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Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-09-24
A MEMBER OF THE W. b. BAR.
Correspondence Of the Lewisburs Chronicle.
WASHINGTON, d. G., }
Sept. IS, 1851

Sept. Is, 1851.
Change Of Wcather-The Capito, Erten-
sioa- The Smithsonian Lnstiiute-Patcnt
Office Want Of Room-Auscum-
Collections Of Exploring Expeditions
Washington Monument
[ arrived in this city on Saturday last,
with the thermometer at roasting heat.
During the night, however, it fell about
twcnty-four degrees, and since that we
have found no difficulty in keeping cool.
Of course the first place to which the
stranger turns his attention after his arri-
val will be the Capitol-that which makes
Washington place Of note. The proposed
extension is going on as rapidly as possible
under the energetic direction of Thos. U.
Walter, Esq, the Architect. Tue prcsen,
building is 1852 feet front. The additions
by wings will correspond admirably with
the existing ediGcc so as to present mag
nifcent and imposing front of 725 feet.
The foundations of themselves are massy,
work we'll worthy of the examination of
those who feel any interest in the subject
Of Architecture.
l examined the plans of Mr.. Walter,
and was not surprised that the work was
awarded with SO much unanimity to him.
His plans are characterized by all that
chastencss and elegance for which he is so
peculiarly distinguished. When the work
is completed our National Capitol will be
an ornament and an honor to our country.
The Smithsonian Institute is advancing
.lovly 70 completion. The building will
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-09-24

s@- Court adjourned at an early day
last week, and it was supposed would ad-
journ yesterday for the Term. 1t is the
busy season among farmers, aud consequent.
~ many suits were postponed. Others
were not ready, because they supposed
judging from the usually slow motions Of
our Courts-that "their cause was SO far
down the List that it could not be reach.
ed Moreover, Judges, Lawyers and Cli.
ents were all ceiling, and-each blaming
the other for the "waste of time "-,bev
adjourned, to "preparc for the I'd Tuesday
II oetober, and all Of them-from the
Judge to the Cient-caring more for the
E!ee;'Ss than for Law a. preseu.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-09-24

The OUTRAcEs AT KEY WEsr-Tb.
following from the Charleston Courier da.
ted Key West. Fla, Sept. 7ih, is all ,ha,
we lind IN the Southern papers in reference
10 The Ia'e outrages against the Spaniards
at the latter place, as mentioned BY ,ele.
graph lately:
"On the evening OF the 3lst ul,imo
about thirty persons, principally seamen
attacked the stores OF Messrs. Ramon
Preeno, Padro Abert. JOS. Vehili, Barolo
SnteS and Albert arnow, Spanish resident,
OF Key West, and destroyed the whole
contents OF the stores. One OF the parv
Ramon Preeno, who was charged with
holding correspondence with the Official,
of Cuba, fled from Key West IN a Spanish
smack for Havana previous 10 tie no, the
others were charged with being opposed to
the Cuban expedition"
The MURDER AT OAKLAND COLLEGE,
The N. .. Bulletin. of the llth, gives the
following account Of an affair, which has
been briefly telegraphed: -
We learn from Mr. +. c. Charles, clerk
OF the steamer Emperor. that on The 5.h
INST. foul and dastardIy murder was com.
mIlted at Port Gibson, Miss. by one Geo.
A. Brlscoe; his victim was the well known
and highly esteemed jeremiah Chamber
lain, formerly Of Gettysburg, Pa, Presi-
dent of Oakland College. II is said lha,
Brscoe went 10 the College, inquired Tor
the Rev. No Chamberlain, who came out,
when he was assaulted by Briscoe with the
sword from a cane and killed. The mur.
derer Immediately fled, but va. so holly
pursued tha, he robbed the g1Ilows OF It's
just dues by cutting his throat from car to
car in this condition he was found on the
morning OF the 9th on the public road, and
d ed in few minutes after the pursuing
parry reached him. II is said tina, the
difficulty originated from political matters,
by which that State is al present so much
excited.
EVANSVILLE, IND Sept. 90 The steam.
er james Jackson exploded yesterday, l1.
as she was leaving Shawneetown. IN Ill.,.
nnjs. \ dreadful and hear, rending scene
ensucd. Thirty five persons were killed
and wounded.
Look OUT FOR BgEaKEIs More fill
ures are reported in New lork-hali a
million al every crash.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-09-24
S1,674 %
$l,2o5 Sc
$9,645 go

