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Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1850-02-23

HESRY CLAY.-If he had, through his
long public life, devoted the energies of bis
splendid mind TO efforts of true patriotism
and philanthropy, he would have done much,
ere this, toward the settling of this Rexed
question, and would have won for himself
lsureis more precious than those for which
he has SO laboriously striyen. He might
have had naIno and place in the hearts
of the American people, such as no other
statesman has Obtained, might have been
loved and honored as the friend of Justice,
abe friend Of Man, and upon his head might
have rested, as a crown Of glory, the bene-
dictons of millions of enfranchised slaves.
But he chose another course, and will, prob
ably, end his public life as he began il, in
efforts 10 reconcile professions of love of lib
erty with acts OF devotion to slavery, and 10
effect compromises between righteousness
and sin, truth and error, Jesus Christ aud
1be Prince Of Darkness.--Pd. Freeman
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1850-02-23

WORTH READISo.-The poem on the Last
Page. 1t is not often that piece of such ster-
ling merit finds its way into newspaper. Tho
name of the writer is new to us, but this poem
Is sufficient to immortalize him.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1850-02-23

DIsUNIoN AND FREE SoIL.-If you would un-
derstand the relations between Freesoilers and
Dsunionists, read the speeches of Theodore
Parker and Wendell Phillips on the First Page
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1850-02-23
Half-Ideas,

It Is sad TO note how reluctantly men em-
brace an idea. If half one will lust serve
their turn, they will insist on stopping at that
~ Y. Tribune
The Tribune might have referred to some
very striking examples of the truth il so pithily
states; as for instance to its beau ideal of a
Statesman, Henry Clay, who, instead of en-
bracing at once the whole idea of freedom, tries
to serve his turn by stopping half way-abolish-
ing the trade in Slaves, but cnging to Slavery il
self-opposing the extension of Slavery to new
territories,yet unwilling thatCongrcss should use
its powerto prevent IL, and holding on with a
dcath-grasp to the system in the State and on his
Oion plantation differing his sympathies to the
refugees from foreign tyranny, and yet propo-
sing to wicld the whole power Of the Govern
mont for the mean and diabolical purpose of
catching Fugitive Slaves In these very mat
tors, too, we are sorry to say that The Tribune
itself illustrates its own doctrine by willing
ness tn stop half way in the road to Liberty,
to take the halves ofidcas instead Of tho whole,
to conniye at Slavery in the States, while it
shrinks from its farther extension. 1t does not,
indeed, like too many Of its contemporaries,
turn short corner at the bidding of the Presi-
dent and abandon the Wilmot Proviso neither,
on the other hand, docs it condemn the Ad-
ministration, in unequvocal terms, for seeking
to evndc the great issue before the country, and
stealing the Intervention thunder of Cen.
Cass. In short Mr.. Tribune, you don't talk
as you would if Gen. Cass were the occupant
of the Presidential chair, and, through the same
policy which rules the Wing Cabinet, seeking
to hold the two ends of his party together.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1850-02-23

AOUh oLoRIus UMoS.-Longiellow's pat
Eioiic Ode 10 the Union is soon to appear in
nm illuminated edition, adorned with ig-
mud illustrated with notes by Mr.. Hubbard,
setting forth It's advantages in Louisiana.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-19
Cleansing the Bark of Fruit Trees.

We have of:en recommended the use oil
whale oil. soap. potash. &C., Tor cleansing
the bark of fruit trees, and supposed 'Ea'
no application could exceed it for this rni-
pose. A few weeks since We visited the
seat of Rober, Rennie. Esq, near the Lo-
ii Prin, Works, and there saw the c!eanesi
fruit trees i, has ever been our lot to mce,
with. Mr.. Renr:e informed US that he used
4 solution made Of one pound best bleach
ers' soda dissolved in one gallon of water,
and applied i, TO the surface OF his trees
All the fungi, dead bark, Sc, are sofiened
and readily cx:o'ia:e from the healthy par,
Of the bark during the growth Of the tree
the surfaces Of the cherry, peach. plum,
uecarine, apricot, and many other kinds
Of trees seemed polished. and Of a color
more closely resembling the new growth
at the ends Of branches than usual the
trees were in excellent health, and We were
informed that they bore superior crops 10
those not so treated. Within the last few
days we have applied the soda wash TO our
trees and for The purpose of ascertaining if
so strong solution would njure the tender
parts Of plants, have sprinkled it over the
leaves OF many tender shrubs, but as yet
they are uninjured, while the inner parts
Of vegetable are readily decomposed by ii.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-19
Daguerre0types.

