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Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-08-20

The SHIRTIsHE CosTUME-A writer
in the Dallas Ala Gazette proposes the
"Shirtishc Costume" for gentlemen, as
set off to the Bloomer.' He says the
peculiar advantages of the g ShirtiAe"
are its cheapness aud its comfort 1t is q
gown shirt made Of Irish linen, and reach
es to the knees. 1t is made, in all respects,
like the ordinary shirt for a gentleman,
with the exception that the collar is to be
broad, and thrown back with By-onic
air 1t is the only article of dress to be
worn. As it consults comfort, no dra.ecrs,
pants, coat, rest, or shoes are required.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-08-20
I,EWISBURG CHRONICLE
AZ rxpErENDENr FAMILY JOURNAL,
hs,ed on Wednesday mornings at LeriSburg
Union county, Pennsylvania.

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Is. IL paid within three months 81 90 if paid within
wear paid before the expires cents fol
single numbers Subscriptions for six months or less. to
he maid in advance. Discontiuuances optional with the
Publisher except when the year is paid up.
ApygrTIsEsEyrs handsomely inserted at 50 cents per
square, week, 81 four weeks % year two squares
I'll Gr six months s, for year Mercantile advertise
n nts not exceeding fourth of column. $40
JOB WORK and casual advertisements to be paid for
when handed in delivered
C,xuy1.rIoNs solicited all subjects of general into
rest no, within the range Of TSry secafian contest
A letters must postpaid. accompanied Icy the real
dress of the writer 10 receive attention. 10 Those
relating exclusively the Editorial Department t. be d.
r,ct,l to HENRY c. IcKoK. ESQ, Ldter-and those
business to q. y. woEDES, TeJlist6r.
Office on Mrke; street between Second and Third ovcr
the PoStIOfic, o. y. WoRDEN Proprietor.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-08-20
For tho Lewisburs Chronicle.
AlGII AND SIADSs
BY MARIE ROSEAU.
INSCRIBED TO MRS. Il. c.H.


-
BY MARIE ROSEAU.
Earth may own no sunny spot.
Where unfading flowers bloom,
Where throughout the summer hours
Never falls one shade Of gloom.
For sdown the mountains side.
And upon each crystal stream,
Shadows ever come and go.
Like the phantoms Of = dream.
CIoudless skies serene and bright
Linger thro' the day, perchance;
But all the briIlisnce fades away
As the evening shades advance.
Sometimes where the sunlight CLEANED
Must be spread heavens gloomy pail,
Sometimes on the fo~'Iets head
Must the heavy rain-drops fall.
Sun and showers, alike, are sent
By the providence Of Heaven;
Each is needed in its time,
And for each glad thanks are given.
Der the varied path of life
Shadows ever come and 60
Clouds will sometimes dim our sun
Happiness give place TO woe.
Yet our Fathers care DEGREES
Both as needful for our good,
And for both our hearts should give
Constant, ceaseless gratitude.
Then in fervent prayer for thee
Unto heaven lift my eyes
Not to ask for perfect bliss
Sunny days and cloudless skies:
But imploring that for thee
Light and shade alike may prove
Blessings from Fathers hand,
Tokens of His care and love.
LEwIsBURe, Aug. IA, 1851
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-08-20

Poking Fun at Us.-Punch says the
motto on our national coat of arms, should
,aAlterea and made "E Pluribus Barnum." 4"
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-08-20

eThe north wind driveth away rain so
doth an angry countenance backbiting
tongue" - Solomon
Mrs. Chalmers of Anstruther, mother
of the Doctor, had an extreme dislike to
all pretty scandal. She had one rule,
which she made known among her ac.
-quaintances, and which she rigidly fol
lowed. Whenever told of any thing
that neighbor had said or done amiss
she instantly put on her bonnet and went
at once to the person, and told what had
been said, and who had said it, and asked
if it was true" Those who follow this
rule, We opinc, will seldom have occasion
to execute it. Theyw who smile at scandal,
or listen to it complacently, obey rot the
injunction Of the wise man. He who
pours scandal into my ears gives me just
occasion to be angry He offends my
good sense by presuming that 1 wish to
make my head a lumber room instead of
a storehouse Of useful knowledge he Of
fends my good taste by presuming that
love gossip he ofends my piety by
thinking that 1 will "rejoice in iniquity."
am justified by the wisest Of men in
''looking him out of countenance. IN
T. Observer.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-08-20
PRETTY Hands.