nS- Some Of the Governors opponents
censure him for leaving the seat Of govern
ment. to " give an account of his steward
ship" past, to those over whose interests
he has presided. We do not learn that
anything which requires his attention, is
neglected, and he frequently returns to
Harrisburg. The only singularity in his
course is, that while other Governors and
Presidents have been or are travelling -
in different parts of the Union, or reposing
in case and Incidence at some fashionable
"Springs,' Gov. Johnston is cultivating
an enlarged acquaintance with the people
of every county in his own State, meeting
his constituents face to face, making HIM
self personally familiar with their local
wants and all their varied interests, and by
temperate but severe out-of-door exercise
is strengthening his physical powers, and
in all preparing for the discharge of the
duties which may hereafter be again conf
dcd to him. We think this course as hon
orable to him, and as satisfactory to the
people, as that Of any propriety" Gov
ernor who keeps himself as distant as pos
siblc from the people, and spends his spare
time in playing chess or doing laborious
nothings at the "Springs" or ''Falls -
Gov. Johnston is remarkable for his close
and timely attention to his duties. (And
as an illustration of the strength and puri-
ty Of his social feelings, We will here men
ton the fact, that when last winter our Le-
gislators and State Officers were invited to
the splendid entertainments provided for
them by the cities of Baltimore and Wash
ington, and had suspended business, VIM.
f. Johnston declined the proffercd gratifi-
cation and honor, and seized the opportuni-
ty to turn his steps away to his old home
in Westmorcland county-to rest one more
night under its hallowcd roof-and receive
again the blessings of venerable father,
proud Of such son.)
But; if the Governor is wrong in his
course, he has plenty Of good company
The President, and half the Governors Of
the States, were at Rochester, or at Bos-
ton, last week. The three Democratic Ca
nal Commissioners, and other State Off
GERS, "talk polite" if they choose, and
are in motion most of the time Judge
Campbell was at Danvillc, Sunbury, &C.,
last week, "sceing his friends" Judge
Wilson, also,was here last Saturday-Mon-
day, busy as possible reviving all old and
" pleasant associations" And last of all,
Maj. Cummings, instead Of the daily labor
which the State pays him for doing in Lam
caster county, is up here in Union, trying
"to put things to rights" Here's plenty
of company for the Govcrnor-good, bad
and indifferent-of all creeds and parties.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-09-24
THE JUDGESHIp.

Mr.. EDITOR: 1t appears to me, tina
there are two classes of our citizens who
are deeply interested in having chang
effected in the despatch of the business o.
our Courts. These are, the SUIToRs ant
the TAXPAYERS. 1t can not be denict
that since Judge Wilson has been upor
the bench, the delay of justice has been !
great grievance. Many who have hat
causes have been compelled to abandon
them, or compromise upon any terms ant
others have preferred to suffer injustice
rather than be dragged for three or foul
years through our Courts. And indeed
where causes 60 over from term to term,
a poor man, is utterly unable to bear the
expersc, and lose the time necessary to
prosecute a lawsuit, and consequently
must suffer any injury and injustice that
may be practised upon him.
We have had Court after Court for the
last ten years-two weeks each term, and
adjourncdC Courts bctwccn-and, though the
lar business of the county for four years
past, as am informed by the Attorneys,
has been less than for twenty years before,
yet nothing appears to be done, and the
business is still back as far as ever. We
all remember that before Judge Wilson
was appointed, we mostly got through with
our Court in one ueeL., and business was
kept up; mo,o are hare airoys tro ~eehs,
and some adjourned Courts in addition,
and still the business is far back.
Each weeks Court costs our county some
s25O-so that by this slow mode of pro-
cceding We are paying at least $1,000 a
year more county tax, than would be ne
ccssary if our Court proceeded with the
same industry and despatch, as in other
counties and districts. Let the Tax,pay-
ers Of Union county remember this, and
apply the proper remedy.
That this grievance exists, is beyond
doubt, and the question is, whose fault is
it? Some of Judge Wilson's friends are
now endeavoring to put all the blame on
the Lawyers. Members Of the bar are just
as Jealous and as captious in other Counties
as they arc here, and if other Judges
would suffer themselves to be confused
and delayed, their business would fall back
too. But if l understand the matter
right, it is part of the proper business O.
q Judge to prevent the Lawyers from de-
laying and keeping back the business of
the Courts, and to push it forward him.
self, and man who cannot or will not do
his, is in my humble Judgment unquali-
led for the place.
The truth is, the Judge is timid and
lie has evidently no conf
lencc in himself or in his own legal opin-
ons, and hence he is afraid to 90 forward
or fear of making a mistep. He appears
o be but poorly booked up in the law,
md must at every step have books brought
nto Court and read and re-rcad to assure
i'm Of his footing before he will proceed.
'Ais is de great hindranee and delays to
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-09-24
EG- Pleading poverty, appears to be

