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Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-02-15
THE FARM
The Garhens..The Orchard.
From the Pennsylvania Farm Journa
Superph0sphate of Lime.

MEssRs. EDIToRs-SIRs: 1 herewith
send you the statement Of my trial last
summer with Allen & Needles Superphos-
phat of Lime on corn, ir the hill.
April oath and 25tb, l planted seven
acres of corn, on which was dropped in the
hill while planting small handful of
phosphate of lime, amounting to lbs lbs.
per acre, excepting six rows through the
centre these 1 planted without any kind
of manure, until the crop had come thvc'
the ground, then dropped plaster Of Paris
and unleached ashes, equal parts, over the
six rows no. phosphnted, and left the main
field altogether to the influence Of the
phosphate of lime. These six rows came
through the ground about three days later
than the main field, and had a yellow,
sickly aspect; whilst the phosphsted corr
was Of a lively green, and grew very fast,
so as to leave the six rows FAR behind 10
size, and so continued until about the mid
die of August, when l discovered the sig
rows were rapidly cvertakiug the rhospha-
ted, and after the ears were fully set, it
was impossible to 6ud where they were In
crossing the field.
October 26th, husked and measured &C.
curately the six rows not phosphated, With
the adjoining six that we're. aud found a
gain in favor of the phosphated Of good
sound corn of two bushels. l measured
the ground occupied BY the six rows, and
found It to contain two-elevenths of an
acre. which amounted to eleven bushels
per acre difference in corn from the meas
urement Taking the whole field, think
there was fully sixty-six bushels per acre;
without the phosphate l should have had
ffty-fve The eleven bushels added to
the whole field per acre makes gain over
common planting of seveuty-seseu bushels
The phosphate cost sl6,75.
had intended to cay something of &
compost for bearing apple trees, which
may prove of much benefit to the orchard
ist, but have concluded to await further
time and trial before l publish my expert.
meuts; nevertheless I feel it pleasure to
state the ingredients Of the compost, that
others who may think wei! of the princi-
pie may try for their own satisfaction ten
cart loads Of apple puss from the cider
mill, mixed with ten loads well dried muck
dirt, two bushels Of Stacked lime, and one
Of common salt-to be applied freely under
the trees and round as far as the limbs ex-
tend, as soon as tie crop has been gather
ed The rationale is, you return to the
trees the same ingredients nearly they
have extracted from the sell for the for
nation of fruit, with tie valuable addition
of the muck, lime and salt Yours, J.B.
Raduor, Del Co, Japuar5 10, 1856
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-02-15
Farmers Grinding their Own Grain.

Mr.. EDIoTR: Would it not be better
policy on the part Of farmers who are con-
veniently situated with regard to mills, to
have their grain turned into -four, instead
of selling it to grain dealers, and by so
doing, make whatever prof; there is in tho
operation themselves, instead Of throwing
it away, as is now done.
If it will pay miilers in the cities to buy
grain fox cash, at an advance upon the
producers price, and lay on. their money
fox months, it certainly out to be profit
able operation for the farmer to take his
grain to the mill and have it ground for
himself. Moreover, if there is any profit
going i. ought to go to the farmers pile
Again, this would have a tendency to
increase the number of mills through the
country and every one knows that
mill ia not only great convenience, but
tha. i. enhances the value of farms in its
vicini,y-so it is the farmers best policy
70 encourage "home manufacture" in this
branch Of business, as we'll az every other
Moreover, mill is home market, il
managed by men Of enterprise and meansJ
and if farmer wishes to sell his grain,
the mill is the proper place for it to 90 to.
lie. the intelligent readers Of the Farm
Journal make an estimate of the compara-
tive advantages Of this pan, (ineluding
the feed they thus secure,) and sce if it 10
70. the right plan. T.Y.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-02-15
WASHINGTON, Feb 8.-Much excite

