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Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-02-22

IcE HEAvIyG.-The Salem Register re-
marks: "The accumulation of ice in the
docks, in connection with a very high
course of tides, illustrates, on Il small
scale, to be sure, some of the powerful
operations in the Arctieregions. Some Of
the buildings over the water, in different
localities in this city, have been raised SIX,
eight and ten feet, by the pressure of the
ice in some, chimueys have been thrown
down and floors forced up and, in saver
al instances, heavy spires on which they
rested have been drawn up out Of the
mud by the action of the ice and tide
We understand, also, that some Of the
smaller bridges in the vicinity have been
similarly affected. Nature works with
silent but tremendous power. The bridge
of the Gloucester Branch Railroad, over
the river near the Gloucester terminus,
was raised several inches, SO that trains
were obliged to stop at West Parish, and
passengers were transported around in
carriages, after Friday"
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-02-22
Slavery wants More.

The slaye-holding power seems to think
itself so sure of Kansas and Nebraska, as
to begin to indicate an appetite for more
conquests, Texas-ward. The New Orleans
Courier-the leading Democratic paper Of
Louisiana-coolly reveals the fact, in some
learned discussions upon the commissions
of Mexico, that it is the ultimate design
Of Slave holders at the South, TO ADD
MEXICO to their sway. Nothing else will
enable them to long maintain their power
over the growing numbers and increasing
strength of the Freemcn Of the North,
East, and West.
Reader! you have seen Slavery add to
itself Louisiana, Missouri, Florida, and
Texas-all Slave holdng-but you never
saw her allow foot of Free Soil to be
added to our domains, except when Cali
fornia very unexpectedly came in with a
Free State Constitution. Slavery ragged
and foamed at that, and threatened to dis
solve the Union, with various other alarm
ing things: but OLD ZACH and HARRY
CLAY were not to be scared, and California
came in free, as Kansas should. BY fraud,
falsehood, and bloodshed, backed by Ex-
ecutive power, they think they have Kan
sas and Nebraska secure; and away down
there is an intilDatiou, not intended to be
circulated at the North, that by next Falls
election, Slavery will (under the name Of
" Democracy," "Americans," or some
other favorite title) be laying plans for
the whole Of Mexico, with its
eight or ten millions of amalgamated races
of ignorant Romanists. Slavery is never
satisfied, and give it Kansas it will next
claim Mexico, Cuba, or some other land to
extend Slavery over. -.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-02-22

In the Senate proceedings of the 9;l
inst, We find that Mr.. Welsh, from the
committee on new counties, reported, a:
committed, a supplement to the act erect
ing the county Of Snyder.
In the proceedings Of the House Of the
llth, We find that Mr.. Strouse presented
i petition from citizens of Snyder county,
asking for the passage a law to prevent
cattle from running at large on certain
islands in the Susquchanna river.
FRIDAY, Feb Is.
Mr.. Sellors, Senate bill No. $50, sup
plement to the act of March ., 1855, cree
ting the new county of Snyder. Passed
its several readings.
Mr.. Strouse moved that the bill relative
to changing the boundary line of Union
and Snyder counties, be re-committed to
the committee on new counties which was
agreed to.
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si9,255,s9 e,0iS, ,g9 500, o: II,
Delin0vsnt GRecfors.
FOREIGN NEWS.
Arrival of the Canada.

