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Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1853-12-23

On Saturday evening last in New York,
Mr.. Dricsbach, the lion king, while cx-
bibiting his feats in den which contained
several wild animals, at the Broadway Me-
nagerie, was attacked by one Of them, a
large Brazilian tiger, who sprang upon
him, knocked him down and fastened his
teeth in his breast. A lioncss sprang to
the assistance of her master, but unfortn-
nately struck him powerful blow in the
chest, which she intended for the tiger, and
thus made matters worse. One of the
keepers then opened the door of the cage
and dragged Mr.. D. out. He was imme-
diately attended by a physician, who found
that only flesh wounds had been inflicted,
and those not Of dangerous character.
The audience were highly excited during
the time the scene was eDact:ng. This is
the first time in two months that the tiger
has been exhibited, and it is probable that
the glare of the gas lights rendered him
confused and excited. He was always
looked upon by MIR. D. as one Of his pet
animals, and extremely tame and docile,
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1853-12-23

"D,D you EVER ?'-An itemixrr, st
late. evening sewing party, reports that :
lady made use of the acclsmation, CT
thought l should have died ~ one hundred
ana t~eu'y-eight times, and sac put sb.
inquiry, " Did you ever7" ous huplrsl
and tAi,ty-xyeu t;mse +,
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1853-12-23
VOLUME X mo. Sc.
WHOLE NUMBER, 6O4.
Munifcent Bequests.

We learn from the New York papers that
the late Arson G. Phelps, after providing
amply for his widow. left slOO, 900 to each
Of his children, sI0,00 to each Of his
grand, children, and an additional $4,000 to
each Of them, to be paid by the executors,
with the injunction from him to use the
increase Of this fund sacredly for benevo-
lent purposes and transmit to their heirs
with the same injunction, and after making
several bequests to relations, has left the
following sums to various benevolent OBJ
jects, providing for their payment BY install
ments during term Of years:
To the American Bible Society, 100000
To Am Board Of Com. for For.
Missions, 100000
American Home Miss. Society, 100000
To literary and theological edu-
cation in Liberia, Africa, $4,000
Union Theological Seminary, 5000
Institution for the Blind, 5000
N. Y.i State COLONIZATION So
ciety, 6,OO0
Auburn Theological Seminary, 5000
Half Orphan Society, Fourth
avenue, 1000
Colored Orphan Society. 1000
Con Church, Simshury, Ct, for
use Of poor, - 1000
Total, s37l,OOo
In addition to the above Mr. Phelps,
just previous to his death, placed in the
hands of his son 100000, the interest TO
be used at Lis direction for the spread Of
the Gospel, and the principal eventually
to be invested equally for the benefit Of
the American Bible Societies, the Amer
lean Board of Commissioners for Foreigh
Missions. This disposition of Mr.. Phelps
property, including the amount given to
each of his twenty-five grand children,
makes the muni6cent bequest CT S5S1 900,
for religious and benevolent purposes.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1853-12-23
Longevity in the United States.

From the census returns it appears that
in 1850 the number Of persons residing in
the United States who had attained the
age of one hundred years and over, was as
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1853-12-23

UNCLE TONS CABrN.-A sbor. dis.
tance below Fort Pickering there lives an
old negro man in log cabin, by the name
of Uncle Tom. Whether it be the Same
parsonage Oh whom Mrs Stowe has be-
slowed sneh world wide reputation or not,
we cannot say. AT ali events. Uncle Tom
lives there in his cabin BY hirnself as faith
full and industrious a uegro as ever lived,
earning his daily bread by hauling wood
to town, aud has accumulated some money
the past few years, with which be bought
mis- own freedom. Since be has been .
free man, Tom has worked hard to lay up
money enough to buy his wife, slave in
Middle Tennessee. Ca Sunday or Sunday
night, some person got into Toms cabin
and stole therefrom some $50 or $50 in
money which he had hid in his bed for
safe keeping Tom was sorely distressed
about his loss, and yesterday requested .
lady to write to the old woman about his
dlstress.--Kemphis (Tenn.) Whiy.
A Few WoRps TO TuoUGurruL PEo-
PLE.-lf you have lost anything, or If you
have found anything, If You have any thing
for sale. or wish to purchase anything-in
word, if you would do prosperous and
fourishing business, you should not fail to
ADVERTISE. Advertising is to business
what food is to life-those who invest
money in advertising '.shall reap, some
thirty, some sixty, and some an hundred
fold" If you put your "ligh, under
bushel," who will know that you have Z
light?
A VALUABLE YET MYSTERIOUS SHrRr.
A flannel shirt, containing poke, bouk
and IS, 600 in bonds, was fourd las. week
in the mill race Of Mr.. Sherman, in An.
gusta county, Va. The bonds were exc
cnted to Francis Jordan-being the name
Of a man living in Lynchhurg, so the VIM
dicator says. The mystery is how tho
deuce came the shirt in the mill race?
"D,D YoU EVER ?'-An itemixer, st
late. evening sewing party, reports that's
lady made use of the acclamatiop, ~I
thought should have died !" one hundred
ana tweu'y-cight' times, and sac put Ii.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1853-12-23

