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Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-04-11
Cellar Bottoms,

The first requisite for dry cellar. is to
have it well drained. 1t is possible to
keep out water with a cement after the
manner Of shutting it rithin cisteru, even
when the soil is generally saturated with
water; but such thing would not be very
practicable, especially if the walls them
selves be not laid in a mortar made of hy-
draulic cement. Where a cellar is not
subjected to an influx of water the bottom
may be made quite dry BY putting down a
bed of stones laid in watcr-iime mortar,
and then spreading over the surface a
grouting or coat of the same kind of NOR
tar. This can be levelled off as smooth a.
a floor, and if properly made it will be-
come almost as hard As stone, and efFectu-
ally keeps out water from below. Water
lime, called also hydraulic cement, is
species of lime, or ground stone, which,
mixed with good sand in the manner Of
using common lime, will not be sofiened
By water after it has once become harden
ed Sometimes it will even harden under
water, though not as if it was left frs. ta
dry in the air. 1t is used for plastering
the walls Of cisterns, laying walls OF forti-
6cations exposed to water, building canal
locks, banks &c. The mortar is mixed
Ill. ooruon oort.r but il must ba made
up no faster than wanted for use, for it
cannot be spread after it once "sets,"
which it does very soon. Waser-lime, OF
hydraulic cemans,is quite variable in price,
upon its quality, the nsarness
of the qusrsy where it Is obtained, TO- The
cost, per yard, Of . cement cellar bottom,
iu any particular locality, will. Of course.
depend upon the price Of sssss. lime and
stone, ard the character of the soil and
thickness Of layer rsquirs4-
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-04-11
Good Logic.

Because some free negroes are poor
and miserable, therefore it is right for
Slavery to drive Freemen out of Kansas" p"
say some, now w-a-days. But, there are al
ways some as poor and as miserable Whites
as Blacks in our cities "tteref'r., the
King of Guinea has right to make saves
of all the pale faced Christians he eau
catch"
One Of these arguments is just as good
as the ether. Considering the disabilities
social, civil, and business-under which
the colored people Of our country yet la
Dor, on account of the subjugation of their
race-it is rather matter Of surprise that
they succeed so well as they do. In all
our towrs and cities, may be found-not
lounging every where in sight, but dill
gently at their spectable, in-
telligent, prosperous colored men, who,
though they can not vote, have every man
ly quality above some who do, and colored
women who enjoy life more than many
better favored. In the City of Baltimore,
in 1850, were 2j,457 Free Blacks, aud
only 1916 Slaves. Among those Free
Blacks, are many of the best and most
reliable workmen in the city; they own
Houses of Worship, Halls, School Houses,
Stocks, Horses and Cows. pleasant homes,
and everything required for prosperous
people. They are well instructed in reli-
gious truth, rapidly educating themselves,
and in every respect proving that they are
worthy of the freedom which is the uni
versal right of man.
One st-fact against all such arguments
remains, and that j., If Free Blacks are
rorse cf' than Ssares, ,ohy doa'ttaey go
back to iSarery? Shareholders steal free
blacks-make every effort to prevent Slaves
rnnni".. """Y-Anani nrnsl laws. and break
solemn Compromises, to extend Slavery
Now, if Slavery be better than Freedom,
the Blacks must surely know it; and let
them, therefore, be Slaves or Freemen,
just as they choose, and stop this constant
excitement" and agitation" about rum
aways, Kansas, &c. &c. sH.Not one in
a million, having tasted of Freedom, will
60 back into bondage. "a If any wish
t, go back, let them go-nobody objects
but, as St. Paul said, SO we advise, L" If
thou mayest be free, use it rather"
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-04-11

The Missouri Democrat publishes let
ter from Col. Benton to friend, in which
he says he never saw the day he would be
candidate for the Presidency of the Uni
ted States, and that be is now further from
it than ever, that no earthly consideration
could make him candidate that neither
Congress nor politics have now any attrac-
tons for him. In fact, the Colonel retires
in disgust
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-04-11

THE LICENSE APPRAIsERs-The three
gentlemen appointed by the District Court
as Appraisers uuder the new License Law
are guarantee that the duties will be en-
ergeticaly and faithfully performed, and
that the law will be executed in its spirit
Messrs. JAMES NJ. LINNARD, CHARLES
MACALEsTER and ALFRED l.. ELwYN
have the entire confidence of the public,
and under their auspices We hope to see
every groggery swept from our city
Hilad Sun.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-04-11

