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Year: 1864

In consequence of the rapid advance in the price OF
paper and printing materials generally find it ne
cessary again advance our terms We fix the rates
for the present at $40 for six mouths or $40 for the
year. We are now paying than twice much
for paper as we paid months ago. We have been
wearing out our type and machinery without making
enough to replace them although list of subscri-
bers has nearly doubled within the last Is months


But if any persons should think rates too high
we hope they will remember that willing to
trade sin the old way" We will put the paper ut the
old price, two dollars and allow old prices for produce
We will take two bushels of corn wheat, peas,
for one years subscription. Is not that fair


B The cross mark on paper indicates that the
time paid for has expired will expire.


JnlY. 1864
Year: 1864

sa~ A Yankee judge, by name John T. Mills,
gives, in letter to the press, account of re-
cent interview with Lincoln, in which that func-
tionary is made to say, what briefly stated amounts
to declaration, that if the United States Govern
ment lose the services of those black heroes
who form large part of its armies, and to rely
upon the fighting capacities of its own citizens
alone, it would be compelled to abandon the war in
less than three weeks. On the other hand, the
New York Times maintains that the South, with


its plucky armies and skiful leaders, can never be
subdued by any force that is not composed of the
bone and sinew OF the North; that is not composed
of men who viii! fight for the love of the cause, and
who are animated by higher and better motives
than any hired alien, or Southern field hand, can
ever be. Thus, between them both, between Abra-
ham and the editor of the Times, the impossibility
OF subduing the Confederacy is demonstrated in a
most satisfactory manner
Year: 1864

The following are some of the rules by Which
fortune tellers profess to be guided in their prac-
tice of astrology:


January-Hc that is born in January will be
laborious and lover of good wine, be very subject
to nfdeIity, yet he will be complacent and withal
fine singer. The woman born in this month
will be good housewife, rather melancholy, but
yet good natured.


February.-The man born in the month of Feb
ruary will love money much, but ladies more. He
will be stingy at home, but proGigal abroad. The
lady will be humane and affectionate to her moth
or.


March.-The man born in March will be rather
handsome; he will be honest and prudent. He
will die poor The lady will be jealous, passion
ate, and chatter box.


April-The man who has the misfortune to be
born in April, will be subject to malades; he will
travel to bis disadvantage, for he will marry rich
heiress, who will make-what you no doubt un-
derstand. The lady Of this month will be tall and
stout, with agreeable wit and great talk.


May-Ihe man born in the month of May will
be handsome and amiable; he will make his wife
happy The lady will be equally blest in every
respect.


June.-The man born in the month of June
will be Of small stature and passionately fond Of
children. The lady will be a parsonage fond of
coffee, and marry young.


Juiy.-The man born in the month of July will
be fat, and suffer death for the woman be loves.
The female of this month will be passionately
handsome, with sharp nose and fne bust; she
will be of rather sulky temper


August-The man born in the month of Au-
gust will be ambitious and courageous; he will
have two wives. The lady will be amiable and
twice married. but her second hush and will cause
her to regret her first.


Septcmber-He who is born in September will
be strong and prudent, but will be too easy with
his wife, who will give him great uneasiness. The
lady will be round-faced and haired, witty, dis
Greet, and loved by her friends.


October-The man born in this month will
have handsome face and forid complexion. He
will be wicked and inconsistent. He will promise
one thing and do another, and remain poor The
lady will be pretty little fond of talking; will
have two or three husbands, who will die OF grief
she will best know why.


Novenbcr-The man born in this month will
have fine face, and be gay deceivcr. The lady
of this month will be large, liberal and full OF nov
city. -,


Decembcr-The man born in this month will
be good sort of person, though passionate. lie
will devote himself to politics, and be beloved by
his wife, The lady will be amiable and handsome,
with good voice and wellproportioned body, and
very honest.
Year: 1864

CAVALRY ARMS AND AccoUTREMENTs.-We
have been requested TO call the special attention of
the people of this State, to the orders Of Gen. Loo
and Brig. Gen Barringer, for the recovery Of cav
airy arms and accoutrements. The brigade Of
Gen. Barringer is among the best in the service,
but it has suffered much in the almost constant
battles and skirmishes in which it has been enga-
ged since May last. Its efficiency is much inn
paired for the want of carbines, saddles and other
cavalry accoutrements of the best kind; and there
is no doubt of the fact that these are now to DO
found in private hands in almost every portion Of
the State. They have been taken from the battle
field as trophies Of war; when captured from pri-
soners, have been sent and often sold, contrary 10
orders, to soldiers or other persons returning 70
the State from the army Of Northern Virginia.
We call on the private citizens of this State 70 see
that these arms and equipments are returned 70
good service in the field, and VIC urge the public
press TO join in this appeal. If they arc not TO
turned by this means, other and more stringent
measures will be adopted by those having the pow
er.-Rdleiqh Confederate.
Year: 1864

