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Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-06-08
An Elephants Affection.

While wagon drawn by several eic-
phants was passing our office yesterday
the following story was told, which We
vouch for as true
Last season menagerie visited the
village of Johnstown, Herkimer County
When the eavalcade left town it passed
over bridge which the road crossed, leav-
ing two elephants to bring up the rear
These were driven to the bridge, but with
the known sagacity Of the race, refused to
cross. The water Of the creek, which
flows through gorge in the slate forma-
tion, presenting at that point banks of a
precipitous character and thirty feet in
height, was low and BY taking course
across corn field, "a ford could be reached
But the proprietor ofthe corn field refused
to allow his property to be used, except
on the payment of au exorbitant sum, and
this the agent of the menagerie refused to
submit to. Accordingly the elephants
were again driven to the bridge, and again
they refused to attempt the crossing
They would try the structure with their
great feet, feel cautiously along the plank
with their proboscal fingers, but each time
would recoil from making the dangerous
experiment.
At last, however, goaded by the sharp
iron instrument of the keeper, and accus-
toned to obedience, they rushed on, with
scream half of agony, half of anger.
The result showed the prudent prescience
of the poor animals to have been correct
the bridge broke, and went crashing to
the bottom Of the gorge ; carrying with it
both the monstrous beasts. One of them
struck upon its tusks and shoulder, break
ing the former, aud very badly injuring
the latter the other was, strangely
enough, unhurt, Now was shown the
most singular and remarkable conduct on
the part of the brute which had escaped
Its comrade lay there, an extempore bed
being provided for its comfort, while no
temptation, no force, no strategem, was
sufficient to induce the other to leave, and
proceed with the main portion of the car.
avan, which finally went on, leaving the
wounded beast and its companion under
the charge Of their keeper.
Day after day the suffering creature lay
there, rapidly failing,and unable to move.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-06-08
Russian SerfdOm.

Among the limitations Of Russian Serf-
dom, are these;
l. The master can not sell the serf
without the land on which he resides
.. Families can not be separated, and
the unmarried children, after the death Of
parents, constitute family.
s. The masters power over the body
of the serf extends not to manning or per-
ling of life.
4. The master can not require the
serf to marry only according to his own
choice or affection.
5. lie is entitled to the labor Of only
three days of the week, and can not re-
quire labor on the Sabbath or on high
festivals.
6. Serfs can not be held except by the
nobility and certain privileged classes and
persons.
7. They can not be held except in pro-
portion to the masters property in land,
there being required for each serf the pos
session by the master Of twenty.one acres.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-06-08
Whitewash for 0uthocses and
Fences,

As this is the season Of the year when
considerable whitewashing is performed,
and as we have been inquired of for good
whitewashiug receipt by numbers Of new
subscribers who have not read our receipt
in former volume, We present it again,
knowing tha: good story is never tho
worse to be twice told
Take clean barrel that will hold water.
Put into i. half bushel of quick lime,
and slack 1t by pouring over it boiling
water sufficient to cover it four or five
inches deep, and stirring it until Stacked.
When quite Stacked, dissolve it in wa.
ter, and add two pounds of sulphatc Of
zine, aud one of common salt, which may
be had at any Of the druggists, and which
in few days will cause the whitewash to
harden on the woodwork. Add sufdciens
water to bringit to the consistency of thick
whitewash.
To make the above wash of pleasant
cream color, add tLreo pounds yellow
ochre.
For fawn color, add four pounds umber,
one pound Indian red, and one pound
lampblack.
For grey or stone colcr, add four pounds
raw umber and two pounds lampblack.
The color may be put on with com.
mon whi.ewash brush, and will be found
much mole durable than e3mE.ou wt!ts.
wa,h.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-06-08
TIE FARM:
The Gartlcn-.-The Orchard.
Analyses Of Five Varieties of Cab
bage,

