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Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-10-16

To The Publisher of the Lerisburg Chronicle:
noticed an article in paper emana,
ting from a press in neighboring Boro'
professedly devoted to Temperance
which the writer would do well to exercise
in governing himself, and in the words Of
one of its most able advocates let him learn
to be ''tempcrately temperate and consist
emily consistent" particularly on the sub
iect of apnd,r, which seems to be the 60
yerning spirit Of his pen. 1t apparently
is not so mnch his object to promote tenn
perance, as to injure individuals, and a
public house, in order to reach which he
assails one of the most able and worthy
supporters of the temperance cause, DIR,
Moron, because he stops at the Washing
ton Hotel, c. d. Kline, Proprietor This
is one of the best stopping places of the
day-clean and pleasant rooms, table OF
the first stamp, and every attention that
heart can desire; and no person would
know that such place as :.'tar' existed
within its limits unless they chosc it, Gun
blessed Savior sat down with publican.
and sinners, which was the only charge hi.
enemies were able to bring against him.
We will close by quotation from His
own lips-"First cast the beam out Of
thine own eye, that thou mayst see more
clearly the mote that is in thy brother )
eye" d., 4 guest.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-10-16

TDr MoRRoN having concluded his
Lectures on Astronomy, will deliver ano-
4hcr free Temperance Lecture in the Me-
thoiist church, this Wednesday, evening,
q. the ringing of the bell. Something rich
may be anticipated, and Of course there
will be a rousing turn out.
On Thursday evening, nr. ". lectures
on the Progress and Influence OF Science
on the Human Mind, and the exposure Of
Humbug.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-10-16
Sowing Corn for Fodder.

Extraci from a letter 10 The publisher OF
the Lewsburs Chronicle, from
FRANKLIN, Del. Co., n. Y.
am now. instead of Yankee
pedagogue, a Yankee farmer. culriva:ing
York State soil instead OF the minds of
Pennsy lvania urchns. We do not farm
so extensively here as the farmers in Uni
on county do; but We try 10 do things in
the rsh. way. We have a new plan Of
raising fodder forca,,le in this county, which
never saw in Penn'a. 1t is TO SOW corn
broad. cast. Sow three bushels to the acre
on ,oerablc good land, and large crop
repay, them for ,roube-from three 10 four
tons Of good fodder is thus raised per acre.
Perhaps this plan would be Of some interest
to farmers in Union and adjoining counties
who take your valuable paper and should
you think i. worthy, you are at liberty 10
copy it. N. L.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-10-16
What are We Coming to +?

The Danville 1rtelligcncer Of las. Fri
day, says note signed "Lucifer" had
been picked up in a public part of tha,
borough, stating that the town would be
fired on "next Tuesday night" (la,,
night, the l5eh inst) The Intelligence,
very properly advises their citizens to keep
vie liant look out for the scoundrels.
We understand from private letter re.
ceived in town, that similar note was
lately found in the streets of Columbia
Pa, threatening to burn Hers Hotel
and 1Ialdeman's Store; but a careful
watch was kept, aud the designs of the
miscreants frustrated, at least for the pres
cnt.
Since the above was in type We learn
that some loose straw near the stable of
one of our citizens was set on fire on last
Monday afternoon, but after burning over
space about a yard square, was fortunate
ly discovered and extinguished.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-10-16

Aliens. who have b en- thr,e gears in
the United States, and who did not arrive
under eighteen years Of age, in order 10
he qualified to vote AT the Presidential
Election in 1852. they must declare their
intention 10 become naturaLized on or be-
fore the seventh dav oi the month of NJ.
vember, 1870. o!herw Isc they will lose Tie
privilege of voters on that occasion.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-10-16
IMPORTANT to those having impurities

IMPORTANT 10 those having imPunllss
OF the Blond-BRANT'S PURIFYING EN,
TRACT, the mos, wonderful Purifier in the
world, is now put up in QrAnT Bor rLEs. use
Advertisements headed "64 DOSES" 1t 10 ~
sr,ong and purifying, that one bottle last. iron
ten to siTteen days longer Than sarsarariIls. Dr.
Thornton d Baker. agents, Lewisburg. en.s2S
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-10-16

HENRY CnuRcu, Esq, Member Of the
last Legislature from Cumberland county,
was reelected on Tuesday last, and died
the day following, wednesday, How
vain are human ..honors-how empty are
human triumphs
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-10-16

