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Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-06-03
THE SANDMAN CONTEST.
SNow tell us al about the war
And what they kill each other for"


1t is generally vain to attempt to say
who is in the wrong iu disputes between
great powers. Too often, if not always,
it is bad ambition, avarice, or revenge,
that prompts one or both par'ies-(no
matter what reason or ercuse they may
give.) Austria and France have had q
great many hard battles, in times long
past. Italy, for many hundreds Of years,
has been drenched in human blood-a ia
vorite field for many combatants, as His
tory tells. At present, both Napoleon Of
France and Francis Joseph Of Austria
want to get the upper hand Of the northern
part Of Italy, and ol0 grudges rankls in
their bosoms, and in many Of their sub
jects also. Who is most to be blamed, we
do not judge, but thousands and probably
millions of innocent men, women and
children, may suffer the most agonizing
terrors, pains and woes. Yet
"war is game, which, were their subjects wise,
Kings would mot play at
We hope there may be common sense,
honor, and virtue, enough, in America, to
keep Us out of the seethiDg caldron Of wo
and carnage, and we should be thankful
to God that our lives are in such secure
places. England and Switzerland also
seem determined to preserve an armed
neutrality.
But gigantic war in Europe seems to
be a solemn fact, and most Of Us will, per-
haps, for months to come, be engaged in
reading the details Of the contest. A
confusion Of ideas may bs prevented with
some, by giving correct notion of the
countries engaged in the war. France
and Austria are pretty we'll, but Sardinia
is not SO we'll, understood. Iu the war
news, the names Of SARDINIA and "Pied.
MOTT" are indiseriminately used: they
are two names for the same country. 1t
is most called Piedmont, from one Of iss
principal provinces, or divisions, Of that
name. Sardinia is located in the northern
part Of Italy, and is separated from France
by high range Of mountains, among the
most celebrated in the world, known ~
the Alps. France is to the west Of Sar-
dinia on the east is Lombardy, that part
of Italy forming province OF the Aus
triau empire. The river Ticino, which
the Austrian troops crossed, aows between
Lombardy and Sardinia. Turin is the
capital city Of the latter country. Tus,
cany, Modsna, Parma, Lucca, &c, are oil
small countries in Italy lying south Of
Sardinia and Lombardy, which, though
not directly under supremacy Of Austria,
have been governed indirectly by her,
through her great military influence.
The following is rough diagram Of the
position Of the eOntending armies, as de-
scribed in the London Times.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-06-03

Putting on airs for its age, is one OF the annual
accomplishments of that paper. ltevery week
parades the fact, "Estabfshed by Gen. Henry
Eick, in 1876" The card on its business
envelopes claims for it the fame of "the
largest oldest, and best circulated paper in its
county. Now, with such challenge staring
us constantly in the face, is it any wonder
that we yearned for the honors becoming to
years. Verify. the Mhonian is the last paper
TO chde us on that score.
Our young friends FRrcK & FUNK should
be reminded that The Union assisted 10 bring
The Mhoninl into existence. In No. of the
Union before rs, dated New Berlin, June 20,
1916, we find the following advertisement:
PROSPECTUS.
OF n Weekly Newspaper,
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-06-03

To be ItpiiSio3 at Milton, Northumberland tonnty thn
syirdnid.
PRoPossLS this nature it is presumed, should con-
yey some respecting the course OF conduct
which the Editor designs to pursue in conducting the
press reason and general seem To require this
aud general outline is accordingly presented to the
public, which will not lie abandoned by 'Ihe Aifonin,
the subscribers will properly atandonits support
In national questions the principles pursued VIII be
those by the vaour and suierngs of our
revolution announced by its statesmen in the peclara
ton and the Federal Constitution and
glorousy defended in the recent conflict with foreign
aggression Opportunity shall be afforded all parties To
discuss in decent and liberal manner affairs OF public
nature and of general interest," avoiding personal attack
as well as acrmony of Language.
Motorid, will be the organ OF secret nal
the sturber of domestic the instrumentof
social dscord Where the merit qualifications, or acts
public men, in important questons may require OBJ
seryaton shall be conducted with fairness and csndor.
The diffusion Of early and correct intelligence domes
tic and foreign promotion of the agricultural and man
ted attention. uncate the progress of science,
trade and intercourse of useful arts and domestic I'M
provements discoveries the great and opening
Of country shall be considered an important
duty.
With respect TO local convenience, this paper will pre-
great advantages advertiser TO that popuous,
thriving wealthy section of country where II Is
contemplated To be established; and conducted fairly
and literally, preserving peace and respecting private
happiness the Editor hopes he will be able To render
valuable. Upon these terms, he presents The Miitoh-
an for public patronage. Henry Erlck.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-06-03
VISIT TO THE FARMERS HIGH SCHOOL.