This shows pretty conclusively that fe-
males are longer lived than males 1t
would also indicate that the colored race
is longer lived than the white. The agere-
gate of the two races is as 10! to 34-5.
Hence the proportion Of the centeuar;ans
is largely in favor of the colored race.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1853-12-23
Extensive Fire at LIE Row,

The large Steam Planning Mill, belong
ing to c. l.. Olmstead & Co., took fire, it
is supposed from friction, on Monday night
at 6 o'clock, and burned to the ground.
A large amount of lumber in the yard
adjoining was also destroyed. The engine
was saved Loss estimated at from Sl2,-
900 to $4,000. No insurance. Several
persons were considerably injured, but no
lives were lost.
The burning of the Planning Mill is loss
to the village not to be counted by the mere
destruction Of property by FIRE. Since its
erection, business has taken q new start
houses have been constantly springing up,
and the general improvement iu streets and
premises everywhere visible. We are glad
to learn that that it is the intention of the
enterprising proprietors, to rebuild their
establishment and drive on without uueces-
sary delay. They have tie sympathies
of the whole community in their loss, as
was manifested BY the almost superhuman
efforts put forth during the FIRE, to stay
they flames and save the property. Thou
sands Of boards were snatched from the
jaws Of the devouring element, aud carried
beyond its reach.-Le R2y Gazette.
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"The South has gained nothing but
loss by this law. 1t was a stupid blunder
on the part of Southern statesmen. The
value of the slave lost is eaten up if cap
ture follows, while hatred to the institu-
tion abroad, and opposition tc it at home,
are Increased by its hord teutures, and the
barbarous enforcement Of them
This is the confession of the Charleston
Mercury, than which there is not a more
ultra pro-slavery journal in all the South.
1t is a sign of progress, in the right direc-
tion, when from such source the Fugitive
Slave Law is declared to be ga stupid
blunder;' and if this opinion shall become
prevalent at the South, we may reasonably
anticipate q corresponding change at the
North, when that law shall be pronounced
not simply ga stupid blundcr," but ga
great sin" against both God and man.
This is a "consumation most devoutly to
be wished for." ."-H,nes7ale Democrat.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-04-23
Silk Berages.

SSc, a3G Satin, striped both wAys 5Se, plain pink,
blue and black, Aoe; fancy silk tissues, SOe black do
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-04-23

In reply TO .. paragraph in the Tri.
Weekly Messenger, the Quincy Herald
makes The following hredletiOn In regard 10
our prospects, E
Let Us, though opposedso you, cougraNi.
late you Me-. Messenger, upon the glorious
prospects Of Hannibal. She has indeed a
bright future before her. She will become
city. But when you have grown great,
sir; when your long rows OF warehouses
sterch out along tho river for miles, aud the
dust Of a lucrative commerce Is kicked up
In your streets, don't forget 10 be grateful
to Wood and to the voters Of Quincy who
have sustained him In building you up.
Remember, that ingratilude is the basest
feature OF humanity, Men boast Of all
other descriptions Of meanneSs but that.
Let ingratitude never be the boast Of Han.
nlbal, In the days of your prosperity,
remember the ladder by which you have
reached your proud eminence and your
exalted greatness. We cannot find It In
our heart to complain that you hurrah for
Wood, He has done much for you, and
he stands pledged to do more.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-04-23
Mr., Learned left for the East, yesterday,

From the "BouQuet,"
So, Miss Smith must needs have something
from me for tho Bouquet" Well, should not
care, il had anything pretty for you. lrIhadS
nice conservatory, for instance, you should walk
in and help yourself to the very prettieSt aOw-
ers il contained; but unfortunately have none,
and am thus deprived Of showing my generosity
in the floral line.
The hard winter has dealt most unkindly with
my few house plants--froze them 10 death, not
leaving me even bud or a solitary leaf where
with to accommodate you, and you know that
Spring is but just Ushered in, and flowers are
yet afraid to raise their heads above .heir cover
ing Of earth and leaves, lest the rude winds and
blighting frosts should crush out their early ex-
iStsnce, So am at loss what to offer for the
bouquet" But let me zee what it already
contains; Well, here is magnificent Lilly" me-
thinks it is early for that flower; and there is
bunch Of "BrOOmoOrA"--quite novelty in a
Bouquet, l fancy; yet it is cmblematical Of the
cOntriOutor-let it remaini there, too, is tina,
beautiful MignOnotte-premature, think-but
hV mNtSAA WISH hHSW Wtcle NNVN kIeW-'l
would go. search there For something for the
Bouquet myselrS but there is real "SnOw-D Drop"
and modest little "Violet," PGrchance might
have found those had not some one else fore
stalled me, moro industrious than I--"BrOOm-
Oorn,% perhaps, Well, whoever did chamber
the hills and scratch away the dried leaves aud
earth to gather the bright little things for our
Bouquet did well, for they look refreshing, don't
thsyP nesting so costly by that green "MignOn-
ette," Now what shall adds Let me see
Well, believe will bring this beautiful Ever
green, with its rich glossy green leaves and
magnificent red berries, Does not that lsOk
superb, now !. and besides, it carries with il an
important mOral-it teaches US to look beyond
the present to future existence,
Yet eur Bouquet is now small and unpretend.
ingA-more leaves than buds, and more buds than
GOwers--yst the genial warmth Of the sun will
ere long develop the little buds into full blown
flowers. So may the torch Of genius unfold to
cur understanding the mysteries Of Science and
Mature, IN
HOLLY,
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-04-23
(To be COntinued.)

