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Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-05-18
Winfield WOOlen Factory,
NN~. Hnctpnrn~ u--sn,> ro,,,~sv

HNHlS establishment is now in the best order
The machinery being nearly all new,
and none but the best of workmen employed,
the subscriber feels safe in saying that his
work shall not be surpassed by any establish
ment in this or the adjoining counties.
His Wagons will be around as usual, and
those wishing 10 patronize his establishment,
will please avail themselves of that opporlu-
nifty.
II have also on hand, and intend keep.
ing choice assortment Of Goods, such as
Cloths, Satineffs, Cashmeres, Tceeds, Blankets,
Yarns, DC, which I will sell low for cash, or
exchange for Wool and Country Produce gen.
orally. MARK HALFPENNY.
Hartleton, April %, ls53-tf
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-05-18
THE CHEAP CASH
BOOK and Stationery Store, North.

- West cor. of Sixth and Arch Sts., Phiia-
dttphia. Great Bargains In Books
P"etical, Juvenile, Miscellaneous, Standard
and Presentation Books, very Cheap.
STAPLE AND FANCY STATIONERY
Superior white ruled Letter Paper, 81 SO per
Ream. Letter and note Envelopes in great
variety. Weddings furnished al very moder.
ate rates. Cartis Written and Engraved.
GIllou's and other Steel Pens. Superior Mot
10 Waters, 3:3 Notices on sheet for 25 cents.
lnkstandS, Pen-knlves, Paper Weights, &c.
Fine Turkey Morocco Pore-Monnaes. Port
fulios. &c. Gard Cases, Backgammon Boards,
&c, with choice assortmentof TOY BOOKS.
GAMES, Dl>SECTED PICTURES, &c; AL.
buns, Scrap Books and Engravings.
April 20, '55-515yll II. Thomson.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-05-18
BLINDS AND SHADES!
Selling OF at Reduce,

y 'V'F'"S u Ut 1Uuuctu ITfttS'
Z ]. WILLIAMS, No. l2 North
~ SIXTH STREET, a few doors above
Market 81, Philadelphia. ORIG INATOR or
ALL NEW S1YLESt Buys the best mate
ria!s cheap for Cash, which enables him TO sell
superior Window Blinds & Shades
as low as others sell inferior articles.
Gold Bordered and Painted Shades, OF beau
tiful designs.
Buff Holland Shades, Trimmings, Fixtures,
&c, wholesale and retail.
Store Shades Painted and Lettered to order.
Repairing in general attended to. Purchs.
sers please call.
!SWE STUDY TO PLEAsE..H
March 30, ls55-2m572
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-05-18
HARRISBURG BINDERY Y
J. j. Clyde & F. l.. Hutter.

Suecsssorsto W. o. Hickok d Co.
Book BINDERS AND STATIoNERs, AND
BLANK Book MANUFACTURERS,
Harrisburg, Pa.
MOST respectfully inform theirfriends tina,
Nl they are engaged in the above business
~ directly opposite Herr's Hotel. ~ They
fatter themselves, by careful attention to their
business, TO receive continuance of the pat
ronage so literally enjoyed by the old firm.
BLANK BOOKS for Banks, County Offices,
Merchants. and private individuals, and every
variety Of full and half-bound constantly on
hand. Paper ruled 10 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 a 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, 1855-05-18
Agents Wanted,
IN0 sell the best work of rs. Arthur

TO sell the best work of 7. s. Arthur.
l. TEN NIGH IS IN A BAR-ROOM, AND
WHAT I SAW THERE" This is a large
l2no, Of 30 pages, illustrated with beaul,-
FIJI MezzotInt Engraving. by Sartain, bound in
the best manner. fall gilt back.
Specimen copies sent 10 any part of the
United States. on receipt of the price,t75 cts.
Some agents now selling this Book are ma
king 500 per month. Apply 10
W BRADLEY,
tm577 4s North 4,h S., PhiLudeiphia
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-05-18
Opposition is the Life of Business!
NEW LIVERY
AND
>M.d EXCHANGE STABLE.

The subscriber would respectfully inform tbs
citizensof Lewisburg and the travelling commun'
ity generally, that he has opened a new Livery
and Exchange Stable on FOURTH street halls
square South Of Market, and has P.ovideds good
lot Of Horses, with entirely new good and fashs
ionableCsrriases, Bug sies, Sleighs, where all
wishing anything in his line may be accommod-
ated on the shortest notice ard most reasonable
terms. He will pay every attention to the
wants of his customers, and hopes by so doing
to merit and receive liberal share Of publis
patronage. WILLIAM MOORE.
Iewisburg Dec 80, 1851
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-05-18
Express OMce!

