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Lewisburg chronicle, and the West Branch farmer. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1849-1849, 1849-12-19

GA capital affair is that Egg Stove
BY Christ & m'Fadden.
We sxeak after tr, ing one.
Lewisburg chronicle, and the West Branch farmer. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1849-1849, 1849-12-19
DIR. Parkman'S Case.

The verdict OF the Coroner's inquest up
on the muiila,ed remains of DR.. Parkman
was rendered on Thursday afternoon. char.
ging Prof John WWebs,er with the mur-
der The investigation lasted ten days, and
a very large Dumber Of witnesses were ex.
amined, but their evidence, covering some
eighty pages Of foolscaP. is withheld by in.
s,ruc,on Of the Attorney General until the
meeting Of the Grand Jury, who are to in
s,ilnte further investigations in the case,
and report during the month Of January
next. The following is the verdict:
Lewisburg chronicle, and the West Branch farmer. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1849-1849, 1849-12-19
Gonsc : Small farm

NOR SALE The subscriber offers b,
L home IN the Blrough Of Lewi,burg,
situated al the inler>ecrlnn Of ST. Anthony
and Fourth sireets-on the main road
leading IRON Philadelphia TO PI:i>burs
and Erie. The dwelIlng-house is large
Two story frame. with "a new frame barn
and other necessary ouibuIldings. The
land comprises 6 Acres and 60 perehes,
ali in a high state Of cultivation. There
are a variety Of choice Fruit Trees on the
place--also never-iaiIing well OF water.
1t. is well situated for PUBLIC business OF
any kind-ihe land will support a small
family, or can be laid out into village lois.
JOHN BEEBER.
Lewisburg, Oct. 6, lS49
Lewisburg chronicle, and the West Branch farmer. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1849-1849, 1849-12-19

TWe are informed that George A.
Frick ESQ. Of Danviile, was chosen cash
ier OF The Bank al Danyile, a, the meeting
Of The Directors last Monday.
Lewisburg chronicle, and the West Branch farmer. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1849-1849, 1849-12-19

SUFFOLK, ss.-An inquisi,ion taken at
the city Of Boston. within the county of
Suffolk. on the l3,h day Of December, in
the year of cur Losd, one ,hcusand eieL,
The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1849-04-03

THE STORMS which have succeeded the ac-
knowledged equinoctial southeast gale fthe 2lst,
are more extensive and more disastrous than
their predecessor We had a strong northeast
blow on Tuesday, and after midnight il increased
to hurricane, with floods of rain. A northeast
storm has but little effect upon our harbor. Our
ship news record gives accounts OF the loss OF
schooners Charles, and Jas. Harvey, which were
caught outside in the gale. Some damage was
done to the Old Colony Railroad, this side of
Harrison square, Dorchester, where a similar
damage was experienced upon q former occasion.
After some short delay, the injury was repaired
so that the trains could run regularly. Last night,
the storm appeared to have "biown itself out,
and there was lull in the elements, without the
appearance of fair weather. The Springfield Re-
publican of yesterday says
A severe northeast storm, mainly of snow but
interspersed with rain and hail, commenced in
this vicinity early on Monday morning and con-
tinued until last evening. In length and tedicus-
ness it entirely ecpsed the 'equinoctial," and has
hardly been rivalled during the winter. About
half foot of SHOW remains Oh the ground.
The New York Express, of Tuesday afternoon,
says of the effects of the storm there
The ships at the docks are dancing luadrile
the ferry boats are tossing about like so many
tea kettles-sign boards are out Of joint-awning
posts are dislocated, and we notice many noble
trees, up town, that, after enduring the "pelting
of the pitiess storm" for many long years, have
bowed before the blast. In every direction chm
neys are finding the nearest way to the centre of
gravity perfectly unsolicitous about the Uranium
of the unlucky pedestrian. Walking the streets
is positively precarious. The snow lies on the
ground, now, at noon, at an average depth Of
three inches.-BostoA Courier, goth ult.
A despatch from Harrisburg, states that the
great bridge across the Susquehanna was blown
down by the late storm. This is Il serious loss TO
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. There has
been heavy gale on the Potomac, and also on
the Chesapeake, and it is feared that great damage
has been done to the shipping.
The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1849-04-03
GOLD IN VERMONT.

