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The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1858-03-31

It is . we'll known fact that the alarming increase of
insects and worms in making ravages upon our fruit
trees and fruit, not only paralyzes the efforts, and dis.
heartens the hopes Of the cultivators, but threatens
total destruction to many Of the most delicious fruits.
So extensive are the ravages, that but very few of our
apricots and plams ripen without premature decay from
the worm generated by the beetles which surround our
trees in the twilight Of the evening, in great numbers,
when the fruit is quite young. And when the produce
Of the apple, pear, or peach tree is small, but few of
these escape the same fate.
The birds are to the farmer and gardener of great
value. They we're designed by the Creator To- check
the too great increase Of insect, and - farmer should
suffer them to be ~wantonly4 destroyed on the premises.
The number of insects, yofms and larvae destroyed by
the robin, cat-bird, SHALLOW, sparrow, wren and other
small birds, is astonishing: One little family Of spar
.sss.zi!l dsssseysss4tqgsi aaiasdfsd Insects in ~aasingle
The most casual observer could not help observing
that the various tribes Of insects have increased in pro-
portion to the decrease Of birds, who are their natural
enemies; the equilibrium of nature has been disturbed
by our cruelty and Ignorance, in refusing protection and
suceor to aur best friends, and the annual loss sustained
By the country would be difficult to estimate. Wheat,
Indian corn, garden vegetables, fruit trees, and even
the grass, and the trees If our forests, annually furnish
conclusive evidence Of the great disturbance in tho
equilibrium Of nature produced by thoss cruel, igno-
rant, loafipg sevasea. and even boys, who may be seen
skulking round the fences with an old rusty musket or
" pAOSOS AAASSok - WAOO koVAON Q V4AO
they see. 1t is q mean and contemplate business, to
say the least, to destroy the little sopgsters that render
the fields vocal and beautify creation.
During the past fifty years the various tribes have
been diminishing with a frightfal r~apidity, and if it
should progress in the same ratio for the next fifty
years, it will be a serious question whether the produce
Of the country can be kept up.
Where is the fagasr ttssat followed the plow fifty
years, that Goes not remember the docks Of birds that
crowded the burrows Of the newly, turned up-earth, de-
vouring every grub and worm that was exposed to the
surface? They seemed to be fearless Of man, each one
appearing anxious to be nearest to the food Of the pillow.
ndan, to destroy his inveterste and insidious enemies.
Now what has become of those faithful guardians of
our property? The answer to this question can be
given BY every farmer in the country. AS soon as they
begin to make their nests in the spring, a set Of idle,
miscreant boys commence annoying them, take their
eggs, and often destroy their nests and at all seasons
every neighborhood, with their guns, ever ready to
shoot down = robin, oat-bird, sparrow; and even the d.
nifutise harmless wren, sithsr Of WHICH are rsuassiRy
The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1858-03-31
Life n kob0r.

Life and Labor.
: Learn to labor End to wait.'-LoSaFEILow.
Spring time and harvest time,
Seed time and reaping,
Now, rs well az in his prime,
Old Father Time is keeping;
His wheel, revolving day BY day,
HUNS, Labor rincit onnio.
Toll, persevering toll,
Brings its need full surely;
Plant the seed within the soil,
Bury it securely;
BY and by the ripened srais
Rises into life again.
Strike hard and hammer long,
Strength and skill relaxing;
Persevere, ye young and strong,
Nerve and muscle taxing;
For the prize is never won,
Till the work is truly done.
Work! work ye restless brain
Gather in aud scatter;
Stores Of powerful knowledge gain;
Mind shall govern matter
Learning, teach, and teaching, learn!
Generous halaes the brightest burn.
@Plow, SOW the fallow ground,
Fashion things Of beauty
Cast the precious seeds around,
Thus you do your duty.
Plant and water when they thrive,
Thank Him who the increase gives.
Strong hearts never fail
In . ~virtuous labor
Steady purposes prevail
Over Fortunes favor.
Follow Virtue ! emile at Fate.
Learn to labor learn to wsit.'
The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1858-03-31

i meant to have told you Of that hole,' said . gen.
tleman to his friend, who was walking With him in bis
garden, and stumbled into a pit full Of water. N
matter hs replied, I've found it. a5r
The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1858-03-31

4 Characteristic Letter.
The following quaint letter has fallen into our hands,
and for the amusement Of our readers We print II. The
envelope was superscribed For Patrick McGinnis,
Michigan State, County Wayne, Detroit, North Ameri-
ca. fornint Canada Here Is the letter.
The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1858-03-31

