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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-02-24
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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-02-24

y We omitted II mention IN our last that
the next Annual meeting Of The Stock holders Of
the Richmond and Danvlc Railroad. willh held
IN Danyllc on the fourth Wednesday III October
next
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-02-24
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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-02-24

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Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-23
Sus quehanna Rail Roads,

Wea glad to learn that charter was
granted to the Baltimore & Susquehanna
Rail Road Company, authorizing them to
continue the York & Cumberland Rail
road from the Harrisburg Bridge, up the
west side of the Susquehanna river till it
intersects the Central Road, distance of
seven miles. In consideration of this
grant, the company is bound to make the
Harrisburg d Sunbury Rail road, COM
pleting seven miles of the latter road, for
each mile finished of the former, which is
equivalent to the entire completion of
both roads, at the same time. The Com
pany are privileged to continue on the
east side of the river all the way from
Sunbury to Harrisburg if they choose, or
they may cross to the west side of the
river at Halifax, or any point below that
may suit their convenience, and connect
with the Central Road 1t is to be COM
pleted in less than two years.
A grant was also given to build a rail
road from the town Of Erie, Pa, to the
State line, to meet and connect with the
Ohio Rail road; and in return for this
grant, eighty miles of the Sunbury &
Erie Rail road are to be made and nut in
working order at the same time, viz, forty
miles east from Erie, and forty miles west
from Williamsport. As the Ohio connec-
tion is a much coveted prize, those diffe-
rent sections will doubtless be finished at
the earliest practicable moment. The
connection between Sunbury and William
sport on this side of the West Branch
will then soon follow, as a matter Of
course. The revenues of the road, both
east and west, will greatly aid the compile
ton of the intervening links to Erie.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-23
Later from Europe,

The steamship Pacific, Of the Collins
line, Capt. Nye, arrived at quarantine at
New York on Saturday morning at ten
O'Clock, having left Liverpool on Wednes-
day, April 9th, at 2 P. NJ.
This makes her running time just nine
days and twenty hours, which is the quick
est passage ever achieved. The only voy-
age comparable to it was that made by
the same vessel last summer, when she
took only ten days and four hours. Con-
sidering the time Of year, this last trip is
astonishing, and sets the question of the
comparative speed of the American and
English steamers at rest-at least for the
present.
The news is not Of great general inte-
rest. The agricultural crop is likely to be
seriously affected by the weather, accor-
ding to present indications.
All the members of the Municipal Coun-
ell of Milan have resigned, in order to
avoid the necessity Of paying homage to
the Emperor Of Austria during his ap-
proashing visit to the city.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-23
Foreign News.

Boston, April 1s.-The America has
brought the following late intelligence
from Europe:
The Advertiser says that the formation
of the basis Of an anti papal league has
been concluded; and that the confederacy
will be one of the most formidable of which
we have any example in the ecclesiastical
annals Of the country.
The League will be inaugurated by a
great gathering in the largest place which
can be obtained in London. When its
constitution and plans are brought before
the public, it will be seen to be more than
defensive. twill assume the aggressive,
and bring its means and appliances to bear
even on the city Of Rome itself.
One of its principal objects will be to
induce the British Government to demand
from the Pope the privileges to English
Protestants in Rome which are so abun-
dantly granted to Roman Catholics in this
country.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-23
FROM CALIFORNIA.

New York, April 1s.-The steamer
Prometheus, from Chagrcs, with 26O
passengers, and ten days later news from
San Francisco, arrived here at nine clock,
thisevening. Her advices from San Fran
cisco are to the 18th Of March.
The Legislature have passed bill for a
system Of Common Schools, which meets
with general appreciation. 1t has also pro-
hibi.ed the sale of lottery tickets.
On Wednesday morning, 18th ult., a
fire broke out in Nevada City, which des-
troyed two hundred houses. The loss is
upwards Of one million Of dollars.
By this awful calamity, which is supposed
to have been the work of an incendiary,
over two thousand persons, including many
families, have lost their ALL
A meeting was held on Thursday, the
day after the fire, to take measures to as
certain the perpetrators of this horrible act
Of incendiarism. Should they be discov-
cred, the people will execute summary ven-
geance upon them.
The Indian Commissioners were at Mar
aposa, as also the State Volunteers. No
Treaty had yet been formed with the In
dians.
Lynching was still in force. Two Yam
KEGS, James Baxter, of Maine, and Charles
Simmons, of Massachusetts,, were found
guilty of horse stealing, and Immediately
hung.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-23
From Nicaragua.

