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Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-03-17
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Meeting Of Lutheran Conference.

The Susquehanna Conference of the East
Pennsyi,ania Synod of theLutheran church
convened at Lewisburg, on the 9th ult.,
and continued is sessions two days NJ
nisters rresent-WinccoF, Zieglcr, Born,
Willard, Reimcnsnyder, Sheeder, Bittle,
and Eckhart. Lay delegates-P. Hursh,
/ Ephlein, Hoover and Doubuch Much Of
/ the business of Conference was of a local
character / will advert only to that of
more general interest.
In view of the spiritual des.itution still
existing in the bounds of this Conference,
a committee was appointed to ascertain
the prospects for securing the services of
an Evangelist.
The Collegiate Institute at Sbamokin,
will commence its first session on Wednes-
day, 10th of May next. The prospects of
its permanent establishment and success,
are very encouraging.
Interesting reports were made by the
brethren, on the state Of religion.
In view Of the numerous publications of
the Lutheran church in Germany of ack-
nowledged merit, and in view of the fire..
quent mutilations to which these publica-
tions are subject when translated by men
Of other denominations, committee was
appointed to call Convention of the Lu-
theran church, for the purpose Of organic
ing a Lutheran Translation & Publication
Society. The place proposed for holding
this convention, is Harrisburg; and the
time, the 9th of May next.
Conference adjourned to meet in Milton
on the second Monday Of April next.
c. j. EKHART, Sec. Conf
March 13, 1854.
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LEWsBURG, UNION COUNTY, PENN, FRIDAY MARCH H. 1854

/ For twenty years, have made this q
matter of special attention, and my expe.
rience is that wheat will not degenerate to
chess, under any circumstances.
A microscopic investigation of the head
exhibited by Prof. Mapes, might perhaps
reveal a deception, and it would not be
the frs. time that fraud has been used to
prove that wheat will turn to cheat
When l was in Washington nearly two
years ago, Mr.. Lee, Jr., informed me that
some Of the agricultural societies in York
State had offered 500 to any person that
would produce stalk on which the two
kinds Of grain we're growing at the same
time. Two stalks were offered for the
prize. One was found however to have a
head of wheat glued upon stalk of cheat
at nicely fitted joint, and a thread run
through the head and stalk to the root,
to hold it well together.-The next speci-
men, however, was thought to be genuine:
there was certainly wheat and cheat mixed
on the same head But after closer eza-
mination it was found that the chess was
pasted in the wheat by a paste of the same
color as the straw, and it was so we'll done
that it required the closest scrutiny with
the microscope to detect the fraud.
Such an imposition may have been
practised upon Prof olapes in this case,
for our most learned agriculturists some
times fall into great errors which careful,
practical, lifelong farmers readily detect.
For example-you and other editors far
and near some time ago published piece
with big Professors name attached, sta
ting that our Red Glover only benefited
the land in so far as it shaded the land
but our farmers understand that clover
makes the best manure Of any of our
grasses; and if shading alone would i'm
prove the land, why then the Rag weed
would improve the land as much as Clover,
which every farmer knows is not the case.
My plan is, to examine for myself and
believe that which is true, whether it
comes from Professor or some one else.
JACOB GUNDY.
East Buffaloe, March 10, 1854.
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Tunnel the Broad Mountain.

