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Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-23
Lswisburg 4 Brush Valley Plank Road
C0mDanV,

| Company.
Our readers will find in the Chronicl
to-day, a copy Of the Act passed just be
fore the Legislature adjourned, incorpora
ting the above-named company; also,
synopsis of the General Law, and its Sup
plement, to which this and all other planl
road and turnpike companies are subject
Any of our readers who wish to see thu
latter act in full, can readily do so, by call
ing on the nearest Justice of the Peace
and getting the Pamphlet Laws for 1S49
pages 10 to II, and 46l-2. An interes-
ting and reliable article on plank roads
from the Scientific American, is also given
and will be followed hereafter by others Of
similar character, in order to lay before
our readers all the information on this SUBJ
ject We can lay our hands on.
1t needs no argument to prove the self.
evident advantages of this improvement,
when completed, to the people of Brush
and part of Sugar Valley, and along the
line of the road, as we'll as to the citizens
and business men of this borough. twill
furnish an excellent outlet for the lumber,
bark and produce Of those regions, as we'll
as accommodate the mills, lime-kilns, lime
stone quarries, and travel generally of this
route. 1t would furnish an accessible
market for all these various interests save
fifty per cent. of the time usually spent in
getting down and back and about an equal
amount in the wear and tear of wagons,
gearing, horse flesh, and horse shoes ena-
BILE the same team to haul double the loads
now taken increase the value of lands;
and give a fresh impulse to business op-
erations in that direction. The original
cost Of plank roads is from 81 200 to 81 300
per mile, depending upon the nature of the
route, the amount of grading to be done,
and the cheapness and accessibility of tim
Der with which to make it. 1t is well
known that the line of this contemplated
road is decidedly favorable, from the abun-
dance Of timber, and the natural uniform
ity of the grade. That part of the route
where an artificial road of some kind is
most needed, ,and would prove most expen-
sive, is from this place to the Buffalo X
Roads, which is almost impossible in the
spring and fall. 1t has been contemplated
for some time We believe by the people of
the township to Macadamize that part of
the road, as the cheapest and most perma-
nent method Of keeping it in repair. Plank
roads are better and from one-third to one
half cheaper than Macadamized roads, and
the same amount of money subscribed by
the Township authorities for plank road,
would make better road, reaching some
two miles beyond the Cross Roads. A
large portion of the community in both
counties, as we'll as many responsible and
enterprising individuals, are interested in
the success Of this improvement, and from
its importance and ultimate value we pre-
sumo reasonably prompt and efficient
efforts will be put forth to get the projec-
ted road under weigh
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-23

~The recent Legislature recognized
three Judicial Districts, as follows:
Center, Clinton. Lycoming. Northumberland !;
Sullivan. Bradford. Susquehanna and
Montour. Columbia, Luzerne, Wyoming.
Union and Mifflin form complete Dis
trict, as before
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-23

NJ" Che bolksfreuno," people,
Friend is the name of a neat.looi;,,
German paper just started at New Berl;n
in this county, by F. l. E. Smith. Il !,
pledged to support the regular nominees Of
the Whig Conventions.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-23

SrOur younger brethren of the Ber-
wick Telegraph and M'Ewensville Intelli-
gencer have got into family quarrel
about Montour county, and the last Intel
ligencer twits" his namesake of the
Telegraph about its diminutive size This
wont do-such a severe hit should not be
repeated Remember
Children, You should never let
Your angry passions rise;
Your little hands were never made
To tear each others I I rs----o,,x
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-23

So Union County Democratic Delegate Mectngs--Sat
urday, 10th May; polls open from u s, T. N.
cS- Union County Democratic Convention-Ncw Bcr-
n Monday, l2th May TO elect Delegate to Judicial State
Convention.
Sc Union County Court-Monday. 10Th May.
eS- Scott County Meeting-Tursday, Goth MAY.
Ss- Agricultural County M.ctng-wcrday, 2l.t May
6rDemocratic State G ubcrnatorial Convention-Read
ing, 4th June.
eJ- Democratic State Judicial onvention-Iarri.burg
llth June.
So Wing State Observation-Disclosures, 9th June
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-23