~llIO The undersigned have been
appointed Agents for HOWARD d CO.
EMPRESS LINE, and are now prepared to
forward, daily, Packages. Specie. Bank Notes
&c. TO Philadelphia, New York. Boston, AL
bany, Baltimore, and intermediate points, also
TO the other Northern and Eastern cities.
The public are respectfully invited to pat
ronize the above line, as it is the quickest and
safest method of transportation between the
cities and Lewisburg.
Packages received by or before o A VI. will
arrive in Philadelphia the same day, and be
delivered early in the following morning.
Receipts given for time and price.
Ph'h1dsiphia Ogfce-il & 43, South Third st
Oct. &c. CHRIST & CALDWELL.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-05-18

Improved
OUPER-P Phosphate of LIME---2.5OO
~ Bbls. of the most superior manufacture
also
Guano of every description,
Calcined Plaster, Cement, &c.
70 Produce of all kinds bought and sold on
Commission.
r. B. SELLERS & CO.
Forwarding and Commission Mercban,.
No 65 North Wharves,
De'"eeh mace and Vine SITS. PHILADELPHIA
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-05-18
N0TICE.-Havlng been appointed the

~ SEATUN TO the LewisbuTg Cemetery,
the subscriber would state that he is prepared
to perform all duties connected with the burial
OF the dead, on short notice. Also that he will
attend othe re1interment Of deceased persons,
Under the direction of their surviving friends.
Residence in the Lodge at the Gate Of the
Cemetery. GEORGE DONACHY.
Lewisburg, May 30. 1854
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-05-18

Too TRUE-"The bes. coats" says the
ines, are generally found on the backs
penniless fops, broken down merchants,
-rks on pitiful salaries, aud men that
MT pay up. The beavies. gold chains
'ngle from the fobs of gentlemen of very
nitea means; costly ornaments on ladies'
iica'e to eyes that are well open, the
: ct Of a silly lover, or husband crampcd
i'r funds. But when a pretty woman
'es by IN suit of plain, neat apparel, it
- the presumption that she has fair ex.
iectations, and husband who can show
balance in his favor. For woman are
ss b0oks-too much gliding makes men
aspect tha; the biniing is the mos. i'm
. o.saDt part
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-05-18
SEM. WEEKLY 7RJRUyF
"Spiritual Telegraph"
I,HE organ Of Modern SpiritualiSm.

l. FOURTH VOL. commences in May. 1t
contains the fullest record extent of current
Facts and Opinions on Spiritual Intercourse.
Published weekly at So per annum. also all
Spiritual Books for sale by PARTRIDGE &
BRITAIN. 3l2 Broadway. New York.
PS. Catalogue of Spiritual Books sent
on application 3m575
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-05-18

DUMPS-Pumps Pumps a-well and
i Cistern Pumps, Suction, Force and Chain,
the very best articles now in use, those wishing
TO purchase can be convinced of this fact by
calling upon Henry R. Noil, ESQ.,, Lewisburg
Inc subscriber has also on hand LEAD PIPE
from 10 - inches. 10. RICHARDSON.
Danviile Hardware Store, 3 toors No
Of the Bank Of Danville, Sept. IS, 1854.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-05-18
SALAuANDER SAFES!

