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TOL Xm. NO. 9.} ROCHESTER, N. Y.,-FOR THE WEEK ENDDTG SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 1862. {WHOLE NO. 633.

the evil. To ta^x unproductive property was wrong Mr. RANDALL replied that the English required MOORE'S RURAL NEW-YORKER, in principle. You must tax productive property in dogs for watching, &c, as they had no fences, but THE LEADING AMERICAN WEEKLY order that the owner may be able to pay. that their Sporting and hunting dogs were kept con- BUBAL, LITEBABY AND FAMILY NEWSPAPER Mr. E. SHEREILL, of Ontario, was surprised to fined—not allowed to roam, at large. Mr. R. (in reply to a remark by Mr. CONGER,) stated that not CONDUCTED BY D. D. T. MOORE, hear Judge* Ot oppose the tax law. He was in favor ] of taxing dogs, and related instances in which the one American wool-grower in fifty kept a Shepherd With an Able Corps of Assistants and Contributors. poor class of whelps and sheep-killers had destroyed dog. He had just returned from a visit among the sheep-breeders and wool-growers of Vermont Mr. CHA8. D. BBAQDON, Western Corresponding Editor. flocks of sheep in his locality. Mr. S. would tax every dog $5, and more if necessary to exterminate HAMMOND, and other leading sheep men, had no Shepherd dogs; indeed he did not see one in Ver- THE RUKAL NBW-YORKER is designed to be unsurpassed in the race of whelps. What we want is to make the Value, Purity, Usefulness and Variety of Contents, and unique four thousand or more dogs in this State pay. mont and beautiful in Appearance. Its Conductor devotee his per- People who have favorite dogs would be willing to The President (Mr. GEDDES,) thought the greatest sonal attention to the supervision of its various departments, pay a tax, to abate the nuisance of worthless curs. damage caused by dogs was in their deterring people and earnestly labors to render the RURAL an eminently Reliable Guide on all the important Practical, Scientific and other Mr. S.'s remarks were earnest and eloquent, eliciting from keeping sheep—that thousands vere prevented Subjects Intimately connected with the business of those whose applause from the audience. from keeping them for this reason. The sheep of interests it zealously advocates. As a FAMILY JOURNAL it is Mr. PETERS was in favor of dogs and opposed to this State have largely decreased in a few years on eminently Instructive and Entertaining—being so conducted this account—the ravages of dogs among flocks, that it oan be safely taken to the Hearts and Homes of people of them. There were full five thousand in this State, intelligence, taste and discrimination. It embraces more Agri- and he thought the number ought to be cur-tailed. especially near villages and cities, rendering the cultural, Horticultural, Scientific, Educational, literary and He had a favorite Shepherd dog, now past being keeping of sheep extremely hazardous and unsafe, News Matter, interspersed with appropriate and beautiful useful, which he thought much of. Others had their and certainly unprofitable. Engravings, than any other journal,—rendering it the most favorites; gentlemen in cities and villages keep complete AGRICULTURAL, LITERARY AND FAMILY NEWSPAPER Mr. CORNELL stated that the she«p of this State in America. their " pointers" and " setters" to aid in killing the had fallen off about one-half within the past twenty little birds when they go into the country. Mr. P. years. In 1840 we had 5,118,779 sheep, but five I3T" For Terms and other particulars, see last page. was in favor of a tax in order to reduce the number years later, (in 1845,) the number vas reduced to of dogs, bui would not go as high as $5. Some 4,505,369. During the next ten years the decrease years ago, when Supervisor, he succeeded in getting was over a million, for in 1855 the census showed a tax oil dogs, which reduced the number of curs. only 3,217,024. The decrease has probably been But it was opposed, and men barked into office who much greater, in proportion, since 1855. were in favor of repealing, and the result was that After some further remarks the resolutions were TX. Y. STATE AGRICUTURAL SOCIETY. the law was repealed. Mr. PETERS concluded by unanimously adopted. The discussion was inter- offering the following: DISCUSSIONS AT THE ANNUAL MEETING. esting and animated throughout, aid we regret our Whereas, This Society has learned that a proposition is now inability to give a more extended report Could it IN closing a brief synopsis of the proceedings of before the Legislature of this State to protect the raisers of have been heard by the members of the Legislature, the recent Annual Meeting of the State Ag. Society, sheep by a tax on dogs; therefore, we think the propriety of taxing dogs would not IMPROVED BEE-HIVE. Resolved, That it is the judgment of this Society that the in our last number, we alluded to the discussions long be questioned by that honorable body. and promised to recur to the subject We now draw interests of the public demand that such a law should be stock swarm, C, transferring a comb frame precisely passed as will protect, as far as is practicable, the raising of THE general attention now given to bee-culture, upon our note-book and memory to redeem the in the same manner before described, in this case to sheep from the depredations of dogs. WESTEKIT EDITOBZAL NOTES. affords us great pleasure. This interest has been promise, though it will be impossible for us to give D, starting another small colony, and to this latter Mr. Ex-President COHGER, of Rockland, alluded too much neglected, and if we have a little excite- more than a mere sketch—the main polnts-^of the we attach one of the queen cells taken from B. We to statements made by the Ohio Ag. Society relative I HAVE a number of deferred itemS in my note ment and fever on the subject, of which speculators various arguments adduced by the gentlemen who" have now to let our hive rest from eight to twelve to injury to Bheep in that State by dogs. He thought book. Many of these are me?e suggestions; some may take advantage to gain a few dollars from the participated in the discussions, days for the purpose of giving time for the maturity the statistics alarming. Mr. C, however, while are only whims of men with whom I have talked, enterprising, great good will in the end be the of the young queen, and their fertilization by flight favoring a tax on dogs, would make a discrimina- on which they base practice; otter some are prac- result It is now generally admitted, and certainly ANALYSES OF SOILS. with the drones, when, if the latter are abundant, tion— he would not put the same tax (if indeed tical facts. I give them here for what they are should be, that movable frames are a necessity in At a well-attended meeting for discussions, held we shall find, on inspection of our little swarms, any) on a Shepherd dog as on a common one. So worth. bee-keeping, and no hive without these conveniences in the Lecture Room of the Society, on Thursday, that they are in possession of new-laid worker eggs alBO of ratters and poodles —the latter, could not will be received with any favor by intelligent bee- Mr. President GBDDES in .the chair, the following «. BUCKWHEAT {AND BAEX LICE. of the young queens. If, now, we turn the hive one- injure sheep. keepers. MARTIN METCALF, of Grand Rapids, preamble and resolution (introduced the previous " I have no bark lice in my orchard," said a far- Michigan, has invented a new movable frame-hive, quarter the way ro^nd, we shall throw out a swarm evening by PROSPER M. WETMORE, of New York, Mr. GEDDES remarked that the tan terriers were mer to me, " because I have got rid of them." of bees into each of the infant apartments, for it u among, the worst enemies of sheep; he had just on which he has received a patent, and which he and laid upon the table,) were taken up: How did you get rid of them? claims is superior to others with which the people well-known that the largest portion of a swarm of Whereas, It is of the first importance to the Agricultural destroyed one because he killed sheep. "My trees were very lousy. An old Hoosier bees will return to the accustomed spot, after the Mr. PETERS said that terriers and untrained Shep- are familiar. We give an illustration of this improve- Interests of the United States to be possessed of the best came along three years ago, discovered the lice, and ment-^called METCALF'S IMPROVED BEE-HIVE — removal of their hive to a new location—in the information which the science and skill of the country can herd dogs were the worst class of dogs — death on told me to sow buckwheat on the ground, let it present instance to remain, for the reason that a command, of the deterioration of the soils of the several together with the inventor's description: grow, lie on the ground and decay there — let it " This hive is intended, when full, for wintering, queen and brood is found, together with abundant States, from cultivation, and also of any remedies which may Mr. C. L. KIERSTED, of Ulster, was in favor of cover the ground as a mulch. Have done so, and be known, to lessen or counteract such deterioration; therefore, to contain four separate independent colonies of room and consequent labor before them. Gauze- taxing dogs enough to exterminate them. He the lice have disappeared." wire curtains are provided through the partition Resolved, That the Commissioner of Patents be requested would not discriminate, but tax all alike. It would bees. In spring, as soon as bees begin their labors to procure and report to Congress analyses of the arable lands The orchard was in grass before, and the plowing of the season, we transfer bees' comb, by means of walls, as a safeguard against quarreling. of the United States, showing the per centage of proximate not do to favor any party. He liked dogs—had and thorough culture which, the buckwheat seeding "Where greater rapidity of multiplication is two — and was willing to pay $5 a year on each. the movable comb frames, to other hives having but organic and inorganic fertilizing elements contained in their ; gave it, together with the enriching nature of the two stocks in the premises. These occupy opposite desired, our stock is left in each quadruple hive, in cultivated depth; also, the annual yield of the same crop on No man would keep a worthless dog one year if mulch, may have been the direct cause. Culture, I spring, preparatory to commencing the process of the same soil from the first to the latest cultivation; also, the taxed $5. apartments, the movable fronts of the now tenant- believe, will cu^e orchards of this pest, in most less apartments being removed, and the temporary artificial swarming, when substantially the same estimated amount of fertilizing material in crops annually Hon. H. S. RANDALL, of Cortland, said he had no cases. And ashes applied about the base of lousy exported from the United States. passage wayB through the central walls of the hive, process is resorted to, but todescribe e which, and the dogs on his farm, nor did he want any. Even the trees are found to render the tree uncomfortable for multiform mysteries and laws of the hive and honey On reading the preamble and resolution, Mr. Shepherd dogs were more bother than benefit — the at 6 b o b, so adjusted that a part of the bees, occu- the lice. pying A, may pass through B to and from the fields, bee, the limits of this paper denies. GEDDES remarked that he did not believe the soils men and boys were always trying experiments with " Among the objects secured by this new hive and of the country were deteriorating—hence the basis them to see what they could and would do, &c. He WHITE CLOVER A POISON FOB SHEEP. while a part of those of C, in like manner, use D as DANIEL KELLET, Jr., of Du Page county, told a passage way, at the same time that the greater system of management, are the following:—Colonies of the resolution was erroneous. In Mr. G.'s opinion spoke of the Spanish Shepherd dogs, and of their are multiplied to any desirable extent more readily our soils were increasing in fertility, rather than value in their own country, but showed they were me that white clover, when in blossom in early portion of both stocks use the more direct and larger spring, is & poison to sheep. He urges the import- outlet at a a. When drones appear in spring, and than can be done by any other hive in use. All loss deteriorating, as assumed by Mr. WETMORE, and not what we wanted. Mr. R. was opposed to the of swarms by flight to the woods is entirely pre- gave cogent reasons for the opinion expressed. He whole race of doge. Put the tax as high as you ance of keeping salt and ashes before them all the we desire to increase the number of our stocks, we time-r equal parts of each. They should be fed open the hive, A, and transfer a card of comb, brood vented. All watching for the issue of swarms during trusted the Society would not endorse an assump- can, and let it be rigidly enforced. People all over the time is done away with. By the use of a new tion so fallacious as that embodied in the preamble. the country were prevented from keeping sheep on this before the clover starts, after a rain in warm and be.es (being careful not to get the queen) to the weather. Fresh clover will make their teeth sore. empty part, B, at the same time shutting off the com- style of frame, combined with this hive, the removal Mr. WM. NEWCOMB, of Rensselaer, said that from account of dogs. of combs and bees, by any one, without the least forty years' experience as a practical farmer, he was Mr. E. CORNELL, (President elect,) of TompkinB, Old sheep are rarely injured; but young sheep are munication with the parent stock, and putting into quite liable to injury. If a sheep is discovered place the adjustable front and top. Many of the precaution, is safely accomplished. The revolving of opinion that our soils were not deteriorating, as related that in traveling through the mountainous principle for artificial swarming, now first presented assumed, and therefore opposed the resolution. He region of North Carolina, he thought it admirably affected, drench the animal with a glass of alcohol bees will return to the parent hive, but enough of or spirits of some sort at once. Let it be no stronger those that have been in the habit of using B as a pas- to the public, renders the perfect equalization of had little or no faith in the analysis of soils as a adapted to wool growing; mentioned it to the peo- colonies an easy operation. A winter passage remedy, .even if the assumption of deterioration ple, but they said no, they could not grow wool than a man would be able to drink it He regards sage way—knowing no other—will thus be detached it the best remedy. Lard or ashes are next best. If from the mother stock,, and having the necessary through the combs is provided, for the purpose of were true, as his experience led him to believe-that there. On inquiring why, he was told that some more safely wintering them. In the quadruple little dependence could be placed upon analyses. gentlemen had, years before, organized a company, a sheep is attacked, death ensues at once, unless brood, will set themselves about rearing a queen, some remedy is applied. while tie old hive, retaining their fertile queen, suf- hive, four times fhe ordinary amount of animal heat Judge OSBORN, of Albany, did not believe bur bought 1,000 Vermont sheep, and a large tract of is secured in One body, for the same object The soils were deteriorating, nor, if they were, that mountain land. They bought negroes and dogs to fers no detriment, but, on the other hand,.multiplies CROSSIW3 SPANISH MEBINOS WITH SOUTH-DOWNS all the faster, rapidly filling the space made vacant form of the movable frames is such that combs may analyses would prove reliable. The Judge related take care of the sheep. The negroes, sheep and be readily transferred from the common box hive to some of his experience in analyzing soils —that he dogs were turned out on the land together—but the The same shepherd, talking of crosses of sheep, by the removal of the comb frames, with new worker said that crossing the Spanish buck on South-Down cells in which the queen finds ample room to depo- them, at the same time they are kept firmly in place, found* similar result in testing both poor and rich next year, when looking for the sheep for shearing, perfectly parallel with each other, and are not too soils —and concluded that proper cultivation, the they could find few negroes, sheep or dogs. The ewes, increases the quantity and improves the site her eggs, thus early in the season securing the quality of the fleece without affecting the quality of greatest rapidity of breeding. shallow for safely wintering. The presence of a liberal use of the plow and hoe, must be the main dogs had destroyed most of the flock. Mr. C. spoke fertile queen is at all times insured, thus effecting a dependence. of the great damage from dogs in Ohio and New the South-Down mutton. He obtains larger car- "But to return to our little colony. The tenth day after transfer we open the litter swarm, cutting saving of at least twenty days' time in breeding over Other gentlemen, -practical farmers, opposed the York, giving statistics of some counties in this State. casses from such a cross; and believes, when sheep out all but one. of the queen cells, (of which we the natural method of swarming—no eggs being laid resolution—contending that by proper culture, rota- The present dog law is not properly understood — are bred for mutton, near a market, this cross much shall find from three to seven annually,) with which in a hive after having thrown «ut a first swarm of tion, plowing in clover &c, our soils would continue is construed differently. In some counties the more profitable than the pure bred South-Downs. ? we start other swarms. We now, also, open the the current year, under from twenty to thirty days." to increase in fertility, or at least not deteriorate. Supervisors tax sufficient to indemnify loss, but in He does not think the Leicester and Bakewell Hon. T. C. PETERS, of Genesee, after some others no tax is levied. He thought the Legislature breeds as profitable here as the South-Downs. He remarks pertinent to the subject, offered the follow- (of which Mr. C. is a member,) now having the sub- calls the South-Downs and Devon, the best mutton At Milwaukee, at the Fair there last fall, I met haired. The two large Yorkshire sows are pur- ing substitute, which was adopted: ject under advisement, would tax $1 for the first and beef animal* or breeds. He has found the Lei- and was introduced to Mr. EDWARD WATERHOUSE, chased for the purpose of using the large middle breed boar upon them; thus insuring the progeny Whereas, It is important to. the Agricultural Interests of the dog and $2 for the second, owned by same person— cester tender in large flocks. Has had 1,200 together as the owner of a large middle breed boar, labelled United States that the most reliable information should be $3 for one bitch and $5 for second. Mr. C. would and knows. He has bred the Bakewell, but the "Don Pedro." He invited me homewitk him to more hair, than is now found on the pure middle obtained with regard to the effect of the continued estivation like to hear the views of those present on this scale. Downs were better—like a Suffolk pig, they are al- look at his pigs, saying his finest animals were yet breeds. I was shown one small middle breed sow, of our sops upon their fertility; therefore, • ways ready for market. which I must call the most beautiful animal I ever Mr. SHERRILL offered the following resolution: at home; were not in condition to exhibit Arrived Resolved, That the Commissioner of the Patent Office be at his place, I found seven imported BOWS in his saw, of the hog kind. Retolved, That a committee of threefoe appointe d by the YORKSHIRE, LARGE AND SMALL MIDDLE BREED requested to institute such inquiries and take such action as pens. Two of these were of the large Yorkshire Mr. W, could give me but little information rela- may be necessary to determine whether their fertility is 'President of the Society to confer with the present Legisla- SWINE. increasing or diminishing. ture, and urge the passage of such a law as will protect the LOUDON says of the old Yorkshire breed:—" This, breed, with pig by prize (Yorkshire) boars, and out tive to the history of these breeds. They are the farming; interests from the destruction of sheep by dogs. in the old breed, was probably the worst large of prize sows. Three of the seven were of the large result of long continued careful breeding—crossing TAX UPON DOGS. Mr. BO'GART "stood up for the dog." Heaven variety we had; extremely long legged and weak middle breed—all of them in pig before they'left with whatever breed best insures the ideal point the' The President then announced the question created the dog as well as the sheep for a wise pur- loined, their constitution not the soundest, and bftd England. The remaining two sows are of the small breeder aims at They seem to possess (especially selected for discussion to be the propriety of the pose. He asked, (and would like to have Mr. RAN- sty-pigs in the winter season: they were quicker middle breed, and in pig by English boars of the the small middle breed) some of the characteristics 1 law now before the Legislature, authorizing a Tax DALL respond,) why the English kept so many feeders than some of the superior breeds. They same breed. Mr. W. has one large boar 19 months of the Suffolk, yet when fattened—"filled out''— on Dogs. dogs among their sheep and. other stock, if they have been improving some years from the Berkshire old and a large middle breed sow from the same they put on flesh where the Suffolk does not. The Mr. NEWCOMB, of Rensselaer, was in favor of were so injurious,

In the Farmers' Magazine, February, 1860, is a pic- the earing fair, but there was a marked difference in $$itit rt ttt* LIST OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. ture of the sire of the large middle breed boar, " Don favor of the burned straw— a difference in growth, earing, and forwardness. Mr. P. says the perma- Spring Garden, Flower and Tree Seeds—J. M. Thorburn & Co Pedro," before mentioned, which was exhibited at The Army Worm. N. Y. STATE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.—The following is a Parr's Tool Chests—George Parr. Milwaukee and Chicago, list year. The sire is the nent effect of the stable manure is much greater Roe's Western Reserve Patent Premium Vat—Roe & Blair. J. W. BROWN, of Coles Co., 111., says, in the list of the premiums awarded at the recent Winter (Annual) Choice Flower and Vegetable Seeds—James Vick. property of JOHN HARBISON, Jr., of Heaton, Norris, than that of the burned straw; but the immediate Meeting of this Society: Trees at Low Prices—Ellwanger & Barry. Prairie Farmer:—" I have been a resident of this Clark's School Visitor—Daugh day & Hammond. Stockport, England. Mr. W. is an intelligent Eng- effect upon the first crop is not so great or so per- FARMS. Fairfield Seminary—Rev. A. G. Cochran. part ©f the country for nearly thirty-seven years. To the Unemployed-T. 8. Page. lishman, well'acquainted with the English breeders, ceptible. He avers that four or five crops will GRAIN AND DAIRY FARM.—TO Jason C. Osgood, Sullivan. Five Months in Rebeldom—Adams & Dabney. and so far as I could judge, thoroughly posted in exhibit the effect of this application of ashes; and if The army worms have made their appearance here Madison Co., 1st premium. Silver Medal to Mr. Osgood, and Behm'sCommercial College—J.Behm. frequently, and until we took to turning our hogs Diploma to Nelson Mover, manager of the Farm. Osier Willow Cuttings—D. L. Hakej. Swineology. I but echo the- expression of hundreds it is found best to burn straw at all, this mode is the CROPS. Peach Trees, &c, for Sale—R. H. Clark & Co. upon our grass, did us much damage. I saved, my of farmers who saw "Don Pedro" on exhibition, best one. WHEAT.—1st premium Sylvester Curtis, Clinton. OneidaCo.,- when I say that these middle breeds are worthy the meadows last summer by turning my hogs on them (84 bushels on 2 and 1.500 acres—profit $96.75,) $15. as soon as the worms made their appearance." RYE AKD OATS.—Mr. C. L. Kiersted of Kingston, Ulster attention of American swine-herds. At least the A TALK ABOUT POTATOES. Co., entered for competition two crops of oats and two crops experiment of their introduction and prapogation of rye. The committee decided that as Mr. Kiersted received EDS. RURAL NEW-YORKER: —I have sometimes Corn Fodder for Dairy Farmers. premiums on crops of rye and oats a year ago, they would re- here will be watched with interest thought that the potato tribe had been thrown into commend him a Certificate of the Society, for having sus- — Gen. Sumner has fully recovered. A CORRESPONDENT of the Country Gentleman tained his reputation for raising the largest crop of rye and the vegetable kingdom merely by way of variety to oats entered for premium. The rebels have adopted a new flag. FARMER'S MEDICINES. writes: —Could one-half of my brother farmers make comparisons with, and to experiment upon. PBAS.—Norman Gowdy, Lowville, Lewis Co., entered a crop who ridicule book farming, and who have a dairy of Drafting has commenced in Virginia. A week or two since I urged that we need skillful So far as profit from them is concerned, I would of peas, 1 70-100 acres; yield 60 bushels, at a profit of $31.71 ten cows, be induced to.plant, next spring, one half —is a good one, and the sample exhibited of excellent quality. — There have been several severe snow storms hi Scotland. veterinarians here in the West Mr. WATERHOUSE class them with the business of getting out and No statements accompany Mr. Gowdy's application, which acre each to fodder corn, the rows two feet apart, with — The population of Nebraska, by the census of 1860, was had on his center table an ornamental case which I hauling cord wood. It is all hard, heavy and dirty prevents the committee awarding him a premium. twenty or twenty-five kernels to a foot, and begin GRAIN AND SEEDS—SAMPLES ONE BUSHEL EACH. 28,836. had fancied might be a dainty escritoir. Said he, work, and nothing else, and the value of the crop to feed about the first of September, and add six WINTER WHEAT. — 1st prem. C. W. Eells, Lairdsville Liquor is entirely prohibited now on the army of the laying his hand on this case as he sat beside the ordinarily does not compensate for the labor and OneidaCo., $3. weeks or two months to their dairy season, they Potomac. table, " I regard this, sir, the most profitable invest- trouble and expense of growing. But as a' crop to SPRING WHEAT.—1st prem. Amos Goulding, Pamelia Four would be inclined to look pleasant at their success Corners, Jefferson Co., $3; 2d, C. W. Eells, Lairdsville, 2; 3d — The Ericsson steam battery has been successfully ment I ever made of the same amount of money." experiment upon, they are very valuable, if we take He opened it and exhibited a " Farmer's Case of and let the name alone. My experience will war- Ai Pine, Pittstown, Rensselaer Co., 1. launched. into consideration the varied experiences and results RYE.—1st prem. Ai Pine, $3; 3d, Amos Goulding, 2, 3d, A. rant twenty-five dollars for the half acre, if properly The sale of rebel property at St. Louis yielded the sum Veterinary Medicines," which he brought with him obtained by different individuals. One plants large E. Van Allen, De Friestsville, Rensselaer Co., 1. from England. It cost there $10 or $12. The managed, with little labor. BARLEY—Four Rowed.—£d prem. Hiram Mills, Lowville, of $4,400. potatoes, and gets a good crop; another plants small Lewis Co., $2. " Outlines of Veterinary Homeopathy, comprising I want to add that I have stabled five cows nights A railroad is hi operation between Alexandria and ones, and gets a good crop; another plants the par- BARLEY—Two Rowed.—2d prem. Amos Goulding, $2 Washington. Horse, Cow, Dog, Sheep and Hog diseases, and their through the summer, filling the drop behind them ings, and gets a good crpp; at the same time others, OATS.—1st prem. C. W. Eells, $3; 2d, Hiram Mills. — The last steamer from Port Royal brought 70,000 letters homeopathic treatment, |by JAMES MOORE, Veteri- with turf, procured mostly by plowing moss knolls, by pursuing precisely the same course, have no BUCKWHEAT.—1st prem. L. L. French, Richfield Springs, to New York. nary Surgeon and Member of the Veterinary College taking off the turf, and making them even, and with OtsegoCo., $3; 2d, C. W. Eells, 2; 3d, H. Wier, Johnsonvffle, good success whatever, Rensselaer Co., 1. — The State of Ohio pays only $32,000 in salaries to its 21 at Edinburgh," accompanies the box or case. the help of one horse* and a few Chester pigs have Our agricultural doctors are too apt to establish a YELLOW CORN.—1st prem. C. W. Eells, $3; 2d, AiPine, 2; leading officials. Mr. W., who says he has never been a believer in 3d, H. Wier, 1. rule from the result of a single experiment, and made one hundred full cart-loads of good compost The gallant Sprague has been re-nominated for Governor this mode of treating diseases, or at least not an en- D. A. Buckley, Williamstown, Mass., 14 varieties corn, fine hence it-is, I imagine, that they so much disagree. I for my meadows, putting it on in October, and have of Rhode Island. thusiastic disciple thereof, has effected some wonder- collection, Trans, and Downing. have learned by such varied results that a single turf enough in my yard and hog pens for another — Hon. Wm. Appleton died at Boston, on the 15th ult, at ful cures with the aid of the book and the pills—such WHITE CoRN.->-lst prem. H. Wier, $3: 2d, A. E. Van Al- experiment is valueless only as it is one of a con- hundred in the spring. I will gladly listen to a len, 2. the age of 75 years. as botts in horses, milk fever in cows, &c, &c. He BEANS.—1st prem. Ai Pine, $3; 2d. Amos Goulding, 2: 3d, tinued series. Why not pursue as reasonable a better course on a small farm. The sickness among the allied troops hi Mexico is regards his case and book invaluable. And if com- H. Wier, 2. course in the selection of potatoes for seed as we do reported as frightful. petent surgeons can give the necessary instructions PEAS.—1st prem. Amos Goulding, $3; 2d, Norman Gowdy, with every kind of grain. We know that occasion- Corn after Buckwheat. 2; 3d, H. Wier; 1. An accident buried 200 persons hi a coal pit, nearSheilds, so that the unscientific can understand them, why ally a good crop of wheat is grown from very inferior E. L. HOLDEN describes, in the Country Gentle- FLAX SEED.—1st prem. H. Wier, $3; 2d, L. L. French, 2; Eng., on the 16th ult may not every farmer practice? 