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Looking Glasses for Birds.

The following plan is perfectly eflica-
cious for soaring birds from fruit and other
produce. One Of my servants having by,
chance broken locking glass, it occurred
to me that broken pieces, suspended by a
string, so as to turn freely in every direc-
tiou would give the appearance of some
thing moving about, which would alarm
the birds. | accordingly tried the plan,
and found that no bird, not even the most
foolhariy of them, dare come near. They
had attacked my peas; on suspendlng a
few bits of the locking glass, amongst
them, the maurauders left the place. The
tomti!s attacked my sccklc pears, to which
they seemed very partial. A bit Of look
ing glass suspended in front Of the trees
pa: a stop to the mischief. My grapes
were then much damaged, before they
were ripe, by thrushes and startling; a
piece of looking glass drove these away,
and not grape was touched afterwards,
l bad before tried many plans, but never
found any so eF.ctuil as the abave.-Gar-
aener'S Chronfcte.
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the rapility with which they spread, we
concluded that the whole field would soon
become prey to their ravages, as we knew
of no means by which to arrest thcr prog
rcss. They continued to spread, till they
had covered several acres, when one NOR
ming we saw large flock of blackbirds
alight on one of the spots, aud soon they
were very busy; We could easily conjecture
the object of their visit. The number of
the birds increased every day, till in il short
time not worm was to be found in the
field. A year or two afterward, the same
kind of worms appeared in meadow III
considerable numbers, but the birds again
soon cleared the premises of the unwelcomc
visitors; since then, | have never seen any
of the worms. Comment on these facts is
unnecessary. The birds may destroy a few
hills of corn, or few bushels of oats oc-
casionally, or they may carry off few
cherries or other small fruit but the in
juries they do in this manner is greatly
overbalauccd by the destruction of bugs,
worms, and insects that would othcrw sc
cut off our crops, and render larg, portion
of oar fruit worthless. }. VI. y.
Plainaeli Farm, Chill squaquc April l., 1852.
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Wing National Convention.

WASHINGTON, April 30, III, 2. NJ
The Wing Caucus re-assembled this eve.
ming, pursuant to adjournment, and was
we'll attended Mr.. Mangun, Of North
Carolina, presided, and Messrs- Chandler,
of Pennsylvania, and Dockery, Of North
Carolina, acted az Secretaries.
Upwards Of dozen Southern members
left the Caucus in the early part of its
proceedings, in consequence Of Mr. Man
gum, the President, ruling out Mr.. Mar
shsll's Compromise Resolution which
decision, however, was sustained by the
Caucus.
1t has been decided TO hold the next
National Convention in Baltimore, on the
10th Of June.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1852-04-21
[Corresponience Of the Lewisburg Chronicle.
Music in Brush Vallay.

