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Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-11-27
Newspaper Postage.

Congress will doubtless do something at
its coming session in behalf Of cheap post
age, thing impcratively demanded by
the great mass of the people, and essential
to their comfort and prosperity. But
there is one branch of this work Of reform
that does not seem to have been introduced
into Congress, and that is, the free circula-
ton of newspapers in the vicinity Of their
respective places Of publication. This fca-
turc is one of paramount Importance to the
country press and Editors and Publishers
in the interior, owe it to themselves, and
their patrons, to make timely and energetic
efforts to compel the attention Of the pow
crs that be tothis uhjcct, and influence their
favorable action. \ country paper that
cndeavors to keep up with the times, and
the progress of improvement, is obliged to
make an expenditure of money and labor,
nearly double that required ten or fif-
teen years ago; and, with little if any grea-
ter patronage, is obliged to encounter, at
the same time, Il severe, if not ruinous
competition with the 'chcap city papers
| that now food the country. All these OBJ
stacles in the way of success, could bercad-
ily overcome if the country press had the
local patronage it opgM to receive. But
the Inconvenience and uncertainty (and
often impossibility) of sending packages
ou' of the mail, and the added postage when
sent IN the mail, are drawbacks taht sadly
interfere with the subscription lists of coun-
try papers, and operate as a premium in
favor of the city press. Now, the evil
should be rcmcdicd, as far as may be prac-
ticatlc; and as the post Office department
was established for the people, and not the
people for it, or its mail contractors, and is,
withal, supported by the money drawn di,
rcctly from their own pockets; ; and as past
experience proves the thing to be perfectly
feasible, we are disposed to insist for on
part, that Congress shall authorize news
papers to be carried free Of postage within
thirty miles Of the place adjudication land
and also to all parts of the same county
over that distance. And We suggest to oul
brethren of the press, that they print and
cirulatc petitions to that effect, and after
having them as numerously signed as pos
sible, forward them to Washington, with
ont delay. Unless combined and vigorou:
efforts are made and made soon, we vii
find that cur common interests in this mat
ter will he neglected, our wishes disregard
cd. II will be remembered that this Con
eress closes its session on the 4th March
and whatever is done should be Gon.
guick}y.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-11-27

Sag"Wc had occasion to make a profes
sional visit to the Courts Of Columbia county
last week, and were pleased to see that
BLooMsBURG has rapidly improved during
the past season. Many substantial and
elegant buildings have been erected, Others
are under way, and the town presents a
stirring business aspect. \ new street has
been laid out and partly built up, on the
fiat just at the lower end Of town, and the
hill cut down somewhat, making a better
road than the old one, aud affording a
capital place for the boys to ride down
hill on Il shinglc-though We were a little
surprised to find that the good people of
Bloom would tolerate any proclivity what
ever on the part of their town towards the
rival county of Mo;:iour.
We didn't get a glimpse Of that portrait
of Jenny Lind, possibly perhaps because
We forgot to exhibit the shilling-but had
Il pleasant interview with the clever, socia-
BE Editors of the 'U,n,0cl,H' and ',Stor'
-may their shadows never be lcss-and
learned that Mr.. Case, late Editor Of the
dcfunct Herald of Freedom is to start a
Democratic paper in MEwcnsville about
the Ist of Dee, for the purpose in part of
aiding the "Frcelani County project, to
the ietrimcnt of Union and Montour. We
of course are bound to tomalawk anybody
who attempts to carve up old Union, nnless
Lcwisburg can be made a county-seat,
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-11-27

