The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1856-12-11

couraging results from experiments with the
new Chinese sugar cane in Wabash county, ILL.,,
last season. The following statement of the
writer is remarkable: ~ am well convinced
that in 1860 the Southern planter will have no
sale for his sugar In the State of Illinois.
From present indications, there will be one
hundred acres of Chinese sugar cane raised in
Wabash county next year, which will save the
county $4,000"
The South CAROLINA LEGIsLATURE.-Bdlti-
more, Dec. 5.-Resolutions have been intro
duced in the South Carolina Legislature, depre-
eating the continual agitation of the abstract
theories relating to the slave trade and other
matters, as dividing and distracting the State,
and alternating from her the support and sym
pethies of other States.
MARINE DISASTERS on LAKE ONTARIO
Ossoego, Dec. 6.-The recent gale on Lake
Ontario has proved very disastrous to the ship
ping. The schooner Niagara, focal laden,)
from Oswego, bound to Bondhead, went ashore
at Port Hope. Thecrew were in great peril,
when Captain Wood of schooner Anna, and
Robert Campbell, mate of another schooner,
made an attempt to rescue them, and were both
drowned.
SHIPwRECK AND Loss OF LIFE-Neso Hdcen,
Dec. 6.-The schooner Fanny Croker, from
Dighton, bound for New York, was wrecked
during the storm Of Wednesday night on Say
brook Bar. Four of the seamen were lost
The captain, his son, and one seaman, were
dashed to the masts for twenty-four hours, en-
during terrible suffering. Finally, when nearly
persisted, they were rescued. The vessel and
cargo were total loss.
LATER FROM SANTA FE.-Bufalo, Dec c.
The st. Louis Democrat, of the I'd instant, has
advices from Santa Fe to the 22d ult. The
news, however, is unimportant. The Indians
| continued their depredations. The gold de-
posites on the ella are said to exceed those in
the richest portions of California. A large
number of citizens had already left Santa Fe
| for the mines.
MUNICIPAL ELEcTIoN.-Boston Dec. ga.
81. Rice, Esq, was to-day reelected Mayor of
| this city, by about 6 400 majority.
Hon. Mr.. Damrell, M. c., started for Wash
ington to-day.
RAILROAD DIsAsTER.-PittS6urgh, Dec. s.
| The train of cars from Crestlne, coming east,
was run into at the crossing at Alliance by the
| Cleveland and Pittsburgh train, at half past 7
| this evening, demolishing two cars. Several
| persons were killed and wounded.
NEGRO lNsURRECTIoN IN KENTUCKY.-LO Louis
0itLe, kentucky, Dec. 6-EUening -Reports
have just reached this city, that the negroes of
| Southern Kentucky have broken out in rebellion,
and that a general instruction is feared. They
commenced an attack upon the iron works, and
| vigilance committees are being formed in La
fayette and Hopkinsville, for the purpose of Ia
king prompt action in the matter.
SNowSToRM IN THE NoRTHwE Millpau.
Zee, Dec. 6.-The storm of Tuesday last was
very severe along Lake Michigan. Many build.
! ings were swept away piers damaged, &c. In
many places, snow fell to the depth of six feet.
The railroads are blocked up, and no trains are
arriving or departing.
The South CAROLINA LEGIsLATURE.-Balti.
more, Dec. 6.-Bills have been introduced in
the South Carolina Legislature, to give the cleo
ton of Governor and Presidential Electors to
the people.
SERIOUS STEAMBOAT EXPLOSION - Ciacia.
natl, Dec. Son Saturday night, at o'clock,
the new steamer Kentucky, lying fifty miles
above here, burst her steam-pipe, scalding IL
| deck hands and fremen, and six deck passen.
gers. Three of the injured soon died. The
others were brought to the hospital here yes.
terday. All are badly hurt. 1t is thought that
| four or five more will die.
| NEGRO PLOT IN TENNEssEE-NashuiLLe Dec.
GA plot for the rising of the negroes in this
State has been detected, causing great excite.
ment In Montgomery county, where it was first
discovered.
1t is alleged that Christmas eve had been
liked upon for the rising, and the most extensive
arrangements had been made to carry it out
| successfully.
One white man has been arrested, together
with great many negroes, including many of
the generals, captains, and other officers of the
| proposed movement. Several of them have
made full confessions.
| A large collection of arms and ammunition
has been seized. The church at Louisa Fur.
mace had been undermined, and powder placed
beneath it, ready to be blown up when filed
with people.
The plot, it is believed, extends over wide
range of territory, south and west. There is
an extra patrol on duty every night at Clarks-
vile, and every housekeeper is well armed and
prepared for any emergency.
BANK OF TENNEssEE.-Ndshuiue, December
8.-The Bank of Fast Tennessee and all its
branches has finally closed.
MUNICIPAL ELECTION. - Boston, Dec g.
Hon. A. 81. Rice was to-day reelected Mayor
OF this city by about 6,400 majority.
The OHIo RIvER.-Patsburgh, Dec. 6.-Tbe
river has six feet nine inches in the channel
and falling; weather cool and pleasant.