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Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-12-18
Astronomical Discovery.

The Pottsvillc Pa Academy, has late
ly acquired some distinction in the scien-
tifc world, through one of its Professors,
Daniel Kirkuood, Esq, who has discovered
new principle in the laws of the Plane
tary System, which is pronounced by emf
nent astronomers to be of great Importance,
and "exquisitely beautiful" 1t relates
to the rotation of the planets on their axes,
and is thus stated in the Professors own
language:
The Anazoqy in the Periods Of Rota-
ton Of the Primary Ranets.-Suppose
Venus and the Earth in conjunction, and
call the distance from the latter to the
point ofe4ual attraction between the two, the
inner radius of the Earth's sphere of attrac
ton let the outer radius be found in like
manner when the Earth and Mars are in
conjunction call the sum of these radii
the diameter of the Earth sphere of attrac-
ton; find the diameter of another planets
sphere ofattraction in similar way then
the connection between the periods Of ro-
tation will be expressed as follows: Tile
square Of the number Of a primary planets
days in its year is as The cube Of the diam
eter Of its sphere Of attraction" .
But one discovery usually leads on to
another. This is always taA.t Ayri5Jrinciple.
By the application s-Inis discovery, says
the Emporium, Mr.. Kirkwood has compu
ted to the entire satisfaction of our as
tronomers, it would seem, the size and
revolutions of the lost planet, which had
its place between Mars and Jupiter. As
this planet never had name, because in
an unlucky hour it was fractured into
juno, Nesta, Pallas, &C., before the other
planets were named, Astronomers have
called the lost planet Kirkwood," and
the name and fame of this fortunate dis
coyerer, will thus be made as immortal as
mans record of the heavens. The An
nual of Scientific Discovery for 1850, in
discussing this subject says: "At some
future day, the world will speak of Kepler
and Kirkwood as the discoveries of great
planetary laws" Prof X. is native of
Hartford county, Maryland, and is entirely
self-educated, a circumstance that adds ad,
ditional lustre to his achievements in sci.
ence.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-12-18

sy- The Pennsyirdnia Intelligencer"
is the proposed name Of the new paper at
M'Ewensville. If Mr.. MCurdy of Harris
burg don't object to this appropriation of
a name he has used for his journal a. dozen
or fifteen years past, and is still sailing
under, it is proposed to start an opposition
at New Columbia with the still grander
appellation Of the National Iatelligencer." "
[By-the-by, We hear it suggested that if
any more "Union Meetings" are necessary
to save this glorious republic from tumb-
ling into "pi," .Smoketo,cnis is very GENITAL,
and would be the proper place for holding
one. X
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-12-18
Fishers Atmospheric Washing Ma
chine,

Letters of Patent were granted on the
5,h uI,., to X. A Fisher, OF this place, for
n washing machine, under the above title.
A fair trial, which the inventor has given
this machine in his own family, enables
him safely to recommend ito the public.
Any carmen, which can be washed clean
bv hand, or otherwise. can also be washed
clean by this machine, in less time, and
with less labor. BESIDES this, it possesses
a property in which most, if not all other
washing machines are lacking: namely,
in washing quickly and without the least
injury to the clothes, ii being constructed
on the pressure, instead Of the rubbing sys-
iem.-Sunbury Gazette.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-12-18
Agricultural Bureau.

