Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 20 August 1863 — Page 2

THE JOURNAL

THURSDAY, AVG.20,1868 iw5=r?««jxxiui5a Tbc Voice of a Patriot. '•Whenever they (the .Rebels) havo the power, they drive before them into their ranks the Southern people, as they would also drive us. Trust them not. Were they able they would invade us and destroy us without mercy. Absolutely assured of these things, I am amazed that any one could think of "Peace 071 any Terms." He icho entertains the sentiment—is fit only to be a Slave he icho utters it at this time is, moreover, a Traitor to his country, icho deserves the scorn a on a on or a GEN. EOSECRANS.

Local Agents.

The following named persona are authorized gents for the Journal, and will receive and receipt for moneys duo us, on subscription, advertising, and job work:

SAMUEL EASTI.ACK, Waveland. JosErri IIF.NRY. Waynetown. "WILLIAM YOUNT, Yountsvillo. JOSEPH A. GILKEY, Alamo. GEORGE W. SEAMAN, Scott township. JonN RAMKY, Darlington. W. F. AYDELOTT, Linden.

Louisville, Hf. A. & Chicago R. R. Time Table. Which took eficet August 9th, 1863. Trains leave Ciawfovdsvillo as follows:

GOING NOKTH.

Leave—

Leave— ,. ,r Mail & Express, at A. M. Greencastle Accommodation, at 6:10 I. JM.

Freight, at 10:20 A. M. II. II. WOODS, AGF.ST.

The Latest from Charleston. Tho latest news from Washington, states that the Government received a dispatch from Charleston, via. For! Monroe, yesterday A.M. stating that cn Friday and Saturday last the bombardment was terrific. The action of the sea on Saturday prevented the gunboats frbm working, but they are espectcd to join in the attack on Monday. Tlio dispatch says there was a report that Gilmore had eucceeded in reaching Charleston with one of his long range guns, and had thrown a shell into the city in order to call forth a flag of truce from Beauregard. There is no confirmation of this, nor is it believed.

Kcws still later, says the rebels have piled sand bags on the wharf against the rear wall of Sumter forty foet high, completely protecting the magatine f- 9ilmore's lotteries. But few shots were

firr :.. r. Sunday. A private note from Mr. Fulton, of the Baltimore American, dated Morris Island, 5 P. M.,16th, says we will have Sumter to-morrow certain.

The Army of the Potomac. The general impression prevailed in Washington, among officers from the Aimy of the Potomao that the rebels were at last advices organizing a great cavalry raid, intended to interfere with Meade's line of communications. Such a movement on their part will result in a great cavalry fight, probably about Dumfries. With tho exception of some slight skirmishing yesterday, every­

thing is

quiet along tho lines. The health of tho

army is excellent.

Militia Drill on Saturday. A battalion drill of tho Indiana Legion of Montgomery county was held at this placo on Saturday last, and was, we understand, (for we witnessed but little of it,) in every way highly creditable to botb officers and men and an astonishing degree of proficiency shown for tho short time given the companies for drill. There were six companies present—ono from Brown, ono from Kipley, ono from Clark, ono from Walnut, one from Franklin, and ono from this (Union) townthip. The battalion was under command of Col. John W..Ramtoy, and was by him organized and drilled during most of tho day. In the afternoon, Gen. Wallaco took command,—assisted by several experienced officers,—put tho battalion thro many movements, ii. a manner calculated to instruct both officers and men.

After drilling some two or three hours, the battalion marched in column of plattons through the principal streets, halting on Green street, where, after a ehort address by Gen. Wallaco, it was dismissed.

The next drill will tako placo in this city, on Baturday the 12th day of September next.

Good Selection.

We understand that our highly esteemed fellowcitizen Rsv. G. W. STAFFORD, has received the appointment of Chaplain for tho 40th Indiana, and will leavo for the field of his labors in the course of two or threo weeks, or as soon thereafter as his business affairs can bo properly arranged. We congratulate our friends of the old Fortieth on their wise choico of religious instructor.

"Blessing Little Children." Mr. A. L. WISE, agent for the sale of that mc«t beautiful steel-plato engraving—"Christ Blessing Littlo Children,"-—is now stopping at the Taylor House, this city. It is the intention of Mr. W., wo bolievo, to canvass this and neighboring towns, thoroughly, before taking bis leave, that all who may desire to do so, can supply themselves with this desirable and superior work of art. Rev. J.