| The last Vermont Chronicle has acommunica
ton, by gentleman whose ability and position
as man of science, entities what he may say
upon such subjects to great respect"-the object
of which is to show the strong probability that
gold, to a considerable extent, may be found
among the Green Mountains.
From the statements of this correspondent we
gather that Prof. Eaton, (of Troy,) who was well
| acquainted with the appearance of the gold form.
| ations of North Carolina and of Mexico. and al
SO with the geology of the east side of the Green
Mountains, gave it as his opinion, many years
since, that " we may anticipate the discovery of
gold" in this range of mountains
1tcose slate, it is sad is regarded by biologists
as so strong an indication of the presence of
gold, that, on exploring new country, in which
this formation occurs, they say at once that it
has Gold formation. Prot Dana, of the r. 6.
Exploring Expedition, in his hurried examna.
tons on the Columbia river, in the vicinity of
San francisco, and in the valley of the Sacra-
mente, discovered the Iacose Slate formation, and
remarked, in his Journal that the rocks of that
country resemble the gold-bearing rocks of other
regions. From the Geological Report of Prof
Adams 1t appears that in an extensive range of
The Green Mountains, alcose slate, and other
rocks Astounding in gold regions, are among the
prominent kinds of rocks"
The writer in question also adduces several in
stances of the actual discovery of gold, in the
Green Mountains and in their vicinity. In Now
Zane, IN 1926, lump of gold was picked up,
weighing l-2 ounces. Some years ago. in the
exploration of iron mines in Somerset, gold was
obtained from washing the sands of the Deerfeld
river which has its source in that region Prof
Hitchcock and another person, it is said, washed
SIX quarts Of the dirt taken about foot below
the surface, and obtained twenty or thirty small
pieces, weighing about seven grains In the
quartz containing the iron ore, several spherical
pieces Of gold, as large as a pigeon-shot were
found. Three or four miles south of the Somer-
set mine, piece Of this precious metal was pick
ed up, which sold for ses Similar facts are
mentioned as TO the Northern limits of the State
or ratheras to the same range on the borders of
Vermont along the Chaudiere river. thirty miles
this side Of Quebec
These are the principal points made out in
the Chronicles communication. The Editors
say:
Professor ADAMS, while employed in the
Geological Survey, was evidently disposed to dis
courage any expectation of finding GOLD in the
region described and TO discredit the statements
mentioned by our correspondent, respecting gold
actually found in Windham County. (See First
Report, PIP. 81, 32.)
We do not ourselves, by any means, recon-
mend gold hunting in Vermont, except as mat
ter OF scientific research though we have entire
confidence in our correspondents statements of
the facts bearing upon the question of its exist
ence here
The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1849-04-03

FLIGHT OF FANcY.-It is well known that
The Herald newspaper publishes now and
then piece of news which turns out 10 be
n mere product Of somebody's imagination.
Last Friday, for instance, it had Tele-
graphic letter from Washington giving an
account of supposilious Cabinet Council
at which Messrs. Ewing and CoIamer were
in favor of official prescription, and the Press
ident and Messrs. Meredith, Crawford, Pres
ton and Johnson against it. In consequence
of being thus in the minority, the writer lei
it be understood that Mr.. Ewing and Mr.
COllamer might resign. Mr.. Fillmore he
said was also in favor of prescription. The
National Whig says that there is not sin
gle word of truth ia he statement, from be-
ginning 10 end, and that such formal disa-
vowal is due 10 tie eminent gentlemen,
whose names have been thus unwarrantably
dragged before The public, TO give countc-
nance TO piece of sheer fiction. Tribune.
The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1849-04-03

Governor, Lieut. Governor, and Treasurer, o.
the State, shall "hold over" until their sue
cessors are duly chosen and qualified, IS
wholesome regulation, and will probably be
adopted without hesitation.
Another Article provides for submitting all H.
ture amendments, proposed by the Council OF
Censors, directly to the people-to be by them
adopted or rejected, we suppose, without amend
ments of their own. We would much sooner con-
sent to have the Council abolished entirely than
make any attempt to fetter he freemen of the
State, in this manner, as TO alterations of their
Constitution forthe people may, in fact, take the
whole business into their own hands-aH restric-
tions to the contrary Notwithstanding and that
too, without n revolution.
We have thus hastily touched upon the several
topics proposed by the Council-which are to be
acted on, and must therefore be discussed The
propositions which are uppemost in Importance,
are those respecting more equal representation,
and the choice of Judges, Justices, &C., by the
freemen Of their respective Counties and Districts
These are topics that ought to be well and thor
oughly considered, before action is had, or
choice of delegates is made-and we have breach
ed the subject thus early, to give opportunity for
a full and fair discussion among all who are con-
cerned.
The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1849-04-03
@ A despatch from Washington. Marc

