davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-05-28
Mrs. Swisshelm on Slave Catching,

Mrs. SWisshelm On Slave Catching,
Mrs. Swisshelm is severe on the slave.
catcher-of which creatures they have had
samples in Pittsburg-for she regards them
with true womanly scorn. Hear her:
awe do not say one-half that we feel
We should say if we were man. If We
were, and any fellow who has acted hound
and aided in capturing fugitive, should
offer US any Of the courtesies Of life, prop
er between man and man, we would spit
upon him. As it is, if one such should
enter the room we were in, it would re-
quire strong muscular effort on our part
to prevent Get out, dog! Get out" from
escaping from our lips. To us, they ap-
pear like dogs, and nothing else. Their
faces and forms assume the outline and
expression of dog Their whiskers look
like ssmellers' or 'feelers.'
ave would not rank among our list
of friends the man who needlessly sets his
foot upon worm;' and one who for ten
or twenty dollar fee, would aid to tear a
man from the bosom of his family, and
consign him to the condition Of brute,
ought to be held without the range of all
human sympathy. Wewould not let any
such biped sleep within our barn, or take
drink at our pump. We would not take
his name rs a subscriber, and would not
write editorials for slave catcher to read,
and if there were hundred people Of our
mind in Pittsburg, it would be hard for a
Commissioner to live in it. We would
hire little boys to halloo at him on the
streets, and chambermaids to throw dirty
water on him out of the upstairs windows
and, like the Yankee boys companion,
We would keep a-pinchin' and poundin'
him all the WHILE until he would be
obliged to leave or repent.
"'Get out, dog! Get out" should meet
him at every door which shelters family
ties. Every husband and every father
who values his right to live with his wife
and children, should spit upon or thrust
such an animal from his path-every wife
and mother who feels the value of hus-
bands love, should spurn him from her
door-every child who loves its father,
should taunt and mock him when he shows
his acc."-!Satunday I1siter, 2GM uh
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-05-28

in two minutes; it penetrates through the
pores of the unglazed tile. The tile should
not have this fat bottom or sole; it should
be formed like the long section Of an egg
and the sharp end ought to be down so that
the smallest stream of water could make
its way alongit.
Pres. Talmadge: How would you drain
level land?
Prof Mapes: By digging we'll down
to water, to this let drains be led from the
confines, all the water, in ordinary cases,
would flow off by the well at the common
level of the well-water. have used a well
at the rate of four thousand gallons an hour,
without materially sinking the surface. Sc
if had poured into it the same quantity
at the same time, it would have gone of
to the common level of the water in the
we'll. consider it useful to loosen land
deeply, even where the sub-soil is pure
gravel; for fertilizers do not descend. Far
mers need not be afraid of taking the bot
toms out Of their lands. The progress Of
fertilization over under-drain lands is from,
the surface over the drain towards the mid
die; between drains this increases every
year until they meet. Ruta bagas will be
four times larger over the drains than in
the middle between two drains. That ma
nures remain at the surface, may be found
by taking barrel of sand, with surface
soil at the top. The liquid manure applied
will all be taken up, and only pure water
percolate.
Pres. Talmadge: I am delighted at this
method of gaining information. Let me
comment little. On the surface Of land
we have few inches of soil commonly
dark in color, then below, some clay, per-
haps yellow; then often either some hard
pan, dense, or perhaps sand or gravel.
Through all these the atmospheric infuen-
ces hardly penetrate. Then We till it dec
ply and thus enable them to enter their
powerful fertilizing properties, giving room
to the entrance of the roots of plants.
The system of roots Of plants is beautifully
seen by subjecting them to a gentle but
complete washing. We are astonished at
their wonderful construction, and learn
lessons most important as to their actual
functions in supplying their plant with all
its pabulum, and also how We should pre-
pare our soils for them, and how we avoid
on their indispensable rami6c-
ations. l feel more and more strongly the
value of science faithfully and practically
applied to agriculture. All show the ne
cessity of close study.
The Secretary said that he had very Of.
ten reflected upon the great principle, by
which our greatest, as we'll as our least,
plants, contrary to the constant power Of
gravity, rise from an inch high to nearly
three hundred feet of altitude, carrying up
weight after weight, till at last, like the
great gum tree of Australasia, the weight
lifted upward is four hundred tons Even
small plants lift stones, throw aside the
earth, force room for the roots, &c.
The draining Of Prof Mapcs' farm, he
states at SIS an acre reduction of ex-
pense owing to better implements and sys-
tenn.
DR.. Underhill offered resolution which
was unanimously carried, to recommend to
the American Institute to offer premium
for tiles for undertaking.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-05-28

