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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-04-22
CHINESE DISCOVERY OF AMERICA FOURTEEN
HUNDRED YEARS AGO


A correspondent Of the San Francisco Bulletin,
James Hanley, Cheese interpreter, directs aten-
ton to the fact that Chinese history contains descrp
tons Of a vast country many thousands Of miles
eastward from them which they called Fusaug, and
which it is cOntended must be California and Mexico
Their account states that A. D., 459, Buddhist priests
had gone to Fusang, Tor America, and distributed
Buddhist tracts and images among the inhabitants
In A. D., 499, forty years afterwards several Bud
dhst priests arrived at Hingchau and reported va
rious particulars in reference to this country.
The Chinese historian calls the country Fusang,
from the name Of particular tree that grew there
and which he describes thus:
"The leaves of the fusang, when first produced,
resemble those of the bamboo. The inhabitants eat
the fruit like pears, and weave its bulk into cloth
for clothing and articles Of embroidery. They have
books which are written the bark of the flsang 8"
Of the tree lthe magney) Prescott says, that its
" bruised leaves afforded paste, from which paper
was made its juice manufactured into an intox-
icating beverage, pulque Of which the natives. TO
this day, are excessively fond; its leaves supplied
an impenetrable thatch for the more humble dwell
lings; thread, of which coarse stufs are made and
strong cords we're drawn frOu its tough and twisted
fbres pins and needles we're made Of the thorns al
the extremity Of its leaves and the root when prop
erly cooked, converted into palatable and nu-
triciOus food, The magney, in short was meat,
drink, clothing and writing material for the Astec
Surely, never did nature erclOse in so compact q
form so many Of the elements Of human comfort and
civilization"
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~ Mai HsIsss new paper, the Sfst''' made
II, 6rs, appssrazss on The letA
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-04-22

MAPLE SUGAR-Now that the sugar crops are in
adequate to the supply Of sweetness which is found
requisite for the millions Of mouths in this country,
all extraordinary resources to increase this supply
deserve careful consideration, and go far as may be-
vigilant cultivation Among these, is the produc-
ton Of maple sugar, which is carried on to greater
extent perhaps than many Of our readers aware.
A very good idea may be obtained, however, Of the
Importance Of this production from the following
table, from the Census Reports for the year 1850
New York, lbs 10 BOZ, asa Vermont lbs 6,349, 1857
Ohio 4,5oS,2US Indiana, 2,92l,l92
Michigan, 2,439,794 Pennsylvania, 1926, 523
n Hampshire, l,29s.S63 Virginia, l,22T565
Massachusetts, 5,525 Kentucky 437,4O5
Illinois, 24o,5b4 Missouri Ito,5IO
Maine 93,452 Tennessee, l5S,557
or q total Of 84.258, 486 lbs. The New York TT
Buns, however, from reports from the North and
West thinks that the crop for the present year will
be double that Of lS5O-or not less than seventy
millions of pounds, which at ten cents per pound
low price-would be worth seven million Of dol
lars. This sugar is produced, too in the spring
generally before the snow has left the ground
when the farmers are comparatively unemployed,
and the estimate Of the Tribune is therefore not eI
trovagant that had no Maple Sugar at all been made
in the United States this year, the production Of
other wealth from the labor directed sugar making
would not have amounted to three millions Of dol
lars From what we have ourselves observed in the
DoDers We are inclined to the belief that the esti-
mate for the present year is scarcely overrsted.
Recent accounts from Vermont, for instance, say
the season thus far has been one Ofthe most favor
able for manufacturing this article which has ever
been experienced and express the opinion that the
State will produce enough for her own consumption,
with some to spare
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I'm. W. BURrOr, secretary isaac.
DISSOLUTION.

DESCRIPTION.
John Glrdenhire alias John Nail about 25 years Of age,
eight inches high, rather heavy built, black
dark eyes. with open pl asu CoHteHauce, and has
Of hssarms, low the elbow joint caused by
stab which went through the arm.
Madison Line Is about Is 20 Years Of age, youthful ap
pearance beard air complexion light hair and dark
eye, Eve feet Eve orsiT iGChes high spare made.
Nashville, April p, '57-4W.
Chattanooga Advertiser insert four times in weekly pspeT
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NEW SPRING 500 AZ

