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Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-09-28
the present farm-yard system, if such care

the present farm-yard system, if such care
lessness can be called a system. The little
fowls produce little chickens, aud after
haviog gi0en as much trouJie ard eaten as
much tood as a god bird ,ooud hare, thev
are sent to the local market, and bring
such small prices as to be quite unremu-
nerative. Had these birds been the pro
duce of really good stock, and received IL
little extra care to make them plump, they
would without increase of trouble or ex-
pense, have realized such sum as would
have perceptibly increased the years re-
ceipts. These observations are not mad,
to those who are prejudiced against, and
do not keep fowls, but to those who at pre-
sent keep bad ones,with view to encour-
aging them to get good ones Nothing il
more easy, thanks to the numerous exhi-
bitions, there is scarcely a neighborhood
that has not one or more breeders of good
stock, generally willing to part with some
of their surplus birds at moderate prices.
1t can scarcely be doubted that the best
stock for table purposes is the Dorking;
the varieties have been mentioned before
in these pages. Those who wish to breed
a very large bird should procure the light
grey or speckled kinds those who wish
to have moderate plump bird may get
the S1rer Grey variety, sometimes, known
as "Lord Hills breed" These birds arc
to their larger brethren what the South
down sheep is to the Leicester, and other
larger varieties, and they have one advan-
tage to the fancier, viz, that they breed
true to color, which the larger birds do not,
and there are few things more agreeable
in poultry keeping than yard filed with
evenly marked birds, all alike but what
ever breeding stock may be decided upon,
no poultry keeper who wants eggs should
be without Cochin or Brahma pullets {: as
winter layers they are invaluable, aud pro-
duce a constant supply when fresh eggs
command high price. If Ducks are kept,
the Rouen or Aylesbury will answer best
and if Turkeys are required, the Norfolk
or Cambridge birds will make as fine meat
as need be wished-Am. AgriculHrisi.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-09-28
Shall there be Union !?

That the honest masses Of the people
of Pennsylvania are opposed to the Ne
braskality Administration of Pierce, For
ncy, Atchison, and Stringfellow, none can
deny. That a majority would like to re-
sent the insult offered to Pennsylvania by
the removal of Reeder, none We think will
doubt. But, how can that union be effec-
ted, by which that voice may be heard !?
By a union Of rotes on ONE MAN for Ca
nal Commissioner! Of itself, the election
of Canal Commissioner is of little I'M
portancc, for the Board would still remain
entirely in the control of the so-called De-
mocracy. But its influence as a popular
test on the great National question, would
be felt throughout the Union.
The WHIGs say, "we have been, as
State party, always right; let the other
parties come with US, and elect Joseph
Henderson, our unexceptionablc candi-
date" The AMERICANS declare, d" As a
party in this State, We are sound on the
Slavery question; let old party differences
be forgotten, and, each yielding little,
unite upon one broad platform, and honest
Peter Martin, our nominee" And the
REruBLIcANs say, awe present to you
candidate SO peculiarly situated that he
would command far the greatest vote, and
VIC would also show sympathy with him
and strike terror to Slaveocracy every
where, by uniting upon Passmore William
son."
Granting that each Of these claims have
force, yet it is evident that one or all must
be waived, or an apparent Slavery triumph,
in this critical, time will result But one
course remains, to ward off defeat 1t is,
Let all three Of the Liberty candidates de-
cline, and the Executive Committees of the
three parties unite upon some new man
upon whom every Liberty-loving vote may
be united. This is our only hope: Will the
Free Press generally notice the PROPOSE
ton, and urge speedy action
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-09-28
Gbe 4twisburg Cbroniflf.
FRIDAY. SEPT. Is. 1888.
The "Bond" Humbug Spoiled.

