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Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-07-18

Please announce JOHN NJ. C. RANCK Esq.
Of MIfilnburs as Volunteer candidate for the
Office Of District Attorney at the Oc,o-
Der Election. He is native OF our county,
of large and respectable family connections,
Of good character and aitainments, and has
had that experience in the practice Of the Law
which is indispensably necessary for a safe
execution of the delicate duties Of that impor-
tani Office. WEST BUFEALOE
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-07-18
s. Daruest Nanlr !

Many of our country friends have made
known wish for general Mass Meeting
Of the friends Of Fremont AND FREEDOM
Immediately after Harvest. Correspond
ence is opened with several Speakers at .
distance, to know if they could attend, and
vbss. pA-Tbe County Committee are
requested to meet at G. F. Miller's Office,
at 2 PM. tomorrow, to consider the sub
jecs, and If they see proper to determine
the time and place
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-07-18
A FAIR PROPOSITION.
Union Electoral Ticket.

Let committees Of the American and
Republican parties meet and settle feenty-
sic Electors in common. Let the friends
Of Fillmore name a f,rer,y s.renth, and the
friends Of Fremont do the same Let each
party print tickets with the s,me names,
except the 9th, which shall be for the
Fremont man or for the Fillmore man,
according to the preference Of each voter.
Hsve each E,ecior pledged in writing to
cast the Electoral vote Of the State either
for Fillmore or Fremont, as the 9th Elec-
tor for the one or the other ehali have .
msjority Of the votes cast.
agreed to by the
Lancaster Ind. Wing,
Lewisburg Chronicle.
R~Push along :ae above proposition.
For ourselves, on the score Of Slavery We
have no choice between Fillmore and Bu
chauan, but most Of our friends have, and
re yield to their wishes. 1t seems certain
chat uuion of this kind must be effected
10 carry the State against Buchanan. 1t
is true,- the 27th vote may be los. but j.
il better to loce than q,
CLet al papers in the State Of Penn a
which appro7e the above plan, attach their
names, and send marked copy TO the Ed
itor Of the Telegraph, Harrisburg
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-07-18
Lancaster Ind. Wing,
Lewisburg Chronicle.
Congress ho1oring ITSELF

The House os Representatives at Wash
ington aid itself the honor to resolve tc
e1pel the rufian Brooks of sc. by vote
Of Yeas 12l, Nays $3.50 maj. Every
Southerner except Hoffman of Nd. Gam,
voted Nay. Florence A-a,Gy' and Fuller
uu not vote. All the other Pennsylvania
Members voted Yea. Every Republican
Member voted Yea. Buchanan and Fill.
more divide between them the honor of
having 95 friends .L" -----;'i'os Gu srs
with the coward.y, oath breaking, would be
murderer of a Senator!
tinnn the announcement Of the vote.
brooks asked leave to make speech, which
was granted him. He justified lis course.
ridieuled and abused some of the Mem
bsrs whc had spoken ,gainst him, threat
ened what terrible things would have hap
pened but for his forbearance, and closed
BY announcing that he had ten days before
resigned his seat, and was no longer q
Member of the 34th Congress. He retired
amidst cheers and hisses, and was met and
kissed by suudry (uo; strong minded butt
strong-stomached women!
(There arc rumors that Mr.. Butler will
resign, and give him his seat 10 Senate
also that he vii Be elected Governor of
South Caroiina-and also that be will
take the stump for Mr. Buchanan.)
On Tuesday, the House adopted the
resolution censuring Kein of s. G. for bis
aid of Brooks in his assault upon Sumner,
by vote If Yeas LOG, Nays 96. A sim.
liar resolution against Eymundson was
rejected-Yeas so, Nays 1856.
On Wednesday, Keitt also resigned his
Membership-so the two flowers of chiv.
airy will return home together!
Lewis D. Campell of o. Chairman of
The Committec-.he Committee itself
and the majority Of the House, deserve the
thanks Of the country for this timely effort
TO purify itself and stop the prevalence of
lawlessness and violence among it's Mem
hers. (Those WHO apologize for Brooks
would find their mental vision improved if
they were put together on one plantation
OF Senator Buffers iu South Carolina, with
Brooks and Reitt to oversee them year.)
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-07-18