% Pleading poverty, appears to be a
very "available recommendation for of
fee, just now. Let us sce-there is Judge
Gibson, after so or 10 years service at S3
to S, 900 per year,pleads poverty and casks
continuance" Judge Wilson, after ser
wing the people with good pay) 10 Or Is
years, thinks "onc good turn deserves an
other" and says the Office would come
right handy in case Of his reelection And
the last Star is "making poor mouth !"
for Mr.. Brcyman also. We are tempted
to vote for them all, for if they succeed,
Printers will hereafter stand first chance
for preferment, inasmuch as they have all
a superabundance Of that qualification.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-09-24

CAPTURE OF THE PAMPERO.-A letter
from jacksonville, Florida, to the .Saron-
nah Ncus gives the particulars OF the cap
ture of the steamer Pampero, and the
bringing of her into that port. She was
first chased into st. Johns river by the
cutter jackson, the captain of which sta
toned guns on the shore and blockaded
the mouth of the river The Collector OF
jacksonville then sent an officer with an
armed force up the river, who overhauicd
the Pampero, and demanded her delivery,
which was promptly complied with, 1t
was. however. found that she had landed
and concealed all her armament and am
munition. Some dissgreements having oc-
CURED between the parties on the Pampe-
ro after she left jacksonville for Cuba, and
before she left the coast, 4 number OF the
men and officers forsook her, and her num-
bers were still more thinned by the receipt
of the late intelligence Of the death OF
Lopez.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-09-24
Judge Lewis vs. Liberty of Conscience

One of the most striking illustrations of
Judge Lcwis's judicial vagaries, is fur
nishcd by case that came before him
in Lycoming county, in 1912 and created
much surprise at the time, and, VIC know,
met the strong disapproval of many lead
ing professional minds in the State. A
more direct and palpable Infringement up
on the civil and religious liberties of the
citizen, We venture to say can not be found
upon the judicial records of the Common
wealth. The case, as reported in the
" "United States Criminal Law" and pre-
sented to President Wayland to elicit his
approval, does not present the real point
involved, as it came before the court. The
facts were as follows: Shall, a Baptist
minister in White Deer, Lycom. Co., had
baptized daughter, aged about II years,
of DR.. William Armstrong, an intemper-
ate and profanc man. Her admission had
been postponed by the Church to obtain
the fathers consent; but he still persisted
in refusing to allow her to become mem
Der. The clergyman and officers of the
church at length deemed it their duty to
receive her, and she was baptized after re-
peatea aud earnest applications on her
part. For this, Armstrong threatened the
pastors life, with gun and club forcing
him to seek shelter in a neighboring house.
Mr.. Hall was obliged, in self defence, to
have Armstrong arrested and bound over
to keep the peace; but Judge Lewis, before
whom the case was heard, sentenced Mr..
Hall to PAY TIE COSTS! Mr.. Hall re-
fused ever to do so, but we believe they were
finally paid by some third person. The
following is an extract from the record:
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-09-24
~ SENAron-Thc "call" alluded tn

