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Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-02-03
RECOMMENDATIONS.


PHLAnA., Aug 13, lS&I.
have this day carefully inspected conductor or
lightning Kod, with and index, erected by Mr.
Thomas Armtxyc, Bellevue House, Gloucester, and
have hesitation in saying that it is not only the best
have seen but that 1t is the only have yet
examined that Is constructed strictly scientific prnc
pies II is with much pleasure that recommend his
conductor to the attention OF owIcrs Of buildings.
II. McMuRTIIE
am we'll satisfied that the Magnetic Lightning Rod,
manufactured by Mr. Thomas Armitagc, Of Philadelphia,
is the best that has been made Ihave spent several
years in the study Of the laws Of electricity and magnet
ism. and have hesitation in saying that these Rods
constructed upon the only principle Of safety The electric
shock is rrc.yed and dispersed by the magnet at the top
of the rod and il would be impossible, arcorng
laws of attraction and repusion. for n building be
injured stroke Of lightning when protected by
these rods. have been acquainted with Mr.. Armitage
for scvcrs years. and before he commenced the anuac
ture of these ,c,s examined the principle which they
constructed, and felt convinced that their adoption
would be attended with complete The increasing
demand for these rods and the extensive all parts
Of the country is ample commcnation of their uti
superiority. TRACY D.. WALLER, NJ b.
Rising Sun. Philad Co., April 10, 1852.
GFN 8. T.. WILT and SAMUEL HOOVER.
Harilef0n. Union Co. Pa
ave Agents for Union and adjoining Counties,
and will furnish the Rods on the ,amc terms and
in the same manner rs the Proprietor.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-02-03
ARNITAGE'S
l)aicnt Alalnctic Eilllninq Ro0s,

paicnt Alalnctir filblning isoos,
and IN this alone. This Rod has been examined
by the most scientific 6. n'l-mrn in the ~"'l'i-
Professors M'Mur;rie, johnson, W ailor and many
others that have examined them. recommend and
speak Of them in the highest terms Of appreciation
aud have pronounced them the only safe rods ia
use IN this or any other county for the protection
OF Lives and Property. One advantage j. To divide
and throw back part oi the rl clrc fluid harmless
20 the clouds in time OF a stroke this enables the
rod 10 conduct that portion OF fluid that belongs
to the earth uiihou, the slishie,t danger of lea
virc the conductor. This rod has many oIber
.d,ant.cs- over the old one. The OILY place OF
manufacturing is in
Vine 81. 3 doors aJore l:th. philadelphia.
"hrre all person- are respectfully invited TO call
and Examine Tor Themselves. For sale Wholesale
or Retail hy THO'S ARMIrAGE.
Olders promptly attended to. Terns cash.
These rods have been purchased and success
uliy used 10y the follow inc individuals. companies
aud corpoiaiions. whose names are cheeriuly
submitted
In ord ITHod.Dhio.-A. 5. Eoher;s. George
Santzin4rr judge Il, u,I-r, JuI:r Con-si. j. Mufrd,
John II, me-, 4. L. Clan cy. !. rni cr. ual lev
lnrersol tne Bio,k-y AsLou.e, Anderson Ercilrr,.
Rev j. l.. Grant. john Nouian. Thos. Grovsr. Bat A
Dow ming. J. Grrcr, }. W Watson, Z. Humphreys,
Ep.y Co, }. Nyman. D. Barleu. j. Uvenshirc, e. Pep
per, Mr. Shgrriess Mr. Martin, S. Durbiry, j. Brnkley
Mr DasisoD, Dr. Paul. :. H. Powers Co, j. Wncpenny
H. Miller, the Rcd Bank Hotel The u 5. Arsenal the
Spring Garden Commissioners Hall
Ia DE STATE Of NeD Jsrsey-Georee Crispin Judge
NCa Judge Dayton, John Netman, DIR. ii. MMurtie
Benz. Roberts, Mr.. J. Downing.
IN UNION COUNTY
Hartley Tp-Msrk IIafpenny. VIM Foster, John Haas
Michael Peters, Jacob Smith, David filman, Reuben
Meueh, George Kleekner. Mtic Bsiia-Coart House
and Commissioner Office. Lim.st,ne Tp-John Refer
Union Tp.-Dr. Charles Wilson. Washington Tp.-Jchu
Kuntz SIMON kuntz. Fnn Tp.-lsaac Couidron. Whit,
Deer Tp.-Miohscl Holman.
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tn. Acknowledged and extraordinary eurstivs
powers OF these wonderful Inventions is now 50 gen
eray known and their sales and reputation thru 1gh
out the whole country SO extensive, tkat would
unnecessary TO urge their merits fnrthsr Bu
somc late ums occurred which render
il natter Of duty the public not to be altogether
silent for while the ephemcrsl nostrums Of the dsv
uumpc;ei BY columns through ths Press sns
swsilow-d by quart. anil gallons BY the afflicted,
and found just good for nothing.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-02-03
Lightning Rods.

