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Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-05-07
Painting.

The time is at hand when houses will
be painted to restore the worn-out coating,
and old paint, dingy, but of sound surface,
will receive the force of the scrub brush.
When we take into consideration the pre-
serving nature of paint, it may be said g it
costs nothing" 1t is very unwise to al
low the paint of houses to fade or be worn
off to certain point of abrasion, in order
to save a little-the intended saving is an
extra expense. Well do careful captains
of ships take advantage of every opportu-
nifty to put on the paint they know that
economy lies in following the old maxim
=, stitch in time saves nine.' Almost
all our farmers do their own painting, so
do our mechanics who reside in the rural
districts. White paint is that which is
most generally employed, and there is no
other kind so universally applicable, both
for the outside and inside of buildings. In
the mixing of paint, let US give a few
words Of advice, and first of all, the cheap
est is not the cheapest in the true sense of
the word White zinc is stated to be a
good substitute for white lead, we do not
ak thus personally about it. Use only
. best white lead if you use any, and
enploy the best linseed oil boiled. 4 Ii:
tie turpentine is used in the mixture, and
here is where We wish to give the caution,
use but very little Of it. 1t is well known
that turpentine makes the paint dry much
quicker, but it fulils the old adage I" soon
ripe, soon rotten" The turpentine reduces
the oil into aspaonaceous compound; there
fore, if much turpentine is used, the paint
VIII wash away with heavy rains. Those
who have seen one paint last three times
As long as another, will now be able to tell
the reason. Boiled linseed oil, when dry,
has hard yet elastic skin in this con-
sistsits preservative and enduring qualities.
Rosin varnishes are liable to crack and
blister, not the linseed oil varnish.
In painting rooms we have noticed some
grand mistakes, and they are not uncom-
mon In the choice of color, much, yea,
everything, depends on situation. Aroom
that is much shaded should be painted
lively color, and one that looks
to the north should be painted a
warm color, one looking to the south
may be painted a moderately cold color.
We have seen rooms looking to the north
painted light blue, they always looked cold
and cheerless The same care should be
exercised in selecting paper for rooms, so
80 as TO have the colors harmonize with
the situation. Carpets should be selected
with the same regard to the association of
feelings. Houses facing the north side of
streets, when painted dark brown, really
look as if they were "done up brown
.SteatiFc An,ericdn.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-05-07

VEGETABLE PoIsoNs.-As almost eve
~ farmer is more or less troubled with
poison ivy, sumach, parsnip, and the like,
from which | have suffered very much my
self, and after trying great variety of re-
mcdies, have found out that a poultice
made of buckwheat -four and buttermilk,
with piece of blue vitriol the size of a pea,
pulverised and dissolved, added to the
MIXTURE, has had the happy effect of reno
wing the trouble, and effecting a cure in a
short time. f. S. Fox.
Athens, n Y.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-05-07

two, will send forth the sleepless sentinel.
that watch over human progress, and tho
moving, jostling, out going world will b.
spread out on this hill top, that all Sulr
van county may read it. The Newspaper
with its silent tongue but mighty thought.
will ease the farmers toll, and cheer ma,v
freside with its welcome presence. All
hail to Sullivan, for what her people b,vs
done and are doing, for the improvement.
of their own homes /
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-05-07

SERVED RIGHT-A fellow was arrested
in Rochester, the other morning, for steal
ing newspapers from the doors of subscri-
bers. He was taken to the police office,
and after severe reprimand by the JUS
tice, wa. fined for the offence-the justice
taking the culprit's coat as security for the
fine.
rsa- The above suggests to us remedy
for an evil under which some of our sub
scribers labor Frequently, out Of the $50
papers left by our Town Carrier, 10 or II
never reach their owners eyes, according
to all accounts. To supply these thefts or
losses (in addition to paying sl3 per year
for a gratuitous delivery is more than We
can endure Patrons must look out for
newspaper thieves, and punish item, and
Mt US.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-05-07

metallic RED PAINT-A vein of Paint
has been discovered, on the land of Mr..
Joseph Maus, two miles north of Danville,
in Valley Township, Montour County. 1t
is found to be superior article of paint,
having been tested in Philadelphia, and
pronounced to be of the finest quality of
Metallic Red Paint. 1t does not require
as much oil as other Venitian Red, for
painting, The Messrs. Maus' are prepa-
ring to manufacture it at the Franklin
Iron Works, two miles north of Danyille.
-DanriUe nteNigencer.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-05-07

MONSTER Ox.-The magnifcently great
Ok raised by Col. n. {. Baldwin, of Cleve-
land, will soon be sent on pilgrimage to
the Worlds Fair. He has been fattened
for eight years, and now weighs the enor-
mpus figure of 1900 lbs. The world may
safely be challenged to produce his equal
\ mile per day is now his longest journey.
He will be transported East by water, and
from Boston he will need pretty good sea
craft for his individual comfort-Clece-
land Herdid.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-05-07
County Papers Free.

