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Year: 1865

we clip the following from ths
Natchez (Miss.) Courier


We have heard very industri-
Gus escape Of a Lieutenant of the
Union army. from the rebel prison
at Shreveport, La. The gentleman.
to whom we aIlude. arrived Ia
Natchez day before yesterday. We
did not learn his name. It appears
from the statement made us, that he
had nothing but a candle and a pino
knot in his cell wherewith to work
his way out. These he Used to the
best advantage. He had two Inch
plank lining the inside of his Prison
next heavy logs, and finally a brick
wall Of two feet thick. At first III.
burnt hole in the plank lining Of
his room, by blowing the fire from the
Pl1e-knot dgainst the plank. This
hole was large enough to, work
one ofthe logs Into his cell. He next
dug with his hands and pine-knot
through the brick wall, out of which
he made his escape, Setting his feet
upon the soil outside of the prison:
he made his way to a rebel gunboat
on Red River, where he appropriated
one of her cutters, and floated down
to the Union gunboats where he was
free again.


The Lieutenant looks we'll and had
the appearance of good treatment
whilst among the Cohfeds. During
his Imprisonment he was well sup
piled with food by the Union ladies'
OF Shreveport, who at various times
sent him 1ioney,ahd one time dis high
as fifty dollars. He represents tie
Union sentiment as quite strong id
Upper Louisiana, especially among
the Ladies. The people, he said, wero
tired OF the war, as they have no mar
ket for their products, and would
gladly return to the Union were il
not for Buckner and his troops.


The subject of the above, as manv
OF our citizens remember, made his
appearance in this city some time in
November last, and represented him
self as deserter from the Yankee ar
my. He engaged himself al o clerk
In one of the establishments of this
city, but had not served month be-
fore he was arrested on a charge of
larceny and committed to prison.


he made two attempts to escape
but in the first he was recaptured
and lodged in..the parish Jail But he
at last succeeded. in company with
five other prisoners, in making his
escape.
Year: 1865

From the Richmond Wing.


The idea has been 1pressed abroad
and studiously enforced at the North,
that the resources Of the Confederate
States, as to arms bearing men are
on the point Of exhaustion. Many
well-meaning people among ourselves
have yielded to the delusion, not less
from certain natural timorousness,
than because of the pertinacity with
which the Yankees have insisted on
an assertion 80 replete with encour-
agement and consolation. There can
be no doubt that belief of this kind
has had powerful influence in re-
conciling the Yankees to contin-
uance of the war; and just as little
doubt that year of the same kind,
not perhaps strengthened into be-
lief has produced whatever of des-
pondency aud di.trust exists among
cur own people. And ye. no pro
position is more erroneous than
that the Contederacy is exhausted,
or even nearly exhausted. Of its arms
bearing population. Onthe contrary,
we have around us in profuse abun-
dance the materials of which armies
are composed in an abundance in
deed quite sufficient to enable us not
only to maintain our armies at their
present standard of effectiveness, but
to rut into the field force surpass-
ing any that has yet been put under
arms on either side.


To prove this fact, we have only
to refer to the statistics Of the United
States census. and compare its data
with an estima Of actual losses. and
diminution of resources evidently
sufficient to cover all decrease in our
supply Of arms bearing men. The
task is one of some labor; but its re-
suits are 30 satisfactory as to compen-
safe amply for all the trouble be-
slowed on it. Without farther pre-
face we proceed to our denonstra
tions.


The following table shows the
whole population of the Confederate
States, excluding Missouri and Ken
tncky, as determined by the United
Statas CenanS of 1860.
Year: 1865

Subject to military duty 722,257


Thus it will be seen that making
all allowances for death from erdina-
the dimunition of the erea of our pop
ulation, there must be at this moment
within the Confederacy and subject
to the control of our laws more than
100000 arms bearing men. We
have, in our estimate, made no al
lowance for those who annually pass
beyond the age of so, because their
number is small, and, moreover, they
are still capable Of service in the Re


serves. But We will make a still
further deduction of per cent. to
cover the number of those who have
left the country. This number


amounting to 36,452, is much too
large, but it will serve to compensate
for deficiencies that may exist in
other estimates of probable deduc-
tons. We find, then, at last, that
we have now a force of CO.,, 100 fight.
ing men. If of these one out OF
every three be detailed for such pur-
poses as the President may deem
necessary, admitting that the powen
of detail remain in his hands, ou>
army in the field should consist o


