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Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-26

Cool WEArHER.-A huge cake Of ice
$50 mics in length, has been seen in la,!-
lude 46. making its way towards The south.
Ii lis effects are not now felt IN the air, a.
many believe. We may expect its progress
will be good news for those who swelier
under the scorchinp summers sun.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-26

OThe Supreme Court of Massachu-
se'ts has refused to grant Prof. Webster a
new trial. 1t is said his application for a
pardon. vii! come up for consideration
before the Governor and Executive Coun-
Gil on the lst Of July. The probabilities
are that he will be hung, in pursuance of
his sentence.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-26
1emtaburg Narket.
COrrerfeI tins Dam

give the undersigned agree
to close our respective places Of business on the
Fourth of July, so as to give all hands 90 oppos.
tun,y of attending the exercises st The Uavessisy
and spending the DAY in pleasure and amusement
BEBER iDDINGs. MENUS REFER
3 T. LYNDALL, J. HAYES fco
j. J. WALLS, SAML WOLFE,
j. sCHREiER, HATFIELD L THOMPSON,
II. p SHELLER CHARLES PENNY.
T. Bo"ES land othsrsl
LswisbuIg, June IS, 1850
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-26

A new Post Office has been established
in Delaware township, in Northumberland
county, on the road between Million and
Muncy. near the Stone Tavern, called
" FreeIand." John b. Lowe has been
appointed Post Master.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-26

GOn Monday week, in Washington
Square, New York, Edwin Forrest, the
tragedian, knocked down N. p. Willis, The
poet and editor, and beat him severely.
Convincing argument that, very. II Mr..
Forrest be really the injured man in his
domestic affairs that he claims to be, he
takes singularly indiscreet methods OF SAT-
lsij ing the public of the fact.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-26

CoNvICTED.-At the u. District Court
in Williamsport last week, Chs. Gerhearl
was convicted Of robbing the mail a, Dan
vile, and - Baldwin convicted of rob-
bing The mail AT Great Bend. Both were
sentenced 10 ten years imprisonment.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-26

bTThere has been another extraordi
nary crevasse or break in the embarkment
on the west side OF the Mississippi river at
Point Coupee. and all efforts to close ii
have proved Intellectual. The river is now
fourteen feet higher than the country west
and south Of it, and the water rushes thro'
with irresistible impetuosity, threatening 10
overflow the entire A,takapas country. a
section larger .haa some Of the New
England States, and containing hundreds
of The riches, plantations in Louisiana. The
destruction OF property will be immense.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-26

TThe Central RAILROAD is open as
far as Huntingdon, 200 miles from Phlla,
dolphin. Persons can now leave Hunting.
don in the morning after breakfast and take
tea in Philadelphia the scmc evening.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-26

6Qui,e large meeting was held as
Bloomsbury. Columbia Co., on Saturday
last, in the proceedings Of which, notice is
given that application will be made to the
next Legislature. 10 repeal the Law Of the
las, Legislature, creating the new county
Of Montour.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-26

The Sunsury American says: The
captain Of the Packet boat I.ycomug wa.
fined las, week for running .,., boa, Sunday
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-26

GFWe are requested TO give notice
that the Bank of Northumberland will be
closed on Thursday the 4th Of July next.
and that the board of Directors will no,
meet until Friday the 5ih. All persons
having notes falling due on the 4lh should
make their arrangements TO pay them on
Wednesday. as they will be protested on
that day according TO law. unless paid.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-26
ORDER OF EXERCISES
AT the University Celebration, july 4, 80.

10 commence precisely at 10 O'Clock, An
l. Reading of Scriptures, by Prof TAYLOR
2 Prayer, by Prof ANDERSON
B. Music, by University Choir
l. Reading of Declaration cs Inaep., BY cc BffTIy0
S. Music
D. Grafton On Declar Of Independence, BY J. LAMB
:. Music.
S. Grafton, on our Country, BY !, N LINN
o. Music
10. Grafton, rAGGAIr
H. Music.
L. Bcnclic'ion, by Prof JIISS
The public respectfully invited to attend
WV BARNHUISr,
q. l. Mcleod Committee
=. p. TuSTIN, Of
=. H. PETERS, A-ssN-if
J. o. STkwART,
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-26

Whole vote cas-, ll0; necessary to
choice, Sc.
JOSEPH HENDERSON, Of Washing
ton county, was then unanimously nomln-
a,ed for Surveyor General.
After nominations for Auditor General,
two votes were taken, as follows:
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-26
H. C. HICKOK, Editor.
o. N. wORDEN, Publisher.
EescSsbasrg, Pa.

