The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1860-03-22


camp" is very large, is usually collected
in vessels, placed in sled, which is drawn
by horse. More frequently, however,
the water is all carried by hand-and
sometimes by females The molasses thus
made is superior to that made from the
sugar cane for table use.
The Dogwood is also found and is only
valuable from its beauty in the spring sea-
son, and from its almost unerring indic,-
ton Of good wheat land.
The Cucumber tree is not unfrequently
found in our ravines-its wood is equal to
that Of the poplar, and is berry or fruit
= admired very much for Littcrs
The Tulip tree or Poplar is also of very
common occurrence. 1t grows to an i'm
mense size, and the softness and lightness
of the wood, makes it valuable article Of
trade.
Birch is to be met with every where in
our woods. 1t is excellent for fuel, being
little inferior to hickory, and IS coming
into use as furniture,
Locust, also, is common with us. It's
greatest value is its durability, lasting
longer than any other kind Of wood
Hence TIE value Of locust posts, locust
ties, &c. 1t is also greatly admired as an
ornamental shade tree.
The Sassafras, though somewhat rare,
IS found in some parts Of the county. The
wood is useless, or nearly so, but tea made
Of the roots has the character Of purifying
the blood, and is certainly not unpalatable
Wild Cherry. Immense quantities Of
lumber manufactured from this tree are
annually shipped to the Eastern market
1t commands high price, and is in great
demand among cabinet-makers. It's bark
is also medicinal
The Quaking Aspen is not unfrsquently
met in openings in our forests As wood,
it is valueless; but the beauty of its ap-
pearance, and the c>nstaut tremulous NO
ton of the leaves, make it an object Of
and secure it from wanton de-
struction. The beautiful tradition that
the Ecdecmer's cross was Of this wood,
unwittingly to ourselves, perhaps, height
ems ouI respect Tor this sensitive tree.
The Chestnut is very common upland
tree, and indicates q rather light and dry
soil. 1t is chiefly valuable for fencing
purposes, but its fruit, which it produces
in wonderful abundance, is very great
tavorite at the winter frosidc.
In low moist situations, the Beech is
found in great abundance. It's wood Is
not very valuable, nor does its fruit afford
very agreeable food, except to the Wild
pigeons, which congregate in great num-
bers among the beech trees, ard devour
their fruit, Oh their passage TO the South.
The Linden or Basswood, which is not
uncommon in deep soil, is valued for the
soItness and toughness of its wood.
The White Pine is still abundant in the
northern portion of the county, and tho
the iumbermen have been ut work among
it for the last half century, there are for
ests of it remaining untouched. 1t has
been source Of immense profit to those
engaged in that business.
The Henlock is perhaps more numer-
Gus than any other species Of timber in this
county. Indeed, it has remained nearly
andisturbcd, except where it had to give
way before the axe of the settler, in pre-
pairing his clearing" for the plough
However, this neglected timber is coming
into general use for scantlirS and rafters.
plank, and fencing boards its bark is
being used instead Of oak, in the process
of tanning leather The Laurel Run
Tannery, owned by a. NJ. & II. White.
uses Hemlock bark exclusively; and it is
said that Of Messrs. Murray, Zahm & Co.
purposes doing the same.
These, and some others, constitute the
forest trees OF Cambria county: and
hope the reader will pardon me for the
time l have dwelt upon this branch of the
subject.
JONATHAN OLDBUCK.
MoSKEARNs, Oct. 80, 1853
CoMMIssIoNERsIN JAIL-The Sunremo
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