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Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-09
Foreign News.

ENGLAND.-The Catholic question was
under discussion in the House of Commons,
with great spirit, and bitterness of feeling
The National affairs, very unsettled.
! In Scotland, 18th ult, an explosion by
fre-damp occurred near Paisley, in coal,
pit 1850 feet deep, by which 81 person.
/ lost their lives
/ FRANCE.-The news from the provinces
of the progress of Socialism causes uneasi-
ness to the Government; the most remote
rural districts are affected, and the peas
antry are going over in large numbers to
/ the "rcds''
GERM.NY.-The tickle King of Prussia
has rejected the agreement by which the
Foreign Provinces of Austria were to be
received into the German Confederation
The Austrian Cabinet expresses perfect
readiness to cooperate with Prussia for the
creation of permanent Central Govern
ment, but Austria insists on demanding
the Presidency.
The Austrian Ministerial press protests
against the plan of popular representation
in the Germauic Confederation.
ITALY.-A furious skirmish took place
in Rome between the native troops and a
body of French soldiers, occasioned by the
latter having quizzed the former on their
habiliments. In this as well as in similar
skirmishes the inferiority of the French in
hand to hand combat was as evident as their
superiority in discipline and tactics.
AT Constantinople, a conspiracy to
destroy the Sultan, was discovered. His
own brother was at the bottom of it, assis-
ted by some Ulemas.
Sixty Hungarian and Polish refugees,
sailed from Liverpool for America.
Letters from Manila, of the ODD JAN,
contain long reports of the hotly contested
but eventually successful operations of the
Dutch land and naval forces against the
Pirates of the Indian Archipelago.
We learn from the Sudbury papers that
on Sunday afternoon week, S. Robison,,
Lewis, and Shafier. confined in the Sun.
bury Jail on charges Of horse-s,eaIing and
larceny, attempted to liberate themselves.
The Sheriff having been apprised that they
bad sawed their hopples of, and were
awaiting favorable opportunity to escape.
obtained posse and repaired to the Jail
and had them hoppled anew. and each
prisoner chained in separae apartments.
We learn further, that boat was in wait.
ing near Sunbury. to transport the scoun-
drels across the river into Union county,
and thus securely effect their escape. So
i, appears they are not without sympathi.
zers and aiders in their villainous schemes.
The pubic are fully aroused. and the
gully can not much longer 60 unwhipt
Of JUSTICE" We are gratified to hear of
Sheriff Coverl's viglance.-( Miltonian.
~An Apprentice to the Printing Bu-
siness. wanted at this Office
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-09
Potatoes and Tomatoes,

It is not generally known as it deserves
to be, that the tomato, when grown among
corn, is far superior in flavor to those pro-
duced in the common way. They must,
Of course have fair chance of room to
grow, and not be too much crowded by the
corn. Those who can appreciate the good
qualities of this vegetable, when in per-
fection, will find this mode of growing
them to secure all they ask, at least such
has been my experience.
1t is maintained by some respectable
experimenters, that potatoes planted among
corn are not so liable to rot. And this
opinion has been confirmed by sufficient
number of trials to render it worthy of at
tention.-[Mass. Spy.
The soundness of potatoes in these cases,
and the superior flavor of the tomatoes
mentioned above, are probably owing to
the same cause, which is, that corn, from
its superior powers of attraction and assim-
ilation, approximates to itself the soluble
nitrogenous matter contained in the soil,
and thus prevents the less energetic plants
in its neighborhood from absorbing those
compounds Of nitrogen which experience
has shown to be injurious to the quality of
their products. The best potatoes are
those which contain the largest proportion
of starch, and this is but carbon, and the
constituents Of water in another shape.
Anotized manures, which are found so es-
sential in the cultivation of grain, are on
the contrary, detrimental when absorbed
into the circulation of plant which does
not require them for the protection of its
product and which is, in fact, unable to
digest such concentrated nutriment Ev-
cry one knows how much inferior the
sweet potatoe becomes when grown upon
clay soil and Liebig speaks of peculiar
kind of turnip, which under the circum-
stances, loses all the good qualities for
which it is noted when cultivated in sandy
ground.
Those plants in which compounds Of
carbon predominant may be said to form a
lower grade in the scale of vegetable life,
than that occupied by those containing
more nitrogen. The former are the assis-
ted products of nature-the forest and the
wild grasses with which fertile country
is covered, before the busy hand Of men
has entered upon its labor and the latter
are the golden harvests for Lis comforts
or add to his wealth
A portion of nitrogen is undoubtedly
necessary to all vegetables, but it is equally
certain that We sometimes apply more of
the substance than is 4eduired to produce
the best results If we admit with Liebig,
that plants absorb all the soluble matters
present IN the soil, as sponge absorbs
water with all that it contains in solution
indiscriminately, we must be impressed
with the Importance Of adapting the sup
plies of food to the necessities Of the plant,
and of Withholding, as far as possible, that
which is useless or detrimental
1t is said of the Chinese, that they ma
nure the plant more than the soil, and ef-
fectually implies the perfection Of the
highest accomplishment within the am
bition of scientific farmer Working
Farmer
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-09
Potato Yeast.

