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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1862-03-22
Culture of Cotton and Sorghum in the
Free States.

The Commissioner of Patents, In recent
circular, says the cultivation of cotton in
the middle portions of the free States is at
tracing general attention. To prevent fail
ures in its cultivation, it is proper to remark
that it is principle in vegetable physiol-
ogy that tropical plants can never be acoli-
mated in the North, except by repeated
reproduction of new varieties from seeds
The attempt to grow Sea Island Cotton,
such as is now brought from Hilton Head,
would prOre a failure in any portion of the
free States. The only variety capable of
success sful cultivation in those sections now
seeking its introduction, is the Green Seed
Cotton. Such is now being extensively
raised in Arkansas, Missouri, Tennessee,
and portions of Kentucky. and which pro
duces white fiber. Seed should be OBJ
tanned from these localities. The modi6ca-
tons of soil and climate will influence the
eize of the. plant, The length and fneness Of
the fiber, and the product of the crop. No
reasonable doubt is entertained of the sue
cess of its culture in all mild portions of
the Middle and Western States, and efforts
are now making By this division to procure
the proper seed for distribution. -,
The Commissioner further says the re-
suits of the cultivation of Sorghum the past
year settled the question of its entire prac-
teal success, and that one of the difficulties
presenting itself is the want of pure seed
70 meet this want, this division has ordered
seed from France for distribution the en-
suing spring. It should be borne in mind,
however, that the same causes which have
produced deterioration here, exist there;
and we'll grounded apprehensions are enter
tanned that seed thus imported may not be
free from suspicion. .,r.t s-.@0
Farmers interested should secure pure seed
from among themselves, when it is posi-
sible, as the season is so far advanced that
direct importation from Africa or China
would be Impracticable. ....g ..H
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1862-03-22

edge that never could stand on my right
leg and hook at my coat tail under my ell
bow. as Jones had done, without sitting on
it before could obtain single glimpse of
its ''fair proportions
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1862-03-22

There were manufactured in Ohio, In
1860, over 100000 gallons of sorghum
syrup.-In Wisconsin, in 1860, as appears
by statistical returns, about 3I9 acres were
planted, with product of 81 ,135 gallons of
molasses, and 3,493 lbs. of ugar.-Analy-
ses of different samples of crude syrups re-
ceived from various parts of the West, now
in progress In Chicago, show them to contain
oVer fifty per cent. Of cane SUGARS result
entirely unlooked-for. by sugar reiners. In
addition to the cane sugar, there was also a
large per centum Of grape eugar. These re-
suits ara going to induce the erection OF
large worksrin different, parts of the country
for the manufacture of the syrup. so as to
insure the capitalization of the cane sugar.
Experienced sugar men say that if the an
alyses continue to furnish as favorable tes-
timony of the sugar producing qualities of
this plant, all that viii be needed to produce
our own SUGAR as well as syrup, is the
application of knowledge in its manufacture.
Thus the value of Sorghum appreci-
aies daily. While other parts of the
West are preparing so extensively for the
manufacture, of these two great staples
molasses and sugar-Kansas should be alive
to her interests in this direction. At least
one establishment for making sugar and
molaases ought to be in operation in this
State next autumn. There is not, room
for doubt that it would prove . paving
investment for a capitalist. Right here in
the NeOsho Valley is as favorable 8 location
as could be found for such an enterprise.
Who viii. be the irst to .tset the ball in
motion go
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1862-03-22

An enragsd parent had jerked bic pro-
yokipg son across his knee, and was oper-
aiing on the exposed portion of the urchin's
person with great vehemence, when the
young one dug into the parental legs with
his venomous little teeth. s.Blszes what're
you biting me- for go "Well, dad, who bee
ginned this ERE war ?''
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1862-03-22

ssWhy, Samuel, ana astonished ?'' said
a very worthy deacon. s'Didn't We take
you into our church short time since ess
s.IbelisEs 90, 4hlecuppsd 6aauel: sand
between you and me. Il was the dssdsst
take-in You ever saw or heard Of"
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1862-03-22
rebate Court Breckenridge
County.