TSome mattcr-of-fact genius raps the
knuckles Of pretty hands very roughly
Just hear him
"Delicate, beautiful hands Dear Miss
how do YOU contrive to make your hands
so pretty And such rings, too, as if tc
draw attention that way. Let us feel Of
them. Oh, dear, how soft and tender.
D, you bake, Miss p:
"No."
ado you make beds ?"
"No."
"Do you wash floors and scrub the pots
and kettlcs?"
"No."
"So we thought. Look at your moth
er's hands Amt you ashamed to let that
old lady kill herself outright, while you
do nothing from daylight to dark, but
keep the dust from your face and the flies
from your hands? What are you ft for?
Will man of common sense marry you
for your delicate hands? A person who
is real man would prefer to see them
blackened occasionally by coming in con-
tact with pot hooks and trammels, and cal
loused by day or two's rubbing at the
washing board. Pretty fingers indeed
what are they good for but to move over
a piano or stick through gold rings? Like
many of the vain things of earth, they are
kept for show and nothing more. For our
part, we would rather see them out in ac-
tual service, and as tough as coquette's
conscience, than so tender that fy's foot
will make an impression upon them"
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-05-10
For California;.
MONDAY MORN

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w, we g Sna Tr;bvpe for California, Oregon
i IN n, ~ Sand,rioh Islands. 1t will con-
ana ana ~ %TI the Latest Foreign and Domestic
tam oil CIV News. Money and Market
News ; esort. M Marriages. Deaths &c.
Person. wishing copies Of this paper will please
fe''on ~, orders early this morning. Price, sin
N,-.uohers, sIpence.
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uui.sd states Circuit Court...FHOlr, Nag,
TRIAL FOR MURDER.

The trial e Edrard F. Douglass, indicted iot
ne ars~-c As Hives sss-s uats Ct t-e lark cSaA . 49,
VA ccul1r-f -. ....rrerv
Ifsr lstosso- tl. a. t'fsasF r-'erref o. nafs 81.
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1s..rcsa sy ftai q y" $3.50 % Fr.soos
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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-05-10
Ceur, Of Cemnsn PisaI...FLiOlf' kaJ ,

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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-05-10

with singing From al that dwell below tbs siiss"
bentccIon then pronounced and The ssseuesge as
peutd
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-05-10
CITY ITEMS.
<sUsEMEETS THIS EVENING


Tsnrs,-Op.u al T-"Vs'oa Of the SIR" ard "A
sonpe Cal .X.-.- 9th. v.,.t..o ~
Bsrpo,. 80 !" Ths Words Falr'
-, Ne.rvr--psn 81 Say-aitsruoen "a svsnnE pSo'-
msn.'. a.. - T.rss-1r BrcsdVsy-Open an day.
1nLoxs nmsTnLs-Opsn a. o>-NeEFo ASoS't sns Sos'fos
op. Ss.ss,.,s-corn.r Ct Brosev,y Teiri,'rts ~;
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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-05-10

INVITATION TO The PRESIDENT AND CABINET.
The Joint Committee of the Common Council
met yesterday, and dePu.ed AID. HAYES and
Assistant Aid. B. Webb a Committee to pro
coed to Washington and tender the President
Secretary Of State, &c the hOspitslities Of the
City on their expected visit.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-05-10

ASSISTANT EEGIsEER.-The election among
The members of the Fire Department for an AS
sistant Engineer in place of James s. Miller, re-
signed, resulted in the election Of the Chiefs
candidate. Moses Jackson. The tsllers met at
EiemeD's Hall on Thursday evening, to count
Al h.llnta The vote stood az fOllOHs:
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-05-10
Before Judge Ds",

OfCiee C,Sk"" 80 -" s4heuLy Al a. hss's 80
-, go {. 90 $50 'sr'''s ~'' INV
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-02-17
COLUMBUS. Feb. II. lah]


