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Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-06-23
THEo. 8. CHRIST,
Wholesale and Retail
D r u G G ! S T,


"AvING purchased the entire Drug Store
formerly kept by T. J. Elliott. decd. l
now o!.tr to my friends and the public in gen.
eIal fresh and pure lot of
Drugs. ehsmi:ais ana ly,-Siuffs.
Also-Pain,s, Oils, Glass. Putty and Ratea.
Medicines. Brushes and Combs Of every
variety. A fine assortment Of JEW.
ELRY, such as Watches god and
silver Pencils. Ear and Fin.
ger Rings, Breast Pins,
&c. &c. Cards,En-
ve,Gpes. No:e
and letter
Paper.
Soaps and S'erfumcry.
All kinds Of LAMPS. Lard Oil, Pine Oil
ard Burning Fluid. Liquors Of all kinds, for
medicinal purposes. Violns, Flutes and Ac-
cordeons, Nuts, Fruits and Confectionery
and in fact. almost anything in the way of No
tons and General Varieties. Call and exam
inc for yourselves. fcharge nothing for look
ing. TnEO. 8. CHRIST.
Mifflinburg, Pa, Jan. 2, ls5i-ly
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-06-23
.NERyOUs COMPLAINTS.

sni in these diseases medicine 10 Of avail vhss
ever. II never does good and IT often does ksr..
SyTups. Extracts. Bsims. Bslksms. khxirs. Bitisrs
Pills. Powders and fo;ions Of every hind ere alike
worthless for they weaken the vital energies Of ;ss
already Frustrated system. While under the ssrenGA
eniag life giving vItsl1Ing influence of Gsivsassr,
as applied BY tins beautiful discovery the s1ksas,sd
patient and weakened sufferer 10 restored 70 fssass
bsAlfh. strength elasticity and vigor
These remarks relate To zach diseases - SEu
RALGIA. Tic DOLORkuN. BRONCHITIS. PAL
fITArloN of the HEART. wEAkNL1s. end eli
FEMALE DISORDERS. such ss SkRvOcS HEAD
ACHE. LASSiTuDE and DEPENDENCY. wh,eA
are only other names for Nervous Dsrsngsnssf
ErrLEYTiC FITS and CONvuLSiOSS which are
nov known TO resuif from Q non-squiLbrium ef
Electric influence; NERVOUS TRENOhS. DEAT-
Mss which 10 nearly sIwsys caused By tofp.t.,y
Of the Auditory Nerves. and can always To prystls
ersf by Gal, ~hen the organ 10 not des;ro,
DisPk.fsIA IN It's worst sosns PALSY and PARA.
LIsls unIssrmiy caused by deficiency Of Nerveas
influence; CHRONIC RHEUMATISM. TokPIDirY
OF the LIVER PAIN in the SIDE SLUGGISH CIR
CULtTIOS. SrISAL and HIP CONPLAISTA
DEFICIENCY Of NERVOUS and rHYSiCAL IN.
ERoY and all those distressing complaints result
ing fssn q DERANGEMEST Of The NERVOUS
ST STEM.
In the above prevalent snd terrible eiass Of Dis
esses-Nersous Complaints are much more ssss
oss than 10 generally imagined
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-06-23

Tss acknowledged and e1trsordinary earstivs
powers Of these wonderful inventions 10 nov r.,
orally known and sales and reputation thr aga
out the whole country extensive. that IL vsrlA
seem unnecessary to urge their merits further Bs.
some late have ecuFred which render
it matter Of duty to the public not bs sliogeA.s
SILENT for while the ephemeral nostrums of tie dag
trumpeted by columns through the Prsss aal
nsilowed by quarts and Gslioas By he afas,sA
and are found lust god C~ asthins.
ehrlstle's Calvanls and AagDetle eWaalseA
have been quietly WORKING their vsy snssg the
most intelligent ard respectabis eiassss. snd are
constantly achieving cures In charming uais a
dIxeases which have for sges bsasd ali tie a,l q
ssedie.ne and all tbs resources u Science TA>se
L,.sa..s allied
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-06-23
Lightning Rods.