- ~SENAT0R--Thc "call" alluded to
in our last, was not " effectual" in trans
forming the Wing Patriarch into Demo.
cratic Nominee, and that chance for Sena-
torial honors still goes begging. The
gallant Major, We learn, goes from town to
town, offering to sell, give away, or fee
somebody to take the load of anxiety from
his shoulders-thus:
"My very dear Sir: You will greatly
oblige the great Democratic party, and
the equally worthy Wings, as we'll as my
self, by accepting the nomination of Sena-
tor to which you can readily be elected.
All that is required of you, is unceasing
hostility to Mr.. Casey, and your fortune
is made. You may be Wing or Demo-
crat, Cameronian or Infexible, Christian
or Mormon, if you'll only go for Mr.. VIII
son." But he meets with decided No ]
-"Dear, dear Sir-not seen you this
long, long time. How is the good lady
and those beautiful children? Well,
Esquire, they all say you must come out
for Senator. The fact is, Slifer is very
weak man, and / am authorised to say,
the way shall be made clear for you Say
the word, and Democracy's triumphant"
Vetoed again.
-"Ah! good morning, my fine fellow
why, positively, you look younger than
you did ten-twenty years ago"
"Well, Major, what the news?"
40, nothing stirring But the people,
Colonel, have became tired of these po-
litical maneuvers and caucusings, and
have determined to take matters into their
own hands Blythe, by-you're just the
man, now | happen to think of it, to take
the nomination Of Senator, which is as
good as vacant. Between you and me,
the nominee is very weak and unpopular,
and all the Democrats and the respectable
portion of the Wings ask for q man fresh
from the peoples ranks, with no taint of
partisan feeling about him. Just say the
word, and the post is yours-only 60
against Casey, and help us little for
Governor, and you re next Senator" Rath-
er declines.]
Thus has the county been canvassed for
few days past; and from the Majors
pluck, and his known admiration of Messrs
Casey and Slifer, he will undoubtedly 9th
finds no one easy enough in Union) hunt all
over Miffiln ard Juniata, but he'll have
out candidate before election Mean
while his protege's chances grow "beau-
tifully less" The friends of Mr.. Fries,
(who was the expressed, official choice of
the Democracy of Union,) ask if Maj. c.
supposes he can get their votes, after pro-
curing Mr.. Fries defeat? Who conferred
upon Maj. C. the power to c6er men a
nomination.? And by what authority does
he assume to pledge the Democratic vote
Of the three counties, to any corrupt or
wcak-minded Wing he may persuade into
a " bargain and sale ?"
The game is a bold and amusing one,
but We opinc when the Major has caught a
he will call in vain for the ,cotes
to elect him. We have heard of many
who are proud to be
.alled Democrats from principle, and are
Wiling to stand or fall by the openly chosen
men Of their faith-who will be bound bv
10 such plottings, but who will give their
7otes to an honorable, straightforward op-
in preference to the progeny Of
my invisible coalition.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-09-24
s9- The Editor is absent.

E1rThc Annual EXAMINATION. at the
close of the Summer Session of the Lew
isburg Academy, will be held on Thursday
next (to-morrowl Exercises to commence
at 10 o'clock 4. ". Parents, and the
public generally, are cordially invited to
attend.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-09-24
~ The Wings of Luzernc have nomi
mated the following ticket:

mated the following ticket:
Assembly, Davis Alton, Pittston, John
I. Davis, Nesopeck Associate Judges,
Chas. Lane, Wilkesbarre borough; Lewis
S. Waters, Blakely Township; Treasurer,
S. D. Lewis, Wilkesbarre Borough Regis,
ter and Recorder, John B. Mills, Wilkes.
barre Borough; County Commissioner,
John Rice, Kingston; Auditor, II. N. Hall,
Exeter.
The Democrats have made the follow
ing nominations:
Judge, J. N. Conyngham; Associates,
d. W. Bristol, of Providence, VIM. Han
cock, Of Kingston Register and Recorder,
Joseph W. Potter, of Providence Repre-
sentatives, Benedict, of Carbondalc, Rhoads
of Conyngham; Treasurer, Thomas Irwin,
of Dallas; Commissioner, Peter Winter, of
Pittston; Auditor, Curtis of jackson.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-09-24

ra- In the susquehanna, Wyoming and
Sullivan Representative District, Isaac
Reckhow of Susq. and Michael Meylert of
Sullivan are the Democratic nominees
Gen. Winchester, of the Democrat, was
nominated on the part Of Wyoming, and is
still in the field, against both the others
The Wings have not nominated.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-09-24

@ c. D. E!dred, Esq, has retired from
the Lycoming Gazette" after very able
publication of that journal for seven years.
Mr.. Eldred has many friends, and some of
them regret that bad looking certificate
from the State Treasury that he owed as
Collector $4,000 on the 1st Of January
last, and has not paid it yet No doubt
he has thrice that sum due him from SUBJ
scribers-and no wonder FIVE hundred de-
linquent patrons make one defaulting
printer!
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-09-24

sC See First Page for narrative Of
the nefarious design and lamcntable termi-
nation Of the late expedition against Cuba.
Truly, they that take the sword unjust
81 shall rcrish by the sword"
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-09-24

1S~In connection with Senator, a
mountain is in labor to get out a candi-
date for Representative also, from Union
county. Tie people of Juniata and Mifllin
may rest assured that Col Slifer's friends
will stand hcnorably by Juniata in her
right to the station of Representative.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-09-24
To the Voters of Union County

