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Buubiiry, une 8, 1860.
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From the Hartford Courant )
"ALL WE ASK IS TO BE LET
ALONE."
J RTF. DaVIS.
At Tones I Talked by a dismal svaoip,
Thers sot an Ols Cove in the dark and damp,
And at every body as passed that road
A stick or a stone this Old Cots throwed,
And venever be flung bis stick or his stone
He'd set up a song of "Let me alone."
"Let me alone, for I loves to shy
These bits of things at the passers by
Let me alone, for I've got your tin
And lots of other traps snugly ic
Let me alone I'm riggio boat,
To grab votever you've got afloat
In a veek or so I expects to come
Aod turn you out of your 'ouse aod 'omi
I'm a quiet Old Cove," lays be vilh a groan ;
"All 1 axes is Let me alone."
Just then came along, on the teirsame vay,
Another Old Cove, and began for to say--'Let
you alone I That's comin' it strong 1
You've hen let alone a darned sight too
long
Of all the sarce that ever I beerd !
Tut down that stick I (You may well look
skeered ;)
Let go that stone I If you once show fight,
I'll knock you higher than ary kite.
You must have a lesson to stop your tricks,
And cure you of sbying them stones aod
sticks,
And I'll have my hardware back and my
cash,
And knock your scow into tarnal smash,
And if ever 1 catches yon 'round my rancbe,
I'll string you up to the nearest branch.
The best yoo can do is to go to bed,
And keep a decent tongue in your bead ;
For I reckon, before yoo aod 1 are done,
You'll wish you had let honest folks alone."
The Old Cove stopped, and the t'other Ole
Cove
Fie sot quite still in his cypress grove.
And he looked at his stick, revolvin' slow,
Vether 'twere safe to shy it or no
And be grumbled on, in an injured tone,
All that I axed vos, let me alone."
Congressional $tctos.
TIIIRTV-aRVEKTII CONGRESa.
Kxtra Sratlon.
AYashinoton, July 12, 1861.
SKNAVE.
Mr. Foote, of Vermont, presented what
purported to be tbe credentials from the (Jov
ernor of Kansas of Frederick P. Stanton, as
Senator, in place of Mr. Lane.
Mr. Lace, of Kansas, said this looked like
an attempt to bury a man before be was dead,
lie bad been employed in raising a brigade
in Kansas, aod when full, if tbe brigade desir
ed it, be would take charge of it, and then
would surrender bis certificate, cot to a Gov
ernment actuated by hostile feelings, but to
the people of Kansas. He wanted the peo
ple of Kansas to select a successor, and when
that is done there will be a man on the Sen
ate floor true to the Union and tbe cause of
bumau freedom.
On motion of Mr. Wilson, of Massachu
setts, the bill for tbe better organization of
the military establishment was taken up.
An amendment was passed for tbe increase
of army rations, providing twenty-two ounces
of flour instead or eighteen ; one pound of
bard bread ; fresh beef instead of salt, when
required ; beans end rice ; potatoes when
practicable, three times a week ; when not
practicable, other food equivalent la value.
DOUSE.
Mr. Vallandigham, of Ohio, offered a pre
amble aod resolution, substantially as follows:
Wherat, It is rumored that Gilbert Marts
on, of New Hampshire, James K. Kerrigan,
of New York, Charles J. Biddlo, of Pennsyl
vania, Edward McPberson, of Pennsylvania,
and Samuel U. Curtis, of Iowa, holding seats
in this House, have been swotn into the mili
tary service under tbe authority of tbe United
States ; and wheras James II. Campbell, of
t enosylvania, nas also been admitted on the
floor of this House, be holding a military
commission : therefore
Jimolced, That tbe Committee on Elec
tions be instructed to inquire aod report with
out unnecessary delay, whether tbe gentle
men above named, or any of them, cluimiog
seats here, aod at the same time holding mil
itary oflices under tbe authority of tbe Uni
ted States, ere constitutionally disqualified
from being members of this House wbile
holding such military commissions.
Mr. Lovt-joy desired tbe resolution to lie
upon the table.
Mr. Yallandigbam said two similar eases
have, heretofore, been decided by the House,
aod it was determined tbat they were disqual
ified aa members, owing to tbeir military
couimieBioDS He did not wish to trespass
on the patience of tbe House by elaborate
remarks at this time ; but Ibis being a grave
mailer n snouia oe investigated.
Mr. mc.h.nigbt, of Pennsylvania, wanted
an amendment made namely, to insert Mr.
V allandigbam s name in the resolution, after
tbe geutletnao's speech on Wednesday.
I be committee on Elections should exam-
into Mr. Vullaodigbam't ciedentials. to as
certain whether or not be wag accredited to
tbe wrong Congress.
Mr. allandigbam replied tbat tf tbe gen
tleman desired any persooal controversy with
Dim, be could nave it elsewhere, whenever and
wberever be should decide
He (Mr, Y.) cams into the House to abide
by its rules aod usages of decorum, but not
to violate tbera.
