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Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-04-18
The Scale Insect of the Apple.

Nearly every person who grows an ap-
pie tree, has observed that the branches
of the older, and stems of the younger
trees, are frequently covered with min
ute scale, showing in general no appear
ance of hfe, and resembling nothing so
much as a miniature oyster she'll This
little scale is, however, an insect, and one
of the many enemies of the apple, belong
ing to a family that contains more anom-
alous forms than auy other. 1t is the
H1moptera of Maclay. All this family
are supplied with suctorial mouth arising
so far back on the under side Of the head
as apparently to come from the breast in
some species. The present ipsee. Is inclu.
ded in the genus Coocus, and has for It's
near relations some that have been useful
to man from the time of the ancients, pro.
ducing valuable dyes, the cochineal being
one Of them; and it is calculated that in
one pound of this dye there are 10000 Of
these insects. 1t feeds upon the cactus
Our Apple Scale has. however, no quail
tiles to render it useful short account
of its life and habits will be all that is ne-
cessary. When first hatehed from the egg
it possesses considerable ambulatary pow
ers, and can crawl all over tree and Sc
lect situation. 1t then inserts its ros-
rum into the tender bark and draws the
sap, and such constant drain, by the
countless numbers found upon tree, must
be very injurious. The insect remaius in
this position until death in the female,
undergoing its transformations, which, in.
stead of producing higher state of dsvel.
opement, as in most other forms, has
contrary effect, it becoming in fact a mere
inert, fleshy mass, in some allied species
losing even the rudiments of limbs and all
appearances of articulation Tho male, on
the contrary, however, who is much smaller,
iu casting off his pupa skin, obtains pretty
large wings, and we'll developed limbs,
armed with single claw, and his mouth
becomes obsolete be then sallies forth in
search of his partner, of which he sees no.
thing but the pupa envelope. The female
afterwards becomes distended with eggs.
She then gradually dries up leaving the
she'll of her body for a covering to the
newly hatched young, Of which they are
two broods in year.
PREvENTIvE.-Harris, in his "Trea-
tise on Insects injurious to Vegetation
recommends the following as preventive:
To two parts OF soft soap, add eight Of
water, and mix az much lime with it %
will make a stiff white wash, and apply
with a brush to the trunk AND branches
Of the infected trees in the month of June
when the young insects are new. ta:ssaa.
.Cii2 Farmer.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-04-18

For the L-wi,burg Chronicle.
The Almond Tree IS the first TO bloom in the
opening year. II is covered with lis snow
white flowers in the latter part of January
and before the latter part of March displays
lis ripe fruit
TIE Almond Tree, the Almond Tree!
The Christians empirn lot l, he
From earliest youth. let every soul
In Gods empioy.hIs name enrol;
Though all around be chill and cold,
Let his pure heart be warm and bold,
HIS virtues bloom, IN Spoiless white,
Midst sin and misery's darkest night,
Displaying well each heavenly grace,
And signs of coming harvest trace.
So let II thrive, and day by day
New proofs of coming wealth display,
While Others bear no fruit, be we
A useful. blessing, healthful tree,
And flowers and fruits and fragrance too
First to our God be ever due.
Thus NAV we all from youth to age
In his divine employ engage,
And when our day Of toll is past
Glorious rest Is ours at last.
iariI lsse- BEL n.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-04-18
THE FARM.
The GIrden...The Orchard.
HOGS.
ne Lewisburg Chronicle.

For the Lewisburg Chronicle
HOGS.
Every person, and especially every far
mer, should have correct knowledge OF
the different breeds of his stock, because
this knowledge lie necessary to enable him
to distinguish aud select the different
breeds of animals wherever be happens to
fnd them, and SO choose those best suited
for his own purposes. Now let me give
you brief sketch of the most esteemed
varieties of the Hog.
CHESTER COUNTY WHIrE.-This is
supposed to be the old Cheshire county
breed of England introduced into Chester
county, Pa, by the followers Of William
Penn-but much improved, being very
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-04-18
A New SOng-From The Home Journa