Out of countenance we are this morning,
and, for the first time in our life, represen-
ted by proxy. But our phiz was captured
by no common ar,ist-no less parsonage
than his blazing majesty old Sol, under the
supervision of his accomplished 'aid,' Lieut..
Col. MERRY, who holds forth in the second
story of the new brick building opposite
Shelters Store. Our counterfeit: present.
men,' is before us at the present writing,
propped up against The inks,and, looking
quite modest for limb Of the law,
(abashed, no doubt. by the presence Of the
original and presents sedateness and
gravity. beGt,ing the prodigious responsible.
Iities that rest upon the shoulders Of a
country editor. Our devil was Of the opin.
ion il looked more like US than We do our
self; but he discovered his mistake on
calling for copy
We advise all the good people within
a days journey Of Lewisburg, who place
any value upon the likeness Of themselves
or their friends. 10 call at Mr.Merry's rooms
within the next ten days, and in from three
to five seconds their features can be i'm
mor,alized in superior style. A'beiter
chance is rot likely 10 occur very soon.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-19
Curing Hams.

Mr.. Horace Billings, Of Beards,own. ILL.,,
who has for many years been extensively
engaged in the curing OF provisions, has al
ter many experiments and much expense.
succeeded in making a composition, fer
which he received paten, last April to be
applied 20 The covering Of the ham. and
which he terms Illinois Cement, which
mos, effeciualy preserves them, so that our
Western hams arrive here prepared by him,
in a condition superior TO the Eastern cured
hams. By preparing hams according to
Mr.. Billings invention, millions Of dollars
will be saved 10 our country. The hams
are impemable to the atmosphere and will
keep for years-in fact they acquire BY
keeping superior flavor. The cement is
somewha, elastic and this renders them
well fitted for packing. In the whole ex.
perience of Mr.. Billings, having sent 4o,.
900 of his hams TO New York, not a single
one has proved bad; $1,000 Of such hams
are now on their way from Mr.. Billings TO
the house OF Jewel, Harrison & Co., New
York, and he feels confident that all, with
Out exception. will be perfectly sound.
This invention Of Mr.. Billings, we consld-
er is one Of incalculable value to our coun-
try.-i Scientific American.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-19
q. S, CONGRESS.

The regular debate on ihe Slavery ques.
tion has been ended, and the voting has
commenced. In the Senate Mr.. Clay's
compromise is being acted on, with pros.
dect Of its passage in a few days by a
small majority.
In the f1ouse various amendments are
offered 10 Mr.. Do.y's California bill, five
minute speeches made on them, under the
rules, and then Withdrawn. The Missouri
Compromise line was voted down by a
small majority. The Southern members
do most all the talking, while the Northern
members are patiently seeking an oppor,u.
nifty TO vote on the main question. As nigh,
oe expected. excitement, runs high, as the
drama draws 10 close.
The weather is very warm at Wash
:ncton City and much sickness is the result.
Soarlalina Of malignant type is quite
prevalent.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-19

0The Whig State Convention assem-
bles in Philadelphia to-day, 10 nominate
candidates for the several State Offices TO
be filed next Fall. Then the Campaign
may be considered as opened and soon,
stump orators will wax eloquen, in praise
of the hitherto unknown virtues Of their
men; par,izan editors will exhaus, barrels
Of ink exposing the 'corrup,ions' of rolher
side; new journals TO advance the cause
will star, out with flaming promises and
'fla,.ering prospects : good neighbors will
grow warm with patriotism. exchange the
lic,' and perchance indulge in fis,icuAs /;
the country will all be ruined and also
'saved-and the Sovereign People will
vote as their party or personal feelings
may lead. Just as If all this excitement and
toll had not been endured.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-19
Foreign News.

