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Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-12-08
VOL. 6---NO. 3.

CHINESE SUGAR CANE.-From time to time
we have observed reports of considerable ex-
citement in one and another part of the I'm
ion respecting Sorgum or Chinese Sugar
Cane. When 1t was first imported the opin-
ion Of The agricultural community seemed to
be entirely averse to Its cultivation. Many
declared its culture for sugar making imprac-
ticable. But gradually it worked Its way in
TO favor in several States, until everybody
thought that such method of tilling, adapted
to our climate, had been secured as would
make Its culture general and profitable Re-
Gently, however, we have observed many and
various statements of such diaparaging char
acter as have convinced US that the following
extract from a discussion before the Agricul-
tural Society, presents views of it which are
reliable =
At a meeting af the Philadelphia Agricul-
tural Society, on the Sd inst, there was an
interesting discussion in relation to the rails
ing of Chinese sugar cane. The members
generally considered it Improbable. tir.
Gowan was opposed to its cultivation, as it
was not to be compared with corn for feeding
stock, as. the cattle soon become sickened
Will III auO WOUlu not eat Ii regularly when
they could get corn or turnips. Besides it
Was Improbable to cultivate it for making
sugar or mOlasses, when sugar could be bot
for eight and nine cents per pound, aDd mo-
lasses for thirty cents per gallon. 4 farmer
could get more sugar from one maple tree, OF
from beet roots, with but 1.-THE of the labor,
than he could by growing the cane and ma
king the sugar for his family Mr. Weth-
GRILL, from Massachusetts,, said that the testi-
mony of the farmers of that State was unani-
| nous against the expediency of raising the
! Chinese Sugar Cane as an article fol. feeding
cattle or fer making sugar One Of the most
| extensive growers of the cane in this State
| had confessed that its cultivation was an an
| profitable branch of agriculture Many far
mers did it from feeling of pride in raising
their own sugar and molasses, but every
pound Of sugar and gallon of molasses costs
more to make it than it could be bought for
elsewhere. He strongly suspected the genu-
ineness of some specimens Of granulated su-
gar, professedly from the sugar cane, which
had been exhibited at the agricultural fairs
Of Massachusetts,. The enthusiasm had been
got up by spcculators, for private purposes.
and having accomplished their ends, the e1-
citement had died away.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-12-08
A Sanguinary ENGAGEMENT.

We have already chroniclcd the murder of
w W. Smith, merchant in Ouachita, Mis-
sissippi, by one z. War}, which occurred
few days since. The murderer fad, but was
arrested in tavern at Xoodyille, Mississip-
pi where the lanlord discovered him and
sent for posse of men @to effect his capture
The Ouchita Herald says:
After retiring to his room, he seemed to
suspect that al things were not right, and
spoke of leaving. The landlord presented a
barrelled gun and told him IS undertook %
leave the room he would certainly fire upon
him. Soon after this (abouS ten o'clock at
night Mr. Redwine and his men came up.
Ward said to Tatum that he would Ike to
consult with the men. Tatum assuring him
that if he would submit to an arrest. he should
not be hurt, he seemed to acquiosce. The
party proceeded to enter the room. Ward
pretended to be taken by surprise, and quick
iy. whats that?" and commenced firing
his pistols at the crowd, wounding Mr.. j. f.
Walker in the neck and killing Mr.. j. Barns
by shooting him through the heart, himself
receiving only one wound in the arm By a
pistol fred by Redwine. Ward continued
firing till all his pistols were discharged, then
drew his bowie knife and rushed to the door
when he was shot down by Tatum. In the
melee the lights were put out.
The dead and wounded of fred wines par
ty were drawn out of the room, the door
closed and the room guarded for several hours
it not being known to what extent Ward was
disabled 1t was eventually determined to
introduce light into the room, that his COR
dition might be seen. To this end light
was let down the chimney, by which he was
seen welterlng in his own blood, with pistols
in hand, which he had succeeded in reload
ing while in that condition. There lay the
demon, apparently determined to sell his ar
rest or his life at the greatest possible cost to
others He was now appealed to and assur-
ed that they were determined to take him
dead or alive, but that they had no inclina-
ton to Go him further bodily harm, but on
the contrary, would do all they could to re-
lieve his physical suffering, if he would dis
arm himself; whereupon he threw his wea-
pons from him, when the physicians who
we're in attendance upon those wounded by
himself ministered to his wants by dressing
his wounds he was found very severely
though it is thought not mortally wounded
1t was the design of his captors to take hin
Immediately to Shreveport, where, if alive
he probably even now is confined In jail
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-12-08
EBENSBURG, Pa, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1858
large dogs leaped over the wall into the gar