Mz.
A Clergyman was rebuked BY q brother Of the cloth,
q few days age, for smoking. The culprit replied that
he used the weed moderately. What do you call mod
|eratelyr' inquired the other. why, SIR said1the
offender, sone cigar at a time erI3a gissoi
Medical Students Examination-sDo woupdesoftenp
heal by the first intention /? Not when the p~si;en1tir
rich and the Doctor poor s When does mesti6catioA
ensue p When you pop the questioaraad are answered
Did you ever know such q mechanical genius as my
son ? said an old lady. III has made a fiddle out Of
his own head, and be has wood enough for another
A fellow once pretending to have seen a ghost, was
asked what the SEPARATION said to him how should I
know, ! am not skilled in the dead languages.'
A starving I~rishman, wandering about London, came
g . building bearing the inscription. : Lying-in HosPi.
tai by the powers he exclaimed, that's the place
for me, for I've been lying out for a fortnight r-q.a3
sWhat keeps OUT friend D-a away from church,
asked q clergyman Of his clerk Il hope be has not .
tendency to socialism or deism.' No, sir, it is some
thing worse than that replied the clerk. sWorsei /
trust you don't mean atheism !" mo, sir, worse still
/ mean rhexnsotisns.' "a ess aaEg zaaoa sa4s5
Don't you understand me, s jim r thundered the
old man. sWhy you must be quite . fool True, I'm
very near one meekly replied John. -G.aT
'Pompey, de corn up.h DE corn up why I only
planted it yesterday Il know dat, but de hogs got in
last night and guy it, lift 4
a ROYAL 3TYPo.-According to al ancient usage
in Prussia, all the Princes of the royal family must
learn a trade, 1t is stated that the Prince Frederick
William, just married to the Princess Royal Of Eng.
land, learned the trade of a compositor in a printing
Office at Berlin. .ap .o--g :
Always do as tho sun does; look at the bright side
Of everything it is just as cheap and three times ~
good for digestion. 70 a = sss
To PREVENT SrovEs RusrJNo-Melt% fresh mutton
suet, rub the stove carefully with it while vayn. Then
dust well with. puiverised unslacked lime tied up 10 a
muslin rag. Stoves thus prepared should stand in
very dry place, covered with straw mating, and viii
sNsop6t0 from rust for several months. 4aa
- 1OIH1a666vHxyrT.-Let one person hold the vel
SStSExnt,i NJ iS11Eua6e1&T rAaees q warm Aat-iron over Il
"a 10 vsvi6ae a. ixiSra 1tashsx.y very light, soft brush
wiI1scarcttJJr - sroditesd..0 issaass a ss ~
The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1858-03-31

The next day Charles Copeland came very near writ
ing several times, { Miss Peyton, Dr. as he was max
ing out some bills Of merchandise sold.
Delivered the paper last evening"?
Copeland bowed.
Mrs. Richards is an old riend-humble in circum-
stances-the young lady, Peyton-ftth her weight in
gold any aay--have her myself if could
How much you remind me of Mr.. b. said Charles
one evening to Annie : think you said you were a
relation of his =
Il am a relative OF his through my mother was the
grave reply. s
Mrs. Richards turned away to conceal a SMILE.
Somewhat later than usual on that day, Annie reach
ed her fathers house. There was no mistaking the ex-
preston Of her ccuuteuance. Happiness was written
there.
Il ace, 1 see,' said the old man the account is now
closed, books balanced, have it all through now in short
order. You are q sensible girl-no foolish pusa-just
what I want-bless you, child, bless you
The next day Paul came, for almost the first time in
his life, rather late 10 his cUuntingsroom.a Casks aud
boxes seemed to be starting with wonder.
copeland, you are a fine ~fellow-heard from Mrs.
Richards-proPosal to my relation, Peyton-an right
never been there yet before, eh ?-eight o'clock precise
.ly-wsnt to see you-got something to say
How much interest be seems to take in this matter
said Charles. Hes y kind old fellow in his way q
little rough, but good at heart.
3es, MI. Copeland, even kinder than you thinK Ior.
AT eight O'clock precisely, the door bell Of Mr.. Bre-
mems mansion rung. Dir. Charles Copeland was usher
ed in By friend James. Old Pau! took him kindly by
the hand, and turning round abruptly, introduced him
to My daughter, Mrs Annie Pcyton Bremen and
Immediately yisAdrew.
taGzAales, M bon forgive me this 2 He was too
u y 14$SSese Lzt4makA1 reply II you only
fkneAFM my se9iags aud motives, I am sure you would:
That the suUeives and feelings were soon explained 10
his entire satisfaction, no one will doubt.
Copeland, my dear fellow shouted old Paul, as he
entered the room, mo use Of a long eisagement.'
.sOh, father = v -
n use, I say; married now-get ready afterwards,
next Monday evening, who cares ? Want it over, feel
settled. Shan't part With Annie, though-must bring
your wife heEe--no words-partner in business-Bre-
men and C~opeland-papers Ill drawn up-can't alter
iit-be quiet, will you won't stay in the room
l have now finished my story, reader. I have given
you the facts. l. cannot say, however, that l approve
of the deception p~ractised upon our friend Charles.
AS, however, our lord commended the unjust steward
because be acted wisely SO ! suppose the good sense
shown by the young lady in choosing q husband for the
sake of what he was, and not for the sake of what be
might have possessed, merits our appreciation. It is
not every one who has moral courage enough 10 step
out of the circles which surround the wealthy, and seek
for those qualities Of mind aud heart which wealth
neither gives nor takes away
The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1858-03-31

