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Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-10-08
Volume VII, Number n.
Whole Number. -392.

! bath sins make deep impressions on the
soul. Whilst yet young he became Sab
bath vagrant-joined vagrant companions
acquired the habit d drinking; and SO
rapidiv grew the love of drink into ruling
passion, that at mature years he was con-
firmed drunkard. His parents died, and
the portion of property that fell to his lot
was squandered. "And for year,, said
nv informant, "he has been drunk every
day"
"Bu. how" asked, "did he get the
money to pay for the liquor"
"He has been employed" he replied
"by Mr.. H to shoot squirrels in the
woods, and to catch water-rats in the
marshes; and for the skins Of these he has
been paid in whiskey. Nobody would zee
him starve; and he usually slept in gar
ret over the groggery. Yesterday he was
taken sick, very sick, in the grocery; Mr.,
H., instead of giving him bed, turned
him out of the house He vas then in
dying state: and, at short distance from
the house, fell in the street. He was t.
ken into negro hut, and laid o. the floor.
where he died in less than an hoes TIE
negroes were very ignorant and supersti-
tious, and were afraid to have the corpse
in their hous, 1t was carried to barn.
This poor but pious family, hearing the
circumstances, took the corpse in their
house, and have made these preparations
for its burial
l read portion of the Scriptures, and
for few moments discoursed to them on
the effects of sim dwelt on the harden
ing and fearful effects Of Intemperance.
But there was no feeling. | prayed with
them; but there was no reverence. They
all gazed with vacant stare, as if their
minds had evaporated, and a. if the fiery
liquid had burned out their consciences.
They were obviously past feeling The
coffin was closed and placed ir the hearse.
We proceeded with slow ana solemn pace
to the house appointed for all the living;
and a feeling of shame came over me as
passed along the street to be followed BY
half dozen pair of inveterate topers.
The coffin was placed upon the bier, and
was carried by fnnr drnnta-dS uhn we're
cluded spot in the grave yard, where, with
out a tear being shed, without sigh being
uttered, it was covered up under the cold
clod of the valley; and the two brothers
went back to the house Of death, the grog
shop, to drink and to die similar death,
and to 90 down to the same ignoble grave.
The others, after lingering few moments,
as if arrested by the thought that the grave
would soon be their house, followed.
stood for a short time over the grave, after
all had retired, ponderiug the deeply i'm
pressive scenes through which l had 50
rapidly passed And is this said to
myself, "the grave of the druukard? ?"
And the prayer, almost uneonsciously,
rose from my heart to heaven, 80 God,
save my children's children to their latest
generation from such contribution as this
to the congregation of the dead. -
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From the Buffalo Adverfiser
Hon. william Duer.

The Syracuse Star, of Saturday, says ''the
Hon. William Duer went to New York yester-
day to embark for Valparaiso. His family will,
for the present, remain in this country" The
appointment of Mr.. Duer to this responsible
post will give general satisfaction, both to his
numerous personal friends and to the country at
large. His large intellectual powers and varied
requirements gave him a commanding position
in Congress, and his truly national and patri-
otto course attracted the respect and admiration
Of the people, irrespective of party. Several
papers, either ignorantly or for purposes of mis-
chief, affected to think the consulate at Valpa-
raiso station of inferior importance for a gen
teman of his character and just pretensons.
Formerly it was not post of much consequence,
either commercially or in a political point of
view. But our great and growing trade in the
Pacific has made Valparaiso point Of great
Importance, and the office of consul is now one
of the most desirable in the gift Of the Execu-
tive. Up to the period of the acquisition of
California the place was not worth one-half as
much as the consulate at Rio Janeiro. Now it
is probably more lucrative than any other, with
the exception of Liverpool and Havana; and
its emoluments are augmenting daily. Then,
our relations with Chill are Of such character
that the statesmanlike abilities and experience
Of Mr.. Duer will be Of great service to the
country, acting, as he will, in concert with Mr..