Hon. S. N. PALMER, of the Pottsyill,
Emporium, in view of the improvements
which are being made in other portions Of
the coal fields, expresses the apprehension
that they will destroy or very much lessen
the value of property in the Pottsville re-
gion. After enumerating several existing
and projected rail roads and other improve
ments, in rival localities, the Editor says,
"In short, VIC hear from all sides of new
| avenues to the eastern market, and the
question it at once suggested, what will
become of Schuylkill county? We are
| expected to do our portion of the trade at
a profit, after paying the interest Of thirty
millions of dollars to the Navigation and
Rail Road Company, which have cost three
times as much as they could now be built
for, and which must make their dividends
and interest, at any cost to us. There Is
not an intelligent man among us, who will
not admit that the permanent prosperity OF
this county imperatively demands new,
more direct, and cheaper avenues to the
Eastern markets. New York would gain
more each year by direct Rail Road COM
munication with Pottsville, than the inte-
rest on the construction account of six such
rail roads, economically built, would amount
to-" The Emporium then expresses the
opinion that the obstacles in the way of
obtaining direct rail road communication
with New York, are the "supineness and
yenal character" of those most interested
in such project; a fear of the local infiu-
ence of the "spcculating managers of the
Reading Rail Road Company" and the
fact that most of the Schuylkill land hold
crs are Philadclphians, and of course jcal-
Gus of New York. The present is urged,
however, as the proper time to move III
the matter, when money is seeking invest
ment in new enterprises; and it is said
that New Workers need only know the
truth, to furnish nearly all the capital
necessary to build the few links in the
chain of communication yet needed. The
Eoporium states that if the present OPP
portunity is missed, Pottsville instead of
being the central city Of the Coal Trade,
will become one of the little villages on
its far out-posts.'
This is strong picture, and Indirect
" interests more than the Pottsyille peo-
pie. Ifthis new enterprise be accomplished,
the West Branch will ultimately reap
some benefit from it. by the time this
proposed new communication Is made, a
rail road will no doubt be extended from
Pottsyillc to Sunbury and also from lar-
risburg to Sunbury, and thence to Will
Transport and Elmira; so that the rich
country of the West Branch will emerge
at once from its scclusion, and be placed
in the most direct and advantageous con-
ncction with the Great West, and the mar
kets of Baltimore, Philadelphia and New
York.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-11-27
LeWisburg University.

The University at Lewisburg, we are
pleased 10 learn, is in a flourIshing condi-
,ion. 1t is but few days since we had a
view Of The buildings already constructed
and in progress, and we confess they ex.
ceeded our expectations. The site is
handsome and romantic, and when the
buildings are all comPle,cd,it will compare
favorabIy with any Of our seminaries Of
learning.
The citizens Of Lewisburg have also laid
out handsome Cemetery, which is not on.
Iy an ornamen, to the place. but mos, use
lul IN its sacred purpose. 1t is not TO be
denied our Iewisburg friends maniies, more
enterprise in these and some other matters,
than any town on the Susquehanna.-
Sunbury American.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-11-27
Two Democratic Conventions.

The Democratic Central Committee met
on Wednesday evening last at the Mer.
chants Hall in Philadelphia, John Hick.
man Esq, in the chair. and decided in
favor of a separate Democratic State Con-
veniion to nominate candidates for Judge,
of the Supreme Court, to be held on the
Cd Wednesday Of June, 1851, at Harris
burg, (Which will be the next week after
the Democratic State Convention al Read
ing
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-11-27

"Rterson's Magazine for the past
year has maintained an elevated character,
and stood manfully by the side Of its more
costly and older rivals. For 1851, the
Publisher continues the reduced prices tt
clubs, and promises an increase of reading
matter-supcrior Embellishments-and
beautiful and carly Fashion Plates. Mrs.
ANN S. STEPHENS, the author of "Mary
Derwent," ..Palaces and Prisons" 'Julia
WARREN" "Malina Gray" &C., continues
to edit the work, which is a sufficient qua
rantee of its character. A specimen can
be seen at the Lewisburg Reading Room.
The Publisher says:
"In 1851, new feature will be intro
duced, in a series Of National stories, To-
Gated in different sections of the Union,
and depicting manners and traditions
North, South, East and West. The JAN
uary number will be out by the lst of
December, and will be an annual in itself.
Recollect, the terms of this Magazine are
but two dollars year: to clubs, three
copies for five dollars, Or eight copies for
ten dollars, with choice of two large sized
premium pictures to the person getting up
the club. Address G. J. Peterson, No. 9o
Chesnut street, Philadelphia.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-11-27
flames Moore, Jr, Of East Buffalo, Union Co.

