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Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-10-30
Critics at Fault.

Critics, in every department Of literature
and art, are invaluable animals. Occa-
sionally. however, they oVerreich their
own asiiueness. Years since we sent to
nm editor Of remarkable literary acuemen
and information, those beautiful lines oi
Burns, ITO Mary in Heaven" as an orig
inal eiIusion. We survived the impaiience
of two weeks, and were then comiorted
with ding, 10 The eilec that juvenile scr,
b!ers had better attend 10 their primers, and
10, poster the editorial corps with their
crude productions
eSome days since, in speaking OF Jenny
I.lnd's first concert in this city. We were
indiscreet enough 10 apply TO her lew ol
The s,anzas Of Shelle,'s inimiiable "Oie TO
the Sky ylark." Yesterday we were most
numerically berared and rldIcued by
critical ysirer, " no took the verses !or our
own. We have not yet determined "heth-
or elIey. or ourseli, was most compile
men,ed by our friends mistake. Eech
reader can determine for hmse f II fhIla.
L mrs
FAsuoNABlE MulHER 80 You are nol
fond of children, ma'am, believe" re-
marked our good auu Betsey TO lady the
other day. "No-not when they are
small the bra,s are so much trouble but
# had one from six 10 cish, years old,
think should like it very weil.' "Nell,
that's i,,s, the way, for all the world. that
nv fashionable niece used TO talk. Poor
thing On one occasion the ch!d's nurse
went into The country for week. when
the baby was bu, year old; and would
YOU believe it, she never undressed the
child once in all that time, day or night,
because she was afraid she could moi pu, It's
clothes On again."
A story is told Of Mr.. Van Buren, iha.
while on a tour through the West, ls4O.
he was upset in stage coach, and as he
stood up in the mud, and asked the driver
how the accident happened, was tod by
that parsonage that he had upset eleven
members of Congress. and by so doing he
secured the votes Of every one Of them for
preparations to the National Road, and
a he never before had had President for
a passenger, he would improve the "Ppor-
lunity Of doing his duty 10 the West, IN Gu
deavoring to proven, veto in case another
appropriation should pass.
An Ifishman hearing the Sphinx alluded
to in company, whispered To a friend
Sphinx who's he nov %
4 monster man.
"Oh, Munster man ! though, he was
from Connaush,,' replied The Ir,shman,
determined nui to seem totally unacquaIn-
led with the family.
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Importance of d boundary line.-An old
adv who did not know whether her plan.
.ar,on was in Virginia or North Carolina,
icund when the line was ,un, that she was |
a resident OF The former.
"Well," said she, Z" | am glad don't |
i've 10 Nn.rh Carolina it was always
such Sickly State"
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Gentle Correction q..eer Old lel
low Pepys, in his Diary, records the fol. |
loving specimen oi The manner of correct.
jng careless servants IN the year 1860: |
This morning, observing same things |
40, lad up as they should be by my sIr, |
! took a broom and baStcd her ill che |
.ried eatremeivD
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-10-30
GOLD.and SILVER

GOLD"and SILVER
Not only in California, but also in Lewisb'rs!
A good assortment'of
Watches, SilverSvare s. Jeyelry.
OF fine quality and at City prices.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-10-30

WYKOFF & HOUSED

NTOULD inform the public, that they
w have opened shop on Fourth street
lower story Of S. W. Wykoff's old stand,
opposite Hunter Pdrdoe's shop, where they
keep on hand or make TO order -
Fancy and Common Chairs,
Boston Rocking Chairs-also ~
Bureaus, Tables. Bedsteads. o41
Z P Of various kinds, s9
Se,,ees, &c. &c.
All work in our line warranted to be well
made, and on the most reasonable terms.
House and Sign PAINTING
attended to by the subscribers on the shor-
test notice and in the best style.
Country Produce and Lumber taken in
payment and Cash not refused, but rather
preferred .....-t.
The subscribers intend to be strict in the
fulfilment Of all their promises as regards
work-and so doing. hope to receive a
liberal share Of public patronage.
JOHN N. WYKOFF.
JOSEPH NJ. HOUSED.
I.ewisburg Nov. le49
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-10-30
Dr. SW AY N E'S
celebrated Compound Syrup OF
Wild Cherry,

THE MOST COMMON SAYING 10
That l would not give
one bottle Of" DR.. Swsyncs
Compound dSyrupofwildCherry"
for half dozen Of any other Yrrpar-
atoms have tried all the popular ones,
hut his stands unrivalled for the cure Of the
following diseases, viz. Iaansnsa, Coughs, eaas
tansumption. !i,aing Of B!o1i, fatPa",en o. Me
U,,ryf Whoocing (5uSh, Tickling or Rising ~"-
xgf;na il, tie Throat, Br0.chifis, Asth~d, q"
Weakness Of the NerroGs Sysfem, or I'M
paired constitution from any cause,
and to prevent persons from
falling intoa Dectine, this me-
dicine has not its equal,
,ra ~ hon too much Calomel Quinine hns been used
this medicine will prevent its evil eficrts on the
system and repair the hillary functions.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-10-30
Number Of Stslde MS.


