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Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-10-01

Less incr in State 3 yrs past sl2, ,S7G,957
Thus it will be seen that it is not the
want Of population that has impoverished
the Iron region, nor have any of the ordi-
nary blessings of Providence been with
held. pA-The CAUSE of the evil has
been clearly stated by the Board of Rev.
enue Commissioners-a majority of whom
are Democrats-in their last Report, p. IL:
"The present session of the Revenue
Board has added to the valuation of the
assessments of the State, As returned by
the county commissioners, the sum of S.
SS3,l5 The aggregate of the taxable
property of the State thus adjusted, is
1892 ,ss9,se9, This amount may not r.
ec large Of might have been Anticipated
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-10-01
To the Voters.

The 4th section of the Act - lotl
April, 1851, requires the electors to vote
for Judges of the Supreme Court, on
separate piece of paper; for the Other
Judges required to be learned in the law
on a separate piece of paper, and the Asse-
ciate Judges also on separate piece OF
paper. The electors of Union county may
vote for Governor, Canal Commissioner,
Senator, Representative, Associate Judges,
and all the County Officers on separate
piece Of paper; for the Judges of the Su-
premc Court on another separate piece of
paper; and for President Judge on another
separate piece of paper, making three dis
tinct tickets altogether, or the voter may
,ast his ballot for each Office separately, if
he prefers it,
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-10-01

eD~ The ordeal of fire is severe but
efiectual test of the genuineness of the me-
tai deposited in the crucible. The anala-
gous experiment of virulent and vindictiye
personal abuse, is an equally etfectual test
in the political world, and seldom fails to
advance the interests of the party upon
whom the experiment is tried. In this
age of the world no more certain evidence
can be furnished of the weakness Of any
cause, and the hopeless desperation Of its
advocates, than reckless and unscrupulous
personal assault, upon an opponent, that
avoid the real issues upon which the con-
test should turn; and in the face Of well
founded public opinion to the contrary,
strips a candidate Of all merit or capacity.
and ego the whole hog of defamation In a
style SO sweeping and unreservcd as to de-
feat the purpose of the assailants, and cf-
tectually nullify the force OF their own
venom. Mr.. Casey appears to be coll
spicuous target at present in this way, and
although these personal matters are none
of our business particularly, nor any body's
else except the persons Immediately con.
cerned-and they may be safely left to
the parties Immediately interested; yet
when it is seriously intimated, in the midst
of a community perfectly cognizant of the
facts, that member of the bar who has
gained for himself an honorable position
and standing in the front ranks of his pro-
fession in this judicial district is only a
fifth rate lawyer" and an attempt made
to strip him of almost every attribute Of
humanity, the impression gains ground
that pure malice is the motive, and persc
cution the object of the assault, and re-
action in his favor is the natural result
Or, as We are half inclined to suspect at
times, this course may be intended as a
back handed way of swelling his sails, and
helping him along. But whatever may
be the design, there can be no doubt about
its favorable effect upon his prospects, as
has been already demonstrated in numer-
G us instances that have come to our knowl-
edge. Therefore, clay on, Macduff."'
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-10-01
Judpe Wilson and Mr.. Casey.

If the "Times wishes to institute com
PARSONS between the decisions Of the one
and the practice of the other, we have nc
objection. We can refer to one case which
has been shilly-shallying between the
Judges decisions and the Supreme Court
for nearly seven years, the same case re-
versed three times by the Supreme Court
for error committed by Judge Wilson each
time. That there may be no mistake, we
refer to the ease of Snyder VS.. Wilt, No.
60, May Term, lS45. The errors, or mis-
takes of Judge Wilson, in that single case
alone, has cost the county about $1,000, in
trying and re-trying it after being reversed
by the Supreme Court, and h as get uncle-
cited, and must be tried again. Let the
Times settle this with Taxpayers be-
fore 1T arraigns Mr. Casey.-Cnion Star.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-10-01
C0nfagratiOn In Buffalo.
BUFFALO, \. T., Sept.

