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Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-12
E1gland.

The Liverpool Mail INDUCES in the most
sombre views as to the state of England.
1t says-"We are sorry to say that we
continue on the sliding scae-do,cn,rgrds!
We wish we could, but in honesty we can
not, hold GU, any hopes to those whose for
tunes are embarked, and their families de-
pendent,upon the profits OF native industry.
All is gloom. uncertainty, and dis,nav. In
every part Of the country the generous inn
pulses Of charity are chilled, and, if things
remain as they are many months longer,
many Of our long cherished institutions
must be closed--for lack Of funds. The
foreigner is robbing England as a privi.
legged pirate and. although We have sew
enteen millions Of bullion in the Bank o
England, it is Of no more use 10 the ma
ton than seventeen millions of bushels o
sand" ~
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-12
Truth, well said.

Christianity has doctrines and duties
which relate particularly 10 our fellow
beings, which form lis moral and social
side; and i has doctrines and duties
which relate particularly TO God. which
form its spiritual side, and comprehend
directly whatever relates 10 our personal
salvation. These together form its COM
peeness. It can not be truly embraced
without embracing both. 1t is possible,
however, 10 embrace lis social and moral
side alone, and TO exhibit herein great
beauty OF character like the young ruler
who propounded 10 cur Savior the impor-
tant question, GOOD Master, what good
thing shall do that | may inherit eternal
life ?" Ii is possible, also, 10 embrace lis
spiritual side alone, as far as the profession
Of a creed is concerned.
Now there are many men, who, owing TO
the fortunate circumstances of their eiuca-
tion, are the stern believers in an orthodox
creed, while violating every beautiful cha
rity Of life. And these men claim to
themselves great merit for their ooana;ic
faith, although it be faith without
works."
There are other men, who, owing, per-
haps, to the equally unfortunate crcum-
stances OF their education, are building on a
false foundation their hopes OF eternal life,
while distinguished for amiab!e tempers, land
generous and eiiicien, morality in the
ordinary walks Of life.
1t would be an unwise preference which
should attach US in kinder bonds to tht
former than 10 the latter. The one has
faith without virtue. The other has virtue
without faith. The one pro!esses TO believe
according TO the most orthodox standard
but brea,hes no atmosphere Of holiness
The other believes at leas, in social virtue
and is true 10 his belief. The last is ih'
finer and nobler character. Both ar.
essentially deficient.
Christian Charity will estimate thei
defects impar'ially; and will neither ALLOW
herself to be imposed upon By the prou'
assumption Of unproductive orthodoxy. no
to be led away from the just propoRiol
and momentous value of the spiri,ua
side of religion, by those kindly virtue
which she prizes, but which, nevertheless:
when they standNaone. show that one thin
still is wan,ing.-CN.Y. EvangeIis'.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-12
Making Haste to get Rich.

One great and growing sin of our natio-
nal character is an inordnate desire TO
get rich in a hurry. As wealth is the
only arstocracy in America, every man
seems bent on attaining to that important
distinction. Competency is not enough
with the majority every one seems am
bilious Of being CrGsus. The "hasie to
get rich," fosters speculative spirit, than
which nothing can be more generally fatal
to the individual, or demoralizlng TO the
State. Tired Of slow gains, despising the
laborious ascent up the steep Of fortune,
men rush hap-hazard into the schemes for
the sudden acquisition Of wealth. Bubbles
are blown, consequently, all around US.
To-day there is great speculation in this
thing, as yesterday il was in thaf, and as
To- morrow it will be in something else. A
few, By lucky turn Of the card, make
fortunes, but the g-ea, mass Of the players
stake and lose their all. What can be
more fatal to society than such practices
The man who amasses wealth thus sudden
ly rarely retains it, while his momentary
success lures thousands TO the same delu
sive pursuits. Honorable labor is, there
fore, almost despised; a man of Parts i:
expected to be above hard labor.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-12
al fer Union.

The Washington correspondent of the
New York Express, under the date of May
a3i. says There was passage at arms
in the Senate to day between Mr.. Soule OF
Louisiana and Mr.. Clay, which partook Of
the sublime. Mr.. Clay spoke as if under
standing Mr.. Soule as speaking of disanion
as consequence Of defeat upon these sub
iec,s. Mr.. Soule sprang to his feet. and
in a voice and attitude Nhich startled
the Senate, proclaimed
"Tha, he had never uttered such an
opinion. Never! No. not if the South
were beaten at every point, and the North
,riumphed completely, in ihis legislative
contest: would not then begin TO tnink
of dsuuiou. The people do not think OF
it." -.
| The galleries rang with applause at this
electric ou,burs,. Mr. Clay paused and
sa, down, and he Senate adjourned.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-12
Parents and Children.

