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Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1857-05-21
The Chinese Sugar Care.

The Commissioner of Patents is doing
the country valuable service, By distri5-
uting the seeds of that new and promising
plant, the Chinese Sugar Cane. He has
sent specimens to all the leading Agricul-
tural Societies. as we'll as to many enter
prising farmers. These specimens were
raised under the supervision of the office,
and Mr.. Mason expresses the opinion tha;
this new plant is destined to take an i'm
port position among our economical pro-
ducts. The seeds were sent some six years
ago, from the north Of China, to the Geo
grephicaf Society of Paris, where they
were planted. A gentleman connected with
the American Patent Office, saw a field in
full growth, and was led to infer that, from
the peculiarly of the climate in which it
was growing, and its resemblance in ap-
pearance and habits to Indian corn, it
would flourish in any climate where that
plant would thrive. He consequently OBJ
tanned about goo lbs of seed, which we're
distributed and planted, and in most cases
with the fullest success. The following ex
tract from letter addressed by Mr.. Mason
to the Agricultural Society of Kentucky.
furnishes useful hints:
DESCRIPTION AND HABIT OF GROWTH.
The Chinese Sugar Cane, when cultiva-
ted on ordinary land, in the United States,
somewhat after the manner of broom corn,
grows to a height of from to l6 feet, but
in Europe it does not attain much more
than half of this altitude. Its stems are
straight and smooth, often covered with a
bloom or down, having leaves somewhat
fexuous, falling over and greatly resemb
ling in appearance those Of Indian corn,
but more elegant in foim. When cultiva-
ted in hills, containing eight or ten stalks
each, it puts forth at its top a conical pan
ical of dense flowers, green at first, but
changing into siolet shades, and finally in
to dark purple at maturity. In France
and the central and northern sections of the
United States, it has thus far pfoyed an ar
nual; but from observation made by NJ vii
MORN, as well as some experiments in our
southern States. it Is conjectured that, from
the vigor and fullness of the lower part Of
the stalks in autumn, by protecting them
during winter, they would produce plants
the following spring. 1t stands drought
far better than Indian corn, and will resist
the effects Of considerable frost without in
jury, after the panicles appear. but not in
its younger and more tender state. If suf
fered to remain in the field after the seeds
have ripened and have been removed where
the season is sufficiently warm and long,
new panicles will shoot ont at the topmost
joints, one or more to each stalk. and ma
ture second crop of seeds. The average
yield of seed to each panicle is at least
gill.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1857-05-21

a Top just returned from . continental
tour. was asked how he liked he ruins of
PomPeii: mot very WE'LL" was the
reply; they are so dreadiully out Of re-
pair"
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1857-05-21
CULTIVATION.

Since its introduction into this country.
the Chinese sugar cane has proved itself
well adapted to our geographical range OF
Indian corn. 1t is of easy cultivation. be-
ing similar to that of maize or broom corn,
but will prosper in much poorer soil. 1t
does not succeed so well, however, when
sown broadcast with the view of producing
fodder, as it will not groa to much more
than half its usual height. If the seeds
are planted in May, in the middle States,
or still earlier at the South, two crops of
fodder can be grown in season from the
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1857-05-21

ADAM VINNEDGE, WHOLESALE
~ and Retail Grocer. Plymouth, Ind.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1857-05-21

VOHN e. OSBORNE, ATTORNEY AND
- cousellor lt i.sw, office over C. Ptlmers store
cor. L1porte ard Mich. sts., Plymouth. Indiana.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-06-06
The Printer.

The Belfast Mercury gives the following
in relation to printers:
From high to low they nre the same care
less, lighthearted, clever, well informed, reck-
less fellows, knowing how TO act better than
they do-nothing at times-everytbing if the
occasion requires, or the fit takes them. No
sooner are they comfortable in one town than
they make tracks for another, even though
they travel on chair space" means. And to
what will they not turn their hands2 "We
have seen," says the American editor. zone
and the same individual of the craft minister
in California, a lawyer in Missouri, sheriff
in Ohio, a boatman on western canal,
sailing q privateer, and a pressman in large
printing Office. Nor are the characters con-
fined to any one country-they are every
where the same. We have met them as
lecturers, actors, travelling preachers, ven
triloqusts-in fact. everything. We have
met on tramp in this country members of
this rowing profession from all parts Of the
globe-Frenchmen, Spaniards, Portuguese,
Germans and Swedes, and all apparently as
much at home rs in their own country.
Ardent lovers of liberty, king craft and
priests find but little favor in their eyes.
They are always with the people. When the
Chartist excitement was raging in England,
the most eloquent and spirited leaders IN the
movement were printers, When barricades
were raised in Paris in lS4S the compositors
cast their type into bullets and fired them at
the royalist troops. When the Americans
were at war with Mexico one of General
Taylor's regiments was composed almost
entirely of printers, and they were the
bravest of his troops"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-06-06
farmer's 9fpattment

