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Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-07-30
Text Books.
Number Of students.

NUnibcT OF StsidPntS.
TIE number Of students during the past year
in the various Departments, was 172. The
Collegiate classes already org s,nizel ior the ensu-
ing year, are the following:
Senior class
Junior cla-s IL
Sophomore class 10
Freshman class 10
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-07-30
Sessions and Vacations.

Two Sessions IN the year-the former COM
mences on the 3rd Thursday in October. and
continues 26 weeks; the latter commences on
fhursdsy, 18th May. and continues Ii weeks.
Spring Vacation. weeks; Autumnsl. 8.
BY order and in behalf of he Board;
THOMAS WATSON. Prest.
GEORGE F. MILLER. Sec'y.
Lewisburg. onion Co. Ia. Sept. l, 1850
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-15
VIRGINIA ELECTIONS.

AS the day OF election approaches, the canvass in
Virginia wakes warm. With the exception, however
OF the widespread interest felt in The fortunes of the
wing Candidate tor the Goternorshp whose high and
pure reputation IS national, the public regard beyond
Inc borders OF the Stale is chiefly directed to the Con.
gressona election III the metropolitan district OF Rich
moad, and trust that we may, without offence,
avow that we share very largely the general interest
tet in The issue of the contest in that district The
Two candidates stand dsservedy high in the personal
regard OF their friends aud both worthy of the SUD-
port OF their respective parties and of each other; but
the principles and policy OF which they are the cho-
sen champions are as widely asunde as The veal and
wo of the Republic.
Mir. Boris, the Wing candidate, has heretofore
served his district faithfully, and is of command
ing talents, tlrmness, and independent spirit; which
last-mentoned quality, although it has sometimes Of
Tended thn-sknned friends, who brook no differ
euce OF opinion, has, we confess, always commanded
our particular respect. His success is now, moreover
Is an untnchng friend and supporter His competitor
MI Caskle, The Democratic candidate, besides the in
supefable objection to his general party principles, is
or that sect OF politicians calling themselves Southern
Rights, or Abstract SeceSsioniss," or some otuer
name implying equvocal loyalty 10 the Union, and
whose tendencies at least, il not their feelings, in
imca to II, and VINO are at any rate, friends OF the
Union with an IF. AT the same Time, therefore, that
Mr.. Bots enllsts our GOOD wishes thorough Wing
and an able supporter OF Wing principles are doub
Y anxious Tor his because OF his firm devotion
to the Union.
We happy to think the signs are favorable to his
success, for perceive that his adversaries have
sprung upon him charge that he is friendly 10 The
Abotionists and we take itfor sign of desperation
that they have started an allegation so entirely absurd
as that.-Nat. Int.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-15
TEE rRnepEoT nRIaHTEEING.

The New York Merchants Magazine for October
concludes lis view 0f CONNIE Cal and monetary at
fairs for the month with this encouraging language:
"The Cotton Crop for the year lS5l'52 will not be
shipped freely before the first OF November; after that
dale, unless extraordinary circumstances should
prevent, 1t will go forward rapidly and furnish
abundant supply Of foreign exchange, thus preventing
further shipments OF specie. The pressure through
which we are now passing exhibits In striking
light the necessity of confidence commercial pros
perlty. There nothing onIinous in the position OF any
branch OF trade CT commerce among us; In fact, the
prospect tor all is more llaerng except for the difficulty
in question, than Tor some time past The manHiac-
tuners OF cotton whose profits have been cut off by The
high price of this staple, and the imposslbiity of push
ing up the price of cotton fabrics correspond with
the increased of productions have now Just be-
gun experience the benefit of a reduction in the
value OF the material; while to the planters the
increased quantity Of the crop will compensate tor the
falling off IN price. The wooen manufacturer, who
lasI year paid the speculaor large price or the
material, will purchase his stock IA lower rate, while
| the wool grower will realize better return. Even in
the matter OF specie, the outgoes OF which have
aed such dstrust, 1t easily BE- shown that we
have now in the country many millions more OF coin
than the corresponding period Of last year. There
tore, the moment The alarm ceases, and confidence
revves there ls nothing to check returning prog
pery Some failures there will be, but in all
they will be- found result from previous losses, the
effects Of old causes, first developed. The sound
and the prudent will pass the trial unscathed and stand
more firmly than eVer.''
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-15
PRINCE GEORGE.

