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Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1852-07-16
The Calf Case Decided.

The papers east have made The city %
Burlington the originating point Of this
famous lawsuit Mistake, entirely. The
case arose in West Point, Lee county,
thriving village on the route Of the Du-.
bu1te and Keokuk railroad-and Was
commenced about year ago by al action
Of rcplevin before a Justice Of TIE peace
The difficulty WIS TO identify The calf
claimed The witnesses of cre PARTY;
some twenty in number, svore that the
tail was entirely black, AMI those Of the
other party, about equal in number, sworc
that it was partly white. The jury re
turned 4 verdict from which an appeal was
taken To the District Court of Lee county
The appeal was tried in the last term of
that court, but the jury disagreed. The
legal costs Rad then amounted 10 $500
The case was continued TO the present
term, and tried again last week a. Fort
Madison. The jury this tine decided in
the case, finding for the plaintiff, or that
the tail was "pArtIy wl.ite" TIE cost
has uow reached $500 Upon the fual
tIiI, four members Of the bar we're AZ
rlvcd On the side of the dtfendlnt
Counsel fees and ether expense; are of
course TO be added to the cosIs, III estims
ting 'ho amount expended upon this litl-
cation about calf worth S3-bwa-.S,l'a
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1852-07-16
Great-Men Children,

Some parents, particularly fond CT
naming their children after great men,
ransack histories to christen einoryo o.
;arius Cnsars, who often quarrel over 3
siiugle-h boat III gutter, With as hearty Z
good will as dld theiI distinguished origi-
nails about the ownership OF the Romari
Empire at Actin A dotirg mother in
this city has three boys whom she hal
named Henry Clay, Danie. Webster, aud
Tuomas Corwin, and always takes especIa.
care 20 give them the full benefit Of the
ilustrious titles Being nearly Of .hs
same age, ard constant companions, it is
en,ertiring to hear her address them
They were all three playing upon the pave
ment, alder the window, not long since
when she s.ng ont 10 them in this Wis
,' Now, Daniel Webster, If ycu take tina:
bread aud molasses from Henry Clay I'D
let Thomas Corwin s-irk that fsrk into
your eve Why, Henty clay, Won ars
On urers.ofy,l lit.le wretch. tc ri Thom4a
,orU,n's ears with s4nd ani that nes
psir Of pss-aloons bought for Danici
| " sste,. NJ l,a, torn - pieces rid,ng
tbosiv vi,hou' diving III the nail -
The l,.t We heard Of the Distinguish,
jtr,, ThenisS Cerwin was eu..aay an, .,
p,rsuAde Henry Clay to cat a g,stsshoprer.
aul t"'h Of them lrin. Their u,lnos. ~,
ifoF,e an ,ndi1 rrhter ball DOWN Daniel
w yls.er throA,
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1852-07-16
The Death Of Henry Clay.

A. .riyors widen when they Lave their srurco
Il. iitri" streams tiat join them on their way,
-l / ..ul,. SAoll thu. tiirof we'll earned praise
1htL rolls Throughout the Land for li..NRI CiiT.
The Mil 10y of the Sla>hcS Is nn more
lis cogutry ornament has pass'd away
And every hszrt = hr,Ns ai tn, los.
And every eye Is wet for HsSKY Gay.
1lrr natllilrrs oratpr is silent now
Who in lie Council Chambers l.1rr such svav,
Ard the k'.n j. iimniel fer c,rrmurc
Where -vl's,I tn eenia, lire of HEsRY CIAr.
4 Nation Is jhc stricken mourncr now.
and ever, harp awake scl, mn lay,
our greatest statesman ftil- PREY to death
America Cncinnatus-EESEY CLAY.
No moro in Freedoms holy cause h. II plead
And I'LL The hearts of TyrInts with disney
Eut with H. ali, he ris, IN his placfn
At IN" loud signal of .hc hual Iav.
JuL.. I-52. JAMES iiIMrS.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1852-07-16

feet above the hurricane deck, and held
there as warning to his fellow-travelers
not to be caught mapping when snags are
about. Promising that "har" means
"hair," and "dor," "Mere," | give the
firemen's farewell strain; leaving the
reader to imagine the pleasing train of
ideas it must have suggested. Here it is !;
''Good night, kind whit. man,
Coed night, kind stranger,
May de ungcs guard your sleep,
Aud keep you from all danger,
Ar II de tii,r bust,
-hay he ,i's sisc. ycur iev:
4n' ,che,i is snug pixies hDopgi your berth,
Ihpe yoaU MT he d1r."
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1852-07-16
Negro Mlinstrelsy on the Western
Rivers.
Tri,t.n for The M4s.cR Terid.