BLACKSISG FOR Horse Harness. Melt
four ounces of mutton suet with twelve
ounces of beeswax, and twelve ounces ofsugar
candy, four ounces of soft soap, dissolved in
water, and two ounces of indigo finely pow
dercd. When melted and we'll mixed, add
half pint of turpentine. Lay it on the har-
ness with sponge, and polish eff with a
brush. This blackning is for working harness
which should be polished up at least ouce per
week when in constant USE The following
is receipt for carriage harness blacknng :
Take three sticks Of black sealing wax and
dissolve them in half pint Of alcohol, and
colored with lamp black, will answer the
same purpose. This is a quick drying hard
varnish, liable to crack the leather, and
should therefore be put ou as seldom as pos.
sble.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-06-06

sobbed out the truth upon his breast, and he
too, wept uncontrolably. Dear Fred mo
one knows what noble heart he has.
You may be sure 1 pitched the horrid
hoops far enough. But what will you say
when tell you, that had to hunt them up
again and wear them and what will you say,
too, when l add that we leave Savannah for
Baltimore o-morrow--Fred and / ,and-some
one else--you shall never know--never
He's just the perfection Of beauty. Do you
remember little angel in the Dresden Ma
donna that leans on bis elbow in the lower
part of the picture? His without
the wings. Hedcen keep array the rings
"You must be in Baltimore two weeks
from Sunday. There is to be christening
and Mr. H. and you are to be the godparents.
So don't fail.
AFTER that, we sail for England, in the
Baltic. Fred has resigned his commission,
and will leave us no more. See that beaut-
iul little word, us! Isn't it cbarming2 But
then to think of taking the name and arms
ofthat old neutrality-suspicious. l shall
never jump any more fences--oh, dear nor
climb after wild roses! But / ,riN twist my
own ringlets and nurse my own-somebody !!
Fred says may. How | wish that Surrey
were side by side with La Ruche They'll
never make great lady Of your little, happy
M MADELEISE.
"P. .S.-GeofFrey That's to be the name
another Of the 'conditions-sn't it borri-
BILE? How l wish you could see what see
however so many Of the pinkest toes in the
world peeping out from under blanket
LA Ruche March 2s, 1857.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-06-06

To MAKE GRuEI.-Dr. Franklin's favorte
breakfast was bowl of warm Cruel, in which
there was small piece Of butter and some
toasted bread and nutmeg.-This, though
the simplest Of all preparations, is often i'll
made; and therefore we recommend every
woman to make point Of learning to do it
in the best manner. To make good Cruel,
four things are necessary the vessel in which
|: is made must be thoroughly clean and free
from grease, the meal must be well slted, it
must be mixed so as to be free from Jumps
and then it must be boiled. SIX your invalid
whether he prefers it thick or thin; if the
latter, mix together by degrees one table
spoonful Of Indian or oat meal with cold
water; if the former, mix two spooHfuls OF
meal. Have ready pint Of boiling water in
skillet; put it on the fire and stir it till it
boils, to prevent the meal from settling at
the bottom Of the vessel. Let it boil halt
all hour, skim it, and season it lightly with
salt, as it is easy to add more, and grain too
much may spoil it. Where milk is not for
hidden, small tea-cupful added to q pint Of
Cruel, after it is made, and boiled up once in
it is great Improvement. Milk porridge is
made nearly the same way rs gruel only
using half -four and half Indian meal, and
half milk instead of water. The whole
cooking Of the meal and -four should he done
with water and the milk added afterwards
and boiled up once.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-06-06