Ice CREAM is usually considered a luxury
not to be indulged in by farmers families -
It is set down as a city dish, though most Of
the articles used in its preparation are oh


tanned from the country. IL isrot generally
known ,hat the best ice cream can be made
without costly freezer, in any family where
ica aud milk arc at hand. To make it, pro,
cecd thus Take two quarts of fresh milk
If little cream be added all the better


though ice cream ms ordinarily made is limo


cent of cream Scal,l the mix, stirring in
three table spoonslul of corn starch or arrow
root to give it body. These may be omitted
if not at hand Stir well 70 keep from burn


ing. Beat up four to eight eggs, according
to convenience, or as rich dish is wanttd.
and pour tho scaldiug milk on the eggs, stir,
ing well. When cold add sugar and essence
Of lemon, or extract Of vanilla, to suit TIC
taste. A very little salt also improves it
Pour the cooled contents into a deep tin pail
or can holding say three quarts, pat on the
cover, and set in an ordinary wooden pail
Pound up ice TO the size OF small hens eggs
and less some Of course will be quite fine
pack il in around the tin can, mixing ia
about one pint Of either mciium or fuc salt.
Pack this ill it reaches nearly to the top #
the can containing the mixture to be frozen,
but be careful noro enters it, Now move the
tin can or pail around by means of its bail,
lifting the cover occasionally to scrape off
the frozen cream Oh the inside, so that other
portions may come in contact with the frtcz
ing surface. From fifteen to twenty minutes
will be sufficient, and the dish may he either
served up Mt once or set away, without re,
moving from the wooden pail, in a cool place
for several hours, covering with flannel cloth.
Try il, and see if you need hereafter forego
the ice cream because no freezer is at hand.


" r. Tribune. ..... .-.# .....
Year: 1864

MAID SERvANTs.-Somcbody says this -
The only way for woman 10 secure peace
and comfort in her household il TO have as
few other women around her as possible, es,
pccially in dependent position. There is
a natural antagonsm between them which
will assert itself in thousand different ways.
How many Irish girls 60 grumblingly to full.
fill kindly uttered request on the part on
the part Of their mistress, who would run
like lightning to obey an order from their
master? And, strange to say, though it
makes no sort Of difference to the head of
the house whether his boots are brushed by
Bridget O'Brien or judy O'Challahan, yet
in dispute, he Invariably takes the part Of
the help" simply and solely from the in.
stinct Of sex, and because men always feel
bound to be gallant to every woman in the
world, excepting their wives.
Year: 1864

make yourself pleasant 10 others is TO show
them attention. The world is like the miller
at Mansfield, who cared for nobody, no, not
he, because nobody cared for him. And the
whole world would serve you so, il you gave
them the same cause. Let every one, there
fore, see that you do care for them, by show.
ing them the small courteSes, in which
there is no parade, whose voice is still to
please, and which manifest themselves IN
tender and alfcctionate looks, and little acts
Of attention, giving others the preference in
every little enjoyment at the table, in the
field, walking, sitting or standing.
Year: 1864

The term of the l66th Ohio regiment Of the
hundred days men having expired, they on Mon
day afternoon paid their respects to the Presi-
dent, who made them speech in front Of the
Executive mansion. lie said--"I suppose YOU
are going home to see your families and friends
For the service you have done in this great
struggle 10 which we are engaged, present you
sincere thanks for myself and the country. l
almost always feol inclined, when happen 10
say anything to soldiers, to impress npou them
in few brief remarks the Importance Of SUCCESS
in this contest, that 1t is not merely for to-day,
but for all the time to come, that we should
perpetuate for our chldren's children this great
and free government which We have enjoyed all
our lives.


''I beg you to remember this, not merely for
my sake, but for yours happen temporarily
TO occupy this big White House. am a living
witness that any one Of your children may look
to come here as my fathers child. ltis in order
that each of you may have, through this free
government which we have enjoyed, an open
held and fair chance for your industry, enter
prize aud intelligence that you may all have
equal privilege in the race of life, with all its
desirable human aspirations. 1t is for this the
struggle should be maintained; that We may not
lose our birthright, not only for one but for two
or three years. The nstion is worth fighting
for to secure such an inestimable jewel" Three
cheers were then given for the President.
Year: 1864




13th.-Got under way yesterday and stood
out to sea. Put two reefs in the topsails and
set them. Shortly after, the wind coming
ahead, we furled everything and continued
our course under steam. just before our
arrival we spoke tho sloop-of-war Tuscarora
On the blockade cruising. As she ranged
along close to us could Zee her crow at
quarters. Soon after, heard her boatswain's q
call, piping down, probably to breakfast.


