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Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-12-29
Dec. 90, 1854.
14'ofial correspondence OF Levisburg Chronicle.
NIw BERLIN, Dec 27, 1854.

NEW DEhliN, ice = 4, lcof
At court again, after pleasant jaunt to
Harrisburg, Carlisle &c, and back home
via Millerstown. The tlrong of travellers
at Tamaqua from all points Of tue compass,
left US only the soft side Of the parIor Aoor
for couch, and buffalo robes and oyercoats
for shelter. Lef. at 3 o'clock A. NJ in
sleigh for Pottsvillc, with a wide-a awake
"Continentaler" for driver, and feeling
greatly indebted to Mr.. FRANK WELDY
fer his extra and unwearicd pains to make
as comfortable and expedite our journey.
Reached Pot.sville jus; in time for the
cars 10 Auburn and thence to Harrisburg,
hut sadly pinchcd by the intense, piercing
cold. This route, it will be seen, is at
present broken and ineonyenient, but l
was informed by authority at Harrisburg
that soon after the lst of January coming,
. connection will be made between the
Cattawissa, aud DaupLn and Susquehanna
railroads, via Auburn and Port Clinton,
BY which passengers can leave Harrisburg
in the forenoon and reach Milton, Will
Transport, &c, in the evening; and West
Branch travellers can leave home in the
morning and reach Harrisburg the same
day-an arrangement that will monopolize
the northern and southern travel, and add
Immensely to the convenience and comfort
Of the citizens Of northern Pennsylvania.
While doing business at various points
from Harrisburg by railroad in few hours,
I could not help but think how pleasant it
would be to be able to step into the cars
at any point in Bnfaloc Valley, and in two
or three hours be at Millheim, Spring
Mills, Old Fort, Boalsburg, Tyrone, &c,
or through Rebersburg and Brush Valley,
and after despatching business, or spending
few hours with friends, to be back in
time for tea! The idea is so very agree
able in prospect, and practicable, that it
can not but be realized in few years at
fartherest.
There is not much news at Court
called at the Jail to-day to see the three
young prisoners from our town. They are
of course very comfortable under Sheriff
Kessler's care, yet seemed little home
sick, and heartily tired Of their involuntary
quarters. They will return home next
Wednesday, satisfied with the operation Of
their first collision with the stern laws of
the land, and disposed think to be more
cautious and we'll behaved in f"'-.0. Il
III H. - ~>---> ~~t
tance take warning from their example.
The Common Pleas business is steadily
rrogres.ing-au important lifs-insurance
ease being now on trial. H.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-12-29
Ten Nights in a Bar Room,
AMI what | saw There.
BY T. : ARTHUR.
T., J-io,,,,,.y r,y;.. -, a H,,Ii

Tan II0r'crd CopIts N a -FonfF.
THIS = vr-fui wori, atknoWlldEed by all ~ n
rad u To h-- th- 1T ever written ty Nr A..
dcI its tie eyil of Int in SERVE q lr
sketches. illusrntn- the If ct- OF Tavern kssII7u
Rum drinking not only InIIVidu-ls th,ns V, 81
~ mIoul.Ijs At large. Ih- story of little Msrv :
gan AMI her ftih"r. " ho i ref rriel her i-re
death is one worth the rrirc Of the blk
Trup-t-nsr men and OILERS can 10 more fyr :ts Ir
Y it, ca Gu atom than Is any other mans
Ag+rt- are wanted IL ever, town ard ccuutr ssa.
United State. --il edition eo;tn W st.ciav 6.
them, tvautI:uty illustrates " tn fue urzz5ts; g.
era, in:.. by >artain.
sa-A sPer.m'n Copy viii lie sent l1ost PAD er ;,
c.igr Of tie pricr, - c. nis
III largest commission ~ te paid. address
J " BRAIIEY. Publisher.
No IS North Fourth street Phi lsdel Ihia
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-12-29
ZINC PAINTS.