3d,H. Wier, 1. and shrunken seed, but who would therefore advo- man, the results of two years when he planted corn — During the month of January, they had but 45 hours of What may not farmers hope from Homeopathy TIMOTHY SEED.—2d prem. Norman Gowdy, $2. cate shrunken wheat for seed unless as an absolute after buckwheat, and calls upon his brother farmers sunshine hi Louisville. yet? In England it is daily growing in favor BUTTER AND CHEESE. necessity. The weight of evidence is in favor of for a solution of the difficulties encountered. He FALL BUTTER.—3 tubs, 1st prem. Ai Pine, $16. A large number of mail robberies hare been brought to among breeders of all kinds of stock, as an aid in using the largest and fairest potatoes for planting. says: WINTER BUTTER.—1 jar, 1st prem. Clift Eames, Water- light within a few days. veterinary practice. Let us think about and agitate town, $5; 2d, Norman Gowdy, 8; 3d, Amos Goulding, Trans. This accords with my experience for the past twenty- — The great Sawyer gun, at Newport News, burst on the this subject a little. I planted a piece of corn last spring on land part DISCRETIONARY J. L. Rice, Pamelia, jar butter, Trans.; years, and whenever I have varied from it I have of which had buckwheat the year before; the remain- John Robinson, Cambridge, do., Trans.; Norman Gowdy, 11th ult., killing two men. Lowville, do., Trans.; Mrs. Hiram Mills, Lowville, do., Trans. DEVON vs. DTJKHAM CROSSES ON NATIVE STOCK. generally found a corresponding result Ordinarily, der sward land that had been moVed but one year,* — The importation of meerschaums is said to reach $200,000 CHEESE.—1st prem. Norman Gowdy, $15; 2d, Clift Eames, L. B. POTTER, of Wisconsin, keeps cows for dairy I plant one large potato in a hill, cut in two, being and all treated alike as nearly as possible. A fair 10; 3d, Ai Pine, 5; 4th, E. F. Carter, Evans Mills, Trans. annually in the United States. purposes, and finds the crosses of Devon on Native careful to place them about six inches apart Of coat of manure was plowed under, then a slight dress- DISCRETIONARY.—Jason C. Osgood, Troy, a good specimen One hundred licenses have been issued to newsboys of Stock excellent for dairy purposes, and for that such it will take about twenty bushels to the acre. ing spread on top and harrowed in. The corn was all of cheese. Exhibition only. Chicago by the City Comptroller. Ai Pine, very fine specimens of Turkeys, Ducks and Chick- — Ex-President Miramon, of Mexico, a a prisoner on board climate such crosses keep much easier than the I like to grow a variety for a crop. The past year I planted at the s&me time, the rows running both ens an English war vessel at Vera Cruz. best Natives he can get, while the crosses of Dur- raised the Peach Blow, Davis' Seedling, Clinton, ways, but planted across both parts. The result FRUIT AND WINES. ham on Natives do not do as well. They require, State of Maine, and the Early Mexican,—all of was, where the buckwheat was raised the corn was APPLES.—20 varieties, 1st prem. Ellwanger & Barry, Roch- .— Advices from Japan say that three-fourths of the city of them excellent potatoes for the table, and yet each much smaller th&n on the sward land, not only in ester, $4. 15 varieties, 1st prem. W. H. Slingerland, Norman's Kanagawa had been destroyed by fire. more attention in this climate, in severe weather. Kill, 3; 2d, Ai Pine, 1. — The Parliament of Canada has been convoked for the kind has some one or more undesirable quality. the growth of stalk but in the size and number of SEEDLING APPLE.—John Harold, Esq., Hemstead, Queens county, exhibited a seedling which promises to be a valuable 20th inst., for the dispatch of business. SHEEP — CHANGING PASTURES. The Peach Blow, when grown large, is apt to be ears. In fact there were a great many hills on the hollow, which utterly unfits it for either man or buckwheat grourd that never set an ear, while all variety. It is stated that Juarez had proposed terms of peace to I happened to be in company with three or four PEARS.—Collection of Ellwanger & Barry, S. Medal & Dip, beast The Davis' Seedling generally grows to a on the sward part was well eared and well filled. the allies, but his proposal was rejected. skillful shepherds, one afternoon; and we were GRAPES.—Catawba, R. P. Wiles, Albany, S. S. MedaL Now what caused this very great difference? The — A Mexican Legion of Honor has been established, com- traversing the pastures and visiting the different good size. Often very large tubers are found, and Isabella Wine.—Joseph Torrey, Albany, 2 years, good'arti- ground was all xlike, a sandy loam, and was all posed of chiefs and officers of the army. flocks belonging to one of said shepherds, when Mr solid as well, but their main defect is that their cle, Dip. seeded with clover and timothy with oats, two years Elderberry Wine.—1st prem. Joseph Torrey, Dip. — Ohio pays its Governor only $1,800 a year salary, and Mr. K. remarked that he did not believe in the doc- eyes, especially those in the seed end, are too deep before, and that ?art that had the buckwneat was Clinton Wine.—C. O. Valentine, Cambridge, Washington there is talk of even reducing that to $1,440. trine of changing pastures periodically with sheep, and irregular, looking somewhat as though they had Co., Dip. not mowed at al, but grass turned under before — A treaty has been signed between Hamburg and Hanover, for the purpose of getting fresh feed. He does not, been shot in by some unskillful militiaman. The Clinton Brandy.—C. O. Valentine, Djp. sowing the buckwheat. This was the second time for the construction of a bridge over the Elbe. of course, recommend keeping them on short feed, Clinton is a capital baking potato, requires" good that I have planted corn after buckwheat, and the but he asserted that changing suddenly from a well ground, but objectionable in that while it yields — The grand jury of Kings county hare indicted the Excise result the same both times. I would like to under- Commissioners for granting licenses contrary to law. fed pasture to one with considerable fresh feed, is wellj the larger portion of the crop will be small, stand the true reason. Brother farmers, please give cmi> very likely to cause sheep to scour; and when a many so much so that they are unfit to pick up. — An old colored man, who was appointed a messenger hi us your experience ia this matter. the War Department in Madison's term, has just died. sheep scours a fever is created, which checks the The Early Mexican all know is very liable to rot; the growth of wool. More feed will be obtained from State of Maine much like the Mexican — skin not THE RECENT GLORIOUS ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE UNION — It is estimated that the late Queen of Madagascar, hi the quite so white, much more hardy, rapid grower, ARMY have electrified the people of every loyal State, and course of her reign, caused 100,000 men to be put to death. the same area by the system of alternate feeding, How to Choose a Farm Horse. made glad the hearts of thousands of oppressed and depressed but the fleece will not be as heavy or the staple as very little vine, and earlier. The objection to this The Louisville Journal states that the smugglers are JOHN BRITNSON, in a late issue of the Ohio Cul- Unionists throughout Rebeldom. As each successive triumph (joing a heavy trade across the Ohio river, below Henderson. even. If the object is wool, great care in uniform and the Mexican is like that to the Clinton, many of flashed over the wires, " Fort Henry is ours 1"—"Roanoke tivator, lays down the/ollowfng rules to be observed The Auburn Advertiser announces that every child hi feeding is required. He can get a half pound more them grow small; the last crop with us has been Island is ours !"—" Springfield again is ours!"—" Fort Donel- in the choice of a hone for the purposes of the farm: that city that has a proper respect for itself, has got the measles. per head and of better quality, with the same sheep, the poorest of any for the past ten years. I have " The farmer requires a horse that can take him to son is ours! "—a thrill of joy was experienced by every lover than the man who changes pastures frequently. lost about one-third of mine. Some have done still of his country, reviving the faith of the sanguine, and So many frauds have been practiced by clothing con- market and around his farm, on which he can occa- inspiring the hearts of the despairing with new confidence.— tractors, that Secretary Stanton has ordered their pay stopped. Another shepherd present, Mr. C, said he would worse, even to the loss of their entire crop. I have sionally ride for pleasure, and which he must some- known or heard of no variety that was exempt from And, amid ringing of bells and booming of cannon, there was — Resolutions providing for the manufacture and purchase change every three days. He urged that a change times use for the plow and harrow. First to notice much rejoicing in city, village, hamlet, and country, over the of arms for the State of Maine, are pending in herXegislature. rot last season, and I have found it invariably the glorious news—tidings indicating that the Flag of the Union is necessary to the health of the sheep—that it is the eyes, which mould be well examined. Clear- — Large numbers of counterfeit $5 bills on the American case that the best ones rot the most under the most would soon be flung to the breeze over every part of the terri- need not be an extreme change, and that a good ness of the eye is a sure indication of goodness. But. Bank of Providence were discovered hi New York on Tuesday favorable circumstances of soil and situation. tory temporarily wrested from the Republic by thieves, usur- shepherd would observe the necessary precaution. this is not all—the eyelids, eyebrows, and all other week. Wilson, N. Y., 1882. E. V. W. Dox. pers and traitors! Aye, more than indicating, for here is the The reader may gather something of value from appendages, must be considered; for many horses brief but glorious record of the progress made by the Union The Illinois Central Railroad hare allowed fifJy of their each of these men, if he chooses. whose eyes appea* clear and brilliant, go blind at Flag and arms in ten days: best mechanics to work on the Government mortar gunboats A PORK-RAISING EXPERIMENT. at Cairo. an early age: therefore, be careful to observe 1. The capture of Fort Henry. • — The entire constabulary force of Ireland will shortly be DANIEL KELLEY'S MODE OF MANUEING CORN LAND. whether the part between the eyelids and eyebrows 2. The victory at Roanoke. EDS. RURAL NEW-YORKER:—There seems to be armed with rifles and, cutlasses in place of carbines and are swollen, for this indicates that the eye will not 3. The capture of Edenton, Elizabeth City, etc. After laying by his corn, he draws his coarse yard some different opinions in regard to the manner of bayonets. 4. The destruction of the Rebel Navy hi the North Carolina manure and scatters it between the rows and about last. When the eyes are remarkably flat, sunk — The Cologne Gazette states that out of the 10,000 houses fattening hogs, and if it be profitable to the producer. waters. the hills of corn. This acts both as a mulch and a within their orbits, it is a bad sign. The iris or in Berlin, there are only 31 which are entirely free from My experience in the business is as follows, and I 5. The retreat of the rebels from Bowling Green. circle that surrounds the sight of the eye, should be mortgage. manure—keeps down the weeds and protects from shall let the reader be his own judge. 6. The capture of several prizes at sea. distinct, and of a pale, variegated cinnamon color; — Accounts from the peach-growing districts of New Jersey drouth. Mr. K. regards this the best way of apply- March 13th, 1853, ten pigs were dropped from a 7. Further advances towards Savannah. for this is a sure sign of a good eye. The eyes of a represent the prospect for a good crop next season as unusually ing manure to fields except the practice of top-dress- two year old sow, purely white, and from entirely 8. The capture of Fort Donelson. horse are never too large. The head should be of flattering. ing meadows in the fall. This he recommends as " Native ^American" stock. They were fed thus:— 9. The breaking up of a rebel nest at Blooming Gap, Va. good size, broad between the eyes, large nostrils, — A letter from Fillmore county, Minnesota, says that the the best way to apply it to a corn crop. The corn When seven weeks old they were separated from 10. The driving of Price, from Missouri, and the destruction red within, for large nostrils betoken good wind. of his rear guard. cold in that region is greater than has been known for five is as much be^er for the top-dressing as the the sow, an accurate account kept of the food The feet and legs should be regarded; for ahorse 11. The capture of Clarksville, Tenn. years past meadows. Says he gets double the cry every time given them, and they were slaughtered at forty with bad feet, like a house with a weak founda- 12. The shelling and burning of Winton, N. C. — New York city contains forty-six Presbyterian churches, by so doing. weeks old. During the summer months, fed with tion, will do little service. The feet should be of Adi to this the favorable advices from Europe — that the the number being about equally divided between the Old and oats and corn, ground fine, mixed with sour milk, Great Powers intend to respect the blockade, to turn their BURNING STBAW. middle side and smooth; the heels should be firm, New School. or slops from the house. Milk fixrai four ordinary backs on privateering, and in all other matters leave us to man- On the large grain farms in the West it is still the and not spongy and rotten, The limbs should be — Miramon, on his arrival at Vera Cruz, was arrested by cows. age the rebels in our own way—and the record is complete. practice to burn large ricks of straw annually. This free from blemishes of all kinds, the knees straight, the British Admiral for a former robbery* of the British Lega- Amount of oats, 63 bushels, at 45 cents, — At such a time we may be pardoned an article like unto tion in Mexico. practice has been condemned again and again. The '' corn, 212>£ bushels, at 75 cents,.. 169.25 the back sinews strong and well braced. The this under the head of "Rural Notes and Items"—for the practice of piling it up in large heaps and allowing " paidfor grinding,.. 14.79 pastern joints should be clean and clear of swell- — Gen. Halleck has issued an order that at all future elec- 13 bushels small potatoes, 1 shilling, 1.63 above items are most noteworthy, and have an important tions in Missouri, all voters will be required to take the oath it to burn up by fermentation, without adding any 6 loads pumpkins, 1 dollar each, 6.00 ings of all kinds, and come near the ground; for bearing upon the interests of all Ruralists. Nor need we offer of allegiance. absorbents, is hardly a better practice; although 209pounds carrots, 1.00 such never have the ring-bone. Fleshy-legged any apology for devoting so much space hi this week's RURAL Pasture, 3.00 to a chronicle of the important events of the past few days, — The steel vests,, concerning which so much has been said, there are many men who point to these, steaming Wood used hi boiling, V. 2.00 horses are generally subject to the grease and other as affording protection to the soldiers, have been tested and heaps with much self-complacency, saying, " sir, Extras, 2.00 infirmatives of that kind, and therefore should not though the usual arrangement of some departments be thereby Value of pigs when seven weeks old, 30,00 proved failures. that is the way I treat my straw—my neighbor, yon- be chosen. The body should be of good size, the changed, and others deferred. In order to give the War News in "regular succession," we are compelled to defer several — The late Prince Albert is said to have continually repeated, $248.02 der, burns his." back straight, or nearly so, and have only a small advertisements, and place what we do give upon the third page. on his death-bed, the beautiful Christian hymn, commencing Aggregate amount of pork, in pounds, i. 4,066 sinking below the withers; the barrel round, and But, sir, yours is burning up too. His practice is Average weight of each, 406 "Rock of Ages." about as good as yours—perhaps better, if he uses Sold at $7.50 per hundred, $304.95 the ribs coming close to the hip joints. The shoul- The Chicago Journal had one reporter killed, and another Lard from inwards, 175 pounds,.. 17.60 IGNORANCE THE CAUSE OF THE REBELLION.—In paying for a the ashes of his heaps. For you lose time by wait- ders should run back, but not tooheavy ; for a horse had his leg shot off, at the capture of Fort Henry. A tiijrd with heavy shoulders seldom moves well. Chest list of subscribers some days ago, an agent.remarked to us ing so long for it to burn. $322.45 that " if the Southern people had paid liberally for reading escaped unharmed. Deduct cost of making, ^. 248.02 With.the aid of lime and muck, the amount of and arms large. A horse weighing from 1,300 to matter — procured and read good books and papers — the — The. Legislature of Delaware has adjourned. A resolu- manure that might result from these piles of straw Leaving a clear profit, $74.43 1,400 pounds is large enough for a cart horse; from Rebellion would never have occurred," The closing sentence tion, denouncing any more for the abolition of slavery hi the would be enormous, and the productiveness of farms Tomhannock, N. Y., 1862. T. H. 1,000 to 1,200 is large enough for a farmer's horse; of the following postscript to a letter from Walworth Co., State, was adopted. might be wonderfully increased. But the trouble is, • • • • • * from 1,000 to 1,100 is heavy enough for a carriage Wis., expresses a similar and like truthful sentiment:—" The — The personal liberty bills of Wisconsin have been farmers " haven't got time," nor the capital topur - TIME OF SOWING SPRING "WHEAT. horse. I should advise every one to get some exper- times being hard, people think they must retrench, forgetting "expunged" by a resolution of*the lower branch of the chase the time and labor necessary to do things as mental knowledge of a horse before purchasing." that the way to do it effectually is to keep posted in the various Legislature, 84 to 7. EDS. RURAL NEW-YORKER:—I will give you my matters pertaining to every-day life through an efficient and they may profitably be done. — From California, by telegraph, we learn that an unprfr1 experience in sowing spring wheat for the past few enlightened press. Believing the RURAL to be a paper that cedented emigration had set in to the Oregon and British Straw will continue to be burned; and so long as should be hi the hands of every family, I have done what my years, from data which I have kept: Columbia gold mines. this is the case, the best way of burning it should be time and circumstances would permit. I have obtained fifteen 1856—Sowed May 7th. Crop poor. Earlier sown — A Paris letter says that the ancient practice of using adopted. In the autumn of 1860 I visited the farm wheat around me was good. Commenced harvest subscribers, and hope to get more, but clain» no merit, feeling of H. B. PATRICK, and described his mode of man- THE FARMERS' SHKEP.—The question is, what particular it to be my duty to do what I can to create an enlightened rouge is now in general vogue among the fashionable ladies August 4th. breed of sheep is the most profitable for farmers to keep? I public sentiment, and thus do away with ignorance and crime, of Paris, young and old. aging his surplus straw. It is briefly this. After speak of such farms as have from fifty to one hundred acres 1857—Sowed April 23d. Crop middling. Com- the mother of rebellions.'.' — Delaware is about to be freed nciii the Curse of lotteries saving for his yards and stables all that could be menced harvest July 31st. of improved land, a litUe more or less. Not fancy farmers, used for litter, he draws the balance on to ground nor yet those .of vast estates, who can boast of their "cattle the Senate having, a day or two ago, revoked the grant given 1858—Commenced sowing April 7th, and finished upon a thousand hills." This question'covers the whole to R. France, a year since. intended for corn the next season, spreading the April 26th. The season was very wet The first ground that interests the great bulk of farmers throughout THE WEATHER has been more w'intry than usual for the past the country. That there is a great difference hi the different few days—:a1 fact which we chronicle for the information of — A record kept at Schenectady shows tht the aggregate straw that grew on three acres, on one acre, and sown was very good—the last very poor. breeds of sheep, for different purposes, will not be denied, burning it He estimated the value of the ashes but the breed that combines the most profitable qualities for distant readers'. Oh Wednesday night and Thursday of last amount of snow which has fallen since the 26ci of Nov., up 1859-r-Sowed April 8th; finished April 19th. First the class of farmers named, of which class I claim to belong, 1 to Feb. fyis 5 feet 5 inches. thus produced, as equal in effect to twenty-five loads week we had the heaviest snow storm of the season, leaving sown very good; the latter not so good, Corn- is what is sought for. Now, I would like to see the friends of the earth covered some two feet deep. On Sunday a thaw set of well-rotted stable manure on the same land. The" the different breeds come forward and give the reasons for the — Envelops are scarce at the South, and the Memphis menced harvest July 25th. " faith that is hi them." I wish to purchase a small flock,an d in and the snow melted rapidly during the day and night; Appeal recommends turning old ones wrong side out, and benefit of this burning is apparent in the first erop. 1860—Finished sowing 20 acres March 23d. Crop am now on the anxious seat.—INQUIRER, Fort Wayne, Ind. toward morning rain flell hi torrents, but the wind soon veered using them, after pasting them. to the Northwest, the ram changed to snow, with high winds, Last fall (1861,) I again visited this farm and ac- good—32 bushels to the acre. Commenced harvest — A man named Henry C. Allen, who has a government and the day (Monday) was the. most bleak and unpleasant of companied Mr. P. through his corn fields. He THAT "LOLLING" CASE.— In the RURAL of January 4th, contract hi Philadelphia, has been arrested for defrauding July 16th. the season. Some ten inches of snow fell, and streets, walks wanted to show me the effect of burning straw on 1861—Commenced sowing April 15th; finished I noticed an inquiry relative to " Lolling in the Horse." I do poor girls who worked for him. not think it lolling, but a useless and unpleasant habit. I and railroads were blockaded by the drifts. A clear, cold land compared with that of stable manure. Mr. P. — Fogs have been frequent and very thick hi London thi» April 29th. First better than last sown, though crop have a fine mare that contracted this habit in a few weeks to night succeeded, and this (Tuesday J morning the thermometer is a thorough cultivator. We first passed through winter. The gas has been kept lighted hi street lamps and was poor. Commenced harvest July 30th. an unendurable extent. I consulted veterinary sturgeons, but marked 6 above zero; but now (at noo») the sun shines brightly that part of the field that had received no manure, 1 I am" satisfied from observation that you cannot could get neither cause nor cure. I finally tried an original and the snow is again hi a melting mood . houses all day on several occasions. It was in fine tilth and a good growth of stalks stood sow tooearly , if the ground is fit to work. The past experiment, and it had the desired effect, entirely curing her. — The United States Treasury Notes command thirty per on it; but it was not heavily eared. Then we came few years we have had to contend with the chintz- I wound the bit with cloth, making it an inch in diameter, CORRESPONDENTS must exercise patience for a few weeks, cent premium in the Southern States. Thev are rated equiva- to the land on which straw had been spread and bug, and by early sowing get the start of them, and let out the headstall, so the bit rested about the bridle as the press upon our pages, especially of War News, compels lent to gold, and much sought after. burned. This was burthened with twice the growth tooth. This prevented her getting it under the tongue, and us to defer many of then- favors. As our own bantlings also — The revised assessment of property i a Philadelphia for while late sowing is sure to be affected to a great caused a constant exertion of the tongue to keep the bit in of stalks and corn that we found in the first instance. extent. Another thing—I have observed that fall receive the go by, we can sympathize with contributors and 1862, upon which city and State taxes are to be levied, gives Lastly we walked through that part of the field on place. That's my logic. Try it, W. S. L., of Still water, Ohio, correspondents — though, unlike some who complain, we CAN the valuation of real estate as $152,4i0,0oa. plowing is a great help to getting wheat in early, and if you succeed as well as I, then may you exclaim, I, too, " conjecture the reason." To us it is very obvio-as that the — Dr. Hayes says the language of the Esquimaux is based' which twenty-five loads of stable manure, per acre, and better for the crop. w. have learned from a backwoodsman of Pennsylvania.— PIKE RURAL is not half large enough to contain what ought ft) be on grammatical principles, but they have no alphabet or had been spread. The growth was excellent and East Troy, Wisconsin, Feb., 1862. FARM, Crawford Co., Pa., 1862. published,—but we cannot enlarge it at present. hieroglyphics, and cannot count beyond ten. Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Historic Newspapers Collection

THE YUCCAS. insertion of the leaves, which are numerous, some- TjiIVE MONTHS IJST REBELDOM," what fleshy, about fifteen inches long, and two -*• • OR, THE Yuccas are among the most striking objects inches wide, narrow at the base, attenuated at the NARRATIVE OF MERRILL'S IMPRISOKMENT AT RICHMOND, of our gardens, and are particularly adapted to the summit, and terminating in an obtuse point, not CF~ ADVERTISING TERMS, In Advance-THlRTY-FrVB nyjefJ?VPric?> w CTePutR Pf'copy- bailed free of postage THE SEASON AND FRUIT. lawn, in near proximity toth e house, where their ENTS A LINE, each insertion. A price and a half for extra f the price. Liberal discount to dealers and Vents very resistant, straight, sometimes twisted, strongly display, or 62>£ cents per line of space. SPECIAL NOTICES (fol- ADAMS & DABNEY, Publishers,Xchester^N Y tall flower stems and rigicl foliage harmonize with channeled, and bordered with several grayish-white THE present winter has been favorable for fruit owing reading matter, leaded,) Sixty Cents a Line. > THE UNEMPLOYED.-1 can give steady its architectural features, and give somewhat of a filaments. The stem . mployment to young men to solicit orders for the Little The wood and buds are all sound and healthy; and &~The immense circulation of the RURAL NEW-YORKER— (xiant Sewinp Machine. Price $15. Hemmer, Gauge Screw- foreign color to the whole lawn. It has about the is green, pubescent, full twenty thousand more than that of any other Bimilar jour- Inver and extra Needles. Will pay salary and expenses, or a unless we have unusually severe weather during nal—renders it by far the Best and Cheapest Advertising Medium sommissipn allowed. County rights given to Agents. For par- same effect as the introduction of a fine Century very strong, attain- ;iculars, descriptive Catalog**, &c, &c, address, with stamp the next week or two, we shall doubtless have an if its class in America. This FACT should be borne in mind plant to the lawn, which many of our readers must ing the height of five _ T. S. PAGE, Toledo, Ohio, abundant crop of peaches and all other fruits next jy all Nurserymen, Manufacturers, Wholesale Dealers, Land General Agent for the United States. have observed. For some reason, the opinion has to seven feet The season. We hear favorable reports from all sections Agents, &c, &c., who necessarily depend upon the People of become general that these plants are tender, and in branchlets are very ihe North for patronage. of the country; and if the unholy rebellion, which gPRING, GARDEN, FLOWER AND consequence they are tob e found in very few gar- strong, about six or has cast such a gloom over the people, saddened TREE SEEDS. dens; but these are several varieties as hardy as any eight inches long, \8IER, WILLOW OTJTTIHTQ-S-At reason. our hearts, and in a measure paralyzed our indus- / able prices. D. L. HALSEY, Victory, Cayuga Co., N. Y.| J. M. THORBURN & CO.'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE of one can desire. They have dark-green leaves, and green, bearing from egetable, Agricultural, &c, SEEDS for the present season.-is try, shall come to an end the present spring, as now throw up in midsummer a tall flower stem, covered twelve to fifteen flow- EHM'S COlMIlVtElloiAIL, COLLEGE, eady for gratuitous distribution. seems very probable, we shall again enter upon a v s ill with cream-colored flowers, and forming somewhat ers, which are green- B.£ an y e,Indiana. Ninth Annual Session. The best school All the following varieties of SEEDS mailed, post-paid, to any career of prosperity. Nurserymen inform us that the Union, for acquiring a thorough practical Education. >art of the United States, (with the exception of those marked of a pyramid. But aside from the flowers, the leaves ish-white, bell shaped r Catalogues address JEREMIAH BEHM, Principal- business is beginning to revive, and they anticipate ius *, which may be mailed to those wishing them by this con- are beautiful the whole year. Plants so ornamental and pendulous. fA reyance,,at an additional expense of one eent per bz,) on re- a very good spring trade. We are satisfied that in should be introduced into every good garden, as M. Stocks :eipt of the amount annexed. Cents. It blooms the latter each Pits r, $3,80 per bushel. Fo a little while the business of tree planting an'd fruit they require no special care, and will flourish in b New Speckled Lima Beans per packet 25 part of July, and } & H. CLARK & CO. few Corrugated Pole do < do '25 growing will recover from its temporary check,.and any fair garden soil. Plants can be obtained in the Dansville, N. Y., Feb. 22, 1862. 