AN now receiving my Spring Stock Of Boots --sfsR
Shoes, &c, for the SpUDg Trade, consisting OF -
Ladies Kid BOOlees, with and without heels, LsdesF ~
fine tas ing Jungres Caters with and without heels. ~
Ladies plain lasting Caters Buskius and SppsTs hne
lish Ere American KID slippers, with and without
heels and Black F8n and hid Caters Jenny Liuds
and slippers extra embroidered Bronze Mo1ing Slippers,
together vita large supply Of staple shoes Tor women
rnigses d c children,
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HUGHES BROS

NO, &c PUH,I, QUARE, NASHVILLE.
PHOTOGRAPHS,
EITEEE Pisiu ur C1I1red, from the EEezz=7F
l. sinai less ia q PIN tU -atPIf< III
LIFE SIZE on CANVASS. H leTfa
This T. a new tenure not hitherto a. e- lftlS+ael
leuptaI 10 Ter nrsste UuT patrons can - a8
now have old Dlggerre types 90 de-
ceased fIru.s copied az are IS Iiie and
color natural by dtscrbu the complexion, color OF the
Ia eyes dress &c. The public respectfully invited 10
call at the Gal and see specimeusl over hcas Chm
hall, PIbIc square Nashville.
.urLL-.-- z. b 8 o.
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tt4A - thaBtBh9s
LEDGERS, Journals, Day Books, Cash Books, Invoice
Books, Cheek Books Note Paper Envelopes Ink Gold and
steel Pens, IuksLands, Pencils. Just rece wed BY
mrhl7 JOHN YORK & co.
SCHOOL BUOKS.
John York a. Co., have on h md complete stock Of
Classical Common school Books which they
sale az the lowest prices. imhl7
A SUPERB WORK OVFANCY NEEDLE
WORK
FRANK LESLTES' PORr FOLIO OF FANCY
NeedIeHWOrIz-
EDITED Mas. ANN s. STEPHENS.
ROYAL ausrto voums elegantly bound In full gilt, supe-
or paper price 50 and IS. Containing das ustfa
lions MAJ occupying tu page, printed in cO0r5, con
tanning design aud precise Instructions for
gro cheI kniuiug, Buzis aad Bead Work,
AppI Que, Daued Melted Work,
Brid Work, PutchimOUie,
Straw Work, Embroidery,
ax-Modeltng, Frui and Flowers N Wax,
Feather Flowers, Painting Velvet, &c.
IOGETuFR
Beautiful Patterns for ia Chwur also numerous patterns
printed cOl1Fs, for embroidery Slippers Ves UnIer-
garments. etc, etc
Frank Leses' Il Fashion for April fr sale BY
APPS JUN AOhh q OO.s55 Union 81.
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5000 z nEEZ AEn.

A NDREW JOHNSON. Governor Of the sac or Tennes-
a see, all who shall these presgHts-GrsetiEg;
WHERE'S has been made SHOWN 20 me that certain
JOHN EBLIN, charged with having committed foul and
stocOus murder the day Ct Nov6u Der, 1855, upon
the body Of WILLIAM WILCOGEN, late OF county Of
HamItn has fed from justice and running large
Now, Therefore Andrew johnson Governor aforesaid
virtue Of power and AUTHORITY vested do here
BY ofsra reward Of THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS, TO any
person persons who may appreheud the said Eon aud
delil hin Sheriff JsuT Of county Of HamI
ton n order that justice THAI behalf may be had and
rute
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1857-01-14


u The House being called to- order, a
}, call of the House wa had, and loo
"A members answered. to their names.
The journal wasread and approved.
0nmetiou ofaMrgsPa rsons,S the rules
in relation to- morning sbpsinessyiwere
s~ssus6ended! - sss33zsafSs fsss So s9fs
.si Mr. Plump offered 1.-THE following,
which was adopted; sss ~ e Ssssis slssss, IS
h4s Resoieelgs Thata the hSecretaEy9 of
State be aud 4 hereby authorized TO
erect suitable post office; for. the ac-
comnodation Of the members, and also
,sofpistEf hesrcdtR desfgued for the Ser
4eantsat-Afmsss ssss .lssto 4Is szesE ar
siTs Mi MdnEoe offered f~esolation to
..tkke up eertainspafts of the Gevernor's
Message TsM ssss 4. sisiv
asaLaid on the table forediscussion
Oh motion Of Mr.. Parsons 4 resolu-
ton was adopted providing for the
ohoiee5sylot seats on. the fsor of the
House.
The Hothe then tookla recess in Or
der to allow the architect to finish ar
tahgiug the seats.ses Hi19iio" '.iH" z
.As5 O'clock, P. NJ. .
The hour having arrived to which a
recess. had been taken, the House was
e4lled to ord II By the Speaker, and in
accordance with the resolution pfevi-
ou3fy passed, tEszmEmeers>pfoeaeded to
draw lots for Aeeh6ice of seats ''
Adjourned until Thurday at g o'clock,
r-.a- p r-aE=.
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nlisselIaneous.
Disease V~anqu.shed
EhDf. Roback's scandinavian Remcdies