CHEAPER THAN HhlIh
" LEAD, and free from s.. P'-'enous
qualities
TIE NEW JERSEY ZINC CoNAli !, l.s la's
gr' atty eniaIs'd q eir works ard irFf'Nd 'Ne Sh
NJ thriI Urrdu' Is are prepared 20 eNrcb'e =,
SUPERIOR PAINTS, Dry. snd Grcupd " W.
ted psehsgrs Vi ir,m IS te .cV rrun-s' as"
DEi. In barrels. Of 20 pourd> a,h . I,
Their WHITE ZINC, which is sold dTy CT -
oil. is waria antcd pure and unsurIass,t 'oi ''O'
uniform " ahiicness .
method OF preparation has recently esen !,
which enables the Company 10 warrant theiI ,,r,
Keep frts n and soii IN tire kess any rrasonA
In this resrect thrir ia.ts will he superior to al'
4 the market.
Their BROWN ZINC FAINT ~hirh is sod 81 ~,
price aud only lie made fi.m the Lipe " sl.' .n,t
New Jorsey. Is nov well kntvn iCr lis rfot'H'e
ties when spilled to i.er other n"isie stis'
Their STONE COLOR FAINT POSSES al W. - ,.s
ties ofths Hrcwn, ard i of m sgrersl h eo'
EKyycU 4 ElCRaRrS
wholesale Paint Rslers snh ins
NV cor Of 10th and N-tket Sts Fhha'"f
6m525i@1e
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-12-29
Union County Woodlands
for Sale.

4. .UUU Of 10 acres at $50 per share, or
tea Shares for S25 each payable IN insiaIm menis
of one dollar per month. Location Of lots 10
be determined By drawing; but any person
NAV, by taking tract of 400 acres, have the
tite made Immediately on payment Of the
purchase money and may select the tract most
agreeable 10 their wishes.
THIS land IS siiuatei in the townships OF
White Deer and West Buiflloe, and the new
road from Lewisburg 10 Sugar Valley passes
through it.
Its covered with timber, such as White Oak,
Fine, Hemluck. Chestnut und Rock Oak. and
Saruce Run and White Deer Creek furnish
ample water powers for saw-mil>, tannerleS,
&c. on majority Of the tracts. Il is situated
ahont 10 mites west from Milton and IL miles
from Lewisbnrg, and was formerly The prop
er,y of Mr.. Jos. Sims. Apply To
g. FRANKLIN CLARK.
No. 30 Saurh Third 81. Ph'MdelpiiG
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-12-29

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.-Therc were
several con6rma,ions in the Senate to-day
Among them Mark lizard, formerly of Ar
biisEs1Siii, is IS appointed Governor Of tia,
Territory.
The nomination Of Col. Steptoc, for
Governor of Utah, was strongly resisted.
The debate was long and earnest. Ohjec-
ton was made to military man for office.
lie was finally confirmed
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-12-29
LEWISBURG CHRONICLE WEST BRANCH FAbMElS

General Ia. Of Animal Ssr.ity Introduction By. Dr.
Trar. Is cts.
Woman, her Education and Influence oy
Mrs. Hugo Reed with an introduction by nis' T. ~
KirkIap, With Portraits. - rts
EY.Ei,her of these works nfay be ordered
and received by return o: the Jfrst mail. post
age prepaid by the publishers. Please incl"se
the amount in bank notes or postage stamps,
and address all orders. postpaid. 10
FOFLERS 4 WELLS,
3Os Broadway, New York.
N.B-Name your Post Office. Coa"fy and STATE
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-12-29
Philadelphia Spring Trade 1884

WAINWRIGHT, ,HUNTINGTONa I0E
l52 Market 81. 4 .; Merchant ST.
Importers and Wh4ks4. Deni,rs IN
staple s Fancy Dry Good.
4 RE now receiving a very GENERA
n ASSORTMENT of
7----'is "no foreign fGsyyzs,
suitable for both City and Coun,rv Trad. l..
which they offer at rey iOp l,.et,. for
Cash, or to Promp; SIX Mouths Men
II We solicit an examination Of our SIC,
by CIiy, NeIghborins and Distant BUYERS.
CHAUNCEl HCLBURT,
Wainwright. Huntington & Floyd. IS: Mari.
:'m5l7c2!l 81. PhriGd,lphs
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Baltimore AdV'tS.
CARR. GEISE & CO.,
Flour, Grain, s. Lumber Commission

Merchants...223 4 - Spears Wharf,
n,ryn To BdiiinDTe.
John Clarke. r q, Pre- JittE-ns' Bank, p,l,imore
A. p. Gii-- E.q., Cash Fr-rAlin do J
John Hertz. Jr- "a: hpadrlphia.
J Tome, E>q fresid. Cecil Bank, foEt Deposit
J. WallOSer I son. Harrisburg
Col II. c. Eyer. s.Iipsr,ov.
j II Arp & Co. 'e'i"'s'O'e'
Magic. wingate d Co.. Milton.
W. W Cooke. FL. ,ux
Simon SCHUYLER, E-q
G~or=r Eodiuc. E-q HuEb Ebesville.
" IN W-AN-r. NnuinuTsyile.
ten Wn, Picker,
,,a.. IIyi / ,,.s. H. {:;hi'r s.; wnll.n..os.
Lew, a. Uuins, Esq.
NH .ury Bulb. Jersey shore.
J ? Iiui4n-, is Lock Haven.
TCARR, GEESE & co have the laraesr
Wharf room o: any Commission House in
Baltimore, always giving quick despatch IL
boats in dIscharsing their carroes. 6m5l1
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-12-29
The Penn. Farm Journal for 1855,