633-2t Thorburn's Nonpareil Cauliflower per oz. 75c do 10 be pursued with more ardo'r than ever before. With from the stately habit Early Paris do do 75c do 10 spring at any of the nurseries, where a good assort- of the flower stem, Giant White Solid Celery do 25c do 5 joy shall we hail the day when swords shall be mproved New York Purple Egg Plant do 60c do 10 ment of hardy plants are kept for sale. its large whitish blos- FAIRFIELD SEMINARY. !arly Winningstadt Cabbage do 20c do 6 turned into pruning hooks, and our columns be Board and NE of the' oldest Seven miles few Cottager's Kale do 20c do 6 YUCCA FILAMENTOSA, or Hardy Adam's Needle, soms, and the remark- washing $l 75 O and most flourishing from ' more fully devoted to recording triumphs in the per week. Boarding Schools in the Sarly Vienna Kohl Rabi do 20c do 6 is the most common variety, and is hardy even at Little Falls, , " -Jersey Hybrid Cucumber (v'y long) do 30c do 5 peaceful pursuits of horticulture—triumphs which able disposition of its Tuition land. Complete in all its and ten from • y Curled Silesia Lettuce do 20c do 5 the far North. MOO to $6 00. arrangements for LADIES Herkimer, few White Japan Melon (early) do 25 make no hearts sorrowful, no hearths desolate, branchlets, it has an Extra Branches and GENTLEMEN. Sons and on the luntington do (verylarge) do 25 YUCCA GLAUCESCENS has flower stems over five aspect unique and at low daughters of officers and Central RR. Strawberry Watermelon do 25 rates. • soldiers in the army receiv- Conveyance 'rue Yellow Danvers Onion per ft$1 , per oz. 10c. do 5 Eeet in height Flowers large and greenish-white. striking, and when Native Teach- ed/ree of charge for tuition FREE "Extra Early Princess Peas per quart 30 CULTURE OF CELERY. ers in in all but extra branches. from "Champion of Scotland, Eugenie and Napoleon YUCCA FLACCIDA is one of French Summer Term begins Mar. Railroad first Peas, each do 60 and] 26th. Address day of 1/arge Sweet Mountain Pepper per oz. 40c, per packet 6 the most common, and German. Rev. A. G COCHRAN, Term. "Garnet Chili Potatoes per'bush. $l;60 A CORRESPONDENT at Rawsonville, N. Y., as well easily cultivated, and has 683 Principal, Fairfield, H. Y. 4t French Scarlet Turnip Radish peroz. 10 as several others, wishes some information through few Madras (edible pod) Radish per packet 10 flower stems from two to lonolulu Nectarine Squash peroz. 30 the RURAL on the culture of Celery. We are Tejee fcland Tomato per oz. 2Bc, per packet 5 three feet in height, with ''J'rees at Low 3r*rioes9 French Upright do do. 15 always well pleased to give all the information we milk-white blossoms. BerlinTeltau Turnip ' peroz. 10 possess, and we know of no subject connected with FOR OP 18B2. "Norway Spruce Seed per ft 76c. do 15 YUCCA ANGUSTIFOLIA is Balsam Fir Seed do $2,00 do 25 kitchen gardening on which knowledge is more a.very desirable species, of Ailanthus Seed do 2,50 do 25 needed, than that of growing this delicious vegeta- "Honey Locust Seed do 60 do 10 small growth, the flower ELLWANGER & BARRY "Buckthorn Seed do 1,00 do 10 ble. During the greater part of the winter, it is •Black Austrian Pine Seed •-. do 8,00 do 25 stems not branched, the RESPECTFULLY invite the attention of the public to their pres- "Stone Pine Seed '. do 1,60 do 16 impossible io obtain a good head of celery in most ent immense stockjcovering upward of FIVE HUNDRED European Larch Seed do 1,50 do 20 flowers greenish-white. ACRES OF LAND, and embracing everything desirable in Chinese Arbor Vibe Seed do 3,00 do 25 of our small cities and villages, while the poorest *Virgilia lutea, or Yellow Wood Tree (rare) do $1,00 specimens are sold at a high price. We have had The YUCCAS are mostly "Apple Seed per bushel $5, per quart 25 of American origin, and Fruit and Ornamental Departments, "Plum Pits do 40 an abundant supply of celery for our own use since }rown in the very best manner, and offered either at wholesale: Strawberry Seed 12 varieties each per packet 25 the French have obtained •r retail, at greatly reduced prices. Connecticut Seed Leaf Tobacco peroz. 25 the autumn, and we expect our stock will last in Parties who contemplate.planting should avail themselves of "Alsike Clover ; per ft. 75 many species from Califor- this opportunity, the like of which may not occur soon again. "Scarlet Flowering Clover do 50 good condition until the first of April. Less than a Descriptive and Wholesale Catalogues forwarded gratis on "Lucerne do 25 day's labor sefved to grow all we needed and secure nia and Texas; which •eceipt of a stamp for each, and all information as to prices, &c, "Chinese Sugar Cane per bushel $4, per quart 25 through this source find womptly given on application. "Chicoree Seed per oz. 10c, per ft.7 5 it for use, and we think it difficult to obtain in any MOUNT HOPE NURSERIES, J. M. THORBURN & CO.'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE of other way so much of a luxury at so little cost The their way to the nurseries 633-3teo ROCHESTER, N. Y. FLOWER SEEDS, containing all the novelties of the season, of our country. How many has also just been pulished. ground occupied amounts to nothing, for the celery HPHE ONLY DAY-SCHOOL PAPEE PUBLISHED! of these will prove hardy at X Imported German Asters for the million. can be planted between rows of peas, and these are THE BEST SCHOOL MUSIC, COLLECTIONS containing Cents. out of the way before the space is needed for earthing the North time must deter- Original School Dialogues, Stories, Reading Lessons, Letters 12 varieties best Truffaut's Asters. ..,;t 75 do Paeony Perfection do 50 up the celery, and they furnish a partial shade to mine; but we have enough to Children, Poetry, Speeches, Enigmas, Beautiful do Giant Emperor do 1,60 already proved to furnish Engravings, dec., die, in do Double Quilled do 60 the young plants, which is of considerable advan- do' do Globe do 50 the lovers of flowers with a YUCCA STRICTA. CLARK'S SCHOOL VISITOR, VOL. VI. do do Dwarf do 60 tage. -Every one who has a vegetable garden should do Reid's'Improved do 60 grow celery., and we know of no more profitable good collection. One of REV. ALEX. CLARK, EDITOR, do Dwarf Bouquet do 75 these, recently introduced, the YUCCA STRICTA, is seen across "the lawn, backed up by evergreens, A-large and elegantly printed Quarto Monthly for Teachers do Pyramidal Globe operation than growing this vegetable for market, and School Children everywhere. do Large Flowering Globe do ^II"I"IIIII 75 where a ready sale can be had. The following figured and described in Hovey's Magazine of Hor- forms one of the most attractive objects in our _ The School Visitor has more reading matter, finer illustra- do Truffaut's Globe Perfection do ; 75 ions, and better music, than any juvenile periodical published do Large flowered Dwarf Chrysanthemum do 60 advice on the subject of growing celery, is by WM. ticulture. It was first described by CARRIERS, in grounds. Mr. HOVEY says it is perfectly hardy in for the price. do Tall Chrysanthemum do 60 this country, and is not particular as to soil; but One copy, one year, SO cents. do Ranunculus do 40 CHORLTON, an excellent gardener of Staten Island, the Revue Horiieole. It is "intermediate between Three copies, " $1.00 do Imbrique Pompon do 50 the height of its flower stem is augmented when Eight " " $2.00 (only 25 cents each.) do Improved Crown doo 30 and it is so good that we give it to our readers: two types, equally stemless, the Y. flaccida and Y. Twelve " " $3.00 (andacopyofDay-SchoolBell.) 4 d o HHedgd e HoHg ddo 3 filamentosa, being more nearly allied to the former planted in deep, rich, sandy loam. The Music alone in the Visitor is worth more than twice the do price of the paper 56 do BeautifuPompon lChrysanthemu Phlox Drummondii...m . 40 MANAGEMENT OF THE SEED-BED.—From the than the latter." It is distinguished by its more We think it only necessary to call attention to this Specimens furnished free. Now is the time to form cluba 7 do Beautiful Portulacca 35 beginning to the middle of April is the best time to very interesting class of plants toinduc e the more Address DAUGHADAY & HAMMOND, ALSO erect leaves, and by its mode of vegetation, forming 633-3teo 1308 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. CaUirrhoe pedata (beautiful)... ^ per packet 26 sow. Prepare a spot of tolerably rich ground, by Dianthus Heddewigii do a less number of underground stems or drageons general cultivation of which they are eminently N. B. Subscriptions must commence quarterly, in January, Do dp. Double do well digging and breaking up the clods with the worthy.- Two or three plants in tae flower garden, April, July, or October. Do laciniatus do than other species. Englifh Prize Hollyhock (nne) : do spade. There is no occasion to use a rake, unless It is a stemless plant, presenting at the base a but more particularly on the lawn, gives to the Delphinium formosum (splendid) do very stony; a good knocking up with the spade is OICE Do tricolor do swollen appearance, very marked, produced by the whole a very pleasant oriental aspect. O Auricula flowered Sweet William r> .do far better, as the soil is left more open and loose Fenzlia dianthiflora (beautiful) : do Ipomtea hederacese do below, in which state the surface will keep damp known, and the hardy fingers of the husbandman VEGETABLE SEEDS, Splendid Crimson Flax (beautiful) do longer—a matter of importance to seeds which Linum Lewisii variegata (choice) do are not injured by poking them into well loosened Mostly Imported the present Winter from the most celebrated Obiliscaria pulcherrima do are vegetating. Next take a small hoe, and draw Splendid Hybrid Pansy do mold. As each ro,w is finished, have in readiness French, German, and English Growers, New Early Dwarf Carnation do drills about half an inch deep and a foot apart; into PEACHES AND NECTARINE.—Tie Early Victoria Peach is a Clintonia pulchella atropurpurea do the watering-pan, and, unless the weather be very most desirable new variety, ,raied by Mr. RIVBRS, and ex- AND OFFERED FOB SALE BY Do azurea grandiflora do these scatter the seed evenly, about so thick that an Lychnis Haageana do wet, give a good supply of water overhead, which hibited during the past fruiting season. In an orchard house JAMES VICK, Rochester, ON". Y. Fringed Chinese Primrose do ounce may sow two rods of ground. After all is will fixal l firmly,an d "they will never know that it commenced to ripen on Auguit 5th, about a week earlier Salvia splendens do sown, go along each drill and cover in with the side Do argentea do they have been removed." than its parent, the Early York. The fruit is about medium I TAKE pleasure in offering to the lovers of beautiful flowers Do amabilis do of your foot as you pass along, at the same time size, pale yellow where shaded, dark dull maroon where ex- and choice vegetables my New List of Seeds for 1862, imported Splendid Double Zinnia .- do This will appear a very tedious process to some of mainly from the best growers of France, Germany, and Eng Canna Warscewiczii do press down, the soil. A little care will enable the posed. The flesh is melting and juicy, and the flavor most New Carmine Scabious do •our rough-and-tumbles, I am aware; but the end land, and which I believe to be unsurpassed by anythingever operator to make a neat finish in this way, and it is delicious. When exhibited it proved to be highly meritorious Maurandia Barclayana do justifies the means, and the extra care bestowed is as a variety for orchard house culture, being decidedly supe- offered to the American public. My importations embrace all Beautiful Camellia Balsams do far preferable to rolling all the largest lumps into that is old and valuable as well as everything new and rare, re Lilac Giant Emperor Aster do more than counterbalanced by the greater success rior to the Early York, which is, perhaps, the best flavored of J. M. THORBURN & CO., the drills, as the rake is subject to do. The seeds gardless of cost. These seeds are put dp in neat packages, offer- afterwards. all the very early sorts previously known. 633-2t 15 John Street, New York. by this course are more equally covered, and the ed at a moderate price, and afford the amateurs and the florist? There is one point more than all others that I The Early Albert peach is another new ..variety, raised by of the country a rare opportunity to obtain the floral treasures E OFFER FOR S A L E soil is in close contact with them. Mr. RIVERS. The fruit it bears are round, of medium size, of Europe as well as the choicest of its vegetable productions. 50,000 Pear Seedlings, free from blight. would impress upon celery growers—namely, never W 30,000 Plum Seedlings, very fine. At this time we generally have a repetition of let your crop cease growing until it is ready for use. and colored of a pale or creamy tint on the shaded side, and SE^"* For complete List of Flower Seeds and Prices, see 25,000 Cherry Seedlings. of a lively light crimson where exposed. The flesh,whic h is 20,000 Angers Quince Stocks. warm showers, which is sufficient to encourage ger- If the intervening spaces have borne a crop of peas, Rural New-Yorker of February 15th, and for Vegetable Seeds Dwarf and Standard Pear Trees; Plum, Peach, Apple and mination; but if the weather should become very of excellent flavor and very tender and melting, is quite pale February 22d.jF$ Cherry Trees; Currants, Houghton's Seedling Gooseberries, they will be ready for removal when the" celery has at the stone, from which it separates freely. This promises to Brinckle's Raspberries, Lawton Blackberries. Am. Arbor Vite, dry, recourse must be had to artificial watering. If Hemlock Spruce, and Balsam of Fir, &c. The above will be advanced a little in size, and the ground may be be a very desirable early peach. OE'S WESTERN RESERVE sold in quantities to suit purchasers, for cash or approved notes so, do not give frequent sprinklings, but a good and then cleared and dug over. However this may be, The Victoria Nectarine deserves prominent mention. It payable at bank. WILLIAMS, RAMSDEN & CO., R PATENT Feb., 1862. [632-4tl Dansville, Liv. Co., N. Y. careful soaking. Small dribblings fTom a watering- at this stage loosen up the outsides of the trenches was raised by Mr. RIVERS from the Violette Hative, ferti- pot only bake the surface without dampening and fill in a little around the plants, during which lized by the Stanwick, and has all the merits of the latter vari- DRAFTS! GBAITTS! &RAFTSI-5OO.OOO below, and do^nore harm than good. ety without its defects. The flowersan d leaves are those of VJ Grafts, by wholesale, by the undersigned. All bills of ten operation lift up the leaves and press loosely an thousand and npwards, $5 per thousand; by the single thou- When the plants are well above ground, look out the Stanwick, but the kernel is bitter like Violette Hative, sand $5—packing- included in both cases. Send orders early to inch or two of earth around the base of each plant 631-7t FAHNESTOCK BROS., Toledo, Ohio, Box 889. for weeds; keepvall clean, and thin out if too close. thus proving it to be a true cros*. The fruit has all the ap- This will tend to give an upright growth, and pre- pearance of the Stanwick, and retains its peculiar richness of Remember that nothing deteriorates the quality of vent bulging at the bottom. If the weather be dry, pRArNTBERIlY PLANTS.-Tle subscriber of- flavor, but the flesh has a deep stain of red around the. stone, \J fers for sale a large stock of Cranberry Plants, of the cele- celery more than a check during growth. Do not give a liberal supply of water, not little and often, as in its mother. The fruit does not crack in the ripening pro brated Upland Bell, Lowland Bell, and Cherry varieties. For prices and information on the culture inclose stamp and send begin too early; but when a start is made, keep it but a thorough drenching. One good application is cess, which takes place a fortnight later than tin Violette or a Circular. Address P. D. CHILSON, going. One way to prevent this check is by timely worth twenty sprinklings. Hative, and a month earlier than in Stanwick. The fruit com 631-4t Bellingham, Norfolk Co., Mass. thinning. Keep each plant asunder from its neigh- mittee of the Royal Horticultural Society have given it a first- class certificate—Gardener's Chronicle. ARM FOR, SALE I3V CATO, bor; and as they continue to get larger, if still too CAYUGA CO., N. Y.—The subscriber wishing to remove WESTEEH EDITOBIAL NOTES. Fwest, offers his farm for sale, containing 137 acres. The farm is crowded, remove more. Attend towaterin g if the well adapted to grain or grass, and is under a good state of cul- ground gets very dry, but not otherwise. By the PEACH BLOW POTATOES.—A Western correspondent says tivation, well watered with never failing springs. It is situated PEAR MEDICINE. one mile west of the village of Cato, on "the direct road from beginning of July the plants will have obtained 'this variety is never known to rot. This is not the case here, Syracuse to Rochester, is as pleasant a situation as can be found in Cayuga Co.; 30 acres of timber which has never been culled. sufficient size for transplanting into the trenches, In Du Page county, I visited a pear orchard whatever it may be in the •West. We have few varieties more It is well calculated for two farms, two good sets of buildings, owned by LUTHER BARTLETT. It had been planted injured by this disease. In the Transactions of the American one set new, plenty of fruit, one young orchard just beginning and if thus treated will be stiff and stocky—each of to bear. Will sell 60, 75, or the whole to suit the purchaser. them a good handful, and a very different sample toat considerable cost prior toth e hard winter, on ex- Institute, just received, we find the following on the point: Any one wishing to buy, call on the subscriber on the premises or address Daniel B. Chas«i r"-«ito Terms easy what is too often seen. cellent soil, well adapted to pear culture. A large " Mr. CARPENTER exhibited specimens of peach blow pota- February 10,18k.. OANlEL B. CHASE. number of trees were killed. Some were left, and toes from Harrison township, Westchester County, badly af- PLANTING OUT.—The plot for final planting should neglected; for the planter was discouraged by his fected by the potato disease—the dry rot—which first affects HPHE CRANBERRY AJVI3 ITS have been forecast in the mind, and may have been the skin, and works inward rapidly. The disease prevails to JL CULTURE.—The Subscriber has issued a Circular from the losses. But they began to bear some, and he began press treating on the Cranberry and its Culture. Said Circular occupied by some other crop which is already used a large extent; some crops have' been entirely destroyed.— will give persons the proper information as to the commence- to look after them and feed them. They were most SOLON ROBINSON said his peach blow potatoes were all going ment of their Culture. I will take pleasure in forwarding them up. My own practice is to choose a piece wanting of them bearing well the past season. He had used to all parts of the United States, to those sending post stamp to in manure, and sow peas in rows six feet distant to decay, some weeks after being dug and stored in the barn. pay postage. Persons wishing plants may receive them in a compost of lime, ashes and salt about them, and The Davis seedling and Prince Albert potatoes, grown righi small or large quantities by Express, for wet or dry soil. from each other; and while they are on the ground Address GEORGE A. BATES, he thought it added considerably to their product- alongside, are all sound." plant the celery midway between the rows. The 633-3t Bellingham, Norfolk Co., Mass. iveness. Col. HAMMOND, a neighbor, whom we af- With Improved Heater and Valves. peas in this way act as a shade to the newly removed WONDERFUL LITTLE MICROSCOPE terwards visited, said that this compost had cured CORRECTION.—In your report of the Fruit Grower's Society Magnifying small objects 600 times, will be sent to any ap- plants, which is of service till they get established; THIS well-known CHEESE VAT was first introduced to the his pear trees—it was his and BARTLETT'S medicine. of Western New York, Mr. H. N. LANGWORTHY is reported to Dairymen more than seven years ago. Several thousand have plicant on receipt of twenty-five, cents in silver, and one pink and the previously hungry land, which was most since been sold throughout the country—more man one thou- stamp. Five of different powers for one dollar. Address MRS say, " If large limbs are taken off old trees about the first o: sand the past season. Numerous and valuable improvements M. S. WOODWARD, Box 1,853, Philadelphia, Pa. 628-«t ' suitable for peas, is rendered fertile for future crops April, bleeding ensues and the wood decays; but if done in have been added from time to time, to embrace everything PLANTING OSAGE HEDGES. wanted in a CHEESE VAT, and we believe it now is the most A PPLE STOCKS.-1,000,000 one year, and 2,000,000 by the manure used for the celery. Let the trenches April, the wood seasons before the sap moves, and remains Col. HAMMOND had some very good hedges. He complete, simple, durable and convenient Cheese-Making Appara- JX two years old Apple Stocks, at from $1.50 to $2.50 *> 1.000. in all cases be six feet apart, which is not too much sound." Now, I do not understand how that cut later should tus in the world. Our long experience enables us to warrant Our Stocks are unsurpassed, and we offer .them for CASH at the says the plants should be put out one foot apart our VAT to give entire satisfaction. By getting one of these above war prices. ENSIGN & FORD to allow space to earth up with. Commence by heal sooner than cut earlier. Is that really so or is it not cor- VATS, a single Dairyman in any part of the country will have 614-tf Ohio Nurseries, Toledo, Ohio. They make stronger plants, and a hedge quite as as complete an Apparatus as is used in the largest Dairying lo •opening six inches deep and eighteen inches wide. rectly reported ? I would like to understand that point, and calities. The Cut shows the back side of the VAT when opened, quick. He cuts them short when he plants them, A <£ENTS WANTED to SKL1, FRUIT TREES. Th.row the soil neatly on each side, which will raise as I have trees of that kind to trim this season, an answer to after using; the tube on the end of the heater is for the escape XJL WE wish to employ a number of experienced and trust- and then within six inches of the ground the next the above would oblige me and probably others.—H. O. of steam; the knob at top operates the valve. worthy men to sell Trees, &c, from our Nurseries at liberal the surface about two inches, making the trench wages. season, and cuts back thereafter as may be found CharUm, Feb. 14,1862. Boe's Patent Adjustable Expansion Cheese Hoop, WHOLESALE DEALERS furnished with Nursery Stock, of all eight inches deep, into which convey a liberal dress- A very nice thing; one hoop makes three sizes, and expands t< descriptions, at the lowest wholesale rates. necessary toshap e and secure a good hedge. He This was an error, as might be observed by the other re lift off the Cheese. SEND FOB CIRCULAR. KE ing of well-rotted barn-yard manure—say one bar- «,M T, v 1 S£°, ?- FARLEY & CO., mulches tHte young plants with half rotted straw to marks of speakers. Instead of April, in the last case, it should ROE AJE<.T

-[Written for Moore's Rural New-Yorker.] THE FLAG WE LOVE. BLUE WOOLEN STOCKING YABN. HON. ROBERT C. WINTHROP, is his speech on the BLUB woolen stocking yarn and a pair of white, occasion of presenting a banner to the regiment of [Written for Moore's Rural New-Yorker.] delicate girl hands became mutually acquainted for [Written for Moore's Rural New-Yorker.] Senator Wilson, paid the following beautiful tribute [Written for Moore's Rural New-Yorker.] BOSE-UNDEB THE SNOW. the first time last October. Never before had so A DAY-DUEAM. to our National flag: "IT IS BEAUTIFUL." homespun a reality been given so cordial a recep- BT JANH JONES. BT JENNY A. STONE. Sir, I must detain you no longer. I have said Last words of Elizabeth Barrett Browning. tion, or so hearty a grasp. enough, and more than enough to manifest the spirit MY wee white ROSE, my fair-haired child, Fine white Berlin and Shetland wool—how often SAB and lonely I've been sitting in which this flag is now committed to your charge. " IT is beautiful." The words were murmured with her latest, Leaving her play at its wildest height, and often had those fairy fingers toyed with their All this dreary autumn day, It is the National ensign, pure and simple; dearer Came with an earnest air to me, Listening to the clock's dull ticking faintest breath, downy strands, and woven intricate mysterious to all our hearts at this moment, as we lift it to the For the life of* that poet-woman was yielding up to Death; Asking for what the show might be? shapes out of their frail threads! Warm, brilliant While my heart is far away, Where the bright Potomac's waters gale, and see no other sign of hope upon the storm And the golden gates were opening unto her spirit's gaze, Then I told my little questioner hued zephyrs, soft tinted zephyrs, smooth snowy Glide between the emerald shores, cloud, which rolls and rattles above it, save that And she saw the white-robed seraphs and heard the song of How all the. lilies and the violets blue, "cross cotton" and shining linen, had all been And the sun its mellow radiance praise. The moss flowers, and the roses, too, which is reflected from its own radiant hues; dearer, known and greeted kindly, aye, gladly. But blue On an armed legion pours. Were tired of blooming, and upon the bill a thousand fold dearer to us all, than ever it was be- Unseen Angels downward came and took her soul away; woolen stocking yarn had been passed disdainfully And in the vale, lay cold and still; When I close my eyes and listen, fore, while gilded by the sunshine of prosperity, and Of that noble, gifted woman, there was left to us—the clay; So GOD had sent His angels o'er their earthly bed, by to fall into more suitable hands, such as some I can hear the bugle's call, playing with the zephyrs of peace. It will speak And the very clouds seemed weeping for that desolated hearth- But the setting sun shone brightly as we gave her back to A counterpane of pure white snow to spread. strong-fingered farmer matron, or PATRICK'S wife And the tramp of thousands marching, for itself, far more eloquently than I can speak for it earth. BRIBGET,—fair misses pretty fingers'never thought While the stars float over all. Then welled the love-light in her soft blue eye, Behold, it! Listen to it! Every star has a tongue, As, kissing me, she made this sweet reply: of grasping that But they did, and of their own I can hear the battle's thunder every stripe is articulate. There is no language or " It is beautiful" to live, as she lived, to bless mankind, Risiug to the vaulted heaven, How kind of GOD I Dear mamma, when your little Ross is free accord, too,—strange, was'nt it? speech where their voices are not heard. There's Scattering gems of holy thought from her treasure-laden mind, dead, Who was it left his father's counting room, and And I think how souls are parting Giving kindly words and actions the weary ones to cheer; • Unanointed, unforgiven. magic in the web of it It has an answer for every To many o'er the wide earth her name will e'er be dear. Will angels spread a covering above her tiny bed? stopped the counting of round, shining " yellow question of duty. It has a solution for every doubt Then the music changes, changes Twas half a dozen years ago these blessed words she spake. boys," and white, pearly silver ones, to court less and every perplexity. It has a word of good cheer " It is beautiful" to die as she died with Angels near, To the solemn dirge of death, The other night she fell asleep. I knew she might not wake, shining but sounder Minnie balls? Who was it that for. every hour of gloom or of despondency. And glimpses bright of Heaven dawning on her vision clear' For the brave who fought for freedom So yester evening, when the light grew crimson in the west, was dressed just like TOM O'FLAHARTY'S son JAMIE, Leaving earthly home with assurance of a better home on Nobly to their latest breath. Behold it! Listen to it! It speaks of earlier and We laid our darling in her grave. Unbroken be her restl and marching beside him went away so proudly .high, And I know, though war's red lightnings of later struggles. It speaks of victories, and some- Twas hard to bury my white Ross beneath the church-yard With the knowledge of a well-spent life, " it is beautiful" to one hazy summer morning mid the shouts of a Still around him flash and leap, times of reverses, on the sea and on the land. It mold, die. grateful people?—justly proud and grateful for the He I love is laid to slumber, To turn away and leave her there, so lonely and so cold. speaks of patriots and heroes among the living and Rome, N. Y., 1862. B. brave noble spirits that bore those marching heroes O, how dreamless and how deep. among the dead; and of him, the first and greatest But, lo, tilts morning when I woke, all pure, and white, and on to save their country's honor. All social grades fair, Can I bless the bitter conflict of them all;* around whose consecrated ashes this [Written for Moore's Rural New-Yorker.] were dissolved, all different ranks broken and The snow lay drifted on the ground and fluttered in the air, That has snatched my hope away? unnatural and abhorrent strife has so long been EABTHLY PLEASUBES. Then from the past there floated up these blessed words again, merged into one rank, one grade —that of true Yet, oh, mighty GOD of battles, raging—"the abomination of desolation standing These blessed words, all sanctified—a healing for my pain. hearted soldiers, — the only advantage of social Be my country's hope and stay. where it ought not" But before all, and above all WE have read of CAIN, how long he walked " How kind of GOD! Dear mamma, when your little Ross is elevation to be a ffigher moral influence over Let me live to see her banner other associations and memories—whether of glori- nightly on the heights that commanded a view of dead, their less fortunate brethren. "Who was that?'