Smith, in a card to Mr. Wise, under date of the 12th inst., thus speaks in acknowledgment of the receipt of a copy: "I am much pleased with my engraving, 'Christ Blessing Littld Children.' Simply as a work of art it is worth the cost, but its chief excellence consists in illustrating so strikingly one- of the "moat touching scenes found in the Old or New

Testament." 11 yfl- We understand that tho "George Waishing--iofa, Constitution and Union Guards," under com"mand of Capt. Johnson, will be invited.to turn out at tho next battalion drill in this place.', We'have .heard it suggested for short—thai the namo of "this organisation be changed to Vallandighamert." Wo hope to hear of tho suggested ohatogo fc«ing made—'tis much more appropriate.

I1CRJRAI1 FOR THE

STARS STRIPES!

TTISTIOISr

Mass Basket Meeting!!

The Union men of old Montgomery

will hold a Mass Basket Mooting, at Cravrfordsville, on Saturday, September 12th, 1863.

Let every Union man, woman and

child in the county, turn out and de­

vote one day to their country and to

the honor of our glorious flag.. Come with no banner of strange de­

vice—but proudty "bearing the EMBLEM

OF THE FREE. Your enemies are sparing no effort to humble the proud old

American flag, and hand your country

over to thoso who have sworn its des­

truction.

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Mail A- Express, at 6:.3 P. M. Lafnvetto Accommodation at 11:36 A. M. Freight, at 3:20 P.M.

GOING SOUTH.

Come then! one and all! and show

by your presence a determination to stand by your country, and uphold

your sons, brothers, husbands and fath­

ers, now in the field for your defense.

Come! ar.d by j'our numbers and your

words, show the sympathizers in your

midst—the secret and sworn allies of

Southern traitors—that the Union still

lives, and shall live FOREVER.

Eminent speakers from abroad will

be present. The names of speakers

will be announced as soon as assuran­

ces of their presence arc received.

The Mass Convention of Union Democrats. The State Journal of Tuesday, thus speaks of the prospects of tho War Democratic Mass Convention, which meets at Indianapolis, to-day: "Tho information received from all portions of the State warrants the belief that the Union Mass Convention of the War Democracy to be held here next Thursday, will, in its attcndcncc, be a decided success. Railroad superintendents and agents havo been assured that their cars on that day will be crowded to an extent almost unprecedented. The Committee have been using evey exertion to secure the pres ence of some of tho most distinguished of thoso who have taken a bold stand for tho Uuion and the war to sustain it, both on the battle-field and in civil life. It is possible that all announced will not be present, as some may not be able to attend for good reasons, such as illness or the necessity of keeping engagements made previous to their being invited here. We learn that the Com mi tie have been assured that General John A. McClernand. General A. P. Hove}' and General Nathan Kimball will surely be present, and they feci almost certain that the distinguished warrior, patriot and orator, General John A. Logan, will bo able to attend. His Illinois friends are making great demand upon his time and will not willingly givo him up, but it is hoped that he will yiold to his home prom, iso and visit Indiana on this occasion."

Will our neighbor over tho way, bo so kind as to inform his readers why it is, that tho Cincinnati Enquirer failed to publish the late speech of George E. Pugh, delivered at St. Mary's, Auglaize oounty, Ohio, on Saturday last?

QUEHT.—Wo see upon the streets yesterday and this morning, a host of leading butternuts from out townships. Among whom wo notico Brig.Gen. Canine, of Brown Gccms Harney, Esq., of Clark and others. Wonder what's up among them? Does the movements of tho loyal war Democracy crcate-an itching sensation?

To the Afflicted.

We are requested to state for the information of those interested, that owing to unavoidable business arrangements, the professional visit of Dr. Swank to this city, for November, has been deferred one day—from the tfth, till the 10th. The a as a no

Additional Premiums. The following premiums, in addition to the list already published, will be awarded at the Montgomery County Fair:

Best drilled Military Company, of forty men or over $25 00. Best specimen of Tobacco cup $5 00.

J. SVVEETSER, Secretary.

B(ft. Burnside's army iBonoving forward and it is expected it? will reaoh Knoxvillc in two weeks.

From the T2d Regiment. The following lottorsndcd no oiplanatiot^lj'oaiJ them:

CAMP 72D IND. VOLS.,

HKAR

DSCHARD,.TKNN.,

August 10th, 1863.