The Viceroy arrived at New York OF
las, Saturday, from Galway, in Ireland.
The news OF the state Of the country,
brough, by the Viceroy. is far from encou-
raging. The western coast Of Ireland is in
very deP!orable condition. Between rack
rents. poor rates, and other enormous tax
arions, the very blood and vi,a!s are press
cd out Of the people. 1t seems i, is necessa-
ry to Collect the poor rates by the aid other
Majes,v's war steamers
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-19
WEST BRANCH
fAGGl](3G3
The Subs0u.
From the American Agricultural


The Subsoil.
Many persons have experienced disease
and destruction, in their crops. when oit
recurring on long-cultva,ed fields. The
application of various specific manures and
different modes Of cultivation. are not al.
ways efec,ral remedies. May no, the
cause be generally attributed TO The wan,
of fresh earth, and wider range for the
roots Of the plants Though these are
difficulties seldom occurring in this COM
parativeIy young country, they are often
to be con,ended with in Europe, and may
ere long become of serious consideration
among Us.
A certain remedy for these evils is deep
fAlage. by which, small portions Of the
shSsoil are brought near the surface, and
add new and necessary aimcn, 10 the crop.
There is no danger from this operation, i!
il be not brought up in too large quantities.
II there be any inert or noxious matter in
il, as a stiff, or poor, in;ractah!e clay. an
excess Of iron. and especially in iha, form
in which i, frequently occurs in an acid
soil. the pyotoride OF iron, or If there be
undecomposed peat, and The Ike. add lime.
nshes, and warming animal manures. and
mix the matters thoroughly with the sur
face, by narrowing. and you will thereby
not only secure healthy soil, bu, prolific
one.
An unmatched system Of cultivation, to
remedy these and numerous other difficult
Ties, is the use Of The subsoil Plow, which
gradually, year by year. amalgama;es the
upper and subsoils and while il is giving
health and'vigor to the surface, i, is ame'.
iorating and improving the lower soil and
speedily fiuing this also for the great pur-
poses Of ministerins to vegetable nutrition.
Ii Illustration Of this principle, i, may
be stated, that the inhabitants of The island
Of Madeira sometimes trench their land to
a depth of FIVE or six feet. 10 get at the
fresh earth, for the health Of their grape
vines. for which they would otherwise be
obliged 10 send TO Europe. al g eat expense
to renew.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-19
Cutting Grass and Curing Hay.

Timothy should never be cut until after
the seed is formed, and then between the
milk and dough state. Orchard grass how
ever, is so much more tender when cut in
the flower, and is therefore SO much pre-.
ferred by cattle when so cut, tha, it should
not be permitted to riren into seed before
cutting il does SO, however, to great ex-
tent after cutting and contains much more
nutriment Than timothy.
"Many farmers do no, consider the
scorching effects Of our June and July sun.
and the consequence is, iha, hay is too
much dried in this country. Unless the
grass be very thick and heavy. i, will gen.
orally cure sufficiently. when exposed in
the swaih for two days. When shook or
stirred out, ii should nc: remain in this
CONDITION beyond the FRS, day, or i, vii.
thus lose much of its nu,rilivc juices; nor
should dew or rain be permitted to fail up
On il, unless in cocks. il is better. afer
partially drying, to expose il for three or
four days in this way. and as soon as pro-
perly cured, place it under cover. Il is a
good practice 10 salt hay when put up. as
j, is thus secured asains, damages from oc.
casional greenness and there is no waste
Of The salt, as il series the double object af
ter curing the hay, of furnishing sal, 10 the
ca,ile and manure heap"
"Clover should tc Gu, after having fully
blossomed and assumed q brownish hue.
By close cutting. more forage is secured,
and the clover afterwards springs up more
rapidly and evenly. The swa,h, uniess ve-
~ heavy. ought never 10 be stirred open,
but allowed TO wilt on the top. |, may
then be carefully turned over, and when
thus partially cured, placed in high slender
cocks. and remain until sufficiently to re-
move into the barn. Clover may be housed
in a much greener steie,t spreading even
ly over it in the NOW, from ten 10 twenty
quarts Of salt. Some add busheI. but
this is more than is either necessary for
the clover. or judicious for the stock con-
suming it,; as the purgaiive effects Of too
mich salt induce was.efuI consumption
oftheforage. A mixture of fal,ernate layers
Of dry straw with the clover. by absorbing
its juices, answers the same purpose, while
il mat erially improves the favor Of the
straw for fodder"
"Cuttimg and 7hrnshmg Whfaf-
The appearance or condition. indicating
the proper time for cutting wheat, depends
on the variety. Thus, when the grain of
the red wheat can he squeezed between the
thumb and finger. wilhou, any moisture
being forced from il. cutting may always
be safely commenced; for i, is never bet.
ter than when harvested in this state and If
cut later, the wheat is seldom SO good in
quality; besides, serious losses are some.
times sustained. in consequence Of high
winds, when il is allowed 10 arrive al H.
per state. The white varieties should stand
somewhat longer than The red before they
are cut.
"Wiih respect 10 the color Of The straw
as sign Of maturity experience has shown,
that il in healthy stale. the ear generally
rrens before the straw: The le,lownrss Of
'he chaff and urper psr's OF tie .,..~ Iaii
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-19

