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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-09-07

CHANGE OF TIMEl
TWO ALLY II RAINs.

TO take effect on Monday, June 9th, 1859.
LNROM and after the above date and until fur
j thar notice, two Passenger Trains win leave
Packet Depot, Ksokuk - follow.
First Train leaves Kssk uk daily (6un-
days eacepted)at 600 4. II.
Second Train leaves Keokuk daily
Sundays exccptcd) At 400 ?. n.
First Train leaves Monfrose daily
lBundsys exceptcd1 At S:f5 4. n
Second Train lcsves Montrose daily
Sundays excepted) AT 600 r n.
TEMPLIN, PLUMMER 1 CO., Lessees.
b. w. DAVIS, Superintendent.
J.. =. THwKsSuRY, Ticket Agent, Main ct.
1.-THE above road 10 now prepared TO furnish
Cars for Pic Mics and pleas parties short mo-
tice and on tho most favorable terms. For further
Information apply 1t the Once in Packet Depot,
or 70 the Snpsrinte ndent.
JussS, 'G-d4w
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JOSEPH BLECn,s

I c o g q N S ~ n !.
No. 1913 Main-st., bet. 9Th and 9th.
rIyHE Ladies' and Gentlemen Of the city who wish
i to got . plate ef GOOD Ics-Cfeam, are invited
to call on Jss. Rlssh. He viii havs three or 1our
kinds every day, and also fresh Strawberries.
All orders Tor Ies-Crsam promptly filled o. the
shortest notice.
Keokuk, Jane LIT, lS50-d
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THE PARAA RAPE0Ss
In one handsome limo. volume, 800 pages.
TINHEY consist, in part. OF eighteen Letters sup
i posed to have been wTitten fron New York by
Mohammsd Pasha, Rsar Admiral Of the Turkish
Navy, during his famons visit 10 this country in
the spring Of 1888. Fourte6n of the epistlss have
bsen tttranslsted" for, and published II the New
YORK Evsning Post, and have not only been read
interest ara paesssre py tne subscribers
to that journAl. but have bsen copied and highly
complimented BY the best newspapers and periodi-
Gals In the country.
No better proof Of the popular nAture Of the
letters could Be afforded than this instant adoption
by the ablest conductors Of the press, who best
know what will crafty the readers Of current lit
eYature
With the Letters, - published in book form, are
interspersed large number of replies, critical ex-
planAtory, laudat0ry, and ohjurgatory, received tin
imagination) BY the "trInslator," from people in
different parts Of the United States and elsewhere
who aresupposed to have read the Letters which ap
peArsd In the Post.
Both the letters and the replies ore satircaI, full
Of humor that 10 broad enough to be popular, yet
free from any saspicion Of vslgsrty, and relieved
- oil satirieal hum0r should be, by : vein Of phi
losophy and sentiment. The ludicrous side Of so
cial, literary and political life In our country ID
considered In soro-comic way and, 1t is believed
with pungency and skill rarely equslled In this
department Of authorship.
just received at
ag OGDEN, BROWNELL 4CO.'s
CI1Y Book SroRx,
Aug17d No. - 14ain-st.
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WHITNEY 4 LYON, Prcprietors
11-ARents Wanted. fisl0dAw1
rine wasch RepAirlns.

E106 Watcn Repairing.
rVsHE subscriber being obliged TO make change
! In the WArca kHFAIRInn DnPAHrnEsr, has Sc
cured the services Of : competent vorknan--ons
Who understands his business thoroughly. Great
care will bo taken with I'll work entrusted 10 my
care, and tho work warranted 10 give sstisfaction
TAs Rspasrsns ~ Clocks, Jsweiry, te., also the
featuring of goods Of every description, shall
receive my personal attention, and warranted
r. S.-Work Of al kinds not giving perfect sat-
is)acttO~, will Be promptly adjusted BY ealliEg on
the subscriber, at No. ] Estes House
April 6-dAw SAM'L q. BRIDGES.
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Ayers Ague Cure.

