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Year: 1865

Mexico; and In every one Of these cases there
could be far better reason shown for an interfer-
ence than In the instance suggested by Mr..
Griffith" And there is not the least doubt of It.
What will be the finality with Jefferson Davis
we do not pretend TO predict If ever man de-
served punishment be does; and the Ioftiness
of bis pretensi0ns does not In the least take
away from bis actual criminality, but rather
increases il.


At any rate II is not becoming q country
whose annals are crimsoned with the blood of
rebels and traitors to present itseIf al this time
as q mediator in their behalf-as an advocate
for grace and an angel of humanity. We have
been unused to treason. No one has ever yet
been tried and executed for this crime in this
country, and If any are now TO suffer they may
thank England for having encouraged them to
dare their fate. In the meanwhile the London
Times may as we'll understand that the history
of England is more read and better understood
in the United States than in England itself-tor
here everybody resds-and when il appeals to
that history it will not do to ignore the star
ing precedents which we might, if we chose,
draw from it for our own justification in pun
ishing rebellion.
Year: 1865

South wants 10 restore as speedily "a possible
its old associations with the vigorous North, in
order that the paralyzed members of the repub-
lie may draw new life from the heart which Is
as healthy to-day as If it had never experienced
the uneven pulsations of the past four years
Year: 1865




The CHASE RADICAL OFFICEHoLDERs.-The
developments at the recent Cooper Institute
meeting have shown the necessity of President
JOhnsOn's immediate removal of the Custom
House and internal revenue officials in this
locality. While reaping the benefit Of those
positions under the government, they are using
the influence which their Offices throw around
them to intimidate the President and dictate
his policy. This was the express object of the
recent gathering at the Cooper Institute, as the
resolutions clearly prove. These Custom House
and internal revenue officers are all tools Of
Chase. Most of them were appointed by him,
or through his influence. They are now using
all their influence against the President and
in favor of Chase. The adoption of resolutions
rejecting upon the Presidents reconstruction
policy, and virtually repudiating his decision
on the question of negro suffrage, is but one of
them to advance the interests and plans of the
Chief Justice in opposition to the President.
Many of them are mere demogogues, and care
nothing for the interests Of the country if their
faction is only advanced. They would plunge
the South into social war over the question
of amalgamation with the blacks, negro suf-
frage, or any other question, if they could only
benefit the radical clique. and ride the Chief
Justice into the Chief Magistrates chair in the
excitement.


The point which the President should imme-
diately consider is the fact that they are using
the patronage of the government directly
against his policy, and in favor of his avowed
opponents. This fact the proceedings at the
recent meeting fully establish, and cannot pos
sibly leave any doubt General Grant was
brought here not for the love of Grant, but as
an advertising dodge; and the pretext of being
johnson meeting is shown to be only another
dodge to get the people there. In short, the
whole affair was got up for the purpose of
clarifying themselves and intimidating the
President. But the fact that they were frus-
trated in their plans by the people, who repu-
dated the politicians and hailed with applause
the utterances of the military heroes, does not
in the least remove the guilt Of the Custom
House and internal revenue officials. The
animus is the same, and they will resort to all
other imaginable devices to carry out their
schemes. The only salvation of the admins
tration is in the immediate removal of the
whole batch; nor can it be done too soon.


Music FOR THE MnLLoN.-The Saturday after
noon concerts at the Park are now regularly
inaugurated, under the famous Dodworth man
agement The million can, therefore, enjoy
most eloquent music, open air opera and after
noon germans" in addition to the aquatic,
outrageous, geological and other charms of
our grand Park and it must be said that the
million, as well as the fashion, of the metropolis
avails itself very numerously Of the pleasure.
An hour or two about sundown in the Park
xbo- :a m 1,;o toh ~ tl,o - 80.
Year: 1865