IN L
Friday morning, Dec. 18th, lS5i-EVANS &
WATSON'S SALAMANDER SAFES TRIU
MPHANr, as they always are when put &c
the lest:
.PHrL.DFLrHIa, Dec. Is. 1854.
Messrs.Evans &Watson, N o.29 South Fourth St
Gentlemen-We take much pleasure in rec.
ommcnding your Salamander Safes 10 Merch
ants and others in want of secure means OF
preserving their books, papers &c. from fire
a the one we purchased from You about seven
months since has preserved our books, papers
and cash in as good a condition as they were
when put into II, before the great fire OF tins
morning, which destroyed the entire block Of
buildings corner of Chestnut and Fifth streets.
The above safe was in use in our office, on
the second floor of our building, from which
place 1t fell into the cellar, and remained there
until the fire was out. The Safe was then re-
moved and opened in the presence of at least
1000 persons, who witnessed the good condi-
ton of lis contents. VIII you please have
the Safe and Locks repaired, as intend TO
put il in use again, having perfect confidence
in its frc-proof qualities.
Yours, respectfully.
LACEY & PHILLIPS
Evans & Watson take pleasure in referring
to the following, among Inc many nundredS
who have their Safes IN use: U. S. Mint. Phil
ada: Farmers & Mechanics Bank, Philada. :;
Samuel Allen, Esq, High Sheriff, Philada. !;
John n. Henderson. City Controller; Caleb
Cope & Co., No. 1873 Market ST., Richard
Norris & Son. Locomotive builders, Phada !;
Bancroft & Sellers, MachinistS, corner 10th
and James Sts. Franklin Fire Insurance Co,
Philada.; Pennsylvania Railroad Co, Phiada.;
Lacey & Phillips, corner 5th and Minor Sts.;
Sharpless & Bro, No. 81 South Second ST :;
James. Kent & Santee, No. li7 North Third
ST.. W. II. Hors,man & Sons, No. 81 North
Third ST.; Smith, Williams & Co, No. 81 Mar.
liet St; J. e. B. Orne, No. ls5 Chestnut st.
.BA large assortment of the above Safes
always on hand (warranted TO stand at least 10
per cent. more fire than any Herring's Safe
now in use). EVANS & WATSON also
manufacture and keep for sale. Iron Shutters,
Iron Doors and Iron Sash, for making fire.
proof Vaults for Banks, stores, public and pri-
va,e buildings; Seal and Letter Copying Pres
seS; Patent Slate Lined Refrigerators. &c.
Please give us call, at No &c South FOURTH
ST., Philadelphia. fApril G, '55-573yl
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-05-18
Lightning Rods.

4 FTER many years close investigation anJ
IA numerous experiments, the Pstehtee takes
pleasure in informing the public that be h,s
arrived at the true principle OF protecting families,
dwellings and property from the destructive inau.
ence oil llG H1NlNG. The caamiiie:
that every City, Town, Village and Country falls
victim 10 annually, thfo the gross negligence Of
Its InhahItants, is beyond calculation, especially
when the remeJv ia an e,sv IN ,h,a;n-,b,. !.
% ~ 'J " i"
lound IN
ARMYTAGE'S
~ ~, q. =.
RIlFnI lttnQnctlC IlQltnilQ h009.
.rt -; ~;
a"u IN ''iis aione' MS hou mas peeh examined
by the most scientific gentlemen in the world
p,ofssso,. Nf,u,,,.,a Iol,z., W.u.l
N' ANU s"o 'nanJ
DINERS that nave examined them. recommend end
speak of them in the highest terms of ann,,b,,;,
t q 'fp
a"" "''e P'o"ouheeu tne" me oh'y sure fous IN
use IN thisOr any other country for the protection
of Lives and prone,,x Ooe ,Jya,,,,e - % d;x;Js
- - - =" ','oo
BACK part oi the eli ctric huId harmless
10 the clouds in time of a stroke this enables tho
,o1 3, co,,,c, ,b., ,,,,;o =, al -, h.,o
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-05-18
UNION TEMPERANCE HOTEL,

UNION TEMPERANCE HOTEL,
Ice Cream and Eating Saloon,
Corner IF Second and Market SIS.
H. Having rented the commodious and well
GAfitted buildings at the lower end Of Marke,
81: Qormerly the mansion of Wm.Hayes, ESQ. J
this subscriber is prepared 10 entertain
STRANGERS AND TRAVELLERS,
Man and Beast with lodging and food-bu
not with intoxicating liquors.
Ey There i, also attached an ICE CREAM
Saloon for Ladies, and an EATING SALOON
for Gentlemen.
He respectfully solicits fair trial, and a
share OF the public patronage.
E. PETERS.
bewisburg. March 80. 1854 3m
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-05-18

Carr, Giese & Co.,
COMMISSION MERCHANTS for the
" sale of Flour, Grain l. Lumber,
Spears Wharf, Baltimore.
V~ Agents for Newark and Rosendale Co.
Cement and Plaster.
G.ALGM & PINE SALT constantly on hand.
N. B.-Liberal CASH advances made on
consignmsnts on receipt
Baltimore, March 7, 1883 em
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-05-18
MEXICAN GUAM0.