.'Our only medical prescription, in pinch is ono "f
'Urilhrs Vegetable Pills, to wit: copy oi the iSeoh-
ine Gazette - LepiSbnrg Chronicle.
Let gently nsnuatc to overthc mountain cot'n-
rorary that would he well to drop that word NeSe-
table" w dclam having anything To do with any man
facture of that kind anabc friends OF the ,umo
D.R"crdt. from who,n make draw when necessary
afford weekly sufficient supply for the rureation oi The
whole commnity-if fswallowcd-Lyconing Gd'the-
Well, under all the circumstances, we
ina aeine it would be no more than generous
to drop that vegetable and the Lycomlng
J"niior is accordingly turned over to the
tender mercics of the frosty sons OF thun-
der on the North Branch, at whose
feet the glove is thus daringly thrown
though serious forcbodings arise III our
mind as to the mutual fate of the champi-
ons brought face to face under this new
issue. There are still vacant lots, however,
in the Lcwisburg Cemetery, and we shall
cndcavor to have our pen mcllowed down
to the dew-point, in readiness for an cpl
taph of beftting sadness.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-11-27

pa~ The -Nuney Luminary states that
on last Thursday week, Mr.. John Baker,
of that borough, was found dead in fence
corner, short distance from the boat yard
of Mr.. Charles Frick He had been sent
early in the morning to the boat yard, with
some pumps, and after delivering them,
had wandered into an adjoining field. Not
coming home in the evening, search was
made for him, and he was found dead. lie
was very Incorporate, and is supposed
to have died in a fit He left wife and
large family of children.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-11-27

Lsy~ The TfHst0n Go.ete states that
there arc now fourteen Telegraph stations
kept up by the Susquehanna Company
and very strongly advises the people Oh
the West Branch to urge forward the we'd
ding of the West and North Branch coun,
tries with Philadelphia as soon as possible.
The Gazette says truly, We have the "'eans'
if We have the rW. We are Informed
that the monthly receipts at the Danville
station have doubled. An Agent of the
Company it is expected, will ere long visit
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-11-27
From California,

The Crescent City reached New York
on the 2lsi inst. She brings over 300
passengers and Two Millions in specie.
The "rrlbune" says:
1.-The news from California has no
surprising features. Things in the New
State pursue their natural course. The
character OF the elections as detailed by
our correspondent, indicates no more fidel-
i,y to party names. than is to be expected
in so new and rapid community. lhe
news from the mines Is not calculated 10
encourage individual adventures, but yet
the Weld of gold is steady and abundant.
The richness Of the gold bearing quartz
remains matter Of TACT on the evidence OF
this arrival, notwithstanding i, has been
loudly denied by disappointed seekers.
The troubles with the Indians are bad, but
they can not long continue. The sl'na.
iion oil the overland emlsrants continues 10
be described as extremely dreadful. Star
va,on and disease contend among them
which shall destroy The most victims. a
greater number of passengers are now re-
turning from California than are going
lh,her the season Of the year has some
thing To do with this, but no, more We
think, than has the dissipation Of ali Illus
ions. The bulk Of the emigration 10 Cal
iiornia will hereafter be of persons who go
there without exaggerated expectations,
and 20 10 stay. Such emigrants are the
best, and under their hands, the almost in.
finite resources of that marvellous region
will receive steady development, and the
growth Of the Stale will be healthy and
permanent.
a San Francisco paper states tha, the
Cholera has been brought 10 that City by
the EmigranIs, but that its Iavages had
not been severe.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-11-27

TThe Mississippi Legislature does
not respond to Gov. Qui,man's nullfying
views, but instead of that, passed, among
other things, resolution inquiring about
the State arms that were said to have been
loaned to the Cuban Invaders. u. s.
Senator Foo,e made Union speech 10 the
Legislature and citizens, that was received
with tremendous applause.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-11-27
Gen. Scott and the Presidency.

Hon. John NJ. Clayton made a speec!
at meeting in Wilmington on Saturday
last. Morton McMichaeI named Gen.
Scott as the Whg candidate for The Pres
idency IN 1852, and called on Mr.. Clay
ton to sustain him. Mr.. Clayton respon
ded in glowing eulogy on Gen. SCOTS
military career. 1t may be set down as a
fixed fact tha, Gen. Scott will be the Whis
candidate for 1852.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-11-27
The Baldwin Theory.