by those who use potato yeast, it is re-
carded as much the best as it raises bread
quicker than common -brewed yeast,
and best Of all, never imparts the sharp,
disagreeable yeast taste to bread or cake,
often given by hop yeast. Mash half a
dozen peeled boiled potatoes, and mix in a
handful of wheat flour, and two teaspoons
fnl Of salt, and after putting it through a
colander, add hot water till is batter,
when blood warm, put in a tea cup Of dis
tillery yeast, or twice as much potato OF
other home-brewed. When raised, keep
it corked tight ! and make it new very
often in hot weather. 1t can be easily
made when potatoes are boiled for dinner
Try it, some time.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-09

ren- Rev DR.. Rufus Babcock, Agent for
the American S. s. Union, reached Lewis
burg on Sunday morning last-addressed
the Sunday School, and preached for the
Baptist church, in the forenoon-made an
address before the Society of Inquiry in
the afternoon-and presented the claims
of the S. S. Union before the Presbyterian
congregation in the evening. That noble
charity is we'll served by one who devotes
SO much of bodily toll and the powers of a
highly cultivated mind in its behalf
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-09

R9-A large number of Plank Road
Companies have been chartered by the
Legislature at its present session. The
Hollidaysburg & Bedford Company have
organized by the election of JAS NJ. Bell,
President, and other officers, and already
advertise for 215 900 feet of 5 inch plank,
8 feet long, (white oak, rock oak, hemlock
or pine and $1,000 feet of 3 inch plank,
16 or "a feet long and l foot broad, for
stringers.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-09
Flowing.

The farmer was very busy, last week,
plowing for oats-the ground, especially
the uplands, being in very fine condition
for the operation. Here and there, one
succeeded in getting iu either the whole
or part of his crop; but this week, should
the weather prove favorable, the largest
proportion of the oat seeding will be fin,
ished. The sooner oats is got in, after
the frost is out of the ground, the better
still the first week in April is quite sea
sonable, and is preferred by many good
farmers.-Ger. Tel. April I'd.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-09

White versus Yellow Corn.-The Cen
trcville (Maryland) Times states that sew
eral farmers there say that they have de-
monstrated beyond cavil that larger
quantity of. white corn can be grown to an
acre than yellow. The price Of white corn
in foreign markets is higher than yellow
1t. r res, nj time,
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-09

Home made Yeast, which will keep good
a month.-Four quarts Of water, two
handsful Of hops, eight peeled potatoes,
sliced. all boiled soft, mixed and strained
through sieve. To this, add batter,
make two thirds Of rye and one third Of
Indian in pint of cold water, and then
boil the whole ten minutes. When cool
.s xex milk, add tea cup of molasses, a
table spoonful of ginger, and tea cup OF
{ .tiil"ry yeast, or tv ice as much hopla.
'rewsd.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-09

To Clear a Room from Bugs.-Closc
the room tightly. Put small quantity
of musk in a new tobacco pipe, ignite it,
and blow the smoke through the key hole.
This will clear the room of its blood thirs-
ty inmates, instanter. Every one who is
tormented by these vermin, should try this
remedy at once 1t is always successful.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-09

AND STILL ANoTHER.-Mr. Daniel
Hewitt, of this borough, was accidentally
thrown from train of cars, on Saturday,
and had his shoulder dislocated.-Holli-
daxsL4rQ Standard.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-09
C0py.Right Secured.

