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Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-06-22

THELoCUsTs-Thc Montgomery (Ala)
Journal states that myriads Of the locusts
that recently made that vicinity vocal by
their peculiar music, have perished, and
the ground is literally strewn with their
dead bodies.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-06-22

TELEaRApHIC.-Whe it was first re-
ported that Professor Morse had succeeded
in conveying intelligence between Balti-
more and Washington, through the wires
of the Magnetic Telegraph, one old savant,
who had bsen a schoolmaster and MEN,
Der of tie Legislature; gave it as his opinion
that the report was ga humbug!' In fact,
from his knowledge of Astronomy" he
said the thing could not be done Short
ly after, O'Reilley's men were seen sett-
ing poles directly by the old mans dwell
ing. One day he joined the crowd who
were witnessing the operation of stretch
ing the wire. Upon being asked what he
thought of the matter then, he hesitated
a moment, assuming an air of importance,
and then replied "Well, gentlemen, while
in the Legislature, l gave the subject con-
siderable attention and reflection, | have
come to the conclusion that it may answer
very well for small packages, but will nev-
er do for large bundles-never y
Southey, in his "Omniana," relates the
following: "When l was last in Lisbon,
a nun made her escape from the nunnery.
The first thing for which she inquired when
she reached the house in which she was to
be sccreted was looking glass. She had
entered the convent when only five years
old, and frcm that time had never seen her
own face.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-06-22
Beans with Indian Corn.

1t has long been an undecided question,
whether beans planted with Indian corn,
are an actual injury 20 the crop. Last
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-06-22

1t is said that nearly million Of bush
els of oats have arrived at Buffalo and o.
wcgo, N. Y, siucc navigation cpen,d.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-06-22
Capital in Farming.


Our correspondent, f. A. Birge, of
Springfield, Mass, bas requested an article
for beginners, on the amount of capital re-
quired for commencing farm opera
tions, in which he thinks there are hun
dreds of our young readers who would be
interested. In compliance with this re-
quest, we proceed to furnish a few practi-
cal hints on the subject.
The great leading error Of most of the
young farmers of our country is in not
counting the cost" The first thing they
do is to expend not only all their capital
in buying as large farm as possible, but
most usually they run largely into debt.
Their desire for large possessions leaves
them nothing to stock and improve the
farm, and hence for many years, while
loaded with a discouraging debt, their
farms remain poorly provided with ami
mails, with good implements, and with a
good supply of manure, They are there
fore compelled to perform all their opera
tions to great disadvantage ; their small
crops afford no nett profits, and they be-
come discouraged and lose the energy and
enterprises essential to success. These
causes are the most fruitful source of poor
and slip-shod farming in America 1t is
not very difficult, in traversing the coun-
try, to point out among the various occu-
pants Of the land, from the appearance of
the premises, such as are burthened with
heavy debt, from those who have good
supply of spare capital.
1t has been remarked that in England,
where taxes are levied on everything that
a man wears and everything TIN. he eats,
and where the cultivator must farm we'll
or not at all, the amount Of capital to be-
gin with must be abou: as great in renting
farm, as in buying one in the best farm
ing districts Of our own country. The re-
suit in everything is done in the best man
ner and if farmers are compelled to farm
well there, or else become bankrupt and
starve, why may We not adopt from choice
the same advantageous course in this
country-to lay up handsome profits
against a raj ny day-and be enabled to
enjoy the rare qualification of feeling able
to give literally, to charitable and useful
objects, without deranging ones financial
concerns
One great reason why young (and often
old farmers are so poorly supplied with
surplus capital after buying land, is, that
they have never estimated how much they
will want An estimate of this sort would
prevent many heavy purchases of farms
and the entire consumption of means-it
would induce smaller ogtlays in land, and
larger expenditures in the means for max
ing heavy nett profits. We therefore pur-
pose, by way of affording some assistance
on this subject, to poiut out what mode
rate farmer actually and indispensably re-
quires besides farm and good Laiclhys.
The orou9e of farms in this country,
will not perhaps exceed .one hundred im-
prorad acres The following will be re-
quired for commencing operations to ad-
vantage.
Lire Stoch-This will vary much with
the character and quality Of the land, its
connection with market, &C., but the fol-
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lowing is fair average, for fertile land.
horses, at 800 $500
yoke of oxen 100
mich cows Se5 600
10 steers. heifers and calves 100
90 pigs. s5 100
100 sheep. So 200
Poultry, &c. 10
}mpl.ments-To farm economically,
these must be of the best, especially those
that are daily used. \ plow, for instance,
that saves only one-eishth Of team S
strength, will save an hour day, or more
than tpelce days (worth S24,) in hum
drcd-an amount, annually, that would be
well worth paying freely for in the best
plow. A simple hand-hce-so well made
that it shall enable tue laborer to do one
hours more work daily, will save twelve
days in hundred, enough to pay for ma
NJ of the best made implements Of the
kind. These examples are sufficient to
show the Importance of securing the best.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-06-22