Mr. McKuight said, neither did be mean
to violate tbs decorum of the body. There
-, b.m ui uruer, oruer, auriog mis spir
ited colloquy.l
Mr. Campbell, of Pennivlvan a. said that
as for himself, whose base was mentioned on
tbe resolution, be held bis seat by virtue of
me conuoeoce oi toe people oi tbe Eleventh
congressional district oi Pennsylvania.
His commission as colonel was onder tbe
authority of tbe Commonwealth of Pennsyl
vania, lie beld do two oflices onder the
General Government. He bad taken tbe
oalb of allegiance and to support tbe Consti
tution at Mr. Yallandigbam did, and io this
respect they were even. This matter did not
rise to tbe dignity of a legal Question.
If tbe House should decide tbat there was
aoy conflict of commiaaioot io bis case, be
would resign his seat here, aod follow the flag
of bis country io tbe open .field, wherever it
may be. (Applause.)
On motioa of Mr. Blair, of Missouri, the
House went into committee on the bill to
I authorize tbe employment of volunteers to
laid in suppressing tbe rebellion agaiaat aod
I defending the Government of the United
I States.
Tbe bill provides tbat the President is an-
thorized to accept the service of volunteers,
either cavalry, infantry, or artillery, as be
may deem proper, to tbe number of five hun
dred thousand, and to pay the expeoses
attending tbe same, $500,000,000 to be ap
propriated. Mr. Alleo, of Ohio, desired to amend the
bill so as to limit the acceptance of volunteers
to one year believing that the rebellion can
be pot down in less tban three years. He
expressed his perfect willingness to vote
twice tbe amount of money and tbe Dumber
of roeo mentioned in tbe bill, if necessary to
secure tbe enforcement of the laws, and sap
press the present revolution.
Mr. Blair, of Missouri, replied that tbe
Tresioent may, by tbe terms of the bill,
accept tbe services of volunteers for one,
two, or three years ; but not exceeding three
vears. All may be disbanded if tbe war is
sooner concluded. .
Mr. Cox. of Ohio, (opposed there was some
reason for appropriating a larger sum of
money, aod a larger number of men, than the
President recommended, and be would like to
know what it was.
Mr. Blair responded tbat in order to sop
press the rebellion, the Committee on Milita
ry Affairs were not only disposed to grant
what was asked for, but to provide for all
emergencies during tbe recess of Congress,
Mr. Pendleton of Ohio, was for supporting
tbe honor aod dignity of tbe country witbiu
the limits of tbe Constitution, and which
reasonable necessity demands ; but be wsb
utterly opposed to any measure which forces
on the Administration more men and money
than the exigencies of tbe service require
He was opposed to bills of indemnity to
cover op tbe acts of tbe Administration
father tbao relieve the country of embarrass
ment.
Mr. Blair, of Missouri, briefly replied, that
tbe estimates not only civer tbe volunteers,
but tbe additional regular troops. Congress
might not deem it necessary to grant tbe
latter; but be repeated that it was tbe doty
of Congress to provide such forces as may
possibly be required after Congress shall have
adjourned.
Mr. Diven, of New York, was willing to
vote tbe force proposed, as large armies would
be required at Pensacola, Charleston, and
other rebellious places io our Confederacy
He, for one, responded to the sentiments of
the gentlomao from Pennsylvania, (Mr,
Hickman,) expressed yesterday, aod if half
a million of meo weie not sufficient, be would
vote a million, lie bad confidence in tbe
President and bis advisers, and would give
him tbe broadest discretion.
Mr. McClernand, oi Illinois, would give
the President all tbe men and money be
asked for, aod would do Ibis oo tbe ground
tbat tbe Administration is better acquainted
tbao tbe Jieuse is with wbat is required
he would, however, hold tbe President re
sponsible for the expenditure of tbe money,
aod the successiul use or tbe military
forces.
Mr. Moorebead, of Pennsylvania, wanted
the bill to stood as reported by tbe commit
tee. He was opposed to tbe proposed reduc
tion from five hundred tboosaud to four hun
dred tboosuod men. He expressed his confi
dence in the Aiiministration, and in tbe old
Chieftain who directs aod controls tbe war
movements; they would not expend a dollar
nor employ a mao more tbao would be neces
sary. We went to put down rebellion, aod
down it must go.
Mr. Harding, of Kentucky, was io favor of
giving any comber of men aod aoy amount of
.Tiooey to support, maiotaio, and defend this
Government; but be was against voting
more tban was necessary, lie was decidedly
and unconditionally in fuvor of defending and
uppoilmg tbe Government tbe best Gov-
orutueot tbe world ever saw, tbe last hope of
Iree Government oo this continent but, at
tbe same lime, was against Southern subju
gation. He, bowevur, did not understand
Ibis bill to look to such subjugation, but to
tbe support and mainteDauce of tbe Govern
ment. Ibougbheand bis colleauoes come
from Kentucky, they represeut as loyal a set
of Union meo us were to be foood in any part
of tbe United States ; but ibey were opposed
to subjugation.
