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Lewisburg chronicle, and West Branch farmer. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1850, 1850-02-13

For the Le,ris5urg Chronicle.

Mr.. Editor find communication IN
one Of your laIe papers, signed w. .. M
ssking leave to throw in The Widows m'te'
The facts he states. are gwen 10 order 10
show how the different kinds Of manure are
10 benefit The agricuIlursI in lis pursuit
but this las, he has not done, that can
see. His statement does tot point cut any
particular difference in manures,ant would
be sill! more valuable il he would add to 1t
some facls showing The value and import
ance OF the difFereut kinds Of manures.
1t appears from his way OF arguing that
VS.. NJ. wishes to convey The lmpres-on
that sap runs down the tree and then puts
on its annual layers in its downward
course. lie speaks Of the saP to run Up
and spread on the upper side Of the leaf,
and there be exhuled, and the under side
of The leaf TO inhule: but be has not fully
explained himself here. He ought 10 to'c
whether there vas any communication
telween the upper and lower side OF tn
leaf, such as veins or arteries. for the sal
TO return down; or does he think. as th'
sap is exhaled on The upper side Of Tie lea
the lower side iahales The same sap fron
the air as i, leaves the upper side. WheI
tree is cut down, the stump puts forth
se;t Of sprouts and this proves ths, III
wood is formed when the sap runs up. 10
the wood is formed in those sprouts ~l,hou
any sap from the downward course.
Feb. Q SELIM.
Lewisburg chronicle, and West Branch farmer. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1850, 1850-02-13

WITNESS Box-A place where one is
obliged to receive every species Of verbal
insult. without being able to resent it,
Exchange Paper.
This depends. sometimes, upon who has
the sharpes, tongue, and most nerve, (Po-
Iiie!y called brass,) the lawyer or the wit
Gess. A dishonest witness deserves no
mercy. and is apt TO find none. But it too
often happens that worthy. but dltfideri
persons suffer unjus,ly, from the reckless
and indiscriminate course Of counsel who
lose sigh, Of everything but their clients
cause. Witnesses are at all times under
the protection Of the Cour.-a protection
which they will find amply sufficien, if
they choose 10 avail themselves Of il.
Lewisburg chronicle, and West Branch farmer. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1850, 1850-02-13
Eem!sturg Rarte..
Corrected this D0z

The CASH SYsrEs.-If every br,nch of bus
ine's could Re reduced To cash ~ stem, i, would
he the g'es,est possible bt.sin4 TO mankind and
how much iroohle and rf,,ie,y i, would save
many !, IS bad policy 10 go into deb, p,rticu>
isrly With the sior.heeper-, rs you have in mos,
instance to pay large prices for goods. and con-
sisnly ., iheir mercy. To ohviate the necessity
Of any per.on going in deb, for Store Goods. c.
l.. Josxs has opened a very extensive store in
Milton, and is selling exclusively for cAsu He
has put The prices nf g'o.is down SO low 4. 70
make II the ir.er.s, Of very cne to deal with him
on the CASH srsiss. P'r-ons visiting Milton
and IN war, Of cheap goods. viii DO well by call
ing first al Jones store.
Lewisburg chronicle, and West Branch farmer. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1850, 1850-02-13
The Sublime Porte of Turkey relai

The Sublime Porte of Turkey retains
The old custom Of pIopor'ioning the SIZE Of
is letters TO the runk of the person addres,
led. One Of ordinary size is sen. to CON-
mon persons, larger to civil officer, and
still larger to . military man. A recent
despatch to the Austrian Emperor. was
over two fert across and the Sultan's let.
ter to The Gar would have made comfor-
table door for Russian cabin.
Lewisburg chronicle, and West Branch farmer. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1850, 1850-02-13
MA e RlE %

Jan 90. in Milers,own, Ferry couniy
by Rev. Matthew Allison. JACOB Haus. r,
OF New SerlIn. .Pro'honoiary, &C.. Of Union
county. and Miss SARAH J. W. CRozIEa.
OF tayei's township. Jnniaia county.
Jan. 81, bv Rev. W. w. Orwir. Moan
BENNEr and Miss SARAH YOUNG, both Of
Dry Valley, Union county.
In NJ iiinburs. Monday evening last, BY
Kev.J.G Anspach, WILLIAM BRoRsr. ner-
chant. Of Philadelphia. and Mrs. Rachel
FoRsrER. Of The former place.
tS Accompanying the foregoing MOTTO, wr.a
token OF remembrance to tie Editor. which con-
msnds our hear'iest acknowledge and most
cordial good wishes.
Lewisburg chronicle, and West Branch farmer. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1850, 1850-02-13
q. s. CONGRESS.