MARING AND PACKING 'BUTTER-A
Personal ExPERIEYcE.-Messrs. Edi.
tors; / noticed some inquiries in the
Farmer few weeks since, in regard TO
the best method of preserving butter !;
whether in stone or wooden vessels.
have tried both and think it depends
more on how the cream is saved, and in
what condition the butter is packed, than
the vessel it is kept in. | will give you
my system of butter making. Keep the
milk in a cool, airy place, never allowing
il TO stand after it has become thick, for
the cream will then grow rancid and
mouldy. Save il in stone jar and stir
it two or three times day. After churn-
ing | work out all the butter milk can,
(but never wash it in water) then salt,
and set it in cool place until morning.
/ then work out all the milk, and it i,
ready TO pack down. We use wooden
tubs mostly, as they are cheaper, and not
likely to get broken in moving about
When get new ones | ill the tubs with
sour milk, (hs will take out any bad
taste from the wood change the milk for
new every day for four or five days. then
wash the tubs dry, and Gil up with strong
pickle and let it set for few days. then
turn out, dry the tub again and it is ready
for use. then take some fine salt, wet
il, rub over the bottom and up around the
sides as far as think the butter will
come; then pat il in and press down as
solid as it can be made to 60. have a
piece Of hard wood plank with a handle
made firm in the middle, rounded and
made smooth at the sides; with this !
press in the butter Then have a bag
with some rock salt wet in to lay on top
the butter ill l want to put in more
This keeps it cool and prevents the air
coming to it. The moisture of the salt
will prevent the layers striking together,
and there will be no dry salt sticking to
it when cut up for use. When the tub
is within an inch of being full, take
piece Of cloth cut to I'll it and lay over the
top; then cover with rock salt in this
way l can keep butter good a year
We make about seven hundred pounds q
year, and never to my knowledge had
any but good, sweet butter.-A BUTTER
MAKER.-Maine Farmer.
Year: 1865

ABOUT PoTAToEs.-Some soils pro-
duce several hundred bushels Of the
white, commonly called the Irish, potato,
and there is such a general taste for them
that they are likely 10 continue to be a
very common article Of diet, although not
as valuable or any more heaIthfGl than
many other qualities of food. Three
fourths of the potato is water, so that Of
one hundred pounds only twenty five
pounds are nutriment; the rest is waste.
Almost the entire nutriment is contained
within quarter of an inch of the surface,
Immediately under the skin; hence by
peeling, the very best part Of it, and near
ly all that is valuable, is wasted. Only
the outer skin should be removed-that
which is disposed TO peel of after boiling.


The tendency of potatoes 70 sprout in
the early spring is reported to be prevent
ed in Scotland, and by SO doing, their fall
edible qualities are preserved, and inca
ly" potatoes can be had all summer from
the previous years growth. The exper-
iment costs but little, and is worthy Of
being tested by every one who doubts its
efficacy. Obtain from a Druggist one

ounce of liquor of ammonia (hartshorn)
to a pint of water let the potatoes be
immersed 10 this mixture four or five
days; dry them. Their substance is
thus consolidated, and much OF their
moisture extracted without the slightest
injury for all table qualities, but their
vegetable power is forever Destroyed
If spread out after immersion 50 as to be
well dried, they will keep good for ten
months.


Baked potatoes are easily digested, re-
quiring only two hours and half, but
one hour longer if boiled. If baked in
the ashes and eaten with butter and salt,
they are sweeter and more heallhful than
by any other mode of preparation. The
sprouts Of potatoes uncovered with earth
contain solanum, a powerful poison, the
potato becoming green, and are then un-
fit for even animals. To have mealy
potatoes for the table, boil them until the
fork easily penetrales /; pour off all the
water; cover the vessel with cloth near
the fire, until Steamed" dry.-HaEs
Journal of Health.
Year: 1865

PREcoCIoUs PIETY.-A Michigan
lawyer tells the following story: Several
years ago was practicing law in one oi
the many beautiful towns of Wisconsin
One very warm day, while seated in my
office at work, was interrupted by the
entrance of boy, the son of one of my
clients, who had walked into town six
miles, in the blazing sun, for the purpose
of procuring a Bible. He had been told
he said, that there was a place where
they gave them away to people who had
no money. He said he had no money,
and that he was very anxious to get one
of the books, and asked me to 90 with
him to the place where they were kept.
Anxious TO encourage him in his early
piety, left the brief on which ! was en-
gagged, and went with him over TO the
store of Presbyterian deacon, who had
the much coveted books in charge. in
trodueed him to the deacon, telling him
the circumstances. He praised the boy
very highly, and presented him with the
best bound book in bis collection. Bub-
by put it in his pocket, and was starting
off, when the deacon said; snow my
son you possess what you have desired, l
suppose you feel happy ?" swell, 1 do,
old boss; for, between you and ], know
where can trade it for plaguey good
fiddle !"
Year: 1865

An INVITATION TO DINNER.-lt was
observed that a certain covetous rich
man never invited any one to dine with
him.