The travelling public will be gratified tc
learn, that the Railroads between Shame.
kin and the valley of the Schuylkill, will
be so far completed by midsummer as to
leave only .tour miles of staging over the
mountains, instead of twenty-six as is the
case at present, An opposition line Of
packet boats will also, it is said, be put on
the Canal between Williamsport and the
Junction.
Before Philadelphia can realize the full
benefit of her railway to the harbor Of
Erie, it will be necessary to either tunnel
Broad Mountain, or scale it by inclined
planes. The latter might do as tempo
rary expedient, but the former would be
the cheapest and most available in the long
run, though costly at first. -Four miles
through is a considerable distance to drill
such hole as locomotives require; but a
great part Of the distance would be thro'
reds sha,e-easy to cut, and safe for use
and towards the cast side, the tunnel would
,ut every coal-vein in the mountain, thus
making it doubly remunera.ive when once
accomplished. Philadelphia may be GER
ain Of the trade and travel from the North
West if it can find an unobstructed ent-
,ance into the valley of the Schuylkill,
';hcrwise much of it will divergc to New
iork and Baltimore before reaching that
mint
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about 9 o'clock on Sunday morning of las
week, but it was extinguished before any
serious damage was done. The fame wa:
in the vicinity of the boiler, and it is tho,
was occasioned By live coal taken with the
ashes from under the boiler the evening
previous, which was not entirely extin
guished, but ignited pile Of coal with
which it came in contact, and afterwards
reached the wood work.
The dwelling of M.H.Taggart, Winfield
narrowly escaped on Monday morning Of
this week. The bed clothes in chamber
caught fire by contact with stove-pipe,
and with the carpet were badly burned
before the flames were discovered and
extinguiShed.
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Memorial to the Legislature.

GENTLEMEN: 1t is well settled priu.
ciple, acknowledged by all political parties,
that the will of the people is sovreigu; and
the only way of expressing that willis the
voice OF majority of any community.
There are about 5000 voters in Union
county. and ABOVE 5000 Of those voters
have asked You, by petitions, to divide the
said county by erecting the south part into
a new county to be called SNYDER
perhaps 1000 have demonstrated agaius,
such division, aud many hundreds remain
neutral. This We should think would be
sufficient vindication Of our request, were
it not that circular has been sent you
(but not published in Union county as this
will be)-which by missta,ement of facts
from beginning to end, is calculated (if
believed) to mislead your Hon bodies.
The ,';-cular is signed by John Seebold,
John Swineford, ...c ae' A'-chuer' WIN
Roshong, Edw. Wilson, and Aor. - -""'n'
who, though they date themselves "UNIoy
County," are all citizens of New Berlin,
the present county seat.
The circular starts out with the assertion
that petitions for the Division are secretly
circulating" Gentlemen, thi, thing was
not done in corner. You have before
you petitions, from all sections Of the county
except New Berlin and its immediate yici-
nifty, signed by 5000 men under their
own hands. The movement; is known TO
every man aud woman in th, county. 4
Nor is this nee thing. The i,cl,ion /
Of the seat Of justice at New Berlin was 4
grand b!auder from the bes'nains, and !
has been lamen.ed by the great majority
of the people ever since. Meetings were
held so and 35 years ago, to renedy tie
blunder, and large msjority Of the people )
pc,i,ioued fora change. I'VE refer you
to report made by Mr.. Wille,s in the !
House of Representatives, 10th Jan lsl5.}r
But the County Buildings being erected,
at heavy cost for the then sparse popula-
ton, who were not then ablc TO be taxed
again for new building, the Legislature
postponed the matter to another generation. :,
rhosc buildings are now worn out. The
people last fall defeated Mr.. Cdr. Seebol9, i
The candidate of the dominant party for
County Commissioner, ssoauss hs ~ss
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Railway Connections.

There are now before the public, three
projects for Railway connection, in al
Easterly and Westerly direction, bctweer
the West Branch region and the Juniata-
all designed to make link in the AIR
LINE RAILWAY sought to be drawn
from New York City to st. Louis, the
Central City of the Great West. The frs,
is from Sunbury and Selinsgrove up Mid
dlecrcek to NEifiintown or Lewistown.
The sccond is the Lcwishurg, Center, &
Spruce Greek route And the third is the
Lock Haven & Tyrone. (The New Berlin
project to keep the county bound together
by an iron chain on Shamokin and Jacks
mountain, is not counted)
One OF THESE ROADS MUST AND WILL
DE BUILT
The friends Of the Se!insgrove and Lock
Haven routes, claim that theirs are the
shortest-.he former only fifty miles. But
q glance at the Map will show that one
lies too far Southeast, and the other too
far Northwest, to make either really the
shortest route to reach the Junata thro'
Cat.awissa. Though those links are the
shortest in themselves, the whole distance
by either would be really greater than it
would be by the Central link, altho' that
link might be in itself the longest
1t is also claimed for both those routes,
that they would be less costly than the
Central. But the question with New
Workers with whom ''time is more than
money" is, not which costs least !? but,
which lies in the straightcst line so as to
save most time The straightcst and
safest line-though it may cost mauy
thousands more than au easy curve-wiil
in the long run be found the cheapest.
While therefore the friends Of the other
routes exercise their undoubted privilege
Of advocating their favoritc enterprises,
and enlist all the support they can, we
rest in the confident assurance, from all
sources Of information at hand, that the .
Central or Lewisburg starting point will
prove to be the best /
PROSPER IMPROVEMENTS. I
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Correspondence of the Lewisburg Chronicle
PHILADA., March Z, 1854.

