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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-12-03

! fathers was alive in the sons, and Philip
buckled on his knapsack, shouidered his
6re-lock, and to the good old Revolutions
ry tune of
'Come brave boys, let's go campaigning"
Joined Col. Chas. f. MERGERS Regiment
of Loudoun Militia, and marched away
for Norfolk, where he served as private
and non.commissioned officer the full term
Of six months, without missing days
duty from any cause Notwithstanding the
fatal consequences of the diseases of the
sea-board, which made such ftightful hav-
oc among the militia from the mountain
counties of Virginia.
By this time the general reader will
hardly be at loss TO identify Brt. Major
Gen'l. Roger Jones, now Adjutant Gen
eral of the Army, and Commodore Ap G.
Jones, late in command Of the Pacific
Squadron, as the two elder ofthe brothers.
The third is Mr.. Philip de Catesby Jones,
farmer by profession, and now, as al
ways, resident citizens of Virginia, and
has occasionally represented Shenandoah
county (the Tenth LegiOn) in the Vir-
gInia House of Assembly.
The first and third Of the three broth
ers had no difficulty in establishing their
claims to Bounty Land under the recent
law. But with the second it was quite
different. The response TO his claim was
to the following effect: For you, Sir,
the law makes no provision. You are
sailor; sailors don't want land. They
would not know how to use it, if it was
given 10 them. The sailors reward is
honor, glory and prize money" This
answer conflicts little what that senti-
mental and faithful portrait Of the soldier
expressed in the old song,
"For gold the merchant ploughs the main,
The farmer plOughs the manor,
But glory is a soldiers name,
A soldiers wealth--his HONOR"
Whether the Law or the song-maker is
right | will not undertake 10 decide, but
rather leave the subject for reconsidera-
ton by the National Legislature, at its
approaching session. One thing is how
ever perfectly certain, that with the Off
GERS of the Army and the Navy of the
United States, in all time past, neither
prize money, bounty land, nor high month
ly pay drew them TO their country's SER
vice, or impelled them to deeds Of valor,
of which The history Of our wars, since
the first skirmish at Lexington TO the
present day, affords so many and Eemar-
kabIe instances. Nevertheless, since the
peoples representatives, i'll their legisla-
tive capacity, thought fl TO siguify 'hoir
appreciation Of the conduct and services
of one arm of the National defence, we
do not Sc. the policy of doing so at the
expense Of the other. The Navy, in by
gone times, was wont to be styled in the
II all of Representatives. in the Senate
Chamber, and in public estimation, the
Right or Strong firm of National de-
fence eff it were worthy of that high es-
timalion, why mortify, bumiliate and de-
grade it, by odious andIenvious compari-
sons and by partial legislation.
SEVENTY-SIX.
WASHINGTON, October, 1850.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-12-03

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Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-12-04

NOV. ~, 10.
Friend Paul-rhis will introduce 10 thee
my friend. Charles Copeland. He has come
to Thy city in pursui, Of business. have
known him from youth up. Thou mayes'
depend on him for aught that he can do,
and shall not lean as on . broken reed. II
thou canst do anything Tor him. thou
mayest, peradventare, benefit thyself, and
cause 10 rejoice
"Thy former and present friend.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-12-04
A Sabbath in New Orleaus,

The New Orleans Crescent, in speaking
of a recen, Sabbath in that city. says that
&" the different places Of worship we're all
thronged, and thousands listened, With
deep soiicilude. to the exposition Of tho
Scriptures. We are happy 10 mark tho
changes which are taking place, from
year 10 year, in New Orleans. in regard
10 the observance OF the Sabbath. II 10
not long since Sunday was looked upon
as the best day Of the week for the difse.
rent retail stores, and it was considered %
much business day as any other. IT'S
not so now. But few even OF the small
stores now keep open on the Sabbath. and
the custom is looked upon with 90 much
disfavor, that il will soon be entirely abol.
ished. Public opinion is becoming s,ronyly
set against the open violations Of God's
holy day, which have long prevailed in
New Orleans. and they must ere long b
numbered among the customs that were.s
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-12-04
The Levvlsburg Chronicle is issued