The aggregate amount of appropriations
embraced in the bill recently passed by the
Legislature Of Pa, 10 81, 4,22l 1892, being
somewhat larger than usual.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-23

Boston. April l9.-New bilIs Of indict-
ment were this morning foopd agains. The
rescuers Of the slave, Shadrach.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-23
~Prof.C Kalisch will give CONCERT
at the Odd Fellows Hall in Milton, on
tomorrow Thursday evening.

Allen, Free Soil, has been reelected to
Congress from Massachusetts; no choice
in three other Districts. By recent law,
q plurality elects on the next trial.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-23

We saw drunken man lately trying to
get watchman TO arrest his own shadow.
Ills complaint was, that " an ill.lookipR
scoandrel KEEP, following him."
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-23

its line. The ends of the planks are no
laid evenly to line, but project three o,
four inches, on each side alternately, so a.
to prevent rut from being formed by the
side Of the plank track, and make it easie,
for loaded wagons to get upon it, as the
wheels, instead Of scraping along the ends
of the planks when coming towards the
track obliquely after turning of, will, on
coming square against the edge of one of
these projecting planks, rise directly upon
it. On the Canada roads, every three
planks project three inches on each side of
the road alternately.
DURABILITY.
A plank road may require a renewal,
either because it has worn out at the top
by the travel upon it, or because it has
been destroyed at the bottom by rot But,
if it does, it will have earned abundantly
enough to replace it twice over, as we
shall see presently. The liability to de-
cay is therefore secondary consideration
on roads of importance.
As to natural decay, no hemlock road
has been in use long enough to determine
how long the plank can be preserved from
rot. Seven years is perhaps fair ave-
rage. Different species of hemlock vary
greatly, and upland timber is always more
durable than from low and wet localities
The pine roads in Canada generally last
about eight years, varying from seven to
twelve. The original Toronto road was
used chiefly by teams hauling steamboat
wood, and at the end Of not six years be-
gan to break through in places, and not
being repaired, was principally gone at
the end Of ten years. This road, having
been poorly built, badly drained, not san
ded, and no care bestowed upon it, indi-
Gates the minimum of durability. Oak |
plank cross-walks are in Detroit, the plank |
being laid fiat as on those of pine. 1t is
believed that oak plank we'll laid, would
last at least twelve or fifteen years. One
set of sleepers will outlast two plankings.
Several Canada roads have been relaid
lpon the old sleepers, thus much lessening
lie cost Of renewal.-!Scientifc american.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-23

%An Apprentice to the Printing Blu.
siness, wanted at this Office.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-23
LesrlSbaSrg, Pa.
mc6nesoap fflorninq, april 90, 1851

DVERTIZE E!-Executors. Administrators, Public
~ Officers. City and Country Merchants, Manufacturers
Mechanics Business Men-a who wish to procure to
dispose of anythingwoud do we'll to give notice Of the
through the L~risbuyg Chronicle This paper has
good and increasing circulation in = unity conta
ming large proportion Of active solvent producers,
consumers, and dealers, any other in the state.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-23
4'HH CHRONICLE.

II. g. HIcKoK, Editor. o. N. woRDEN, Printer.
At so cash in svance $175 in three months 81 paid
within the year. and 81 30 1t the end Of the year.
Agents in Phadelphia-vB Palmer and w Carr.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-23
A Supplement to an act entitled "An Act
authorizing the Governor to incorporate
the Sugar Valley & White Deer Turn.
pike Road Company"