Peyton, our respected diplomatic representa-
tive at that court.
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yireini. Convention.

In the Convention, on the 30th ultimo the
hour for voting upon the suffrage question hav
ing arrived, we learn from the Richmond Re
publican that Mr.. Scott, Of Fauquier, by gen
eral consent, modified his roposition-striking
out that feature of it which restricted the cities
Mr.. Summers also modified proposition B in
certain particulars. The question recurring
upon striking out the whole of proposition b,
reported by the friends of the white basis, the
vote stood-Ayes IS, noes Sc.
The proposition B having been stricken out,
the question then came up upon inserting Mr.
Scott's proposition, and it was decided in the
negative-Ayes 60, noes 81.
Mr.. Bolts then brought forward his Compro-
mise, when DIR. Saunders, Of Lynchburg, read
an amendment which he proposed in lieu of the
I'd and Sd sections. 1t read as follows:
''SEcrIoN 2. One of those shall be called the
House Of Delegates, and shall consist of 1856 mem.
Bcrs, to be chosen for and by the several counties
cities and towns of the Commonwealth, in equal
ratio, may be, according TO the qualified
voters thereof.
"SKcTIoN 3. The other House shall BIO called the
Senate and shall consist of 80 members, who shall
be chosen from and by the several counties cities
and towns OF the Commonwealth in an equal ratio,
may be, according to the whole federal
numbers therein asccrtained and contained.
And provided that hereafter the House of Delegates
and the Senate shall be reapportioned every ten
years upon the same rules and regulations as here
in ordained and established
DR.. Saunders having stated his reason for
offering his amendment, and having expressed
belief that the question under consideration
ought to be settled by some fair compromise,
moved that the committe rise, in order that his
proposition might be printed and come up for
prevailed, by ayes IA, noes As; after which the
convention adjourned.
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There is no longer reason to doubt that second
expedition is on foot for the invasion of Cuba. We
do not doubt that the President will take the most
efficient steps to suppress this second attempt to
disturb the tranquility of a neighboring power
with which We are at peace. The past conduct OF
the Administration affords the strongest guarantee
that the utmost good faith towards Spain will be
observed by our Government, and that all needful
precautions will be taken to dispense the mis-
guided persons. who seem obstinately intent upon
rcvolutionizing Cuba at the imminent risk of run
ming their own necks into halter. After the dis
astrous result of the last expedition, and the DIES
perate chances Of success in the present one, il
would seem that mono but fools or lunatics could
be deluded to venture their lives upon go haz
ardous an enterprise. But they go into the bust
ness with their eyes open, and will have cause
of complaint at any disastrous result which may
ensuc.
II they render themselves amenablc to the laws
of this country by wilful and fragrant act we
trust and do not doubt that they will be visited
with tho severest penalty which attaches the Of
fence; and If, perchance, they should escape the
vigilance OF our own Government and should af-
forwards fall into the hands of the captain
of Cuba, they must content themselves with such
tender mercies rs he may fit to extend TO them.
Our Government, we satisfied, will not, and
ought not, to interfere in their behalf Men who
wilfully and deliberately place themselves in the
attitude Of robbers and pirates, have no right to
expect the interposition Of the Government to
shield them from the fate which they so wantonly
provoke II is time that we should evincc TO the
world, by como decisive act, that neutrality
obligations will be rigidly and faithfully observed,
be the consequences what they may to the dcluded
men who seek TO violate them. President FILL
lie not the man to shrink from the responsible
ity Of his position in such emergency.
TSf. Louis TnteHigsncer.
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Let il say that il has good reason to think that
Mr. SUMNER has received the Democratic
votes under secret pledges to support the Com
promise; or that his feelings on the subject of
slavery underwent an entire and radical change
within ne twenty four hours preceding his
election; OF any thing that may have on its
face the sho,c of probability.