A FrER many years close investigation and
n numerous experiments the Pateniee takes
pleasure in informing the public that he has
arrived at the tue principle OF protecting families
dwellings, and property from the destructive inilu-
ence OF LIGHTNING The ca'aml'ie-
that every CITY, Town. Village and Country falls
victim to annually. lhro' the gross negligence Of
its ,nhaliisnts, Is hey ond calculation. especially
"hen the remedy is so easy to ob'a'n-this Is
found in
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rhrhtie,, caI.anie apA Na.retle curatIre,.

have been quietly working their way ensons the
most intelligent and respectable ciasses. and
constantly achieving cures in alarming train Of
diseases which have for ages bsied all the aid Of
ne1icine and all the resources Of Science. These
di.easrs caIiei
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he is wanted just at this particular moment is
mystery, unless it be that Napoleon does not
chose to quit the empire on his temporary visit
TO England without such safe party in his
place, or that his services are wanted for the
loan which is said TO be projected. Count de
81. Aulaise, formerly ambassador at London in
Louis Phillipe's time, and an earnest promoter
of the present friendly alliance between France
and England, died yesterday, at the age of IT..
We have already had a heavy fall of snow, and
the weather is of that tempestuous character
generally, that men tremble for the gallant be-
'iegers in the Crimea.
The private letters which / see from Spain
are of ominous import. As parties gradually
consolidate themselves, their distinctive differ
ences are marked by so strong line that the
hope Of fusion for the general good is more
remote than ever. AS far as the Queen is con-
cerned, she is thought to be gamer by this,
as no one will be sufficiently strong to pull her
down; and though, according to precedent,
this is the time when the influence Of the crown
might make itself felt, Espartero has tied the
youthful and treacherous sovereign's hands so
irmly behind her that she will hardly feel the
benefit of it. Rumor says-and have not
the slightest doubt, from the source through
which il reaches me, that in this instance it
speaks the truth-that England, left to herself,
would see, without the smallest regret, the ces-
sion Of Cuba; but that, in the present state Of
her political alliance, she must exert every
nerve to prevent any such mutilation Of the
kingdom Of Spain.
In political circles here, it is roundly as
serted that Spain is to be supported simply as
regards her integrity. Should, it is said, the
conflicting parties be unable to settle for her
among themselves, good and stable govern
ment, self preservation might compel the in
tervention of France, in which case it would
be for the Emperor to decide the difficult ques-
ton of Cuba.
Cruvelli has not yet resumed her late theat-
rical engagement, but the announcement Of
her having done SO, is anticipated daily.
Lord Palmerstons visit was postponed, nomi-
nally, on account Of indisposition, but really
that he might bring over with him the result
of the late frequent Cabinet Councils of the
English ministry. He reaches Paris to-day.
BERTHE.
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POPULATION OF KANSAS.

The Independence Dispatch thus speculates
on the future population of Kansas:
awe have not the slightest doubt but that
the future population Of Kansas Territory will
be composed of southerners, and friends OF
slavery. The north has. SO far sent out, un-
der the auspices of the Emigrant Aid Society,
a very formidable number, but those who com.
pose this emigration are for the most part, the
floating population of the free States, who are
not accustomed to western life, and i'll fitted
for pioneers. They are the loose population
who have no permanent abode-no determine.
ton of purpose-no settled character-men
without means, who are brought up by the
Emigrant Aid Society, for the double purpose
of Abolitionism and land speculation. They
are selected with view of their antislavery
principles, it is true, yet land speculation is the
basis Of the fraud. These men who have no
purpose of their own, and finding their situa-
ton latter the novelty shall have worn away
to be anything but pleasant, depend upon their
masters for means Of subsistence, and having
no choice, since they were purchased, marked,
shipped, landed, and stored at such places and
upon such claims as this society deem most
profitable, soon become dissatisfied.
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ADvERTIsEsIENT.
From the Scientific American.


