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The Kanzas news., 1858-08-07
Chinese Sugar Cane.

The Paris correspondent of the Journal
Of Commerce says that the Sorgho or Chi
nese sugar cane, which has attracted SO
much attention, formed prominent feature
In the annual agricultural exhibitions OF
France. This plant is extensively aud sue
cessfully cultivated in the south of France
and In Algeria; and as an evidence of the
extent sad variety Of the application of its
material we may mention that at the late
exhibition at Avignon, II. Prieur exhibited
group OF samples illustrative of the met
amorphoses to which he has subjected it
Nothing could be more curious than the
succession of transformations there shown
In one corner could be seen the sorgho in
stalk, such as it is when cut; little fur
ther, were its 6bers converted into thread
In skein; then piece of linen woven with
the thread; then handsome cloak border
ed with furs. which N. Prieur designs fol
the Prince Imperial.
The most curious and complete array o.
the products of the sorgho, however, at the
same exhibition, was that of DR.. Sicard oi
Marseiles. With the pith he has manu-
factured excellent sugar. which viii favor.
ably compare with any other whatever
By grinding the seed he has obtained -four
aud fecuia, of which he has made bread aud
chocolate. which the many tasters have
found palatable. He extracts, moreover,
from the plant an abundance of alcohol Of
superior quality. and besides, most agree
able wine, containing in large quantity al
the tonic and other salutary elements of the
juice of the grape. In addition, he makes
paper out of it, of which he showed eyi.
dence IN superior samples; by chemical
agents he gets from it gamboge, ginseng,
carbon; skeins of cotton, wool and thread
dyed with sorgho in those delicate and va
rying shades which hitherto have beer
found only in the stuffs and articles coming
directly from China We should add tha
the new derivations (as we may style them
from the cane are complete, and can be de
liver ed to tradeand industryat determinat
prices.
The Kanzas news., 1858-08-07
Correspondence of the Allegemeine Zeitung.
Abolition and Gradation of Rank.


The Russian government pursues its
course vigorously toward wholesome re-
forms, and does not shrink from laying
hold of some old established institutions,
the injurieusness of which is undeniabIe,
which have taken so deep root in the people
that even the despotism of the Emperor
Nicholas did net dare to meddle with them.
To these institutions belongs. especially the
Tshin, OF gradatiea of rank among the pub
lie officials which Enay be regarded as one
of the principal causes of the degeneracy
of that portion of the community. 1t is
known that Nicholas had an intention of
abolishing Tschin in the Russian Empire,
but that he speedily abandoned the plan
when he became fully aware of the difficult
ties that lay in his way, and the decided
opposition of the entire body of officials of
every grade The present Emperor shrinks
from no such obstacles, and with all his nat
ural mildness of character, is unyielding
when there is a reform to be carried out
which he considers timelv and necessary.
He acts, however, always with the requisite
tact and caution. He has noticed that the
injurious graduation of rank in Poland, where
it has only existed about twenty years,
was not by far so deeply rooted as in Rus
sia proper, so that only those officials hold
ing the highest ranks would be able to make
any noticeable opposition to the plan of
adjustment. The monarch has accordingly
decided to begin the adjustment of Tschin
in Poland, and to let Russia follow after
while, and moreover to abolish the entire in
stitution from bottom to top. For this pur
pose a committee has already met in War
saw to prepare plan for the accomplish
ment of this purpose. The reformation of
the condition of the officials in that land
will thus serve to introduce like reforms in
the whole empire. Everybody is watching
whether the important work will actually
be carried out. The Emperor has given his
sanction to plan for the erection of a bridge
across the Vistula at Warsaw. There is to
be powerful fortress at each end of it. An
Academy of Music is also to be established,
to which the Emperor subscribes $4,000
roubles yearly.
The Kanzas news., 1858-08-07
Progressive Agriculture.

The n. 7. Observer says the following
good things of progressive agriculture:
.'Under Its Influence spring up tasty and
convenient dwellings. adorned with shrubs
and flowers, beautiful within with the smiles
of happy wives. tidy children in the lap oil
thoughtful age-broad hearths, and acts as
well as words of welcome. Progressive ag-
riculture builds barns and puts cutters on
them, builds stables for cattle and raises
roots to feed them. It gratis wild apple
trees by the meadow with pippin or green
ings,-it sets out new orchards, and takes
care of the old ones.
L drains low lands, cuts down bushes.
buys mower, households and wagons,
keeps good fences, and praetises soiling.
1t makes hens lay, and prevents swine from
roofing up meadows Progressive agrieul-
ture keeps on hand plenty of dry fuel and
brings in the oven wood for the women.
II plows deeply, sows plentifully, harrows
evenly and prays for the blessings of Heaven.
Finally, it subseribes for good religious,
agricultural and family journals. and pays
for them in advance, advocates free schools,
and always takes something besides the fam
lily to the County fair.
The Kanzas news., 1858-08-07
Small Fr1its