VISIT To THE FAEMEks' Hull NHOOL.
We last week visited the Pennsylvania
Agricultural College. The Manager, MIR.
Waring, and his assistant, MIR. Gilliland,
had the kindness to show US over the most
attractive parts of the farm, which contains
400 acres, all in one field, and upon which
great deal of labor has already been per-
formed. The nursery contains innumcra-
bic trees, shrubbery, &c, from different
parts of the globe. They are planted in
families. Mr.. Waring pointed out to us
60 different kinds Of willow trees, and this
novelty will be found among all the trees
and shrubbery on the farm, some to the
number of 10, 90, 60, 100 and perhaps
200 different kinds. The wheat field con-
tains 100 different kinds Of wheat-what
feast for the eyes Of farmers! This Is
also the case with other kinds of grain.
Seeds are brought from all parts of the
world, for the sake Of experimenting, SO
that farmers may learn which kinds are
the best suited to our soil, and which are
the most productive. Persons desiring
any of the different varieties of the pro-
ducts of this model farm, such as orna-
mental or fruit trees, shrubbery, seeds, or
grain, can in time get them at the lnsti-
tuition. The barn ard workshops belong
ing to the college, have a great many OBJ
iects of interest. The main building is
only about one.third completed; it is 1--WE
stories high, built of stone, and makes
very imposing appearance. We were cou-
Quoted through the post-Ofics, library, and
reading room, the latter containing news
papers from all sections of the State, for
the benefit of students. The philosophical
apparatus is complete. The institution
numbers 103 students. A more sontented
and happy looking set We never saw, and
We felt as though we could always be
among them. Students are required to
labor on the farm three hours each day,
which they do in classes ; whilst there, one
set were engaged in planting beans, ano'
ther a: narrowing, others plOwing, &c;
and Mr.. Wariug assures us that they are
always ready and willing to perform the
labor assigned them, and do it cheerfully.
This speaks well for them, and is promi-
sing omen. Mr.. Whitman is Professor Of
Natural Sciences, and VIC feel assured that
this important station is filled by the right
man. Every farmer in the State should
visit the Agricultural Coll. All are well
come, and have the privilege Of going over
the farm and through the buildings, but
can not expect to have any Of those con-
nected with the management 60 with
them, as the number of visitors is too
great, and it would require all their time.
We hope tho institution will 60 on, as
tho commencement bids fair to make it all
its friends could desirc.-Aaronstury Bcr-
.,Lt.r
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-06-03
|, Colored Man, Pastor Of q White Church.

A Co,orcd Man, Pastor OF White Church.
For whites to preside over colored con-
gregations, is very common. But gen.
tleman of Mississippi, who was formerly =
resident of Giles county, in Tennessee,
has furnished the following statement, for
the truth of which he vOuches to the
Quid Nunc
"On Lynn Greek, Giles county, Ten
ncssce, there is Baptist church, suppor.
ted BY number of wealthy communicants
of tha. persuasion, who, for several years
past, have had for their regular pastor a
man, black as the ace Of spades, known as
sBently's Old George belonging to the
estate Of one Matthew Bsntly, deceased.
George is said to be most excellent man,
and q good preacher. Some time ago he
had a public discussion, lasting four days,
with white preacher, on the subject Of
baptism, fromwhich the white man was
said to come of second best The
Church wants to buy George, but be is
unwilling to be sold out of his masters
family, and is, withal, regular pro slarc-
ry parson.' George is the preacher 10
charge Of a large congregation, nearly
all Of whom arc slave holders, and who
pay him salary of 5000 or 500 for his
pastoral services"
[This is q new story, but may be true,
Some years ago, one of the most noted
clergymen in Vermont was LEMUEL
HAYNES, q cplored man, Who was a long
time the respected and useful pastor Of q
Congregational church, almost if not ex-
olusively of uhites, in that State. He
had a famous debate with q Universaiist
preacher, and his life was the subject o!
3 publication, ws think IN book form.J
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-06-03

pa-New York and Philadelphia are
talking Of doing very sensible act--the
preparation of PSolic Drinking Hy drants,
all through the cities, SO that the thirsty
can at any time get drink, and thus
avoid the necessity and excuse Of entering
the vile drinking houses. A supply tor
dogs &c., would also be beneficial.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-06-03