ADVERTIZE EXECUTORS, Administrators, Public
n officers City and Country Merchants, Manufacturers,
Mechanics business Nenall who wish To procure or To
dsse of anythins-would do well TO give notice Of the
same through the Lecisburg C'roaic This paper has
good and increasing circulation in community eonai-
ming AS large proportion of active, solvent producers
consumers and dealers as any other in the State.
Democratic banner. (Bowling Green, Pike County, Mo.) 1845-1852, 1850-09-23
To VIM. p. McCuHe.

1.-THE editor Of the Burlington 7eIe-
graph is cruel on the wood cut that grsces
the head Of a contemporary journal. Who
wOuld recognize the imposing figure Of
"Liberty5"i in the following descriptiOn?-
This is indeed the unkindest s'cut' of all:
BeautjfM-The vignette of the Fl. Des
Moines Star, published up at the Forks,
represents an Indian scene-a we-ke-up, or
tent, with buffaloes in the distance flying
before a party of hunters, and squaw,
with the crown of England upon her head,
the train Of court lady tied round her
waist and hitched up about "s feet" in front,
standing upon the banks Of the Des Moines
skinn,ng q skunk, and q 'cussed' little
ingin seitin in canoe, and crying for its
mamma.
Democratic banner. (Bowling Green, Pike County, Mo.) 1845-1852, 1850-09-23

FIF young gentlemen will 60 to church,
they ought at least, to have manners enough
to behave themselves while there. When
young men who are just entering upon the
business of life, show such manifest want
of respect for themselves, and the civil and
well disposed part of the community, to say
nothing of that respect and reverence be-
coming the PLACE and the occasion, there
is but little hope that they will ever attain
10 any respectable position in society.
Democratic banner. (Bowling Green, Pike County, Mo.) 1845-1852, 1850-09-23

bic. The 18th was by far the worst day that
have seeu in Oregon, The wind blew very hard
from the south, with very heavy fall of snow,
melting as fast as il FELL or nearly 80. If it had
all remained on The ground, it would have been
from Is TO 20 inches deep. 1t has rained or
showed every day since. The hills and noun
tains are covered with snow, the valleys are
clear, and good grazing on them. Stock doing
well-no feeding necessary:
Dear friend--if you, or any Of your neighbors
should conclude to come to this country. in the
first place let them be certain that they are de-
termined to come; in the next place, they should
have light, but very strong Wagons. New ones
are the safest, made out Of thoroughly seasoned
timber. Two-horse Wagons are the best, and
worth as much here as heavy ones. Then have
Iour yoke Of good oxen to each Wagon, 4. 5 or 81
years old, sld as fat as beeves at the start. EN-
grants should start As soon as the grass will
keep cattle from starving, and not lay by day,
unless It is unavoidable. On the Platte river,
1rive from lS 10 25 miles every day. Cattle
must be pushed while in the buffalo country, or
hey will become wild, and run while in the
Poke or out Of It, a. though the very old Nick
vas after them. Here is where our cattle broke
iown.
! have great many things that would like
o tell you, but ! forbear for the present. Give
ny respects to my old neighbois.
Yours truly,
To VIM. p. McCurE.
Democratic banner. (Bowling Green, Pike County, Mo.) 1845-1852, 1850-09-23
NeYefLOOk Sad.

Never look sad, nothing so bad,
As getting familiar with SORROW;
Treat him to-day ina cavalier way,
And he'll seek other quarters tomorrow.
Long you'd not weep, could you but peep,
At the bright side of every trial;
Fortune you'd find, is often most kind,
When chilling your hopes with denial.
Let the sad day carry away
It's own little burden of sorrow,
Or you may miss half of the bliss
That comes in the lap Of tomorrow.
Democratic banner. (Bowling Green, Pike County, Mo.) 1845-1852, 1850-09-23