46l,S64 men at least, or n large


force, we candidly believe, than tn,
enemy had ever brought against u,
at one time. At all events, it il


much larger than any force we hav,
ever had under arms, and is amply
competent not only to defend tn


country, but to turn back the tide o
Year: 1865

1t is nice, neat dish for luncheon, nice
relish at tea time really hope, Mr. Care
less, that you and great many other house
keepers will learn to make it, as it is cheap
and good, and l am confident will keep the
year round


l take dozen large, ripe, smooth toma-
toes scald, and remove the skin, then thor
oughly mix them, after cutting into slices,
with pound of sweet dried beef, shaved as
thin as tissue paper. Put in with the toma-
toes and beef the sweet white curd from a
quart of milk, season with pepper and ground
cloves, put the whole into stout bag Of loose
ly woven linen, and after kneeding and ma
nipulating until all the ingredients are per-
fectly incorporated, first squeeze out every
drop of liquid can force through the cloth.
Then, place the material in "hoop' that l
improvised out of a round wooden spice box,
by knocking out the bottom and cutting in
one edge four little notches as vents for the
escape of any juice that may remain. Iplace
the removed bottom on top of the mass as a
follower" and-well, | used my husband S
copying press for my cheese press. 1t per-
forms admirably, but any convenient heavy
weight applied to the top will answer all pur-
poses Press twenty-four hours, and put by
in cool dry place. For use, shave off in
thin slices. Such a cheese ought to last such
a family as ours, Mrs. Careless, ten days at
least but don't suppose twill average more
than week in this neighborhood. d.
Year: 1865

Fun AT HoME.-I advise you not be afraid
OF little fun at home good people. Don't
shut your houses lest the sun should fade your
carpets, and your hearts lest hearty laugh
shake down some musty old cobwebs there, ~
If you want to ruin your SONS, let them think.
that all mirth and social enjoyment must be
left on the threshold without, when they come
home at night When once home is REL,
gardedas only place to- eat drink and sleep
in, the work is begun that ends in the gamb-
ling house and reckless degradation. Young
people must have fun and relaxation some,
where; if they do not find it at their OWE
hearthstones, it will be sought at other and
less profitable places ssa .33


Therefores let the fire burn brightly at night,
and make the homestead delightful with alI
those little arts which parents so perfectly un-s
derstand Do not repress the buoyant spirits
Of your children Half an hour of merriment
round the lamp and fre-sidc Of home, blots
out the remembrance of many care and an,
noyance during the day, and the best safes
guard they can take with them into the world,
is the influence of bright little domestic
circle.
Year: 1865

A Coon INVENTION. Among all the i'm
provements in modern mechanism, says the
Chicago Tribune, the art of horseshoing has
met with little advancement The old fash
ioned way of mailing the shoe to the hoof,
with all its attendant evils, remains in vogue,
We have just been shown n horseshoe in
vented by Thomas Shelton, of Rockford, ILL.,,
which will be very likely to work complete
revolution in the practice of horseshoeing
The shoe consists of a hinged plate, with four
OR five little fianges or projections extending
up on the outside of the horses hoof clasp
ing it like SO many little fingers, making a
neat and perfectly effective attachment to the
hoof On the bottom of this hinged plate the
sole of the shoe, so to speak, or the part that
comes in contact with the ground, is fastened
by strong set screws, whereby the Hanged
plate is held firmly to the foot, the whole max
ing handsome, easy and durable shoe,
which can be easily put on and taken off, and,
instead of endangering the hoof after the
manner of the old fashioned nailed hoof. is an
absolute preserver Of the hoof, adapted to
those that are split, tenderior thin, as well as
all Others.