Neil s. Brown, Ex-Gov. Of Tennessee,
has been appointed Minister 10 Prussia in
the place Of Mr.. Hannegan, recalled. II
one hall the reports be true with regard
10 the conduc, Of Mr. II. while at Berlin.
the rowdy, Of Moyamensing and the Five
Points would scarcely Be willing 10 sc-
knowledge his acquaintance.
Col. Fitz Henry Warren, Assistant
Pos,ma s,er General, and Lewis T.. Levin,
q Member Of Congress from Philadelphia
had a scufIle al the Nniional Hotel. In
Washington City. on Friday evening last.
but were separated before either had SUI
fered any personal injury. e Sc
DR.. Gwin,U U. 8. Senator elect from Cal
fornia, and Messrs. Wright and Gilbert.
Representatives, have arrived at Washing
ton Col. Fremont, the other Senator elec'
was detained at Panama by the illness oI
his wife. As these gentlemen wiIl,l Is said
forthwith present their credentials and claim
their seats, new impulse will be given 'e
, he question OF the admission Of CalIiOrnis
into the Union. ...-
Ga Thursday Of last week, Mr.. Ciay''
compromise resolutions were called up ant
Mr.C. advocated their adoption in speech
running ,hro' the greater part of two days
! He avowed his unalterable attachment Il
the Union and his opposition 10 the iurlhe
extension OF slavery.
Lewisburg chronicle, and West Branch farmer. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1850, 1850-02-13

Mr.JY. Scammon. Of Chicago, closes a
long appeal in behalf OF a western railroad
with the following burst : "Shall the iron
horse snort in the valley Of Rock River in
1852 and slake its thirst in lis crystal
stream, or shall Fox River and the Lake
alone afford its suslenance P'-!leaven
forbid say We.
Lewisburg chronicle, and West Branch farmer. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1850, 1850-02-13

The Supreme Court Of Pennsy !vania. in
The case Of Jones rs Jones, Judge Coulter
gave the opinion Of the Court tina, divorces
by the Legislature, for causes within the
jurisdiction OF the Courts. were uncon-
s,tutional and null. Judge Burnside
dissen,ed as he believed The decision wou d
produce an incalculable amour, Of injury.
Lewisburg chronicle, and West Branch farmer. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1850, 1850-02-13

@Wm. r. M'Cay has joined Fl. J.
Walters in the management Of. the Lewis
town True Democrat" We wish our old
friends abundant success. Lewis,own is .
place ,ha,-County Seat as it is, and
City as they talk about making it-ought
to support both her papers in 6rst rate
style.
Lewisburg chronicle, and West Branch farmer. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1850, 1850-02-13

The Legislature Of Indiana, in granting
divorces, append the proviso, that the par.
ty apply ing shall not contract marriage du.
ring his or her life. with any other person
than The one from whom he or she is d.
vorced
Lewisburg chronicle, and West Branch farmer. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1850, 1850-02-13
ls Districts. i.5,95s, I6s $3.50 slll

Ii have figured correctly. Buffaloe and
Kelly arc The richest districts within this
county. and Chapman and Mlfilinburg tn.
leas, rich. Il will be seen the Townships
hold the greater proportion cf wealth, tho
much OF II belongs TO persons in Towns.
The supper end" Of the couuty-norih
OF Penns Creek and The mOuntains-have
1855 Taxabes; average Assessment 10
each taxable, SI255.
The '.lower end" IS Townships return
2565 TsaabIes. taxed e9s73 on average.
KY.
Lewisburg chronicle, and West Branch farmer. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1850, 1850-02-13

TRev. WILLIAM SHADRAcH, of Pitts
burg, has announced his acceptance Of the
appointment Of General Financial Agent
for the University at Lewisburg. This
is a great acquisition 10 the INSTITUTION.
Lewisburg chronicle, and West Branch farmer. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1850, 1850-02-13
Removal.