''Bloodhounds J" exclaimed my guests.
They need not have told me, for though
had never in my life happened to see any
dogs of that kind, instinctively felt they
must be bloodhounds, and felt like one al
ready condemned to death, and grasped the
sides of the chair convulsively, though 1 nei-
ther moved or spoke word.
''They are the true breed" observed the
stranger, ''and have propably been let loose
on trial, and have escaped their keeper"
And as he and his friend turned their
heads, they saw the dogs smelling the ground
and running round and round, like mad,
without noticing us. and ever and anon rails
ing their heads and uttering a prolonged
howl, and then again laying their muzzles
close to the earth as if to get Oh the right
scent. Presently, instead of turning roand
so large circle, they seemed to concentrate
their efforts on one point, which they shifted
more diligently still; in doing which they set
up more frightful howl than fore, attemp-
ting at the same time to tear away its legs,
which prevented their getting a. tne ground
beneath.
They evidently scent game" cried my
guests.
That's impossible cried l.
s'For heavens sake ~ said the one I knew
'tget up, OR they'll tear you to pieces"
Let them" returned l. s'I'n not stir
from this spot"
1.-The dogs must not be allowed to bait peo-
pie to death, Let's hew them down." said
he.
There is some horrible secret lurking IN
der all this" said the soldier, drawing his
sword ''1n the name of the law, help me
! to take this man into custody
| they then seized and dragged me away,
although | fought aud bit and laid about me
/ like mailman After some resistance, l at
length was obliged to suffer them to lead me
off, and the excited blooGhounds began tear
ing up the earth, which they flung about as il
it had been SO much water. What more need
be said? Why merely that 7 fell on my knees
and confessed the truth with chattering teeth
and begged for mercy; that 1 afterwards de-
MED the deed before the tribunal, and now
again own it.; that | was tried, found guilty,
and finally condemned to death. I may add
that I have found neither pity, nor comfort
nor hope, and have not friend in the world
my wife, happily for her, having been sci.
zed with temporary madness, and being ii
Ignorance of my misery or her own-in shor
that l am alone with my despair in this dun.
geon, and that | must die to morrow.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-12-08

ToUGH STORIES editor discourseth-
friend at our elbow says that there is 3
piece Of road, not, two miles from here,
50 narrow that when two teams meet. they
have both to get over the fence before either
can pass,
Another says A Californian writes that
they have fire flies cut there so large that
they use them to cook by. They set their kct-
ties on their hind legs. which are bent fo- the
purpose like pot hooks.
\ third says There is a railroad in one
of the Southern States whose cars run at a
speed about equal to that Of full-grown
two-year old grasshopper. The Conductor
is SO very polite thatif lady says, ''COnducta.
please furnish ME with draug ght of wataw,"
he Immediately Jumps Of. blocks the train
with n stick, and procures it for her.
Again There is a man out West 50 ever
lasting tall that he has to climb up a ladder
whenever be goes to shave. His feet are SO
large that he has to get his boots built over
them, and his head is quite bald from carry
ing building materials in his hat.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-12-08

THE CAPTURED AFRICANS. We learn from
the Washington Uai0R that dispatches have
been received from Captain Chauncy, Of the
NIagra, dated at Porto Grande, October
22d, which state that forty-fve of the cap
tured Africans had died during the passage
to that place 1t was found impossible to
break up the 6lthy habits of the negroes,
which greatly tended to spreal the rayages
of disease. Remonstranee was u1availing
Those portions of the ship allotted to them,
in spite of every effort to keep them cleanly,
air with pesti lential yapors- Capt. Chaunccy
considers these negroes the most degraded
class he had ever seen. The females, how
ever, of whom one only had been lost. were
in far better condition of health and habii.
than the males,
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-12-08

nA- A Mobile, Ala, paper gives an ac-
count of an inquest recently held in that city,
on the body of man who died from an over
dose of vegetable pills. On opening the
body, the interior was found to be one large
cabbage, but dead to its core from contine-
ment and want of water-a beverage which
the patient unfortunately never drank. The
Jury returned verdict of ''quits." Quits
gentlemen ~ exclaimed the dismayed coro-
ner-"never heard of such thing. What
do you mean ?' "Why," replied the fore
man, 1--WE find that, if the cabbage killed the
man, the man most certainly killed the cab
bage, and if that amt quits it's the mex
! thing to it :"
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-12-08

