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Year: 1863

The following useful hints are from the
Gardeners Weekly Magazine:


Most people are dispored to gather
the autumn fruits too soon. They hear
the trees creaking in the wind, and they
find the ground strewn with wind-falls;
from the premises they jump at the con-
clusion that the fruit ought to be gather
ed. But certain percentage of the crop
may fall, from various causes, before they
are ripe. The diseased portion will lose
its hold, or the wind may dislodge what
is sound, long before the portion which re-
mains firm is fit to gather. A rule is gen.
orally adopted by gardeners, that if the
pips ofapples or pears are turning brown,
the crop may be taken; but we should
rather say that a decidedly dark and set
tied hue of the seed is safer criterion.
AS TO the objection that waiting late in
TO the autumn causes loss of the fruit by
falling, it has little weight; because it is
by this process that the weaker and less
sound fruit is got rid of, while the best
remains. Taking the crop too early will
not only injure the good fruit, by causing
it to shrivel, but will also render frequent
removals necessary, in order to seperate
from the stock the rotten ones, which wo'd
of themselves have fallen from the tree if
more time had been given. A most i'm
portant matter is gathering the fruit with
out bruising it in the slightest degree
Apples and pears bought in the market
are generally much specked, by which
their beauty is spoiled; and most of this
is occasioned by blows received both in
gathering and in rolling the fruit from one
basket to another. This can scarcely be
avoided when orcharding is carried on
largely; but amateur gardeners cannot
well give too much attention to gathering
their fruit Any falling should be obvi-
ated, and what does fall should be placed
separately. A coat, with deep side pock-
cts, is better than basket hung to n lad
der; and such receptacles, being quite un-
der command, may be made to hold a
good deal. The kind Of weather during
which the gathering is performed is mat
ter of Importance. The trees should be
thoroughly dry, and windy day chosen
if possible.
Year: 1863

WHAT A LITTLE Doc DD.-The La
Cross Democrat says that while the
steamer Golden Star was going up the
Chippewa River, she ran close to the bank


and stopped for something. While lying
there little dog in the pilot-house caught
its foot in cord, which, ringing the bell,
gave the usual sigual TO go ahead, and
the engineer starting, ran her under the
limbs Of a tree, which tore her upper works
badly before the mistake was discovered
Year: 1863




The Alta Californian narrates an in
stance of perilous adventure and remark
able courage OF lady formerly from the
vicinity of Cleveland, and the letter from
a sister Of the lady, written from Denver
city, to friend in that city.


The heroine is Mrs. Gerrish, formerly
Miss Fannie Miles, daughter of Mr.. A. H.
Miles, who some years since lived in New
burg, but who has removed his family to
Denver city. The husband of the lady
lives in Oregon, and she was on her way
to rejoin him after a visit TO her friends
in the Atlantic States. About the mid
die of May, she, with her baby, was trav-
cling in the Overland Mail Stage Coach,
between Denver aud San Francisco The
only persons composing the party were
herself and baby inside the coach, and one
passenger and the driver on the front seat.


About eight miles out from Carson
Station the stage was attacked by In
dians, who fired into it, killing the two
men on the outside. The passenger fell
off the coach, but the driver tumbled back
on the seat, quite dead, but retaining his
hold on the lines and whip.


The horses dashed of wildly, and the
Indians continued to fire on the coach, the
bullets passing through and through it,
but providentially not touching Mrs. Ger
rish or her child. With extraordinary
courage and self-posession, Mrs. Gerrish
hid her child under the seat, covering it
up with cushions to protect it from the
bullets. Then she crawled out of the
coach on 10 the drivers seat-though
how this was safely accomplished amid
the whistling of bullets and the mad plum
ging of the frightened horses, seemed mis-
terious. Taking the reins and whip from
the cold and stifened hands of the dead
driver, she got the hosres under control,
and drove them about mile, when one
of them fell dead from the loss of blood.