Intelligence has reached England that
the Chamter Of Deputies. a, RIO Janlero
had cone TO the resolution tina, the traffic
in slaves was piracy, and that therefore
The most stringent steps would be taken 10
pu, an end 10 the inhuman truflic.
Gov. Manly, of North Carolina. has
appointed Thursday, the l4'h oi Ncvem-
Der, to he observed in that Stale as day
N general thanksgiving.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-10-16

WOOD ~1a'd u .qY%s ,.9:4:.'+s r.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-10-16

A Mrs.Green, with her seven augn,ers,
are making ascehsions in a balloon, near
London.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-10-16

~A young man has been arrested and
committed on the charge Of having fired
the Clerks Ferry Bridge. If guilty, We
wish him nothing worse than justice.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-10-16
icss vote in lsJo,whig SO

In Philadelphia City, the Wings carried
the Mayor, &c, by about 230o majority
Charles Gilpin, Mayor, over Judge Jones.
The County was carried by the Democrats
by about 1000. Of the City and County
officers, the Wings carried all but Prose
cutting Attorney and Prothonotary.
Mr.. Gamble has SO maj. in Northum-
Lertael, 25s in Lycoming, l42 in Clinton,
snt l:5 in Sullivan-5S0 in all.
Col. Slifer's main the District is SO.
Mr.. Madden had IL votes Juniata Co,
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-10-16

s6- CIDER and apples wanted FL
quirc at this Office.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-10-16

Earthquake a, Cleve!and.-A very sem
>ible shock of an earthquake was iel, at
Cleveland, Ohio, on the l., inst, twenty
FIVE minutes past five o'clock. The morn.
ing wos very cenr. with the exception oi
4 few dis,anI!clouds resting upon the no
rizln in the north and northwest. The
concus>ion was so violent ,ha, ii produced
llrrin- and ra',inc-of tic windnw>, iur
niiure aLd crockery, and n very sensible
trembling could be felt by one who stood
upon the ground. In Euclid. abou, eight
miles east. the shock was sufficiently VIC
len, 20 throw crockery from the shelf.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-10-16


MesrB OIL
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-05-22
CONGRESSIONAL,

WAsHlNGroN, May l6.
In the Senate, Mr.. Seward presented peti-
ton from the citizens Of Minnesota, asking a do
nation of land for the construction of a canal.
The committee on Foreign Affairs in the
House have agreed to report in favor of passing
bill providing for settlement of the long stan
ding claims for French spoilations, The report
will be presented Mt an early day.
In the House, MIR. Burke asked leave to pre-.
sent bill for the increase of tho frontier Forts
1t was referred to the Military committee lie
said the frontier difficulties were formidable, to
which Mr.. Jones objected.
In the senate, yesterday, the consideration OF
the compromise bill was resumed. Mr. Cass
moved to lay the subject on the table, and pro.
coed to the consideration of the California bill
separately as a tcst-which motion was lost.
Mr. Davis, of Miss. moved an amendments
Here the lightning took possession Of the Eas.
rem wires
STEAMER ON FIRE.-Thc report from Clcve-
land, last evening, states, that when the steam
or America was ten miles out from that port, on
her way to Buffalo she took fire. She was run
into Cleveland, but those on board succeeded in
suppressing the flames before she reached the
piers. In a short time, however, the flames a.
gain broke out, and at the last accounts five en-.
gines were playing on the boat, and it was cxpcc-
ted she would be saved. 'tgs|
There is one item in the above tclcgraphic
report, which is particularly interesting to the
friends of the Union, and that is the decision Of
the Senate on the test question moved by Mr..
Cass. This vote is Indicative Of the action of
the Senate on the compromise bill. There need
be no doubt OF its passing the Senate.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-05-22