PoLIrENEss.-Hsury Ward Baecher
says, Fan impudent clerk can do almost
as much injury to his store as the neglect
Of the proprietor to advertise his goods.
Two uudoabied aHd significant facts, which
every oue interested will please bear iu
mInd.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-06-03

AHEAD-The Opposition are ahead Of
the Democracy, in Kentucky, on the Sla-
very question. Bell, the Opposition can
did.to for Governor, gce, for a Federal
Slave Code, for the protection Of slavery
in the Territories even if the people of
the Territoric. are opposed to it. Magof-
fin, the Democratic candidate, is opposed
to Congressional intervention, for or against
slavery, in the Territories. Our readers
will perceive that the prospects OF union
between the Republicans and Sou'AernOP-
position, in 1860, is remarkably brilliant .
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-06-03

SLAVERY IN CUBA.-A correspondent
Of the New Orleans Delta, was a witness
to the will Of an African negro woman,
nearly ninety years Of age, who was at
least thirty five years old when she was
taken from Africa. aud brought TO Cuba
She bequeathed to her children aud
grand children property equal to 500, ,Ooo,
and a piece of ground on the shore near
the villaso OF Bssla, which viii be worth
as much m5se 10 tss years.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-06-03
A sunday scholars first Step TO the seaiioid.

"My first step was a walk to the sea-
shore one Sabbath day"
So wrote Stansfeld Rutter, as be lay
in an English Jail, last summer, under
sentence Of death. In his boyhood, be
was Sunday school scholar; but, having
put away the instructions Of his Sunday
| sch ool, be entered on = career which end
ed in the crime Of murder and felon's
death. Only think ofit-a Sabbath school
scholar hung!
1t is not often that Sunday school schol-
ars become great criminals. The good
influence Of the Sunday school keeps near
ly all Of them from falling into crime.
But, when one Of them does SO fall, it is
we'll to ask how it happened.
StansGeld Rutter said his first step was
to take lpleasure] walk on the Sabbath
That is, he began his wicked career BY
breaking the Sabbath. As be walked
along the sandy beach on that sunny Sab
bath day, laughing with his gay compan-
ions in sin, do you suppose he thought he
had entered the road to the gallows! !!
Not he. He says, in his letter about bis
life, that he fch lad, because be knew he
was doing wrong. But be had no idea
that be had started on journey to the
scaffold. Yet, it was really SO. That Sab
bath walk was his first step in the read to
ruin!
Boys and girls, beware Of these first
steps! If you don't begin to do wrong,
you are safe but when you once form the
habit of doing what makes you feel gull
ty, or "bad," as you call it, there is no
safety for you. GOd makes you feel tad
when you do wrong, for the Same reason
that be makes FIRE pain you when you
put your hand into it. If Ere did not
cause you pain, yOu might get your
head burned Of without knowing it;
but the pain makes you pull it away
right quickly. So, doing wrong makes
you feel bad that you may stop doing
it before it ruins you. Do you under
standi Yes, m! Very we'll. Then
mind VIA. | say Don, Jeqiu to do
wrong. Beware Of the frs. step. II il
,b,. which ruiz, you.-S S. Advocate.
| -,-s.--,,-.----.-,.-.c,-~,.. -,c-s,.--,.,-..---
sr 5. woop. a..., rrrTrI
M % .Is Of
York. cOpyrixhs sss1red Nov. l, ls-'-
Am: "rssrs ia not in e< -.ae world ralley sse7 >
l. Let the day be ever remembered with pride
ahn' Ie'l,ia -, pt1pa .aS1 ~. y M . ....,s
Ere uu,on So fruitful Of ,Iory, shall eud.
w.,.,
ws.r. the treasures Of Ar. and Of Nature convene;
lis NOT that this union cur cOtIers may fill
onO-it is something more exquisite still
D. Tis that Genius ha, trumphed and Science prevailed
Though Prejudice aoused, And Envy assai'ed'
IS 'haI lhs ,as'as 'al ?. .SsOps s.n may
- 'S
All hail to PI','s. 80 vast a.a 'SSms ss ,i.
!, mite. u.s. Us ,tili TIL elo.er-.l ie.iou.i.. cease;
And our hearts, like she.s mingled in peace
p,Suon ON rux C.u.1,oy Aprs,
n a, snV' o ~ 49,.
-Ihe Vstnolo 'oe"''"e' c0n'a'n' . is''e'
from Bishop Timon, Of Buffalo, in rela-
ton to rule recently promulgated BY him
rs.nectipp the number of carriage. to be-
Nd ;n .,,s,a,n.sunon f,ns,.l, amon,
/ - .
Catholics in the diocese over which he
presidss. lie says:
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-06-03