ADuLTERATIoNs OF QUININE.-The
high price (says the Medical Gazettei at
which sulphate of quinine can now be had
in its purity has led to its extensive adul-
teration. Physicians and the public should
be on their guard, and only obtain the ar
Gle from safe and reliable hands, else they
may be using qrsenic, peperine, or stryeh-
nine; for all these are employed for adul-
terating purposes.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-04-11
FOR PRESIDENT
NiLRD riLNR.-vcE PKsDyr
an0rem Jackson
s'Frcemen cheer the HickOry!''
Enp1iah va Amoricon n;yIo
English vs.. American Girls.

Gu6AIou vSs AMoIACdu 0lIlS.
The English girl spends more than one.
halfof her waking hours in physical amuse-
ments, which tends to develop and invigo-
rate and ripen the bodily powers. She
rides, walks, drives, rows upon the water,
runs, dances, plays, sings, jumps the rope,
throws the ball, hurls the QUOT, draws the
bow, keeps up the shuttlecock-and all this
without having it for ever pressed on her
mind that she is thereby wasting her time
She does this every day, until it becomes
habit which she will follow up through
life. Her frame, as a natural consequence,
is larger, her muscular system better
developed, her nervous system in better
subordination, her strength more enduring,
and the whole tone of her mind healthier
She may not know as much at the age of
seventeen as does the American girl as
general thing she does not but the growth
of her intellect has been stimulated by no
hot-house culture, and though maturity
comes later, it will proportionally last Ion
ger. Eight hours each day of mental ap-
pication for girls between ten and nine
teen years, or ten hours each day, as is
sometimes required at school, with two
hours for meals, one for religious duties,
the remainder for physical exercise, are
enough to break down the strongest consti-
tution.-Enyiish paper.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-04-11

We learn that the anti Douglas Democ-
racy of Illinois mean to organise fully in
the approaching campaign, and dethrone
Douglas effectually. Col. VIM. II. Bissell
will unquestiouably lead of as their candi-
date for Governor. His name and fame
will quite overpower the Douglas pet for
the ofice-Murray NJ Connell.-&. Louis
MteXiyeacer.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-04-11

For THE WEst.-This spring quite a
number of our people are removing to the
Western States in the hopes of bettering
their fortunes. While there are many
avenues open everywhere for honest indus
try, the West seems to have more Of that
active life and bustling progress which in
vite the man of energy and enterprise who
is willing and able to work J,s, and hard.
There everything moves rapidly, aud quick
men can do we'll. Thus it is that some
who have gone there are successful, while
Others do not seem fortunate anywhere.
We can only hope that all who start for
their new homes in the country Of the set
ting sun may find it land flowing with
milk and honey.-Star Of the North.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-04-11
the celebrated Indian haer. and Gen. Hugh

the celebrated Indian ha.er. and Gen. Hugh
Brady, of the U.S.Army. Gen. Brady said:
"Many a day have walked by the side of
my brother John. while he was ploughing. and
carried my rifle IN one hand, land a foIked stick
in the other, 10 clear the ploughshare. Some
times my mother would go with us 10 prepare
our dinner. This was contrary 10 our wishes,
but she said that while she shared the dangers
that surrounded us she was more conten,ed
than when left at the Fort. Thus we continued
ill the end of the War, when peace-happy
peace-agaIn invited the people 10 return TO
their homes
OF JoHx BnApr who died in 1909 aged is,
Gen. Brady left on record the following:
MY brother John, in his 18th year, was in
the battle of BrandywIne. and was wounded.
On the retreat. he would have been captured,
had not his Colonel CouK taken him up
behind HIM. John had gone TO the army with
NV father, in order To take home the horses
ridden cut, and was directed TO return. But
John heard from Ensign BOYD, that ba,ile
" as expected 10 be fought soon. H. therefore
remained to see the fun /; and when my father
took command of his company, on the morning
of the battle he found John in the ranks, with
a big rifle hv his SIDE My father was wounded
in the ba and Ensign Boyd was killed. As
one good Iurn deserves another, two of my
brothers, many years after, married two of the
Colone"s daughters"
The names of BRADY and KELLY are
perpetuated in their respective neighborhoods
by two OF the most fertile and lovely Town
ships on the west bank of the Otzinachson.
doubtless other mementoes. in the
same yard, placed above the ifeless forms
of as noble men and worthy women as these;
but we have not the acquaintance with facts,
the time, nor the room, to enlarge the list.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-04-11