It is useless to attempt the cultivation ol
any of the small fruits without particular
attention is paid to the keeping of the ground
around the stalks perfectly clear of grass,
weeds and all foreign vegetation. The rasp-
berry aud blackberry. especially, require a
loose, light, rather moist soil, and this can
be secured In almost every situation, by
once or twice year, and always in the
Spring, carefully forking it over, turning
any sod upside down, and applying good
mulching of leaves, light manure. grass.
woods, DC. This application should he re-
peated whenever the garden walks are hoed,
OF whenever there is any trash, surplus
grass, or anything else that can be eonver-
ted into manure. There is nothing, perhaps
equal to leaves, and these should be plenti-
fully applied In autumn The mulehing
viii make the soil loose and pliable, and
keep it in a fine moist state. The same
thing may be said in reference to the cult
vation of gooseberries and eurrants. We
should like to see the person who ever
raised good crop of either of The foregoing
fruits, by neglecting these conditions. He
may think he has, merely from the want OF
knowledge of what good crop is.
The Kanzas news., 1858-08-07
A Man Hung Himself in Fun and is
Hung in Earnest.

A very sad affair transpired at Princeton,
near our city, on Tuesday last. A Mr..
Daniel Elliott, who lives in Princeton, butch
ering beeves and selling them in the neigh
borhood, hung himself in his slaughter
house. He was in an exceedingly good hu-
NOR during the day and evening, and natu-
rally of a playful disposition, gave vent to
it by many playful things. He had bought
some cattle, had extended his business, was
doing well, and felt lively and encouraged.
He so expressed himself to his wife and
friends.> Going from the house to his sta
bic he fed his horse, and taking his little
girl and neighbor's little boy, some thir-
teen years old, he went on about twenty
five yards from his house to the slaughter
house. Here was machine for raising
dead cattle-a rope with large hook in it
run over large reel and attached to wind
lass with a ratchet. Adjusting the rope in
moose around his neck, he plsyfully bid
the little girl to 60 tell her mother ''some-
body was hanging out there who looked
like Dan Elliott" Then showing the boy
exactly how many notches, he bid him, still
laughing, to draw him up. The boy did
SO, and drew him off his feet. Once up
he could not, because of the ratchet, get
him down, and when in answer to the little
girls anxiety, Mrs. E. came out, her hus-
band hung dead, his feet touching the floor,
and the hook pressing hard against his Jug
ular. From all the circumstances, it is not
doubted that the act was done accidentally
in burst of playfulness-Ransitoa, { o. J
hateltigeRcer.
The Kanzas news., 1858-08-07
From the Washington States.
The Atlantic Telegraph Likely TO Prove
Failure.

The Atlantic Tel6Eraph Likely 70 Prove
Failure.
The readers of the States well know that
we have never had any confidence in the
success of the Atlantic telegrapbic enter
prise. We perceive there are others who
now begin to think as we do on this subject.
A letter from an officer on board of the
United States frigate Niagara gives the New
York Times q detailed account of the re-
suit of the recent experimental trip of the
Atlantic Telegraph squadron. The partic-
ulars are interesting. The attempt to lay
the experimental cable was not unattended
by disaster. On board both the Niagara
and Agamemnon the caple repeatedly part
ed. This mishap befell both the condemn
ed and new portions.
The London Times recorded the fact that
tie cable parted once or twice; though this
accident was said to have occurred only to
the old cable, and in rough sea.
The correspondent of the New York
Times states sithat the cable parted no less
than .tfve times during The trip Of three days
that this calamity occurred to both the
old and the new cable alike; and that it was
not fairly chargeable either to the weather,
the sea, or to any special accident whatever %
Private advices have also been received
in New York of very discouraging char
acter. One of these letters, written on
board the Niagara, says:
''You will see, if you get an accurate re-
port of the experimental trip, that more
favorable opportunity could not occur for
practice and experiments IN laying the ca
bic. The weather was calm and the sea
smooth. There was no swell-the ship
II ~
was not so successful trial as had hoped
and expected. Disguise the fact as we may
there were mishaps, misiudgments, and
misealculations. The cable parted at every
trial, ackether neU or condemned cable On
the voyage, of course, the dangers to be
apprehended are still greater-sinee the two
ships have the same duty to perform, and
failure on either will be fatal to the other -
Another letter from an officer says:
ITO the credit of the Niagara, I must
mention that when the cable was running
out at equal rates from both ships, the break
| in every instance occurred from the Aga
memnon. 1t seems to me that ship does
not give the matter the requisite care and
attention; besides, she labors greatly. j
predict failure on her part, though am
very sorry to think so, for have taken 6
deep interest in this enterprise, and have
something at stake in its success. But af
ter carefully watching and weighing every
thing, have reluctantly come to the con-
clusion that a third trial sOiH hare to be mad,
| before the cable can be laid. One thing i:
certain-that if the cable is checked while
it is running out rapidly, the job is over
| for it will not bear the strain Ihaue hearo
! some Of the engineers and some of tie cleo
tricians cypress the opinion that At sOiu forov,
a failure.''
The Kanzas news., 1858-08-07
Be q Woman.