PHILADA., March Z, 1884.
Mr.. EDIroR Spring! beautiful spring
has been so punctual to her appointment
this year, and her fresh breath has had s
decided an influence in making US all good
humored-and that, you know, is such
communicative fecling-I have concluded
to sit down and at least tell you So
Chestnut street swarms with beauty an
fashion-in fact looks like perfect ariia,
in spite Of very greasy crossings, ant
the vulgar stare of myriads of impudeut
lounging, admirers of ankles. "Sprin,
Goods in the most tempting variety, arr
displayed to the longing gaze Of younl
wives and younger girls, wrinkled maiden
of unind-out-ablo age, and dressy dowa
gers, who,
"TurDing The gentle curvature Of life
From youth u age"
aspire to outshine their better educated
daughters, and affect French, and fashion
able airs long after their tongues and thei'
carriage have both lost the elasticity nee
essary to compass either.
The merchants along our Wholesale
streets look so invitingly" smiling among
their piles of packing boxes, and SO per.
feetiy satisfied with themselves and the
crest of mankind" t.la: y" person would
suspec: any Of them to have ever " so,c .
a single customcr-trom pure love or
"jewed' porter down to "lcvy" load,
and paid him off with ten cents. all the
effects of spripg-nothing else Of course,
a few customers do come with the blue
birds but we're not selfish, in this city Of
brotherly love.
But to the Christian-the man whose
heart warns with love to his fellow man,
without the stimulus of quid pro quo, who
feels his woes, and sympathizes with him
in affiiction-the spring possesses charms
that it does to no one else To him it
speaks of release, and comparative comfort
to the unsheltered and destitute, though
they be the victims of vice, who, during
the long winter, have huddled together in
crowded attics and unwholesomc cellars,
fed by the hand of charity, longing to
breathe once more the fresh, pure air of
heaven, and look upon the face of the sky,
and warm their bcnumbed limbs in the
genial suns rays. How many sickening
scenes of destitution and suffering does
,ne winter witness within those abodes of
misery and crime--the crowded lanes and
Alleys of large city! Alas in this land
If plenty, they are nearly all traceable to
,ne common SORGHUM! How long
must that evil curse our community? Let
Is hope and pray that its days are num-
,ered.
fear, Mr.. Editor, when promised to
write to you, l did so without counting the
at this moment l don't know
vhat to write.
There was a time when "news" was
Jews; but that time is past, save to those
sho drive trade in " Ex:ray LedSers" or
E.tr.y 'Errlds." In the days Of the
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PROSPER IMPROVEMENTS.

FIRES.-The Lewisburg Bridge was
discovered to be on fire, about midway, on
Monday evening of las: week; but as i,
had probably just caught, and was only
smouldering in the dust on the plank, it
was readily extinguished by the discovrer
as ne came in to an evening meeting. Its
origin is unknown-probably caused by a
match dropped after lighting cigar If
the Bridge were kept thoroughly clean,
passengers would not be SO often annoyed
BY the dust, and the danger from o casual
spark would not be SO great.
The Foundry Of Msssrs- Geddes, Msrsh
4 Co was also discovered to be On fire
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-03-17

Wheat vs.. Cheat, again.

MR. EDlroE: l see in your paper of to-
day statement that Prof Mapcs had ex-
hibited a specimen of Wheat and Chess
growing upon the same head, and asking
for Tho experience Of farmers on :ho sub
ieot
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sA2WlSDska hl;ADWlBhB
MARCH II, 1854.