which neu,ralixes this malarious poiaon IN the
biood, and stimuates the liver 10 expe il from the
body. As II should, so II does cure This afactinc
disorder with perfect certainty And II does more
rather does what ID Of more service To those sub
leet to this infection. Ii taken in season il expels
II from the system as it is absorbed and thus keeps
those who use 1t free from its attacks keeps the
system IN health although exposed to the disease
Consequently It not only cures, bat protects from
the great variety Of affections which are induced
by this malignant influence. such, az Remittent
Fever, Chill Fever, Dumb. or Masked A1ue.
Periodical Headache. or Bilious Headache, Bilious
Fevsfs, Nairaigia, Rheumatism. Gout, Blindness.
footha che, Eararhe, Catarrh, Asthma Palpita-
tons, Painful Affections OF the Spleen, Hysterics
Colic. Paralysis. and Painful Affections OF the
Stomach and Bowels. all OF which, when arising
from this cause, will be found TO assume more OF
less the nterraittent type. This AcwE CuKR"
Tesnoses the cause Of these arrangements and cures
thn disease. rW~ 4.
This IL accomplishes by stimulating the excre-
tories to expei the virus from the system; and
these organs by degrees become hahited to do this
we term aerlfmat0fsoi. Time may accomplish the
same end, but often life is NOT long enough, or il
sacrificed in the attempt, while this "AGrE CuRR
does II al once, and with safety. We have great
reason to believe this IL sarer as weli as safer
remedy for the whole class Of diseases which are
caased by the snihsnatc infection, than unv other
winch hns ben tiscoycred and il has stlll nnothrv
important advantage TO the public, which is TINT
1t Is cheap as well as good.
PREPARED ny
DIR. j. @. AVER e co.
- <AN 49, -..EE
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Spring and 6ummeY Goods.
-. POLLOCK T. CO.
ME are now receiving and opening new and
" splendid stock of Clothing and 6snts Fur
nishing Goods, which we oHsr to sell very low for
cash. Our goods are selected with great care and
with view to the hard times therefore We oder
them At very small profts keeping in view the old
motto Of quick sales and smalt profits All We
ask Is that customers will call and examine before
purchasing elsewhere; We charge nothing for show.
ing goo4s Remember the place, East side of Sd
st., between Main and John son.
mchf7d S. POLLOCK co.
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r I z + 8 r e 4 Z !!

MARCrs0, en- SecOnAsStross.
"A y the only plaoe that you can get gOod 6aiI
twist Ridss, and Colts Rsvolvers At 4l6 piece.
mch3od1v
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-09-07

DIX ESS GOODS.
nOUHLE AND PLAIN SKIRT ON GANDIES
- snd BAH EG Ms; double width Black BA-
RE6E6, just received by
juns6-d P. d. FOSTER.
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Facts In Uertistrv

Dr. l.. g. INGERsOLL. Dentssr.
Desires to sall tho special attention Of those Who
wish TO psss1rvs their Teeth 70 ~ fsalswiae
ACT > :d
I. The skfll of tAs Dsntiut Is ssen in III evecns
in preserving the natural organs.
III. The Teeth asv - prss4rved through life,
III. Teeth Affected With daosy asst b attended
Nv. Tinsly and stillful allins With pure eo,d
IL certsta reas1y FOR decay.
Nn serious neglect - wait for tooth-ashs
70 drive the sufferer 70 Dsntist.
VI. Tartar destroys Teeth and Gums, without
tho agency cf decay.
WI. Aany saasr for yssrs with Neuralgia Of
re re .tonsoh and lung from no other cause
vIII. Bad Teeth disfgar. the eountsn.po. in
fsot the breath, dsrsngs the stomach, impair
nsath, diserast tAs Nerves, Ard war with good NJ
DIR. IN0ER6oLL
Performs all operations on the Teeth and Gums.
corfscts lrsgularitiss Of the Teeth, inserts
Al fICIAL TRRT
OF the Bsst Style and Finish.
rusfn AfsinofAl Fsla1es and Obturators for eleft
Palstss. s@ s ~ a.
Believing that the bsst operations in peuti.,yv
are tine safsst, and thsrsfors the cheapest ana mos
satisfasory 10th 70 The spseHtsr sad petieut, Dr..
l. does not oher any particular induc smsnts In the
line q nCnxAr DsnsTHr, "prefcrring the patron
Agek thoa4 who rvtfr ~ bsss 1peraiSess. N lean
Appreciats the necessary care and skill IN pro-
duoinG them. SNs xgaa#
A ~ sxAniaAtisn II spseimsne both ss zrSasjsi
Tsefa and Of vary beautiful filings Of Crystal Gold
rOil, A invited ~ A&s a .as
$l7s. Examination Of the Teeth without charge.
DE.fAL kooHs--Cornsr of Third and Msin sts.,
over Blk, Hale Co.'s Baak, ksoksk, Ieva.
Lnlrancs on Third-st. ldsc, AAw1yl
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-09-07