> Free from every stain unrolled, ous men, or glorious deeds, or glorious places—its Eden, gazing on those fragrant, celestial bowers in Will the angels spread a covering above her tiny bed?" " WILL" —no matter WILL who? You would know With the heritage of Freedom " now kind of GOD!" ab, then, my heart, so be thou reconciled, voice is ever .of Union and liberty, of the Constitu- which no human form might repose,—flowers whose little better if I told, perhaps. That fair brown-eyed Sheltered 'neath its starry folds. That He has taken to Himself my ROSB, my Undefiled. Hadley, Mich., 1862. tion and the laws. aroma might gladden no human soul, "wasting miss, with the delicate fingers, would have no need " He doeth all things well,"—His will is best, I know; Behold it! Listen to it! Let it tell the story of their sweetness oft the air around them,'f—-delicious, of asking "WILL who?" How busy she knits Content 111 leave my child alone beneath the drifting snow. [Written for Moore's Rural New-Yorker.] its birth to these gallant volunteers, as they march golden fruits that human lips might never taste, Hillsdale, Mich., 1862. round and round; she has learned to hold the strong LABOB A BLESSING. beneath its folds by day, or repose beneath its sen- dropping, ungathered, on the ground. How the coarse yarn very firmly, and to knit quite rapidly, tinel stars by night Let it recall to thetn the desire burned in his soul to enter and possess what considering she is such a novice. [Written for Moore's Rural New-Y»rker.] WAS labor divinely imposed on man as a curse? strange, eventful history of its rise and progress; let he called his inheritance, regardless that it was for- Round and round, one sock is almost done; " If OHILDBEN. That it was has been extensively believed. But it rehearse to them the wondrous tale of its trials ever forfeited, and that he was unworthy to set his he could only get my pair of socks and knew I knit where is the authority or evidence for such a belief? and triumphs, in peace as well as in war; and, what- foot on the holy ground. How he pressed nearer, them." She did not say it,—the very utterance of THE very mention of these Household Treasures The third chapter of Genesis records that GOD said ever else may happen to it or to them, it^will never •night after night, ever wounding himself more the words would. have made her cheeks burn. But imparts new charms to every lover of innocence to ADAM: "In tie sweat of thy face shalt thou eat be surrendered to rebels, never be ignominiously deeply on the flaming sword of the Cherubim, till very many times it did glide so noiselessly into her and true simplicity. What though their tiny foot- breadj till thou return into the ground." Was this struck to treason, nor ever be prostituted to any un- the bitterness of his pain made him go raging all thinking. A pair of Berlin wool sleeves lie in her prints bear the marks of helplessness, and, per- infsrmation, given to ADAM of the manner in which worthy and unchristian purpose of revenge, depre- the day. drawer unfinished, meanwhile the socks grow fast. chance, engender cares sometimes grievous ? These he should gain subsistence after leaving the garden dation or rapine. So have I ever found it when looking for earthly very same dependences are many times the only One year ago she would have laughed at such of Eden, a curse? Let us examine. Before ADAM And may a merciful God cover the head of each employment,—now, how earnestly it is pursued, happiness. It is as fair to look upon as the deserted requisites to rouse the soul for her high and holy and EVE sinned, ADAM was put in an extensive one of its brave defenders in the hour of battle! garden. If we permit ourselves to gaze, it awakens mission of labor and of love. and how much more of a woman she has grown. garden, "planted eastward in Eden," which con- Her great brown eyes seem deeper, and her voice in our soul just such a burning 'desire, and uncon- Mankind/universally yearns for something upon tained " every tr«e that is pleasant to the sight and BOOKS FOB YOUTH AND AGE. sciously pressing nearer and nearer to grasp the which to bestow their affections, and. they will claim has grown more gentle, even to the little tattered good for food,"—-fruit and ornamental trees—"to beggar girl on the threshold of their back door as golden fruit, we find ourselves pierced through and •it, too, however strange the choice. Different as dress it and to keep it" Afterwards EVE was given IF one were to arrange the library of a man who she gives her a few stray pence that she never through with the flaming sword. may be the selections of each, but few remain who him for an help-meet Now as there was no sewing had always been a reader, according to his growth Yet GOD is good. We are fallen, and Eden is do not sooner or later in life delight in the compan- would have troubled herself to find one year ago. required in their housekeeping, and no account in years, how very few books would be shifted from And part if not all this result has been derived from forever lost; but he has sent his Son to redeem us. ionship of children. Calloused, indeed, must be the given us of any culinary vegetables, and conse- the child's shelves to the, boy's, and thence to the JESUS has come to raise us up, and make us meet heart that can never, amid all its penetrations, the influence of that new acquaintance. She has quently no cooking, I infer that the .help needed man's; so rarely do our book companions grow learned to do what is of some real benefit, and to once more to be called the sons of GOD. He has search the depths of one young spirit and there by ADAM was for the purpose of dressing and keep- up with us, so commonly do we outgrow them, gone to prepare for us an inheritance, the beauty and receive profit and entertainment consider something more than her own gratification. ing the garden. To dress and keep such a garden, and use them only as mementos of former days. Nor is she the first, the last, the only one who has glory of which far exceed that of the Eden lost Children have oft brought out, as they alone can all will concede required labor: and, unless an angel Of the books which remain with us through By faith we can look across the river and see this do, the gems from sordid souls. The mightiest in learned a wholesome lesson from Blue Woolen came occasionally to assist them, I can hardly see more than one stage of life, there are very few Stocking Yarn. inheritance, and the desire that it awakens in us is sin have each a vein of worth sometimes reserved ERIH. how two persons could accomplish so much. Labor which we enjoy in each of the stages. Books of Home, February, 1862. holy and pleasing in the sight of GOD. NO Cherub for none but childhood's magic dart to penetrate. undoubtedly was required of them before they sin- adventure, for instance, keep their charm through holds a flaming sword to pierce us as we press Yes, Magic lends her wand to bind childhood and early youth; but when our own OUB DATJGHTEBS. ned, and if in the climate of Eden, which, no doubt, toward it, but the Spirit and the bride say, come; Childhood's powers to the strong was favorable to horticulture, and therefore warm, period of adventure arrives, we find it so much and whosoever will may eat of the fruit and drink In years, in stature, will and mind; THE greatest danger to our daughters in the pres- their faces did not sweat, that must have been a more intense than our boyish dreams, that Robinson of the water of life freely. To reach, and renovate the wrong. ent time is the neglect of domestic education. Not peculiarity of their coistitutions, changed when Crusoe and his fellows lose their charms; when we And this world belongs to our GOD. He has The man of penury and grief has plead in vain only to themselves, but to husbands, families, and they were exiled from the garden. If, therefore, pass this stage and reach that of steady, quiet life, promised that all things shall work together for for aid and sympathy, while many a child with the community at large, does the evil extend. By- there is any curse in the passage quoted, it resides and especially when we enter that period where we good to them that love Him, and it is our privilege frank and winning utterance has reached the miser's far the greatest amount of happiness in civilized life in the sweat, and not in the labor. We know, how- sit under our own vine and fig-tree, these books to enjoy all the good things of this world, using soul, and with it even his purse, and borne away a is found in the domestic relations, and most of those ever, that those who sweat in warm weather, enjoy regain their old charms, because they reflect former them in such a way that they will help us on to experience, and help us to live over our more blessing. depend on the domestic culture and habits of the labor better than those who do not. I conclude, GOD. Whatever earthly good thing we behold, we impulsive years. So, too, fairy tales are inseparable Are you a mother and do you falter with your wife and mother. Let our daughters be intellec- therefore, that neither in the labor, nor in the sweat, may say it belongs to our Father, and he will give from childhood, but in youth action finds its poetry load of care just when adversity darkens life's sweet tually educated as highly as possible; let their moral is any curse to be found. SOLOMON thought as I us so much of it as. will be for our good, for no good in romance, and it is in the years of riper manhood sunshine? Press on, and gather the sunbeams scat- and social nature receive the highest graces of vigor do, vide many passages in Proverbs: "Go to the thing wilKHe withhold. He spared not His Son, that these tales recover their enchantment, because tered by your darlings through the storm, and time and refinement; but along with these, let the domes- ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways and be wise: it is then that the spirit of childhood within us but delivered Him up for us, and we may trust Him shall lengthen your reward. tic virtues find a prominent place. which, having no guide, overseer or ruler, provideth begins to re-assert itself! Childhood has no fore- with safety and thankfulness for all that we need by Their eye is open to every tear, We cannot say much about our daughters being her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in knowledge of the struggle of youth and the reflec- the way. J. A. MCMASTER. Their ear to every sigh; hereafter wives and mothers, but we ought to think the harvest"—6: 8. " The soul of the diligent shall Murray, N. Y., 1862. tion of manhood; yet it accompanies each state, and Then why will you create a fear, much of it, and give the thought prominence for 1 . • . • be made fat"—13:4. " Seest thou a man diligent in finally regains its ascendency; not now, however, to Yea, mothers, tell me why ? their education. Good wives they ctennot be, at his business? he shall stand, before kings; he shall be symbolized by the innocence of infancy, but by ACQUIBED BEAUTY BEST. They blunt the edge of sorrow in their free least for men of intelligence, without mental cul- not stand before mean men.—22:29. And in Eccle- the white-robed figures with palms in their hands.— mockery of Nature's music, and bid us join the ture; good mothers they certainly cannot be without BEAUTY is an excellent gift of God; nor has the siastes: "The sleep of a laboring man is sweet, National Quarterly Review. chorus. As teachers of many an art, who can ques- it; and more than this, they cannot be such wives as whether he eat little or much; but the abundance of pen of the Holy Spirit forgotten to speak its praise; tion their skill? Natural and free as air itself, men need, unless they are good housekeepers, with- the rich will not suffer him to sleep."—5:12. Does a but it is virtuous and godly beauty* alone which they teach the best, most beautiful lessons. Their out a thorough and practical training to that end. curse reside in that whiqh produces sweet sleep? If FOBWABD, NOT BACKWABD. Scripture honors, expressly declaring on the other exercise of faith and confidence is but another Our daughters should be practically taught to bake, labor is a curse, like does not beget like, for if is hand that " A fair woman, without discretion, is as feature of their school of nature. wash, sweep, cook, set table, and do everything fruitful in blessings; and labor may be itself, if pro- IT is not strange that men recoil from a plunge a jewel of gold in a swine's-snout" (Prov. xi, 22.) As all things here must pass away, they too must appertaining to the order, neatness, economy and perly associated, a well spring of enjoyment. Great into the world's cold waters, and long to creep back Many a pretty girl is like the flower called the impe- die. Who has not lost a young, fair sister, brother, happiness of the household. All this they can learn mischief) »nd many curses, have arisen in this world into the bath from which they have suddenly risen. rial crown, which is admired, no doubt, for its showy or child, and felt the utter desolation? Just when as well as not, and better than not. It need not from separating its inhabitants into two classes, one But that man or woman, having fully passed into appearance, but despised for its unpleasant odor. the buds of infancy well nigh developed were interfere in the least with their intellectual educa- of which shall labor in order that the other class the estate of man and woman, should desire to be- W.ere her mind as free from . pride, selfishness, unfolding, an angel snatched the brightest as a tion, nor with the highest degree of refinement On may partake of the fruits of that labor, not enjoy come children again, is impossible. It is only the luxury, and levity, as her countenance from spots jewel for his crown, and we were left to cherish the contrary, it would greatly contribute thereto. them, for the fruits of labor can only be enjoyed by half-developed, the badly-developed, the imperfectly or wrinkles, and could shfe govern her inward incli- their memories,—how many a passing hour do they Only let that time which is worse than wasted in those who first labor to obtain them. The feudal nurtured, the mean-spirited, and the demoralized, nations as she does her external carriage, she would beguile. idleness, sauntering and gossip, frivolous reading, system is one instance in illustration, the negro who look back to the innocence, the helplessness, have none to match her. But who loves the cater- We have been young, have had our names upon and various modern female dissipations which kill slavery of our own country another. Yet grinding and the simple animal joy and content of childhood pillar and such insects, however showy their appear- the list of children, and have treasured many mem- time and health, be devoted to domestic duties and and damaging as they both were, and are, who with genuine regret for their loss. I want no better ance, and bright and variegated the colors that ories of those sunny, winsome days, with here and education, and our daughters would soon be all that does not know that many a peasant, and many a evidence that a person's life is regarded by himself adorn them, seeing they injure and defile the trees there a thorn to mar their beauty. And why the the highest interests of society demand. A benign, slave, has been happier than his master,—that one as a failure, than that furnished by his honest willing- and plants on which they settle? What the better briers in childhood's path? Misunderstanding was elevating influence would go forth through all the had sweet sleep and the other not ness to be restored to hia childhood. When a man is is an apple for its rosy skin, if the maggots have families of the land. Health and happiness would penetrated and devoured its heart? What care I the plant that bore and nourished them. Mental labor, and muscular labor, when properly ready to relinquish the power of his mature reason, now sparkle in many a lustreless eye, the bloom for the beautiful brown of the nut, if it be worm- Where is the sprightly, sensitive child that has not associated, make the best men and women, whether his strength and skill for seif-support, the independ- would return to beautify many a faded cheek, and eaten, and fill the mouth with corruption? Even so, wished to break the boundary of years from its we have an eye to health, wealth, wisdom, or virtue. ence of his will and life, his bosom companion and doctor's bills would give way to bills of wholesome external beauty of person deserves no praise, unless protectors, and at times approach them as though So true is this that when parents, under this healthy children, his interest in the stirring affairs of his fare.—Arthur's Magazine. matched with the inward beauty of virtue and holi- they, too, were children again? If such have been association, acquire wealth, and their offspring make time, his part in deciding the great questions which our longings, and youthful days have given place to agitate his age and nation, his intelligent apprehen- ness. It is, therefore, far better to acquire beauty the vain attempt to enjoy it in idleness, the result is than to be born with it. The best kind is that which years that find us parents, let us profit by our child- THE AFFECTIONS THE FOOD OF LIFE.—The af- sion of the relations which exist between himself disease and decay. Too many of our boarding does not wither at the touch of fever, like a flower, hood's wishes, in the training of our little ones, that fections are the true food of life. They underlie all school farmers' daughters have not strength to turn and his Maker, and his rational hope of immortality, they may never sigh for the sympathy and confi- conduct From them conduct departs, and to them if he have one—for the negative animal content but lasts and endures on a bed of sickness, in old a cheese, or lift a large pan of milk, or churn a bowl age, and even at death.—Qotthald. dence their young hearts claim. And we may ever it returns. To many, life is absolute famine without full of butter—have one shoulder higher than the and frivolous enjoymeats of a child, he does not de- labor with the assurance to cheer us, that children love, and a perpetual feast with it. There be some other, curved spines and blanched cheeks. Boys serve the name of a man; he is a weak, unhealthy, will never forget the hearts that love them. who, if they are not loved, and they have no liberty broken-down creature, or a base poltroon.—Dr. do not so-readily become victims, because the habits As it is the sun that ripens, as it is the sun that MRS. MTKA CHELBURNE. of loving, though you place them never so high, of society give to them more exercise in the open Holland. gives color and flavor, as it is the sun that is required Austinburg, Ash. Co., Ohio, 1862. though.you surround them with every element air, and naturally they are more rugged in constitu- ».-».• . touching their vanity, walk sepulchral. No mat- to do all things in the life of a plant, so, in the life tion. " THE MEASURE OF THE STRENGTH " of a thing of every man the power of God on the soul is, A HINT TO YOUNG LADIES. — Loveliness! It is ter what they have, they are not fed unless they are Labor a curse! Oh, then, where may we look for is the measure of the strength of the weakest part indispensable to the development of the higher not your costly dress, ladies, your expensive shawl, fed inwardly. They were made to feed at the heart, a blessing? PETER HATHAWAY. To put it in simpl* phrase, the strength of your or gold-laden fingers. Men of good sense look far and not through any other part of them. And faculties, and their development in the highest Milan, Erie Co., Ohio, 1862. table is the strength.of the weak leg, not that of the forms. beyond these. It is your character they study— there are many that .are full, and strong, and happy sound ones. Apply this rule to character, and at your deportment. If you are trifling and loose when feeding upon love, who, when that is taken How HEALTH BRIGHTENS THINGS.—God has so once many things are explained. We have all been LAB OR is of noble birth; but prayer is the daughter in your conversation, no matter if you are as away, are utterly broken down and good for knit the mind and body together, that they act and perplexed at the numerouft brilliant failures we of Heaven. Labor has a place near the throne, but beautiful as an angel, you1 have no attractions for nothing; are like one that is starving to death. re-act upon each other. Who has not felt that the have ob'served—men with talents so fine and prayer touches the golde^ sceptre. Labor, Martha them. If it is the loveliness of nature that attracts With such persons, while the heart is filled, the state of health gives a coloring to everything that promise so great accomplishing little or nothing in like, is buey with muoh serving, but prayer sits the first attention, it is the mental and moral excel- house is like a palace upon which the sun-light happens to him ? One man, whose health is depres- the life-battle; and we are puzzled daily at the with Mary at the feet of Jesus! lence and cultivation that wins and continues to re- rests by clay and whose glancing windows make sed, sees his own fireside, that used to burn so learned, able men, whose judgments are all awry, tain the affection of the heart. Young ladies sadly artificial day at night—Beecher. cheerily, only covered with gloom and sadness. and who founder in great seas of light They are miss it who labor to improve their outward looks, victims to this severe law of mental mechanics, JOHN HOWARD, the philanthropist, is said never Another, of a bright and joyous mind, in the full to have neglected family prayer, even though there while they bestow little or no thought on their minds ENGLISH GIBLS.—The English girl spends more which renders their strength of character only up vigor of health, will go forth, and the very desert to was but one, and that one his domestic, to join in it; and hearts. Fools may be won by gewgaws and than one-half of her waking, hours in physical tb the level of their weaknesses—fatal "rifts with- that man's eyes will rejoice, and the very wilder- always declaring that where he had a tent, God fashionable and showy dresses; but the wise, the amusements, which tend to develop and invigorate in the lute " too often making " the music mute."— ness to his view will blossom as the rose, and the ;pruftent and substantial are never caught by such and ripen the bodily powers. She rides, walks, should have an altar. saddest strains in nature will sound to him the most Exchange. traps. Let modesty and virtue be your dress. Use drives, rows upon the water, runs, dances, playe, » • » . « joyous and brilliant. A sufferer goes out and looks A GOOD man, when dying, once said, "Formerly pleasant and truthful language, study to do good, sings, jumps the rope, throws the ball, hurls the How sweet are the affections of kindness. How on nature, and its roses are all become thorns, its death appeared to me like a river, but now it has and though you may not be courted by the fop, the quoit, draws the bow, keeps up the shuttle-cock— balmy the influence of that regard which dwells myrtles all look like briars, and Eden itself seems dwindled to a little rill; and my comforts, which truly great will love to linger in your steps. and all this without having it pressed forever upon around our fireside. Distrust and doubt darken not like a desert, and the sweetest minstrelsy of the were as a rill, have become as the broad and deep her mind that she is thereby wasting her time. She the luster of its purity; the cravings of interest and " Take away the dross from the silver, and there grove and the forest sounds to him like a wild and river." does this every day until it becomes a habit which jealousy mar not the harmony of that scene. shall come forth a vessel for the refiner."— Prov. wailing minor running through all the sounds of _—» . • . » xxv. 4. she will follow up through life. Her frame, as a Parental kindness and filial affection blossom there natural consequence, is large, her muscular system nature. THOUGH we die, our prayers do not die with us » . • —• » . .» . > , in all the freshness of eternal spring. It matters IF a women is truly beautiful, let not her beauty in better subordination, her strength more enduring —they outlive us; and those we leave behind us MEN should be like wine—they should grow not if the world is cold, if we can but turn to our in the world may reap the benefit of them when be made dim by the flash of diamonds. and the whole tone of her mind healthier. own dear circle, and receive all that our heart claims. better as they grow older. we are turned to dust Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Historic Newspapers Collection

K This day our country expects that every man will transpired to detract from the success of the enter- do his duty." The effect of this on the " shell-backs " prise. We met them in their stronghold, drove was electrical. They worked their guns with un- them out, took them prisoners with all their arms, flagging energy, determined that their country ammunition, stores, and equipage. Our loss, com- should have nothing to complain of, in relation to pared with the result, is trifling. We have lost them. As our vessels came within shorter range brave men, but they died with the sounds of victory the fire became more rapid, bnt the regular firedi d ringing in their ears, the highest ambition of the true not commence until noon, when the flag ship dis- soldier. Friends will mourn their loss; but the played the signal for close action. pang is softened by the consciousness that they died to some effect. No disastrous rout adds bitterness COMMENCEMENT 01" THE ACTION. to their sorrow. On the contrary, the light of a The number of the rebel gunboats visible in the brilliant and unqualified victory forms U halo around early part of the engagement was seven; but as our their bloody couches, causing the hearts of mothers, vessels came into closer action they moved toth e wives, and sisters to rejoice, though their eyes may northward with the design of drawing our fleet after be suffused with tears. them so as tobrin g them under the guns of their batteries on the island. At twelve o'clock the Fort Donelson--The First Day's Fight. engagement became general between the retreating Up to present date (Friday, Feb. 21st,) we have " LONG, long was the night of her Wrong, but the Right, gunboats of the rebels and our fleet, with an occa- received the details of only the firet day's conflict g. With the flashing of steel, like a day-spring, hath broken; sional shot from a battery on shore. The firingwa s at Fort Donelson. The fightwa s then almost totally And its dawn shows the van marching on to a man, exceedingly brisk for some time, but the distance To die in the call which his country hath spoken; confined to the gun-boats under Com. Foote, and was evidently toelon g for destructive effect. The we condense the description furnished to the Cin- For that call now awakes rebel gunboats kept up a steady fire in reply, and All the seas and the lakes, cinnati Gazette by its reporter. The subject will be To catch the bright morn of her might as it breaks, their shots could be seen skipping along the water resumed in our next And shout by the banner that Treason forsakes— among our vessels. Their fire was varied at times FLAG SHIP ST. LOUIS—GOING ON BOARD. ' The Union—Now and Foreverl"1 by the louder report of a 100-pound Parrott gun on board' one of their vessels. The Sawyer gun on At eight o'clock, just one hour after receiving the ROCHESTER, N.Y., MARCH 1, 1862. board the Fanny, which was captured by the rebels first intimation that I could get an opportunity to at Hatteras Inlet, was the most annoying in its accompany the expedition, I charged at the point of sffects, as the range is long and very accurate. the carpet sack down to the Government wharf, at THE WAR'S PROGRESS. The &re from the fort indicated a weak force werk- which "the Commodore's tug" lay moored. A ing the guns. Their shots, which were inaccurate, number of men were busy loading the tug with FACTS, SCENES, INCIDENTS, ETC. and chiefly ricochet, were fired at considerable inter- powder and shell for the St. Louis—the flag ship— vals. The guns of the fort are evidently heavy, but which lay up the river about two miles. A very short The Capture of Roanoke Island. not rifled. The rebel gunboats retire steadily before time elapsed, when it was announced that all was IN our last issue we gave a brief sketch of this our fleet, and are now a considerable distance up ready, and the signal being given, the little vessel brilliant movement of the troops composing the the sound. A line of pilea driven into the bottom headed up the Ohio, and with great panting and "Burnside Expedition," and now present RURAL across the principal channel obstructs the progress puffing made her way against a strong current at a 3/4 readers with a full account, made up from the of our vessels in the direction of the retreating slow rate of speed. While going up, one of the special correspondence of the New York press. men belonging toth e crew of the St Louis, an old 1 rebels, which occupy an inner channel under the Comment is unnecessary—Northern soldiers are guns of their battery, and our fleet now turn their salt who had seen very active service in the Crimean writing their own history with the bayonet: attention to the fort, which keeps up a steady and MAP OIF* FORT DONKLSON. war, after glancing at the pile of grape and shell which lay on the deck of the tug, said very " dryly," rapid fire. DEPARTURE PROM HATTERAS INLET. « Well, if some of them things don't get foul of Fort General Burnside, on board the Spaulding, has At hall past seven A. M., on the 5th, Flag Officer" from which the turf and earth for the field work had when a charge by the 9th New York, (Hawkins' Donelson, I'm very much mistaken." Two of his approached sufficiently near to have an excellent Goldsborough's vessel (the Philadelphia) moved been taken. Branches were strevn over the front Zouaves,) was ordered. Major Kimball at once comrades who had been in the Fort Henry fight, view of the bombardment, and is now pacing the forward, heading partly southward, and was followed of the work, making it difficult tc discover it from headed the storming party, calling to his men tojoined in, "We'll make 'em tell this time, sure." by the other vessels of the naral squadron. After deck with impatience at thetlelay in the arrival of the wood in front The defending force consisted of follow him and they would win the battery. As the the transport fleet. Our fleeto f transports may now The St Louis won laurels in the Fort Henry the naval,squadron, came the transports and gun- about three hundred men within the breastwork, and Zouaves neared the battery, Gen. Reno's column, attack. She was in the thickest of that well-fought boats, oarrying troops. The little propeller Picket, be seen crowding through the inlet The stern- about three, thousand as a reserve, and deployed as headed by the 21st Massachusetts and the 51st New wheel boat Cadet with the 51st New York, Colonel battle, taking the lead about thirty yards, and keep- with General Burnside on board, was moving about skirmishers on the left of the bafery. The rebels York, appeared in the woods advancing on the ene- ing her bow hard upon the fort all the time. Several in every direction and firing guns as Bignals of Ferrero, on board, has just come up abreast the relied chiefly for the defence of fceir flanks on the my's "right Their bullets