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Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-09-06

~ The Wings of the 23d district, met
at Warren on the Odd ult, and nominated
JonN ii. WALKER, Esq, of Erie, as their
candidate for Congress. Mr.. Walker is
now the Senator from Erie in the State
Senate, of which body he is one of the
most able and distinguished members.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-09-06

The Summer in Charleston has been
the hottest ever known. For thirty days
the thermometer has averaged 80 degrees,
frequently going up to % and 81, yet the
city remains quite healthy.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-09-06
BALrIMoRE. Seotember a Is,a

:, IIIHVNE, Stptt1IlOtT Z, 1SJNI.
FLouR-Sales to-day of Howard street flour
at $4.75.
GRAIN.-The supplies of Wheat are very
limited, and aalea OF ordinary to good reds at
s0a93 cts, and prime at 95al00 cts. !; white
brings l00al05 cts, and family -four white
ll0all5 cts Cern-saIes of white at 53a56
Cts, aud yellow at IS CTS. Oats 29a35,
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-09-06

u The Hon. Thomas VI. r. McKEN-
NAN has sent TO the President the follow
ing letter resgning the office of Secretary
of the Interior, upon which he so lately
entered.
WAsHIEGroN, Pa, AUG. &c, 1850.
MY Dean SIR ~ respectfully tender to you
my resignation of the Department of the Interi-
or, to which you did me the honor of calling
me.
This determination has not been reached with
out the most serious and anxious deliberation.
A conscientiousness of my peculiar nervous
temperament, which too readily responds to
causes of excitement and depression, would
have prompted me, in the first place, to decline
the offer but the kind manner Of the appoint
ment, accompanied by the good wishes of the
Cabinet, and backed by the pressing urgency of
friends, made so strong an impression upon me
as to leave me no alternative but to accept. A
brief experience of the arduous labors and on
orous responsibilities of the position, in connec-
tion with considerations of private and do
mestic nature, which press upon me with great
force, has brought me to the conclusion that
due observance of duty to my family and my
self require my withdrawal
In thus dssolving my brief official ociation
with you, permit me to say, that | cherish
confident reliance upon the patriotism ,capabiity.
and worth of every member Of the Adminstra-
tion, and hopeful assurance of its success. To
this end no effort of mine, in my retirement,
shall at any time be wanting.
May not also assure you of my grateful APP
probation of the kindness extended to me by
you and your official associates.
With respectful and sincere regard, | am
yours, faithfully.
THOMAS Nj. T. McKENNAN.
His Ex, MnLARD FILLMORE,
President of the United States.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-09-06

DRUNES-a very superior article Just re-
IL ceivod and for sale by E. w. HALE,
sept6tf at the Bee Hive Drug store
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-09-06

~ NIGER ROOT PRESERVES choice
" and delicate article just received and for
sale by E. w. HALE,
sept6f at the Bee Hive Drug store.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-09-06

EAYNE'S FAMILY MEDICINES for sale
~ by E. w. HALE,
sept6tf nt the Bee Hive Drug store.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-09-06

nUINlNE, rendered tasteless without de-
S stroYing any of its medical properties, for
sale at the Bee Hive Drug store. sept6h
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1850-09-06

Valley, September 6, 1650-ts
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-05
From California,

! The steamer Crescent City arrived a
New York on the 25h ul'.. with III pas
sengers, 5000, 900 in gold dust, end papers
from San Francisco to the 20lh April.
The election in San Francisco county
resulted in drawn battle between The Dem.
ocrais and Wings. The celebrated Col.
Jack Hays was elected Sheriff as an Inde-
pendent candidate, by 1000 majority.
Lieut.. Bache and Lieut.. Browning, US.
~, J II. Peoples. w. ". Cheshire and
John Pinder. were drowned by The upset.
ting Of boat. four miles below Point
George.
A bill incorporating the city Of San
Francisco had passed the Legislature and
been signed by the Govercor.
Sacramento city had again been over
flowed with water. destroying much prop
er,y. A fire had also recently occurred there,
by which eigh, buildings were burned.
Less. $4,000.
1t was reported to be very healthy at
Panama, and the steamers now due and
those there, will take all persons waiting
for passage. The number of Americans
,ransacting business at Panama has greatly
increased.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-05
From Cuba,

Charleston, May 3s-The Courier, o!
this City. has been Informed by Captain
Kean, OF the brig Argus, five days from
Havana, tha, there was great excitement
at that place when he left. in consequence
of a report that an expedition had landed
on the south side of the Island, to the mum.
Ter o: several thousand, and had taken pos
session Of Cienfusgos and Trinidad. Ev.
cry soldier had left Havana in pursuit Of
the invaders, leaving the protection Of the
City 10 the militia.
New Orleans, May 30.-No further
news Of the Cuban expedition. has as yet.
been received. 1t is generally supposed,
however. to have been a complete failure
Gen. Lopez is locked Tor here Tomorrow.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-05
The Convention.