Ayers Cathartic Pills,
FOR ALL THE PURPOSES or A puRGArnf MEDICINE.
FoR CosTIvrsrss
FoR THE Guns or DYSPEPSIA;
FoR JAuNDICE
For THE CURE OF INDIGESTION
FoR HEADAcHR;
F0R THE CURE OF DYsENTERY:
FoR -Four STOMACH;
For THE CuRx or ERysPErAs;
FoR THE Piles;
For TnE CURE or SCRoFufA;
foR ALL 6cROFULOus COMPLAINTS;
FoR THE CURE OF RHEUMATISM;
FoR DISEASES OF THE SKIN;
FoR THE CuRE OF LIVER COMPLAINT;
FoR DRoPsY;
FOR THE CURE OF TErTER, TuMoRs AND SALT
RHsuA;
FoR WORMS;
FOR THE CuRE OF GoUT:
FOR A DINNER PILL.
FOR THE CURE OF NEURALGIA;
For PURIFYING THE BLOOD.
They are sugar-coated SO that the most sensi-
tive can take them pleasantly, and being purely
vegetable, no harm can arise from their use In any
quantity.
Price Is cents per Box; Boxes for sloo.
Great numbers Of Clergym.4, Physicians, States
men, and eminent personages, have lent their
names TO certify the unparalleled usefulness Of these
remedies, but our space here will not permit the
insertion Of them. The Agents below named fur
nish gratis our AMsRIcAE ALMANAC in which they
are given; with also full descriptions Of the above
complaints, and the treatment that should BIZ fol-
lowed for their cure.
Do not be put Of BY unprinciplrd dealers with
other preparations they make more profit on.
Demand AYRRS and take no Others The sick
want the best aid there Is for them, and they should
have II.
AL our Remedies are for sale by
BARTLETT, KAYE 4 CO., Keokuk.
J. II. REED 4 CO., Chicago,
BARNARD b co, st. Louis,
SURE, BcKsrEIE CO., Cincinna.i,
And Agents in every town in the United States.
myIoI4wIy y--------
1859. APring ana suMner 1850.
SUPPLIES JUST REcEIvED.
J.H.aurcHIHssH. sAsas pswss
HUTCHINSON = DEWEY,
MERCHANT TAILORS,
Third-st. bet. Main d johnson. KEOkUK.
LAVE !Us~ 7ec..vsa :: .asir Fashion able
/ Tailoring and Furnishing establishment,
: choice and exsslisnt supply Of Broadeloshs.
ING GOODS, of all descriptions, and guarantee
that their work shall be done Ia the most sp-
proved and satisfactory manner. They are con-
stAntly receiving the Now York and Philadei-
phia fashions; and rsspsetfully solicit all who
them . Call.
Aprl5-dly HUTCHINSON DEWEY.
HARTFORD FIRE INSUHA ANCE co..
OF HARTFORD.
IncoRPoRArsD IN 1910.
Capital. t0e, 900 SGyplxs. 3 126, 81 81
ALL PAID UP,
DIRzcroRs--H. Huntington, Albert Day, James
Goodwin, Chas. Boswell Henry Ksney, Calvin Day,
Job Allyn, John P. Brace, Chas. j. Russ.
TIA0. @. ALLYn, Sec'y. III. HuNrIsGrox, Prest.
G. G. LYMAN, Asst SEQ. w. N. BowEns, Aot'ry.
WM. w. BELKNAP, Agent.
Ksokuk, April ., '6o-d
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Ayers Cherry Pectoral

has won FOR itself such renown for tic cure OF
every variety of Throat and lang Complaint. that
1t Is entirely unnecessary for us TO recount the
evidence OF Its virtues wherever il has been en-
ployed. AS it has long been In constant use
throughout this section, need not do more dian
assure the people its quality n KEEP, up to the best
It ever has been, and that it may be relied on TO
do for their relief all it has ever been found TO do
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New Spring Goods. i
eN MISS -. KING. informs the Ladies
Of Ke1kuk, that she has ssearned with
large q ok OF MILLINERY GOODS. which
shs Will ssll At very low prices. Her stors on the
soutA aids of Main street, between Ind and ID.
spr u d.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-12-23
Union NrNTY STAR & LEWISBURG CHRONICLE-DEC. 23 1887!

