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Year: 1862

Seconding the suggestion OF the Board OF
Agriculture, we desire just now, to call at
teution to an increased production OF beans,
as crop likely to command an ample remu-
neration. 1t is one of the few plantsadapt-
Cd to our dry climate, and We believe its cul-
ture should enter more largely into our
course Of husbandry than has formerly been
allowed it. The bean like peas and clover Is
a ciguminous plant. and like them contains
a large amount Of nitrogen ;and more gen.
eral growth and consumption OF beans upon
the farm would incrcass the value Of the ma
nurs and therefore add largely to the fertili-
ty and produetiveness of the soil. Accord
ing to the estimate Of Mr.. IAwes of Eng
land, the manure from ton Of beans is
worth Sl5.75, while from a ton Of Indian
corn it is worth only S6.65. Although these
figures may not apply with CORRECTNESS to
this country, yet they represent with un-
doubted accuracy the relative value of man.
ure made from beans and corn, For enrich
ing the soil. and at the same time for clean
ing it-being a hOed erop-,here is no more
favorable crop than beans.


We know beans are seldom raised for con-
sumption on the farm. When cultivated for
market they are not an eShaus,ing crop, and
their culture could be prOdtably extended
Even II there is not an increased demand for
them in the market, they can be fed out to
stock ON the farm, thereby saving to the soil
the great benefits to be derived from their
culture. We have known OF instances
where corn and beans mixed and ground have
been fed to milch cows with the very bes, re-
suits. Sheep too, can consume them with
proht.-MdiRe Farmer,
Year: 1862

Notwithstanding all that has been said
and written asains, allowing tree Of any
kind to grow 80 as to form crotch, most
people will persist in permitting many young
trees to grow with two equal branches, thus
forming crotch. which Is very liable to be
,pl, by the wind, or by large burden Of
fruit.


Procure carriage bolt Of,ho proper length
and bore hole through the crotch, 30 that
the bolt may be seen at the junction OF the
limbs. after II has been driven in. Put
large washer q, the head Of the bolt, and one
ut the nut and screw IL up tightly. Many a
valuable tree has been. and may be saved in
this way, from being split down at the
crotch.
Year: 1862

A friend in whose power Of observation
we have confidence, and who is an exact ex.
perimenter, informs us that last spring and
summer ho made the following experiments


He transplanted ten cherry trees while in
blossom, commencing at four o'clock in the
afternoon and transplanting one each hour,
until one in the morning. Those transplant
ed during the daylight shed their blossoms,
producing little or no fruit, while those plant
ed during the darker portions maintained
their condition fully. lie did the same with
ten dwarf pear trees after the fruit was one
third grown. Those transplantcd during the
day shed their fruit; those transplanted dur.
ing the night perfected their crop and showed
no injury from having been removed. With
each Of these trees he removed some earth
with the roots.


We are well aware that when plants are
accidently frozen in green houses, it is Gus
tomary TO render the house dark before ap-
plying cold water to thaw them, and that
when this is not observed they are injured;
while, il entire darkness be secured during
the operation, many of them are saved. But
the experiment Of our friend seems to have
bu, little analogy to this fact and it is en-
tirely new to us.


We shall be glad to receive information on
this subject from our readers, and hope that
numerous kindred experiments will be made
during the coming Working Farm
r.
Year: 1862

bago, whose construction was commenced
at this yard at the same time with Others ut
different stations, was the first that got to sea
and into an engagement, she having taken q
prominent part in the recent attack at York
town.-Erehdnge.
Year: 1862

SERMON BY THE REV. KINGSTON GODDARD, ID. ID.


The reverend gentleman began by saying that the
first question OF importance Tor the Church to de-
termine was whether its action was based upon the
practical aCknow ledgment of the principles which
are ibc foundation and which are interviewer with
the Gospel.


