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Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-11-14
The summarizes Son.

DT MIS-. JIL'LF H. L. CAGPBElL-
The morning wakes on shunam's hills,
And over Shunams plain
Forth troop the stalwart husbandmen
To gather in the grain.
Bnt mid the merry harvrstsrs
The reaper Death soth stand,
And steruly towards The masters son
lie strrlcheth forth his haLd-
The cold, inexorable hand,
That sttle. sense add breath;
The masters son doth bow himself
Beneath the touch Of Death.
All bear him TO MS mother now,
And lay him on her breast,
Aui bid her sing so;t iulltbies,
For, 10! her child would rost,
She sings his srntlrs, cradle hymns,
Aud haLbles baby lore.
Till, soothcd by the beloved voice,
lie sinks to rest once more.
Fzint, and more faint, the mctheI's voice
Falls on his heavy ear
A fast rerrding melody,
Which soon he may not hear.
Loud. ard more loud, the harmonies
OF angels round HIM swell;
New welcome 10 the spirit-Iani,
And to the word farewell!
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-11-14
Secretary Of the Commonwealth
Hon. THOMAS II. BENTON will lecture

Hon. THOMAS Ii. BENTON will lecture
in Boston, before the Mercantile Library
Association, the coming winter. The SUBJ
jcct is the Union, and as Mr.. Benton is
said to have copyrighted his production, it
is believed he will deliver it in other cities
besides Boston and Newburyport, where
announced. In his letter announcing his
acceptance of he invitation, he says:
Il believe there is danger Of disunion,
and that the first step towards averting
that danger is to face it and fathom it.
Aficr the depth and nature of the disease
is known, the remedy can be considered,
which, with me, must be conciliation,
not coercion; an application to all the
feelings of patriotism, national pride, and
mutual interest, which certainly animate
the great majority in both halves of the
Union, and an attempt to unite them in
course Of conduct, which should have har.
mony aud Cancellation for its object"
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-11-14

The Lexington (No.) EEpress of the
18th ult. says: 1--WE have never seen tho
wheat look Sc fine, at tliis season of tho
wear, as now The late rains have brought
it up most beautifully, so that it now tho
roughly mats the ground. In some local.
tiles South, however, it has been greatly
injured by grasshoppers.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-11-14

LEwISBURG, Oct. 1856.


! The following are copied from a
receipt book in my possession, and
may serve to instruct some of your
younger readers as to value of Con
tinental money" Enclosed is a spc-
cimen of such money for yourselves.
Reed Philad. 9 Nov. 1179 Of John
Howard One hundred d forty pounds
for two lodes Of hay.
9lI0.00. JOSEPH BAKER.
Reed Philad. NOV. 81, 1119 of in
Howard the sum of six hundred d
! fifty pounds for new chaiSe IL harness.
GEO. SHAEPLEY.
Rec. 10 June 1850 of John How
ard two hundred d thirty seven pounds
in full for procuring substitute for the
army. JOSHUA COLLINS.
Rec. .Nov.!4,l1S0, of John Howard
for Thos Howard five hundred d forty
six dollars in fall for non-attendance
at exercise in Capt. Geo. Taylor's
company in the month of May a June.
JN0. JACOBSON, Coil.
Rec. Feb.1, ITSl, Of John Howard
for Thos Howard four hundred IL sixty
two dollars in full for non-attcndancc
on the u of Aug. and l7th Of Oct. in
Capt. Taylor's company.
JN0. JACOBSON, Coll"
accompanying the above we find
four small square pieces Of very coarse
paper, which are dated lIl0 to l1T3,
declared to be worth from one dollar
to fifteen shillings each, and that ito
Counterfeit is Death" Although not
a hundred years old, these Colonial
Money Bills are a curiosity.-EDs.l
PERMANENT LocATIoy.-Thc prop
osition for a uniform site for holding
an Annual Agricultural Fair in this
region, finds many warm supporters.
1t is not for us to appoint meeting
TO take action on the subject, but we
take the liberty to re-publish the list
of managers OF our local organization
and commend the matter to them.
O5ieers .tor 1886, y.
President-JAcUB GUNDY.
Vice Presidents-G Biehl, East Buffa-
loe; Peter Newman, Kelly; G + Miller,
S Ritter, Lewsburg; Is Cornelius, Butfl-
loe David Watson, West Bufialoe Sem
Spigelmyer, Hartley; + Bolenler, Lime
stone JAS Marshall, White Deer; Isaac
Eyer, Union VI Kleckner, New Berlin
John Cast, Mifflinburg; VIM. Gephart,
jackson.
Corresp. Sec'y-R V b Lincoln.
Rec. Sec'y-J A Mertz.
Librarian-Francis Wilson.
Executive Committee-Ja's M'Creight,
John Wilt, Michael Brown.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-11-14