Dean SWIFT lays down certain rules on this
matter of psychology" or the art of humbug-
ging, that are well worth the attention of any
man who proposes to indulge in it.. Thus, he
says, that it will not answer to report of man
whose personal courage is suspected that he
drives whole squadrons before him; but he may
be allowed the merit of some squabble, or of
throwing a bottle at his adversary's head.
."You will be unsuccessful" he says, eff you
give out of great man, who is remarkable for
his frugality for the public, that he squanders
away the nations money! but you may safely
relate that he boards it; you must not affirm
him for being tardy in his payments; because,
though neither may be true, yet the last is
credible, the first not. OF an open hearted,
generous minister, you are not to affirm that
he was in an intrigue to betray his country
but you may affirm, with some probability,
that he was in an intrigue with lady,"
Many similar illustrations of the DEANS advice
are given, but we have cited enough for the flu
ture guidance of the Union in this matter. II
it should asseverate pretty stoutly every day
that Mr. SUMNER has not been elected at all
even this would answer better in the long run
than to insist that the Democratic party are not
responsible for his election.
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printer in the office of the Winchester (ya.) Repub-
lican who has travelled in seventeen Slater, and
worked in one hundred printing Offices, has just
been rewarded, for his services in the Mexican
war, by the receipt of warrant for one hundred
and sixty acres OF land"
The above is going tho rounds just now. We arc
pretty sure that the Mr.. John Bowen mentioned ID
not the only printer, by q number, who has ira
yelled in seventeen States, worked in hundred
printing Offices, and been rewarded for services in
war by warrant of ono hundred and sixty acres
of land. We have seldom, if ever, known q printer
who was unwilling to fight for his country, and we
have known quite sprinkle Of them who have
sought that privilege; but il is proper occasion
also, to say that we have never known working
printer to be a disunionist. On the whole, the
typos are an itincrant, fear nothing, devime-care
but always patriotic, set of men.
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We cannot tell how far the Union is serious
in insisting that the Democratic party of Mas
sachusetts is not responsible for the election Of
the abolitionist Mr.. SUMNER to the Senate
The DEMOCRATIC members Of the Legislature
in their regular caucus agreed with the FREE
SOIL and ABOLITION members in their regular
caucus, that in consideration of the election OF
Mr.. boutwell,, Democrat, as Governor, and
of Mr.. RANToUL, Democrat, as Senator for the
Abolitionist, for the six years. Does not this
make the Democratic party responsible for Mr.
SUMNER's election Is this fact to be rebutted
or set aside by republishing anybody's letters
written thirteen years ago; or by showing that
the Wines voted for Mr.. WINTHROP, or Mr.
anybody else2 Surprising that the Wines
voted for Mr.. WINTHROP, and that Mr.. WIN
THRoP is as bad as the Union pretends To con-
slider him, does that remove from the Demo-
cratic party Of Massachusetts the responsibility
of having elected an Abolitonist TO the Senate
by a regular caucus concocted bargain and
sale The Union pretends TO think it does.
Let us see how the Unions proposition looks
IN an abstract.
The Democratic party united with the Abo-
ltion party and made Senator of Mr.. SUM
NER: but
The VINO party sustained Mr.. WINTHROP
and Mr.. FILLMORE in 1898 wrote letter tc
an anti-slavery society; Grgni,
The Democratic party are not responsible fol
Mr.. SUMMERS election.
If the Union wishes to humbug little lei
il look to something plausible for a foundation
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-05-02

STEAMBOAT RAcE.-A race between two steam
crs on Lake Erie running from Cleveland to Buffa-
10 took place lately; in reference to which the
Cleveland Herald, of the 26th ultimo, says:
LAST evening, about half. past o'clock, the
Ocean and Empire State left here trial OF speed
to Buffalo. During the day each boat had taken on
supply of selected fuel, and every preparation
was made for quick trip. The Empire State back
cd out from the old pier, and, she came opposite
Stockley's pier, the Ocean pushed after her. Crowds
of people were the bank watching the start, but
the latenesa of the hour and rising fog soon shut
out the boats from view. The following despatch
gives the result:
"'BuFFALo, April 26. y
" The Ocean came in seventeen minutes ahend
Of the Empire State. They acknowledge fairly
beat. ii. A. s.