The Lewisburg P,st-Otfice is removed
across the street, into the store-room now
occupied by Col. Christ. where the Pfoies-
sor Of Letters may be found ready for his
customers t.......
Lewisburg chronicle, and West Branch farmer. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1850, 1850-02-13
4 Temperance Convention

Oh the Peopi- oi tDiun County viii NEE;
al the Netho,iis' harel in New Berlin On
Thursday the 2l,l ins, (dr>i Court weea
at IL O'Clock, II to iske iutn Consideration
lhe action Of the recen, Nuslhesn renn
Temp. Conventions.
Feb. 6 lS5O.
Lewisburg chronicle, and West Branch farmer. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1850, 1850-02-13

AT Gettysburg. on Wednesday last. a
verdict Was obtained by Henrietta Mel
horn against Frederick Moritz Of $500
and costs for breach ofpromise Of marriage.
Lewisburg chronicle, and West Branch farmer. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1850, 1850-02-13
W h1g Meeting.

- The Wings oi Union county heve
a meeting al New Berlin. on TUESDAY Of
frs, Court week. Hon M--4rs Casey ami
Pnllock r. re to address ia,. fneeiiru.
Lewisburg chronicle, and West Branch farmer. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1850, 1850-02-13

@We shall b professionally engaged
in Cour, a New Berlin, next week, and
the week after. The Publisher viii have
10 pIsy Editor in our absence. We shall
be happy 10 see our old friends. and make
Us many ncw ones as possible, 9, Court.
Lewisburg chronicle, and West Branch farmer. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1850, 1850-02-13

The Register says that a wild cat Of
enormous size was killed in Lack town.
ship, Junia,a county, on the FIRST Of lasl
week,
Lewisburg chronicle, and West Branch farmer. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1850, 1850-02-13

NThe Mltonian says A.W. Benedict.
the new Dep. Sec. Of the Common~ eaI,h
"has for many years bsen dtuoui Wing"
What kind ofa Wing is that! Please Ell.
uh,eO 10
Lewisburg chronicle, and West Branch farmer. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1850, 1850-02-13

pCourt commences at New Berlin
next week. For the List Of Jurors, TRIAL
List. aud Registers Notices. see second
column Iast page. y
Lewisburg chronicle, and West Branch farmer. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1850, 1850-02-13
Rates of Interest

Horace Greely. and others. assert that
the present rales Of interest are too high.
that the pursuits inashich men are engaged
will not. ON the whole. average profit OF
six per cent. on the capital invested.
over and above the necessary expenses
and that, as a consequence, periodical
" hard ,imes," and general bankruptcies,
come in play to restore the equilibrium
There may be something in this; yet. i:
il be true, hat is the reason that in Eng
land, where he legal rate Of interest is
only FIVE per cent. and the curren. rates
frequently as low as two and three per
cent, they are as much troubled with hard
times aud bankruptcies, as vc are on this
side Of the Atlsniic1 There are many
kinds Of business that will no, pay SIX
per cent. interest on The capital invested
and necessary expenses. 10 say nothing oi
profits, and of course il entered into upon
borr,wed capital. failure must be the re-
suit. Farm lands for insisnce, will NOT
average over four per cent. e1eep. ln the
immediate neighborhood OF large cities.
There are maoy other elements, besides
the rate Of interest. ,ha, enter into the cal
culation Of the general prosperity. though
II 90 doubt 10 one Of the o,ost potent. |,
is only the few, aiier all, that become en-
ipen.Iy successful in any Pu'sui. iu life.
lf ali were 10 start On an equal footing.
those who possess the moe. shrewdness.
tact, knowledge Of their business. economy.
and industry. would speedily ou,strip the
rest, and the failures would fall among
those who were less enterprising or skill
full. Excessive competition 10 any partc-
ulsr branch Of business. 10 fruitful sou rec
Of injury and, whore this is the case,
some one must necessarily suffer. 10 the
commercial circles Of the large cities. for
example. competition, the hazards Of trade,
losses under the credit system. in,eres, On
capital. and The cost Of living, makes bank
rupts Of nine tentbs Of those who figure On
change. And again, a vast amour. Of the
business Of the country is mere speculation.
and not being regular and bone Gde in its
character, has no fixed principles, and is
not governed by established rules. This
one idea principle, is not sufficient stan.
dard with which 10 analyze and develope
the elements Of the general prosperity.
The rates Of interest. competition. The quail.
ifcations Of business men, the native re-
sources Of the country. foreign and home
markets, protection and free trade. and
many other things, besides the qualifying
connected with each partic-
ular locality. all enter into the calculation.
and, taken together, form Creian laby-
rin.h. that will keep political economists
at loggerheads for The balance of this cen
tury, at any rate.
There is proposition before our Legis-
lature to materially modify the existing
laws against usury. This is an experimen,
we think should have fair trial.
Lewisburg chronicle, and West Branch farmer. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1850, 1850-02-13
For the Harrisburg Chronicle.
Taxables & Property in Union county