@T A despatch from Washington, March
2Sth, says:
1t has been positively stated here to-day,
that the first OF May has been fixed as the
time for making sundry important changes in
Collectors, Postmasters, &C., and that no more
appointments will be made before that time.
No removals have transpired to-day.
g9T A severe tornado swept over the north
western part Of Kentucky, on the night of the
goth ult,-passing over the beautiful villages
of Shelbyville and Bardstown. and over the
adjacent counties, prostrating and destroying
nearly everything it could, tearing up trees,
blowing down dwellings, and spreading gener-
al destruction in its course. The damage to
property was immense, and many lives were
lost. The full particulars are not yet ascer-
tanned.
GoDEY's LADY's Book, for April, is on our
table. The literary contents are from the
pens OF many Of our most popular writers, and
the embellishments, as usual, are good.-By
the way, we have Lot seen the Ladys Dollar
Newspaper, for several weeks. We hope this
omission will be corrected for the future.
THE FRUIT CULTURIsT, or The Farmers
Guide to the Orchard and Fruit Garden, has
been sent us by the PuSlisher-C. Goodrich,
Burlington. This work, which treats of Prun-
ing, Grating, Transp,anting the several vari
cites of Fruits adapted to our soil, and the
methods Of Culture, cannot but prove highly
and valuable to every farmer, and
ought to command ready sale.
The Bennington Gazette has passed into
the hands of II. B. knight, Esq,-Mr Has
well having emigrated to California 1t is to
be devoted to the interests of the {. Free De-
as heretofore.
e. The Auction Sale at Mrs. Norton's. adj
vcrtised last week, is adjourned to Saturday
ucxL-Sec Advertisement.
The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1849-04-03

Nh. WEBSTER Coz Wash
'ngion correspondent Ct the Springfield Re-
publican mentions the following amusing in
clden'; MIR: Foote was addressing the Sens
ale, when Mr.. Webster asked leave 10 inter
Iupi him a moment:
Mr.. Foote turned towards Mr.. W.. who
was sitting directly behind him. and address
ed him, as nearly as recolIec:, in the fol-
lowing strain: THE honorable Senator
from Massachusetts. the distinguished Sem
ator from Massachusetts, the statesman. the
orator, The scholar, The philosopher-(here
Mr.. w. who, up 10 this point, had kept his
eye fixed on MIR. F.. covered his face with
both hands, and Mr.. f. then proceeded as
ioilows:) the man whose speeches are des-
lined 10 live as long as the English language.
he who will hereafter rank alongside the
Demosthenes and Burkes of our own race"
Mr.. Webssers patience seemed 10 be ex-
hausied al TINS point, and he belched forth at
The top OF his longs, "Ohl get OUT" What
conclusion Mr. T. brought bis elaborate Gu
The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1849-04-03

MELANCHOLY IETELLIGENcB FROM Col.
FREMoNT's PARTY.-The Independence Mo-
Republican of the I'd contains letters from Ia
os, Texas, which state that Col. Fremont,
while passing through a mountain gorge,
(where, not stately lost one hundred anil thir-
ty mules, chow, not stated, but probably By a
stampede, in one night. Being left 10 make
his way on foot, and finding that impossible,
Col. F. despatched three men to seek some
settlement. They not returning in twenty
DAYS, he started for Taos, distant $50 miles,
which place they reached in nine days. From
thence Maj. Beal was despatched with par
ty of dragons, with mules, provisions. &C., to
the relief of Fremont's party.
Col F. himself was much emaciated after
accomplishing his journey to Taos. The suf-
ferings of the party were very great, they
having been forced to the extremity OF feed
ing upon one another
Green, who brings this news, left Santa Fe
several days after this intelligence was receiv-
ed. Later reports assert that all Of Col. Ere
mont's party persisted, except the Colonel,wh
was badly frost bitten.
There are doubts expressed about the aii-
thenticity of this news.
The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1849-04-03