A New SOng-From The Home Journal.
Thank God for pleasant weather.
Chant II, merry rllls!
And clap your hands together,
Ye exulling hills!
Thank him, ieeming valley!
Thank Him, fruitful plain!
For the golden Sunshine,
And the silver rain.
Thank God, of good the giver!
Show it, sportlve breeze
Respond, o tuneful river.
To the nodding trees.
Thank Him, bud and birdling'
As ye grow and sing.
Mingle in thanksgiving,
Every living thing!
Thank God, with cheerful spirit,
In glow of love,
For what we here inherit,
And our hopes above.-
Universal Nature
Revels in her birth
When God, in pleasant weather,
Smiles upon the earth!
UNpERcLIrr, JUNE, 1855. GEO. +. MORRIS
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-04-18

nm-James Buchanan, "Pennsylvania's S
favorite (democratic) son." has written a
letter, saying, since the Missouri Compro.
mise is repealed, democrats mast stick to
it, whatever clamor is raised against it
There is modern democracy again. Nc
matter if three-four,hs of the people are
opposed, stick to Il and whip them in.
We were disposed to look kindly on Blu.
chanan, but,w such principles, We would
not vote for him for fence viewer WiLkes
Barre Times.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-04-18

large, tall, long bodied, broad-slded, neat
ly.shaped mhte hog, which for its size
consumes but little food, and natures ear
ly and fattens rapidly. Its hair is long,
smooth, close, aud beautifully 1hite al
ocer its Lcdy.
BEDFORD, BEDFORDsHIRE, OR WO-
BURN-This hog is called the Bedford
hog after the Duke of Bedford, in Eng
land, with whom the breed originated,
and Woburn after the name of the Duke e
farm or country seat. Ii is long, broad,
AMI round bcllied hog, of Th'te ootor
rdh more or less of dark blue or ash coi-
ored spots, and short legs and thin hair.
1t was introduced into our country thro'
a present of the breed which the Duke of
Bedford sent over to Gen. Washington
And they who have had this breed III its
purity, speak of it as splendid animal,
and superior to every other variety of hog.
But it is doubtful whether it can NOW be
found in its purity, either here or in Eng
land if it can it would be well for some
Of our farmers to procure it.
BERKsHIRE.-ThisH Hog, 50 called after
the county of Berkshire, in England, E,
where it originated, is of sandy or red
dih brorn tint .r co'or, interspersed with
dark brown or black spots on various
parts of its body 1t is not so large as
the Chester county white or the Bedford,
but has broad sides, and thick, compact,
and well-formed body, short snout aud
legs, small bones, and somewhat curly
and roughish,looking hair. 1t has always
been favoiite, both here and in England,
for the excellence of its flesh, its early
maturity, and fine fattening properties.
SUFFOLK IMrRovED-The Improved
Suffolk, SO called after Suffolk county, in
England, where it originated, is a very
handsome phite hog with a small head,
short legs, fat cheeks, and round, plump
body, and thin, fine hair, and very hardy.
1t is still smaller of Aze than the Berk.
pork Sa' of sssslIsass s' %ass'
Some of the Improved Suffolks are
spotted.
CHINA, OR CnINEsE.-This Hog, so
called because introduced here from Chi
na, is still smaller than the Improved
Suffolk, is a short-iailed, wide-cbeeked,
very short-legged, thin-skinned, and round
and plump-bodied hog, Of pure whte
or Black coior, but its color, when crossed
with other breeds, varies from white to
black and from piebald to sandy hue.
Its flesh is exceedingly white, delicate aud
fne-favored.
There are many other varieties Of
the Hog, such as the Sussex, Leicester
shire, Lincolnshire, Essex, the Irish Ora
zier or Grass breed, &c, but they are in
fcrior to those just described, and there
fore deserve no attention from the farm
er who desires to have the best breeds
LEISURE MOMENTS.
North'd Co, April, 1856.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-04-18
The One Potato Experiment.

In 1854, we harvested y bushels from
one Mexican potato, cut in As many pieces
as it bad eyes, and some Of the eyes we're
divided again, taking care to leave germ
on each piece, aud some were not larger
than grain of corn, but produced large
potatoes-yielding at the rate of 500
bushels per acre. The number of pieces
in this case was So. This experiment led
to the conviction that We usually plant far
too much seed, and wishing to have this
idea more fully proved, laid aside few
of the best tubers for the one jotato cam
petition, but made the proposition too late
in the season.
That the " Mexican Wild Potato" (tho'
thoroughly tanned now is the best table
potato We have, l think many will agree
l am aware that some denounce them as
coarse, ,catery, and very subject to rot.
The former objection is from those who
have been deceived, and purchased "White
MERGERS" for Mexieans,' which they very
much resemble in outward appearance
the latter, in certain localities, is true Of
the Mexican as well as all other potatoes,
viz, in clay soil or even slight mixture
Of clay.
Below is the product of three Mexican
potatoes, planted june 4th, on sandy loan
soil, which had been for five or six years
previous used as a vegetable garieu, not
very rich, but in good condition for roots,
though rather too wet. Planted in drills,
IS inches apart in the drill. Many of the
eyes were Gu, in 4 to Spices, and though
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-04-18
North'd Co, April, 1856.