The Levvlsburg Chronicle Is issued
,,sry "Wednesday morning a, Le~isburg, Union
county. Pennsylvania.
Trnns.-SI. so per year. 70, cash actually in
sd,snce; $I.75. paid within three months; 81
u paid within the year; $3.50 if no, paid before
The year expires; single numbers, cents. Sub.
seriptions for six months or less to be paid in
advance. Discontinuances optional With the
Publisher except when the year is paid up.
Advertisements handsomely inserted at SO cts
per square one week. 81 for a month and $5 for
year; reduced price for longer advertisements.
Two squares. 81; Mercantile advertisements not
srceeding one.fourh OF 4 column. quarterly, 10.
Casual advertisements and Job work TO be paid
for when handed in or delivered.
All communications by mail must come post
paid, accompanied by the address Of the writer.
receive attention. Those relating exclusively TO
the Ediiurisl Department, to he directed to H. c.
HIekoK. Esq Editor-and all Oh business 10 be
addressed to the Publisher.
Office Market St. between Second and Third.
o. n. WORUEN, Publisher.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-12-04
The Gentle Word.

A gentle word hath q magical power
The weary breast TO beguile,
1t gladdens the eye, it brightens tie brow,
And changes the tear to a smile;
In the genial sunshine it sheds around,
The shadows Of care depart,
And we feel in its soothing and friendly tone
There's q balm for the wounded heart.
Oh! watch thou, then, that thy lips ne'er breath,
bitter, unsentle word,
For that which is lightly and idly said,
Is often too deeply heard.
And though for the moment il leaves no trace,
(Eor pride will its woes conceal,)
Remember, the spirit that s calIl and still
Is always the tirst to feel.
II may not be in thy power, psrchsnoe,
To secure lofty place,
And blazon thy name upon history's paSo
As friend to the human race,
But Oft in the daily tasks OF life,
Though the world behold thee not
Thy kind and considerable words may soothe
A despOnding brothers lot.
Tis we'll to walk with cheerful heart,
Wherever our fortunes call,
With friendly glance, and an open hand,
And gentle word for all;
Since life is a thorny and difficult path,
Wher toll is the portion of man,
We all should endeavor, while passing along,
To make it Is smooth Us We can.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-12-04
A Chapter Of "Jenny''sis,

New stores, and saloons, and hotels. are
christened Jenny Lind :" steamboats,.
locomotives. stages. and vehicles are " Jen.
ny's;" on Change they sell Jenny "-see
wheat the spinning "Jenny" is ecli7sed
by this singing " Jenny" at leas, for this
" Jenny '.ra,ion; people deI'sh, 10 tracing
their "Jenny ".aIogy back into Sweden
all men seem to 5e studying verbs 10 The
\" Jenny "-.ive case; JeaOy "rosay 10 .
virtue no longer neglected even our only
militia Major" Jenny" "-raI has surrender.
ed to the queen fond mothers cell their
babes. sportsmen their dogs and hosses.
farmers their cows and pigs. 1snnys !"
in short, "Jenny" Is the lenay '.rie
term for all these things. and for many
more. " Jenny "-ssis suoi."
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-12-04

This newly laid out town in Northum
berland county, has improved with great
rapidly. The Sunbury American in speak.
ing Of this place. says that at the letting Of
the Trevorton and Susquehanna railroad,
on the 18th Of May last, the whole ground
upon which The the town plot was laid, was
a wilderness. With the mountains rearing
their rugged heads upon each side, and the
thick woods covering tho little valley be-
tween them, it presented anything but q
favorable aspec. A single Iog cabin was
the only landmark Of the place. The sigh,
which now breaks upon the eye as you
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-12-04
A Yorkshire Ostler.

A company. willis, regaling themselves
with glass and pipe one night, no, long
since, in the NJ. P. public house, Long Pres
ton, were speaking Of our beloved Queen
and her royal consort, Prince Albert. when
The following colloquy took place :-Ost'er
a, the inn: L" How long is il since Prince
Albert was crawnedt' One Of the compa-
ny: Who-a!' Ostler Ism: Prince
Albert Queenw One of the company {:
No." Oster, rather knowingly Yah
'he Is, she was crawned Queen hawiver
when ] was hoos'Iin' near Bingey. |
know vary weel, for we had pudding an
beef all abai, BingIey: hi begow! we
might ha' brosens if weed lik'd." Laugh.
'er.) One Of the company: "Thou means
Queen Victoria" Ostler INA | don't,
they card her Prince Albert hawiyer."
one oi The company : Indeed, bu, you'll
mean Victoria was crowned Oveen." O,t.
ler: " Whia er the both I same 10 One
Of the company Yes, 10 one sense they
are man and wife" Osle- "Wel. which
stQieen :" One Of the company "Vic.
'ora.' Osiler Whia, begow, | allos
'hou't / Queen an Prince Albert both t
same. Leeds Eng. Lntelhigencer.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-12-04
Hours.

