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Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1858-06-04
Baron Humboldt on American Slavery
4 PrtUate Letter to Julius ProJcH.

4 PriUate Letter to Julius ProbeH.
Communicated to the Tribune with Humbodts consent
But there are
other things which come nearer my heart
than those elevations. Your next volume
on the political future of America, would
l, almost the original Adam, gladly live
to see. Continue to brand the shameful
devotion to Slavery, the treacherous i'm
portation of negroes, under the pretense
of their becoming free.a means to stimu
late the hunting of negroes in the interior
of Africa. What atrocities have been
witnessed by one who has had the misfor-
tune to live from 1889 to 1858! My
book against Slavery political Essay on
the Island of Cuba) is not prohibited in
Madrid, but can not be purchased in the
United States, which you call "The Re-
public of distinguished people," except
with the omission of everything that re-
lates to the sufferings of our colored fel-
low w-men, who, according to my political
views, are entitled to the enjoyment of
the same freedom with ourselves. Add
to this, the anathema on other races of
men, forgetting that the most ancient cul-
tivation of humanity, before that of the
white Hellenic race in Assyria, in Baby
lon, in the valley of the Nile, in Iran, in
China, was the work of colored men,
though not woody haired.
still work hard, mostly in the night,
because l am numerically tormented with
constantly increasing correspondence,
for the most part, of not the slightest in-
terest. l live joyless in my s9th year,
because, of the much for which | have ar
IDENTIFY striven from my early youth, so lit
tie has been accomplished.
With renewed expression of the friend
ship of many years, which political events
have never troubled,
am ever your illegiblc
Berlin, ,Jan.ll. AL. HUMBOLDT.
1t is said some babies are so small that
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1858-06-04
A Serious Matter,

| Is the flag of the United States to be
made the shelter and shield of piracy on
the high seas? In other words, Does a
commander of a National ship, not Amer
lean, who suspects vessel that displays
the American flag of being a pirate or sla-
yer, commit 4 trespass on our National
rights if he requires that suspected vessel
to heavc to and show her papers? There
can be no doubt that, if we choose so to
Do, We can secure to all the cut. throats
and out laws who may at any time be
aloat, that impunity which they SO natu-
rally desire. We can say to the Kidds,
aud Canots, the froebooters and fllibus-
ters of all nations, Only be sure that the
National vessel that may at any time
overhaul you is not American, aud you
have simply to raise the American flag
and dare her to approach you at her peril.
If she as American, you will of course
hoist some other flag, and that will an
swer the same purpose. For We can not
of course maintain one doctrine for our
selves and the opposite for the rest Of
mankind. If the simple raising of an
American flag is to shield a vessel from
any scrutiny except from our own ships
of war, then the raising Of a British,
French or Spanish flag must be equally
potent as against our own cruisers. Gen.
Cass will have earned a bountcous ac-
knOwledgmeut from all the outlaws of
the ocean if he establishes this doctrine.
What the honest craft of any nation are
to gain by it, we can not imagine
When Com. Porter landed force on
the island of Cuba, and compelled the
Spanish authorities of u village to submit
to search, and to surrender certain pi-
rates whom he strongly believed, and ul-
timately found, to be concealed there, the
general sentiment of our countrymen ap-
plauded his act 1t was technically a
trespass, of course ; but a trespass Git was
heidi fully justified by the circumstances.
Gen. Jackson's invasion and conquest of
Florida-even his hanging of Arbuthnot
and Ambrister-was approved BY a ma
jority Of our people and justified by our
Government. No nation has more uni
formly than ours acted on the principle of
detecting crime and averting peril by the
rcadiest means. But now the popular
cry would seem to be-"Let commerce
perish-lct Piracy fourish-let Slavers
cruisers Of European Powers require our
merchant ships to verify their Nations
character by merely showing their pa
pers.' We do not believe this either
wise or patriotic, and We believe that,
should Great Britain, as she probably
will, say, every we'll: we accede to your
doctrine" we should have abundant rea-
son to regret that We ever asserted it
" Y Tribune
If the United States would heartily
join with England in supprcssiug the
slave trade, as it promised to do, and
place squadron in the West Indies as
well as on the coast of Africa, of light,
fast steam vessels, it would prevent all
such difficulties as the foregoing, and eff.
fectually accomplish the object in view.
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Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1858-06-04