that party, and that they request the President
to give It to one who will not use it for political
ends" This resolution contains the grand Sc
cret which binds whigdom together. The thirst,
the hope, the anticipation Of holding an Office;
not for political ends not for the good ofhe par.
ty, but for what why, for personal aggrandize-
ment. Unfortunate admission of Whiggery. In
this one instance we verify believe you told the
truth. Office, you believe, was made for per-
sons; we locofocos, believe that they are the ex-
cresences of government, and made for political
ends, and that they should be used to promote
the spread & growth Of Democratic truth. The
only fault we have to find is, that they have not
been used more effectually in the promotion OF
their legitimate object, and though wings may
deny that such is not their faith, they know well
that they believe and act, when they have an
opportunity, as we do. ss..:s..' 1<,..-.
Readers, we have given you view of the whig
platform, which the late Wing Convention as.
sembled at Iowa City laid down for their politi.
cal pagoda. If any Of you feel curious enough
to take look at the political world from its dir
zy top, you are perfectly welcome; but take care
that you take with you democratic guide book
to explain its twists and turnings, and bring you
back in safety to terra frma. s.o ID.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-05-22
Clgs<A5; I >WAsnIsaros. NAV i A.

Dear Sir: new feature has been deycloncd
in the investigation that has ensucd to dnv hntore
the Benton and Footc committee. 1thns GRANTED
wide sensation in this city, and many cannot
credit what has been broughtIt to light The
witness under examination was Mr.. Grund, the
correspondent of the Baltimore Sun and philn-
delpha Ledger. He was put upon the stand bv
Col Benton, and Intercepted rs to his intim,cy
with Gen. Foote, and tile conversations he had
with him. Grund, in substance, testified tbot
he had held frequent conversations with Gon
Footc previous to the scene in the Senate, which
the subject matter of investigation, and that
Forte had told him that he intended to 90 armed
to the Senate, he expected to be attacked by
Benton. That his friends had advised him to
this course, and that he, Footc, had been told he
was to be attacked, either in the capitol grounds,
or in going to, or coming from the capitol
That he intended to thus arm himself, solely to
act ON the defensive, in the event of being at
tackled. Grund was asked if Foote stated who
had given him such advice; to which the witness
answered he had. He was told to name the per-
son, and lie answered Senator. When asked
what Senator, lie replied, Senator from Mary
land; and when pressed as to which of,hc Sena-
tors from Maryland, he replied, MIR. Pratt
Col. Benton next inquired if Foote informed him
what Pratt said, and if SO, to state what it was.
The witness answered, that Mr.. Foote told him
that the Attorney General of the United States
had sent him word by Mr.. Pratt that he, Footc.
was to be attacked, as above described, and to
arm himselffor his defence; and that Gen. Foote
spoke in the highest terms of MIR. Rcverdv john
son for sending him such word, &c. After look
ing for moment at the countcnance of Col.
Benton, when this testimony came out, no man
could he at a loss in conjccturing the volcano
that was raging within his breast. He avowed
a determination to extend the scope Of the exam
inaton, and to have all the facts in the case let
it implicate whom it might, Senator Pratt, I'M
derstand, is to be axamincd at the next mcctino
of the committee, and would have been to- day,
but for his absence in Baltimore. If Mr. Pratt
corroborates what Mr.. Grund sworc Foote had
told him, an issue will be made by Benton with
the Attorney General, which will lead, apprc--
bend, to an acrimonious warfare Before indulp
ing in any comments ofmy own, will await the
testimony of Senator Pratt.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-05-22

CELLARS AND SrREETs.-The following res
olution was yesterday adopted by the board of
health
Reso'red, That the street inspectors be order
ed to notify all owners to have their cellars,
yards and premises cleansed and purified imme.
diately.-[St. Louis Revelle, 9TH instant.
Resolutions like the above, ought to become
a law in every community and family where dis
ease has aught to feed upon duri g the coming
season.
Cleanliness prevents miasma, and promotes
health Let every one attend to it before the
disease has rubbed its Shiny fingers upon its in.
tended victims
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-05-22

49, " w" AVA PAA'AeAhSS ~O,Sc
On motion of Aid. Langworthy, it was
Ordered, That corresponding committee Of
two be appointed.
Aid. Langworthy and Randall were appoint
ed said committee.
Ordered, That committee be appointed to
examine the road in the southern section of the
City, and cause it to be repaired as far as the
southern boundary Of the corporation, and sol
cit means by subscription to improve it beyond
the limits of the City. .-a e.. /.
Aid. Bush and Gildea were appointed that
committee. ~r. .ns.- a7. ,e,a.-. IT,.
Ordered, That the Marshal be instructed to
cause the Market House to be cleaned, and, on
Saturday next, to rent the stalls at auction. ..
The Council then proceeded to the consider
alton of the "Ordinance regulating the Fcrry,'
and adopted certain rates of ferriagc specified in
printed bill. 1T was then postponed for fur
ther consideration to future meeting. f., l''"
And then the Council adjourned
'".r,s' J. H. EMERSON Mayor
Attest, HORACE ESTES, Recorder.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-05-22