In the House, to-day, a number Of bills
were passed, in the forenoon, and, in the
afternoon, tax bill was under consideration,
arranged under the advisory superintendence
of the State Auditor, and intended 10 sim
plify the present tax law.
A number of bills were also reported from
committees and passed, in the Senate. Late
the afternoon, discussion arose on the
subject Of authorizing the granting OF licen-
ces to sell intoxicating liquors. 1t arose upon
a bill to amend the charter of the town Of
Piqua. The town council, in the old charter
had that power, but the committee which re-
ported back the bill amended it by not only
striking out the section granting that power,
but adding another requiring the town author
tiles to prohibit the sale under severe penal.
ties. Another amendment was added 10 the
committees amendment, forbidding the court
also togrant licences in the town. The stri.
king out prevailed, and il was ascented to by
Mr. Hart, the Senator from that district but
the other amendment did not prevail; SO that
the town authorities can neither license MOI
prohibit, but the court, under the genera
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-02-17
law, may grant licences to taverns to sell Ii

law, may grant licences to taverns to sell Ii
|quor.
The general subject Of licensing was gone
into at soms length, and Mr.. Geiger, of Pick
way, made long Temperance speech. Pink
ney, of Jefferson, and Pardee, of Medina
were very determined in their opposition to
the power. The point they now contend
for, is that no sanction should be given, by
law, to intemperance, which the power to
license would in their opinion do. They pre-
fer to have the sale free toall.
The probability now is, that, the power
to license will be stricken out of our new
city charter, unless some able advocate should
arise for it in the Senate. The situation
ofour town, requires the power more than
the small towns in the interior, but The op-
ponents so, with unfaliering determination
against it.
The free banking law was again up in the
S.nate.
A bill wasreported back, BY Mr.. Randalls,
for taxing banks, which he thinks will meet
with the views OF large majority of the
Senate. Isremlins TO be seen. 1t is made
a special order, for every day until disposed
Of. The decision has not yet commenced.
Yours, G.,
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-02-17
Cumberland silver Mines.

z We stated, during the summer sometime,
upon the authority of gentleman then re-
siding in this place, that siver ore had been
found near the Cumberland falls. We notice
by an article in the Kentucky Flag, that
there has been an investigation of the matter;
and from the report Of committee, who
dug the ore, and smelted it themselves, we
learn that silver actually exists in that region
and that the ore is quite rich. A gentleman
by the name Of Symsns was the discoverel
of the vein and he has already erected works
and commenced digging and smelling the ore
The committee Of investigation say that two
ounces of the ore which they took for trial
produced 81 grains Of pure silver, making
1l50 $40 ounces to the ton Of ore.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-02-17
Interesting to our Citizens.

The New York Herald, of the 9Th inst, con-
tains a letter from Courtland Palmer, the Presi-
dent of the Portsmouth Dry Dock & Steamboat
Basin Company, in which he gives brief state
ment of the affairs OF said Company. 1t ap-
pears that H. W. Fish, of Pittsburgh, has a.
greed to place manufactures on the western
portion Of the property, and that other contracts
ale under consideration. Following this letter,
is paragraph from the editor of the money de-
D 4rtrnent, the whole of which we insert, as
anything relative to our thriving place from a.
broad is always interesting to our citizens:
This posts those interested in the stock up to
the latest moment, aud gives very satisfactory
account of the affairs Of the company. There
has been considerable speculation IL the stock
during the past three months and the advance
in prices has been considerable. Notwthstand.
ing this, holders are not disposed to sell and
those most intimately acquainted with the posi-
ton and prospects of the company, have been
the largest purchasers. These landed compa-
MES have become favorte investments with q
certain class Of capitalists, who prefer them to
ary other, not only on account of the nature and
security of the investment but Of the facility for
division of the property, from time to time,
among those interested as stockholders. 1t will
be seen that the Portsmouth Company have
made arrangements for selling at auction large
number of lots, payment for which will be re-
ceived in stock. This will enable stockholders
to secure more direct interest in the property
of the company, and make it an object to i'm.
prove what lots they may own, thereby increas.
lug the value of whatever stock may be out
standing. When we look at the rise and pro-
gress OF our large western cities, and compare
the location Of most Of them TO Portsmouth, the
natural conclusion is, that few years will suf-
fee 10 make that one of the most prominent
points on the Ohio river. lis growth has, tina;
far, been most rapid, and lots purchased there,
favorably located, must annually increase il
value greater per cent. than in any other place
in the State Of Ohio Its manufacturing advan
tages are represented as being unlimited, and o
any required power-its mineral resources o
the most valuable and desirable character ant
fol mechanical and manufacturing pursuits, it il
second TO no other in the valley of The Ohio riv
er. The letter of the President Of the compa.
ny, given above, tells the whole story, and W,
recommend a careful perusal by every stock.
lholder.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-02-17
The Capitol at Washington.

