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Year: 1862

We yesterday visited the foundry OF
Messrs. Sweeney 4 Co., in the First Ward,
to witness the process of making shell, for
the manufacture of which they have quite
large contract for government. The es-
tablishment is full of these instruments OF
destruction, sufficient number, we should
judge, if properly deposited, to kill, slay
and disperse all of the seccsll now congrc-
gated at any one point. Not being a
'manne OF warre," we had to depend up
on Mayor Sweeney for an explanation of
the process of making the shell. rhey
have cast iron patterns made expressly for
the purpose, in which the shell are mould
cd. The core of the shell is composed OF
sand, and when the metal has cooled, tue
sand is raked out, and they have u shell
thirteen inches in dianlatcr and Two inches
and half thick. The process OF mould
ing requires the greatest Gaze and pre-
cision, and the facilities of the establi sh-
mrnt are apparently equal to all demands
upon it. After the shell is moulded, it is
taken in charge by another class of work
meu, who remove the sand which always
adheres toa casting, hy hammeriug 1t
and in this process, if there are any
imperfections, they are discovered, aud the
work east aside. Tnliuishiug the shell the
greatest accuracy is necessary TO be OBJ
served. There are two accurately formed
-guages-between which there is II
difference only of six onc-hundrcdths OF
an inch. The shell must be so accuratels
formed. filed aud smoothed, that it viii be
large and regular enough TO pass through
one of them but not large enough to pass
through ;he other. The shell is then roll
ed through n cylinder, which is just as
large aud no larger than the mortars by
which the shell are to be sent ppon their
errands of destruction. The shelI is not
perfect, and will not be accepted by the in
specting officer unless it stands this severe
test. The shell when finished weighs two
hundred and fifteen pounds.


Tue she'll are, of course, not filled here.
They are shipped wherever directed, and
filed by those familiar with that part of
the work. These large shell are filed gem
orally with Shrapnell shot and other de-
structire missiles-the more destructive the
better. The shot and shell are made TO
adhere together, and 10 the shell by sort
of pitchy substance, and in the middle of
this, and on line with the fuse hole, n
cavity is left into which is poured two or
three pounds of powder, which is secured
simply by wooden plug The fuse is con-
nected with the powder, and regulated in
length by the distance which the shell is
intended to carry, as estimated by the
proper ordinance officers.


Messrs. Sweeney Co. are turning out
about forty finished shell per day, but will
soon be able to turn out twice that num-
her. The firm shipped abont two hundred
day or two ago for Cairo, aud have about
eight hundred more intended for the same
point, to be used by the gun boats which
have been doing such signal service under
Commodore Foote. rr,.
Year: 1862

The London Times Coming Round.


Anything like fairness or fricudliucss is
not to be expected from the London Times,
in its discussion of American affairs. But
the stress of events and of popular opin-
ion has compelled i, to modify its course in
some respects. twas lately clamorous Tor
the forciUIe raising of the s'paper block
ade, ns it called it, it is now equally dc
cided against interference with the block
ade, and argues the case thus.


"If we ask the Federal States 10 let cot
ton come out of the Southern ports, il must
be on the ground that blockades are no
longer tolerabIe, and ought to be abolish
cd, like privateering. The pnrtisaus OF
this change in the law of war assert that
the restriction on trade ought 10 relate only
to goods contraband of war, and that at ali
times the ports of a belligerent State ought
to be left open to neutrals, who should be
free To trade just us in time of peace. To
such a doctrine we must give :. firm opposi-
tion. Theidea of abolishiug blockade seems
to US one that can only keeps its place in II
7tnlnd Incapable OF ffogictt reasoning That
two nations should struggle To overcome
each other, and that yet each should bind
itself TO interfere in no. way with the trade
which makes its enemy capable of resis-
tancc, seems 10 us an absurdity too great
for serious discussion. The right of put
ting a stop to all the commerce of the enc
my, whether by land or sea, is necessary TO
the carrying on of war, and eau never be
reliuquished. Mr.. Golden and those who
think with him, seem to imagine that there
is great difference between the practice
in the two cases but it is certainly not So