Oft I've heard gentle mother
As The twilight hours began,
Pleading with son, OF duty
Urging him 10 be man.
But unto her blue-eyed daughter,
Though with loves words quite as ready
Points she out this other duty,
"ShiFe, my dear, to be lady.
What's lady7 Is it something
Made of hoops, and silks, and airs,
Used to decorate the parior,
Like the fancy rugs and chairs?
Is It one who wastes on novels
Every feeling that is humsn7
If 'tis this to be lady,
'Tis not this to be . woman.
Mother, then unto your daughter
Speak Of something higher, far,
Than to be mere fashions lady
sfWoman" il the brightest star.
If ye, in your strong affection,
Urge youf son TO be true man,
Urge your daughter 40 less strongly
= To arise and be . woman.
Yes, wornan-brightest model
OF that high and perfect beauty.
Where the mind, and soul and body,
Blend to work out ifeis great duty
Be Vomen-nsught Ii higher
On the gilded list Of fame;
On the catalogue Of virtue,
There's no brighter, holier name.
Be woman-on to duty,
Raise the world from all that's low,
Place high in the social heaven
Virtues fair and radiant bow;
Lend thy influence TO each effort,
That ahall raise our natures human;
Be not fashions gilded lady,
Be brave, whole-souled, true woman.
The Kanzas news., 1858-08-07

SLovEsLY FARNER.-Renovaiey your or
chard. Nature viii not bless your laziness
Make your orchard and your garden as much
the ornament of your farm as they can be
made to you source of profit and pleasure,
Fruit always finds a ready market, the prices
areeenormous. There viii be a constantly
increasing demand, as people are learning
that their health as well as their enjoyment,
requires more fruit and less flesh for their
tables.
If you regard thrift, plant your trees and
raise the best of fruit Would you promote
the general welfare, Eli the world with fruit.
Do It for money, pleasure, health and hap
piuess.
The Kanzas news., 1858-08-07
My Child's Origin.
By DAVID BARKER.

One night as old Saint Peter slept,
He left the door of Heaven aiar,
When through little angel crept,
And came down with falling star.
One summer, as the blessed beams
OF morn approached, my blushing bride
Awakened from some pleasing dreams
And found tnat angel by her side.
God grant but this-T ask no more;
That when be leaves this world of sin,
He'll wing his way to that blessed shore,
And find that door of Heaven again.
The Kanzas news., 1858-08-07
ST. Peters Reply

Pull eighteen hundred years or more
I've kept my doors securely tied,
There is no "fittle angel" strayed,
Nor has been missing all the while.
did not sleep as you supposed,
Nor leave the door of Heaven aiar;
Nor has a ''ittle angel left,
And gone down with falling star.
Go ask that "blushing BRIDE and see
If she won't frankly own and say,
That when she found that angel babe,
She found it by the good old way.
: God grant but this-I ask no more;
That should your family be enlarged,
That you will not do as before
And lay it to old Peters charge.
ST. PETER
The Kanzas news., 1858-08-07
Going to Sleep.