Mr. Editor: The following summary o.
laxa5les and taxabls property, with the
average OF The latter 10 the iOi mer, are as
Lewisburg chronicle, and West Branch farmer. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1850, 1850-02-13

I3- Tie american Ld,o Journal. The Feb.
No. Of this valuable law publication, has made its
appearance, and is filled with its usual variety Of
Interesting and important matter. 1t is national
in lis character and contents, and does not con-
fine itself to discussions and decisions Of merely
local interest-ihus enlargng the horizon Of
legal vision, and bringing the courts and counsel
Of distant States into frequent and pleasurable
intercourse. It's able and accomplished Editors
are reaping = just reward for their labors in the
large and increasing patronage which the Journal
receives.
We cordially endorse the Editorial opinions
expressed in this No. against the practice Of
requiring or permitting lawyers TO be examined
as Witnesses upon The merits Of causes in which
they are concerned % Counsel. It is in our
opinion rsprehsnsibls practice. calculased to
lower tho dignity, and suly the integrity, Of the
profession.
Published monthly. BY HANsRsI1 & Co., in
Lancaster. Pa, At 81 per annum.
Lewisburg chronicle, and West Branch farmer. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1850, 1850-02-13
qug CHRONICLE
II. G. HICKOK, Editor.
O. n. woRDEN, Publisher.

At so oash In sAvance sl75 in three monhA - paid
within the yer, end = ~ at The end OF the year.
Aesnte in Philsdephia-v Palmer end " Carr. -
Lewisburg chronicle, and West Branch farmer. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1850, 1850-02-13

Wednesday Morning, Feb'y IL
TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Me- Hayes choice piece Of religious poetry shall
sppear next week
"O,ho" u unsvoidabIy deferred till our next
numbsr.
"0isn Hope" WiIlisnspor., Pa. Your "Hebrsw
Tale" is not accepted because, q, you did not
pay your postage; ID, your reel name vas
not eivca ss; and, 81, the tale V Wholesale
plagiarism fon . piece Of blank verse. under
The ssne title, written BY Mrs.. SiSourney
twenty yesIs ego. Arc you content!
Lewisburg chronicle, and West Branch farmer. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1850, 1850-02-13

naturally excite, will not only much oblige
subscriber, but will doubtless be highly
acceptable 10 a large portion OF your nu
merous patrons p. J. w., Fort PLAIN,
N. Y, Jan. 1850.
.4nsuer TO the abore.-Our Correspon.
dent aud oil others are welcome TO copy
into any paper whatever appears in this
Journal, only no, omi'tine. as too many do,
10 give the Genesec Farmer credit for its
contributions TO the agricultural literature
and science Of the United States.
Answer to the frat question.
SuIpher and lime. As dng from the
earth, 100 rounds Of this mineral usually
contains some 81 lbs. OF water, which csn
be driven Of by burning at red heat lus'
a. the much larger per cent. Of water IN
alum may be expelled ~heu placed on
no, shovel, n making burnt alum. Burned
gypsum consists ol 4i4 parts Of lime CON-
bined chemically with 5s4 parts Of oil o'
yi,riol there are I6 Of eulpber ard "a oI
oxygen. Omit'ng email fractions. there
are in 100 pounds Of ground gypsum The
following ingredients.
| Lime 80 lbs
Oil Of VitriOl, 40
Water, II
Il Total, Ioo
In the oil Of Vi:riol there are not ia
from lei lbs. Of supher.
Il .o,n,l ou.a.ion
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reports and similar inform aton the Celonis oos was
s ss s ssss az e Sl Ss
o. income expenditure. Il fancsd shs the treasury 81
assets and csacssd notes were bullion Il would Be- easy
@ multiply instances Of this description In tact col
make very curious and aughsbs chapter IL The history
The Colonial oie. In London il, in truth an sxcslsny
ces, and driving them dependence independence
aaon under George he Third dsrllssd Great Britain
Of her thirteen American provinces Why cannot the
ministers Of Queen Victoria read plain lesson In his
tho ministerial plan, which proposes perpeuale these
abuses Of the Colonial Oce do not heartily approve Of a.
ash the s%psr q part he
they disposed maintain Russell
is sas he s 1s
the Commons. Sir William Molesworh, who leads this
s s s so
troll similar that which federal exercises
aS similar sos
law pesass ne
both IN de federal Union every separate state o. e
for state in the Union has ss.e constitution which
legislature obey consiu.ion
state % State constitution
sa ns sss % sa re a s.s
supreme States, which vod
ws,;S
any gentleman anything
Story, Commentaries Of
Chancellor this judicial has worked admirably In
decisions
Count Of The Omitted States Of the highest authority
and quoted AZ such in courts Of law.
Every studied the subject acknowledges that m
the division Of the Of concerned the con-
well for
Therefore entitled infer that my constitution for
colonies, which, division of powers Of
ment concemsd Is similar in principle and machinery y that
Of United Htates will also work well. that
there striking analogy system Of government Of
United and what be the system Of
colonial for the United States OF States
clustered round republic colonial empire ought 70 be
England"
aqaestionably Sir William has clearer notion than
Locd John Russell and his associates entertain Of
remedies demanded by the existing defects Of the
naI system and far IS be can assate his scheme Of
gov erntncnt of United States, far he will
have that advantage the cabinet project which
perence has theory Thought the House o. Lords
will be less compliant with the ministerial demands ia
the Commons, aud throw the present BILL IT, on the
contrary Il should pass quito confident II viii not
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EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE.