DW-IWe have before US several numbers
of MOoRE's RURAL New YORKER, for
the current year-a weekly publication OF
eight folio pages, devoted to agriculture,
the arts and literature. Ii is published at
Rochester, N. Y, at 81 per single copy or
$40 for 10
We find it an intelligent and spirited
journal, worthy Of the wide reputation
which it enjoys as one Of the leading ag-
rlcultural periodicals of the day.
1t would appear that at its frs, sugges-
tion, several men had been experimenting
the past year on the possible products of a
single potato. The results, as now pub
lished, are very interesting, and We give
some Of them below, adding the recon-
mendation that our readers pursue the
same trial this summer in our vicinity
Ed. CHRONICLE
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-04-18

AwrRIcA A CrNTIpy SINCE LIN
1855, the following statistical account of
English subjects in the Colonies of North
ma,;.. w.. ,,Lon Gro. n;,;,;. ro,,.
aau ,.', h;us os a.,a,;,~ a.s,
.,ur.sana o,hau .,,ha.,;.on'. Tho.o
nu,,hors va,o o,.lus;ra IS ,ho ,.;,;.,,u ;u
,ho NOW of tho o,o,,, .nd ,ho noa,.os.
u.,;e. ,1l
Scotia 5000
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-04-18

It's stated that Gov. Wise, of Virginia
rs insa.a
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1856-01-10
SheriH,s Sale.

7he STATE of OAio, Fairfsld County %,
~EURSUANr to the command OF an order OF aala
II from THE Ceuft OF Common Ploas in said county,
and TO me directed. l will offer at public sale Al tE5
Court House in Lancaster, on TEssday the I5tk dav IN
January, 1856, between the hours OF 10 O'Clock Am.
and 4o'clock p. NJ, tho following described Real Es-
tate, to-wit: Lot No. "a In CarpenIer's addition to the
OF Lancaster: also, Lot No. 10 in Bradstradta
addition to Lancaster: also 4 acres on the Kast end OF
tho following described tract of lAnG being ON ZanesI
location ofland on which the town OF Lancaster was
laid out, in Township No. II, of Range No. 10 of Unit
cd states lands sold at Chillicothe. beginning at a
post whore a stone Ia planted on the South side there
OF, near Rees' bridge, being the lower toll-bridRe over
the Hockhockine River, near said Town OF LANCASTER,
whore a honey locnst six inches in diameter bears
South 81 degrees East 2s7 links and an Elm 80 inches
in diameter'boars North 20K degrees; thence South
5OH degrees West 10 chains and SIS links 10 a most
where a honey locust 10 inches in diameter bears
North 72H degrees Vests 0S links and a honey locu,t
4 inches in diameter bears North sOk East QI5 links:
thence South 9 chains and so Links 10 a post; thence
North 33A degrees West 8 chains and 65 links 20 the
place Of beginning, containing 81 acres more or less.
Lot No "a in Carpenters addition, appraised al 1900
Lot No 10 in Brads'ate's addition appraised At SIuO,
4 acres at Four Hundred and Eighty Dollars.
To be sold as the property OF James NJ. Pratt, 1t tho,
suit of John NJ. Lowrie. Terms of sale cash.
WILLIAM POTTER, Sheriff.
Martin and Schleich, Attorneys.
Lancaster, December l3, ls55-5w324pfS6
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1856-01-10
BOOK STORE,
Opposite Sha.Gcln HOTEL
&c II ~ :. Z =

EBEGS lhare tn inform HIS old cusfome era and ovory
Y , body else that he has just received direct from
the publishers, n heavy Invoice OfSlandnrd aud Mis-
collaneous Works, Gif BOoks, hEnuSls, &c, suited
iorthr Library, Parlor and Holiday Presents: among
them may be named British Poets, , vols Oetgv va. bound
IN Morocco, revised Edition; Sh1kcsyoar's, Moose's
and Byron's c~omplStc Poetichl Work.. with nne stool
Illustrations, win thclargest and mostco'npiete stock
Of Poeticnl works eyor brought IN this city,
Also. Female Life among tho MormOns, by the wis
Of an RFSer; l. ght and Darkness story OF fashiona-
bio life: Footprints OF an lite aerant,by NJ. p. Gaddis:
Jnran aSit wa'Ahd il. by Hiidreth; Whh'ly's Future
state; Rthol. or tho Double Error, by Marian Janice;
the Hidden Path, by Ny Marion ~Iaflsnd; CoEs Cut
Corners, by Benauly.
his ON Books an ANIMALS may be found the
Thoughts Blosgom; Mernory's Gin: Christian Keep
sake: Friendships Token; the philoo penn; Cieiisn
Git; Snow Flake; Frcc Mason's Gift; Moss Rose;
Atlantic Sovchier Affections Gift; Romance OF 1mc-
rican landscapes. n beautiful work, all bound and put
upin the neattstand most substantial style. d,
Also, y large assortment OF Bibles, large and small
and all prices; Hymn Books: Catholic Prayer Books,
togetherwith every variety Of Religious Works.
An extensive assortment OF Cap, Letter and Note
Paper. Envelopes, &c. Our stock has boon laid in with
special reference to tho wants and tastes OF our Pa
irons. Ladies' and Gentlemen will call and examine
at their leisure.
p S. Ny arrahgeu.ent Is are such that receive ovsry
new work direct from the Publisher 70 as soop rs is,ued
Lancaster, Nov. &, 1855 JOHN
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1856-01-10
CLOSING

