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Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-12-19

There is . nortality-not ''distress-
ing mortality"-among Fillmore papers.
Dailys and weeklys Of the "late American"
stripe having accomplished their real OBJ
jec., BY elscting Buthanan-ars going to
the
"vils grave from whence they sprung,
Unwspt, uphonorsd, and unsupc"
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-12-19

The remains Of Capt. Francis L. Bow
man, who died At Fort Dallas, Oregon
Territory, arrived at Wilkesbarre and we're
inferred with military Honors on the Sd
instant.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-12-19

1t is said BY those who know, that Mr..
Buchanan has not yet determined upon his
Cabinet, and that he has not made any
offers of Cabinet Offices.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-12-19
THE RESULT.

The Electoral Colleges of the sew
eral States of the Union, convened
this month according to law, and
expressed the choice of those they
represented, by casting their votes
for President and Vice President, as
follows
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-12-19
TOTAL

s%The following were the majori-
ties of the Electoral Colleges for the
several Presidents, with the whole No.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-12-19

BosToN, Dec. l5.-Wm. Walker, the
Deputy Warden Of the Massachusetts,
State Prison, was stabbed this morning,
while leaving the chapel, by prisoner
named McGee. He died almost immedi-
ately.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-12-19

GEN. WALKER IN TRoUBLE.-The
news from Nicaragua seems ominous Of
evil for the cause of "manifsst destiny"in
Central America. Walker has refreatcd
to Rivas, which is only few miles from
the Pacific, and, therefore, a nice place for
a last stand, and good starting place for
final run.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-12-19
Take a Paper for your Wife.

A friend, says an exchange, not long
since, told US story in relation to one of
our subscribers which contains a good
moral for husbands, and also furnishes an
example for wives which is not unworthy
Of imitation under similar circumstances /:
The subscriber referred to, said our
friend, in the presence of bis wife, said
that it bad been his intention to call at the
offiee, pay up his arrears, and discontinue
his paper.
His wife very properly asked:
"Why do you intend to discontinue the
paper?"
Because" said the husband, al am
so much away from home on business, and
have so little time to read, there seems to
be little use in my taking a paper"
"Yes," replied she, sit may be of little
use to you, but it is Of great use to NE.
l remain at home while you are gone 1
wish to know what is going on in the
world. If you discontinue the paper, i
will go straight to town and subscribe
myself"
As the paper has not been discontinued
Se suppose the wife's reasoning was c0uclu.
sive.
The moral of this incident must not be
overlooked.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-12-19
Pulpit Peculiarities.

A clergy man was once travelling on
board Of u Western steamer, when among
the passengers was . man who took great
pains to make known that be was opposed
to religion, denouncing Chris. as an impos-
tor, and oil forms Of religion as delusions.
He was man Of ability and education and
grea. Wit, and bis remarks seemed to have
quite an influence on bis hearers. The
clergyman refrsiued from saying any thing
for time, but finally decided to silence
him. Asking the sceptic if be ever be-
lieved in the Immortality Of the soul, be
received as an answer:
"No, l have not"
ado you believe in the exis,ouee of
God ?"
"No."
"Theu, sir" replied the clergy man, 81
have heard of you before"
"Heard of me? Where ?"
"Yes-I have read Of YOU" ---
''head about me l was not aware that
l was published. Pray, ,-whereH'
ain the Psalms of David, sir, where it
reads, the fool has said in bis heart, there
is no God"
At this unlocked for turn in the argu-
ment there was one general burst of laugh.
ter aud hurrah at the expense of the athe-
list, who, coufounded. and being unable to
rally at being thus Unexpectedly called a
fool: moved away to another part of the
boat During the remainder of the voyage
the wissacre was silent on religious sub
jects; but occasionally some of the pas
sengers would tease him by slyly observ-
ing, IL have heard of ycu before"
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Practical AmaIgamafion.