All trade is prohibited to an enemy,
whether by land or sea, and it would be
as reasonable for our merchants to expect
the federals to allow their enemies TO use
the Charleston aud Savannah railroad for
the purpose ofinternal traffic, as to use the
ports which it connects for the purpose of
shipping cotton. We, as great naval
power, should be the last to demand what
would be not only contrary to reason and
justice, but to our own dearest interests. -
Year: 1862

We all know what this outcry for the
Constitution means. Danger to the
Constitution in their dialect means danger
10 the institution of slavery. Substitute
the word slavery for the word Constitution
in their distribes, and then the clAmor
they are making becomes translated into
Ineligible language,


Nobody desires to overthrow the cOnsti-
Year: 1862

A few days ago, some gentlemen from Stark
county were in our town. having in their possess
ion some of the government scrip, which they
were anxious to exchange for gold. They found
man who agreed to take the scrip at ten per cent.
discount; but not having it in his possession. he
went to Whseler's Bank and got it. paying five
per cent premium; but while he was out. man
came in. and happening to have some gold with
him, took the Treasury Notes at fifteen per cent.
discount, thus leaving broker No. five per cent.
worse off than when he commenced the shave.


Persons desiring to exchange good currency at
a small premium, can doubtless be accommodated
by calling on B-ll S-.ey.
Year: 1862

We have received from Gov. Dawson a copy OF
Lis Message to = Legislative Assembly of tah.
but not in time give it a careful pcrusal before
this publication The Message has been highly
commend, for its conservatism May the Gov
ernor live long to enjoy his honors.
Year: 1862

About nine o'clock last Thursday morning n
saddle 'Snd bride belonging to Mr.. BGSsER of
Knox, taken from the stable of the Short
House. The thief was seen while carrying them
off, but it was not suspicioRed by the person who
saw him, that they stolen.
Year: 1862

We desire to be distinctly understood that
we shall give our correspondents the "largest
liberty consistent with the management of
such paper as we intend ours to be. At the
same time our readers will understand, one
for all views and opinions correspondents may
advance
Year: 1862

The people of Portsmouth are to cele-
brate the approaching anniversary of our Ma
tional Independence.


VERY PRoPER.-We learn that all carriages
will be kept out of the streets on the route of
the procession during its passage, to-day.
Year: 1862

AN ACT to provide for the taking up OF Estray


animals.


81. Be il enacted by the General I$sen-
big of the Stotc Of Iono. That no person
shall take up any unbrokcn animal as a
stray. between the first day Of May and
the first day Of November, unless the
same be found within his lawful enclosure;
nor shall any person take up any stray
unless he be house holder


So II any horse, mule, neat cattle,
sheep or hogs, liable to be taken up, come
upon any persons premises, any other
person may notify him Of the fact, and if
he fail to take up such stray for more than
five days after such notice, any other per-
son being householder in the same town
ship, may take up such stray and proceed
with it, as if taken upon his own premi-
~cs; Prorided That he shall produce to
the Justice Of the Peace proof of the ser
vice Of such notice, and all persons taking
up stray animals shall state to the Justice,
under oath, where such stray was ia ken
up.


s3. Any person taking up an estray
shall, within five days thereafter, post up
written notices in three of the most public
places in the township, containing a full
description of such animal, and unless such
stray shall have been previously y reclaim
ed by the owner, he shall within ten days
90 before Justice of the Peace in the
township in which such stray was taken
up, or in case there is no Justice in the
township, he shall 90 before the next near
est Justice in the County, and make oath
as to where said stray was taken ur, and
that the marks or brands have not been
altered to his knowledge either before or
after the same was taken up.


s 4. If necessary, the Justice shall is
sue summons to three disnterestcd
householders in the township to appear at
the time and place mentioned in said no
tce to appraisc the stray. The person so
summoned, or any two of them attending
shall take an oath that they will fairly and
impartiaIIy appraise said stray, and their
appraisement embracing description OF
the size, age, color, sex, marks and brands
of the stray shall be entered by the jus
tice in book to be kept by him for that
purpose.