Special DispatcIt" to the Cincinnati Gazette.
COLUMBUS, January 4, 1856.
The American State Council Of Ohio
adjourned at noon to-day.
Tnos. SPooSER and Lieut.. Gov. FoRD,
wore elected delegates to the Philadelphia
Convention. Hon. l.. D. CAMPBELL and
SAM'L GALLOWAY, alternates.
Mr., SPooNgR resigned his seat as Presi-
dent Of the Order, and a resolution of
thanks for tho energetic, efficient and able
manner in which be performed his duties,
was unanimously adopted.
Lieut.. Gov. FORD was elected Prosi-
dent Of the State Council by acchma-
ton.
The Committee on the state Of tic Or
der, to whom was referred the report Of
Tnos. SpooNER, made the following report,
which was unanimously adopted;
To tie Stuto Council Of Ohio
The Committee on the state Of the Or
der to whom was referred the report Of the
President, have considered the same, and
beg leave to report, that in view Of the APP
preaching session Of the National Council
at Philadelphia, and in good faith to the
States represented in the Convention Of the
Americans, held at Cincinnati in Novem-
Der last, it is inexpedient for this State
Council to Legislate upon the subject Of
the reports submitted to tho said conven-
ton at Cincinnati. The whole subject
will again come before the National body,
when it is expected that tho delegation
from Ohio will %strenuously oppose the
twelfth section Of the platform adopted by
the Convention at Philadelphia in June
last.
Tho principles Of tho American party
having oeen proclaimed to the world, the
Committee arc Of opinion that hereafter
purely American nominations should be
made for President and Vice President Of
the United States, and for all State and To-
cal officers.
On tho subject of secrecy, tho State
Council cannot legislate, any further than
to express an opinion, and the Committee
rould therefore recommend that the sub
ject be referred 10 the National Council
Respectfully submitted, &c.
The State Council then adjourned with
three cheers for FORD and SPooNER, and
all separated with the greatest good feel
ing.
The next meeting will be held at Colum-
bus on the 4th Of June next
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1856-01-10


held 99d February, to nominate candidates
for President and Vice President. This
EXTRA meeting has been called for the pur-
pose Of the party and HEAL
ING the breach occasioned by the enact
ment of the "l2th section" and TO pre-
pare the way for a Presidential nomina-
ton.
What may be the result of this move
ment. is. at this distance Of time and I'M
der circumstances now transporting. diff
cult to determine, and, however desirable
it may be 10 remove all obstacles in the
way Of harmonious action, yet, l trust
that no delegate from Ohio will prove so
recrcant to principle as to abandon the po-
sition nobly taken aud maintained at the
last session and during our last election
No success. present or prospective, would
warrant such abandonment of principle,
and none but would prove ultimately a
death blow TO tho party.
II is for you 10 determine whether dele
gates shall be elected to attend the extra
session Of the National Council and the
Nominating Convention. II you decide
10 be represented in those bodies, you
should senl delegates under such instruc-
lions as will represent the opinions of the
people Of Ohio.
l would again call your attention to a
question of Importance 10 the success OF
our Order, viz: the obligation of secrecy
now resting on its membership. 1t is
time that members should be permitted to
not only openly and fearlessly proclaim the
objects, and defend the principles of oul
organic tion, but throw OF all secrecy moi
absolutely necessary for the internal man.
agement Of the business of tho coun
ellis.
The only question now at issue, and
which divides tho American, as it does ev,
cry other party that ever claimed to be Ma
ti0nal, at this time, is that of extending
Slavery. 1t is a question that every voter
must act upon by his representative, and
one that should be acted upon at once, anC
settled forever-that ou; OF tho way, there
is no difference OF sentiment to divide tht
American party North or South, and once
united. it would be potent in the coming
%contost for the election Of a Head to the
Government Of this great nation, who
would be in sentiment as the Constitution
requires he shall be by bislh-an Ameri
can. THOMAS SPOONER.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1856-01-10
DHED