Es Every man in China is compelled to
pay his debts at the beginning of the year,
or otherwise stop his business. How would
this rule work with us?
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-12-08

R1- There is sufficient cotton at Norfolk
at The present time to load several vessels.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-12-08

- The Academy at Hollidaysburg under
the con, rol of the School Board, was burnt
down a short time since.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-12-08

- One of the main secrets of success in
business is TO ADVERSE.
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Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-03-13
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". Z. CAlLDS h CO.'S,
Patent Elastic Fire and Water Proof
CE.NE.NT KOOFZN'G!!

W. Z. CHILDS h CO.'S,
Patent Elastic Fire and Water Proof
CE.ME.1T KOOFZNG!!
WE, the undersigned. are prepared to contract
w and put on at the shortest notice,our
Elastic Fire d Water Proof Cement Roofing
It being the only article yet invented that will sue.
ccssfuy the action Of the atmosphere in every
climate. 1t perfectly IRE and water proof and In
point Of durability believe equal IL not supe.
rioY, to any metallic roofing. We put 1t on over
old tin, tar iron, or shinge roofs, it making diff.
ference how fiat steep the roof may be. This
soofng iswarranted to prove as above represented.
We Will put It on for $6 90 per square, (lO feet
sQuare.) We will apply it upon tin and iron for
81 90 per square, being, account Of it, durability
the cheapest paint that can be used.
their roofs repaired to call at Office opposite the
LeCIaire House, Davenport, Iowa, and examine sam.
plcs, and satisfy themselves In regard to the duIab
ity and practical iity Of this roofing.
N: B.-we are prepared 70 All orders for our C.
ment to those residing at distance, with printed d.
CITY and cosnsy Rtohss for Iosoo sad xis~ssesa
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J.BvAN BERGEN 1. B1O.
o. A. BENJAMIN, General Agent.
REFERENCE IN CINCINNATI.
NJ Ear. Bailey, Smith street, between Fourth md
Fifth.
Mr. Samuel Ogden, No "a Fourth street.
Baker and Won Publ, No 60 Fourth street.
Mr. George Carlisle, President Of the Lafayette Bank
DR. John Law. Agent Of Royal lns o., Lsndon
and Liverpool.
essrs John Shilto L Co., Dry Goods Dealers lth
street.
itchen and Rammelsbsrg, Furniture Mans On
dealers 4th street.
iles Greenwood, Esq.
.r II Hinkle.
Geo L Davenport,
DR. James Hall,
Goats Patchin, Builders,
Ew Wheeler, Architect,
Peck, City Clerk,
Geo Parker,
@ d CLINE, Painter,
Mr. Paterson, Locust strcet,
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Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-03-13
JULIUS CHESEBROUCH