yITOOD GAS.--In reply to the statement
wv in your paper Of the 7th instant, that am
incorrect as 10 McConnells patent OF 1851 permit
me 10 say that McConnelIs patent Of that date
contempates the making Of gas, tar, pitch, and
charcoal from pine wood. The patent was granted
for the apparatus The recent patent of McCon-
nell is for process in making gas from wood, and
not for an apparatus. The application was made
for his apparatus and process, but the Patent Office
refused 10 consider both subjects under one appli
cation, ruled out the claim TO the apparatus, and
granted the patent for the process, which consists
merely in subjecting the products of the destruc-
tive distillation of wood 10 higher degree ofheat
than that necessary to their development. Lieu
tenant Porter was party to an interference de-
clared between himself Mcconnell, and two Ger
man chemists. Mr.. Porter, however, did not in
tend to claim the principle of "reheating," and
having been informed by the Patent Office
that If he claimed this he would be party
10 the contest, he thereupon disclaimed il, the
Office removed him from the interference, and
granted him patent before the interference
between the remaining parties was decided. His
patent was granted for an apparatus, the use OF
which necessarily involves McConnell's claim 10
he re-heating and which, of course, is subordi-
nate TO McConnelIs patent. Mcconnell proved
his invention clearly back 10 1S49, and triumphed,
and as the German chemists state in their foreign
patent of 1851, that wood gas cannot be made
available without the relocating, so il has been
found here The advantages claimed for wood
gas are many, and although not superior to coal,
rosin, oil, under all circumstances, yet il has
been found 10 be decidedly so under some. A re-
cent investigation in the city of London showed
that cubic foot of soil taken anywhere in the
city, contained poison enough TO kill man. These
were sulphurelted hydrogen and bisulphuret of
carbon, derived from the infltration of the gas
through the soil from old and leaky pipes, etc
The gas from wood is not disagreeable TO the
SMELL and is not deleterious any further than pure
carbureltedh hydrogen.
CHAS. G. PAGE.
Washington, d. c., Oct. 7th, 1883
Nov 7--3t
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Curious Prediction.

Mrs. Swisshelm, writing some predictions in
reference to the Eastern war, makes the follow.
ing remarks:
six years ago we heard Rev. DIR. Wilson,
then of Allegheny city, and professor of The
ology in the Presbyterian Church, say that, in
less than ten years, war would break out in
Europe between Russia and the Western Pow
ers-a war which would be one of the most ter.
rible ever recorded in the annals of history, and
which, by its wholesale slaughters, would carry
the name of Christendom with thrill of won.
der to the most remote and barbarous nations,
awaken curiosity about civilization that would
prepare the way for the introduction of the Bible
and Christianity into those benighted lands
whose people would be taught, by the rumors
Of this war; to fear and respect the arts Of civil
ization. This declaration was made again and
again in public, from the pulpit, and was the re-
suit of lifetime study of the prophecies of the
Bible. The war then unthought of, is now be
gun, and the aged preacher always said the
Western Powers would be victorious-that the
teeth of the great Bear would be forever broken
and with them the power of the Pope. We
heard this same man predict the Mexican wal
years before it begun, and tell what its end
would be. He also predicted the great fire Of
As in Pittsburg, and we are inclined TO think
that his gift of second sight was more reliable
than that of the maker Of this old statute, anG
that the Russians will not be masters Of Con
stantinople. From the first word about pro
posed hostilities between Russia and Turkey
we have been in the habit of telling our friend
to buy their -four, for it would be from $l5 Il
$40 per barrel before it would be s. again
and soswe still think it will be, for we are o
opinion our preacher saw far into the prophe
cies already written. He said this war would
take place-would be very terrible and general
and that it was the last war before the univer
sal peace of the Millennium.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-02
PROSPECTUS
OF THE
NINTH VOLUME OF THE
WASHINGTON EEMI-WEEKLY NEWS,