. -
A FIEK many years close investlssrsh snd
IA numerous experiments. the fatenlee takes
pLfasnrs in informing the public that he has
arrived At the irse principle OF y otsstfhs ianftcs
dwellings and property from The destructive rntu-
enss of L GHINlNG. The eaiamnies
thai every City. Town, Village end Country ia''s
s1"m 70 snnoe.", '1o .ne gross nes"so"ce o'
It's inhabissnts, 70 beyond calculation. especially
when the remedy in 10 easy TO obtsin-this il
el:
'"eoo ."
AHAITAGES
41otss,s <41noreti, f;obtn;,,o t1oHn
%P"'s"s %'s"9"sns Lc9g'"'"y h''o">
and in this alone. This Rod has been examined
\, m. mo-, .-;.n,;6c .sn,I.m., in ~. vo,iJ-
" 'no "oss teien"nc Seu'iemen IN tue "otiu-
Professors NJ MuTtrie, johnson, w aIiOF and many
o,he,s that have ex.mined them. recommend and
i, '.s' ou '
sPesk oi tnem IN tne ni8nest terms OF ePpvopauoD.
and have pronounced them the ODlv safe rods ia
,,s in ,bi. a, an, o,he, .oun,,, Co, n. n,o,..,o
w. "
OF Lives enu properly. One aurantsRe u 10 divide
and throw back part Of the electric fluid harmless
=. a.. .i.,.a. :, t.. -, -. H.. .,.t,..,,.
o."O e'o"os W '"e y. s'oMo .n'S ensures '"e
rod to conduct that portion OF fluid that belongs
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-06-23
Lewisburs Savings Institution,

LcWISDuTS SIVbnSy InSt1lOtIOn,
rs now open and ready to do business. The
regular Discount days are Wednesdays.
The following named persons are the
DIRkcrons-WILLIAMC CAMKRos, ESQ.
Mr.. JOHSsoN Walls.
Mr.. BrERs AMNoNs.
Mr.. JAMES MCREIGHr.
Mr.. Ta0MAs HArEs.
Mr.. WILLIAM FnIcK.
FnED'K c. MOrER. Esq.
OSrIcERs-WILLIAM CAMERON, President.
II. p. SHELLER. Treasurer.
-Four per cent per annum will be allowed on
all deposits over six months and three per
cent less than six and over,hree months.
II. p. SHEI.LER, Treasurer.
Lewisburg. Sept l9, 1859
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-06-23
Telssraphing.. new Rate Table.

For every additional word l cent 10 all sta
tiGnS on this line.
Not now in operation.
,-'A'l other stations wesi and south Of
Philaieiphia, rate increased 9 cents.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-06-23
Most astonishing Cure Of sc-ofulous Ulcers,
certified By the Mayor Of Boston, Eng. J

