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Year: 1862

The distance to which Mcclellan has retreat
ed in his march to Richmond increases the
difficulty of obtaining information of what is
transpiring between the two armies. The awful
heat of the last two days would, we presume,
almost enforce quietude.


II we were to speculate upon the probable
course Of the campaign, we should suppose
that unless fight comes of to-day, or at least
very soon, our generals viii leave the enemy
at Worcester, and take position at Drewry's
Bluff 1t is possible thing that the enemy S
position is so strong as to render an assault
upon him at Westsver less eligible than another
plan Of operations. We have signslly defeated
and severely chsstised his attempt to cap. ure
Riehmond-perhaps ne may find that there Is
another and perhaps better way of complet-
ing his rout and his evacuation of Virginia with
the remnant of his late army, than by attack
ing them at a disadvantage. Let eur people be
assured that the best cOHrSe will be adopted !
and that the victory we have won will, in ad-
dition to present profit, bear much valuable fruit
in the future.-Richmoad Enquirer, July &.
Year: 1862

70 A man who owned a lot in Sacramento,
California, during the late flood, went to see if
his fence was washed away He found that he
had lost his fence, but had caught fine two
story house, which made him good deal more
than square in the operation.
Year: 1862

BRoDERICK WILL CAsE.-The Supreme
Court has rendered decision in the Brod-
eriok Will Case, in which the doctrine is
laid down that the decision Of The Probate
Court is conclusive upon the question OF
tbe validity or invalidity Of the will. and
that Il cannot be reviewed or set aside by
the District Court on an allegation Of fraud
or any other ground. The order OF the
DistriCt Court was reversed, aud the in
junction prohibiting the sale Of the proper
~ was dissolved. The decision has the
eject 10 establish the validity Of the will.
Year: 1862

CosT OF HAT AND CoLD.-In the winter
season the wood necessary to warm the dweller
in Washoe costs from $l5 to $40 per cord, and
when the heats Of summer come, it costs him
so cents per pound for ice with which to cool
himself
Year: 1862

The Richmond Examiner of October 18th,
urges a proposition, made already in several
parts of the South, for a conscription of slaves
for use in the rebel armies The Examiner
says:


at appears that shareholders are averse for
some reason to hire negroes in the Contede-
ate army. The prejudice is certainly an igno-
rant and mean one. As the war was origina-
ted and is carried on in great part for the de-
fence of the STAKEHOLDER in his property rights
and the perpetustion of the institution, it is
reasonable TO suppose that he ought to be
first and foremost in aiding and assisting, 10y
every meaus in his power, the triumph and
success Of our arms. Good wages are offered;
and proper care and attention will be given
every negro hired . the army. and The slave
holder ought to remember that for every negro
he thus furnishes he puts soldier in the
ranks"


Precisely. And for every slave freed under
the Presidents Proclamation and the recent
acts of Congress, soldier is taken from the
rebel ranks.


But the Examiner says the shareholders
are DOT willing TO make such sacrifices. No
doubt this is true; they are a selfish set, and
when they discover that the Presidents proc
lamation will surely be carried into effect.
many Of them will be ready to return to the
! Union, and submit to the laws, rather than
suffer total ruin for the sake of such men as
Davis and Floyd. Thus it is plain that the
proclamation, so far from making The South
more united, as is claimed by the Seymourites
and Submissionists, is on the contrary fire.
brand to divided the slave holders against each
other. 5#


There are, doubtlcs; those who, like Davis,
Toombs and the rebel leaders generally, are
determined, at every sacl ifce to destroy the
Union. But there are Llany others, such as
these the Ric' mond journalist stigmalizes as
mean and ignorant who prepared to go SO far or
to run such risks. These, the proclamation
at once makes cautious and lukewarm; and
there is scarcely doubt that the first enegetic
advance of our army, to enforce this measure
will develop an opposition in the South, to
the rebel usurpati0n, which will greatly en-
barrass the movmcnts of Davis, and enieebel
the resiseence of the redel ermies to ours. Lei
all who want to distract the enemy, in council
and in the field, support the Presidents proc
lamation. With vigorous action in the field
it is the most formidable blow yet struck at
The rebellion. 1t is because they see this that
the rebels are alarmed, and take such an in-
tense int crest in the success of the Submission
ist party here at the North, which opposes
the proclamation.-N New York Post,
Year: 1862