16rO, that the friends of our paper
from fear it might give up the ghost, or
from some other cause-would just pick
us up 100 new subscriptions las was recently
done for truth-loving cotemporary|.!
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-05-28

bS~We published in the Chronicle some
weeks since the death of Richard Baker of
Perry county, aged lO2 years. A relative
of the deceased, resident in this place, as
sures US his age was some ten years less.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-05-28

I@-A gentleman from lower county,
recently animadverted with some consider
able warmth on the want of science mani
Tested in the annual repairs made to roads
in this quarter. He thought scrapcr to
scatter soil upon the road, and making it
round, with heavy roller to make ithard,
and more pains taken to draw off the water
from it, would save time, and money, and
give us much better roads. We think his
opinion worth considering.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-05-28

G~We are informed that two valuable
horses, belonging to Isaac Eyer Jr., of Dry
Valley in this county, were killed during
the storm on Thursday night Of last week,
by discharge of lightning. They were
standing under a tree when struck.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-05-28

NoTIcE.-Persons wishing to announce
candidates for Office through this paper,
must pay for it, in advance, at the rate Of
fifty cents per square. (We say this now,
the more freely, because we have none to
announce y No one will be inserted which
contain reflections on the candidates, or
which are not sincere in their recommen
dations.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-05-28
The TELEGRAPH in Lewisburg.

On Monday last, Messrs. Gocll, (Presi-
dent of the Company,) Solliday, and Car
yer, brought the telegraphic wire from
some miles below town, fitted up their ap-
psratus here, and before night despatched
a message to Philadelphia, and received an
answer in less than an hour. This is de-
cidedly good time, and the instrument
promises to work we'll.
rA-The Telegraph Office is kept directly
over the Post Office. We shall give a list
of prices, and directions for sending des-
patches in our next.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-05-28

rA-During battalion exercise on the
18th inst. at Light Street, Col Co., Philip
Keller had one hand shattered and was
badly burned by the accidental discharge
of cannon,
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-05-28

AcWhile engaged last week in brief
visit to four Of the Townships in BuAaloe
Valley, We were met on every hand with
the evidences Of an unprecedented crop Of
wheat, and with the promise of good crops
generally. There will also, We think, be a
good supply of fruit.
There is no richer country of its age OF
one more delightful to visit, in our State,
than this same Buffaloe Valley. Nothing
seems wanting to fill up the measure of its
prosperity so much as plank road-and
that can be built with the surplus of this
years (probable) wheat crop.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-05-28

A Fire occurred in Lock Haven on FRI
day morning week, which consumed the
dwellinns of w. II. Moreland and Thomas
Bridgens. The former was insured for
5000, and the latter for $500.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-05-28

p@-The Agricultural meeting, at New
Berlin, on Wednesday, it will be seen did
not perfect the organization Of Society
for Union county. We regret this, as it
is equivalent to the lsss of nearly a year
in the enterprise, but hope it may result
in placing the Society, when formed, on a
stable footing
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-05-28
LesClSbsgTl, Pa.
fuconcsoan Alormins, Elan 28, 1851

ADvERTIZE .-Executors, Administrators, Public
n Officers, City and Country Merchants, Manufacturers,
Mechanics, Business Mcn-sl who wish procure or To
dispose Of anythngwou do we'll to give notice Of the
through the Le,cisbnry Chronicle This paper has
good and increasing circulation in a community conta
ming large proportion of active. solvent producers
consumers, and dealers, any other in the State.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-05-28

IS-The first electric flash from Lewis
burg to Philadelphia, conveyed an enquiry as
to the health Of a young man from this place,
recently dangerously sick in the city. The
answer" S. is getting better'-dispelled
many fears, and gave many persons swee-
ter sleep that night. This is one of thou
sand uses Of the Telegraph.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-05-28

Plank Roads In New York.
The following table shows the number
of Plank Roads and cost per mile, in the
State of New York:
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-05-28

11The meeting at Georgetown, North d
Co., to forward the Susquehanna Railroad
will be held on Tuesday, Sd Of June next.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-05-28
For the Lewisburg Chronicle.