EDITED by J. L. DARLINGTON, assisted by n corTs o:
II th. best prarti.a farmers in Pennsylvania The
rith Volume Of the FARM JOURNAL will comm.nce
January l. 1855 Each number will contain Thirty-two
more Super Royal Octave pages printed on superior
nan,r Wit new I, will i. I'd with he best
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-12-29
BUILDING HARDWARE
Tool Store exclusively,
The largest Establishment o fthe Kind in the US.

The largest Establishment Of the kind in the US.
WIN. NJ. Mcclure & Bro.
No. 2S7 Market St. above Seventh, Philad.
MANUFACTURES Depo, for Locks of
NJ all kinds. warranted quality. "Palenr
Sllvered, Glass Knobs"
Premium Porcelain Knobs over | 90 patterns
Silvei-plated Knobs, Hinges, &c. with the
most complete assortment of all the Modern
Goods in this line.
Purchasers are invited 10 call and examine
Stock. Catalogues sent by Mail if desired.
Hot dir Registers and Fen.iiators at
Factn.y Prices.
~All orders put up under the immediate
supervision Of the Firm.
CALL AND SEE Us. em5lot
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-12-29
BuffalOc Valley Farm

NOR SALE.-Uaving become too old TO
IL manage my large Farm TO advantage, |
wish to sci! par, Of the same-say tract of
95 Acres, or Of los,
as a purchaser might desire. The portion |
would part with is all first quality Limestone
land, and every field may be watered from the
Ii.,!: I.!s9.; 's1.. raes .~hces, except ABOUT 20
acres Of excellent TIMBER. There 4sfsss
IS a Limestone Quarry opened, from &es,Ets
which thousands of bushels are sold SeY65s
yearly. 1t has also young bearing ~
Orchard.
The improvements-all new-are a good
~ lwo-sturey Frame HOUSE with a Cellar
E-ll Kitchen. and 4 Pump beside il Spring
House. a large BANK B4RN.a Wagon Shed.
a Cora House. and other outbuiidircs.
The property lies in Kelly township near
Guidn's store and kelly's mil-5 miles from
LewiSburg, and . from Mlllon--and has been
pronounced one Of the best in the Valley.
Tile. indlsputable. Payment 10 be made
one half down, and the remainder on time
Possession given the lSt of April next.
Aug. |. 1854 SAMUEL YODER.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-12-29
FOULEES

Professional Examinations with Char;sanl
full written descriptions Of character. gwen
day and evening. u Cabinet Zee 10 Vs.
tors [lv5.7c5tqI
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-12-29
GhrCn nOlOsy.

WILLS, q co, From VIEW ToEI
Have opened PtrenoLog coiC. 5ra
and BnOk Store, at 23l ARCH $.
between 9th and 1ih. PhiL0f't,-,
and are prepared 10 furnish 4 I .hs'
Works on Phrcncl, sy, Fhyslclos1.
Hydropathy. Magnetism, and llol-
osraphy, al New York YrlCes-
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-12-29

tance take warning from their example.
The Common Pleas business is steadily
rrogressing-au important lifs-insurance
ease being now on trial. II.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-12-29

Lewi>burg. Sept. 90. 1850
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-01-25

THE SAN Francisco REscUERs.-The a
mount collected in New York for the San Fran
cisco rescuers up to the 22nd is $l7 $50. The
committee have determined to divide it as follows
To the Captain of the Three Bells, Kilby and
Antarctic $500 each, a gold medal and silver
pitcher or tea service.
To the first mates, $3.50 and gold medal.
To the second mates, 5000 and gold medal.
To the petty officers, 500 and gold medal.
To the seamen, $50 and silver medal.
To the Capt Of the Lucy Thompson, service
of plate, valued at 81 900; and gold medal and
various sums to his officers and crew.
To Lieut.: Murray and Capt. Watkins, OF the
San Francisco, a service of plate, valued at 81
0OO. and oold medal and various sums to the
engineers and mates,
Resolutions were also adopted that the Commit
Tee continue to receive contributions for similar
objects 70 be applied by the Benevolent Life sa-
wing Association.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-01-25
A "Hardn Festival.

