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THE C 0 U N T R Y MAN.
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Confederate Dead at New Orleans.*! names of others, and especially of a per-
Mobile, June 12, 1864.—Editor Savannah
Republican—Sir : A few weeks ago, while
on a visit to the Confederate burying-
ground in New Orleans, I observed, on the
head-boards,thenamesofa greatmany mem-
bets of Georgia regiments, who were bro’t
from Vicksburg sick or wounded, and
who died in the hospitals of New Orleans
—not from want of attention, for the ladies
of that unfortunate city, with hearts over-
flowing with patriotism, did everything
for the poor sufferers that kind hearts
could suggest, and willing hands perform.
In spite of the opposition of the Federal
authorities, a great amount of good has
been accomplished. The burial-place is
kept in excellent order by them. Many
of the graves have fresh wreaths and
bouquets placed on them, bedewed by the
tears of the fair stranger, who recognizes
in the fallen hero a brother: for they
claim all the Confederate prisoners as
such, and seem to vie with each other, in
acts of kind attention.
In the centre of the place, is a huge
cross, which was erected on the 1st of No
vember—(All Saint’s Day)—on which was
inscribed, in letters of gold,
* IN MEMORY OF OUR SOUTHERN BROTHERS.’
On that day, a yankee officer threaten
ed to pull it down, if the ladies did not re
move it in twenty-four hours. His heart
failed him—and the cross still stands, the
inscription partly washed away by the
rains.
I have been a prisoner in their hands
nearly eleven months; and, as they feel
very sore from the thrashing received at
die hands of Dick Taylor, they could no
longer endure the sight of a paroled Con
federate, so they are sending out all the
paroled prisoners, which suits us very
well—prefering, by far, to be in Dixie,
than to remain in their sight, without the
power of assisting our friends.
Secret Ckiminl Combinations.—“Some
of the North Carolina papers contain ac
counts, which expose the existence of a
secret criminal combination of traitors in
that State, and extending into‘Georgia,
Alabama, and perhaps Virginia, and the
army.’ This organization, and its pur
poses are thus exposed by the Confeder
ate, at Raleigh:
First. The statements concurring of
gentlemen, who live ill different portions
of the State, which speak of a secret as
sociation, with ‘grips, passwords end
signs. ’
Second. The corroborating statement of
men, who live in different portions of the
State, as to the foundation of this associ-
tion—all concurring in resting its
constitution upon the 2d and 6th chapters
of Joshua—the promise of protection by
t ie spies to Rahab, and her kin.
Third. We have the testimony of sever
al persons, that they themselves have
been approached, with intimations of tak
ing steps to secure protection from the
enemy, if a raid or invasion reach here.
Fourth. We know at least two witness
es who, il brought to the book, can con-
son in this town, who has initiated men
in this county, and Johnston, and who
was, a short time since, an applicant for
office ; and we believe, with proper ener
gy, witnesses can be adduced to convict
him.
Fifth. We have seen the form of oath,
or initiation. It refers to the chapters of
Joshua, and corroborates the previous
statements we have heard. It shows the
association to be a secret, oath-hound or
ganization—the oath secured by the un
lawful, immoral, and vicious penalty of
‘ being shot through the head. ’ This
oath discloses that yankee protection is
ore object—that protection and aid to de
serters is another—that aid and comfort
to prisoners held by our government, to
spies, indeed, to any yankee enemy, who
has the ‘ sign, ’ is another duty of mem
bership, imposed by this oath.
Sixth. We have heard positive testimo
ny of the existence of this association,
with a full recital of its objects and pur
poses. ”
A Warrior's Death.— tl It was evident
to the physicians that death was setting
its clammy seal upon the brave, open
brow of the General, and they told him
so; and asked if he had any last messages to
give. The General, with a mind perfect
ly clear, and possessed, then made dispo
sitions of his staff', and personal effects.