We fancy We hate flattery, when all We
hate is the awkwardness Of the flatterer
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-06-22

plows fitted for work and small do S25
culuvaiUr
harrow 10
] roller 10
seed planter -
tanning mill, straw cutter DO
lroot-shcer -
farm wagon, oy-cari, hursc-cari,
with hay rakcS, &c. $50
Harness for three horses SO
shovel, | Spade,s manure-torkS,3 hay
forks, | pointed shorel, grain howell
pick. | hammer, wood saw, | tur-
n p hook. . ladders, . sheep shears,
steelyards. Oarge and smaID, l half
bushel measure, each 81. 40
horse rake
grain cradles, scythes ls
wheelnarrow .
maui and wedgeS,2 axes %
hay knife, OK chain
l llapc line,fo measuring fields andcrops
grindsloue
| crowbar
sled and fixtures oo
Uand.bocs. handrakes. baskets. stable
lantern, curry comb aud brushgrain
bags, &c. say 10
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HOWARD WILLIAMSON.
Willistown, April 9Th, 1855.

The most harmless way of getting rid
of flies is TO expose in a plate 4 strong
solution Of quassia chips and brown sugar.
Tue fy-papcrs sold for the purpose arc
made by s,uea,ing melted resin with
little suyar on paper.
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Agents for the q American Organ.''

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cinnati and other cities in the west.
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adephia, northwest corner Third and Chestnut sts
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American Organ.
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Lieut.. Henry st. George Hunter, U. s. n

Lieut.. Henry st. George Hunter, U. 8. N.
A late arrival from China brings the painful
intelligence of the death Of this promising
young officer. We knew him well in days Of
Aud Lang Syne," and can heartily endorse
the following just tribute, which the editor Of
the Sentinel pays to his memory. He was the
last of three brothers, who have died within
the past three or four years. One Of them met
with violent death from accident, and the
other following Lopez in his Quixotic expedi-
dition to Cuba, was killed in an encounter with
the Spanish troops. OF the whole family, two
sisters alone remain and this last blow win
fill to the brim their cup Of anguish:
{" 1t is to be forgiven if we turn for moment
from the busy din of politics, to drop tear upon
| the early grave of kinsman and friend Reared
with him from early youth, we have shared his
| joys and mingled in his sorrows-we have loved
the warm impulses Of his generous heart, and ad-
mired the expanding development Of his active
mind--we have loved him in life, and with bitter
hearts we mourn his early death.
Mr.. Hunter entered the navy at an-early age,
and although the occasion which makes men
had never arisen to make him distinguished in his
countrys service all with whom be was associated
esteemed him as gallant officer, and loved him as
| noble, generous man. Though he died In dis
tant quarter Of the globe away from those to whom
the ties which nature alone can weave, had en-
deared him, yet are we assured that the hand OF
friendship ministered to his wants, and watched
with aectionate socitude the fnttering pulsations
Of his heart. In the midst Of hope, Of promise,
and Of usefulness, he has fallen by that mysterious
Power, who, unmoved by the tears and regardless
Of the woes Of affection, gathers the early and
| scarcely ripencd grain into his harvest.
"Thus, in this little family Of orphans within the
last three years. thrice has flown the shaft of that
insatiate archer, and again and again opened afesh
the wounds which time, the restorer had not yet
healed We commend to the care of the Father
of the fatherless, the Protector of the desoate,
those bereaved sisters who, in distant State, are
yet unconscious of the heavy blow which has fallen.
Let them derive consolation in their affection from
the cheering hope that though dark and mysterious
are the ways Of Providence to finite mind,
"God is his own interpreter,
And He will make it plain"
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-27
Temporal Power Of the Pope.