Relations take the greatest liberties, and
give the least assistance. If a stranger can
not help us with his purse, he will not insult
us with his comments but with relations, il
mostly happens that they are the veriest mi
sers with regard to their property, but per-
feet prodigals in the the article OF advice.
No Man ruins his health without bringing
the consequence down upon himself Like
Samson, he destroys the temple, and buries
himself in the ruins.
Brsr THINGS TO GIvE-The best thing to
give to your enemy is forgiveness; TO your
opponmcnt, tolerance to q friend, your
heart to your child, good example; to a
father, Difference 10 your mother, conduct
that will make her proud of you; to your
self, respect; to all men, charity.
GEN. JAcksoS's SNUFF Box.-A letter
from Gen. Shields designates Col. Burnett
who commanded the New York regiment il
his Brigade in Mexico, as proper person
10 receive Gen. Jackson's gold snuff box.
The Triumph Of Woman lies not in the
| admiration of her lover, but in the respect Of
her husband and that is gained by constant
cultivation of those qualities which she knows
be most values.
HOLLAND GIN.-A letter from Holland. o.
29th of april states that all the best Holland
gin is made of and matted barley, and in be
ing distilled is favored with the juniper berry
and that the italian berry is only used by
those who distill common article, which car
be sold at cheaper rates. The three princi
pal places where gin is made in Holland, are
Schiedem, Deft Haven and Rotterdam.
The opening of the Ohio and Mississippi
Railroad is to be the occasion Of granC
Jubilee at Cincinnati, on the Sd and 4th o
June. A large number of guests have beer
invited to participate by the Cincinnati
| Councils. Arrangements are being made tC
conduct the affair in an imposing manner.
SEVEN AT BIRTH.-Late news from Mex
leo hrings the very Important item that oI
.he Goth ult, a Mexican woman Of the capi
tai was delivered of scren male children a
one birth.
Two dozen peaches were exhibited at tn,
rooms of the Massachusetts, Horticulture
Society on Saturday that were sold for $40
dozen
Virginia Strawberries, from Norfolk, ar,
selling in New York at 81 per quart.
Ua Spoonful of Yeast will raise fifty cent
worth Of -four, how msch will it take TO rais'
funds enough to buy another barrett
Wlatlady's name suits the young men best
Ans.-Mary. Marry
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-06-06
OLD SERIES, VOL. II. NO. 81
9}ttilpes,

4
SroYsp BIscurrs.-Deat the yolks Of six
eggs for about half au hour, and then put IN
| three. e.ouarters Of pound Of fine white sugar
whisk it we'll, till you see 1t rise Ia bubbles
Beat the white Of the eggs TO strong irotD,
whisk them well with the sugar, and yoise,
| and beat in also seven ounces OF Hour, with
| the rnd OF one lemon, grated. Bake tho
cakes in tin moulds-wel buttered the cakes
| require a hot oven. When you put them
into the oven dust them over with sugar
They will require to be bale about hall an
hour.
BUCKEYE CAKE.-One pound sugar, cup
butter, 4 cups flour, cup sweet milk, eggs,
| teaspoonfu soda, dissolved in the milk,
teaspoonfuls cream tartar rubbed in the flour.
Stir the sugar, butter and yolks till light
then add the well beaten whites OF the eggs;
then the -four and milk bake quickly.
VIRGINIA BATTER BREAD.-One teacupiul
Of rice, boiled iu water, with little SALT
Before it 10 quite soft add teacupful OF milk;
after taking it from the fire, stir in small
peice of butter, in order to seperate the grains
of rice In tho morning add to beaten eggs,
little more than pint Of milk, and as ,nuch
less than O pint of fine India meal, as you have
oper the pint of milk, and two tablespooninlls
of -four. This batter will fill two square
pans. Bake one hour. A most delicious
breakfast cake.
Us1os CAKE.-Two and one half cups Of
-four one and one half of sugar, two.thirds OF
cup of butter, one half cup OF k,two eggs
one teaspoonful Of cream tartar, hall teaspoon
full soda bake in pan.
Purr CAKE-Five cups -four, two o! su2arl
one of butter, one Of milk, one teaspoontu
saleratus, three eggs bake in apan.
| SODA CAKE.-Two and half cups sugar.
| eggs, | cup sweet milk, peice OF butter
the size of hens egg, hesping teaspoon
full OF cream tartar I Of q teaspoonful oil SOFA
and little nutmeg.
! YANKEE SHORT CAKEs.-l pint warm water
or swee, milk, piece of lard a little larger
than a hens egg, little salt wet stiff enough
to roll as pie crust; cut in square cakes anu
| Try
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-06-06

SICILY PLUM TREEs.--The Pennsylvania
Cultvator says that salt, freely applied to
the surface of the ground around the tree.
and over an area as wide as the extent of the
brauches-strong brine applied as wash to
the trunk and limbs, and pulverized salt
introduced into the trunk Of the tree by
boring into its centre, and then plugging it
up-all or either of them are said to he GER
tain means of restoring plum trees that are
in q sickly or enfeebed state--trees that are
troubled with the curculio bug, or trees that
into healthy and luxuriant condition. The
plum is naturally a marine tree, and it is
surprising how much salt it will assimlate
and thrive upon
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-06-06