PEW AeOSAse S0AAskSAAAys
Section 1. Be it enacted, &c. That the
Governor is hereby authorized and re-
quired to subscribe on behalf of this Com
monwcalth to the stock of the Sugar Val
ley & White Deer Turnpike Road Com
pany the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars,
and as soon as any five miles Of said road
shall be completed and approved of he
shall draw his warrant on the State Trea-
surer for sum in proportion to the whole
distance, and like sum for every five
miles, until the whole sum shall be drawn;
certificates of shares to the amount of such
subscription shall be delivered to the
State Treasurer, and shall vest in the
Commonwealth all the rights and emolu-
ments appertaining to share or shares as
held by individual stockholders: Prori-
ded, That the amount of subscription
hereby authorized shall in no one year
exceed the amount of State taxes levied
and collected in the townships of Green
and Logan, in Clinton county, and White
Deer, West Buffalo, and Hartleton, in
Union county, through which the said
road passes.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-23

for every FIVE miles; and so in proportion
for any lesser distance, or for any greater
or lesser number of sheep, hogs, or cattle,
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-12-13
GATHERS HERB CANDY,

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Those who troubled with that unpleasant tickling
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As for myself am confident, from the ingredients OF
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DIRECTIONS Use stick per day-in the
morning before in the middle Of the day. and al
night on going to bed. Price ~ cents.
Prepared and for sac, wholesale and retail, by
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ESSENCE OF COFFEE.

| With l23 Cents 10 Sdpe four Pounds Of Coffee
fIIIIS ESSENCE has been proved by many Thousands
of the richest and most respectable families well
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order TO give full satisfaction and proof that the
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Philadelphia and New York also, from Agents. all
Of whom prominent Chemists and Druggists.
College Avenue, Tenth ST.. below Market at,
Philadelphia, Sept 4, 1851.
have examined the Essence Of Coffee manufactured
by Hummcl, Boiler Co.. and find that its constituents
not in the least degree injurious to health it may be
used freely and with perfect safety.
JAMES BOOTH, Prof. of Chemistry,
applied to Arts, Franklin Institute.
have examined article prepared by Messrs, Hum
MEL Boiler Co. Of Philadelphia, called Esscnce of CoC-
fec which Is intended to be used with coffee for the
pose of improving IT, ] find II free only from any
thing injurious health, but the contrary the in
gradients of which It is composed perfectly whole
some. JAMES X. Chiffon, N. d., Chemist.
Messrs Hummel, Boiler Co.-Gentlemcn: We take
pleasure in recommending your absence of Coffee
very superior artcle isextensvey used in county
have only had IL year. have sold 10000
packages We believe to be OF those articles that
will remain in constant use, and the 1t becomes
known the greater will be the demand for IL.
Yours, respectfully, g. A. MORRIS co.
This Essence Of Coffee may be had, wholesale and 70
tail, at the corner Of and 7th streets.
oct4-dtf IF. CALLAN.
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NEW BANKIRG-HOUsE

N w 10 IL N u ~ N CITY
rTNHE UNDERSIGNED having been induced to embark
il in the Exchange and Banking Business, in the city
of Washington d. c. ayails himself Of early occasion
to notify his friends and the public generally Of tho fact
and to solicit their encouragement His institution will
be known
"THE BANK OF THE UNION"
And from which not dollar win be issued for crcu.
aon that will not be represented by something tangible
and substantial in the shape of
Gold and Sitter, Dratts on the United States
Treasury, Northern Exchange, or Virginia
BQRhaJie Funds
By strict adherence to legitimate issue upon such q
basis will readily be perceived that the public pro-
tected and the Bank Itself made to stand the surcst
foundation This enterprise is entered upon after the
maturest deberaon, and it is gratifying TO know that it
meets with the approval of experienced and sagacous
fnanciers of NEW YORK, WASHINGTON and RICH
M0ND
In addition to the issue of notes for circulation "TE
BANK OF THE UNlONn will collect drafts the Gev-
ernment and the principal cities of the United States
and will negotiate for the purchase or sale ION commits
sion OF State Stocks, Guaranteed Bonds Canal and Rail
road Companies, aud other good securities.
So Any business connected with the different Depart
ments the Government in Washington will be attended
to liberal terms. KU. H. GALLAIER.
Richmond, Va, Oct. 1851. 7-f
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J. W. CLARKE, DENTAL SURGEON,