IT. sGlar Tension the first Monday of JAN
p, april, July and October.
.ioa sons having business with the Court IN va
u - VIII be waited upon ct the Office in. Enpo-
! % the first Monday Of each month.
b.. MOVES SPICER,
I'm Der II. lssl.-H Probase Judge.
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are fit to cut. the forced ones should be I'M

are fit to cut, the forced ones should be I'M
covered and allowed to rest.
Particles. Good cultivation viii improve
commonest varieties yet there is a choice
in sorts. Here are some of the best now
known:
MyaH's Linnews.-This, probably the
p-sheaf, has the least acidity ofany known
sort, and therefore is very desirable in
these times, when sugar is so costly. It is
very tender, nesds no peeling when cooked;
is also highly aromatic. rs
-Myot's. Vietoria.-Early. not very sour.
productive, color dark red.
! Io6olsk.-7-Stalks small, but of fine flavor,
very early, good for forcing.
Giant.-Stalks round. green, very large
often four feet long, and as thick as mans
wrist. .Fs s.
Downing's Colossal magnificent
Stalks very. long and large. tender, high
favored. 80 ~.st,TI H.,
The New York herald., 1862-02-03
City Intelligence.

FUNERAL GxyxsAL Cousr DE BosGAEs.-Ths funeral
ceremonies Of General Theodore Xavier Thomas Count dc
Bongars old French officer resident in this city for
number Of years AID well known throughout the
try took place yesterday afternoon from his late resi-
dence, No. IS Lspsnard street General Bonsars
officer high in rank in the French army, and during the
Mexican commanded regiment of volunteers from
this state distinguishing himself in marked manner
aud gaining the good opinion ol his superior ocers He
belong god noble family IN his native country, ia
heriting the title Uf count from his father, aud
greatly esteemed a OF no ability. Several
years ago he took great interest in the militia orgsnza
lions of this city, aud u the original members
OF the Garde lafayette lie also connected with
the Military dad Noral dTgus, weekly paper published
in this city some fev years ago, ana devoted to
pertaining to those classes OF the community. lie
seventy wears age the time os his death The func-
raj yesterday quite imposing attachments OF two
three different military companies escortng the remains
which were inferred N greenwood Cemetery quite
number of civilians foot aEt N carriages also attend
ed the fynsra
The New York herald., 1862-02-03

Great Britain by William Pitt in 1877, and on the
success of which much of that great statesman's
fame depends, these enemies should seize the op-
portunity of dealing fresh stab at us. Happily,
we are not dependent on them or their good will.
Their opinions are of no more consequence, and
deserve no more attention. than those of the rebels
at Richmond.
II must be expected that some differences Of
opinion will be developed in Congress on the de-
tails OF the Treasury note plan. majority of both
houses is understood, however, to be in favor OF
paying the whole interest on the public debt in
coin. We believe that the House Committee Of
Ways and Means is divided on the question whether
the legal tender clause shall be made to apply to
pre-existing contracts. Fairness to holders of
mortgages would seem to require that their claims
should not be prejudiced by new legislation, and
that they should not be compelled to receive pay
ment of their dues in any other currency than that
which they consented to receive when the mort
cages were executed. It is proposed, as further
encouragement to holders of Treasury notes. to al
low Sub Treasurers to receive them on deposit and
to pay five per cent interest on them after they
have lain thirty days in any Treasury or govern
ment depository. Another new point which will
probably be raised in the course of the debates
will be the expediency of rendering Treasury notes
and government bonds reciprocally convertible, so
that bondholder may convert his bonds into
notes-that is to say into money-in the same way
and as promptly as holder Of Treasury notes can
convert them into bonds. This is the Russian sys-
tenn, and has been found to work very well in Rus
sia. Its adoption would probably have the effect
of inducing temporary investments in United States
bonds, and would likewise steady the price of the
new skies. All these points will doubtless be
thoroughly discussed in Congress, and mature con-
clusions reached.
The disappointments to which the government
has been subjected in the purchase of the vessels
of the Burnside expedition attract very considera
BILE attention among merchants and shipowners.
People ask, who bought the vessels? Did the firm
which acted for government know that they were
unfit for the service required Of them, or were
they hoodwinked as somebody must be charitably
supposed to have been in the Starbuck case? A
very general impression prevails that parties claim
ing to extraordinary patriotism and excessive
highmindedness have been making fortunes out of
government ever since the war began, and that
the Investigating Committee in Congress has been
SO hot in the pursuit of Mr.. George D. Morgan's
SIC, 900 that they have had no time to look after
other leaks. 1t is due to the public interest and
to the honor of the mercantile community that the
whole of this Burnside matter be sifted.
The New York herald., 1862-02-03