How beautiful the scene Pen canLot
paint or eye that has not seen car Imagine the
splendor of the morn. On one side piles of
rich crimson clouds recline upon bed Of bril-
liant purple on the other, sky OF the most deli
cafe blue that ever canopicd the heavens is
shaded wiih delicate pink, while splendid
arches, in form like heavens own radiant bow,
bnt glowing with vivid rosy tint seems to
fcncircle earth and sky; two lovely stars, tho
rendered paler by the glare round shining like
diamonds in the azure sky; from yopder meads
a silver mist ascends, yelling not coneeaIing
the verdant turf, e if earth offered her morn
ing incense TO her Maker. while the gentle rob-
in pours forth strain so sweet, so clear, as
though the beauty of the scene glaldened his
little heart and bade him sing his matin
hymn in loud tones. Look whel ever you may
on Natures face, the hand of her creator is
easily described; it is seen amid the glories Of
the breaking morn, visible when the shadows
Of evening encircle the earth and sky, and seen
amid the splendor of the storm when the tlmn-
ders roar proclaims his power. and the light
nings fash that comes, we know not whence,
tightening for m ment heaven and earth
then hies,we know not whithor, speaks in plain
language an Almighty Maker What are all
the proudest wishes of man compared to the
slightest Of his Creator.


The meanest insect and the simplest flower
proclaim His wisdom and portray His power
Morning, farewell a scene like this may
never meet mine eye again, but ne'er shall
forget it.
Year: 1862

Some time since we received from
the Southboro' (Mass.) Farmers club,
a statement made by Peter Walker Of
that place, with reference to some sue
cessfully reclaimed swamp land.-
He had purchased the farm about two
years before, the greater part of it
being covered with small wood brush
and brakes; at the time of making the
statement it was nearly all reclaimed.
an5 producing annually at the rate
Of two tuns of excellent hay to the
acre. After having thoroughly drain
eb it so that the water was lowered
at least two feet from the surface Of
the muck swamp, he proceeded as de
scribed by himself, in the following
! extract:


MY method is to dig it up with
the breaking up hoe; for it is impossi-
ble to plow it until the sod is rotted,
| have dug more or less for 7 or s
years, usually soon after haying is
oveI, planting with potatoes two
years, when the sods are sufficiently
rotted to seed down to grass. Iput
a small quantity of raw manure in
the hill for potat oes, and before seed
ing down, in the winter, ! carry on
gravel to give the surface about
,hree inches covering, and when the
! lrOgt is out of the surface sufficient to
get in the seed, SOW and harrow in
Herdsgrass seed and nothing els2, and
without manure. In the Fall follow
ing I spread on compost manure.


In August 1859 l dug up half an
acre, more than half of which Was
covered with a hard brake sod. In
September following [ turned the
sods over to prevent the grass and
brakes from starting up. The first
week in May following l planted the
piece with potatoes, carried out raw
manure with the wheelbarrow, put a
small quantity in the hill, and covered
the potatoes with the sods, some o.
which were sufficiently rotted fol
that purpose. Hoed them twice
making the hills entirely Of the sods
; Dug the potatoes in September last
: and the average yield was bushel tt
nine hills-about $50 bushels per acre
the hills being about 81 feet apar


each way American AgriculturiSt
Year: 1862

Cling to free themselves from an incubus
which has weighed them down for years,
and by which they now find themselves
nearly crushed. They are possessed of
the desire, but are without the power to
obtain relief without assistance. In this
extremity they appeal to their neighbors
and fellow-citizens who have the power.
Their nearest neighbors are the people
of Illinois-of all the people of the North
noted for their loyalty, their bravery,
their attachment to free Government
shall even the Democracy of Illinois
turn coldly away from their appeal with
the answer of their organ" Let those
,chO dcrire the benefit foot the bill?
Year: 1862

In the town of N, in New Hamp-
shire, lived old Farmer p who was very
deaf On his farm, near the road, stood a.
very large tree, and thirty feet from the
ground on this tree was large knot


As Farmer P. was passing by one day,
he thought he would cut it down to make
a mill post Of He had been to work some
time, when he thought some stranger would
come along and ask him the following ques-
tions, and he would make the following an
swers:


What is that tree for p asks the stran-
ger.