1t is said that when the mother of Wact-
ington was asked how she had formed the
character of her son, she replied that she
had carly endeavored TO teach him three
things obedience, diligence and truth.
No better advice can be given By any pa.
rents. Teach your children TO obey. Let
it be the frs, lesson. You can hardly be.
gin TO soon. It requires constant care 10
keep up the habi, Of obedience, and especi-
ally to do it in such way as not to break
down the strength Of the chiId's character
Teach your children 10 be Giligen,. The
habit Of being always employed, is great
safeguard through life, as wei! as essential
10 the culture of almost every virtue.
Nothing can be more foolish than an idea
which parans have, that It is not respec-
table TO set their children 10 work. Play
is a good thing innocent recreation is an
employment, and the child may learn early
to be useful. As 10 truth, it is the cne
essential thing. Let everything else be
sacrificed rather than that. Without it.
what dependence can you place in your
child! And be sure to DO nothing your
self which may countenance any species
of preyarica,ion or falsehood. Yet how
many parents do teach their children the
first lesson OF deception.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-12
The Coffee Trade.

A memorial signed by nearly eighty o.
the principal houses in London engaged 10
the coffee trade. has been presented TO the
Lords OF the Treasury, stating the grea,
abuses which exist in the adul.eralion o.
coffee, which is not only mixed with CHI
cory, but also with deleterious mixture OF
roasted acorns, chesnuts, peas, and beans,
red pottery earth, sand. mahogany saw
dust. coloring matters and filings, 10 the
great injury OF the fair dealers, the health
of The consumer, and the .css OF the reve-
nue.. This latter ;5 estimated 10 be, when
compared with 1910, no less than =sl62,-
900. ani with the year OF maximum con-
sumption 1917, G250.000. Chicory was.
until these las, few years, only al article
of import it is now largely grown in the
counlry. and being So grown, is no: subject
TO any duty. Wha, the memor;alists ask
is, tina, coffee ada'tera,ed with chicory
shall 10 longer be sold as coffee they dc
not wish to Interfere with the bona tide
sale OF chicory, bat they wish the consu.
mer ,o purchase coffee and his chlcory
separa,elv, ,ha, ne may know exactly wha'
| h., iS uz,pU
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-12
Content.

! "Conten, consis'eih not in adding more
fuel. but taking away ;Core fire."
Who said ,ha, for whoever sad il
we should be glad to take him by the hand
of good-felowship. Yes, i, is the grand
secre; Of being con'ented and happy, not to.
add more fuel 10 the FIRE of your wishes
and desires-not to increase the intensity
of your oulays and exiravagances-5ut TO
take away the suPerflli,ies OF the fire and
10 contrac. the circle. Mere than enc half
of the miseries-unspoken pechance, but
the mos, bitter Of rniseries-which affect
the socia! family, arise from neglect Of
the advice conveyed above. Learn 10 live
upon lil'le-ay, learn TO live upon les, il
the large expenditure constructs YOU with
cramps and with sorrows. Be not goadei-
beyond the reach Of con,entmcnt by a
fear Of the worlds eye-!et not a dead Of
others spur you into pace that goes be-
yond your strength and compass. Bot
move onward in a way that is really agree.
able and pleasant 10 yourself; for OF all
the cares that guaw away the life, recuni-'
ary cares eat the deepest into the soul, IL
their sad reality +; and in all the show,
parade, foppery and display that We can
indulge, there is no compensation for the
miseries they may engender. Never Be
ashamed Of being poor-nay, make it
matter OF pride &c rlte7 the avo~al that you
are so whenever reason may be required
why you can not move side by side with
the more fortunate. IS can not afford it,"
is declaration that commands respect;
the most silly will not dare 10 sneer at it :.
and il they do thus sneer, who cares for
such sneering MEALS Gazette.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-12
again a, night he saw the star. aud all

Again al night he saw the star. aud al
that former company. Said his sisters an
eel TO The leader:
ais my brother come y
And he said, "Thy mother ~
A mighty cry of JOY went forth through
al. the star, because the mother was fe-unl
ted 10 her two children. And he stretched
out his arms and cried, 80, mother. sister
and brother, am here! Take me y And
they answered him, "Not YET" and the
star was shining.
He grew 10 be a man whose hair was
turning grey, and he was sitting IN his
chair by the freside. heavy with griel' and
with his face bedewed with tears, when the
the star opened once again.
Said his sisters angel to the leader:
'Is my brother come2'
"And he SAID, "Nay, but his maiden
daughter.'
And the man who had been the child,
saw his daughter, newly lost TO him, a ce-
Iesrial creature, among those three, and he
said, "My daughters head is on my Sis
ter's bosom, and her arm is round my mo
theirs neck, and at her feet there is the ba-
BY of old time, and can bear the parting
from her. God be praised" :"
And the star was shining.
Thus the child came to be an old man,
and his once smooth face was wr:nhled,
and his steps were slow and feeble, and his
back was bent. And one night as he lay
upon his bed, his children standing round,
he cried, as he had cried so long ago:
Il see the star ~
They whispered one cnolher, ''iIe is dy-
ing
Aud he said, 81 am. My age is falling
from me like garment, and | move low
ards the star as child. And 0. my Faith
er, now thank thee that il has so often
opened to receive those dear ones who
await me ~
And The star was shining and il shines
upon his grave dickens.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-12
Life in California.