The music sang itself to death;
The lamps died out in their perfume;
Abassa on silk divan,
Sat in the moonlight in her room.
Her handmaids loosed her scented hair
With lily fingers; from her brow
Released the diamond, and unlaced
The robe that held her bosom snow,
Then she laid down upon the bed
With folded hands, happy maid!
And slumber kissed her on the eyes,
And led her to the Land of Shade.
The Kanzas news., 1858-08-07
EMPORIA AND LAWRENCE

J.D. & G. n. WALKER, PRorRrr1Oss
A HACK will leave the Emporia House. En,.
N ria, for Lawrence, every Mond- nornips !,
O'Clock, and the Whitney House, Lawrenee; r
Emporia, every Thursday morning at o'elOek~
Passing through Bloomington, Twin Mound, BIZ,
lingame, and Quincy.
AeESTs-G. II. WALKER, Emporia; 7 I
WHITNEY, Whitney House, Lawrence
auel5-d
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pickle FOR BKEE.-To eight gallons OF
water add one quart of molasses, three
pounds of sugar, four ounces of saltpetre,
and fine salt sufficient to make it so strong
that it viii bear mp an egg. This quantity
viii suffice for two quarters Of beef
The Kanzas news., 1858-08-07

One of our native poets, tickled at little cir
cumstsnce that happened in his family, in senti
mental fit, rushed into print with it, and attempt
ed to father it upon the carelessness of st. Peter
but that old custodian, it will be seen. denies the
soft impeachment. The two 'jims" are passing
among the current literature of the day:
NY Child's Origin.
The Kanzas news., 1858-08-07

The line of railway from st. Petersburg
to Warsaw is in course of construction, and
the works are about to commence on the
Eishni Novgorod and Tbeodosia lines.
The Kanzas news., 1858-08-07
THE EcLEcr1c
COLLEGE OF MEbic,n

CINCINNATI, ONO
THE Spring Session of 1855. n
i menee on Monday, the 9Th of Fehr,.Aa eoa.
continue sixteen weeks. full and - !,And
course of Lectures will be given, oecpnx;u u,Orou
seven hours daily, with good opportuRSSt;ass Sue
ical facilities at the Commercial HospitsI Cha-
The arrangement Of the Chairs will bes.Sp
T. E. Sr JOHN, ND
Professor Of Anatomy and Phys;oloos
]. F. JUDGE, NJ D.,
Professor Of Chemistry and Piaraae,
A. j. HOWE, MD,
Professor Of Surgery
G. 81. CLEVELAND, ND
Professor Of AGferia Aedica and TReTaD..,;..
VIM. SHERWOOD, MD.
Professor Of Medical Practice and PatRs.,.
J. R. BUCHANAN, NJ.
Emeritus Professor Of Cerebral Physioloov s,,,
stitutes Of Medicine IT.
JOHN KING, NJ. D.,
Professor of O6aetries and Diseases of Wo..,
CRild.en. aS4
The Terms for the Session viii be the SAN.
heretofore, Observation-Disclosures $500 Tpis.".
$4,000. Demonstrators Ticket, $500. ~
Student is required to engage in dissection y :!
Ticket TO Commercial Hospital, (optionall SS "a
The Lecture Rooms are newly finished, neai -,
comfortable, and in central locality lin Co.,
Hall, Walnut Street, where students viii Sp3s
convenient to call on their arrival.
Tickets for the session may be obtained Oi l.
Dean of the Faculty, at his Office, No. ll3 SuS
Street, or of Prof. G. II. Cleveland, SecretaryoT :
Faculty, No. $50 Seventh Street, near Elm
JOHN KING, ID. D., Dsc.
The College Journal Of Medical Sciepe,
Monthly Magazine of 4S pages, conducted by -
Faculty of The Electic College of Medicine ],
published at One Dollar year, payable in advsr..
The volume of the Journal commences With \
year. Communications for subscription, on >.
specimen numbers, should be directed TO
DIR. G. II. CLEVELAND, Publisbs,
ian9-ly l39 Seventh Street, Cincinnati n
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w M. p e r r Y,
,ifaaf Rui1dar oud nrauphfsnnQJ

w M. PEE RY,
Architect, Builder, and Draughtsman,
EMPORIA, KANZAS
WILL furnish Drawings, Specifications, Esti-
w mates, de-, for the various grades of build
ings and attend to the erection of buildings when
desired. His experience of sixteen years prae-
teal Builder will be sufficient guaranty for the
faithful execution of anything in that line,
Will also attend to the Surveying and Plotting
of Town sites, on reasonable terms.
Will also act as
LAND CENT,
for Filing Declaratory Statements and for the pur-
chase, entry and location of claims; make in
vestments in Town property, in Emporia, or other
Towns in the Neosho and Walnut Valleys.
Office at present at the Emporia House.
mar20-tf
The Kanzas news., 1858-08-07
JOHN DoDSWORTH,
Bookbinder and Blank Book
Manufacturer