UThl.n for Ne Mlsacal We1id.
The negro minstrelsy On our western
rivers is not got up by white men black
ened fer the occasion 1t is not the epu-
rious, initiative article, but the real gcnu-
iue "hoe down." "shindig,' juba, jaw
bone stuff, simple as nature itself, as fresh
as the water Ger which We glide, gleeful
and Joyous rs the carol of the wild birds,
with an occasional dash of pathos tina,
goes straight to the heart of the listener
Sometimes the songs are so "iclly ludi
irlous' that mummy. a- Old as the one
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1852-07-16
Concord, n. H., june 80, 1852

Concord, n. H., june so, 1852
GENTLEHEH There arc many reasons
why it would be peculiarly gratifying to
me, to accept your kind invitation, and
pass the next anniversary Of Independence
as a nation in Philadelphia.
Wherever an American citizen is found
on the recurrence of that day, whether
upon his own or upon foreign soil, his
thoughts instinctively turn TO the con-
secrated locality Of the most sublime
spectacle presented in the history of gov
ernments, and his heart beats quicker and
warmer Cor his own country, and most ear
nestly for the disenthralmcnt Of the op-
pressed everywhere, as his free glance is
turned toward Independence Hall"
The suggestions of severe prudence may
! for the moment, be the less controlling,
but it is well, that once in every year, full
latitude be given to the impulses that gush
out, and the generous ardor that glows,
for the firm establishment of constitutional
liberty, throughout the world. 1t is we'll
that We recount the sacrifices, at which
this glorious Union, with all its multiplied
and multiplying blessings, was purchased.
1t is well that, in the midst of our con-
gratulations, we remember, that in the
weakness of our infancy as people, not
only word, Of cheering were sent across
the ocean to greet us, but upon its bosom
were borne to our shores, hearts TO SYM
pathisc and arms TO strike How the
cherished memories of the noble dead of
other lands, whose blood mingled with that
Of our fathers in the struggle that followed
the Declaration, the anniversary of which
YOU are to commemorate, come thronging
with :hc grey dawn of that day of general
jubilee So may they ever come. So
'rW they ever come, while we are faithful
to the Constitution, true TO our mission,
arl hccdful of the lessons of wisdom
WHICH HtNf itStC1luti " u
Independent of the retiring associations
to which | have adverted, it would be
pleasant 70 participate III the National
festival in Philadelphia, because should
meet numerous friends whose acquaintance
I enjoyed at Washington, many years ago,
and more, perhaps, for whom formed ties
Of unallcrable attachment, in that different
field of service, to which so many Of your
citizens we're called in lSlT.
With these strong inducements for COM
pliancc, you will readily appreciate the
deep regret | feel, in being compelled to
deny myself the pleasure of meeting the
sterling Democracy Of your city and county,
as proposed.
have made arrangements to attend the
anniversary of the Society of Cincinnati,
instituted by the officers of the American
army, at the close of the Revolution, Of
which my father was an original member
There is no longer hope of meeting the
patriarchs, whose names appear with that
of the Father of his country, upon the
old Constitution of the Society, but l feel
strong desire to be with their descend
ants on that day.
Accept, gentlemen, for yourselves, and
present to the Democracy for whom you
! speak, my grateful Acknowledgements.
With the highest respect,
Your fellow-citizcn,
FRANK PIERCE
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1852-07-16
ONE DAYS MISCHIEF IN New YORK

ONE DAYS MISCHIEF IN New YORK.
The New York papers are filed with
the losses of life and injuries occasiored
in celebrating the National Anniversary.
The following is summary of the lanen-
table list: ,..
Seventeen persons drowned by the fall
ing of slip; three Germans severely in-
jured by the explosion Of gunpowder,
which they were carelessly using, and
house set on fire; child shot and killed
by ball from pistol, which boy had
put into his desth-dealing device to !makc
| it crack louder; young mans right arr
torn off by pistol accidentally discharge
near him; another child shot throug h The
head with slhgs; mans face torn Of by
the bursting of pistol in his own bands
and of course has his own folly to blame
for his disagreement; a black man shot ii
the abdomen and dangerously wounded
by gun in the hands of a careless per
son a physician severely wounded froa
the same cause several hands shattered
several faces torn and fifteen fires ftcu
fire crackers
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1852-07-16
VOLUME IX.---NO. Ii.
Whole NUMBER, 43I.

his reason for making it SO unusually
deep, he replied; Why, sir, it is for poo,
john Carnos, who buried me; and I
think, sir, if l get him that deep, i; will
puzzle him to creep ont as did" On
the burial service being read he proceeded
to fill up the grave, and actually buried
the man who ten years before had buried
him. bullock was discharged and pen
stoned in 1Sl4.-Jsied S.rrice Journal
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1852-07-16
Letter from Gen. Pierce.