Mr.. ]. II. Salisbury, assistant in the
Laboratory of Prof Emlnons Of Albany,
has made a valuable contribution to the
farming and gardening interest Of the
United States, through the pages of the
December number of The American Jour.
nal of Agriculture and Science, by pub
fishing the results Of ten analyses, fye Of
the organic and five Of the inorganic ele-
ments of as many varieties Of cabbage.
This is most nutritious vegetable and
We believe 1t can be grown with sufficient
economy to aid in making butter, cheese,
and wool, with fair profit to the hus-
bandmau.
Every farmer knows that cabbage needs
rich land ; Nlr. Salisbury has demonstra-
ted the reason uhy. The varieties exam
ined by him are the Drumhead, Savoy,
Red cabbage, Caulihower, and Turnip
cabbage. They all contain good deal of
water. Zoe parts of the head of the COM
mon white o. large Scotch Drumhead gave
only ii ,3335 dry weight and Ss,665 wa
ter. The Savoy contains about . per
cent. less of water, or la.415 parts dry
matter in 100 of the fresh head. The
Cauliflower contains still less water, hav-
ing i,30o per cent. Of dry substance.
The turni p-rooted cabbage has nearly as
much water as the common turnip itself,
giving 9l.lI0 parts Of the pure liquid in
l09 of the plant.
Estimated dry, the Drumhead contains
G,9G9 per cent. ash Savoy 6.G05 Red
cabbage 1.G95; Caulifower 1O.G29 :;
Turn ip cabbage 9.OSG. They all abound
in phosphoric and sulphuric acids, COM
bined with soda, potash, magnesia, lime,
and iron. They are quite au exhaus,ing
crop. SuppOsing an acre of choice land to
yield, as it has done, Sc tons of the Drum.
head variety, the crop would take from
the soil in nounls the fnllowing minerals.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-06-08
Twelve Golden Rules.


THE following Rules we copy from 4
medical work by Charles }. llempel, NJ.
j. If these Rules were rigidly observed,
as they should be by every body, an in
calculable amount of unnecessary suffering
would be avoided ::
RULE 1.-Rise early, and make it e
point to retire at ten O'clock seven hours
sleep should suffice although less may do
in some cases, and, il others, more may be
required.
RULE 2.-Wash your whole body from
head to foot with cold water, every morn
ing, winter and summer, Immediately af-
ter leaving the bed ; and rub yourself well
with fesh-brush or coarse towel, inme-
diately after washing.
RULE 3.-Nevcr sleep in warm room,
or in room that has not been properly
ventilated in the daytime.
RULE 4-Neyer sit in draft of air /;
this rule is almost universally violated, but
a draught of air is generally hurtful, more
in one case than in another, and more es-
pecially when persons are oyer-heated, or
covered with perspiration.
RULE 5.-Dress according to the sea
son; but be careful not to leave off vi lter
clothes before the warm weather has fairly
set in. This rule should be particularly
observed BY persons who are subject to sore
throat, bronchitis, chronic cough, and such
ike weaknesses.
RULE 6.-Avoid all kinds Of heavy and
indigestible food, such as rich pastry, fat,
heavy farinaceous diet, warm bread, spices,
mustard, pepper, etc.
RULE Avoid all stimulating drinks,
brandy, beer, wine, &C., and content your
self with cold water, milk, light and un-
spiced chocolate, weak black tea, and syr-
ups made of currants, raspberries, straw
berries, or other kinds of wholesome and
unmedicinal fruit, Never use tobacco in
any shape, except for medicinal purposes.
RULE s.-Never keep on wet or damp
clothes, stockings, etc, and never sleep on
damp sheets.
RULE 9.-Do not expose yourself to
keen, sharp winds: and avoid the raw and
damp evening air
RULE lo.-Live as nearly as possible
IN the same temperature; keen your room
moderately warm, and make it point nev-
er to sit near the fire,
RULE ll.-Eat your meals at regular
hours; eat slowly chew every mouthful
well, and do not swallow it until it is prop
erly mixed up with the saliva. If possible,
take about an hour for each meal, and
never eat so much as to leave the table
with sense Of repletion and oppression;
do not forget to clean your teeth with a
soft toothbrush after eating, and never
indulge in the abominable habit of picking
them.
RULE l2.-Avoid every kird of food
or drink which naturally disagrees with
you take little exercise in the open air
every day, but not in any kind of weather;
select particularly fine, bracing or balmy
weather for walk or ride; exposure to
rainy' windy, raw or damp weather never
does any body any good.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-06-08