Sli2iggen22at 1f.ct revealed in the last census Of The
United States, that while there are seven hundred thou
sand Jews in this country, only one person who Isl Jew
is registered as q farmer. So literally is the decree Of
their dispersion fulfilled, that they are strangers to that
occupation which, above all others, implies a resting
place and q home. For 10, / will command and / will
sift the house Of Israel among all nations
The Jews are always traders, not attached to the
soil where they are found, but ready on an instant to
change their abode. In California they follow the uni-
veasal rule, In all Of the towns they are foand in large
They nearly monopolise the retail business
Of the country. We have never known Of a Jew who
was engaged in mining, although there may DO many
such so occupied. s'a 8s@4@s
The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1858-03-31

Trying TO ekExrE NArqors-Ths aEondon 1sanes
in comparing the English Cape Colony With inst II the
French in Algiers, states the former has nov been o.
cupied fifty years. at : cost Of not less than I've y 81
millions sterling for governing and defending 8, y3SStss
the whole population at this day, Hot6sntots free Negro
Dutch and English, does not exceed PSI, 900 So16.
{ The whole Of the appurtenant territory, spread over
not less than 10000 square miles, serves no othNe 81
|ject beyond providing us with ffsitys Of GaAres 70 6ght.
It will not take our convicts, it win not Eight its Own
invaders, and it cannot induce settlers TO immigrate.,
The pet Colony Of the French presents = very ike pic
u aeses, three fonrths az large, q
XIII <tl1 5poppalation IL only l3f 1000,
sps666es offS0ne SI1yV8o 900 per aunum
The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1858-03-31
III aFT
NUMBER Is.
Charles Lambs warniag.

CHARLES Lambs warnlag. 49,
Charles Lamb, a genius and d~runkard, tellss big I'D
experience as . warning to young men, in the following
language:
sThe waters have gone . over me- But out Of the
black depths, could l be heard, / would cry ont g al
those who have but set . foot in the perilous food.
Could the youth to whom the favor Of bis FIRST wins.l
delicious as the opening scenes Of life, or the entering
upon some newly discovered paradise, look into my
d~esolation and be msde to understand what . dfeary
thing it is when 4 man shall feel himself going down :
precipice with open eyes and a passive will-to zee he
it ali the way e~naanating from himself; 70 see iii sodli-
ness emptied out Of him, and yet not able to forget =
time when it was otherwise to bear about the piteons
spectacle of his own ruin; could he see my fcvered eye,
feverish with last nights drinking, and ~feyerishly looks
ing for to-nights repetition Of. the folly could he but
feel the body of the death out Of which l CRY hourly
with feeble ouscry TO be delivered-it were enough 70
make him dash the sparkling beverage 70 che earth. in
all The pride Of It's nantling femptation.'
If you hive = young friend who may be in danger Of
acquiring sf appetite Tor strong driuk, invite hiS stssA-
ton to Charles lamb dreadful experiences. aHass 80
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1858-01-15

A MANY-HoRNED DILEMMA.-We
could not but be amused at the centrali-
Eing efforts of a man on Main street, the
other night. He had been to some groce-
~, and was walking along the pavement
with cabbage under each arm, some po-
tatoes iu the bosom of his shirt, beef
steak in one hand, and two pullets in the
other, besides "brick" or two in his hat.
Here his troubles commenced. lie drop
ped one cabbage; stopped to pick it up I;
spilled bis potatoes; laid down the steak
and chickens put the potatoes in his
pockets; the cabbage in his bosom /;
meanwhile one chicken Travelled off; laid
the cabbages down, and started in hot pur-
suit of the truant chicken; caught it I;
found chicken No 2 had taken leg bail /;
wedged chicken No. l between the two
cabbages and stone, and made after No.
.; captured it. aud when we left was try
ing to arrange matters for convenience of
carriage, to the infinite amusement Of quite
q crowd of lookcrs-on.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1858-01-15
Administrator,s Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given, that Letters ot
IN Administration on the Estate of JOHN
HIGH, late Of White Deer township, I'm.
ion county, deceased, have been granted to the
undersigned in due form of law: Therefore
all persons knowing themselves indebted to
said estate, are hereby requested to make
immediate payment; and those having JUS
claims asains, the same are also requested te
present them properly authenticated for settle
ment.
CONRAD SWARTZLENDER,
Administrator de bonis non.
BuGaloe Up, Oct. 10. 1857
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1858-01-15
LEWISBURG BAKERY.