We deem it proper to state that meas
ures have been taken to secure the copy
right of Mr.. Chamberlin's California Jour
NIL, published in this paper. Those who
should print, sell or in any way "publish"
a "pirate" edition, would do it at their
peril. We hope (for the qualification Of
its numerous admirers) the Proprietor Of
the Journal will procure its republication
in permanent form.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-09

pH-We are advised of the arrival at or
near Calcutta of the Missionary company
of which Rev. Mr.. Kincaid and family are
members, but regret to learn that Mrs.K's
health was so impaired that her recovery
was entirely despaircd Of.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-09

e-Rcv. George NJ. Spratt, formerly Of
shamokin, recently pastor of church at
Horse Heads, N. Y, has accepted the
agency of the Pennsylvania Baptist Educa-
ton Society, and removed to Lewisburg, a
central point from which to prosecute his
labors
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-09

nTThc Selinsgrove and Williamsport
mail will hereafter pass up the river on
Fridays, and return Saturdays.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-09

s2-Next week, the Winter Session OF
the University at Lcwisburg will close. AT
the end of six months siege, no doubt
the students will be gratifed to see all
their friends at the public exercises. We
learn that several new speakers will appear.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-09

ms. We thank Rev. John NJ. Peck for a
copy of his discourse before the Legislature
of Illinois on "the Duties of American Ci-
tizens," condemnatory of all agitation on
the Slavery question.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-09

rW-In another column We copy Pros
pectus for new paper in this Borough, Of
general character, and therefore worthy
of more than local support. The pro-
posed Publishers are young Typos, of good
character and habits, and We certainly wish
success to their honorable enterprise.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-09

nm-Our agricultural friends will find
this department of our paper to be worth
the whole price of subscription.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-09

rn-A number of Borough laws, passed
under the new Charter, will be found with
our new advertisements.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-09

nA.The Rev. Mr.. Task is lecturing in
Boston, against the use Of Tobacco. a
task, indeed.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-09
lHD CHRONICLE.

n. c. H1cKoK, Editor. o. N. woRDEN, Printer.
At cash in advance, 5 in three months, S2 paid
within the year, and s. 50 at the end Of the year.
Agents in Philadelphia--I Palmer and " Carr
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-09

nY"To show what may be done TO ex-
tend the circulation of the Chronicle, We
refer to a farmer in remote township who
last week brought us in three new sub
scriptions from a ncghborhood by no means
densely populated. Any of our subscribers
have as good an opportunity to procure us
patrons, as he had Remember, AS Is THE
PATRONAGE, so Is THE PAPER.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-09
LeaclSbsSrg, Pa.
lusSussoan Hloruiils, april 9, 1851.

ADvEkTIZE !-Executors Administrators, Public
n Officers City ami Country Merchants, Manufacturer
Mechanics business Mcn-al who wish to procure or u
dispose of anythingwould do we'll I" give notice of the
through the LecisbUrg CarOnaci This paper has
a good aud increasing circulation in community cohta
ming large proportion Of active. solvent producers
consumers, and Dealers any other in the state
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-09

H-An arrest of a colorcd man named
Sims, As slave, at Boston last week, occa-
stoned much excitement, and riotous dem
Onstrations; but the authorities were al
hand with sufficient force to maintain the
supremacy of the laws. The investigation
of the owners claim to the alleged fugitive
was not concluded at the last advices. An
offer to buy the man freedom, was refused
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-09

@J.G G. Freeze, Esq, the accomplished
Jumior of "Tate's Columbia Democrat" /"
blessed our sanctum with the light of his
countenance short time the other day
hope his next visit may not be so brief.
By the way, the Democrat has donned
a dress Of new type, lately. A decided
improvement: but, Col, that Roback card
is sad blemish to any respectable paper.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-09

"Spare when young; spend when Old
-Irorerb.
sea- Better say-Spare all excess and
selfindulgence, when young; enjoy the
fruits of your labors, temporarily and
thankfully, when old.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-09