Posi- OFFICE AT "SoUTn HoLLow."-We
have the pleasure of announcing to our friends
on the opposite side of the river, that Post Of.
fee has been established at "South Hollow
10 Daviess county, III. Mr.. Elson, the gentle
man, appointed Post Master, is in every way
qualified for the duties of the office. The fol.
lowing is the official announcement:
Posi- OFFICE DEPARrMESr,
Impeachment Office, May 4th, 1850. :
SIR have the honor to inform you that the
Postmaster General has this day established a
Post Office at "South Hollow" in the county
of 10 Daviess, and State of Illinois, and appoint
cd Henry Elson Postmaster thereof
Very respectfully your obt obi,
FlTz E! HENRY WARREN,
I'd Asst P. Nj Gen.
- Door. II. Holt, Dubuque, Iowa.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-05-22
Late from California.

| The Alabama arrived at New Orleans on the
9Th, with dates from; San francisco to the LIST Of
April, brought to Panama by the California
This vessel brought 1913 passengers, and ST.
zoe, 900 in gold dust. The Delta copies largely
from the Alta Californian, of which we make
the following condensation.
The rains were quite over, and the genial in.
huences of spring had restored animation to ev.
cry profession and pursuit of life. The country
is rife with schemes of wealth. The fever OF
peculation RACES with resistless vigor, along the
whole coast from San Diego, upward People
were on the march from the towns to the mines
There was report of the discovery of gold
mines near San Diego, and town lots in that
place were going up.
Coal, in great abundance, has been discover.
ed near Los Angeles. Montery is in market
with various testimonials of worth
The most exciting topic seems to be the pro-
bable discovery of new Bay, few hundred
miles up the coast, where are believed to abound
not only the products of rich mines, but the enl-
bryo wealth of a vast city, and populous coun.
try adjacent.
Marysville is the name of new City on the
Yuba, few miles above its junction with Feath-
er River. This is city Of six weeks, and AREA
dy numbers 5000 inhabitants. New cities are
springing up all along the Sacramento.
An attempt is making by politicians to draw
party lines, but generally the people give but
little attention to this subject
The. difficulties between the seuatters and
property owners in Sacramento have nearly sub
sided. The citizens of that place are preparing
to guard against second inundation by the con.
struction of levee along the aver banks, at a
computed cost of $2OO,O0O one half of which is
already subscribed. Sacramento is rapidly in
creasing in growth and business. Buildings of
substantial character arc assuming the place of
tents and shantics
Travel to both the upper and lower mines is
greatly facilitated by steamers on the rivers
The San Joaquin mines are yielding very a
bundantly. Many large Jumps have been found
during the winter-one weighing 80 lb. The
Sacramento District is unfailing in the rich pro.
ducts of its mines
About the first of the month, an unprincipled
class of white settlers attacked the peaceable In
dams of Sonoma and Nappa vallies, Staying a
large number of both sexes, and forcing the In
dian population to flee into the mountains. The
provocation of this murderous outrage is alleged
to be the death of two or three white men last
fall at the hands of a tribe inhabiting remote
section of that country. The offenders were
arrested and placed on board of one of the YES
sells of war at Benecia, to take their trial in
few days. disturbance between party of
miners and Indians on the Stanislaus, occurred
few days since. The Legislature has passed
but few important bills during the last month
During the month of March, 1868 passengers
arrived by water. mail steamer was to leave
San Francisco on the 18th of April-we may ex-
pect news by her by another week.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-05-22