Mr.. EDITOR Among the memoranda
If the week, please admit into your inter-
esting columns tribute to an unusually
interesting Concert of Sacred Music, vocal
and instrumental, which was given to the
citizens of Rebersburg by company of
singers from Mechanics Mills. led by our
we'll known musical instructor, Mr.. Solomon
Never. 1t was creditable affair, and had
the choir of performers been graduates of
some of our New England Institutions,
instead of the simple acquisitions Of six
months study under Mr.. NJ, more could
not have been expected The ladies' were
attired in white, and when they mingled
their voices in some of the beautiful solos,
it really required little stretch of imagina-
ton to fancy that the harps Of angels
rang their cadence on the ear" The pie
ces were we'll selected, and the evident
good taste manifested in this respect, gave
additional eclat to the entertainment, for
in most concerts of sacred music we find
too much monotony, and too little regard
paid to increasing the interes. of the audi
ence, as the performance progresses.
An appropriate and eloquent address
was delivered by Col. ". j. Jones, a
member Of the class, which was received
| with marked attention, and at the close,
a collection for benevolent purposes was
taken up.
1t would be indeed productive of much
benefit, if other ncighborhoods, who enjoy
few local privileges, would cultivate this
beautiful and interesting science, for We
who inherit the Herman ear for music,
possess talent, that, wisdom suggests,
should not be concealed in napkin
Full many gem e rurest ray serene
! ] he dark uufslhome,l caves of ocean bear
| Full many ii,wer Is born to Ilu-h unseen
! And WASTE its sweetness OH the desert ar.
/ Reberst"lg, AprH -, 1892. t.
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that of promoting the happiness ami pros
perity Of its citizens.
What useful lesson would such plan
prove to the Governments of Europe aud
what an example would it furnish of re-
publican care for the good of all, thus
promoted by our happy institutions. 1t
would present spectacle at which the pa
triot, in the full exuitatiou OF his heart
might lejoioe-at which the honorable
gentleman from Tennessee Mr.. Johnsonl
might rejoice-as Lycurgus did when re-
turning through the fields just reaped, af-
ter the generous provision that he had
made fr the citizens of Sparta and Laco-
mia and seeing the shocks standing par
aliel and equal. he smiled, and said to
some that were by I. How ike is Laconia
20 an estate newly-divided among many
brothers"
The American Government is the great
pioneer in the cause Of freedom. BY the
force of republican principles and of uucx-
ampled success, it has advanced in nation
alify until it is now hailed as beacon-light
fer every continent, and star of hope for
every people. With a population Of but
three millions at the close of the Revolution,
We now have twenty-three millions: with
but thirteen States, We now have thirty
one, and territory for fifty more-a Union
stretching across 4 continent from one
great ocean to the other All that is wan
,ed to develop its great resources and fulfill
its destiny, is population commensurate
with the fertility of its soil and the extent
of its territory.
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rsy"The University Examinations pass
ed off in the usual crcditable manner, this
week. The public exercises of the Aca-
dcmic classes were in good taste, lacking
somewhat however in life and energy; but
this was fully made up on Tuesday even
ing by the representatives Of the Collcgi-
ate classes whose performances, taken all
in all, were superior to any similar enter
tainmcnt yet furnished by the Institution.
The music was of unusual excellence; and
notwithstanding the exceedingly inclcment
weather, the house was crowded on both
evenings. The Bellies .ettres Department
is under the charge Of Prof A. TAYLOR
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Nous an0 Notions.

rs-The Proprietor of the "Lswisburg Chronicle
offsrs tina, Establishment for saleposssssion TO Be-
given the FRS, of Juy next.-sS
Pittsburg, April 19.-The river is
higher than it has been known for twenty
years 1t has been rising for fifty hours.
and still continues. The Cincinnati
packets will not leave until the water suo-
sides No accidents have been heard of.
Baltimore, April 20-The southern
mail to night brings nothing from beyond
Mobile. The papers of that city mention
a rumor, which had reached there, tha.
she new ST Louis Thca're.i in New Orleans,
fell down on the opening night, the l4'h
inst, causing grea, loss Of life, the build
ing being densely crowded. The authority
for the runor is not mentioned.
Baltimore, April 2O-We learn from
Richmond that the James River was very
high yesterday, overfowng its banks. but
the demage in the city WAS but slight
along the river, however, the loss of prop
srty has been very severe, and the Canal
has suffered very greatly. The water was
still rising las, night, and WAS nearly as
high as during the frcshet five years ago.
Several vessels parted their anchors and
were carried off.
Ha-risbur-. April Cove have ac-
counts from Columbia and Wrightsville
representing considerable portion of
10th these towns IS inundated by the
freshet in the Susquehanna, and the des
iruction of paoperty has been very great.
New Yolk, April 20-The gale last
night blew down eleven three story brick
houses, in course of erection in the upper
part Of the city.
"Pa, how long does the Legislature
sit Three or four months, my son
why, our geese only set five weeks
was the rel o.nder Of the hopetG. youuss'er
The Dunk,rk Jnurnal >a,> there Is an
unprecedented demand for dwelling houses
and stores in that village, notwithstanding
that over 900 buildings were erec-ed there
within the ;ear past. Ii links 200 more
cou.d br rent d on he spot. and predicts
large Increase IN the shipping busines. al
that port The coming season.
Tne editor OF The Lewistown Gazette
hoOhcd pike, last week, ~ inches long.
The name of The Pos, Office at Cherry,
Sullivan Co. is changed TO Dushore.
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LEWISBURG ACADEMY.