\ new process of extracting teeth, was
recently tried in Baltimore. A number Of
teeth were extracted, aud the patients de-
clare they received no pain, but expert
enced a numbing sensation about the
tooth. This soothing is produced by
passing a current of electricity through
the tooth at the time of extracting. The
patient grasps firmly in his hand one polo
from an electro magnetic machine, the
other pole is attached to the fOrceps, and
By this means current of electricity Is
passed through the tooth, and produces
local anesthesia, and SO avoids the usa of
chlOroform or ether.
Mr.. Buchanan recently gave an order to
one of his Irish footmeu to wear livery.
Pat replied that shed be d-d if he'd
make uager of himself. Accordingly,
Pat lost his place His experience is an
importan, lesson to the political placemen
throughout the country. Let them all
sport the Lecompton livery let them make
ssnagers" of themselves, or they will have
to walk as uncercmonionsly as Pat did
Lon. Journal.
Henry Ward Beccher, in his O Life
Thoughts says: "The Bible Society IL
sending its Bibles all over the world-'o
Greenland, and the Morea, to Arabia and
Egypt; but dares not send them to our
own people. The colpOr,eur who should
leave Bible in slaves cabin, 'cou!d 90
to Harcn from the Iorest limb Of the .frst
tree
SUPPLEMENTARY SERMON The Rev
DR.. M'Elhenny, pastor Of the Presbyterl-
an church at Lewisburg, Greenbrlar Cos
Va, will preach, on the first Sabbath III
lime. n sermon commemorative OF the
close of service of fifty years as pastor OF
the above named church.
The abettors Of slavery are weaving
the thread in the loom, but God Is ad-
justing the pattern. They are asses har-
messed to the chariot Of Liberty, and,
whether they will or no, must ORA" 1t ou
GOLDEN WEDDING. Rev. David Ben
ediet, the Baptist historian Of Paniaoks',
r. l., lately celebrated, with host OF
friends, tie ff,;eth anniversary ct bis
marriage With bi- good and living wife.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1858-06-04

"Jsrtss rrr make dying bel
FEEL soft as iJtrny pitigicS are,
Whls his breast lean my hcGi.
Ind Jrsatte my lits od sicectiy there
Sad indeed the thousht-To PARr-
within a mothers loving heart,
And the pain, no tongue can til,
To pronounce the last Farewell
Yet, sons aud ughters, weep no more,
Your mothers safe on CsDaan's shore;
In that blessed home, her happy frame
Shall neer again be racked with pain.
Kind partner Of her hopes and fears,
Look far above this vale Of tears,
In that bright world, again to meet
The sainted one you loved to greet
How calmly on her bed she lay
As slowly ebbe1 her life away,
While angels hOvered round her room
To watt her waiting spirit home.
Just as the shades Of night were drawn,
And morning light began TO dawn,
Her soul, imprisoned, scared away
To praise God in unendIng day.
Parents beloved are in that land,
And she has Joined the glorious band,
Redeemed from earthly care and pain,
That all in Jesus presence reign.
Yes, the dark valley she has passed,
shes safe beyond life, stormy blast,
crown of glory now she wears,
And now palm Of victory bears
o, who can doubt Gods wondrous power
t. bleSs and guide US in that hour,
When, shrnudei in earthly gloom,
lie lights the pathway to the tomb.
.EwlsgUE6, May 20, lS5s. AS0'
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1858-06-04
A Singular Disease.

a singular disease has made its appear
ance at Jefferson City, Missouri. The Ia-
gui'rer of that city gives the following &C.
count Of its symptoms
"The unfortunate patient,as soon as the
word "aJolitionist' is mentioned in his
hearing, begins to swear, jump, hop, skip,
rear, charge, tear, cavort, snort, rip, tum-
bic, sneeze, cough, spit, whoop, stuttcr,
squeal, howl, moan, groan, below, bewail,
lament, despond, turn pale, look savage,
froth at the mouth, roll his eyes, stamp
his feet upon the ground, wheel around
and around, fall down, get up again, and
then does all that over again. o, horrible!'
The same disease prevails to some ex-
tent in this State, where it is known by
the name of National Democracy. 1t is
believed that certain cure has recently
been discovered, which fact can not fail
to send thrill of pleasure through every
philanthropic heart. 1t consists in few
lessons of Common Sense and of Bible
Christianity viewed in the light of History
and calm, honest Reflection.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1858-06-04
HOE