Wehave on hand several communications on
the above question, which we viii reserve for
future publication. AT present II seems to us
unnecessary to publish any further arguments
to establish proposition, which stands proped
By the Papal bull directed in 1859 TO the
Congress Of Mem Granadai
We copied the material portion Of this ema-
nation from his Holiness, in our daily issue
of 2sd instant, and it win appear in our weekly
Of the Goth instant Was not the proof con-
clusivef Does it not cover the whole ground
in controversy
We shall at the first leisure moment collect
the several extracts from ancient and modern
Catholic authorities on this point, including
the anathema pronounced against New Grana-
ds, and keep them standing, for reference, in
our outside FORM
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-27

The Richmond Penny Post has received the
following telegraphic despatch from Farmyille
one ofthe most hourishing inland towns in the
States
hnow-Nothlng Victory in FarmyiiIeA Mr..
Wise's Prospects.
FARMvnLK. (Va.,) Jan. 25.--An election was
held here to-day for justice of the peace The
" Invisible Invincibles" ran a candidate-Joseph
T. Morton--who received 93 votes @. @. Lockett,
(opposition,) votes; J. Betty, (opposition,) 4
votes.
Il is supposed that Wise may get twelve votes
in this town
Yours, KIN.
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NOTICE.

TUyHE Trustees OF the Fifteenth street
- Presbyterian Church, REV. John II. Cook pas
tor being pressed to meet their obligations in qu
dating the debt due on their new house of worship.
have been induced, at considerable expense 10 en-
gage the services of the celebrated Miss H. T. GRERN
FIELD, the BLACK Swan as she is termed arIpi
nay Of Natchez, Mississippi, TO give two or three
Concerts for the benefit Of said Church. during the
ensuing week. of the evenings Of her appearance due
notice viii be given,) at l-2 o'clock
Tickets 80 cents each. Reserved seats engaged M
the church on the day Of each concert, between the
hours Of ii and 3 O'clock 81 90 each.
The friends and benevolent generally, are respect
fully invited to patronize the same
VIM. SLADE,
Chairman Of Board OF Trustees.
Tickets to be bad at the following bookstores; Tay-
Tor Maurys, Elliss, Davis's and Frank Taylor's.
jan "a
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-27

No as. Thomas Laws, executor, ct al, appel
lants, vs. Joseph T.. Law. The argument o. ,his
cause was continued by Mr.. COKE, for the appellee,
and concluded by Mr. Brent for the appellants.
No l07. William Jones, ct al, plaintiffs In err
ror. vs. William s. Johnston. The motion to dis
miss this writ Of error was argued by Hon. s. r
Chase, Ia support thereof
No. 40. William A. Booth, appellant, u.s. Ferdi-
nand Clark The argument Of this cause was com
menced by Mr.. Bradley for the appellant.
Adjourned TIL Monday at ii o'clock,
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DOG LOST.
OST, ON Thursday, the 25th instant.
- large Black and Wbite-spotted Newfoundland
able reward will be paid for it's recovery, at No 513
Maryland avenue, between IL and 9th Sta, Island.
Jan 27-8ts
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MARRIED.