10th.-At anchor. Cape Henry distant
about twenty miles. Left Now inlet on the
nth. Gales. most of the passage, with
thunder, lightning, and rain. The whole
passage has been furling. reefng, and bracing
continually. We anchored because the wind
is dead ahead and blowing too hard to steam
against. You must recollect that steam was
put into this ship simply as All auxiliary, to
assist in getting into action and in entering
ard leaving port,
Year: 1864

THE DEATH OF GEN. RUssELL.-Wh hile
the country reioices over one of the most
brilliant achievements Of the war in Sher-
Fidan's victory at Winchester, it is called
upon to mourn over the loss of one of its
bravest, most gallant and faithful general
officers, General David A. Russell, who
commanded the First division Of the Sixth
army corps. He wes son of New York,
who had carved his way from captaincy
to the command of division by his own
trusty sword He will be remembered as
the officer who led our forces at Rappahan-
mock station in the most brilliant and ef
fective action of the war-where he cap
tured more prisoners than he had men
actively engaged. lie was the intimate
and valued friend of Generals Sedgwick
and Wright, and almost idolized by his
troops, from officer to man. In the fight at
Rappahannock station his nephew, who was
serving on his staff, was severely wounded
The General passed most of the night
with him in hospital. The next day it was
discovered that the General was wounded
in the foot Thinking it was Of the tritling
sort, he had not mentioned it to any one
till it became so painful that he was
obliged to consult his surgeon. '


Upon the death Of General Sedgwick,
when General Wright assumed command
of the corps, General Russell took com
mand of the veterans of the First division,
and has since led them on all the memora.
BILE fields they have fought from Spottsyl'
vania to Petersburg . ...r
Year: 1864

THE CAMPAIGN is evident that the Union


party in Washington are going to work in the
right way. The report of the meeting Of the


Lincoln and johnson Club on Saturday eve


ming shows that they intend to give the Cop
perheads herd 6ght. The enthusiasm mani
tested 10 the meeting, not only by residents,
but by gentlemen from the States, sojourners
in our city, who have united themselves with
the association, speak well for the prospects Of
the success Of the Union cause. Distinguished
speakers will be announced in the papers daily,
and nothing will be left undone to keep up the
loyal sentiment, until the triumphant election
Of Abraham Lincoln and Andrew johnson shall
crown, not only their efforts, but the efforts Of
the loyal men throughout the country. An or
ganlzation of this character must be a power
full auxiliary to the cause.
Year: 1864

That Pendleton, the twin candidate with
Mcclellan upon the Chicago platform, in all
his public speeches, and by all his Congress
slonal acts, gave aid and comfort to the traitors
who have for three years been fighting against
the Government, and firing upon the old flag
of the Union; and that he never gave a vote or
spoke word for the gallant defenders of the
nation.


Let II be remembered.
Year: 1864

THE FJag says, that loyal man who has lost rela-
tive friend in this struggle and who claims that
he has fallen in good cause, must have a soul dull
er than the fat weed that roots itself in ease on
Lethe's wharf" if he take traitor by the hand
meet the apoogists for treason on terms Of social
intimacy as very pheasant gentlemen."-E1.


And we say that loyal man who has lost brother
during the last two years of this struggle who can
take the apoogists for the Abolition party by the
hand and say that they and the Administration, by
needlessiy protacng the war and perverting it from
its original object not in measure responsible
for the murder of that brother must have reasoning
powers more limited than the most demented Hot
tentot and deserves live forever under the yoke of
tyranny
Year: 1864

THE IMMIGRATION.-The immigration
still comes pouring in Travellers from
Boise this week say that the road is literal
ly lined with immigrant wagons. The most
of them seem to be destined for the Will
lamette, though a great many are settling in
the Boise valley and other valleys east Of
the mountains, and others are coming on to
this place. Few have any conception of the
vast numbers that have left the States for
the west this season. For instance, we have
heard the number variously estimated at
from five to seven thousand wagons but
we are told by Mr.. Greathouse that he has
reliable information that thirty thousand
seven hundred wagons have passed Fort
Laramie, with over one hundred thousand
immigrants The larger proportion of them
have gone to Colorado, California and Mon
tana An immigrant told us the other day
that, omparatively, we had "not seen any
of the immigration yet destined for this val
ley" But we shall soon see what we shall
see'
Year: 1864

r.public and people-aboys all, that
great virtue and genius of allowing cir
cumstanees or the people to work for
them better than they can work for
themselves? Mr. Lincoln has not work
ed narrowly, but broadly, and his exam
pie is converting the world Will new
man fill the place of his triumph? Can
We replace his name, his character, his
policy, his cause, with something else,
without the cause losing some of its
identity? HeIas the growth of the pee
ple-can we tear him from that connec-
ton without uproooting? will another
grow as well in the place of that which
has grown so well? The country viii
not divorce itself from hm-Mr. Lin
coin can hardly divorce himself from
the nation and its cause. Again, he
has bnt to obey she people, and not him
self
Year: 1864