1t is notable circumstance, that the
Miflinburgers have devised every means
possible to divert and mislead the public
during the present contest for county site
The providence of God in sickness, has
been with them theme of qualification,
aud of almost intimate enlargement. But
perhaps their most favoritc hope of blind
ing the eyes of the people, is in trying to
raise the deal-and- buried Bond question
which New Berlin bruited until it killed
them as county seat. That it will have
the same effect on Mifilinburg We have no
doubt.
The allegation of Miffiinburg is, FIRST,
that County Commissioners have the pow
or to subscribe stock to Railroad Compa-
nies. This is false as general thing, and
We have repeatedly defcd them to show
one word of Law for their assertion. The
power of Counties to aid in constructing
Railroads by lending their credit, is spc-
cial grant of power by the Legislature !;
and not general power.
The Legislature did grant power to Sc
veral counties, to take stock in the Sunbu-
- 4 Ere and Susquchanna Railways. The
former is now completed, along the oppo-
site side Of the river, and there is no desire,
wish, or expectation, on the part of any
one in Union county to take stock in it,
for it is finished to our purpose. &
The Susquchanna Railroad Company
died by being merged with the Central
Railway Company, and before SO doing
surrendered back all its Bonds from Cor
porations, which we suppose were cancelled.
There is therefore no pOwer-wc again
defy all the Mifliuburgcrs to show it-no
power whatever for any Commissioners to
take one dollar of stock in the Spruce
Creek or Northern Central Railway COM
panies. They can not do it if they would
The SECOND allegation is that Messrs.
HUMMEL, ScHocH and LINCOLN orouH
and had promised to take Railroad stock
if elected Commissioners.
Not word of proof of this is ever offer
ed, but the naked falsehood is proclaimed
in print and by word Of mouth. 1t is not
the part of ar accused party to prove a
negative, but that is effcctually done in
the annexed Card, which e1p!odes, We
should suppose efectually, this last, most
miserable suberfuge:
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-09-28

In addition to these quantities, the vast
amount sent to poulterers and private hous-
es must be considered. 1t is difficult to
say what proportion of this comes from
abroad, but the fact that sixty million Of
eggs are imported annually from France,
and that the Brighton Railway alone car
ries yearly about $500 tuus of eggs
brought from Belgium and France, are
fair indications as to the rest.
If this very large trade is SO valuable to
foreigners, it must be apparent to any
poultry keeper that the British producers
should take steps to secure it for themselv-
es.
1t is notorious that this year there has
been great want Of poultry, not only in
London, hut in poultcrcr's shops through
out the kingdom, and it is equally well
known that, except in London or some Of
the largest towns, good plump well fed
fowl is IxYer fun! This Is the result ..
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-09-28
To stop Potatoes Ro.ting.

An experienced agriculturist informs
US that about six years ago he applied
slah'el lime to potatoes that were partly
rotten, and tha. it Immediately arrested
the decay. Potatoes that were partly rot
ten when the lime was applied, remained
as they were, .he progress of the rot being
stopped, while potatoes to which the lime
was not applied, continued to rot and wero
lost Since then he has made it con-
slant practice to apply slaked slime to his
potatoes as he takes them up. He puts
thin layer of lime upon the floor were the
potatoes are to be laid, and spriukles some
of it over the potatocs-about every ten
inches, as they are put down.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-09-28

THE VIRTUES OF PARsLEY.-Two ply.
siciaus of Paris have Published very i'm
portant memoir, the object of which is to
make known the immense resources which
the healing art may draw from the seed Of
parsley. This common indigenous plant
possesses incontestable febrifuge proper
ties the decoction of its seed may be
substituted for that of cinchona, and the
active principle which has been drawn
from it, AMI which they designate under
the name of apiol, is equivalent to quinina
in the treatment Of the local intermittent
fevers.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-09-28
The Foresight of our Fathers.

Mr.. Berrian states, in his American let
ter, that prior to 1900, the annual foreigr
immigration was not over 5000. In 1897
when the Federal Constitution was form
ed, the Washingtons, Franklins, Madi
sons, Shermans, and Hamiltons that made
it, deemed it their duty to provide
1st. That the President of tha United
States should be native born citizen.
I'd. That the Army of the United States
should be in his native born American
hands.
Sd. That the Navy of the United State,
should be under native born American
control.
4th. That Treaties should be organized
and made by native born citizen.
5th. That Federal appointments and
patronage should come from this native
born American source.
9th. That the militia of the several
States when called into the service of the
United States, should be under the Presi-
dents native born command.
7th. That only native born citizen
should have the Federal veto power.
Sth. That the Vice President of the
United States should be native.
9th. That thus that branch of govern
ment-thc three branches Of the Legisla-
turc-which makes Treaties and confirms
Federal appointments, should have a ma
tive to preside over it.
10th. That in case of tic vote ir the
Senate, native only should have the cas-
ting vote.
1lth. That Congress and the President
should make uniform naturalization laws
that President native.
10Th. That to be Senator in Congress
one must have been naturalized nine
years.
18th. That to be Representative one
must have been naturalized seven years.
H%Contributions for the relief of the
sufferers at Portsmouth and Norfolk have
been very liberal in the large towns and
cities. In the interior of Pennsylvania, the
same benevolcnce has been manifested in
many cases-Bellcfon:c and Holidays
burg are all We now remember.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-09-28