At meeting the Wings of Prince George, at
Prince George Court House, on ThuIsday, 9th Oeto-
bell 1851 confer with the Wing delegation from Pc
rersburg as to the expectancy of nominating candi
date for the Senatorial District, consist the event
of the adoption by The people of the Constitution
soon to be voted on, OF Prince George and Peters
burg
On notion DR.. Alexander Bryant was called to the
Chair and J. w. Scarborough appointed Secretary
On motion, committee ofthree from Prince George,
consisting Of Williamson Simmons, VIM. Gee and J
w. Temple, and like number from the Petersburg
delegation. consisting oil ]. w. Syme, Geo. W. Boil
ling and J. NJ. B. Steward, were appointed to confer
together and draft resolutions Tor the action OF the
Convention
The committee reported the following resolution,
which was adopted:
Resolved by the Wings of Petersburg and Prince
George on this day assembled in Convention, That
they deem it nexpedien at this time, and in advance
ofthe adoption OF the Constitution to be submitted to
the people on the 4th Thursday October 70 nominate
any candidate Tor the Sena eral District which, IN he
event OF the adoption OF said Constitution, will consist
OF the City of Petersburg and County Of Prince
George.
The folio wing resolutions, offered by Col William
sen Simmons, were adopted:
Resolved by the Wing Delegation OF Prince
George IN this Convention, That they well satisfied
that they express the united sentiments of the Wings
of this county, when they declare that the recent no
limitations at Charlottesville of Geo. w. Summers, of
Kanawha, for Governor Samuel Watts, OF Ports
mouth for Lit Governor, and Sidney S. Baxter OF
Richmond for Attorney General, will meet with their
warm and cordial support.
Resolved That this delegation feel no hesitation in
declaring their brother Wings Of the State that the
Wings of Prince George in the of the adoption
Of the new Cons jtution will give, the second
Monday iu December an additional testimony of their
devotion the interests of the country as nseparaby
identified with the maintenance OF the Federal Const-
tuition and the preservation of the glorious Union of
these States, by casting the r Tor those who are
pledged to the support OF all these vital interests
On motion OF VIM. Gee, the proceedings OF tho Con-
venton ordered to be published in the Petersburg
and Richmond papers.
On notion the Convention adjourned
ALEX BRYANT, Chm'n.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-15

The Democracy AND THE CoMPRoMIsE-Eyery Dem
ocra in New York the Union vouches for as standing
bolt upright on the Comp omse platform.
IT that is so. will the Union explain how happens
that the Syracuse Democratic Convention laid on the
table resolutions approving the Compromise?
II that Is so will it explain how 1t happens that the
Democracy at Tammany Hall laid similar resolutions
on the table?
that is so, will the Union explain how it happens
mat the Democratic Convention non mated for Judge
OF the Court OF Appeals Alexander S. johnson an ac-
tive supporter OF Van Buren, and Adams, in oppo
aition to Lewis Cass and VIM o. Butler, the regularly
nominated candidates otthe Democracy OF 1913!
For the office of Treasurer, Benz. Welch, jr editor of
IN Abolition paper?
For Canal Commissioner, Horace Wheaton, who
has ALWAYS been identified with the slavery agitation
and through whose inefiicency the Mayor OF SYRIA
the Marshal of the United States has been mai
med by armed mob in resisting the execution of the
laws Of the United States?
For Attorney General, Levi S Chatfeld who at tn
last election of State officers, letter endorsing
the doctrines OF the slavery agitation - WaStingtoa
Repu5Lc.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-15