were already dropping Spaulding, and Colonel Ferrero is ordered tob e in of the enemy's shote struck her, but she sustained departure to the various brigades. But few changes almost impenetrable nature of the wood on each the men inside the battery. The rebels sqon found no serious injury. had been made from the order of embarkation at readiness to land his men, to which he responds, side. their great reliance on the impenetrability of the UNDER WAT. Annapolis. Some of the ships of heavy draft were " All ready, General." Our army advanced from the Hvouac ground of woods, on the left was a mistake; and without wait- The powder and shell were soon transferred from relieved of their troops, who were transferred to PREPARATIONS TO LAND. the night previous, where they hid spent the night ing for the near approach of our men, they aban- the deck of the tug to the magazine of the St Louis, other ships of less draft to facilitate navigation of The. fire from the battery having slackened, a with nothing but thin overcoafe to protect them doned the work in the most precipitate manner, and then the flag ship of the flotilla awaited only the sound. small cove, known as Ashby's harbor, about two from a cold driving rain. They hid left their knap- leaving a wounded captain inside the work. They the arrival of Commodore Fobte to be in readiness miles south of the battery, is indicated by General sacks and blankets on the transports, each man cast off knapsacks, haversacks, and overcoats, and The appearance of the fleet is very imposing. It for starting. At a few minutes past nine o'clock, Burnside as the point at which the troops are to be carrying nothing but his haversack, with three days' whatever else tended to.retar d their flight Three consists in all of sixty-five vessels of all classes and the shrill whistle of the tug announced its approach, landed. General B. instructed Lieut. Andrews to provisions, and his cartridge-box with forty rounds companies of the 51st New York (Lt-Col. Porter) characters. Each brigade forms three columns, with the flag officer on board, and at a quarter of an take a boat's crew, with ten soldiers, and pull of ball cartridge. The order o' advance was as were the first to enter the battery, where they headed by the flag ship of the brigade. The gun- hour afterward, we were under way up the Ohio. boats of the coast division occupy chiefly positions toward the shore and examine the character of the iollows:—The center, under G«aeral Foster, was planted the Stars and Stripes. They were soon fol- on the* flanks, to be ready for a response to any water at the landing. The enterprise was not unat- composed of the 25th Massachusetts, Col. Upton; lowed by the 21st Massachusetts, when Lt-Colonel AT PADUCAH. demonstration from shore that we may hear. The tended with danger, as the sequel proved. After 23d Massachusetts, Col. Kurtz; 5Tth Massachusetts, Maggi planted the white flag of Massachusetts on WEDNESDAY, Feb. 12, M. aisles between the three columns of ships are completing the soundings, Lieut A. returned to the Col. Lee; and the 10th Connecicut, Col. Russell, the work. Hawkins' Zouaves next came dashing We have just reached Paducah, Ky., fourteen unbroken through the whole length of the fleet, boat and shoved off, when about thirty men sprang moved forward about eight o'ciofc They were fol- over the ditch and up the side to find the -work in hours from Cairo. At an early hour this morning which extends almost two miles over the surface of up from the tall grass and discharged their muskets lowed by the second column, uncer Gen. Reno; con- possession of their friends. we passed the gunboats Lexington and Conestoga, the sound, except by the two or three small pro- at the boat One of the bullets passed near the sisting of the 21st Massachusetts, Jt-Col. Maggi; the The 21st Massachusetts, the 51st New York, and bound for Cairo. They have just returned from pellers whose duty consists in conveying orders in lieutenant and took effect in the lower jaw of Chas. 51st New York, (Shepard Rifles) Col. Ferrero; 9th the 9th New York, proceeded along the line of the Tennessee river expedition, which Capt. Phelps relation to the speed of some steamer that cannot be A. Vaill, of the 5th Rhode Island regiment, inflict- New Jersey, Lt-Col. ; anl the 51st Pennsyl- retreat of the rebels in pursuit The 51st New York so nobly commanded. The Lexington was materi- curbed down to the snail pace at which we are trav- ing a severe but not dangerous wound. vania, Col. Hartraaf. The .tlijd column, led by and the 9th New York pursued the road leading to ally damaged by. an accident before she had gone Gen. Parke, was formed of tie 4th» Rhode Island, far, and was going to Cairo for repairs. Com. Foote eling—four miles an nour. This speed will bring THE LANDING. the east side of the island, where they supposed the us within tenmile s of Roanoke Island about sunset, Col. Rodman; 1st battalion, 5th Rhode Island, Maj. hailed both vessels, and ordered the Conestoga to At four o'clock in the afternoon all the transport rebels would endeavor to embark tor Nag's Head. when we will anchor for the night. Wright; and 9th New York, Col Hawkins. On reachinggthe shore several boats were seen being turn round and accompany us. Our fleet now con- ships were within the inlet and clustered in rear of sists of the St Louis, the Pittsburg, the Louisville, As the 25th Massachusetts, at the head of the first towed away by a steamer, while two were just put- At sundown this evening the signal to come to the bombarding fleet, at a safe distance. Their and the Conestoga. The Taylor is at this place column, advanced up the road, the 23d and 27th ting off from shore. Our men commanded them to anchor was displayed from the flag ship, and our boats are being lowered and got ready with crew and will accompany us from here—making in all were thrown out on the right and left flank to pre- return, but as they did not obey they fired on the anchors were dropped in about two fathoms of and coxswain, to pull ashore or be towed by a five vessels. Only the three first named, however, vent a flank movement from the enemy. They soon rebels. This had the desired effect; the boats imme- water, and within ten miles of the southern point of steamer. The stern-wheeled Cadet, with the 51st can do any very effective fighting, as the two latter encountered strong bodies of the rebel skirmishers diately put about and the men came ashore. The Roanoke Island, which, after to-morrow, must ac- New York volunteers crowded on her decks, are not iron clad, and will not, therefore, get within when a sharp fire was opened. The progress of our boats contained twenty-five or thirty prisoners, knowledge allegiance to the Stars and Stripes. Theapproached the shore gradually. The Patuxent, convenient range of the rebel fort men was marked by these encounters until they among them several wounded men. marshes of Roanoke are within about seven miles with the 21st Massachusetts on board and boats at reached the open space in front of the enemy's bat- of us to-night, and a sharp lookout is kept up by our her stern, next passed. The Pilot Boy, loaded oh The 21st Massachusetts advanced ii*the direction THE FIRST OF THE FIGHT. gunboat flotilla. tery, when the skirmishers were called in and prep- of a large camp of rebels, which they were told was every available apot with the 25th Massachusetts, THURSDAY EVENING—7 o'clock. arations for an advance in column made. Thesituated to the northward of the battery. A com- At dawn to-morrow we. move forward and expect and towing a string of twenty boats, also full to The fleet left Paducah at half-past four o'clock right and left attacking columns commenced the pany was sent forward in skirmishing order, who in two hours to be at Roanoke Island. The precise their gunwales, passed along with Lieut Andrews yesterday afternoon, the Conestoga towing a barge movement through the woods to gain their respective came on a few companies of the rebel force. The point of attack is scarcely indicated yet, but will be on board to pilot her into the water he had sounded. loaded with coal for the use of steamboats. ,A positions, in doing which the right under General rebels fired, without effect, when our men returned determined by the presence of the enemy's batteries. At five o'clock the first body of troops was landed number of transports started with us, carrying six Such craft as may appear with hostile intent will Parke came under the enemy's fire. The 4th Rhode the fire. The rebels retired, and our men steadily from the Pilot Boy and her small boats, consisting thousand troops, infantry, cavalry and artillery, first be disposed of, and the batteries will next be Island returned the fire with energy. advanced. They were soon met by a rebel officer of the 25th regiment of Massachusetts volunteers. designed for the re-enforcemeut of Gen. Grant attended to. The channel through which we pass A battery of six 12-pounder boat howitzers from bearing a white flag, asking to see the officer in com- Nothing occurred worthy of note until three The landing of the troops was unobstructed for a 1 is at some points so narrow that a musket can do tie vessels of the navy headed the advancing column mand. An officer was sent to bring him to General o'clock this afternoon, when we met the steamer good reason. A body of rebels were discovered by Reno, who was advancing with the other regiments. execution on the opposite shore. At other points it in the center. The battery was commanded by Mid- Alps on her way down from Fort Donelson. We the glare of their bayonets over the underbrush, and The officer was one of the 31st North Carolina regi- approaches the shore very closely. At no point in shipman Benjamin H. Porter, of New York, detailed were then near Canton, on the Cumberland river, the channel are our vessels at any time beyond easy a shrapnel shell from the Delaware and Picket soon ment, who came to make terms. The only terms sent them scampering into the woods. The landing ; from the frigate Roanoke. The guns were placed in about 35 miles from the rebel fort The Alps was range of batteries erected on the mainland. position at a curve of the road, from which they granted were an unconditional surrender. The 2d of our troops was in itself a brilliant operation sent by Gen. Grant to tow the transports. As she commanded the enemy's battery. They opened fire brigade, with Gen. Reno at the head, marched into WEIGHING ANCHOR AGAIN. Before eleven o'clock the bivouac fires of our regi- passed us we hailed her, and an officer told us, in and kept it up briskly until their ammunition gave the camp of the 31st North Carolina, when the ments lighted up the shore and the woods the dis- reference to our questions, that the fight had com- The signal to weigh anchor was hoisted at the out The battery suffered severely in the fight, and officers delivered up their swords and the men threw tance of a mile. menced, and was in progress when he (the officer) mast head of the flag ship at eight o'clock this morn- at one time was too short-handed to be worked down their loaded muskets. ing, (Feb. 6,) the weather being dark and the horizon A Blight advance was made by the 21st Massachu- left effectively. Half an hour after the battery was taken, General In order to expedite our arrival at the scene of filled with heavy clouds. The fleet was soon in setts soon after landing. They proceeded along a Foster moved forward with the 1st brigade, at the road leading diagonally across the island, and when An advanced positon was taken by the 25th Mas- action, the Alps was signaled to tow the St Louis motion. The gunboats are a considerable distance sachusetts and maintained under a terrible fire from head of which the 24th Massachusetts marched, as 1 in advance of us. Our progress is slow and careful, about a quarter of a mile from the shore they fell in and the Louisville. She came alongside, and from the enemy's battery, until the forty rounds of ball they were fresh, having been landed just as the one of Tier officers we learned that at 11 o'clock yes- as the water shoals considerably. A low point to with a party of the pickets of the enemy. Zouaves charged the battery. As our troops ap- cartridge distributed to the men were exhausted, terday the gunboat Carondelet, by order of General the east of us has the remains of a lighthouse on it, On the morning of the 9th, a few shots were proached the second camp of the rebels they were when they were relieved by the 10th Connecticut Grant, approached the fort and fired eight shots, but but its warning eye is dimmed by the vandalism exchanged between our gunboats and the battery. met by Lt-Col. Popre, who asked what terms o The Connecticut men maintained this position with met no response. She then dropped about four that characterizes every act of the Southern rebels. This, however, ceased after about fifteen minutes' surrender would be granted. Gen. Foster replied the fortitude of veteran troops. miles down the river and anchored until this morn-- About north of us the southern extremity of Roanoke firing, and was not renewed during the day. The their surrender must be unconditional. The officer rebel gunboats were not seen after the fighto f the The movements of our flankcolumn s of attack had ing. At five minutes past nine she advanced within marshes looms through the rainy atmosphere by not yet attracted the attention of the enemy. After then asked what time would be granted them to which we are now surrounded (11 A. M.) Our pro- 7th, having gone up the sound in the night consider the terms. Gen. Foster replied, "While a mils of the fort and fired three shots. The fort their most advanced skirmishers had been driven in opened a brisk cannonading, and kept it up for more gress is entirely arrested by the storm for about a THE DECISIVE CONFLICT. by our men, another party was thrown out to turn you are going back, to your camp to convey the terms and returning." The Lt-Colonel departed, than two hours. The Carondelet kept her bow hard quarter of an hour, but there goes the clang of the bell A brilliant but bloody fight of two hours' dura- the flank of our center column. This movement was and Gen. Foster remained fifteen .minutes waiting on the fort, not presenting a single broadside to the to " start her." A mile or two further on we anchor tion has put us in possession of Roanoke Island intercepted by the 23d and 27th Massachusetts regi- for his return, when he ordered an advance. They enemy. She fired one hundred and thirty-eight fbr the night, the weather not permitting an attempt with the forts on the mainland destroyed and aban- ments, and a sharp encounter between their skirm- to pass through Roanoke Inlet without extreme had not proceeded more than one hundred yards shots in ninety-five minutes. At the end of this doned by the enemy. The plan of attack consisted ishers and .three companies of the 2d battalion of time a 128-pound ball from the fort entered her port- danger. But to-morrow will decide whether spongy- Wise's Legion, resulted in the repulse of the Vir- when Colonel Poore again met them with the of a central attacking column, led by Brigadier- answer that the 'terms were accepted. Gen. Foster bow and struck a portion of her machinery. Six shored Carolina or sterile rocky-coasted New Eng- General Foster; a left flanking column to attack the ginians, with the loss of Captain 0. Jennings Wise, land produces the better men. then marched his brigade into the camp of the men were slightly wounded by the splinters which right of the enemy's work, under Brigadier-General mortally wounded, Captain Robert Coles killed, and flew from the ship's timbers. To ascertain the PROCEEDING TO THE BOMBARDMENT. several officers slightly wounded. rebels, when Col. Shaw, the commander of the Reno, and right flank column to attack the left o entire post, delivered up his sword, saying, " I' give amount of damage sustained, the Carondelet retired All our preparations having been made by ten the enemy's position, under the command of Briga- The engagement was now at the fiercest, the con- up my sword and surrender to you five thousand beyond the enemy's range. In the afternoon she o'clock of the 7th, the gunboats, under the lead of dier»General Parke. stant rattle of musketry, varied only, when a volley men." He thought he had that number; but some renewed the attack. : -the flag officer's ship, moved forward, and were soon The approach to the enemy's position was through . was discharged, was perfectly deafening. The lull were on the mainland, having escaped, and others We are now within thirteen miles of. the fort inside the narrow passage leading into Croatan a swampy wood, with a dense undergrowth, render- in the storm was filled up by the roar of our battery were re-eriforcements which he expected, but had The discharge of cannon has been heard at inter- Sound, known as Roanoke Inlet The mainland ing it almost impenetrable. An ordinary cart road and that of the enemy, which sent charge after not arrived in time to be surrendered. , vals for about two hours. The weather is very bad juts eastward, forming a point of marshy land at the leading through this wood from the shore to the charge of grape shot and shrapnel among our sol- —a cold sleet falling heavily. southern extremity of Croatan Sound, which forms field work, a distance of about a mile, was the only diers. No sign of flinching was visible in our ranks. The forces surrendered number about three thou- the only navigable water leading past Roanoke mode of communication. The woods in front of the The wounded from the field that were borne to the sand men. The post includes the whole of Roanoke CONTINUATION OF THE CONFLICT. Island. A small marshy island forms the eastern battery had been cut down a distance of three hun- rear by their comrades, in their arms or on litters, Island, with batteries mounting over thirty guns, FRIDAY NIGHT, February 14th.'; boundary of the channel, while the western shore is dred yards, forming an open space tob e played on passed our advancing regiments with a smile, and and Fort Forest on the mainland, mounting eight or At eleven o'clock last night, we arrived within a low marshy point. One of our gunboats grounded by the' rebel guns, about two hundred feet wide. as much of a cheer as their faintness would permit ten guns. Two large encampments commenced in two miles of the fort. Here we found the Caronde- in passing through, but was soon got off. Following The woods immediately in rear of the work were them to give, and never without an encouraging August by the 3d Georgia regiment, and completed let at anchor. She had been engaging the enemy Commodore Goldsborough's squadron were the also cut down- to permit the maneuvering of their word if they were not too'much exhausted to speak. by the rebels now our prisoners, were also surren- during the afternoon, at a distance of a mile, had gunboats of the Coast Division, all of which passed own forces. At each flash of the enemy's cannon, our men dered. The camp is composed of wooden quarters fired about two hundred shots, and retired without through without interruption. The hattery consisted of an earth work with three were ordered to crouch down in order to avoid the for from four to five thousand men, comfortably receiving any damage. By six o'clock this morn- constructed, and shingled over, and in excellen The S. R. Spaulding, with General Burnside on faces covering the open space before and the woods flying missiles. The difficulty in executing such a ing, sixteen transports had arrived from St Louis,. condition. board, next passed through, but the remainder of at each side of the open space, but with a general movement was very great. Our men stood, in Cairo, and Cincinnati, carrying, in all about 10,000 the transports were detained about two hours. Thedirection of fire to the front The guns were many instances, in water and mud to their hips, and About six thousand of our soldiers are encamped troops, cavalry, artillery and infantry. rebel gunboats could now be seen close in shore mounted in embrasure. In front of the work is a to move in any direction required a scramble over a in these buildings, with the rebel prisoners, who At 9 o'clock this morning General Grant came on evidently under the guns of batteries on shore. As ditch eight feet wide and about three feet deep, fallen tree, with jagged and torn branches to annoy were assigned quarters and a guard placed over board our vessel, and had a conference with Com- our fleet passed into the sound a signal was fired and filled with water. This earth work is about and impede. The bodies of the dead and wounded, them. The batteries along shore were abandoned modore Foote. Between the two Commanders it from one of the rebel gunboats to announce our thirty-five yards wide, and was erected across the when they first fell, were in most instances covered by their garrisons as soon as the knowledge of the was agreed that the gunboats and land forcesshoul d approach. This was about half-past ten o'clock. road by which our men must advance. The ground with water, especially when they fell into the pits capture of the field works by our men reached make a simultaneous attack—the ball to be opened At half past eleven the first gun from our vessels in front of the work is a deep marsh, on which the with which the field is cut up. them. They joined the main body and were sur- from the river. was fired from the flag ship, and. was replied to by trees which were felled still lie. The difficult The column under Gen. Parke, sent to attack the rendered with the others. At about noon the flag ship signaled the captains the rebels. The flagoffice r hoisted the signal— nature of this ground was increased by the pits left of the battery, had passed the central column, Our victory was complete. Not one circumstance of the different vessels to come on board for con- Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Historic Newspapers Collection

sultation. At a quarter to two o'clock a signal was commended the deliberate aim of the marksman, by occasionally favor us with, afforded for the mos scene about Donelson, was cold, damp, and cheer- The effect of these successes upon the army was hoisted from the St. Louis, for the fleet to start, and a message through his speaking-tube. When the part our only clue as to the caliber of their guns. less. Our troops, however, had but little time to electrieal. Six hours before, with gun-boats dis- in a few moments we were under way. We formed balls fell short, he expressed his dissatisfaction in During the night previous, Gen. Oglesby, in cogitate upon the weather, or any other subject, ere abled, and the enemy; in possession of a portion of the line of battle after we had got about a quarter such words as " a little further, man; you are falling advancing along the ridge running toward the river they were called upon to attend to more serious our ground, the position of affairs was gloomy in. of a mile further up the river. The flag-ship took too short" During a part of the action he was on above the fort, and which formed our right wing, matters. The enemy, during the night, had trans- deed. But now all was changed. Elated with the extreme right with the Louisville, Pittsburg the gun-deck, superintending the care of the • suddenly came upon a battery sweeping the road on ferred several of their battenes to portions of their victory, and the knowledge that at last they had and Carondelet at the left, four abreast; the Cones- wounded. The Captain of the St. Louis displayed which he was advancing. The enemy, either not works within a few hundred feet of which our obtained a foothold in the enemy's fortification, and toga and Tyler, not being iron clad, remained in the great, courage and coolness also; too much com- aware at the time of the vicinity of the force, or extreme right wing was resting. Upon the first savage at the thought of the privations they had rear about a quarter of a mile. The fleetproceede d mendation cannot be bestowed on him. The same wishing it to advance still further, refrained from coming of datvn, these batteries suddenly opened on encountered, and at being so long balked in the pos- at a good rate of speed, until, at twenty-five minutes may be said of every captain in the fleet opening, and the General managed to withdraw his Oglesby's brigade, who had the advance. Simulta- session of their prey, officers and men alike cnun- to three o'clock, we reached the terminus of a long men without suffering anything worse than a bad KILLED AND WOUNDED^ neously with the opening of the batteries, a force of ored for an immediate assault that night General range of woods to the right, and came in sight of scare. _ If the battery had given them the .contents about 12,000 infantry and a regiment of cavalry, was Grant, however, mindful of the risks attending such the tort. Killed. Wounded. of their guns, the fire must have decimated the hurled against the brigade. an operation, even with troops exhibiting such FORT DONELSON. OntheSt Louis l 9 entire brigade. " Carondelet ..4 29 Sudden and unexpected as was the sally on the veteran characteristics as those under his command This fort takes its name from the Andrew Jackson " Pittsburg 0 •" 2 This morning, Gen. O.'s brigade forced the enemy part of the enemy, it did not find the gallant Illi- had displayed, wisely postponed the final coup de • Donelson family, of Tennessee. Its construction " Lquisville 4 5 from this position, and subsequently from another, noisians un prepared to meet them. The attack was main till the coming or the morrow's light and advanced the right wing still further'toward was commenced in May last No better position tor Total 9 made in columns of regiments, which poured in defence could have been selected at any point on the 45 the river. A subsequent movement completed the upon the little band from no less than three different FIFTH DAY—SUNDAY. Cumberland as yet passed by us. It is on a fine Two of the wounded having since died, changes lines of circumTallation nearly to. the river itself, directions. Every regiment of the brigade found Colonel Lauman was apprised during the night slope a hundred and hfty feet high, in a very slight the above to 11 killed and 43 wounded. and gave us a position rendering the arrival of itself opposed to three, and in many cases to no less that the rebels were about to surrender, by a negro any more re-enforcements from Nashville hardly than four different regiments.' Undismayed, how- bend, on the right hand side of the Cumberland, 107 MOVEMENT OF THE LAND FORCES. f J kwho escaped to our lines. Soon after daylight an miles from the mouth of the river, and nearly 200 probable. ever, by the greatly superior force of the enemy, and officer, Major Cashby, appeared, bearing a white from Cairo. It mounts 16 guns. There are three Wednesday was quietly consumed in moving from The operations of the day partook largely of the unsupported by adequate artillery, the brigade not flag and a note from General Buckner to General batteries — the first about twenty feet above the Fort Henry, and getting into position before the character of a series of reconnoisances. The artil- only held their own, but upon two occasions actually Grant, proposing a cessation of hostilities, and the water, consisting of six guns, 32 and 64-pounders: rebels, a mile, and a half from th& Cumberland and lery, posted on a hill, would send a ball across the drove the rebels fairly into their intrenchments, but appointment of commissioners. the second about equal in strength, located about 60 the Fort against which we were moving. valley on an inquiring errand, and in reply would only to be pressed back again into their former feet above this, and the third on the summit of the Most of Gen. McClemand's division had crossed get a solid ball cr shell, which, lodging in the vicin- position, until at last, having expended every round HEADQUARTERS, FORT DONELSON, Feb. 16. hill, mounting four 128-pounders. The trenches in the slough of despond, which encircles Fort Henry, ity of our artillerists, would be hunted up and of their ammunition, they were obliged to retire and SIR: In consideration of all the circumstances the vioinity of each battery are unusually deep. in the forenoon, and in the afternoon Gen. Smith's examined, and inferences drawn as to the character give way to the advancing regiments of Colonel governing the present situation of affairs, I propose The earth works are not less than six feet thick, division began their tfansit across the river at a of the batteries pitted against them. This practice W. H. L. Wallace's brigade. to the commanding officer of the Federal forces the braces by heavy logs. The rebel camp is behind seasonable nour, and by nine o'clock the entire resulted in no casualties on our side, of importance, Here again was the Jbattle continued with re- appointment of commissioners to agree upon terms the hill, and cannot be reached from the gunboats army, about 18,000 strong, were on the move toth e and revealed a good deal of information in regard doubled vigor, now one side and now another giving of capitulation of the forces at this post under my by shot or shell. Altogether, Fort Donelson is per- eastward. to the position of their redoubts. The severest way. Our troops fought with the coolness of vet- command, and in that view I suggest an armistice haps the best military work on the Southern rivers. ' DEPARTURE OF GEN. GRANT. casualty of the morning was in the 7th Illinois. erans. I would not diminish the gallantry of our until 12 o'clock to-day. In advancing down a road, on a ridge connecting own troops by saying that the enemy did not fight I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant THE FIRING. The army^ being well started, Gen. Grant and the two hills on which the opposing forces were bravely and well. They did both. An exact state- S. B. BUCKNER, Brig. Gen. C. S. A. staff left their headquarters, on the steamer Uncle To Brig. Geia. U. S. GRANT, Commanding U. S. At twenty-two minutes to three the first shot was Sam, about ten o'clock, and followed rapidly after a drawn up, a battery of three guns, f»m the hill ment of the varying fortunes of the field for the fired by the rebels from the water battery. We division which had taken the ridge, or more south- above, opened suddenly with grape and canister. three or four hours following the first attack, it is forces. were then a mile and a half distant from the fort erly route. The roads, after once getting beyond Fortunately the battery had been discovered a impossible at present to definitely present Suffice HEADQUARTERS ON THE FlELD, ) The ball struck the water about one hundred yards the low grounds in the immediate vicinity of the moment