The Presidential Electors cast their votes
for the Presidential candidates on the first
wednesday in December, the Electors be-
iug called together by notice given by
the Governor Of each State. On the Sec
ond W Wednesiay in February, Congress will
omen the returns, and count the votes.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-11-14

DR.. Kane left Philadelphia few weeks
since on visit to Europe, on account of
ill.health lie will be received with dis
tincu,shed honor by our Transatlantic
brethren. Chilis & Peterson Of Philadel-
phia. have his new work now ready for
sale aud distribution.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-11-14
JOHN NJ. CLAYTON, L. 5. Sena

JOHN n. CLAYTON, {. ;. Sena-
tor from Delaware, died at his home
in Dover, 10th inst, aged probably 40
years and over. He was long time q
com-patriot and equal of that race OF
Senatorial giants, Of whom Col. Ben
ton is the principal survivor. Mr..
Clayton was also Secretary of State
under Gen. Taylor. The Democratic
Legislature now have two u. S. Sena-
tors to elect.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-11-14

sg-When horses march IN company
those in front direct their ears forward,
those in the rear direct them backward,
and those in The centre turn them latter
ally or across, the whole troop seeming
thus to be actuated by one feeling which
watches the general safety.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-11-14

\ GREAT BoRE.--Thc iIoosic Tunnel
Company expect to &c, ,OJ0 fee, into the
mountain by the 1st of ue1t April, ald
to have seven miles of the read eomf .es!d
b. the same tune.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-11-14

sJ Some time since, We marked in
the Lady's Book, the following exqui-
site poetry, by Mrs. CAMPBELL of
Pottsville, formerly Miss LEWIS of
Williamsport, which we now present
for our readers perusal
Vy,n Sp,us,,., n. See.S Son
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-11-14
Thanksgiving Day.
PESSSNLvAyIA. SS:

In he name and by me authority Of The
CommoHreaih Of Psnnsyicania.
JAMES POLLOCK, GoUerBor.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-08-21
THIRTY-FOURTH CONGRESS
FIRST SION.
ThaT nav

WAsHIKeToN CRY, August lS.-House-
Mr.. Aekers recently elected in the 9th Con-
gressional District OF Missouri to supply the
vacancy occasioned by the death of5ohn G
Miller, was sworn in and took his scat.
The Speaker laid before the House, let,
ter from Mr.. Richardson, OF Illinoie, an,
nouncing that he had resigned his seat.
The Speaker appointed Messrs. Simmons
Smith, Of Virginia, Petit, Edie and Fuller
of Maine, Committee to investigate the
assault and battery by Mr.. McMullen on
Mr.. Granger.
During the proceedings messages were
exchanged between both Houses, and the
President informed each from time to time
of his approval of certain bills. The con-
fusion was occasionally go great in the
House that 1t was next to impossible to un-
derstand precisely what was going on. The
galleries and lobbies were crowded and
great excitement prevailed.
Mr.. Campbell, Of Ohio. from the Commit.
tee OF Conference on the army bill, report
ed that they were unable to agree on the
amendment restricting military operations
in Kansas and disarming the military, and
moved that the House further insist and ask
the Senate for a fourth Committee of Con-
ference.
Mr.. Stephens inquired if this motion be
voted down whether it would be in order to
move that the House recede.
Mr.. Cobb. of Georgia, said the only way
to save the bill was for the House to recede
from the Kansas amendment.
At half past eleven, the vote was taken
on Mr.. Campbelrs motion aud disagreed to
yeas 90, nays l03
Mr.. Kunkel moved that another Commit
tee of Conference be appointed
The Speaker decided that the motion was
out of order, as similar question had just
been decided.
Mr.. Millson asked leave to offer resolu
that, the Senate concurring, that the time for
adjournment be extended for two hours.
Objections were made amidst great ex-
ctement.
Mr.. Cobb, OF G eo,gia, moved a suspen.
sion of rules. He wished the majority to
determine whether or not they would defeat
the bill, and to let all these lactious move
ments be exhibited to the country.
The House, at one minute TO IL o'clock,
refused to suspend the rules yeas13l, nays
68, not two.thirds. The bell was ringing
for 10 o'clock when Mr.. Campbell moved
to take up the Senate resolution extending
the time for adjournment to O'Clock; the
yeas and nays were ordered, but before the
call was commenced, the Speaker announ-
ced the adjournment of the House in accor-
dance with the joint resolution fixing the
hour.
The members fingered IN the Hall, some
lamenting, and others rejoicing over the de-
feat of the army bill.
Senate. Mr. Bell, OF Tennessee, with
reference to the report of the Committee on
naval affairs in the case of Lieut.. Bartlett
which had been understood to reflect upon
his character, stated that it was not the in
tention of the Committee to express any
opinion pro or coa, bat merely to spread be-
fore the country the evidence in an impair
tial manner, without drawing cone lusions.
A motion to extend the session till
o'clock, was agreed to, only seven voting in
the negative.
Adjourned.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-08-21
The SIlaIersyiIic Band.

