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SUGAR CANE.

The Chinese Sugar Cane appears to
have entered very largely into cultiva-
ton in Iowa the past season--in the
western part moro than the east
Speaking of the growth in the west
a paper says: "Almost every farm
has grown from half an acre to ten :
cres of the crop, and it seems to be u.
Universally of tremendous growth. A
score or two of pressing mil Is are CON-
pleted, and many more under way
Iowa will make her own sugar and syr-
up the present year, and if this exper-
imentproves satisfactory we shall here
aftor sec very little Louisiana or West
India "sweetnin." The Sorghum bids
fair to work q vast change in the agri-
cultural products of Iowa-and soon
we expect to see accounts of cxporta.
tions of sugar and molasses from our
fast populating and most eminently fer
tile state.--Keohuk Post.
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MANG0LD WURTZELS,

A correspondent of the New Eng
land Farmer writes from Eppiag, N.
H., as follows t.l'.
For some time past I have been
DESTROYS of placing before the read
ers OF the Farmer u statement concern
ing the raising of mangold wurtzels.
Every farmer is interested in the pro-
duction of all articles by which he can
the better improve the condition of his
stock, and if by the production of these
vegetables he can do that, he will give
his attention to it. =.
For the past two years I have rails.
ed mangold wurtzels, for the purpose
of trying the experiment, and Of salts
flying myself as to the proftableness
OF the production. This year l plant
ed small piece, four rods by FIVE,
containing one eighth of acre Of land,
l plowed the land last fall and put on
a good GOAT of manure. This spring
l cross-plowed and narrowed it. [
planted the seeds in hills one foot and
a half apart, and the rows two feet
apart. Many of tho seeds, owing to
the wetness of the spring, or from
some other cause, rotted, and did not
germinatc, and plants from other hills
were transplanted to supply the def.
cheney. The weeds were kept down
by hoeing two or three times during
the summer. This fall gathered one
hundred and sixty bushels from the
piece of ground. Many of them were
very large, weighing from IL to Is
pounds, and one measured twenty-nine
inches in circumference, and weighed
l63 pounds. Many of them measured
rs inches in circumference. At this
rate 1880 bushels can be raised from
the acre, or allowing only one thousand
bushels to the acre, which / consider
moderate crop, for land under good
cultivation, can farmers raise anything
which will be more profitable =? Iplant-
ed these roots on moist land, am salts
fed that | cannot raise anything so
profitable for stock from the same piece
Of land.
l hope the farmers in this vicinity
will consider this subject, and try the
experiment, to satisfy themselves of the
expediency of raising these roots for
their stock.
If none of the seeds had rotted, am
satisfied that the crop would have been
larger, for none those of which were
transplanted grew as large as those
which remained in the original hill.
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LOOK OUT FOR DURBANNA F0UN-
DRY AND CORN-CRACKER!

HAVE just put up pair of Corn. crackers,
u and am now ready to crack your Corn. Come
on, friends and enemies, would have you all to
know that am ready now to crack your grain
into cob-meal, &C., in fine style, right along.
Now ifyou want It done up right,
And have but little stole, ,E
just bring along some first rate grain,
And will take the toll - 8u,gaa
think not best in setting out s. otf
The people much to fatter,
Then come along and try your luck as
Come see what is the matter. *
Then If you don't say all is right,
And to yoar neighbors bragg,
The next time you may go off light,
, b And also lose the bag
NJ Then como right along to EIMoN,s, at
Durbanna Foundry, and get your grain done up
into Coveted in short order. We can sell you
Pump to furnish the water, and a big kettle to
mix your feed in. Can you do better any where
eisef March o, 1858.
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THE YOUNG. AsrERIc.