EDITOR JOUBNAL:— The enclosed letter .from a former schoolmate in Ladoga, I send you for publication, and then, if thought necossary, for the use of the Provost Marshal. The tender age of tho writer renders all notice of him unnecessary, but he has imbibed his sentiments from those older than himself, and upon them, toe feel, that tho strong arm of the government should at onco bo exercised. v,

I beg to assure our.friends that all such communications elicit nothing but tcarn from tho soldiers of the 72d, and if so ordered by the powers above, we would use our "Spencer's" in annihilating'suoh traitors at home just as chcerfully as we did ih driving back the rebels who assailod us at Hoover's Gap. We feel no fears on tho subjcot of "negro equality." Only men of xecak minds feel uneasy on that score. ,i

When your readers carefully analyze tho orthography of this precious epistle, and arc then informed that its author has, for a number of years, enjoyed all the educational facilities of Ladoga, they will not bo surprised that he, or his progenitor», have /cart on the subject of "negro equality." Ann Arbor and close application may save him.

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ANDREW J. CHAMBERS,

Private Company E, 72d Indiana Vols.

LADOGA IND. July 29 1863

Mr. Andy. Chambers Dear Sir It has bin along time sinco I seen or heard from you I havo not heard from you since you left the citty of Ladoga. Andy how do you like soldiering living on cast iron crackers fc sow belly It is a good thing to have when there is know milk, gow in lemons & get squeezed. Andy tho old Adelpliian Hall looks sad. We have had no society since Prof. Campblo left the school tho Boys all left and th?re was not but abought doz Boys abought. Buisness in Town is Protty Brisk I am Clcarking for 0 Hall now. I aai goeing to go to school at Mishigan an arbor. Provided Abraham dont conscripted mo but I reckon ho wont I am not quite old enough. I dont think any Person around here is a gowing to conscript worth a cent. I know if I was old enough I would not go. I would bush wack first. I would not fight to help free these big Buck-Nigers To have them hero with us to run the woman, andy I will tell you Just as shure as tho conscript is tried to be enforced there will be war in the north before the democrats will go. Just because tho democrats dont pass compliments on old abe & dont fall in with his Niger proclamations tlioy call them Traitors & sympathisers with the South, maby I would go. Never. When the democrats meet at Indianapolis & meet for nothing But to find out each others views & soldiers come in Planted their Battens on th squaros & was arresting men all day &. thrcatcnd to tako the speakers out & so on & cut up high and then the Republicans Pappcrs come out Jfc said so many thousands Rebels & sympathisers met for the Purpcs to tear down (he arsenal »fc tear up things in general, never would I go when they call them Rebs if I went I would go on tho other Sides, andy Write Soon and let me know the Particulars. Yours. Truly

SENECA. W. FULLEN

Late Rebel News from Charleston a Fight in Progress on Sunday. WASHINGTON, Aug. 18.—A dispatch was received this morning by the Government, dated August 17th, from a distinguished military officer in Tennessee, stating the Chattanooga Rebel, of the 15th, announced that the bombardment of Charleston begun on the 12th, and that the firing from Gilmore's land batteries and from the monitors was chiefly against Fort Sumter.— The combined land and naval forces of Federals seem to be engaged.

Tho information published in the Rebel was received at Chattanooga by telegraph from Charleston, and the fight was going on when tho paper went to press on Sunday. The officer who communicated to the Government the contents of tho JRebel, sayB the editor instead of making any boasts about the results or manifesting tho least jubilant feeling over the situation of affairs at Charleston, exhibits most positive ovidcnco of gloom.

Tho .Rebel states that the Ironsides and all tho monitors were not only in tho action, but the wholo fleet and a large number of transports were insido the bar during the engagement.

Indiana State Fair. Indiana State Board of Agriculture,

Secretary's Office, Indianapolis, Aug 4, 1863. ED. JOURNAL: Please announce to your many readers that I have sent packages of tho Weventh Indiana State Fair Premium Lists to each County seat in Indiana, directed as follows: "Secretary County Agricultural Society or County Clerk. Pleaso distribute." Persons wishing to examine the list, can obtain them from the above source and any person failing to receive them can obtain the same by written application to the undersigned.

Every indication is favorable for holding a very successful Fair for the week commencing September 28th.

The improvements on the ground, including fencing, halls, stables and the new time track, are nearly complete. 'i ... W. H." LOOMIS,

Sec'y and Supt.

ISgr Buroside has ordered that no more prisoners be exchanged iu this department for the present. -.

jpy Eight hnndred conscripts passed thro' Washington on the 14th for Gen. Meade's army.

Muster Roll of the Alamo Union Guards. ••••. Captarn—S.'W. YOKELY. 1st Lioutenant—^GEO.