We give place with pleasure 10 the en-
closed communication from DIR. Baldwin.
Should The theory i, maintains be fully
established. the discovery viii constitute a
very striking epoch IN asricullurai annals.
Who has 10, observed in the mids: Of The
poorest old fields. luyurian, erowths OF
grass coming up through its branches
where bush lies covering the ground
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-11-27

BE- There are some of our subscribers
who owe us for near three years, who We
advise to save themselves from a fit of the
horrors, by carefully reading the " Case of
Compunction among the other capital
articles on our first page.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-11-27

CONGRESS will meet on Monday week
A despatch from Washington says, prep
arations the Session are being made.
President FllImore's message, it is said
vii! be very lengthy document. The
Report OF the Secretary Of the Treasury
begins ilh an auspicious representation
of the financial state Of affairs. A modi.
fcation of the present tariff is recommend.
ed in some particulars.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-11-27

na- We are sorry to learn that the .S"t-
Iran Eagle is dead. Rather bad omen
for that new and enterprising county.
Never do, to give it up so.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-11-27

1oy- The Nashville Convention vas un-
able to agree harmoniously upon any set
tied plan of operations, and finally broke
up in the greatest confusion. They dis
solved themselves, but not the Uuion.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-11-27

Eay-Thc FSitoa D,mocrot urges us t.
send our Y to MConnelsburs, Fulton Co.,
where We have sent it for near two months
but either the place Is so retired that
the p. Ms know not where to forward, or
our modern SAMSON since being entanelcd
in the wilcs of an Intoxicating Leadcr,
don't know his former friends
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-11-27

n@apMr THOMAS IEARIcK, of Union
township, is appointed Colporteur for the
American Tract Society, to labor in Union
county, Penn.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-11-27

EsD@ The Bra!@rH Reporter notices the
caying i'll Of bank of earth on McCord's
section on the n. B. Canal, by which three
men were buried. They were however
speedily extricatcd, and happily escaped
with life, although much injured.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-11-27
New York. Nov. %.

NEw York. Nov. %.
The Niagara to-day brings six days
later intelligence from Europe.
The Scheswig Hols,ein question is not
yet settled, Austria and Prussia have arm
les in the field. endeavoring to check-ma,e
each other, but j, seems thai Russian diplo.
macy has out. witled them both.
The excitement, in England, in relation
TO the late bull Of the Pope, widens and
deepens. Lord John Russell, the prime
minister. has written a letter, distinctly de
clarins the disaPproba,ion Of her maJesty's
government with the Papal bull. The Peo.
pie, meantime, assume a threatening alti-
,ude. The fifth of November. or Guy Faw-
kes day, has of late been scarcely CONNIE
morated, but il was observed, this year,
with all the old ceremonies. The Pope
was burned in eiiisy, as also Cardinal
Wiseman, in various Of the provincial
towns. Meantime the leaders Of the Ro-
mish party IN Great Britain appear 10
court rather than avoid The storm that is
evidently brewing.
John O'Connel meets the attacks upon
the movements of the Pope, by counter as.
saults upon the Established Church Of Ire-
land, and the wrongs perpelra'ed in its
name, and by its authority. When will
European nations learn 10 tolerate all relig-
ions, after our own glorious example!
A Turkish line.of- battle ship recently
exploded near Constantinople, by which
1000 persons lost their lives.
The deaths from Cholera at Kingston in
Jamaica, averaged $50 per week.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-11-27

MYSTERIOUS CAsUALTY.-The Senior
Editor of the L.ycoming Go-cHe killed a
deer last week Particulars not given.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-11-27

rea- Religious meetings have been en-
joycd in the Methodist chapel, Lewisburg,
for many evenings past, and still continue
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-11-27

LsgThe Board of Commissioners Of
Montoug county, have commenced official
business-T J. GALBRAITu, Clerk.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-11-27

"NovUs'-a new correspdndent-was
too late for this wcck-the gifts of that
pen shall be ever welcome.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-11-27

TAX on BOSps AND M"ETu,GFs.-our opinion has hccI,
requested in regard 10 the legality of taxing Bonds and
mortgages county school and other purposes. We
Of law that authorises assessment Of
bends and mortgages, &c. except for state pur
poses alcne.-Suo1Ty Americon.
Not quite booked up friend Masser.
Money at interest, in whatever shape, is
taxable for State, county and other purpo-
scs, by virtue of the acts of 11th June,
1910; 29th April, 1914 and 9TH April,
1919; and is specially exempted from tax
alton for Borough and Township purposes
by the 22d section of the act of 18th April,
1850.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-11-27

ry~The CurLon Democrat notices the
death of JOSIAH WHITE, the pioneer and
principal operator in the Improvement OF
the Lehigh Coal region. The Company
which has wrought the mighty changes in
that now busy vale, was incorporated in
1878. Mr.. White ws afterwards Canal
Commissioner under Gov. Wolf. He was
a native of one of the Eastern States, but
resided in Philadelphia, where he died ON
the 18th inst. at the age of 10 years.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-11-27