MOULD respectfully infovm the inhsb!tants Of
W Davenport and vicinity that he has openeA an
once directly over the Davenport Gas Go g. IN 4er-
wins Block, on Perry, between Third and Fourth sts,
for the transaction Of Mechanical and Operative Den
tstTy In al Its branches Having received tnstSuc-
III from and during the rsst year been sssocisted
with, OF the able practitioners 10 the bast ne
feels confident thst operations entrus "a TO MIN
will be executed 10 . caIefhi aud skillful manner
He vii, be most happy 70 show any who may favor
him With \ call his recommandstions, which are OF
the highest character; and would invite the most
critical alton upon all work mmiffsd 70 biz
hands All operations registered and warrsnted--
He sncits share Of the public patronage and takes
pleasure in submitting the following testimonial:
NEW LONDON, Oct 23, 1857.
This nay certify that DR. J Chesebreugh has been
. pupil OF mine In the study OF Dentistry, and that
during the past year, NJ has operatsd with me In my
once In hts professional ability have the gr attest
confidence, and c'rdis ly recommend him to any
wishing such services those o! careful, and skill
ful Dental Operator. WV. EHBRFIKLD
And also IN referring to Aessrs.
@. 7. 4 y. Shepard, Hon r W. Williams,
p O. Larnea, DR. ". W. shemed,
Hon Ebenezer Leaned, J G learned,
Dr. Lewis Belts. Rev Dani-l huntington.
h " Browne, DR. " Stoidard,
Of New London, Conn also 70
Dr.. Barrows. JIM d Burrows,
Hon J n Cannon, Dr. Baker
DR. wtherwax, Rev D Masnn,
WHY Gurey 1sq., Aes:rs Cock 4 Sargent.
Rev Packard, DIS True.
4 n Barrow ESQ wa Remington,
b woodward. AT Mast,
@ " Smith, P1erwin,
HY 81 ymaker, Aw Bailey. [FebsdH
Rev g , Na1oun, Chas Powers
Us IAmbrite, Jno N Rogers.
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Rock Island TFespAsSeFi
To all whom it may concern.
TAKE NOTICE.

i War Department Is agent Of the Quarter Mas
ter Department st Rock Issnd," with fall instsuc
tons TO ADOPT an necessary measures for the pro-
lection Of the property depredations and intru-
sions" Now therefore. al persons whomsoever, not
HAVING legal right are hereby warned and notified
70 quit tbs premisss, and abstain from any further
reGpass
The Deputy o 8. Msnhal Tor Illinois viii take
charge Of al vood cut on the ground and forbid any
person removing the oame untn The peopsr damaees
can Be- aAoososd and PAID.
All persons are hereby forbid cutting wood or tin
Der Of soy kind and notified % abstain nom any
tre.pass whassoevsr, = laGal asDs VII - tAksn
aoaina GacA 1sgsoda&ogS.
LII. llAy0AXl1;
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BfattOn House.

THE undersigned would respectfully inform his
L friends and the ira. cling nublic, that he has
Opened this large hotel in lie Claire. The house ia
nearly new and furnished with al the conveniences
Of mode hotels The table viii be supplied with the
best the country anofds.
His experience and large acquaintance with the
business in the west Is . suDcient guarantee that
his house 10 the place 70 stop at when you come 70 the
ely Of Le Oaaire
CBundas excsptsD ~ Davenport.
nasshI-69veW1y Nd W1D&1Ax1 4sVpt.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-03-13
THE UNDERSIGNED

HAVING established himself In this place In the
II business Of envRa 4 D1Aas PLATING, proposes
90 MI al orders for hne Silver plated Door Plates,
Deos Knobs, Bell Pulls, Butts numbers, Plates and
Yigures adopted 70 the use Of Doore and Church
Hevo, IAGhtaine Ro0s Points, window Sash, OarTt.
aoo an1 0Arnsss tsnmings plated 70 order q ahogt
1oeiea. An Work Wa1Iaato1 equal the bee1.
WILLIAM OMAHA.
Z uHu ban1n0 - = ~ RsansVsvaai0 1oDe
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Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-03-13

EO1 one Or moro years, upoa unincunbsred lat
j. 1stGte Security = ocoek Gnunly, u gums . salt
6ypltceatA DA1lMo1ON = 4OWHol0D
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-03-13

1--WE MILLIONS Hedge Plants for sale In small 1t
y 70 suit farmers, q 1226 per thousand.
There WILDE small reduction name On large quan-
ttt3es.
R1au,rs Of The subscriber, over Hills snA WasA-
burns stove Store nearly opposite ~ 1ese 0@oe
Dsady strss9, Doyo1owt Lave,
- EvV Soun ,. xuae,
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-03-13

HE greatest attention viii be paid BY the subscri-
i Der to repairing Furniture In the most substan.
tis manner and neatsst style. Old Chairs and fancy
tainted Furniture repainted In any style equal 70
ataanded 70 With dispatch.
OHAlLnO OHAfyIUD,
Oabanet Mshes and Paper Hanger,
oDlo1ly U0ca yalanh q hoA. oaonod end Sotsi.