For the Lcvisburg Chronicle.
The other evcning,I attended meeting
Of Buchanan club, very respectable in
its appearance, aud was considerably en-.
tertainec. The speaker, gentleman with
gray hairs, and who was told had served
in the General Assembly, gave us q very
original aud learned genealogical account
of party which I learn by certain papers
are going for Mr.. Buchauau-the Wings
l suppose he commenced their origin with
the Tories, but when l got in he vas por-
traying the euormities Of John Adansa
very 6ne old patriot, it was tbo't BY Gen
Washington and the men Of his day, but
really no better than he should be, accor.
ding to our orator. He followed down the
Wing pedigree till it merged itself in the
Republican parsy-shosing conclusively
that Fremont, Dayton, Reeder, Robinson,
&c. &c, are liassl political descendants of
Adams, Washington, Hamilton, and the
other old Tory Federalists who rebelled
against lasful King. From jefferson
. like pure descent Of Democracy down to
Buchanan vas visible, broken BY opposi-
fion only about haf the time; but whether
Jeferson's democratic mantle would fall
next on Brooks or Stringfellow, was not
In shor:, Bschanan was the
apostolical Succession Of orthodox democ-
racy; they were the .'true church :" and
Ill outside were heretics
The'speaker forgot to tell US that James
Buchanan belonged - .het same boryid
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-07-18
n. II. Dersham, n. D.,
AVING permanently located in Le-


IL wisburg, Pa, respectfully tenders his
Professional Services to the citizens Of this
town and vicinity, hoping by prompt attention
to the duties of his profession TO merit share
of their patronage. Attention will also be paid
10 Chronic Diseases of every name land treated
with unparalleled success.
DR. DERSHAM graduated at the renowned
American Elecuc Medical College. Cincinnati
having first studied the Old or Allopathic sys-
tenn Of medicine, and attended Lectures in one
of the Old School Medical Colleges OF Phlad-
elphia; but becoming convinced Of the super
iority of the New or American Eclec,ie system,
he commenced its study, and attended two
courses of Lectures in the Reformed or Anne
rican Eclectic Medical College of the Queen
City of the West. This Institution, although
yet In it, infancy has superior in the Great west and
has already more Students than the four other
Medical Colleges Of Cincinnati confined II is sending
physicians to all parts Of globe and in Ohio Indiana
&C. they will coon bs more numerous than any other
The principal Difference between the Reformed (nev)o
Eclectic and the cid Alopahc system Of medicine this
the sev School uses medicinal agent that s in any
way injurious to the human system. such Caomel,
ArsSnt Antimony &c for superior and agents
have Of late been discovered ty the b-ral
and progressive physicians Of the New scbco that are
complete substitutes for those deetrous medicines Ca-
lomel, ke y therefore have for tlicm. With
these valuable agents, and all those Of the Old or
Areth schoof except the ew posons mentioned above
and all tho improvements Of every other system edi
cine las the Homeopathic .Thomsonan kc)
many diseases are now durable that considered
impossible and that without breaking down the c,p.
sttutioD and creating other dlseaae- Debility Rbeu
matsm Dyspepsia, Liver Disease. liberated Sore Threat
D,ssasrd Bones premature Loss of Teeth. &e.
The New School certainly claims great superiority in
the treatment Of all dseases Il hes been proved hy
Clinical reports that the mortaty-taking ali diseases
les than cent? that Of Asise Cholers
Is only per cent.
Ths is acs Of progress and imprnvements and the
New school s always progressing. not being bound down
BY desrotie creeds and antiquatsd throres
NIB. OFFICE At the lover end of Narksx e. rera
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-07-18
..-. COALi COAL!
GOAL THE undersigned would res

" pectfully inform the ciuzens of lie ~isburg
and vicinity. as well as persons in adjoining
towns. that he keeps constantly on hand a
supply Of SHAMOKIN and WILKS-BARRE
COAL, for Stove and other purposes, of every
variety and size and will deliver Coal persons desiring
IT, as he has lean for that purpose. Hsving erected
pair Of good WEIGH SCALES, he assure persons
purchasing Coal that they will get full weight and thus
pay only for what they receive.
Coal Can he had the low~et Cash prices his Yar
. few Yards from Mr.. weiiensauIs Motel
WEICHiAG-al kinds will Be- sttepd~d 70 sf bis Coaa
Yard. GEORGE H0LSTEIN.
Lswisburg, May Is. 1876 81"
TS-Also Blackanith's Coal. .
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-07-18