- 2.HL .GL -Mr r. vi AtNHI -.HFH| tL.Hn 2HNN IT,
A FTER years of study, analysis and ex-
IA pertinent, DR.. Roback, the eminent Swe-
dish Physician succeeded in produeingamedi
cine from the mountaiI.h herbs of his native
land, which acts directly upon the causes OF
disease in the blood, and by restoring the cor
rupted fountain of life to a condition of health
and purity, expcls disease from the system
wherever it may be locat4 d, or whatever may
be its character. Indigestion, nervous COM
plants, epileptic and other fits, coughs, con
sumption in its early stages, sore throat, bron-
chitis, fever ard ague, asthma, low spirits, sex
the skin, symptomatic of paralysis, lheuma-
tism, neuralgia, tumor, cancer, diabetes, lassi
tude and debility, diarrhe, and all other dis
orders of the organs of respiration, the liver,
thekidneys, the stomach, the nerves, or the
muscular fibre, are .unerringly cured by this
preparation 1t is to the MArkRIEs MoRBI, OIL
seeds of disease, what an alkali is to. an acid
it neutralizes them with ABSOLUTE cERTAISTY
while at the same time it regulates the secre-
tions, removes QbstEdetions from the bowels
creates appetite, renews bodily, yigor, and re-
generates every animal function. Such is the
hature;Ssuch arc the effects of Dr. Roback's
lfamousgScsHpINAvIAN sBbo5D PuRfF4ER, which
htakepsin conjunction wthhis BLoeD Pills, WI
not only oblterate the most painful diseases
but prevent their recurrence, and Iengthen lif;
beyond its ordinary span.
To prevent imposition, purchase only of re
spectacle druggists, etc, of regular agents, o.
Of DR.. Roback, sole proprietor and manufac
turer. No. 6 East 4th street, Cincinnati,
alJ Price of Purifier, 81 per bottle-six bot
tiles So Pills 25 cents per box. aio -A u
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sTERRE HAurE. Ind Oct. 12, 1855.

l. On. RosAcKTSir.hThe. last three bottles OF
Your Blood Purifier. and the accompanying
Pills. have relieved ne Of, the last vestige Of
my rheumatism 1 consider the cure all but
miraculous. after having suffered the most
acute agony, almost without intermission, for
! eight years, and being for three years a cripple,
I can scarcely realize the fact that at this mo.
merit, after having ascd Your Scandinavian
Remedies foronly three months anda few DAYS.
am ahale, hearty man, capable of manual
labor, and entirely free, from pain. When I
first applied to you, by letter, for a supply of
your medicines I was little better than a an
natieal skeleton. For,more than two years I
had never enjoyed one hour of unbroken night
rest, and my mind sinking with my body, had
Become greatly enfeebled, the very first bottle
sofstheP Purifier wrought a surprising change for
the better in my system, and after taking that
wonderful restorative, together with the Blood
Pills, for one month, 1 felt that a completesre-
generation of every animal function was in
progress. I was not deceived. I am now, at
81 years CT age. as free from every symptom of
rheumatism as 1 was at 20. There can be no
doubt that this wonderful cure is due TO your
remedies alone, and l am willing, if it will
serve you or induce others to seek relief from
the same source, that this letter shouldb BE- made
public
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Cincinnati, December u 1855