YNHE 9th Session Of this Inst uiion under the
Il present Principal will commence on .N1nG4y
MAY lO.h-to continue 20 weeks
Instruction will bs given as heretofore in alt
the branches o. q thorough Academical course,
including Languages. Mathamatics AM. General
Literature.
Composition and Defamation will receive
careful attention. Proper regard will also be
paid to the manners and moras Of tbs pupils /;
and no scholar will be retained. who after having
been duly advised with. persists in the indul-
gence OF profanity, quarrelilins other low
practices. The Bible is in daily requisition IN
the school. H.
For reference, the subscriber takes the liberty
OF referring to the citizens OF the place and vicinity
who have been his regular patrons.
A Female Assistant will be secured if neces-
sary.
TEnNs.-For Languages $40; Higher
English SO and Primary i6-Per Ssssisn
JOHN RASDOLPH.
April 20. 1864 H'ine;2s
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Railroad Meetings.

Daniel L. Miller, Jr., President of the
Sunbury & Erie Railroad Company, arri-
we'd in town on Thursday last, and in the
evening addressed numerous meeting Of
citizens III the lecture room of the Baptist
church. James F. Linn, Esq, presided,
assisted by Tho's Hayes, Re-. Dr. Malcon,
aud Sam'i Gcldcs; Ii. c. uickok, Sec'y.
After a few remarks by DR.. Malcolm, Nj
Miller proceeded to make a detailed and
lengthy statement of the movements and
plans of the Company; and after taking
his seat, answered numerous inquiries and
objections, generally to the entire satisfac
ton of the audience, and succeeded in re-
moving many prejudices, which had orig
mated in consequence Of the cold shoulder
hitherto supposed 20 have been given to
the Ea>teru portion Of the route by the
Company. Mr. Miller made favorable
impression, but did not in the least shake
the determination of cur citizens to make
neither County Or Borough subscriptions
to any Company that will not positively
lay the rails on the wes, bank of the West
Branch A disposition is manifested to
give both Companies fair play, but thus
far the public sympathics seem to be
strongly in favor Of the Susquehanna Cor
Baltimore) Company.
Mr.. Miller also addressed meeting
in Sunbury on Wednesday evening of last
week, and another at Turbutville on Friday
morning, for the purpose Of obtaining a
Subscription from Northumberland County.
Generally, acquiescence was expressed; at
our latest adyices, however, the Commls-
sioners had taken no action.
Another meeting was held in Lewis
burg, Wednesday evening of this week
Geo. F. Miller, Esq, Pres. Thos Hayes
and A. Kennedy, Vice Pres. and L. B.
Christ, Sec.-which was addressed by
James F. Linn, Esq, James Moore Jr.,
1t was voted that VIM. Cameron, Esq,
be requested to procure the subscription
book of the Susquehanna RIlroad Com
pany opened at Sunbury and that the
following named gentlemen, be commit
tee to procure subscriptions: VIM. Cam.
eron, James F. Linn, Peter Beaver, James
Kelly, James Moore, Jr.
Adjourned to Monday evening next.
At an adjourned meeting, held on
Monday, April 26, it was unanimously
Resolved that we recommend and au-
thorize our Borough Council to make a
| conditional subscription to the stock Of
the Susquchanna Rail Road Company, of
Fifty thousand Dollars ir bonds to run
twenty years
Resolved that Henry High, William
Wilson, Jacob Hummell and James L.
Linn, be Committee to procure the
right Of way from the Lycoming County
Line to Lewisburg, and Charles Cawley,
John Gundy and George F. Miller, to
procure the right of way from Lewisburg
to Blue Hill
Resolved that George F. Miller and
Thomas Hayes be Committee to invite
the County Commissioners to furnish the
promised conditional county subscription
of S200,00 to the stock Of the Susque-
hanna Rail Road Company.
Resolved that if the conditional sub
scriptions of Union county are not
accepted by the Susquehanna Rail Road
Company by the first of June next, 1882
that then they be rendered by the officers
Of this meeting to the Sunbury & Erie
RR. Co.: Provided that company will put
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Whig Meeting.

A maetIng oi the WhIs~o' Union County
will be held IN the Court II r'i~r al Nv
BerIn, on TUESDAY, the 18Th of MAY (iIs,
Court week. "e hnpe there will Re
general turnout 10 Ia'ry the action ol the
ia'e HarrIsbury Cunsent'"u. and as" 10
transact other important hus'n-ss.
CHARLES MERRILL. Chairman.
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Auditors Notice.