BUFFALO, y. L., Sept. &c.
About four o'clock this morning, a fire
broke oui in wooden building on Peacock
street, situated in the very centre OF what
is called the Five Points. A strong south.
east wind was blowing a, the time, and The
buildings being wood, and very dry, the fire
spread with fearful rapidly, and in less
| than fifteen minutes the entire block OF
building. on Rock and Peacock streets.
from the ship canal and Erie streets 10
Evans, were in flames.
The fire crossed Erie street, and loo. The
large planning mill Of the Messrs. Eaton.
! then crossed Canal and Erie streets 10 the
bridge, sweeping everything on the oppo-
| site side OF the Canal TO Terrace street,
thence down Terrace 10 Mechanic street, or
along both sides oil the canal; here, alter
The greatest exerlIon> on the part oil our
firemen and citizens, the spread of the
flames was checked.
The number Of buildings destroyed is
over five hundred.
The number Of families turned out Of
house and home by this disaster, is great,
al iost beyond conception. The most OF
the houses destroyed being occupied by poor
families Many OF them barely escaped
with their lives, so learuIly rapid was the
progress OF the fumes.
Ii Is feared that a number OF persons
have been burned TO death, although no
bodies have yet been recovered.
The loss Is roughly estimated at half
million OF dollars.
The insurance on the property is very
slight.
The burnt district presents heart.sick.
enIng spectacle.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-10-01
Whose Fault Is It?

1t has been gravely asserted that the
proverbial hardness of the Courts of this
district is the fault of the lawyers Well,
the profession are not very apt to shrink
from any responsibility that properly be-
longs to them, and don't generally concern
themselves very much about any liberties
that Madam Rumor may take with their fair
fame. But the charge preferred against
them in this case is designed to influence
the election, and is, withal, SO palpably un-
true that it merits refutation. l. is no
doubt true that under the influence and
example of the Court, the Bar may have
fallen into somewhat negligent habits, and
it could not well be otherwise under fec
bic and inefficient Judge. But the re-
sponsibility of this condition of things
rests exclusively upon his shoulders. No
single lawyer, Or all of them combined,
could maintain the discipline and efficiency
of the Court, in the absence of an able
and decisive President And the truth of
this fact is demonstrated by reference to
the other districts Of the Commonwealth.
Wherever you find a competent and eff
cient Judge, you will also find well reg
ulated and efficient bar, and business will
be disposed of with accuracy and dispatch.
The reason of this is obvious The Prcsi-
dent Judge is the main spring Of the
Court, and it rests with him to uphold the
dignity of the Court and maintain its eff
cheney. If from any cause he does not do
this, in the very nature of things no body
else can. The rcins of government are in
his hands, and if he lacks either the capa-
city or nerve to hold them, a slovenly and
tardy administration of affairs is the incv-
table result. The members of the bar
are intent upon the interests of their eli
ems and of course press their claims with
earnestnc,s and zeal as long and as far as
they arc permitted to proceed or have any
hopes of carrying their point. And it is
the duty of the Judge to regulate the rules
of practice, and confnc counsel within
proper limits. You might with as much
blame parcel Of school boys
with the faults of an incompetent teacher,
or charge the RAM: and file of = badly DIS
ciplined reginnentwith tie failingS OF their
commanding officer. To any candid and
person at all familiar with
the real state Of the case, the idea IS SIM
ply an absurdity.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-10-01
Nems & Notions.

DISHONEST Son MIR. Peter Haldeman
OF Columbia, Lancaster county, recently
absquatulated with s3,5OD belonging tc
his lalher. lie was arrested in Pllsburg
and nearly the whole OF The stolen money
found in his possession.
The following allotment of cross ties,
for the WilIiamsport and Elmra Railroad,
was made by J. Gonder, Jun, on Monday
las, John Reed. 10000; Hail & Co..
10000; IIuichi.on s. Wentworth. 10
900; Joseph Keys, 5000; James William.
son, 1900; Charles Kalblus, 1900. To.
tai, 50 900. The cross lies are TO be ready
for delivery early next sn-'-
r.'nS.
Il is estimated that 100000 persons have
visited Niagara Falls this year.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-10-01
Plank Roads, Northumberland

Plank Roads, Northumberland
correspondent of The Miltonian, on his
way to the New York State Fair at Roch
ester, says that
"Within three miles of the village Of
Elmira, We drove upon Plank Road, the
first any of our party hat: ever seen
this is a portion of road that extends ten
miles IN south-westerly direction fror
Elmira. and l sincerely hop these I'M
provements will be very generally intro
duced amongst us. Here they pay IRON
- to % per cent, with sufficient Surplus
{, relay them every or s years. The
s,ockholdcrs-the farmers who live alon..
ihem-the villages connected by them
and travellers, whether they ride in carria-
ces, on horseback or on .Joot, are ali bene-
fitted hy them Therefore, they should be
made wherever practicable.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-10-01
Fire in New Berlin.

