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Year: 1865

Few persons are aware of the immense i'm
portance OF salt in the animal economy not on
ly as an indirect producer of hesh but as a sam
iary agent in the prevention of disease. The
farmer himself cannot endure a dish Of any kind,
fish, flesh, fowl, bread or vegetable, without
quantum Of salt for seasoning and indeed sta
tistcs show that salt is the only article of food
which is absolutely in universal use by the
whole human family and yet it seldom occurs
to him that it is just as necessary for the per-
feet comfort, health and thrftiness of his horses
cows, sheep and hogs, as for his own, and as
general rule they never know the taste Oft du-
ring their whole lives, except near the coast,
where salt hay is cut as matter of economy.
Where salt hay is not used ina considerable pro-
portion to the whole amount of fodder, the
English hay and straw, and roots, or whatever
is fed out to the stock should have sprinkling
OF salt as much as a matter of course as does
our own food when preparing tor the table.


While the beneficial effect OF salt is thoroughly
established as a matter OF fact, and while it
has long been known that total privaton of
il proves disastrous and often fatal, yet the ex-
act nature of its functions is in a great degree
a matter of speculation and doubt. 1t is cer-
tain. however, that il acts as an appetizer, by
stimulating the stomach, and that its antisep-
tic qualities counteract tendencies to disease.
but IL Is suppOstu tnut hs Bleat uHu eseehtioi
province is to furnish muriatc acid for the for
nation of the gastric juice in the stomach, with
out which the process OF digestion, and conse-
quenty all the functions of life would speedily
cease.


A regular course Of experiments were insti-
tuted few years ago by a German agricultu-
rist, which demonstrated beyond all possibility
of doubt the absolute necessity of salt for do
mestic animals. He first commenced with his
sheep, that were pastured on low damp land
were supplied with daily ration of salt. He
selected ten sheep and struck off their salt for
n period of one year, during which five out Of
the ten died of rot and worms, while the rest Of
the flock, five hundred in number, which were
supplied with salt as usual, lost only five. The
second year he selected ten more and put them
on an anti-salt diet, and seven of them died,
while the remainder of his flock, about four
hundred in number, lost but five. The third
year sixteen sheep were selected, and it being
a wet year all of them died of rot and pneumo-
MIA. the rest of the flock remaining as healthy
as in the former years.
Year: 1865

and young fruit trees and shrubbery cf every
kind have not only beeh stripped of foliage, but
of bark also. In some fields of wheat they
have entered they have simply cut a straight
swath of several rods width through clean TO
the ground never deviating from straight
line, and leaving the remainder untouched.
They deposit their eggs in small sacks in the
warmest and loosest earth during August and
through Autumn, and the number laid BY sim.
gle grasshopper certainly reaches into iities or
hundreds. AS soon as the earth warns in the
spring they hatch out--maturing in about two
months, when they strip themselves--body and
legs-of their old skin, and come out schooner
rigged and full sails. The wings at first are
very tender, but forty-eight hours of exposure
prepares them for their journey.


The Boston Advertiser, in the course of
sensible article on the inhiction of capital pun
ishment upon woman, very justly says:


The terrible thing is not that a woman
should be hanged, but that a woman should
commit the crime. If one Of that half of crea-
tion TO whom all look for everything that is gen.
tie and mercful and affec,ionate, unsexes her.
self by rushing into brutal and bloody crime,
does she not sacrifice the privilege OF sex when
she spurns its customary restraintsp Indeed
as regards the offender to whom we now partc-
uIarly REFER Mrs. Surratt, we might claim that
she was for double reason debarred from any
consideration on the ground of sex. The old
saying that the fall of woman is to a greater
depth than that of man; because she falls from
greater hight, is more than ever true of that
class Of secessionist women to whom Mrs. Sur
raft belonged. The wickedness and malice of
female rebels in this war has far outrun any
thing that men were equal to, and has often
stimulated the last refnements of insult and
cruelty, while their bitter taunts have driven
men to the field and kept them there lorg af-
ter hope had fed. When a criminal of this
class, who has committed one of those crimes
which banishes all thought of sex, is brought
to justice, we need not look for precedents to
satisfy us that men have any exclusive right to
| The oallovs
Year: 1865