Clothing Store is all the rage,
II surPasses far the living age;
Being ono fthe largest In the Stat.
And selling goods at SO low a rate.
That all who cal can easy buy,
Aud II they don't, can't tell why.
listen and prepare your mind,
While call off the different kinds:
CoAiS OF all descriptions, kinds and taste
AND style ofbrcast or length Of waist ~
or all material, Frock and Dress, -
And lit you, too, without distress. r"ts.
Fan is comes next, which to 'numerate.
would take man with pen and slate,
From morn till night, with two minds
To cypher down tho different kinds.
Enough to say, 1 will all supply.
p with anything to suit their eyes; r.
Black, blue, plaid, striped or gray,
am bound to "suit, you any way.
b VESTS, astonishing to relale,
am ahead ofall the State; "h" .tst
velvets, plain, plaid, stripped or blue.
Sanns OF all kinds, figured silks too
And many more--it is not worth while
/. To half describe the monstrous nile.
SHIRTS oflinen, and Marseilles too.
q Hickories, Calicoes, striped and blue.
Bosoms, Collars, Cravats and Cans new
Handkerchief, Gloves, Rubber suspend.,.
And the latest style of good do uble .epds,.
BOYS CLOTHING, Goats, Vests and Pant,
78 cannot tit either grasshoppers or ants:
But anything in human shape,
warrant FIT up to the tape;
AND l stick to my motto of old,
Ihat is-"not to be und sold.',
SO come along, bring friond and hin.
But don't forget the 'tReady Tin"
u. oh. sTINE.
Morgnntown, Oct. IL, ls5S.-l74
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pared according to the following direc,
tons: Stake stone lime with hot water,
in tub, covering it to keep in the steam; ;
pass 6 quarts Of it through sieve, it
being the state of fine dry powder, and
add to it l quart and skimming it. To
every 5 gallons of this boiled mixture,
add ! pound of alum, J pound Of
copperas, and by slow degrees ! o
pound of potash, and 4 quarts of fine
sharp sand. The mixture will now
admit of any coloring matter that might
be preferred, and is to be applied with
brush.
1t looks better than paint, and is as
durable as stone. 1t will stop leaks
in the roof, prevent the moss from
growing and injuring the wood, render.
ing it incombustible, and, when laid
upon brick-work, causing it to become
impenetrable to rain or moisture.
Farmers Cabinet.
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SHAVING! SHAVING ! SHAVING !

rhe undersigned would respectfully in.
Il form the citizens of Morgantown and
surrounding country that he has establishes
a SHAVING & HAIRCUTTING SALOON
in this place. He would say TO the public
that he is practical barber, having served a
regular apprenticeship TO The business and
been engaged 10 every branch OF the inc
for a number Of years, both in this country
and in Europe. A he asks is TO give him
a trial. .... ...
His shop is on Walnut Street near High
underneath Temperance Hall Terms cash.
Sept. 10, '5S-I6S. JACOB SHANDT,
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DO You think 4 am u Heather

The influence of a corrupt Church in
destroying the reverence for the obser-
vances of religion, is shown in the fact
that fully nine.tenths Of those who 90
to church in France are women. In
Germany, also, as well as in other Eu.
ropean states, among large class it is
considered disgraceful to be seen at
church. We remember German gen.
tleman of refinement and education,
who on his first arrival here, was in
vited to attend divine worship. lilo
politely complied. When time had
brought better acquaintance, he re-
vealed to his friend how much this in
vitation had astonishod him. "Why,"
said he, "in Germany it is considered
almost an insult TO invite man to 20
to church. Nobody but women and
servants 60 to church." The class to
whom this feeling is common is by no
means small, and still further illus.
tration of their views Of religion was
given, when tho gentleman who had
invited this German to attend church,
was in turn requested to act as god
father to the Germans child. lie ma
turally expressed his surprise that one
who thought it SO disgraceful to attend
church, should wish to have his child
christened. "What !" was the reply,
" do you think | am heather ?"
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CHEAP ROOFS.

The simple mode of roofing out
houses by mailing thin boards on light
rafters, may be introduced to very
great advantage, particularly in the
country. 1t is only to subject tho boards,
before using, to the action Of fire, by
way of thoroughly seasoning them
Nail them on Immediately, and cover
them with sheathing paper and dress
ing of tar; and covering, almost for a
life time, may safely be calculated up
on. The rafters 3 inches deep, II
thick, Strengthened on the edges and
closely nailed.
The following composition for cover
ing such roof was employed at Wick
ham twenty years ago, sand as at this
present time as good as when first laid
The roofs nearly fat, having a run of
one inch only to the foot, the boards
being securely nailed and covered with
course Of sheathing paper, such as
is used under the copper sheathiDg Of
ships, made fast by small Aat-headed
nail. To eight gallons Of common tar,
add 2 gallons of Roman comont, s
pounds Of rosip, and pounds of tallow;
boil and we'll stir the ingredients, so as
thoroughly to incorporate them, and
lay on the roof while hot, with brush,
spreading it very evenly; then sprinkle
il while hot with sharp sifted sand and
when cold, tar and sand as before !;
after which, single coat Of tar once
in FIVE or six years will preserve the
roof for an ago.
To the above may be added an in
combuStible, impenctrablc wash, pre-,
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Marble and Stone Cutting.
BURR P. MARSTELLAR.