| A letter from MIR. George Holmes, a
member of the Mallory California Compa-
ny, Of Fall River, Mass, TO Mr.J.F.Rayns-
ford, of that place, published in TIE 'Fa,l
River Weekly News" Of May l6, contain
ing among other lhings, the following pain
fully Interesting particulars Of the death OF
ARTHUR w. FRICK, Esq. son Of George
Frick, Esq. .,of Danville. Mf.Ilolmes says 4
''One other occurrence vii! msr'ion,
and have done. About the middle OF last
November took walk one Sunday down
the main stream about two miles, | know
not for what. came 10 an old Mexican
bush tent, with the top covered with raw
hides, and open IN front. found a man
there sick, evidently in the last stage OF
consumption. asked him how long ne
had been there, but he could not tell he
bad been left alone but few days. The
Mexicans had tskcr care OF him while they
stayed, but had left for home. cut him
some woods, and helped cook some rice,
and promised him | would visi, him the
next day, which did every day for two
weeks. We had two men sick al our tent,
or should have moved him right there.
When Capt. Sherman and J. Burlington
left for the ship, hired a man 10 move him
to my tent, much 10 the annoyance OF
Goodrum. He rode on a horse and did
not bring all Of his things, and before |
went after them they were stolen. He
charged eight dollars 10 move him. The
removal overcame him very much. ] made
him as comfortable as the situation would
adult. He seemed 10 fail very fast the
second night. thought him dying. | told
him what though, of his case; that if he
had anything 10 communicate, would try
to fulfil his order. lie said his mare was A.
W.FEICK,o Danville, Pa. He gave me his
purse, which contained $50 dollars in gold
dust, with which he wanted 10 pay his ex-
penses. He had 4 gold lever watch ief,
with VIM. Higgiugs, il Pueblo, which he
wished to go 10 his father. He had prov-
sions stored in Stockton, which he wished
to his brother, who WIS in this country at
some of the mines. He requested me TO
write 10 him and direct 10 San Francisco,
which did, but have never received any
answer from him. He seemed to revive,
and the next morning procured a Doctor,
but all 10 no purpose. | watched over him
and did all could 10 make him comforta-
bic, but he fingered until the fourth day.
when a; 0 O'Clock, A. N on the 29ih of
November, ls49. he departed this life
without groan or struggle. | procured
boards, after mnch trouble, al one dollar a
foot. to make him coffin. paid a car
pcrter one ounce to make il, ard cen. a.
piece for the nails. / paid the Doctor one
ounce for his visit. gave him decent
burial. 1t was all that could DO. His
remains sleep at The foot Of a large pine
tree, on the side or a mountain in Maripo-
sa valley, about half nile below Co!.Fre-
mont's camp. Peace 10 his ashes -
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-12
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Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-12
A Word to Young Men.

Wishing and sighing imagining AID drea-
ming OF greatness(s said William Wir;l vii
not make you great. Bu. can not a young
man command his energies? Read Foster
on Decision Of Character. That book
will tell you what it is in your power &c
accomplish. You must gird up yoa. loina
and 60 to work with all the indomitable
energy OF Napoleon scaling the Alps. 1t is
your duty to make the most Of time, talent.
and opportunities.
Alfred, king Of England, though ie per
formed more business than any OF his sub
jects, always found time to study.
Franklin. in tie midst Of his labOrs, had
time 10 dive into the depths of philosophy,
and explore an unirodden path OF science.
Frederick the Great with an empire a,
his direction, in the mids, of war, and on
the eve Of battle, found time to reyel in h,
charms c. philosophy end feast on the lug
uries Of science.
Napoleon. with Europe at MS disposal
with kings at his ante-chamber, and al The
head OF thousands Of men, whose desiinies
were suspended on his arbitrary pleasure.
foani time 10 converse with books.
And young men who are confined TO "a
Dor or business even twelve hours day,
may take an hour aud a half OF what ls
LETT, for study, and which will amount &c
two months in the course of a year.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-12
The Gold Mines vs.. Lead Mines.