7" the Voters of Cninn County:
FErLow CITrzsxs-I offer myself as can.
didate for reelection to the office Of PrOth.
OnOtary and Clerk of the several Courts
Of Union comfy. Should be elected, i fatter
myself that the discharge Of the duties of said
Offices heretofore by me. is sufficient pledge Of
my prompt attention TO and discharge Of the
duties Of said Offices with fidelity.
Lewisburg. July g. SAMUEL ROUSH.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-07-18

VIM Y. Roberts, elected Lieut.. Gov.
Of Kansas ('a.e Democratic Member Of
the Legislature, from Faye.te Co. Pa.) in
. public letter denounces Douglas new
bill as shutting out all hope for Freedom.
II it pass, it will legaliz. the ,dis.curi mob
Legslature-put the whole machinery of
TIE election into their hands-and their
Constitution (pro-slavery of course) is not
to be submitted to the people for approval,
but will be enforced by the bayonet!
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-07-18

TIE JURy iu the case Of Herbert, failed
to-asroe, and we're discharged. Under the
pro-slsvery influence ct Warrington, il is
doubtful whether rich Csngressman can
be brought 10 punishment sar shooting az
humble Irish waiter.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-07-18

~No one we trust will fail to peruse
the Correspondence on our first page The
sentiments expressed BY Col Fremou. are
wise, liberal, patriotic and comprehensive
The policy he indicates, would make our
country feared, respected and honored all
over the world, and inaugurate prosperity,
hapFines, and peace at home. He would
go justly and love mercy" with all man
lind.-This is the man who some of the
Buchaniers suecr at as "only Ct 10 eat
rat soup and horse meat" .l
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-07-18

Fremont and Dayton Electoral ticket
hes been formed in Kentsety.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-07-18
Rnnsylcania Democratic Ticket.

R,so'red That in the repeal the act known as the
Missouri compromise passage Of the act or
Ssnlzng ths Territories Of Kspsaa aaa TN rfr@s
FIR dAp66fiEn0o xxUKk OF PATRIOTIC SACRIFICE In
meeting the demands of sectional excitement by unsha
ken adherence tc the fundamental law.
R'so'red. That fully endose the administration Of
President PIIhcE NATIONAL. FAITHFUL. AND FF
ffc1ENT-fuiiy equnl TO all the important emergencies
shic the country has had encounter that e has
~orthiiy maintained her interests and honor home
md abroad
The portion Platform oft,. rsntio
fchich nominated The fa,loring Cdnd,datss:l
Con1t omn',ssionsr-GEORGE SCOTT Of Co,umbi. Co
Auditor Gensrai-JkCOB FRY Of Montgomery Co.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-07-18
A FRESH SUPPLY
# DRUGS, Medicines, Books, Notions


Of Drugs, Medicines, Books, Notions.
" Varieties. stationery, &c. purchased in
New York and Philad. markets. has Just been
reed al the Old Mammoth Drug Store Of
CHRIST & CALDWELL, Lewisburg.
NLASS lars, for Picklisg and Preserving,
W Quarts and Half Gallons. for sale cheap
BY CHRIST . CALDWELL.
nR. GREEN'S AROMATIC SAP. q certain
IL cure for Dyspepsia and diseases arising
from impure Of the ssonaeA-slse . pre-
vsntve OF FEVER AND AGCE-Price IS cts. Ter ho,tls,
for sale BY CHRIST CALDWELL
CAPORIFIER, or Concentrated Lye-vaE-
y raDted 10 make Soap without Lime. ard
with little trouble With cake Of and four ponras
soap Fat. you make fn-sn gallons COED ssfs se:p.
Hard soap be made IN the same way For sale T
CHRIsT 4 CALDW ELL
Dawes WHITE GREASE. for Wagons.
Id Buggies. Cars. Omnibuses, Stages. e'e
- r~-''- s-,i-'s ~ 81. b cpe-S : cslp"ki->
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-07-18
JocRNAI Or me Housx or REPRESENTATIVES., !
April ~, 1856.