before, and the men had, to a great extent, it to say, our troops fought, and not only fought, and FT. DONELSON, Feb. 16.3 ahead of us. Two minutes later another ball, a fort, were admirable. availed themselves of the protection of the neigh- fought courageously, but fought coolly and scien- To Gen. 8. B. Buckner:—SIR: Yours of this date, 64-pounder, from the same battery, was fired at us, boring trees, before the storm of iron hail was fairly tifically. proposing an armistice and the appointment of com- but dropped ahead, about one hundred and fifty FROM FORT HENRY TO THE ENEMY. among them. The battle, for the most part, was fought in a missioners to settle terms of capitulation, is just re- yards. At seven minutes to three the St Louis BIRGB'S SHARP-SHOOTERS. forest, with a thick undergrowth beneath, and regi- ceived. No terms except unconditional and imme- opened the battle for our fleet by the discharge of The route for the most part led along the high ments acted mostly on the principle of hitting ahead diate surrender can be accepted. I propose to move her eight-inch shell gun. The shot fell into the land of the ridges, through a densely wooded coun- In the meantime Birge's sharp-shooters we're wherever it could be found. Swarming on all sides immediately upon your works. water, within a few yards of the lowest battery of try, with signs of a human habitation, or even culti- doing good execution. In squads of skirmishers of them, they were not at a loss to find them. One I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, the fort Our fleet fired slowly at first, but with vation, but rarely visible. I might here state that they crawled up the ravines of the ridge on which regiment was only driven from before them when U. S. GRANT, Brig. Gen. Commanding. good effect—a great number of our shells bursting all of the section between Forts Henry and Donel- the batteries and the rifle-pits of the enemy were another sprung up to take its place, and there is within the enemy's fortifications. We advanced on son is of this character— a mere succession of hills located. The continual crack of the Dimmick rifle hardly a regiment of the force engaged but was HEADQUARTERS, DOTER, Tenn. the fort slowly, but steadily —the four gunboats and valleys, thickly wooded with oak and " second could be heard from these ravines all day, and at opposed to triple its numbers. Thus went the tide Brig. Gen. Grantj U. 8. A:—SIR: The distribu- maintaining their line of battle admirably. growth," and with here and there a cluster of pine last became a perfect terror to the enemy. Lying of oattle for five hours—now gaining a little; but tion of forces under my command, incident to an groves, whose evergreens contrasted prettily with in this position, these men for half a day completely upon the whole obliged to retire. Officers and men unexpected change of commanders, and the over- At a quarter past three the firing increased in silenced the battery which covered the road over whelming force under your command, compel me, rapidity on both sides. Shell after shell was sent the barren vegetation surrounding. The ridges dropped upon all sides. Field officers were borne vary from one hundred to three hundred feet in which the 7th had advanced in the morning. The killed and wounded from the field, and their next in notwithstanding the brilliant success of the Con- from our boat at intervals of less than five seconds. height Through most of the valleys are pure enemy were not without their sharp-shooters, federate arms, to accept the ungenerousjand unchiv- The enemy's fire had by this time become terrific. too, who would in turn attempt a response, but'so command coolly took their places and continued the They were using 32-pound ball principally, and streams oi water, which, as they approach the Ten- fight. Lt-Col. White of the 31st, Lt-Col. Smith of alrou terms which you propose. nessee and Cumberland, to which they are tribu- vigilant were the Birges, that but few or their bullets I am, Sir, your obedient servant, firing more frequently than we, and with great accu- did much harm. 1 have heard of but eight or ten the 48th, Lt-Col. Irvin of the 20th, and Major Post racy. Our fleet used twelve guns, each iron-Glad taries, gradually assume, on account of the back- casualties in the entire regiment. of the 8th, Illinois, and scores of company officers, S- B. BUCKNER, Brig. Gen. C. S. A. "boat working its three bow pieces. water from them, the magnitude of large streams, were all killed, gallantly leading on their men. which in no small degree annoyed our Generals in Thus passed Thursday morning—Gen. McCler- Cols. Logan, Lawler, and Ransom were wounded, The victory was won, and Fort Donelson was About three-quarters ef an hour after the com- the manoeuvering of their commands. nand gradually closing yi toward the river on the but firm in their determination never to yield; ours. With its seventeen heavy guns, its forty- mencement of the engagement, the boats had right, and Gen. Snith slowly and surely completing eight field- pieces, its fifteen thousand soldiers, its steamed within three hundred yards of the fort and THE ENEMY. his line of circumTallation on the left Still, with unyielding courage, the gallant Illi- twenty thousand stand of arms, its tents and ammu- the hottest of the battle took place. Our gunners noisians and Indianians would not acknowledge nition—all were unconditionally ours. • had by this time got the range of the rebel batteries Receiving information that the enemy had been STORMING THE ETEMY'S REDOUBTS ON THE RIGHT. themselves vanquished. When the last cartridge Wild were the cheers, loud were the salutes from much better than at first, and their shot and shell seen on the ridge in front of us, General Grant had been expended, and orders were given to retire, In the afternoon Gen. McClernand determined to the fleet and from Taylor's battery, when the Stars were made to fall within the breastworks and immediately ordered the hills to be occupied by our for other regiments to take their place, soldiers, and Stripes, the glorious old flag, was flung to the entrenchments with great effect The water-battery forces, moving in line of battle order. It was finely make a formidableassault on a redoubt of the enemy grim with smoke and powder, would angrily in- fronting about th» center of his right wing. The breeze upon the ramparts of Fort Donelson. was silenced, and the guns deserted by the enemy. executed — the men pushing forward with even quire, for what, and beg to be allowed to use the I cannot give you the sights or the incidents. From the decks of the gunboats the rebel soldiers front through the brush, over brooks and fences, redoubt was about the only one which could be dis- bayonet. But it was not in the power of mortal ( until the desired point had been reached. In the tinctly seen by us, owing to the timber and under- You must imagine them- Neither have I time to could be seen running up the hill to seek shelter in men, occupying the position ours did, and exposed tell of the appearance of the rebels. I made myself the entrenchments of the upper batteries. At half- meantime, when this order was being carried out, growth. The bateries of this redoubt had got a to such a raking artillery fire as the enemy sub- past three a shell from one of our boats struck the sharp musketry firing was heard up the hill over very perfect range here, and gave our troops con- jected them to, to maintain their ground against the at home among them, talked with them freely, heard rebel flag-staff,breakin g it off close to the ground. which the road led, and occupied by Gen. Oglesby's siderable uneasiness by blazing away at them when- overwhelming force which the rebels continued to their indignant utterances against Floyd, who had An officer of the fort immediately ran out and Brigade. It was but brief, however, and upon going ever they passed ever the brow of the hill. Three push against them. sneaked away with his Virginia regiments — the forward* it was ascertained that a small advance regiments were detailed for the work—48th, 17th, 36th, 50th. and 51st, ftndahostof stragglers—officers erected it near its former site. Oglesby's, W. H. L. Wallace's, and McArthur's many of them—who did not hesitate to desert their force of the enemy had been met by the 8th Illinois, and 49th Illinois. They advanced in line of battle brigades, were successively obliged to retire; a por- ALL THE FLAGS CUT DOWN. under Lieut-Col. Frank Rhodes, and after a slight order, the 49th, Co. Morrison, on the right; the 17th, men in the hour of adversity. They went away at skirmish, driven back with the loss of a few killed under command o* Maj. Smith, (both Colonel and ,tion of Swartz's and McAllister's batteries had been midnight, after an angry altercation, as I was Scarcely had the rebel ensign been displaced, and wounded on their side, and four wounded of Lt-Colonel being absent,) in the center; and the lost and gained, and lost again; and it was not until informed by a secession officer, between Pillow, when a 32-pound ball struck the flag-staff of the St the 8th. 48th, Col. Hainey.on the left. Col. Morrison, as the advancing enemy had reached Craft's brigade, Floyd, and Buckner. I am also informed that Louis, carrying it away close to the ship's deck. It senior Colonel, ledthe attack. and Taylor's and Willard's batteries could be about five thousand rebels escaped, the boats being had no sooner fallen than one of our brave men The 8th; 30th, and 31st Illinois were drawn up on brought into action, that we were able to stem the loaded to the guards. Forest's Louisiana cavalry jumped before the mouth of a cannon just about to the road in line of battle, and in the front Capt The advance w« a most beautiful one. With tide. These batteries outdid themselves. Grape, escaped on their horses along the creek. But the De ured, and seizing the spar, placed it in an upright Schwartz had got a couple of his guns in position, skirmishers advaned in front, the three regiments canister, and shrapnell, and an uninterrupted great bulk of the army is ours. Fifteen thousand position, and coolly remained a mark for the enemy ready for any emergency. Gen. Grant here gave swept down the hil, over a knoll, down a ravine, musketry fire from the 1st Nebraska, 48th and 58th and up the high hij on which the redoubt was situ- prisoners! What shall we do with them? We have while he secured it to the ship's deck with a rope. orders for a still further advance to the next ridge Ohio, proved too much for the so far victorious roe, indeed drawn an elephant. A few moments after this the flag-staff of the L6uis- to the north and left of us, and then returned to ated.some 250 or 00 feet in height, covered with an'd they at last were obliged to retire. further the advance of the brigades behind. Retro- brush and stumps, ill the while receiving a galling ville was carried off: that of the Carondelet went By this time it was noon. Gen. Grant had just next, and that of the Pittsburg followed soon after. grading to the open field, Gen. Smith was met, who fire of grape, shell, md musketry, with a precision Department of Missouri. stated that his division was close behind, and would which would have lone them credit on the parade returned from the landing, where he had had a con- DAMAGES TO THE BOATS. soon be up to support any advance which might ground. The brest-works were nearly reached ference with Commodore Foote. That officer had GEN. HALLECK has issued an order, that in con- be made. when Col. Morrisoc who was gallantly leading his informed the General that it was impossible for him sequence of the recent victories won by the Federal men, was struck by** mueket ball: Tho captain of to put his gunboats in a condition to make another A CAMP OF THE ENEMY DISCOVERED. the company on his right also fell, and the 49th fell attack, for several days at least. Notwithstanding forces, and of the rapidly increasing loyalty of the After considerable scouring of the woods to the into some confusion; but unappalled. the 17th still this, upon being informed of the severe repulse our sitizens of Missouri, the sentences of the eight bridge turn. A 32-pound ball struck the pilot-house of our north, it was discovered that what rebels were to -illantly pressed forward and penetrated even to troops had met with in the morning, he saw that burners heretofore condemned to death are pro- vessel, piercing the inch and a half iron and the __ie very foot of the vorks. But it was not in the some immediate action on our part was necessary to be seen were on the road to the front of us. Our retrieve the day. He immediately gave orders to visionally mitigated to close confinement in the mil- fifteen inch oak. In striking the iron plate it was advance soon after discovered their encampment on power of man to scale the abattis before them. broken. A number of large fragments scattered Brush piled upon bnah, with sharp points fronting his generals of divisions to prepare For an immedi- itary prison at Alton. However, in case rebel spies a barren hillside, directly in front of us, and on the ate and general attack along the entire lines. The within the pilot-house, mortally wounding one of the main road leading to the Cumberland. A further them everywhere, met them wherever they turned; again destroy the railroad and telegraph lines, and pilots, F. A. Riley, of Cincinnati, striking tbe flag- and so, after a few interchanges of musketry with regiments which had suffered most severely in the movement on the part of Gen. Oglesby's division morning were withdrawn. Gen. Lew. Wallace was thus render it necessary to make severe examples, officer, Commodore Foote, in the ankle, and slightly discovered more forces posted on a high ridge lead- the swarming regiments which had been concen- injuring two other men. Immediately after this, a trated here, the order for retiring was given. It was original sentences against these men will be carried ing west of this encampment, and as our regiments into execution. shot entered our deck in the starboard side, and swept around from their respective positions on the done in good order, by filing off to the left and passing through it glanced downward to the shell- road to the right and left, and gradually coming obliquing into the woods below; but many a gallant room, striking the ship's cook, Charles W. Baker, of soldier was left behind underneath the intrench- rthe morning had Been but slight, and was given the No further assessment will be levied or collected •Philadelphia, in the head, literally tearing the skull round with a lace to the north, there we were face to face with the enemy. The encampment of the ments they had vainly sought to mount. They lob of clearing the ground we had lost in the morn- from any one who may now take the prescribed oath off. Several heavy balls now glanced over the were not, however, destined to die unavenged. ing; while Gen. Smith, commanding the left, .re- of allegiance. Boards of Commissioners will be- pilot-house, piercing the chimneys, and carrying enemy very naturally was the chief point of attrac- Scarcely had our retiring columns got out of range, ceived orders to storm the works .under which his away the chimney guys. These were followed by a tion, and toward it, having got his troops in proper ere Taylor's Chicago battery opened on the swarm- division was lying. appointed to examine the cases of prisoners of war couple of shots which struck our vessel just above position, Gen. Grant first directed his attention. ing rebel masses with shell and shrapnell with fearful who will apply to take the oath of allegiance. On water-mark. But few troops were visible about it and at first effect GEN. SMITH'S ASSAULT. it was difficult to ascertain where the rebel forces their recommendations, orders will be issued faa? It was now discovered that the wheel had been had been distributed. One of the 12-pound rifled Gen. Smith is; emphatically, a fighting man, and, their release. m A SORTIE ON THE LEFT. as may be imagined, the events of the morning had injured by the shot which had killed the pilot Two James' cannon of Dupee's battery was ordered to About the same time that these stirring scenes HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT MISSOURI, ? of the spokes were broken, and the vessel did not stir them up a little, but although he threw a shell tended to decrease in no measure his pugnacity.— ST. LOUIS, Feburary 19, 1862. 5 were being enacted on our right wing, the enemy All the arrangements were complete by three o'clock, respond well to her helm. An attempt was made to with much accuracy, not a response could be got, made a formidable sortie on our left The 25th The Major-General commanding the Department steer her by the relieving tackle, but it was found and were it not for indications of a large force and his-column wasjsut in motion soon after. Indiana, one of the regiments of Gen. Smith's divis- The force under his command was as follows: congratulates Flag-officer Foote, Brigadier-General that the current was too strong. Ther Commodore, posted on the ridge to the west of the camp, it ion, having at one time during the course of the day Grant, and the brave officers and men under their fearing lest the ship should turn a broadside to the would have seemed their chivalry had repeated Col. Cook's Brigade—7th Illinois, 60th do., 12th command, on the recent brilliant victories on the got into an exposed position, the enemy promptly Iowa, 13th Missouri; 52d Indiana. enemy, ordered her to drop down slowly. The their Fort Henry achievement, and had decamped availed themselves of the opportunity afforded Tennessee and Cumberland. The war is not ended. other boats we found were suffering quite as severely on our approach. Thus were matters at half-past them, and made a most formidable sortie from their Col. Lauman's Brigade—2d Iowa, 7th Iowa, 14th Prepare for new conflicts and victories. Troops are as the flag-ship. three o'clock P. M., when Oglesby's brigade, which intrenchments. Although taken at a disadvantage, Iowa, 25th Indiana, 56th Indiana. concentrating from every direction. We shall soon One of the guns of the Carondelet burfted during occupied the road on the hill, were ordered to the 25th met the advancing forces bravely, and Under cover of Capt Stone's Missouri battery, have an army which will be irresistible. The- the latter part of the engagement; the tiller-ropes advance. They filed down the hill, anticipating an although suffering severely, with the aid of other this force began the assault. It was a formidable Union flag must be restored everywhere, and the of the Louisville were cut away, rendering it immediate opening of the fight, with a determina- regiments, which promptly proceeded to their assist- undertaking, which, under a less brave and skillful enthralled Unionists in the South must be set free. almost impossible to steer correctly; the Pittsburg tion and confidence most inspiring. Some were still ance, drove them oack to their hiding places. The commander than Gen. Smith, might have proved a The soldiers and sailors of the great West are ready received a number of shots below water-mark, caus- smoking their pipes with easy nonchalance, .while lesson seemed to be most salutary. No further sor- disastrous failure. The hills at this point are and willing to do this. The time and place have ing her to leak rapidly. These two latter accidents all went forward with a spirit and will which well ies were made in this direction. among the most precipitous of those upon which the been determined on. Victory and glory await the happened almost simultaneously with the injury to foreshadowed the gallant deeds subsequently per- enemy were posted. Selecting the 2d and 7th Iowa brave. By command of Maj.-Gen. HALLECK. and the 52d Indiana for the storming party, Gen. the flag-ship, rendering a withdrawal absolutely formed by them. The 18th, 8th and 30th reaching THURSDAY NIGHT. N. H. MCLEAN, Ass't Adj. Gen. necessary. The order was then given for the entire the bottom of the hill, filed out into an open field to Smith deflected the main portion of his division to fleet to drop beyond the range or the fort The night of Thursday will long be remembered the right, and having succeeded in engaging the at- About 5,000 infantry, two or three batteries of the left, and formed in line of battle. Other regi- by the troops surrounding Donelson. The weather, tention of the enemy at this point, himself headed Though feeling that the condition of our boats ments went on the ridge still further to the west which had been so mild and genial, toward the close the storming party, and advanced upon the works artillery, and a large number of mules and wagons, demanded this movement, it was with great reluc- Then it was ascertained that we were at the rear of of the afternoon became chilly and lowering. About from his extreme left It was a most magnificent and an immense quantity of stores,

Fort, not knowing it had surrendered, and were forced reconnoisance last night, completed to-day. tow a heavy lighter with guns. It further appears We broke up a rebel nest at Blooming Gap. We permission to trade at the several captured points THE PROVISION MARKETS. bagged by our troops. that the torpedo or infernal machine was set upon a on the Southern coast, but none of them have been ran down and captured 17 commissioned officers, NEW TORK, FEB 24.-FLOUR-Market is dull, heavy and The Official report of Flag-officer A. H. Foote is amoAg them Colonels, Lieutenant Colonels, Cap- bunk and a rifle fired through it, when it exploded. granted. 5c lower, with only a very limited business doing for export and as follows: ;. tains, Ac. We engaged them with 400 cavalry. £S^leo^(in8ni^ptl0n- Sa'e8 at $5,45@5,60 for superfine State; $6- The gunboat Connecticut, from Key West via Complaints having been made by Brig.-General ,70®5,80 for extra do; $5,45@5,50 for superfine Western; $5 70(35 - CLARKSVILLB, Term., Feb. 20, 1862. Our infantry was not near enough to support the Port Royal, arrived at New York on the 19th. 85 tor common to medium extra do; $5,95®6,05 for inferiort'o cavalry, and the enemy was retiring. We have in Lander of the misconduct of an officer under his good shipping brands extra round hoop Ohio- $615®6 75 for To Hm: Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy t Among her passengers is Commander French, late trade brands do—market closing quiet. Canadian 'dull and 5c We have possession of Clarksville. The citizens all 75 prisoners, and tilled 13 of the enemy, and command, and the matter referred to the Secretary lower; sales 650 bbls at $5,45@5,50 for super; 5,70@6,75 for com- being alarmed, two-thirds of them have fled, and lost 2 men and 6 horses at the first fire. I led the of the sloop-of-war Preble, and the crew of the of War, the following instructions were given: mon to choice extra. having expressed my views and intentions to the charge in person, and it was a complete surprise. schooner Major Barbour, captured by the De Soto GRAIN—Wheat very dull, heavy and drooping; sales Canada If General Lander is satisfied that Col. A. M. club at $1,38; prime Milwaukee club at $1,38; and trifling lots of Mayor and Hon. Com. Johnson at their request, I Colonel Carro], commanding the 5th and 8th Ohio, in Barrataria Bay. When the Connecticut left and wl lte Sanzel was guilty of cowardice or misbehavior £?&, n ? Western at previous nrices. Rye steady at 83 have issued a prbclamation assuring all peacably made a very daring and successful reconnoisance Port Royal there were rumors that Savannah would @88c. Barley unchanged; sales at 8O$83c. Corn opened heavy disposed persons that they may with safety resume immediately afterwards to Unger's Store. Major before th«enemy, he may be tried on the spot: and and dosed dull and declining; sales at 62>4@66cfor mixed West- certainly be. captured in two or three days. The if found guilty, sentence of death may be executed ern in store and delivered; and 60@62c for new yellow South- business avocations, requiring only military stores Frothingham is entitled to great credit for building, ern. Oats dull and heavy at S9@40?£c for Canadian, Western and equipments to be given up, and holding the under my direction, in four hours, at the dead of Federal forces had taken possession of Island De on the spot; or he may be cashiered by his com- Jersey and State. authorities responsible that this shall be done with- night, a bridge across the Great Cacapan, on an Florian in Savannah River, upon which a battery manding General at the head of his regiment The PROVISIONS—Pork is unchanged, with a fair business doing; out reservation. unfrequented mountain road. Two columns of former course is recommended as the preferable sales at $13,76@14,00 for mess; and $9,75 for prime. Dressed was being erected. Our gunboats had cut off com- one. Cowardice in officers, exhibited on the fieldo f hogs firm at $5,00@5,12>£ for Western, and $5,25@5,60 for city I left Fotf Donelsonyesterday with the Conestoga, 2,000 men each marched 32 miles, and- one column Lard firm and unchanged; sales at 7K@8Kc. Butter is quiet Lieut Commanding Phillips, and the Cairo, Lieut. 43 miles since 4 P. M. yesterday, besides bridging a munication between Savannah and Fort Pulaski, battle, should receive the swift punishment of death. at ll@14c for Ohio, and 16@21c for State. Cheese steady at BG& Commanding Bryant, on a reconnoisance, bringing river. and captured a rebel steamer belonging to Tatnall's E. M. STANTONV 7c for inferior to prime. with me Col. Webster, of the Engineer corps and Papers taken and my own reconnoisance to the ASHES—Continue steady, and in moderate request at $6,37^ fleet for Pots and at $6,25 for Pearls. chief of Gen. Grant's staff, who with Lieut Com- South prove the country clear, and that Jackson HOPS—The inquiry is moderate and the market is steady; and manding Phillips took possession, and hoisted a and Loring are in Winchester. We made a move Ship Island dates to the 7th state that five ships sales of 100 new bales at I6@2lc. Union flag at Clarksville. The Union sentiment and occupied Blooming Gap and Point Mill, on the ,,^??~Th,? iDSuipy *5 fair for Clover seed; sales of 370 bags at of Porter's expedition have arrived and two more u the 7>6®'>4C. iimothy and Rough Flax are scarce, and prices are manifested itself as we came up the river. The belief, from information obtained from a deserter, spoken off Havana. All well at Ship Island. nominal. rebels have retreated to Nashville, having set fire, that General Carson's brigade was there. General A LIST OP THE PREMIUMS AWARDED under our offer for notwithstanding the remonstrance of the citizens, to —. * » • •—» _ ALBANY, FEB 24.-FLOUR AND MEAL—We have to no- Cumming has iust arrived at New Creek from obtaining early clubs, and the largest lists remitted for on or tice a dull market for flour with a very limited retail business the splendid railroad bridge across the Cumberland Moorfield, 40 miles south ot- Romney, and has cap- AFFAIRS AT before Feb. 1st, is published this week—in a Supplement—and doing. river. I returned to Donelson to-day, for another tured 225 beef cattle, and broke up the guerilla mailed to all interested. A great proportion of the premiums Common to good State $54 Fancy and Extra State " """ 5*6 gunboat and six or eight mortar boats, with which haunts there. Two of his men were badly wounded have already been paid, and the others will be promptly on the Common to good Western 56 I propose to proceed up the Cumberland. The and several rebels killed. Our enemies have thus DURING the past week there has been considera- receipt of orders and directions from those entitled. i~3?- See Extra Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana, &c "" 60 rebels are all in terror of the gunboats. One of them been driven out of this department ble sickness in the capital. On the 20th the Presi- our list of Premiums for the Spring Campaign, on last page. Extra Ohio, "/" g'o a short distance above Donelson, had previously Common Canadian, "" 5*5 dent's son William, aged ten or eleven years, died SELECT YOCTR PREMIUMS.—If those fending clubs will specify Extra Canadian,.. 4 6(k* fired an iron rolling-mill, belonging to the Hon. The following items have been received from Fancy Genesee; g^g, the premiums preferred, where they have the choice, and name John Bell, which had been used by the rebels. Fortress Monroe: of pneumonia. Thaddeus, youngest son of the Extra>Genesee and city brands "III. 6',S0(^l',Bb President, is also dangerously ill. It is feared the Express Office (in cases where they are to be sent by Express,) Buckwheat flour has improved in value and is selling in the A. H. FOOTE, Flag-Officer Commanding. Some 400 returned prisoners were sent down in the letters containing their remittances, we shall be saved street at $1.37@1,44 and from store at $1,62 39100 fts. Corn meal The following was sent to the Gommander-in- James river on the 17th and received by Gen. Wool. disease has assumed the type so fatal to his brother. some trouble, and perhaps subsequent scolding. We desire to in limited request at $1,26@l,SBi U 100 fts. ^^ pay all premiums as promptly as possible. GRAIN—A steady market for Wheat, with sales State Spring Chief: One of the released prisoners, who has been con- Secretary Stanton «had another attack of vertigo at $1,22. Corn in limited request, and the market favors the on Thursday, night, and is unable to receive visitors FREE COPIES, PREMIUMS, &c.—We give only ONE free copy to buyer. Sales round yellow on p. t. Barley goes off freely on HEADQUARTERS, ST. LOUIS, Feb. 20, 1862. fined at Richmond seven months, gives unmistaka- arrival at very full pnces. Sales in car lots, at 78c for two-rowed To Major-General McClellan: ble evidence of a strong Union organization at on business. each person competing for premiums, however large the list State, and 80@83c for four-rowed do. Oats dull. Clarksville is taken, with supplies enough for our procured; but those who do not compete for any premium, are Richmond. The Unionists claim to be 3,000 strong, Mrs. Fremont is seriously ill. It is feared that it entitled to an extra free copy for every ten subscribers over BUFFALO, FEB 22.