Mr. Hickman, of Pennsylvania, tbooght
tbut 100,000 men would be sufficient to
restore obndience to tbe Constitution in tbe
seceded States, but tbe smaller the cumber
f men tbe greater tbe time reonired to ec
complisb the object in view. He did not
now whether it was contemplated to subiu-
gate the Soulb, but he did know it was tbe
purpose to force tbe South into submission.
1 here could be no loyalty without such sub
mission. We ol tbe loyal states intend to
ducate the rebels in a different doctrine, aod
if we are ultimately forced to bring them ioto
bject subjection to the Constilutioo.it will
be their aud not our fault. Armies will be
needed oo tbe Southern coast ; every foot of
it will bave to be threatened, end perhaps in
vaded, and tbe seas darkened with our fleets ;
and perhaps it will he necessary to leave tbe
track or tbe cbarriot wheels of war so deep
io Southern soil that a century would not
erase it. . He would vote sucb amount of
men aod money as to make tbe war effectual,
and a terror to evil-doers for all time to
come.
Mr. Campbell, of Pennsylvania, did cot
exactly agree with bis colleague, Mr. Hick
man. He would not argue for subjugating
tbe South, lie distinguished between tbe
loyal men and tbe traitors of tbe South. --
lie knew in Missouri, Western V ininia. in
good old Kentucky, and in Eastern Tenoei.
see, there are as loyal men ae ever marched
coder tbe dag ol tbe country, aod as true to
constitutional obligations. He thought it
best, bere and elsewhere, wbile gentlemen
were talking about grinding traitors Io
powder, to urge tbe oecessily of putting arms
ioto tbe bands of the loyal meo of the South.
It was to support tbe constitutional rights of
all sections tbat the struggle is now going
on. Tbe Union should be aroused to revolu
tionary life, and tremendous energy should
be exerted to crush out traitors at tbe very
earliest moment.
Mr. Cox, of Ohio, briefly maintained that it was
the duly of the repreaentativea of the people to
distrust the power of the Executive, and further.
that they should not go beyond the President s
recommendation in tbe extent of men and money
for which be had asked.
Mr. Burnett, of Kentucky, desired to thank Mr
Hicku.su, and also Mr. Campbell, for Iheir very
frank and candid expression of the views of their
side of the House with regard to this war. If
there was any one trait of ebaracter be admired
in Mr. Hickman more than another, it was bis
frankness and candor. Ibe gentleman did not
conceal his purposes. He (Mr. Hickman) told
cm (Mr. Burnett a) colleague Mr. Harding mat
it was the purpose of the eighteen Northern States
to reduce Kenluck) to abject submission
Mr. Hickman explained, that he believed hia
remark waa tbat they intended to bring disloyalty
to aubmission to the obligation! of law, and
brought to Its acknowledgment. Whether it la
eecessary to go any further tban this, it was for
tba gentlemen who occupy a position of nbeilioa
to examine.
Mr. Burnett, resuming. asld that Mr. Hickman
had laid the House that they wished to make the
track of tbe chariot wheela of war o deep that It
would require a century to remove them. Could
any man doubt the purpose of this grand array
of military force the granting of one hundred
thouaand more volunteer! than the l're.inent
baa recommended, and, in addition, seven hun
dred and twenty ail million dollars t Kentucky
has no sympathy with a war Icr the aittijugaiinn
of the southern States. She bas ao iolemtily
declared. She bas said she would with arms
resist such an attempt at subjugation. This was
not bia language, but that of the Union party of
Kentucky. He would tell Mr. Hickman that
there were none hut loyal and true men in Ken
lucky. Wben she comes to act a a State she
will he unit all will act together. He trusted
such would be the case. He was anxious to do
all he could to save Kentucky from the horrors
ol civil war and a a peaceful aolution of the
difficulties, briefly advocated the Crittenden plan
of Compromise.
Mr. Vallandigham, of Ohio, praposed an a
mendment namely, that before Ihe President
shall have the right to call out more volunteers,
he shall appoint seven commissioner! to accom
pany the army on its march, to receive and con
sider such propositions, if any are aubmittcd,
from the Executive of the so called Confederate
Statea, oranv one of them, looking to a suspen
sion of hostilities and Ihe return of aaid States
or any of them Io the Union, and obedience to
Ihe Federal Constitution and authorities. Mr.
Vallandigham alluded to Ihe fact that when i
Utah was in rebellion, three commissioners were !
appointed to accompany the army which moved
into that Territory, and certainly the case now
presented was one of fir greater importance.
The army now should go forth with the sword
in one hand and the olive branch in the other.
He offered the amendment in good faith, and for
the purpose of ascertaining whether there was a
disposition here to listen to terms of accommoda
tion. He would vote jusl as many men and as
much money as was necessary to protect and de
fend the Federal Government. It waa against
aggressive and offensive warfare that he raised
his voice.
Mr. Wright, of Pennsylvania, said that be was
opposed to the amendment
Mr. Vallandigham inquired whether he was
opposed to the return of the seceded Stales !
Mr. Wright replied that he was not.