IHE subscriber has for sale Mexican
l. Guano of the bes, quality (cargo of shin
ThorndIke3 This article has given entire
satisfaction to those who made use of il ,be
past year, on Corn, Grass and Oats ground
It's effect on the soil is much more lasting thar
mat OF Peruvian Guano, and the cost nearly
forty per cent less.
B. s. BURlING,
~ l0l North Front s.,
''a''' Philadelphia
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-05-18
DAVID BLAIR,
J. L. BARRETT.

The Mount Vernon House will be continued
by the subscriber, who will be happy to see
his friends and spare no pains to make them
comfortable. J. l.. BARRETT,
Philadelphia, April z, 1855.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-05-18
Cheap saddle
a u d u Irness 3
sHNMNfNcfOrN.

The subscriber. thank
full for favors hitherto
conferred, respectfully
inuItsA the nnhIIc n call
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-05-18

FOR SALE+TWO new and elegan,
IL six-and-three-quarter Octave Planes.
Also THREE beautifully-fnished MELO.
DEONS. made after the newest improve
ments. Apply to
FIR. ]. GESSNER,
South Fourth ST. near Market.
Lewisburg, Nov. 20, 1854
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-05-18
New York Ady'ts.
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Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-05-18
mrs. E. MITCHELL,

NO. % North Ninth St., Philada.,
! \ manufacturer of fMantillas. ClOaks,
&C.. Of all descriptions. a. WHOLESALE
and RETAIL. Orders made up at shorl notice
in the bes, and latest style. lApril 4, ,'55m3
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-05-18
HERRING'S
Patent Champion Fire.

Proof SAFES, with Halls
Patent Powder-ProofLocks,
which were awarded separ-
ate Medals at the Worlds
Fair, London, 1851, ard also
at the Worlds Fair, New
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-05-18

CCHOOL ORDERS neatly pris sac se
y sale al the Chronicle 0Ess
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-05-18
Baltimore Adv'ts.
BALTIMORE CARD.

BALTIMORE CARD.
CALT...S0lt...Salt....A large sup
- ply of Liverpool Fine and Ground Alum
SALT constantly for sale by
Carr. Giese l. Co.,
Commission Merchants,
March 30, '55] 81 Spears Wharf, Baltimore.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-05-18

OI1tNITUI q ITIII SIs.,
Friday morning, Dec. 18th, lS5i-ENANS &
WATSON'S SALAMANDER SAFES TRIU-
MPHANr, as they always are when put TO
The lei
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-05-18

NEYER'S PlanOS.-The subscriber
WI has been appointed Agent for the sale
OF Meyers celebrated Pianos. C.Meyer reed
the Prize Medal at the Worlds FAIR when he
was in competition with the most celebrated
makers Of Europe and America. HIS insiru-
fnents are universally known to excel all 9TH
ers for exquisite tone and durability. Those
wishing 10 purchase Planotha, will last for
many years and give perfec, satisfaction, will
call and examine one of his best 7-octave rose
wood instruments, at J.. L. YODERS
Watch and Jewelry Store, Market 81.
Oct. IL, 1854 Lewisburg.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-05-18

HRAlN or Seed Drills-Ross' Ps,en,-
u decidedly the best and most durobl.
Grain Drill now in use, for sale at the Levi,bu,,
Foundry by Geddes, Marsh & Co.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-04-04

manner s.rOr.-si snd the s.rictsst p-opriety vss
observed; in fsr., light wss the movement, t,ss
the female ct devotion seemed not 10 the least as
turbec and remained in the posture sae bad assumed
Until the Committee retired from the room. In the
ueaItime another female han entered the room. ant
when addressed in a Toe fOae Of r0tcs, By member
Of the Committee replied that cOnverss son WAS not
allowed in the chapel. he invited her n the entity,
where they seen converting together vita sn
appsrsnt mutual satisfaction Or the purOort Of the
conversation the other members of the Com 'tes
know po,t ing except wbst afterward rels'ed 20
tb.rs by the gentleman himself. de Adults thai he
casually took hold OF the rosary which was sasPeude
from her r.ck; srd this Il the Whole sun and sub
stance of The offendug tire sqHoiity of the rosary
vas desecrated by being touched with Aers'iea'
hands.
Some conversation was held with the '-sly su'
'perior who answered al questions propounded IN 4
lsSy ike Mariner TIE Information sss elected from
her III At but two or three Of the saven nuns IN ae
house were Irish, the sjority Of them having come
from Bel. ium.
The entire investigation cOnducte with pro-
rriety and seemed Ia be enjoyed much By the Ia
rAf.s of the establishment ~ By their visitors. No
drawers vsre sesrched nOladiss dresses ;Ossei
over; TO talking loudly Sih their hats or was u-
duh I'd in; no insults were offered; no 'lsdles
shrspk la terror AZ the jesecrsion OF SPOT which
they believe halloweo:' and DO obstacle wss IT.
tempted to be thrown IN the rsy of I'll lnvestigs-
ton which however wss not made.
"Ti obec. Of the yi.t having been sc,O npllshed,
re CHARM Al of the Committee politely thsnked the
head If the establishment for the courtesies eNena
cd TO them sud bidding her soieu the patty retired
from the preDises.'
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-04-04
NEW YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY,"