On Friday evening last, bright refec-
.ion upon the clouds was observed as far
Ner,h as Danville and Muncy, and as far
Soush as Rieh6eld in Juniata county. 1t
was o,casioncd by the burning of five sta
bles in New Berlin, owned 10y Judge Har-
yison, Mr., Wilson Mr.. Beuter, Mr.. Rosh'
ong. and widow Mertz, which were all con,
suu,d with their valuable contents. Loss
$1,000 to $500 Of which about $500 is
covered by insurance. The loss falls heav-
lily upon Judge Harrison, in whose stable
tn, fire originated, and whose dwelling
house (,he Temperance HotcD was saved
with difficulty. 1t was supposed to have
caught from light used in the stable by
q boy about :. O'Clock.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-10-01
For tho Lewisburg Chroniel
Judging by the Fruits.
When farmer, with fields and crops

When farmer, with fields and crops in
good order rents his place to stranger, it
may take some years to determine, accu-
rately, whether the latter is as good cul-
tiyator. SO it with the operation of any
new system in law or morals. Clay's Com
promise Tariff, for instance, did not fully
mature its fruits until about 1910. The
law of 1912 did not develop the interests
fostered, so as to be seen by all, until 1874,
'i5 Nor did the law of '4G produce its
evil results Immediately. Thus the very
year following, Wheat brought 81 per bush
el, and many farmers supposed the price
result of that law The same law is still
in force, and Wheat but IS cts per bushel,
with little prospects of any increase.
The law of 1916 has given rise to many
speculations, both favorable and adverse
to its effects upon our country's interests.
1t has now been in operation five years /;
and We may properly begin to look for its
fruits. Its friends have been favored by
the vast influx of Gold from California,
and the unprecedented Immigration from
the Old World, whicl, have brought us re-
sources entirely unanticipated by all and
the sad and unexamplcd Famine and Po-
tato Rot in Europe, made demand for
our Grain, such As We never had before,
and need not look for again. Notwith-
standing these accidentai advantages our
country has had since the law was enacted,
the questions, What is the direct effect of
the Law of '46 upon the National interests
asking Protection?
And first, let US take that great product
of Pennsylvania, Iron. 1t is no news to
state that millions of money now 60 to the
Old World for Iron, which under the ~
system would have remained in our land
The vast Iron Interest instead of being
aourishing and cheering as it was in '45,
is now languishing and depressed. Hun
dreds and thousands have lost their all by
it. Many continue it by means Of large
capital, superior skill and financial ability,
who are SO situated that they can not aban-
don it, but make nothing Few if any
are advancing, in that line of business.
All acknowledge its effects upon in,1i-
rjiduals and upon nciyhborhoods, but few
know how it has depressed the available
wealth of cosnties. To show how it Injuries
the whole State, look at the following sta
tistics, taken from the late Report of the
Revenue Commissioners of this State. 1t
is well known that the counties named be-
low are those in which the greatest amount
of Iron is manufactured, and are called the
" Iron Districts"
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-10-01
MiSbehavior In Office

The 22d section of the Act of Oath
February, 1906, enacts:
And it shall be the particular duty of
the Judges of the Supreme Court and
.Judycs ot de Court Of Common Pleas, to
see that ALL actions in their respec-
live Courts shall be reached, and have a
fair opportunity of trial miMia one year
after they shall have been commenced
and if the Jud ges of the Supcme Court, OF
the Presidents Or Associate Judges of the
Court of Common Pleas, or any Of them
shall refuse or neglect to perform the duties
enjoined on them by this Act, it shall be
deemed lNSbehnriour IN Office, and lay a
sufficient ground for the removal of the
Judge or Judges so offending"
The foregoing Act of Assembly shows
what is the imperative official duty of every
President Judge in the State We will
merely add that during our practice in the
Courts of this county we have never known
ITS i'ljunctions to be obeyed in a single in-
sta,-ce, except by accident. AS general
thing eau 'es cannot be reached under from
two to II. rec years after suit brought. Yet
this Judic,.,l District is the smallest in
the Common wealth, both in territory,
nonulstion and business; and the Presi-
dent yud ee has eig,i, months out of every
year entirely to himself. Is it any wonder,
unJor tbese circumstan, that there
should be wide spread feeling Of dlssatis-
faction, and determination among the
thinking, judicious, taxpayers OF this
district to make such change as vii, en-
,ure thorough and salutary reform in
tho admin, Stration of the business OF our
CourY,'
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-10-01
President Judge.