SIS. The Justice shall within ten days
thereafter send certified copy of such
entry to the Clerk of the District Court,
who shall Immediately enter the same in
an estray book, to be kept by him tor that
purpose. If the appraised value of the
stray exceeds ten dollars, the Clerk shall
cause a copy of such entry to be posted on
the Court House door, and copy Of said
notice to be inserted once in some news
paper in the County, if there be one, il
not, he shall cause to be posted up written
notices in three public places in the Coun-
ty.


So. When the appraised value of ar
estray is ten dollars or more, the Clerk
shall within ten days after receiving the
notice of appraisement (unless the animal
shall have been previously reclaimed by
the owner) forward certified copy of the
same to the public printer hereafter pro-
vided together with the amount required
Year: 1862

from the date of the acceptance of their
commissions, and of taking the oath of
allegiance, in the same manner as is
provided for in the regulations of the
army for officers appointed by the Presi-
dent Of the United States -
Year: 1862

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN TO THE TAX
In Payers of the City of Evansville, that have
received from the Clerk of the Common Council of
said City the Tax Duplicate for tie year 1862, and
that am now ready TO receive ihe Taxes contained
in said Duplicate.


My Office is in the Crescent City Bank Building,
entrance on Third, second door above Main street


JOSEPH J. REITZ,
sep5-tf City Collector
Year: 1862

friend-you deceived and deserted me! You,
Pierre Soule, and those who acted with you,
said you would stand by me to the last in a
fair and legal fight for Southern rights; that
you would stand by our Northern democracy
You know how false you proved. want to
hear no new professions. Leave the room in
stantly! And, -! if you ever call me your
friend again, will give you ball and chain
in Fort Pickens; and if you do not cease your
reasonable plottings against the life of the
Union, will have you hung from these win
dowsr


The vehemence of Gen. Butler was terrible,
and the occasional undisguised oath that fash
ed here and there. did not add mildness to the
denunciation. Before his fury Soule was
speechless. His usual selfpossession had for
saken him, and he tried in vain to recover
himself TO reply. He looked as if he had made
his last speech on earth, as flushed and crest
fallen, trembling and guilty. he bowed under
the storm of just imprecations and skulked
away.
Year: 1862

The advantage Of wool growing, over
almost every other description of farming.
is yearly demonstrated in our midst by
persons who have had the fore,hought to
make beginning, even against the odds
which seem to encounter every endeavor In
that direction. This matter has been again
called to our notice by Mr.. William Disney.
Of Rich!and township, in this county
His flock OF one hundred and thirty sheep
has this year netted him, free from all cost
of wintering, shearing, baling and trans
portation, the sum Of two hundred dollars
in cash, besides the natural increase of the
flock, which constitutes of itself very
handsome profit. This, withou: any out
lay for labor, feed or tending; while his
corn crop Of 1000 bushels, if sold at the
same time, would hare netted him only
about the same, after an outlay Of several
numbered dollars for labor, teams, time aud
land, leaving heavy balance in favor Of
sheep over corn culture.


Many have delayed engaging in this bus
mess, who have long had it in contempla
ton, from the difficulty of procuring sheep,
and also Of protecting them. The latter
objection can be easily overcome by high
and tight pens, such as every farmer has
the means to build, and the FIRST is not half
so difficult, if once attempted in earnest.-
Topeka Record.
Year: 1862

There has been bill introduced into the
Legislature for the building Of two bridges
across the Kansas river. One is to be loca.
ted at Topeka, and the other at Lawrence.
The credit of the State is to be given for
their construction. The State is to receive
the tolls collected, in liquidation OF the debt.
While this bill is under consideration, We
would suggest it be so amended as to
include one across the Republican at this
point. There is surely no place in the
State where the building of bridge
would more conduce to the advantage
of the State at large. 1t is on the
great natural thoroughfare leading to
the Gold Regions, New Mexico and CAL
iforuia. and the Republican is the only
serious objection on the whole route. We
hope all the members of the Legislature
who are interested iu making the Kansas
Valley the great highway to the Pacific,
will take hold of this matter in earnest and
give US this bridge, which. win make it 20.
Year: 1862

humanity. Money is scarce, and times
bad; but if We make an outlay now, will
we not be paid a hundred fold hereafter !?
And if the Legislature would take the
matter in land, and employ the Geologist,
could any one regret it, or think it waste
of money?
Year: 1862