on our own market. Decided successes by the
Union armies would inevitably lead TO large invest
ments of British capital in American securities.
Exchange on London closed yesterday at ll3H
ll3L for the best bankers bills, and liz lis
for mercantile signatures. Francs are held a.
4.s7H by some bankers, and we hear of trans
actions at 500. At these rates, with gold at
1881 there is no profit on shipments of specie to
Europe. Opinions differ so widely about the fu-
ture course of the foreign exchange market that
il is not worth while to give any Of the current
predictions. In this as in other markets, much
must depend on the success Of our armies. Decid-
ed successes would lead to such remittances to
this side for investment in our securities would
very speedily create supply Of bills far in excess
of the demand.
The following table shows the course of the
stock market during the past week and month";
The New York herald., 1862-02-03
Coroners' Inqaests.

KILLED m TBg FALLING or S'GSBoARp--John Perry,
native OF scotland aged forty years, died his
residence No 6I5 Washington street, yesterday from
tho effects oc injuries received She 2sth ul, by sign
board falling upon him from the root Of No. 3Ot Canal
Coroner wildey heid inquest npon tho body,
when the Jry IN rendering verdict, took occasion 10
censue the srtcs who pat up the sgn for tho insecure
manner m witch tho Job wds executed.
sgppxy DEsrn.--chsries Dcpningsr, of No. 2l7 West
Thirty ninth street dropped doid the of George
Tersi No. ioswes Thirty sixth street yesterday while
convcrsng with friend. Death was probably caused
by disease of the heart Tho Coroner wus notified TO
hold an
The New York herald., 1862-02-03
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

SUNDAY, Feb. 2, 1862.
The imports last week were unusually heavy,
the principal items being American cotton sugar,
tea, wool, coffee and guns The cotton, which has
been imported from Europe, has almost inva-
riaby paid profit to the importer. Our exports
of produce we're lighter than usual last week. but
still the aggregate for January is in of that of
January, 1861. which was a very good month.
Adding our specie exports to our exports OF pro-
duce and merchandise. our foreign trade for the
month leaves the balance on our side. Congress
may take a hint from the heavy import of dry
goods. An increase of ten or twenty per cent on
most Of these goods would yield revenue,
and not probably diminish consumption. We
took from abroad last week nearly $4,000
worth of iron and steel, and $5s, 900 worth of
lead. On both of these articles increased duties
would yield present revenue, and develope, in q
short while, home production. We imported last
week $34, 200 worth of tobacco; large increase Of
duty here would be proper. Finally, Of tea
coffee and sugar we imported 100000 worth.
The present duties on these articles do not
affect the consumption in any material degree, nor
would duties very much higher. These three ar
ticles, in the opinion of many Of the best informed
merchants of New York, might be made to yield
$40, ,e0O, 600 per annum in the shape Of customs
duties, and increased duties on lead, copper, iron
and other metals $40 600, 900 more. All these ar
tices, as well as many descriptions of dry goods,
will be consumed by the North in large quantities,
whether the war goes on or is ended It is only
necessary for Congress to tax boldly to secure
ample revenue.
The following are the official tables of the trade
of the port for the week and since January L.
The New York herald., 1862-02-03
pcr.ou.I ru,.,I,o.on.