THE SHIRT TREE.-According to Humbolt,
there is tree in the South Sea Islands which
produces ready made shirts. The natives
cut off pieces Of the tree about two feet long,
from which they draw of the fbrous bark as
boys draw off the bark of chestnuts to make
whistles. Each man selects tree near his
own diameter SO that the shirt may be good
fit. When the bark is off, they cut q hole
in each side to admit the arms. The shirts
do not require any washing, starchng, and
ironing. and more convenient article for
loafers could not be imagined. The same
country produces bread fruit, so that fellow
may get his board and clothes gratis.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-06-06

To CURE IlEAyEs IN HoRsEs.- The follow.
ing remedy is confidently presented al
would advise the using of cut straw quite
freely; wet the straw after cutting, mix on
corn and oat meal-feed no hay-feed oat
straw as hay is fed from racks. The oats
should be cut as early as possible, and not to
iDjure the grain for market-straw to be
kept from rains as much as possible, and
taken to the barn bright. More grain has to
be fed and may be as straw is much cheaper
than hay to feed When the weather is toe
cold to feed wetstraw, oats and straw may be
fed"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-06-06

A HINT ABOUT PoTATo Tors-A New.
York potato cultivator says: "The potato
itself exhaust the soil but very little, as its
elements are derived mainly from the atmos-
phere-but the potata top exhausts more
than any other one vegetable as its elements
are derived more from the soil. Potato tops
then, should all be carefully buried when and
where they are dug. If this practice were
universally followed, no crop, would exhaust
the soil less. Let the farmers try the exper-
ment, and write the result for the benefit of
Others"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-06-06
Solemn Questions for Marrying Men.

solemn eueStlonS 1of marrying men.
An exchange propouds the following ques-
tions to all who contemplate matrimony:
What is the market price for Point Appin-
que lace
Have you any idea of the morril effect Of
white kid gloves and slippers?
What is the general effect on society, of q
new dress for every party during the winter
What is the difference between Point
Blond and Brussels lace, and which should a
lady prefer for confidential adornment?
liza bonnet of the present style cost fifty
dollars. would two thousand dollars complete
an appropriate costume?
Have you any rules to compute the solidi.
ty of n woman who is in full dress?
And, in conclusion, whereabouts in the
hoops is the woman2
Bachelors would do well to ponder these
questions as connubial felicity is impossible
without the required Information.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-06-06

PREVENTIVE OF PoTATo Ror.-When the
rust which always precedcs the rot is first
discovered upon the leaves, cut the tops even
with the ground, and Immediately cover the
stump lightly with dirt. The roots continue
TO grow the usual time, ripen we'll, and are
free from rot If the stumps are not COW
cred, the root ceases growing but when
covered the top will grow up anew through
the covering of the stalk, and be green when
cut. Potatoes treated in this way have es-
capped the rot and grown to full size, while
others, in rows by their side, not cut, have
nearly all rotted. d.-.ndine Farmer.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-06-06

tFrcm the Pinsburg Dispa,chI
FLIES.
BY JOHN X. HOLMES.

The flies are very impudent,
We set them down as foes;
They dart and buz around your car,
And then attack your nose.
They have less conscience than Jew,
Less pity than knave;
They care not for the rich or poor.
The nervous or the brave.
To churches they make free TO 60,
Go buzzing out OF in
They never ask the learned divine,
If they can light on him
What do they care for intellect,
For soberness and truth,
Or sentences from David's Psalms,
From Joshua or from Ruth.
When dust is brushed, it stays away,
A little while at least,
But brush hy, it comes right back
TO torment man or beast
1t takes an exquisite delight
In sleepy men, or sick;
In making cows throw up their tails,
And wicked horses kick
Some foolish, simple, saucy flies
Stay up too late at night,
And being fond of dazzling things
Sport with the candle light
They find us lovers often find,'
The flame they love betray,
Deceived and scortch'd they fall and die
AS mortal lovers may.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-06-06
Sslett 4oetrg.
YOUNG AGAIN.