Devoted TO City Affairs, Education, Lifszat,,ys
and General Intelligence
THE Ninth Volume Of this Paper being
u about TO be commenced, the proprietor and
editor, after making his grateful scknowle dements
for the steady support which he has received dur-
ing the last eight years, respectfully soiicits a
continuance Of the same and such additional sup-
port as will enable him 10 continue his paper. as
an independent journal, and in the support OF
those conservative and constitutional principles
which were involved in the late municipal cleo
tion and which II Is his fixed purpose 10 maintain,
no long as he 10 connected with this or any other
public journal. On his future course the editor
deems II unnecessary 10 dilate. Su9ice Il 10 say,
that while the original plan Of his paper viii be
duly carried out, the editor will also feel himself
bound by the convictions Of duty and proprieiy TO
maintain the constitutional rights Of every native
and adopted citizen, and TO oppose everv secret
organization that is founded on proscriptiye and
exclusive basis. What he intends 10 do in this
respect may be judged Of by what he has already
written and published in the columns of this Jour
nal. To his friends, and the friends Of civil and
religious liberty he respectfully appeals for ade-
quate encouragement.
The Semi Weekly News viii shortly appear in
an improved dress.
4 he paper and business card, per annum.. So 90
The paper without business card, (if paid in
advance OF within enc month from date
OF snbscription). OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. so
The pepper without business card f not paid
within one month from date OF subscrip-
.oh.. ..'...-............... 90
Payable in advance, or monthly in all cases.
Subscribers and annual advertisers will be
charged for the whole wear.
No paper discontinued until ell arrearages are
paid, except at the option Of the editor.
Persons leaving the city or declining business
may discontinue on payment Of arrears.
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T,HE MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT

TNHE MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT
IL of Pianos in this city can be found at our
Music Depot, consisting OF Hallet Davis d Co.'s
superior Eolian Pianos, which for beauty of tone
are considered by all who have heard them 10 be
unequalled.
Bacon 81 Ravens celebrated New York Pianos
Gravesbeen d Co.'s Pianos, one of which, the
magnificent Papier Mache Piano at the Crystal
Palace, is the admiration of all who have seen and
heard il.
Schumacher 81 Co.'s new Unichord Pianos,
which for durability, keeping in tune, and cheap
ness stand unrivalled. The success which has
attended their introduction here is the best guar
anty thereof.
Rosenkrantz's world-renownsd German Pianos,
considered unsurpassed for sweetness oftone and
delicacy of touch. /"
We are daily expecting an additional supply OF
he popular Unichord Pianos; also, per pc -ket of
Saturday from Boston, one Of L. Giberts be- stful
Boudoir or Piccolo Pianos.
This enables persons DESTROYS Of purchasing TO
select instruments from the most varied assert
ment Of Pianos ever offered for sale in this city, at
manuiacturers' prices, with warranty for each
Piano If desired.
Also, several secondhand Pianos, including one
OF Jonas Chckering, which will be sold on the
most reasonable terms
Secondhand Pianos taken in part payment for
new ones.
The most complete assortment OF Music and
Musical Instruments constantly on hand.
HILBUS e. HITZ, Penn. avenue.
Jan Oft (m)
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by O. soUTHEY.
These few pale autumn flowers,
How beautiful they are
Than all that went before,
Than all the summer store,
How lovelier far
And why7 they are the last
The last, the last the last!
o! by that little word
How many thoughts are stirred
That sister Of the past!
Pale flowers! Pale, perishing lowersi
Ye'er types OF precious things;
Types Of those bitter moments,
That fit like LIES enjoyments,
On rapid, rapid wings.
Last hours with parting dear ones,
THAT time the fastest spends)
Last tears in silence shed,
Last words half uttered,
Last looks Of dying friends.
Who would but fain compress
A life into day
The last day spent with one
Who, ere the morrow's sun,
Must leave us, and for ayei
o, precious, precious..momentsi
Pale flowers ye'er types Of those;
The saddest, sweetest, dearest,
Because, like those, the nearest,
To an eternal close.
Pale flowers Pale, perishing flowers;
WOO your gentle breath
leave the summer rose
For younger, blither brows;-
Tell me Of change and death!
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-02
The Merry Heart.

lis well 70 have a merry heart,
However short we stay;
There's wisdom in a merry heart,
Whate'er the world may say.
Philosophy may liz its head
And find out many Jaw,
But give me the philosophy
That's happy with straw.
II life but brings US happiness,
II brings Us, we are told,
What's hard 10 buy, though rich ones try,
With all their heaps OF gold.
Then laugh away, LET others say
Whate'er they will Of mirth;
Who laughs the most, may truly boast
He's got the wealth Of earth.
There's beauty in a merry laugh,
A moral beauty, TOO;
Il shows the hearts an honest heart,
That's paid each man his due,
And lent share Of what's 10 spare,
Despite OF VISIONS fears;
And makes the cheek less sorrow speak,
The eye weep lever tears.
The sun may shroud itself in cloud,
The tempest's wrath begin;
II finds spark 10 cheer the dark,
It's sunlight Is within.
Then laugh away, let others say
Whste'er they will Of mirth;
Who laughsthe most, may truly boast
He's got the wealth Of earth.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-02
EXTENSIVE
BOOT AND SHOE ESTABLISHMENT.