DOINIl L. mhItO i ELLhh,
ID ESPECTFULLY informs his friends g.
IL the public that he has just received
from Baltimore and intends keeping con-
stantly on hand, an assortment Of
American and Italian Marble,
which will enable him to gil promptly all
orders for
Monuments, Head & Foet stones,
TABLETS, MANTLE. PIECES, &c.
in style OF ar, not surpassed in this section
OF the, country. He will also execute all
orders for building work ia country stone.
SHOP at the head of Front street. (at the
Old sand Orders solicited and filed al a
reduction OF 25 per cent on prices heretofore.
CALL and SEE before making purchases
ELSEWHERE. u. P. Nj.
Morgan,own, July 5, 1855. ~
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THAT CHARMING TEMPLE
OF FANCY,
Groans under the weight of precious Jewels
The brilliant polish and sparkling lustre
Mark the purity Of the Goodsl

~~>S~s
The brilliant polish and sparkling lustre
Mark the purity Of the Goods
WE have just received an assortment of
magnificent Jewelry, & plain Gold Jewelry, the
briliiancy and artistic skill in design commands
the admiration of all!
Cameo Jewelry-in sets.
This beautiful Jewelry, held in such high
estimation by the elite and fashionable, we have
good assortment.
Gold stone Jewelry, deservedly termed the
crown Jewetsj our styles universally admired.
Mosaic Jewelry-needs no eulogy;-its bril-.
liancy, purity, and excellence, and most chaste
design, bespeak an entrance to the most rein ed
circles. "- E..iHtataE
Mourning Jewelry. You who are dressed
in the habiliments of mourning your toilet is
incomplete without suit Of our meek and mod
est mourning Jewels. 500 ,Aseh 5a
We have also Just received rich assortment
of Coin Je,ceiry, for Gentlenen's wear, viz:
Shirt setts and sleeve buttons, coin purity--a
few sparkling Brilliant & missive finger Rings,
Gold Pens and Pencils, Watch Seals, Keys and
Rings, Charms, &C. &C. In short we have quite
variety OF rich and fancy Goods, Silver & pla-
ted Spcctacles, Thimbles, Watch Guards, 30.
Our Book and Drug Department.
Within the last ten days, large additions have
been made to our stock.
900 quire Blank Books,
5000 assorted Envelopes,
10 different varieties Of Papers;
10 - brands OF Pens;
SCHOOL. BOOKS of every variety;
Drugs and Paints, always large stock ON
hand. III We ask all in want of Goods in
our line to give US call. .
FITCH & CHALEANT.
Morgantown, April 80, 1858. If
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NEW FALL GOODS
Just Received at
ROGERS & EOGLE,S
CASH AND READY.PAY STORE, HA.
2 CANS MONONGALIA BUILDINGS,
CORNER WALNUT AND HIGH