The greatest "borc,' yet, Is the tunnel
in progress from Freiberg to the hlbe at
Meissen. II is twenty.four miles long,
and intended to drain the mines around
the first named place.
"Prof." Lowe has packed up his balloon,
pocketed $4,000 in money, and Is now
chucking over his profits. Probably he
will 90 to Europe-but in steamer.
Martin T. Conway, Congressman elect
from Kansas, finished his apprenticeship
iu the printing business, in Baltimore
seven years ago.
A married lady residing in London, Va,
is said to weigh five hundred and fifty
three pounds. Her husband is great Ia
dy's man.
Place a bone across a pork -rind, and
you have ebony part crossing the Rhine.
This is termed ILLUSTRATED history"
The editor of an Indiana paper says,
"more villainy is on foot" Has the ed
itor lost his horse?
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-12-23
REGISTERS NOTICE.
OTICE is hereby given TO all con-

NOTICE IS hereby given 10 all c0n-
~ cerned, that the following named persons
have settled their accounts in the Register S
Office al Lewisburg, Union county, and that
the said accounts will be presented for coniir-
nation and allowance a, the Orphans Court,
to be held at LEW!SBURG, for the county OF
Union. on the fourth Friday OF DECEMBER
mex, being the 2:Si day of said month, VIZ:
The Account o! Henry K. Young, Admin
istrator of Pe!er Young, late OF Union town
ship, deed.
. The Account Of Abraham 5. Sypher and
Charles Houenstiue, Administrators OF JGeod
SUMTER, late of White Deer township, decd.
) The Account of Joseph Sanders, Admin
istrator Of Ptier Kautn.dn, late Of Hartley
(now Lewis township, decd
The Account of Thomas Swenk, Admin
istraior of Mrs. Mary .NJore, late of Kelly
township, decd.
5 The Account of John F. Richart, Execu-
tor of the a> will and testament Of H'nry
Hgf, late of White Deer township, dec d.
The Account Of John Hayes, surviving
Administrator OF Robert q. II. Hayes, late Of
West Buiialoe township, dec d.
7 The Account of Peter Siahl. Admins
traitor Of Mchaei Sflhi late of Kelly township.
decd. GEORGE MERRILL, Register.
Registers Office, Lewlsburg, Nov. 10, 1883
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-12-23
OLD SANTA CLAUS VISIT.

s'Awake, dear mamma and do come and see
Nhat Santa Claus lett In my stocking for me:
I've u doll, and II sofa, and many fine things;
" hat beautiful presents old santa Claus brings!
There's whip aud a horse for dear JOnny, and more,
II moves like IA live one, all over the hOor
The eyes OF my dolly, they shut and they open.
Much better. You than the old one that's broken
DO, dearest ANNA do wake up and see!
How strans that on Christmas you sleepy can be!
And sissy pulled ont from her own little stocking
A tiny bit chair, all cushioned and rocking.
Last night when old nurSey had put us to bed,
| thought would listen, 10. wanted TO hear
Old Sauta Claus come with his tiny reindeer.
! trieu very hard my eyes open TO Keep,
At the funny old man TO steal II siy peep;
So | looked at the chimney hard as could,
To watch till the fire had burned up the wood;
For wondered, mammal how 1t ever could l-,
From the scotland the fire he'd Keep the thin e iree
20 | looked and looked a. hard a. ! could
For nursey had told u, If We would D. god.
He'd come down the chimney, A. sur ~ be came,
And fill up each stocking for be we'll Knows the name
Of every good child, and the house ghsTy h. lives,
And to alt tina; he loves pretty presents be gives.
so tried very hard To keep opcu one eye,
But il kept shutting up "a iast as II tgy,
And the irst that / knew, was JohnHy's loud call,
Merry Christmas! dear sisters dear nursey end ALL
Then | ran to my stocking as last a could be,
And found ii filed up with nice thing, you
AIN very sorry, indeed am SO!
For wanted to them all dash through the snow;
Little Dasher and Dancer. aud Prancrr and vixen,
Little Comet and Cupid ahd Donder and Bil1cn.
Oh! nursey has told me such wOu!riul things,
OF the Sleigh aud the deer and the presents he brings
of old Santa Claus. too, ami hi> funny iur clothes
His cherry red checks, and his pipe. and red nose
Where be places his finger, with blink OF his eyes,
And awss u2 the chimney 4 moment ha flies.
Oh dear, don't you think, when IN older next year.
can Keep i0Itc araAe to see the reindeer!
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-12-23
Real Estate.
Adjourned Shcrif'S Sale.