The following letter was addressed by
Gen. Pierce to the Democrats of the Sd
and 4th Congressional Districts, Philada.,
in reply to an invitation to celebrate Indc-
rendeEce day with them Ed Cron.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1852-07-16
Truth AptIV Spoken.

The bulletin, in an admirable article on
the Future of Philadelphia, has the fol
lowing remarks -" 1t may appear ex-
travagant to some to say so, but we ven
ture the assertion nevertheless, that Phil
adelphia, if she thoroughly appreciated
her own interests, would begin to lay :,
double track to Pittsburg Immediately
Long before the present is in complete
working order, the necessity of second
track will be t,it, or we entirely mistake
the value Of that road. We know that,
by this declaration, we shall alarm some
timid souls. The i'ea of ezpend;ng ten
additional millions, or more, On the Ten
trail road, will striae tie "penny wise rrd
pound foolish" as the suggestion of luracy
But it is men of this fearful, short-sifh.si
description, nho are the bane Of Philadel-
Iphia. They are behind the times, and
would keep her SO; everlast.ugly late
e7en when they begin to awake. Happily
our merchants are not generally OF TIL,
character, but uniting enterprise and pru-
dence in due proportions, are the real
architects Of our city's greatness which
we srieve to say, our mere capitalists az
not i" This is truth and affords the key Il
the progress of New York beyond Philadel
phia. With the energy of the former, tbs
latter would, with her natural adyantage.
soon be the first city in the Union.-PhH
adIphid Sm.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1852-07-16
Fl. c.. HICKOK, EDIroR.
@. n. WORDEN, PRINTER.
I.EWISBURG CHRONICLE
aS INDErESnESr FAMILY JOURNAL,
- l.. -. -... ...... - L -. .

Issued on wednesday, mornings at Letoisbrtg
Uni9a county, Pehtnsefraitc.
TER HS-s'i0 per year. for cash aftnaliy in advance
si "a II paid within three months; % If Iat within
war 80 If not paid fore the year expires cct 10,
surI. tnm.rs Subscriptions for six months less, ic
lc paid advance. Ds,'ntnuances OPTIONAL with the
puiIi,lrr, ,pt hen the wear is paid up.
ADVERTISEMENTS handsomely inserted ~ 80 CENTS Per
siuarc one eek, 81 cur weeks. - year; two squares,
tr six lrJsths = a Mercantile advertise
mr;s not -yr-lin: fourth of column, iJ year.
JOB WORK ~ni casual alvertiSInc ntS to toe PAID for
when handed in or delivered.
ryuJNtAtr-ys solicited on all subjects of General nte
r.f MOI ithia The range Of party or sctaran cn'sst.
All letters must conc post paii accompanied h thl real
.l,r,.s Of the writer. receive attention. E5-f"Se
,.til. yrlu>igclS the Editorial Department, I" bc di
f,.t,.i to ur~Ev g iIlcEoX. E-i EitoT-and those
bu.iu.s. to a. y NoEpfN. Piid'shT.
ne -, N,rk,, street between Second and Tiiiri. oyer
~ p, ,,1.. q. y. WoEDtN, Proprietor.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1852-07-16
Spirits at Work, 100 Years Ago.

LEST any one should doubt the n"thrn-
fici'u Of the Notice of "Uncle Tom $
Cabin in the last Uronik, We copy,
below BENJAMIN FRANKrIN's 5 own opinion
Of the S',;t Topping theory, as it was
lnderstoo,. Ii2 years since. We extract
it from Poor Richards Almanac for
1740--a Time Annual then published
ly Benz. Franklin under the assumed
name Of " ",..c'qrl saunders" We may
y other articles from the same source,
g. e" -ILw. CHEuN.l
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1852-07-16

This song brought the "'kaccer," as l
am told it invariably does l could not
withstand the appeal, but hastcued to the
saloon, purchased roll of the invigora-
tor" as they call it out here, went back
and supplied my entertainers with tobacco
enough for the night, and Immediately
retired, to escape their profuse thanks.
As I left their precincts, they struck up a
farewell song, something like the follow
ing, as near as can remember. hope
the reader will obserst the appropriateness
of the invocation. The bursting Of boilers
is an ordinary occurrence or the Missis
sippi; and passenger is liable to be dis
turbed at any moment by the intrusion Of
"snas'' into hrs berth or state-rccm
and if he happens to be "there" it is tn
chances to one if he escapes being spitteC
like a wiigccn. carried some ten 81 ti.teel
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1852-01-09
MINERAL TEETH
For MasticatiOn.