AN UNPLRAsAST INTRUDER. Rather a
smart shock was recently experienced by the
nervous spectators Of the London hppodrome.
The boa constructor was to be fed at half-past
FIVE with a rabbit, but the stomach or the rep
tile being in advance Of the proper time, it be-
came lively and cast itself suddenly against the
iron bars with all its force one OF them was
broken by the shock, and the boa glided rapid
ly out. OF course there was cry of alarm,
and coats struggled against crinolines, not po-
litely, but determinedly in sauve qui peut to
gain the door, and it was evident the usual gall
lantry of the French meant that the boa would
fud the ladies the sofest and most delicate
eating. However, the tanner Of animals. with
great presence of mind and courage, seized the
boa as it ives twisting round and hurled it back
into the cage, when the bar was quickly re-
placed, and rabbit being inserted be fell a
speedy victim, and lethargy succeeded to his
active state of mind and body.
Year: 1865

ALARM UNDER CRINoLINE.-An amusing
story is told of lady who tried to smuggle a
clock across the Canada border. She gave the
clockseller particular directions to fix the alarm
apparatus SO it would not strke but the Cam
muck being somewhat of wag, set the clock so
1t would strike at the moment he knew the lady
would arrive at the Custom House. The lady
fastened the time-piece securely to her hoops
and started on her homeward journey. Arriv-
ing at the Custom House the officer found moth
ing contraband among her effects, and was pass
ing to the next traveller. when loud whir-r-r
was heard under the lady's skirts, The strange
noise was kept up for the full space Of min
ute; but to the LADY it seemed an hour. and she
became tremulous and excited. The Custom
House officer, not daring to lay hands on
woman, "save in the way of Kindness" obtain
ed an iron rod, with which he felt around the
crinoline for the concealed clock, and finally
succeeded in bringing it down.
Year: 1865

On Friday morning delegation Of over one hundred
citizens of Ohio headed By Governor Brough csed up
on President Johnson TO tender him the expression OF
their confidence and support in the discharge OF the du-
Upon their introduction to Mr.. johnson, Gov. Brough
addre sed him. assuring him Of the conhdencs OF the
people oil Ohio in his honesty zeal and ability IN the
discharge of his duties and Of their assurance that II
his HI the honor and interests Of the airy were as
safe as in those of the late lamened Chief Magistrate
He said


We d. not come TO ask of yoa any pledges guaran
ties for tine future do come 70 ask any manes
taton of the line OF policy which it would probably be
futile for YOU to attempt this time, and which future
circumstances may entirely change o. remodel. We
smplycome to say that We have al abiding trust and
faith that the sacred purposes Of our government Will be
carried ont by YOU We 10 congratulate you upon
the of the power of the county not because
we have forgotten the melancholy cause that produced
IL but because. we feel that the vital pincpleOf our gov
erument Is Illustrated in the change quickly and bar
monou.y made under the working Of The constitution
Gov Boueh continued at some length calling upon the
President to see TO that this bloody rebellion loud be
e1ectuay crushed out and indemnity secured against
The State OF Ohio therefore gees you and assures you
that the same confidence the same energy and reliance


with which she came your support last fall for the
second office Of The government will De extended 70 you
throughout al your exerons while you occupy the po
sit:on now conferred upon you


THE PRESIDENTS REPLY.


,Presiden, Johnston replied as fellows
RESPECTED s1R-I might adopt 81 that you have said
on this occasion and present . ss nise respond
most cordially and endorse every sentiment you nave
uttered; and might .ars conclude whas have TO say
Ia much better manner tAan can otherwise express
IT, adopting your remarks ss ms reply TO yo1rse The
ssd eaiarty the SIT ciEg occlrsce OF tie sssassns-
tion OF the Presidsr: o. n, United states Is no. nore
dseply fet ~ any ons .hAn L yse' SI- ssls-! 20
Year: 1865

ally triumph-that had never despaired Of the
result, he said "Neither have but may not live
TO see it. ! feel a presentiment that shall not
outlast the rebellion. When it is over my work
will be donen
Year: 1865

CnrLD FRozES.-A very unpleasant Incl
dent came to our attention to-day. Night
before last mother in . family that resides
in the north part Of this city, whose name
We need not mention, put her little child in
to it's crib for the night, without thinking
perhaps Of the unusual bitter cold weather,
and gave it no more attention until morn
ing, when it was found that one Of the little
fellows arms was was frozen stiff to the el-
how
Year: 1865