The shoe is made of malleable iron, and
can be manufactured at cost of fifteen cents
per pound, and being SO economical, safe and
labor saving, we do not see what will prevent
its speedily coming into general use. ) q


Dr. G. H. Dadd, the celebrated veterinary
surgeon, on examining the shoe, gave it his
hearty Endorsement, and says: II consider it
one Of the most valuable and perfect pieces
of mechanism of the kind ever invented"


One of our NEST enterprising horse owners
is having his horses shod with this shoe.
Year: 1865

Drying SWEET CoRN.--Put the ears into
boiling water long enough to harden the
starch, but do not cook it quite enough for
eating, cut it from the cob, spread it thlnly,
and then dry rapidly in the sun or mild oven
or better still, in drying house made for
the purpose. 1t is important that the corn
should be dried rapidly, as it sours very read
lily when warm and damp, and is thus ruined
for use. There is patented process for dry
ing sweet corn without previous cooking. It
is done by boring out the pith of the cob
The ears are then placed in drying room,
where the air at such a high temperature that
1t extracts all the moisture before any delete.
rious effect is produced upon the grain Z
Year: 1865

THG PRICE OF GoLD There is strong
feeling among the gold operators in Wall
street for rise in the premium on eoiu.-
The argument is this: That the disbursements
of the national treasury will pletborize the
money market, and, as there 10 no national
loan now to absorb the surplus, demand
will be created Tor gold for the purpose Of
boarding until such time az another Govern
ment loan may be authorized, which cannot
take place until Congress meets in December.
The increased importatious have also ten
dency to raise the price under the anticipation
OF foreign demaud On the other hand il
is held that the Government, with u surplus
Of twenty-five millions, can at any time pre-.
vent rise by throwing from two to five mil.
lions upon the market, or any amount sufli-
cient to break down the operations and anticI-
pations OF the bulls.-M Y, Herald.
Year: 1865

The Chicago Republican says: The cul.
tivaton of the sugar beet in this State opens
up TO Illinois a source Of Industry and wealth,
we will venture to say, unsurpassed by any
other branch Of agriculture, besides giving
employment to large number Of mechanics,
and thus creating here at home a market for
our sur llus agricultural products"
Year: 1865

This crop has given such universal satisfac. tion to all who have tried it, as to settle the question of it's economy and utility. We have sowed small piece every year for the past ten years. and the only trouble has been that some. times when feeding time came, the plot has been too small. The land should be made very rich. That which is rather wet and sub ject to frosts will answer, though good corn land is the best. r.i &t.@ '-'''i @

 June is proper time for sowing, that it may get it's growth in August, when it can be cured for winter fodder if not needed to feed green

 After blowing and narrowing, mark furrows three feet apart with horse blow, strew in the com at the rate of one bushel or a bushel and half to the acre, and cover with the hoe.

 If not sowed too thickly there will be many ears. Some recommend sweet corn as the most nutritious and most palatable; others the southern varieties as yielding the greatest crop. We have been perfectly satisfied with the Dutton corn. The stalk is covered with leaves and very tender, so that it is all eaten up.

 The only cultivation required consists il running the horse-hoe or cultivator between the rows to keep down the weeds. As the corn grows very fast and soon shades the ground. With little culture the weeds are all choked down, and the land is left very clean for the next crop. As it does not ripen its seed, it is less exhausting than crop Of corn

 Commence cutting as soon as full grown and arrange so as to feed all out or stack for dry fodder before frost It may be cut with scythe or a corn hook, depending upor | its size.

 Some SOW broadcast, but we prefer to SOW in rows and cultivate,

 To sum up the advantages of this crop:

 It does not exhaust the soil.

 It leaves the land VI clean for the nex crop. r-4

 It requires little labor.

 It furnishes supply of green fodder in Au gust, just when the pastures are most apt t fail from drought.