81 s-5-It is stated the North Branch Canal
will be in boating order about TIE 23d of
this month.
The water is to be let in fer the West
!. Branch, this week.
The Juniata Line is open.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-03-17
Penn'a Democratic State Convention.

This body convened according to call
a full delegation present. Hon Peter c.
Shannon Of Pittsburg was President, Mr.
Hilbish. of Union one of the Vice Presid-
cnts, and Mr.. Hempbill Of Mifain one Of
the committee en- Resolutions. So.
On the vote for Governor, the West
moreland delegation (5) voted for Judge
Thomas s. Bell, and ths remainder 12s)
for Vim. Eigler.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-03-17

Resolred, That the course pursued BY
the Hon. Il. BROADHEAD, our representa-
tive in the Senate Of the United States.
entities him to the entire confidence aud
support Of the Democratic party.
Resoiued, That the democracy Of Penn
sylvania are in favor of a liberal disposi.
ton of the public lands by the general
government, aud Of the principles Of well
devised Homestead Law, which would en-.
courage agriculture, commerce, manufac-
lures, and all other branches Of industry,
by granting to every free white male citi-
Zen Of the United States, who is at the
head of family, homestead Of one
hundred aud sixty acres Of land out Of the
public domain, upon condition Of occupan-
cy and cultivation Of the same for Certain
specific period
Resolred, That the democracy Of Penn
sylvania adheres with unshaken fidelity to
the Constitution and Union Of the States ;
and relies upon the compromise Of 1850
as the final adjustment Of the vexed and
dangerous question which then agitated
the country, aud menaced the existence of
the Union. Upon this rational principle
Gov. BIGLER entered upon the contest of
1851, and with distinct avowal Of his
adhesion, was triumphantly elected. Ad-
herence to its provisions was adopted in
1852, as a distinctive feature in the nation
al platform, and President PIERCE was
elected by an unparalleled majority, thus
manifesting the popular assent to the terms
and conditions of the compromise. Re
gardng it, as We do, as solemn and de-
libcrate settlement Of controversy, conse-
Grated by tho efforts and energies Of the
ablest and best of both great political par
ties at the time of its adoption, and since,
twice ratified by the people of this State,
we therefore ratify and adopt the prinei-
pies laid down in the Baltimore platform
Of 1852.
nAThe following resolutions, were first
offered in the Committee, and there rejee-
ted. They were then offered in the Con-
vention, BY Mr.. Wright Of Luzerne, but
the President refused to submit them 10
the Convention
Resolved, That tho bill introduced by
Senator Douglas, in the Senate Of the Uni
ted States, known as the Nebraska and
Kansas bill, embodies the true principles
of democracy as expressed in the eompro-
mise measures Of 1850 and the Baltimore
platform of 1852, and therefore should
receive the appreciation and support of the
democracy Of the Union.
Resolved, That this Convention, composed
of delegates representing the democracy Of
Pennsylvania, endorse the Douglas bill,
and assure the Democratic Members of
theNational House Of Representatives from
this State, that the measure meets the
appreciation and hearty concurrence Of the
democracy Of Pennsylvania.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-03-17
Railroad Meetings.

SELINsGRoyE.-An enthusiastic cathe
ring at the Union Schoolhouse, Sd inst
sHenry w Snyder in the char, assisted
b. Capt ID. L. Becker, and Geo Hill, Esq
Secretary. After remarks by /. Gutclu.
aud others, it was resolved to make efforts
for the char,ering Of Il Railway from Sci
insgrove by or near Adamsburg in Union
county to the Central Road at Lewistown.
RIcHFIELD.-A meeting Of citizens of
Union and Juniata counties, held 22d ult.
Nathaniel oder, chairman; Andrew Koh-
Ter, Sec. The Washington Brass Band Of
Freeburg, under Prof Ickart, was in
attendance and the meeting was ably
addressed by DR.. l. b. Hover. Resolved
TO apply for a charter for Railway from
Sunbury, via Selinsgrove, [Freeburg y
and RichGeld to Miffiintown in Juniata
county,
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-03-17