!
| The Neu York Tribune, in some re-
marks upon the false charges made gains.
the Republican party as advocating fu-
sion of the white and black races, instance,
the following case, which puts the boot on
the other foot {:
''Tbe late Col Rich'd NJ. johnson took
ono or n's own .lSves ~ wIre-we Cs not
know whether With or without benefit of
clergy. We have always understood, how :
ever, that be treated her through life with
uniform kindness and regard ,andit is we'll
known that be educated bis and her daugh-
tiers adequately, aud in due time married
them to two white Kentucky Democrats,
giving good farm with each. So far as
We know, they still live, and are rearing
up another generation of Kentucky Dem
ocrats, giving good farm with each. So
far as we know, they still live, and are
rearing up another generations of Kcntuc-
sy Democrats: In the full knowledge of
these facts, the jackson Democratic party
choose Col. johnson as their candidate for
Vice President, and elected him in 1886,
giving him the votes Of most of the Slave
States. He ran in 1910, and fell with his
party but thar was not his fault, and be
was a stronger candidate than bis colleague
Martin Van Buren. Had be possessed .
little more sense, or kept himself at home
instead of speaking all over the country,
the brave kind hearted Colonel would have
been nominated for President and elected;
for he was popular till death, and We dc
not know that his family relations ever cos.
him Vote
A Western correspondent of the st.
Louis Republican gives statement pur-
porting to show the vote cast for Whitfield
for delegate to Congress at the recent far
cical election held by the Missourians. It
fcots up total of 4276, no less than 1859
of these purporting to be cast in Lsaven.
worth, which never contained more than
1900 inhabitants, men, women and child
rem, of whom two thirds are opposed to
Whitfield and all his crew. At the sane
time, 1892 votes we're east for a Conyen-
ton to frame a State Constitution, aud
454 against.
JUDGE MLEAN.-A paragraph is going
the rounds of the Democratic press, to tho
effect that Judge M'Lean had declared
himself favorable to the election Of BU-
cHANAN. The same declaration is now
reproduced in the recent letter of JOHN
VAN BURKN to the Boston Committee of
invitation. The Newark Mercury is au-
thOrized to give this assertion an explicit
denial, and to say that the Judge voted an
open ticket, for FRENoNr and DAYTON.
The South appears to be already desi-
rous Of escaping from the odium of having
threatened not to submit to legal elec-
tion of President. In the Senate, on Tues
day, when Mr.. Trumbull, Of Illinois, justly
denounced such dangerous policy, Mr..
Rusk, of Texas, corrected him, and desired
to throw tie responsibility Of the threat
sntirely upon the shoulders Of Mr.. Fill
more.
GEN. WALKER IN TR0UBLE.-The
Jews from Nicaragua seems omiDous Of
.vil for the cause Of "manifsst destiny"in
CENTRAL America. Walker has refreated
o Rivss, which is only few miles from
he Pacific, and, therefore. q nice place for
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-12-19

The unfinished portion of the Northern
Central Railroad, FROM Trevorson Bridge
to Sunbury, = distance Of ten miles, will
be let at Harrisburg on the 9th Of De-
cember, inst. The pos,ponement of the
letting w.s for the purpose Of making the
recesssry surveys.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-12-19

lSo ended the pedlsr's story. In the
morning, bad the curiosity to look at the
cart, aud found the bullet holes just as
be told Us, though they were now plugged
up with phial corks.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-12-19

lit couldn't have been Egypt" or
''Nubia" where our poetess found the
folks so smart
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CURIOUS FACTS .-Scrpents are said
to obey the voice OF their masters the
trumpetor.bird of America follows lis
owner like spaniel and the jacana
acts as Il guard to poultry, preserving
them in the fclde all the day from birds
Of prey, AMI oscorting them home rcgu-
lally at night In the Shetland Isles
'hcre is gull which dofends.the Gocks
from eagles; it is therefore regarded as
a privileged bird. The chamoi., bound
ing among the snowy mountains Of the
Caucacus, are indebted for their safety,
in no small degree, 10 peculiar species
of pheasant. The bird acts as their
sentinel for as soon as it gets sight Of
a man, it whistles, upon hearing which,
the chamoisc, knowing the hunter to be
cot far distant, sets off with the greatest
speed The artificcs which partridges
and plOycrs employ to deludc their enc
mics from the nest of their young, NAV
be referred to as case in point, as well
as the adroit contrivanco of the hind for
the preservation of her young for
when she hears the sounds of dogs, she
puts herself in the way of the hunters,
and starts in direction to draw them
away from her fawns. Instances of the
effect Of grief upon animals are no less
remarkable. The writer already cited,
says: L knew dog that died from
th1 loss OF Its master, and bullfinch
that abstained from singing ten entire
months on account Of the absence Of
its mistress On her return it imme-
datcly resumed its song. Lord Kai'nes
relates an instanc. OF canary, which,
while singing to its mate ha'cbing ber
Eggs in a cage, fell dead the female
Quilted her nest, and finding him dead.
rrjocted all food and died by his side.
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Sricttc0.
K i i q K II L A FISH Y
CONVENTION.