WASHINGTON, Feb S.-Much excite
ment was occasoned throughout the city
at noon to-day, from an accident occurring
10 the veteran Senator from Michigan,
Gen. Cass. While coming FROM the Pa
tent Office, about II o'clock, he lost his
foot-hold, and was preeipitated some hve
or six steps to the pavement, cutting hrs
head very badly, near the temple, aud
causing in,ensibility for a considerable
time. He was taken up and conveyed to
the National Hotel, and Drs. Miller and
Garnett Immediately summoned.
The wounds in his head bled profusely,
aud the report spread that be had fractur-
ed his skull, causing most painful an1l-
ety. lie remained some time iusensible,
but finally recovered and recognized the
friends in attendance on him. His ply
siciaus, also, at the same time announced
that his injuries were less serious than had
been feared, AMI that DO bones bad been
broken. After bis wound had been dress
ed he fell asleep, and for an hour or more
slept soundly.
This evening the symptoms are all fav-
orable to his recovery, and he lies much
more comfortable His frame was much
Jared by the fall, and the only danger is
of iufamation, coupled with his advanced
age. Were he a young man, no danger
would be apprehended.
10 O'CLOCK, p M.-The physicians in
attendance upon Gen. Cass, express the
opinion that he is in no danger.
THE Erie AND NORTH EAST RAIL
RoAD.-Hon Joseph Casey, of Harrisburg,
appointed BY Gov. Pollock Commissioner
for the State under the provisions Of the
Ac. forfei.ing the charter Of the Erie and
North East Railroad, arrived in Erie last
Saturday. aud Immediately notified the
parties directly interested Of his intention
to take possession Of the forfeited proper
ty He is now engaged in consummating
the necessary prelim;uaries, and designs,
we believe, at the earliest practical period
effecting such an arrangement with the
President Of the Buffalo and S. l.. Road
as will attest the power of the State while
Offering no unnecessary interruption to
the progress of trade and travel. Mr.. Casey
has appointed Wilson King, Esq, Super.
in.endent.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-02-15
SANE SUBJECT. by A YOUNG LADY.

THE SNow.-The snow was p-oterbial-
y called the "pcor farmers manure" be-
fore scientific analysis had shown that it
contained larger per ceutage Of ammonia
than rain: The snow serves as protecting
mantle to the tender herbage and the roots
Of all plants against the fierce blasts and
cold of winter. An examination Of snow
in Siberia showed that when the tempera-
ture of the air was scventy-two degrees
below zero, the temperature of the
snow o little below the surface was
twenty degrees above zero, over one
hundred degrees difference. The snow
keeps the earth just below it's surface in
condition to take on chemical changes
which would not happen if the earth we're
bare and frozen to a great depth. The
snow prevents exhalations from the earth,
and is powerful absorbent, retaining and
returning to the earth gases arising from
vegetable and animal decomposition. The
snow, though it falls heavily at the door of
the poor, and bring, death and starvation
to the fowls of the air and beasts of the
field, is yet of incalculable benefit in
climate like ours, and especially at this
time, when the deep springs of the earth
were failing and the mill streams were re-
fusing their motive powers to the craving
appetites of man. If, during the last
month, the clouds had dropped rain instead
of snow we might have pumped and bored
the earth in vain for water; but, with
foot of snow upon the earth and many
feet upon the mountains, the hum Of the
mill-stones and the harsh notes Of the saw
mill will soon and long testify to its bene-
ficence. Bridges, earth.works, and the
fruits of engineering skill and toll may be
swept away, but man will still rejoice in
the general good and adore the benevo-
lence Of Him who orders all things Alright.
The snow is great purifier of the atmos-
phere The absorbent power CT capillary
actior Of snow is like that of sponge or
charcoal. Immediately after snow has
fallen, melt it in clean vessel and taste
it, and you will fiud Immediately evidences
of its impurity. Try some day or two
old and it becomes nauseous, especially in
cities. Snow water makes the mouth
harsh and dry. 1t has the same effect
upon the skin, and upon the hand: and
feet produces the painful nalady Of chill
blains The following easy experiment
illustrates beautifully the absorbent prop
erty of snow: Take lump of snow "a
piece of snow crust answers as welD of
three or four inches in length and hold it
in the fame of lamp not drop of wa
ter will fall from the snow, but the water,
as fast as formed, will penetrate of be
drawn up into the mass of snow by capil-
larry attraction: 1t is BY virtue of this
attraction that the snow pur,fes the at
mosphere by absorbing and retaining its
noxious and noisome gases and odors.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-02-15