A correspondent writes, that the joint
committee Of the two houses are preparing
report, recommending the practical de-
struction of the Capitol. Their plan is 10
tear the existing building into pieces, in sew
rral particulars, and 10 put up duplicate
capitol behind it, s" as to have two capitols
exactly alike in the exterior, along side each
other-the new building 10 be a sort of back
kitchen to the old one-shut out from q
view in every direction by the walls of sur.
rounding houses, disfguring the park, rem.
dering the present beautiful building almos
useless, and the new one an eyesore and Q
nuisance.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-02-17
The Mails.

Never, within the life of that respectable
individual, the coolest inhabitant," MOI
since the proclivity of man 10 spread news
by postal arrangement, taking all things into
consideration, have the mails been in such
dire confusion, and so vexatiously irregular.
We have not received an eastern paper for a
week, yet our N. Y. correspondence came
through in good season. The Daily Ohio
Statesman, which has generally been regular,
now makes its appearance in squads. Nor
are we the only ones who complain Papers
and subscribers to papers in every direction
are puzzled and vexed. Where does the
fault lie? This question has been asked a
hundred times. Nobody appears capable oi
answering it, and the only satisfaction given
to those in pursuit of this knowledge under
difficulties is the echo from all parts Of the
country of "Where?"
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-02-17
Slave Case.

A negro woman was seen in the streets Of
Cincinnati, the other day, with a child in
her arms, and was arrested as fugitive slave.
She hadaccompanied her master from Kanaw-
ha to Cincinnati, where she left the boat, got
on another steamer, crossed 10 the Kentucky
side of the river and returned again to the
Ohio side. While she was walking towards
the boat containing her master, man ex-
claimed that she was free, and crowd gath
cred around her and commenced row. An
officer then arrested her and lo1ged her in the
watch-house. The next day the case was
tried. After examining several witnesses,
and while lawyer was pleading most elo-
quently in her behalf, she unceremoniously
rose and told the court that if she could have
her way about the matter, she would return
to her master. The court discharged her and
the lawyers, vamosed, "suddint."
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-02-17
New Yolk Correspondence.
Nr,u Xnnn- Enh 6 lS6

The Empire City, yesterday from California,
brought upwards of million in gold dust, one
fifth Of which was to Adams & 60. The stea-
m.r Georgia to day, brings 100000. Those
crows and buzzards the Peter Funk "auction-
GERS" are already in possession of a portion of
it, presume, as every returned Californian
must have watch, and where shonld he buy it,
unless of the very liberal gentleman (P. Funk,
Esu.,) who offers for $50, watch worth $50 he
says 500, and will take bis gold dust at $lS,
while the brokers are paying only $3.50. True,
he ascertains in time that his watch is BRASS,
and will 20 very well when carried, but he has
no redress
The sport of hunting is always fatiguing, and
when it comes to house (not grouSe) hunting, it
is especially so, as hundreds, if not thousands,
of good people in this city will attest about this
time. 1t is the custom here, you know, to rent
houses from the first of May. They are adver-
tised by bills on the doors, three months in ad-
vance. After the LIST of February, you may see
an immense number of houses stuck up with
these notices and they do not usually shed
them until Spring. The occupants are bored
to death with the bother (rendered necessary
by cuStom) of showing applicants all over the
advertised dwellings. The same wind, or gale
that attacked Jenny Lind, and the steamers At
lantc, Ohio, &C., and played the mischief on
our coast, seems to have stirred up the Califor-
mans.
There is q child in town, only two years and
half old, who is attracting as much wonder
for his musical perception as Young Stafford did
for his astonishing mathematical powers. This
musical prodigy is the son of Mr.. Marsh. In
his babyhood this remarkable boy exhibited a
perfect ear for music, and to all changes of tune,
&C., as was evident by his motions. He is now
not three years old, yet plays a variety of diff
cult tunes on the drum. which is his favorite in
strument; hence the title applied of tile "Lit.
tie Drummer On the 22d inst, assisted b,
the same eminent musicians as supported Jenny
Lind, this mere child will give a concert a
Tripler Hall,
There are fears, amounting almost to GER
tainty that the unfortunate steamer Atlantic ha!
gone down. In the meantime, the wife of Capt
West, is said to have gone crazy. am inform
ed that this gallant officer, himself, doubted thu
safety of his vessel after her last trip but one
and expressed to some of his more intimate
friends an indispostion TO make another voyage
in her; but he had been so kindly treated BY
the owners, and so much flattering attention
had been heaped upon him in connection with
this crack American steamship, that he was in.
duced to continue in command other. learr
that one officer Of the Atlantic, less ambitious
and more prudent than Capt West, would NO
go out in her the last voyage.
There is piquant paper war between two
little cliques of foreigners, each representing
itself as the true organ of the HungaranS in the
other, and the other as humbug. Nothing
new to-day.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-02-17
scioto County Agricultural Society.