1t appears that the U.S. steam Frigae Mississippi,
with kossuth and his SO companions on board, will
stop at Portsmouth, England so as to allow Kossulh
an opportunity TO meet his friends there. From thence
he is to to New York where he will have
brilliant recepton-and soon visit Washington City
to return his thanks in person the government Tor
aiding in procuring his release. He is then expected
TO visit the cspilas and chief cities OF the different
States Does it become this metropolis of the oldest
State in the Union, take some step towards extern
ding the hospitality OF Virginia so brave and excel
lent hero and patriot Al least fortnight will eapse
it is thought before Kossuths arrival at New York
Congress in inviting Kossuh to this country hs wing
only authorized the placing OF national vessel at his
disposal there is appropriation OF money by which
an official national demonstration OF hospitality might
be evneed his ARRIVAL as the case in regard to
Amin Bey, the Turkish Commissioner. I he President
has however, ordered that national salutes and such
couresles and other honors may be in the power OF
the United States officials to bestow shall greet the
distinguished stranger at the various stations his
landing and in his route.- Eng.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-15
J. w. SCARBOROUGH, Sec'y.

A STEAM FLEEr.-On Saturday fleet of seven
firstcass steamships sailed from New York, viz: the
United States mail steamer "Baltic for Liverpoo the
ted States mail steamer Empire City," for Havana;
the Florida, Tor Savannah; and the Roanoke" and
the "Cny of Richmond" tor Richmond Since Tues
day last The following steamers have sailed from New
York, in addition TO those which left ON Saturday
making twelve in all -"Airca," Ior Liverpool "Mer-
lin" for Bermuda; "Pfometheus,' for San Juan de
Nicaragua; Cherokee" for Chaeress; Winfield
Scott" Tor New Orleans; and "Soulherner" for
Charleston. The departure of so large number OF
ocean steamers in so short space Of time goes to
show concIusively the rapidly with which this mode
OF conveyance is superseding The sailing craft. The
time to be far distant when steam will be
the only mode of propulsion used, excsp, in very long
voyages
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-15

APPoMATTox NAvIGATIoN.-We are glad to learn
that correspondence is progress between the SUPER
reetory oil the Richmond and Danyle road which
will, it hoped result in arrangement Tor ranspor
taon OF goods. produce, &c, from one to the other
without Inconvenience, and for the collection OF tolls al
arrangements concluded beweea the partia4
IFalmviAe Rep.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-15

SIR JOHN FRANKLIN.--We understand that the re-
suit ofthe meeting of the Arctic officers Sir Edward
Perry, Sir James Ross, and Capt Beechey at the Ad-
mnlty last week has been the expression OF their
imous conviction that Sir John Franklin has taken the
passage 10 the northwest out OF Wellington Channel,
and that he must be sought by taking the route.
But 1t is the opinion Of these auhorlies-while fully
recognising, and insisting upon the advantages OF
Immediately dispaichng steamer 10 carry on the
abandoned search in that direction that vessel can
be started with any hope of reaching an advanced
position into Davss Straits, and getting into safe har-
Dor before the winter.-London Chronicle.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-15

The Georgia Victory is significant Indication of
the which the public sentiment is assuming in all
parts Of the country 1t is victory, accomplished by
sustaining the COMPROMISE measures Cobb, Ste.
phens and Iombs the leading spirits in the work
They visited all parts Of tho State, addressed public
assemblases and contested every inch of ground with
the dsunon forces 1t has been great battle fought
desperately. Success was tfar from being a mailer
of course But for the efforts Of these spirited men
at every point OF Importance, the large minority now
existing in the State favorable to secession would have
been converted into majority to threaten the existence
OF this Union.-Journat Of Commerce.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-15