 The yield is enormous greater than othe forage crop.

 tioned to the amount of his stock and HdfNtn pf, spective wants of forage. ssh f" -o
Year: 1865

s4 tl .-aF F l ls sl. ae TIE LESSON OF THE GARDEN.-A garden is beautiful book, written by the finger of God :; every flower and every leaf is letter. You have only to learn them-and he is poor dunce that cannot, if he will, do that-to learn them, and join them, and then go on reading and reading, and you will find yourself carried away from the earth to the skies by the beau tiful story you are going through. You do not know what beautiful thoughts--for they are nothing short grow ont of the ground, and seem to talk to man. And then there are some flowers, thatalways seem to be like over dutifnl children; tend them ever 30 little, and they come up and flourish, and show, as I may say, their bright and happy faces to you.

 t5E5sA a8F.s E 7f tA .Terro1d
Year: 1865

NEAT SPEEoH.-Mr. President l wish the friends in the fore part of the meeting would speak up, so that the friends in the back part of the meeting can hear what is go- ing on in the front part of the meeting Friends in the back part of the meeting feel as much interested as the friends in the fore part of the meeting; it is highly necessary that friends in the back part of the meeting can hear what is going on in the fore part of the meeting. ....-....,.... ..--.t. ..-
Year: 1865

| CAUTION TO THE PUBLro.-There was once

 upon time an old pilferer down East on whom

 ali thefts, far and near, were at once charged,

 when any loss was discovered. The old fellow bore the universal onus' patiently for time but finding that in some instances he was suf- fering from the sin of others, he issued eau ton to the public in the usual form: &

 1T hereby notify all persons from this date not to steal in my account and risk.g I am no longer accountable for their trespasses, as have more than can account for of my own.'
Year: 1865

the efforts nos being made by radicals at the North to
thwart his kindly purposes concerning us It will be an
insanity on our part il fail TO take the most prompt
energetic to place ourselves IN condition
TO AFFORD him material support Before the war we were
precpltate. Now we apatbetic. Each extreme IS
equally hurtfu I the radical party at the North obtains
the ascendency another ''night shut in upon mdnigh
will gather and around Hope will then have lied
from u.s. Our only will then be the sad alter
native Of expatriaton. This catastrophe with GER
tanty be avoided II the Southern people do their duty
with energy and promptness


But Il may asked OF what avail will be restora
ton to our civil and political rights and privileges since
we are penniess and lands left without aborers
TO cultivate themf This question may be asked by one
who Is the owner Of five hundred a thousand, per-
haps more acres Of land European and Northern
man would be amused at the question II either of them
owned 30 much land without owning anything else, be
would consider himself rich.


The writer then goes recommend the Substitution
Of grazing cattle and sheep raising and manufacturing
for cotton culture and recommends the sending OF o
commission to Europe for emgrans and makes various
oher propositions Some Of the suggestions already
being acted on, and will be- TO any great extent
impractcable With white tenants introduced
in sections where great portions Of the nds uni.
proved live stock and grass culture and manufacturing
would soon become additional features Of the State
productive power; but many sound think cotton and
rice will continue the great staples and that after this
year. and possibly next their predictions will increase
unprecedentedly
Year: 1865




The mail steamer City Point, Capt. Talbot,
is lying at the foot of Prince street, where she
is undergoing a complete overhauling. 1t
will take some fifteen or twenty days to repair
her and repair the damage which her machin-
cry sustained a few days ago. "A


Battery Rodgers, situated ut the lower end
Of Water street. is undergoing many improve
ments under the superintendent OF the COM
manding officer (Capt Spear,) who is said to
be a most excellent engineer. The grounds In
the vicinity are being graded, new quarters for
the men are being erected, and q general sys-
te m of Improvement is going on. The Battery
viii become a great place Of public resort dur.
ing the coming sum mer.