All tie marine monsters, lig fish and
small scaly fry OF the great deep, lately
met in convention to take into consider
alton the conduct Of the ocean, and also
Of mankind in general. The Whale
was elected President, and from his
greatness might be termed the Prince
of Whales. lie opened the Conven.
ton BY stating that he did no; wish to
make speech he would take up as
little room and be no longer than posi-
BILE. (Checrs The Shark whispered
to the Swo, dish that it was not possible
for the Whale to be much longer, for
he was eighty feet now in his opinion
he only wanted a chance to spout, and
he considered him regular old blower.
The Whale contcndcd that, notwth-
standing his general size Che might add
with teals) he was not exempt f ON
suffering. He had been grossly insult.
ed by mamie would say lampooned
not that he would pun upon tho use
made Of his fat, as he did not wish tc
make light Of such q matter. He had
been harpooncd, at least. Men were
'orcastic towards him, and his shafts
were shaft and pointed. Some of bis
fcllow-whales had been very much cut
up md exceedingly tried. lie had late
ly learned that substitute for oil has
been invented, which might lessen the
persecution Of whales but he feared
II was all gas The whale alluded to a
harpoon which had lately bit him it
had made great impression on him,
and he feared bad affect, d him deeply.
Great sensation.) Here his feelings
overpovcred him, and he sat down on
the Shark amid general blubbcr.
The Sha,k rose with some difficulty,
and remarked that the tale of the Whale
had moved him in fact, it was very
striking His own situation was far
from pleasant lie was by profession a
lawyer, aud he FILTERED himself ono Of
thc d, cp kind Cheers and laughter ]
Eut business was bad, and bo had been
oil liged TO take in a few pupils. lie
had lately presented 6ne opening for
q young man who fell overheard, but
W. soon afterwards obliged tc reject bis
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i)ortrp.
A May MOrnins.
III II. e. BALLARD.

There's n song of birds this morning,
Aud hear the laugh Of the breeze,
As il leaps in its onward bounding
Through the leaty forest trees;
And my soul on its vicwlcss pinions,
Seems to li>e in the morning air,
To Join in the worldwide anthem,
And list to the magic prayer
OF Natures hosts, whose worship
Uprises every where.
There's a rustic of wings this morning
The robin, the lalk, aud the jay
Seem 10 vie with each other 10 welcome
The coming of lowc! crowned May,
Tach hills side aud valley, aud strcamlct
Is aslow with the golden rays
OF the morning light that spaIkles
And dances, and fingers and plays
As brightly as When We bchcld it,,
In the JOY oi our earlier days.
How dear arc the thoughts Of childhood
How pure were its sinless dreams!
When We Io,cd in the shady wildwood,
Aud sat by our native streams!
And oit is the spirit wiuginS
Its II ght TO the laughing lills,
Which forever and aye are ringing,
As they leap ilom our native hills
Aud blend Ia tht broad green valley
And toh IN The rumIlIng mills.
All hail to this bright May morning!
With its streamcts, birds and bees,
With their blended song Of gladuess,
And joyous melodies;
The prisOncd bird within US,
Siugsa sweet song to-day,
And seems to plume its pinions,
To soar from earth away,
And leave this earth-May morning,
For an endless, llcavcu-born May.
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BEAUTIFUL EXTRACT. - The la