Gen. Foote, Of Mississippi, was in Washington
last week on his way to California, of which
State he intends to become citizen. On Tues
day night, the 18th, he was entertained at the
National Hotel, by large number of his friends
Mr.. Stanton, of Tennessee, presided, and Mr.
Wheeler, of New York, acted as Secretary. In
the course of the evening, Gen. Foote delivered a
speech in which he was very severe upon the
Administration, particularly the Secretary of War
and the Attorney General He attributed his re-
cent defeat to the fact that he advocated the pay
ment by Mississippi Of her repudiated debt. He
also proclaimed Jefferson Davis ga beaten candi-
data beaten candidate, under circumstances
degrading to him. He is beaten candidate, and
that is the end of him. Let him hang on to office
here as long as he can. Let him give counten-
ance to Freesoil nominations as long as he pleas
pc He is dead man,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-01-25
The Pope's Nuncio.

The travels Of Bishop Bedini, the Pope's Nun
clio, in this country, have been cut short by the
indications of popular hostility which have greet
ed him at almost every point. At Cincinnati,
Pittsburg, aud Wheeling, he was threatened with
violence by the mob. Placards were posted about
the streets of the last named city, calling upon
freemen to arouse and drive "Bedin the Butcher
from their midst. He proposed visiting New Or
leans also, but was deferred by the information
that placard in four languages, similar In char
acter to those used at Wheeling. was posted at
the corners of all the streets.
The cause of this ill-wll towards Bedni is said
to be report that he practsed cruelties upon the
Italian patriots in lS4S. His friends deny the
truth of the story, but whether true or false it is
no justification of the treatment he has received.
We have no sympathy with the political and re-
lgious sentiments of the man, but he is entitled
to the protection of our laws, and the fact that he
has not been permitted to go where he pleased,
unmolested, is disgraceful to those persons, Princi
pally foreigners, who have been engaged in the
disturbances. Hsr
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-01-25

Fatal DUEL.-A duel was fought in Pickens
county, Gala. on the Cd instant, between DR.. F
w. Irby and Dr. FAINT, both of Noxnbee county
Mississippi, in whie DR.. Irby was shot through
the heart at the first fire. The Columbus Miss.
Argus has some particulars concerning the affair
which invest it with painful interest. We know
nothing of the merits of the difficulty, but there is
something unusually saddening in the contempla-
ton of an old man being supported to the field Of
mortal comba. and yielding up. his life sacrifice
to the so-termed "code of honor" The Argus
says:
."The weapons were dueling pistols, and the
distance thirteen and half PAGES. DR.. lrby, who
was killed, was NEST estimable gentleman, a
member elect of the present Legislature, and the
difficulty arose out of some misunderstanding in
the late canvass between himself and his antago-
mist, who was candidate for the same station
Both gentlemen were Democrats and members Of
the church We are told that the affair would
have taken place long since had it not been for the
extreme i'll health of Dr. Irby, who was conveyed
to the ground of combat in a carriage, and was
scarcely able to stand up without support at the
time of the fatal occurrence, the like of which we
hope never again to be under the necessity ofchron
icling.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-01-25
The Homestead Bill.

A bill is now before Congress granting home
steads out of the public lands to any persons who
will settle upon them. The Union newspape!
having endorsed the bill, it was understood to be
in some sense an administration measure, but it is
gratifying to find that many other Democratic pa
pers have taken ground against it. Laws of the
sort partake too much of the character of agrarian-
ism, and do no good to the persons they are de-
signed to benefit, besides other objections which
might be mentioned When the scheme was first
proposed in Congress, We expressed our opposition
to il. at some length
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-01-25
Now York Afrnira. Again.