The SToRMING OF MISSIONARY RIDGE
The storming of the ridge in the great battle
before Chattanooga on the Goth ult. is thus
described by an officer ip report to the War
Department:


The storming of the ridge by our troops
was one of the greatest miracles in military
history. No man, who climbs the ascent by
any of the roads that wind along its front
can be ieve that Is 200 men were moved up
on Its broken and crumbling face, unless it
was his fortune to witness the deed. It
seems as awful as a visible interposition of
God. Neither Gen. Grant nor Gen. Thorn.
as intended it. Their orders were to carry
the rite nits along the base of the ridge and
cut of their occupants, and when this was
accomplished the unaccountable spirit Of the
troops bore them bodily up the mpracticable
sleeps, over the bristling rifle pits on the
crest and the thirty cannon enflading every
gully. The order to storm appears to have
been given simultaneously by Generals Sher.
idan and Wood because the men were not to
be held back, hopeless as the attempt appear.
ed 10 military prudence. Besides, the Gen.
erals caught the Inspiration of the men, and
We're rea ly themselves to undertake impossi.
bllities.
Year: 1864

An ELECTION INcIDENr-A correspondent
of the Troy Times relates an incident that
happened at the polls in the Second District
of Nassau. A soldier who had come home
from the army to see his aged parents and
cast his vote, wended his way, early Thurs.
day morning, with his father, to the polls.
They were met by brother of the old gen.
tleman. who gave m a Democratic ticket
and said, f" You and have always been Dem.
ocrats-vote that ticket" The son took
from his pocket a full set of Union ballots,
and read the names of AL the candidates to
his father-at the same time saying: g Faith.
er, don't wish to dictate. Vote as you
please. But if you do not wish my throat
cut by a sword in the hands of rebel, vote
the Union ticket. Ifyou do, then vote the
Democratic ticket" He turned away from
his er-leaving him to choose for himself,
while the BROTHER remarked that the only true
Union tickes was the Democratic ticket The
old gentleman stood pondering for few mo:
ments, with the tears coursing down his fur
rowed cheeks, and then started for the polls,
where he cast clean Union ticket This
correspondent says he saw a tear in the ewes
Of many bystanders.-U Utica Herald.
Year: 1864

A SECRET FOR FARxERs.-Itis is worth know
ing, that every keeper of cows may cause
them to calve during the day time, instead Of
night or day, as it may happen, causing
much watching and want of sleep. The SIM
pie method is this: When the COW is 10 cali,
and the milk beginning 10 fail, till she is
about yelled" let no milk be taken from
her during the day. or at night, but milk her
any time in the IN ,rning. and let none be ta-
ken but in the morning; and when her time
to ca.ve has come, she will drop her young
in the daytime Two of our friends have
tried this simple method. and have found it
correct in every case. One who has eighteen
cows has tried it these two years, and now
they never think of sitting np at night.-Lifs
Jour.
Year: 1864

A NIGHT AMONG RATTLEsNAKES-ANU UN.
COMFORTABLE Bed had been prospecting
all day for minerals, and had found some
copper and lead. and some curious sulphur
springs of, | believe, unique kind and
coming back to my camp, had lit my fire ard
cooked some deer meat-then. quite tired
out. looked round to select a convenient and
sheltered place under highly crumbly look
ing rock not far from my fire; and loading
my rihe-frst bandaging the lock and slip
ping it into my macintosh case to guard it
from the damp-I wrapped myself like a
mummy in my Mackinaw blanket and lay
down under the rock to sleep. intending to
rise early and push fast to overtake my men.
who were days march ahead, looking af-
ter bears. had bad night, for rats or
something or other kept passing over me and
half waking me. About the gray of the
morning reused myself from that sort of tor
pid. paralyzed sense of endurance that pro-
longed nightmare throws you n, and rose up
on my elbow to see if my logs were quite
burnt out, or if there were perhaps enough
fire left to warm me some coffee. for the night
had been frosty and cold | looked, and to
my horror saw a writhing heap of about thr-
ty rattlesnakes coied or moving round my
fire. / had been sleeping under rock which
was perforated by their holes, and my fire
had drawn them out by its alluring warmth.
1t was these snakes | had felt moving over
me in my long nightmare. Lora massy, mis-
teri How quick did get on my feet sure.
and as | ran off | banged my rife RI ght
among them. just TO give them sort of
parting blessing. But what harm l did to
them l never knew, for / did not care to go
back to that hive of rattlesnakes.-4H the
Year Round