GREAT CATTLE SHOW IN THE VALLEY.
We trust that all of the counties on this side of the
oee hlG9e Will nave representatives at the great cat
tie show, to be held at Charesown Jefferson county
commencing on the 18th instant. 1t is, emphatcaly
Virginia Far, and we trust that people will man
ltest as much interest this as they have have done
| In those OF the same class held in other States
HE most ample arrangements have been made, not
only tor the matters 10 be placed exhibition, but
there has also been abundant provision made for those
who may be III attendance II is thought that it Will
be the largest assembage that congreg gated in
the Valley.
The list of prizes is quite large, and we specify
some few OF the articles that will be taken on exhi-
bon: l.
STOCK Durham, Hereford, Ayrshres, Half Breed
hhalsi's, Devons, Working Oxen, Fat Cattle and
Sheep Swine, Horses, Mules and Jacks.
Also-For the pest Agricultural Implements; Dairy,
Honey and Fruit; Vegetables and Flowers; House
hold Manufactures; Bacon Hams, &c.
The following are the SweePstake Premiums:
For the bes bGshel of Corn in the ear; best bIshei
Zimmerman Wheat; best bushe Mediterranean do;
best bushel of white Blue Stem do best bushel OF
seed best bushel OF Glover seed; best bushe Irish
Potatoes. Each separate KIND parcel entered Will
be considered entered only to compete with sam
pies OF the kind The best article of each kind
to take all The others 0f the same kind premium.
We hope that the Fair will be productive of much
good. farmers can there 'scompare notes" and con-
suit IN regard to the various systems now pursued of
ng the soil. 1t is the first effort the kind in the
Valley, and for the credit OF Old Dominion we
trust That It may meet the expectations of Its most
sangune friends.
1t has been stated that Messrs, Lrake and Bocock
and Attorney General will be present. and we have no
doubt that they Will be met on the stump by some OF
the strong defenders of the Wing faith who reside in
that quarter Fyedericd,sburg Herald.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-15

The Wings Of Petersburg, on Saturday evening last
nominated Robert B. Boiling, Esq. as their candidate
for the House Delegates under the new constitution
The South Side Democrat very honourably acknow.
lodges that MIR. Boiling gentleman OF rfeproacha-
bic character and his nomination does credit to his
DartV" a.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-15

We requested to inform the voters OF The Sth Con
gressional District, that Mr.. Holiday has been for
many weeks past, and still is prevented by i'll health
and debility, from visiting The several counties of the
district-EnQ.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-15
RAILROADS IN 1911

Impossible - is still word of laundering sound
and mighty influence in the ears of some Of the most
sensible OF people. 1t seems characteristic quality
OF human nature to think that each great Invention
Improvement must OF necessity be the last. AS an
Illustration we copy letter recently communicated
to the National Era, written by Robert r. Llvngs-
ION, "a great man in his day, and at time Chan
ceor of the State of New York. on the subject OF
projected railroad 1t contains homiy for progress,
and deal of amusement besides;
e'ALBANY, March II, 1911
"Dedr Sir: did not till yesterday receive yours of
the 25t h of February; where it has oitered on the
road am at a loss to say had before read OF your
very ingenious propositions to the railway comnlu-
nleatlOn. fear, however, on mature reflection,
that they will be liable to serious objection, and
1lIhmatey more expensive than canal They must
be double, so TO prevent the danger of two such
heavy bodies meeting. The walls on which they are
placed mus be at least four feet below the surface and
three above, and must be camped with iron and
lnen would hardly sustain 50 heavy weight as you
propose moving at the rate OF four miles hour on
wheels. AS 10 wood, ltWos ld not last week They
must be covered with iron and that too very thick
and strong. The means of stopping these heavy car
rlages, without great shock, and of preventing them
from running upon zach oihe1--for there would be
many running the road at once-would be very
dlilcu In case of accld dents, stops, the
ry steps to take wood and water Nc. MANY accidents
would happen. The carriage for condensng water
would be very troublesome. Upon the whole fear
the expense would be much greater than that of ca
nails, without being so convenient, z,-oa,,-,.
The reader OF the present day, who sees what q
railroad is, and what it accompshes, may readily
laugh at the above suggestions. Yet every discovery
OF the present day met with objections equally alb
surd not that ought to receive every thing
practicable and good, but they ought oppose
thing without proper examination, and, because it is
new, conceive it to be humbug. Careful and pa
tent examination is necessary IN both cases, and
where such examination IS made for the purpose of
discovering the truth alone, the properly informed
man IS seldom mistaken In his conclusions Inves
tigaion establishes truth and exposes error.-Phaa-
dGtptlG LeGgcf.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-15