A mill post replies the farmer.


How long are you going to cut it?'


'Up to that knot


How much do you ask for it?'


fFive dollars


Il won't give it,


well if you don't somebody else will


As old Farmer P. was working away
sure enough stranger did come along and
the following dialogue ensued:


Good morning, SIR said the stranger.
A mill post replied the farmer.


How far is it down to the corner p
up to that knot


'You don't understand me; how far is
it down to that corner?'


Five dollars


you old scamp! l have a good mind to
give you whippingP


'Well if you don't somebody else will.
Year: 1862

TO RECOGNIZE MEMBER on THE STREET.
The sign of recognition is given by rubbing
the right eye with the fore finger of the
right hand


Answered by rubbing the left eye with
the second finger of the left hand.
You then advance to shake hands The
person giving the sign then says, if in the
morning, How is it this morningP IF
In the middle of the day or afternoon,
How is it to day? If in the evening,
How is it to night?' Answer, All is up


OFFICERS,


President.


Vice President,


Chaplain.
Year: 1862

OBJECTS OF THE ORDER.
l. Opposition to the Administration.
2. Opposition to the War Tax.
8. Opposition to taking up arms against
the Southern Confederacy


4. To defend each other, to death, if
necessary.


MODE OF INITIATING A CANDIDATE.
The following questions are propounded
to the candidates:


Question. Are you democrat or Repub-
lican?


Answer I am a democrat Of he says
he is a Republican, he takes an oath that
he will no longer vote or act with that par
ty)


Question Are you in favor of support
ing the war!


Answer No


Question. Are you opposed to the war
tax?


Answer [ am.


Question Will you pledge yourself, at
the risk of life and property, not to raise
arms except to portect this organization
Answer [ will.


The oath is then administered, which is
in substance as follows: Raising your
right hand; -,
I, -. do solemnly swear that | will
net divulge any of the secrets, nor let be
known any business or transaction that
shall be done in this order; that will op-
pose the present Administration; that
will not pay the war tax, nor take up arms
to fight against the Southern Confederacy.
and only in selfdefence, or this organiza
ton, which | pledge myself to do at the
risk of life and property and when | re
ceive the sign from brother I will answer
After taking the oath, the eandidats
signs his name to the same, which is recor
ded in book.


MODE OF GETTING INTO LODGE OR CAS-


TIE.


Give three raps on the door, when tn
door is opened and you say an T. s; 9o'
then enter the Lodge or Castle and salut'
the presiding officer by drawing the righ
hand down from the mouth to the lowe
part of the chin,
Year: 1862

CAMP MCCLELLAN is filling up rapid.
" and soon will bear the busy appearance &c OF
old. The soldiers all appear satisfied with
their comfortable quarters. Plenty Of room
For more however
Year: 1862

SHERIFF Thoringtou is OF the opin-
ion that the militia enrolment OF this county
vii! show an aggregate Of 5000 men Of the
proper age. The former enrolment BY town
ship assessors showed only 4.ll7. The wisdom
Of doing the work over again can now be
Year: 1862

Almost a million and a half bushels Of
grain were shipped from New York for Eu
rope in one week. besides 35,432 barrels of
flour. This is fine fact. considering tha,
Europe is at peace, while we have a civil
war that employs million men on both
sides, rather more than less
Year: 1862

TIE SIXTH NFw y oRK CAvALRY.-In de-
scribing the retreat from Fairfax, the n Y.
correspondence in the n Y papers gives the
following notice Of the conduct of the Sixth
New York Cavalry Regiment:


