed"


"Ah, who knowsY' rejoined the other,
who was young man barely five-and-
twenty; "but if not too tedious, let mo
relate you the history of my own."


All signifed their eagerness to listen
TO the exposition of so strange a theory,
and at length he resumed.


-Four years ago, gentlemen, at o.
clock in the morning, left my native
town for the great metropolis. My Uncle
Thomas, an excellent man, who, from my
earliest recollection, had never lost sight
of me, accompanied me on the platform,
and as the train was on the point of start
ing when, grasping my hand, he exclaimed
over and over again, Good bye, Alfred,
good bye; and, above all, do not forget
y,,, honlhooL,


4" To explain this, l must tell you that
the day before starting, my uncle called
me into his study and spoke to me as
follows:


"Alfrcd, / am getting old in years; l
have house, $4,000 year, nephew, and
the gout. watch over my house with
order, my means with economy, my gout
with pain, and yourself, my boy, with
pleasure. 1t is my wish to leave you all
possess, except The gout; but, before
doing this, wish you to complete your
education by some knowledge Of London
life. You shall start tomorrow, by the
first train, and remain in London until I
call you home. Combine amusement
with instruction, and see as much as you
can of the world. Still, my dear boy, as
London is place where man ought al.
ways TO be on the guard, have resolved
on providing you with arms. Take this
book 1t contains the fruits of my long
experience. In it you find a projection
against the snares that beset your path in
the great city; there have | noted all the
observations acquired by knowledge o
men and things, and have named it my
Handbook. When you have entered on
the slippery path which lies before you
take no step without first consulting it.
Here it is. You will thank me on your
return


"Thus it is, gentlemen, that l left by
the train at o'clock, and why my uncle
reiterated up to the last moment his press
ing recommendations.


"You may fancy how my heart beal
the first time l trod the payements o
Piccadilly, though could hardly refrain
from looking for the concealed traps that
might lie upon its polished surface, How.
ever, l soon took courage. What had the
possessor of my Uncle's Handbook tc
fear from those.


"a week had hardly glided by when
thanks TO the letters of introduction will
which | was provided, made my de5u
at a fashionable party.
Year: 1863

CELLARs.-Foul air breeds decay. All
rubbish, or rotting vegetables should be
removed. Families living in new or
swampy country suffer from malaria; de-
caying vegetables in the cellar send up
similar gases through the house or barn
cellar. If damp, a few boards or straw
on the bottom, to walk on, may save wife
q cold, perhaps a fit of sickness, if she
goes there often from warm room, with
thin shoes on. Ventilate as often rs the
weather will permit, but stop out the thief,
Jack Frost, with an extra bank of earth
or tan bark, if the walls be not amply
thick and impervious. An hours frost
may destroy the products of weeks oe
toll. A coat of whitewash, put on the
walls and ceiling even now, will promote
neatness and sweetness, and save the ne
cessity of an extra light, if the windows
be deficient or in part covered. The best
windows are those with double glass, half
nm inch TO an inch apart, snd the sash on
hinges. Room may be saved by having
the sash hung at the top to swing up to
q hook.-I6.