: "Thc Oceans time was ten hours and forty min
ues. Captain Hazard did not wish to run with tho
Ocean on his regular trips, but the course pursued
towards him was such as forced him into the trial
We hope that this may be the last steamboat race
in which any Of the Cleveland boats will partic-
pate. All the boats in the Cleveland line are fast
enough to mako their regular oonnexion, and that
is all the public dcmand.''
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have been dishonesf. The Constitution of the Uni.
ted States was adopted with the express agreement
that fugtives from labor fleeing another State
shali be delivered up on claim of tho party TO
whom such service or labor may be due" This
Constitution he has sworn to preserve, project
and defend, J" and he knew Of no "higher law"
which requires him to violate his oath. This COM
pact remains unrsscinded; and it would be dis
honest W disregard ii. II we do so, they have
hold them TO their part Of tho bargain. when we
refer them to "higher law" which prevents us
from performing our part Of the agreement
1t has frequently been urged that the South can
not sustain itself against the North in of civil
war and insurrection; but, supposing that be the
case, 10 il honest and just to deprive them of their
| rights guaranteed to them by the Constitution !?
The same rule would permit the majority to crush
any other minor portion ofthc Union at pleasure
say New England, or any single State. Is that
| the moral honesty Of the different parts Of the
Union?
To have vetoed that bill would have been breach
| Of confidence Congress had just admitted Cali
fornia without slavery, abolished tho slave trade in
the District of Columbia, and passed the Fugitive
Slave bill off set in confidence that the Pres
ident would sign all the bills composing the Com
promise, which they had finally agreed upon after
much difficulty; and to have ratified one part Of the
bargain and nulliied the other, by signing the bills
favoring the North and vetoing those in favor Of
the South, because he was from the North, would
have been such breach Of public confidence in
high places as has seldom found parallel in tur-
pitude in the history of American Legislation Such
an act Of treachery has never once defaced the
| present incumbent. and it never will.
Mr.. Fillmore has preserved his integrity, but has
peried, if he has not sacrificed his popularity to
save his country. Had the Union been severed the
| hopes of the world blasted. While France 10
| lspsing back to monarchy, and Rome has her neck
under the iron heel of the oppressor; and while old
| Mich. and the Haynaus brandishing their
swords over the PROSTATE millions of Europe; and
while the votariss of freedom defeated and fly
ing before the victorious armies of despots let but
this Union be divided and the confidence Of all ma
tons in the stability Of republican Institutions is
shaken, tho strong barriers against tyrants are
broken down, and tho hopes of the world buried
| in the dust.
Had he vetoed the bill, he might have acted we'll
the part Of northern partisan, trucking for popu-
iarity at the North, reckless of the welfare Of the
whole country; but he would not have been fit for
a President; and the future historian will inscrbe
this truth on the fair page of history that Willard
Fillmore gave up his popularity, but saved his
| country. A PATRIOT.
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s'The series of measures to which have alluded
are regarded by me settlement, in principle
and eubstance-a final settlements the danger
Gus and exciting subjects which they embraced"
''By that adjustment we have been rescued from
the wide and boundless agitation that surrounded
Jus, and have firm, distinct, and legal ground
TO rest upon And the occasion, trust, will jus
tify me ExHoRTIse NY CoUsrRyMKK TO RALLY
UPON AND MAINTAIN THAT GROUND the best, if
not the only means, of restoring peace and quiet
to the country, and maintaining inviolate the in
'tegrity ofthe Unioh.''