In surveying The various interests o the
country. no one can fail 10 observe how
ln,Ie has been done by government TO pro-
mote the cause of agriculture. l, is true
Tho culrivaror Of the soil. in common with
all other classes OF society, enjoys the pro-
lection of The laws md The blessings Incl
den, 10 good government. But something
more seems to be due TO branch oil indus
try which employs more than halt ourpoP-
ula,ion. and. 10 great extent, susiaIns the
other. O
The power Of the general government.
over this subject IS limited, but this fur-
nishes nc, good reason why 1t should mol
be exercised 50 far as i. Goes legillma,sly
extend.
The ordinary means adopted to afford
protection 10 the manufacturing and COM
mercial interests are comparatively nope
ra,ive in regard to the agricultural. A
tariff can do but little. directly, TO benefit
the farmer or the planter. The staple pro-
duc,ions of the South are peculiar TO that
climate, and therefore are in no danger Of
eompe,i,ion from abroad Those tf the
North and West, in consequence OF The lers
,;l;,v of the soil, and The low prices AT
which land can be bought, are produced at
less cos, there lhan in olher countries, and
consequently, except under extraordinary
contingencies, need no protection by I'M
costs on the breads,ufTs Of foreign nations.
Bu, still mush may be done by govern.
men,. Of .m1i cost. to promote the IN
,ere.,s of agriculture: The science is yet
in ii. infancy. and great minds are now
directed ios .tody and development Of It's
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-12-18
United Stats SENATOR.

The Pennsylvania Legislature will meet
on the first Tuesday OF January, and on the
second Tuesday U. s. Senator is 10 be
chosen.
Since the national government was or
ganized, the Western part of Pennsylvania
has had Senators, whose terms OF in
cumbency altogether have been Az years.
The Midland counties have in the mean
time furnished Q Senators, whose united
terms of incumbencey number 40 years.
The Eastern part Of the State has had 5
Senators, and their addedterms Of incum-
bency make 25 years. This region OF
the State has one fifth The total population
Of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia city had 8
ui these Senators.
Northern Pennsy lvania has had one Sem
a;or, who served six years.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-12-18

true principles. Experiments are in pro.
gress to ascertain the qualities Of different
soils the comparative nu!ritive properties
Of different animal and vegetable produc.
lions and The utility and efficiency ofva-
rious manurcs in ferlilzing and renova,ing
the exhausted lands Of the old States.
Encouragement may be afforded 10 en-.
,erprises like these, and facilities furnished
for The collection of seeds, plants, and veg
e,ab'es. from all paris Of the earth, and
their distribution throughout the country.
Premiums may be offered for the best
practical ,realises on the different branches
of husbundry, which can be published and
sen, abroad among the people. By means
like these sPir, Of philpsophic inquiry
may be stimulated, and grea, impulse
given 10 The interests of agriculture. Much
has already been done in this respect
through the agency Of The Patent Office ::
bu, the subject is ,oo imporIan, 10 be !ell
in this deperd nj condition. The last
nual report from the department recon-
n.ended The establishment Of an sgricultl.
raj bureau, TO afford 10 this great branch Of
American industry the encouragement
which il SO we'll deserves. This is no
novel suggestion. 1t had the sanction of
Washington, Who, in his last annual mess.
age. referring 10 the proprieiy OF creating
an agricultural board, said: This spe-
cies OF establishment, contributes doubly 10
the increase OF improvement, by s;imula.
ting to enterprise and experiment, and by
draw ing 10 a common centre the results,
every~ here, of individual skill and obser.
valion, and spreading them thence over the
whole op. Experience accordingly
has shown ,ha. they are very cheap in
slrumen,s Of immense national benefit"
therefore renew the recommendation Of
nv predecessor for the establishment OF
separate bureau, 10 be in,rus,ed with the
duty OF promoting the agricultural interests
Of The country. The vast extent and rapid
development OF the mineral resources OF
the country seem 10 require that adequate
provision should also be made by law for
he collection and analysis Of The various
mineral substances hich have been or
may be discovered, so that their properties
may be understood and their value correct.
Iy appreciated.
The purchase OF farm in the vicinity
OF the national metropolis. 10 be titled and
managed under the direction Of the bureau,
has been suggested as an important aux.
'liary in illustrating The best modes Of cul-
lure. If this idea should be favorably re-
cived, | would respectfully add that Mount
Vernon, whose soil was once titled by the
hands and is now consecrated by the dust
Of the Father OF his Country, should prop
erl5 belong 10 the nation, and might with
erka, pro2rie,y become, under it, auspices,
almodel farm TO illustrate the progress oil
{ ha, pursuit 10 which he was so much de-
voted Report Of the Secretary for the
Department, OF The Interior.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-12-18
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS O.