The four babies who took the leading
prizes in the Boston baby show have all
since died-killed, doubtless, BY prscocity
-foolishly stimulated by fond parents.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-04-11

Mr.. Buchanan, the American Minister,
has seEt home from London an original
portrait of JOHN HAMPDEN, the celebra-
ted English patriot. This portrait be-
longed to Mr.. John Macgregor, member
of Parliament for Glasgow, and is presen-
ted by him, through MIR. Buchanan, to
the Congress Of the United States, who
will undoubtedly give it conspicuous
place among the national pictures. 1t is
one Of the only two original portraits Of
Hampden now in existence. The picture
is now in the Custom House at Phladel-
phia, awaiting Mr.. Buchanan's return to
the United States.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-04-11

WILL HE Accept 3-It is thought by
many that Millard Fillmore will not &C.
cept the nomination for the Presidency,
but will decline in favor of one more like.
ly to unite the opposing forces Of the pre-
sent Administration. More unlikely things
than this have happsued. Tamaqua Ga.
.ette, (American)
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-04-11

CENTRAL AFRICA-The Rev. Mr. Bo-
wen, Baptist Missionary in Central AZ
rica, detcribes the City of Illorin as the
largest and most populous he has ever
seen, excdpt London. The Rev. Mr.
Clark, his associate, says that weavers, tai
lors, BARRIERS. blacksmiths, shoe and sad
die makers are found there, and the most
superior saddle stirrup he ever met with.
Ex-Gov. John Bigler of California, is
appointed U. S. Minister to Stockholm.
Let the people reject man, and modern
Democracy is sure to promote him.
With Pres. Pierce, no doubt, ga fellow
feeling for his own fate, "makes him
woudrous kind"
NEWARK, N. J March 31.-The orli-
nance of baptism was administered last
evening TO eleven candidates, in the South
Baptist Church, among whom was the
Rev. DR.. Patricious McMenamie, who was
educated and took orders as Catholic
Priest, in LELAND.
Nathaniel Ireueus Prime, I'D, dis
tinguished Presbyterian minister, died
suddenly at Namaro Neck, N. Y, on the
eth ult., aged II. lie was frequent
contributor to the columns Of the N. Y.
Observer and The Presbyterian.
The Albany papers announce the death
of Hon. Benjamin F. Harwood, Clerk of
the Court Of Appeals, aged SO years. He
was much respected, and had filed various
Offices of public trust, including Fresiden-
tial elector in 1848.
1t is stated that Col. Benton declares
his preference for Justice Wayne, Of the
Supreme Court, for the Presidency.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-04-11

The Harrisburg (Pa.) Patriot, March
q, states that the case of George Neur
against the Pennsylvania Railroad Compa.
ny, which has been before the Court Of
Common Pleas of Dauphiu county, and
has excited considerable interest, has been
decided in favor Of the plaintiff. Ncur
claimed damages for injuries received BY
being run OveEby train Of the Psnnsyl
vauia Railroad, about three miles above
Harrisburg. The Jury, after q cousulta-
tion, brought in verdict in favor Of the
plaintiif for $1,000.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-04-11
q he Gbronicle.
FRIDAY. APRIL II, 1856.

The OLD GRAVE YARD, on Market
street, Lewi>burg,' is being graded for the
new house of worship. The large Cherry tree
in the center is cut down, and the remains OF
scores of the deceased have been removed by
surviving friends. In digging for the found
alton walls, and the shallow excavation which
is necessary, the shovel occasionally touches
the narrow bed of an unknown mortal-evin-
ced BY slight hollow, a few pieces of decayed
wood. black, crumbling bones, hairs, wooden
fabrics vet unconsumed, dust mingled with its
mother earth-all of which are gathered in a
box as well as NAV be, and buried deeper. A
number-some fondly remembered, others
perhaps utterly forgotien-will be undisturb-
&c. and the church-house their monument. Ii
is suggested that the tomb-stones removed be
reerected outside the wall Of the house, and
thus mark as near as may be the spot where
love and duty deposited the relies of cherished
ones in the fond hope that they would never
be disturbed until the morning of the resur-
rection.
MATTHIAS JOSEPH ELLINCKHUYsEN
There is one broken tomb stone, living near
the cherry-,ree where it was originally depos.
tied, the inscription on which we have copied
as perhaps the only means of perpetuatng ii,
As follows:
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Ruttianlsm al a DISCOUNT.

