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Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-03-19

,ral-and bearing too much towards the
mountains 10 the west. The range be-
tween Us and water still continued, and
increased in size. Persons that have not
Witnessed il, can scarcely form an idea oil
he sterile appearance of the country we
passed over to-day. We have no, seen a
Tree or living shrub since entering the
valley. We were at lDss for some time
wha, course TO pursue. Our animals were
beginning 10 fail, We had no water in our
canteens, ard knew that we could not
again reach the Lake before night. AT
las, we concluded that our only course was
TO s,rck N. E. across The mountains. and
reach water as soon as possible. Having
no trail, we found travelling very difficult.
The earth is dried out 10 perfect dus', land
every few steps the mules sink TO the
knees, in places where gophers, COATS
(Coyo,es) and other animals have burrowed
beneath the surface. When we reached
the dividing ridge, we were lucky in ma
king The head of ravlne, down which we
Travelled in a winding course. We knew
we were going towards the water, from
the numerous small wild animal trails that
led in the same direction. Night coming
upon US, we lay down in the ravlne, with
ou, water. wood, or grass. Distance, %
miles-2304.
Thursday, Sep. 6.-Reached the Lake
at s o'clock this morning, unpacked. wa
tered and grazed our animals, and ale a
piece. The atmosphere so bazy that we
can see but nile or two. We have con
cluded the mountain which we wen, so far
ou. of our course 10 avoid, is the dividing
pon, between the first and second lake.
Col. Fremont, aud other travellers, UhO
uerer saw them, represent the Tule as one
continued lake, about 20 miles in length.
Instead Of this, it consists Of three, in the
form of crescent, thus:
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-03-19

CONTINUED.
The buildings, with one or two excep-
tions, are one story adobes; many oi them
being plas,ered and while-washed, give
the place a tolerably genteel appearance.
Before the gold mines were discovered
this was the largest town in California.
Niue.tenths of the inhabitants are Span
ards, but number fAmericans are
abou, settling in theplace. Several Amer
ican merchants, that have been established
here for some years, have realized hand
some fortunes. Money is very abundant,
and saw great deal of gold dust ex-
changed for merchandise. We purchased
Chill flour at sl2 per 100 lbs., equal. or
if any difference superior 70 American /;
coffee, 25 CTS. per lb. ; sugar, 37a to-
bacco, 50, and salera,us So per h.; tin
cups, 81, so apiece; frying pans s., &c.
Saw sewing silk sold for its weight in
gold. Liquor sold for 2 bits drink salt
81 per Id common knives and forks $40
per doz., &c. Doubloons circulate more
freely than sixpences in Pennsylvania.
There are several pure Castillian families in
the place, who are Of iarer caste than
Americans. The soil is very productive
in the vicinity. Wheat produces from 40
TO rs bushels 10 the acre it is sown in
January, and ripens before the drough,
can inlure it. The hills are covered with
wild oats, and the vallies with clover,
mustard, &c. About the first of Decem-
Der, or after the FIRST rain falls, vegetation
starts, and the country assumes a unlver-
sal coat OF verdure, which lasts until July
OF next year. All kinds OF fruit and vege-
tables flourish; apples, pears, peaches,
oranges, figs, aprcots, grapes, melons, &c.
&C., are abundant in season. The climate
is delightful, and during that season the
country is said TO present the most beau,.
lul appearance in the world, except Italy,
and II has even been compared 10 that land
ofenchantments, but probably by persons
that never gazed upon her gardens and
vine.clad hills. We had apple dumpIings
for dinner, although did make them my.
self.
Friday. Aug. 3l.-Siarted this morn.
ing; passed over a rolling country for
some distance, our course due north. En-.
ioyed the cool sea breeze, which increased
almost 70 gale we are within few
miles Of the ocean. Crossed a mountain,
and again turned our faces northward, up
large valley, in which countless numbers
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-03-19