DR.. c. w ~Roback-Deur Sir: This will certify
that | called ON DR.. Robaek last March end got
some of his Scandinavian Blood Purifier, which
has entirely cured mt ofa complaint of nine months
duration and after trying other physicians with
out effect. i, as 4 last resource, called ON the above
ma ned DR. Roback- and he relieved me of the Neu-
.ralgia, together with weakness in the back. In 1.-THE
course of three weeks from the time l first applied
to him was alb Ic to getup and attend to business,
and can safely say that from that time 1 have en-
joyed the best ofhealth- Those who are suffering
from any illness would do well to call on DIR. Re
back, at his establishment. No. 6 East Fourth
street. H. G. STEWART.
-.U 1y2S No. IL Chestnut street.
For Sale by Dulin & Crane, Ashland; Thos.
Durham, Jeromeville j. P. Stamets, Rows
burg d. Shriver, Savannah; j. a. Beverstock
Olivesburg; Geo. Witwer, Pleasant Ridge; ].
Kininger, Hayesville; Lewis d Co., Mifiin.
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Excellent institution OF Learning
n ARGE and Small Commodious Houses for
IL sale, in Hayesville, AshlandC County, Ohio.
They are suitable for Dwelling Houses, Board
ing Houses. de, having out lots, on which aIe
a variety of choice fruit II ees. Persons wish
ing to educate their families would do well to
call and see them. as there is a fourishing Col
lege and other good schools in the place. The
terms of sale win, be moderate and the times
of payment long to suit purchasers, New
lands inthe West, or Real Estate here, will be
taken in exchange, For further Information,
inquire of John L.. Mclean. George Stott, or
Professor Deifendorf, all of Hayesville.E poo
Dec. l7;lS56, n2S q
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.aeLETTER FROM Hon. JOHN MINOR
Boris, OF VIRolNIA.-MessTs WIN. S. BEER sS Co.
Riohmoud, July 9th, ls55--Ge ntiemen;-Con
sideraiions ofduty to the afflicted aloneprompt me
to send you this voluntary testimonial to the great
value of PANIS MIXTUkE, for
that almost incurab!e sdisease .Scrofula. =
Without being disposed, ordeemiDg it necessary,
to goiCto the particulars Of The, Case, / can say that
the astonishing results that have been produced
by that medicine, on a member OF my ownfamily,
and under my own observation and superintend-
ence, afteFsthe skill0Df thebestphy sicians had bee:
EXHAUSTED, and all the usual remedies had failed,
hlfy Justify me in recommending its use TO an who
may be suffering rom thrt dreadful malady,
l do not mean to say that 1t is adapted to all
constitutions or that it will aford'the same relief
in all cases: for, of course, l can know nothing
about that-but from " hat Ihave seen ofthe effects,
I W uld not hesitate to pse it in any and every case
ofScrofala, with persons for whom i felt an in
terests ora over whom L could exercise 2 Influence
or control. Respectfully yours. JHo. M. B0TTS.
6fSsS 4wSO
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WoNpERFUL,, BUT TRtE.-A few days
since, Mr.Jas. II. Beadle, OF Huntsville, Alabama,
called on us and gave us permission to publish for
the benefit Of su aering humanity y tho astonishing
cure whiChbadAbecn effected IN the ca e OF his wife
by the use of Dr5 Hance's Vegetable Epileptic
Pills he informed us,that at the time his wife
commenced using The medicine, her system was
SO entirely prostrated..by the number OF spasnns
she had undergone. as to reduce hertweishtlto 100
lbs. Since she has been taking the IiAs, she has
entirely got over the spasms and has gained in
weight and bodily health, She now weighs at
least eco lbs Z. and declares she in better seD5oy
ment Of health tn an ever before in her life Mr..
ReadIe also related the case OF Mr.. Harrison Light
FOOT of the same town. who has been entirely
cured of the worst form of Epilepsy by these same
pills. MrFtigbtfoot's Ease yyasi so bad that he
never passed a week without having an attack,
often falling down in the street. He. has not had
an attack for more than n year Mr. eadle thinks
thaf-ff rne'pr1fs ever fail in curing a case, it's for
want of proper perseverance, on the part of 1.-The
person in taking them as he feels assured from OBJ
servation in the case o fhis wife. that il they are
taken foE a sufficient lengthsoftime. they will cure
any case, Sent to any part ofthe %copntry by mail,
on The receipt oil. a remittance, Address SETH $
HAEcE, I0s Baltimore street. Baltimore, Md
Price, one box i3dors two, 5dol's; twelve, "a
doI'5. .si, al; ~sPs -o ca5f1l4w30 -
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NEW HHCK Canine PR0PRIETRS
o. 3. GaAY