To Mrs. Gen. R. E. Lee, he directed that
his golden spurs be given as a dying me
mento of his love, and esteem of her hus
band. To the staff officers he gave his
horses. So particular was ho- in small
things, even in the dying hour, that he
emphatically exhibited and ilustrated the
ruling passion strong in death. To one of
his staff, who was a heavy built man, he
said, * You had better take the larger
horse; he will carry you better.’ Other
mementoes herdisposed of, in a similar
manner. To his young son, he left his
glorious sword.
His worldly matters closed, the eternal
interest of his soul engaged his mind.
Turning to the Rev. Mr. Peterkin, of the
Episcopal church, and of which he was
an exemplary member, he asked him to
sing the hymn commencing :
‘Itock of ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in thee.’
lie joined in with all the voice his
strength would permit. He then joined
in prayer with the minister. To the doc
tor he again said ; ‘lam going fast now —
I am resigned—God’s will be done.’ Thus
died General J. E. B. Stuart.”
Valuable Information.—For the in
formation of our friends who have culti
vated the sorghum,'says the Knoxville
Register, we have obtained permission to
publish the annexed letter on the mode of
manulacturing sugar from the syrup,
which has been successfully done by the
author of the letter, a large, and influen
tial plan er, residing in an adjoining
state:
June 4th, 1864.
Dear Sir—Yours of the 29th ol May,de
vict one initiator; ana we have heard the siring information for making sugar from
the sorghum syrup, is received* In the -first
place,thecane must be fully ripe,so much so,
that the cane must look yellow, and also
the juice, after it is expressed. Boil the
juice down to a very thick syrup, until it
bubblgs like a pot of soap, when it is done.
Before you commence boiling, dissolve
one pint of lime into two quarts of the
juice, pour it in about 100 gallons, boil as
fast as you can without running over, As
for the time, you must judge by the bub
bles, and by holding up yonr dipper; it
will fall in streams, instead of drops. Let
it cool in large trays or ODen troughs, be
fore you pour it intoyour barrel,where you
expect it to granulate. Before pouring
into the barrel, bore three boles in the
bottom, sufficiency large to insert three
cane stalks. The object of the cane is for
the syrup to drop down through the bot
tom of the barrel when the cane shrinks
—the cane should be moved occssionally,
until it commences dripping freely. I
think if your cane is thoroughly ripe, by
following the directions above, you will
be successful.
CnEAP Soap.—“A correspondent of the
Fayetteville (N;C.) Observer, says: ‘A
friend informs us that he has obtained, from
the Observer, a recipe lor making the ar
ticle, which is woi th a dozen years’ sub
scription. It is simply strong ley, and ros
in, boiled together till of the proper con
sistency. Not a particle of grease is nec
essary. Ilis family was thus supplied
with an excellent soap, all last year—ex
cellent, as his own faultless shirt bosom
showed. If salt were not s6 dear, an ad
dition of a proper proportion of that
would make ‘bar turpentine soap.’ ”
Rye Straw for Hats.—“Editors
Courier: I saw an appeal in the Char
leston Courier, a short time ago, to the
ladies, for some plan of manufacturing
hats for summer wear, and as I have
been quite successful in making pret
ty, light and durable hats of ‘rye
straw,’ which can he procured in all
parts of our Confederacy, and made
into hats by any one, I send you the
following directions for preparing it
for use: Cut the rye when the grain
is in ‘the milk,’ take off the tops, that
is the grain, abouffa foot, then dip the
rest in a large pot of boiling water,
being careful tjiat it all gets wet.
Spread thin in the hot sun, taking it
in when it rains, as the texture of the
straw is injured and causes ito-to mil
dew. Leave it out, night and day, for
eight or nine days, when it will be
sufficiently white for use. You then
cut it from joint to joint, removing the
husk, then dip in water (warm or cold)
to soften it (as you can do nothing with
it in a diy state,) split in half with a
dull knife, or, better, half of an old
pair of scissors, and draw through a
small machine, made for the purpose
by any machinist, and it is then ready
for plaiting. A Lady of Camdex.
May 25,'1804.