With all the arts of music, painting and archi-
lecture Rome filed the mind with grandeur. Yet
she was unable to DO tie work Of God, and even
tually would be trampled under the foot of truth,
because sic binds the truth OF the living God and
breaches it not. II was in the confidence OF these
serye lis MASTER aud III this man we had spiritual
power tha might well shake the trembling hold OF
Rome, because he carried the word of God.


lie concluded with an appea. to the congregation
for ard and support Ia carrying the operations Of
the Union, referring to the resalts which bad already
been accomplished IN laly and elsewhere as incite-
ments TO further exertlons.
Year: 1862

to be about twenty thousand strong, Twelve
Thousand foreign dsu;zens in New Orleans
had organized to fight in GcIeusc Of New Or
leans, but declined going out to fight In the
Confederate cause
Year: 1862

COLD AND BEEADsrUrTs-FULI CRoPs.--In
every quarter Of the Northern States the re.
ports from the grain crops are most cheerful
Indeed they are already gathered, and prove
most abundant. The corn is not yet harvcsted
but II gives glorious promise Of plenty. With
such resource we cannot be long hampered
for want Of specie The crops In Europe, on
the other hand, are all short, and they must
have our breadstuffs in large quantities, which
will enable us to pay off our Indebtedness In
this product as well as with many other articles
of home raising which we send across tho
Atlantic.


This condition. Of affairs, together with tie
very small importatlons we are taking from
Europe, will enable us to keep our, gold at
home, while at the same time the high premium
now upon that precious metal is imparting such
a stimulus to mining operations in the Pacific
country that the gold crop will soon vie with
that OF grain in abundance, and before very
long gold will become almost drug in the
market. Such are the consoling prospects in
the financial vista 10 counterbalancc In a mea-
sure our political troubles.
Year: 1862

action Of the federal government, in its efforts
for the release Of those who have SO faithfully
served the Union cause, will meet with hearty
response throughout the country, and tend not
little to stir up the ardor of the people to
take up arms for its defence. We believe we
have about fifteen thousand rebels as prisoners,
and the rebels have about twelve thousand
Union soldiers confined in Southern prisons.
Year: 1862

Immediately selected the best position the
ground would permit, and formed In line Of bat.
tie The greatly superior force OF the enemy
enabled him to entirely surround the command
oil Dennis. and finally, In the engagement, to
capture the transportation train, taking with it
teamsters, sick and prlsOners. During the en-.
gagement the artillery and train were re'aptured
by Dennis.


The enemy made many charges. Dividing
their force and dismouniing o part, they at
tackled both as infantry and cavalry, the latter
charging 30 close as TO fall from their horses
almost within the ranks Of our men.


The battle lasted four hours, at the end Of
which time the enemy left Dennis 10 possession
Of the field, leaving one hundred and seventy
tve OF bis dead on the field, also large num-
ber Of his wounded.


The total loss Of the enemy In killed and
wounded 10 over four hundred The loss of
Deunis 10 FIVE buried on the field, and the
wounded numbered about fifty.five, who were
brought to the general hospital at this point
Adjutant Peyton, 30th lllinois, was severely
wounded, but refused TO leave the field Major
Shedd was also wounded. The men acted with
veteran courage
Year: 1862

V The Richmond Examiner says
that the Southern troops, owing to the
three, six and nine months enlistments,
are little better than a rabble. Jack in
the ranks is as good as his master of the
field or staff; no discipline can be had
where all are equals-and it is impossible
to maintain q struggle where all is loose
and uncertain. The superiority of the
individual is greater than the mass-and
it is recommended that the army be made
a machine of one movement as speedily
as possible, or all will be lost.
Year: 1862

No BACKWARD MovEMENr.-Man is
constantly advancing to the eternal world.
He cannot 90 back to improve privileges
that have been wasted. Life cannot be
travelled again, and each footprint is made
to be seen by us no more. Onward we
must g.; he that comes after US may profit
by our follies, and track our way nearer
and nearer to the beach where the ocean
of eternity rolls. He may see step after
step in the saud till he comes to the last,
halt washed away by the tide, where he
plunged into the vast ocean and disap-
peared forever but backward we cannot
go, to pick up the golden gems which we
once passed with indifference as they lay
sparkling at our feet. Onward we are
moving, and onward we must continue to
move. How solemn, then, does life seem
to progress! And how loud the adm oni-
ton to improve the golden moments as
they fly, for saving the soul, blessing the
race, and giving glory to God.
Year: 1862