\ DUEL IN TIE DARK.-A late Cali
fornia paper mentions duel which was
fought between Yankee and an English
man in a dark room. The Yankee not
wishing to have blood in his hands, fired
his pistol up the chimney, and, to his hoy-
ror, down came the Englishmau."
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-06-08

OF these iGS lbs 304 are pure soda and
potash, and l20 lbs. phosphoric and sui
phurie acids.
Cabbage is found to contain a large
amount of organized nitrogen or azote.
Calculated dry, j. E. after the water is all
evaporated, Drumhead gives 1850 parts
in 100 Savoy 20 2S1 Caulifower 90
Cos Red 1G.2l2 Turnip-rooted 1902
Dry lean beef and dry blood contain with
in fraction of Is parts in loo of nitro
gen. Skin has 1872 per cent; WOO, hair
and horn a little less than Is per cent.
From the above statement it will be
seen that the plant under consideration is
remarkably rich in nitrogen, phosphorus
and sulphur ; and when cabbage decays or
rots, it smells not unlike decomposipg
meast or eggs. A cow can elaborate a
good deal Of cheese, and turkey organ
ine eggs, BY eating cabbage. That healthy
children can be raised in good degree on
this food, other countries beside Holland
and Belgium can bear witness.
a vegetable SO abounding in the ele-
ments of bone, skin, brain, and all flesh,
demands a soil pretty thoroughly satura-
ted with animal manure. The liquid
excretious Of animals, common salt to
Well .o,ia, wood SHEA tc farn'sh r'''sh.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-06-08

"Cabbage,' says the Edinburg Review,
contains more Misunderstanding nutriment
than any other vegetable" This probably
accounts for the fact of there being so ma
ny athletic fellows among the tailors.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-06-08


by ONE OF MS SCHOLARS.
The May gun sheds AN amber l:ght
On ncw-leaycd woods and lawns between;
But lie who. with n smile more bright,
Welcomed and watched the spriugins green,
l. in his grave,
Low in his grave.
The fair white blossoms ~ the wood
Ia groups beside the pathway stand;
But on., the watclful and tn. gori,
Who reared them with noble hand
Is in his grave,
Low in hi grave.
Upon the woodlands morning airs
The small birds mingled notes are flung;
But he whose voice, more sweet than theirs,
Uft made my heart beat high and strong,
J. in his grave,
Low Ia his grave.
That music Of the early year
Brings tears OF anguish to my eyes;
My heart s-hes when the flowers appear,
Tor then think OF him who lies
Within his grave,
Low in his grave.
Dtf nm fF,tat
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-06-08

LOOKING OUT FOR PRovExpER.-In some
Pa'.s oil the west we learn that tame hay is
"eid at twenty dollars per ton, and very little
.an De obtained at that price. They have no
scarcity OF another staple which we think they
s". ,a se' cheap. IN such an emergency, and
WI" " good account, viz : wild oats.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-06-08

eS-Daniel L. Becker, of Selinsgrove,
was knocked down by a train of cars, while
at sanbury one day week bfore last, and
severely injured.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-06-08

most carefully dressed one Of your visitors
is liable to the same contingency upon the
next occasion.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-06-08

Emigration to California is falling on.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-06-08
For the Lewisburg Chronicle.
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on THE DEITH OF l. G. FISLEH, LITE iEiCIE
Error TIE KfFILLNBLL.G AC-iDEAE
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-06-08

The grain is good in parts ofthernion
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-06-08

Buffalo contains $4,000 inhabitants.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-06-08

Dr ONE OF MS SCHOLAR!
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-06-08
Taste in Dress,

ESTrNcrrs aMtBIrUE ipEY.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-06
Marine Cuurt.