CRY Folks and Farmers will 6nd it great
ly TO their advantage 10 call at F. Mayors
next door West Of the First National Bank,
when they want either ready-made clothing
or clothing made to order. Meyer takes
particular pains to suit every body in style
and price. lie will suit you.
Year: 1865

The documentary evidence relating to the
completely Of the rebel leaders in the ntroci-
ties of the Andersonville Prison, was not yet
introducodIwhen our reporter left the Court.
room this afternoon, but it will probably be
presented tomorrow, 1t will be seen from
our report that some additional horrors have
been revealed by the witnesses who gave in
their testimony to-day.
Year: 1865

CHALLENGES AccEPTED.-The Union Guards
of Marysyille have their annual Target excur-
sion on Wednesday, the 9th of May, at some
point not yet designated, on the line of the
California Northern Railroad. We under
stand they have challenged the Oroville Gaurds
to meet them aud contend for the prize-lile
size picture of cur late President Our Com
pany have gladly accepted and will be on
hand as they wish to place that valuable prize
in their Armory alongside of picture of
General Grant, which they won some time ago
on q similar occasion. Bully for the boys
Year: 1865

OS tie first of May, before Justice Mcbride,
an inquisition was held, over dead body
found on trail running up the North Fork
of Feather River. The Jury fad that de
ceased was native Of China. aged about 80
years, name unknown, and that be came to his
death by natural causes"
Year: 1865

SANITARY PARrY.-The ladies of Enter
prise and Sttingtown gave party for the
benefit of the Sanitary Commission on Tues
day last. We understand it was quite sue
cess, having net over 500, which will be for
warded to San Francisco immediately God
bless the ladies of Enterprise and Stringtown.
May they never want for protectors.
Year: 1865

try and countrymen to fail |? And if
these unholy desires don't define rebel,
there is no language to define one Don't
you see that buying gold enevitably turns
honests patriotic, devoted men like you
away from the cause which they ought to
support, and which they think they do
support; but which they cannot support
because they have made it for their inter-
est not to support it Don't you see it,
dear old fellow q ..r..


"Be shure do" said the honest man
with gravity of manner and humility
"and ak pardon of the war Put de
whole of that in Seven Thirties. My
money goes nit my principles. .'-Tri-
bu0e laa
Year: 1865

The colors of the sky at particular
times afford wonderful good guidance,
Not only does rosy sunset presage fair
weather and ruddy sunshine bad wealth
er, but there are other tints which speak
with equal clearness and accuracy. A
bright yellow sky in the evening indicates
wind pale yellow, wet neutral gray
color constitutes favorable sign Ia the
evening, an unfavorable one in the morn
ing. The clouds are full of meaning in
themselves If their forms are soft, un-
defined and feathery, the weather viii be
fine if the edges are hard, sharp and de-
finite, it will be foul Generally speak
ing, any deep, unusual hues Betokeu wind
or rain while the more quiet and delicate
tints bespeak fair weather. Simple ms
these maxims are, the British board of
trade has thought ft to publish them for
the use of sea faring men.
Year: 1865

The Secretary of the Treasury has made
an appeal to the people for a loan Of two
hundred millions of dollars, This ap.
peal, although responded to promptly in
some sections, has been received with
different feeling in some others This, it
seems to US, is grave mistake. The
Government is in debt, and it must have
money to pay the soldiers in the field, the
sailors on the ocean, and to meet the daily
expences incurred. Congress has made
the appropriations. 1t will never do for
the people who own the government to say
that individually they will not pay the
debts contracted by their representatives
assembled in Washington. This is repu-
diation. and lepudiation is disgrace the
world over. If the people think that the
money which has been appropriated has
been squandered recklessly, if they be-
lieye the war might have been avoided
with the exercise of ordinary wisdom, or
conducted with more energy and more
success, they have the remedy in their own
hands, and that remedy is to change their
representatives in Congress and select a
new President. The remedy is not repu-
diation, or to even falter in the payment
of the debt already contracted Every
individual in the State has personal in
terest in the discharge of every obligation
contracted, and to sustain the credit of the
government above even a suspicion. The
payment of our debts is question quite
outside of the ordinary political discus
sious. We are living under a system of
written laws We are nation of free
men, each one of which has direct in
terest in the Government. and If it fails,
the failure will more or less reflect upon
the wisdom and patriotism of each and
every one in the community. We may
differ widely as to the best policy to pur-
sue to accomplish certain end. which all
ardently desire, but when that policy has
been decided upon, and obligations con-
tracted, it is the imperative duty Of every
one to sustain the government so as to en-
able it to meet promptly all OF its liabili-
ties. The ruin of the government fnan,
cially, is the prostration of every individ-
ual in it. If the government bonds will
not sell, what arc State and city and
country or individual obligations worth ?
What security is of any value, if we have
no government to enforce obligations.


