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Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-09-21
Bad News from DIiMinburg.

The MifflinburgcrS' argument has all along
been that LewiSburg was too large, too rich,
too nourishing, too expensive, too proud, &c,
for the seat of justice. The facilities and ad-
yantages Of our site, were all declared to be
reasons for going against US. Every principle
of envy and of petty, iliibcral Jealousy, are
sneakingly as well as publicly excited TO our
delrment. They (eaSy soulS) don't want
large business place, where there Is great
deal OF money stirring, for fear il might harm
them; they don't want focus Of travel, for
fear they might catch the smallpox or the
nightmare; they don't want a place whose
inhabitants are i'll during the sickly season,
and die when their time has come. But they
want a snug, quiet, unrulied, ,Gnchanging, CEN
trail place, where they don't sicken and die
like Miiflnburg!
Everybody 10 their liking. But recent
Star, forgetful of all this class Of reasons,
states that gentleman of Miliinburs has er-
ected a hou Sc, store-room, and that mo doubt
exceis any other in the county. Horrid ex-
trayagance , uncaled-icr waste! monstroUs
pride, arrogant attempt 10 ou!vie the cities
in sp.endor. No doubt when they get the
county seat at Milfinburg, they will elect all
the Commissioners, and thus getting the pow
or, they will use the County funds to adorn
and beauufy their town, and complete their
improvements" superior 10 any IN the county.
Remember the 100000 Bonds! Freemen,
look out, they got the 100000 on you once,
and if it had not been for LewisburSs S oppcs-
nd far
would all have gone, ere this, into the Rail
way conpany's Golfers, and we should have
had Railroad along Union comfy on one
side, and through it TO Spruce creek. Mon-
strous exlravagance and the people will have
to pay fer it fihc county seat goes TO Malin-
burg. ~Remember the 100000 Bonds." All
this will compel the people to vote for Lewis
burg, where they are more modest IN their
dwellings and stores.
Again the Editor, not having the fear Of the
Fogies before his eyes, says one firm there
purchased 100000 oC wheat in a year.
That caps the climax of danger! Twill never,
never do TO risk the county seat IN such
grain mart sure. 1t will raise the price
of oats and Of bread, and the hotel keep
ers will have to charge higher to jurors and
Witnesses than before, and it will bring on the
Cholera and drive all who hate a business
place TO that dull little LcwisJurg.
Worst of all, the Star has it from good au-
thority, that about one dozen tenant houses
could be disposed Of to tenants, if they Qen-
ants y "were at hand" No doubt of il. But
that settles the question; a town 50 much
crowded, and growing SO fast, can't have any
room for County Buildings and County O:iic
ers. We must go 10 Lewisburg, where they
are not so througed, but where is plenty Of
room, and no danger of getting prosperous
and stuck up and proud, like Mlhlinburg, the
Ancient Metropolis.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-09-21

Mn. Enron: The following spirited poetry
| presume has never been in print. | am I'M
acquainted with its origin, came by it pro-
miscuously. Its sentiments have tendency to
convey the mind back through the vista Of
turc 10 the Imagination scenes and Incidents
of forest life. Although the early settlers
encountered many hardships, endured many
privations, and were without many advantages
which we at this day possess. 1t would seem
that the writer IN his unaffected nature, and
in the true character Of his manhood, was the
participant Of more true happiness than the
people Of selishness and Misunderstanding
propcnsiiies of the present day.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-09-21
An Item for the Ladies'.

Lady readers, will the following hints be
useful Britannia should be first rubbed gen
tly with wooden cloth and sweet oil. then
washed in warm suds. and rubbed with soft
leather and whiting. Thus treated. it will re-
tain It's beauty 10 the last New iron should
be gradually heated at first; after it has be-
come Injured with the heat it is not likelyEto
crack 1t is a good plan to put new earihen-
ware into the water, and tet it heat gradually
until il boils-then cool again. Brown earth
enware, particularly, may be toughened in
this way. A handful of wheat or rye grain,
thrown IN while boiling will preserve The gla-
zing so that it will not be DESTROYED by acid or
sa,t-Ciean brass kettle, before using it for
cooking. with sail and vinegar-The oftener
carpets are shaken, The longer they " i'll wear
The dirt that collects under them grinds out
the threads.-lf you wish to preserve fine teeth
always clean them thoroughly after you have
eaten your last meal at night. Wooden should
be washed in hot suds, and not rinsed Luke
warm water shrinks wooden goods. Never
allow ashes to be taken up in wood. or rut
into wood. Always have your matches and
lamp ready for use in case of sudden alarm.
Have important papers all together, where
you car lay your hands On them at once IN
case of fire. Do not wrap knives and forks
in woolens. Wrap them in good strong pap
er. Steel Is injured BY laying in woolens. Old
bread may be almost as good as new by dipp-
ing the loaf in cold water, then putting it in
the oven after the bread is drawn, or in a
stove, and let ii heat through. lsiHg'aSS is a
most delicate starch for fine musiinS. When
boiling common starch sprinkle in it a little
fine salt; il will Preyer, It's sticking. Some
use sugar,
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-09-21
Agricultural implements.