YNiE undersigned appointed by The Orph'nS
Il Coun of mon county to Aud,t The &C
counts OF James Henderson AMI Robe C,ndH
Administrators OF WILLIAM Is. SULLIVAN. liis
OF White Deer Township. CD,on couG v. dec d.
hereby notify all persons Interested thar he will
attend 10 the duties OF bis appointment a, the
House of Charles ID. Kline in the Borough Of
Lewishurg on SATURDAY. the 18th day of May
next a, 10 o'clock 4. NJ
II &. HICKOK. Auditor
LeHisbcrs. April 81. 1852
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Dg. To 81 bushels Of corn, at
Al cents per bushel, Sl2 ID
Leaving a nett profit of

Leaving a nett profit Of $ D lo
forgot to mention that they had con-
staut supply of water. The manure was
saved aud mixed with Il quantity of wo"d
ashes aud plaster, aad applied as Top
dressing to our corn, by scattering abouta
gill nf mixture around each hii!, alter the
corn came up. The crop was good, but L
can not say whether it was any better on
account OF the manure applied /; bat nope
TO ascertain more satisfactorily mex, sea-
son. Yours, &c, I. w. NJ.
Lewis.o,cn, March, 1852.
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~The bodies of two infants were
recently found in Delaware township,
Northumberland county-ons in large
pond of water, near Siitzel's lanyard, with
rope around his neck, and the other
under or near pilo of stones, in an open
field, within mile of the former place.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1852-04-21

LEATHER INSPECTOR NJ. ARM
STRONG, has received his Commission as
Inspector of Leather for the city and
county of Philadelphia, from Gov. Bigler,
and has appointed Andrew Noble, of the
Northern Liberties, and VIM. Flake, of
the city, his deputies.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1852-04-21

rA-In California a great flood has oc-
CURED, particularly disastrous in Marys-
vile, Sacramento, Stockton, &c
An American whale ship, name no;
known,was captured BY party Of convicts
at Gallapajo Islanls, the Captain and
crew murdered, and the ship taken by
them
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1852-04-21

nN-Has the Committee appointed to
devise ways and means to aid passeng
ers to and from the CIosscut, yet reprted i?
Do stir up their memory. FIT.
Messrs. Committeeman, please consider
yourselves "stirred up to the performance
Of your really important duty.
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ltmisburg Cbroulrlr.

H. c. HIcKoX, Editor. o. N. wORDEN, Printer.
s150 cash in advance sl,75 in three months, 81 paid
within the year. and $, 80 at the end OF the year
Agents in Phiia phia-V Palmer and " Carr
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1852-04-21

pDrThc New York Canals were to have
been opened on Tuesday, though the
Albany correspondent of the Herald, says
they are not in a condition for use, the
banks being filled with frost, while in
some instances ice remains,
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1852-04-21

Gy~The Mechanics Union Association
has altered its rates of health insurance
corrected rates on last page of this paper.
The Association, on the lst inst, declared
a dividend Of 80! per cent.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1852-04-21

WANTED-A patent for saving the
Union" We believe it could be done far
more economically than our "servan.s"
do it at Washington.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1852-04-21

S%The Congressional Apportionment
Bill, as it passed the Senate, leaves Union,
Mifflin, Huntingdon, and Blair, the 10th
district.
Another Apportionment Bill has since
passed the Assembly, and is now vibrating
between the two Houses.
In the House, there were IA Banks
Incorporated or re-ehartered, last week.
all of which have been since vetoed by
Gov. Bigler.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1852-04-21

MILToN DEMocRAr-Thef first number
of this paper taking the place of the
htelliyencer-by JOHN r. Eek, ha, made
its appearance, and is quite neat and
readable paper. We wish friend Eek
success
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1852-04-21

MONEY SAVED-The "American" and
Estate Journap'-two of the Wing papers
in Harrisburg-have Compromised" and
united.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1852-04-21

m-The Committee appointed by the
late Susqa.hanna Railroad Convention at
Baltimore, has made report to the
citizens of Baltimore, urging them to
engage iu the work. We make the fol-
lowing extract, to show the understanding
in that City relative to the mode of pro-
ceedings {:
"In the deliberations to which the two
Conventions (that at Sunbury in May
last, and this lately in Bsltmore) have
furnished occasion, between the several
interests connected with this road, the
parties concerned have come to an Informal
arrangement or undertaking, of which
the import is, that the lower or more
Southern division Of this road, that is,
the section lying between Bridgeport and
Sunbury--a distance of about or near
fifty mles-shall be undertaken by the
city of Baltimore in conjunction with the
four Coal companies whose works intersect
that division, and with the counties more
especially allied to the same division ;
whilst the upper, or more northern section
from Sudbury to Wiliamsport, shall, in
like manner be committed To the country
eontinguous to it-or, in other words, thai
the funds which may be contributed by
the City of Baltimore, and those of the
Coal companies, as well as those of the
conterminous country, shall be applied
to the section extending from Bridgeport
to Sunbury as far as the amount may be
necessary to the completion Of that sec
ton"
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1852-04-21