If these views are correct, there is no
one thing more important at this time
than to sustain the credit of the govern
ment. This can be done with ease if the
people will but invest small part of their
surplus in government securities. .-Detroit
Free Press
Year: 1865

DELINQUENCY remaining March 4;IS65..-slGs6 81


This is much the smallest DELINQUENT BAT
ance on record in this county, and we cheer
fully give credit to the proper officers Tor the
very efficient manner in which they have DIS
charged their duties. not forgetting to claim
much for the promptness of the tax payers
There is nothing which speaks louder IN
favor of the population of = county, or OF the
county itself as a proper place for decent
people to settle in, than 4 small delinquency
in the tax list. Next year we hope to see 1t
less
Year: 1865

We have heard of quite a number of
instances, within the past three months,
of southern business men, who, having
come North to resume their former busi-
ness relations, have honorably liquidated
their indebtedness outstanding since be-
fore the rebellion Others, unable to do
this at present, have promised an equita-
bio settlement before the close of the
year. 1t is true. their creditors could
now sue them in any part of the South
in regular courts; and 1t is also true that,
had they taken an opposite course, they
would have found it impossible to re-
sume their old and favorable business re-
lations hero. But, nevertheless, their
voluntary promptitude is highly credita-
BILE


There is a great temptation to do
heavy credit business with the South at
present--payments to be made after the
cotton has been brought forward and
disposed of in the Fall months. We
hope it will not be carried 80 far as to
lead to any general or permanent renew
al of the old credit system with the
southern States. Business throughout
the country now is on sound cash or
short.time basis; and it ought to be kept
so ever hereafter N. Y. Times.
Year: 1865

COLUMBUS, O., June l6.-The Ohio
State Journal will publish tomorrow
(Saturday) morning an address from
Gov. Brough to the people of Ohio, I'M
conditionally Withdrawing his name
from the gubernatorial contest, as he de-
sires to adhere to his original determine
ton made upon coming into office, not to
be a candidate for reelection if the mill
tary power of the rebellion should be
broken and the war closed during the
first term of his administration.
Year: 1865




NEW YORK, June 16.-The Worlds
correspondent, on tour OF observation
of the condition Of the people and conn
try in Southwestern Virginia, writes that
he finds much poverty, destitution and
suffering. The battle fields and path
ways of the armies constitute one vast
tract of desolation, and but little has
beon done in the way of restoration
Whilst acknowledging the freedom of
their slaves, the late masters in con-
vention resolved that it would be better
for the slaves to remain with and work
for their late masters until a better ar
rangement could be made; that they
would not employ a negro without the
consent of his fermer owner; that all civil
officers be requested to take the amnesty
oath. so as to enable them to resume the
function of their offices, and pledging
themselves to employ all slaves who will
properly demean themselves, and refuse
employment to the idle and vicious.


Lynchburg, though never the scene OF
strife, looks shabby enough. There is
more tobacco in store there than in any
other city in the Union, and there is
much in he surrounding country
Among the people there are some petty
manifestations of spite; left, but as gen
eral,rule the fraternity more complete
than could have been expected. The
upper class are moody, silent and sqllen.
The merchants and small farmers think
their whole course of reasoning may have.
been defective. Some of the more ar
dent rebels are certain if the North could
see the results of its emancipation policy
it would end it: ia-
Year: 1865