BosToN, Feb. l9.-The steamship Can
ada did not arrive at her dock till 5 o'clock
IN consequence Of the ice. Her mails vii
leave tomorrow morning for the south.
Capt. Long knows nothing about thu
report of the Pacific having put back.
Russia is said to have made it condi
ton, previous to the acceptance Of the
propositions, that no indemnifcation is tC
be demanded, and no cession of territory
exacted except that required for ro.'ifica
ton, wLiol. being conceded, she agrees not
to fortify the GLAND Isles.
1t is reported that Austria will propose
to the Germanic diet TO adhere to the peace
prelimiraries, in order that Germany may
be admitted to the Conference
Amongst other rumors are the follow
ing: That Russia has selected Paris for
the conference, in order to slight Austria,
and that the Austrian Cabinet is offended
Herewith; that Russia intended, at the
last moment, to demand, in the name of
the general interests of Europe, aud in
accordance with article five, that England
be forbidden to foriify Hellgolaud, and
restrict her to peace purposes only.
Holland and other neutral powers, it is
said, demands a voice in the Conference.
Iron-coated floating batteries, similar to
those of the allied forces, are being con.
structcd for the defence of Cronstadt.
4 forced loan of 600, 900 silver roubles
has been imposed on Finland for its de-
fence.
France and England DO not slacken in
their preparations for the continuance Of
the war.
The Queens speech opens with eulogi-
um upon the taking of Sebastopol ; refers
to the preparations fol vigorous prosecu-
ton Of the war alludes to the acceptance
Of the offer of mediation made by Austria,
and the acceptance BY Russia of certain
conditions which it was hoped would be
the foundation oi the treaty of peace; but,
that during the negotiations, there will be
no relaxation of the warlike preparations.
The speech also alludcs to the conclusion
of treaty with Sweden and Norway, con-
taining defensive engagements applicable
to these dominions, tending to preserve
the balance Of power in that section. The
conclusion of a treaty of amity and COM
mercc with Chilli is announced. The esti-
mates are framed for the exigencies of war,
and areliance upon the country is expressed
TO continue the support hitherto SO cheer
fully yielded. The balance of the speech
is devoted to domestic affairs, without ref
erence to America.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-02-22

A LEGAL QUEsTIoN-Thomas f..
Franklin, Esq, Attorney General of Penn
sylvania, to whom was submitted the
question whether the State Of New York
has right, by the construction of dam
across the Chemung river to supply with
water the Chemuug canal, one of the pub
lie improvements of that State, and thus
divert the water from the natural channel
of the Chemupg river into the Seneca lake,
thereby materially diminishing the capac-
ity of that river to supply the North
Branch canal in this State-has given his
opinion, founded on the law of nations,
that such right does not exist, and that
one State or nation cannot divert the wa.
ter of public river from their natural
to the detrment of the State or
nation bclow.-Daily Ne,cs.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-02-22

We had the pleasure, on Wednesday
evening, of listening to a Concert of vocal
music, given under the direction of WM.
&. PAINTER, of this place, in the basement
Of the German Reformed Church, by two
classes which he has at present under his
instruction-one from this place, and the
other from Kelly township. l do not rec
ollect Of ever listening to better music
from classes, which had been under such
a short term of instruction, and which
must speak very favorably for their teach
er, who spares no pains or trouble to make
them as perfect in the delightful art of
music as he possibly can. The classes,
each having different books, the one from
Kelly using the Shawn, and the class of
this place, the HaIlelujah. They took
turn about in singing, and thus gave the
spectators chance to judge Of the merits
of Country VS.. Town aud to allow me to
Judge, III my humble opinion l must say
that both did exceedingly well. But if
one class did better than another, and if |
were one of jury of twelve to decide on
their merits, L should hold out day and
night for the class from Kelly; and with
out htttering, you don't often see finer
iooki'ng set of young ladies and gentlemen
from the "rural Districts
The evenings entertainment closed by
the two classes uniting in singing piece,
which was executed in a style seldom
equaled. After which the parties retired,
all well pleased; the girls and boys from
the country in their fine sleighs, and the
girls and boys of town retired as they
usually do when they get chance, and as
the :. CRITTERS" we read of did at the time
Of the immense moving" into Noah'S
ark, viz: two by two. SPECTATOR.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-02-22

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.-The Republi-
can Association of this city, are making
strenuous efforts to establish similar socie.
ties in every city, town and village thro'
out the Union, in order, as tie circular
issued says, "To rally the people and in.
spire them with confidence and enthu-
siasm, and furnish the information neces-
sary to expose and fairly meet the sophis-
try of the Pro-slavery demagogues, and
making the issue of slavery or freedom in
the coming Presidential campaign" The
desig is to scatter broad cast the docu-
ments and speeches upon the subject. The
Association have always prepared l62, 900
copies in English, and 20, 600 in German,
of the speeches and writings Of Messrs.
Seward, Hale, and others.
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COngrCSssOnlI.
WASHINGTON, Feb. l.