Theyeas and nays taken sgesxbly provisions
Of the Constitution, and the FIRST proposed amendment
were as follow. vi1: ii
YkAs-Messrs. Anderson, Backus, Baldwin, Rail- Deck
scoming Beck (York) BERNHARD, Boyd. Boyer Brown
Brush Buchanan Caldwell, Csmpb~ll, Carty CFp wfbrd
Craig, Dowda Edincer, Fausold, feter, Getz, Hanss
Ham-l Harper, Helms. Hbhs. Hill, Hillegas, Hippe,
Hoiromb, Hunsicker lmbrie 1ngham lnnis.
Johnson, Lsporte, IAbo. Longskrf, Lovstt MCsmout,
MCsrthy MComb. Maugle Mencar. Miller. Montgomery,
Aoorehead Nuunemaeisr Orr. PeArson, Phelps, Purcl
Ramsey, Reed Reinho'd. Riddle, Roberts. Shenk, Smith
lAlieghenyl Smith .Camhrial Smith " yomne strcuse
Thompson, VAIL wballon, Wright (DauphuD Wright
Lnz~rne.) Zimmerman and Wright (Speakre72
NAYs-Mesers. Augustine Barry Clover Cobourn. Dock,
Fry Fulton ylord hbonsy Hamilton. Hancock. House
keeper Huneker Lesenrine Maeee. Manley. Norra Mum
ma Patterson Salisbury Smith (Philadsiphia) Walter,
Wintrode and Yearsiey-H. 90
So the question deteIminsd IN The sflrnative.
On The question,
Will the House ssree 70 the second anesdments
The yeas and uays taken and fpliow viz:
Ykas-Mcssrs. Anderson, DeekuA Raldvin. nall. Beck
LycouipgD beck York Bernhard Boyd, Brown. Brush
Buchanan, Caldwell, Caapbsll, Csrty, CraG. FAnsnid
Potter Get4. Hainea Hamel Harper. aens Hill, ibbs
Iillegas Hippls. Holeomb. Hnnseckss, Inbre Ingsam
Innis Irwin Johus johnson, Laports, Lebo Longaker
Lov.ft MChluont. RCasthy. MComb, Nangle, Msnear,
MILLER, Montgomery, Moorehcad, Nunnemaeher. Orr,
Pearsn Purcell RaDay, Rsed, ,Rsinho kiddle Rohsrts
Shenk Smith (Ansshsay) st.euse, Val. whalloo. .w.ght
uns'rne) MmmssDsp spd Wright tApssk9.se.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-07-18
October Election
Whig, American g. Republican
UNION TICKETS.
Tuesdoy, Oct. IA, 1856.

"IibeTty and Union. now and for ever, one and
inScparAb,e "-DsNIlL WEDSIER-
The Constitution Of the United States instrument
Of immediate but Of uitimat. snd universal Free dom
1t contemplated by the Great Men who framed il,
AM the World has regarded it. The National Flag.
that s its symto il the banner Of LlBEETYts white
aud red folds symbols Of trials Of thu
STARRY USIoS lnstrous nd
the golden fires of Gods sfrnameut!"-NPBASKs,J JR.
81 rspeat that nersr can and ,ciH ro'>. and
o,er Territory sch,re does not eIxt"-HESRr CLAY
EoR CANAL COMMISSIONER,
Thomas 4. Cochran, of York Co
F,I AUptIUR GENERAL,
Darwin Phelps, of Armstrong Co
For SURVEYOR GENERAL.
Barth'w LapOrte, of Bradford Co
For Congress,
JOHN G. KUNKEf., of Harrisburg
(sufect to the decision Of Congressional Confrence
For Representative,
THOMAS HAYES. of Lcwisburg s W
Subject to the decision of Representative Conference
For Associate Judge,
JOHN w. SIMONTON, of Buffaloe
For Prothonotary, &c.
JAMES W. SANDS, of Mifflinburg
For Comfy Commissioner,
WILLIAM RUHL, of West Bufaloe
ALDEhr Is. vUKSE, Of Lewisburg N. W
For County Auditor,
JOHN d. BOGAR, of New Berlin
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-07-18