YINHE subscriber has rented for term oi
years the commodious rooms first below
Kiine's Hotel, where he carries on Baking
Bread, Cake, Taris, &c. and hopes to be
able TO render entire satisfaction and receive
a liberal support. He also offers
CONFECTIONERI z RI Z s,
of every kind and quality, at Wholesale ana
Retail ICE CREAM for the public and for
parties, in large or small quantities.
Cash paid for Butter and Eggs.
CgyNuts, Toys, Spices, &c. always on hand
Orders a, home or abroad promptly attend.
ed TO. SAMUEL HOFFMAN.
Lewisburg, Jan. 7, 1857
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1858-01-15
COME ONE, COME ALL

COME ONE, COME ALL
TO THE CHEAP DRY GOODS STORE,
TO West Milton with all your might,
You'll get all you want, and find EN- ri ght,
J. B. DATESMAN, he is the man, again.
Where you're sure to be suited, and then come
When more you want in the same line,
His rule is, now's the time
To settle"-that's why he's SO cheap,
"Cash" is his motto, and he can't be beat.
J. Ii. Datesm an, West Milton,
Has received his second lot Of Spring and
Summer Goods from New York and Phiia-
delphia, consisting of CLOTHS Of every
grade, plain, black and fancy CASIMERES,
also beautiful variety of Ready Made CLO-
THING Of all descriptions. Also, Ladies
Dress Goods, such as Silks, Tissues, DE LANES,
Dhu Gals, Prints, White Goods, Gingams, En-
broideries, Ribbons, Hosiery, Giores, DC. Straw
Goods, Hardware, e,Cedarware, ,Queensware, &c.
Ali kinds Produce taken in exchange for
Goods. Cash paid for Grain.
Also, Joint, Sawed and Lap Shingles
constantly on hand. J. B. DATESMAN.
June Is, 1857
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1858-01-15
LOVE AND PHNSIC.

\ clever man was DocroR DIa8s,
MIsior;unes well he bore;
He never lost his patience, I'LL
lie had no patients more;
And, though his practice once was large
II did not swell his gains.
The pains he abored for were but
The labor Of his pains.
Thougl, All is long," his cash got short
And we'll might Galen dread 1t.
For who will trust name unknown
When merit gets no credit
TO marry seemed the only way
To ease his mind of trouble,
Misfortuues never "sIngly' come.
And misery makes them "duubIe.
He had patient, rich and fair,
That hearts hy scores was breaking,
And as he once had felt her wrist,
He thought her haLd oi taking;
Blu, first wha, law makes strangers do,
Did strike his comprehension
Who Join IN these United States
DO first declare "intention.
And SO he called-his beating heart
With anxious fears was swelling
And, half Ia habit took her hand,
And on her tongue was dwelling;
But thrice, though he essayed to speak,
lie stopped, and stuck, and blundered;
For, say, what mortal could be cool
Whose pulse was most a hundred
Madame - at last he falters out
His love had grown courageous
Il have discerned new complaint,
hope to prove contagious;
Aud when the symptoms relate,
And prove It's diagnosis,
All. lie! ne hope, from those dear lips,
Some favorable prcGnosis.
This done," ne cries, ",lets tie those ties
Which none but death can sever;
Since like cures like do infer
That love cures love for ever"
He paused-she bushed, however strange
1t seems on first perusa',
Although there was no PROMISE made,
She gave him a refusal
81 can not marry one who lives
By other folks dislresses--
The man marry must love,
Nor fear his fond careSses;
For who, of man or woman KIND,
However strange the case Is,
Mould like 10 have a doctors blH
Stuck up info their faces
Perhaps you think, 'twi1t love and rage
He took some deadly potion.
Or. with his lancet, breathed a vein
To ease his pulses motion.
To guess the vent Of his despair,
The wsest ones might miss il;
He reached his Oiice-then and there
He CHARGED HER FOR THE "vIsIT"
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1858-01-15
ASSignee's Notice,