IN lay a wager said a wag, that
get an invitation from him.


The wager being accepted, he goes the
next day to the rich mans house about
the time he was to dine, and tells the
servant be must speak with his master
Immediately, for he can save him a thou
sand pounds.


Sir said the servant TO his master,
'here is a man in great hurry to speak
with you; be says he can save you a
thousand pounds


Out came the master.


What is that, sir you can save me
a thousand pounds 7


Yes. sir, can but | see you are
at diuner--I will 60 away and call again.
oh pray, sir, come in and take dinner
with me-


i shall be troublesome


Not at ALL


The invitation was accepted. As soon
as dinner was over the family retired.
well, SIR said the man of the house,
now to your business. Pray let me
know how / am to save a thousand
pounds" /"


Well, sir, hear, sir, you have a
daughter to dispose of in marriage?' ?


Il have, SIR


And you intend to portion her with
ten thousand pounds 2


i do, SIR


why, then, sir, let me have her, and
l will take her with nine thousand


The master of the house arose in a
passion and kicked him out of doors.
Year: 1865

Once said a Quaker, i had the hons
or to be in company with an excellence
and an highness his excellence was the
most ignorant and brutal of his species.
and his highness measured just four feet
eight inches without his shoes.
Year: 1865

Action Of a Call Meeting at .LeesJug Tenn,


Aggust 26h, 1868.


Presbytery disclaim having been intention
ally Influenced by political considerations in
dissolving their connection with the General
Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of the
United States, in 1861. To lend the influence
of the Church in propagating political creeds
and advancing party interests, is perverting
her holy purpose and dishonoring her great
Head. (" My kingdom is not Of this world"
defines the nature of the Church, and the
command, " Go into all the world and preach
the Gospel" announces her high and holy
mission When the war broke out, we de-
sired and prayed that whatever might be It's
issue, the Presbyterian Church might, after
the clouds of war had passed, present the
noble spectacle of united Church, and show
to the world how Christians, animated by the
spirit of the Gospel, can shake hands across
gulfs so deep and wide. But in this we were
disappointed, and with reluctance and grief,
accepted the alternative When the war
closed, having decided by its own stern logic,
that as a nation, we were to have but one
banner we resignedly, cheerfuly and Loyalty
accepted the results, and hoped for an honor
able and cordial reunion of the Presbyterian
Church In this, we have again been disap-
pointed The fact that at present we are
divided Church, we are compelled to admit,
but for this, we, as Presbytery, do not feel
responsible. The fact is forced upon us.
We can but accept it, while, at the same
time, we desire to see tdc obstacles in the way
of en- honorable and happy re union removed,
aud would foudiY hope, that at no distant
day, it may yet be realized. For the present,
the great work of our Presbytery is near at
home. The ways of Zion within our own
bounds ado mourn" 1t is essential to her
welfare that we be united. All difficulties
and differences among ourselves must be re-
moved In the spirit of the Gospel we must
forgive and forget We must forgive all that
aH may be forgiven. By-goaes must be By
cones. Furthermore, we desire to see all
Presbyterians in this section Of the country
united under one organization. Therefore,
in the spirit of the foregoing,


/. Res0iced, That we consider obedience
to the civil government duty made plainly
imperative upon us in the Word of God.
That while we discard that spirit of trucking
seryility which would lead US to worship
Caesar instead of God, we hope we are second
to no other ecclesiastical body in that true
spirit of subiection to the powers that be"
which springs from loyalty to the great Head
of the Church, and which leads us "to rem
der to Caesar the things that are C@sar's, as
we'll as "to God the things that are Gods"
But were we to make political sentiments
test Of Church membership, we would be
usurping prcrogatiyes that have been dele
Year: 1865

proclaim the messages of truth and love with
new earnestness and affection, then would
these convooatiOns of the olhce-bearers of His
Church be made centres Of holy influence
from which blessings would radiate such as
would enrich the whole heritage of God