We hope all our friends will bear in
mind that after the first Of July next the
Chronicle will circulate anywhere in the
county FREE OF POSTAGE, AMI out
of the county, within fifty miles of this
place, for only fire cents per quarter.
There is now every inducement for per-
sons to take their own county papers in
preference to those published at distance.
CONE ONE,COME ALL; send on your
names for the Chronicle.
Reeolleet. one copy cffhe Chronicle and either
Godey's Lady's Book, Graham's or Sartain $
Magazine for $3.50.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-05-07
Sprouts Patent Carriage Spring.

This carriage spring is the invention OF
Mr.. Z. I. Sprout, late of Montrose, now Of
Hughsville, Lycoming county, Pa, who
has patent for the same, and who has
been awarded some prizes as token Of its
superior character. [The engraving of the
carriage spring We have not at hand
Figure is a perspective view of car
riage, and figure ,, with view of the
spring, is plan view, showing the spring
as combined and arranged with the axles
and frame part below the body Of the car
riage. A A is the perch plate, and B B
represent four springs connected by cross
plates, and 70 the perch plate. These are
all made of steel, and for two seat buggy
they weigh only from 80 to 40 pounds,
Springs, braces, and perch). Section B is
side view of one spring. 1t will be OBJ
served, from the peculiar manner in which
all these parts are connected at the middle
of the braces, that the springs support the
body of the carriage at the front and rear,
by merely resting on the axles. The axles
and wheels are thus relieved from dead
neiyht, as it is technically termed, and the
ends of the springs vibrate freely on the
axles, obviating all unpleasant jarring and
jolting when the carriage is running over a
rough road The whole arrangement is
very simple; holsters and pillow blocks are
not required, while the carriage is braced
most etIectually in every part The perch
being a spring, also assists, by its gentle
to render the motion of the car
riage, to those who ride in it, pleasant and
easy. These springs are manufactured by
Mr.. VIM. Wright, Newark, n j., also by
Messrs. Sprout, Burrows & Co, propric-
tors, Hughesyille, Pa, from whom more
information about prices, &c, may be OBJ
tanned by letter-Scicntifc Amer.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-05-07
MARRIAGES, Births, and Deaths.


Among the bills passed by the late Leg
islature was one reported by Mr.. Arm
strong, of the House, providing for the
registration of births, marriages, and deaths
in this commonwealth, in suitable books to
be furnished by the State for the Regis
t,r's Office in each county. The bill pro-
vides that, whenever marriage Is cele-
brated, the officiating clergymen, magls-
trate or clerk of the meeting shall certify
the fact to the register of the county
When birth or death takes place the
physician, midwife or coroner shall, IN
like manner, certify the event to the reg
lister. In all cases the expense Is to be
paid by the county, and a fine imposed for
the ne elect to certify-wise provisions
both. for without them the registration
would be more or less incomplete. Du-
plicate copies of the register are to be for
warded to Harrisburg, and there kept, to
provide against the originals being des-
troyed by fire or otherwise. With such a
comprehensive system of registration, the
descent of every man, woman and child IN
the State, for generations back, would, in
time, come to be matter of record and a
thousand difficulties of proof, with ten
thousand inducements to forge family
records, such as now perplex, and fire.
quently defeat justice, would vanish for
ever from our Courts Of law.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-05-07

bG- The New Orleans Courier states
that nearly the whole country, from East
Baton Rouge to General Trist's planta-
tions, is now under water, and the greatest
distress prevails among the settlers on the
b,you lands in the rear of the river In
the immediate neighborhood of Donald
son, ille, upwards of one hundred families
are said to be in complete state of desti
tuition.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-05-07