| recently noticed boast in the Union Times,
that tina, paper was at the head Of the English
press in this county. This did not refer to size,
for there are certainly three papers larger than
that. And as to their circulation, we have the
certificate Of DrEyster as printed in the German
edition Of the Times (both good authority that
our English papers stood as follows:
The Chronicle 500
English Democrat 400
The Times 1896
The Samaritan 3SS
The Star 3Si
So there are TWO papers ahead OF the Times,
which outnumbers one paper s, and another II ;
surely the Times may crow
"Ma" said rather dull urchin, I'm next to
the head in my class"
"Well, how many are there in your class !"
"Why, NE AND ANOTHER TELLER" y.
HTA friend states that Rev. Messrs
Read and Mathewson, who visited America
several years since as a religious deputa-
ton from England, narrate the following
While tarrying at New Berlin, they obser-
we'd a large number of persons very intent
upon certain time in reading newspapers.
On inquiring, they learned it was publica-
ton day for the two principal papers-one
of which they found on examination to be
"a Masonic paper, and the other Anti-Ma-
scnic-aad beth contemplated" The hon.
est Englishmen were no doubt disguised
with the coarse and vulgar temper which
then characterized the political press; but
the same objection still exists, tho We arc
happy to believe in less degree. Those
who last fall read the political papers of
New Berlin with an unbiased disposition,
could but loathe their contents, and scorn
the bias which led it to the commission of
so many and oft-repeated violations of all
propriety. We hoped they had finished
their ebullitions of personal ill-will, espee-
tally as some of the actors in that canvass
aronot now before the public but We
regret to see indications, especially in the
recent German papers, that the evil is not
at an end-thosc most silly and vapid 'Di-
alogues' are again invented. Those editors
who aid or permit these TRADES of abuse,
these low and libclous assaults on private
character and private individuals, mistake
the feelings and the sentiments of the SUBJ
stantial, honest, just-fecling and just-acting
citizens of our county-men of friendly
feeling, and desirous of peace-if they
suppose they are gaining anything by such
a course, either in reputation or purse
For the common fame of our common
craft, VIC ask them to take our advice in
good humor, and reform in this particular.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-05-28
IHh CHRONICLE.

h. c. HICKoK, Editor. o. NJ WoRDEN, Printer.
cash in ADVANCE $s5 in three months 81 paid
within the year, and 81 80 at the end Of the year.
Agents in Philadelphia-v Palmer and W Carr.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-05-28

D~Wanted at the Lewisburg Chronicle
of6ce-a Jour. and an Apprenticc-now.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-05-28

The tolls are paid in the increased value
Of the land, the wear and tear Of wagons,
harness, and horses, and in The eheaPeniag
Of Transportation, which is thus secured At
al seasons { he yes. But this is not
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-05-28

sp-Democratic State Gubernatorial Conventon-Read
ing. 4th June.
ks Democratic State Judicial Convention
llth June.
kU- whis State Convention-Lancaster, 9th June.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-05-28

pDThe Society for Inquiry will hold
its regular monthly meeting at the Acad-
envy on the Hill, Sunday afternoon, June
l, at % o'clock, P. NJ. Report on the
Island of Madagascar, presented by Mr..
Barnhurst.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-05-28

the only thing; farmer estimates that he
saves tolls in the labor Of cleaning horses.
In fact, Plank Roads are invaluable.-N
Y Tribune.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-05-22


at the same time, some excellent touches on pure
key The plot of either work is rather defective
and unnatural. But this is partially lost sight OF
by the reader, amid the varied and hurried Incl
dents of the story. While these novels possess
some interest ofa thrilling character they are
certainly not worthy Of being recommended to
refined community. E. Z. BLANCHARD is the au'
thor of the first named work-HENnY CocKToS,
of the second. ...s .z,ss. 1..
BYnNE'sPockEr CoMrASrokFon MAcHrsrsrs,
MECHANICS AND ENoINEERs, has also been for
warded by DEWITT &FDkvENroRT, Tribune
Buildings, N. Y; and this we ejudge to be an ad'
mirable and exceedingly useful work. It isa clear
and condensed statement, of all the information
requisite for scientific artisan. 1t has the ap.
pearance moreover, Of being eminently practical
and simple. We can, without hesitation, recon-,
mend it to every one, desirous of accomplishing
himself in these different branches Of business
Price of mail Edition--one dollar. Address the
firm, as above. Z
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-05-22
hold, that guards Your liberties! Admit that