~We learn by circular Of the Canal
Board, (for which we are indebted to the
Hon. John A. Gamble) that the shipments
from Philadelphia, westward, during the
month of March, 1851, exceed shipments
during same period last year by lO,675,oOo
lbs. This does not include the local trade
The eastward shipments from Pittsbure
in March, 1851, exceed those Of March,
1850, by 2,139,549 lbs.
The number of cars that passed over the
Columbia Railroad in March, 1851 exceed
those of March, 1850, by 13,6o7.
Increase of receipts at three offices, VIZ
Philadelphia, Parkesburg, and Lancaster
over 1 months of last year, S43,o0o.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-09

b6-The bill to re-annex Montour county
to Columbia, failed on final reading in the
SeDa.e-14 votes for, 16 against.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-09

pA-Ihc tonowing are the officers OF the
Lewisburg Society of Inquiry, for the COM
ing year:
Prcsidcnt-DAvID F. CARNAHAN.
Vice presitent-J. ANDERSON KELLY.
Corresponding Sccrctary-JoSEPii T. TCSTlN.
Rrcoriiny Secretary-ROBEliT LOWREY.
Tr.asurcr-J. DAYTON MEERELL.
Libra-itn-WM j. COXEY.
Receipts for the year ending April s,
1851, si4 ,54-of which one-half is devoted
to Foreign, and one-half to Home Missions.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-09

%An Apprentice to the Printing Bu-
siness. wanted at this office.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05
A Disseminated Bridegroom,

Obed Nicols tall ungainlv Young man. with
with drawing voice, and other indications Of
rusticitv presented himself before the Mayor. and
enquired whatwas 1.-THE lowest price for bill Of
DIVORCE He had heard that the Mayor some
times united happy couples in wedlock-and he
thought that the performance of the contrary ope-
ration was likewise one of his Honor's preroga-
tives.
Nichols, who is blacksmith by trade. had
been married but three weeks to Mary Jane Barnes
d comely damsel, who maintained herself respec-
tably by her needle, and boarded at the same house
where Nichols had fixed his quarters
Mayor cannot divorce you MrNicholls ,and
and can hardly imagine why you should wish
to be divorced so soon after your marriage
Nichols Why,sir, to tell you the truth, Mary
Jane did not turn out TO be exactly what | took
her to be.
Mavor-What did you take her for?
Nichols-( (Sheepishly)-I- took her for a
good-looking, sober, industrious young virgin.
sir, of course
Mavor-Well. is she not good-lookng?
Ncholis-Why, yes-l must confess she is.
Mavor--Is she not sober?
Ncholls--I won't pretend TO say she arn't.
Mavor-Is she not Industrious
Nicholls-Shc is--particulary industrious. tha.
Is fact.
Mavor-How were you deceived in her then .
Ncholls-shei is not what l took her to be.
Mavor--In what particular?
Nicholls--She hadn't carried herself exactly.
straight.
Mayor-When did you find that out?
Nicholls-Day before yesterday.
Mayor-How did you find it out?
Ncholls--The woman brought me the bill for
the children's board.
Mavor-Chidren what children?
Nicho'ls-Mary James, She had four boarded
in the country, and | never heard a word of it
took her for nice young gall did, upon my
honor. Don't you think it's very hard for me 70
have to pay for the chldren's keeping. when |
never heard anything about them?
Mayor-The law makes you responsible for
your wife's debts, Mr. Nichols; but it is hard
case, confess. You made very unlucky mis-
take, it seems, when you took Mary Jane for :.a
nice young gal.''
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05
The Kings Of the Soil.


Rack sin may nestle below crest
And crimes below crown;
AZ good hearts beat meath fustian vest,
As under silken gown.
Shall tales be told of the chiefs who sold
Their sinews TO crush and kill.
And never word be sung or heard
Of the men who reap and till?
Ibow in thanks to the sturdy throne
Who greet the young morn with toll;
And the burden give nv earnest song
Shall be this-the Kings Of the Soil!
Then sing for the kings who have no crown
But the blue sky DER their head
Never sultan or dey had such power as they
To withhold or offer bread.
Proud ships NAV hold both silver and gold,
The wealth of distant strand;
But ships would rot, and be valued not,
Were there none to till the land.
The widest heath. and the widest brake,
Are rich as the richest fleet;
For they gladden. the wild birds when theywake
And give them feed to eat.
And with willing hand and spade and plough,
The gladdening hour shall come,
When that which is called the''waste land''now
Shall ring with the ''Harvest Homep'
Then sing for the kings who have no crown
But the blue sky DER their head
Never sultan or dey had such power as they
To withhold or offer bread.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05