Golf also said that this part Of the valley,
lying west of the Lake and San Joaquin
river, is an almost perfect desert, which
thus far has proved true. We again STAR
ted at O'Clock P. NJ, our course N.
along the lake. The earth is very soft,
resembling dry ashes or quickime, into
which the mules sink almost TO their knees
at every step. Encamped at dark, and
turned our mules into the iule, which their
hunger forced them to cat with avIdity, but
they were soon attacked by millions Of
mosquitoes. and i, was with difficulty we
prevented their stampedIng. Never did
poor mortals suffer more than we from the
attacks of these insects-6ght the mosqui.
toes, and hold our animals by the head.
was all we could do, having nothing we
could Tie them TO. Not one of US slept a
wink during the night. Distance, 20 miles
1924.
Friday, Sep. 7.-Fnding it impossible
ior either man or beast 10 rest, we packed
up and started long before daylight. Drove
several hours, when we came TO the end Of
The Lake, and we're obliged 10 strike N. E.
TO a slue for water. Here we nooned. and
returned to the trail. upon which we con.
tinued in N. w. direction until night, and
again turned N. E., several miles for wa.
ter, over fat cut up by slues. Not find
ing any, we encamped without wafer. We
had been instructed 10 cross Lake Fork, a
river putting in at the south end of the
Lakes. After celebrating upon the sub
iect, we concluded tha, we were past all
the Lakes, and that it would be necessary
TO return TO the foot of the Lake 10 cross
the fork. Distance, 20 miles-2344.
Saturday. Sep. s.-Annoyed during the
night, by band Of wild horses running
around camp, trying TO entlce our mules
of. We have already seen great mum.
Der Of them. They are certainly the
widest animal | ever saw. Returned on
our trail, abou, IL miles, which proved a
very unwise move, being unable 10 cross a
slue. Here we nooned. Again moved on
upon our old trail, and encamped where we
nooned yesterday, losing day and half,
and hard marching at that. Distance, 20
miIes-2364.
Sunday, Sep. 9.-Still thinking that we
had passed all the lakes, and that the rise
in them had filled this sIue with water,
we determined to continue along until we
should head it, and then strike due north
course to the San Joaquin River. We
soon rounded the slue, and thinking all
and perplexities at an end, we
bore north, over a perfectly barren plain
for about 10 miles. Saw several large
herds of antelope. We we're deceived by
that singular phenomena, mirage. We
thought we plainly saw the course Of the
much desired river, even the trees on its
banks. Our surprise and disappointment
;an no. be imagined, when, ascending a
pen,ls rise, another Tule Lake lay before
us. directly across our course, extending
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-03-19

A company Of gentleman of North Leb.
anon, Lebanon county. in this State, are
about establishing poultry yard for the
production Of eggs. One thousand dollars
have been subscribed, and three acre LOT
purchased, on which TO erect The necessary
buildings. Several members OF the com.
pany are now engaged in purchasing hens.
the number Of which 10 begin with is 1000.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-03-19

The Colonization Bill, which passed
Congress in the last hours Of the session,
will give to the Colonization Society about
s37 800. for taking care Of 76O slaves
captured on board the Pons by a govern
ment vessel, which started with 900 slaves
from Calandra to Brazil.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-03-19
Sullivan County.

We were highly pleased, on a late visit
to this county, 10 witness the substantial
evidences Of prosperity that everywhere
met our eye. To those unacqualnted with
the advantages which the citizens Of Salli-
van county possess, our reference TO their
general prosperity, may be deemed Insin-
cere, but such is not the case. Situated
be,w cen the two branches Of the Susque-
hanna, with good market on either hand,
for the staples Of the country, which are
live stock, butter, and cheese, it has be-
come an easy matter for poor man in
this region 10 acquire by his own industry
in few years, a good farm with the ne
cessary means TO work ii. The land Is
generally good and highly productive
heavily timbered, and can be bought at
very low rate, say from so cents to $3.50
per acre. 1t will probably continue TO bt
sold at this low price, yet for year or so
when as the settlements lhicken the indu
cements TO purchasers, and the scarcity o
! land in market will soon add tenfold 10 II:
value. Nothing can prevent this. Like
instances have occurred on oil sides Of US
and will occur again under similar circum
stances. Therefore we say 10 all ihost
who wish 10 acquire home in Pennsylva'
MIA. a, cheap rate, 60 buy you farm II
Sullivan county, before all the good land /;
taken up. and you will be satiied in so do
ing you have acted wisely.-[Lycomlns
1 Gazette.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-03-19

A Washington letter states that the
whole number of United States exhibitors
at the Worlds Fair, is 4s7, and the entire
space required for the United States will
be about 25 1000 feet. Of these exhibitors
1s9 are from New York, 20 from Massa-
chuse,ts, 64 from Pennsylvania, 80 Ohio,
l6 Maryland, IA Vermont, "a Virginia, 9
Connecticut. &c.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-03-19
For the Lewisburg Chronicle.
Advice.
BY MARIE RosEAU.