.ysz-zss-e-zs THE subscriber gives his personal
fSgst s5-s2 attention TO the manufacture OF Miner
QIfYY4yyA al Teeth Of the best quality; from
preparations which produce life
like resemblance that, far as known, gives entire
afaction, and is not eXceled The facilities OF his
Establishment for the Manufacture of Mineral Teeth;
the different methods of attaching them gold plates,
by double tastengs when subjected to great pressure,
rendering them firm and reliable naSticdtiON, the
and comfort with which they after due
trial. the tests which they have been subject
ed without failure, their perfect articulation, and the
thorough manner in which the patchwork is executed,
enable the subscriber 10 offer a guaranty against
defectiUe mechanism and, in ali cases, the
sonabe expectations of his paents,-tO combine the
Sc Utile dulCe, the useful with the agreeable :"
ON HAND.-A supply OF selected Tooth Brushes,
together with
MILLER'S ANTICEPTIC DENTIFEEtE,
new article, not surpassed by any for cleansing
the teeth and correcting bad breath. Also,
MlLLER'S COMPOUND LOTION,
recent preparation for Canker, Sore Throat, Spong!
Gums sc
he efficiency OF the above preparations, and the in
creasing demand for them have ind ced the Proprietor
to enter into their manufacture largely than for
merly.
N BAH failures in the manufacture of Mineral
Teeth, mechanical defects in gold plate work, solder
ing, filling teeth, &c, by JAMES NEWTON during
his connection with this Office will he repaired the
work done anew as the case may require, by the sub
scribel, without farther charge to the patient.
S. P. MILLER.
Office, l42 Main st. Residence, No l Harvard st.
jVl-dG
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1852-01-09
FOUND AT LAST!
Jillson's Compound Vegetable Syrup,

FOX PURIFYING lie BLUUD.
MPURITY of the Blood is doubtless the cause OF
L diseases This Syrup is designed to restore it
to a healthy condition. II has been of great benefit in
those where fair trial has been given to it,
merous testimonials will show 1t is presenledtO the
public as cure for Nervousness. General Debility,
Indigestion, Liver Complaints Colds Coughs, Con.
snmptye Diseases, and it eradcntes all kinds ohumOrs,
such Scrofua, Salt Rheun, Pimples the face,
Ulcers BotrheS, Biles, Ring Worm letter, Erysip
elias or ST. Anthonys Fire. 1t is also complete rem
edy for all diseases arising from inudicous Of
mercury, and completely reHoUates TIE system.
No person who values health after becoming acquan
ted with its virtues, will remain long wi hout it, Pre-
pared only by G. JILLSUN, Woonsocket, X. l.
u For sale in Worcester by Spur q sibley, No.
10 Vain street, Draper Clark, os 103 los and l07
Front street, Taft 81 Harrington, and by Agents
throughout the New England States. my6-dly
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1852-01-09
Worcester Mutual Fire Insurance Com

pany.
A the Annual Meeting OF the wore ESTER MU-
IA TUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, held
Decem Der II, 1850, the following officers were elected:
PRESIDENT AND TREASURER,
FRED. WILLIAM PAINE,
DIRECTORS.
EBENEZER TORREY, Fitchburg.
PAUL WHITING, Northbridge
JOHN w. LINCOLN Worcester.
AMORY HOLMAN, Bolton.
ALANSON HAMILTON West Brookfeld
JAMES 5. WOODWORTH, Worcester.
WILLIAM T. MERRIFIELD, Worcester.
DAVID LEE, Barre.
The following abstract of the reports made 10 the
meeting was ordered TO be published:
The amount at risk Dec. !, 1850, was Sl0462 1873.
The number OF polces outstanding is l0442 The
Company sustained the last wear eleven Darlinl and
fifteen total losses amounting to Sll 234 IS which have
all been amicaby adjusted and paid. The dividends
have ranged du ing the year. from 70 to 81 per cent
averaging more than eighty cents the dollars paid as
premium, refunded to the holder of expired policies
The net cash funds of the Company, Dec ], 1850
amounted TO 1926, 963,60, which is invested in Bank
Stock and Mortgages on Real Estate
The Directors congratulate themselves and the public
on the above statement which they enabled to
make at the close of another years successful opera
tons of the Old Worcester Mutual Fire Insurance
Company. Notwithstanding the Company have can
ceIled policies, and refused to where they had
EXPIRED during the year, of the extra haz-
ardous character of the risks to the amount of more
than half million ofdolars, they have insured much
larger amount of properly, ian in any former year
II will be seen by this report that the cash funds of the
Company amount toneary $4,000, and that the dvi-
dends have averaged more than 80 per cent expired
policies.
The Directors are not disposed to interfere with
oheroiccs dictate people where they shall insure
their property. This Office takes but the safest
risks-s confined to the County Of Worcester in its
0pe atios and publishes at The close OF each year an
account Of its standing and condition.
FRED. VIM. PAINE Pres.
ANTHONY CHASE Secy.
Worcester, Dec. 1850. dec24
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1852-01-09
PATENTS
American and Foreign Office.
Agency for Business with 20. S. Patent
Office, WASHINGTON.
No. e State Nurer,t- EaosTON