Most astonishing Cure Of Sc-ofulous Ulcers,
certified by the Mayor Of Boston, (Eng.)
cpy ef Liter from J Nosle, Esq, Aayor Of Boston,
Liscoas,.rs.
To rrorssson HolIo~u-Dear Sir Mrs Sarah Dixon
of str-. ostp has this dsy de7o,rd tetore
period she severely afflicted
With serotuous cores and In her feet legs
and other parts of her body and although the hrs VI
n-dai advice was obtained, al the cost of large sum
oi nsaey. size sbt,na abat~nent of sun-ring but
gradually grew Sors-.
Being urnendei by friend to try your Ointment
she procured small pot aud box OF the Pills, and
before that all ~ nr Of amendment appea
red. BY pers-vsring with thu medicines tor ehort tine
longer .eeorn- to the directions strictly adh-ring
your rules dirt, &C. she perfectly cured, AID
nos enjoys the best Of health
! remain, dear sir,
Dated Aug. II, 1853 tsisneG NOBLE.
Extraordinary and rapid Cure Of Erysipelas
in the Leg, after medical aid had failed.
L.iter fran Nr, EiaI~n ysaie # the F oGce, Aldpiek
Raad, n''y Res"or, S.s',r. dated J.n u, 1858;
70 eroSsAor IolloSay-Sir suffered for considcra-
ble period from q attack Of Eayspess, which At
length settled in my leg and resisted all medical treat
ment Mysurrincs wer. very great quite despaired
If any permanent amendment, when was adviscd to
have 10 Ointment and fiils did 20 without
delay and am happy to say the result vas rmnently
succersfu they effected radical Of leg and
restored to the enjoyment Of health. shall ever
.pcak with the utmost confidence Of medcines and
have recommended them TO others in this neiSh1orhood
similarly afflicted. who derived great benefit
l am, sir. your Obliged and faithful servant,
tsgned) ELIZABETH fEATES.
The Pills should be used conformity with the Ointment
in most Of the following cases:
EslI EsSe Chhblains firtulas Sorc Throata
Ba. Breasts Cbappxd Guut Skin diseases
Barns Hands Glaudular scurvy
BuniOns Carns (soft) sweliings Sore Heads
Bites Of Mos Cancers LnEnbsSo Tumors
chetoes aud Contracted Piles GicsIs
Sand-F and Sti6 rheumatism Wounds
Coco-BSy joints Scalds Yaws
Chiege-foct Elephantiasis Sore Nipples &c. lie.
Sold the Establishment Of Professor HOLLOWAY 2aS.
Strand near Temple London) and also at hi. house
in York Medicines in the States addreseed
sT Ioloaay Nss T,-k will receive due attention. Sold
by all respectable DruGgs and dealers In Medicines
throughout the United Stat,s, in Pots a. e 81 cts
and sc Wholesale BY the principal Dsas aouses
in the Union.
~ considerable Saving taking the larger sises
NR. Directions for the guidance of patients in every
disorder are affixed to each Pot ny504)
Sold by DR.. KEMPER, Mifflinburg
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-06-23
ANOTHER INSTANCE OF CAHDoR


To D. C. MoasH..p. NJ d, O. Ast. for D"
CRknIiH New Yof-
Dew Sn.-Being . physician in the vicinity q
the examination of your Gslvanic Curstivss, ~
highly pleased with their practical rssalts have
observed that they constructed q ths tTDe seD
tiac principle for the gentle safs. yisaasaf and
frsuoi de eopment Of the Galvanic Current thsrer
filing disiderstum long sought for. but AsrstOko
unknown l cheerfully recommend then fps ~
alienation and cure Of those distressing ai1nsso
called NxRvors CoMPLAISTs. for which 6ey ars
happily and ingeniously designed.
Very truly yours, DAVID RICE u.
Leverett, Mass, February Is. 1850.
- No trouble or ineonvenisnes attsa6s IL -
Of DIR. CHRISTIR'S GsfLH.dNIC CUAdTrIA
and they may be worn by the most fsebis asd ~
cate with perfect case and safsty. In nany -
the sensation attending their b Aist. ,:sssss
s.,d agreeable. They are accompanied By full -
plain directions for use. Pamphlets with full 3
Gculsrs may Be obtained gratis Of the suths@s'
Agen
~ Prices:
The Galvanic Belt, Three DollsfA
The Galvanic Necklace, Two DollarA
The Galvanic bracelets, 0ns Dollar -
The Magnetic Fluid. One Dollar.
PARTICULAR CAUTION
o. Bersrs Of Csanie,fsifs saS wsvtAssS bsseA
D. C. MoRRHBAD. n: D.
0INEAAL AGENT FOR THE UNITED ~
Ia nsoaAWay. HsW SS~
As,s, In Le-ssurs-c. ". scHAETls
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-06-23
HARRISBURG BINDERY.