pE~The storm of Sunday week, which
struck the Methodist Chapel at Danville,
was widespread.
The dwelling house orcupied by Mr.Geo.
Sweeney, situated near the Baptist meeting
house in Milton, was struck by lightning
the same day, but little damage done
A large barn of Mr.. S. G.. Harding, o.
Eaton, (within sight of Tunkhannock,
Wyoming county, was also struck that
day and consumed. Loss, about 81 900.
A Hail Storm passed over Elizabeth
township, Lancaster county, doing great
damage to the fruit, strawberries, &c. The
grain was also much injured. The hail is
said to have been the size of shell bark,
and the hills were covered with the hail
pebbles which had fallen to the depth Of
several inches.
A barn belonging to John C. Lefevre,
Of Paradise township, Lancaster county,
was struck by lightning, and COW and hog
killed. No other damage was done to the
building or its contents, except knocking
of lightning rod,
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-05-07

will be placed under contract Immediately,
beginning at Holidaysburg or Gaysport,
and terminating at the Bridge, near Lea
mer's, below Freedom. This is an impor-
tant work, and more interest should be
manifested by our people in order to Sc,
cure its early completion.-Hollidaysbury
VIII
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-05-07

AccIDENT.-On last Wednesday, a
carpenter named Peter Meixell, while en-
gagged in new building down Market ST.,
in this place, was severely cut on the front
part of his head by an axe which slipped
from the hand of fellow workman in the
unAoored story above. Mr.. NJ. was re-
moved to his residence in East Buffalo
township, and will probably be disabled
for several weeks
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-05-07
LesclSbasy'g, Pa.
Uc0ncsoan Hlornina, nlan Z, 1851.

ADVERTIZE !-Executors. Administrators Public
n Officers, City and Country Merchants Manufacturer,
Mechanics Business Mrnall who wish to procure or to
dispos. Of anythng-word do we'll TO give notice of the
through the .L,psburg Chronicle. This paper has
good and increasing circulation in community cnntai-
consumers and dealers as any other in the State.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-05-07

a@~The Wheat crop is, SO far, unusually
promising in this section Of country. We
were visited by sharp frosts the latter part
of last week, but do not learn of any ser-
Gus damage from it The season is rather
cold and backward.
Telegraphie despa;che, state that much
damage was done to the cotton and tobacco
crops in the Carolinas, Georgia, Alabama,
and Tennessee, by the frosts of last week.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-05-07
tue POCKET COMPANION, fol

tue POCKET COMPANION, for
Machinists, Mechanics, Engineers-by
OLIVER BYRNE," is the title of neat lit
tie book, of IA pages, in pocket form,
just published by Messrs. Dewitt & Day-
enport, New York. The work is embell-
ished with three steel engravings of steam
engines. 1t also contains an almanac for
all time, very useful as well as peculiar
arrangement; a universal thermometer,
showing the sensible heat of many sub
stances according to the three most appro-
we'd thermometers accurate planetary ia
bles, tonnage of ship, the weights of diffe-
rent countries compared, alloys, and COM
pounds, mechanical powers, and a hundred
other things equally useful to the practical
mechanic. The price is 81, and copies
may be readily forwarded by mail. 1t is
just the kind of wade mecum that should
be in the possession of every mechanic.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-05-07

FlRE.-The residence of Cyrus Shd
walter, of Hartley township, Union Co,
was entirely consumed by fire on Sunday
evening last 1t was discovered to be in
flames about o'clock in the evening, but
was then too far gone to save any of its
contents. The loss is estimated at about
four hundred dollars, and was all the
property that Mr.. S. possessed. No insu-
rance.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-05-07

rea-The Telegraph Line has been cxtell-
ded from Danville to Northumberland, and
will shortly be put in operation. Active
preparations are being made to complete
it from the latter place to Lewisburg and
Milton, and from thence, probably to VIII
Transport. The posts are on the ground
between Lewisburg and Northumberland
The line will also lie extended to Sunbury.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-05-07
DEATHS.