The hours sre viewless angels,
That still 60 gliding by,
And bear each moments record up
To Him uho sits on high.
The poison or the nectar,
Our hearts deep fo~er-cups yield.
A sample still they gather swift
And leave US in the field.
And some fly by on pinions
OF gorgeous gold aud blue,
And some fly in with dropping wing
OF sorrows darker hue.
And ~ we spend each minute
That God to Us hath given.
The deeds are known before His throne
The tale is told in heaven.
And We. who walk among them,
As one by one departs,
Think not that they are lowering
For ever round our hearts.
Like summer bees that hover
Around the idle flowers.
They gather every act and thought
These viewIess angel hours.
And still they steal the record,
And bear it far away;
Their mission light, by DAY or night,
No magic power can stay.
So teach me. Heavenly Father!
To spend each flying hour,
That, as they 60. they may not show
My heart poison flower.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-12-04
For the Lswisbury Chronicle.
OUR OCEAN @Om3.
BY "NOvUS."

Galy sing-voces ring-we Ger the pillows bounding
Light and the not the tempest sounding
Let the gale rip the ss-mountans high our barque sur
rounding;
Still on Ocean, dark blue deck our hearts will roam:
Surges dash-timben crash--on the briny dep We n
rocking,
Echoes on the shore-waves around our ship are
nocking,
Winds may how-clouds may .cowl-proudly fierce tor.
nadoes mockins,
Never will We cease to love our Ocean Home.
Through the spray dance awayer the rppling surface
gliding,
Neat and trim, skim, pentup joys land deridng
Let the breeze sweep the with the rusy pilot guiding
BID farewell to silver spire and glded dome;
Noble crew cry adieu-friends and loved all must
leave us;
Silent tears-tremblng fears-aching bosoms must not
greve Us,
Though the heart feels the smart broad Auantcs
receive us;
Never will we cease to love our Ocean Home.
Der the world, flag unfarled with our starry banner
streaming,
On we speed-none to heed-nought Of hidden danger
dreaming;
Swift free full Of gee like radiant meteor streaming,
We will ride tine mountain and drink its foam;
Storms may Ger grave-midnght shades around
Is closing;
Winds may cease-sll be peace-Neptune his pillow
doing,
While tread Ger the dead with hope above reposng,
Never will to love Ocean Home.
LswIsBURG, Nov. 1850.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-12-04
Preventive of Consumption.

The common fault of all consumptives
is, they give up too easily, and abandon
the fortress Of life before the enemy has
had lime to sap or undermine its lounda-
lions. believe consumption, taken in its
first stages, is as durable as corn or sore
finger. Gymnastic exercise, riding, sail
ing. amusement. society, abandonment Of
thinking and intellectual pursuits, cul,i-
vation Of the mere animal part, which is
the only part tina, ever fails in such disea-
ses, each and all Of these remedies would
be in most cases, sovereign an0 perma-
nent cure. But the consump,ve invariably
neglects them, and calls on the doctor with
his multiludnous compounds, mopes 10 The
sick chamber when he should be on, under
the blue sky, basking in the sunshine, and
inhains the fresh. invigoraling wind-lies
in bed, when he should be wrestling, run
nirg and climbing up the rough peaks OF
the mountains. If our American people
only knew The value Of physical exercise,
and improved their knowledge. as the voice
Of Nature dictates. they would moi be The
sickly, care worn, haggard and feeble race
they are at present. Nine out Of every ten
men and women, in the new world, espe-
cially in large towns and crowded cities,
are nothing bu, walking corpses, galvan.
lied into kind Of spasmodic life, by ne
eess;,y and love Of gain. The mechanic.
in his dusty and close workshop; the
seamstress plying her needle +; the mer.
than, drudsing over his Iedgers, deep in
the mysteries and miseries Of prof, and
loss, all are more or less self-murderers.
Labor without rest and repose-labor as
understood amongst US. is but a life long
suicide i-Hoiden's Magazine.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-12-04