l. j. Clyde s. F. l.. Unlters
Successors to w. o. Hclok d Co.
Book BINDERS AND STArIoNEns. AND
BLINK Book MANUFACTURERS.
Harrisburg, Pa.
MOST respectfully inform their friends that
lNl they are engaged in the above business
~ directly opposite Hers Hotel. a They
fattsr themselves, by careful attention to their
business, to receive continuance of the pat.
rcnase SO Literally enjoyed BY the old firm.
BLANK BOOKS for Banks, Coun,v OfI;c.s
Merchants, and private individuals, and everv
variety Of full and halfbound constantly on
hand. Paper ruled to any pattern. Old Books
Periodicals, Magazines, Law Books, Newspa.
pers, Bibles, Music, works issued in Nos. &c.
bound in any style, plain or extra. All work
warranted, and done cheaply.
Please give US call. C.&H,
- Books &c. to be bound may be left with
the Editor Of the Chronicle. 500
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-06-23
Rc.M avail.

NOrICE is hereby given that Absalom
N b. Stuart has this day retiredi from
the firm of Tustin. Stuart and'bewis. he hav-
ing sold his interest therein to John w. Stuart.
Who takes his place in said firm.
TCSIN, AEUAEr L LEWIS.
1Aasrgh t,lB&A
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-06-23

CTONES-Parlor. Wood. and Coal
y Stoves, various patterns. for sale d, the
Lewi>bure Foundry. GedLes. Marsh & Co.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-06-23
1870 90 Pc r g o N 8

including all sges. classes and conditions. snose
whom were a large number Of Ladies' who are pseS
harly subject to Nervous Complaints. have bees
Entirely and Permanently Cured.
when all hope of relief had been given up snd every.
thing else been tried in vain The beneficial results
which have uniformly attended their use 10 esnA
IDENTIFY stated be without . parallel in the snaals
of Medical Science Clergymen. lawysrs and svss
ply sicians ladies of the highest standing sistis
guishei persons holding elevated ofncial s;a;cas
merchants manufacturers, and mechanics; the per
and the rich alike; offcn whole families. among al
classes ranks and conditions. have equally been
cipies;s and have equally acknowledged the vss-
drous and often unexpected benefits which they have
thus received
e. Let il be known and remembered that the cnl,
Natural Restorative for the Nerves is GalvsasA
and that in all Nervous Diseases should
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1854-06-23

WIZARDS Patent Gang Plow, supe-
w rior article, for sale al the Lewisburg
Fsuudry by GedIes. Marsh & Co.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-08-31
True to his Antecedents.

IT is matter of pride to Democrats, but of deep
chagrin doubtless 10 Wings to observe the icaressness
and nerve Will which President PIERCE squares his
official acts by the so md old Democratic creed. In
nothing has This been exhibited more clearly than ii,
s brief but percmptory veto Ot the River and Ilar-
Dor bill. Without apology circumocuon, he pro-
nounces his negative in the plainest Anglo Saxon he
can command. Surrounded at Washington by many
influences we'll calculated 10 warp the opinions Of
volatile men, he yet looks out from the murk
and mist Of contending factions, the anrien land
marks of his faith and resoluley marches up 10 them.
Such was his course al the very outset Of his Admin
isiraiion. Such has it been all along. Such is it
the political principles of his past life, around which
so many plausible recommendations, so many
tory arguments could have been thrown as around
this branch of internal improvements. Yet, true 10
his anlecedents, Td stcr!ing President brush
ing away the specios gloss cast over the question by
the Of political kgerdcmain and Seizing the
point, the principle beneath, with decision worthy of
his high position. He bids the Khurazan of Whig-
gerry get behind him, and boldly vetues ons of the
demons most popular schemes ol plumber and waste.
President PIERCE deserves we'll Of the country
of the North, of the West, and mot one grain The
ess) Of the South. He is steel and politically
US sound as any man. Let him receive the long and
loud paudils Of the widespread people he is striving
to serve so we'll To withhold them now is to close
hearts against the must natural suggestions Of
Gratitude
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-08-31
Death Of Col. a. 3. Doukn;ght.