NEW YORK, June l6.-Gold has taken
an upward turn. Speculation is now
entirely on the bear side, and the prevail
ing idea among the shorts is that they
viii be able to lower it to Sl.40.
Year: 1865

p ALooUACIoUs gentleman, find


ing himself passenger in stage


coach with no one but very prim
and taciturn maiden lady Of some
forty winters, endeavored in vain to
engage in conversation. At length
night came; as. nothing was said,
both fell asleep. The stage finally
stopped, and the driver announced
to the lady that she had arrived at
her place of destination. Her fellow
passenger being awakened at the
same time, thought he would compel
the lady to exchange word at leay-


ing, and addressed her: "Madam,
as we shall never again, probably,
sleep in the same room together, !


bid you very respectful farewell"
A scream, and silence reigned again.
Year: 1865

LIVELY IMAGINATION About o'clock on
Sunday morning coach drove up to the
New York Hospital, and a patient was admit.
ted, suffering, be said, from having swallowed
his false teeth. The man was in fearful
agony, feeling the teeth cutting his bowels.
The resident surgeon made an examination,
but could discover nothing, and the man went
away unrslieved. His teeth were afterwsrd
found under the pillow Of his bed, and he
then felt relieved.
Year: 1865

as il il question in which the sub districts
have an interest as well as the recruits, andas
recruits may, for bounties or bribes, declare
contrary to the fact, their places OF residence
the rules to be prescribed should admit Of
counter proof.


IL. My opinion is, that where the actual
residence is in one suh-district, and the man
is enrolled in different sub-district, the cred
it should be given to the district of his actual
residence.


The whole object and purpose Of this section
is to fix rule by which places are to receive
credits for enrolled men. 1t gives rlle of
credits othe State, and to the ward, township
precinct or other enrolment sub-district, for
enrolled men only. 1t is silent as to hcw or
where recruits not enrolled, are to be credited.
In order that the credit may be made accord
ing to the rule in this section prescribed, the
man must not only have an actual residence,
but he must be enrolled. The words of the
section, land where such persons we've or
shall be enrolled, 2 relate to the fact ofenron-
ment rather than the place of enrolment





Those words are introduced to announce the
fact Of enrolment, and not to affect or control
the question as to place of credit. This is
manifest from the context, andespecially from
the words in parenthesis, just following those
above quoted, to wit: (''if liable to enroll
ment.


III Nothing else appearing, it must be Ia
ken for granted that the actual residence is
the place of enrolment, and the credit given
accordingly. If, however, it should be made
to appear though enrolled in particular sub
district, the person has no actual residence,
then this statute furnishes no rule by which
the credit can be given. In such case credit
must be given under the law, or according to
the rule in force before and independently of
this Act.


] am, Sir, very respectfully,
j Your obedient servant


JAMES SPEED,


april7-1t attorney General.
Year: 1865

The properties this powder possesses in increas-
ing the quantity of milk in cows, gives it an i'm
portance and value which should place it in the
hands of every person keeping COW. In fatten
ing CATTLE it gives them an appetite oosens their
hide and makes them thrive much faster,
Year: 1865

4 HfRRIcAxE-It smote the earth with force
and filled il with "A terror beyond any previous
conception All nature seemed to be IN convni-
sions if the universe had been going to wreck
the scene could scarcely have been more fright
full. Houses were overturned and dashed to
pieces the largest trees snapped Off or torn up
by the roots men, cattle. and the limbs Of the
trees were lifted up into the air and blown about
like feathers the waters OF the river were tossed
from its bed the thunder roared with frequent
peels which began in deafening crashes and
continued in proc ged echoes gradually growing
fainter until they died in the distance during
the intervals the air was full of shrieks and
groaus Of the men and women buried in the
ruins of buildings, crushed by falling trees
the lightning flashed with dtzzling brilliancy
against sky black midnight ; and although
was sheltered by large rock, it was with the
greatest difficulty that could hold on my hat
Year: 1865

LEAVING Everything is ripped up at the
Adjutant Generals Office, preparatory to
moving to Clinton. A portion Of the fixtures
have gone already and the balance will fol
low a. soon as possible.
Year: 1865

Cotton is coming into Charleston from the
interior more freely than heretofore, as the
result of additional repairs to the railroads.
General Hatch has given notice to the news
paper fraternity that those of them desirous of
commencing the issue Of public journals in the
district of Charleston must obtain his consent
before they can proceed with their enterprise.