DECLINE IN MoRMoNIsM.-The Taun-
ton (Eug Courier states that the Mormon
delusion in that Observation-Disclosures 70:
the last twelve months a couple of Elders
have been propagating their "Latter-Day"
doctsines-is fast dying out, aud that the
hall in which they have held their meet
iugs is now let to glass snd china dealer
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-02-15

is 5l5 feet in length and 3OO teet In
breadth, driven by 5 separate engines
together making go horse power. At
present. the mill is working for the
Reading Railroad Company, turning
ont so to 80 tons per day of rails 2i
feet long weighing 64 lbs. to the yard.
The Furnace and other works of the
Company are on similar scale, and
the whole establishment probably sup
ports half of Danville. The Works
keep up constant muttering like dis
tant thunder, with an occasional clap
like thunder stroke" from it there
rises "a pillar Of cloud by day. and
at night the red, white, and blue"
parti-colored lights remind one of the
enchanted scenes recorded in the Ara
bian Nights Entertainments.
The DANvILLE ACADEMY is new
brick building, OH the lower end of
the main river street, and enjoys
substantial prosperity under the able
charge of J e. BRADLEY and Daughter.
A Cabinet has been commenced !; and
to aid in procuring Apparatus,a course
of Popular Lectures is in progress, the
Introductory Of when was delivered
by John Cooper Esq. of Danville; the
I'd by Ele Bowen of Pottsville, on The
Coal Formation Of Penn. the Sd by
Col. Freeze, of Bloomsbury, on the
Beard and the 4th by the compost
or (who has not time to write) on the
old, musty, rusty, thread-bare, COM
mon-place, antediluvian subject of
History-a theme properly within the
sphere of the patient, statistics-loving
Mr.. A., the State Treasurer, or the
Deputy Supt. c. S, but with which in
their absence we bored the audience
nearly an hour. The politeness with
which they listened, was worthy of
better occasion. A small charge is
made for admission, yet the number
in attendance was larger (students
excepteO than at Lewisburg, or Har-
risburg three years ago, comprising
the clergymen and leading business
men, who not only encourage" but
also ATTEND. Gov. Pollock, Morton
M'Michael, DR.. Malcom, Judge Conrad,
are yet expected to deliver Lectures.
Next morning, what change had
passed over the face of nature-veil-
ing the bright sun of yesterday in
sombre clouds, and a sharp nor'wester
instead Of a gentle breeze. But there
was young couple just before US, sit
ting SO as to look into each others
eyes, to whom all outside discomforts
were as nothing. Doubtless arranging
some little matter Of more Importance
to them than to all the world beside,
they didn't care how slow they went,
or how cold it was, and were doubt
less glad when the old folks whipped
by and left them to talk it all over
and run the risk Of freezing.
This side of Mooresburg, the road
passes up and down hill, either side
of which would furnish as short road
without any HILL The ridge exactly
on the top of this hill, catches every
wind for miles in any direction and
the coolest, most piercing blast we
have encountered for twelve years,
was along this summit, so dreary in
winter. How long will sensible far
mers drive weary horses heavily laden
over this hill-up it, and down it
when they can avoid the whole hill
and lose no distance ".
Another Old Time Song.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-02-15

DETROIT, Feb. SO. NJ. Hyde, Re-
publican, has been elected Mayor of this
city by about 200 majority over A. W.
Buell., the Administration candidate. Mr.
Buell. was in Congress in 1850, and voted
for the Fugitive Slave Law. The slavery
issue was therefore fairly presented during
the canvass. The balance of the Demo.
cratic ticket was elected.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-02-15

MORE FuaITIvEs.-On Thursday last,
eight more slaves ran of from Boone coun-
ty, KY. Four of whom-two men, ~o'
man and child-.were owned BY Mr.Gaincs,
owner of portion of the fug'tives now
under arrest at Cincinnati. 1t is stated
that Mr.. Gaines, out Of eleven slaves, has
only three left.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-02-15

On Friday week man named Martin
Furlong vas convicted at the special ses-
sions in New York city, for wanton cruelty
in beating his horse with cart rung until
the poor beast fell to the pavement. He
was sent to the penitsn.iary for six months
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-02-15