Frequent cultivation will bring all the
elements of Nature to your aid, and make
the most Of the manure that you have
worked into your soil. Hoe row of cab
bage plants every other morning, and an
other row only once month, and you will
see marked difference, though the soil,
manure, aud treatment, are, in every 9TH
er respect, alike. If the soil be not fire.
quently stirred, the surface becomes crust
ed over. The rains do not run into it SO
readily, and the roots lose large part of
the benefit Of the dews. The air can not
circulate beneath this crust with freedom,
and the decomposition Of the manures III
the soil can not 60 on SO rapidly. The
plant can not sustain its highest vigor
into the food OF all plants so largely.
They absorb i, into their systems, and
while the carbon is retained, they throw
off the oxygen, and thus purify the air.
The atmosphere is also charged with
moisture, which is condensed by the cool
er temperature of the earth at night fall
and descends upon the soil. If this be
fine and loose by recent stirring, the mois-
ture is absorbed at once, and is apprOpria-
ted by the roots of plants. Cultivation is
to the crops after they are up, what ac-
ton is to oratory-the first thing, the
second thing, and the last thing. There
fore, cultivate-hoe hoe ; : HOE =!
UOEIi,I-4mericIn igriculturist.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1858-06-04
THE CHRONICLE.
MOND MAY 81, IS5S.
Letter from Missouri.

ALTHOUGH not written for publication, doutt not
he following extracts from private Letter from late
MON county grant to Missouri to one OF the editors
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1858-06-04

LONG PREACHING.-We heard a good
anecdote the other day about long preach
ing. A lady took her son, of some five or
nad Deeu pivaUu,"s -sN-- ---- d.
the little fellow grew sleepy aud began to
nod. The mother reused him into atteu-
ton several times, by pincbing. But as
it was hopeless, she concluded to let him
sleep undisturbed. After the little fellow
had had his nap out, he awoke and saw the
minister still holding forth. He looked
up in his mothers face, and innocently
asked Mother, is it this Sunday night,
or is it next Sunday night!"
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1858-06-04

1t is said some babies are so small that
they can creep into quart measures. But
the way in which some adults can walk
into such measures is astonishing
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1858-06-04

na-Ninety-fve failures in hundred,
among most business men in the city, tell
a sad tale of the perplcxity and the sor-
row, the corroding cares and anguish, Of
mercantile life. How can father goaded
with these anxicties from the beginning
to the end of the year, do justice to his
children, even if the business allowed him
to be with them a part of the time He
is not in frame of mind to supcrintend
their education and to perform fathers
Office. The farm preserves the family in
its integrity.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1858-06-04

A week or two ago, Cincinnati prin-
ter found pocket book containing $3.50.
Rich beyond all expectation, he deter
mined to rest awhile. He "Put a sub
on" spent what money he had of his own,
incurred several little debts, and then con-
cluded to break in upon his treasure by
purchasing new hat He entered hat
store, bought one of the latest style, and
rendered one of the 50 notes, in payment.
1t was pronounced counterfeit, and so,
in turn, every noto Of his $3.50 found
treasure. He has gone to work again,
saying that, being a printer, he should
have known that the bills were worthless 3!
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1858-06-04

Mrs. Gage, in speech at the recent fe-
male convention, told the story of wo-
man who, having secured a spouse that
"nursed the baby" &c, very accommoda-
tiugly averred that ga husband was the
next best thing about house to the cook
ing stove
Among the numerous casualties recent
" detailed, the following is very melan.
choly: "The young man who recently
went on a bridal tour with an angel IN
book muslin, has returned with tcrma-
giant in hoops"
Lola Montez says runaway matches,
like runaway horses, end in smash up {:
and she advises girls to hang, drown, or
poison themselves, rather than eloPe.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1858-06-04

To MAKE Cows GIVE Down THEIR
MILK.-Give them a taste of salt. Mr..
Leonard Gille., Of North Colebrook, Mas
sachusctts, ha, practiced this for fifteen
years, and has never known 1t to iai!'
The animal should 10 kept little hungry
for salt, SO that the pleasure of getting
some takes Of her attention from other
things.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1858-06-04
The WaV il Works.