Ed. FARM JoUESAL:-I have more than
once been tempted to address you a query in
regard TO the use Of Agricultural Implements,
but have been deferred by reasons which it is
net necessary should be presented at this tlme
For some years have been a tolerable close
observer of agricultural machinery, and al
ways an admirer OF every thing ingenious and
useful. In the course Of my Observations, I
have been forcibly struck with the apparent,
difference in the working qualities, durability,
&c, of machines of the same kind turned out
BIZ the same manrfa ciurer. For instance
&c seen two moving machines made by the
same person, and so much alike in all their
parts, that the closest scruun1iy was not SUI
ficient to enable me to detect the slightest dill
erence between them. These machines were
purchased by Two farmers who were adJoin-
ing neighDors, and whose grass crops were as
nearly alike in quality As the tive mowers As
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-09-21
GAll Stuff"

A gentleman from one of the distant
townships in our Office the other day said,
ave all know that Lewisburg is just as
healthy as Miftiinburg indeed, for some
years past, Miflinburg was supposed to be
more afflicted with illness than the other
towns in the Valley.-And besides," he
added, eff there were any probability of
more sickness in LewiSburg, it is not of a
character to in the least endanger the
health Of any who should come in on &C.
neral or county business. Dangsr in CON-
ing to Lewisburg as Jurors-all stuff"
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-09-21

n-The School Department at Harris
burg is well conducted, and reflects credit
upon the officers at its head. There is a
great amount of labor in the Department
and 1t has been faithfully and diligently
attended to.-Star cfMe North.
Ihe above is from a Democratic paper,
opposed to the present State Administra-
tion, and shows that the manner in which
the business is done at the head of the
Common School Department at Harris
Durg gives general satisfaction to the peo
pie throughout the State.-BeHyonte
,Whl.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-09-21
ADDRESS.

Brethren The time for action is at
hand, and the state Of affairs demands that
| should address you and urge you to ac-
tive preparation for the coming election.
The result Of our last State election, and
our subsequent growth, give every reason
for hope of triumph. Bu. the results of
the session of our last National Council
are well calculated to awaken anxiety. 1t
remains to be seen how far our repudia-
ton of the pro-slavery article adopted by
the National Council will enable US to
maintain our ground and position in the
State. The dissenting members, l am in-
formed, are organizing q State Council,
and will probably attempt to contest our
right to representation in the National
Council. In case Of their success, it will
depend solely on ourselves how we enter
the arena for the Presidential canvass.
The time may come, indeed the time has
come, for Pennsylvania to assert her rights,
and demand concessions rather than make
them. We can never submi. to be bought
or cajoled into a false position or false
measures. We must defend the princip-
les We have endorsed, and defend them to
the last.
The American party was established for
certain clear and well defined purposes.
1t had the pure and lofty aim to bring
back the government of the State and of
the country to the purity Of former days ;
to recall, if possible, the national spirit
that animated the fathers and founders of
the Republic in the administration ofpub-
lie affairs. In order to do this, it was
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-09-21

Mr. Solomon Malick in writing the
Sunbury Gazette from Selinsgrove, men
tons an ipoculate on peach tree he saw
at Freeburg, on the premises Of II. c.
Meyer, which grew during the present
summer Z feet II in height and 50 S in
ches in circumference.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-09-21
20 tie Feopls of Pennsylvania.