We beg leave to draw the readers attention to Ger
tain resolutions passed Mt Willing recently in
gard to the lanened dealh Of Col. X. T. BouKSIGIlT
As an old neghbor and friend we claim the privilege
of uniting with that meeting in their expressions oi
sorrow for the loss they have sustained and Of cond"-
lencc with his afflicted family.-For five years we
lived within half mile Of the deceased, and can
readily avuw that We never knew kinder neghbor
or q more exemplary citizen. Col. BouKHIGnT Was
young man ; yet he had already served his district
efficiently in several responsible capacities, and gave
promise of much future usefulness. He was i'll the
Legislature OF 1919 and so We know moi man in the
Saluda Regiment calculated 10 be more useful to his
District than was Col. R. B. BouKsIGHT With his
lalions aud friends there and elsewhere we sincere
Il
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-08-31
AGrand Affair.

From all accounts, the great ball recently slvca IN
Sparlanburg TO Gov MANNING was the most brilliant
affair of our Southern season. The Soufhern oe!rt-
ot' depicts it in really vivid colors We can readily
appreciate what he says about the lads as we have
long since regarded that portion Of our Slate especal'
y Unionl more fruitful than any other IN nice, pretty,
intelligent, natural and ai1ecIionate girls. Or the
Dance told thnt it was honored in grand style
by our handsome Governor and his socwhat less hand
some suite land envened by bright winkllng feet
cheerful chaltering, &c.
OF the feast the Patriot" speaks in such feeling
terms that must quote his own language. Says he,
"It woud be hard 10 describe the table, loaded, as
i, was, with cake and frnis and ice cream, syabuhs,
blanc manage, floating islands. sugar plnms and low
ers exqusilry prepared for the OCCASION anu All Inc
variety Of cicrteras. We will not attempt It, IL one
had looked the pine apples, oranges ana orr t"P-
ical fruits which covered lIe table, he woul'l have
supposed he the equator hut the Ia iit had
looked at the bowls and churns OF ice cream scatter
ed about over the ruom he might have honG iIr was
in Greenland Again, if he had cast an eye towards
the champagne bottles and other wines prepared i"r
the supper, lie would have imagined himself I'D lhe
Sonlh of France or somewhere on the Rhine. IL you
took peep at the side tables and sa'" the cou lhS
keys, ducks. hams ard so-furh, you might suppose
you were still in Sparlanburg.'
We are further informed that just 30 years ago the
good people Of Spartanburg gave grand ball tgrand
for that day. in compliment to Our present Governor
father who then himself Governor of S"nlli Caro-
lima. The Sparcns deserve great credit for thus
"keeping up the times" Almost every where else
they have completely run down at the heel"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-08-31
Raei.nental Sobriesy.

FoR the first time in many years the Regimen,al
parades for Eugefeld District said to have Tassed
-, ,:.s.i. l:c,:- hull
AT Richardson and towes especially Here wnssout
little drinking. The old 7!'' must have 80 some
always TO wash down the dust. But even here
told there was no great in the OF the bev
cragr." a gen Iemau of intelligence III the District
remarked TO the iier day that he thought great
change silently going among the people in this
regar-hat the disposition tn encourage liquor deal
ers seemed be gradually dying uulnd That illicit
trading in the article was now getting 10 be 4 very
rare circumstance. We doubt the correctness Of
his observations Does this show that voluntary
reform is at work in our District And if Temper
ance Legislators will bat remain quiet, may we not
look fJr new Of things before many years have
passed
We may add that the Commissioners of the 10Th
Regiment have refused to license retail shops.
Whether this will or will not again increase illicit
trading in liquor, remains TO be
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-08-31
COM n u NICATI0 S.
FOR TIE ADVERTISER.
A Gard.