hold, that guards your liberties Admit that
Justice and Freedom are but empty names, and the
talismanic spell which sustained the fainting troops
of WAsH1NeroN in TINT dismal retreat across the
Delaware-which prompted the generous Ameri-
can to support the failing cause against hope, with
almost profuse liberality--which enabled MARION
and SUMpTEn and BUTLER and PIcKENs, to
struggle on against all odds, and with the most
heart-sickening difficulties, until the dawn of a
better day, cleaned from old Kings mountain
this spell, we say, will DO gone forever, and with
it, the hopes of true Freedom. No-there is q
power in Truth-there is force in Justice-there
is spell in the Right, which has often led the
week and oppressed to triumph, when the prospect
was far more cherries than that which lies before
us now. To say that there is not, is to controvert
the tenor and spirit of our holy Religion-it is to
trample under foot the teachings of Christ himself
His whole example-his every preceptwas intend
ed to illustrate the intrinsic power and strength Of
Justic, Truth and Right If the nations of the
earth are prepared, in this boasted 10Th century,
to adopt as their standard and guide, the motto of
vindictive Robber-chieftain, in preference to the
lessons of that noble Religion, which has made
our civilization all that it is-if the philosophy of
coarse Scottish thief is be placed in the scales
against the I" Wisdom that cometh from above"
then have we indeed fallen upon desperate times.
Is it not our Solemn duty, as Christian men, to
meet and to repel these dangerous notions! If the
great principles, upon which modern civilization
rests, are in progress of subversion, (as has been
intimately then is it indeed time that the opposing
forces were marshalled, not only on political, but
on religious grounds. Such intimations are we'll
calculated to arouse every thinking mind, to the
vast Importance of the issue, which South Carroll
ma, the weaker power in point Of physical strength
but confessedly the stronger morally, may soon
make with stronger Government, whose rapacity
and injustice its orn constituent members feel and
deplore. II Is an issue of principle-it is ques-
ton of right, and Christian civilization is to judge
between us. And in answering the question pro-
pounded in the beginning Of this article, wiz:
Shall South Carolina act or not 20 these are the
most prominent and most important considerations
-ss Is Justice with US! Is Truth with us Is the
Right with u.s." We therefore reiterate the hope
that our people will ponder gravcly and consci-
enciously this branch of the enquiry, until they
are brought to settled conviction. Without this,
they cannot properly approach the discussion of
the probable consequences of our action.
In the following article, we will venture to give
some suggestions as to the rational mode Of con-
ducting the second branch of the enquiry.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-05-22

> But thirdly, we shall have little to excite the
animosity or envy of other nations. Our Terri
tory will be comparatively small, and in grea.
part subject to cultivation only by the African
1t would, therefore, scarcely tempt a conqueror,
or invite the rapacity ofthe North. Our wealth
also is of such nature, as not to excite North.
ern cupidty. Consisting almost wholly Of land
and negroes, it would be Of little value to any ex
cept those who would own slaves and live upon
the soil, while any serious disturbance Of our in
stitutions would effectually destroy our produce.
which it is SO much the interest of others to OBJ
tain. Nothing but q spirit of reuenge in the
Northern mind, could provoke an attempt to
conquer our State; and we need have fears from
no other quarter. While, then, other States
would have little temptation to interruptus, every
consideration of interest and policy would lead
them to let us alone; in which case, as shown in
our former article, we should enjoy an unexam-
pied state of prosperity.
Withour native strength, therefore, and by the
operation of the moral causes, we have been con-
sdering, there can be little doubt as to the ability
Of the State to maintain her liberty and indepen-
dcnce
AS to her respcctability, that may very well
be left to time. One thing is certain, will never
depend on mere physical strength. Under the
judgment of christian world, physical power is
no longer the single test Of worth among nations
or individuals. A people who practice virtue
and justice among themselves, and in their inter-
course with others; who excel in moral and in
tellectual attainments; who are brave, high
minded and honest; and who always tread the
paths of duty and honor, need have no fears, for
their respectability either among contemporaries
Gus nations, or with posterity, though they may
chance to occupy small territory, and to enjoy
few Of the luxures of life. 1t may too, with safe
ty be affirmed that while small States have some
times afforded substantial liberty, large ones have
always been despotic; and hence, the people
who sacrifice to their ambition by seeking to live
in large and magnificent empires, must do so at
the expense Of their liberty and happiness.
RUTLBDGE.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-05-22

sentence Of my second article, ID which, when
.speakingof the appropriation made by the State
/ said:9 would have her edo more-'' Had a.
period followed theword morep Il might have
BEEN. But take the sentence as whole, and I
do notth;nk the meaning given to- part Is fairly
inferable. The sentence is as follows would
have her do moreaad keep hersyoung men a. !
training for any emergency" by which meant
that the State. after procuring her arms, should
cause her young men to- be taught to ehandle..
them, to march and wheel; Cox zfncontinuatiou
Of this idea, recommend in the next breath,
the organization of Volunteer Companies, fully.
equipped, in every neighborhood. asssz.-se.... (.
Neither am I an anti-State Secessionist,p y
under all circumstances. have already said
"that when every reasonable hope Of Union at
the South shall have vanished (Which was to be
determined upon the passage by Congress ofmy
other law injuriously affecting our institutions,
without producing zco.operation) thenswilE the
emergency justify desperation, and then let
South Carolina, single and alone, take the breach,
&C." Iwould then adopt secession as o ldernicr
resort and believing that our political existence
at its crisic, would consent to the experiment
of plunging South Carolina into this Ocean Of
uncertainty" with that hope which is the secret
comfort of all seeessionists-the hope that some
Of the States of the South may come to our
rescue. -.,s.'z3slil:zss.r t@ssts7z5iiss
desired to say more on other points whereI
have been misinterpreted and misquoted, but
matters of a private nature are now engrossing
my time and my labour. q sr-.ss. 5if;,.fssz,
INDEPENDENCE.