BEAUTIFUL ExrRAcr. - The late
eminent judge, Sir Allou Park, once
said at public meeting I'VE live in
the midst of blessings until we are ut
terly insensible of their greatness, and
Of the source whence they flow. Wo
speak Of our civilization, our arts, our
freedom, our laws, and forget entirely
how large a share is due to Christiani.
Ity. Blot Christianity out Of mans his.
tory, and what could his laws have
bcen-what his civilization ; Christi
anity is certainly mixed up with our
very being and our very life ; there is
not familiar object around you which
does not wear different aspect, because
tn. light of Christian love is on it. Not
a law which docs not owe its truth and
genteness to Christianity--not a GUS
rom which cannot be traced, in all its
holy and healih.ul parts to the Gospel
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WESTERLY, R. l., THURSDAY, MAY s, 1856.

Whale was badly oF, since mon took L.
oil to make lights Of His own case va
the rrvnrss OF this they took his lighn
land liver, too, for that matter, tc
make oil Of This might be very good
for consumption, bat il was confounded
for him. The most alarming kind that
he had ever heard Of, was the consump-
ton Of Goldfish 1t might be very good
fun f)r MN to cut him open an salt
him down, but to hang him up after
wards, was rather too dry joke. The
Herring said that disposition had been
manifested to play tricks Of this kind in
his school, and that lately somo of his
companions had been badly smoked
The Shad, too, in bis migratious up
the rivers, bad been greatly prosecuted,
particularly by members Of the Lcgisla-
turc. Men had greatly ncttlcd, and had
nearly driven him insane. lie was a
superstirious fish, and most unlucky
day to him was fryday. However, be
thought his enemies had suffered some
what in the warfare, and fou d his tail
II regular bony part. THE Fla'f,h
was not particularly fattering in reply
to the Shad for he did not believe
there was shadow Of truth in his re.
marks.
The Salmon, also, had his troubles
He pas W aristocrat. I Here there was
a general turning up Of noses, aud some
tittcriugl not Of the Goldfish kind eth
er, and did not associate with the small
fry. lie spent most Of his time in tray
cl, and in summer went up to the in
land rivers, and took his family TO III
Springs and Falls. lie had been late
ly much afflicted and grossly maltrcat
ed a. tho South. Passing up the Sa
vannah river, his family had been sur
rounded by party of infamous kidnap
pers, and some of his children had beer
hooked. 1t was his intention to infer
Uncle Tom of this outrage, and the
Union would be dissolved Immediately
Here there was regular row among
the small fry. The Trout called the
Salmon IA Northern fish with Northern
principles, who had no business poking
his nose up Southern rivers. He con,
siders the story of the Salmon all gam
mon, and got up for political eff ct, He
was small fish himself. but any insul,
TO bis native streams be would not brook.
The Flying Fish fl W into tremendous
passion, and appealed to the Black6sh,
who modestly thanked Neptune. that
though his back was black, his body was
white. Just then there was a disturb
ance, also, among sundry other Of the
small fry, who had evidently been drink
ing. There was lot of Suckers who
were much inebriated and one small
fish sung at the top of his gills that h'
was jolly old Sole, aud the Conven
ton, like many of our political meet
ings, broke up in a general row there
fore, it is presumed everything will g
on as if nothing had happened.
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n5y- Oliver Cromwell is said to hay

nY- Oliver Cromwell is said to have
sometimes cast aside bis Puritan gravi
ty, and played at blind mans bluff witt
his daughters aud attendants. Henr
Quatrc delighted to 60 about in disgui' c
among the peasantry. Charles III s
most innocent amusement consisted in
feeding the ducks in St. James Park
aud in rearing numbers of those beau
tful spancls that still bear his name
Beethoven would splash in cold water
at all times Of the day, till his chamber
was swampcd, ard water oozed through
the flooring to the rooms beneath he
would also walk out 10 the dewy fields
at night or morning. without shoes OF
stockings.
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bd eb Es s s Rn Of aJnas ba Sway Ire
WHOLE NUMBER 264

dog said his shipmatcs, you were ncv
er born to bo d.ownyd your time
hadn t come y
When 10 was brought on board i.
must have been glorious sight to see
the cheerful alacrity with which the
boats were boistcd up-to hear tho stir.
ing order" Up helm, fill away the after
yaIds,' &c, and feel the gallant ship
once more move majesiically on her
course, under cloud of canvass, hola2-
ward bound.
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ssy- Fernando Thomson, k