Mr. Vallnndigham further asked, if they desire
Io return, without fighting or striking another
Mow, diu the gentleman in lend they should stand
up and be compelled to receive our cannon shot,
the edge of tbe aword, and the point of the bayo
net? Mr. Wright replied, when those who are fight
ing under the standard of rebellion lay down their
arms and sue for peace, and surrender their lead
ers, then be was for peace, applause, and not
otherwise. It was not his purpose to regard this
as a war of subjugation. The movement of Ihe
army of the loyal States South was to defend the
integrity of the Government, and not to rob
Southern men of their properly or interfere with
the negro question ; and so long as the object
and design were to preserve th integrity of the
Union, be was opposed to any proposition for
peace while these men held arms in their bands.
Without aaying anything about the commission
ers who accompanied the Utah armv, he alluded
to the fact that commissioners went with the
army into Mexico, and why did he justify this I
Because that was a conflict between two indepen
dent nations, but the present waa caused by the
members of our own household those who, l.v
their rebellious acta, had produced want, and al
most famine, and paralyzed the pursuits of indus
try. He wanted to subjugate the traitors that
patriots may live, and that Ihe lawa may be su
preme. Various amendments were made, but the pro.
minent features were retained, including the
giving authority to tbe President to accept the
servh es of five hundred thousand volunteers.
The arnemlmendnienls were concurred in, in
cluding the fallowing, proposed by Mr. Colfax :
"All letters written by soldiers may be trans
mitted through the mails without payment of
postage, under such regulations as the Postmaster
General may prescribe; Ihe postage to be paid by
the recipients."
ItTtsccIIaiuous.
An Incident Bofore the Bethel Fight.
The following occurs in a letter published
in tbe St. Alban's Messenger, io a letter from
Adjutant Slavens, of tbe First Vermont
Regiment. Tbe occurrence took place on
tbe march of tbe troops to Bethel, when tbey
were dido miles from Fortress Mouroe:
Just as we baited to start to tbe rear oo
bearing firing, a rebel scoundrel came out of
a boose aod deliberately fired bis gun at us.
Tbe ball passed so close to me that I beard
it wbiz on its way going through tbe coat
and pants, and just grazing tbe skin of Or
derly Sergeant Sweet, of tbe Woodstock
Company. Tbe rascal was secured, and is a
prisoner ; and what was dooe by way of stern
entertainment to one of the i. V. V.'s yoo
will bear, if I ever live to return. 1 then, as
tbe firing to tbe rear had ceased, witb revol
ver in band, accompanied Dy filer, ap
proached the fellow's bouse, having some
expectation of an ounce of lead being deposi
ted io my tail body without asking my per
mission, lit tbia time all our iroops were
out of sight io tbe woods, by a turo in the
road, and 1 was alone witb Fifer, when some
negroes came from tbe bouse, having less fear
or two meo than or two thousand. Oo inquiry,
tbe slaves told me tbat Adjutant Whiting,
bom we bad just taken prisoner, was the
owner, tbat be Deloogeo io me oecessioo
army, and tbat oo white folks were iu the
bouse, all baviog leTt. Without tbe ceremo
ny of ringing, I entered and surveyed tbe
premises, and fouDd a most elegantly fur
nished bouse. 1 took a hasty survey in
search of arms, but, finding cone, left tbe
bouse, aod started to overtake our column.
Ou reaching tbe bend io tbe road, 1 took a
survey to the rear, to "see what 1 might see,"
and discovered a single soldier coming toward
me, and waited for bim to come up. 1 found
it waa Clark, of tbe Bradford Compaoy.
Before be reached me, I observed a horseman
coming at lull speed toward me. Uo reach
ing tbe bouse be turned in, which induced me
to thiok bim a Secessionist. I ordered Clark
to cover bioi with bis rifle, and, revolver io
band, ordered bim to dismount and surren
der. Ha cried out, "Who are you !"
Answer, "Vermont I" "Tbao raise your piece,
Vermont ; 1 am Col. Duryea, of the Zou
aves ;" and so it was. His gay-lookiog red
boys just appeared turning th corner of the
road, coming toward os. He asked me the
cause of tbe firiog io the rear, aod whose
premises we were oo. I told bim be knew
the first as well as I did, but as to the last 1
coold give full iuformstioo : tbat tbe boose
belonged to ooe Adjutant Whiiing, who, just
before, bad seot a bullet whining by me, aod
shot ooe of my boys, aod tbat my greatest
pWasure would be io burn tbe rascal's honse
io payment. 'Your wish shall be gratified
at once," said the Colonel. "I am ordered
by Geo. Butler to born every boose whose
oocopaoVor owoer fires upoo oor troops -Borer
it." Ha leaps fioni bis korse, aod I
Dpon the steps, and by that time three Zon
aves were with me. I ordered tbem to try
tbe door with the bolts of tbeir guns. Down
went the door, and in went we. A well
packed travelling bag lay upon a mahogany
table. I tore it open with the hope of finding
a revolver, bat did not. Tbe first thing I
took out was a white linen coat; I laid it on
the table, and Col. Doryea put a lighted
match to it. Other clothing was added to the
fiilo, and soon we had a rousing fire. Before
paving, I went into Ihe lurge parlor in the
right wing of tbe house. It was perfectly
splendid. A large room with a tapestry
carpet, a nice piano, a fine library of miscel
laneous books, rich sofas, elegaot chairs with
superior needle-work wrought bottoms, what
nots in (be corners, loaded with articles of
luxury, tastn, and refinement, and upon a
mahogany centre. tahle lay a Bible and a
lady'a portrait. The lust two articles I look
and have tbem cow in my possession. 1 also
took a decanter of most excellent nld brandy
from the sideboard, and left the burning
house. By this time the Zouave Regiment
had come np, I joined them, and in a short
time came up with our rear guard, and saw a
sight, the like of which I wish never to see
again, viz : nine of Colonel Townsend's Alba
ny Regiment stretched on the floor of a bouse,
wbere ihey had just been carried, and eight
of them mortally wounded hu our own men.