NASHlNGTON, IeD. II.
HoUsE-aIr Hickman, from the Com
mittee on Elections, offered resolution
empowering it to send for persons and
papers in relation to the Kansas contested
election cases
Mr.. Phelps thought that the attempt to
exercise such a power would be an act of
usurpation, as Mr.. Reeder does not claim
to be elected by virtue Of law passed by
the Kansas Legislature. He defended his
constituents from the charge Of being bor-
der rufhaus lie condemned earnestly the
anti slavery men Of Kansas, and claimed
that the Missourians' desire was not to
shed blood but to sustain the laws.
Mr.. Washburn, of Maine, regretted that
Mr. Phelps had INDUCED in such remarks,
which were exceedingly exciting, not to
say inhammatory. a large majority of
the people of this country believe in their
hearts that there was no Legislature of
Kansas, no law, nor nothing having the
vigor or effect of law under which the
election was held, and by which Mr.. Whit
field claims his seat as a delegate. This
matter should be investigated, and how is
this to be done unless power is granted to
the Committee to send for persons and
papers?
Mr.. Stephens remarked that Gov Reeder
himself commissioned the members Of the
legislative assembly who passed the law
under which Mr.. Whitfield was elected,
the validity of which Gov. Reeder now
called on the House to investigate. Out
Of his own mouth, therefore, Gov Recder
had estopped further proceedings by his
own official act
Mr.. Campbell, of Ohio, in reply, said i
was a well settled principle of law that any
statute may be violated by fraud, which
forms the subject for a thorough investi-
CATION. The House should be satisfied on
this point. He desired something more
than mere newspap.r report and telegraph
ic dispatches on which to form judgment
Mr.. Hickman thought the newspaper
reports had exaggerated or magniiied one
or the other side Of the question, and
therefore the Importance Of an inycstiga-
ton by the means proposed. Gov. Reeder
had done all the act Of Congress required
of him in the premises.
The question was then taken on Mr..
Stephens motion that the resolution be
referred back to the Committee on Elec-
tions, with Instructions TO report the
grounds on which they ask power to send
for persons and papers, and negatived by
the casting vote of the Speaker.
Pending the question ON the resolution,
the House adjourned
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-02-22

HARRISBURG, Feb. 20, 1856.
I observe you have little Harrisburg
correspondence, out Of all the Lewisburg
delegation The duties of your Correspor-
ding Editor require bis whole attention, SO
you could not reasonably expect anything
of him at present Mr. Slifer is also kept
very busy he labors necessarily. 1t is
no small matter to discharge the duties Of
one Of these public Offices, and render en-
tire satisfaction.
1t has been quite dull here since last
Saturday, in consequence of the Legisla-
ture having adjourned over until to-day at
3 o'clock, p NJ.
Last Wednesday We were honored with
a visit from Messrs Cameron, Musser,
Frick and Graham, of Lcwisburg, and had
quite pleasant interview with them. We
were also visited by delegatio" from
New Berlin, but as they happened here
about the time Of the adjournment, they
also adjourned, but We look for them back
in few days.
The weather has been extremely cold
here this winter, and there has been much
suffering among the poor. | have visited
families myself who were so poor that they
really had nothing to eat, or fuel to warm
the miserable shanties in which they live.
This is not the case with but two or three
families, as you might suppose, but it is
general among the poorer districts Of the
town. True, there is poor-house near
town for the county of Dauphin, but 1t is
already filed TO its utmost capacity. There
has been general waking up on the part
of the citizens in behalf the poor, for the
last few days, and they are being better
provided for.
There are said to be about twenty cases
of the smallpox in town, but as that is
nothing new here, there is but little said
about it.
We had fine market this morning, and
the sleighing has a tendency TO keep pro-
duce at reasonable prices. | saw the best
beef offered at y cts. in the quarter all
round. and l2l by the lb. for the best
pieces Pork is dear, and can not be got
for less than cts by the carcass. Corn
sold for CO. by the single bushel. Pota-
toes range from GO to 50 cts. Apples are
quite drug at 80 cts aud - for the best
quality. Butter is plenty at % cts. for
the regular market pound rolls, and - cts.
by the lot. Turkeys are quite plenty a,
l2i cts ID, dressed Chickens fetch 40
cts. a pair, dressed. Ducks range at 40
and so cts. per pair. Geese from so to
GO cts. a piece, Cabbage, turniPs, soup
beans, and sourkrout range at very low
rates All kinds Of dried fruit are plsnty,
and cheap, within the reach of all
Yours, &c, "F.
IShall be glad to hear from our friend
again.-EDs.] /
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Real Estate.
'N0 those who wish FARNS.-TO