In Brooklyn, on Thursday, january 49, by Rev.
E. r. Hatfield, ID. d., Mr.. 4. D. HOPKINS, formerly Of
Washington, ID. c., TO Miss CAROLINE NJ, eldest
daughter Of B. Hsllock, Esq, Of the former place.
In this city, on Thursday the 25th instant by the
Rev. Mr.. Isreal, Mr.. JAMES II. SRSIS, 10 Miss Ara
BELLA FAgES, both Of Washington city
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-27

A sprighty, amusing American correspondent
In Paris, thus describes the rage of kissing in La
Belle France
"The almost universal custom Of kissing in Paris
seems at first very singular to stranger coming
from country where the proprieties Of life rarely
permit you to take lady's band-much less TO
salute her In France, to kiss n lady with whom
you are not at all intimate, on meeting her. is very
common; especially is this the case If she be a
married lady. Not only the members Of the fami-
y, but all the guests, expect invariably to salute
the lady of the house on coming down in the morn
ing. But though the modest American may, per-
haps, escape the ceremony on ordinary occasions
yet on New Years day il Is imperative. On that
morning came down TO my coffee about nine
o'clock sat down quietly bidding Madame bon
jour, ms on ordinary occasions. But was not TO
get off 30 easily In few moments she was at my
elbow, with Mons. b., am very angry with you
expressed, Of course, regret and ignorance Of
having given her offence.
"Ah,n said she, "you know very well the
reason. II is because you did not embrace me
when you came down this morning.
!" Madame was lady OF perhaps twenty-eight,
with jet black, glossy hair, large lustrous black
eyes, and a clear, fair, complexion. She was very
beautiful; had she been plain, should have felt
less embarrassed. She waited rs though expecting
me TO atone for my neglect but how could be-
fore the whole tablet ! sat all this time trembling
in my seat. At length Madame said Mons b.
e,nbrasis moi. The worst has come. ] arose
tremblngly, put my white bloodess lips all greasy
with butterand wet with coffee flor in my embarrass
mept had dropped my napkin TO those Of Mad
anne This was my first French kiss"
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-27

The Know-Nothings carried the late election in
the city Of Houston, Texas, BY large majority.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-27

We copy below the weekly report Of the com
missioners Of emigration, for the week ending Jan
uary oath, 1855, for the city Of New York:
Aliens arrived TO nth instant 6,555
Arrived s;pce. 6s3
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-27
Latest from California.

Our correspondent at San Francisco informs US
that the new year was ushered in by most vio-
lent storm, which. commenced on the morning Of
the first.
The rain fell in torrents and considerable dam.
age was done to property in that city. Several
frame buildings were blown down, and others un-
rooted, while an innumerable number of minor dis
asters occurred in different parts of the city.
1t was feared that the shipping in the harbor had
suffered some injury, but to what extent had not
been ascertained. The gale exceeded in severity
any that has visited San sco since 1852.
The rain would, how rove a perfect god
send TO the miners, VII have accumulated large
quantities of earth in the dry diggings, and whose
operations had been suspended by the long-con-
timed dry season. With the welcome rain, the
diggers, whose interests have languished, can begin
work in earnest, and business will receive inpe-
tus that will be felt in all sections of the country
~. y Post.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-27

fU by Divine permission, Rev. II. l..
Dashiel will preach the Annual Missionary Sermon,
in Wesley Chapel and Fifth streets, on Sab
bath morning next, at II o'clock. jan 81
rEHREE SMALL BRICK HOUSES for
u Rent on Twentieth street, near NJ Rent sc
per month. Apply at Shoe store of j. W. DYER,
First ward. jan 27--eod8tx
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-27