On MONDAY the 18th day of ia
nuary next, at the public house of William
Wolfe, IN the borough of HIrt.ejon. at II o.
clock u, ty virtue Of an order from the
Ccarr, two certain valuable tracts of TIM
BER LAND will be exposed 10 public sale IN
lois to SUIT purchasers, situate IN Hartley Ip.
AMI county OF Union, 10 wit:
One tract called "Ro>>'S Fancy" contain
ing EJs acres more or less. described as fol-
lows: adjoining MorrIca Linton on one side
and Whltman's land and the mountain on the
other SIDES.
No. = tract contains 2ll acres more or
less, described as follows: beginning at a
stone heap on the line of land ci Henry Miller
and on the south side OF William A LLOYD and
north 10 a stone heap and thence 10 a pine
and land of Patrick Hayes and land of Abra-
ham Wilmer, Wagner and MonIeluS-
Which two tracts are now bounded on the
south by lands of Daniel SIrouse and Jacob
Caldron, on the west by land now owned by
John Hoffman, on the north By land of Pat
rick Hayes. and on the east by lands of Luke
Bird, Jesse Zimmerman and others. A small
portion of the above described land is clear
ei, whereon are erected log house log
barn and outbuidings. with the appurtenances.
A. the properly Of Otn /. Loyd and Louisa
II. House.
The above land will be sold on reasonable
terms. JOHN CROS>GROVE, sheriff
Sheriil7s Office, ,LewiSburg. Dec. II, 1859
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-12-23
To the Tax Collectors of Union Co.

4 5 nv time will soon expire, wish Col
~ lec;ur, To bear in mind that my account
with the state aud County must be settled by
the 1t of Jan. $50, and hope all Collectors
will have their accounts settled by Dec. Court
BY reference 10 my books, have not yet re-
ceiged quite $4,000 Of the County Tax, al
though some OF my coed friends inslnuate
that have been shaving County Orders. Ga
the contrary, have advanced $1,000 ouI OF my
own pocket to oblise friends that held Orders
against the County. hope every Collector
will pay attention 10 this request SO that the
Jurors may be paid IN cqsh AT Dec. Court. 4
word TO the wise is sufficient.
H. =. SHELLER, Treas.
NIB. Al taxes. School, Road. Poor. &c.
that can not be collected and are to entered
against the property, must he done on or be-
tore the lst day Of Jan. ls60-as, alter that
time, the law prohibits il being lien.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-12-23
FOREIGN NEWS.

The invitations 10 the great Powers to
attend the European Congress for the con-
sideration of the Italian difficulties had
been issued. The Congress will meet ear
ly in January.
The Moors had attacked, for the third
time, the redoubt before Serolla. They
were completely defeated by the Spanards.
The Bank of Barcelona had offered to
the Spanish Government an advance Of
five millions Of reals, without interest,
while the war with Morocco lasts.
Heavy gales are reported in the Medit-
eranean, with numerous accidents to grain
vessels.
The French Government have obtained
permission from the Government of Ma
pies to lay submarine Gable from Gaeta
to Corsica.
The reported death Of Nena Sahib is
believed to be unfounded. At the latest
dates be was levyng troops and threaten
ing to annihilate Lucknaw. He has c.
COO men.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-12-23
PUBLIC SALE.