An old man sits in q high backed chair
Before an open door,
While the sun Of a summer afternoon
Falls hot across the floor,
And the drowsy click Of an ancient clock
Has notched the hour Of four.
breeze blows in and breeze blows out
From the scented summer air,
And it futters now on his wrinklcd brow,
Ard now lifts his hair.
And the loaded Ind of his eye dtoops down,
And he sleeps in his high back chair.
The old man sleeps, and the old man dreams.
His head drops on his breast.
His hands relax their feeble hold,
And fall to his lap in rest.
The old man sleeps, and in sleep he dreams,
And III dreams again is blest.
The years unroll their fearful scroll
He is a child again,
mothers tones are in his ear
And drift across his brain;
He chases gaudy butterflies
Far down in the rolling plain.
He plucks the wild rose in the woods,
And gathers eglantine,
And holds the golden butter cups
Beneath his sisters chin;
And angels in the meadow brook
With bent and naked pin.
He loitcrs down the grassy lane,
And by the brimmng pool,
And sigh escapes his parted lips,
As he hears the bell for school;
And he wishes it were not nine o'clock
And the mornings never were full.
A mothers hand is pressed on his head,
Her kiss is on his brow
a summer breeze blows at the door,
With the toss of leafy bough,
A nd the boy is u white.haired man again,
And his eyes are tear-lilled now.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-06-06
JOSEPH RUSSELL,

UMBRELLA AND P-RAsOL MANuTAcrURnR,
No. 2 North Fourth Street, n. w. Corner o.
Market, Philadelphia.
HAS now on hand an extensive assortment
Il Il Of the newest and NEST desirable kinds, in
cluding many NEW STYLES not heretofore
10 be had in this market. An examination of
our stock is solicited before Purchasing elsewhere.
March 7, lS57.-3m
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-06-06

How TO Cook RHUBARB.-lt is q common
error in cooking rhubarb to peel it, This
should never be done, as the skin contains
the aroma of the plant aud is not at all
fbrous, but cooks as readily and becomes
pulpy We have derived this information
from French cook of note, experience and
skill. The same cook tells Us that asparagus
should be cut into pieces about three.quar-
ters of an inch long, before cooking. il
should be boiled with nice piece of salt
pork, and served up in the same manner as
peas.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-06-06
Front Street Wire Mandatory.
WATSON. COX s. CO.,

No 20 North Front Street, corner Of Coomb,s Alley,
between Market and Mulberry (Arch) streets, finadel
mia manufacture of superior quality, Brass AID Iron
Wire Sic yes of all kinds Brass aud Copper Wire Cloth
for Paper Makers &c. Cylinders and Dandy Rolls CO.
vcred in the hest manner,
Heavy Tw,lled WiIe for Spark Catchers Sieves for
Brass and Iron Founders, Screen Wire, Window WTe,
SAFES Traps Dish Cnvers, Coal and sand Screens &c
Funcy Wire Work Of every description.
March a. ls57.-3mc c
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-06-06

A Coop HARVEST DRISK.-The following
mixture can testify is the best ! have ever
used for harvest drink; it is very sim, le
and cheap. We have used it for two har.
vests, and never had sick hand in the har.
vest field since we used it. 1t is as follows
Take 2 ounces of ginger, pint vinegar, and
molasses enough to sweeten it; stir this in 3
gallons of cold water. and it will be ready
for use. Let your hands drink freely of this
any time they want Cor baltimore Sun.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-06-06
PATENT WHEEL GREASE.

yE,IIIS Grease is recommended to the notice Of
4 Wagoners, Livery Stable keepers, &c, as
being SuPERIoR TO anything of the kind ever in
troduccd. AS ii does not gum upon the axles
is much more durable, and is not affected by
the weather, remaining the same in summer as
in winter, and put up in Tin canisters at 37l and
IS cents, for sale by A. w. FISHER.
March IA, 1851
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-06-06

THE TENNESSEE WHEAT CRoP.-The Knox
vile Wing says There has been sown an
unusually large amour: Of wheat in East Ten
nessee and if the season is good from this to
harvest there will crop gathered that will
astonish the natiles. II nothing happens to
the growing crop, in view Of the amount that
has been sown it will WELD our people in the
thirteen caunties Of this end OF tie State,
50 100000.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-06-06
& 0oAS
A, +. CONRAD,
HOLLOW IN G r . n

II U II u y " ~ U ~ y ~
Eh ESPECTFULLY informs the public that
81 q hO has replenished his Store with an e1,
ceIent assortment of New Goods just received
from Philadelphia, which he will sell on terms
as reasonable as any other establishment. HIS
assortment consists in part of
CLOTHS, CASSIMERES x SATTlNaTI,
Winter Wears for men and boys, alls'yles and