STEPHEN ". TAYLOR, A. NJ, Prof Of Mathematics
and Natural Philosophy.
GEORGE Il. BLISS, A. NJ, Prof of Greek Language
and Literature.
GEoIGEw W. ANDERSON. An Prof of Latia Language
an Literature.
ISAAC y. LOOMS. A. VI. Principal Of the Academy.
ALFRED TAYLOR A. NJ, Tutor in the English Ian
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-10-30

Gentle Correction q;eer Old lel
low Pepys, in his Diary, records the fol.
lowing specimen oi The manner Of correct.
jng careless servants in the year 1860:
This morning, observing same things
not lad up as they should be by my sIrl,
! took a broom and bastcd her ill she
cried extremely"
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-10-30

More News for the Sick:

CERTIFICATES AND TESTIMONIALS
Sufficient TO I'll erery column Of paper, b Pvod"oed
sstting forth the Wo~deIfM r'Tssesv
DR. Svaync's celebrated Family Medicines.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-10-30
buildings. Library and Apparatus

The Academic edi6ce now occupied by the
members of the University, has been erected. at
an expense Of 5000. and it is adapted accommodate
$50 students Another cce is nearly completed, and Is
expected to he ready for occupancy at the
of the Tcrm-tDct. Il, 1850.
Th. Library contains number Of select volumes and
is constantly increasing.
Chemical Apparatus has been procured sufficient to
supply the immediate demand The Apparatus Tor the
illustration Mocha ncal Philosophy, is complete
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-10-30

-0NE Buggy and Sett Of Harness.
" One Two Horse Wagon,
One Truck Wagon
Por ssls b. EG M d r5hsliet
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-10-30
Sessions and Vacations.

Two Sessions in the year-the former com
mences on the 3rd Thursday in October, and
continues &c weeks; the latter commences on
Thursdsy. 18th May, and continues IA weeks.
Spring Vacation. 4 weeks; Auiumnal, 8.
by order and in behalf Of the Board:
THOMAS WATSON, Pres't.
GEORGE F. MILLER. Sec'y.
Lewisburg. Union Co. Pa. Sept. I, 1850
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-10-30
Tuition and board.

Tuiiion-in the Collegiate Department $40,
Academic $50. Primary Sl2-per year.
Board, including lodging. washing, fuel. and
light, can be had in the village and its vicinity at
various prices, from 81 so to $3.50 per week.
Arrangements in progress to furnish Boarl. rxclu
sive of lodging, washing, fuel and light to such
.lcsir fnfsl IrcrM
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-10-30

Importance of u boundary line.-An old
lady who d,d not know whether her plan.
.ar,on was in Virginia or North Carolina,
iclnd W hen the line was ,un, lha, she was
"A resident Of The former.
Well" said she, +" am glad don't
i've 10 Nn.ih Carolina il was always
such a Sicky Srafe0
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-10-30

An Ifishman hearing the Sphinx alluded
to in company. whispered 10 friend
Sphinx who's he now %
Z" 4 monster man.
"Oh, Munster man ! though, he was
from Connaush,,' replied The lr,shman,
determined moi to seem totally unacqualn-
led with the family.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-11-07

