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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST, 
THE CASKET'S OBJECTS. 
l8t. To Jiutbcntically record the Rallant deeds in battle of 
the Army and Navy. 
2d. To record the thousands of cxcUins: and truthful ad- 
ventures of Bcouts, spiea and detached service men which 
have occurred during the War. 
8d. To keep up communication between old comrades 
who have become separated by returnins home. 
4th. To PUnMDrE TO THE UTMOST EXTENT, THE PERSOX- 
AL AND t;K>JEr.AL INTERESTS OF ALL WHO DATE SERVED IN 
TUB Army and Navy, 
In Tlie Casket the private soldier and sailor and subaltern 
officers will receive the full credit and honor to which they 
are justly entitled for the parts they have taken in the war. 
Without some such living historical record, the deeds of 
the ^reat mass of the Army and Navy will iu a very short 
time be entirely forgotten, as they have been in other armies 
and countries. 
Snck a work as The Casket will iu the future be far more 
gratifyiuic to our descendants than the grandest marble 
monuments we can raise. It will be a living monument in 
every household. 
Its contents, aside from their truthfulness are also more 
Ihrilling, and brilliant, and touching than the most fervid 
and elaborate romance or fiction tliat was ever conceived. 
The name, company, regiment, sliip, &c.. of every soldier 
or sailor who has during the war performed any brave deed, 
are recorded in Tlie Casket together with a full detail of the 
deed itself. 
Officers, soldiers, sailors, and their friends and relations 
who may know of any such deeds, or incidents of any sort, 
appropriate for The Casket, are requested to forward ac- 
counts of them to us with names and particulars for publica- 
tion in The Casket, 
A part of each number of The Casket is devoted, free of 
charge, to Soldiers' and Sailors' advertisements, and tliose of 
their friends and relatives who, by the war, have beon sepa- 
rated and are missing. This is a special feature of The Cas- 
ket and sliould alone induce you to subscribe. 
In short it is the oliject fd' The Casket to benefit, in every 
conceivable way, the interusts of all tliose who have been, 
or who are, in the service, and also their families. And in 
return we ask every Soldier and Sailor, and every Soldier's 
family and Sailor's family, and every friend of the cause to 
aid it by taking The Casket. 
If you can not alford to take it for one year (^2) take it for 
six months (§1), It was started in January, 1S(15, and as no 
incident will be repeated, you should start with the begin- 
iiiiig. SD as to have it complete. Back numbers always on hand. 
Soldier'iG^ket 
The July number contains a Thrilling account of a Castle 
Thunder Prisoner wlio, after escaping, was 
Rail Down by the Ferocious Bloodhonud ^' Hero P' 
Together with a correct likeness of this fbarful brute, who 
Is of the Uussian breed, measures between seven and eight 
feet long, stands nearly four feet high, and weighs nearly 
two hundred pounds! This monstrous dog killed two large 
bears on Belle Isle in single combat, using his immense 
teeth and claws with terrible effect. He was kept at 
Castle Tlninder, Ilichmond, to prevent the escape of prison- 
ers and w;vs so carefully trained by his brutal masters, that 
even after he was capturetl and fed by the Uniuu Soldiers, 
he endeavored continually to tear tliera to pieces. 
Every number of The Casket is elegantly illustrated with 
The Finkst Enguavings; and in addition, at short Inter- 
vals, with Superbly Executed Cuts in tue Highest 
Colors. 
To give it also a world-wide celebrity, we shall seud copies 
to American Consuls abroad, to all libraries of note in Eu- 
rope, and to European papers, AVherever the American flag 
floats, there sliall Tlie Casket be sent. 
Xlie Casket and IValioual I>e1»t. 
The New York Herald has proposed a plan for pajing the 
National Debt. The idea is magniiicent and patriotic, but 
as no money is to be paid down until the tvhole amount of 
the debt is subscribed for, it will network. Now, we propose 
a practical plan, viz.: 
On January Ist, ISW, we shall deposit in The Fii-st National 
Bank of Philadelphia, two per cent, of our receipts on The 
Soldier's Casket for the previous six months, beside the U. S. 
taxes we already pay. Said deposit to be subject to the order 
of the U. S. Treasury, and to be a free-icill offering fi-om 
The Casket toward paying the National Debt, whereby the 
heavy taxes now Imposed, (and which, after all, the laboring 
masses of the people have to pay) shall cease. Our plan has 
no ifs, and will give all a chance who may desire to help the 
great work. And in order that the patrons of The Casket 
may receive their due share of credit the name of each sub- 
scriber, handsomely engrossed on parchment, shall be for- 
warded to the Treasury Department at Washington. 
In view of the objects stated above, we ask every one who 
Bees this advertisement to subscribe for The Casket either 
for one year or for six months, and send us a club, no matter 
how small. 