G4AAC4 4Otl1 olA0
Agency for Business with ~. S. Patent
Office, WASHINGTON.
No. 22 State Streoe-HoSTON.
Il N l940 the subscriber was appointed nv tie Conn
i missioner of Patents Agent OF the s. Patent ONCE
in accordance with the 10th Sec. of Act of 1887.
Having relinqushed the Agency for transmission of
Models, and adopted more expeditions mode Of send
ing them to tie Patent Office, whereby Patent NAV
be procured about six weeks earlier; he continues
forward them free ofexpense-top prepare Caveats Spec
cations Assignments and all the necessary Papers and
Drawings for Patents and to render advice legal and
scientific matters respecting the saTe. Pate. secured
in Europe and other countries.
By applctt this office, inventors are saved the
time and cost of Journey to Washington. and delay
there, well all persona !roube in obtaining their
patents. They also have the advantage of verbally
planning their Inventions and of consulting in respect
TO them; mtters, in general, of paramount Importance
in order TO obtain correct specifications and claims.
The experience OF sixteen years practice extensive
collection OF rare works, decisions, etc. mechanical
subjects, the Patent Laws, and Patents Ga different
countries collected at much expense during the long
time this Office has been established, together with
accounts here kept of inventions patented at Washing
ton enable the subscriber to afford to Inventors DESTROYS
Of procuring Patents assistance and information which
in other respects might be difficult of attainment.
r. H. EDDY. solicitor of Patents
Washington, July FL. 1919. during the
time occupied the Office of Commissioner of Patents,
R. II. EDDY, Esq, of Boston, did business the Patent
Office as Solicitor for procuring Patents There were
few if any, per acting III that capacity who had
much business before the Patent Office; and there
who conducted IL with skill, fidelity and sue
! regard Mr. Edd, of the best informed and
most skifu Patent Solicitor in the United States and
not employ person more competent and Trustworthy,
and more capable IF putting their applications in form
to secure for them early and avOrabiy considea-
tion at the Patent Office
EDMUND BURKE
Late Commissioner of Patents
Boston, sept b. 1851. sept eO1NYV
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1852-01-09
'Hibbard's Patent Process" for Tanning

THE Subscribers having purchased the right to
1 and nd this great Improvement in Tanning Leah
err for the counties of Worcester and Franklin, Mass.
aud after using 1t over six months eur place. are pre-
pared to recommend it to the public, from
perence being of The greatest improvements OF
the age. The Improvements consist in the removal Of
the hair from the hides skins without iniuring them
and also in the mode of tanning by which the strength
of he leather is much increased. A II leather tanned by
this process much softer feel to it, and doris
crack or become hard when made b, the old method
You tan much quicker, cheaper, and the leather is
very superior he tanners i'll This request
ed to call annery and examine the leather and
The mode of manufacturing il; AID if they wish pur-
chase he right said process las we have nOdoubt
they wild we will sell to them at reasonable raie.-
There is 10 doubt but that il will entirely super.
cede the old uehod This ocess has been tested by
& IT. Churchill, in Rochester, New York and gives
greatest satisfaction Apple tions for rights, inter-
nation respecting them, be made TO us, Ansel
Frost, Rochester, ~ Y, Who has the Agency for the
sale of Territory in New England and other parts Of the
United sta,es Sheep skins tanned by this process are
as strong calf tanned by the old, and make beautiful
and soft boots and shoes-a other lather much
stronger in proportion.
HENRY REED, JAMES R. ROGERS,
Dec. 10, 1851. Braokfeld, Worcester Co., Mass