Csc Fernando Thomson, ken
tuckian by BIRTH puts the following ud-
veriisemcnt in the Ncw-York Tribune ::
Matrimonial "A gentleman. 25
years Of age, Kentuckian by bi I'll,
possessing an independent fortune, and
whose ouly happiness is found in moon
light, music, love and flowers, is desir-
GUS of dcvoting himself to the cuitiva-
ton of these sweetuesses of existence, in
connection with some beautiful young
lady, who will esteem it her chicfest joy
constantly to circumnavigatc him, so to
peak with the cffulgent halo OF hcr
loving heart. VIII such maiden
please address
FERNANDO THOMSON, Warren, X. I.
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j. 81 p. Moves.

Dry Goods-Prints, Muslins, Cambrics, De-
Lanes, Brown and Bleaohed Sheetings,
Broadcloths ,Cassimeres, Satinetts.
Observation-Disclosures, White and Brown Su-
gars, Teas, pure Coffee, Spices, &c.
Agents for the sale Of valuable Medicines
store nextto Pawcatuck Bark.
l27,f pAWCATCCk, ct.
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r1y~ A dandy acquaintance ofours
wa, refused admission to a gunpowder
magazine by the sentinel, on the ground
that b. was n spark.
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n. w. Dunn,

Keeps constantly on hand large stock Of
Gentlemen and Boys Clothing. adapt
ell to the season, such as, Hats,
Caps Goats, Vests, Pants, shirts,
Undershirts, Draws, Boots
and Shoes. &C., &c.
Fancy articles and Ready Made Clothing
at low prices. l3Itf
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Porter Il LOycl1nd,

ManuJdctUrerS Of
Iim y Sheet Iron Ware e,
A full supply of Stoves, Of the most APP
proved patterns, always on and.
Tin aud Sheet Iron Ware for sale, or made
to order, at short notice.
Shop on High street. I37tf
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~. MarstOn,

Makes to order, Walking Shoes, Caters,
Slippers, and every description of La
dies work; also, Gentlemen Boots,
CATERS, SC. ofa supcriorqual.
ity and workmanship.
Constantly on hand, n large Stock Of Goods
ia the Boot and Shoe line.
store on Main st. 13Itf
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ny Pitch upon the course Of life
which !, the most excellent, and custom
will render it the most delightful.
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nzs. Hs that does good without be.
mo rood, pills down with ono han1
via, b, BULLS ~ Win the o'hor
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G.. w. MaI'StOn,

G. W. N0FSTUN,
HALTER AND DEALER INFURS,
Keeps constantly on hand u large stock of
Gentlemen sand Boys Hats ofthe latest
fashions. Furs of the bes quality,
AMI Of the newest sty les cheap.
Duckskin Gloves, Mittens Of every variety
Spring Styles just received.
Store under C. Leonard's Hotel 137ti
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ssHOrge g.. Wells.

Dealer in Boots and Shoes Of all descrip-
tions. Gentlcmcn's fine Calf Boots,
Gaitcrs Of all descriptions, iubbers
and rubber Boots. Thick Boots,
BrOgans, Shoes, &c.
aides CATERS, Walking SaOcs Slippers sc
Mtin Street, Westerly, Il. /. 134u
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rS- When prudence dictates fear,
tererity i7 folly.
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VOLUME VI-NUMBER 5.
Business CARDS.
Ladies Fancy Goods Store

Ladies' Fancy Goods Store
NEAR THE RAILROAD STATION.
ID. w. HAMMOND.
Constantly on hand and for sale at fair
prices, an assortment Of
FANCY GooDs, Books, Sr.TIoNGRy. PER-
FUMERY, FOREIGN AND DoMEsrIc
FRUIr, PATENT MEDICINES, &c.
Also receiving fresh supplies Of Stuart's
Superior Steam Refined Confectionery,
Councilman's Broadway do, Stuart
x Co, do, with large assort-
ment Of Refined Broken Candy, &c. 80