DR. Simpsons editorial doubs hasiy and un-
guarded productions written without due reflection, but
prompted by re and honest motives bat with mistaken
views Of the law The Confidence think acted has
ty ia adopting resolution endorsing the editorial Dr.
Simpson Theology better than law. Divinity
better than politics. So long he adheres TO his call
ing, we shall nave controversy with him. We admire
him for his talents respect him for his pety. But
when he leaves the pure and mpd stream Of divinity,
to sail his bark the turbid and boiserous Ocean of
politics he must look out he will have frequent col
sions with more experienced navigators- We do not
doubt Dr. Simpsons fidelity to the Constitution or his at
tachmen TO the Union. His paper has wide cireula
tion 1t exercises controlling influence and would
suggest to Doctor Simpson, and TO the ministers of his
church. and the ministers of other churches, and TO
all editors of religious newspapers, whether would not
he better for them to ncucate the principles Of peace
on earth and good will all men, rather than innu-
ence the public mind resist and disregard constitu-
tionaI law There are certain forms by which law
NAV be repealed; and whenever OF the evils
planned OF shall be found to exist in the operation OF the
act then let it be amended We think not of the
evils will ever occur IF the Methodist church set their
faces against delivering up fugitive slaves they will d
vide the Union as they divided their church. The
times are omnous Of danger Clouds, shadows and
darkness obscure the FUTURE and invoke the aid Of all
good men the side Of peace, harmony and unon. On
that side we feel confident we shall have the learned
noetor
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-11-07
New York Elections.

The great contest in the Empire State oil to-day
We think the Democrats will succeed, notwithstanding
there is apparent reconciliation between the Higher
aws and the Sver grays the evil Duers and the
ious Needs. Washington Hunt, the Wing candidate,
may be elected for Governor He is gentleman of
great personal popularity and known disa-
gree with any body any subject The Democrats
viii carry the 1s 3D. Attn, 9Th, 18th, Sth, 18th, 15h
17th 18th, 18Th, 2Oth 3d. 26th 9th, and Both Dis
rics for Congress, and stand equal chance to carry
the 3D. 6th 9th. 10TH 18TH l3th 21st 22d 9th, 25th,
and 3d. At all events, the Democrats will have
ority in the next Congress The gain cannot be less
than is. If the Democrats of the city do their duty,
they will secure majority in the Legislature. Tho
telegraph viii give us the details in a few days.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-11-07

against A. B. Corwine, consul ut Panama, in conse-
quenee Of which he will be removed.
Mr. Thompson, of Indiana having declined the Recor
dcrshp Of the General Land Office it will probably be
rendered TO Mr.. ONeal OF the State.
Mr.. Heify, Of Boston, and Mr. Benjamin. of New Or
leans, both decline the California ColiectorshiPs.
Government receipts from July !, 10 September 80,
SIS 622 450-expeaditures, Sam time, Sc, 4SO 954-
New ORLEANS, Nov. !, 8 P. NJ.
The latest news from Texas indicates that the bounda-
ry proposition wilt he accepted 10y overwhelming
jority Of the popular vote.
NV York, Nov q
The Steamship Alabama has arrived from Chagres
with two days later news from San Francisco, where
another des tructive FIRE has occurred reducing shes
one hundred suiIdi gs.
No other important news.
SAVANNAH, Ga, NV. l.
The friends Of TIE Union turned out in large numbers
last evening raty and approve of compromise meas
ures. Spirited addresses delivered by a number
OF eminent speakers. and resolutions adopted avowing
the determination OF tue ting to stand by tie Union,
and making compromise the only means OF pro, uring
peace The meeting throughout enthusiastic.
ALBANT N Y, Nov. Q.
The factories OF the Syracuse and Utica Railroad,
the eda depot consumed by ile about o'clock
this morning The fire was Fl II discovered by { e con-
duct OF the eastern an and is supposed have orig
mated in the blacksmith shop SIEVE al coaches
locomotive and large amount of lumber were DESTROY
ed. Loss $4,000.
LOUISVILLE, Nov. 2, SPM
The river has risen louiteen inches at the wharf in
the last hours and three feet below e falls
there being five feet five inches water in the canal
CINCINNATI NV 2SPM.
le river has risen two feet and is about nine
feet to Louisville 1t has been raining most Of tie
moon.
PIrTsEURc, NV. 2, s P. NJ
River feet and falling slowly.
The supreme Court has decided Mayor Barker wrong
and the council right Its decision has been published
In the Commercial Journal
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-11-07
Pennsylyania Railroad.

The opening of the Pennsylvania Railroad to Johns
town. west Of the mountains, learn from the United
States Gazette, was grand affair. Speeches were
made by Col. Patterson, James Buchanan, William M.
Meredith, Joseph R. Ingersol, Judge Kelley Gen. Ri
ley, Gen. Patterson, Solomon w Roberts, and many
other distinguished The greatest confidence
expressed in the speedy completion of the road Pitts
burgh, and the gratifying information was given
of the construction of the work through the States
OF Ohio, Indiana and Illinois One ofthe speakers said.
Will there be continuous line of railroad from
Philadelphia TO San Francisco Yes as assuredy we
have travelled together to-day ourss the route" This
prediction we deem highly probable However great
the undertaking, the enterprise that noun
tains, can surely make this great work
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-11-07
[rrom he Americ.n RaIlroad Journal.l
Indiana---Terre Haate and indianapolis Rail-
road.