found himself quite often at 81. H. street.
He was sometimes disappointed in not see
ing Miss Pey,on. She wns Out, or had
an engagement in another part Of the city.
tie saw her very frequently, however, and
matters went on 10 the entire satisfaction
Of both parties.
How much you remind me Of Mr..
Bremen" said Charles, one evening. to
Annie. 81 think he said you were relative
Of his"
81 am related to him through my moth
er," was the very grave reply. Mrs.
Richards turned away TO conceal a smile.
Somewhat later than usual on that night,
Annie reached her fathers house. There
was no mistaking the expression Of her
counienance. Happiness was plainly writ
ten there. 81 see. | see," said the old
man" The accounts closed-books bal.
anced-have /, all through now in short
order. You're sensible girI-no foolish
puss-just wba, wani-bless YOU, child,
bless you" The next day old Paul came,
for almos, the frst time in his life, rather
late 10 his counting.room. Casks and
boxes and books, seemed to be staring with
wonder.
copeland. you're fine leIlow-heard
from Mrs. Richards-proposal TO my re-
lation-Peyion-aIl risht-done i'up well
Come to my house this evenins-never
have been there yet, eh IS o'clock pre-
cisely-wan, to see you-got something
to say"
How much interes, he seems TO take
in this matter :" said Charles. "He's
kind old fellow in his way-a little rough,
but good at heart" (Yes, Mr.. Charles
Copeland, even kinder than you think for.
At eish, o'clock precisely. the door.bell
Of Mr.. Bremen's mansion runs. Mr.
Charles Copeland was ushered in by our
friend James. Old Paul took him kindly
by The hand. and Turning round abruptly.
introduced him to " my daughter. Miss
Annie Peyton Bremen" and Immediately
Withdrew.
Charles. will you forgive me this 2"
He was too much astonished to nuke any
reply. "If you knew all my motives and
feelings, | an sure you would"
That the motive and feelings were soon
explained 10 his entire satisfaction, no one
will doubt.
Copeland, my dear f.'ow,' shouted
old Paul. as be entered the room, " no
use in long engagement"
"Oh. father!'
"No use. I say-married now-get
ready aherwards-next Monday-~ho
cares Want it over-ieel settled.
Shant part with Annie, though-mus,
bring your daughters here-house rather
lonesome-no words-be still-must have
it so-partner 10 busness-Bremen &
Copeland-eo, the papers all drawn up to-
day-can't alter it. Be quiet, will you
won't stay in the room."
| have now finished my story, reader
have given you facts. I can not say,
however tina, approve of the deception
practiced upon our friend Charles. As
however, the Lord commended the "un-
just steward because he acted viseiy." so
l suppose the good sense shown by the
young lady. in choosing husband for the
sake Of wha, he was. and not for the sake
Of what he might have possessed, merits
our appreciation. l, is no. every one who
has moral courage enough to step out Of
the circle which surrounds the wealthy,
and seek for those qualities Of mind and
heart which the world can no, give nor
take away.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-12-04

The GREAT INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION on
ls5l.-The London papers contain an
engraving Of the building now erecting ior
this. the Worlds Grea, Show. 1t 10 to
be composed, principally. Of glass and
IRON, and will be ls4s fee, long. and lOS
feet broad. covering lS acres of ground.
The roof will be supported by 3,23O hol-
low cas,-iron pillars, from IL to 20 iees
long. each Of which is a wafer conductor
from the peculiar'shaped roof, which is
composed OF succession OF low ridges Of
glazed sash, which conducI The falling
wafer into numerous wooden gutlers, which
discharge through the supporting pillars.
The centre Of the immense siruciu,s 10
crossed by a .ransep, los feet high, ,encIos.
Ing a row Of large elm trees that stand 10
The way, but are TOO large to be removed,
and must not be destroyed. The gIass
used will weigh 400 tons. and covers
100000 superficial feet. The roof and
south side will be covered with canvass 10
break the glare Of the sun. which would
Otherwise be intolerable, even 10 smoky
London. Besides the ground, walls, and
rooi. TO exhibit articles upon, there will bs
a gallery "a iee'nt 'ae. nearly a mile 10
length, which can oe increased il necessary.
The cost of the building completed. 10
about S750,00G. The cubic contents Of
this largest room ever bull, in the world,
will be 100000 feet. 1t is to be amply
ventilated. but what provision is made for
warming it, does not appear. The space
allotted for exhibition Of articles from tho
United States is $4,000 superficial feet,
" hich, large as it appears,wilI be found too
small. Any information required by those
desirous Of becoming exhib,iers, can be
from the Central Committee, se
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-12-04