o. Appraisers of licenses, under this act'
are appointed according to former laws, ,ex
cept in Philadelphia, where three reputable
and temperate citizens, in no way connect
ed with, Eor interested in the liquor busi-
ness, shall be appointed annually by the
Cnnrt OF Olarter Sessions
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-09-28

To FATrEN FowLs.-The best food for
fattening fowls is potatoes mixed with
meal. Boil the potatoes and mash them
fine while they are hot aud mix the meal
with them just before it is presented.
They fat,en on this diet in less than half
the time ordinarily required to bring them
to the same condition of excellence on
corn. or even meal itself
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-09-28

WORTH A TRIAL. is stated that Mr.
John Brush, of Brooklyn, n. Y, has saved
the plums on a number of trees, the pre-
sent season, by binding punches Of :ansy
upon the limbs, in several places. Tho
fruit upon the trees thus treated ripcncd
to perfection while that near by not thus
protected, was entirely destroyed by the
insects
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-09-28
From the Philsdelphia 81
A Pas-Kane.ade.

The Devil one day an entertainment gave
In randemonium. Royalty the arch-knave
Sat among the internal guests and kept high state
When at the outer portal, known as licllgate,
A din Of one demanding entrance.
"Who's therr." besought the porter in attendance:
"a gentleman without his card,7 a voice replied,
81 come of right and must not be denied
Again he pounded with such Internal clatter,
That Satan himself came forth to know the matter.
"Who's there," he gently asked in tones polite,
As wot of who neckclothcs white.
''My name is KANE, the voice replied as blandy
"That stock is good said Satan, speaking grandly,
'But which Of all the Cain's," for Saian's witty,
"Mean you the Judge of Philadelphia city!'
"The same, my Lord; 81 claim my ancestral right.
"And entrance SEEK Qnnth Satan I'm in plight.
."Ofus, in randemonum, there can't b. two;
Therefore nv leiges, my horns and tail unscrpw.'
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-09-28

JOHN X. kANE.-This individual, who
is seeking to emulate the tyrant Jeffreys,
in consigning innocent men to prison with
out trial, is the same man who in 1914
was instrumental in getting up the Kane
letter swindle which represented Jas. X.
Polk as better Tariff man than Henry
Clay. That was one of the causes of Clay's
defeat and the triumph Of Slavery in the
annexation of Texas-and for that very
fraud, Kane was rewarded by IN elevation
to the bench he now disgraces.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-09-28

r@-Somebody in Philadelphia whose
name We can't make out, has taken the
trouble to inform US that somebody else to
US unknown, is a candidate for U. S. Se-
nator. Much obliged for the information.
We are also indebted to Theatrica!
company In Quakerdom for a "complimen-
tary editors season ticket" provided we
publish an advertisement worth six times
all the satisfaction we should get in the
theatre even if We ever visited it, which
VIC do not. (Enterprising chaps, those
Philadelphians)
"A communication from Philad. relating
to a braggadocia firm, we fear might not
DC properly understood. and therefore
decline its publication.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-09-28
Farm Yard Poultry.