In another column, we give a bI'ei ac-
coun, Of the proceedings Of the Williams
por Convention, condensed from slip re-
ceived from the Office Of the "Ly coming
Gazette"
Wm.T. Morrison, Esq, the nominee for
Canal Commissioner, remained IN this
place a lew hours on Saturday last. on his
way home. His appearance and manners
made favorable impression upon our ci.l-
zens.
Col. Ephraim Banks was also here. and
remained in town over Sabbath. lie is
doubtless the best man on The ticket, and
mos, likely to win the confidence and res-
pee, of the people of the State. We have
known him for years, and therefore speak
with confidence.
Mr.. Brawley is well known politician
of exceIien, abilities. and, for young man,
has seen much service in public life.
We spent thirty SIX hours at Williams
sport, very pleasantly. during the si,tings
of the Convention in that beautiful village.
and have only one fault TO find. e. the
Court room. where The Convention sal,
was not as large as the hearts of her hospi'
table people. Friend EIdred, however, o.
the " Gazelte,' (may his shadow increase
but not BY way Of eIonga.ion)wll doubt.
less have this defect remeded as soon as he
shall have carried the market house, anc
that ialked.of town-clock.
We have had the last in our goodly bo'
rough for some years, and as to The form
or. fellow feeling awakes our klndlies
sympslhies. But nil desperandum say We
and ditto to you.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-05
Oil of Tannin.

The Prairie Farmer gives The following
recipe for sofening the leather Of old boots
that have 5ctome SO s,if as 10 hurl your
corns, and chafe your heels. Take one
pound of logwood chips and put them in
Two gallons of rain water. and toll ii down
20 three quarts, and add hall an ounce Of
oil OF HemIock. This. he says will soften
any old leather in very short lime.
Ia order to render it waterproof, dis.
solve ludis rubber in warm alcohol :. and
mix ill il is Of the desired Consistency.
We have never seen this preparation and
If course can no, tell how efficaciou, it
may he on old boots and dilapidated shoes.
hut those who have a curiosity TO try it,
can DO so and ascertain the facts.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-05
Gardening.

No one can be truly SAID 10 live, who
has no, garden. None bat those no
have enjoyed i. can aPprcciate the saIisfac-
'ion-,he luxury-of ones sitting down 20
a table spread with the (rui.s Of ones own
planting and culture. A bunch OF radishes
"a ew heads Of leitucC-taken from the
garden Of summers morning for break
fast; or a mess Of green peas or sweet
-orn, Is quite different affair from tho
same article from market in dying con.
d,iion to be put away in the cellar for use.
Aud !!s;e Of raspberries lose none of their
delicious eavo. BY passing directly rom
The border to Ihe cream. wi,hou; being ioI
ted abo1, 10 haskc. until they have lost
their form and come!iness.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-05

Alter The ZlSt OdiiOt tne convention a-.
iourned TO mce, a, 8 O'Clock. evening.
Evening Session.
Mr.. Johnson, Of Lancaster, arose on.
stated TO the Convention, that bribes hot
been offered 10 Delegates TO obtain lbrr
votes. and charged that corruption of ,a
crosses, kind could be proved agains, ce-
tain ndividu whom he did not nauie
Upon being pressed to do SO, he reler,.
TO Mr.. Donahue, Of Philadelphia coun,y
to substan,ia,e his statement, whereugos
the delegate alluded TO appeared before tt.
Convention, and threw down upon lh.
table in front Of the President. eighty Do.
lars. saying. " there the money is. despa
it," Another delegate, Mr.. Green. sso
from Philadelphia county announced aOs!
that he had also received one hundred 10.
lars from the same source. This s'aiemea
threw the Convention INTO the utmost co4.
fusion and excitement, and a mo.Ioa 70
appoint committee TO Investigate the sh9s
matter was adopted wiihou, obJecIloa
The committee consists OF Messrs. COy,
PIumer. Stokes. Frailey and Bailey. Il:
Convention then adjourned until io-mor'
Friday, May 81.
AT the morning session. State Con.
mi,lee. aud also County Committees, ~.
appointed. " hen the Convention sdJouras
or dinner.
The committee appointed las, night
investigate the bribery and corruption chs.
ses. made repor: in writing, fully eIons'
aling all the candidate: from any improqei
conduc, Of or interference with the Dee
gates, bu, denoancing in The severes, 'er1
two persons. Messrs. Rauken and Owe
,hne, OF Philadelphia, who. it was prove |,
had attempted to corrup, Delegates. BY y
ing them money TO influence their vo;a
The Convention then proceeded to vote
a candidate for Canal Commissioner,
follows:
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-05
Finances Of the State.
The North Branch to 90 on