And now that l have, from the bes.
possible humor, got myself into fuming
rage, 1 shall cut short and take time to
cool off; besides, it is late. Lamps are
lighted, and workmen released from daily
toll, are scattering suburb-ward; my hour
is also come, and long to be away to my
home, where quick little ears are listening
for omnibus wheels and bright eyes, and
loving hearts, and open arms-throats too,
somctimcs-are waiting to receive your
Humble correspondent, S. II. F.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-08-11
.9nrs,flE,S ktiff1rN.

nor the cure of Ague and all Bilious diseas.
L. er, and which have surpassed all other prep
aralions, whether in the shape Of Chologogae,
Febfifuge, Btters or Quinine Mixtures, which
are or have been before the public. Ii is cer-
tain cure for the following diseases, which all
originate from the same causes, viz: Imperfect
action of the skin, or Kidneys, Fever 81 Ague,
Chill Fever, Intermittent and Remitient, Dys-
pepsia, Indigestion, Sick Headache, Diarrhna,
Dysentory, Liver Complaints, Jaundice Skin
Diseases, Loss fApetite, Debility, Cold sweats,
Female Complaints, (weakness, &c.,l Of the
latter it is one Of the safest medicines before
the public. No Calomel, Quinine, n or Arsenic
here. Price, 81 80 per bottle, with the Pills,
which may be found under coveE in the back of
tho hottie. Sold by s BUCKLAND & CO.,
June 10, '54-2l:iy Fremont, q.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-08-11
Machinery for Sale.

THE subscriber will sell very low the follow
l. ing machinery, which is now in his Facto-
ry in ihis place;
Two large Double Cardng Machines, and
Picker.
One Press Stove, 70 plates, aud lot of nine
inch pipe.
A large Copper Dye Kettle aud Press
together with a complete assortment Of Card
ing and Fulling machinery, which will be sold
In whole or in part purchasers may desire.
Ali the above Machinery is nearly as good as
new and will be disposed OF on the most Gavora-
BILE terms, on account of the health of the own
er DAVID GALLAG TER.
Fremont, July %, 1854. 27;6
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Administrators Sale,

Of Real Estate, By order Of tie Court.
ON the second day of September, a. ID.
" eighteen hundred and ffty-four, at two
o clock in the afternoon of said day, at the door
of the court house in Fremont, Sandusky coun-
ty, Ohio, | will expose to sale TO the highest
bidder the following real estate, as the property
Of Jonas Gibbs, deceased, to wit:
The northwest quarter of section number
ten, township number five, range number six
teeni also, the south least quarter of the north
east quarter Of section number ten, township
nu mber five, range number sixteen, also, the
west half of the south west quarter of section
number three, township number five, range
number sixteen; also, the west half Of the
south east quarter of section number thirty
three, township number six, range number six
teen; also, the northwest quarter of the north.
east quarter of section number ten, township
number FIVE, range number sixteen, all in San
Gusky county, Ohio.
TERMs. One third cash in hand; one-third
in one year, and The residue in two years from
the day of sale, with INTEREST," TO be secured BY
mortgage on the premises.
CHESTER EDGERT0N,
Administrator Of Jonas Gibbs, dec d
August 4, lS54-23-4
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NJ Office is hereby given that at the regular
~ June session OF the County Commissioners
within and for the ouuty of Sandusky, Ohio
there was presented a. petition, which is now on
file in the County Auditors Office, asking for
the organization of the following described ter
ritory into an Incorporated village for the pur-
pose of a Road District only, viz: The whole of
section 81 the S Z and the E s w | of sec
ti1n 30; the S and the N w t of section 80,
in the township of Green Creek in said County
of Sandusky' And the w of section 5, the
w / of section 8, the whole of section 6, ex
cept the w S w 4 thereof, in the township
OF Adams, in the county Of Seneca, Ohio, being
the same territory that is included in Sub Dis
irict number in the township aforesaid; aud
said County on The 9th day Of September 1854,
at the office Of the said commissioners.
M. w. PLAIN, in behalf Of Petitioners.
July %, 1854, 27tf