A verdsnt fellow entered jewellers
store with his whip under his arm, and his
hands in his pockets, and after looking a.
bout awhile, leaned over the counter and
whispered confidently to the clerk so as NOT
to be overheard by the ladies standing near
-Hev you any bosom ponies?" The clerk
not understanding the question, answered
in the negative. q guess you have, an
swered the green un-I mean sruDsn
Democratic banner. (Bowling Green, Pike County, Mo.) 1845-1852, 1850-09-23

SILENCE is often an answer says an Ara
bic provsrb. How true it is, that when
the tongue Of malice or anger fails to pro-
woke reply, it reluctantly shesth' itssifin
chsgrin and shame! In many cases, no
rebuke can be more powerful than silence.
There are men you cannot touch more a.
cutely than BY s'letting them alone most Sc
verely," as Theodore Hook expresses it,
when they vilify you.
Democratic banner. (Bowling Green, Pike County, Mo.) 1845-1852, 1850-09-23

A lady making inquiries of boy about
his father, an Incorporate man, who had
been sick for some time, asked whether be
had regained his appetite. "No, ma'am,"
says the boy, "not exactly, his appetite is
very poor-but his drinkatite Is Is good 40
ever"
Democratic banner. (Bowling Green, Pike County, Mo.) 1845-1852, 1850-09-23

Love is as natural to woman as fra.
GRANGE is to rose. You may lock q girl
up in a convent-you may con6ne her 10
cell-you may cause her to change he'
religion or forswear her parents-thess
things are possible-but never hope to make
the sex forego their hearts worshiP-oI
give up their reverence for cassimeres-
for such hope will prove as bootless as
the Greek Slave, and IS hollow a. bam'
boo.
Democratic banner. (Bowling Green, Pike County, Mo.) 1845-1852, 1850-09-23

Bulwsr says, and says with much truth.
that when poverty begs, the dogs bark at
il; and when poverty 10 i'll. the doctors
mangls it; aud when poverty sis dying, the
priests scold at it, and when poverty il
dead, nobody veeps for it. .--.s, e.:
Democratic banner. (Bowling Green, Pike County, Mo.) 1845-1852, 1850-09-23

AwFUL.-Some person has attempted to
prove that females do not 60 to Heaven,-
He makes use of the following passage in
Holy writ: sThere was silence in Heaven
about the space Of half an hour
Democratic banner. (Bowling Green, Pike County, Mo.) 1845-1852, 1850-09-23

EA school mistress advertised lately
for an assistant accustomed 10 confinement.
She received an answer from the mother
of twelve children. -. eses
HFrom the 1ss Of June to the 9Th sf
August, there were 3, ,7ss dssths ip Cinein%
natl.
Democratic banner. (Bowling Green, Pike County, Mo.) 1845-1852, 1850-09-23

B-A woman in Ohio recovered $4,000
Of stage driver for refusing to carry ber-
self, three children, four trunks, nine band
boxes, two lap dogs, on single ticket
Let the fraternity take warning. -
Democratic banner. (Bowling Green, Pike County, Mo.) 1845-1852, 1850-09-23

Nothing sits so gracefully upon children
and makes them SO lovely, as habitusl res
pect and dutiful department towards their
parents and superiors.
Democratic banner. (Bowling Green, Pike County, Mo.) 1845-1852, 1850-09-23
Aword for the Ladies.

Walking il getting out of fashion, and
young women nowadays wrigle along a.
if they were moved ahead by Errickson's 3
patent propellers. Their walk 10 crooked
as that Of a ship with all sails and no rud-
der. They are as graceless as militia
colonel's horse. or "broken down racer"
] notice they are awfully defsrmed, too, as
general rule, having great humps on their
backs like dromedariss-all Of which is
doubtless very pleasant to traders in cotton
and batting end hay. This "nsw edition"
Of the shape may be great improvement
on the original, but if so the original must
be shocking bad, for it is one Of these
padded young women. If one ofthem should
be furnished BY nature with one Of these
bumps or heaps, she would be exhibited at
q ftp peep, like double-beaded pig.
Some months since somebody sent me
through the P. O., q semi circular bag Of
cotton, and was told it was Q very prom
inent article Of female apparel, used to
perfect the human shape. Ills curiosity,
anda few years hence, mean to send it 10
Museum. It looks like anything
except an article Of dress. There is no
thing to compare to it, in the heavens a-
bove, nor the earth beneath, or waters I'm.
der the esrth. They call it-so am told
"A bishop, and ifso, l certainly 60 in
Tor
GA church without bishop"
Is heartily as for
"A State without king"
hope, after reading these structures, that
he young women will give up wriggling
In ough the streets like parcel of cells
content themselves with human form, and
Try the experiment, at least, of acting like
beings.-[ Mrs. Swisshelm.
Democratic banner. (Bowling Green, Pike County, Mo.) 1845-1852, 1850-09-23