The undersigned, a Committee appoint
cd at Reading, TO invite the cooperation
Of other States in carrying into effect the
viws of the AMERICAN PARTY of fPennsyl-
vania, beg leave to refer to the following
Address of the President of the Order in
the State, which is adopted by the Com
mittce in lieu of one contemplated by it.
and recommended to your consideration,
as clear. forcible and out-spolcn czprcs-
sion Of the principles and aims Of the Par
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-09-21

CENSUS OF BERWICK. The census Of
our town has just been taken The pre-
sent population is 556; that of last report
IN 1850, was 4S0-which shows an in
crease Of 76. The number of new build
'ngs erected during the last five years is
"a.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-09-21
The Plagua Fly at TL0EGolk.

A correspondent Of the Petersburg In
telligcncer says Since the fatal epidcm-
ic has prevailed in our city, a most singu-
lar looking fly has made its appearance,
which is quite stranger in this latitude,
and has never been known here by the
"oldcst irhabitant." Its body is about
the size of cur common fly, of ycllowish
color, with long delicate porous wings, of
. texture as fine as the softest silk. They
fly together in swarms, aud may be seen
in large numbers oa the fig trees-but
their great point of attraction seems to be
the cotins in which repose the ill-fated
victims Of "Yellow Jack"
We took stroll out to the Golgotha Of
burial grounds, Potters field, yesterday,
and wa5 intensely horri6ed at seeing many
of the collins tina. lay on the ground, scat
tered around waiting intcrment, literally
black with these loathsome little insects,
that squirmed themselves upon one a2o-
ther SO thick as to exclude the coffin en-
tirely from sight. 1t was the most dis
gusting spectacle We ever beheld, having
an oily, wormy significance oe the last Of
poor mortality about it, that was absolute
ly sickening! What could have brought
these tiny scavonger5 here? do they fol-
fow like camp pluadercr5 in the train Of
tie pitiless destroyer-or are they engen-
dercd by the deadly disease, acting upon
a peculiar atmosphere? These are ques-
tioDs that we leave to sagans, better skill
cd in such phcnor.els3 of nature than we
are, to answer-satisfactorily if they can.
We only know that dead bodies will create
peculiar worm-and why not deadly
plague create q pccaiiarN 2
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-09-21

APPLES AN ARTICLE or FoOD.-Tho
Albany Journal says, with US the value Of
the apple as an article of food is far uuder-
rated. Besides containing sugar, mucilage
and other nutriment matter, apples con-
tain vegetable acids, aromatic qualities,
&c, which act powerfully in the capacity
of refrigerants, tonies and antiseeptics
and when freely used at the season Of mel
low ripeness, they prevent debility. indi-
gestion, aud avert, without doubt, many
of the '';lls that hesh is heir to-"
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-09-21

except the post masters and government
officials, who keep their principles in their
pockets; and everywhere the cry is-"He-
peal the Kansas bill-restore the Missou-
ri Compromise-admit no more Slave
States ~
Would not the American party OF Penn
sylvania be mad to set itself against this
torrent? Would it not be more than
mad to set itself against its own convlc-
tions Of right, and truth and duty! Thank
God, no such disgrace is before US! Our
State Council at Reading, true to the inte-
rests of the State, true to t. e instincts of
freedom and OF justice, tramPled this Eth
section into the dust where it belongs.
Our party is, as it was last year, opposed
to the temporal dominion Of the Popc,op-
posed to the corruption and debasement OF
the old political parties, and opposed to
the Nebraska bill, and the extension of
slavery. This is the issue-the greatest
and most pressing issue-uow before the
people. Let US lead them, in every coun-
ty, in every township, in every precinct,
under this glorious flag Of truth, and jus
ticc, and humanity, and We shall see that
flag in October, as We saw it last year, when
the battle is over, floating over triumph
ant and victorious host and our principles
and our party, will be established as tie
Party and the Principles Of the people of
prnnSylvani,
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-09-21

We learn by telegraph from Boston
that arrests have been made there of par
tics charged with being concerned in fit.
ing on. the schooner Mary E. Smith as a
slave trader to the African coast.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-09-21