l. have fertile land at a cheap price and on
easy terms, your attention is called 10 the
RiDG WAY LAND y COIL COMPANY
Twenty-Five acres, or more in proportion, are
given for 5000, payable IN in>taments of 81
per week or 81 per month. 1t IS located in
Elk county, Pennsylvania, and has one of the
best markets for It's produce in the State. The
soil is a rich loan. and is not to be surpassed
for farming, as examination viii show II
has the best elements of prosperity. being un-
derald by two rich VEINS of Coal, and will
shortly be inter>ected by four Railroads. The
Timber is of the most valuable kind; Tile
unexceptionably good, and waTrdHtCe deeds
are gwen. 1t presents good and substantial
opportunity 10 commence farming. providing
for ones children, or making an investment.
Further particulars can be had from the pam
phleiS, which are sent 10 inquirerS. Letters
answered promptly. Apply or address SAN'L
w. CATrELL, Secretary, 1875 " Nainut street.
north side between Fourth and Fifth streets.
Phiiq9eLpqia. Full Information is contained
in the pamphlets 3n6lS
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-02-22

DISTRESSING SITUAIoN.-On Wedues-
day morning the new and beautiful cot
tage residence Of ex-Lieutenant Governor
Leakc, at Madison Court house, was de-
stroyed by fire. The family-all ladies
and girls barely escaped iu their night
dresses, and were forced to walk in bare
feet through snow twenty inches deep to
neighbor's house, Nothing of value was
saved from the burning bailding. Loss
So, ,O00.-Rithmond DispatcA.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-02-22

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.-The Supreme
Court viii affirm the judgement of the
District Court Of this District, in the case
Of Wells, who was sentenced to death in
1859, and whose sentence was commutel
by Presidsnt Fillmore to imprisonment for
life-thus settling the question that the
President has the power to commute as
well as to pardon. The minority of the
Court will dissent.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-02-22

That was a good sentiment given by
George W. Bentley, at the editors and
printers supper in Worcester, last Eth Of
January:
"Franklin-To-day making lights for
Bostoh's s. lanpless lanterns--to morrow
enlightening the world one day stirring
the cauldron Of the tallow chandler, and
the next rocking the iron cradle Of the
mightiest democracy on the globe; the
apprentice boy today, the revered Of kings
tomorrow the "poor Ben" Of his mother
today, the immortal Franklin foreyerw
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-02-22

FARM STEAM ENGISE.-They have a
farm steam engine in operation in Ohio,
which will thrash and clean from 500 to
GOO bushels per day. The boiler is tubu-
lar, the cylinder is of six inches bore and
twelve inch stroke. Ii makes 10 reyolu-
tions per minute with steam at 40 pounds
pressure, and does more work than any
common thresLing machine driven by
ei ght horses.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-02-22
FOR SALE.

- That large and desirable property on the
&siiI corner Of Market and Wafer streets. well
calculated for a residence, for business, or for
a residence and place of business.
There is large BRICK House containing
large rooms on the first floor,6 bedrooms on
the second floor, and large finished rooms on
the third. Kitchen and WaShhouse adjoins
There are also spacious Cellar.large Cement
Cistern, Pump, and Well of good water, a
Stable, and all necessary Outbuildings.
For terms &c. apply 10 Geo. T. Miller, Esq.
S. E.DAFIS.
Lewisburg, Sept. 23 1850
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-02-22

ng-Henry NJ. Fuller has been at home,
eating dinner with select party COM
posed Of some of his old friends and some
Of his own opponents 1t is no trouble to
get up a big dinncr--get oceans Of wine
drunk-and "saye the Union" in Wilkes
Barre; hut whether Fuller can get sent
back 10 Congress is question Ihlt the
people Of four counties have to settle and
Which tie |.-e-lup Won't decide.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-02-22