With the FIRST Chronicle for January We
purpose commencing the publication of the
Private Journal of our young friend, VIM.
Hayes Chamberlin, describing, minutely,
the long, painful, but interesting route by
the River GILA-an entire field OF adventure and Of
observation The Journal Is well written rry in STYLE
exceedingly entertaining minute in its details Of
day experience Of joys and sorrows and will be found
entirely different from any published narrative Of the
Overland trips to California. From hasy perusal,
believe it to he in many respects Of more popular interest
than Fsmonts or Emsrys. EH-Those who wish to read
this Journal should subscribe by the LIST Of January
that may know how many extra copies to print-aS
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-12-18

The EPEAkERsnIP.-Col. ELI SLIFER,
Of Lewisburg. and Representative from the
Union district. is named in connection with
the Speakership Of the next House Of Rep
resentalives in this State. The Col. is q
good man and clever fellow and we regre,
that the House will be so strongly Loco a,
to leave no hope for his election. The
Wings, however, can show their good will
by giving him their united support.-[Mun.
cy Luminary.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-12-18

" II slave comes to this State from
Charleston, we are all bound, under heavy
penalties, to aid in his capture; but if a
free coored Seaman goes to Charleston. he
is thrown into Jail AMI deprived Of his liber'
,y. and all men are expected TO approve OF
the outrage. The whole power of the
General Government is TO be brought TO
bear 10 send fugitive slaves back to bond
age but no: finger is to De raised TO
prevent the unconstitutional capture, i'm.
prisonment and sale of Freemen, Such is
a part of the compromise TO which the
Union party is to be pledged.-[ Albany
Journal.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-12-18
Selected for the Chronicle
Dearc--Bc Still.
AIa-"ao forget me; Why should sorrov'"

AIa-"0o forget me; why should sorrovf"
Once upon the hcaviDg ocean,
Rode q bark at evening time,
While tho waves, in wild commotion,
Dashed against the vessels side
Jesus, sleeping on pillow,
Needed not the raging billow;
While the winds were all abroad,
Calmly slept the Son Of God.
In that dark and stormy hour,
Fearful ones awaked their Lord;
Jesus, by his sovereign power,
Gained the tempest with q word.
On lfcs dark and restless ocean,
Mid the bilows' wild commotion,
Trembling soul, your Lord is there:
lie will make You still his care.
Jefus knows your silent weeping.
When before His throne you bow;
Se.cr, never is he sleeping,
Where lie reigns in glory now.
If the world is dark before thee
II the billows. rolling DER thee,
All thy soul with terror fill
Her him saying, d" Peace-bc still"
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-12-18

b~ The object of the Sale on Christmas
Eve, noticed in another column is to
furnish the Students rooms now about
ready for occupancy, in the Univerity
building Just completed.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-12-18

PAIR OF EN- Editor HICKoK, and
Publisher WoRDES, of the Lewisburg
Chronicle, are in.ebled TO certain DR..
LOCKE, for a brace Of Christmas Turkeys.
Tha, Doctor evidently understands prin.
ters' complaints, and, instead of having
his physic thrown TO the dogs" will no
doubt be locked up in the affections of The
Chronicle men us an NJ. d. without a
parallel.
P.S. Should MT object to a dose OF
the same kind of medicine from some one
OF our patrons who has flock OF physIc
Of the same sort" rt."-Hoilidays6urg
Standard.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-12-18

p~ The "New Years Gift" Of Uncle
Ben, was sensible, timely, useful, and
every week reminded the family of the
giver. Reader! could you not do similar
service in the same way2
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-12-18

A. J. Do~nin says, IL have seen the
roots of sira .terries extend fUe feet down
into a rich deep soil ; and those plants
bore a crop Of fruit FIVE times and twice
as handsome and good, as the common
product of tho soil only one foo, Deep
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-12-18