L,GRASGE, Tenn, 0ct, 1855.
The daily union., 1856-10-29
A VISIT TO MRS. JAMES X. POLK.

One Of the many pleasing incidents (says the Nashville
Union) Of the recent convention the welconceived
and appropriate visit Monday evening last Of the
rious military companies escorted by the Union Guards
to the residence Of the esmable rect Of the late President
James X Polk The companies approached the grounds
by the maa entrance Church street. and fled through
the yard with marked precision and decorum paying their
respects and passing in the order in which they
entered. Such manifestations Of respect less ap
propate the part Of the military than they graft
flying to the distinguished lady. The Union adds
Having been much identified with public life, and
psraken fully OF the sentiments Of her ustrous husband
for long years the pride and support OF the democratic party
II is but natural that she should continue to feel lively In
the OF the democracy and the consequent
tendency OF s principles. But whilst she is cordial we'll
wsher for the triumph Of party this and all occasions
she maintains nvioate that and abstinence
from all overt political action, 80 becoming TO Of her
age and position In the esteem Of the American people ire
speotvsof party We trust that he may be long spared
BY the decree Of kind Providence, noble specimen
OF country women, TO asorn society with her
pishments and virtues and surviving link between her
distinguished husband and the generation that Is coming
after him"
The daily union., 1856-10-29

Correspondence o the Philadelphia Major al Argusl
WASHINGTON, Oct I, 1886
learnt last night from source which present can
disclose but which be relied on that material aid
has been received from England by the Africa
and AngloSaxon to sustain the OF Fremont and the
republican party and in giving this information
think your readers will do the justice say that In all
my letters the Argus have been in the habit OF in
dsgiug in speculatons, asserting that which could
not sustain by proof
Thus promising, have TO state that large portion OF
the srespice fund OF only Great Britain but France
has been sent to this country within week past by conf
Dental agents TO aid the election Of John G. Fremont
the presidency. Our great maritime rivals, England and
France seeing that Fremont is the sectional candidate
the North-that has only electoral ticket for northern
Sass and none in the South with the exception Of Mary
land, Kentucky, and Virginia, in OF which States
be can by any possibility get Eve thousand votes
and having heard and read the articles in the Herald
Tribune and other kindred sheets they feel confident that
by aiding FremOnls elecon-a candidate who displays a
banner with only zteen drs-a dissolution Of this great
and magnificent republic is certain and inevitable and
that in such event. the United States would only be-
inferior power but would he constantly engaged
in internal and frocious wars like the sister republic OF
Mexico. Beecher Seward Chase Wilson, Banks and all
leading republicans denounce the rights OF the South and
deny the constitution aLct the Union slide delight the
souls Of the rulers OF France and England Euglands
salvation and existence rstclass power depend upon
her controlling the of the world and for this
she is willing IL the result to be obtained would Justify the
expense spend millions Of pounds sterling The United
States alone she is afraid Of and Fremons election to the
presidency she thinks will crush it.
France whose people desire to be Free and who 10 heart
and soul friends Of free Institutions governed by an
Emperor who relies upon the army entirely for support and
protection and who well knows he only maintain his
power BY making the people believe that under mon
archy they have the largest liberty protection and reward
for labor. Her Emperor ohoerfuy lends helping hand
to destroy the Unon the greatest experiment in sogov
"-nment ever tried by mortal man
The daily union., 1856-10-29
JUDGE MCLEAN FOR BUCHANAN.

The Cincinnati Enquirer recently announced (says the
penusyvanian that Hon. John Mclean had declared him
self ia favor Of the election OF Mr. Buchanan the pres
aency This is fully confirmed BY the Daily
Commercial, rampant Fremont paper of Cincinnati
which attacks Judge Mclean bitterly for this preference
one Of the most gratifying signs Of the times to
nearly II ALL Of ;he really great and patriotic men Of
the nation rayng around the standard Of the democratic
party In the present crisis The accession Of Judge Nc
Lean Is another great proof Of the fact .t in times Of
real danger the confederacy those who desire the oer
petuaton Of the Union the preservation Of the
ton and the maintenance of the prosperity Of the country
will array themselves in the ranks which alone can pre-
them, despite all former political predictions and
prejudices.
The daily union., 1856-10-29
NOTHING LEFT TO FIGHT ron