IHdiana---Eerre Haute and indianapolis Rail.
read.
The trade of the Mississippi valley object Of the
rivalry between the cities of New York, Pull
adepha and Baltimore and these cities intent
upon the completion of the great lines of railroad, by
which each hopes to the prize. New York ex-
pcets to gain il y securing herself With the great lakes
Philadelphia and Baltimore by connecting themselves
with the Olio After these poiats reached, each
hopes by connecting with the local lines oil the west TO
draw itself large portion least OF the trade Of the
great valley Each city, too, hopes to constitute
own the great trunk line for travel between the East
and the Mississippi river
These great lines of railroad have interest
in the progress OF railroads in the West these
constitute their feeders These lines too, though they
diverge after leaving their termni, approach
each other reaching the Mississippi valley, and will
lie best accommodated y running into each other in the
central part of Ohio, and following the
line the Mississippi This fact gives increased i'm
portanoe 10 that portion OF the line where all the above
interests become identical This has given great i'm
pulse tho Beleontane and Indianapolis railroad in
Ohio, the indianapolis and Beelontane, and the Terre
Haute and Indianapolis railroads in Indiana Upon the
last named road the work OF graduation nearly
pleed, and the whole line will he in readiness
the iron early in the Spring We understand that The pres
dent of this road, Chaunoy Rose Esq, OF Terre iyutc,
in this city for the purpose of negotiating r ITS
purchase. The work the road has been pushes with
energy and everything which preccdes the iron VII be
provided for by means of the people its line. The
road will traverse Of the best parts of India and
will enjoy good local. in addition to its Ospeetvc
through travel. We know OF no road in the West which
is in better hands, and which deserving of
credit and from the people of the East
For many years, least il not for all time it
sttute part of the great line between ST. Louis and
the East, and its construction is as much demanded by
the wants of our business by those OF the nhab
tants on its line.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-11-07

WxED's PATENT BUCKEYE PAREING MAcmNE--This
machine may be at the Palmer House. We have
seen it in operation and pronounce it to be very yalua
BILE improvement 1t pares cores, and cuts apples with
great speed One hand prepare from fifty to sixty
bushels per day The speed and neataess with which it
does its ork, will recommend it every farmers hotel
keeper, housewife. The pareing and scing is done
the time after pareing The fruit is instantane-
ousy cored. Mr.. w. C. Chambers, who has the right
Cor this State IseIl county rights to all who may de-
sire them.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-11-07
The Auditor of State.

Speaking of the action of the Methodist Conference
tue subject of the fugitive slave law, says:
'The article here spoken of, which is credtable
the head and heart OF President Simpson, ard to the
Methodist Church Of which he is so worthy represent
alive we give below, with the single remark that WREN
the religious sentiment of the country arayed against
measure its doom is sealed beyond redemption That
sentiment has been outraged in the act here spoken
humanity bushes at the deed and the slumbering
vengeance Of lst and righteous God awaits its pro-
jectors."
This is strong languagefcr public officer who has
taken cath support the Constitution of the United
Sta.es Nay the Lord haze mercy your souI'
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-11-07

THE AFRICAN SLAVE TRADE.-it is intended (savs
late English paper) to have hirty-two steam vessels
constantly employed for the suppression Of the slave
trade the OF Afrca-one Of these vessels being
ordered to proceed about the LIST of every month with
the mails and relieve another from duty the coast
The sailing vessels present the African station arc
10 he Withdrawn as soon steamers ready re-
place them and sailing vessel will in future he en-
poyed for the suppression of the slave trade-Union
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-11-07
Massachusetts Congressional Nominations.