For Xei-ms, &C.9 See TlUrd Colanin. 
Scfldier's Casket 
A Sl'LENDID EnGRAVINO, 
A Splendid Engkavino, 
A Splendid Engraving, 
A Splendid Engraving, 
A Splendid Engravino, 
The Tomb of Willie Sherman, 
The Tomb of Willie Sherman, 
The Tome of Willie Sheuman, 
The Tomb of Willie Sherman, 
The Tomb of Willie Sherman, 
Son of 
Son of 
Son op 
Son op 
Son op 
Major General W. T. Sherman. 
Major General W. T. 8herm.an. 
Major General W. T. Sherman. 
Major General W. T. Sherman. 
Major Gener.vl W. T. Sherman. 
Sergeant "Willie Sherman, (or rather William Tecuraseh 
Sherman, Jr.,) was the son of Major General Sherman, the 
hero ot the Geori^ia Campaii^n. Named after his father, and 
iuheritlns all the latter'a noble qualities, Willie, thougli so 
youthful, evinced a maturity of intellect beyond that of 
those double his a^e, which, when he died, was but 9 years 
and 3 months. ■While with his father on the Bl? Black, below 
Vicksburg, 'Willie rode constantly at the General's side, and 
fell a victim to exposure to the sun and deadly climate. In 
writin;; of her darling boy, Mrs. Sherman forcibly and ten- 
derly describes the love of herself and husband in the words; 
*' His death has cast a pall over the earth, which to our hearts 
will never be lifted." 
The First Battalion, Thirteenth Kegulars, formerly com. 
manded by General Sherman, had all conceived such an 
ailection for the noble boy that they adopted him as "Sek- 
iiEANT." and upon his death they erected one of the most 
beautiful monuments over the little grave in which he now 
sleeps in eternal slumber. The whole design, which was con- 
ceived by Captain Lamotte, is extremely chaste ; the drums, 
surmounted and draped by the flags, being peculiarly 
appropriate. 
■\Vk have had a special, coeheot, Ajn> Tltra Kngbav- 
ixo MADE OP Tins Monument, which is now ekadt in 
THE September number of the Casket. 
In the same number we have also a beautiful engraving, 
allegorical ol the death of General Sherman's youngest 
child, Ctiarlcs C. Sherman, who died, it will be recollected, 
jnst as the General had reached the ocean through Georgia 
and South Carolina, and whom he had never seen. 
Do not fail to send for a copy of The Soldier's Casket, con- 
taining this beautiful tribute to the child of General Sherman, 
whom every Soldier loves and respects. 
Specimen Copies (post-paid) to any Address foe 35 cts. 
A Splendid Engravino, 
A Splendid Engraving, 
A Splendid Engraving, 
A Splendid Engraving, 
A Splendid Engraving, 
The Tomb of Willie Sherman, 
The Tomb of Willie Sherman, 
The Tomb op Willie Sherm.uj, 
The Tomb of Willie Sherman, 
The Tomb of Willie Sherman, 
Son op 
Son op 
Son op 
Son op 
Son op 
Major General W. 
Major General W. 
Major General W. 
Major General W. 
Major General W. 
T. Sherman. 
T. Sherman. 
T. Sherman. 
T. Sherman. 
T. Sherman. 
TERMS OF THE CASKET. 
Before calling the attention Of the readers of the Agricul- 
turist to our terms, we wish to say that the following ex- 
tracts represent the opinion entertained universally by the 
Press throughout the wliole country, of The Casket. 
" It is a publication destined to become very popular with 
soldiers' families, en account of its tlirilling interest tothem. 
Its pages are open to contributors giving narrations of the 
heroic deeds of our brave soldiers in battles, perilous adven- 
tures, &c. It contains many incidents, anecdotes, &c., 
which will, of necessity, be omitted in general history."— 
Union Clarion, Princeton, Ind. 
" We long ago quit puffing the Magazine trash of the coun- 
try, but after examinins tlie " Casket," we find it a work 
worthy of patronage. It is full of intei-esling incidents of 
war, and heroic adventures of regiments and mdividnal sol- 
diers. Boine of whom we are personallv acquainted with. 
We say that it is worthy of patronage, and will act as agent 
for those who desire to subscribe for it. We have not space 
for an extended notice, but will gladly show the present 
number as a specimen of the work.' —Argus, Paola, Kansas. 
"Wchave just received a beautifully printed Maeazine. 
with tlie above title. It is intended as a friend and comfort- 
er to soldier's widows, mothers, fathers, bi-others and sisters, 
and is of great value to any one having friends in the army." 
— (jazette, Kalamazoo, Michigan. 