On the 4th day of January. 1855, at the
residence of her Father, in Madison town
ship, Fairfield County, Ohio, Miss ANN
ELIZA, Daughter, ofJohn and Sarah Ju.
liam, aged 10 years, 8 months and 90 dsys.
The deceased was for the last two years
of her life the subject of pulmonary dis
case, which she bore with christian forth
tude and resignation; and although sur
rounded with all the comforts of life, as
we'll as her youthful associates. and the
deep and earnest solicitude of afectionale
parents and friends; sill the destroyer
was stcalthily accomplishing his work Of
death upon his victim, and rapidly hasten
ing her onward to the silent mansions OF
the dead; yet she murmured not, but
keeping her eyes steadily fixed upon
the Cross Of her Saviour, she was enabled
to rejoice in anticipation Of that glorious
Inheritance which awaits the finally faith
ful,-and although she had not united her
self to the church, until about two weeks
previous to her death, still that duty was
deeply impressed upon her mind, on the
first opportunity presenting itself, availed
herself oft, and took upon herself the pub
lie profession Of that religion, which alone
can afford consolation in tho gloomy hour
Of dissolution. She had laid the sacrifice
at the feet Of her blessed RedeemOr, who
enabled her from that time forth, to rejoice
with Joy unspeakable and full Of glory, un-
til death came to her release, and her hap
py spirit tr~iumphantly assembled to behold
that Saviour, who had promised to be
with her, and conduct her spirit to the
peaceful abode Of the blessed, G.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1856-01-10

A New AMI DANGEROUS COUNTERFEIT
Tho Portsmouth Tri6Hne says: 1--WE have
seen within a day or two several counter
felt S5 bills on the Southern Bank Of Ken
lucky. The counterfeit may BIO detected
by the engraving, which is much lighter
than in the genuine bill. The vignetto on
bothgenuine and spurious is a farmer on
horseback, overseeing hands harvesting
and loading wheat. One mark will ena.
bic persons TO detect, In the genuine bill
the head Of tho man receiving the sheaf
Of wheat on tho wagon is darker than the
rest Of she picture. On the counterfeit
the head is jet black. The paper is rather
lighter in color than the genuine, but hsa-
vier in texture. The Cashiers name on
the genuine bill is NJ. B. Morton; bu. in
the counterfeit, tho B would be taken for
an 90"
A number Of these bills have been Of
fered in Portsmouth within few days.
They look new, and no doubt arc a fresh
issue, as Thompson's Reporter does not
describe them"
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1856-01-10

MISUNDERSTANDING the multiplicity of
changes that have taken place in our city
in the business way, we learn that JouN
L. TrrHrLL, Esq, senior Elilor Of the Ohio
Eagle, r%etires from the editorial depart
ment. Mr.. Tuthill, rs a writer, has few
superiors in tho now wo-begone phalanx of
Sag Nioht Democracy, AMI we must say
we are sorry to part with him from the
Editorial Tripod. We have broken many
a lance with him and hoped to have had
an opportunity to repeat again. We wish
him abundant success in whatever private
pursuit ho may engage. Wa believe4ho
editorial management ofthe Eagle remains
in the hands Of Msssrs. S,hleich and Cru.
Der.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1856-01-10
SheriG,s Sale.

Ths State Of Ohio, Fairfield County, ~.
TBURSUANT to the command Of an order Of sale
Il from the Court of Common Pleas in said sonitSS
and to me directed, | will onOr at public safe af the
door OF me Court House in Lancaster, on Tuesday tho
l5th day Of January, 1856, between the hours Of 10,
O'Clock A. NJ. and o'clock p. NJ, the following deg
cribed Real Estate, to-wit:
81 feet OFF OF Lot No in Carpenters addition to the
Town ofLan easter, appraised At $l2O0. Also, North
haifof bot No. lin Carpenters addition to the Town.
OF Lancaster. appraised at $3.50. Also, Lot No ia, al =
praised AT 1925; also, lot No lI5 appraised at $500;
also, lots No 1l6, III, l15 and I9 appraised at $4,000.
all inCarpenter's addition to tho toWu of Lancaster. To-
be sold as tho property OF James NJ. Pratt, ct tho suit
Of William Slads, Jun. and John Borland, receivers,
&C: Terms Of sale cash. WIN. POTTER, Sheriff.
H.H. Hunter, Attorney.
Lancaster, Ohio December II, ls55-5w3apfS3