The ISSUES involved in the approaching
Judicial election, are essentially different
from those of ordinary political contests,
and can not be kept too clearly and stead
lily before the people. If the motto
" Principles, not men," be the just rule of
action in purely partizan contests, of what
vastly increased importance is it, that in
matter so directly and intimately connected,
as is the Judiciary, with the interests and
welfare of the entire community, the QUAIL
IFIcATIoNs of the respective candidates
should be made the test question, and, in
the determination of the result, allowed to
override all mere personal considerations.
As regards the President Judgeship of
this District, We had made up our mind at
the outset to support that candidate-who-
ever he might be, or whatever his party
ties-whom we should think best fitted for
the station. Acting upon this principle We
shall give Mr.. CASEY our Jealous and hear
ty support not, however, from any personal
hostility or dislike to Judge Wilson-for
we have known him from our early boy
hood, and entertain for him none other
than sentiments of warm personal regard.
But his amiability, and fine social qualities
do not make up for his want of decision
and energy of haracter-defects that arc
a subject of almost universal complaint
among the people, and are admitted
by his best and most intimate friends,
not only in this county, but in his
ou-,, town. We have been somewhat init
mately ac,, ,uainted with Mr.. Casey for ten
years. both befc.e aud since his residence
in this county, anu we know him to be
greatly Judge Wilson's sup >rior IN eapaci-
ty and legal learning. lie is better resd'
both in elementary law, and the deeislo2s
of the courts and his business habits and
capacity are undeniably better suited to
the duties of the Bench than those of his
And from our knowledge of
his character we have no doubt whatever
that he will discharge the duties of the
Judscship with faithfulness and impartial
ty.
1t is admitted on all hands that change
is greatly needed in the mode of doing
business in the Courts of this District, and |
it is also generally conceded that but little,
f any improvement can be hoped for un-
Ter the present incumbent, as the gricvan-
,es complained Of arise from no intention
Al wrong on his part, but have their source |
n constitutional defects of character, which ,
AN not be reversed or readily modified !
The only alternative left, then, for the tax
payers, business men, witnesses, and every
,ther class Of persons interested in having
| capable and efficient President for cur {
county courts, and to ensure the prompt and
,ystematic despatch of the business Of the
Courts in future, is to vote for the only
in the field who is capable of
bringing about these much needed reforms.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-10-01

ry-We learn by the " STAR" that Mr..
Gutelius and his party have gone over to
the Locofocos; ;" and We are further informed
by the " Demokrai,' tina: Mr.. Woods and
his party are going against Johnston. As
these gentlemen all doubtless tell the truth,
we shall hope for handsome accession to
the vote for Bigler; and when the cam
paign is over, We can see what the strength
of the Wing party is, after those two dis
turlinr factions have left them.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-10-01
NJ. za,sS y.e...yg @IISE
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Docr,tchoc far tha aUi>hurG i'hrOniclp
Dispatches for The Lewisburg Chronicle.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 1-9!, AN.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 1-9!, AN.
The steamer Brilliant exploded on the
9th ult, on the Mississippi River, near
Bayou Gould Both boilers burstcd, seat
tering death and destruction around. 1t
is supposed that over 200 people were
killed.
a despatch dated Boston, yesterday,
says that Hon Daniel Webster is danger
ously i'll at Marshfeld.
The Canada has arrived at Halifax.
The negotiation between France and Eng
land and Spain, on Cuba affairs, is con-
firmcd.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-10-01
Whil District Nominations.