LAWRENCE :: KANZAS
DLANK BOOKS ruled and made to Any Pat
D tern, for Bankers, Merchants, County 0fheers,
and Railroad Companies. such as Ledgers, JOur
nails, Cash Books, Record Books, Registers, TsI
Books, DC. Particular attention given to Job
Work. Law Books, Magazines, Music, Pamphlets
etc., bound in plain or fancy Morocco bindings. {.
st. Louis prices. noS7-ly
The Kanzas news., 1858-08-07
"LIVE AND LET LIVE"

is our rule and practice in trade. We return
thanks to the people of this community and other
settlements for their liberal support in the past.
and trust that in the future they will have no
cause for Withholding their patronage.
II ia unnecessary TO enumerate articles as we
shall endeavor to keep everything found in q Wes-
tern store, and all such things as are needed in a
new country.
The Kanzas news., 1858-08-07
Save Time and Money

Save Time and Money
by giving US call, instead of going to the river
towns.
To our friends and patrons We would state that
we are determined not to be undersold by any es-
tabIishment south of Kanzas river. We import
our Goods directly from ST. Louis without uupack-
ing, and whether We will sell cheaper than else
where or whether We keep "the cheapest kind Of
goods or not, is unnecessary for rs to say, as
those who favor us with their patronage will best
Judge for themselves.
The Kanzas news., 1858-08-07

u 0 r s A L E.
A large lot of extra super-fne Flour, best quail
mays-f PRoCTER's.
The Kanzas news., 1858-08-07


e. p. BANCROFT.
REGISTER OF DEEDS, REAL ESTATE
And General Lend Agent.
EAPORIA, KANZAS.
City Lots, Shares N Towns, Claims bought and
sold. Legal Papers drawn and Collections made.
To PRE-EsPToRs.-Ih have full instructions with
regard TO the right of Pre-emption, from the GEN
eral Land Office, together with the rules in con-
tested cases. Blank Declarations on hand at all
times, which will be filed up and forwarded on
short notice. InlH1 E ?. BANCROFT.
READ THISI READ THIS!!-
IF, IF, IF, IF,
IF You wish TO buy Claim, apply to
i aug29 E. p. BANCROFT.
TFyea sish to Claim. agPly 3 gytsoaorr to
IF you wish to buy Share in Emporia. apply to
i aug29 EP BANCROFT.
IF you wish to sell Share in EIuporia, apply to
IF you want Lots in Emporia, apply to
i aug29 E. P. BANCROFT.
IF you want to save money, buy a Land War
rant of [aug2s1 E-P. B.
IF you want to file Declaration on YOUR Claim.
L apply to Iaug29l E P-B
IF you want to invest money in KAn1as, CORES
L pond with [aug9Sl EP. B.
IF You want any kind of Legal Writing done.
L apply to [aug2sl E p B.
IF you want Information in regard to Central
i Kanzas, apply to E. P. B.
aug29
IF you want Land Warrants sold, loaned. or loca-
ted, send them to l.. Z. b.
aug29
IF you want your deeds of EmpOria property re
i corded, apply to 4. r b.
aug29
GOOD BUILDING LOTS can be had by ap-
VI plying to (aug2sl T.. B.
DERsoNs at the East wishing information con-
i corning the country, or any kind of business
here will do well to correspond with
aug29 E. +. b.
CHAREs AND LOTS in Emporia. constant
y ly on hand and for sale by
aug29 E. z. b.
"ANTED.-At all times, choice Lots in En-
w poria, for which the highest price viii be paid
aug29 E. ?. B.
AND WARRANTS for sale and to be
Il 4 loaned on time, and each one guaranteed per
feet. laug29l e. T. B.
WILL INVEST MONEY. SELL LAND WAR
/ rants, collect debts buy sell property for as
small percentage as any responsible agent in the
Territory. Gaug2s1 E. P. BANCROFT
i consulting E. P. BANCROFT
/ aug29
'HAPITALISTS at the East, who wish to invest
" in this Territory, will be GUARANTEED IL per
cent, and half the gains ABOVE that figure.
sue2e E. P. BANCROFT.
The Kanzas news., 1858-08-07
SPRING Ind SUMMER GOODN

which we offer for sale at such low figures as vi
make it an object for persons In the surroundin
country to
The Kanzas news., 1858-08-07

TToRNSBY flick are now receiving their
large and well selected stock of
The Kanzas news., 1858-08-07
HoRksaY & flick,
AT TIE
"COR ER STORE!"

The Oldest Stand in Emporia
The Kanzas news., 1858-08-07
To the Ladies

To the Ladies
we would say that in selecting our goods we have
paid particular attention to their wants
We invite them to call and examine our new
stock of
PRINTS,
LAWNS,
BONNETS,
PARASOLS,
FANCY GOODS,
And other articles.
REMEMBER THE CORNER STORE.
Emporia, May 1883. HoRNSBY d flick