In Buffalo Up. 4,h inst, JAMS MGHH. long
a respected resident of the Valley. aged 81 years:
In New Berlin. 29ih ult.. JosErH x. l.. son OF
Michael and Susanna Kleckner, aged 10 months
and % days.
In smoke,own, (Eas, Bufalo,) lss inst, an
infant son of Harriet Chapel.
In Chillisqusque, I'd inst, sged years and
months, AIlcE OssoURSk, daughter Of Hiram
and Charlotte Housel.
In Northumberland, 18th ult, aged about SIS
Mrs. RurH HussEr.
Near Ws-hinstonvilIe, 9Th ul.. Col. rsos''
MooHHKsp, in hi- s4th yeu.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-05-07
EaE- In Lancaster county, in every cas-

Ha5- In Lancaster county, in every case
where proof is made to the court of land
lords selling liquor to drunken men or
minors, or of their tolerating gambling of
any kind on their premises, their license
is taken from them. 4 very good rule
which We would like to see adopted every
where.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-05-07

PLANK RoAD.-Twenty-fve Thousand
Dollars have been subscribed towards the
construction of the Hollidaysburg and Bed.
ford Plank Road This is not sufficient to
complete it, but will accomplish part Of
The object Some SIX miles Of the Road
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-05-07

Hg~The New York & Erie railroad is
finished to its Lake terminus, at Dunkirk,
and the Directors have travelled over it,
and were delighted with the manner in
which the road is finished. A grand cele-
bration is shortly to take place.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-05-07

An OLD BIBLE.-Among the effects of
David Croft, of Earl township, Lancaster
county, lately deceased, was a German
Bible, in good condition, printed in 1881,
by C. Froschaur, in Zurich, Switzerland.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-05-07

rn-A meeting will be held at the Court
House in Sunbury, on Saturday the 9th
inst, for the purpose of organizing Nor
cumberland County Agricultural Society,
auxiliary to the State Society.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-05-07

ra-Saturday of this week, from to 5,
P NJ, is appointed for the Democracy of
Union county to elect Delegates to the
County Convention at New Berlin on
Monday next. The Convention is to ap-
point Delegates to the Harrisburg Judicial
Convention.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-05-07
zemisburg #arket.
Corrected this Dan
MARRIAGES.

On the 22d ult.. by Rev. Mr.. Sheldon, JAMS
Il. CALDWELL of Milton and Miss JAyx FISSrr
of M'Ewensville.
On the 29th ult., by Samuel Ewing. Esq,
RkuHEN PuRsEL Of NJ fflinburg and Miss SUsAH
Ross of Lewisburg.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-05-07

s1y- A. X. Wright, of Clearfeld county,
Pa, who is extensively engaged in the lum-
bering business, was robbed of four thous.
and dollars, in Lockport, on Wednesday
week The thief was detected, and a
large portion of the money recovered
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-05-07

Turnip Krout has become an article of
manufacture in this city. The turnips are
peeled, chopped up fine and put up in the
same manner as cabbage. Confidential
ep;cures PRONOUNCE it superior to the old
fa... oned ss.ttsge ksout.,- G. .c.n.o,i C,o,
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-05-07

RE-We are informed that the Directors
of the Danville Bank, at their meeting
yesterday, declared dividend of four per
cent. for the last six months.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-05-07

No. William Marshall, is appointed an
Associate Judge of Centre county.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-05-07

bFBy judicious, yet liberal advertising,
the door to wealth, respectability, influence
and honor, is thrown wide open to all.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-05-07

nA-The Governor has appointed Thom-
as E. Franklin, Esq, of Lancaster, Attor-
ney General, in place of c. Darragh, Esq,
resigned.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-05-07

% Traveling mechanics, originated the
word, "Journeyman."
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-05-07
Fer the Lewisburg Chronicle

The time for County Meeting to farm,
an Agricultural Society is fast cominp on
and | want our intelligent farmers all to
be put in mind Of it, through the paper,
and whenever they meet
For President Of the Society, If one b.
formed | have heard several good name,
mentioned-James NJ ore, Jr., and Major
Gundy, of East Buffalo; Isaac Ever Of
Union; Col. Eyer, of Penns; Esq. Viii,
of Hartley, and perhaps others. Let u,
have thorough men, no matter who. y
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-05-07
JUVENILE DEPRAvITY.-A continue