Law, like a razor, requires a "strong
Sack' keenness. and an excellent temper.
NIB. Many Of those who get once "shaved
with ease and expedition" seldom risk a
second operation.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-12-04

descend the mountains. presents beautiful
and cheering contrast. Where waved tho
lofty forest, now ascends the wsealhed
smoke from nearly one hundred neat cot
,ages, and instead of the deathlike stiffness
lha, hung over the valley, comes up the
clang Of The workman's hammer, ,,he shouts
of the carriers, the rumbling Of The loaded
teams, and the thousand confused noises Of
a busy settlement. Up the mountain road
labors long train Of wagons loaded with
coal from the neighboring mines, and
bound for the Susquehanna for the rail.
road is not yet finished, but the enierpri.
sing operators are determined 10 introduce
their coal into market. Down the valley
the line of rail road can be traced by tho
knots OF men and lines Of carts engaged 10
excavation and embankment. Every thing
is full Of life, and Indicative Of successful
enterprise. The whole face oi the country
is changed. .and one can scarcely recognise
the spot. Progress and improvement are
stamped wherever the eye rests.
Eleven veins o. pure coal lie in tho
mountain south Of the town. and The noun
tain itself is divided to its base by Zerbeis
run. affording easy access 10 them 90
either side ofthe stream. AL. Of these have
been proved, and several are now being
worked. This coal will find its way TO
The canal over the rail- road now 10 p,o.
gress, and thence 10 market. Trevorion
has every advantage to become one Of our
most fourishing mining towns. Ils pros.
poets at present are very Aattering.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-19
uDoRTER, ALE, CIDER, xo.-w, have

DORTER,. ALE, CIDER, &c.-We have
II on hand large stock Of Philadelphia Porter, Ale
and Cider in quart and pint bottles, Of superior quality
and in prime order. City and country merchants can be
supplied at short notice. carefully packed by an expert
enced hand Private families have it sent to any
Or AsS Northern HAY prime quality CORN, OATS,
sA ~ BoF P5lIf EsGa Msy,sd
Sc ID J. & F. CLENDINING
PAINTS, &c.--White Lead, dry and in oil; LIN
4 seed Oil, Prussan Blue Paris Green, Imperial
Green Chinese vermillion, Chrome Green, Paris White,
Eos Sose FINK, Blue Smats Gse various kinds Putty,
oochre, Lampblack, Chrome Yellow, Turkey TIMBER,
American Vermllion Black Smalts, and Va,nshes;;
receiving and for sale BY
NEWARK COACHEE AND HARNESS.
~ have on hand handsome Newark Coachee and
Harness, new neat, light and strong which | am d.
..0'- JAMES BosHER.
Also, several good second-h hand Carriages and Har
ness IS ~ yhieh will be sold very low.
IL Under the City Hotel--By recent arrivals, the
stock of this establishment has been increased by
many consignments Of handsome and useful House
Furnishing Goods The limits of an advertisement will
not admit otpartcuars but will suffice to saw there
is now on hand large and beautiful assortment of
mahogany Cabinet Furniture, of superior quality
Gha,rs, IN great variety Looking China and
MA and Japan are &c. &c. in fact almost every arti
Gle that can be named in the way OF housekeeping and
for sale at extremely low prices. III ~ oc4
FALL FASHION FOR GEN. -
MEMS HATS; H; ANTHONY,
Halter, Columbian Hotel corner, is now .
selling his fall style Of Hats for ls49 and what he par
culary desires is, that any gentleman purchasing
about to purchase Hat will take the trouble cali and
look at them IT,, g..
They are offered at the unprecedented low price
Best quality moeskm. ..................$ SO so
Best do Silk Hats. ...........,..,.. so
I'd do do. do. 200
And will, in fey days, receive his fall stock of
TO Or. rA IN TENS q AND BUiFFDEKs:-wh'e
Linseed Oil, Spirits Turpentine
Copal, Japan, Furniture and Coach Varnishes
Chinese and nch,Vermillion, Paris Greens
Sand Paper, Glue of all kinds sr
For ase ew Brushes and a GHSS description
my "a l47 Main street.
ELEGANT PREPARATIONS FORTHE
~ TEETH.--THE ROSEATE ELIXIR--A fra
grant astrngent wash for the teeth and gums which
relieves any sense Of tenderness and i'm
parts delightful odor and agreeable taste to the
mouth and removes any unpleasanness whether arising
from the use OF cigars tobacco, nauseous medicines or
THE. ODENTINE-A delightful tooth powder,
which highly esteemed, and is warranted to contain
THE PEARL DENTIFRICE-A agreeable and
impalpable pearly white powder, ofdeghul odor and
pleasant taste, which is composed OF articles highly ap-
proved, which undergo careful and thorough prepara
ton.
The above put mp in style, in an elegant and
convenient form, and are prepared and soldby
PURCELL, LADD & CO., druggists,
SEQ W Main street, corner l4th.