Our religion, politics, morals, and even
gestures, are mostely derived from the par
entail type. How careful, then, should faith
ers and mothers be, to set good copies Tor
their children.
Democratic banner. (Bowling Green, Pike County, Mo.) 1845-1852, 1850-09-23

FeusIon said: "If the crowns of all the
kingdoms Of Europe were laid down at
my feet, in exchange for my love OF read
ing, would spurn them"
Democratic banner. (Bowling Green, Pike County, Mo.) 1845-1852, 1850-09-23

What letter in the slphsbet would be Of
more service to deaf woman than pat
snt ear trumpet?
The letter A, because it would certainly
make her hear.
Democratic banner. (Bowling Green, Pike County, Mo.) 1845-1852, 1850-09-23

The poets soul should be like the ocean,
able to carry navies, yet yielding to the
touch of finger.
Democratic banner. (Bowling Green, Pike County, Mo.) 1845-1852, 1850-09-23

slim, did you ever double the Cape Of
Good Hope?"
81 expect have"
"When?'
''Last night, when put my arm around
the cape that belongs to the young lady
that l have got good hGpes Of making Mrs.
Duzenberry."
Democratic banner. (Bowling Green, Pike County, Mo.) 1845-1852, 1850-09-23

Jack which is the way to Epping.-
"How do you know my name is Jack?' q
guessed it, Then guess the road to Ep-
ping
Democratic banner. (Bowling Green, Pike County, Mo.) 1845-1852, 1850-09-23

The New York Day Book says the
moon is the most tidy Of all the divinities'
That may be, bu. she don't keep her mon
ey; she changes every quarter.
Democratic banner. (Bowling Green, Pike County, Mo.) 1845-1852, 1850-09-23
Agents for the Banner.

Agents for the Banner.
;. + Murray, Bowling Green.
John L. Tribble, Spencerburg.
DIR. John c. Welborn. Frankfort.
Or. Nathan VannOy, Vannoy's Mill
r. H. Johnson, Ashley.
q. Minor, Prairieville.
A. M. Thomas, Paynesville.
Co.. e: + WIN. Sl'iii5s SslisVl s1d cIarl.rille.
Col: Jas. H. BrittOn, Troy.
Tully X. Cornick and c
John W. Mckee, Cap'au-Gray'
DR.. w. B. Adams, Danville.
Col. William Priest, New London.
Democratic banner. (Bowling Green, Pike County, Mo.) 1845-1852, 1850-09-23

Why Is an unenclossd piece Of ground
like good mans conscience. It's VOID
of fsnce-(vo void Of offsnce.)
Democratic banner. (Bowling Green, Pike County, Mo.) 1845-1852, 1850-09-23

The virtue Of prosperity is temperance
the virtue of adversely is fortitude.
Democratic banner. (Bowling Green, Pike County, Mo.) 1845-1852, 1850-09-23

External gentility is frequently used TO
disguise internal vulgarity.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1850-09-26

IMPORTANT TO HOUSEWIVES -Nem
Method Of making Yeast.-Take two tea
cups full of boiling water, one tea-cup
full of new milk, two teaspoons full OF
brown sugar. and one teaspoon full of
salt, mix and stir in flour sufficient to
make a very thick batter. Sit this where
it will be kept blood warm TO rise. This
quantity may be used with from one to
four quarts of flour for making bread or
rolls. As soon as the yeast has risen
(which will be generally three or four
hours add to it the flour with milk
enough TO make moderate soft dough
which must be worked and kneaded well
then form it into loaves or rolls; put
these into pans AMI place them where
they will be kept blood warm to rise !;
when well risen (Which will be in about
an hour place them in the oven, and if
you do not get good bread try again, for
you may be sure that you have not fol-
lowed this recipe, or that you have not
good materials.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1850-09-26