IHE REVIVAL IN WINcHEsTER.-Ihe revival in the
Methodist Episcopal Church sfil continues sud ia con
Krebs and+idt, aided by ministers from several nrgb
nng stations. About forty persons have made
Profession OF religion and thGty-one have already
eeen added 10 the Church. The altar is constantly
hiled wan nose who seeking redemption of sus
great ueai Of interest Is manifested by Out citizens
and Inc Church scfowded every igbt.-Republican
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-15

Mr.. FLoURNoY's PRosPEors From various por-
tons of the District we have ercoarsppg accouni. Of
MI flonrnoy's prospects, which gives US sull more
room TO nope Tor his election. There is little schIsm
~ iieny-a lew disunion Wings having determined to
hod on BESIDES his the finest feeling prevails in The
District We, therefore, appeal with new confidence 10
our friends and urge them, with earnesiness, 10 The
work. Halt ak will increase her vote; Patrick in
in her full strength The Wings oil The third COnaresion
al District will roll up decisive majority for Flournov
and The Union. The Wing party has assigned eyery
mao task, ana II expects each one to 60 his duty
Vile Convention be appointed, and let the Whiue 81 Tho
county nlrust them the duly ofbrnginp Ont the w.
iers at the Congressional election. Action, and uII
tura out, loI. elect FIouTRoy L aaville Reg "
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-15

Governor Reid OF North Carolina has tappontep
Geological, Neurological, Botanical and Agricultural
survey OF the toImer State Prof +. made survey
OF New FORK and his qualifications highly common
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-15

Jenny hni commences a series Of concerts ihi.
evening IA Buffalo. The musical mania was again
prevalent 10 mat e'Y'and premiums were freely paid
Monday for tickets to the hrs, concert.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-15

FRANCE Mr. Walsh, long resident of Paris, in a
letter to The journal OF Commerce, written on the 18th
September, says:
That great events are just before US is certain Tha
crisis OF which have often spoken to you is drawing
near; Between the 10th day of September and the
middle or end otne1t May the deatnea of Europe for
probably halt century-whch in these days is a very
ong time-wili be decided. A fierce strugge-it may
b. most desperate and bloody straightforward lib
erty. civil aud religious the hand and hoary
deDotism in politics and religion the other. What
will be the issue, God alone knows
81 find that there is a wonderful activity here in The
political world The foreign ambassadors, especially
those OF Austria Prussia and Russia, have frequent
conferences and constantly sending and receiving
dispatches Nor the Ministers resident of the
smaller Powers, such as Sardinia, Naples, Spain. the
States OF the Church, Belgium and Holland, idle
Those of England AID the United States are wide
awake, and the former has not little to do to look
after these Continental States and The movements of
their rulers.
Mr.. Walsh's long residence among the French
and his intimacy with many of the most promi-
nent characters of the country, give to such fore
bodings as the above no little gravity.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-15
THE NEW CONSTITUTION

1t is so generally taken for granted that the new
constitution wll be ratified that voters in many coun-
ties, where other elections excite little interest
may fail to vote upon it. We are rather surprised TO
find the following remarks in the Fincase Wing:
ton will be adopted by large majority. Until lately
this has been our own opinion. And while still
believe it will be adopted, yet free to confess,
that we have expectation that ii will be carried by
that large majority that many are expecting. From
all that can learn, have no doubt there will he
much larger vote given against the Constitution in
this county than any one has yet anticipated We fear
that many disposed to look at this matter in
wrong light. Because the Constitution is not ius
such one, in al things, as they would have made
themselves, therefore, they have determined to vote
against it, Such course would be altogether right
and proper, it by releeting the new Constitution
there was probability OF getting better one in its
place. But sthat the fact in the case? No, by no
means.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-10-15

DOINGS AT THE MAYORS COURT.
Ha dozen white men were yesterday brought III,
from the cage, where they had been lodged the prev-
Gus evening and night for disorderly conduct. Each