I Oh 1 the sight waa dreadful. 1 cried like
a
nJ Bn old many others. I immediately
thought of my decanter of brandy, took a tin
cup from a soldier, ami poured into it my
brandy and filled it (tbe cup) with water from
a canteen, and from ono poor boy to another
I passed aod poured into their pale and
quivering lips the invigorating floid, and with
my hand wiped the sweat drops of death from
their foreheads. Ohl bow grateful the poor
fellows looked at me as tbeysaw, by my uni
form, that tbe usually stern officer aod com
mander bad become to tbem the kind and
tender-hearted womao, by doing for them
woman's holy duty. One strong fellow,
wounded in the heed, and bloody as a batcher's
floor, soon rallied, aod was able to converse
with me. 1 asked him if be knew the poor
fellows around him. He said yes, and point
ing to oce be said "Tbat mao stood at my
side be was my section man 1 Baw bis gun
fly out of his bands, being struck by a grape.
shot, and a moment after we both tumbled to
tbe ground together." 1 went out aod picked
up an f.nuold rine, nearly cut io two by a
ball ; said be, "that is bis gun." I saw its
owner die, aod brought the guo with me back
to my camp, and bave it io my possession.
Joy in the House of Ward.
Dear Sirs : I take my pen io band to
inform you tbat 1 am in a state of grate blis,
and trust these lines will find yoo injoyio the
eauio blessios. I'm rejuuivated. I've foood
tbe immortal waters of yootb. so to speak,
aod am as limber and frisky as a 2 year old
steer, and in the Tutor tbem boys which sez
to me "Go up old Bald bed," will do so at
the peril or tbeir hazard individooally. I'm
very happy. My bouse is full of joy, and 1
bave to git up nigbts and larf I Sunitimes I
ax myself, "is it not a dream T" A-But bin
withinto me sez "it ere ;" bu', when I look
at them sweet little critters and bear them
sqawk, 1 know its a reality 2 realities, I may
Bay and 1 feel gay.
I returned from the Summer Compane with
my ooparaleled show of Wax Works and
livin wild beests of Prey in the early part of
this mouth. Tbe people of Buldinsville met
me cordully and I iuimejelly cou.menBt reetin
myself with oiy fumerly Tbe other night
while I was dowo to the tavern toaBtio my
shins agin the bar room lire, & aniuein the
crowd with sum of my adventure, who should
cum in, burebmled and terribly excited, but
Bill Stokes, who sez, sez be "Old Ward,
there's grate doing np to your bouse."
ez 1, "William, how so?'
Sez be, "Bust my gUserd. but its grate
doios'i then bo larfod as if he'd kill himself.
Sez I, risio and puttin on a austeer look.
"William, 1 woodeol be a fool if 1 had com
mon cents."
But be kept on larfio till be was black in
tbe face, wbea be fell over on to the bunk
wbere tbe hostler sleeps, aud in a still small
voice Bed "Twins !"
1 assure you, gents, the grass didn't grow
under my feet on my way home & 1 wsb
follered by an entboosiastio throng or my
feller citizens, who hurrawed for Old Ward
at the top of their voices. I fuoud tbe house
cbock lull of pepple. There was Missis
Square Baxter and her three growed up
darters, lawyer Peikinsea wife, Taberlhy
Ripley, young Eber Parsons, Deakon Sim
muns (oiks, the Skooltnaster, Doctor Jordin,
elsettery, etsettery Missis Ward was in the
west room, which j ines tbe kitchen. MiEBia
Square Baxton was mixin sutbin in a dipper
before tbe kitchen fire, & a small army of
female wimmin were rusbiu wildly erouud the
bouse witb bottles of cam lire, peeces or flan
nel, tc. 1 never saw sicb a bubbeb iu my
catral born duse. 1 coodent stay iu tbe west
room only a mioit, so strung up was my feel
ins, so 1 ruabt out nod seized uiy dubbel bar
riled guo.
"Wbat upon earth ales the man ?" sez Ta
berlhy Ripley. "Sakus alive, what are yon
doin 1" and she grabl me by the cote tales
" wnat s tbe mutter with you ! ebe coolin
nered. "Twins, marm," bpz 1, "Twins."
"1 know it," sez she, coveriu ber face witb
her apron.