Resolution proposing amendments to the Cons tuition
Of the Common ~eath, being under consideration,
On the question,
Will tn Senate agree to the first amendmentf
The yeas and nays taken sgreraby the provis
lon. of the Constitution, and follow. viz:
YEAs-Mes>rs. Browne, Buckal@w. Crsssweli. Evans,
Ferguson, flruniken. Hoc~ Ingram. Jamison. Knox,
Lsubsch. Lewis, MClintock Pric-: seer- shumxn,
southsr. Strauh Taegart, Walton, Welsh whsrry, Will
kins and Piatt (Sj~ok,r)-2t.
Nars-Mrssrs. Crabb, Gregg, Jordan, Mellinger, and
Pratt-5.
So the question was determined In the Affirmative.
On the question,
Will the Senate agree to ths second amendment,
The and taken agreeably the provis-
Ions II the Constitution, and u follow. viz:
YEAs-Mrssrs. Browne, Buckalew, Cr-sswelI, Evans,
Hoge ingram, Jamison. Knox. Lsuhach Lewis, MCiin-
took, sellers Shuman soutber, Straub, Walton, Welsh,
wherry and Wilkins-l9.
NArMessrs Crabb, Ferguson, Gregg Pratt, Price and
So the question was determined in the Affirmative.
On IN. question.
Will the Senate agree 70 the third amendment
The and nays taken agreeably the Consti
tntion, aud follow, viz:
YE,s-Messrs. Browne. BuckaIsw, Crabb. Cresswell
Jordan, Knox. Laubarh, Lrwis MCiinfock. Meilingsr
Pratt Pros. Sellers Shuman Souther. Straub Tagpar
Walton, Welsh berry wilkins and Piatt Speakey-2s
NAvs-Mr Gregg-1.
So the question vas dstermined in The Affirmative.
On the question,
The yeas and nays were taken sgreeaby to the Const
tuition, and were as follow, viz:
fkAs-Mesrra Browne, Buckslew, Cres<well, Evans.
fienniken, Hoge. Ingram Jamison, Jordan. Knox,
Lsubach Lewis, M'Cintock, Price. Sellers, shuman.
Souther straub, Walton, welsh, wherry, wilkins and
Piatt (Seakey)-23. ..l
Nars-Messrs. Crabb, Gregg, Meilinger and Pratt.
81 the question was determined In the Affirmative.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-07-18

Cincinnati P2Htorm Nominations.
For Prcsident-JAMEs BUCHANAN Of Pennsyivap,s
San Andreas independent., 1856-12-27

f rom the San joaquin Republican of December 81 So
!" "GREAT AND CARELEss.-The San Andreas
Independent publishes the news furnished us by
telegraph, on the arrival of the mail steamer
Sonora, but with careless greatness, forgets to
give us credit. The editor is excusable on ac-
count of !" Rir cum rous' education
The dispatch, in question, was copied from
the Republican, and through oversight due credit
withheld, which ought to have been given to the
associated press of Sacrameto, Marysville
and Stockton. As for the ill-natured fling, .
we care nothing about it; but are somewhat
surprised at the sefshness manifested by the
editor of the Republican, as he is frequently la
BILE to the charge of being " careless himself.
San Andreas independent., 1856-12-27

THE DRAMA-On Wednesday evening
last, Mr. and Mrs. f. S. Conner gave a
dramatic entertainment at Knick kerbocker
Hall, and we are sorry to say the audience
was quite small. The weather however,
was very unfavorable, and the notice of
their coming too short; but should they
determine to visit San Andreas at any
future time, we are much mistaken if they
do not have the pleasure of appearing be-
fore full house. For versatility of talent
we have never seen them equalled and
no one who has listened to the readings OF
Mrs c., will hesitate to acknowledge her
as a very accomplished reader. The ad-
dress of Mr.. C.-''Bucks, have at ye all, -
was received with much applause, and the
whole entertainment, while gratifying to
the audience, was highly creditable to the
performers. They have our best wishes
for their success.
San Andreas independent., 1856-12-27