NOTICE is hereby given that the under
N signed has been duly appointed Assignee
of Daniel d. Guldin, of Lewisburg. All per-
sons knowing themselves indebted, either by
note OF book account are are requested 10
call and make immediate payment, and those
having claims against the same are hereby
notified TO present them duly authenticated for
settlement. JOHN A. MERTZ.
Iewisburs, Sept. %, ,IS51w6
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1858-01-15
LEWISBURG FOUNDRY.

rrT~The subscribers, thankful 70
FIfis-i-s.s.i past patronage, would inforJ.
= =: ~ .:sz the public that they continue I,
rsses..ssis-sa. manufacture all kinds of MILL
GEARING and other Castings. Thrashns :
Machines aud other Machinery repaired in III :
best manner. Castings warranted to be q
good material, and at prices that can NOT "a 4
to please. GEDDES, MARSH & co.
LewiSburg, Feb. 1851
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1858-01-15
REMOVAL.
NEW and Magnificent Stock of
~ CONFE(TIONER

]. F. EICHOLTZ & co. have elegantly
re6tied the Storeroom formerly occupied by
G. Mensch, on Market st. near Third, where
they will keep on hand for sale the very bcs,
of Confeciioncries, Toys, Fruit, Notions, &c.
CeK and Sec. LLcwiyburc, April ., 1857
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1858-01-15
A CARD.

A CARD.
To the Citizens of LerisJury.
YNHE object Of this Card is to call your
attention TO the fact that you can buy
your Books and Stationery cheaper, and have
larger stock and variety to select from at
Nevius s. Co.'S Cheap Bookstore,
than any other place in this town. We wish
you to call and see for yourselves and thereby
be convinced. If you were to consult your
own interest,you would giveths establishment
your liberal encouragement We desire to
see taste for reading grow up, and 10 fur
ther this we place good and useful works at
such low rates as to be within the reach Of
all. Young men desirous of improving their
minds should embrace this opportunity of
furnishing themselves with Books of Travel,
History, Biography, Narrative, Science and
Art, which we offer at low prices.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1858-01-15

The subscriber has just received splendid
collection Of Fruit and Ornamental TREES,
from the celebrated Nurseries of Eh,cauger i
Barry. Rochester, N. Y.-embracing the very
6es,varieties of Apples. Pears, Peaches. .Plums,
cherries, Aprieots. Nectarines, Grapes Goose
berries, Raspberries, Currants, Strawberries
Large Horse Chestnut, European Mountain
Ash, American Mountain Ash, Sugar Maple
for street planting, Ever-blooming Rose, and
splendid collection Of Bulbous and other
Flowering Plants.
STNursery Grounds on the farm Of Jas
F. Linn Esq. on the Turnpike, within half a
mile of Lewisburg. All orders addressed TO
HENRY R.NOLL, ,Agt for J.MERRILL LINN,
will receive strict attention. Terms Invariably
CASH. [Lewisburg, April 0, 1857
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1858-01-15

A Coon SToRY.-CThe Paris cores
poDdent Of the Boston Traveller tells the
followipg:)
A speculator on Change lost fifty shares
Of fancy stock which was worth ten
francs q share. He offered reward OF
hundred francs for them, and stated, IN
Lis advertisement, that he had forgotten
the numbers. Before his advertisement
could appear in the papers, the stock fun''
lied dorm one franc share. At nine o.
clock, a long queue Of "honest men" be-
sieged his door, each having in bis posses
sion fifty shares Of the fancy stock, and
each claiming the promised reward of
hundred francs. AS time wore on, the
crowd increased. The loser a. last vowed
that be had received his lost shares, through
the post efice, from conscience stricken
thief, and the crowd retired, greatly dis
appointed.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1858-01-15

The Texas Legislature has passed q bill
which allows free negroes who may desire
il, 10 select masters aud become slaves \
blessed Iriyilegc.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1858-01-15

An English writer says, in bis advice
to young married women, that their mother
Eve married a gardener. 1t might be
added that the gardener, in consequence
Of his match, lost his situation.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1858-01-15
Vocal and Instrumental Music

Vocal and instrumental Music.
HNHE subscriber having located himself ir
i Lewisburg, is ready TO teach Instrumen.
tai Music in all its branches, viz. Piano, MeIo-
deon, Guitar, Violin, Violincello, Flute, and
all Brass instruments.
He will also teach Vocal Music.
Having been taught in the best Schools in
Germany, he deems himself qualified to rem.
der satisfaction.
He will also tune Pianos, and put them in
repair if desired.
Residence on South Fourth street.
Jan. 10, 1857. PRor. p. HELD.