s~'oas-4s- EXPRESSES his thanks to those friends
Syss,-S who during tho past year have extended to
SILIILy him liberal share of patronage, and
would respectfully inform the public that he
still continues the practice of his profession in all its
branches.
Artificial Teeth inherited Gold and Silver plate,
pivots AlsoFiling, Filing cleansing and extracting
performed In warranted to give general salts
faction. My work guaranteed and terms reasonable.
Hs~ superior article of TOOTHPOWDER, prepared
by the subscriber
aB- OFFICE Utermehles row, Seventh street. the
Northern Liberties markethouse.
N BThe superior quality OF my work be attcstcd
by the most satisfactory references
nov lin J.w.C.
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CIRCULAR.

WASHINGTON, August ], 1851.
CIR After consulting many persons interested in the
- principal Railroads in the United States the under
signed propose to establish agencies in this city and in
New York for the purpose collecting full and anthem
tic Railroad statistics and such other information will
enable them persons desiring to invest in Rail-
road securities or to procure information OF any matters
connected with the construction aud administration Of
Railroads They also PROPOSE especially, to urge upon
Congress modification of the laws relating to contracts
for carrying the m8il to authorize the Post Office
Department contract for the perpetual Of Railroads,
and insead Of paying quarterly contracts for
four years to advance In hvc per cent bonds Of the United
States, chnrgcabe upon the revenues o. the Post oco
Department amount the interest upon hich ut per
cent. would equal the payments noS made.
The Government now pays $40 per mile for carrying
the mail frstcass Raiiroods. This is per cent
$4,000 The undersigned would urge that instead Of pay
ing $500 mile, per nnnum tho department should do
liver, contract In perpetuity, i've 1000 bonds,
bearing interest of Eve per ccntum At this the
charge upon the Department would reduced from 600
10 $3.50 mile, per aDnum, and the $50 mile saved
would create sinking fund which WILL in few years,
pay Oft the bonds aud give the Of such roads forever
thereafter of ali CHARGE thereby efIsctng vast
saving the present annual expenditures Of the Post
Office Department. and consequent reduction Of the
rates of postage.
The effect will be less advantageous to Railroad COM
panes than 10 the Government. For instance, such
contract would give To the Baltimore aud Ohio Railroad
Company more than t200OOOu, which would enable that
company TO complete its road at early day. and greatly
increase its busners and profits
But 10 objections and impress the public mind
with proper Of the benefits to result from this
measure will require concert Of action and continued
active effort through the pres and otherwise The un-
dersgncd tender their services to your company expect
ing reasonable compensation. Partly contingent upon
the success Of the measures and respectfully suggest the
proprioty OF your sending delegates TO this
city the first "Wednesday in December next 10 confer
with delegates from other Railroad companies, to tho
details Of the proposed arrangement and the best MODE Of
bringing the subject before Congress.
Should Il be your pleasure to scept OF services In
this matter, will promptly attend to all other business,
Which you, your Company, may have with the Post
Office Department, other branch Of The Government.
Hoping TO hear from you at your earliest convenience,
are respectfully, your obedent servants,
DUFF GREEN,
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LAW AND AGENCY NOTICE.
WORTYINGTOE G.. STETHEH

CONTINUES TO PRACTISE LAW in the Supreme
" Court to attend to before Congress prose-
cute claims and settle accounts against the Departments
and Boards of Commsoners procure patents at home
and abroad to obtain pensions and bounty lands; to
collect debts, dividends leacieS and inhertances, in
any part of the United States and 10 foreign countries
to make investments Of funds in loans and stocks, and
on bond and mortgage and TO negotiate the purchase
and sale Of loans lands and patent rights in any State OF
the Union. Particular attention paid 10 California land
title coming up TO the United States Supreme Court
on appeal.
Communications, pTspdid addressed to W. q. Sncthen,
Carroll Place Capitol Hill, Washington, d. G., will meet
with prompt attention. oct 2T--dly
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yELyETs. sHAwLs. 40.