"Wall," sez I, "that is what is the matter
with me !"
"Wall, put dowo that air gun, you pesky
old foul," ked she.
"No mam !" sez I, "this is a Nashunal
Day. The glory or this day isn't confined to
Baldinsville, by a daro site. Oo yondei
woodshed," sed I, drawin myself to my full
bight, and speakiu iu a sbow actio voice,
"will 1 fire a Naahuoul salool 1" suyia which
1 tared myself from ber grasp and rusht to
the top of tbe shed wbar 1 blazed away till
Square Baxter's hired man and my son Arts
mus Juoyercum an took oie dowu by maue
force.
On retornin to the Kitchen I found quite
a Dumber of peeple seeled around tbe fire a
lalkio tbe event over. 1 bey made room for
me, aud 1 sot dowo.
"luite an eppisodn," led Doctor Jordlo,
litin hia pipe with a red hot coal.
"Yes,"aed I, "two eppisodes, wayin about
18 pooods jiotly,"
"A perfeck coop de tat," sed the Skool
master.
"E pluribus onum, in proprietor persooy,"
sed 1, thiukio l'de let biui know I ouderslood
furrio laogwidges us well as be did, ef 1
waaent a Skooltnaster.
"It. is indeed a momentous event," sed
young Eben Parsous, who bas beea 2 quarters
to tbe Academy.
"I never beerd Twins called by that Dame
ufore," sed I, "but I suppose iu all right."
"Wo .ball soon have Wards enulT to apply
to th legislator lor a City Charter !" aed the
editor of the Baldinsville Bugle of Liherty,
who was lookin over a bundle of exchange
papers in tbe corner.
"Good for yon, old man," sod I, "gt that a
conspicuous place in the next Bugle.''
"How ridiculous." sed pretty Susan TleHier,
coverin her face with ber kcitten work
larfin like all possesst.
"Wall, Tor my part," sed Jane Maria Peas
ley, who is the crossest old maid in the world,
"1 think yon all act like a pack of fools."
8ez I, "Miss Peasley, are you apurent?"
See ebe, "No, I aio't."
Sez I, "Miss Peasley, yon never will be."
She left.
We sot there te.lkin k larfm till "the
switi-bio hour or nite when grave yards yawn
4 Justs troop rortb." as old Bill Shakespeer
aptly observes in bis dramy of John Shep
pard. esq , or tbe Moral House Breaker,
when we broke up aod dispnrsed.
Mother and children is doin well A as
Resolushuns is the order of the day, I will
reel obliged iryoa will insert the folleric -
Whereas, two Eppisodes bas happened op
to the uoder8ined's bouse, which is Twins ; &
Whereas I like Ibis stile sade Twins being
of the male petswasbuos & both boys tbere4
be it
Resolved, that to them nahers who did the
fare thing by said Eppisodeg my hart felt
tbanks is doo.
Resolved, that I do most bartily thonk
Enjioe Ko. No. 17, who, under the impression
frum the noise at my house on that ausplshos
nite tbat there was a konllagrashnn coin on,
cum gaiianiiv to tbe snot, but kind v r.
frained frum souirtin.
Resolved, that from the Bottom of my Sole
do 1 thank the Baldinsville brass band fur
givm np tbe idea of Saryoadin me, both on
tnai great nite A: since.
Resolved, that my thanks is doo several
members, of tbe baldinsville meetin house.
who for 3 whole days haiut called me a sinful
skotler, or intrealed me to mend my wicked
wase aod jine sed meetin house to onct.
Hesolved, tbat my Bozzum teams with
mnoy kind emotions lords the follerin indi-
viuooais, to wit, oamerlee Miss Square
Baxter, who Jinnerously refused to take a
sent lor a Dottle or camure ; lawyer Perkin
see wife, who writ some werses on the Eoi-
sodes ; the Editor or the Baldinsville Rugle
of Libert i, who nobly assisted me in wallop-
pio my Kangaroo, which sagashns little cusb
seriously disturbed tbe Eppisodeg by bis
oatrejus skreetchins & cutting, up. Missis
Hirum Doolittle, who kindly furnisht sum
cold wittles at a tryin time when it was not
convenient to cook wittles at my boose; t
me reasieys, rarsunses x Watsunses, for
tbeir many acks of kindness.
Trooly yoors, Artemus Ward.
"Well Rotted Manure.
This is a favorite expression with many
farmers. Well rotted, or wholly rotted
manure, works so quick tbat tbe purchaser
thinks be shall bave quick returns from it.
Many farmers put a shovel full or Ibis in
each bill or corn and potatoes and io June
they point to tbe advantages tbey are baviug
over farmers who ose manure before it is well
rotted.
Other farmers spreod on manure and let it
rot io tbe field trusting to its doing some
service wbile the operotieo of rotting is
going on. Many farmers dislike to carry
manures into their fields until they have
become fine enough, by rotting, to be well
incorporated witb the Boil not considering
that green manures are continuaUy giving
out matter which will enrich any soil in the
operation.