The gains TO the psyery democracy in the late
gressioual elections In Pennsylysna Ohio and Indiana
compared with tho last Congress- settle the question as
the party which will have the control Of the next House
Representatives Including their southern gains past and
to come tho democrats will have il by handsome
jority.-Neu FORK Herald
What haFe the republicans left to contend for7 The
oontest is already decided The President ia lost Con-
gress lost All s lost 70 the republicans so far as the
national government is concerned There Is nothing left
70 fght for.-dibaHy dtios and Argu,
The daily union., 1856-10-29
FIRST DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA.

We copy with great pleasure the following from the
South Side Democrat
The news from the first congressional district very
cheering. Mr. darHs has met his opponent Mr. Sanders,
in nearly every county and presented fully the peo
pie the issues Of the campaign. His triumph Sanders
in discussion represented to have been signal and complete
much that the opposition have been obliged
eeds bis superiority his antagonist in debate He has
heavy majority against him to but all accounts
se, from the district unite IN predicting his election BY do
.ci.ivs ma '~rity."
The daily union., 1856-10-29

TIE BALrHoRE HomuIpf,--James Kenney, who was shot
on Sunday ty George Brisooe died about two o'clock
Monday morning, without having exhibited the slightest
sign Of consciousness duog The ten hours he fingered
The coroners jury, after consultation rendered verdict
sthat the deceased came to bis death from pistol ball
Cred by tbe hands Of George Bscoe the premises Of
Levin Dasbields the Of Bond and Bank streets
Sunday the 2Gth instant; and the jury further end that
the murder was wilfu and deliberate
The daily union., 1856-10-29
THE PROSPECT IN MARYLAND.

We are aware that among the certain States claimed for
Mr. Fillmore by his friends Maryland is generally named
first, and with degree of confidence beokening entire
sincerity Ia the belief In this connexon Louisiana Ten
nessee Kentucky, and Delaware also occasionally
named because in former presidential elections they have
been cased by political stacans under the general and
convenient head of doubtful States" Whatever may
have been the opinion Of friends opponents few
weeks months ago. it is universally conceded by
wenormed persons that these four States will as GER
tainy their electoral votes for Buchanan and Breck
inr1dge the States of Virginia and Pennsylvania The
recent election IN Delaware and the monster gatherings Of
the democracy throughout Kentucky Tennessee and Louis
iana proclaim in unmistnkable language where these
four States will be found the night Of the 4h Of No
vembfr
Since the last municipal election in Baltimore have
watched with ordinary feelings Of soeitude for those
manifestations Of public sentiment in Mary land by which
safe conclusion might be drawn the probable action
Of the people Of that State upon the important issues which
will be submitted 10 them Tuesday next SO far
observations have extended and they have been Of
limited character those manifestations Of public sen-
ment have decidedly in favor OF the democratic
The liberal and tolerant spirit for which the people of
Maryland have been distinguished for many genera
tons their veneration for the constitution and their in
herent love for the Union preclude the idea that Marla
alone Of all the southern States will be found casting her
lot with sectional proscriptve party II is not sim
ply upon the hereditary character Of the people that
look for democratic triumph Talent without applica-
ton a love OF liberty without selEsaeri6ce, II needed
amount to nothing. The indications Of an approaching
democratic victory in Maryland to be found not
much in the sentiments in the actions OF her citizens
Throughout the State the people appear be fully aroused
the importance Of the pending contest Meetings are
daily and nightly held In the highways and bywsys
and in the crisis patriotic oldne wings found
battling side by side with the chosen leaders Of the deoc
rscy.
Our ndvces public and private fully warrant the belief
that Of Baltimore there win be large and decided
ority in the State for the democratic electors Whether
this majority win be neutrazed and by the
frauds and violence OF the know nothngs OF Baltimore
mains to be The mayor Of that city has given verbal
assurance that he has taken sufficient steps the
whole people Of Baltimore fair and unmoested expression
OF opinion through the baotbox this should
prove to be well foundedf the people Of Baltimore with
out distinction Of birth religion should be fully and
aressy protected 10 the exercise OF the highest and dear
est right Of an American ctzenihe doubtful position Of
Maryland will be changed into OF certanyoertain
e ,b lo,n, rarty and certainty for the illustrious
standard bearers Of that party