THE SPEED OF THE MoNIroR.-The
information has gained ground that the
Merrimac is superior in point of speed to
the Monitor, and that if the former chose
she could run past her and 20 TO sea-
This, / am assured, is an entire mistake.
The speed of the Merrimac is not over
five knots an hour, whilst that of the
Monitor is about seven. On putting the
question to one of the gunners as to their
relative speed, and the ability of the Mer-
rimac TO run away from the Monitor, he
replied I'VE would like to ZEE her at
tempt it. She would then be at our mer-
cy, and by following close in her wake, we
could soon cripple, ifpot destroy her rud-
der and propeller A more enthusias-
tic and confident set of men never manned
a ship, and they all express an anxiety
that they will soon have another opportu-
nifty to meet her.-Cor. Baltimore Ameri-
can.
Year: 1862

= THE STEVENS BATrERY-The following is a
description of one of the new iron batteries
now building in the vicinity of New York:


The Stevens battery Is strongly built yes
sci OF ifon, one hundred and one feet long,
twenty feet beam and seven and half feet
depth of hold, drawing four feet of water when
light, and seven or eight feet when in action.
The iron hull is surrounded by bulwarks made
OF white cedar, which does not splinter. They
are two feet thick outside the hull and one
foot thick inside, extending three feet ten
inches above the deck, and the same distance
beloy aud planted on the outside with wrought
iron. She is moved by two engines, acting
independently Of each other upon the screw
so that with one reversed and the other moving
ahead. the vessel can be turned around within
her own length, and with great rapidty. The
hold has water-tight compartments forward and
aft. that can be filled by a hole in the bottom
Of EACH which is closed by a valve from the
deck When the battery advances TO the
attack these compartments are filled by open
ing the valve and setting the pumps at work,
throwing water into them until the vessel set
ties with the deck some seventeen inches below
the surface, when she Is kept steady by the
heavy wooden bulwarkS. To prevent the
@ater running into the officers quarters. the
hatchway is surrounded by high combings
The wheel house is arranged so as to direct the
motion of the vessel. The smoke stack can
also be lowered out of sight The armament
of the vessel is single hundred pound riled
Parrott gun, having range of seven miles. 1t
is mounted upon a das, surrounded by a comb
ing to protect it from the water The gun is
loaded from the hold, the muzze being depress-
ed to the hold and but single man is left on
deck to fire it. 1t is next to impossible for
such craft as this to be hit. as nothing is
visible to the enemy but the unsubmerged por-
ton Of the bulwarks and the gun amidships
and it can be made a most formidable weapon
of oilense against an enemys Notifications OF
vessels.
Year: 1862

NICE young lady writes to the Mariposa
Gazette to ask if he won't stop Publishing
births as it is immodest and improper. "
The editor replies to the nice young lady
thus:


We would inform Amy that we know of no
impropriety in the matter. As it is thought
moderately respectable, or not very immoral, to
have children, it is not more so to have the
fact of ones advent published.
Year: 1862

The Folsom Telegraph says: a young
lady, during a warm discussion in this place,
in relation to the formation of new county,
said she was perfectly willing to convert her
fathers residence into a court house"
Year: 1862

Coon CLEAN Up-The Michigan Company
cleaned up on Saturday last the comfortable
little sum Of twenty-five hundred and twenty
FIVE dollars The Suumerset claim has just
cleaned up this morning getting don't
know how much. but from the looks of il
shouldn't be surprised If there was between
two and three thousand dollars. Pretty good
that. and there are plenty now of the SAINT
sort round here Dutch Flat Enquirer.
Year: 1862

remptorily demands for adoption one better
adapted to the emergencies of the case The
President must not hesitate one hour to res
pond to the demand He must immediately
put in motion every arm Of the national power
There must be an end of excuses, and apologies
and delays to the country. No longer can be
tolerated half. hearted counsels in the Cabinet,
or halfhearted leadership in the field
Year: 1862

TuE FEELING IN TIE BORDER STATES
There is, We believe, better feeling growing
up in tho Border States in regard to tho Pres.
ident's emancipation proclamation. They be-
gin to look in its true light; not as pander.
Ing to tho so-callcd philanthropy Of any set Of
men, but as an earnest, solemn measure. de-
manded by tho existence Of the crisis. The
Louisville Journal, which was very bitter ai
first. says Significantly:


The storm that is brewing will be terrible
no doubt, visiting tho direct disaster upon the
people, with untold death and destruction
but our own great national sin must be washed
out by the blood of the nation, and we may
rs we'll prepare for the deluge while its signs
are in the heavens. The rainbow Of promise
nsuring tho God-given covenant Of liberty ia
mankind, will certainly appear for us in due
season. when all tho world will stand amazed
and say: I" See the greatest nation has passed
the most trying ordeal in all history, and has
come out OF it chastencd, characterized, i'm
proved. and strengthened, whilst democracy
and rcpublicanism are placed upon the sures'
foundation, and must exist in and extend to
all the ends of the EARTH" America will be
free after this struggle. The land will be for
ever an inheritance for white men. robbine
England of her greatest boast; for this Gov
ernment alone will guaranty freedom to every
one who may set foot upon the soil.
Year: 1862

AN Ice STORy-A son of Erin having hired
out to cut some ice, was asked if he could use
the crosscut saw. lie replied that he could
lie was accordingly sent with some of his co.
lbore-s. to cut some ice, and having reached
the center of the pond. the saw was produced
with both handles in their places. The Irish
man looking at the saw. very coolly put his
hand into his pocket. and drawing forth cent
said to his companion. Now. Jamie. fair play
luad or tail who goes below"
Year: 1862

~ Your calm men always succeed. Their
power is something terrible. They seem to
burn with white heat, and by their intense
quiet. to dissipate and turn to account all op'
position, as furnace Of molten melsl hquities
and laps up the sharp-sided insots as fast as
Year: 1862

terials OF all kinds have very materially ad-
Naneed since the commencement Of the war
On some articles of prime necessity 10 the
printer, the advance is fully equal TO thirty
per cent. In addition to this the government
taxes them three per cent OH the paper they
use, three per cent upon their advertisements
and three per cent upon their income, III they
are fortunate enough 10 have any. In view of
these facts we notice that some Of our Northern
cotemporaries are about 10 raise the price of
their issues. The BrockporI IN. " Republic
OF a late date says:


Most of the large daily papers in Western
York have advanced the price Of their issues
An editcr OF leading New York daily in
formed us last week that the publishers in that
city would soon follow suit. MANY of the
country journals are also published at in
creased prices. The advance Is caused mainly
by the advance in printing steck
Year: 1862

Seed wheat is scarce in several States, and
few suggestions for saving seed By hand drilling
may not be smiss. A gallon of wheat carefully
planted by hand gives moro plants TO the acre
than one unscqusinted with the number Of seed
in gallon would suppose. In England, where
experimental wheat culture has received much
attention, large crops have been grown per acre
from only four quarts of seed. 10 rich ground
the yonng plAuts tiller remarkably, and spread
so as to cover the whole surface and the heads
of grain longer, and are better filed for having
more room sn6a sunshine. Most farmers know
that neither corn nor cotton will bear eTOwding
on the surface planted, if one wishes to bring
the crop to the greatest perfection Take extra
pains in blowing twice OF more the land to be
planted in wheat, scatter the seed by hand in
drills as you would cotton or corn, but put not
to exceed two gallons on the acre and one ana
half may do better. Cover with light plOw,
or boStd if the ground is smooth and mellow.
Take pains also to remove all impure seeds, such
as cookie, cheat and other weeds, and wash the
seed in a Icy made Of ashes to kill the germs of
smut, if you cannot get blue stone nor eopPeras
for that purpose. Indeed, it is best to save blue
stone, salt and copperss for other uses, and
wash seed wheat in strong ley to prevent smut.
Apply the ley precisely as you would solution
of blne stone


Whestis not so scarce as the high price of the
article might lead to believe Itis the abund-
ancs of our circulating medium that appreciates
the market price Of so many things, as we'll as
their rscarcify.-S0atherB Field and FiFesids.
Year: 1862

This, as we have said, It would he difficult TO
determine just now. We believe that at least
seventy lives were lest, and the mortality may
even exceed this, IS many who were taken cut
were 50 badly injured that their recovery is out
of the question. Altogether, the occurrence is
the most psinful By all odds, that has ever hap
penGd here, and it has carried death and desOla-
ton into many happy household.
Year: 1862

The fire had not yet been thoroughly quenched,
and strong stream was being thrown upon the
ruins by one of our steam fire engines, while
men carried water to the scene Of The disaster,
and labOred nOAly in putting out the flames. As
the fre was got under, those engaged IN taking
out the bodies extended their operations until
the heart of the largest Of the buildings wss
reached. At the time we left several bodies had
been taken out, swelling the number which
came under our notice altogether to forty-six.
This, however, we DO not consider anything ike
the number lost, as at the time Of our leaving We
counted at least five additionsl bodies lying in
the ruins, to which the wOrEmen were unable TO
get access on account of the heat. How many
were under them no one can say.
Year: 1862