he presents his pistol to the Breast or his knife
to the throat of the wayfarer, and demands his
money. Have we gained, or shall we gain by
this transaction Aye, we shall gain as the rob.
bcr; but, like him, we shall be hated and abhor-
red. &1Z
We have gone far enough with this untortu-
nate subject to give our readers an idea of its
merits. Taken altogether, it is one of the great
est acts of injustice to the rights of nations and
individuals, of which this or any other govern
mcnt has ever been guilty, and is sanctioned by
no other precedent than that which is charac'
tcristic with Great Britain in modern, and Rome
in ancient times.
Again, we must assent that France and Eng
land have just as much right to negotiate trea-
ty for the construction Of our Pacific Rail Road,
or any other of our public works as the United
States and England had for the construction and
use of the lsthmian Canal through Central Ame-
RIGA. If, then, we had no right, as VIC had not,
to commit this great crime, what can we have
gained? Our contemporary and neighbor, the
Telegraph of this city, calls the negotiation of
this treaty "brilliant achievement" that will
be 'looked upon with pride by every American. "
This shews how much he knows or cares for A
merican character 1t will be looked upon as a
brilliant piece of folly and injustice, as long as
the name of America shall last, and we fear
much longer.
The same print says ''thc United States has
gained every thing, while Great Britain may
be said to have lost nothing" This must be a
strange kind of game, in which one loses 'sno-
thing" and the other gains ALL The fact Is,
England had nothing to lose, and therefore lost
nothing. She had something to gain, and she
played for it, and won it by the connivance and
with the assistance of the United States. She
has gained an equality with the United States in
the advantages naturally and politically belong
ing to the latter, and her pecuniary gain must
be at our pccunary loss. Besides this, she has
convinced the world that Republics have no
sympathy for each other, and that their diploma
cy is fashioned as much by avarice and fear as
it is by justice and manly courage.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-05-22
A CARD.

The undersigned tenders his most grateful &C
acknowledgements to those Ladies and Gentlemen
of Dubuque and vicinity, who manifested SO
much kindness and attention to him during his
recent severe illness, by which it was greatly
mitigated. He shall ever hold them in grateful
remembrance; and the desire of his heart is, that
they may be numbered with the "ransomed of
the Lord "Upon their heads be songs and
everlasting joy Here may they have no need
OF an earthly physician; and in that world which
is to come, may sorrow and signing fec from
them for ever
-.-- G. w. SCOTT.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-05-22

A London scientific journal announces that
new locomotive, to be propelled without steam,
gas or electricity without fuel of any kinds
soon to be introduced to the world, to assist in
the wonderful revolution now going on. Who
can say such thing is impossible, in view of the
extraordinary developments already made in SOL
ence and art, or who can estimate the effect such
an invention or discovery, will have upon the
travel and commerce Of earth and sen, Tho
age is pursuing an upward track and the mind
of man is just beginning to bravely grasp tho Gle
ments of nature. Those elements arc yet to be
subjected to human uses beyond the most i'm
probable dreams Of the present.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-05-22


The Democracy Of Clayton county, Iowa, arc
requested to meet at Gutenberg, on Saturday,
the 25th inst, at 10 o clock, A. NJ, for the pur.
pose of appointing delegates to attend the State
Convention, to be held at Iowa City, on We'd
nesday, the 18th day of June next, for the pur-
pose of nominating Candidates to be supported
by the Democracy Of the State at the ensuing
August election, for the following Offices: Gov.
ernor, Secretary Of State, State Auditor, State
Treasurer, and Treasurer of the Board of Public
Works
AS this is an important election, we, the un.
dersigned Committee, would earnestly urge up
on the democrats in each AMI every township
in this county to send full delegation, in order
to an important representation and expression of
the popular will Of the county.
A. PETTY,
T.. Fl. HlETT,
f. B. CORWIRT.
May 18th, 1850.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-05-22

t5y The case of Atchison, ct. ul, Is. the stea
mer DR.. Franklin, was decided yesterday in the
Circuit Court, by the jury rendering a verdict
for the plaintiffs for the sum of $6,34444 the
full amount claimed.-[ Reveille.
So much for steamboat carclessness. We
hope that all negligent steamboat officers will be
served likewise.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-05-22
WAsHINGToN, May ID.

In the Senate, after the transaction of business
of no general importance, an additional section
to the Census bill was adopted, that the present
bill should be perpetual until another was pas
scd, was agreed to. The House amendment
fixing the number Representatives at 1888, was
also adopted.
In the House, Mr.. M'Lean spoke in favor of
the admission of California as an independent
measure, unmingled with other measures.
Mr.. Julian denied, that the North had been
aggressive on the South, and he made calm and
decided anti-slaycry speech.