For State S-natorCol. ELI SLIFER, Of Union county
For Rcprcsentatiyc-WM SHARON. ESD, of Juniata
For President .Judre-ITon JOSEPH CASEY, Of Union
For A..ociate Juicc-S0LoMON ENGLE ESQ. of Beaver
do. JAEES MARSHALL.ofw. Deer
Por Reg. 1 Eee-CHRiSTlAN r.1;EENAN. Of n B'rlin
For Commiss"ncr-SIM0NK X. HERR, I'D. II Chapman
For Trcasurcr-JACOB MACK a New d. -lin
For Aui;,o1-FREDERIcK BoLENpER, Of y b. Rim
do JOHN SMITH, of Hartley.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-10-01
To the Voters of Union County

Fellow CIr.zEss-I offer myself to your
consideration as an independent candidate
for the office of COUNTY TREASURER al
the next election. Should be so fortunate as
no secure a majority Of your votes, pledge
myself to discharge the duties OF the said office
Ia til fully and to the best Of my ability.
HENRY ID. MAIZE.
New Berlin, Sept. ]. 1851 tepd
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-10-01

I" TIE independent Voters Of Union Csunty,
Mn. IOHN TROXEI., of Mus.er's Valley,
Beaver Tow nship, has consented to run as an
Independent, Candidate for County Commissioner
Of Cnion county. Sept Ste
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-10-01

b." Mr.. Jordan has no opposition for
Judge in the North'd d district Mr. Wilmot
none in the Bradford district; Judge Pear
son none IA the Dauphin district Charles
". Higgins and c. Lesser are opposing can
dida's.in S.!!ry!k!ll fegBty.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-10-01
-Fnah Tish.-Mr. VIM. Searles intend

FmSh Tish.-Mr VIM. Searles intends
visiting Lewisburg and other towns, every
Thursday during the fall and winter, and
supplying our citizens with fresh oysters
fsh, &c The attempt We think if fcarried
out faithfully, viii be well sustained.
Any person in town wishing Mr. S. to
call on them with his assortment, may
Sexye the name at this office.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-10-01

Lay fhc article on the Christiana Riot,
on our first page, is from the most infuen-
tial Democratic paper in the Northern
csuusies, and supports Bigler and Clover.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-10-01
E.ss- Petitions in favor of the purchas

Of Public Park, for the use and ornament
of Philad- city and districts, ARE extensively
circulated and very readily signed the
Gratz estate being the property indicated
as the most suitable, in all respects, fol
the purpose.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-10-01
Democratic State Nominations.

F5r Gor,rnor-wILLIAM BIGLER, Of Clcarheld Co.
FIR 6hnol Tbmu,issonsr-SETII CLOVER, of Clarion
for \ JOHN II. GIBSON. nf Cumberland Co.
Judges ! WALTER II. LOWR1F. OF ALLEGHENY
of the JEREMIAH :. BLACK. of Somerset
Supreme | ELLIS LEWIS, uf Lancaster.
Court ) JAMES CAMPBELL, Of Philadelphis.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-10-01

Register & ReCOrder.-We are au
thor,zed 10 announce Mr.. NJ ii. TAGGARr. OF
last kuilaloe Township, an Independent
Csndiisre for Register & Recorder of Union
coun'y q. the coming election. Sept 2-te
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-10-01

For Res. Ree-M. II TAGGAET. Of Fast BuIalos
For C"mmis-ion.r-JoiIN TRoNEI. Of Beaver.
For Treasurer-lIENI.Y b. MAIZE, " New Berlin.
For Associate Julsr-Col. PHILIP RUiIL Of BuYaloe
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-10-01
Lesrlsbsssg, Pa.
Ucomes0an ttlornina, Ort. |. 1851

kDVERTIZE E.-E1ecutors. Administrators Public
~ ofrers City and Country Merchants Manufacturers
Mechanics Business Mcn-all who wish procure to
dispose Of anythiny-would do we'll to give notice Of the
through the Lccisturg tHronicl Thi. paper ha.
good and increasing circulation in a
ming large proportion Of active solvent producers,
CONSUMERS, and dealers any other in the State.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-10-01
Judge Wilson's Qualifications.

His appointment by Gov. Porter was a
debt Of poiHicalgrantu}c without reference
to legal qualifications. If he possesses the
high attainments which his friends now
claim for him, he has been most unfor-
tunate in his exhibition of them in this
county in his official capacity. \ slow
ness which tires all patience, L doubling,
hesitating manner which never more than
half dccidcs-a want of frmncss to adhere
to 4 decision when made-the necessity of
4 constant recurrence to the Books for the
plaincst and most obvious principles,
during the progress of trial, and the
charging jurics, even in ordinary cases of
Assault and Battery, from manuscript, are
considered in this community, not only
evidence of, but irredeemablc incompe-
tency itsclf.-[Union Star.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-10-01

na- Temperance Meeting next Tuesday
evening, Oct. I, at the Methodist chapel.