There seemed cricis in her fate. Jump
ing down from the seat she commenced
cutting loose one Of the surviving horses,
with the purpose of mounting it and gal
loping off with her baby. She had near
ly accomplished her task when the east
ern coach came up over the hill, and the
driver seeing the struggling horses and a
woman among them, whipped up his
team and drove rapidly to her relief.


The coach that came up was full of
men, and the Indians retreated. Mrs.
Gerrish was taken back to the station
from which she had come. There she
begged of the agent to send her forward
with an escort, but he said he did not
dare to do it, as it was against positive or
ders. Finding, after while, she was the
wife of Free Mason, the agent who was
himself Mason, said he would give her
a proper escort if he swung for it, and
thus she reached San Francisco in safety,
and afterwards joined her husband in Or
egon.
Year: 1863

A HARD CAsE.-A Soldier of the Ar
my of the Potomac was recently shot for
desertion. lie had received no pay, his
wife and children were starving, and he
meant to help them n little and return.
He did SOTO his death.
Year: 1863

No SUPPLIES FROM SALT LAKE.-The
The reported immense stock Of supplies on
the road from Salt Lake to Boise has new
er arrived. The flour trains which were
reported to be on the road early in the sea-
son, were started by spectators at Boise,
and of course, when they had sold out
their own stocks, there was no further ne
cessity for the importation of -four from
Salt Lake to Boise, and the trains were
stopped. We learn from parties who have
had direct communication from Salt Lake
that the amount of supplies there is limit
ed,-the market having been drained by
traders who have been supplying the mines
on the eastern slope of the mountains
The mines at Beaver Head and Big Hole
are nearer to Salt Lake than those of
Boise, with much better road leading to
them, and so long as there is market there
t0 supply at remunerative prices specu'a-
tors. teamsters and packers at Salt Lake
will prefer going thither to coming over to
this side Of the mountains. 1t is now a
pretty well es ablished fact that no sup
plies, or at least a very small amount, will
be brought in to Boise this season from
Salt Lake.


ExoDUs FROM THE MINEs.-The anna
al exodus from the mines has commenced
much earlier than usual We see miners
almost every day from the camps above who
have left their diggings-some of 'hem on
their way TO other camps, and Others for
the valleys and towns of Washington and
Oregon, to remain until the opening of an
other season. The gulch diggings of Orc
Fino, Florence and Elk city are fast be-
coming depopulated on account of the fail
ure of the water; and the number of mi
ners in those camps who will remain until
late in the fall will not exceed one-third OF
those who have been there until the begin
ming Of the present month. Those who
have creek and river claims continue to do
we'll. and viii until he freeze up in win
ter The miners all inform us that the
diggings in these camps are by no means
uorked out. and will continue to yield re-
munerative wages when water can be OBJ
tained to cork them. They further state
that the completion of the bitches now in
course of construction will render those
mines much more profitable next year than
they have been during the one just past


MORE CONSERVATIVE proprie-
tors of the Dalles Journal, Messrs. Sny-
der and Allison. have left for Boise, since
which time we not ce that the Journal has
become more conservative in its sentiments.
It ould be well for the cause Of Democ-
racy in Oregon, if all the ultra editors OF
the State would follow in the wake of the
Journal editors; for when mans democ-
racy bends so far bacll~ ards that it can
compliment the craftsmanship and honor OF
the leaders of the rebellion, it is no less
disunion than that of the Republican who
bows 50 low as to advocate the abolition
hobby of negro and white equality and no
Union without the abolition of slavery.
Year: 1863

To TAX PAYERS The limit for paying
taxes, prior to the turning over the delln-
quent list by the Treasurer to the Sheriff,
expires on the goth instant. Ten per cent
will lie added to all taxes not paid by that
time
Year: 1863