Commodore Montgomery, OF the United States Navy;
General James, U Rhode lss0G iicutenout Maide.
United states Navy; G. " ynsli. ~ geo,ucsv. a Y,
Pratt, Of Buffalo and B $. shopa-d Of r,s,o ssyo A,
rived ut the 81 Nicholas Hote,
G. Chapman. o Cairo, H. W. y. Wilson OF MI wan.
kss; u. s. Smith, Of Chicago, u Mcdonnell oi New YorE
r. N. Pesse and family United States Army James Iaa
of Philadelphia Colonel r. H. Guinness, OF r:unsy
y ssYnser and q. w. EAgs, Of &c. Louis are snyne ,b;
srr,vsls as The Nstropolitan Hotel
The New York herald., 1862-02-03
Whalenem. .

Sandwich Islands dates Of the 9th have been rcceived
IN & o IN &
and in 1872 whole Dee. North % fer =. known win only
Cant Waite Of bark Robert Morrison, NIB. reports her
oeseT e TH her
Gap. Barker Of bark osssoa "a NJ reports her St Ma
Capt Mcorln Of bark Hope NIB reports her at Zanzibar
return 70 .!ier part 2: Jan. -r
ri;Ia Nov a. ali Well would Oh Pofs Dsaphn in De
nsI
Ssa
Spoken, &c.
Bark Ynmnr, Anderson hence for Masanzas Jan H. lat
schr Bayef for st CroI Jan 90 Lat % s. Ton
Foreign Ports.
CAYEs Jan Ain port schr Brontes Morton, from Bos
BAFesLoy. Jan ioArr Radiant Taylor Swansea; ia'h.
Banss, Dec SIN port bark Emblem Anderson from
or Ss s ew snr o
cunt. q S:ss Whit.
s Ss &. f ss ss$ As. s s
wca Ds sesa S.s r's'.'s
sd sDDaasfn naeEin' for DO with dssp.sch Monsoon.
Ps. bar. msnssSsr s.s -, s.a wssse, s.: no.:
Bee s1in port bark Ellen Morrison Gardner
MxrsSvrz, Jan isrn por. briss Yeuva. for New YORK.
hds aSr for
phs SID 10Th, schr Z Lamsyer, NYork
fs
ton arr Dec "a sehr Eastern sht, Day from do z7h
SID Dec ss brig Henry Bsiss Boston aor,.v ,..a
wS AZ Ss:ss IL p2E Tss..r
rom n s.::.; asS;
ing in 9Th, bark Rapid, from Nfork
American Ports.
rdMn DoSTGs ESenas sas arin % csesta un 2s.
Mary Porter Adams snilnan. Leegraphe,d, snip EIns
Monroe s 'c "a ss; SAXON Sahsy. 8. Ham.
S.s E Ese Ps S'fs S Dyss
sshrs FsrSere Deal, islaad Howsrd. Bacon
SSf Ssrss FURY La Cisuen:, Western Sea:
sai DsS sfs S'SSy :s%:'s
Ga p S
more; Misnim Bonam, Harding, Phiaasphs 49,.
era Also and s s.rs:
- s.is rGs, Mar:
ssSrs Barton Poris al faI; Anna H'nk' Aus Cages:
~nnITiMayyE Jan sl-Arr schrs Flora King Mcfarland.
Boston; Bayles Baylcs; Bhw PETERSON; Coy burton
Colt Buell. and Yorktown woel,m NYork Below, Br bark
% ~ ~ tsres Van Name fairhaven via Somerset Co.
RRIsTo Jan Ssid sshr James Nelson. Burt. Phiadel
pnMAniouLATD LIGHT Jan 81, PN-nsde, bark pcrches
a.. from Musat Salem. Dark Lawrence, from cayenne
sor salem. 10 anchored at Proyincetown
rcS Passing M ship Reguus. from NYork for Boston,
"n11isMfs HOLE, Jan sIn port schrs East Wind Bush,
from Jeremie for Boston; sronness tbr IRON cardenss
l for do. .. .,, -- r--,,- 80,
| .,aon Oregon ghodes do both from Providence)
WstNo arr this AM Sid schrs Fischer Hutchinson lronA
Bsi,nore), Bucksport; Buxon Titcomb trom Elisa-
l bethport). Boston,
P0RTLAND Jan so-Arf Br steamship Anglo salon, Lv.
hfrRosrScETows, Jan si--sld bark Azsr, Burke iron
0PRUvIDEacE, Jan sl-Au steamer Pelican Jones' Mes
NYork, Was an error.
The New York herald., 1862-02-03
miscellaneous.