No. 2-ROBERT RANTOUL. Jr., Of Beverly.
3-ALPHEUS r. BROWN, Of Lowell
ar. FROTHINGHAM, Jr., Of Charlestown
5-J. S. C. KNOWLTON, of Worcester
LEICESTER w. CHAPLIN, Of Springfield.
7-HENRY w. BISHOP. Of Lenox.
S-SAMUEL ID. BRADFORD, of Roxbury-
9--EDWARD p. LITTLE, Of Marshficld-
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-11-07
FafLifernture.

vess county, Iodiana, filed with observation-disclosures
single original or selected article in its columns
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-11-07

The Rising Sun Mirror of the 3lst says that one Of
the packers in that place has contracted Cor twelve thou
sand four hundred head Of hogs at three dollars per hum
drud pounds
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-11-07

G-The Cieceiand True Democrat says that Mr.. Cor
win viii resign his as Secretary of the United
States Treasury il heea be elected the United States
Senate.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-11-07


The remains o. Gen. Taylor reached here this morn
ing the steamer Navigator. The firing of gun
nounced the approach OF the boat which followed
by ringing of BELLS and hundreds vending their
way TO the landing The wharf crowded as were
also decks OF steamers. The authorities The military,
hremen and citizens IN carriages, horseback and
foot marched PROCESSION the landing preceded by
the mayor and Gov. Critenden. The latter, in few
eloquent and pertinent remarks addressed the relatives
the deceased which were audible only to those close
him.
The coffin then placed in hearse drawn by four
black horses and the procession moved on,exendng In
length five squares. The payemens and windows
of the houses and every available spot the streets
through which the procession passed, were occupied
and the stores, for the time being, closed. The
body buried in the family buryng- ground,
miles from the city.
The steamer Euphrates which was sunk at New Al
banv is loss but the freight will be saved in damaged
condition. The machinery will also he saved.
Father Mathew left st. Louis on Wednesday for New
o. leans, on his way Florida.
Capt. johnson, OF the yacht Twilight has succeeded
in recovering the statue of Mr. Calhoun The only injury
sustained is the loss pant oil the right ARM but the rac
tuEc be concealed by drapery
WASHINGTON, Nov. I, p. NJ
Samuel c. Goodrich, it is suppos q, will be the suc-
cessor of Mr. Walsh our consul at Paris, who has been
removed.
Mr. Clemson. our charge to Belgium, having desire
to home, will most likely be succeeded by Hon.
Richard Bayard of Delaware.
Serious charges are said to hare bees preferred
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-11-07
MoNrREAL, Oct. 81. s P. NJ.

2
number of fugitive slaves arrived here and To-
Yesterday. II is estimated that nearly thou
sand have reached Canada since the commencement OF
the agitation, many of whom have passed into the nte
rior, where they intend abiding. There appears be
less sympathy shown for them than formerly. and many
actually in want of the necessa ries of lie.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 81.
The President has announced his determination
force tho fugitive slave law, let the consequences be
what they may. Ii necessary, he will protect the Uni
ted States Marshas in the discharge OF their duty by
calling to their aid the United States amy.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-11-07
BY MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.
From The Madison Papers.l


PITT Oct. %.
The Canada arrived at Halifax yesterday morning
at 10 o'clock, with dates from Liverpool TO the 18th
JrrTrpPaor Oct
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-11-07

tive feature and by Messrs Clark of Tppecanoe. Wal
pole and Bddle in favor of it, in able and animated
speeches. but before the question taken the Conven
ton adjourned.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1850-11-02

Tue MAY Flower Among all the
old vessels which have safely performed
the California trip. and finally been laid
aside for the present IN the harbor Of San
Francisco, are the "May Flower" and
the balance The former, at different
times repaired and thoroughly rebuilt, is
still the identical vessel, tmbers and ar
chitecture, which landed the Pilgrim
fathers upon the rock OF Plymouth two
hundred and thirty years ago. Tn. great
peculiarly OF her construction consists IN
the lowness OF the between deck'-rr-
quiring much STOPPING in walking there
about Otherwise hrrappearAnce is good,
SHE IS very tight, could yet make many
voyages around Cape Horn without dan
ger. Her days are now nearly brough,
to close.-Being sold as a store ship TO
Nessrs, Cooke, Baker & Co., merchants Of
SIN Francisco, her rigging, spsrs and
yards are gradually being sold to supply
other vessels IN port, and her hull may
possibly SOME years hence, be found IN
the streets Of that citv built over and
surrounded by other warehouses Tn.
"Balnnce' is built OF teak wood is very
old and captured from the British during
the war She has very quaint AMI an.
l'aue appearance, and like the vessel
above referred to is used as a storeship
In memoIy of our ioreIathers, the
"May FIower,' placed high and drv up,
on the shores OF Plymouth, enclosed by
railing, and protectad from the elements
would prove lasting tribute Of gratitude
towards that bridge which carried ma
ton safely over the A,Iantlc.-[N. Y
Sun.