Curing JAUNDICE-M. Barnard, a
French chemist, has, it is said, demopstra-
ted, by several experiments, that the white
of eggs can only be assuilated or convert
ed into food for the human body through
the Intervention Of the liver Guided by
this fact, DR.. Giesler, Of Get:iugen, has
suggested its employment in the treatment
of jaundice. If the digestion Of the albu.
men of eggs tend to rouse the action Of
the liver, it will necessarily restore the
secretion of bile and cure jaundice.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-02-15

A PRoFITLEss VEsruRE.-A Boston
ship, laden with ice, is frozen fast near
Richmond, Va, with ice two feet thick in
the tifer and ponds adjacent.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-02-15

THE MAJESTY OF THE PEOPLES
VOICE." was once a sentiment of awful
import among certain politicians.
When the people pronounced against
a man, it vas extreme Federal" doc
trine ever to propose him again for
office. But modern Democracy sadly
ignores such a principle. JAMES
CAMPBELL had been tried as Judge
in Philadelphia, and the people there
of gave 10000 majority against him
as a candidate for The Supreme Court
of the State-a majority which defea-
ted him in the State whereupon, Gov.
Bigler makes him Attorney General
of the State, and Pres. Pierce makes
him Post Master General Of the Uni
ted Statesl WILLIAM BIGLER, after
being tried as Governor of Pennsyl-
vania. was a candidate for reelection,
and defeated hy $1,000 majority : on
which fact being known Legislature
elected upon "Jug-Law" excitement
pick him ont to represent that 81 900
majority in the U. s. Senate for five
years! Verify, these politicians have
vast Difference for the peoples wills! !
HILLOTYPEs, or Colored Dagucrre-
otypes.-About ten years ago, Levi
L. Hill, Baptist preacher, was COM
PEELED by illness to stop speaking in
public, and resorted to daguerreotyp-
ing for 4 livelihood. He soon found,
by experimenting. the long desired
art of FIXING THE eoLoRs of the person
or thing pictured, as well as its shape
or shade. Yellow was the only color
long wanting, and the "saugerties
N. " Telegraph" says he has now
found that, and that 100000 has been
offered for the discovery, and declin-
ed. This discovery if perfected will
immortalize the author, and double
the value of daguerreotpyes.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-02-15

SHAD FLIEs.-These harbingers Of
spring-so regarded by certain entomolo-
gists-have made their appearance in our
city. As they are likewise understood to
be the apdnt courier, of a most palatable
species of fish, it may be taken for granted
that ere many days elapse, the eyes Of
epicures will be delighted with view Of
the announcement in the newspapers
"shad first of tho season" n."-Richmond
Wig.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-02-15
The Cold Snap"

While the almost unprecedented snow.
storms have blocked up railroads, detained
Ill. J ,. ,b;,os ont of ,un. gen-
'ne '""''s, "ou Pu' '""6'
erally, it has also furnished the Muse with
Lo, ,rd tbus balnod odit.
~
OrS out OF Q Snarl IN which their SCISSORS,
IS u.,h;,.,su "a orsr.ta or xeere
Aoi """' VI S"JN
in danger of growing rusty. Witness the
IS b.oL
ioiio"'nS cua'"e'ei''''o q VI
elor. as set forth in the Buff Com. AdU..
THE SNOW...Bf DISMAL MAN.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-02-15

The Reading Gazette mentions the arri-
val in that city of a gentleman from Mon.
treal, Canada, on last Thursday, who drove
the whole journey five hundred miles,
in sleiSh
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-02-15

Law AGAINST LADY SEDUcERs.-There
is a seduction bill before the Kentucky
Legislature, to which an amendment has
been presented, which, if adopted, will
create some stir among the ladies. 1t
provides that any female guilty of attemp-
ting to scduce young man BY wearing
low neck dresses, and other captivating
articles of attire, shall be punished with
the same penalty affixed to cases Of seduc-
tion. The gay dsceivers will be obliged
to correct their habits should this amend.
ment be adopted.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-02-15
Another Old Time Song.