—FLOUR—There is nothing of import- army for ten days. The place is occupied by will prove fatal. ance doing in the market to-day. The only sales reported were Smith's Division. and say that they are eagerly waiting and longing twenty. Most agents understand our offers correctly, and about 150 bbls double extra Indiana and Ohio at $6 50@6 75. Price being re-enlbrced by McCulloch, made a for an opportunity to bring out the stars and stripes. The National Railroad Convention assembled last remit accordingly, but as some suppose we give both extra copies GRAIN—Wheat market quiet and steady. Last sales reported and premiums, we make the above statement that none may be were at 95@95>£c. for Canada club and No. 2 Chicago spring; red stand at Sugar Creek, and was defeated after a short The Unionists have leagues regularly organized, week to prepare rates for government transporta- winter is quoted at $l,07@l,08, and white do. at$l,20@l,22. Corn engagement and fled. We crossed into Arkansas mistaken. and other grams quiet and nothing doing, and we have no with signs and pass-words, and kindness was shown tion. The result may be briefly stated as follows: change to note in quotations. the 18th. Many rebel prisoners were taken and On all roads or distances over fifty miles, adopting ABOUT CLUB TERMS, &o.—We endeavor to adhere strictly to PROVISIONS—Market quiet and nothing doing. Quotations arms which Price's men threw away in their flight at every possible opportunity to the prisoners. our club rates, which require a certain number of subscribers to unchanged at former prices. H. W. HALLECK. . classifications 61 four Atlantic trunk lines, it was get the paper at a specified price—say ten to get it at $1.80 per Our informant had a handsome gold guard chain TORONTO, FEB. 20.—There has been an active business done Of the Fort Donelson prisoners, 7,000 have been agreed that a deduction of ten per cent should be oopy, twenty to get it at $1.25, Ac. But, in answer to frequent in produce during the week, with a fair supply of both fall and presented to.him by the ladies. The gift was inquiries, we would state that, in cases where from four to six spring wheat on our street market. There is an active demand made lrom their regular tariff rates on all supplies among dealers, chiefly for prime samples, for which outside sent to Chicago, and the balance to Springfield, 111., accompanied with an anonymous note in which was copies are ordered at $1.50 each, with a reasonable prospect of u or material transported on the government account, quotations are readily paid. and Indianapolis, Ind. Of the wounded,[500-go to expressed the hope that the links in the chain of filling up a club often, we will send them—and when the club with a proviso that in no case shall these rates FLOUR—There has been considerable activity and several lots Cincinnati, and the balance will be brought to St the Union will soon be more firmly united than is completed shall send extra copy, &c. We also send twelve to of superfine have changed hands during'the week at $4,26 to $4 - exceed for first class freight three cents per ton eighteen copies at the rate for twenty ($1.25 per copy,) where 35. There are buyers here at present offering $4,50 for May de- Louis. The regiments which suffered most in battle ever." livery. We have not heard of any sales at this figure. Fancy- per mile. the person sending is laboring for and is confident of obtaining has been in moderate request, and sales have been made at $4 - will be detailed to guard the prisoners to their Unionists also informed him that the army at a fall club. This will accommodate those who do not wish to wait 40@4,45; extras are nominal; we quote as follows: places of confinement. Manassas was falling back from three to four regi- For second class freight two aid three-fourths Superfine, $4,30@4,35 cents per ton per mile. BE BRIEF.—In writing us on business, please be as brief as ments daily to Richmond. The Tennesseeans were consistent At this season we receive from 100 to 200 or more Extra,'...* II""""!""""""""""";;;; ^TO&HSO Specials from Cairo on the 20th, to the St Louis For third class freight two and one-third cents per Republican and Democrat, say that on Tuesday two, going to Tennessee, and the Carolinians and others letters per day, and it is no easy task to read all carefully and Superior Extra 5,00@5,10 ton per mile. give each proper attention;—even the opening and glancing at OATMEAL has been in fair offering, with a limited demand at rebel regiments from Clarksville came to Fort Don- to their respective States. He also understood that $3,75 to $3,85. For fourth class freight one and one-fourth cents the contentt of each, (which the writer of this tries to do,>is GRAIN—The receipts of fell wheat on our street market for the elson, and gave themselves up, saying they had only thirty regiments would remain at Manassas. somewhat laborious. The short letters are always read, while week would be about 25,000 bushels. In the early part of the per ton per mile. the long epistles cannot at once receive the time required; so week as high as $1,10 was paid for prime; since then prices have been deceived, and were tired of fighting against The news*of the surrender of Fort Donelson had declined two or three cents. The ruling outside figure now be- After a full discussion the report vas unanimously we are constrained to attend to the business part and defer the the old flag. It is declared that a strong objection a most despairing effect at Richmond, but cheered ing $1,02611,07 for good to prime; and 85@95c for inferior to me- adopted. rest. Brevity and accuracy are the great essentials of a business dium. Inferior is unsalable by the car Toad. Spring wheat has will be raised by Tennesseeans against the Bowling the hopes of the Unionists, who say they want it to been in good supply, principally by rail, with a good demand at The entire proceedings were conducted with the letter, and no other matter should be given on the same sheet prices ranging from 75@85c for inferior to medium; and87@88c. Green army offering battle at Nashville. be known by the United States government that or half sheet If you send an inquiry or article for publication for good to prime; the great bulk received by rail is being stored greatest harmony of feeling, and the public will with a business letter, pray do not mix them on' the same page, on account of country dealers. Barley continues in small sup- Rebel dispatches to the 23d, received in New they are ready to welcome the old flag and fightfo r it. ply and in active demand at 56@68c per bushel. Peas are in de- readily perceive, when the extreme pressure of or even opposite pages.Junless so that we can separate without mand, but in limited offering at48@60c. Oats are very scarce at York, state that Gen. Sidney Johnston was at Gal- Out of seventeen fortifications erected around, injury to either—for one goes to clerk and the other to editor. Richmond, only one is armed, and the city could be private business upon the roads, ircident to a large latin arid had no idea of surrendering Nashville. DIRECT TO ROCHESTER, N. T —All persons having occasion easily taken. Desperate efforts were making to get export of domestic produce is considered, that the THE CATT1.E MARKETS. Pillow and Floyd were at Nashville. Gen. Beau- companies have met the views of the government to address the RURAL NEW-YORKER will please direct to Roch- regard was sick at Nashville, of typhoid fever and recruits for the army. The rebels admitted that ester, If. T., and not, as many do, to New York, Albany, NEW TORK, FEB. 19— The current prices for the week at in a spirit of liberality. Secretary Stanton having ail the markets are as follows: sore throat Prayers were offered for him in the. unless they could secure the services of every male Buffalo, &c Money Letters intended for us are frequently suggested the appointment of a stmding committee directed and mailed to the above places. Please note. BEEF CATTLE. churches of Chester on Sunday. in Virginia, between eighteen and sixty years of First quality, iBcwt. $81 age, they must yield in thirty days. by the Convention, with whom he night confer from OUR INDUCEMENTS for obtaining subscribers to the Thirteenth Ordinary quality, 81 An Indianapolis dispatch says that 500 Fort Don- time to time, Messrs. Corning, Feton. and Jewett Volume of the RURAL, for 1862, are of the most Liberal and Common quality : 7^ Inferior quality, s(, elson prisoners have arrived there during the last A dispatch boat from Gen. Burnside's Expedition were appointed such committee. The Convention Substantial character. Premium Lists, Show-Bills, &c, sent „. „ COWS AND CALVES. free to all disposed to act as agents. Fust quality, $451 twenty-four hours. They are the hardest looking arrived at Baltimore on the 19th. The official then adjourned sine die. tt Ordinary quality, 40 set of men ever collected together in uniforms and report of Gen. Burnside is now on its way to the • • • Common quality, so' On the 17th the military telegrap, the lines of the FROM CALIFORNIA.—In remitting for a club of twenty sub- Inferior quality 25,' rags, with carpets for blankets. The privates assert War Department The Federal loss at the battle of scribers, in Santa Clara Co., Cal., a ladj thus expresses her VEAL CALVES American Telegraph Company, md those of the First quality ;pft 6 that secession has gone up; that they are better Roanoke is 50 killed and 222 wounded. The rebel sentiments:—"I like your paper very much, Mr. MOORE Ordinary quality, 5 loss was 13 killed and 59 wounded. The enemy Western Union were connected wth the headquar- treated and fed here than they have been for the ters of McClellan, and put in diwt communication partly for the valuable information furnished upon almost Common quality " 4 past six: months. Three of their surgeons have been were protected by their entrenchments and poured every subject, but principally for the energetic manner in Inferior quality, "" 4' with Buell at Louisyille, Halleckat St. Louis, and SHEEP AND LAMBS. paroled, and will attend to their sick, which are a destructive fire upon our advancing columns, so which it is conducted. I like always to see people take a Prime quality flhead $5,i our loss is the heavier. Commodore Foote at Cairo. B7 this arrangement decisive stand for what they think is right, but more especially Ordinary, 4^ becoming quite numerous. The officers are ribt uni- messages of the General-in-Chi«f to each com- Common, 37; formed, and do not look much superior to the pri- The s^teamer Eastern State arrived at Old Point when the question at issue is such a momentous one as that Inferior, 3,* mander were repeated at the sane time to others. which now agitates the minds of the American people. You SWINE vates. They are composed of the 4th and 13th Mis- on the 20th, having left Hatteras at 10 o'clock on Distance traveled by electric fluii at one writing may be sure there are no secessionists included in my list, for First quality sissippi, 8th Kentucky, 4th Alabama, 26th" 45th and Tuesday morning. She had rough weather all the was over 1,300 miles. Communication was main- if one such were shown a copy of the RURAL, the patriotic Other qualities, 53d Tennessee. way. The Eastern State brings the bodies of Col. ALBANY, FEB 24. —BEEVES—The market is less active tained from 11 o'clock this morning till 6 in the manner in which you head your news column would condemn this week, the re-action in New York and Brighton last Wed- The Commander of this Department has ordered Russell, of the 10th Connecticut, Capt. A. Hubbard, it in their minds. There are very few who take your paper for nesday and Thursday being felt here now. The total supply evening with the promptness of personal interview, one year but willingly subscribe afterward for the next year." last week, including 240 that came in on Monday, was 3 504 This a promulgation of the following: of the 27th Massachusetts, Capt Henry, of the 9th and not only gave entire satisfaction, but called week it is less by nearly 800 head, but this fact has not saved the New Jersey, and Lieut Stillman, Company A, 10th . • . market from a decline, and we quote a decline equal in most in- HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT MISSOURI, ) forth warmly expressed admiration of the distin- stances to %c5£) ft, live weight, on all grades. There is a marked ST. LOUIS, February 19. J Connecticut, in charge of Major Kimball, Colonel ABOUT ADVERTISING IN THE RURAL NEW-YORKER.—A few falling off in the average quality, and there are no premium in guished correspondent any of the yards, if we except a bunch of ten head selected To Mai-Gen. D. Hunter, Commanding Department of Kansas, Retts, Sergeants Douglas and Thompson, Captain weeks ago we stated that, though desiring to treat all courte- which sold for a fraction over 5c ¥> ft. Fort Leavenworth: The Secretary of War, by order of the President, ously, we could not answer, by letter, those requesting our RECEIPTS—The following is our comparative statement of re- To you, more than any man out of this Depart- Jepson, and a brother of Col. Russell. All the best advertising terms, and referred all interested to rates, ceipts at this market over the Central Railroad, estimating 16 to ment, we are indebted for our success at Fort Don- bodies have arrived here to go north. *,. thus congratulates Brig.-Gen. Lander for his bril- the car: published in every number; for particulars. We also stated _ . Cor. week elson. In my strait for troops to re-enforce General All the captured officers were on the steamer liant movements, a detailed account of which is that " such as wish to advertise, at the rates charged by papers _ ,., This week. Last week, last year. Grant, I applied to yflu. You responded nobly, given in our " Department of the East" Cattle 2,742 3,264 2,364 Spaulding. The rest of the prisoners are on Roan- having from five to twenty thousand subscribers only, must Sheep 5,241 5,318 1 668 placing your forces at my disposition. This enabled Hogs 25 us to win the victory. Receive my most heartfelt oke Island. General Burnside is negotiating with WAR DEPARTMENT, February 17. wait awhile, as we are yot doing, that kind of business. The simple FACT that we have received andentered upon our books PRICES—The sales are rather slow at the following quotations: thanks. H. W. HALLECK, Major-General. the rebel authorities at Norfolk for their release. To Brigadier-General F. W. Lander:—The Presi- dent directs me to say that he has observed with an average of OVER Fifteen Hundred Subicribers per day for ^ . This week. Last week. No further advance had been made by General Premium,... e @5^c 5 @5Mo pleasure the activity and enterprise manifested by nearly three weeks past, is one reason why we ' charge more Extra, 4#@4>ic 45^'4^" C Department of the East. Burnside, nor was any immediately expected. The yourself and officers and soldiers of your command. than other papers do' for advertising." First quality 3^®3%c Sf^ You have shown how much may be done in worse Second-quality A RECONNOISANCE was made on the 22d from gunboats had returned from Elizabeth City. All And now that the season for advertising is again at hand we Third quality the fleet were at anchor off Roanoke Island. weather and worse roads by spirited officers at the SHEEP—Demand good and prices a shade better, market clos- Smith's Division, consisting of the Cameron Dra- head of a small force of brave men, unwilling to repeat (what many, who know whereof they affirm, concede,) ing buoyant at the advance The ruling rates are 4»i@5c 19 ft goons, and three regiments of infantry, all under An immense amount of trophies have been cap- waste life in camp when the enemy of their country that the RURAL is the best and cheapest medium of its class for good to prime lots, and 5>£@5>£c for extra fine wooled. ' HOGS—Since our last report, market has been greatly excited command of Colonel Friedman. The Infantry tured, including the splendid State flag of North are in reach. Your brilliant success is a happy on this Continent for the Business Cards and Announcements and prices advanced steadily, until now the ruling rates are 50c presage of what may be expected when the army of all who wish to reach, at once, TENS OF THOUSANDS of the ^1100 fts better than seven days ago; demand brisk. The ruling separated for several points, viz.: Vienna, Flint Carolina, worked by the ladies of that State. Also, prices are 4>£@4Kc ^1 ft. for light ordinary to prime and fancy of the Potomac shall be led to the field by their gal- J Hill, and Hunter's Mills, to remain there tempo- quaint and antiquated arms, old swords and sabers, lant General. E. M. STANTON. most enterprising, progressive, and wealthy Farmers, Horti- parcels. culturists, &c, and thousands of Merchants, Mechanics, DRESSED HOGS—The receipts throughout the week have been rarily as a reserve for the cavalry, while the latter flint-lock muskets, shotguns and pistols, rusty Secretary or War. only moderate while the demand, of course, has been specula- proceeded towards Centerville, making a circuit Manufacturers, and Professional Men. Dealers in Implements tive and active. Western advanced 3U@35c, and State 50@)60c ¥1 with age. The War Department received by express on the and Machinery,—Fruit Trees, Shrubs, Plants, and Flowers,— 100 lbs. The latest quotations for Western are $4,80@490. and State at $5,15@5,25.-^«as and Argus. **.«V>«.w, ana within the lines of the rebel pickets; the result was Three flags of truce were sent out on the 21st. 17th a number of " secesh " flags, trophies of the vic- Seeds and Fertilizers,—Improved Stock, Real Estate, &c, will the capture of eleven rebel mounted pickets, two of It is believed in Norfolk that the city of Savannah tory at Mill Springs and Fort Henry. find the RURAL the medium; while it will prove an advan- BRIGHTON, FEB. 20 -Atmarket, 1200 Beef Cattle, 85 Stores, whom belong to Stuart's regiment, and the others 2,100 Sheep.and Lambs, and 150 Swine. has been occupied by our forces. This information The recent news from Europe, touching the deter- tageous one for Wholesale Dealers, Manufacturers, Educa- BEEF CATTLE—Prices, extra, $6,75@6,75; first quality, $6,23® to Ransaw's 1st North Carolina regiment There is thought to be reliable, though no particulars were tional Institutions, Land, Insurance and other Companies, 6,25; second do, $6,00@6,00; third dor$4,76@5,50. •".*«» mination of the Allied Powers to put a Hapsburg as WORKING OXEN—$92, $11O@132. was an exchange of about twelve shote. The only Agencies, &c, that wish to secure large and wide publicity. ascertained. Notwithstanding the admission that ruler over Mexico, and thus create a monarchy en MILCH Cows—$45@47; common, $19@21. person wounded was one of the North Carolinians. The fact that but limited space is usually devoted to Advertis- VEAL CALVES —$3, $4@4,58. the Merrimac is a failure, the latest information our borders, is exciting profound emotion here. STORES—Yearling, $0@D0; Two years old, $—@—; Three years The prisoners were brought to Washington this P. received is that two hundred men are at work on ing, and a rigid censorship exercised over that department, Olu, $21 ^T),22. The fact that some such scheme was on the tapis (our aim being to keep the WHOLE paper free from quackery, HIDES—5>£@6c f! ft. Tallow—6@6*c. M., and are confined in the old Capitol building. her, and that considerable quantities of shot and PELTS—$1,25(4)1.60 each. Calf Skins—8@9c^ ft. has been in possession of the State Department for humbug, and deception,) greatly increases the value of the No information either as to the position'or strength shell are going on board of her. The intention of SHEEP AND LAMBS-$2,75@3,00J extra, $$50(24,50. some time past, and it will'be found that dispatches RURAL as a medium of making known matters of utility and SWJNB—Stores, wholesale, 4>£@5Kc; retail, 6@i6 c Fat hogs of the enemy nt Centerville was obtained. The making an attempt to run the blockade has not been undressed, none. Still-fed, none; Corn-fed, 0@0b have already been sent to our Ministers to London, usefulness,—for its announcements are generally so new, and reeonnoitering party started at 3 o'clock A. M., and given up, and it was thought that she might make of such character, as to be read-and heeded by all interested. CAMBRIDGE, FEB. 19-At martet, 2110 Cattle, about 1000 Paris, and Madrid, protesting energetically against Beeves, and 110 Stores, consisting of Working Oxen, Cows, and were absent about ten hours. her appearance here within a week. Every prepa- one, two and three years old. any such project. MARKET BEEF—Extra (including nothing but the best large Assistant Secretary Fox has received a letter ration has been made, and standing orders have [SPECIAL NOTICB.] fat stall-fed Oxen) $6,25@6,76; first quality, $6,00@0,00; second The last advices from Europe are of dates pre- dp, $6,60@5,60; third do, $4,25@4,50; ordinary, $—r§- been given for her reception DOMESTIC ECONOMY.—NO housekeeper or cook is fully from a friend in New York, stating that the report vious to the receipt of the news of the -sictories, but WORKINQ OXEN—None. *»»—«» prepared to enter successfully upon her cifiinary duties with- that 15,000 stand* of arms arrived at New Or- Dispatches have been received at the Naval De- the Secretary of State says he sees indications of .Cows AND CALVES —$30(5>60 leans on the steamer Victoria is not true. A out D. B. DE LAND & Co.'s Chemical Saleratus on hand. It yea^ol!ia partment from Commodore Dupont, dated Port satisfactory reaction in favor of the United States in relieves the mind of much of the care and anxiety experienced SHEEP AND LAMBS —2260 at market. Prices in lots. reliable passenger who came out from New Orleans Royal, February 8th, indorsing a report from Com- 00 each; extra, $4,50, $5,0W)6,56, or 4>£@5>£c $ ft. England as well as on the continent, and especial by the skillful cook. You can get it of most grocers and HIDES—5^@6c ^) ft. Tallow—6CJ6K to Havana, says she was able to obtain only. 150 modore Rodgers, in which he says that, while congratulations upon the settlement of the Trent merchants in the country. PELTS —$l,55@2,00. CalfSki VEAL CALVES—None. guns, and these were all the arms she took back on sounding in the Savannah River, a short distance affair received from Russia and Italy. her return. The New Orleans Militia are not yet, TORONTO, FEB. 20.—BEEP was in poorJoffeYing; first class above Wright River, he discovered several objects The Military Board of Inspectors appointed by $5; inferior to medium at $4@4,50. therefore, supplied with arms. floating on the surface of the water, which at first CALVES —$3,00@6. the General-in-Chief are engaged in examining the SHEBP AND LAMBS—Sheep $4,00@5,00. Lambs $2(513. Information has been received that the rebels had seemed like empty tincans , and were not considered supplies recently received at the Clothing Depart- Jttarkete, Commerce, VENISON—Deer, $4®6,00 ^ fallen back from Centerville. This has been worthy of notice. Lieut Sprotson, of the Seneca, HIDES, ip 100 fts, $4T Sheepskins, each, $1,00@1,«0. ment from Philadelphia and New York. The result Rural New-Yorker Office, ) CALFSKINS, $1 ft, 8c.—Globe. ^^ obtained from scouting parties Of several military shortly after hailed him and told him that the objects of the first day's labor was to condemn ^OOO ROCHESTER, February 26th, 1861. $ •divisions who reported, and who all agree in the were toioys attached to an infernal machine. On infantry privates' coats, which articles cost the gov- A TERRIBLE snow storm is prevailing to-day, and a complete THE WOOL MARKETS. statement. It is supposed the rebels are influenced embargo has been placed upon trade thereby. The only closer examination they found their suspicions were ernment $167,750*. From all appearances the Board j NEW YORK, FEB. 20.—Domestic fleeces have been rather by "military necessity, being apprehensive of the correct They were five in number, and were changes noticed are the following:—Barley has advanc dull during the week; fine qualitices are a little stiffer. while will continue in session a long time. It*has been cents per bushel, and Dressed Hogs 25 cents per 100 pounds. coarse grades are hardly so firm. Sales 35,000 ft. at 50@53c. cutting off of their supplies. placed several yards apart at right angles to the Foreign wools are also dull, and there is but little movement at found necessary to order the erection of a shed for Rochester Wholesale Prices. PJesSnt; ?.v auction, 50 bales unwashed African sold at I6ii& Six hundred and seventy sailor volunteers from shore in the channel leading from the height of the the purpose of storing rejected clothing. Flour and Grain. 18c; 78 do. Turkey, 12.^@l6Xc, and 73 do. Lisbon at 9c—Mas Eggsggs,, dozen 13@i4e and Argus. the Massachusetts and Maine regiments started for river, and visible only at low water. They were Andy Johnson will probably proceed to Nashville Flour, winter wheat,$5.2 HHoney , bbo. x-- lOfflllc Flour, spring do, 5.0 Candles, bbox 9&@10c Cairo last week, to man the eight ircn clad gun- BOSTON, FEB. 20.—The following are the rates for the week: connected by spiral wire which entered the upper as soon as General Buell's army takes possession of Flour, buckwheat... 175.0 CdCandlesl , extra.... 12@l2o Meal, Indian 1.0" boats which have been waiting for [them for more Fruit and Roots. Saxony and Merino, fine,50@53 Texas end of the buoys. They were also secured by wires that city, and assist in organizing a provisional gov- Wheat, Genesee 1.0 Full blood; 49@50 Smyrna, washed, 2. than two weeks. Every sea-faring man in the Best white Canada.. IT Apples, bushel H and % blood 47@48 to what they thought to be weights at the bottom, ernment. The people there are panting for freedom Do. dried $1 ft... Do. unwashed ..15 regiments from which they were detailed was 'Corn, old Peaches, do Common 45@47 Syrian, 19 but which they believed were vessels containing and the resumption of their connection with the Corn, new Cherries, do Pulled, extra 50@56 Cape anxious to be one of them, and every soldier wished Rye, 60 As $ bush- Plums,, do.. Do. superfine, 48@53 Crimea, explosive matter. An attempt was subsequently National Union. They will probably send a full Oats, by weight,,... Potatoes. Do. No. 1 42@48 Buenos Ayres, 17^ that he had been a sailor, that he might go with the Barley and Do. No. 2 00@00 Peruvian, washed, 37a made to produce an explosion by pulling the wires, delegation of loyal .men to Congress by the last of Buckwheat rest Slaughter...... 5#c Western mixed, 35@45 Canada, which failed. The wires were then cut and the March. Beans 1-2 Calf ,..' MeaU. Sheep Pelts $1.2 Little has been said of the prize money raised by outer buoy was brought off in one of the expedition General Ulysses S. Grant, the hero of Fort Donel- Pork, mess ,.$11.1 Lamb Pelts 75, the crews of our blockading squadron, but the Pork, clear 13:0 Seed*. boats. In consequence of the delicate nature of son, has been unanimously confirmed by the Senate Dressed hogs, cwt 4.0 Clover, bushel.... $3.S amount cannot be small. The share due Com- the exploding apparatus and the result of the exam- Beef, cwt Timothy 1.9 Maxxxtb ' i as a Major-General — an honor conferred in testi- Spring lambs, each Sundries. mander Alden, of the South Carolina, which made ination of the buoy brought on board, it was deemed mony of his gallant conduct in the battle. Mutton, carcass... Wood, hard $3.0 Hams, smoked Wood, soft 3.0 AT the M. E. Parsonage, in Kendall. N. Y., on the 19th inst, so many capture.8 in the Gulf, is over $100,000. more prudent to endeavor to sink the remaining T&S^T^ ?£0T TS,JA,M,FS SITZER and Miss MARY Mo- The Navy Department will soon issue proposals Shoulders Coal, Lehigh 7.0 DONALD, both oJf Kendall. Nineteen times that sum is to be distributed among Chickens Coal, Scranton 6.5 buoys than to. have the satisfaction of knowing tfiat for building a number of steam men-of-war of Turkeys....'^ Coal, Pittsston 6,5 the officers and men. a single life had been lost by their diabolical plots. Coal, Shamokin... 6.5.,. various kinds. The Department will withhold for Ducks 1R pair Coal, Char 76 General F. W. Lander sent the following dispatch They were sunk by shooting rifle shots into them. the present the proposals for iron-clad steamers. Dairy, Ac- Salt,bbl $1.5 to General McClellan from Pawpaw, Va.: Butter, roll Hay, tun 7.0 One exploded the night previous from some cause The construction of gunboats will be urgently Butter, firkin Straw, tun 6.0 xtb. . The railroad was opened to Hancock this morn- unknown, and shortly after a launch passed over pressed. Cheese Wool, & ft ! Lard, tried Whitefish.Hialfbbl. S.t IN South. Deerfield, Mass., on 17th inst., suddenlyJIORACE ing, and also the telegraph. We had an important the spot where the buoys were placed, having in Numerous applications continue to be made for Tallow, rough Codfish, quintal,... 4.0 WILLIAMS, aged 77 years, eldest brother of J. G. WILLIAMS, Tallow, tried Trout, half bbl 3.0 Rural New-Yorker Office. Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Historic Newspapers Collection