pa-The request to send j. H.s paper
to ThompsontOwn, was not received until
this week. sa
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1852-04-21

WALLS advertisement of New Goods,
in our next-also l.. IDDINGS & CO.'S,
j. HAYES e. cos, and ID. MYERS.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1852-04-21

TJohn Young, late Wing Governor Of
New York, and Sub Treasurer at New
York, died Of Consumption at Albany,
last week.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1852-04-21

pThc sound and able speech of Mr..
Dlwson, on our first page, is worthy an
attentive peruSai.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1852-04-21

a-rThe recent rains have caused des
,ruc,ive floods, north and south. The
chain bridge a, Georgetown, d. c., was
carried away on Tuesday morning, and
the greater portion of the Long Bridge
over the Potomac opposite Washington,
shared the same fate. The cellars on ths
south side of Pennsylvania avenue are
mostly flooded with water
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1852-04-21

Prince SCnwARZENBERG, the Prime
Minister of Austria, who died at Vienna
vn the 9th Apr.i, was born Oct. I'd, 1900.
HIS life has been distinguished for hcen-
tlousuc.s and pertiuy; politically aud
morally, he was u curse to humanity, aud
bis death is matter Of rejoicing.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1852-04-21

- Detention of paper has kept back the
Chronicle nearly week. We will make
up the deficiency as soon as possible.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1852-04-21

s1Gov. Bigler has appointed Valeu-
tine Hummcl Jr, Register of Wills, for
Dauphin county, made vacan. by the
death of Mr.. Koppenheffer.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1852-04-21

s~Somebody at Lock Haven, fired two
rounds Of the old cannon, on hearing of
the defeat of the Liquor Bill at Harrisburg
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1852-04-21

na-Thanks to Atty Gen. Estabrook, of
Wisconsin for Document from that State.
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TUESDAY. p. NJ, APRIL 81, 1852

ADVERTIZE ,-Exccutors. Administrators, Public
n Officers, City and Country Merchants Manufacturers.
Mechanics Business Men--all who wish to procure
dispose of thin-w0ud do well give notice of the
same throa n the LesciJary Croaic,r This paper has
good and increasing circulation a community conts-
nin, as large proportion of active. solvent producers
consumers, anl dealers As any other in the State.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1852-04-21

Ho FOR CALiFORNIA.-The California
fever broke out in Muncy and vicinity,
Il short time since, and has proved quite
fatal in Its effects, carrying off fourteen
young men to the golden land. They 60
by the overland route, and bear with them
the good wishes of the citizens for their
health and success in piliug up the dust.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1852-04-21

pen-" The sting of rcproach, is the truth
of 1.-THE reproaches of "cheap,"
"cAeapest,' and " re'y io,o," have no sting.
Reader! hat is the inference
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ZeWisburg @arkrt.
COfrecteti MiS DaY.
Garden Seeds.

ANDRETH'S eel. brated GARDEN SesJs-su
IL ssortnent Just reed st
HOUGH ON'S Boot and Shoe Stors
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OLate arrivals from Europe bring
nothing Of Importance.
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ECCLEsIAsTICAL.-Rev, D. Longmore,
the o. S. Presbyterian pastor at Milton,
has received the honorary degree Of d.
d. from Washington College, Pa.
Rev. p. b. Mari, has resigned his pas
toral charge Of the Presbyterian Church
In Lewisburg, after about Is years service
in that capacity.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1852-04-21

rn-Thc Sheriff of Union county will sell
at the Court House on the 18th May
Nine tracts of land in Penns and West
Beaver townships, late the estate of John
Hartman, Jr.
A farm Of 80 acres in White Deer Tp.
late the property of Peter Welsh
\ 10, in krotzersville, late the property
Of Hiram Hendricks.