BALrIxoax Juns rs. p. m.
Inc OnsoW Mesting-Hsnry Clay.-ConUietion Of Cap
tam Gardsnr.Fatal Accidents ChoiUafis. --CiWt-
cal Compldint.-Ihs Rochester Knoek1s.-- The Mar
ksfs, &c.
The Union Town Meeting % be held in Monumsn, SQUARE
this evening" is exciting additional from
nouncement made in the afternoon papers thai tho Hon
Henry Clay expected 20 DO address the
scbsge Il u also rumorcd that he win be accom- panied
by Senators Foote and Pratt Should they present,
assemblage viii exceed in numbers and enthusiasm any
meeting ever convened In this city.
The jury the Of Capt Gardiner and his mate VIM
Humphreys charged with beating their colorsd cook
death sea- this morning. aher absence Of hve minutes
returned verdict Of guilty Of mansaughter The unpaI-
aleed brutality Of these disclosed by the essimo
ny, has caused quite excitement In the city, and the
court house has been hronged with spectators The poor
fellow exclaimed, whilst being beaten that he had been
slave for thirty years. but that he had never been treated 80
badly before
Two fatal accidents occurred in city last evening
One old named Clarke. about 70 years Of
who fell nom roof which he sating the other
lad named Joseph Knight who was shot in the side BY the
accidental discharge Of la the hands Of another boy
whist engaged in shooting frogs
The northern papers OF to-day contain but little OF later
At Philadelphia case Of malignant cholera 10 sa-
nouncedj but the victim. whose name 10 Buckley, was
found living locality surrounded by pg-pens and pools
OF stagaant He Ia collapsed state. Bowel
complains are, however, becoming almost universal
boil, in this city and at the North behooves all 10 be
careful and prudent.
Bishop Hughes is out ir letter the New York Courier,
renons,rating against Practice, which he says Is too
com mon with English and American newspapers, OF sim
Cling and holding up to the execraon Of the Anglo
Saxon the pontdcal government, from among tbs
powers of Europe He does not, however, suggest any
mode by which this wrong may be Iigh'ed
commiee of gentlemen connected with the New York
were invited Thursday night to visit the knock
ing spirits" rnums Museum. They were present.
and in the papers pronouncing the whole matter
humbug, which they say Is managed by some hidden
chanical conrivance .@s
The MARKETS lin the Baltimore market this morning
Of TOO bbs Howard -four made At 80 25
Nothing doing in City Mills hear Of no transactions
ia Maryland wheat A sale Of prime PennsyIyana red
was made 100 hear of sales City Mills meal
at 80 l2h; Brandywne il held at &S 70 Sales Of LOCO
bags Rio coffee l0A The description Is
held at IL cents. This shows advance or about
cent since the Sales Of white It ~ s. cents
and yellow at 81 81 cents No change in oats. The
money market quiet All the first class paper offered for
negotiation Of bank is readily done ~ per cont
Money call approved colateras IL offered u per
cent. to q considerable extent.