"A road through the woods to the left,
which offered a chance to bring up guns to
Flint Hill, where the road and fields for some
distance in front are commanded, was blocked
up by telling tress across it, and the division
moved on There was a single regiment Of
cavalry on the rear which came, no doubt,
with the best intentions, bus wholly failed to
be Of service. The enemy seized on the hill
as soon as it was abandoned and having put
ten guns in position, began shelling tie triple
column which had advanced perhaps half a
mile On the road and through the fields. The
cavalry regiment-it was the Sixth New GorE
had contrived to get itself on the right,
where it could be Of no possible use, instead Of
on the lett, toward the enemy, Or IN the rear
between them and the rear guard OF infantry
The Llunder was fortunate one Al the ilrst
shot which came screaming oyerheard-Whlch
must have struck mile beyond thenn--the
cavalry regiment started and ran away at
speed nearly to the head Of the column. The
display Of cowardice was more that usually dis
GRACEFUL it's popularity believed in the army
that cavalry always RUS, which is not quite
true; but here was whole regiment which was
ordered to cover retreat, which, had in the
tlrst place put the rest OF the troops between
Itself and all danger on the flank, and then
fed precipitately from the first cannon shot
1t IS qure tine to tell the whole truth about
such troops.'
Year: 1862

and only escaped them through succession Of
lucky discoveries and accidents


Compare now our Army of the Potomac
with General SCOTS on the 22d of February
1861, and our fleets and armies encircling this
rebellion with our pitiful forces of one year
ago. The contrast between Belgium and France
Is not so great. And we have done
all this within less than year. Never
has France achieved SO much in a given time in
arming and equipping herself against her ene-
mics, incredible as we have been accustomed to
regard the records of her wonderful military
resources and energies. But we are passing
from our immediate subject. We return to il,
only to conclude by referring the reader to the
details of the celebration of the one hundred
and thirteth anniversary of Pdter Patri@ in
this city and elsewhere, which we publish this
morning, and to our present victorious attitude,
glorious prospects and tremendous warlike
forces Of the Union, as compared with our criti-
cal, disarmed and gloomy condition on the
same day one short year ago. There is nothing
to compare with this in the history of any nation
on the face of the earth.
Year: 1862

The above figures, which can be verified from
our books, give the circulation of the New YoRK
HERALD for the week just past. We believe that
the other daily papers in this city and of course
far surpasses that of any one of them. These
figures explain to the public why the HERALD and
all connected with it are so constantly viliied and
abused by other journals. Were it not for our un


rivaled enterprise and unequalled circulation the
other papers would never think of envying or at.
tackng US. The public, however, appreciates this
abuse rightly; for circulation is constantly on
the increase. The advantages which the HERALD
affords to advertisers, therefore are seffevident.
Year: 1862

CAMP AT SOMERSET. KY.,l


CuRIsTMAs DAY, Dec. 25, 1861.
Dear Sister:


Not having anything TO do to-day,
l have determined TO employ part Of my
time in wiring to you, Perhaps it will
not appear very appropriate to write on
a Christmas day, for that day is generally
spent in social gatherings where friends
and kindred are assembled together TO
celebrate with friendly intercourse and
Thanksgiving the birthday Of the son Of
man. How different our position here,
Here great army Of men are brought
together, not TO return thanks to God. not
to take in friendly grasp the hands of
their countrymen, not TO revel in the en-
joyments afforded by the well spread ta-
bl4 of the cd home, no, indeed; quite dit.
fereut is thes meaning Of this gathering.
We have assembled to ineetl In deadly con-
hict our enemies and the enemies of our
Government, the enemies Of our good
Constitution, the enemies of liberty, the
enemies Of justice, the enemies of all that
is good and glorious in a Government
We have assent led to establish again the
supremacy of our great institution thro'-
out The land. We lave assembled to put
down hellish REBEL We have a
great, a mighty work TO perform, and God
grant that we may be successful.


From the to 9 Of the late papers, o war
with England seems 20 be inevitable As
much as a war with another ration is to
be deplored. We will not dishonor ourselves
10 the eyes Of the world by complying
with her unjust and unreasonable demand
If she wants war, and will not listen tc
honorable adjustment, | say let her have
war Americans are fully able for the
emergency. and let them meet it with
brave hearts and stlong arms. Let thom
look the danger in the face and if England
will have It SO. America will again meas
ure strength with her old, jealous enemy


The boys are passing their time as
pleasantly as the circumstances will per
NIT, nearly all will die on chicken OIL
turkey to-day.