The Auditor General and State Treasu
rer have published a statement in regard Il
the Finances OF the State. for the last ti,ca
year commencing on the lst OF June, from
which it appears tha, the Finances o
Pennsy lyania are in most flourishins
condi!ion-,hn! after the appropriations oi
the two last sessions, amounting each 10
more than four millions of dollars, and
applying the money belonging 10 the sink
ing fund, there vii. be left in The Treasury,
afier paying the annua! interest, S25.7s9
80. This condition oflhe Treasury insu,es
the speedy completion of,he North Branch
Canal, !or which $3.50, 900 are now avail.
able.
The people Of the State, says the Har.
risburg Telegraph, can no, but be gra,tied
by contrast Of this condition Of the Trea.
sury, with that exhibited bu, few years
ago. Then the annual interest was not
regularly paid-ihe stocks depricaied-lhe
people groanins under taxa,ion-and, in
consequence. public and private prosperity
under cloud. The present and future
prospect is mos, cheering.
This result ought no, TO pass without
rendering credit to the present Executive
department Of the Government. Gov.
Johnston is entitled to gratitude for his ef-
fort to create a sinking fund, and for his
labors TO resuscitaie the Treasury and
Mr.. Ball, the late State Treasurer, is not
TO be forgotten among the gra,ua,ious felt
by the people. Justice also requires lha,
proper credi, should be rendered to the
present Auditor General, Mr.. Purviance,
for the industry and ability he has dis.
played for several years past, in the man.
agement Of that important. department oi,he
finances, the result Of which is now felt
BY the people.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-05
Ernu the Genesee Farmer,

We recently made trip. Ess,-and a
very pleasant one. Our journey brought
US in contact with many Of our friends
and we number in this list all who read the
Farmer-par,icularly on the route Of the
New York and Erie Railroad. There may
have been a time when farmers doubted
the advan,agesof railroads to the sgricul,u.
raI community considering them more ben.
e6ciaI 10 capitalists than farmers; bu, lha,
time. il i, ever really existed, is rast. The
behefts Of the New York and Erie Rail
road to the southern tier Of counties in this
SAFE, i. felt 10 dou5, by all, as i, was ex-
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-05
Foreign News.

The steamer Europa arrived st Haliia,
on the 20th and at New York On the 23t
ul!. with European inleili sence 10 the Ill
ut. Cotton firm at last quotations o
slight advance in Flour and Indian Meal,
The steamer Atlantic arrived al Liver.
pool on the 10Th ul.., making the passage
in about thirteen days. An accident occur
red 10 the condensing pumps. and her floats
proved to be too lrail. by which she was
delayed abou. forty hours.
The difficulties between the English and
Greek Governments appear TO have been
setl-d. naj the British Minister was abou,
10 renew diplomatic relations. An order
had been given TO release all the vessels,
ships OF war and others, in possession Of the
fleet.
The new expedition in search Of Sir
John Franklin ssiled from England on the
9Th ult.
The crops continued TO look very prom.
ising.
LArER.--The steamer Asia has arrived
at Halifax, in less than nine days, il is sta
ted. from Liverpool. The political news,
however is Of no importance. Cotton had
still farther advanced l-Sd, and -four. corn
and wheat had also slightly advanced.
A letter had been received in England,
from Hong Kong, China, stating ,ha, Sir
John Franklin and his party have arrived
a, the Sandwich Islands, and that they
have discovered the northwest passage.
----~----~>-~-~~--~--,-------~~
u. S. SENATORS.-The following is
a list Of Senators whose terms expire in
1851. and whose places are 10 be filled by
the Legis.ure to be chosen this fall. Wings
inifoic
Sturgeon, Of Pa; Mason, of Va; Turn.
ey, of Tenn; Cass, Of Mich Benton, Of
Missouri; Rusk, Of Texas Dickinson. of
N. Y; Howard. of Md; Davis, of Missis.
sippi; Bright, Of Ind; Yu!ee, of Fa.;
Dodge, Of Wis; HamIip, of Me-; Phelps.
Of W.; Green. Of r. l.; Dayton, Of N. j.;
Halcs, of Del ; Webster, of Mass; Cor.
,rin, Of O.: Baldrin. of Conn., Dem. l3
Wings Total to elect 20.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-05
Recommendations