UTE have handsome stock Of
w A Colored Silk yelyets, very cheap
large lot Of Bay State" shawls which must be sold
Cashmere square and long do at some price.
Laees and Embroideries, beautiful lot
Gloves and Hosiery, almost every thing in this line
Cloth, Piano and Table Covers, something very hand
Lace aud Needlcworkcd Curtains, very cheap
Mahogany Table Oil CLOTH Stair Oil cloths, new lot
few chofce patterns Of SIX Vesttags, for gents very
cheap with great variety Of other desirable Dry Gods
TO which We invite the attention OF purchasers.
H. MYERS & CO.,
dec 0-S.TuTh.&Si Pa. ay., bet. 9th and 10th SITS.
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MERCHANT TAILOR,

Peansytoania Avenue, betVeen Al and 9Th streets.
"a THE SUBSCRIBER takes this method Of in
~ forming his friends, and strangers visiting the
NJ Metropolis that he has just received from the
.-lA- North very large and splendid assortment OF
French and English CLOTHS, CASSlMERES and VEST
lNGS, and all kinds Of Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods
together with large and superior stock of Ready made
Oyercoas made in the best and fashionable STYLE
all of which he respectfully recommends and warrants
Garments OF all descriptions made to order and the
shortest notice possible.
dec 6-tf GEO. W. HINTON
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NEW BOOKS! NEW BOOKS!

NEW BUUhb! NEW bUUKb!
NEM0IR OF REV. HENRY WATSON FOX, Mission
wi airy to the Teeoogoo people, South India, with
beautiful illustrations.
TWO YEARS IN INDIA--by J. c. Laurie.
MISSIONARY LABORS and Scenes in Southern AT
rica-by Rev. Robert Moffatt. illustrated
MRS. HEMANS'S POEMS-vcry neat edition.
HISTORY OF THE MISSIONS the VI. i. Church.
LIFE AND TIMES OF CALVIN-two vols. 50.
LETTERS TO Ny PUPILS with narrative and bio
graphical sketches by Mrs L. H. sigourney-beautifully
illustrated
THE INFANTS PROGRESS from the Valley of De
strucon Everlasting Glory-by the author Of Little
Henry and his Bearer.
For sale by A. GRAY,
oct 3I-eotr 7th st., OPP Odd Fellows Hall.
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UMBRELLAs AVID PARAsOLs.

~ WE would invite the Ladies' to call and examine
u our extensive Stock of Green, Blue, and Black
>Watered, Bordercd and Lined Silk and Satin Turc
PARASoLS-the largest assortment In the District at
greatly reduced prices.
Also choice selection Of UMBRELLAS all Of the latest
fashion, and the work warranted.
JUST RECEIVED handsome variety of Silks and
Scotch Ginghams for recovering
aS- Repairing and Covering faithfully and punctually
executed. A. CORBlT 70,
nav s--6m Penn avenue, near "a street.
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A CARD.
CARD.
vINIIE UNDERSIGNED respectfully informs the cit

rIHE UNDERSIGNED respectfully informs the citizens
L of Washington that he has opened JOB PRINTING
OFFICE of and Sh streets where heis prepared
TO execute every description of Job Printing; and he
hopes to be able TO give satisfaction TO those who may
favor him with their orders
Cards. Handbills Notices, Insurance Policies, Bank
Checks Labels, Pamphlets, &c, &C., printed at short
notice. JONATHAN HARDWOOD.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10, 1851
Es- Any orders left at the office Of the American Tile
0TdDh will be promptly attended to. ~ 13--f