SUBSCRIPTION TO THE SANITARY FUND
The committee Of ladies appointed on
Thanksgiving day 10 take up collection in
aid of the Sanitary Fund went out upon their
mission on Tuesday and got 1925 90 The
scription paper Is now in the hands Of Mr.
E E. Kelly, to whom any who may have
been Sighed" or not have had an
opportunity to subscribe, are invited TO hand
in their names and their cash.
Year: 1863

BP The Sullivan Democrat confesses
that the result of the election in Ohio is
great disappointment to it. We quote
its exact language. 1t will swear, some
day, that it never said it:


The telegraphic reports from Ohio in
dicate the election of Brough by a ma
iority of $4,000. We confess this is a
disappointment to u.s. We had hoped
the people of Ohio would assert their
manhood and love of liberty, by rebuking
the despotic act of the Administration in
exiling Mr.. Vallandigham for no offense
against law The unscrupulous dema-
gogues at the head of affairs at Wash
ington have a government patronage
FIVE times greater than any administra.
ton ever before enjoyed; and there can
be no doubt it was lavishly used to de.
feat the Democratic party


+ We do not despair, however, Of the
American people ultimately getting
their eyes open to their danger. We
think another year of war, and heavy
taxation, and plundering of the treasury
and high prices, and infractions of the
Constitution, and denial of individual
rights, and acts of despotism generally
will efectually cure them of disposition
to repose further confidence in the iaco
bins who are rushing our country on tc
destruction. The Presidential election
of1S64 viii tell different tale.
Year: 1863

HAVING MADE THIS A SPECIAL PART
i OF our business, and having bought every
thing in that line direct from importers and
manufacturers, we defy competition.


Misses Epperson and Bellam, who have charge
OF the Trimming Department, fatter themselves
that they cannot be surpassed in trimming by
any Milliner.
Year: 1863

HEAR GEN. GRANT III am not an Abo-
litionist, was never on anti-slavery man.
but try to Judge everything honestly and
fairly, ! am satisfied that the North and.
the South can never live together IN peace
except as one nation and that q flee nation."
Year: 1863

The Presidents Message Is before our read
ers. Considering the numerous details 1t en-
bodies in reference to our foreign and domestic
jects discussed and recommendations present
ed. the document has at least Che merit Of
remarkable brevity. His -cxpositions, too, OF
the operations and events of the past year
within the several departments Of the govern
ment, and his propositions in the way Of addi-
tional measures of legislation, are calculated,
with an exception or two. to leave favorable
impression upon the public mind


We have not the space to-day TO enter into .
detailed review of the national ways and means
and measures OF economy and expediency sug
gested by the Message; but, In view Of the
years expenditures Of eight hundred and
ninety-f millions OF dollars, and the appall-
ing mountain OF public debt which we are
thus building up, there Is one proposition
submitted which, 1t is to be hoped, will secure
the early and earnest attention Of the two
houses. We refer to that brief sentence Of the
Message In which Is suggested "ihe propriety
Of raising by appropriate Legislation revenue
from the mineral lands Of the United States y
The gold and silver Of these mineral lands--ii
half that we hear Of them be true-from the
Rocky Mountains to the Pacific Ocean, and
from the British possessions down to our Mexi
can boundary, may, with the return of peace
be made to contribute twenty or thirty mil
lions year to the treasury for twenty ol
thirty years to come. But more 9g less, In
view OF the public debt end the heavy taxa
tiops before us, the subject Of a revenue from
these inexhaustibls gold and silver lands oI
the government may well command the imme
date action Of Congress.


With tbi. approval OF the Presidents season
sLle, just and proper recommendation upon
Year: 1863

GENERAL GRANT AND THE POLITICIANS.
World newspaper-which has been jumping
about from one faction to another trying to
become the organ Of each, but remaining only
q short time with either; which now seems to
be controNed by clique of Wall street poll
ticians, composed of Barlow, Barnard and
Anderson yesterday the following
statement, made by Senator Wilson in his
speech before the American Anti-Slavery So
cety in Philadelphia


have never been anti slavery man; but try to
this war opened the North south could only live
together peace, nssaos by being free nation.
Slavery, which constituted the stone OF the
called confederacy IL knocked out and II will moro
men In future hold the black slaves than put
down tho rebellion. Much a. desire peace opposed
to II until this question OF slavery forever settled


Senator Wilson said in his speech that the
<above language was used by General Grant in
letter. We do not believe a word oft, but,
on the contrary, look upon this statement "a an
unmitiRated falsehood and fabrication, to In
lure General Grant with the conservative men
of the country.