Gen. Arista it is stated has been eleCtej
PIesiden, Of Mexico.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-11-27

nsa. Read all the New Advertisements,
and don't forget the old ones. .-gea
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-10-22
NEW-YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, TUESDAY OCTOBER %, 1850.

onstrates that no regulating and partially restrain
ing legislation VIII be sufficient to extrpate the
wis Of intempcrance, Or to prevent their swift
ra+ntfj # partially removed it is manifest that the
lltlu rEoHIBlT16S AND srrrnEssIoS OF TIL"
SIR OF INTOXICATING DEISKs Is All essential
tsatnre Of that protection from tAose eFils Wtlicu
The free people Of this State have rishi to De
lnand from their public servants.
Pyop 10 II the main TEXTURES of the prere ting
PROPOSITIONS are true. it is nndeniaby the hi''Hi
md the DUTY of the voters Of Connecticut to de-
TaaI3,I the enactment OF such laws as wall re5afd
the vendors OF Intoxicating drinks rs cit"tt9'
and provide for their punishn ut as sGcn.
PToD. II. Those meu who, for pecuniary gam or
noliticaI preferlneut for themselves or friends ""
use their influence to let loose upon s9etety me
evils Of incompetence, or refuse to exert that III,
arence for tho suppression OF these evils. are un
worthy to be entrusted with the exercise OF
Prep IL. Ii is the right ana the duty Of the
reeren OF this State Ito use their surases 1t tue
coming elections that no persou shall receive their
votes for Senator or Representative, who Is not
Dledeed If elected to vote for the prohibition OF
The sale OF Intoxicating liquors, to be used as a
l,nvarqCp
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-10-22

YrRYoNT-f Sfcfi0na1iSm TOY. WlIIIams OF
Vermont, in lis Annual Message thus SPEAKS o'
the late legislation OF Congress with regard 10
slavery. the Territories, Fugitiyes &c:
The people OF Vermont will as they . always $
have done yield due submission to WlaleYgi
an5 viii resort 10 no threats of hostile opposition;
but when the time and opportunity shall arrive We
that they can in unison with major'ty OF the he
people and States in Congress, exercise any Ie'
Ultimate authority on this subject they Will be
found the uncompromising enemy OF any ana
every attempt to uphold extend Or continue a
lean institutions, and SO abhorent to the prncl-
pies OF Christianity
Renewing agitation you see! Won't some
one hand the hartshorn to Hon. VIM. Duer and the
Silver Grays
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-10-22

nes OF drunkenness tipping and the moderate
use OF poisonous beverages III Connecticut, re-
Gently held State Convention, and united on the
roIlo,yi,s
o'-''' ~ TEMPERANCE PLATFORM
Pyop9siij0n1 The Peonie' Of fbe STAT. If Con.
necticu have perfect rgbt 70 project HEM.
selves and are in duty bound to secure oosferit,
by lac from the evils Of Intemperance. 9'~'''''
Prop >. The common evils OF InJemperapce are
not merely the incidental results of the traffic in
Intoxicating drinks, when Improperly conducted
but they the legitimate fruits OF the business
itself and are so inherent in it. that they cannot
be prevented By the best intentions of the yend.
ers, while they continue in that business.
Pf0D 3. As the results Of the sale OF intoyicat
inc drinks as such are uniformly only and in.
tensely vicious. il must be morally wrong to sen
such drinks 7r,ll license or without 5,,o III
morally wrong for any person 10 he licensed "a ell
such drinks w 80
Prom To GIVE = l;carsa ~ coll i,,+,,;oo...-
drinks is AN atfempf 10 maxi thar IegaIi,. 49,
which is morally wrong and i ffartdra o., ''i'
moral act though permitted in the inpertec -
ation of our state. .
P10p 5. The sale Of Intoxicating drinks hei,o,
coneSsedly sin against socefg rs it is the f tynit