TEE STATE NORMAL UNIVERSITY
mkt term Of the State Normal University be-
gins September Sth, with full board Of
teachers. There Is every Indication that the
advantages Of this Institution are more and
more fully appreciated By the State at large,
and the we'll known and able educators who
have recently been appointed as teaehers can
not fail to add much to the usefulness Of the
school and give Increased confidence in tho
University.
Year: 1862

Of the immediate action of the War Depart


mcrt IN the premises, We are ignorant, further


than that dispatch has been received in the


city from the Colonel himself, stating that he
has been restored to his command By order of
Major Gen. Wool.
Year: 1862

So -
almost determined upon, and in q few days would
have been compelled It was impossible 70 move
further into Kentucky from the barrepness Of the
mountains between that point and the Blue Grass;
and all the counties on the left and right, and the
northern counties of East Tennessee were TOO poor
to support the array one day. With vastly su-
perior force attacking, the movement to the Cum
berland river at Gainsboro, point of supply, was
precpitated-and to this General 4Crittenden is
moving with short days marches From this
point If the enemy should advance into East Ten
nessee, an attack could be made on his flank and
rear while passing through the billy and barren
region from Kentucky towards Knoxville and the
Railroad. "*~a y 4fA@ = 'sta%e sS%' se+7
'F Ilbase thus briefly sketched our army move
ments for the last few days" Victory does not
gleain upon our banners, and we may not receive
the loud plaudits which it brings; but in view Of
an overwhelming force of the enemy, and the abb
solute want of army supplies, and the distressing
poverty of the country it must be conceded to
General Crittenden that in the bold and gallant
attack and mastery retreat he has displayed the
highest qualities of the military commander,
and he deserves the admiration of the country to
which he has given his services, and IN whose
cause at Fishing Greek he SO coolly exposed his
life. Given command most exposed and peril
Gus, on the northern bank Of the Cumberland
River he has saved it from the ablest Generals
and overwhelming army ofthe enemy. While
they were confident of 'baggng" this little army,
it is ready yet to East Tennessee, and to "ba


any force venturesome enough to invade.
Year: 1862

: We copy from the Bowling 6 reen Courier an
account of the Battle of Fishing Creek, eontribu-
ted TO that paper by Mississippian who was in
the fight. The narrative is well written and is
warmly endorsed by the Courier.


- The same journal contains the Northern official
account in which the loss of the enemy is given at
80 killed and l27 wounded, and our loss at l Ia
killed, I16 wounded and is prisoners. No great
difference, our enemies being the witnesses:
Year: 1862

VALUABLE PROPERTY OF THE ALoE.-The
following additional property of the aloe has
recently been discovered by accident: A
gardener near Paris, had the misfortune to
scah both his feet very badly. lie was
quite alone and no one within call, and be
ing compelled to shift for himself he plucked
the leaf of an aloe, split it in two and ap.
piled the raw surfaces to his feet. Greatly
to his surprise and satisfaction, the pain
ceased at once and the leaf turned violet
color, and the next day, no traces of the
scald remained except dark blue stain.-
This curative property of the aloe was sub
seouently verified ut the Museum in Paris,
on workman whose whole back had been
blstered with steam. 1t was also verified
by Lamaire, Professor of Botany in Client,
by curing cock, whose arm had been
scalded The aloe used was the Socterine,
or aloe Of Sacotra: but it is thought that the
aloe of Of Cape of Good Hope would prove
equally eff acious. The American aloe may
also possess like qualities, but this we do
not affirm, never having heard Of its being
tested.
Year: 1862

PRIMARY MEE11Ses-The primary meet.
ings, for the selection of delegates to the
Democratic County Convention to be held
in Auburn on the 4th of August, are to take
place on next Saturday, the 2nd day Of Au-
gust. We hope that all National Democrats
will be prompt in their attendance at these
meetings. and send full delegations. Now is
the time for action and efficient organization
agair st the unscrupulous policy of the Re-
publican party.
Year: 1862

1t is stated that two teaspoonfus Of finely
powd red charcoal, drank in half tumbler
Of water, will, in less than fifteen minutes,
give relief to the sick headache, when caused
as in most cases it is, by superabundance of
acid on the stomach