opinion Of the Siase.holding Attorney.
General.-But pass 10 other points.
Shays' :ebelIon and the Whiske, Insu,.
rectlon Nonh) we're put down a, The pom,
of the bayonet but Southern "Compro.
mise was got up TO save the necks OF IN.
Southern Nulifers.
The North has many more millions OF
people than the Souih-twice a. msnv
voters--and pays probably three. .fourlhs Of
the Taxes, sc. that sustain Government.
Fifty Of the sixiy-iwo yenIs Of our milo.
nal existence. the Presidency has bren
filled by Southerners and no Northern
President has been re elected.
Three lourihs Of the best Offices in The
National Government have been monopo-
lized by Sou'herners-.C .CIerkships, Army
aud Navy. Territorial, Judicial, Ministers
abroad, &c. DC.
The North has added far the mos, to the
productive industry and real wealth Of the
country. The great bankruptcies origin
a'ed at the South. whose Failures, broken
Banks, and Repudaiions excel the North.
There Is but one Southern State tha, pays
her own postage. Nor has the North ever
been backward in affording men or money
10 and the South against a foreign foe.
Not many years ago, the South in her
wisdom discovered that The Commerce cf
the North gave her an undue advantage
over the South she therefore forced The
Manufacturing system upon the North Bu,
the North continuing to advance. the South
has since crippled the Tariff policy. The
truth is. Slavery is the radical evil of tho
South, and until she abolish or circum ,cribs
1t, the North will still increase the faster.
II is believed there are not 100000
slave-ho'ders in the Union and yet Their
plans in buying Florida and Louisiana.
and the Florida and Texas.N1exican wars.
have cost the Nation at least One Hundfei
and Fifty Millions, directly, besides many
more millions. indirectly, in undue share
Of offices. bankruptcies, and paying Their
postage. .And all This time be i, remeu.-
bered) the Jreemen of the North here ar
orer,cheiming majority. and ean dneci
National affairs as they may judge bes.
Il hope, Mr. Editor, the foregoing gen.
eral statement OF facts which stand Out r
the past seventy gears history OF TN.
Republic, may serve TO show some Of orr
people who have thought little Of the ma.
ter, just what leech, Slavery is; and al
you have published their views, ask lhs
"keowee Courier" to publish this reply 10
rs charges against the North. A know.
edge Of each o,hers' views on points Of
difference between the two sections, IS the
sures' way TO lead to ina, harmony AMI
good understanding which should ex,,
b. tween the brethren ofihe great American
Model Nation. A.BC.
This was f.ouisians, hut o. il came n,o..
from the Northefners. temporarily soiourning OF
doing business in New Orleans, il NAV be SAL
Tie North psys even the postage Of the Souih
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Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-19

cafes that the crop is fit to cut and the
uniform yellow color o. the straw shows
that the crop has arrived at maturity. and,
il suffered 10 stand in the field, the kernels
are liable to be shaken GU, by the winds"
Il Agriculturist.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-19
From the Metz York Working Farmer
Tho Tomato Plant,

This vegetable has, in few years, not
only got into general use. but to be one Of
the de!icacies o! the vegetable kingdom.
|; is my object TO give your numerous rea.
ders my experience in cultivatipg healthy
plant, and obtaining the fruit, ripe, ns
early as the latter part of June.
About the last of January. fill small
box Of fine alluvial soil. and plant your
seed therein, Of whatever kind you prefer.
(,he smooth round comes earliest,j about
an inch and a half apart, and il :hey all
come up pull out ever other one. as three
inches is close enough, and dozen plants
quite sufficient TO produce for one family.
When your plants have grown TO show The
third joint-or three inches in height
then pluck the top or heart from each Of
them, which will throw the sap into the
stem and give i. strength; il side sprouts
should ge, too long pluck them off; pro-
coed in this manner, by the first Of May,
| (planling time, you will have a healthy
plant full of bads. 10 set out, which will
be very Little set back if carefully trans
planted with par, Of the soil in The box, and
YOU will have them ripe as above stated
i Lancaster Gazctte.] w.D.G.
Gu. practice has been somewhat differ
ent from :hc above. but with very good
success. We 81 ut tomatoes to market last
year early enough TO receive four dollars
per bushel for the earliest Of them.
Ninety per cent. Of the tomatoes grow
within ls inches Of the ground ninety per
cent. Of the vines grow above Is inches.
Our practice is, when the lower tomatoes
are half grown to remove all the upper
par, of the plant above the larger fruit land
thus force the whole amount OF pabulum
taken up by the roots into the fruit the
results are. that in place Of the small fruit
OF the top, the larger or lower fruit soon
doubles in size, and materially improved
in quality, ripening many days early than
the fruit of plants not SO treated.
Those Who raise tomatoes for market
should selec, the Mcnamara or smooth np.
pie tomato, ns they are the earliest. For
home use. GaIIagher's mammoth is much
superior in quality and size, but usually
perfect ten days later.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-19