BIRDS PROTECTED BY LAw.-We again
call the attention of sportsmen to law
enacted by the last Legislature for the pro-
lection of birds, which makes it unlawful
for any person within this Commonwealth
to shoot, kill or in any way trap or destroy
any blue-bird, swallow, martin or other
iusectiverous bird, at any season Of the
year, under the penalty Of two dollars.
We hope tho law will be enforced against
all offenders.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-06-03

SWELL wait and see, quite hopefully,
How snrh a matrll will snredo
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-06-03
THE MILTONIAN,'

OF q Weekly Newspaper,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-02-21
Liner from Eayti.

Boston, Ssturdsy, Feb. IL, 1859.
Jsomel sdvives 10 TIE 30ts uls by the scsoess
Abbe Forest ct Holiness Hole, state th~ oil the er.
element ef the revolution had sssed by. ADD bsssss
had revived to It's former briskress. Coffee was Co.,
irg in freely from the coast and the interior. The ~
eIthupiastic demon sracrs followed the sbdica.iss Of
the Emperor and downfall Of the Empire. Crowds
went through the streets shouting Down sits the
President give le President Geffrsrd" The
Governor Of Jacmel. ose Of the Rmperor's ofisials,
had been derosed. No other important business III
taken place.
The new Government Was looked upoa With much
fayoLby the people. One Of Its Gt acts TO repsd
the e1oTbitapt export duty coffee, but upos sIsa.
nation Of the finances they osnd to be ia s.sa
q dsordeled condition tina: the OH duty vas inmoG-
stey restored.
Tie old law would continue ia force ustl susA tina
a. il could be conveniently taken of. This vas -.
risus disappointment to the merchants who were ssr.
ain of its repeal
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-02-21

Mr. Reilly of this city has introduced bill into
the Legislature for the estabtshmens OF Peoples
Courts, for the recovery Of lsborers' wsges In
amounts not exceeding Sl5. Sach Courts caa
hardly be of any msterisl service for the purpose
intended. Their Jurisdiction is too limited and the
business that will be attracted to them cannot be
sufficient to justify the expense. In case Courts OF
the sort are established, they should have jurisdc
ton to the extent Of at least 800, and also have
more efficient remedies than the existing Courts
possess.
At present, there is no effectual remedy for the
recovery Of debts under S25, and Is large part
of such small debts are due for wages, the laborers
are greater sufferers than any other class. The
proposed Courts should, therefore, be organized
with powers sufficient to make then really beneii-
ci. to the aborer or they should not be organized
at all
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-02-21
h reccreced that the rAs vita which they parties
is Westsrn Nes.Ycsk we're scld to the whites

be reccrec.ed that the lsrds vita which they parties
+ Western Nes .Ycsk we're sold to the whites
memorial. signed BY the iron men OF Phni.
delphi. and tbrcsehou. P-nn,ylvssia 70 soon 70 Dc
presented 10 Congress, praying for the psessgc o,
Senator Fitch's bill for toe CONSTRUCTION OF nsons
yessels az buildings of American II D. IL sues
sieuec by tie lesdlns members Of the uade ana J,
tue permits, viii be presented with my tnoa'aHa
al. uers before the sdloutnn ent VI Cougres'.
An .frort will be made 10 the Ser ate thss week 70
take Nd the Anzooa Territorial bit ln the event OF
it, pssssse ia that body it ia considered tnst It's chAn
ces in The House viii be better thau heretofore.
The Select Committee TO investigate the alleged COZ
rurton 10 cor necton With the Houae COMMITTEE on
Accounts consists Ct MeG Nichols Win'low, Easts
whitley, aud Clark b. Cochran
The Select Committee 90 the Navy Department ana
Navy Yards are OF able TO agree on report Messrs;
sherman (O and Richie will submit state nent snd
Mes.r, Bcccck ard Groesbeck will uni'e in arother
vbils Mr. Ready Will have something to say IN third
pnper. The Committee are divided polacety.
Il is said that portion of the TROOPS in Utah will be
ordered to the Southern boundary OF Mes Mexico.
The Northern papers having founded an editorial
On A verbal msprirt in Senstor Chambers speech OF
THURSDAY lsst wherein he is msde say, " From tue
.Captan General Of Cuba 10 the lowest Cuban,
sbribery is universal" it ebould be stated that the
Senator said to the lowest tide ssiter."
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-02-21
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