." -HT-"E TEta ICEs- -. u" .
A Ii persons having; unsettled accounts
IN with the Hate firm of Clark d Crane, are
requested to make immediate settlement either
by Cash or Note. The Books are in the hands
of DR.. T. T.. Crane, and must be forthwith
closed. oAuw who desireto save costs will please
give due attention to this notice.
w a0l5 CLARK & CIR tNF.
Ashland, Nov. 18th, ls5e. 81 ea 23uRa
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% Es. H 1.-The KISG's ,EvfL.-This is one
Of the most frisntfuI. as well a. one OF the most
OBSTINATE aud dithcuiLdiseases that medical skill
has to contend with NoImedicine, until our dis
cosery gave TO the world our famous Remedies,
possessed the power to cure 1t, or heal the sores
which this detestable evil inhicIs upon its victims.
Thank heapcn we have bit Jittle of it in the United
States. bat in Europe it is the most prevalent of
chronic diseases. Those who the X. r., Remedies
ihaye eared an tI.- country were imported from the
old world, who, after suffering Leprosy for years,
and undergone the great privilege Of being touched
by The +LoTl's Amounted :" of all the famous
mOnarchs OF the earth, were cured by RAILWAYS
R~ENOVATING R~ESOLVENT and REGULATOR.
A large consignment OF 1hese celebrated Remedies
are now OIL. their way to England, Russia, Austria
and France, where we. hoPe Their free use by the
people will soon Danish the Kings Evil, and all
other chruuic maladies from The hi man body, and
the face OF the earth If any of our readers are
troubled with Pifnples, Blotches, Pestules, letters,
Salt Rheu!a. Rash King Worms, Bad Legs, Ulcers,
Cankers, Humors, and other skin diseases, RAD
WAYS ~REsoLYENr, aided with
REGULATORS. will positively cure
you. RAILWAYS A RELIEF possesses the
miraculous powers of stopping the most toi turing
pains and aches in a few minutes, and, will cure
and prevent CHOLERA, YELLOW Fever. Typhus, Bill
iouss Scarlet, and all other malignant Fe vers.. Let
every family keep u supply ofthese Remedies ready
In Casa the pestilence appears among you, on. you
mScl ~ aCCl0eHLs. .,5- TO- -r.s,.,s+ zW3S
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NEW BARBER SHOP.

iJOHN MEEKES, formerly of Cleveland
81 respectfully informs the citizens of Ash
land and vicinity that he can at all times be
found ready and willing to do all kinds of bar
boring in the neatest and most fashionable
STYLE Shop one door West of the Post Office
Ashland, October II 1855. 2Id.
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Dr. RoBAcK IN CIscINNATL-The most brilliant
success seems to havr attended the practice of this
celebrated Swedish Professor since his residence
in CiRGinBrli The most desperate cases of dys.
pGpsia, scrofula, livercomplaint, rheumatism, and
cough are reported. by the sufferers themselves to
have yielded to his Scandinavian Rcmedies."
medicines, il appears. act chemically upon
tEe blood puTging il from the elements OF disease,
and enrimg an infinite Variety OF disorders, by cut
Ting of the supply OF morbid matter which forms
their basis. Testimony to this effect, which can
not be imPeached. is prO4Tered toAIl who are hard
of belief. Sec advertisement. 2w32
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.sT.oTburdpa yanaafy s,fs57.
SENATE,

Prayer by the Rev. Mn.$Hoge
The Journal 5efsyes;erda procee-
dings having been read aud adopted, Ihe
President protein, Mr. Eaylorof Geau-
ca, anhopced as 6rsti6 order,
g PREsENTATIoNsoF OF PETITIONS.
By Mr.. Brace, three petitions. each
praying for a modification of the Scho 1
Law. 3D. ss,sa li,smS - .
BY Mr.. Brand, of s. G, Phillips and
other citizens of Champaign county, ask
ing that the election laws be so chang
-edsthat the hour of closing polls shall
be four instead of six O'clock. s-sai
The Senate took a recess. . a.a!4sat
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SPECIAL MOTTO rs.

HoHd1tdytS Ointment and Pills are a
ce rtain Cufe for Scurvy.--Edward Hope, ofChar1es-
ton, South carolina, suffered more tliaB most PEG
pie froHLthe scurvS. and the whole of his body
was covered with this uDsightly eruption, he tired
a great number OF reputed remedies, but he was
not benefited by thesarne indeed ut became doubt
full to his friends whether he " euld ever overcome
this Disagreement. at length he tried dGloway's
Ointment. aud Pills, and these medicines quickly
produced a Beneficial change, by continuing these
excellent medicines forgeight weeks, he was radi-
ally cured 49, Iw