BY MARIE RosEAU.
q turn thou not from love away,
However humbly offered,
No, mt aside the friendly hand,
By whomsoever proliered.
There's not on earth than sighted love
A keener pang to bear;
The wounded spirit only feels
The anguish Of despair.
And life has many weary hours,
When thy full heart will yea'n,
For love and kindly sympathy,
Such as thou now dost spurn.
And bitter is the lot of him,
Who treads earlh's deary road,
With none 10 greet him by the way,
Or help him bear his load
Who knows that God once gave to him
A precious trust 10 hold,
The boarded love of one true heart
A talent of pure gold:
Which in a waste(ul, wilful mood,
With desecratsd might.
Beneath the clods of cold neglect,
He buried from his sight
Who knows that once he had the power
To gain a faithful friend, ..
Whose love, through every hour OF liie,
Swee, sympathy would lend;
Yet, in q evil, ,houghtless hour,
In fooiishness, or pride,
As if unworthy ofhis care,
This power was thrown aside.
oh! better far it were for lhee
To fill an early tomb,
Than live long years of loneliness
In sorrow and in gloom.
Then cherish thou all human love,
By whomscever given,
And bear grateful heart for this.
The choicest boon of Heaven.
PHlLAD., March A, 1851.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-03-19
The Advantages Of Grating.

The advantages Of graftIng,as it respects
fruit, are as follows, 10 wit:
1. You can put an entire nev top oi
choice fruit on a tree partially or fully
grown, and whose fruit is Indifferent or
worthless.
2. You can put several kinds of the
same species OF fruit on the same tree, and
thus have a succession Of fine fruit, from
early TO late on small lot or garden.
8. You can hasten the bearing Of such
varieties Of fruit as would require long
time 10 come into a bearing state, by graft.
ing scions or branches Of them on full
grown or fruit bearing trees. Thus a seed
ling pear which would not produce fruit on
its o,cn root in less than from ten TO four
teen years will, gralied on bearing pear
tree, produce fruit the third or fourth year
after grating.
A. You can render foreign and delicate
sorts of lrui, more hardy by grating them
ON robust native stocks Of thes same species,
as the foreign grape, for example, on our
native vines.
S. You can thus rapidly increase choice
kinds of fruit, not easily obtained other.
wise.
6. You can make drarfs Of certain
kinds of large trees. by grating them on
trees of slower growth, as the pear on the
ounce or white thorn.
Time of Grating.
To give your readers clear and correct
ideas upon this point, l will quote from our
best authors.
The author Of "The Fruit Gardener"
saws, "Grafiing is generally performed
between the beginning Of Febru-
arv and the end of March, or in April. But
the proper period depends on the nature Of
,be season, whether it be late or early
one, and must be determined by the full
ness and bursting appearance Of the buds
on the stocks, and should be regulated by
The miIdness of the weather, which, win
showers, is favorable Tor this
operation" p. 100, and lls.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-03-19
nsY7sDyRs gIB0NlsA3s
~nrxr FAMILY JOURNAL,

,xprPESpENT FAMILY JouhNAL'
1.s,,d nm Wednesday mornings at Le'o's0urs'
1ss"'" Union county, Pennsylvania.
yERxSl5o year. for cash actually m @ IN aavahNe ,hn
"a 10 if not paid before the year expires cents ior
year nmbcrs subscriptions for six months or less 10
i paid in advance. Dscontnuances o. itohi WIN 'i'
pubIisher except when the year is paid up.
advertisements handsomely inserted at % cents per
sonsre one week 81 four weeks, $ year two
~ far .ix months 81 for a year. Mercantile a'ert!se
80 g - nc, exc,ediur one fourth of a column, $40
JOB WORK and casual advertisements 10 pe paiu io'
when handed in or delivered. . e ,or.,
t moi within the of party or seetarian contest
Al. Letters must come post paid accompanied by ihg rea
,,ss Of The writer to receive attention SNeihosc
',;n, exclusively To the Editorial Department 10 t
,;rcted 10 HENRY e IIcKoK. ESD EduoT-and those on
business to q. n. WOEpES, IaitiSher $50,
the Postoffice u y. "oi'pi--'' iANf
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-03-19

A Cherokee preacher has named his
infant son, "Jenny Line" and j. is said TO
be a "perlect bird" at making a noise,
already.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-03-19
From the Sunbury American.
GRAFTING

Grating is nothing more than inserting
upon one tree a shoot or branch from ano-
ther tree so as 10 make the sap of the stock
or grated tree flow up into the graft, and
thus unite the two and form one limb or
froo
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-03-19
CONTINUED.