From letters received from citizens of Lou
DOM county, we learn that the people there
will not attempt to open a poll on the next gen :
eraI-election day, unless they are assured OF
permanent protection from the government


Gov PierpoInt returned to the city fyes TER.
day, after an absence OF some eight or ten days,
at Norfolk and City. Point He speaks very
hopefully OF the prospect Of our army and OF
the speedy suppression Of the rebellion. =, ~ &


The officers and employees Of the Military
Railroad Department in this city were paid
of to-day for the month of january. Asfa slL..s ,
Year: 1865




A young man was studying at a college
One afternoon he walked out with an in
structor, and they chanced to see an old
pair of shoes by the side of the path, be-
longing to an old man at work near by


'sIet us have little amusement at his
expense - said the student 9Suppose we
should hide these shoes, and conceal our
selves in the bushes to watch his perp1ex-
ity when he cannot find Them"


tFI can think of better plan than that, !,
said the instructor" You are rich. Suppose
YOU put q silver dollar in the top of each
of his shoes, and then we viii hide"


The young man did so. The poor man
finished his work soon, and went to put on
his shoes, You can imagine his sur
prise when he stopped down to take out 9
pebble, as he supposed, from the toe, and
found a bright silver dollar; and when he
found still another in the other shoe, his
feelings overeame him; he fell upon his
knees, looking up to heaven, and utterine
a long, fervent Thanksgiving, in which he
thanked kind Providence for sending
some unknown hand to save from perish
ing his sick wife, and his children without
bread. Do you wonder that the young
man stood in his hiding place deeply af
fected Young friends, when you wish tC
enjoy real pleasure in Witnessing the per
plexities ofothers, see if you can not, IL
some way, initiate the student.
Year: 1865

Nature has wisely ordained that the


year should be divided into seasons. Two
of These in particular, spring and summer,


possess very powerful attractions, and OPP
crate very benehciaily on the human heart.


Were it not for such golden opportunities,
.rnan would be a greater savage than he
now is, and blunted against all the finer
feelings that should animate his system,
Nothing but an occasional interview with
seasons possess a charm that affects almost
every human heart, could render this
world of ours even tolerable. Let us thank
nature them with all our best deVot1on,
in our own proper places; and for soften
ING those hearts which, during the seasons
of eaiety. fashion, rioting and frivolity,
have been all but alienated from the en-
ioyment of every wholesome social virtue
Year: 1865

Not content with opposing the patriot
ic efforts of our late lamented Governor
to crush the traitors rebellion, the Gin
clnnatl Enquirer seizes the moment when
the spirit of the good man has departed,
to utter the vile slander that he "had a
constant longing to once more act with
and share the confidence of the good old
| Democracy.


The whole career of Governor Brough,
from the time he left the traitor Democ-
racy and became the great leader of the
/ Union party. stamps the above as a vile
| SANDER. But we have special evidence Of
its falsity from his own pen. A few days
previous to the appearance of his letter
declining a re-nomination and even after
the development of the disease that ter
minated his life, we received a private
letter from him, In which he expressed
the most earnest desire for the success of
the Union party, and reviewed, at some
length, the reasons that might induce
him to decline denomination, in order
to secure the perfect harmony he desired.
He wrote:


1T is useless to disguise the fact that
there is no inconsiderable opposition to
my re- nomination, as there has been, and
will be, to any man who fills the Office IN
upon measures as to which I can make
no concessions, for [ hold them to be
right and just If I were desirous of
reelection it would be poor return for
the generous support have received, to
demand a nomination which mould or
eUen might put IN peril 'he harmony of.
the Union party and the success of the
ticket If those are stronger with a new
man, yOW loiU do me no injustice, or cen
unkindness, by dominating another"


That In the above Gov. Brough ex
pressed his honest sentiments, no honest
man who knew him will deny and yet,
the Cincinnati Enquirer, in announcing
his decease, utters the above vile SANDER
In the same letter the Governor said II
am content with my past records, and am
willing to be let alone in the future. p
What a glorious record is his, compared
with those who opposed the war for the
Union, and now seek TO taint his fair
fame by ilnparting to him such thoughts
as the above. We are glad that it is
within our power to stamp such senti-
ments as UNANIMOUSLY false, and as un-.
worthy of utterance even by confessed
traitor. It shows to what extent of in
fanny the leaders of the Democratic party.
will go to deceive their credulous follow
ers aud bolster up their sinking cause
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