The New Orleans Picayune of the 11th
inst. has late and interesting adyiccs from
Nicaragua. The governments and people
Of Nicaragua and Mosquito have assumed
an attitude Of unfriendliness to the Amer
ican residents, and about 800 who had es.
tablished themselves between Realejo and
San Juan, have been compelled to leave
in consequence of i'll treatment, the natives
refusing to deal with them. They en-
barked at San Juan for New York. Many
Americans with large stocks of goods will
be ruined.
Some fifteen or eighteen Americans had
been murdered on the road from Realejo.
Daniel H. Mowrey, of St. Louis, was left
on the road for dead by the natives, but
recovered and escaped. The Americans
had sought redress from the authorities,
but had been unsuccessful.
The cause of the hatred towards the
Americans was English influence, and the
intrigues of the British Consul, Chatficld,
aided by the foreign merchants. A. C.
Maynard, of Western New York, is one of
the number murdered. His body was cut
in two, and he was robbed of several thou
sand dollars
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-23
Gen, Hugh Dfa1v,

The Telegraph announcement in our last
Of Gen. Brady's death, was somcwha. Ore.
mature, as he lived several days after the
fatal accident occurred. 1t seems tia, a,
noon of the 10th inst, while the Ceue,,,
was driving span of spirited horses ,bro,
Miami avenue, Detroit, they took frigh, a.
the process Of erecting telegraph wire
and after running a short distance ,hrev
him from his BUGGY against post, frac
turing his skull over the left eve. Imm.
diate relief was at hand, and every po,.;
bic effort made for his recovery He va,
perfectly aware Of his situation, the hr,;n
uninjured-the danger being more from
the loss Of blood and the general SHOCK T..
his system, than from the fracture bu, ho
finally sunk under the injuries. Few if
any living men have served their country
longer or more faithfully than Gen. B.
and few encountered more perils in hard
fought fields He escaped them al, howe
yer, to meet with an accidental death when
apparently free from all danger.
Gen. Brady was born near Shippensburs
in Cumberland county, Pa, but was reno
we'd at an early age to Northumberland
county, and at the time of his death wa. !,
his Saith year. In March 1892 he entered
the Army as an Ensign of infantry, and
fought under Gen. Wayne, with credit .
and on the 9Th July, 1922, he was apuoin,
ted Colonel of the 22d infantry.
In the battle of Chippewa, he headed
this regiment, which was almos. annihila.
ted in that hard-fought field; the Colonel
himself being severely wounded. On hi.
sword and belt worn on that occasion, can
be counted more than dozen marks Of
shot received in that action. His rank in
the line ever since the war, has been that
of Colonel (of the infantry although
by brevet he has held the rank of Briga.
dier General, since July 9th, 1922.
Gen. Brady has not for many years Der.
formed any active duty. His head quar-.
ters have been at Detroit for a long time
and he contributed greatly to preserve
peace on the frontier during the patriot
disturbances in Canada. During the ad-
ministration Of Gov. Ritner, his native
State, in tardy acknowledgment of bis
services to his country, presented him with
splendid sword. In Detroit where Gen
Brady was the best known, he enjoyed the
high esteem of every citizen, as brave
soldier, and an upright, honorable man.
Samuel Brady, the noted "Indian Xii
ler, was brother of Gen. Hugh Brady.
His twin sister died at Sunbury three or
four years ago; but he leaves many friends
In this country, among them widowed
sister, at Sunbury, supposed by some to
have been the first white person born in
the region.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-23

Tremendous earthquakes occurred in
the latter part Of February, on the coast
OF the Black sea, in Asiatic Turkey, and
on the Island of Rhodes.
The town of Levissy, which contained
1000 houses, has not one left standing,
and no less than six hundred human be-
ings are reckoncd to be under the ruins,
which number would have been awfully
augmented had the shock been after night
fall, when the inhabitants retire to their
homes af'er the labors of the day. Other
villages shared the same fate.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-23
University at LeWisburg.

We were unable to be present at the
Examinations last week, but understand
from intelligent visitors, that the various
classes acquitted themselves in thorough
and satisfactory manner.
The attendance at the Public Exercises
on Wednesday afternoon, was unusally
large, Notwithstanding the inclemency Of
the weather. The audience were treated
to some remarkably good speaking, and
choice vocal music that lent a rich charm
to the proceedings.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-23

GREAT SToRM.-The Atlantic sea board
was swept last week, from the Virginia
Capes to Maine, by furious storm (the
heaviest in thirty years, the Baltimore
Sun states) causing immense damage to
shipping, bridges, buildings, rail roads,
and especially in Massachusetts,, where the
loss is set down at 100000. The
Miuots ledge light house, near Boston,
was completely demolished, and its two
drowned.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-23

rGrThanks to Hon. VIM. +. Packer,
Col. Slifer and E. Armstrong, Esq, Of the
Legislature, for various public documents,
received up to yesterday, through the mail.
Our friend the Col. gained three days on
the Harrisburg mail, coming home; but
wait till we get the Telegraph going, and
we'll "head" him.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-23