0ooD PAssAez-The ship John Boyd, Captain Thomas.
which arrived Saturday from London, 81
days. which the shortest made by sailing for
weather which prevailed during past month pas
sage may be considered very good
BARK RxvoLurIos Webb hence at Gibraltar, had
over part Of cargo In . gale.
BARK GRACE hence Dec 80 for Belfast Ire with l2s
Halifax In 1880 at tons, and hailed from London.
BR BARK QUEEN or sHEBA hence Dec IL for Cork with
27 bushels wheat before reported abandoned h1a
tered 629 TONS
ELLEN hence Dec 10 Cork With bushels
wheat before reported abandoned at built In 1884
Shoreham, Eng, ZIG tons, and hailed from London.
BR BRIG GEO NARsDKN hence for Queenstown with
built Sunderland IN 1884, hailed from Hrl Registered
scHR srayA from ProvIncetown New York With nah,
sunk night Of Jan 3d. 6 miles Sc Of Beaver Tail Light All
Sen. onxcox for Gloucester before reported ashors e
$2l6 62, WAS got of Jan 2s. very little damaged.
TIE LATE GALE GR1ENPoRr 1.-the Greenport Watch
lying on the side Of the wharf, broke from their oerngs
and went confused 10 Central and Railroad
s cs.
The smsck Miller slightly injured BY chaAng.
sheltered position some loss sustained The
soop Lexington carried away her and badly chafed
heavy fall of rain flooded many cellars and low places
vEssEL-Fsars entertained for the safety Of
schr Cyna OF She been absent about
BILE usually occupied Rumors prsuailsd hsa sSs
Halifax Dec a. but they 70
and put port which the only chance Of her
safety The Cynisca first class schr, partly owned by
CaptAdam Hunter and brother
harbors Of New York. Boston, Baltimore Swan
nah New Orleans aud at the latest accounts from
The New York herald., 1862-02-03
CITY COMMERCIAL REPORT.

SSATURDAf, feD 10 r. n.
AsHB.-we have no change to notice in prices, while
sales limited The stock comprised 312 bbls pots
and 1e2 do pearls-totai, 4H bbls
BREADs1Uyrs-Flour-Ths market was quite Arm, and
for grades closed at slight Improvement in prices
The demand chiefly from the domestic trade. Tho
transactions embraced about 5000 1000 bbls, closing
The New York herald., 1862-02-03
Port Of New York, February 2, Issa.
ARRIVED.


ss.%shp 81 John Bell sI soo LvsTpoS sian Jan T. :
passed bound E; 26h, of Georges Sh
steamship Arabia hence for Liverpool.
Ship Frank Pierce (of Portsmouth, NH Brooks Havre 50
days. In ballast Hicks Bell Has been % days Of he
Bark Ceder tBrem) Rohlfs Bremen, "a days with mdsa
and TO Ruger Bros Has been 10 days sound
Bark Watson iof Philadelphia willoughby, Palermo
g doy m HSrsSs ~ snnH 4 h Tie fruit 2 Ward Jan - ss s.
Had heavy weather on the coast; split mainsail.
and 60 days from Key West, with coffee Funch Menek
Awend Had heavy weather was on Founding neaI.
the Highlands at three different times and blown on hae
Brig BALDWIN, Townsey Mina.itlan, Dec as vi. Vera
Cruz Jan G, with hides &c 70 Dennis Perkins Z Co.
Brig Andover (Br OF Kineson, Ja) Laprele
brig Mary Lowell Johnston sailed The day prevsas FOR
Brig Thomas Turun (of New Haven't, Thompson, Maya
gnez Jan ~ with sugar TO Armstrong Of New Ha
yen Jan 2at 40 lon ~ TO- passed schr Ben Williams.
schr Blow (of Brunswick) Given Havana Il days. with
spirits Of turpentlne, TO- Maitland, Phelps Co.
Schr America, Reynolds Providence.
Soop OREGON. Rhodes. Providence.
Steamer Westchestey. Jonss Providence.
REruRNED-Bark Orsund (Dan), DAHL hence Jan 81 for
Cork returned 70 repair having the LIST inst IL miles OF
Barnegat experienced heavy gale dnriug which SPRUNG
carry heavy press Of to keep from going ashore.
which strained tho spare badly.
BELOW.
Brig Scotland, from -.
SAILED.
lst-Steamship North Star, Aspnwan
2dBr steamship City Of New York. Queenstown and Ly
epoo wrecking scrs Rnnrod Merritt with casks for Br
brig Lois ashore South Bay Lighthouse ARIEL Blair for
the assistance Of bark Agnes Gardiner ashore Quogus
Wind at sunset NV, light,
The New York herald., 1862-02-03