A meeting Of those friendly TO the or
ganization Of an Agricultural Society in this
county was held at Apollo Hall on the lllh
inst, the chairman OF the former meeting
presiding. The object of the meeting was
TO receive the report of the committee ap-
pointed to draft constitution and elect
officers for the present year, but as there
were many warm friends Of the project con-
fined 10 the Court House, (court being in
SESSION., and absent from other causes, and
as severa! of the committee appointed to
procure names for membership, owing TO
their residence in distant parts Of the coun-
ty had not reported, the matter was post
poned. Additional reports from the COM
mittee appointed 10 procure names for
membership, TO tine contemplated Society,
were made, which, taken with those before
reported, amounted to about one hundred
The meeting adjourned to meet at Apollo
Hall. on the 22d February, at IL o'clock.
The ia rmers of this county certainly know
their own interests, and as a general thing
act 10 suit them. We mus: be permitted TO
say, however. that there has been rather Too
much backwardness in the formation of the
above named society. This does not speak
for the spirit and progressive qualities OF our
farmers, exactly as we like, and as we had
hoped. Circumstances will sometimes pre-
vent the attendance Of persons, it is true.
yet, had our farmers the right kind Of feel
ing in the matter, there would not have
been, we are persuaded, such large non
attendance Of the meetings referred to-
We trust, as do all who think Scioto county
should have an Agricultural Society, that
our friends will attend the meeting on the
22d, that the organization may be perfect
ed.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-02-17
Mexican Boundary Commission.

Advices from the United States Mexican
boundary commission beyond EI Passo, by
way of Texas. state that Com. Bartlett was
exchanging civilities with the Mexican Com
missioner. He is sending to Boston for in.
struments, and will remain where he is for Q
long time TO come. The news was brought
by a party of waywom travellers from San
ia Fe, December 3, where the snow was o.
unknown depth. Five teamsters perishet
on the way.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-02-17
California Items, per Empire City

Health Of the State good. Indian depre.
da.ions annoying.
The Senatorial question continued to ex
cite much interest. Edward Bryant ant
John Wethered were named as Wing can
didates. Weller, Helleck, George and Ere
mont, on the other side. The Legislature
was TO meet at San Jose, Feb. 6.
The mines yielded well. Produce, provi
sions, plenty and declining. Aglicultur,
had begun 10 take form and order.
The schooner Pa,uxent, in Govenmen
service, was lost in Humboldt Bay, Nov
20. Lieut. Woodward and three other
were drowned.
Sl,3l6,OOO were shipped from San Fran
cisco. Jan. l.,
D.. J. Lisle, (whig) was chosen to the leg
islature from Sacramento city and viii.
newspaper has been started there.
A tremendous gale in Sacramento hac
blown down buildings, and suspended busi
ness for some days.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-02-17

&C. A pretty little German girl
named Mary Hildebrant, was arrested in
Philadelphia last week, and in her room wert
found three gold watches with gold chains
jewelry of almost every description, table
spoons, tea do, plated butter knives and forks
silver comb, fancy boxes, ,daguereotypes, silk
and nous de laine and other dresses, mantil
las, sacks, gentleman's cloth cloak, gate
boots, a boa and muff, scarfs, shawls, para
soils, bed quilts, counterpanes, all of th'
richest description and most costly kind
Besides these articles, she had in her possess
ion Sll9 in gold coin, and a small amour
in silver and notes. 1t is supposed that tn
goods obtained are the proceeds of not les
than twenty different robberies.