Senator Wilson is very efficient business
man In the Senate, gentlemanly and affable in
his manner, and would make an excellent Sec
retary of War iu the place of the present in
capable Secretary, Mr.. Stanton. Yet, with all
OF these virtues, there is no reliance whatever
to be placed upon his word He has no
moral conception Of truth. He will, az we
have heretofore shown. make O statement
on the floor OF the Senate, aud deny it IN toto
on the stump on the very next day. We shall
want some other endorsement besides that Of
Senator Wilson before we put any faith in the
assertion, especially when we take into consid-
Grafton the fact that General Grant never bad
anything to do with politicians, as will be seen
| by the following anecdote:--


| During the siege Of yicksburg several poll
ticians called upon General Grant one day 70
| talk about political matters. General Grant
! listened to them for few moments, and then
interrupted them, saying There ia no use OF
talking about politics to me know nothing
about that subject, and, furthermore don't
know OF any person among my acquaintance


who does But there is one subject with which
am perfectly acquainted. Talk OF that, and
am your man"


"wha. is that, Genersl'" asked the poli,i-
| clans In surprise.


| Tanning leather" replied General Grant,
| General Grants father was . wealthy tanner
| out West, and before the rebellion the General
himself assisted In conducting the business
Hence the reply.
Year: 1863

prey settle upon that aeld and swine fatten
ne'f way through the fallen ran%s Of gloryl
we repeat, the war is fas! assuming che shape
OF the wars of the dark and sanguinary ages,
during the periods of frenzied religious zeal,
and that the country is rapidly running into q
state Of barbarissn
Year: 1863

~ II you take dollar in gold TO Richmond
they will give you in return sixteen OF the
paper dollars of the Confederate Government,
and twelve of them for one OF Uncle SaIn's
Rreenbacks. The Southern Treasury is poorer
than that of Hayu, for there the paper dollar
is worth eight cents in hard currency, which is
two cents better then that OF the rebels
Year: 1863

AN OPINION ON THE DRAFT FOR THE ENG
LIsH MARkRT.-The blunderer in New York
York who writes 10 the Thunderer in London
communicates the following, under date OF
July 29th


1.-The Government in view OF the widespread
indignation which the mere mention OF compuI-
sorry military service has excited and point
ediy in difference to the wishes of Gov. Sey-
mour, very temperately a nd respectfully laid be-
the draft. At any moment which it may
deem most favorable for the purpose, it may
make a new attempt TO enforce IL: and as
certainly as ii does it will goad the
working classes OF this and The neighboring
cities TO resistance And il a new insurrection
should be the result there is every Indication
that it will not be so purposeless or so leader
less As the last, and that men will spring to the
front who will organize the popular anger TO
political ends, and, making bloody examples
of the house burners and thieves who may at
tempt 10 turn the public connections TO the
purposes of plunder, will do what they can 10
invest social riot with the dignity of political
revolution"
Year: 1863

is cannot say, but they have to some ex:
tent boon reinforced since our arrival, they
ara surrounded by water, SO that our infan
try cannot reach them. The contrabands
tell US that the rebels say that for once they
are going to whip us. 1t is no wonder
they should make determined stand at
some point on this as we'll IS the Yszoo,
for it is generally understood that our for
ces must clear the river, and proceed to the
rear Of vicksburg, to cooperate in the cap
ture OF that place. at Yazoo City also some
so miles down they are said to be well for
tiled. But to return--our passage through
the pass as far ss Moon Lake, distance Of
about ten miles, was comparatively easily
accomplished. the pass or bayon though
very narrow, was tolerably strait and deep,
on each side Was thick growth of small