The CHICAGO FLooD.-A gentleman who
left Chicago Feb II, has given 10 the Cleve-
land Herald a statement OF The causes of the
recent great food AT Chicago
During The past winter snow has fallen on
The praires 10 a depth unparalleled in the
recollection Of The Oldest Inhabitants. About
the Slh ult., Il heavy rain commenced, which
caused The snow 10 disappear rapidly and
the streams TO rise. On the 10Th the Des
PLANES river was very much swollen, over
ran lis banks, filled Mud Lake aud flooded
an area on the prairie Of fifteen miles square.
The water continued 10 rise until il reached
the canal and Chicago river, both Of which
were entirely deluged. and The current down
the river became strong and rapid.
On Saturday the Ice and fiood-wood col
eclsd al packing house two miles from
Chicago, damned up The wafer 10 great
depth, and increased immensely the extent
of The inundalion. On Monday This dam
broke away, and The vast amount of n alter
collected swept down the channel of the riv-
er with great violence. Striking the Ran
dolph street bridge, il bore it of, with vessels
aud canal boaIs below. The next bridge
carried away was the Wells street bridge,
then The CLARK street bridge, and large
amount Of shipping and canal boats. This
mass of floating material was hurled togeth-
er at point near The piers, in confused
Jam, where the shipping sustained lis prin-
cipal injury. Canal boats were carried down
The current so rapidly, and hurled into the
jam with such violence. that they passed Gu
iirey under, were broken 10 pieces and went
into Tie Lake. Vessels kept breaking away
from time to time and going into the Lake
but the jam was not cleared until Friday,
The 10Th.
The whole damage. as has been stated, is
estimated at $4,000. ofwhich the city loses
$4,000 by bridges; The injury 10 steamers
and other vessels is set down at $4,000,
and some thirty canal boats were destroyed,
valued at $1,000 10 $1,000, the major part
worth the latter price.
The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1849-04-03
CONNECTICUT ELECTION.

The annual election for the choice OF Gov
ernor, Lien,ernt Governor, Secretary treas
nrer, and Comptroller Of the State taxes Plac'
in Connecticut next Monday. The eFecuon
very important one. II IS the hrSt ac'ua
contest that has taken place since the Inaugu
ration Of a WING administration Ihe New
Hampshirc election, excepting only lie Is
and Sd districts, is no exception. In Connect
;rut for the first time, the Wings are arrayeo
in n contested election, against the motley crew
Of onnonents to President Taylor's administra
tion4 l. derives additional consequence from
the facf that a corrupt and unprinclpled coai
tion has. to certain extent, been formed, be
tween the two wings of the opposition.
How far the rank and file Of the two fac
tions arc prepared to carry out the corrup
bargain Of their unprincipled leaders, yet re
mains to be seen. 1t seems hardly possible Sc
barefaced bargain and sale, and one so ut
terly regardless of principle, can be ratified
by the great mass, or by the honest portion o.
the Free Soil party.
In the second district, composed OF Ne"
lIiyen and Middlesex counties, james +.
Babcock, Esq, the accomplished editor OF the
New Haven Palladium, is the Wing candI-
date. The Locos have formed coalition
with the Free Sellers and united upon the can
ddate of the latter, Walter Booth, OF Meri-
der.
In the third district also, singular and dis
graceful coalition has been formed, IN the hope
to defeat the reelection Of Hon. John A.
Rockwell, the present able and faithful Wing
member. This coalition affords n graphic IL
lustration of the hypocrisy and hollow lnsin
oerity of the Free-soilcrs Of that District loo
good themselves to unite with the Wings, too
free from Stain TO associate with the friends OF
the present administration, or to support the
present excellent Representative for re-elec-
sion, they have sold themselves 70 the Cass
party, and support man who was brought
forward by Convention which adopted the
following resolutions -
Resolced, That we approve of the admins
trhtion of James X. Polk, which has just ter
minated.
Resolred, That the success Of our national
government, while administered upon the prln-
ciples advocated by the Democracy, has fully
proved the wisdom of their measures, and
strengthened US in the belief that any depart
nre from that policy will be disastrous TO the
interests Of this great country, now SO pros
perons and happy.
Could anything more odious to the honest
friends of the principle of Free-soii be utter
ed? Among the measures" thus approved,
vas the annexation of Texas, the War with
Mc,sico and the extension of slavery. Every
principle which Free sellers have professed to
hate, this Convention applauds The nomi-
nee of that Convention, who was Cas- Elects
or. and un active advocate Of his election, is
taken up by the Free-soil Convention as a
proper representative of the principles of that
pariyl
We greatly overrate the intelligence and
honesty of the people of this district, if Chaun-
cey F. Cleveland is not destined to signal
defeat by the votes of New London and Wind
ham Boston AtLQS 29th nit.
The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1849-04-03