La Cronioa, the Spanish journal published in
this city, reviews the public life Of ex-senator
SOule, and speaking Of his appointment as
American Minister to the Court Of Spain, says
it is the unanimous opinion Of tho editors
compatriOts that "Her Msjestys Government
viii not act in accordance with its self-respect
IL it recognizes the credentials Of the new rep.
resentative Of the United States;" and adds that
"if search was expressly made Tor a man to
Illustrate any negotiation between Spain and the
United States, no one could be selected more
likely to accomplish this purpose than the
French Senator from Louisiana" Other hard
things are said, which We need not translate
IN, Y Commercial.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-04-23

We are glad to welcome back our old
friend, J. p. Ament, who will stake his
position" In Palmyra, in ten or twelve
days.
Gen. Pieree's appointment Of this gen.
,leman to the Office Of Receiver, was wei.
coined with much qualification BY the
Democratic party OF this section, and we
may say of the whole State for, as citi'
zen Of Hannibal, we have a right to say
with some degree Of pride, that his paper
was acknowledged by all parties, to be the
ablest Democratic paper in the State.
As q clever man, and man Of strict in
tegrlly, The Wings also were as much
pleased with his appointment as any Demo-
cratic appoinlmen, that could have been
made.
Although he has given US some hard rap,
for what no was pleased 10 Gull our "rabid
whiggery," yet we are willing to render
justice to political opponent.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-04-23

A public meeting was held In Blooming.
ton last Monday, for tho purpose Of expressing
sentiments in relation to the Hannibal and st,
Joseph Railroad. Addresses were delivered,
and COMMITTEES Of three appointed to draft res
Olutisns, and report Of q meeting which was to
have been hold last Friday.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-04-23

Mn James A. MILAN has bought out the
St, Joseph Adventure. His reputation is
such that we may safely predict gratifying
success for this new Adventure"
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-04-23
Prints,

lIerimaek, cocheeO, Philip Allsn'', Hamillon's
Lobe, j. Dunnsll's, American, Sprague, Globe, Man
chester Mayhelo, Providence, aud Bloomdale, all Of
which are Renowned for elegance Of style, 'kasi
COICrs' and durable, prices ranging from DC to IS.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-04-23

See the new advertisements on the third
page. Mr.. +, &. SelmeS continues to sell cheap.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-04-23
Berage DE LANES.

Fashionable Styles zoe, eac, Csc, and SSe for npsr
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-04-23

NEw PArER,-Messers. Leland Wright and
Robert Hancock are about starting a new paper
in Fsyette, to be called, we understand, the
=" URloa Dsmorat." Il is to be Of the Anti.
Benton stripe, but viii advocate a union Of the
party, we suppose, by trying 70 win over the
BentOnians to the Anti side.-CGlasgOw Tines.
We don't know who HOLY is, but enc is
going to BE- q hRe writer.
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-04-23

The ST, Joseph Gazette has changed
hands, Hereafter il will DO Anti. Benton,
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-04-23
Lawns.

30 Pc from the celebrated factory Of Hartmann, 100
90 Fancy Fashionable Ginsham Lawn, SSe; Painted
Iaconei lOc
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-04-23
All Wool DE LANES,
PINK, green, blue, black and mode, 3,
Silks.

Black, at $l,l0, Sl,iS, $780, wa,ered. at 81. 40:
fancy hgured at 91c ST. ST. 10 SlS, and $le5. Flor
enee silks, all eolors, Genghams, at l2leggse, Swiss
muslin, Victory lawn, JNeonet Bard muslin, Embro.
dered Swiss, Capnet piece superine White Demi-
~; French working cotton, linen floss,
Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-04-23
SundrieS.

Paper eomories, all colors Irish linens pillow case do;
Russia linen sheeIing 81, ross bleSehsd sheeling,
lo'4 and i2'i Table Diaper, 3D. Bleaehed Niuslms
Brown Sheeting, A-A@Sac Superhne "A Ticking, 25c
Good rs, AT lSc; CottOnsdes and DehimS for Chill
drens wear at l0cCe0se; Al Blays Linen.
A eomplete assortment of III
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zl; Gnliiornis Fing,r Ring presented to Cen Pierce
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20 Present state Of the Capitol Building as Washington
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CTRIET DEPARTMENT, NO. HALL OF RECORDS -
- Public notice 10 hereby given that the nowlsg petit
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late and set curb and gutter in Thirty
Sscor and Third to regulate and and
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