timber, the boats barely had room to glide
along. and contrasted finely with run on
the great Mississippi. The expedition now
enters Moon Lake and as the name indi.
Gates is Of crescent shape, about four miles
long and perhaps three quarters Of mile in
width. In this country where lakes are
scarce, it makes quite pleas ant appear
ance especially after visiting plantation
on its banks. The farm house being sur
rounded with evergreens, but like almost
every plantation along the river the whites
had fed no stock to be seen, locking DESC
late and loosing more than half its charms.
The Iext day our feet again start, aud now
we encounter difficult navigation, the
stream, stiIl very narrow-only sixty or
seventy feet wide, Becomes very winding,
as winding indeed IS if laid out on wagon
huge trqnksland rugged limbs reach out on
either side, e,unceremoniously attacking steam
pipes, smoke stacks and whatever may be
in the way, and taking of, now and then
some of the ginger bread truck around the
hurrican deck, the props holding up
that deck are now and then broke of, our
mate, from sheer necessity fakes down our
smoke stacks, and the river being out Of its
banks, the current sets across the stream,


lowing the pilot little or no control over
his boat, and so our progress is wonderfully
slow. When one boat stops all stop, AK
men are now detailed to stand on the bow
Of the boat and also on the hurricane deck
to cut off such limbs as may be in the way,
and a further expedient IN the way of guild
ing the boat becomes necessary, boat hands
with rope in small boat make fast to
trees on either side, as occasion requires


CONCLUDED NEXT WEEK. ''' -
Year: 1863

Delawares drunkard and rebel buffoon
has been playing his antics again in the
Senate Of the United States. Poor, miser-
able, wretched drunken fellow. How the
people of Delaware despise his treason! A
mere vagabond in politics, he seeks by rum
and bad associations to degrade the morals
and peryert thepoltical sentiments of those
within the circle Of his waning influence, by
disgracing himself for the benefit of a party
that has long since ayowed itself in open
hostility 10 the Union and the Constitution


For the first time in her history has Della
ware been disgraeed by the living presence
of a common drunkard and blackguard in
the American Senate house, with the com
.1ission of the State in his pocket as its
legal representative. What burning shame
it is! When we think Of the manly, dignilied
statesmen who once occupied the exalted
position of Senators from Delaware, and
whose profound wisdom and enlarged politi-
cal sagacily made them national favortes;
and contrast them with the disreputabls
Year: 1863


To Me Deldware .Siafe association:


Dear Friends With grateful hearts We
would acknowledge the receipt of two large
ooxes, all the contents IF which are ia good al
der, and we cannot tell you how thankful we
are and how much comfort they will be to the
poor sufferers here.


There is box containing best of the con-
tents aud underneath is written 'scnt hy II. F.
Pickles, so that conclude this is not societv
box, but | will thank you kindly if YOU viii
nlease let that individual know that il arrived
safely, and that the contents weie most accent
able.
Many thanks to you all in behalf of the sick
and wounded in our care. There was also
box from the Centreyiile society, that came with
the others, all saie.


lie assured that every article will be con-
scientiously dispensed and may heaven prosper
you in your good work


It would give me pleasure to note the various
articles separately, and to tell you more fully
how we appreciate them, but time is not really
mine TO do SO. They arrived yesterday and I
hoped to acknowledge them Immediately Tut
could mol possibly.


You must Imagine how they gladdened the
hearts of the unfortunate ones among us.


With kind regards, yours truly,


z. HEALD.
Year: 1863

One has somewhat quantity, but very
truly said Gcd locks not at the ore
ory Of your prayers, how eloquent they
are nor at their geometry, how long
they are nor at their arithmetic, how
many they are nor at their logic how
methodical they are; but no locks a,
their sinceriiy--how spiritual they are"