CASH AND READY.PAY STORE, HA.
: CANS MONONGALIA BUILDINGS,
CORNER WALNUT AND HIGH
STREETS.
On announcing the arrival OF our New
Large and Fashionable stock of Fall and
Winter Goods, we return thanks to the pu ).
lie for the patronage so literally bestowed
upon us heretofore, and now invite YOU to
call and examine our New Stock, com prsng
every variety usually kept in this vicinity;
embracing all the Newest styles of Prints
and Gtnghams, Superb Delanes beautiful
Cashmeres, fine Coburgs, brilliant Silks,
gli,terins Satins, modest Debages, and to
which the attention Of the ladies are pa rite.
ularly invited as they will be sold very low
for Ready p0y, only.
DOMESTIC GOODS.
Sheetings, Shirtings, Tickings, Drillinga,
NC, we invite the particular attention Of
buyers to onr stock, as we are Offering them
at much reduced prices. Cloths, Cassimeres,
OF French: English and American fabric, a
variety OF colors and patterns, all at such
reduced rates. Satinets, Tweeds, Ves,ipgs,
&C, at prices that cannot fail TO please.
READY MADE CLOTHING.
A large and varied assortment, well made
and OF recent purchase in this line our stock
Is unsurpassed. either in quality price or du-
rabiiiiy. We have also a large stock of
youths, boys, and mems
HATS IND CAPS,
TO which we invite your attention, together
with well assorted stock of -.
BOOTS AND SHOES,
Of the best quality, consisting of Mems,
Children and Ladies wear.
GROCERIES, HARDWARE g. QUEEN
WARE,
Which we are enabled 10 offer TO our Gus.
toners at very small advance on Cost, as
we sell our good only for Cash. ..... '
II would be useless for us to attempt an
enumeration of every article comprising our
large aud complete stock of seasonable Goods
we would therefore state, that being fully
impressed with the ruinous policy of The
Credit System" we have determined to
put down our goods TO the lowest profit and
sell them for Ready Pay only being satisfied
we can sell goods a; least twenty FIVE per
cent lower in this way, and thus save our
own credit, and benefit those who want to
buy good Goods cheap and pay for them
CASH-DOWN. Yours,
.. ROGERS g. FOGLE.
Sept. 24th, 1S58-l7o-tf. .s
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A New Era has DaWned UpOn Us.

A New Era has Dawned Upon Us.
cash SYSTEM ADOPTED, And in
~ successful operation. ~ ....
A firm plank in the platform of business,
Erected by FITCH & CHALFANT. .
They make no accounts, payable to.mor.
row, Saturday evening OF in a day or two
for such promises are rarely fulfilled. But
they sell alone for cash in hand or it's EQUIV.
alent. Therefore take notice; bear in mind.
Our Terms are strictly CASH Our terms
are Cash are Cash are-Cash! CASH
CASH!!!
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DIR. WALTON,s
.q.WEKEC.2.v' PILLS!
JOY TO THE WORLDI
YOUNG AMERICA VICTORIOUS

One small box OF Pills cures ninety.nine cssH
oat OF hundred. No Balsam, no Mercury, i'l
odoI on the breath, no fear Of detection. TN'I
small pills dose tasteless and harmless ul
water. Full directions arc given, 40 that ik'l
patient can cure himself as certain as with III.
advice of the most experienced surgeon, snal
much better than with the advice Of one Of lite
experience in this class ofdiseases.
SENT BY MAIL to any part of the oosptJ|
by enclosing ono dollar to DR.. d. @. WAtIos,
No. l64 North Seventh Street, below Race
Philadelphia. a isbe,ai discount to the trads.-
None genuine without the uritten signature dl
d. @. Walton, Proprietor.
DR.. WIS treatment for Sclfabuse, Weskne"I
&c, is entirely different from the usual course
DR.. w. has cured hundreds who have tried otr
ers without benefit. The treatment is as cersh
to cure as the sun is 10 rise. Enclose a stsmhI
and address DR.. w. as above, giving full hn
tory of your case, and you will bless the dr
you made the effort TO secure what lie certsis"
n radical cure. FEB. 8, lS5S---1JJ
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'//ViIlIiiiNSSNN 81 uiseasoN contracted Dy
promiscuous sexual intercourse, by self>abuso,
rby sexual excess, with advice for their pre-.
vention, written in familiar style, avoiding all
medical technicalities, and everything that
would offend the ear oil decency.
Testimony of the Professor of Obstetrics in Penn
College, Phiiadeiphfa.--"DR. HUNTERS MED
ICAL MANUAL.''--The author of this work,
unlike the majority of these who advertise to
cure the diseases ofwhich il treats, is gradu-
ate ofone ofthe best Colleges in the U. States.
1t affords me pleasure to rec ommedd him to the
unfortunate, or to the victim of malpractice,
successful and experienced practitioner, in
greatest confidence. JOSEPH LONESOME, I'D.
From A. Woodward, M. d., of Penn University,
Phiiadd.--lt gives me pleasure to add my tests
mony to the professional ability Of the Author Of
tho F" Medical Manual" Numerous cases OF Dis
eases Of the Genital Organs, some Of them of
long standing, have come under my notice, in
which his skill has been manifest in restoring to
perfect he alth, in some instances where the pa>
tient has been considered beyond medical aid.
the treatment of seminal weakness, or disar-
rangement ofthe functions produced by Self
abuse, or Ereess OF yehery, do not know his
superior in the profession. / have been acquain-
ted with the author some thirty years, and deem
it no more than justice to him as we'll as kind
ness to the unfortunate victim of carly indiscre.
ton, to recommend him one in whose profess
siona skill and integrity they may safely coniide
themselves. ALFRED WoopwARp, NJ, d. .,
One copy, securely enyeloped, will be forwar.
ded free OF postage. TO any part Of the States,
for 90 cents, or 6 copies for $l.00. ID-Addres
COSDEN & CO., Publishers, Box 1877, Philad'a.
NJ booksellers, Canyassers and Box Agents
supplied on the most liberal terms.
December 20, 1857. 1y
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IMPORTANT ITEM.
One door further South!
REMOVAL AND NEW GOODS!,