L.

GKIMKS.

2d JOHH D. CONNELLY. 1st Sefgoahl~j. S. French, 2d ,!••••• E. II. Mills. 4 3d J. C. Harrison. 4th John M. White. 5th Richard Ammorman. 1st Corporal—C. I. Myors. 2d F. M. Humphrey. 3d U. R. Clark. 4th Mordica MeKiusey. Company Clerk—James M. Smith.'-! at*. Bayless A. R. Jay L'lisha' Bayless J. M. Jay Jonathan Bayless John G. Kelly Lorenzo Bayless William Kopner John W. Boll William Lamson Thomas W. Bolsor Francis Lawhorn Robert Bolscr Frank Myers Jtjhn A. Bolser George McLelland Jamos Bolser George A. McKinsey J. C. Beam Samuel Oxford II. C. Ball John D. Powoll Hiram Brown Joseph Riley John Brent Walter Rountree H. C. Black James Ross John Cahn Albert Runyan Isaac N. Fislicro John Roberts James W. Fishero Samuel Smith Charles .. Gilkey James A. Smith John W. Gilkey Joseph A. Smith Joseph Grimes John H. Smith Newton Gilkey James R. Stanford Albert Gilkey Robert Stubbins A. A. Gilkey Charles Strong Leonard Ham Rhoden Tucker Joel Hatt Reuben C. White A. P. llatt George W. White H. II. Harrison Thomas J. .Warficld James Harrison R. G. Wort Elnathan Heath Reason Wineland Wm. Heath Samuel Wineland Daniel Hornbraker Albert Waggoner Henry Humphrey Thomas Waggoner Samuel, Hastings J. W. W ilkinson James Herron Robert Wort Wm.

Extraordinary Order.

From the St. Louis Democrat. We have received the following or der from our correspondent at Jefferson City. It explains itself. We learn that a splendid revolver, worth $100. is to be presented to the heroine, Miss Schwartz, b}T acting Governor Hall, on behalf of the State Tho testimonial is well deserved:

HEADQ'R'S DISTRICT CENTRAL Mo., Jefferson City, Aug. 9. 18G3. GENERAL ORDERS, NO. 42. On the night of the Gth inst., a party of bushwhackers, some three in number, visited the house of a Mr. Schwartz, about twelve miles from Jefferson City, in Cole county, and on demanding admittance, they were refused by Miss Schwartz, a young lad}' of fifteen.— They replied the}T would come in, at the same time trying to break down tho door. While this was going on, the other inmates of the house, viz:— Mr. Schwartz, John Wise, Capt. Golden, Government horse dealer, and a young man in his employ, all left, taking with them (as they supposed), all the arms and ammunition. In their hast}* retreat they left behind a revolver, which Miss Schwartz appropriated to her own use. She went to the door, and on opening it, presented the pistol at the leader of Ihe gang, telling them to "come on. if they wanted to, and that somo of them should fall, or she would." They threatened to kill her if she did not leave the door she replied ''tho first one who takes one step toward this door dies, for this is the home of my parents, and my brothers an'Csisters, and am able to, and shall defend it." Seeing that she was determined in her purpose, and after holding a consultation together they left.

Here is an instance of true courage, a young girl of fifteen years of age. after all the inmates of the house, even her father, had fled, leaving her alone to her fate, with the courage worthy a Joan of Arc, boldly defended her native homo against threo blood-thirsty and cowardly ruffians, and by her coolness and heroic daring succeeded in turning them from their hellish designs.

It is with feelings of no ordinary pride and pleasure, the commanding General announces this act to the citizens and soldiers in his District. On the other hand, those miserable cowards who deserted this bravo girl in the hour of danger, flying from the house leaving her to her fate, are an worthy tho name of men, deserve the scorn and contempt of the community at large, and whose society should bo shunned by every one who has the least spark of honor or bravery within them. By order of

Brig.-Gen. BROWNV-

General Burnside on the Kentucky Election and Kentucky Loyalty.

General Burnside made a speech at Lexington on Monday night last, at the Phoenix Hotel, having previously been serenaded.

He stated that martial law had been declared in Kentucky preceding the recent election, in view of the fact that an invading foe was on its borders, and with a design to .give all loyal men a chance to cast their suffrages unmolested. The disloyal had no right to approach the ballot box, and therefore havo no right to complain. He complimented Kentucky in a highly flattering manner, stating that he had fouud it the most loyal State in his department, and had so reported at Washington. Ho had found more strictly loyal men hero thau in Ohio or lodiana, though the latter was bis birth plaoo.