Before Hon. Judge Thompson, without Jury.
A SUIT FOR BOARD UNDER FAMILY DIFFICULTIES,
srrT. 4--Henyy s. Chaplin Thomas p. Wcadorcr.--
This suit for $40 for two years partial board
for Margaret +. Wendovcr, young lady, minor daugh
Of defendant. II appeared that the defendant gen
tleman somewhat advanced in years, took unto himself a
second hepmae two years after the decease Of his
first wife. difficulties arose in the domestic arrange
mcn,s and it il alleged that Margaret forbid 70 make
her appearance at meals Indignant at being reprimand-
cd and thus repused she TOOK refuge under the roof OF
the plaintiff who Is married TO her elder sister, and
boarded with him for over two years-sleeping every
night in her fathers house. The evidence also went to
show that Mr.. Wendoyer used abusive and harsh Ian.
sunge to his daughter. Messrs. C. A. May and Roome
Tor plaintiff, Mr.. Wakeman for defendant.
The first witness called the young lady in question
Margaret f. Wendover, who deposed that the plaintiff IA
her brotherin-law and the defendant is hes father
am eighteen years OF age; went TO board with the
plaintiff on the 10th May, 1853, and there TO the
psesen time; the plaintiff has furnished with tea
and dinner during the whole of the tme he has not
furnished me with any other meals; sometimes |. lodged
with the plaintiff; only slept there and then;
went 70 my broihern laws house because forbid
the table my fathers; my father forbid the table
sometimes when went to get food my father refused
anything till had cleaned the brass; he told
must not stay any Longer aud he could not have
any longer with him, and that II pity to have
girl dmy age on the town he said this to me about
three months ago.
On REORGANIZATION by Mr.. wakesnan for the de-
endan the witness said plaintiff. lives Ill Greenwich
avenue; slept nearly every night at my fathers (tha
decndants) house wen; out mantilla making which
have been working two or three years the witness went
70 state that her father forbid her to come TO the
breakfast table and that se compelled 10 20 TO
bTothern-law for board
Georginna l.. wendoyer, sister OF the above witness
gave similar testimony and deposed tha her father used
very language 10 Margaret aud refuse 10 buy
her shoes when badly in want Of them Margaret was
doing business al store in Broadway, IS per week.
Two brothers 81 Miss wendoyer testified that the
fathers conduct to Margaret rather unknd since hi
second marriage
For the defence It csntende that the young lads
iutractsbe. undutiul aud abusive to her father
that she remained out late at nights that her conduct
was such as parent should reprimand and that she
left her fathers house without his consent Decision
reserved
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-06
SO. 4A9 Is


The regular monthly meeting Of the Board Of Educs
ton held last wednesday, evening at their hal
Grand street. when there pretty full attendance
The members The President, Mr.. William II. Neil ~,
in the chair.
The ajor part of the time Of the session was occupied
with the transaction OF routine business after which the
sem-annua report Of the City Superintendent O. = Ran
da was received and ordered 10 be printed states in
detail that all the ward schools have been examined
heard from within three days and that Of fifty schools
sortyone opened the Cd inst, with ncrea se
average attendance that Of the same period last
year. The school buildings Nos ~ and 4s are not yet
Completed and Of the remainder Eve Nos. Is ~ 80,
and s0) undergoing repairs and improvements, which
will lie soon completed The new school house. in
Thirty and Twentieth streets Nos 40 ani 5o
will lie ready for occupation during The next week, the
teachers being employed In registering the Names
of pupils they viii together accommodate three thou
and scholars, which number viii be forthcoming. The
fifty cqht primary schools opened the day
with also full attendance. The buildings are gone.
rally in good condition The report urges sctioa ios
the relief Of those primary schools at present &C.
ing damp. nconvcnienl and Ill ventilated
Easements The several colorcd schools, with the .
primaries, likewise opened on Monday under favorable
aus ices Out a upwards of thousand teachers in the
employ Of the Board only twenty we're absent in thc
schools which opened and OF that number fourteen
prevented by sickness or other inaurmou ntabe obsa
cles ftom attending; about hundred have been 10
ayod in attendance by the nonopening of the other
tchool.. The semi. annual examinations will commence
on on abont the Goth instant. -
The President then called attention to the present
LAYS in the payment Of small bills for temporary or ne
ccsa1y repairs and for the cleaning OF school rooms
&c. Stated by the requirement Of the Board that
tie Pleic should certify to all such accounts " IA
view to amelioration Of the rule Some aiscussinn
arose on the que s,on and several motions were offered
iy Commissioners to obyate Tits difficulty but the mat.
Ter ultimately referred to the Committee on finance
An application Of the Executive Committee Of Tho
Normal school was ree,ived, asking for an appsopra.
pcuding the question, Il found that quorum Wa,
not present and the Board stool djourncd
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-06