JUST OPENED IN IRON HALL.
q p. HOOVER has fitted up, In an at
d tractive style, the large and spacious store in
Iron Hall, Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and
10th streets, and furnished il with perhaps, the
largest and best selected stock of BOOTS AND
SHOES ever exhibited in this city.
II is the determination of the undersigned TO
make this establishment excel, in all particulars
every other of the kind in the country Withthi
view, he has made arrangements for a regular
supply of every article in his line OF business, with
the most celebrated manufacturers in this country,
and, in future, every variety of Boots and Shoes
for Ladies', Gentlemen, Children, and Servants,
may here be found.
No expense has been spared in fitting up this
establishment so as TO make il attractive as place
of business He will spare no effort TO win a lib
eral share of public patronage. His prices shall
be moderate, approximating as closely as possible
to those of the manufacturers.
The following are among the articles just re-
ceived
FOR LADIES.
Black bronze, and colored Caters, thin and thick
soles
White and black satin Slippers, and English Kid
Slippers
French and American Morocco and Kid Slippers
Morocco walking Shoes Of every variety
Toilet Slippers, enamelled and worked, French
and American
Jenny Lind Buskins, Polkas, and other styles OF
Dress Shoes
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The Cotton Crop.

The annexed important remarks upon the cot
ton crop are from Mr.. Wright's Circular at New
York, for the steamer which sailed on Wednes-
day for Europe;
The extent of the present incoming crop is
still matter of speculation to nearly every one
engaged in the business, and though opinions
differ less than usual, there is still margin of
100000 bales in the extremes. have paid
much attention to the subject, and have re-
ceived from impartial authorities the facts as
they have transpired during the season. In
view, therefore, and in the absence of all COM
plants as to the existence during the entire
season of the bullworm, army-worm, caterpil-
lar, and the occurrence of frost at very late
period, / arrive at the conclusion that the pres
emit indications are that this crop WiH be the
largest erer made in the United States The
receipts Of Cotton into the ports are retarded
by the low state of all the southern rivers.
The following is statement Of the move
ment in Cotton since LIST September last, as
compared with the previous three years:
1854 1853 1852 1851
Receipts at the 900 422O $4,000 ATT 900
Exports Great Britain $4,000 2350O0 10000
Exports to france..-. 1000 1000 $1,000 81 900
Exps to other Forgn ports $4,000 $1,000 $4,000 $4,000
stock 900 273,oOO $4,000 100000
From which it will be seen that the increase
in receipts now amounts to 10000 bales; the
increase in exports to Great Britain 10000;
France $4,000. Decrease to other foreign ports
1000 bales. Total increase in exports Ga, 900
bales.
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GUBA.-History Of Cuba, or Notes of a
~ Traveller in the Tropics. being Political,
Historical, and Statistical Account Of the Island,
from its discovery TO the present time by Maturin
M. Baliou, price so and IS cents Nordurfari, or
Rambles in Iceland, by Pliny Miles, 81 Things
TO be thought of addressed 10 the Young 20
cents; The Controversial Discussion between the
Rev. DR.. John Cumming and Daniel French, esq,
on the Differences between Professionalism and
Popery. All the new books Of the American
Tract Society and Sunday School Union.
GRAY 81 BALLANTINE,
Aug III 7th street.
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AZ Ew WORCESTERSHIRE GOODS,

Nj EW HOUSE-FDRNISHING GOODS,
IN Refrigerators. Water-coolers, &c.-W We
have just opened a handsome assortment of Plated
Goods, French China, Fancy Goods, and a general
assortment of conveniences for housekeepers,
which we will sell as low as the lowest Our stock
in Cabinet Furniture and Chairs is now also very
complete. Lanaly Refrigerators, which obtained
the first premium at the late Mechanics Fair, we
have on hand, land the only house that keeps them
in the cify;) and we state with the utmost conf
dence that they are the only article Of the kind that
can be called, properly, Refrigerator. We invite
the utmost scrutiny. We invite call at our es-
Enlistment the only complete one in all It's parts
In the city. We will sell as low as any house can
sell that does fair business.
May 20-3teoif DOM 81 BROS