Secretary Stanton is impatient Tor for
ward movement for all the columns Of the
Grand Army. He says he is going to see
if be cunt get the men out Of their trench
es But while the mud along the borders
Of secessia continues to be hub deep it will
he physically impossible for the army to ad-
vance. He must wait few weeks longer
with all the patience he can muster for the
roads to dry There is no help for it. If
this man had been made Secretary Of War
three months ago, what different state Of
things would now exist? During tic dry,
pleasant, and healthy months Of November
and December, be would have hurled the
whole 100000 Union soldiers on the rcb-
els at all points. He would have directed
them "to attack, pursue and destroy the re-
"bel1lous enemy and deliver the country
81 fromthc danger menaced by traitor" " and
if the West Pointers did not like this mode
Of dealing with their friends in secessia,
they would be told to get out Of the
way and let more loyal men lead our gal
liant volunteers who felt no such qualms or
scruples Of conscience in doing their duty,
and saving tile Cnion- Our country would
not be in its present jeopardy from Euro
pean Intervention, nor its treasury so near
bankruptcy. 1t is very likely that the pc
culinr institution Of the rebels would have
been knocked somewhat out Of joint in the
collision between the opposing forces; but
the new Secretary is not the man to have
kept the army III their trenches during the
magnificent campaign weather, to avoid
such an occurrence. He has no yeneratlon
for the *Diyine Institution aud NO faith
in snakes anacoudas," or any other kind
Of serpent He believes chiefly in fighting
Wherever you see the head Of rebel lit it,
and don't stop for it to hit you, is Stanton's
plan Of warfare He will soon he called
All "Abolitionist," as is every man who is
in favor Of vigorous and efficient prosccu-
ton Of the war. =
Year: 1862

Those Of our subscribers who wish
TO pay for their papers in wood. vii
please bring j, in Immediately. As the
kind Of wood man brings 10 the prin-
ter is . very good mark Of his moral
constitution. We hope no one will prove
himself either rotten. Of short measure,
or inferior quality in this respect
Bring on the wood - don't care how
many cords Of it on subscription.
Year: 1862

Geo. L. Fisher our present Representa-
tive in Congress has notified VIM, Tennle
Representative elect, of his intention 10
contest his right to seat in the THIRTY
Eighth Congress, under number of spcc;-
hcatlons covering the ground that he Cfr
Fisher received a majority of the LEGAL
votes at the last election and is Justly entitled
thereby to represent Delaware in the next
Congress.


The contestants will thus be allowed q
year to hunt up the cases of iIlegality. and
a rich time is promised in unearthinp tbs
dens of corruption that will make MANY q
poor tool of willy politicians squirm under
the public castigation in reserve. Politicians
have become unblushing in their efforts to
control elections by fraud, and the moral
community will rejoice at the prospect of
their receiving the proper exposure and
punishment necessary to an abatement of
the evil. There viii be thorough sitting
of the last political campaign, which will
result NO doubt in triumphantly placing
MIR. Fisher where he rightfulIy belongs-in
the Thirty Eighth Congress
Year: 1862

The pressure, which has reached nearly
all departments of trade, has fallen upon the
printing interest with peculiar force Every
article that enters into the composition of a
newspaper costs more than it has ever done
before. White paper, which is the most
expensive of these articles now sells for
eighteen aud ttcenty cents q pound, while ten
eSts has hitherto been the outside price. In
consequence of this great advance, nearly
all the large city dailies have been compel
led to reduce their size or advance their
price.