NJ. D. II.
Year: 1865

A SEVERE financial storm is predicted as
about to fall in England, France and other
parts of the old world Turkey and Spain
are already bankrupt, and important politi-
cal changes and general war are anticipa-
ted The interview of the Gar and Napo-
had reference to these cYentualities
Year: 1865

NAPoLEoN's VIEWS OF TREATING A
WRE.-The first Napoleon wrote to his
brother Louis: Your wife is an excellent
and yirtuous woman, yet you make her un-
happy. Allow her to dance as much as she
likes, tbs the fancy of her age. My wife is
forty years old from my campI tell her to
go to balls yet your wish is that your wife,
only just twenty, and in the flush of youth,
should shut herself up and spend her days
like ainurse, in dressing her baby, You are
too much master at home, and not enough
in your government. Make the mother of
your children happy. There is only one
way; show her great deal of esteem and
confidence. Unluckily your wife is too vir-
tuous. Were she coquette she would lead
you by the nose. You should have wife
such as some that l know Of She would
put you down, and keep you at her feet 1t
is not my fault she has not done so already"
Year: 1865

FROM the new Ork Evening fCSt.


Waterfalls. notwithstan ling the repeat
ed assertion that they were going GU, y
have not yet been discarded The huge
plain bundle of the summer is no ,oA i.
worn. The waterfalls of this win er al.
smaller, and of more graceful form. Som
are made wholly out Of plaits or roi


a tasteful mode Of arranging the ha;'
now to some extent adopted, is by placing
over small, plain waterfall, a fall of
curls surmounted by roll. the front hair
being dressed in curis or turned back in a
single roll Sometimes the front hair is
all turned back. and is surmounted by a
heavy braid. This last style is not well
adopted to any but delicate and regular
features.


The short aspasia curls. frizzes and
braids for the forehead are just now fash>
ionable High rolls cannot be conveniently
used, vet they are to b. seen occasionally;
some persons being slow. in defiance of
fashion. to abandon a style to which they
have become acustOmed


The thick coil of the Empire" period
Is much admired by many and to most
heads is more suitable than the waterfall
The col Is ordinarily offered for sale by the
hairdresscrs are usually made of short hair
to be fastened over roll. and this when
coied is attached tn lace, which can be
fixed frmlv upon the head. This coil
can not easily be done over. but requires
the hand of hair-.iresser. But By far
the handsomest coil is made with the ma
tural hair; and if that is insufficient Il
twist Of false hair can he twisted in with
it.


There is a novelty in the form Of har
feathers. They are made of short hair
fastened to wire. Of the shape Of an os,
frich feather, and slightly curled or friz-
l'ed. What its popularity will be can not
now be Judged OF. but wher tastefuily ar.
ranged it may be very becoming orna>
Year: 1865




EVEN WITH. llIM.-AcccrdnS to the
Fond du Lac Press. one of the dictatOrIal
landlords of that section was come up with
by smart widow


"IIow many children have you 2" is
the general inquiry when looking after
vacan' houSe-aS If parents had no business
to have any chiliren-or if they have,
landlords have right to thrust them
aside. We like the story of the gooo
mother who went everywhere looking for
a house, but her dozen children we're al
ways an objection. Finally, seeing she
could not get a house, She sent her chill
dren to the graveyard t. remain an hour
or two. Calling on landlord for house
his first inquiry was, "how many children
have you The good widow replied,
my children are all in the graveyard"
She was instantly rented the house, aud
then moved IN with her whole family.
When the landlord heard the explanation
he found he was done for. aad opened not
his lips
Year: 1865

The main portion of our Government
debt becomes due within eight years. A.
it natures, The Government can issue new
loan bonds, subject to taxation, at from
five to six per cent interest. On these
bonds the Government can raise money
If they would not be taken here by our
capitalists, they would rcldily in Europe
where the rate Of interest is Very low, and
the money thus be raised to pay off our
present securities. If our bond holders
will not consent to the bonds being take /.
every effort ought to be made by the Gov.
ernment to pay them off at maturity. by
the sale, anywhere, of bonds subject to
taxation. We learn the Government is
now negotiating for loan ofnine hundred
millions in Europe, at SIX per cent, with
every prospect OF success.-I"d'o"opol's
Wfrui1
Year: 1865

ss3~ There is much excitement at Har-
risburg, Pa, oocasioned by proposition
before the Legislature of the State to give
the entire bed of the Aleghany River to q
company of speculators. A correspondent
of the Philadelphia Age says:


The effort to donate the bed OF the AL
leghany to ore oil company is too stul'
endous to pass by without more eXlent >
ed notice than it has yet received, E'ti'
mate, if you can, the value of one hun
dred and fifty miles of land Cor water)
half mile wide, at a thousand dollars
per acre, which is very low, and see if the
aggregate does not make n sum sufficiently
large to pay off the State debit Yet this
is to be given to some half dozen specuIs-
tors.
Year: 1865

so- A vast coal field has been ds-
covered between the great lakes and the
Rocky Mountains. This will furnish fuel
for the navigation Of the Upper Missouri
river, and will be controlling element
in the location Of railroad 10 the Pacific.
Year: 1865

MOTHER WIT.-A ssingy husband
threw off the blame of the lawlessness Of
his children in company by saying his
wife always gives them their own way.


"Poor things" was the PROMPT reply.
It's all have to give them y
Year: 1865

The organs ofpubl;" sentiment through
out the South are earnest and unanimous
in appealing for the restoration of Gene.
raj Johnston to his command. His name
alone would be tower Of strength
Without pretending to decide upon his
military abilities, it is evident that he
has the confidence of the people and the
army, and that single fact would drawfa
host of men in Georgia and South Caro-
lima to the standard of the Confederacy.
The Army of the West would beinspired
to new exertions, absentees would re-
turn, and, in q word, tho whole moral
and physical strength Of the Southern
States developed.
Year: 1865

THE MEETINGS YESTERDA


In another column will be found Che
proceedings of the grandcst asscmblages
that ever convened on Virginia SOIL
Never before, since the beginning of this
war, has there been anything approach
ing the fiery and universal enthusiasm
Of those vast and august assemblagcs.
The fervid patriotism displayed at the
beginning Of the war, compared with
the profound and powerful passion that
blazcd in the sea of upturned human
faces yesterday, and thundered in their
responsive shouts to the speeches Of the
orators, vas only the harmless play of
the summer lightning to the glare and
crash of the tropic storm. We could
only wish that the minions Of the Wash
ington despotism had been present to
see and hear the answer Of great pco<
pie to the demand for unconditional sur
render Of liberty, property and honor


But, though they could not be specta-
tors or auditors, they will soon enough
witness the effects in the universal and
consolidated resistance Of a nation which
is now Of one heart and one mind. The
meetings yesterday, enthusiastic as they
were, presented but faint type of the
deep and powerful feelings which now
animate every Southern heart. No cloud
now ovcrshadows the future. Tho
awakened and tremendous energies of
the nation need henceforth but skillful
direction, and its best talents to be
placed at the head of it's armies, and,
under the blessing Of Heaven, our 1nde-
pendcncc is secure.
Year: 1865

No man who is afraid of responsibility,
or afraid of loss of popularity, has any
business in the councils of the country
at this time. There is no sacrifice that
the people are not willing to make for
deliverancc from subjugation. That iu-
wolves the involuntary sacrifice Of every
thing that We possess and of all that
makes life worth having. 1t would be
better to clothe the most competent mill.
tary leader in the Confederacy with the
unlimited power Of Dictator than to per-
NIT the heel Of foreign tyrant to tramplc
on our necks. And not to only is inde-
pendent action necessary, but prompt
ness. In one Of Napoleon's campaigns
In Italy, splendid flank movement was
attempted by the enemy, which would
have been crowned with brilliant success
but for the delay in it's execution. The
result was that the whole division that
undertook the enterprise was captured.
NAPOLEON made this brief comment on
the circumstance: "These Germans do
not understand the value of minutes."-
We commend the observation to the
Confederate Congress.


What is now wanted, above all things,
is unity and decision of action. When
the ship is within sound of the breakers,
it is no time to hold long debates in the
cabin. We want all the crew on deck
and single, powerful hand at the helm.