Arrivals and Departures.
ANIMALS.
MnAsSriAr-Brtg Baldwin, Pierson. OF NKopk;
xswick and lady, England; 0eodsls hinsspsn.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1862-04-05
Terrible FiOOd--Gila City Eatirely
DESTROYED
COLORADO CrIY. Jan. 81, Is

ScLohADc VIII, JAl. AoU~.
Our desert country has been the scene OF
the largest food within the knowledge OF
the oldest inhabitant. On the 22d instant
the Colorado aud Gila rivers commenced
rising simultaneously. The greater body
Of water coming from the Colorado caused
the Gila to back and overflow the whole
country. Before word could be sent to the
fort, the water was four feet high and rising
rapidly.
Major Rigg Immediately detailed twenty
men to render assistance to the sufferers.
They crossed the Colorado in scow, but
before they reached the scene of destruction
Mr. Hooper's fine adobe warehouse, 14O
feet long. was entirely destroyed. together
with all the fine buildings belonging TO the
Colorado Navigation Company. Capt
George A. Johnson's elegant dwelling was
nearly destroyed. The principal sufferers
are Messrs. Hooper, Samuel Welles, B. F.
Gage. and the Colorado Navigation Com.
pany. The loss viii probably exceed $780,
GEO.
Gila City was entirely destroyed by the
food.-AAa Californian Jan. 81.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1862-04-05
Taxation.

This iniquitous rebellion will prove a
heavy burden on the people for many years
to come. The debt. as has been already
stated. created by the war. is enormous, and
to pay this debt every thing we cat, every
thing we wear and everything we use is
taxed; all which is pleasant to hear, sec,
feel, smell and taste is taxed. Lights, fire.
locomotion, everything that comes from
abroad or is grown at home is taxed. Raw
material, industry and luxury is taxed
The medicine which restores the sick to
health and the rope which hangs the traitor
is taxed. The ribbons aud lace on the
bride. and the screws in the poor mans cof-
fin, is taxed The child's toy, the school
boys bsuble, and the young gents, jewelry.
is taxed. The stool you sit on, and the
roof that shelters you is taxed. The wine,
beer. brandy rum, strychnine and alcohol,
and all the various ingredients for the man
ufacture of drunkards, is taxed. The bread.
vegetables and meat you eat; the tea and
coffee you drink; the soap you wash with /;
the spoon with which you t4ke medicine.
and the medicine itself. with which you
shorten your earthly existence, and the stone
slab which marks the place OF your long
last sleep are all taxed. Aud. finally, if
you are a traitor or sympathiser with trait
Ors, you will be taxed by the find god Char
on. in your passage across the river Styx, on
your way to hello Post Union.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1862-04-05

AsMKp PRrsoSEas.-We learn that on
Tuesday. it was discovered that the rebel
prisoners, sent to this city, were fully armed
with knives and pistols and a full supply OF
ammunition As soon il wss sscertained,
they were marched out by companies. aud
dissrmed. The affair was sdroi,ly msusy.
ed by Col Mullen and his officers. II is
very remarkable that these arms escaped
the vigilance OF the authorities at Cairo. Ii
certainly indicates a want Of care. and it is
fortunate that il was discovered aud rene
died so soon, as great evil might have re-
suited.
The prisoners are very trac,ab.e and or
DERBY. and many express determination to
so home and remain there whenever releas-
ed.-.Ture Haute Express. MareA 5.