A few weeks since, we revived from
memory, for the CHRONICLE" one of
the WINTER SONGS of "other days"
and have since seen the same copied
into fifteen or twenty papers. We do
not know their author but here is
another song of those days-author to
US unknown-which we admired for
its theme for its beauty and force Of
expression and the plaintive melody
to which it was sung. We again
quote from memory
NAPoLEoN's FAREWELL TO FRANCE.
I.
Farewell to thee, Francel where the gloom Of nv glory
Arose and oershadowed the earth with my name;
She abandons now, but the page of her story,
The brightest and blacklist is filed with my fame.
have warred with World, which vanqushed only
When the meteor Of conquest alured too far,
have coped with the Nations that thus lonely
The last, single captive Of millions in war!
II.
Farewell to thee, France when thy adem crowned me-
msde thee the gem and the wonder of earth,
But thy weakness DEGREES should leave as found thee
Decayed in thy glory, and sunk in thy worth;
for the veteran hearts that wasted,
In strife with the storm, battles were woni
Then the Eagle whose gaze that moment was blasted
Had still scared with eyes fixed on victory's sun
III.
Farewell to thee, France bur when Liberty rallies
Once more in thy regions remember me then;
The violet still grows in the depths of thy vses,
Though wiihcred. thy tears shall unfold it again.
Yet, yet may battle the hosts that surround u.s.
And yet i'ay thy hesrt leap awnke at my voice;
There are links that break the chain that hath
bound US,
Then turn thee and call On the Chief Of thy choice!
~@~-~~>7--7---
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-02-15

"Tou said, Mr.. Jones, that you oficia-
ted in pulpit; do you mean that you
preached p
"No, sir, I held the light for the man
that did"
"Ah the court understood you differ
emily. They supposed the discourse came
from you"
"No, sir, 1 only throwed a light upon
it."
"No leLty, Mr.. Jones. Crier, wipe
your nose, aud call the next witness"
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-02-15

JoHN B GoUGH The students at Ok
ford once attempted to break up his meet
ing, and SO they began to food him with
questions. He said to them, "I am
little man, but give me fair play and I
will dispose of one at once until l get
around" So one arose and said, "The
Lord turned water into wine" Yes,"
said Cough, "and you may drink all the
wine you have a mind to, made out Of
rater" The subject was here dropped,
and the meeting went on undisturbed.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-02-15
Educational Meeting at Selinsgrove.

The Snyder & Union Counties Teach
ers' Institute assembled on Tuesday, the
5th inst, in the German Reformed and
Lutheran church in the borough of Selins-
grove. They organized at 3 o'clock, P.
M. Mr.. HEcKENDoRN, the County Su-
perintendent, presided, and L. W. Ans.
pach and Seth Ii. Yocum, performed the
duty of Secretary. Mr.. Heckendorn de-
livered very appropriate and instructive
address to the members of the Institute.
Prof Sweet, gentleman who travelled
through the different States to give in
struction upon the best method of teach
ing schools, was present, and instructed
the members of the Institute. He gave
them some valuable information. During
the session, there we're many important
subjects introduced and discussed by the
Superintendent, Prof. Sweet, the Teachers,
aud some of our citizens. Addresses we're
delivered by Rev. Mr.. Weiser, Rev. MIR.
Domer, Seth Ii. Yocum, and number of
others. We heard the address Of Mr..
Weiser, on Wednesday evening. 1t was
a great effort in favor Of laying perma-
uent foundation upon which the school
system ought to be built. Mr.. Yocum's
address was beautiful, instructive, and
manly. The Institute, if properly conduc-
ted, may do much to bring about rsdica!
reform in our schools, thing SO much
needed. The County Superintendent
takes very determined stand to raise the
standard of our Schools; he labors hard
in the good cause If the school Directors,
the Teachers, and parents, will all cooper
ate with him, there will be glorious re-
form accomplished in the schools of our
county. All the teachers present conduc-
ted themselves in Christian aud becom.
ing manner, giving great evidence that
they feel deep interest in the welfare Of
the rising generation.
thursday evening, L. W. Anspacn de-
livered very beautiful address. Rev. Mr..
Weiser and Rev. Mr.. Domer addressed
the Institute and the citizens Their ad-
dresses were we'll received.
The Institute adjourned on Friday, to
meet again in the last week in October,
in New Berlin .Setinyrore Den,okrat