1t is estimated that near $50, 600 are
annually expended in Pi,ts,on for rum.
The former Prosecuting Attorney SAYS that
seven-ieoths Of the county tax levied. while
ne was IN office, was derived from the use
OF intoxicating drink. and that almos, every
criminal case. land the criminal causes
occupy the principal time Of tho court gen.
era'iy) could be traced directly 10 intem.
perance,
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-23

n@-Mr. Evan Lewis, late Student in
the University at Lewisburg, sends us a
letter and handbill from Baltimore, warning
all California-bound travellers against the
steamer Brother Jonathan of New Y York
The complaints against the ship and its
proprietors, are signed by so passengers.
People can not be too cautious in choosing
ships for any voyage, and even then thew
are liable to disappointment.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-23

The store of Mr.. Samuel Thompson. in
Hepburn township, Lycoming county, was
burned TO the ground, on the 18th inst.
Pant OF the goods were saved. The loss is
about $1,000. Insured in the Genessee
Mutual. New York. The store. house be.
longed to Mr.. ID. R. MahafIey. and was
insured in the Lycoming Mutual to the
amount OF 1894. The tavern adjoining o
was slightly damaged. /, is not know n
how the fire originated.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-23
Structure &C., Of Plank Roads.
THEIR CONSTRUCTION.

In the most generally approved system,
two parallel rows of small sticks of
timber (called indifferently sleepers, strin-
gers, or sills) are imbcdded in the road
three or four feet apart. Plank, eight
feet long and three inches thick, are laid
upon those sticks across them, at right
angles to their direction. A side track of
earth to turn out upon,is carefully graded
Deep bitches are dug on each side, to en-
sure perfect drainage; and thus is formed
plank road.
LAYING THEM OUT.
In laying out a plank road, it is indis-
pensable, in order to secure all the benefits
which can be derived from it, to avoid or
cut down all steep ascents. A very short
rise, or even considerable steepness, may,
however, be allowed to remain, to save
expense since horse can, for a short
time, put forth extra exertion to overcome
such an increased resistance; and the
danger Of slipping is avoided by descend
ing upon the earthen track. A double
plank track will rarely be necessary.
CAPABILITIES.
No one without experience in the mat
ter, can credit the amount of travel which
one such track can accommodate. Over a
single track near Syracuse, 161 900 teams
passed in two years, averaging over 22O
teams per day, and during three days 72O
passed daily. The earthcn turnout track
must, however, be kept in good order; and
this is easy if it slope off properly to the
ditch, for it is not cut with any continu-
ou. lensthwise ruts, but it is only passed
over by the wheels Of the wagons which
turn on the track and return toit. They
move in curves, which would rarely ex-
actly hit each other, and this travel being
over the earth, tends to keep it in shape
rather than disturb it.
COVERING.
The planks having been properly laid,
as has been directed, should be covered
over an inch in thickness with very fine
gravel or pebbles, from which all the
stones or pebbles are to be raked, so as to
leave nothing upon the surface of the
road that could be forced to injure the
fibres Of the planks. The grit of the sand
soon penetrates into the grain of the wood
and combines with the fbres and the drop.
ping upon the road to form hard and
tough covering like felt, which greatly
protects the wood from the wheels and
horses shoes. Sawdust and tanbark have
also been used.
i LAYING.
The plank should be laid directly acrce.
the read, q. right ang!ss, or" square," (.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-23

AWe are informed our friend R. G..
Ross, now of Lewistown, is about to take
the tour Of Europe, armed with = COM
mission Of 1t. COL from Gov. johnston
We wish him speedy and safe and salts.
factory voyage.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-23

Washington, Apr l9.-Proiessor Pages
electromagnetic locomotive was exhibited
today on the Washington railroad, in the
presence of large concourse OF spectators.
The experiment was partially successful. a
power equal TO five horses being obtained !;
but the car ran very slowly. It's self mo-
wing appearance on the track was unique,
and created much wonderment.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-23

1@rIt will be seen that the Turnpike
from Sugar Valley to the River, has at
'a't received sufficient appropriation to
secure its completion. Most of the money
is to be expended within this county. The
country will prosper by the opening of
this and all similar means of intercommu-
nication.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-23

Wheeling. April 20.-Jenny Lind's
western tour is rapidly coming to close.
She is announced 10 sing in this place on
Thursday evening. and at Pillsburg (where
the new Masonic Hall is being fitted up for
me occasion) on Friday evening. She will
then proceed to Baltimore, Philadelphia
and eastward.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-23

bSThe old Bridge at the mouth of
the Buffalo creek is now removed, prepar-
atory to the new and more imposing struc-
ture. Persons wishing to cross with
teams, must pass over at Wolfe's mill, a
mile up the Creek.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-23