ID L. & N. BERKSHIRE announce to
~. their friends and the public, that they
have removed from their old stand opposite
the Courthouse into the adjoining room on
the South, lately occupied by +. M. Chalfan,
Druggist, where they have just received,
and are now opening, large stock Of Gro.
ceries, Confectionery, Tobacco, Segars, and
great variety OF Notions and useful articles
OF almost every description purchased in the
or TO prompt customers at four months. We
hope that all who may need any thing in our
line will not fail to keep their eye on the
Cheap Grocery" exactly opposite to the
Court House. r. l.. & N. BERKSHIRE.
November l6, 1857. as sqtsal26
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nEy" Walter S. Chandler, a trader
IN one OF tho Richmond markets, was
tined by mayor Mayo, last week, for
using profane language in the market.
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New Marble Shop.

The undersigned having purchased the stock
on hand from the former proprietors Of the Mar
BILE Shop carried on by Messrs. Sheets & White,
beg leave to inform their friends and the pub
lie in general, that they intend to carry on the
MARBLE BUSINESS in all it's branches, in good
style and with despatch. They expect to have
on hand fine stock of both
ITALIAN and AMERICAN MARBLE
of the very best quality in few days and will
be prepared to execute
Monument. Tomb, Head and Foot
g.t Stones.
to the satisfaction OF all who may give them
call. 1t is not their intention or purpose to
IoRE the people by calling on them for jobs be-
fore their relatives arc cold, as they deem it
both too small a business, and done only by
small men but they intend to pursue such a
couise that will BIO endorsed by both friends
and enemies, If any Of the latter we have.
They hope by a strict attention to business
win noderate charges, together with a war
Tanty Tor all JOBS 40 h" what they are represent
ed, to share liberal PATRONAGE;
z Shop in Lazier's Building, next to the Cou..
house. Call and see before purchasing else
where.
III Our Marble is bought for cash consequent
ly we will be able to sell very low.
apl6,--tf JNO. w. MADEIRA & CO.
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JAMES A, DAVIS takes this method Of In,
~ forming the readers Of the " Union, and
public generally, that he continues TO Manufac.
;uro all articles in the Cabiuct~makin0 line
at his Shop on Main street.
Bureaus, Lounges. Wordyobes, BEDTEADS
Of all kinds, Tables, Stands, &c., &C.,
made oftho latest style, Of the best material.
md with prompt despatch.
lilo also manufactures coflins Of all kinds, X eeps
neat HEhRsE, and will attend funerals In
Town or country. JAMES a. DAVIS.
Morgan,own, Oct %, i7i-3,.
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= T
JaagS. JANE HEAR,

MILLINER d MANTUAMAKER,
Has returned to Morgantown, and is prepared
to serve her former customers, and tho public
generally. Residence on Front street, next
door North Of the "Union," office.
October 8, 1868,
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CASH! CASH.! CASH I! !

commence this day selling for ready pay,
according TO previous notice. trust my friends
and customers are prepared to continue tn cir
business with me. / will sell as cheap as any
store in the town. or any whorc else. am re-
ceiying New Goods almost every week from the
East, come on, every body and get your portion
pound for butter. am none ofyour 8 cent men,
VIM. LAZlER,
Aug. 2, lS5S-l63. Cheap side.
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