From the Private Journal kept by
VIM. Ii. CHAMBERLIN, OF LEwIssuEG, PA.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-03-19
ORIGINAL NARRATIVE.
ORIGINAL NARRATIVE.
Notes of a Seven Months Journey TO
CALIFORNIA,

VJs FORT SMITH, SANTA FE, GHA RIlER, ~
THE TJLE LAKES
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-10-20

dish candles are said to be the finest which
have been produced. tie truly gratifying
to ranlblc through the manufacturing and
machinery departments on dc shilling
days. and observe tie intense interest with
which their contents are regarded by the
crowds Of workrncn and artisans who as
scmbIe there. The knowledge tllus ac-
quircd is dispersed to all parts of the king
don every day by tens Of thousands Of in
teIligcnt men, who, bat for this Exhibition,
would not have had an opportunity Of OBJ
tanning it. There is a perfect rush every
day in the department of American agri-
cultural implements. McCornick's reap
ing machine really shares The first honors
Of the Exhibition with the Queen of SPANS
Jewels, and completely eclipses the Koh-
l-nour.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-10-20

lof this Senatorial District. Whcreupon
4 WAS Resolved, That our brother Wings
of Amherst. and Nelson, be invited 10 co.
Operate with us. and that they be invited
TO meet usin Convention at New Market,
ON Thursday. the 3o,h day of October.
inst.
Ilesolrcd. That so delegates chosen i,
The Chairman. from the different precincts.
be appointed TO represent the county, in
said Convention. Whercupon the Chair
appointed the following dclcraies:-Af
tie Cosyf Honsc, N. ID. Morris. III Spencer,
z. L.Chris,ian. Col. L. NJ. Bonduran,. Col.
4 q. Moscly, DIR. w. Z. Hall.-AHcn's Pre-
~iacf. Col. 4. G. Haynes, L. y. Scruggs.
VIM Z. Word, Robt. Smith. r. c. Nicho-
las. DIR. G. Harris and w. G. Word
Ncsc Store, VIM. L. Lancaster, VIM NJ.
Aloscly. Geo. w. Kyle, Pill. McKinny.
L. b. Moselcy aid Il A. Booker.--Good-
rcia's Church, Peter Pattcson, DIR. G. II.
Irving, VIM Fl. Carter, Ed. W. Cabcll.
Cox Iphu Harris and Mai Jas. Pattcson.
Resolred, That thirteen Wings be ap-
pointedto act. MS Vigilance Committee
for the Court House, and that it shall be
their duty to appoint Committees for the
precincts. Whcrcupon the Chairappoint-
ed the following:--Col. Mosley, N. ID.
Morris, J. Hill. Il. J. Darrell JAS. Davis,
A. d. Chockly. c. II. McCraw, George
Haskins, Chas. L. Christian, j. A. Cobbs,
T.. Hickok, DR.. d. w. MoscIy and John
X. Harris.
Resoleed. That 3. j. Darneille, be ap-
pointed County Speaker, to address the
people, and represent the Wings in public
discussion
Resoleed. That these proceedings be
published in the Wing papers. at Lynch
burg and Richmond
, Ifesofsed, That the meeting do now ad-
journ.
b. A. BROWN, Clmm
ii. SPENCER, iSccry.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-10-20

DJ;atefthe han-cdiote Seccssion;sts,
\ despatch dated Charleston, October
10, |, i. NJ. says:
the count Of the votes cast on Monday
and Tuesday, for candidates to the South
err Congress, has been finished. The
vote in the Sixth district, Charleston city,
stands as follows:
Uaion or Co-oPcrationists. DisaRioaist
William Aiken 2l79 John S. Palmer, 1912
VIM. ID. Porter. 20l6,
Majority for the Co operation candidates
ll92.
The returns throughout the State indi-
cate that a two-ihirds vote will be cast in
favor Of the Co-opcraiionis,s.
The election in Charleston, though ami
mated. passed OF quietly.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-10-20
A. Ee. Boielcr. Es9.-Thc State
senate.