ton of the burglaries and petty larcenies
in this place, which we noticed some time
ago, has at length resulted in the detec-
ton Of the culprits Mr. Winegarden's
Cigar Shop was entered the other night,
and rifed of money and other articles to
the value of s5, and similar depredations
committed in other PARTS of town. On
Sunday the Presbyterian Church was en-
tered through window, and the Commu-
MON Wine used by the party to get drunk
on. A similar exploit was also performed
at the Baptist Church some time ago.
Three young lads on whom suspicion had
for some time rested, were charged with
the larceny at the tobacconist's, when one
of them "owned up" and made full con-
fession, revealing the foregoing operations,
and several others. Warrants were prompt
ly issued for the party, but they disap-
peared in the mean time, and have not yet
been taken.
These painful developments speak
loudly to parents-to ALL parents-to
exercise more firm and resolute control
than many seem to manifest, over the
habits and associations of their children;
to keep them off the street at night, and
check at once the tendency to dissipation
and gambling (pitching pennies and juve-
nile loafing in generaD so apparent on our
streets, at times, to the most casual obser-
yer. The first and heaviest responsibility
in the matter rests upon parents and guar
dians; and if they can not or will not
discharge their duty with watchful fidelity
and frmness, they can not justly complain
if they and their children, having sown
the wind should reap the whirlwind.'
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-05-07
lHB CHRONICLE.
H. c. H1cKoK, Editor. o. N woRDEN, Printe,

At cash in aivance S15 in three months 81 paid
within the year, and 81 50 at the end Of the year
Agents in Philadelphia--v Palmer and Z " Carr.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-05-07

Gloy.-Wriggling half way up bayo-
net.
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-06-12

TIIIE subscriber would take this opportuni>
l. ty to call the attention oil his patrons and
the public generally, to his superior mode OF
Extracting Teeth, by which at least three
fourrhs of the pain, caused by the common
practice is avoided besides rendering every
fort to extract badly decayed teeth and roots
perfectly successful. Persons afflicted with
'ooth.a ache, need have no fear that they cannot
be removed on account OF brittleness or any
other cause, for it often happens that by the
use of Chevalier's splendid Ferceps. l have
extracted from six to eight teeth which wer
broken of even with the bone, in twice as man
seconds. :"
would also here announce. that until fur.
ther notice. my price for extracting Teeth will
be twelve and half cents apiece.
N. B. All work in the various departments
o DENTISTRY, performed with care and
dispatch, and upon the most approved prnct
Piles of Dental Science, and at moderateprice
EDWARD W.BLAKE
LiicAfield. Oct. s, 1850. TIA
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-06-12
fron,St eel, Mails, &c,

H NGLlSH, Refined, Swedes and Norway
\ ~ iron, round, square and fiat T. VIZ.
Norway Nail Rods, shapes and small squares.
>wedes Shapes Horse Shoe Iron band. hcon
scroll. nut and teazle-trame Iron; K" Naylor T.
Cos" Steel Of all kinds spring, corking and
sleigh shoe Steel :" Fall River" Cut Nails and
Iron; Cast>slcel and Stcel>pla,ed Snovels
81 Fairbanks" Scales of every size; Iron and
Steel Crow>bars Nuts and Washers: Smiths
Bellows, Sledges, Hammers; Files, Rasps.
Screw Plates, Vices, American Anvils with
cast steel face Borax, Wood Screws, Wrought
Nails and Spikes, Horse Nails of SUPERIOR
quality made TO order together with great
variety of other articles in the line. for sale at
No GO State street
9G- Prices and terms will be made satisfacs
tory to purchasers,
f. G. RIPLEY & co.
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-06-12

WinleF AFranEement

WlmAGE AIhoHBCAAACDSs
The Cars on this tOad ran 40 connection with
the New York aud New Haven, aud Western
Railroads.
MoRNrNG TRAIN for State Line. Albany,
and PilisfieIi. leaves B,idgcdort at 1890 A
N. on the arrival of the A. M. Express from
New York and the second Accommodation
Tram tom New Haven, and the Naugatuck
Trainfrom Waterbury,.
EVEN NC TRAIN leaves Bridgeport at 5,A5
P. M. on the arrival OF the P. M. Express
Train from New York the 100 p, M. Train
from New Eaven, and the Naugaiuck Train
from Wiasted.
Passengers 20 directly through to Albany by
these trains without changing cars.
Trains leave State Line at Q A. M. and
3I5P. Nj. on arrival Ot the morning and eve
ming trains from Albany and arrive in Bridge
port at | 80 and 40 P. NJ.
Trains run from Piits6eld intersecting the
Albany and New York trains at Van Dusen-
vile.
Freight Trains .eaye Bridgeport every morn>
ing at o'clock.
CA. KIRKLAND, Superintendent.
Bridgeport, Dec. Is, 1850. 81