For Office in this paper. are to be prepaid
before appearing. One has been sent US
without the pay, we presume our former
notice on this point was no, observed, and
therefore repeat it. Our paperis the organ
Of no party, and is not supported as such
by any party hence the Propriely and
lhe necessity Of payments for such matters.
which are as purely personal as The offer
ing Of goods for sale, or any other business
TRANSACTION.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-05

essed by every one with whom we con

pressed by every one with whom we con
versed.
We were particularly interested in the
large quantities Of milk taken by this road
to New York city, from Orange and some
other counlies. We have no means Of as
certaining the quantities daily supplied, ,tul
we saw railroad trains. called milk frai'ts,' y
aud STEAMBOATS,, loaded with thousands OF
cans of milk, and nothing else. This is
contracted for in Ney York. Each farm.
er makes his contract with some wholesale
purchaser, stating the number Of cows he
keeps, and about the quantity he can sup.
ply daily. The farmer then procures large
tin cans. marking on them his own name
and that Ct the person who purchases his
milk. Along the line of the road "miik de.
pots" are established, and all The seller
has to Co, is to fill up his cans and have
them at The nearest depot. The "mik
trains" stop a, each depot and take up the
cans-,he contractor being on hand at the
arrival OF the boat 10 receive them. The emp
ty cans are returned in the same manner.
The price paid the farmer is f,co cents II
quart in summer and three in winter, Uhe
purchaser pay ing freIght.) The milk is re-
tailed at three and four cents quart. We
suppose from the appearance Of the milk
on the tables in The city. tina, Croton wa
Ter adds little 10 the profit; but The New
Workers have reason to be thankful that
they can now &c, pure milk and water.
We came from New York in company
with one of our subscribers in Orange coun-
ty, who had been TO the city 10 collect his
account for milk fer the last thiee moths
lie stated iha, but lille butter comparative
ly is now made in the county, the farmer,
preferring TO sell their milk; and less al
,ention being paid TO butter making. Or
ange county butter will ere long lose lis
well earned reputation.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-05

Hon. N. Middieswarh passed ,hro'
our Town last week with specimens ol a
new mixture Of Iron Ore. from the Beaver
Furnace Of Middleswarlh, Karns < Co.,
which had been tested at the Danvlle
Rolling Mill. |, is pronounced by several
who examined it q decided improvement in
qualify, particularly for Bar and Foundry
Iron, and We hope may much advance that
branch Of industry in Union county.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-05

"We last week neglected to notice
the parade OF the Union Independent. Bat.
talon Of Volunteers. The Emmit Guards
OF Selinsgrove, the New Berlin ArliIleris,s,
the Lewisburg Infantry. and the Union
Cameron Guards. were out in UNIFORM
and the following Officers elected
Lieutenant Coione'--L. Il CdI!sr.
Maior-F. A. DoNACuy.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-05
For the Leri,burg Chronicle.
MIFFLINBURG. Nav 2S.

MIFFLINBURG. May %, 1850.
MIR. Editor: Permit me through the col.
umns Of your paper TO recommend to the
favorable notice of the citizeus Of Union
county. the name of T.G LEHMAN, ESQ.
of this Borough, as a candidate for Counfv
SarceyOr. Mr.. Lehman is a man of
unques,lonable character. and his long
experience as practical Surveyor would
eminenlIy qualify him ior the station. G..
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-05
LesrlSbasrg, Pa.
Wednesday Morning, June 5.