Tongue Frozen FAsT.-In Cincinnati,
on the 10th inst, one boy induced another
to put his tongue against fluted iron
lamp post-the thermometer at that time
indicating temperature far below zero
The tongue stuck fast, Of course, and the
poor boy suffering great agony. Several
pasSers endeavored TO release him, in vain.
Matters were in this situation, for over five
minutes, when a man named Taylor went
into the Telegraph house and brought
some hot water and whiskey with which he
bathed the tongue of the suffering boy,
finally liberating about one half leaving
the other sticking to the post, where it
remained the balance of the day. warn
ing to youngsters how they rscA.essly lick
cold iron in freezing weather. The luck
less boy was taken TO. his home in extreme
agony.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-02-22
Map of Union and Snyder Counties.
L ARNlSHED. with Wooden Rollers

and on Muslin. ready TO be hung up,
will be sent by the subscriber, postage paid:
Township map, colored, for ST so
Geological I75
The Division line is drawn on this Map, also.
Township lines, and as it Contains al, the
principal Roads, and shows comparative dis
tances, it should be studied by all who are 10
vote on the location of the Seat of Jsstcs,
The Geological Map shows the strata of ,ha
two Counties.
For cheaper copies of the Map, address
.VOLKMAR
Lewisburg Nav lS, 1855.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-02-22

A letter from Fort Smelling (Minnesota), },
dated 18th of January, says that from
10Th of December to 18th of January, the
thermometer ranged from q to 33 degrees
below zero, and that the troops were com
pletely frozen in. One man of Company
], Tenth regiment of infantry, was frozen
TO death, and as many as eight Or ten
other soldiers had their fingers frozen one
morning while mounting guard.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-02-22

PRoPosED CHANGE IN THE LAW OF
LIBEL.-Alr. Getz has reported in the
House at Harrisburg an Act which pro-
yides that on the trial Of indictments of
writing or Publishing libel, the truth of
the matter charged as libellous, may be
given in evidence; and if the jury in any
such case shall find that the act was in
duced by good motives, and with no
malicious intent, aud that the matter SO
charged is true, it shall operate to the ac-
quital Of the defendant or defendants.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-02-22

CowPER's CAUTION TO AUTHORS" An
author by profession has need narrowly to
watch his pen, lest a lie should escape it
which by possibility may domischief when
he has been long dead and buried"
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-02-22

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17.-Letters con-
tinue to be received from Kansas repeat
ing the determination of each party in the
Territory to carry out its purposes, and
predicting a collision, unless the Federal
government interfered promptly.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-02-22

RELICS OF THE REvoLUrIov.-Gun
barrels have lately been found on the field
Of Hubbariton battle, in Vermont. some
of which after being buried more Than
seyenty-fiva years, contain cartridges that
exploded with considerable violence, when
the barrel was heated in the fire.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-02-22

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.-Gov. Shan.
non will leave this afternoon direct for st.
Louis, and from thence will proceed to
Kansas. He will Immediately remove his
Office from the Shawnee Mission to Le-
compton, the centre of the prevailing DIFF
fculties. Orders will be issued by the
War Department, this afternoon, and will
probably be conveyed to Col. Sumner by
Gov. Shannon. They will, no doubt, be
in accordance with The Presidents views
expressed in his special message and his
recent proclamation, with the design FIRM
ly to enforce them. There are 500 troops
at Fort Leavenworth and 400 at Fort Ri
ley, all Of which arc to be called out if the
circumstances demand resort to extreme
measures.
Gov. Shannon before leaving this after
noon for Kansas, received full instructions
relative to enforcing "order" and main
tanning "the laws in Kansas. Every
lawful expedient must be exhausted, be,
fore resorting to the necessity of the en-
ployment of the Federal troops,
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