One Of the most interesting features of the
Democratic meeting at Franklin last week,
was the admirable performance OF the Sha-
lersvTlle Brass Band, and the Martial Band
from Brimfeld. The members of the Sha-
lersville Band instead of adopting the old
mode of travelling in "band wagon" were
mounted on horses, and constituted sort of
"Musical Cavalry" if We may be permitted
the expression. The effect was admirable.
Not only the appearance, but the perform
ance was most highly satisfactory. 1t gave
life and fire end energy to the proceedings
which good soul-stirring music always in.
spires. We hope to hear from Shalersville
again.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-08-21

BANDIrTI VANQUIsHED DY CIRcUs-RI'
DERs.--AIr Lee, of Lee & Marshal's Circus,
informs the editor of the California Spirit
Of the Age that Joaquin's band paid him a
visit one night during his performance in
the Southern mines, and while he was in
the ring stole ten of his trained horses from
under shed adjoining his tent. On being
informed of The fact, scarcely five minutes
afterward, while he was performing, he left
the audience, mounted his men, armed and
in circus costume, tights, &C., started in
chase, and not only overlook and routed the
bandits, but recovered all of his animals.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-08-21
ESnVcMsaA Seminary.

The establishment ofa Seminary at Ra-
VIENNA, of which mention was made a few
weeks since, we learn is now certa1nty.-
The negotiations which were then pen diD Dg,
are so far successfully completed as to war
rant the belief that valuable school for the
education Of the young ladies' aud gentlemen
of Portage and adjoining grcounties, is to be-
+, come one Of the institutions Of cur village.
. Ave sincerely hope that no untoward cir
lmstance will now intervene to prevent
accomplishment Of this desired cnd.-
,le site chosen for the school buildings is
i.ost odmiraL!e. What the exact plan odop-
> gcd, and what the cour.e Of study pursued in
the Seminary will be, cannot yet be told
with certanty. Such matter is Of too much
Importance to be entrusted to unsafe or in
judicious hands. There is every reason to
believe, however, that the gentlemen hav.
ing it in charge are fully competent and
faithful, and that under their superiutend-
ence, the Seminary will be made what it
should be--a blessing and an honor to the
community.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-08-21
would TINT were Ecaut1fuI.

would that l were beautiful Not in
form, not in complexion, nor yet in the fash
ing eye nor graceful curriage, but in the
sweet graces of spiritual nature that trans
cend all comp arison! 1 would thatl were
beautiful in sFrit--lovely as the fresh lily
when it stoops its graceful head to its lowly
waters bed beneath! l would that were
beautiful as the morning dawn, when sum
mcr first shakes her golden locks and scat.
ters pearls in the orient east! would that
were beautiful--beautiiul as
the glad, free voice of nature when she sings
herself to sleep in the wrath that precedes
and follows the commotion of the elements!
- Christian SpirHualjSt.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-08-21
Democratic Club Meeting.