ADvERTIZE EXECUTORS, Administrators, Public
"A officers City and Country Merchants Manufacturers,
Mechanics business Nen-al who wish to procure or to
suose of anythng-woud do well to give notice Of the
Same through the 'Le,rbuTy Chronicle This paper has
good increasing circulation in community coh'-
ming as large proportion of active solvent producers,
consumers and dealers, any other in the state
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-05
@Mr. Over, the Bind Vocalist, CAV,

@Mr. Dyer. the Bind Vocalist, gave
several Musical Entertainments last week
which in execution and sentiment were
highly approved by our citizens. Mr.. D.
we believe is man OF unexceptionab,e
character and department. and his merits
and misfortune alike commend him TO the
public sympathy and patronage.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-05

"If the editor of the Lewisburg Chronicle calls
Us editor of the Juniata REGIsrER another time,
there will be libel suit-tha,'s ali-[JUNIArA
SENTINEL.
Sorry for that, for two reasons LIST, we
should get no fee from the defendant; end,
we should run against the ancient maxim.
"he that arguelh his own cause, hath fool
for client" But, Colonel, our Publisher
(~ho made The error says he will apologize
as soon as he RECEIVERS from the apprehen.
sion that the Register also may start suit
for the sin in quesiion-ii he can cypher
ou, by that time to which Of you the apol.
ogy is due.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-05

A majority Of the votes given beiis.
favor Of Hon. EPHRAIM BANKS OF N'
fin Co.. he was declared BY the Pre'de''
duly nominated for The office Of Auc''
General.
Col. Reah Frazer. of Lancaster coOi4
from the Committee on resolutions, ,reP'i''-
the following for the consideralsH O. y
Convention, which after several inelse'@
attempts 10 amend. and a full aai anna :
discussion Of their merits, were ad0P'
with but two or three dissenting voices
The resolutions are too long io' ~
slip, but We will remark that they e''iof''
tive whole Of he Baltimore Platform. ~
fully vindica,e the policy Of our na'l''
Democracy
After The disposition Of sundry ioes'i'I
Of minor Importance. The Conventions
pas, l2 O'Clock, r. NJ, adjourned sine ''
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-05
Democratic STATE Convention.
CONDENSED from the Lycoming Gazette. e,r.

This body assembled at the Court House
IN Williamsport on Wednesday. May 20,
at l l o'clock, 100 Delegates present. T~c
claimants from blair couuly appeared, aat
were both rejected.
The Convention was permanently or.
sanized in the afternoon by the apron..
men, Of H. S. MAGRAw. Of Pnisturf,
President. supported oy 80 Vice Presideai.
and II Secretaries. The Convention thee
proceeded 10 vote for candidates for Cana
Commissioner, and on the first bailo,
Edward b. Hubby Of Berks reed 80 vote:
Nimrod Strickland of Chester 30
Franklin Yansant of Bucks 23 "
Seth Clover OF Clarion Is
VIM. r. Morrison Of Montgomery 10
and l9 scattering.
Thursday May 30.
The voting for Canal CommissioLe;
! gar,od CollonS.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-05

The President announced ,ha. ". 7
MORRISON, Of Montgomery county, sa
duly nominated the Democratic candida:
Cor Canal Commissioner, and on mo.ioc
his nomination was unanimously yconfirms.
Evening Session.
Convention met and proceeded to ba5
for candidate for Surveyor GeneH
which resulted as follows
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-05

Col.J.P. BRAWLEY, of CrawforiC'
having received majority Of all the wa
given. was proclaimed by the President Z;
ly nominated for The office Of Surss!s
General.
The Convention then proceeded TO u
nomination of candidate for Auditor G'''
eral. The balIo;ing resulted as follows
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-05

Flave! Roam WAS son Of clergyman in Ian.
caster. His education was good, and his pen-
manship superior. We understand he KEEP; q
trading house store near the mouth OF Buffalo
creek, at very early day-was one Of the first
Sheriils Of No,,humberland-and subsequently
enc Of the original Commissioners Of Union
county He died among his kindred. the Cling
ans, and was buried at the Buffalo y Roads.
Matthias Joseph Ellinckhuysen, it is stated,
received the unsold lots in l.ewsburg from his
father, but died in 1872. aged something over 80.
His grave (under the wild cherry tree in the old
English or Market street yard) his widow piously
marked and protected with tombstones and fence.
The fence is now demolished, and the tomb.
stones uprooted.
The widow Elinckhuysen afterwards intermar-
ried with John Thornburgh Zone Of the witnesses
to the Deed) and removed to Erie, Pa.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-05
4HD CHRONICLE.
II. C. HfCKoK, Editor.
O. N. woRDEN, Publisher.

At sI5O cash in advance, sl5 in three months - Pa
within the year. and s., so at tine cal Of the year
.,,.r,s in pbilalelphia-y Palmer and " Carr.