Farmers are now complaining of the depre
dations of worms among tbeir corn. Are
tbey aware that well rotted manures bsrbor
twice as many worms as manures that are
carried directly from the barn and yard before
tbey have bad time to ferment to beat and
breed worms T
On our own fields we cannot perceive that
tbe worms have done any more mischief tban
usual. We never put rotted maoure in the
bill, But we place a bandful of ashes !
and plaster oo each bill before tbe corn
comes up.
Tbe seed for an acre of corn costs but very
little compared with potatoes therefore, we
cao afford to drop six or eight kernels in a
bill, aud let tbe worms bavu a share.
Mass acliusetts Pli wmun.
Thrilmno Adventure with Two Laror
Snakks. The St. Joseph (Mich ) Traveller
of Jaue 12th, says that wbile crossing a
marshy piece of ground bordering on the
northern bayou, near tbat village, io company
with a small boy, tbe sheriff discovered two
large blue racer snakes just ahead of him, aud
although armed witb nothing but an insignif
icant stick, be resolved at once to endeavor
to despatch the monsters. Therefore, by de
scribing a circle, he beaded them off, and
hemmed tbem io next Io the water, wbicb
this species of reptile dislikes exceedingly ;
but as he approached nearer and Dearer, tho
largest one, with head erect, turned upon him,
auu iu id iu.iuuv coueu us strong sinewy
body about bis legs with such tenacity that it
waa impossible for bim to move from bis
tracks without falliog over. But, in spite of
Ibis predicament, the sheriff was not so much
alarmed uutil be saw the other snake, wbich
had meantime been running from side to side,
suddenly start towards him, and witb the
quickness of ligbtumg, leap upon him, catch
ing bis arm io bis embrace, and binding it to
his body as firmly as il it bad been secured
with chains of steel, aud, or course, notwith
standing be strained every nerve in the effort,
be could uot release it. With bis left he
drew a sheath knife from a breast pocket or
bis coat, and made short work of severing tbe
coils of bis disagreeable foes. Tbe largest ol
these monsters aieasured seven feet, four and
one half inches, and the other five feet eight
inches in length. Tbe sheriff says tbat it
seemed to bim that the terrible embrace of
the largest reptile was equal to tbe strength
which two meu rould briug to bear oo a rope
about a person's limbs, and waa extremuly
painful ; while the quickness of their move
menta was indeed astonishing. He brought
away their l eads as trophies of bis victory.
Gen. Scott received an ear of green corn
with tbe compliti ents or Jen. Hans' private
secretary. It is a gentle hint that the Soulb
has slill some means of support. About the
same time tbat he received this, an elegant
boqnet wa presented to bim witb thecompli
ments of Mr. Liucolo. Tbe General, with
great promptness, requested bis military sec
retary, Mr. Hamilton, to bear bis kind re
garda to Mrs Liucolo for ber beautiful gift,
aod at tbe same time to present brr the ear
of corn, as tbe latest curiosity surrendered by
the enerry, and to add, tbat from tfce appear
ance of the ear, if it was a fair specimen of the
eotire southern crop, our army would be dowu
io time to gather it for theru.
A runaway alava who made his
Cairo, where he did good service io
wey to
the ec
trenchments, waa asked if he did not want to
go back aud Ggbt. lie replied with a
grimace that ba would bave done no discredit
to "Julius ;" "Laws, no Masses I dis nigger
is not a Cgbtio nigger ! he's a muoin'
nigger !"
A BllKl) M An havine- walked the street
with a lighted lantern, an acquaintance met
him, and exclaimed, in some anrnrtie .
" W by, wbat is tbe ose of light to yoo T You
anow every street and turning ; it does yno
no good. Yoo can't see a bit the better "
No," replied the blind mao i "I don't eerrv
the light to make me see, bnt to prevent
rools from running against me."
lie tip cs, &t.
Summer Beverages.
Water is the best beverage to quench
thirst and preserve tbe system in perfect
health. But this requires pure, sweet, whole
some water and such a beverage is cot often
found ; therefore, substitutes or antidotes are
sought out. People wbo decline entirely tbe
ose of these, must be very particular to
clarify the water tbey use ; aod it would be
well if this were done by all.
Cheap Small Brkr To twelve quarts of
cold water, add a pint and a half of strong
hop tea, and a pint and a half of molasses.
Mix it well together, aod bottle it immedi.
ateiy. It will be fit for ose next day, if tba
weather is warm.
Sprccb Burr. Allow an ounce of hops
and a spoonfull or ginger to a gallon or water.
When well boiled, strain it, and put in a
pint of molasses, and balf an ounce or less of
the essence of spruce ; when cool, add a tea
cop of yeast, and put into a cleao, tight cask
and let it ferment for a day or two, then
bottle it for use. Yoa can boil the cprigs of
spruce-fir in room of the essence.
Ginoer Bebr Qcicki.v Made. A gallon
of boiling water is poured over three qnari-rs
of a pound of loaf sugar, one ounce- of giogor,
and the peel of one lemon ; when milk warm,
tbe juice of the lemon and a spoonful of yea it
are added. Itsbould be made in the evening,
and bottled next morning io stone bott'.es,
and tbe cork tied down with twine.