JThe Nashville Convention has i'd
iourned. after expending soma gas. and
adopting some cautiously worded resolu-
tions in favor Of extending the Missouri
Compromise line TO the Pacific, and are to
meet again in six weeks after the adjourn
ment of Congress, which is about equiv
aIent to an adjournment sine die.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-19

he probably made the best use Of the
share that did fall! 10 ais lot. But you must
be con,en, TO stop at ,hat.for if you attempt
to cram il into the public conscience that
his death on the Pale Horse" is a mas
,erly production BY pre- eminen'ly great
artist, you will only extort expressions OF
the popular conviction that it is, after all,
but little better than canonized humbug.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-19

PSpecimens of rich lead ore have
been found, within few days, on the farm
of Mr.. Thomas Howard, in Kelly township
three miles west Of this Borough. Further
explorations will be made shortly. to ascer-
tain the extent and character Of the
deposie.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-19

"Our correspondent "a. B. c." does
not seem to agree perfectly with our friend
Of the "keowee (S.C.) Courier" on the
question, Which suffers most, the North
or the South! Ii is we'll this hot weather
that they are as remote in person as in
opinion, or we nigh, have to record case
Of Spontaneous comhustion.'
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-19

TA lady ofthis place while partaking
Of boiled eggs Tor breakfast the other NOR.
ming. had severed an egg in half, and
deposited the contents Of one part in the
egg-cup. and was about meking the same
disposition of the other, when it was disco
vered TO contain another egg in one side
of it, about the size Of a robins egg. but
perfectly formed, with the she'll as white
and hard as the one in which it was thus
strangely lodged. Tha, this is curiosity,
we think will be at once conceded. II has
been preserved by DR.. Hayes, a: whose
table the discovery was made. and persons
who choose, can, by calling a, his Office.
satisfy both their curiosity and doubts, with
regard TO such novel imperium in
inpeyio.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-19

More rain falls during summer, after,
than before The l5,hu July, and therefore
The farmer should take this into considera
tion in making his harvestings.;
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-19

The better animals can be fed, and the
more comfortable they can be kept. The
mcre profitable they ore--snd al farmers
aoIk for profit.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-19

THANKS to Hon. Jos. Casey for a bound
volume Of President Taylor's "California
Message and Correspondence-ls5O."
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-19
LeaClSbas9.N, Pa.

hDvERTIZE !-Executors. Administrators, Public
~ Officers City and Country Merchants Manufacturers,
Mechanics, Business Men-all who wish to procure
dispose Of anythingwoud do well to give notice Of the
same through the 'LeVisJurg Cronce This paper has
good and increasing circulation in community cona
ming a. large proportion Of active solvent producers,
consumers, and dealers, any other in the State.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-06-19
Distressing AMction.

As will he seen under our obituary
head. DR.. Duncan. oar late representative
IN the Legislature, has los, his entire fam
lily Of children. consisting Of four. oil Of
whom died in one week. Ellen Dorsey the
eldest, aged 8 years 10 months and 4 days.
died on Sunday the I'd inst. BENJAMIN
Stlies' aged 3 years, months, on Tues
day the 4ih; Greenbury Dorsey. aged 8
months, on Thursday the 9th i; and Henry
Dorsey, aged S years and 4 months, on
Friday the 7th inst. They all died Of scar
let fever. tM.. DIS mother. Mrs. Rebecca
H.Duncan, also died recentiy-all Of Dun
cans Island ]-lHar. Telegraph.