Judge FULLER, of Warren, addressed the
Democracy at their Club Room last Tues
day evening. There were many points
made in the speech well worthy of consider
alton. We can only note one or two. The
first in relation to Fremont was the singular
fact, that he is the regularly nominated can
didate of tro parties, the Republican and
Know Nothing. He has accepted both
nominations, and may therefore be regarded
as the exponent of the principles of BOTH
He endorses the doctrine of Congressional
interference with slavery put forth by the
Republicans, and he also endorses the big
oted creed of the Know Nothings, by which
Catholics and foreigners are to be prescribed
and disfranchised. He (FremonD is in
favor of the enfranchisement of the blacks,
and the disjranchisement Of the whites. The
Judge alluded to the Compromise Measures
of 1850, which were framed by the wisest
statesman of that time and were endorsed
by an overwhelming vote, both of the Wing
and Democratic parties in 1862. He showed
from the acknowledging of the Republi-
can party itself, as we'll as from the record,
that the Kansas Nebraska act was but re-
cogni,ion of the principle established by the
people in '52, in the organization of the ter
ritories of Utah and New Mexico.
The remarks ofthe Judge were listened to
with interest. He assumed no position that
he did not fully sustain by clear and positive
evidence. He stated no fact that he did not
establish by the proof.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-08-21
Friday not an UnIucIky nay.

MEssRs. EpTToRs-I see the Black Re-
publican press are croaking III omen, be-
cause James Buchanan was nominated on
Friday. Not TO insult the intelligence ol
American voters do / send you this, but 10
correct the ignorance Of those gentlemen in
regard TO the history Of their country, and
also TO relieve Friday ofthe odium which has
long been attached TO that day.
This day, (Friday) which has so long been
regarded US day of i'll omen, has indeed
beed an eventful one in the history Of Amer
lea. Twas upon Friday, Columbus sailed
on his great voyage of discovery-'twas on
Friday, he discovered this continent; on
Friday, Henry ILL.,, Of England, geve John
Cabot his commission, which led to the dis
covery of North America; on Friday, ST.
Augustine, the Oldest town in the United
States, was founded; on Friday, the May
Flower, with the pilgrims, made the harbOr
of Provincetown, and on the same day they
signed that august compact which was the
forerunner of the present constitution; on
Friday, GEORGE WAsHIEGToN was born; on
Friday, Bunker Hill Twas seized and fortified;
on Friday, the surrender of Saratoga was
made, and on Friday, the surrender of Corn
wallis, at Yorktown, occurred, which Sc.
cured the liberties of this country; on Fri
day, the motion was made in Congress that
the United Colonies were, and oi a right
ought to be, free and independent; and on
Friday, james Buchanan was nominated for
the Presidency. Well may Americans be
proud of Friday, and we'll may the opposi.
tiUn quake when they see the most glorious
act OF the Cincinnati Convention on Friday,
Americas lucky dny.-RoStoR Post.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-08-21
DemOcratic RaIIy-GIorious De-
mOnstratIOn I'm Franklin.

The gathering OF the Democracy at
franklin, on Wednesday Of last week, was
the most enthusiastic and encouraging which
has been held during the present canvass.
In the afternoon, FIVE hundred "Of the true
and tried" assembled in the village and
marched in procession, preceded by two
bands Of music, to the grove. There, they
listened to speeches from s. w. gibson,
ESQ.,, and GENERAL LAIN.
In the evening the crowd uguin assembled
in still larger numbers and listened to a
speech from General Lahm of over an hour.
Alter this, a torch light procession was
formed, bearing banners and transparoncies
and marched through the principal streets
of the village. The procession numbered
according to good judges about five hundred
and there was large portion Of the crowd
who did not join in the same.
On the return of the procession to its
place of starting, Judge Bliss, of Cleveland,
addressed the people for about an hour with a
power and eloquence rarely equalled.
For township meeting and with the lin.
tied notice given, this was decidedly the lar
gest we have attended since coming to Ra-
VIENNA. The speaking was efective-full
Of incontrovertible facts and arguments aud
has done good for the Democracy. A few
such gatherings in the different portions OF
the county will bring about a revolution in
old Portage.
Democrats, there is work 10 do. "Put
your shoulders to the wheel and push on the
column"
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-08-21

THE CINCINNATI ENQUIRER.-In our list
of exchanges, nearly all of which we value
highly, we find none more ably conducted
than the Cincinnati Enquirer. 1t is proba-
bly, the largest newspaper establishment in
the West, and wields a mighty influence
Its editors are men Of mind-men ofinteg-
rity, and always true to the great land
marks the Democratic party. 1t is doing
most noble service for Buchanan and
Breckenridge.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-08-21

nF We omitted last week, to call attens
ton to the advertisements of DANIEL W..
Goss g. Brothers, of Edinburgh. 1t will
be found in to-day's paper. These enter
prising gentlemen are determined to fur
nish goods of as good quality and reason
able prices as any similar establishment in
this region of the Reserve. Give them a
call.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-08-21