tPRxsIpErr FILLMoRE's MESSAGE
The Presidents message, at the opening of the
'present session of Congress, expresses fully and
plainly his own Ind the unanimous opinion Of all
those associ.ted with him in the Executive admin
istratio-, of the Government, in regard to what
are called the Adjustment or Compromise mea-
sures of last session That opinion is, that those
measures should be regarded in principle as
6 a final settlement of the dangerous and exciting
subjects which they embrace; that though they
were not free from imperfections, yet, in their
mutual dependence and connection they formed
a system of compromise the most conciliatory
and best for the entire country that could be OBJ
& tanned from conflicting sectional interest and
opinions, and that therefore they should be ad-
hered to, until time and experience should de-
monstrate the necessity of further legislation &c
guard against evasion or abuse. That opinion, &C
IA as know, remains entirely unchanged, and
will be acted upon steadily and decisively. The
peace ofthc country requires this; the security Of
the Constitution requires this; and every conside-
ration of the public good demands this. If the
Administration cannot stand upon the principles
of the message, it does not expect TO stand at ALL
IDANIEL WEBsrER's Letter TO the Union Meeting
at JFesfchesicr.
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New YoRK MONEY Market, ArRIL 30th.-There
is less activity in the demand for money, and the
market generally 10 quiet. The month now closing
has called for the payment in this city Of about
$40 100000 Of business obligations "a larger
amount than has been received for any corre-
spending month for q series of years. This has
been promptly met, and without causing any dis
tress in our mercantile circles. considerable
Z. in nhs
amount is now loaned on call. by parties who are
not yet ready TO dispose of II more permanently.
Capital is abundant and at the market rates very
large amount Of good securities could be imme-
diately placed. It seems hardly desirable that
money should be offered at four five per cent,
as il has been at various times during the last two
years. Such easy market encourages specula-
ton, and induces expansion OF business ruinous
to those who adventure in it and injurious to the
whole community.
There is no movement in foreign exchange,
which remains at the closing rates Of yesterday.
Z The fancy stock market still wears indigo
hue; there is little doing in governments.
NJ " Journal of Commerce.
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Rock ISLAND RALRoAp.-The Peru Telegraph,
noticing the meeting of the dircctors of this road
at that place. on the 9th ultmo, states that
luton was passed instructing the executive COM
mttee to purchase lands for depots at Rock Island,
Peru. Ottawa, and Joliet, and also to obtain the
right of way through lands and town lots, and
adds:
ssThe road will be made to run to the Indiana
State line from Joliet, and thence to Chicago. Up
on the latter part of this route surveys will be inn
mediately made, and the work commenced with
despatch.
.Thc board adjourned to meet in Chicago on the
Dad of June" tfg
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NAvAL.--The steam frigstc Suequehanna is being
equipped for with despatch, at the navy yard,
and will be rcady about the 18th May. The rumor
that her destination 10 to be changed turns out 70
be unfounded.
We learn, by letter received in this city, that
the u. 8. steamer Saranac, lately arrived at Pen
sacola, had commenced taking In her coal, which.
not being as good as was expected. it WINS thought
best to wait for supply Of better quality, when
Geographic despatch was received from Washing
ton ordering her to put to sea with all possible de-
spatch; and she Immediately recommended coal
ing from hor first supply, which had just been ro-
Jected II was supposed that her destination was
the Island of Cuba-N Norfolk Herald, 30h.
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We learn that it is the intention of the Postmaster
General to have all the newspaper mail bags re-
Gently contracted for closed by locks, instead OF
being merely tied. has been the practice hereto
fore. This is an excellent arrangement, and will
insure greater security to this class of mail matter
The cost TO the Department will no doubt be great
ly increased in the first instance; but the change
is very judicious one and the public convenience
will certainly be greatly promoted by it,
Baltimore american.
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RAISING SuaAn IN FLoRIpA.-The St. Augustine
Herald states that sugar is destined to be the great
staple of the State of Florida the climate and quail
ity Of the soil giving it peculiar advantages beyond
any other portion of the United States. The trade
in uoss. hemp, arrowroot, and the orange and
lemon has also become of much Importance