EICol Christ has handed in the fol-
lowing curious records of former days,
which he clipped from the P9ttsville
"Journal" 1t will be seen that there were
open winters before this-and also that
Philadelphia has gained considerably in
fifty-seven years!
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-12-18

pH- 1t seems we were slightly in error
il one of our editorial statements last week.
We are informed there is but one distillery
in B4ffalo township. The two new ones
going up are in West Buffalo.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-12-18

na- Don't want any more Corn at this
Office few bushels Of clean CorncObs,
however, We would prize highly, as they
are capital for starting coal fires.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-12-18
Lescisbasrg, Pa.
Wednesday Morning, Dec. Is

hDVERT1ZE !-Rxecutors. Administrators, Public
- Officers City and Country Merchants Manufacturers
Mechanics, Business Menall who wish procure to
dispose Of anythingwould do well to give notice of the
same through the "Lewistnry Chronicle This paper has
good and increasing circulation in a community conta
ming large proportion of active solvent producers
eonsurers. s'-d dealers, any other in the State
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-12-18

H@- A "National" Wing paper is pro-
jected at Harrisburg, supposed to be de-
signed to oppose the State Administration.
If SO, it will find q slim. support from the
masses of that party in the land Of Penn
and Franklin.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-12-18


Now Sir. for one, think the temperance
men should petition the Legislature this
winter for an alteration in the licence law.
My proposition would be. 10 have the alter.
alton instead oftwelve signers to a petition
for licence. should be the majority Of the
voters Of each district on the petition in
favor Of said icence before it could be
granted BY our Courts. There are grea,
many reasons that could DO brought in
favor Of such an alteration which / will
not mention now, bu. hoping that some
olhes persons will give their opinions on
petiio0ing to the Legislature on said al.era.
,ion. Yours, &c.
A TEMPERANCE NAN.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-12-18

n@- Farmers will Of course notice their
County Meeting. The State Convention
will be held about the middle of January.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-12-18

D%We have now on hand an assort-
ment of Blank DEEDS, prepared after
the most approved forms.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-12-18

s% People in town who own horned
cattle, will find communication of interest
ts them in oar Farmers corner
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-12-18

When The PoitsvIlle stage,
on last Monday night, was passing the
loIlsaIe ut the Danvile Bridge, and the
two leader horses had just passed through,
the gate which is suspended by ropes,
suddenly fell down i'll front Of The driver on
the backs Of the wheel. horses. The coach
tore The gate into fragments, and the horses
ran at furious rate up town. but were
stopped by the driver as soon us he had
recovered from the stunning effects Of this
sudden closing Of the gate upon him. 1t
was fortunate circumstance that the gate
was made Of light pine wood. otherwise the
driver must have been crushed 10 death
almost Instantly. As it was a lew scratches
and bruises were the only injury sustained
BY him Danriiie Dem.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-12-18

1t is said by correspondents at Washing
ton that the reply Of President Fillmore and
Of Mr.. Webster TO Governor Seabrook's
demand. why so many U. S. troops were
concentrated a, Fort MoulIrie, has been
received, and creates a sensation. The
President replies. in substance, that this is
a question which the Governor or Legisla-
ture of South Carolina has no right 10 put
that by the Constitution he is Command
er.in-Chef, and has constitutional right
to dispose of the U. S. forces in barracks,
when he considers it best for the public
interests. As he i, no, responsible to State
authority for his action, he respectfully
declines answering the inquiry. This is a
very proper reply, though State pride may
receive shock by il. The Stale should
not, however. make impairment inquiries.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-12-18