The Rattle with and Rout of tSie Sioux.—The Campaign Ended. WASHINGTON, Aug. 15.—The following has been received at headquarters of tho army here.

MILWAUKIE, Wis., Aug. 15.

To Major General JIalleck, General-in-Chief. The following dispatch from General Sibley, dated Aug. 7, is just received:

We had threo dssperate engagements with 2,200 Sioux warriors, in each of which they were routed, and finally driven across the Missouri river, with the loss of all their subsistence, &c.,— Our loss was small, while at least ono hundred and fifty of the savages were killed and wounded. Forty-six bodies have been found. [Signed] II. SIBLEY,

Brig. Gen.

General Sutley marched from Fort Prairie, on the Big Bend of the Missouri, on the 20th of July, with 1,200 cavalry, and will, doubtless intercept the flying Sioux.

Little Crow, the principle chief and instigator of the Indian hostilities, has been killed and his son captured.

The Indian hostilities east of the Missouri river may be considered at an

[Signed,] JOH^ POPE, Maj. Geu.

The numerous cases of sun

stroke in New York during the past few daytj has set the Evening Post to hunting for the history of the malady. It. finds the first cases recorded in the Bible: "And when the child was grown, it fell on a day th^t he went out to his fiither to the reapers. And he said to his father, 'My head, my head!' And he said to a lad, 'Carry him to his mother.' And when be bad taken him and brought him to his mother, ho sat on her knees till noon, and died."—2 Kings, 4: 18, 20.

Manasscs, also, the husband of Judith, the heroine, (chapter S: 5,3.) died in a similar manner: "Manasses was her husband, of her tribe and kindred, who died in the barley harvest. For as he stood, overseeing them that bound sheaves in the ficTd, the heat came upon his head, and he fell upon hi» bed and died in the city of Bethlehem.

Secession Rising in California— Outbreaks in Several Counties— The Union Men Aiming for the

Struggle. SAN FRANCTSCO, August 11.—The State is full of rumors of the contemplated rising of secessionists. There is consequently an uneasy feeling in the public mind.

On the Gth an affray occurred at Yisalia, a small town in Tulare county, between secessionists and soldiers stationed there. One of the latter were killed several of the former were wounded. Thirty-six shots were exchanged.

Tulare, and adjoining counties in the State, contain-numerous secessionists. At Visalia great excitement prevailed, some XTriion citizens organized into a Jlome Guard, others pursued the parties who had fired at the soldiers. The house of tho man who shot the soldier was burnt down on the night of the 7th, which exasperated both Union and secessionists—each accusing the other of the deed. Gen. Wright, military commander at SanKrancisco. telegraphed for all spare arms amonii' the soldiers at Visalia, to be distributed among loyal citizens, and dispatched troops and cavalry from Owens' Kiver to Visalia to day.

Humors are current of a secession outbreak in Santa Clara and Saline counties, north and south of the bay, respectively. Both counties have a large secesh element. The reports are discredited but their steady circulation creates alarm.

General Wright telegraphed some days since to Washington for permission to immediately begin the new defences of San Francisco, costing $100,000, but received no reply. Last night the city supervisors voled to give the city guarantee of repayment to any person who.would advance §20.000 to enable him instantly to commence proper fortifications, repayable by the General Government.

£3£~Tho Vicksburg correspondent of tho New York Tribuno tells the following story of tho esteem iu which rebel currency is held down tho liver. We have heard tho story before, but it is good enough to be told twico:

A steamboat captain- stopped with his boat at a wood-yard coming down the river, and thought to try the pro tended loyalty of tho owner of the yard by an offer of Confederate money, of whieh the boat had a good supply. "Will you take Confederate money for your wood?" shouted the captain to the man on shore. "Yes," was the laconic reply. The boat landed, was rnadte fast, and a stage thrown out, when it occurred to the captain to inquire about the rate at which, ho was to pay. "What do you ask for wood now?" said he. "What kind of money- did you say you would pay in?" inquired the vender. i. -h' "Confederate." "Well, thoo, I want cord for .csrd.".