BALL AT LAKES HoTEL.-0n New Years eve-
wing, January lst, 81, at Lakes Hotel, Angels,
grand Opening Ball, will be given by the wor-
thy proprietor. Mrs. Lake will personally su-
perintend the arrangements of ball and supper,
and judging from the taste and elegance display
ed in the recent Odd Fellows's Ball, she perfect
y well understands the minutia of ballroom
requisites, especially when her sister will pre-
side at the banquet all feeling home interest
in the event May we be there to see-and give
toast-"Success to Lakes Hotel, may it never
give up the ship, while there is 6oarder left on
deck willing to pike down the adUance"
San Andreas independent., 1856-12-27

WELLS. FARGO & Cove are indebted to
the accommodating agent, Mr. Joseph Knight,
for copies of New York papers per steamer ORR
zaba, and for the usual Express fayors.
PACIFIC EXPRESS. = The gentlemanly agent
of the Pacific Express, Mr.. Charles Faville, has
our thanks for numerous favors, and supplies
eff Eastern papers.
THANKs.-We tender our thanks to Joe Clark
for San Francisco papers, and the usual cour-
sy of the trade.
San Andreas independent., 1856-12-27

pa The Sacramento Union of the oath
inst, recommends remodeling Of the
State Constitution, upon the grounds that
the condition of State has changed to such
degree, since the adoption of our pres
ent Constitution, at which time every thing
political as well as individual-was estab-
lished upon the then existing condition of
the country, without being able to make
proper allowance for the changes in our
circumstances which have since taken place.
And it particularly recommends a separa-
ton of the election Of our judicial officers,
from the other general elections, thereby
keeping our judiciary as much as possible
aloof from political excitement.
San Andreas independent., 1856-12-27

BURGLARY The warehouse of Mr..
James Harris, Of this place, was broken
open on Wednesday night last, by some
thieves, who took their choice of a lot OF
groceries stored the evening previous. The
lock was broken from the door, through
which they entered and turned the boxes
topsy-turvyin search of choice articles
We sincerely hope they may be detected
and severely punished.
San Andreas independent., 1856-12-27
PRospEcrIvE.-On Christmas Eve #

IhoofECIlSE.-On Christmas Eve 1t
commenced raining just at dark, and we
could anticipate in imagination, the miners
rubbing their hands with intense satisfac-
ton to see the good old fashioned way in
which it poured for about two hours, when
1t suddenly ceased and held up for the
night.
The next morning g Christmas was
ushered in, not by the booming of artillery,
but by old Sol rising behind an impene-
trable mass of fog, which appeared to hang
its mantel of darkness over all creation,
and wrap this world in cloak of va
por which extended around, above, be-
meath, everywhere, till it began to rise
slowly into ETHEREAL space and move off
majestically towards the east, becoming
thinner and thinner by degrees till its Cos
samer-like appearance was pierced by the
penetrating rays of the sun, looking down
from his lofty altitude upon the beautiful
We looked out upon Nature everything
appeared fresh and lovely. We strolled
forth, ascended the summit of the hill, and
viewed the surrounding scenery. The
late showers had started the grass in the
valleys and on the hill-sides-to the right,
to the left, all around, Nature appeared to
be spreading her yerdant carpet to cover
the earth and add to the loyeliness of sur
rounding objects. On all the hills were
trees clothed with leaves of living green
in spring, summer, autumn and winter,
always the same, as if to remind one ever
of the happy spring time of life. TO the
North and the East of us, extended long
ranges of mountains, rising like tiers of
seats in some mighty amphitheatre, one
above another, extending back. back, till
the whole was capped by the lofty, tower
ing, Sierra Nevadas, whose SUBMITS are
clothed with the white mantel of eternal
SHOWS. We looked upon nearer objects
and admired the wonderful contrast
where we stood, always spring-beyond
everlasting winter. And we thought OF
Christmas in our former homes, where the
snow fell thick and fast, flying and whirl-
ing in every direction, driven by the wind
sweeping down from northern regions in
freezing blasts. But we shuddered at the
thought and returned to our sanctum,
thinking California was a very pleasant
place to spend Christmas, and would be
much more so, if we had more of the So
cisl comforts and pleasures surrounding
us in our domestic solitude.