From time to time the columns of the
''Poultry Chronicle" have urged the neces.
sity of increased care and attention to farm
yard stock. 1t must be apparent to any
person conversant with the amount of
poultry and eggs annually required in the
United Kingdom, and the large quantity
of breeding poultry kept on farms, that
the produce is not equal to the demand,
nor does it reach the amount it ought to
do; this arises chiefly from farmers keep
ing bad small stock, breeding in, and re-
tanning old and useless birds. 1t is diff
cult, indeed impossible, to obtain any cor
rect amount of the enormous importation
of poultry and eggs from abroad. A re-
cent article in the "Quarterly Review
gives some useful information on this
point, but the writer confines his observa-
tions to London alone. There can be no
doubt that the trade is most valuable
one, and it is much to be regretted that
our own farmers, (who by keeping poultry
admit the necessity of such stock on a
FARM should throw away so great source
of profit. The following figures will show
that the trade is very considerable, they
refer only to the quantities brought into
two of the principal London markets, and
go -, ell
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-09-28

Sow Coon. 4 man soweth
that shall he also reap" says the Scrip
turc. If you wish cookie, chess, weeds.
and poor wheat, then sow such, and you
have the premise Of God, that you also
shall reap such
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-09-28

CABBAGE FOR COws-The editor Of
the Agricultural Gazette, (Eng.) estimates
one acre of cabbages to be worth three
acres of turnips for cows. He recommends
sowing seeds in beds, either in autumn or
spring, and transplanting toward the end
of May, at the rate Of 5000 plants to tho
acre. One pound of seed will produces
about II 600 plants.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-09-28

STACKING CoRNsTALKs-A correspon- :
dent of the Boston Cuhtirator has tried
various methods of curing his corn stalks,
but without satisfactory success. Last
fall alter the stalks were sufficiently
cured, he car,cd them into the barn, and
instead of setting them up, as formerly,
he packed them down and on every layer
of stalks put layer of fine salt, say
bushel to ton The cattle eat them up
clean, and he is satisfied with the result
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-09-28

rsa-Thc friends of John Dreisbach in
Union county, were recently favored with
a visit from him on his way to the Con-
ference at Lebanon. Mr.. Dreisbach once
represented this county in the Legislature
of Pennsylvania, but for many years has
been preaching the Golpel in the Evan
gelical Association order, and is now L H.
tor of the Ecangelical Messenger, Cleve-
land, Ohio. Age has impaired the form
er vigor Of this veteran Of the Cross, yet
he is still intent on his great work of try
ing to do good
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-09-28

MORE CoRN-Dr. Locke of Lewisburg
last week brought in stalk of corn l5
feet high with two cars and DR.. Gerhart
Of Lewisburg one II feet high with three
good ears and one imperfect one.-Thc
Lcwisburg Dentists, it appears, can pull
something besides teeth. These specimens
were from the Baden corn forwarded iy
the Patent Office.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-09-28
Falseh0od Mailed.
e Toters of Union Co1n,y.

To he Voters IF Union County.
Whereas, 1t has been represented to Us,
that 1t has been circulated among the pc o.
pie, that the undersigned, candidates for
Commissioners Of said county, have plcdg-
ed themselves, if elected, to subscribe on
behalf of said county, stock to the railroad
company, and execute bonds for the pay
ment of the sum Now this is to certify
that We never have been asked to make
such pledge, nor have we or either of US
made such pledge, and we Hereby pledge
ourselves, if elected, that. we never will
make such subscription, or execute such
bonds, to any Railroad Company, or as
sumo any liability to any Railroad compa-
ny whatever, or any way connected with
the same Witness our hands and seals
this 18th day ofSeptcmber, A. ID. 1875.
RICHD V. B LINCOLN,
JACOB llUMMEL,
GEORGE SCHOCII.
These are honest, reliable men, whose
word will not be doubted
1t has been asserted that the Chronicle
has stated that the law allowing County
subscriptions to the Susquehanna Road,
was repealed. We never said or supposed
so. The Division act of 1854 contained
clause for such repeal, but that Act was
strangled by the joint action of Gov. Big
Ter, Speaker Chase, Assemblyman Simon
ton, and Barber, Swincford, Merrill, Wei
rick, Baum & Co. The Company being
dead when the Act of le55 was passed,
there was no necessity for any such rrovi-
so, as the repeal was already effected, and
q section to that effect was rejected as sur
plusage and inelevant
The Stars columns are used to show
that Lewisburg has So, 900 Bonds in the
Road, and wants to get the County to as
sumo them.-Another unfounded asser-
ton. Lewisburg has made no Bonds
whatever to any existing Company:
consequently, has no cause or wish to get
them off.
Honest Reader such are the desperate
shifts to which the Mifliinburgers resort,
to blind your eyes to the true question, and
that is, Would Lewisburg or Mifllinburg
be the best site for the seat Of justice?
mo- SomahoJv :, Db;l,J,lnl;, uLoro
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-09-28