"A Journeyman Painter" (who sends
us his name) complains that he and 9TH
ers like him, who always vote the regular
Democratic ticket, and have served years
to learn their trade, can't get days
work at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, while
quite number of bar room loafers find
employment in that concern as painters,
though they never served I'll apprentice.
ship to the painting business, and don't
begin to understand it. The extra quail
fcations of these favored ones are expert
ence in ballot-box stuifing and great eff
cheney in carrying Primary Elections
throughout the Island Counties. We pre-
sumo our correspondent is right as to his
facts, but We can not sympathize with his
sorrows. A journeyman mechanic who
doe Lot realize that it is wrong to prefer
for employment in navy-yard those who
always vote the regular Democratic ticket,
has no clear ground Of complaint that bal
lot-bOx suffers are hired to paint in pref
ercnce to painters. Pull the beam out
of your own eye, Mr.. Journeyman
A SENSIBLE THING FROM Mr.. EVER
ETT.-Edward Everett, in a letter apollo
gizing for not attending the dedication Of
new school house, closes his letter thus
ave must not rest satisfied with gen.
eral impression that our schools are in a
very satisfactory condition. There is some
danger that snowy accomplishments, such
as defamation and English composition
often prematurely attempted-and dra-
matte exhibitions-which seem to me
wholly out of place at school--will occu.
py the time and thoughts of teachers and
pupils, to the neglect of thorough instruc-
tion in reading, writing, arithmetic, gram
mar, geography, history, and Christian
and other branches of solid
English education"
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1858-06-04

Henry William Herbert, writer of
some celebrity, known to the sporting
world by the nom de plume Of "Frank For
rester," committed suicide, by shooting
himself, at the Stevens House, New York,
on Monday the 10Th ult. Letters found
il his room gave as a reason for the rash
act difficulties with his wife, to whom he
had been married about three months,
caused by ISLANDERS poured into her cars
by mischievous persons which led her to
leave him and refuse to be reconclled
1t is pity that one so gifted should be
afflicted with such moral cewardice.
TIT FOR TAT-TNe Last Of the Wing
Party.-A firm in Chicago shipped last
week, direct to London: eighteen thousand
.skius.-Ecciange.
Tie Last Of the Democratic PUty.-A
party of enraged women, in town out
West, entered groggery, few weeks
ago, and demolished some forty odd bar
rels of phiSkey, which the proprietor had
been using to debauch their husbands
Sayannah Republican.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-01-23

81 miles and back, once week.
Leave Lowell Thurs lay al I'm;
Arrive at Pontiac by p m;
Leave Pontiac Friday at mi
Arrive a, Lowell by M.
1872 From Pontiac, by Sunbury, New Michigan, Eagle,
and Farm X dse, to vermlionvie, 80 niles and
back, once week.
Leave Pontiac Tuesday al am,
Arrive at Vermillonville by 6 p m;
Leave VermilIonville Wednesday att mi,
Arrive Mt Pontiac by 6 p m.
1880 From Pontiac, by Hickory Point, Avocs, Indian
Grove, and Selma, to Lexington, 20 miles and
back, week.
Leave Pontiac Thursday al Z m;
Arrive at Lexington by pm;
Leave Lexington Friday st7ahs
Arrive at Po,,isc by pm.
1881 From Blooming on, by Padua. Ssnex, Cheney's
Store. East Bend. and Sugar Grove. to Psrs Sta
ton, so miles and back week
Leave Bloomington Monday at am;
Arrive at Pera station next day by l2m;
Leave Pera Station Tuesday at 2 mt
Arrive at Bloomington next day by 6pm.
1852 From Bloomington, by Delta, lie Roy Santa Anna
and Mahame,, to Urbans. SO miles and back, twice
week. sts ,tf
Leave Bloomington Wednesday and Friday 1t s
am; l'At.
Arrive at Urbsna by 9 m;
Leave Urbana Thursday and Saturday al s am,
Arrive at Bloomington by pm.
1889 rom Atlanta, by Waynssville, Clinton. and De-
win, to Santa Anna, 40 miles and back, twice
week.
Leave Atlanta Tuesday and Friday at 6 ms
Arrive at Santa Anna by 8 pmi
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-19
SHERIFF,S SALE.