TEMPORAL Power OF TnE PopE.--The Metro
politan Catholic Almanac, for 1855, mentions,
among the list of " Preates who have retired from
Office the Right Rev. Frederick Reze, Bishop Of
Detroit consecrated Oct. 8, 1888. This calls 10
recollection a most shameful act Of injustice and
barbarity towards this gentleman for the perpctra-
ton of which Rome would have been called to ac-
count by any other government in Christendom, had
he been its citizen. Bishop Reze is citizen Of
the State Of Michigan, and yet he has been for
years incarcerated in the Roman dungeon, without
any one knowing why.
Congress has demanded his release; his old fell
low-citizens Of Detroit, who love him, have inn
plored il, and the representatives Of the United
States at Rome have asked 1t, but all in vain. An
American citizen Is immured in Papist dungeon,
because the Pope holds authority over his life and
limb and no threats or persuasons can effect bis
release The American party win have to do H. by
contract, one Of these days A true as the sun
rises on the 4th Of March, 1857, and au American
President Is inauguratcd, these disgraces win be
wiped from the record Of our history.
Boston Bee.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-27

~ ducements to all Cash purchasers of Ready
Made Clothng.--Will be sold at private SALE large
assortment OF ready-made Clothing consisting Of
Cloth Cloaks Bangup, Sack Coats, Dress and Frock
Goats, Pantaloons, Vests, DC, all warranted TO be
better cut, better made, and of better materials
Therefore, all in want Of good and cheap Clothing,
will do well 10 call at ODEAN HALL,
Corner AZ street and Penn. avenue
jan 27--1m WEISENFEID A co.
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VIRGINIA ARTIST IN IrALY.-The Florence
correspondent Of the Newark Advertiser, in a late
letter, says:
:" In this same vicinity is the studio of another
American sculptor, who was year ago Virginia
lawyer, but is now the author Of statue called
the Coquette, which is quite remarkable as a first
work, and proves that Mr.. Barbee was not mis-
taken in changing his profession, turning from the
legal bar to that Of public opinion; nor in yielding
his prospects in the New World for ventures in the
Old World Of art Fortune often favors the adven-
turous spirit Mr. Barbee has found purchaser
for his first statue at 5,o0o He has only to study
and go ahead. The expression Of petty malice in
his coquette--who is gloating over heart in one
hand and pointing dart at 1t with the other--has
been adroitly managed, and tells the story in new
way
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-27
Mr.. wise's Speech in Portsmouth, Va. T
The Good IL has done for the american Cause
Sam in 76acn, as big as Life
Pnprannrru VI Ian 1Qhd

4 nc ouVu - Hus uoHe JoF Gtc <1Wcffcut tuuso-
Sam in Ioacn, as big as Life.
PORTSMOUTH, VA Jan. %, 1854.
Mr. EDIToR-SIR: Since Mr.. Wise spoke here,
which was on the Sth of this month, the order
Of the so-called +" Know othings" has increased
fifty per cent, and / verify believe, if Mr.. Wise
would make one more speech in Portsmouth
like his former one, that the American stock
would Else one hundred per cent If the order
continues TO increase in the same proportion as
1t has for the last month, or since Mr.. Wise
made his GREAT SPEECH here, I think in three
months from date they win have to stop initia-
ton, for the simple reason that there viii be
none left out OF the order to join, whom we
would accept. Or, If Mr.. Wise should feel dis
posed to make another speech soon, say next
week, then, sir, viii alter the three months to
three oeeks from the date Of the speech.
The people of Portsmouth, with their fellow
citizens throughout tho Old Dominion, have de-
termined not to be led any longer by old politi-
clans, and, for an evidence Of the fact, ] would
say, that :" future events cast their shadows be-
fore" They have seen ft to take their cause in
their own hands, and throw of old party shae-
kles by which they have been led and almost
Bought and sold, like hogs, and bulls,
And calves, upon the hoof"
1t has been stated in the papers that the Amer
lean cause was going ahead in Richmond, Peters
burg Norfolk, &c. have not as yet seen the
name Of Old Portsmouth, Virginia; and, for the
information Of those who are not acquainted with
the fact, would inform them that "Sam" is in
town, positively and unequivocally and next May
he viii astohsh even the natives.
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