We lave done nothing lately worthy
OF pole. II *


f- j. II. A.
Year: 1862

WHILE we are cautiously discussing the
question of making use Of the negroes in
the war the Confederates are settling it for
us. They are organizing the blacks into
regiments. We are content. We have
heard much of the fidelity Of the negroes
and, Of their eagerness to fight for slavery
and against the Abolitionists but we think
that when musket is put into Sambo's
hands he will soon learn which side it is
for his interest to uso it on.-Providence
Journal. .-.
Year: 1862

VANITY FAIR has discovered a similar
ity between ancient Troy and modern
New York. The Greeks attempted the
destruction of the famous city by making
a Horse Of Wood, but the Roughs attemp-
ted to insure the destruction Of New York
by Making Mayor Of Wood.
Year: 1862

SATIsFAcToRY.-We received letter
a day or two since from New York, in
quiring who were tho Druggists and Aler-
chants at the Falls, and requesting copy
of the News for information We have
forwarded copy, but our correspondent
will be surprised to learn from its adver-
tising columns that we have not single
Druggist only one dry goods firm and not
a grocery or provision store in this, the
second city in the state of Minnesota.


People abroad judge of town by the
advertising columns OF its local papers
They must think that we at the Falls have
fallen into Rip Van Wrinkle sleep.-&.
Antto'1y Neaps.'
Year: 1862

ACCIDENT TO THE GREAT EASTERN
The "big ship" as the Great Eastern is
commonly called in England, met with
another accident on her last voyage to
New York. 1t appears that while of
Montauk Point she ran over a sunken
rock, doing considerable damage to the
outer skin, and causing the vessel to leak
badly. BY means of the steam pump,
however, the injured compartment was
kept tolerably free of water, but when the
vessel arrived at her anchorage ground
in Flushing Bay, and the pumps were
stopped for short time, it was observed
that she was settling by the stern. How
TO get at the leak appears to puzzle her
commander. At all events, nothing can
be done to relieve her until her cargo is
discharged. Even then it may be impos-
sible to repair her, and her agents may
fiud it necessary to send her home in her
present leaky condition. A consultation
on the subject of repairing her at that
port was held on Friday; but nothing
definite could be arrived at until the dis.
charge of the cargo.
Year: 1862

The PRINTING BUsINEss.-The late
census returns of manufacturing establish
ments in New York reveals the astonish-
ing fact that more capital is employed in
carrying on the printing trade than in any
other business, the amount being over
eight and half millions. Over six
thousand persons are employed in print
ING, and the various establishments use up
about five millions Of dollars worth Of
books, papers, DC.
Year: 1862

NAssAu.-A correspondent of the n.
Y. Commercial Advertiser suggests that
after the war is over. it might be advis-
able 10 send few men TO Nassau and
shovel that little island nuisance into the
sea.
Year: 1862

INTERvENTIoN.-A gentleman who recently
arrived from Europe expressed the opinion to US
that armed Intervention would occur before forty
DAYS. This was before the last arrival, which has
caused a renewal of the old story We will see.
On recent visit to Richmond we gathered
enough to lead to the belief that something good
is brewing. The officers of Government are in
fine spirits, but very reticent.-C Columbia Caro-
|iniuu
Year: 1862

EIGHTY YANKEES CAPTURED Some fifty or
sixty members of the 18th Virginia Cavalry sue
vicinity of Manassas, last week. Our men had
information of the approach of the enemy, who
were coming with small train of cars for the
purpose of procuring wood. Arrangements were
Immediately made to throw the cars off, and the
Confederates concealed themselves near by to
await the result. In short time the train come
on, and encountering the distractions, was thrown
from the track. Amid the confusion caused by
the disaster cavalry rushed upon the aFrighted
Yankees and took every man prisoner. Only half
of them we're armed, but they made very slight
resistance, and thus fell easy prey into our
hands. The and locomotivestyere destroyed,
it being impossible to save them,i owing to the
proximity of heavy reinforcements which the en-
emy could easily have thrown upon US.