WILL be offered al Public Sale on the
w premises on Friday The 30h day If
Decsm5'r 1893, the following property. silua
ted IN The Borough OF New Berlin: One lot
and one-haii of ground On which is erected a
"a large two storey Frame Dwelling House
IS Laand Office, together with all the neceSsa-
~ Oht-buIdingS, bounded norlh by an alley.
cast by lands Of Daniel Horlacher south by
New Market ST., and west by lands of Dr. Jo-
>eph Il. Lott. The lot and hall lot will be
sold together or separate, as purchasers may
desire.
Persons wishing to examine Ihe property,
can do so, by calling on Jos. G.. Bucher. ESQ ,
Of New Berlin. If they wish any information
IN regard to 1t. they can obtain It by address,
ing me at Lock Haven, Pa, or George Mer
rIll, Esq. al Lewisburg, Pa.
Sale TO begin at 10 o'clock, when conditions
will be made known.
Nov.23, 1859. JESSE MERRILL.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-12-23
RRIcK FOUNDRY FOR SALE.

The subscriber oftr> 10 sell the
e,I-l go large Brick Foundry at The west
l.sr.e:l< sseS md of Market street, nciu'Ing
sI TT. s.ss ,..@s the Wareroom, Office, aud the
Mach,nery attached-also a large amount Il
Patterns for Patent Rights Tor Agricultural
MACHINERY. Stoves, &c. 1t IS regarded as one
of The best locations for a good, safe business.
The Proprietor's time is wholly engroSsed IN
another employm ent, which Is the reason he
desires to dispose Of this Foundry. For any
further particulars, address
WILLIAM FRlCK, LewiShnrs,
Feb. 1853 ,hIoh % d
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-12-23

1t is very generally believed in Ken
lucky that the numerous anonymous let
ters received by Southern gentlemen du-
ring the last few weeks, warning them Of
impending plots and attempts at running
off slaves, vas got up by gangs of negro
traders and thieves, with view of profit.
This is the prevalent opinion, We under
stand, Of intelligent slave owners. -Bahi'
more American.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-12-23
Eor sale,

TlNHE residence of the subscriber, on -
Market street in the Borough olE
Lewisbury. The house is Of BRICK, well
finished IN every respect. 49,
Terms-One half to be paid between tbs
and the first day of April next; the balance
TO be paid in two. three or i've years, as may
suit The buver Possession given any Tune.
lime 0. 1855 ISAAC WALTER.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-12-23

NoN-INTERCOURSE WITH TIE NORTH.
The L9uiscdc J,rnat has the following
comment upon the non-intercour-e prof.
ects Of Virginia and other Southern States
ave propose a war of retaliation. If
the North wish to interfere with oul
Southern domestic Institutions, let our
young men 60 forth and rob the Northern
homes Of their most cherished ornaments
and bring them back to found more patri-
archal relation among US. Let Us con-
quer prejudices by the potent aid Of love,
and bring willing captives to our arms.
The idea of not eating New England sal,
mon next spring, or of refusing an ice
crop from Chicago when the dog, ra-
ges; the bare thought of having Indiana
grouse, or Maine supply of potatoes, in
terdicted to US; Of being compelled to read
of New York oysters or Pittsburg ale, aud
be in the tantalizIng condition of not en-
joyiDg them the terrible condition in-
voled in giving up the Newark cider sold
for champagne, or the rec,ifed whskey Of
Cincinnati drugged for Old Otard Brandy;
the shivering sensation produced by the
very thought of refusing to be supplied
with Pennsylvania coal this winter, be-
cause it is mined by an underground rail-
road the setting our obdurate appetites
against the Produce of Hoosier pigeon
roosts, teal Of blue-wing, because they
fly from the North: all there are over.
whelming. We are patriotic enough as
the world wags, but We can not surrender
our gastropomic liberty. Our friend of
the Richmond Why will forgive US, if,
after having stood politically shoulder to
shoulder for years, We now part stomach
to stomach on this question Of internal
improvements 1t Is hard to sunder old
ties, and our very bowels will yearn to
be reunited, but then stomachic bitters
give an appetite and promote digestion,
uud SO We drain the bitter cup,o the dregs." "