A correspondent Of the New York,
Observer writing from Dubuque, July
9th, says:
In my last, alluded 10 the fact that a
steamboat had commenced running on
the Mississippi above the Falls Of 81.
Anthony, 10 Sank Rapids, distance Of
upwards of eighty miles. Since then |
have learned that the same enterprising
Yankee that owns that steamer is now
building another, TO extend the line still
further north the next season. The
new boat will run regularly $50 miles
above Sank Rapids, and in a good stage
of water can 90 $50 miles, or about
$50 miles above the Falls of St. Antho-
ny. A gentleman who has recently re-
turned from exploring the head waters
of the Mississippi, says that there IS
good channel, never less than four feet
Of water, even up to point within ten
miles Of lis ultimate source, viz: ltaska
Lake! The country is described as very
fine, and although Astounding in beauti-
tiful lakes, is not low and harshly, as
might be supposed.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1850-09-26

METROPOLITAN MORTALITY. From
a statistical table, just published, show
ing the birth and deaths for the first
half of the present year in London, il
appears that the total number Of births,
the week ending January 5 to June %,
amounted TO 1908 males and 1922
females, being an increase of females,
over males of 200; whereas during the
same period of last year the births OF
males were 1897, and of females
Is, 1892, being, on the contrary, an in
crease of males, over females of 985.-
From the same return the number Of
deaths from all sources during the above
period was 1917 males, and 1910
females; from January to June last year,
the number were IA ,40S males, and H.
OBS females. The total births therefore,
during the past six months amounted to
38, 375; the total deaths to "a, 400, be-
ing an increase Of births over deaths of
1898.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1850-09-26

easily explained We have an under
taker attached to the house. Cameron's
coffin has been ready twelve months"
"What sir, had he a presentiment of
death 2"
No major not at all. But in this
city the march of disease is rapid, our
fever kills in few hours, and mortified
ton Immediately ensues; it is the rule
of my house, from July to October, to
measure every man for his coffin the
moment he registers his name. The
chances are ten to one that he will be
dead in a fortnightp'
As | looked ineredulous at this state
ment, Mr.. Beal continued: II perceive
you do not credit this, Major, but follow
me, if you please, and you shall be con-
WINGED"
He led the way to the attic of the
house, and there, ranged around in grim
array, stood sixty collins of different fin
ish and dimensions. one for each boar
der with my own conspicuous among
them, my name and coat of arms blazon-
ed upon it!
Major" said the landlord, "your
measure was taken the moment of your
arrival. You announced your intention
to stay three months, and while register
ing your name, my undertaken, who
watches the arrivals and is very adroit,
applied his tape to you. | hope, sir
you are pleased. Inspect the heraldry.
1t is all right. We consult the best au-
thorities on the British Peerage."
was to much shocked to reply, but
Immediately retreated to my room, pack
ed up my baggage, and rang for my bill,
determined not to sleep another night in
that city where collins were made, and
probably graves dug, before hand. My
bill was as follows: Major H, ito
Beal's Hotel, Dr.-Four days board at
So, $12; lights, ST so; cigars, 81 90
papers, 25 cents wine, 500; coffin,
$3.50; E. E. 1884 rs.
| descended to the bar in no amiable
mood, threw down 1874 10, but refused
to pay for the coffin. | had never or
dered such thing on the contrary, il
was liberty should not excuse.
Very well, Major" said Mr.. Beal
with low bow and one of his blandest
smiles, "just as you please it makes
no difference. The coffin was made in
pursuance Of rule of my house. Had
you remained week, you would most
probably have needed it, and as we bury
strangers before they are quite dead,
your aristocratic body would have been
sent to the trench in pine box. Dc
not pay, Major. 1t is quite unnecessa-
ry. But your coat of arms--the es-
cutcheon Of the house Of 1t; is on
the coffin, and the first pauper that dies
shall be buried in it."
This was too much for my ancestral
pride. | threw down the sovereigns
made bonfire of the coffin, and the
same evening hired barge to carry me
from city where such dreadful customs
prevailed.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1850-09-26
PLATTEvILLE
IRON ElIINnERY.

II L G. SNOWDEN, having established
X. an Iron Foundry in Platteville, Grant
County, Wis, are prepared to receive all orders
for Mill. Furnace, or other Castings
They are also prepared to fit or finish almost
every kind of Machinery. Their work will be
give satisfaction. Stoves made and repaired
all on the most reasonable terms. All orders
thankfully received and punctually attended to.
Platteville, July 9, 1919. 1T