Many of the country papers have also
raised the price of subscription, and others
hSve increased their rates of ADVERTISING.
AS yet, we have done neither, and will not
ifPossibly avoidable. But it must be plain
to all, that at the present enormous prices
OF paper snd other material, none butprompt-
" paying subscribers are desirable.


And we shall be compelled to observe
our rule strictly, and demand t,co dollars
'r'e" not paid tr4thaa tie year. Further, we
expect our subscribers to pay in aclcaacs or
near the deJinning of each year. If our sub
scrlbers will attend to this promptly we
hope to " weather" the storm without
making any change in our terms We say
then come and bring the money or remit to
Us early by mail.


We have number of subscribers who
are IN arrears for more than two years sub
scription. They, no doubt, or at least the
majority of them, are honest and intend to
pay, but are long time in making up their
minds to do it. 1t will be very unpleasant
duty for us to strike the name ofany SUBJ
scrlber from our lists, and place his account
IN the hands of an officer for collection, but
we shall be compelled to pursue this course
If payment Is much longer deferred.
Year: 1862

The Assessment Biil-Spring street Rail-


road-Thc City Tax Levy-DeCision in


the Pa IRISH VIII Case.


The Assessment bill was reported back from the Com-
mittee of the House to-day Il is but little changed
from tho original draft. This bill will hardly become
iss during this session.


The Spring street Railroad bill this afternoon
dered to third reading in the Asssmblyonly seven
against it, This is Cor the city,
and is line much needed. II bitterly opposed by
some OF the leaders of the Broadway scheme.


The Assembly Grinding Committee have held meet.
ing this afternoon and ground out tho city tax levy with
out any change from the form reported from the Stand
ing Committee.


The Court OF Appeals adjourned this afternoon until
the June term Seventy eight cases have been argued
before them during this term The court has affirmed
Judgment the below in the Parish will case
This defeats the appeal OF Mrs. Parish.


rich, spicy, spunky and saucy discussion took place
u the Senate this evening, on the Chenango Canal Ex
tension bill Senator Gs!son exposed the system Of log
rolling prevalent u the legislature always is at
the close OF the session. His remarks appeared 10 hit
several tender spots making q number OF Senator'S
squrm uuder the scor hing truths that he told which
were apparent any person with half eye The dis
cission kept up all tho evening. The bill was, how
ever, ordered to a third reading


The Assembly IN session all the evening, engaged
in third reading OF bills.


The amendments TO the Unsafe Building law OF New
York and the bill 10 prevent frauds tho opening Of
streets among those PASSED
Year: 1862

On Saturday, before General Summers
corps was fairly under way, the rebels
came up to the Chickahominy and made
the best of their way across, wading and
constructing hasty RATS, and meeting no
opposition until they had passed some two
miles on the road
Year: 1862

tiOn


Paymaster's Clerks 500 per annum, and IS
cents per day when actually on duty.


Chaplain in volunteers Sl46 50.


In addition to the pay above stated, one ra-
ton per day and al abunaant supply of good
clothing is allowed to every soldier. Quarters.
fuel and medical attendance ALWAYS provided
by the Government without deduction from the
soldiers pay. IL soldier should become disabled
in the line of his duties. the law provides for
pension, or he may, if lie prefer it. obtain AZ
mission into the Military Asylum, which will
afford him a comfortable home so long he may
wish to receive its benefits.


To the above pay for private soldiers must be
added the additional 81 a month 10 be paid du-
ring service. the 800 bounty at the end of the
war. which has already been provided for, and
the quarter section Of land that Congress will
provide for at its coming session. The bounty
and land apply to officers and privates alike.
Year: 1862

habit of self abuse. To which is added observations
Female Diseases and other Interesting of the
importance the married and those conem ating
marriage who entertain doubts Of their physical ability
that state. Sent 10 any address sealed wrap
per. on receipt Of ten cents or four stamps


We devote entire time and attention 10 the
men Of the various private diseases treated OF phi
report Our Dpen>ary is the only Institution Of the
kind in America which has been c tablshed by special
charter this fact should give preference the
various quacks Of doubtful character be found in all
arge cities