SHERIFF Shot. Mr.. JAMES, Deputy Sher.
if of Summit county, while selling some
property, taken Oh execution for debt, at
Macedonia on Tuesday last, was shot, by
the owner of the property. The wound is
not considered dangerous. The ballpassed
along SO as to give slight injury to one of
his thighs and entered and lodged in the 9th
err A warrant has been issued for the ar
rest of the person committing the deed.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-08-21

APPOINTMENT OF .DELEGATEs.--The De,
mocracy will remember that this-( Thursday
eveningis the time for appointing delegates
to the County Judicial, and Congressional
Conventions. Let there be a full attend
ence at the Club Room, a VA.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-08-21

NEWARK ADvocATE.--Hon WILLIAM D.
MORGAN, that true and tried luborer in the
Democratic cause has purchased the New
ark Adrocate and again entered upon the
laborious duties of an editor. We most
cordially welcome him to our ranks. AS
writer, Mr.. MORGAN is strong and forcible,
and as State officer he has proved himself
efficient. Independent and ihcorruptible.-'-
Such men are an honor to the party and the
State. The Advocate will do noble service
for the triumph Of Buchanan and Breckin-
ridge.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-08-21

orc. w, BUSHNELL, Esq, the able edi-
tor of the Ashland Union, called upon US
last week. We were glad to take this
,whole.solled, thorough.going Democrat by
the hand. He gives q good report of the
back bone counties.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-08-21

EDUCATIONAL CoNvENTIoN.-T will
be an Educational Convention and picnic
held on the Fair Grounds in this village, on
Saturday. the 23d inst. The friends ofEdu-
cation generally are invited to be present.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-08-21

ora. R.&J. VANCE have constantly on
hand, every variety and kind of furniture,
plain and fancy, that one could desire
They inlendto suit every body both ss to
quality and price. Their establishment is
extensive. Call and look through it.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-08-21

CouRr HOUSE FENcE.-Most ofthe stone
and other material for the building of the
fence around the Court House are on the
ground, and the work is progressing rapid
Iv go
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-08-21

or Two leading Republicans of Anaora,
in this county, who are each jealous Of the
others political influence, had "knock
down. few days since. Enthusiastic, very!
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-08-21
DEMOCRATIC CLUB.

The RAvENHA DEMOCRATIC CLUB meets
every Tuesday evening, at 8 o'clock at the
Club Room, Phenix Block. All persons
without regard to party or creed, are cordi-
ally invited to attend.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-08-21

Row IN NMcCLIETocKsBURGH.- From the
Democrat, we learn that on Sunday, the 3lst
inst, fight came off between BIZ Robins
and his brother.in.law N. Mckee, at
grocery in McCIintocksburgh. Mckee was
so badly injured that he has since died.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-08-21

PIcTUREs.-Those who desire to obtain
valuable and correct likenesses of them
selves or their friends, should call at the
Ambrotype rooms of srArFER and srED-
MAN in Aliens Block. See adv ertisement.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-08-21
sEOOaazres's German Esi!tcTS take
The EIGIN.

EAroaroN, Geo., July II, 1859.
Dear Sir-Your German Bitters are taking the lead
of all other medicines for chronic diseases, &C., and
are selling rapidly. Please send us another box i'm
mediaely ,of We shall be out before itarriYos.
Truly yours, LYNCH u DAVIS.
DR.. J.. l.. SrROlIEGKER said
81 am happy to say that your German Filters nro
gaining gruat reputation. tAink il will, IN future,
sell very rapidly"
W. Nancy u Co. said
Your bittors, tloush entirely unknown before in
this couuly, have sold rapidly and given stsIdclon.
lI-E7Sec advertisement.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-08-21

OF James D. Taylor, Esq, late editor
of the Cincinnati Times, was recently pre-
scented with q highly wrought gold-headed
ebony cane, by the employees of that Of
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-08-21

ANoTHER.-The fusionists of Cuyahoga
Falls having learnedthat the gun squad of
that place were going to attend the Frank
lin Democratic meeting, stole into the Ar
mory and spiked their gun, a fine brass
cannon. A machnist of Franklin succeed
in removing the file with which it had been
spiked so that no injury was done; but we
give the instance to show to what small
things our opponents can stoop. They
will soon learn however, that such proceed
ings will only hasten the decline Of their
fast failing cause.