r@-One day this month, there called
upon US in business way, two men whose
birth and career were so widely different
as to induce US to notice it as an illustra-
ton of the happy commingling of races in
our quiet inland valley. One (W.S } now
70 years old, but hale aud hearty, came
to America from Ireland half a century
ago, and has led a laborious, peaceful life.
The other, (A.W.) a native of Poland,
bore arms in battle, and received three
wounds, in the last great effort of his
countrymcn for nationality, and was COM
PEELED to fee to far distant land for
safety. As he rehearscs the early struggles
he endured, he "wonders that anybody
can wish Russia success Though SO
varied their early history, both these men
are now peacefully cultivating the soil,
within the same township of Buffaloe Val
ley, among mixed German and English
population, mparatiyely exempt from all
trials and dangers of man.
While writing, we are favored with the
company of Hungarian officer C.. W.
also an exile from his native land for his
patriotism.-What variety of nations
and of vicissitudes in life, could be display
ed by the history of hundred different
individuals, even in this secluded region.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-09-28

Macauley must have had the "Lady's s
Book" before him when he wrote the fol-
lowing, as quoted by the Wisconsin "Her-
ald:"
"GoDEY's LADY's Book FOR MARCH
Macauley says, in his miscellaneous writ
ings, that magazines resemble those little
angels who, according to Rabbinical tra-
dition, are generated every morning,
who roam over the flowers of Paradise,
whose life is song, who warble till sun
set, and then sink back without regret in
to forgetfulness.' IT'S enough for them
to please, and then be forgotten"
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-09-28
r,a Mr. STpOIrSE. the Whip nomin

r.a-Mr. SrRousE, the Wing nominee
for Representative of this District, is per-
sonally unknown to us and We suppose
also to most of the voters of this county,
but from the information received from the
Corferecs from Juniata county, we were
satisfied in confding the important and
honorable station to him. Mr. CUNNING
HAM, formerly Senator from this District,
was one of the Conferecs, and his judg-
ment and integrity make him especially a
good eEdorscr for this county. The con-
current testimony is that Mr.. Strouse is a
man of irreproachablc character, frmncss,
and independence, Of good practical dis
cretion, sufficient education, and an hon
esty of purpose which no improper induce
ment could move. lie is in the prime of
life, a farmer by occupation, and speaks
both English and German. His father
was a native of Germany, bu. the nominee
was born and raised in Juniata county
his father dying when he was young, he
was placed under the guardianship of John
Funk, former member of Assembly from
this District. A self. made man, his pre-
sent standing is the reward of his own
worthiness. He has ever been Wing in
politics, anti-Slavcry in principle, and
stands pledged to support an open, un-
doubted Whig for U. S. Senator.-Such
we take it is the character and such the
position Of George Washington Strousc.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-09-28

S0~Wc are glad to see that the Pepub-
Hcan Dem West Chester, takes ground
against the humiliating practice Of swear
ing candidates for Office, in order to clear
them of the taint of Know Nothingism.
Truly honorable men loathe to 60 through
the impeaching process. We have found
those who have the least hesitancy to take
extra judicial oaths, the most ready to dis
regard their word 1t is a demoralizing
process. So says the Montgomery Ledger.
Ia~Rev. THOMAS +. CURTIS, having
accepted the appointment of Professor Of
Theology in the University at Lewisburg,
that Department will be opened with the
next Session, 4th October.) The in
structions, as we understand, will be adap-
ted to the wishes of those pursuing Par
tial, as well as those completing full
Collegiate course of study.
GEN. SCoTT's BACK PAY.-The War
Department, it is reported, has refused to
Gen. Scott the back pay attached to the
post Of Lieutenant General. This was to
be expected. Months have been taken to
decide point that should never been raj
sed and now the veteran is denied the
slight remuneration which Congress de-
signed to give him.
"Nor can any one who, by any pretend
ed authority, commits one single immora-
lity, be able to satisfy himself with any
reason why he should not at another be
carried further into all manner ofvillany,
even such as he ajhors 10 tLink Of
S!tieslgJy