GENERAL SCorT AND GEN. TAYLOR
Rumors dre in circulation, We know not from
what source in regard to an alleged indignty
offered by Gen. TAYLOR to Gen. Scott, which
are WITHOUT foundation; and Col. Webb, who
Is still in Washington, gives the following facts,
II relation to The matter, which will, we think,
place the subject satisfactorily before the pub
ION Sundav, tho 18th inst, Presiden.
'klylor saw Gen. Scott in the Rev Mr.. Pines
Church. and not having met with the General
stree the Mexican war, determined TO erince
by his reception Of him thar he bore no malice
for what had occurred,-tlat however much
he may have felt, at tho time, the mode and
manner of taking from him all his regular
troops, be was willing to forget it.
Accordingly, he met Gen. Scott, after the
congregation was dismissed, in the most friend
~ manner, shook him cordially by the hand,
and cvinced a degree OF pleasure at the meet
ing, which could only have been demonstrated
in a stronger manner, by publicly embracing !
That, he did not think was called for. The
interview. in presence of the congregation,
terminated by the President inviting Gen.
Scott to call upon him.
On the following day, Gen. Scott called at
tlie Presidents, and sent up his card. Two
gentlemen were with the President when il
was received; and, instead of inviting Gen.
Scot tn come to him in his Office, which is up
Fars, he promptly sent message to the Cen
e7al, inviting him to 20 into his private parlor
below, where he would join him with the least
possible delay. Within fire minutes he dis
missel the gentlemen with him, and went
down stairs to receive Gen. Scott. He did
not find him in the parlor, and inquired of the
porter where he was. To this inquiry he re-
ceived for answer, that Immediately upon re-
ceiving the message from the President, Cen
Scott got into his carriage and drove away
On Wednesday, he LEFT the city ,cithout seeing,
o. 'nkiag another attempt 10 see tie President
These are the facts Of the case. l vouch
for their accuracy, and wish them published
without commentary. Very possibly, Gen
Scott did no, precisely understand the message
sent to him; but if So 1t was his duiy, after his
reception on Sunday, and after being special
ly invited TO call, to take the necessary means
TO arrive az the facts. Ii was not for him TO
assume tina: there was unnecessary delay in
his reception and least Of all, is there in the
f,c;s stated, and which know to be facts,
the slightest ground for the charges in circu-
lad m that the President has exhibited towards
Gen. Scott a want of courtesy."-Nctc York
Courier.
The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1849-04-03

RAILRoADs.-In addition to the OBJ
struction on the Cheshire, by the formi-
dable clay slide, mentioned last week, sew
eral breaches were made in the road bed
on the Sullivan and Central roads, by the
late rains and the melting OF the snow !;
by which the freight trains have been de-
taiued, and the passenger trains, during
the las. week, somewhat delayed. All
was put in running order on Monday last.
The principal damage on the Sullivan
was in deep cut, by the water, in Clare
mont, this side of the high bridge, and
on the Central in Hartford Here the
tender broke through and partially upset,
without much damaging, however, the
passenger cars. Portions of these roads
we're finished for running very late in the
season, without time for consolidation in
soft or clayey ground.-Keene Sentinel,
29h.
The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1849-04-03

Mn. McGAUGHEY.-The rejection of
Mr.. McGaughey was wholly on the ground
of his political opinions. He was reject
ed because he was W hig, an ultra Wing,
and was rejected by party vote. No
man was displaced 10 make room for him :;
1t was new office, and one to which no
reasonable man could expect that the
President would nominate any other than
a Wing. Certainly his rejection was an
act of gross prescription. of which the
Locoiocos have complained 50 mnch in
advance. 1t will prove of no advantage
10 them. 1t adds another to the over
whelming reasons which already existed
for filling the offices of the government
with the friends of the administrations
Pr0oidcncc Journal.