An interesting discussion took place in the low
er house of Congress on yesterday week, in refer
snce to New York affairs. The famous Mix,
Walsh took the floor, and delivered himself of hi
promised speech. He defended the Hard Shells
and denounced the Softs in round terms, at the
same time declaring that he entertained very
high regard for the President, "more particularly
for his simplicity" 1.-The President" he said
chad always treated him with marked kindnes:
and seeming confidence, but since he had ascer-
tanned that it was his general disposition towards
everybody, he must be compelled to take heavy
discount from his present confidence"
Mr. Smith, the eccentric member from Alaba-
ma, called upon Mike for an explanation of the
difference between Hard and Soft. The lat
ter replied that the difference was that between
an honest man and rogue, which brought down
the House in roar. Mr.. Smith said the contest
in New York reminded him of the story told in
CULVER about the strife among the Lilliputians
as to whether sparrows' eggs should be broken on
the big end or the little end, the parties being
known as the big-enders and the little-enders.-
The comparison called up MIR. Cutting. who said
that 'tnere was period, recent in the history of
our country, when the gentlemen Of the South did
not stop to inquire who were the 'Hards' who
stood by them in good repute and bad; and when
the storm swept over the South, they were true to
their constitutional rights while the South was
true to itselE' This sentence was warmly APP
plauded by large number of members, and the
Speaker had some difficulty in restoring order
Mr.. Cutting then proceeded with his speech and
was replied to by Mr.. Smith.
The Washington Sentinel thus speaks of Mr..
Cuttings speech:
"'rhe effect Of his speech was almost electrical.
Members crowded around him. Approving hearts,
both in the hall and in the galleries, broke out in
% applauses Tuesday was a proud day in the
House Of Representatives for the New York ma
tional Democrats, and those identified in coavic-
i. mon and sympathy with Them" ai .e
The discussion was continued on subsequent
law. by other members On Friday, Mr.. Gut
ting made another speech. He referred to the or
1anization OF the Cabinet and the prescription of
Bronson. The latter act. he said, reminded him
Of the story Of the ancient Patriarch-the hand is
,bs hand of Esau, but the voice is the voice Of
.J.eob-so here the voice is that of Gen. Pierce,
I'm, the hand that of Caleb Gushing. Mr.. Per-
kns. Soft, spoke also, and consOled himself with
aha reflection that none of them were proofagainst
,hs influence of the "esh pots, and that the par
Nv would come together again.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-01-25
Bank ln Harrlsonburg.

We learn from the Register that the Citizens
Bank of Virginia, located at Harrisonburg, was
formally organized on Saturday week. The Off
GERS are, A. B. Trick, President, c. c. Strayer,
Cashier, and A. E. Henueberger, Teller. The
President and Teller receive salary Of $500
each, and the Cashier $500. A bill has passed
the Legislature changing the name of the Bank
to "The Bank of Rockingham" Messrs. Trick
and Henneberger, though natives ofRockingham,
have been highly esteemed citizens of this county
for several years past
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-01-25
rhe Gauge Question.

The House of Delegates have decided the gauge
question in favor of the Central Railroad. This
is gratifying news to the friends of that important
improvement. 1t viii be seen by our synopsis Of
the proceedings, that Messrs Skinner and Christian
discussed the question before the House.
The Senate also has done an act of justice to
the Central Railroad, in authorizing that Compa-
ny to construct the short line railroad between
Richmond and Charlottesville.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-01-25

CAPT. ROBERT CREIGHToN.-The following
incident Is related of the noble hearted captain Of
the "Three Bells"
Captain Creighton was hailed by the San Fran
cisco with the following questions :-"Will you
charter your ship! We are loaded with men,
women, and children. Name your price," His
reply was, with the true Scotch accentI"Whal
does the man n,ea,S us not money that | an,
atler-Iam stopping for hunanity's sake" On
responded, 81 piN stand byyo If l sink"
It will be seen by the proceedings of Congress,
that measures are being taken to present Nation
al testimonial to this whole souled seaman, who,
in reply to the cordial greeting of those who are
showering upon him the numerous marks of their
consideration, responds, with quiet composure:-
"What haze done but my simple duty"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-01-25

The Fillfbusters.

The President of the United States has issued
an anti-flibuster proclamation, in consequence oil
the unlawful expedition recently fitted out In
California to invade Mexico. The last news
from those freebooters, under Walker, comes
through Mexico, and states that they mad oeeh
totally defeated. A Mexican paper says, 1t IS no
lonuer q war but hunt.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-01-25

VIRGINIA CENTRAL RAILROAD We are pleas
ed to learn that the business of this road continues
to increase, and that the Board of Directors are
providing ample accommodations for the large bus
mess which is anticipated on the completion of the
temporary track' across the Blue Ridge.
Twelve locomotive engines, five passenger cars,
three baggage and mail cars, and fiftyseven eight
wheel freight cars have been ordered. Two Of
the locomotives, one passenger and one mail car
are now here, and two other locomotives are on the
way and expected daily. Three of the engines
ordered are intended for the mail or passenger SER
vice, and as they are constructed with view ia
speed. passengers after few weeks will breakfast
in Richmond and dine in Observation-Disclosures
MAIL