MY WLFB AND CHILD." Monday morning rose fair and clear. Six* o'clock Spite of the superb dinner, five " inner men" the market-basket in the library, the parlor chairs saw Susy drive away from the door in the carriage, called, like Oliver Twist, for more, at about seven in the kitchen ("It was nearest," Joe said when he THE tattoo beats;—the lights are gone;— the trunk strapped behind, the lady's pretty travel- o'clock. brought them out); the frying-pan in the best bed- ing-dress, and the shawl of her cousin and cavalier, " What's for tea?" Somebody started the question. room, (Charlie broke his basin); the bread-pan in The camp around in slumber lies;— all bespeaking travel. Seven saw the servant depart " What's for tea?" Four voices echoed it the spare room, (for dirty water, J«e said)$ the The night with solemn pace moves on, to spend a month with her mother in the country. "Lefs have coffee; I can make coffee," said dish-cloths in the bed-rooms (towels all dirty). She The shadows thicken o'er the skies; Nine o'clock witnessed the meeting of the merry George. contemplated the floors, unswept for a month; JYO TAX OJV KJK'OWLEBGJE, BUT JPBJB^ But sleep my weary eyes hath flown, young bachelors. " And a steak; I can cook it," said Joe. marked the dust, the accumulation of a similar JUIVJttS FOB ITS And sad, uneasy thoughts arise. "Now then," said George, after the first greet- " There's bread and butter," said Harry. time; and then went to her own room, the only ings were over, " I, as the eldest host, will take the George went for the steak; Minnie undertook to orderly because undisturbed place in the house. A I think of thee, oh, dearest one, charge to-day. As Susy says,' when are you going make the fire; Harry cut the bread; Joe set the little note lay on the table: Whose love my early life hath blest;— down town?*" table;_ while Charley "cleared the kitchen" by " We own beat! It takes a woman ! We beg Of thee and him—our baby son— " I have nothing to do to-day, so I'll stay to assist sweeping the pots and pans used at dinner into a pardon ! We'll never do so no more ! Clear up, Who slumbers on thy gentle breast;— you/' said Minnie. • closet, washing being omitted in the operation. and invite us to dinner." God of the tender, frail, and lone, "Thank you!" Minnie, blowing and puffing making the fire, was FIVE PENITENT BACHELORS. Oh, guard that gentle sleeper's rest, "What's for dinner?" said Joe, trying to look like saluted with— Oodey's Lady's Book. the head of a respectable family, and failing most " How it smokes!" And hover, gently hover near deplorably in the attempt "What ails the fire, Mm?" To her, whose watchful eye is wet— "You'll see at three o'clock." Harry discovered the cause, pulled out the damp- The mother, wife-the doubly dear, "Is that the hour?" er, and a merry blaze repaid him. The coffee In whose young heart have freshly met "Yes." boiled, the steak sputtered in the pan, and the men " Remember," said George, u I wait for no one. pantedj perspired, whistled, and used improper Two streams of love so deep and clear— 'Punctuality is the soul of dinner.' as somebody words over the heat And cheer her drooping spirit yet. once said before I mentioned the fact" It was a good supper, and, piling up the dishes WAR WIT. Now, while she kneels before Thy throne, Having seen the others off, George and Minnie which it was " too hot to wash," the bachelors re- Oh, teach her, Ruler of the skies, went into the library for. a smoke, to prepare them turned to the parlor. THE Tennessee Senate has voted to increase the for the Herculean task before them. It was involuntary, but each pair of eyes rested wages of the rebel soldiers of that State to fifteen That while by Thy behest alone "See," said George, producing a cook-book; "we for a moment on the seat Susy was wont to occupy. Earth's mightiest powers fall or rise, are safe." A little music, more talk, and still more smoking, dollars a month. But the wages heretofore have No tear is wept to Thee unknown, "Mrs. Hale! that's a woman!" cried Minnie. filled the time till midnight, when each one yawned been paid in paper of no value, and the increased No hair is lost, no sparrow dies I "Whew! never once thought of that. We will himself off to bed. Hany, who was always the one wages will be paid in paper of no value. " I'll give stick to the contract My dear madam, I am sorry to " lock up," stayed the latest The kitchen looked MORE GOOD PAY FOR DOING GO&D! That Thou canst stay the ruthless hands to appear rude, but I must show you back to the dreary; no fire, greasy frying-pan placed as a hel- you nothing the first year and double it the next," Of dark disease, and scothe its pain; book-case." met over the coffee-pot, bits of bread lying about said Billy Burch. That only by Thy stern commands " What's for dinner?" said Minnie. loose, dirty pots here and dirty dishes there. The IN a late number of Vanity Fair is a picture PREMIUMS FOR SMALL LISTS! The battle's lost,- the soldier's slain— " Roast lamb, potatoes, green peas, asparagus, and parlor was in disorder; chairs stood in forlorn con- That from the distant sea or land strawberries." fusion; smoke hung over all. The dining-room, representing a lady in the act of presenting a gentle- Thou bring'st the wanderer h«me again 1 "That'll do. Don't you have to shell peas or with its piles of dirty cups, saucers .and plates, its man in uniform with a pair of pistols, and beneath, EVERY CLUB AGENT REWARDED? something?" unswept floor, greasy napkins, and smoky atmos- the following: " I know it is an odd gift from a lady, And when upon her pillow lone phere, was worst of all, and Harry inwardly admit- " Yes, that's easy enough." u but, Charley, I thought that when you were away it Her tear-wet cheek is sadly pressed, "It's awfully hot," said Minnie, after a short ted that - somehow, the house didn't look as usual." Now that the period of competition for the May happier visions beam upon silence. There was fun the next morning making up beds. might be pleasant for you to—to—have my arms "Horrid!" The milkman and baker had vainly knocked for ad- always about you." Premiums offered last November for early listgj The brightening currents of her breast;— mittance, and finally « retired in disgust," and the (and the largest clubs remitted for on or before Feb. Nor frowning look, nor angry tone " Suppose we shell the peas up here. It's cooler here than in the kitchen. I suppose there's a fire bachelors breakfasted off the stale bread left from WE notice among the captures by our troops at 1st,) has expired — and as the large lists have Disturb the Sabbath of her rest! there?" the night's feast, and cgffee black and sweet the battle of Somerset, the pregnant item of fourteen " Every man clear up his own room.'* already been received—we purpose giving every Whatever fate those forms may show, " Of course." hundred mules. We always knew there were a " I'll go bring them up." The order given, each started to obey. J oe pulled friend of the RURAL who will obtain a small number Loved with a passion almost wild— off all the clothes from his bed, and. having laid the great many jackasses in Dixie, but had no idea they of subscribers (say 6 to 24 or more,) a valuable By day—by night—in joy or woe— " They're in a basket on the table. Just leave the bolster and pillow on, proceeded to put on first a rest of the things down there." constituted so large a proportion of the Confederate Reward for his or her effort in so doing. Our By fears oppressed, or hopes beguiled, Shelling peas was rapid work even for unaccus- blanket, next a spread, and finally the two sheets,' army. From every danger, every foe, tomed fingers, but it is a matter of taste whether the finishing off the whole by putting himself on top to Programme for the Spring Campaign is in this wise: rest from his toils. Minnie, after pulling all the WONDER if the Virginians wouldn't like to see Oh, God! protect my wife and child! thorough smoking they had from two actively-puflFed clothes off one side in trying to tuck them in on the cigars improved their flavor. other, and then correcting the mistake by tucking " another Richmond in the field"—a little further CASH AND OTHER PREMIUMS. " Now, what do you do with them?" said Minnie. thein in on the ether side and pulling them off the South ? " There ain't many," he added, as he looked at the .first put his bolster on over the pillow, and con- » . .» ._, I. To BACH of the TWENTY-FIVE PERSONS remitting accord- little green balls rolling about at the bottom pf the cluded it "would do." Charley merely smoothed ing to our terms, for the largest Twenty-Five Lists of Yearly huge market basket, and then eyed the large pile of his down, sagely observing that if he pulled the A YANKEE OITTDOVB.—A Yankee and a French- Subscribers to the RURAL NEW-YORKER between this date and shells on the floor. things off, he never could put them on again. Harry man owned a pig in copartnership. When killing April 15,1862, we will give a United States Treasury Note fo* " You boil them, of course," was George's answer. iind George, who shared the same room, having fol- time came, they wished to divide the meat The FIVE DOLLARS, (or, if preferred, $5 in gold,) —in addition " Oh! Suppose we go down." lowed Charley's plan, put on an extra touch by FIVE BACHELORS KEEPING HOUSE. " Well, come along," said George, taking un. the Yankee was very anxious to divide so that he would to one of the premiums offered below. u : ; sweeping their room, and leaving the pile of dust in basket ? - ^ < WSHW get both hind quarters, and persuaded the French- II. To EVERT PERSON remitting, for Twenty-Four or more BT MART CLARKE. the entry. "Exielsior!" The fire burned brightly; Jennie had left all in man that the proper way to divide was to cut it subscribers, as above, we will give (in addition to a free copy good order, and the prospect was not bsftl for the Three days' experience convinced them that across the back. The Frenchman agreed 'to it on of the RURAL,) a perfect and handsomely bound volume of IT was a warm evening in early June, and in the amateur cooks. bachelors' cookeiy was slow starvation. Steaks and condition that the Yankee would turn his back and the RURAL NEW-YORKER, for 1861 or 1860 —price $3; or, if parlor of a pleasant house in street, in the " What do you boil them in, George?" coffee for breakfast were followed by coffee and preferred to bound RURAL, a copy of LOSSING'S ILLUSTRATED handsome city of Philadelphia, a merry party of « Oh, anything!" steaks for dinner, and both for tea. Charley sug- take choice of the pieces ofter it was cut in two. HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES—(an Imperial 8vo. volume, " But where is it?" gested that they should have their meals sent from a The Yankee turned his back accordingly. French- young folks were holding a warm, laughing discus- " In some of the closets, I guess!" restaurant with 300 illustrations—price $3.50.) man—Vich piece will you have—ze piece wid ze sion. Susy would certainly have fainted could she have " Ail men cools, so we stick to the contract," was III. To EVERY PERSON remitting, as above, either $ 15 for Susy Arnold, the young hostess, who kept house seen the overhauling of her neatly arranged closets his final observation. tail on hija, or ze piece vat haint got no tail? Yan- 10 copies, $21 for 15 copies, or $25 for 20 copies, we will give for her two brothers, Harry and George, took one that followed. The motion wss seconded, and carried by unani- kee—The piece with the tail on.. Frenchman—Zen a free copy of the RURAL, and either THE HORSE AND HIS " This ?" Minnie dragged forth a pot large enough mous vote. •you cjpi take him, and I take ze ozer one. Upon side of the question, while three other gentlemen, to boil about twenty pounds of meat in. By this time every dish, plate, napkin, pot and DISEASES, (price $1.25,) or EVERYBODY'S LAWYER, (price beside her tall brothers, opposed her. Charley "Yes." pan in the house was dirty, and, joyfully concluding turning round, the Yankee found that the Freneh- $1.25,) as preferred, or, either one of the books, or package of Grey, a blue-eyed, curly-headed man, whose fair In they went, unwashed. that they wouldn't want them any more, the gentle- man had cut off the tail and stuck it into the pig's flower seeds, offered below, if the person entitled prefer. round face and boyish air formed an apparent con- " Hot water, or cold?" men piled them ip in the kitchen sink, on the floor mouth! IV. To EVERY PERSON remitting, as above, $10 for six and tables, and lrft them. tradiction to the assertion he made of having five " Either." » . • • • copies, we will give a free copy of RURAL, and either the " All right; that's done." " Harry"—it wis George's voice—"I haven't got To a lover there are but two places in all the MANUAL OF AGRICULTURE., or LOSSING'S PICTORIAL,UNITED years before attained his majority; Joe Morris, who, " Now the asparagus. How do you fixit? " a clean shirt" from a Spanish mother, inherited jetty hair and eyes, " I wonder if you roast mutton in this thing?" said "Nor I." world—one where his sweetheart is, and the other STATES, (price $1,) or a dollar package of choice imported George, holding up a large pudding-dish. "Nor I." where she isn't Flower Seeds. and a pale complexion, and from his father, a tall, ( fine figure, and a frank, ingenuous expression; and " I guess so. Put it on in the oven, don't you?" « Nor I." All books (except bound Rural and L/wsing's Illustrated) " Y-e-s." George determined to nnd a book on " I've got one.'Ml K and seeds will be sent by mail, post-paid. Persons- entitled to Milton Dacres, whose small figure and bashful ways cookery, written by a man, the very next day. " Nor a handkechief, nor a collar, nor a pair of book or flower seed premiums can also compete for the cash accounted fully for his nickname Minnie; these " You boil asparaguSj don't you, George?" stockings, no—" . . * premiums! fjQp*" IQ order to give all who compete a fair and three, With the masters of the'house, waged playful " Yes; here's a tin thing that's long and shallow; "Stop! Two Teeks since Susy went, and no I guess that's for such things." And a dripping- washing-day." equal chance, traveling agents, post-riders, citizens of Roches- war upon the little brown-eyed maiden who sat so ter, and persons (or their agents or aliases) who advertise by pan came forth from the closet There was a dtad silence. For Moore's Rural New-Yorker. demurely on the sofa. The asparagus fitted in like a charm, as both men "Who knows Jww to wash?" circular to receive subscriptions (from a distance, at club rates,) declared, and water was added and all set on the No answer. „ GEOGRAPHICAL ENIGMA. for the RURAL in- their "clubs," (whether called "Empire," "Say what you please," said Susy, "you will range. i "I—I've seen it done," said one faint voice, "Keystqne," or by other title,) are excluded from competition never convince me of the superiority of man in the The mutton next went, on the pudding-dish, into owned by Charl«y. " You soap the things and rub I AM composed of 35 letters. for any of the above premiums. capacity of housekeeper." the oven. them on a board" My 8,19,15,16 is a State, " Come, let's go up stairs again; it's fearfully hot "Can anybody iron?" J5P~ Comment upon the above offers is unneeessary. Every "But I maintain," cried Joe, "that men can keep My 10,1,18, 6, 24, 29 is a county in Michigan. person who forms a club of six or more is sure of a free copy here." safd George. They all thought they could manage that part My 23, 6, 12,15, 3,17 is a town in Georgia. house without women, but that women cannot do so, " But the dinner?" The kitchen was opened for the firsttim e for ten and valuable book; and as our regular agents have already " Oh, that's got nothing to do but cook till three days. One cry hirst from five lips. Tables, chairs, My 31, 35, 27, 21, 8, 26,18 is a city in Michigan. sent in their large lists, of course the premiums now offered unless we shall assist them." My 11,1, 6, 2 is a Territory. "Forinstance," said Harry, "when your Biddy o'clock." floor, dresser, sink, were one mass of roaches, col- will be taken mainly by new agents, or those who form new " Oh, George, here's the potatoes!" lected by the piles of greasy dishes. They over- My 4, 8, 21, 27, 2 is a frith in Scotland. clubs, though they are open to all. There is yet abundant was sick last winter, Sue, how would such a mite as Another pot was produced, and the potatoes, with ran every place. My 6,10, 17, 23*, 8, 30 is the' capital of time to form new clubs, to commence with the volume (we you have brought up coal, kept up the furnace fire, about two gallons or water to the half peck of Mur- " Shut the door. Now for it!" cried George, and My 22, 14, 7, 33, 29,17, 23. can still furnish bJck numbers,) or at any time, and we trust and lifted about wood, unless your two brothers had phies, put on the fire. dashed at the invaders. Bedlam seemed to have My 24, 28, 30, 20, 21 is a lake in Sweden. subscribers, those who have sent for specimen numbers, and Smoking, chatting, reading, and a little practice on broken loose. In reaching after one of the " crit- My 9,12, 15,10 is a river in Texas. gallantly relieved you of your care." the violin filled up the morning, though George ters," Charley upset the table. Crash went the others who receive this, will at once commence the Spring My 14,16, 32, 5, 28 is a county in Ohio. Campaign. ."Not to mention that the furnace fire went out declared it was " horrid slow," and Minnie wondered crockery. Screams of laughter, cries of disgust, My 25,13, 21, 8, 30 is a lake- between the United States and three—" what on earth women did with themselves. blows thick as hail, comments on the heat, jokes, Half past two brought home three hungry men to warnings flew about for an hour, and then the Canada. TEEMS OF THE RUBALT Always in Advance. "A truce!" said George, laughing. "That was dinner. panting party ceased from their labors, and viewed My 5,16, 34, 31, 10,14 is a county in Virginia. J Two DOLLARS A YEAR. Three Copies, one year, $S; Six my fault; but' accidents will sometimes happen in Leaving the cook%to " dish up, ' they all adjourned sternly the "cold corpuses" of their foes. A My whole is what every one should be fighting for. Copies, and one free to Club Agent, $10; Tin, and one free, $16; the best regulated families,' as—somebody, name to the parlor to coortbemselves. That it was rather scream from Minnie— Fifteen, and one free, $21; Twenty, and one free^$2S; ana ant Perry, N. Y., 1862. JULIE ELLIS. greater number at (he same rate—tnly $1.26per copy-.' Club pa- forgotten, once wisely remarked." dusty there was'not noticed. Jennie had made the " There's one down my back!" pers sent to different post-offices, if desired. As we pay American beds before she left, but dusting the parlorwas Susy's George cried—"Joe, there's one on your hair!" nswer in two weeks. postage on copies mailed to foreign countries, $1.37 Vs the lowest " I only wish you could keep house; for I would work, and her early start had prevented her from " Don't mention it Look at the iellow on your Club rate for Canada, and $2.50 to Europe. accept Aunt Jane's invitation to travel with her doing it shirt-sleeve !" . K3T U. S. Treasury Notes and Bills on aU Solvent Banks in U. For Moore's Rural New-Yorker. S. and Canada taken at par, but Agents will please,remitan Drafts this summer, were it not for leaving you." " George "—Minnie's voice was doleful. A general stampede for the bath-room followed. GEOGBAEHICAL DECAPITATIONS. on New York (less exchange,) or New York, New England or up- « What?" "Let's wash up here," per Canada money so far as convenient. AU Subscription Money "I have an idea," here cried Charley Grey—"an remitted by Draft on New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Albany, "The fire'sout! " No sooner said thanj done. The soiled clothes Mochester or Buffalo, (less exchange,) MAY BB BUNT AT THE RISE idea which, if you will agree to act upon, shall " Out?" were collected from all the rooms, and the boards BEHEAD a cape in Russian America and have a weapon. OF THB PUBLISHER, if made payable to his order. fully cure the women of the insane notion of their " I wonder if anything's cooked!" and soap brought up from the kitchen. Behead a river in England and have a part of a harness. " The asparagus is burnt fast to the pan." Joe and Harry washed, blistering hands and B ehead a river in Mississippi and have a British title of nobility. J^" Please write all names plainly, that they may be accu- indispensability — ahem! that word nearly choked rately entered upon our books and correctly PRINTED in.Mail- "So is the meat!" streaming foreheads testifying to their efforts. Cold Behead a river in Louisiana and have a very small insect ing Machine. All remittances should be well inclosed, and me." " The potatoes?" wa.ter required a great deal of rubbing, and some- Behead an island in the Gulf of Mexico and have a part of the "That ungallant sentence should have quite " Broken all to pieces, and floating about in the how the things had a yellow tinge after all, as carefully addressed and mailed to water." body. strangled you," said Susy. George remarked as he wruhg them out. Minnie, Behead a river in Illinois and have an animal. D. D. T. MOORE, Rochester, N. TB. " These peas are all mushy, Minnie!" objecting to going into the yard, hung them over FEBRUARY 3,1862. "Present company always excepted," was the " Punctuality is the soul of dinner," cried Joe, the chairs in the dining-room and the bannisters in Behead a river in Missouri and have a wise man- reply. from the parlor; "it's ten minutes past three." the entry as fast as George and Charlie wrung them Behead a cape in Ireland and have the fluid which we breath. "The idea! let's have the idea." " Go set the table." growled George. out. Dinner time came, and found them still at Behead a river in Ireland and have a girl's name. work. Dinner eaten, the dishes carried off by the MOORE'S RURAL NEW-YORKER, " Suppose we keep house here, while Miss Susy It was unique iaits arrangements, that table, as the Behead an island in the English Channel and have a small, gentlemen sat down to dinner. The meat figured on waiter from the restaurant, they changed places, close vessel. THE LARGEST CIRCULATED travels." , an enormous dish, with an ocean of white china sur- and the washers wrung and hung up, while the Behead a river in Italy and have a vowel. AGBICULTURAL, LITERARY AND FAMILY W1ML1; rounding its shrunken proportions. The potatoes, others washed. " Here?" cried Susy, aghast Alabama, Gen. Co., N. Y., 1862. ALBERT B. NORTON. IS PUBLISHED BYERY SATURDAY, "Yes, why not?" in little lumps, unskinned, were piled in a fruit dish; Six o'clock saw the last shirt hanging in damp the green mass which Minnie had with infinite diffi- limpness over the parlor chandelier; the handker- nswer in two weeks. D. D. T. MOORE, ROCHESTER, N. Y. "But," said Susy, "I am sure Jenny would not culty fished from the big meat pot, was served on a chiefs waved from the mantle-piece, and the stock- stay." # red earthen plate, and the stalks of asparagus were ings dangled from the bars of the Canterbury. Office, Union Buildings, Opposite the Court House, Buffalo Street " We don't want her; we want no women." in the salad-bowl. The.table-cloth was awry, and " They always iron the next day, so they can dry For Moore's Rural New-Yorker the napkins were omitted altogether. Visions of muddy boots on her parlor sofas, cigars in the night," said Harry. ALGEBRAICAL PROBLEM. " Where's the gravy?" was Joe's first question. After another slaughter of roaches in the morn- TERMS INT ADVANCE: in the flower-vases, pipes on the center tables, spit- " There wasn't any." ing, the fire was lighted, the irons put on, and the A AN» B together carried 100 eggs to market, and sold at Two DOLLAR& A YEAR.—To Clubs and Agents as follows.*— Three Copies one year, for $5; Six, and one free to club agent, toons in the best bedroom, and frying-pans in the " The meat's burned." cloxhes collected, rough dry, for the final touches.— different prices, each receiving the same sum. Had A taken library, flitted through the young lady's mind; but " It's stone cold," cried one voice. Every man'had visions of smooth, clean linen to for $10; Ten, and one free, for $15; Fifteen, and one free, for $2); " What's this?" said a third, digging into a pile of repay him for his unaccustomed efforts. Such is as many as B, he would have received 25 cents for them. Had Twenty, and one free, for $25; and any greater number at same before she could remonstrate, Hairy said— peas. hope ! B taken as many as A, he would have received $2.25for them. rate—only $1.25 per copy. Club papers directed to individual* "So be it! Hurra for bachelor's hall. Pack up "Faugh!" followed a daring attempt to eat some Charley took the first step. Planting his iron on How many did each take to market? and sent to as many different Post-Offices as desired. As we pre- up your trunk, Susy! asparagus. the front of a shirt, a smell greeted his nostrils, and Alabama, N. Y., 1862. A. B. NORTON. pay American postage on papers sent to the British Provinces, " Never mind," said Joe. " Rome wasn't made in he lifted it again to behold a large brown mark, the 53?" Answer in two weeks. our Canadian agents and friends must add 12% cents per copy to "But, Harry"— a day. Give us some bread and butter, and pickles, precise shape of the flat-iron, burned on the bosom the club rates of the RURAL. The lowest price of copies sent to "Glorious'!" cried Charley, "not a petticoat within George." of his " go-to-meeting " shirt Minnie's iron, being Europe, &c, is $2.50—including postage. the doors for a month." " No, not pickles, preserves," said Charley. almost cold, was traveling briskly up and down his ' IF YOU PLEASE.' t&- THE above Terms and Rates are invariable. Therefore, "Susy locked both up," cried Harry, laughing. shirt, but producing no visible effect any person who is not an agent, sending the club rate ($1.50 or "But"—again said poor Susy. "She declared a woman put them up, and if we It was humiliating, but true, that Joe took an " No fusses about tobacco smoke in the curtains," WHEW the Duke of Wellington was sick, the last thing he $1.25) for a single copy (the price of which is $2.) will only wanted them we must prepare them ourselves." order to a gentlemen's furnishing store that morn- receive the paper the length of time the money pays for at full chimed in George. Minnie produced the strawberries, and some ing for a supply of linen, and the " washed clothes" took was a little tea. On his servant's handing it to him in a saucer, and asking if he would have it, the Duke replied, single copy price. People who sen.d us less than published "But, brother"— sugar, and the gentlemen declared they had dined were consigned to the " pot closet" to await Susy's superbly. return. "Yes, if you please." These were his last words," How rates, and request the paper for a year, or a return of the "Won't it be gay?" much kindness and courtesy is expressed by them. He who money, cannot be accommodated—tor It would be unjust to "You fellows dear away," said Minnie; "we're Susy's return ? How can I describe it! Every others to comply, and a great inconvenience to return remit- " Gay!" groaned the little housekeeper. tired." man on that day found he had an imperative en- had commanded the greatest armies in Europe, and was long tances. The only way to get the RURAL for leas than $2 * yew, "Lay in a supply of cigars, George," suggested " You wash up, don't you?" queried Joe. gagement abroad, and the little maiden found an accustomed to the tone of authority, did not despise or over- is to form or join a club. . Joe. " When do you go, Miss Susy?" "Yes." empty house. She went first to the parlor. Dust look the small courtesies of life. Ah, how many boys do. " Where's the water?" lay in piles. One curtain was torn from the cor- What a rude tone of command they often use to their little BACK VOLUMES.—Bound copies of our last volumes will be " Monday! Aunt Jane's letter says Monday," said ready in a few days—price, $3; unbound, $2. We would again "In the hydrant" nice, and lay in limp folds against the window.— brothers and sisters, and sometimes to their mothers. They Cigars lay about loose,some wholesome half smoked, state that neither of the first fiveivolumes of the RURAL can be Harry. •. " What do you wash 'em in?" order so. This is ill-bred and unchristian, and shows a coarse ''Monday, then! We will come, bag and baggage, "Pan, I guess." some reduced to a mere stump; spittoons were in t furnished by us at any price. The subsequent volumes will be Away went Joe on a voyage of investigation, and every corner; the chairs were "promiscously de- nature and hard heart. In all your home talk, remembers "If supplied, bound, at $3 each—or if several are taken, at $2 M on Monday morning." returned soon with a dish full of cold water, The ranged;" on the center-table three bottles, two you please." Among your playmates, dont forget, ,*« If you each. The only complete, volumes we can furnish, unbound, we " On an express stipulation that not a woman per- " leavings," as Harry termed the remains of their demijohns, a pack of cards, and about a dozen tum- please." To all who wait upon or serve you, believe that " if those of 1859, '60 and '61—price, $2 each.. blers replaced her pretty book. The piano bore forms a stroke of work for us for a month." sumptuous repast .were thrown from the window you please " will make you better served than all the cross or THB CASH SYSTEM is strictly adhered to in publishing the into Susy's flower-bed, and, armed with a bar of soap two pairs of boots, deposited there when the owners ordering words in the whole dictionary. Dont forget three RURAL—copies are never mailed to individual subscribers until With many a flourish, amidst the gayest jests, and a fine damask napkiny Joe began to wash up. were too tired to go up stairs, and forgotten after- little words, " # you please.1" wards; the Canterbury had a dish of chicken salad paid for, and always discontinued vihen the subscription term George wrote a solemn contract, by which they " How the grease sticks?" expires. Hence, we force the paper upon none, and keep np Perspiration streaming from every pore, he rubbed reposing peacefully upon it; one ottoman supported bound themselves to ask no service of any kind at a hat and cane, another a coat; every chair carried credit books, long experience having demonstrated that the manfully at the greasy plates and dishes, and if .the CASH PLAN is the best for both Subscriber and Publisher. woman's hand for one month from the date of the water was cold, he certainly was not some relic of the departed guests, here a handker- ANSWERS TO ENIGMAS, &o., IN No. 031. following Monday, June —, 1860, and all put. their " I've wet my shirt front!" Splash No; 1. chief, there a cigar case, on one a pocket comb, on ADDITIONS TO CLUBS are always in order, whether in ones, signatures to the important document " Good for white pants!" Splash No. 2. another a tooth-pick. Susy was dismayed: but, like Answer to Pomological Enigma:—There is nothing worse twos, fives, tens, twenties, or any other number. Subscriptions a brave little woman, determined to face all "the than a proud mind and an empty purse. can commence with the volume or any number; but the former Susy, seeing that her brothers really were in earn- " That went into my eyes; somebody wipe them; my hands are wet Don't rub them out, Hal!" muss" at once. The kitcken came next As we Answer to Anagram: is the best time, and we shall send from it forsom e weeks, unless est, tried to think she was glad to go, and added her have described it on the eventful ironing day, so it speoially directed otherwise. Please "make a note of it" "Come, some of you, wipe up!" »' remained, roaches inclusive, meandering every- Stars gem the vault of heaven, laughing directions to the schemes proposed. At a The table was cleared at last Five damp, greasy ANY person so disposed can act as local agent for the RURAL napkins, thrown into a corner of the room, testified where. The library was next in order, and it was When day's last hues decline; later hour, the conclave broke up, and Susy retired the counterpart of the parlor, only mere soj dining- As darker grows the even, NEW-YORKER, and those who volunteer in the good cause will that the dishes were washed and wiped. The water receive gratuitieB, and their kindness be appreciated. with a head full of plans, and a heart full of sore followed the " leavings," and the quintette sat down room ditto: bed-rooms to match.^ With brighter ray they shine. misgivings. to " cool off." (Do cigars assist that operation ?) Susy looked at the washboards in the bath-room, No TiRAVKLDrG AGENTS are employed by us, as we wish to Answer to Charade:—Beetle. give the whole field to local agents and those who form dubs.