The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-08-20
THE SYRACUSE SALT WnRKs

Syracuse has long been noted for its manufac-
ture OF salt; but originally Saiina was known as
the locality OF the principal springs. Mention is
made of them as early as 1854; also of the maxine
of salt at an early date by the Indians The first
salt made by the present race of settlers was in
lfS9-ooied in a kettle suspended over two crotch
ed sticks at the rate of about one bushe per hour,
The first kettle set in block was in 1888. by one
Jos. van Week. Vast quantities are now pro-
duced at each place, but Syracuse has grown to be
wealthy, prosperous city, while S4ina presents
to some extent the diIapidated appearance OF a
dsserted village" The two places now uni
TED under one government, each retaining still its
own ground.
The brine at first, at Salina, was obtained in the
marshes bordering upon 0nondaga Lake from ex-
cavatlohs IN the earth OF not more than thirty or
lorty feet IN dePth,--it being dipped up by pals
then carried to the place of boiling. 1t was found
that the BRINE at a greater depth increased in
strength, and wells dug the deDth Of eighty
or more feet,-and rival interests and establish
ments sprang up, gTrater depths were reached,
until now artesian wells are sunk at Syracuse to
the depth OF three hundred feet or more These
springs are all located in the low lands surrounding
the Lake In the Onondaga Vaey-of which this
curious TACT Is to be mentioned that the water of
the lake is fresh, although surrounded by salt
marshes They are the property of the State the
various companies paying duty at present of one
cent per bushel whice is devoted to the support of
tne state works located there. They now Weld an
abundant supply Of Brine but constant efforts arc
successfully made with improved and powerful ma
chlnery to increase it, and thus extend its manu-
facture.
Formerly, we believe, all salt was made bv boil
ing. large portion of it is now made by the prD
cess called "soar evaporation, the salt crys-
trllzng In these vats under the action of the sun
and rain, as the water evaporates The raniditv
with which it is made depends wholly upon the
season,-clear, cool weather and much sun being
deemed favorable. This is very successful sea-
son, and the fields are likely to yield larger
amount than ever before. Work begins usually as
pF tho
men to work In il, and continues until cold wea-
ther. 1t Is not the summer only in which salt is
mace, the spring months often proving the best
AS the water evaporates, the water forms in largo
crystals at the bottom of the watts, which are con
stantly supplied with brine until they are filed
with salt.
Great care and watchful0ess against rain are
used, ana the men are not uuirequently called up
In the night to move the covers, for which extra
service they receive small extra pay. The con-
tents OF the watts, when filled, are speedily trans
ierred to the store house, and the vats again suo-
plled with brine-thus the process of evaporation
Is carried on through the without cessation
The salt we have thus seen made without artificial
heat, sparkling before u.s. in pure white brilliapcy
Is coarse salt, or "solar salt" which forms abont
one-fourth of all the salt made. OF the quality OF
salt made at Syracuse it is not necessary to sneak
The quantity manufactured this year will reach
seven millions bushels.
BLTNDING AND CArCHING TIGERS IN CDcHTN CErv.
Many OF them obtain their livelihood by tiger
catching, the skin of this animal being valuable
They novel mode of ensnaring these savage
Deasts. Two Maiays generally go in COMPANY :
and travel over many parts CT the country Those
VINO follow this business regularly have chops or
permits, from the Quong of Saigon, allowing them
TO ould nut Tor their use in any place they think
NJ. The hut Is built on the top of four bamboos
from fifteen to twenty feet high, and as the tiger
cannot climb these, the two men can remain in il
and watch their snares in safety. The snare con-
sists oil large leaves, or sometimes pieces of paper
arpd ia
substance OF the same nature bird-lime and con-
tanning poison, the smallest particle of which
getting into the animals eyes, causes instant and
total blindness.
They laid about thickly with the bird Linn Cd
side upwards, in the track of a tiger; and as sure
~ as the animal puts his paw one of the treach.
erous leaves he becomes a victim; for tudinp il
suck TO MS foot, he shakes it; he then probably
rubs his paw over his head, in the attempt to rid
himself OF these eafy incumbr ances but they stic
to his head and face; he then perhaps rolls himself
on the ground, when he becomes fairly covered:
and while scratching himself to get free, some of
ne poisonous ord-llme gets into his eyes and blinds
him. He growls and oars in agony, and this is
the signal Tor his captors to and despatch him.
The Malays then skin the animal, and take away
parts OF the body that may be valuable. They
leave the carcsse, well strewn with more leaves
as bait for other tigers. Other animals and birds
also, they ensnare in the same manner-Brocn's Is
Adventures IN Cochin China.
PARsoN BRowNLow's PAPAR.-The Journal pub-
llshed short extract from Parson Brownluw's pa
per- the Knoxville Wing, and intimated to its read
ers that the paper was suppressed. Why did not
the journal furnish its readers with a the Parson
said The fact is, the paper was not suppressed.
1t subsided, owing to hard times or lack of paving
ubscribers.-Lo,dspille Courier.
HERR ANDERSEN IN LoNDoN.-Herr Andersen
has paid visit to the st. James Chess Club and
engaged in play with the President. Herr Anders.
| sen scored the odd game, winning two to Mr.
| Lowenthaps one In second encounter Mr. Low.
enthal proved the victor. Mr.. Andersen has also
| played at the Divan, with Mr.. Burden, and other
amateurs.-London Era.
A party of mechanics, amounting to some fifty
persons, have organized to start by the over
land route from Cincinnati to California. They
| will leave on Saturday
| COLLECTOR AT LoUIsvILLE.-The Louisville Cou
r'er says that w. d. Gallagher, the appointed Col
rector for that port, has not yet taken upon him
self the duties of the office.