Fellow C,rrzExs-T "ffer myself t" your
consideration as an Independent candidate
for The office of COUNTY TREASURER at
the next election. Should ] be so fortunate as
10 secure a majority of your votes. ] pledge
myself to discharge the duties of the said office
faithfully and to the best Of nv ability.
HENRY ID. MAIZE.
New Berlin. Sept. ]. 1851 iepd
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-09-24

Ra~ Gov. JOHNSTON spoke last night
in Northumberland to a large gathering
considering the darkness and rain, and
though troubled somewhat with hoarscness
made happy impression upon his hear
cTS
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-09-24

AMERICAN SUPERIORITY-The I.on1o,
Times for wonder, awards the palm to
American skill, in the most importan, ar
tieles Of husbandry in the Crystal Palace
and to our superiority in naval architec.
ture-our steamers and the yacht-and !,
willing now to shake hands with us 4.
being on equal platform.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-09-24
n@- The Biglcr Club stands adjourned
VIC understand, to Friday evening of this
week
The Johnston Club, to Saturday evening.

Tho author Of the following Communication il Demo
erat and member Of pedohaptst church. and therefore
not interested witness against Jud Lewis. We add
that informed Dr. Armstrong was n Roman Catho-
lie if anything in his religious ,ews-that his daughter
sustained herself by her labor-and that she is
(iavns married, and removed from the bounds Of any
baptist church, consistent member of the Methodist
nexion The assigned by the Judge for puniihin:
Mr. Hall for Armstrong; breach of the peace, was that
Miss A. being minor. Mr. H. had right to reccive her
into his church against her parents conscntan at how
which practiced by every sect in land. every
year.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-09-24

sea- We are glad to see that DR. GoELL
is elected President of the Wilkes-Barre
and Philadelphia Telegraph Company. as
well as of the Susquehanna Line. The
conduct of both companies by one earnest
and competent man. can not fail to benefit
both them and the public.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-09-24

sEThe Lycoming Democrat announces
the names of T. p. Simmons, of Lycoming
county, and c. NJ. Smith, of Potter, for
Assembly for Lycoming, Clinton and Pot
ter counties, in opposition to the regular
rip-rap Democrats nomineea
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-09-24

To the Independent Voters Of Union Comfy.
Mn. JOHN TROXEI., of Musser's Valley.
Beaver Tow nship has consented t" run as an
independent Candidate for County Commissioner
Of Cni"n county. Sept Ste
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-09-24

ns Tomorrow is the day for the Sun
bury & Erie Rail Road Convention in
Philadelphia. We fear Court week has
kept some back from Union county, but
trust there will be some to represent her
there
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-09-24

Register l. RcCOrder.-We are au
ihorizsd To announce Mr.. NJ II. TAGGARF, Of
Fast BulTaloe Township. as an Independent,
Candidate for Register & Recorder of Union
county at the coming election. Sep, 2-te
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-09-24
Whin District Nominations.

Tor State SenatorCol. ELI SLIFEE, of Union county
For Eerrc=cntativc-wM SHARON. Esq. Of JuniatA
For President Ludgc-IIon. JOSEPH CASEY, Of Union
Hor Associate Judee-SOIOMoN ENGLE Esq Of Beaver
DO JAMES MARSHALL. Of ". Deer
For reg. Rcc.-CTIRlSTIAN BRErMAN. Of y Berlin
roT CoInmisson@r-SIMONK X. HERROLD. Of Chapman
For T:-ssur JACOB MAUCK. Of New B.rlin
For rAuditor-FgEDEE!CK RoLENDEE, Of y. Berlin
do JOHN SMITH, of Hartley.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-09-24

p@Fowlcr, who was shot, il Muncy,
(referred to last week, is slowly recovering
but has not yet rcgaincd his speech. The
person who was in custody for committing
The decd has hses sst d liberty,
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-09-24

FAILURE.-We regret to learn that j
B. Trevor, Esq, recently Cashier OF the
Philadelphia Bank, has failed to large
amount, caused by advancing money to a
house in New York, with which his son
was connected, and to heavy specie bro
ker in Philadelphia. The failure is said
to be to the amount Of Sl8o,090 Mr..
Trevor was connected with the improve
ments now going on in Trevorton, in the
coal regions of North'd county, but such
arrangements have been made as not to
interfere with the progress of that place.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-09-24

~The Bloomsbury Democrat chroni-
cles the killing Of good-sized Catamount
BY party Of hunters near Long Pond,
Sullivan county, Pa, and the chasing Of
another up tree. They watched the lat
ter all night long, but in the morning they
"found him, missing"