New YORK, Sept. tile lroprietors
Of the Astor House were arrested today,
anl held to bail for violating liquor lav
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-09-21


ky-Siuce Tic last d;5Sraceful riots in
the City of Louisville, thousands of the
best foroign-borr citizens Of that city have
removed away Or axe preparing to leave.
\ Kansas company Of soEc hundred FAM
lies, is organizing. The responsibility Of
that dreadful nights banded between one
PARTY snd another, we really can not con-
coivo ourselves which was most to blame !;
but it is certain tha. the respectable pog-
ton of The alien-born population are much
alarmed fcr their future safety.
How TO EUILD \ HAPPY EoME.-Siz
things are requisite. Integrity must be
.hc Architect, tidincss the upholsterer. 1t
must be warmed by affection, lighted up
With cheerfulness and industry must be
tk, vent;lator, renewing the atmosphere,
and bringing in fresh salubrity day by
day while over all, as protecting canc-
py and glory, nothing will suffice except
the blessing Of God.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-09-21

AMERICAN TRIUMpH.-Ir the French
Exhibition of the Industry c. al Nations,
there have been t,ials of agricultural i'm
pIements, and among them of various
Threshing Machines. Six men with fails
were set in motion, and also four machiuc5,
ard the following was tho result of half
hours work:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-01-24
The Working Farmer,

This is New York agricultural monthly,
edited by Professor ]. J. MAPEs of Newark
n. j., at the usual rates, one dollar in ad-
vance &c.
Although we believe this to be good
paper of the kind, neither our politics or
local prejudices, will permit US to recon-
mend it rery cordially to the patronage of
our readers. We believe that charity should
not only begin at home, but so far as
Northern Papers are concerned, it should
stay at home. Independent Of Northern ag-
gressions ard their unwarranted attacks up
on our institutions; the system Of agricul-
ture at the North in all its various depart
ments, is so entirely different from ours. that
we believe their agricultural ankey-doodle.
ism is eminently calculated to lead our
Southern farmers into errors from which
they cannot easily extricate themselves. We
acknowledge that We have learned much
from our Northern farmers, but we believe
that the mos. valuable lesson the South eau
ever learn froai the North, is to have nothing
to do with any thing north of Msyson aud
Dickson's line.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-01-24
Gleason's Pictorial
For the Wear 1855.

INF NJ. BALLOU, who has edited the " Pctori-
1vlo al' from the commencement, having bought
out the late proprietor Mr. F. Gleason, will conduct
this popular and widely circulated paper on his own
account The new volume will be radically improved
in every respect, and will be published on finer pa
per than ever before which quality will be continued
hrnceIurlh without change. Many new and popular
features will at once be introduced, and the literary
department will present array Of talent and inter-
est beyond anything it has before attempted. The
illustrations will be finer, and by better artists than
have before been engaged upon the paper, and alto
gcher the publication will be vastly improved aud
beautitied
Arrangements have been made for representing
during the year, views Of the most notable buildings
and localities throughout the United States. rs well
as giving lkenesses Of the most prominent charac
tiers, male and female, uf artists and men Of genius.
such as have, by their own industry and skill, made
for themselves fortune and Il name. In addition
10 these, various notable European scenes and oc-
currences will also be given from week to week,
forming a brilliant illustrated journal.
Terms :-InuariaLly in Adrancc.-One sub
scrber, one year. .................... 80 w
Four subscribers, one year. ar............... 10 90
Ten ............... 20 20
GS- Any person sending sixteen subscribers at
the last rate will receive the seventeenth copy gratis
Address NJ. NJ. BA LLOU,
Publisher and Proprietor,
Corner of fremont and Bromtield SITS,
Roctnn Nuea
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-01-24
Work for January.

We take from the Soil of the South" the
following hints to farmers upon the matters
demanding their attention at this season:
"This is one of the busiesl months of the
year. It may with propriety be termed the
inbbing month on cotton plantation, and
perhaps no month in the year requires more
constant attention, or imposes heavier tax
upon the judgment in the proper distribution
and employment Of the laborers. Fencing,
clearing, cleaning up, building, blowing, and
a thousand unthought Of jobs of minor con.
sequence, divide the attention. In this mouth
most Of the oat crop is sown in this section.
1t would have been better to have attended
to this some time ago, but the earlier now
the better For this season the golden or
yellow oat is preferable; indeed so far as
our experience goes, it is better than the
black oat for all seasons. 1t does not mature
so early as the black oat, but that has not
been an objection with US. Break the
ground we'll with a scooter plow and turn
the seed under with half shovel or turn-
ing scooter, which would do better. This
plan ensures better stand, a heavier, better
filled head
Use every day which can be so employed
this month, in blowing, Your corn land
would pay well for thorough broad cast
blowing, before the crop is planted.
Haul out your manure, but DO not spread
it any more than is necessary. The Larger
the piles, the better it will keep. Avoid the
common error of undertaking to make the
manure cover too much ground. Better
manure one acre well than three poorly.
Less than three hundred bushels to the acre,
of such trash as we generally make in our
mule lots under the name Of manure, will
not pay for applying it,"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-01-24
NEW FALL GOODsl
FULL SUPPLIES 4:

WILLIAM SHEAR, Augusta, Ga, has re re-
w ceived from New York his FULL SUP
PLIES of Fancy AND STAPLE DRY GOODS, en-
bracng large and splendid assortment suitable for
the Fall and Winter season, among which are
Rich Fancy colored Silks Of new and beautiful
styles
Plain Black Silks, in great variety of style, and
of superior quality
Rich Paris printed DeLaines, and Fancy of all
Wool Plads
Lupin,s colored white and black Merinos, and
plain colored Del.aines;
very large supply Of sma.fgured, a-wool
printed LANES, for children, Of new and beau-
ful styles;
English and American Fancy Prints, in great
variety of styles;
Superior Scotch fancy Gnghams, Of new and
beautiful Winter styles;
Elegant French Embroideries, embracing La
dies Collars, Chrmizees, Underslee7es and land
kerchiefs, Of new and splendid styles;
Ladies' Black and Colored Cloth Cloaks and Ia-
mas of the latest styles;
LADIES' Rich Embroidered and Plain Paris Silk
Velvet CIoaks;
A large supply of Ladies', Misses and Children's
Hosiery, Of the best make;
Ladies and Gentlemcn's Sup. Gauntlet Gloves (;
Ladies' and Misses Nlerno and Silk Festsi
Gentlemrns and Youths Silk and Merno Shirts
and Drawers;
Superior Welch Gauze, Saxony and Silk Warp
and Heavy FIannes;
Superior English Colored Flannels, for Ladies'
Sacks
English and American Cotton Flannels, of extra
quality;
a very large supply of Mourning Goods, for La
dies use, of superior quality
aGporior 1874 Linen Sheetngs and Pillow Case
Linens;
Superior S-4 and 1914 Table and Damask Dia.
pers, some of extra quality;
Rich Damask Table Cluths and Napkins, some Of
extra size
Scotch and Birds Eye Diapers, extra fine, for
chdren's wear;
Heavy Scotch Diapers and Hunkabanks, for
TowclIing;
Superior Whitney and Nerino Blankets of extra
size and quality;
Superior Crib Blankets;
Also, great variety OF other seasonable articles
suitable for Family and Plantation use. The public
are respectfully invited to call and examine the as
sortment.
w. S. especially snlcits call from his long-con-
tinued friends and patrons, and assures them that
no exertons on his par, will be wanting to supply
them with the latest and must desil able styles Of
Goods, at the lowest prices.
Augusta, Nov ID If "A
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-01-24

well coated with paste made Of three parts
of dry slaked lime to one part of common
black pepper, mixed with quantity of mo-
lasses sufficient to form a good, stiff paste.
1t should be,applied to the flesh side only.
Then hang them, large end up, and smoke
with green hickory as above. you wish
to have extra.fine hams-after smoking suf-
feiently, take them down on the first Of
March, bag each ham and give each bag a
good coat of common white wash. The
bags will cost mere trife and will last ten
years, if taken care of. Try it, and you will
not fear the fly, bug or skipper afterwards.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-01-24
MESSRS. Golfer & SCOOTER, Editors.
Let idle Ambition her baubes pursue,
While Wi.dom looks down with disdain,
The home of the farmer has charms ever new,
Where health, peace and competence reign"
The m Soil Of the South. "

BY the last january number of this
Journal, we observe that the editorial de-
partment has been much strengthened by
an additional chair for Mr.. WIN. H. CHAM
BERs. The elder CHAMBER, who has given
great popularity to the Soil," still exercises
a supervisory care over the practical depart
ment. Conjoiutly, their labors must tend,
with great effect, to the development of our
Southern agricultural resources. We COM
mend them earnestly, to the attention and
consideration of our readers.
The Soil of the South" is published in
Columbus Ga, monthly at 81 per annum.
We should not omit to mention, in addi.
ton to the above, that Mr. PEABODY still
has under his control the horticultural de.
partment Of this valuable publication.