1t seems to be generally conceded TINT
the amended Constitution will be ratified
by the people. In view Of this event, the
claims OF various gentlemen for political
honors are being canvassed by the sovc-
rcigns. We have been requested by mo-
ny Friends Of ALEX lNDER r. BoTEIeR,
Esq, of Shephcrdstown, to annoucc lin
as candidate TO represent the counties Of
Jefferson and Berkeley in the new Senate
subject, Of course, TO the action Of a
Wing convention. We do not know n
gentleman il the district more worthy. in
every rcspccn ofthe honor of represent
ing such constituency.
Mr.. Is. possesses, in an eminent degree,
all the qualities to make lin sound and
reliable Legislator. To a mind cultivated 70
m extent rarely su passed in the learned
professions, hcuuitcs g an uncommon share
of common sense"
As public speaker, he is able and el-
oquen,; as a business man, he is prompt
and uniiiing; and as politician, he is deep
IN the Wing faith and sound to the core.
Should he accept the nomination, his clcc-
ton viii bccer,air. FIRE. Press.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-10-20
Message Of the Governor OF Ver-


The Baltimore SAz publishes the FOL,
lowing telcgraphic synopsis Of the message
of the Governor of Vermont.
MONTPELIER, VT. Oct. 12.--Governor
Williams transmitted his annual message
to the Legislature yesterday. He makes
appropriate illusions to the various mat
icrs of local interest, aad trusts the Legis-
laturc will bear in mind that they arc re-
sponsiblc to a higher law and higher pow
or thar the pcople--elsc the oath Of Of
fec they have taken is mnckcFy. He
regrets that conscience is secuted in these
latter days, but docs not believe that the
people Of Vermont entertain notion that
they are absolved from obedience to "A law
which jon't happen To suit their views
The law must be enforced; II should be
remembered that laws themselves are sub
Jcct topublic option aud the provisions OF
The Constitution, and therefore may he
changed or annullc1 Its the province
IF the judiciary to determine all consttu-
,ional questions.
The Governor thinks il moi b,st 10 boast
too much of orr attachment to the Union
lest oycrmuGh zcal might give gound for
susplclor. He states that Vermont sollci-
ted admission iute the Uuinn and fully Il
,lopted the Constitution. She has never
asked important amendments, and never
been found with others Ia acts tending 10
The violation ofthc-samc He hopes that
The cry OF danger 10 the Union, like the
cry OF danger TO the church in England,
is not 10 be made a pretcxt for arbitrary
measures or degrading submission.
The Governor declares in favor of a pro
tcc,ive Unfit, but that if disappointed Yer
mont will undoubtedly seek redress IN the
Union and not out. He rcbul,es Other
States FOR ncdding with the Legislation oi
Vermont, and reminds them that time Il
complain is when their tights are violated
The Governor discusses the Fugitiy,
Slave act Of Congress and the Habea-
Corpus act Of Vermont at considerable
length. He doubts the conslituionaliiy oi
the former, but has no doubt Of the consti
'u'onalify e The hitter, bur is content to
leave bo,l to the appropriate judicial tlibu-
nails established by the Constitution.
The Governor, in conclusion, comments
the President for executing the laws, and
thinks the differences of opinion upon deli
cate constitutional questions no ground for
Withdrawal Of confidence from, public men
He says, emphaticnily the laws OF the land
must be enforced.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-10-20
Fcrsl,c sena,e.


70 ~ Pegpfs n Belfag4i anil Fiaak'ia.
supposedly this .;sc.it pretty generally known
tllat an, candidate iot the Senate in the district
composed Of the above eodntics and il ihc event ~
thenew Constitution being adopted (Which it doubt
less wibc) then viii be candidate under it also
bedford. alone. constituting tie district
Ii i 4 tme-hOnorcd CUSTOM for candidates suing
for public favor vis; the people, To become ac-
quanted with them, and 10 let their sentiments be
known. ali Subjects Of public interest. This il
right Ia no other way con the people know in whom
10 repose confidence In tins duty am endcaYo-
ring to comply, 80 fai as rcgardS the people Of Bed
ford. though not to the extern, | cnud Wish. | al
fully attended visiting the people OF franklin. Mt
their Circpt Court. but my Professional engage
mcnts put il entirely out Of my power TO 10 50, |
hope they will receive this my apology; and n
though il may be. called BY somca duaib Scuatc.
yet even for that ] would BE- proud of generous
suppofy from that quarter ofthe district. viii be
Gore concluding, mcliion my friends Of Bedford.
that there arc two T. r Mitchcls ID the countyand
tint they must NOT elect Col T. r. MITCHELL but Or,
I J.. Mitchell 10 the Senate
TIL +. MITCHELL.
p-,aoT,