Nrw Court Housx-Ata meeting Of the Board Of
Supervisors yesterday afternoon Supervisor Bogart Of
fered the following resolution:-
Resolved That be, and the hereby referred to
the COMMITTEES on Courts with power to procure plans
specifications and estimates for the erection build
ing the accommodation Of the courts held or to be
held in this county and for the accommodation such
Of the county officers the Board may determine upon
the site purchased BY the county for that purpose
the act Of the Legislature passed June &c. 1853
report the back to this Board for their action
their earliest convenience.
An amendment was moved that a reward of $500 be
offered for the best pdn and specifications and that two
additional members be added 10 the committee. The
solution as amended was then adopted.
PIuPocxn.-Thc gang Of boys arrested on Tuesday
afternoon on suspicion of being pickpockets, all
brought before Jnsce Smith yesterday aud all discharg
ed but one whose name is George Edwards he being the
only anything could be proved against and he was
sentenced to the Penitentiary for four months.
MODEL PoucKsAN.-A policeman, belonging to the Ninth
ward was arrested by officer Hail. of the Second strict
for being drunk yesterday morning lie was taken be-
fore Justice Smith, in full uniform, minus his cap, which
had gone astray The Justice not considering him sober
enough to be tried postponed the case till this morning
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-06
Thcntrcs and Exhibitions.

BROADWAY TBEArRE-The Ravel troupe continue to
draw large audiences Their engagement being nearly
concluded those who love light amusements should avail
thomseves of the present opportunity OF seeing their
pleasing performances. The bill for this evening com
prises the fairy pantommc of the magic Pills. and the
popular pantomime of sNcodemus," Gabriel sustaining
The leading characters in both pieces.
BowERY THrArRE-The historical drama of the "Rebels
Gauntlet" the comic ballet. entitled the Eccentric
Ioyero and the DRAMA called the @ Maniac Lover -
will be to night the casts of which embrace
bill of amusement cannot fail in drawing large assem-
buge.
NmIo's GARDEN.-Ihe grand romantic fairy opera OF
Cinderella" is tot be represented by the Pyne and Har
rison English opera company this evening" being posi-
lively the last time it be performed Miss L. Pyne
will sustain the role of Cinderella, introducing Bishop
beautiful ballad of 'Lo Hear the Gentle Lark and Mr.
W. Harrison, that of the Prince
BURROWS THEArRE.-Ths theatre has been well at
tended since the oIcning and the enthusi-
attractive consisting of the beautiful comedy OF She
Stops to Conquer" and the laughable farce Of the
'Mon and the Tiger. Messrs Burton, Jordan, Bradley,
Burke, Marchant, Miss Raymond Miss r. Reynolds and
Mrs Hughes, will sustain the principal characters.
METROPOLITAN THEATRE Mile. Rachel is to personate
the character of Adenne this evening, in the five act
drama called Adrienne Lacouvreur." She will be sup
ported in the other characters by Mcssrs Randoux Cherry
Cherry jeune Niles. Sarah Felix Lise Felix, Dinah Felix,
Briard, Durrey, and Nine. Iatouche.
WooDs MINsTRns-Ihe burlesque called the 'Double
Eedded Room will be repeated this evening" together
with the usual negro performances.
BucKIEY's SERENADERs-Ihis company delighting
full audiences every evening The programme for to-
night is very attractive.
Mr. WALTER O'KnTE the popular Irish comedian OF
the Liverpool Dublin, Waterford and Cork theatres, at
present in the city.
Mrs PLACE and Mr.. 8. WIDDIooMB are playing at the
American theatre, New Haven Conn.