The SEA is the largest OF CEMETERIES, and It's
slumbercrs sleep without monument. All 9TH
er graveyards, in all other lands, show some sym
Dol of distinction between the great and the small
the rich and the poor: but in that ocean cemete-
~ the king and the clc4n the prince and the peas
ant, are alike und'stinguishcd. The same wave
rolls over ai--the same requiem by the minstrel
Sy Of the ocean is sung 10 their honor. Over
their remains the same storm beats. and the same
sun shines; and there, unmarked, the weak and
the powerful the plumed and the unhonorcd will
sleep on until awakened by the same trump when
the sea will give up its dead | thought of sail
ing over the sunbeTing bat devoted CooKMAN.
who, after his brief but brilliant career persisted
in the Presdent-over the laugher-lovin- Pow
Err. who went down in the same ill-fatea vessel
we may have passed. In that cemetery sleeps
the accomplished and pioas FISHER; but where
he and thousands Of others Of the noble spirits Of
the earth lie no one but God knoweth. No mar
Bile rises TO point ont where their ashes are gath
cred, or where the lover of the good or wise can
go and shed the tear Of sympathy. Who can tell
where lie the tens of thousands of Africa's sons
who perished in the middle passage" Yet that
cemetery hath ornaments Of Jehovah Never can
forget my days and nights as passed over the
noblest Of cemeteries without a single human
monument-Gtles
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05

SENSIBLE PRorostrIoN.-A prisoner in Jail
lately sent to his creditors the following propo-
sal, which, he believed, would be for their mutu-
al beneft:-sI have been thinking that it is very
bad for me to lie here and put you to expense
Ny being so chargeabIe 10 you has given me great
uneasness. | know not what it may cost YOU in
the end; therefore. what would say is this
You let me out of prison. and instead of nine
shillings, YOU shall allow me only seven shillings
a week, and the other two shillings shall 90 to-
wards The debit -
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05
THE RICH NJ A N


The Rich Man thinks his gold his own,
And all his gold can bring;
The Rich Man thinks. when thus he think,
A very foolish thing.
He builds palace, beautiful;
The graceful columns rise,
And while he thinks them all his own,
They glad thousand eyes.
He spreads his floral garden round
The roses bud and bloom:
But with himself we will enjoy
Their beauty and perfume.
His noble chargers paw and prance-
The Rich Mans heart is proud:
He sees them with one pair of ewes,
But thousands have the crowd.
His parior walls are loaded down
With gems Of art-to please
Himself, he thlnks--to please. in truth,
The poorest man that sees.
The stately hall, the cuitur'd grove
The park with pcbbled way
The leaping fount that sweety sings,
For these he has to pay:
And pay that other eyes NAV gaze
And feast without a care;
The joy is ours-the task his own
To please them and prepare.
BEooKLYN. April. 1851.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05

Coin AND Gop.--The-e is something forri.
bic in the anccdote told of distinguished preach
er who, not being able to make any impression
upon mans understanding, wrote the word
God. on piece Of paper.
''Do you see that?' said he In the individual.
"Yes.-
He then covered the word with piece of gold
do Won see il now"
The effect was startling The man saw a,
once what had shut his ewes tn all that was true
and beautiful in the world, and most worthy cr
his devotion.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-06-05

BLacKGuARps-Tn all she great houses. bu,
particularly royal residences. there were n-Ira-
Der of mean and dirty dependents. whose Office il
was to attend the woodward. sculleries. &C. Of
these, (for in the lowest depth there was q
lower still) the most forlorn wretchca seem IN
have been selected tn carry Goals tn the kitchen.
halls, &c. To this smuttv regiment. who attend
ed the progresses. and rode In the carts with tn.
pots and kettles. which, with every other artirT..
Of furniture, were then moved from ral4rr w
palace. the people in derision gave the name vt
'.blaCkguards. term since become sufficiently
familiar. and never before properly exriained.-'
T Gitfpri's Notes tc Ben IonSnn'S Pta-s.