Good brown sugar will answer, and the
lemon may be omitted, if cheapness is re
quired.
Eau Sucre Sweeten boiling water with
sugar to your taste. Tbia boveraga is much
used by French Ladies. It U considered
Bophorific, and good for fatigued or weak;
nerves.
Mead To each gallon of water put four
pounds of hooey ; boil it one hour ; when tbe
scum bB8 doo rising, poor tbe liquor into a
tub, and wben cool put a toast with yeast
spread over it io tbe tub ; allow it to stand
until tbe next day ; then poor it into a cask
aod put tbe bung lightly over it ; let it stand
one year in the barrel.
Nectar. Take two pounds of raisins,
chopped, and four pooods of loaf soger, and
put tbem into a spigot-pot ; pour two gallons
of boiling water opon tbem. The next day
wben it is cold, slice two lemons into it. Let
it stand five days, stirring it twice a day.
Then let it stand five duys more to clear ;
bottle it, pot it into a cold cellar for ten days,
and it will be fit to drink.
Sirup ok Currants. Pick ripe currants,
and put tbem into a stew-pan over the fire,
so that they get hot and burst ; prees tbem
through a seive, aud set tbe liquor ioto a cool
cellar for thirty six boors; tbeo strain it
through cloths, sweeten with lour sugar, and
bottle for use. Tbe juice of cherries and
raspberries may be prepared as above. Tba
simp, mixed witb spring water, makes a
refreshing summer drink.
Oranob Water. Mix with a quart of
spring water me juine oi six sweet oranges
aod tbat of two lemons ; sweeten with capi
laire, or sirup. This water iced is a deliciou
I-
evening drink.
Orgeat. Blanch ono pound of sweet and
one ounce of bitter almonds, and pound tbem
in a marble mortar, witb water enough to
prevent oiling ; then mix with tbem ooe pint
of spring water and a quarter of a pint of rosa
or orange. flower water ; rub through a lawa
sieve, aud to tbe liquor add two pouods of
loaf sugar ; boil together aod skim, and wbea
cold bottle it. For use, Ebake the bottle,
and pour a tablespooolull ioto a tumbler of
cold water.
Mii.k PuNcn Grate six oranges and six
lemons with loaf sugar; pare tbem very
thinly, and Bteep the peel for a day iu a bot
tle of rum or brandy ; squeeze tbe oranges
and lemons upon two pooods of loaf sugar,
including that with tbe peel flavor, and poor
oo it four quarts of water and one of Dew
milk, both boiling; strain the ram or brandy
from the peels ioto tbe above, aod ruo it
through a jelly bag till clear, wbeo bottle aod
cork it.
Pkmi'ioi-s Mii.k Lemonade. Dissolve six
ounces of loaf sugar io a pint of boiling water
ano mix who tbem a quarter pint of lomoa
juice, aod tbe same quantity of eherry ; then
ouu inree-qaarters oi a pint or cold milk, stir
the whole well together, end pass it through
a jelly bag till clear tVeTmaiifoii-n Telt
grajih. To Remove Stains from thb Hands
Damp the bauds first ia water, tbeo rub
tbem with tartaric acid, or salt of lemons, as
you would witb soap ; rinse them, and rob
them dry. Tartaric acid, or salt of lemons,
will quickly remove stains from wbite mus
lin or linens Put less than half a teaspoon.
foil of tbe salt or acid ioto a tablespooofull
of water ; wet tbe stain witb it, and lay it ia
the sun for en hour ; wet it once or twice
with cold water daring tbe time. If this does
not quite remove it. repeat tba acid water,
and lay it in tbe sua.
To Clean 8ih. No silks look well after
wasbiog, however carefully it be dooe, and
tbia aieihod should therefore never be resor
ted to but from absolute necessity. It is
recommended to sponge faded si.ks with
warm water and aoap, tbeo to rub tbem with
a dry clo lb on a Out board, after wbich to
iron tbem on the inside with a smoothing
iron. Sponging witb spirits will alao improve
old black silks. Th ironing aiay be done ou
the right side, with tbm paper spread over
tbem to prevent glazing.
To Make Bakkr's Yeast Boil two
ounces of bop one boor io nine quarts of
water ; take seven pounds of mashed pota
toes, when the l'c;uor is milk warm, and add
one pound of sugar, two ounces of carbonate
of soda, half an ounce of spirits of wine, one
pound of flour, and balf a pint of brewer's
yeaal to work it.
To Make Rhubarb Wink To one gal
loo of water add four pouods of ripe rhubarb,
thoroughly bruised ; let it atand io tbe ta
four days ; stir it frequently, then strain it;
to one gallon of liquor put four pounds of
good roflea sogar, ihe juice of coe and lb
peel of one half a lemon; to every ten fel
Ions one ounce of isinglass and ooe pint of
brandy; put it io a csk ; after the fermen
tation la over, bung it ligbt ; let It stand on
year or more, Ibeo botlie it for as. If kept
three or foar j.ars it will sparkle like iham-
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