A man mot W ebs,er. the uncle) has been
arrested, who confesses that himself and
four other men murdered the Cosden fam
lily, in Maryland. and that the only motive
was plunder. Three Of the four others
implicated, have been arrested. and there
is prospect that the horrible mystery may
be revealed.
The Supreme Court has allowed VIII
Of error in the case Of Martin Peiier. con-
vicled of the murder Of his wife in Schuyi:.
Kill county, and now under sentence o.
death, and granted him new trial..
The Democrats have gained the SnIe
officers in Rhode Island. and the Whgs
have gained the Legislature which slee'
tho State Officers, in Connecticut.
Daniel Webster's friends have been ~
fused Fanueil Hall for a speech from Si"'
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-23

or lesser number of sheep, hogs, or cattle
For every score of hogs, S cts
" sheep, S "
=" cattle, 10 1"
d" "horse and rider, or led horse, 8 1"
4" "sulky, chair or chaise with one
II ~ horse Sc, and two wheels, 6
d" " do. with two horses, O."
" chariot, coach, phaton, or
dearborn, with one horse
and four wheels, 10 &c
" edo with 2horses & 4 wheels12
q carriage of pleasure the like
sums according to the num-
her Of wheels and horses.
stage wagon with 2 horses, 12
a 90 d"
sleigh, for each horse, 8"
sled, " %"
" cart or wagon whose wheels
shall be less than 4 inches,
for each horse, 4~
" I" do. do whose wheels shall be
less than 4 inches and not
exceeding inches, for each
horse, q"
cart or wagon, with wheels
more than 7 inches, for
each horse, 1"
For fraud in misreprcsenting distance
travelled, S. fneto the company.
For charging illegal tolls, IS fine, to 90
to the township, for repairing township
roads. In both cases may be recovered
by suit.
No tolls to be charged for funerals, 90
ing to public worship, and elections, and
passing to any part Of the same farm.
S II, Is, Is, II, and IS, requires the
to keep the road in good repair,
and imposes penalties for neglect to do so;
with the right of appeal in certain cases.
SO, Imposes fnc of $40 for going
around a gate, and cvading payment of
tolls
S 20 and 21, reserve power in the legis-
lature to change rates Of toll when neces-
sary ; and repeal the charter when it be-
comes injurious to the public; in such
however, that no injustice shall
be done to the corporators.
Synopsis of the Supplement to the above
Act, passed 9TH April, lS49, Pamph.
Laws, ?. 46l.
81. Owners Of land entitled to DANA.
,es for injuries to the farms, under the
9Th section Of the foregoing act.
81. Assessors of damages to hand
heir report to nearest Justice of the Peace,
within four days, who shall enter judgment
hereon; either party having the right of
appeal.
S3. Any malicious mischief done to |
he road to make it unsafe, punishable,
lpon conviction, by imprisonment in the
ounty Jail, not exceeding six months.
s4. Regulates the mode of changing
he rates of toll.
SIS. Makes this supplement apply to
IL companies governed by the foregoing
ct.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-23

Norfolk. April l9.-On the l2 inst there
was gathering Of the Union men of Mo.
b'le' which Is represented TO have been The
largest and most enthusiastic convention
OF The people ever held in ihut city. The
resolutions 60 for the Union, and even re.
pudiate dissolution as the last resort.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-23

n@An appropriation of sl75,000 is
made for the continuation of the North
Branch Canal, and the same amount for
the Portage Road. Any surplus remaining
in the Treasury, to be equally divided
between those two works.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-23

Albany, April l9.-Governor Hunt has
issued proclamation convening the Leg.
islature at the Capitol, on the 10Th Of June.
The election 10 Gil vacancies caused BY
the resignation Of the Democratic Senators,
will take place on he 2Oth Of NAV.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-04-23

DISTRESSING ACCIDENT.-We learn
that Mr. VIM. l.. Castle, who removed re-
Gently from Chillisquaque TIP, opposite
Lewisburg, to Montgomery Co., lost his
eldest child, girl of 9 years, under heart
rending circumstances. On Friday week,
as the boat on which he had his family
and effects was coming up the Schuylkill
near Greys Ferry, in company with one
or two Others, in tow of steamer, rope
thrown from one boat to the other struck
this little girl and threw her overheard, in
front of the boats, which doubtless passed
over her, as she Immediately disappeared,
and no trace of her whatever has since been
discovered. The parents are almost frantic
under this sudden and distressing bereave-
ment.