aF"Ths following translation, lurnishea
for the Chronicle by q valued correspond
ent in Northumberland, came to hand too
late for last weeks paper, but will lose
none of its interest by the delay. Improves
that Brother Jonathan is as fond as ever
of titled foreigners, and has lost none of
his omniyerous appetite for humbug, in
whatever shape it may be presented, and
whether Of foreign or domestic manufac-
ture.
The New York Cronica," SPANISH
publishes a letter from Cons,an,inople,
dated 25lh Oct last, from which we Trans
late the following:
"The United States have been hand
somely taken in. We have been much sur
prised at learning the eccentric manner III
which en- individual has been received IN
tha, country, who has pussed himself of for
Envoy and Ambassador Of the Ottoman
Porte, while he is nothing more than sim
ply naval officer, ordered to the United
States to study naval architecture. This
inpos!ure is without parallel in annals
of history, and were it not that we live in
an age in which The press is able 10 remove
The e.. lr' III the audacious, and explain all
lhing>, i, nigh, pass unnolced. The fol-
lowing particulars speak for themselves"
A short lime before returning TO the
United States. Mr.. Brown. Interpreter to
The American Legation in Cons,anlinope,
explained to the Turkish government the
advantages il would derive from ordering
an in,eligcn, young gentleman TO The United
States TO stu1y the naval architecture Of
that country. IN which there had been made
many remarkable advances. The Minister
OF Foreign Relations, embraced the idea,
and con6ded the charge 10 The young mar
iner, Emin Bey. with the rank Of Kaima.
kan, equivalent to that Of Lieut.. COL,
which in The Turkish navy is OF little i'm
portance.
Emin Bey left Cons,antinop!e for Genoa,
accompanied by Mr.. Brown. and they con,
cIuded TO embark for America on board the
U. S. ship Erie, merely for economy.
Mr.. Brown had abandoned his post without
permission from his government. and, Ger.
tainly with the intention OF giving a grace
ful appearance TO his deser,ion, took ad
vantage Of The opportunity, and gave such
accounts as to have Emin Bey received in
New York as Ambassador Of the Ottoman
Court near the government Of the United
States. All that the American papers say
about the diplomatic mission the same
Emin Bey had been employed in near the
Muskat. in his embassy near the court Of
Austria. and Of the council he had given
the Grand Sultan respecting the course he
should pursue during tie recent difficulties
with Russia and Austria, in regard to the
question Of the Hungarian refugees. has
been an invention, ridiculous farce. with
which the press aud people Of the United
States have allowed themselves TO be I'M.
posed upon. When the press 6nds out
wha,a ridiculous par, they have performed,
in pay ing attention to unauthorized digni.
,nries. they will repen, of their excessive
condesccnsion, and there will remain MOTH
ing for them to do but 10 over.urn their own
fabricaiions, that is 10 say. 10 give the lie
to all their accounts Of the mission and
an,eceden,s of Emin Bey."
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-12-18
"reminiscences of the Oiden Time,

People apt to say at this time, there such
weather in the winter months before. hut the following
extract from Journal kept in January, 1885, will show
the mistake of such assertions:
1856, Jan. 5.-Today the rain spoils the sliding.
9-Iiieh wind, and hard rain las: night.
'' lf.-Warm and plcasan..
1..-Plenty of rain and mud.
4" 2l.-Plcnty Of rain, mud, and warm.
+" 22.-far weather. brings fair news. We hear
Col. Washington has taken Port Du
Quesne.
"a light snow last night, not exceeding half
" 29.-So snow to be seen.
" el.-Remarkabiy warm and pleasant little or no
frost in the ground. Snakes appear above
ground OF which killed two this dav
Fcb STILL r,markably warm; the frogs peep, and
grasshoppers appear plenty in the fields.
1T is surprising to see winter turned into
summer boys begin to walk bare-footed.
and the think Of ploughing and
planting, and come people arc actually
plougiing
"n.-Now cumc cold winds and squalls ofsnow &c.
The following the state Of the votes taken for Cover
nor throughout this State" the returns being opened by
President of the Senate in the presence Of both ou
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-12-18

sH- The above does not prore, exactly,
but is as near as we can make it out at a
late hour from the data at our command"
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-12-18
The Levwisburg Post-Omcc

Is now open from I A. NJ. till 12, NJ.
122 P. NJ. till 4, p NJ.
AZ PM. till 8, p. NJ.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-12-18

A-we haNho fqE.her returns of th'
Subscription for Telegraph Stock.
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4Hb CHRONICLB,
n. o. HlCKoK, Editor.
o. N. wORDEN, Publisher.

81 80 cash in advance sl,75 in three months 81 paid
within the year. and s. 80 at the end Of the year.
Agents in Phiadelphia-v Palmer and Z Carr
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