regular monthly meeting Of this Society was
held. last evening. in the New-York Uniyersity-ths
Hon. LUIHER BRADIsH in the Chair, aad a large
attendance Of members.
The Rev :. OsGooD, Domestic Corresponding
Secretary, reported several Communications from
other Societies, ard said, among the Noteworthy
facts Of the laet month, is rhe decease of James
Brown, Of Boston. This gentleman has been largely
concerted with historical publications. and was rho
first to brig out the great works OF Sparks, Ban
croft PrescoIt and others; and ne had lately been
reGtatir & SCH ne for Serial Cyclopedia OF Amer
lean History Iha Secretary concluded by informing
the Society that recent expenditures Lad nearly ex
bsusted their funds.
Dir MOORE, Librarian, reported several new con-
ributions To the Soclsty, among which Wa copy Of
the lrOce. dDgs % general Court Martial. held -
New -Bruu wick, y j., by order OF Gen. Washiog-
Ton for the trial Of Msjor.Geo. Lee, July 4, l17S.
III 'jor Gen. LORD Sterling, PTerident. TINS docu-
ueat very rare ana cuTlous, Vas presented TO ths
Society by NJ. Joseph T. Prisons, of ths City. Fne
Librarian also READ d letter which he had received
from Mr. Msuns.l Il Field, late Recording Secre-
tsry of TIE Societg dated ut Paris, Feb %, 1858,
elying en- account II recent meeting OF the Acsf-
envy Of Moral and Political Sciences nj the Institute,
st which VI. Guizot delivered address upon the ia
,eLectua activity of the United States Mr.. Field
suggt sted the preparation of paper which should
prssent account of the rsruts Of our iDteli5o
ius activity in the department OF History and epe-
cal the lsbors OF the Historical Societies in the
several stst.s.
Mr. OsGooD moved that the Letter be referred 10 DIR.
Hawks, Mr. Bancroft, and Mr. Brodhesc, and 1t vas
20 dispO,ed of.
TIE Rev. DR. RoBIysoS then read al article entitled
Historical Notices OF Cspernsum,' being record
f his Journey ings In Palestine, with historical refer
ences 10 the places he bad visited. Inc Doctor was
thai ked by the Society fer his communication.
Tie LIBRARIAN then distributed ~ the members
coDies If B,ncroft's Address 3. the Semi Centennial
Celebration, after when the Society adjourned.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-04-04
NEW-YORK TOWN GEE TINGS.

WASHINGTON Coin the Town of Greenwich the
friends of Temperance, Freedom, aud Progress or
esnzed two weeks before the town meeting sad
openly dominated u ticket, composed OF weD-known
fiencs Of Prohibition ard Free-Soi The other party
cav fl b. accept the issue thus rendered them. and
ventlr,d to follow the fusion example thus set them
by the Peoples Caucus, 20 far "a to form tickle.
composed of names of wei kno IN Anti Temperance
and Silver.Crey proclivities.
The ground closely contes ed. Both parties
fought ike bail dogs though rather more good nslur
edly, We are pessed to state. Each party was conf
dent of success, though the Ants appeared 10 be-
rather the more senguine Of the two But, 10 and
behold wter the votes came TO ba counted IL WAS
found thst Morg Hes'h the candidate on the Temper
Anco ticket for Supervisor bal 80 large a majority
thar born parties refused 70 believe their senses.
Aer twice counting the votes ths inspectors becsn
convinced that Hin6ooisn had been heated out q
sight. The vote on Supervisor showed majority Of
10 for Heath over Reid, Hindoo.