HAVING heard that there is in circulation through
out The District report that JAMES CAMERON, Esq,
WIS announced as Candidate for the L. g5slalnre
by u g certain ciique,' at Edgcfieid Village, for the
purpose of njuring olcr Candidates, and having
myself handed his name to the printer for ANNOUNCE
ment, | lave thought proper, in justice 10 MIR.
CAMERON and his friciids, to give plain statement
OF facts in reference to that announcement.
On hearing frequent inquiries from gcntl"mea
from different parts of the District, whether MIR.
CAMERON would be Candidate, Indicating a desire
that he should be- and that they would support him
and thought he could be elected wrutc HIM Il
nolr which sent by his neighbour, Mr. JAS. SpANH,
st ting Tie facts as abuvt, and asking hs consent to
have his name announced and this aver WIS
dune without the knowledge OF Il single per: on in
the District, except MIR. SPANN, who bore the note.
received no direct answer from Mr.. CAMERoS
himself, but received from Mr.. JAS. SpANS,
stating that CAMERON was reluctant 10 give his con-
scnt having frequently refused solicitations from his
friends before, and beng fearful that he might give
them oIleucc by conSrntIny nOw to rui-lh;t he
would like to be elected, AMI if his friends thought
they could elect him, without subjccling linn to the
necessity ot c;uvassing the District, which his health
would not permit him 10 do, he would be happy to
serve thrnl Such thought sufficient authority 10
announce his name which did without the kEowl-
edge of single other individual.
think the Public will be satisfied, from the above
statement Of lc:s, Of the selfish and malicious mo-
tvcs of certain persons in circulating thu report
above referred 10. LEWIS JONES.
ELgcGcd G. H., Aug. %, 1851.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-08-31
FoR TIE ADVERTISER.
TI,e Augusta Bridge.

"lst. TO you believe the Act alluded to as WISE,
JUST. foI.lTIc ar PROPER
I'D Will YOU, if elected, vote for its repcaI!'
Mn. EDIroR,-The above intcrrogatorics relative
to the y CT authorizing Nlcssrs. JOKES & kESSEIY
10 collect Toll at this end Of the Augusta Bridge,
have been proponnde, to the Candidates for the
Legislature by "Seventy- five respectable citizens"
Of Edgclicd District. To these intcrrosa,orirs ]
brihy answer No to the first, aud Yes 10 the
second.
Perhaps ought to say no more, but as there
seems to be doubt in the minds Of some as to
whether the Act in question be rcpcalabe or not ii
uay be well enough fnr me to state, that if it be
moi rcpcaTable, sheud also feel it my duty, as a
faithful representative, support any measure hay
ing for its object the relief Of the public "n the one
hand, and the protection of.thc City Council Of
Augusta in the enjoyment Of their just rights on
the other.
The repeal bilily of the Act is an open question
but as my Judgment inclincs strongly to the belief
that it can and will be repealed, shall not for the
prrsen, make any alius1on tn two or three measures
some one Of which would advocate, if elected tc
the Legislature, in case the proposition to repeal the
obnoxious Charter could not b. CARED.
have never hcstatcd to express my opinions
freely on tI.. suIjcct Of the Augusta Brd t, either
in private conversation in public debate, and my
prsti"u in regard to the To" Gate Of Mrssrs. ONES
& KENNEDY must be well known Ia this communi.
ty But as ,crittcn definition Of that position has
been twice called for by numerous and respectable
citizens. chcerlully comply with demand which
hold that every fire constituency has Il right to
! make upon hose who seek to represent it.
Respectfully, v G. D. TlI.LMAN.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-08-31

Carolina should make such a law, the operatives
would not get as much for working ten hours as
they would fuy working twelve We are OF the
opinion that if the Captain would inquire into this
matter, he would find himself mistaken for in other
places, where this law is in force, the operatives do
equally us well, if not better, than they do here.
The third speaker was ar. H-lloLsTEM. lie
said he did not expect there would be any speaking
-hc ditfnot come 10 speak-he merely came to get
a their votes il lie could and took his scat amidst
AN enthusiastic peal Of laughter. lie made friends
by his frank confession.
Thus ended. Mr. EDITOR, the first political meet
| inc in Graritevile. AUDITOR.