A Kentucky Slaveholder on Emancipation. At the dinner of tho Alumni of Dartmouth College, on tho 23d instant, Mr. Jacob Dinsmoro of Kentucky, a member of the class of 1813, made tho following remarks:

If, in crushing out this accursed rebellion, slavery must go overboard, then for God's sake let it go. I am at the present a Kentucky slaveholder:— 1 have been such for more than forty years but I assure you, that, during all this timo, I have been a firm and un wavoring emancipationist. [Applause.] Under existing circumstances, I cannot well set free my slaves but I pay every one of them thesamo daily wages that I should give corresponding white laborers. I want this war to be prosecuted: and if slavery shall bo crushed, then I cheerfully abide by its destruction. I am a loyal Kentuckian, and whatever fate, in the course of the war, shall befall the domestic institutions of my Stntc, I shall I give way to no murmerings, but, under lull circumstances, stand- up for my country and her flag. [Great applause.]

There is but one course for the loyal Njrtb to pursue, and that is to put down this wicked rebellion. We must defeat the rebels or they will conquc* us." [Renewed cheering.]

The Big Gun at Charleston-What It Can Ho. The Washington Republican of tho 12th says: "The breaching power of tho 10-inch 300-pounder Parrot rifle gun, now. about to be used against the brick walls of Fort Sumpter, will bo best understood by comparing it with tho ordinary 24 pounder siege gun. which was tho largest gun employed for breaching fortifications duringtho Italian war. '•A 24 pounder round shot, which starts with a velocity of 1,G35 feet per second, strikes an object at the distance of 3,500 yards with a velocity of about 300 feet per second. "The 10 inch rifle 300 pounder shot has an initial velocity of 1,111 feet, and has afterwards a remaining velocity of 700 feet per second at a distance of 3.500 yards. "From well known mechanical laws, the resistance which these projectiles

are

capable of overcoming is equal to 33.750 pounds and 1.914,150, pounds, raised one foot in a second respectivolv. Making allowance for tno differlance of the diameters of these projcct* iles. it will be found that" their penetrating power will be as to "The penetration of the 24-pounder shot at 3,500 yards, in brick work, is 42 inches. The penetration of tho 10inch projectile will therefore be between six and seven feet into tho samo material. '•To u«e a more familiar illustration the power of the 10-inch rifle shot at the distance of 3.500 yards may bo said to be equal to that of the united blows of 200 sledge hammers weighing ]00 pounds each, falling from a height of ten feet and acting upon a drill ten inches in diameter.

A Free Press in Eastern Virginia. The Virginian, published at Norfolk, is a journal de%7oted to the cause of tho Union and free labor. We are glad to seo such an evidence of the growth of healthful sentiment in that part of Virginia as is shown by the fact that tho Virginian, which was started but a few weeks ago as a semi-weekly, is now to be issued daily.

A correspondent in Norfolk writes: "Slavery is dead in this part of Virginia. even if peace should bo established to morrow, and Fernando Wood dictate the terms. Yankee immigration has already set in and merchants from New York, Philadelphia, and Boaton, transact nearly all the business in Norfolk and Portsmouth."

FAITHFUL MINISTERS OF HEALTH.—In

ex&mift-

ing the vessels at the various wharvos we find among tho curiosities of our commerce the brig Miranda, just in from Truxillo with a cargo of ilondurag Sarsaparilla for Dr. J. C. Avor Sc Co., of Lowell. So particular aro this firm as to th« articlos used in compounding their various remedies, that they havo this drug, lilso somo others they consume, gathered for them by a skillful agent of their own in tho tropical regions of ita growth. He informs us that there

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many spe­

cies of this plant, but two of which are really valuable in medicine tho qualities of the3e are also affected by tho timo of gathering, mode of curing, etc., operations which in that region of unreliablo workmen imposes a heavy labor upon him. On* of the inert varioties of Sarsaparilla grows wild our own forests, while several others, nearly worthless, abound in Central and South America. The intelligent agent assured us that tho virtues of this drug had never been fully told and that tho reason of tho low esteem in which many hold it.ii mainly due to tho importation of auoh immenM quantities of the worthless varioties. His accounts of his trips to Honduras and hi« busiuoss excursions along the Gulf of Dulce and tho rivers of Montagua and Santiago and among the adjacent mountains wero of intenso intcrost. Wo can but commend and honor his employers for the faithfulness and energy with whioh they executo their trust as ministers to tho public health, and we auspsct that this course is at least one of the reasons why their medicines are held in suoh extraordinary l'avor throughout tho civilised wo. Id. York City News. •-.

WOOD WANTED.—Those of our patrons who wish to pay their subscriptions in wood, will pleaso do so on or before the close of the month of Soptember. Alter which, we propose look-

ing olse*here, article.