*' It will be a record, as complete as time, labor and money 
can make it, of all the important events of the war, more 
especially of the battle Held. Also, as far as possible, a 
record of all deaths on the held of battle or in hospital; and 
accounts of heroic deeds of our brave men. It will also con- 
tain a department— which we consider Us leading feature— 
of Questions and Answers ; not a la Bonner's Ledger, but of 
Infinitely more importance to those who have had friends in 
the service. All such, on appUcacion. wlio wish to know 
the whereabouts or fate of a friend, can obtain the desired 
information through the Casket, if ir, can possiblv be had. 
It also contains much clioice reading in tlie way of historical 
legends, poetry, itc. The copv now before us contains a 
beautiful frontispiece, which is alone worth the price of the 
book. But we can not tell half its worth, especially to those 
who have friend.s in the army; to such its value can not be 
reckoned iu dollars and cents."- Sentinel, Pontiac, Illinois, 
"A prominent feature Jn this work is.it Is devoted not 
only to the otBcers. but to tlie private soldiers. It is national 
in its character, and every family in the land what has sent a 
father, son or brother to tlie field should at unce send for a 
copy of the "Casket." The number before us contains an 
article on the " Gallant conduct of the 3d Io;va Vol's, at the 
battle of Shiloli." Almost every family in the Upper Cedar 
Valley is deeply interested in this article."— Mitcnel County 
Press, Iowa, 
"It is made up of stories and reminiscences of the camp, 
tleld and march, all of which are replete with interest,— The 
subscription price is two dollars per vear, or one dollar for 
six months, which is very cheap indeed for the amount of 
reading furnished."— Daily Era, New York City. 
" A beautiful periodical, which is published in the interest 
of the brave men who have been fighting the battles of our 
country on land and sea. The Magazine eives evidence in 
all its parts of ability and good taste, and we are sure it must 
become a welcome visitor in numerous households in our 
land,"— Whig, Troy, N. Y. 
SolcUier's Gstsket 
Sbldier^s Csusket 
OUR TERMS AIRWAYS IN ADVANCE. 
As ttie cost of publishing such a work is incre;tsed enor- 
mously beyond what it used to be, wc are compelled to do 
one ot two things :— Ist, raise the price of single subscription ; 
or, 2d, abolish all club rates. We have chosen the second, 
as not only most acceptable, but also the fairest to all ; and, 
therefore, our uniform rates of subscription will be 
S'i.OO PER YEAR ! Sl.OO foi- SIX MONTHS I 
Not to be behind other Dublisliers iu liberality of induce- 
ment, however, we have resolved to distribute among those 
raising clubs for The Casket some of the most splendid pre- 
miums ever oflered. The raisers of the Three Largest Clubs 
will receive 
EACH ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS f 
while many small clubs will receive our lower premiums. 
The distribution of the Premiums will be made 
ON JANUARY FIRST, 1806, 
the full list of names of successful parties, together with the 
size of their clubs, being then promptly published, 
HOIV TO RAISE A CLUB. 
The proper way to succeed in raising a club, is to head it 
with your own subscription, if you can aflord it either lor one 
year or six months. Then take this paper, and make a spec- 
ial visit to all your friends, show It to tliein, tell them you 
have subscrlhed, and ask them to join v'ou at once in form 
int; a club. You can send us subscrij>tt~iis as fast as you gel 
them, as every sum you send, from ^\ i.(>ward. will be duly 
credited to your account on our Premhjm List. 
We would also impress on the reader another fact. Do 
not suppose that, because you can not raise a very large 
club you can not get a premium, for it is to give those who 
can only raise smaller clubs a chance to obtain a Premium 
that we have made such a large number of Premiums. It is 
quite likely that the club which will take our highest Pre- 
miums will not exceed 45 or 50 yearly subscribers, and also 
that a large number of clubs of only two or three names will 
obtain our lower premiums. 
SPECIMEN COPIES 
Sent (Post paid,) foe Twentt-Five Cents. 
Not only on account of these unequalled inducements but 
also in view of Its National character. Us literary excellence, 
and the noble cause to which it is entirely devoted, we ask 
you, reader, whoever yon may be, soldier, sailor, or civilian, 
mother, wile or daughter of a Volunteer, to send us, beside 
your own subscription, a club of your friends, no matter how 
small. 
Circulars sent free to subscribers and those sending fbr 
Specimen copies of The Casket. 
The postage on the Magazine Is 12 cents a year, payable in 
advince, quarterly, at the post-office where the subscriber 
re e*; 
'i ml: 5criptlon price is J2 per annum, or |1 for six 
moi Two six months subscriptions will be equal to one 
yc" .e. "^lie P; emiums are based on the latter. You can 
sen B. -'0 or a dozen subscriptions at a time, as you 
see li,-. 
Give tlie NM.ine and Date of tliis Paper. 
Addres C. W. ALEXANDER, PublisUcr, 
133 South-Thibd Street, Fiiii.auelphia Pa. 