A writer in the National lntelligencer
makes the following statement
"Whether these gold mines will prove
profitable to the country is doubtful ques-
,ian. Already are the lead mines Of tho
West neglected; the miners having run oil
in search of more tempting metal, which
has caused advance in lead, and it is nov
imported from Spain in large quantities
Sperm candles have advanced materially
because a great many ships have been
withdrawn from the whaling business ,e
engage in the California trade, 10 say no
thing Of the neglect of other branches o
business consequent upon the immense EN-
igratiou to the shores Of the Pacific.
Great works are performed, not D.
! .....k-6 6rt bu y.prSCy0rauCe,
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-12
Thorough Culture.

"'Tis folly in the extreme to till
Extensive fields and till them ILL.,
The farmer pleased, may boast aloud
His bushels sown, his acres piowej.
And, pleased, indulge the cheering hope
That time will bring plenteous crop.
Shrewd common sense sits laughing by,
And sees his hopes sbortivs die;
For, when maturing seasons smile,
Their sheayes shall disappoint his toll.
Advised, this empty pride e1pei-
Till little and that little well;
OF taxing, fencing, toll, no more
Your ground requires when rich than poor {;
And more cne fertile acre yields,
Than the huge breadth Of barren fields"
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-12
Think of it!

LITTLE TmINcs 90 great way TO make
life wha, it is. We ought 10 study them
more. IT. kind word that costs nothing,
will give pleasure, especially TO those who
have but little pleasure, why is it not well
to have kind word always ready 10 be
given! Ii an act of friendship will make
sad heart ligh, for an hour, why not be
ready, when i IS so easy. to scatter pleas
ure in the path Of life! This is called a
"vale of tears" and so i, is, for sin has
bligh.ed flowers and planted lhorns; but the
vale would be brighter. and there would be
fewer tears. il those who have it in their
power to make others happy. without de-
privins themselves Of single Joy. would
try to shed blessings about them as they
Journey towards heaven.
II .->,,-S.->>-->-.>-.~~---l>
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-12

Nothing so tyrannizes one as The habit
of jesting and contempt, real or assumed.
Success in the use Of sarcasm and ridlcule
rarely fails to make its practice more fre.
quent and its application more wide than
is either jutifiable in itself or agreeable 10
listeners. a
To love one that is great is almost TO be
great ones self. r Madame Necker.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-12
The Lonely Aud Wife.
BY JULIAN CRAMER.

TT formerly (aud believe still is tomary amor
the natives of Scotandw when one OF an ag couple ,'
leave the caT. whic., the deceased 'isuaily oc'upu
its accustomed corner until the survivor also si."u.I
called to Join its former occupant IN tbs word O pine
Beside the old hearth She hath cherished for lif,
Silent and sad sits the Lonely AUD v fs:
Time hath left many traee Ga Ler brow,
But Grief hath not troubled her spirit till now.
There are tears in her eyes that are dim with age,
And she looket in vain on the holy page
FOR she can not see aucht hut an old olk chair,
That vacant and Lonely is standing there
Long arn. when her bosom was swelling "i''i PRIDE
The Lonely Aud Wife was gay young bride
And the ON her check wore its richest bloom,
When she gave her hand to the joyous grooIa
Faded and is her beauty now
Gray are TIE hairs on her wriuklcd brow
Silent She sits by the old hear;hstone-
Sad are her thoughts-she Is there alone.
Her gu1, man is gone to lis drcamess rest,
And the Torely AulI WIFI, hath troubled, breast
Yet not for the world would she hanish away
The char he bath sat in for many a day
She speareth not, with trembling breath.
But hopeth, and wateth, anu prayeth for death
For joyless and dark are the days of her life,
2
TIE LONELY AULD GUDENAN.
"A Counterpart of the PrecednsIy the same author.
Trembling and slowly the Gudeman goes
To lay his aud Wife il her last repose,
And the cold clods are heaped on her aged breast
With a sound that is breaking lis peaceful rest.
He hath laid her down where eye can come,
And lonely and cherries is his home:
For fly years she hath soothcd his care,
And cheerily borne Of his woes her share.
lie had won her love . hen his step gay,
And his voice was clear a child's Al play,
Ard his manly form pleasant sight
When be led her forth their bridal night
lie leanetb now on his Stalwart cane,
And his voice is that Of Z child again,
And il seems not true that the once gay groom
l. the trembling form at the aud Wiies tomb.
Sadly he goes to his home again,
And he tries to smile, but he tries in vain
For a tear crecps up in lis vithcrea eye,
And his aud heart breaks with mournful sigh.
His If. Is now as a troubled dream-
Yet scarcely Of life do his actions seem:
And happy, thrice happy, that hoar shah he,
When the Gudcman's soul at last shah be free.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-12

The meanest man we ever heard of,was
one who was too sliney TO put bait on bis
u.@~,As -sas rio fen, a:e.s.,Es'-
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-12

Great works are performed, not D.
strength. tut by perseverance.