Mr.. HUGHES Ind called up the bill reported from
the Select Committee TO examine the accounts and
conduct Of the late Doorkeeptr, Mr.; Hackney. 1t
proposes the reform Of abuses 10 the fodlng-room.
Tie House tabled il, bat adopted a resolution from
that Committee declaring that all extra copies Of books
ard documents, DIVIDED eqcaly among members, are
intended for gratatous distribution to Libraries sod
sporg the people, and that any other disposition Of
the came meets the unqualified disapprobsnon Of this
House.
The consideration Of the Army bill was resumed In
Committee Of the Whole on the Stae Of the Union.
Mr.. CURTIS Iowa Intellectually sought TO amend
the bill By providing retiring list for in6rm or dis
sbled army officers.
Mr.. BRYAN CTeIssl offered an amendment, appro-
rriating million Of dollars TO pay regiment OF Texas
Volunteers. nere existed necessity for II, and no
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-02-21

The Select Committee appointed by the House
to investigate charges of gross political favoriti'm
ard corruption in the Navy Department is expected
to report this morning, though it is understood that
there will be two if not three different Reports
the Democratic members seeking to screen the
official chiefs of their party, while Mr.. Ready the
American" member, hesitates or declines to sign
Mr.. Sberman's Report charging the prevalent
corruption home upon the President and Secretary
of the Navy. The public, however, will care
much less for the deductions Of the Committee, or
of any portion of it, than for the demonstrated
facts. When these are spread before the country,
none but the wllfuly blind can fail to see why and
how the Federal expenditures have of late been
sweled 80 enormously and We will have the richest
commentary on Mr.. Buchanan's Inaugural hOut at
official corruption and his Fort Duquesue letter
We ssy to all, No matter what conclusions may be
drawn by the msjority or minority of the Commit
tee, but scan the testimony and judge for your
selves
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-02-21
Bnsiness Notices.

---..,,oS-DR. CHURCHILL Ds'o'Lhi'
.SoN ,y,.cux,1r,s GEsvfss PREPAHAT'os oF THE
.,'.as.osynIr.s or LIsE. SOFA AND PoTisH.
a. s,.ooyereA o. prescIibes ~ y" ~h' A'" $3.50 ~
" CeNsUsPTioS.
- al sOobi. In regard TO the eheniedi purity oil my
x.,,op Of YpofEosPHITEs' peg the a''enI'o " - p
~ -. an. profession 70 the following
TESTIMONY Dr. CHrLToS:
ar siy..d s,npes OF the HypOphosPhes Of
r,, sed. and rotssh from which Mr. j. "inoaesef manu-
s,rr,. IN, ChyeaaT, Compound Solution II ne hyp'p'''
1,. and find them TO MADE and CHEMICALLY
,c,r Having bad nnsny opportunities Of testing the saVs'"
m. article. which be In compoundirg this new
FOR CoSsUNf1Ios and having personal kn0phdge%
A. and INTEGRITY feel tbs. can assure the Fro
Oh. pnhu, hat tits YkErARATros THE HYHo
pHosYaIrEs CAN BE RELIED on
"JAMEs Z. Chill oS' h D., Chemis.
"New.York FEB. 9, 1Sss"
,rseriug or predisposed 70 fatal disease re-
member that bile )ou dssyns the malady making 'enf
~, ,o, ,sosr, rendering more difficult DEATH MosE
cy,I. TLs remedy offers you almost sure relief and
sss< IN time restoration 70 hesfn. .
P. 81 three bottle. for S. ready for with ample d.
,.ctsons Each bottle wMcHEsTERs GENUINE PREPAEA.
ITO, or THE HyFoPHosPHIEs" has foe sae Be sure to
purchase other would not be injured ~ In
pure preparsons which sold Dr. Chucais The trade
supplied on love terms for cash
Send to the off e. No. 40 John and obtain circulars Dr..
Churobifrs Letter, and other information.
Sold Whole ale and Retail q, the sole general Depot In
the United States No 10 Johnst up stairs Also oy CAbLk
DER Co. Third and Walnut Sta, Phadephs Sold 10 tbs
city BY DsLLue Co.. No. sa5 Broadway and No ~ H0 '
J. WiscHEsTER,
American aud Foreign Agency,
No. 4s John st., ". Y.