DY virtue on a writ OF venditOn cxponas TO me
ID directed and delivered from, the honorable Circuit
Court of Davidson county, Tenn, at its May term,
1855 will expose to public sale 70 the highest bidder
for cash. the court house yard gate in the city Of
Nashville, on SATURDAY, THE 4TH DAY OF SEPTEM-
Der, 1858, all the right, title, claim interest and
estate which Edward Vaughn then had may have
since acquired in and to the following described tracts
parcels of land, to-wt: tract Of land in Dis
trict No g. in Davidson county Tennessee, containing
by estimate nine acres and bounded as follows: on
the north by the land Of William Hewlett, on
the and south by the lands of Abram Dunnivant,
and the east by the lands of Benjamin Tankersy.
Also, other tract lying in the county and District
aforesaid containing by estimate six and eight
poles, and bounded as follows: the north by the
land Of Vim. Hewlett on the west by the land of JAS
q. Shepard on the south by the land belonging to
GOodwin's heirs, and on the east by the land men
toned above; being the same tract 81 land sold by A
Dunnivlnt 10 the said Edward Vaughn, the 2ith
Of February, lS45 and the deed for which is register
al in the Registers office of Davidson county Tenn,
in Book No. I; being levied the property OF
Edward Vaughn u satisfy Judgment rendered in
favor Of Martina Vaughn against the said Edward
Vaughn. J. VI HINTON, Sheriff
jy27-td BY j. b MACRY, u. :.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-19
SHERIEF7S SALE.

DY virtue Of an execution 10 directed and de-
ID Nvered from the honorable Circuit Court Of David
county, Tennessee, 1T its May term, 1858, | will
expose public sale the highest bidder for cash
the courthouse yard gate, in tue city Of Nashville
uH SATURDAY, THE ira DAY OF SEPTEMBER. 1855
all the right title claim, interest and estate which
William Mccoy and W. Paul then had, or may
have since acquired in and to the following described
town lot, in Mlury and CiaibOnes addition 10 Nash
ville towit: Lots No. 80 and 40, fronting So feet
thc Lebanon Pike and running back l65 feet a 20
feet alley, opposite nearly opposite SHADES Store
being levied on the property Of William Mccoy "a
satisfy judgment rendered in favor Of MIR. G. L.
Claiborne against said Mccoy and Paul.
J. N HINTON, sheriff.
iY27-td. BY ]. b. MAIRY. u. s.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-19

the best that is iii use.
Water Coolers, all sizes and patterns.
Refrigerators for keeping Meats and Butter.
Fine assortment of Chamber Toilet Sets.
Patent Knife Cleaners
Fruit Cans Of my own make, will keep good supply
made the best manner either sealing or solder
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-19
sEIEKlEF7S SALE.

- and delivered nom the Honorable Circuit Court
OF Davidson county, Tennessee, at its May Term,
1885 will expose to public sale, TO the highest bid
der, cash the Court house yard gate the city
Of Nashville, on TUESDAY, THE 3lSf DAY OF AU-
GUST, 1885, all the right, title, claim, interest aud
tate which jesse Morris then had, may have since
acquired in and To the following described lot lying
III the city of Nashville, Davidson county bounded as
follows: beginning at the North corner of a
cf land Jonathan Rains purchased OF John Nelson,
Il rock running North with the NOleusvillc Turnpike
forty feet and four inches to cedar post, thence
about 800 feet To a rock thence South about for
feet ami four inches, said Rains line, thence
to the beginning; levied the property of
Jesse Morris 10 satisfy judgment rendered in avOr
OF A. j. Ramsey.
J. NJ HINTON, Sheriff of Davidson
jy22-td BY f. q. DRAKE, Deputy Sheriff.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-19
SHERIEE,S SALE.

DY virtue of execution 10 me directed, and de-
ID livered from the honorable Circuit Court Of David
son county, Tennessee, at its May term, 1858, will
expose pubic sale 10 the highest bidder, for cash.
OF the premises, MONDAY, THE GIN DAY OF SEP
TEBER 1883, all the right title claim interest and
estate which o. 5. Galbresth then bad, may have
since acquired in aud To certain land lying
in the county OF Davidson, Tennessee, described
follows, o-vit: beginning locust tree the bank
Of Mansker's Creek, the southeast Of tract
Of land, which Mrs. o. Council now resides, run
ming with the south boundary line of said
Of Mrs. o. Connels. sixty two poles to a stake,
said line, thence north fifteen degrees, east twenty
four poles to the Creek, thence with the meanders Of
said Greek to the beginning; supposed To contain
twenty acres; beng the conveyed by Vim. Con-
nell To o. 5. Gaibreaih Levied the property of
o. S. Galbreath and others satisfy Judgment and
cost rendered In favor Of Lee Siutc.
j. NJ. HINTON Sheriff of Davidson co.
jy2S-td BY F.. C. DRAKE, Deputy Sheriff.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-19
Fifty NEGROES for Sale.

ME desirable residence, No p South Spruce street
lease can be had 10 a good tenant. Also. some
new furniture, at it, worth. Apply this office or TO
ROBERT GIBSON.
augl1-tf On the rtrefpises