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Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1859-02-25
Gifts of Poverty to the Church.

1t Is often urged as reproach to the
religion of our day, that it caters for the
rich by its costly churches and preachers,
and that the poor are repelled by decent
pride from the sanctuaries where the hum.
BE garb is brought into contrast with the
elegant dresses and ornaments of the
wealthy. But any sect or church which
neglects the poor, loses one Of the chief
elements of strength and prosperity. The
great men of the church have generally
sprung from the depth Of poverty. DR.
Harris, of Bangor, urges this point with
much force:
"The gifts of poverty are the richest
gifts to the churches. | refer not now to
the widows mites, richer though they may
be than all the gifts of wealth but to
gifts richer even than the widows mite
A few years ago, on wintry morning, a
boy in the habliments Of poverty entered
an old school-house, among the western
mountains, and avowed to the master his
desire for an education. There was pow
erty laying one of her riches on the altar
Of religion for that boy was Jonas King
On his humble shoemaker's bench, Carey
laid the foundation of British Baptist Mis-.
siOns. John Newton found in bis con-
gregation an unfriendcd school boy, whose
soul was then glowing with new born love
to Christ. He took him to John Thorn
ton, one of those noble merchants whose
wealth, whose piety, and whose benef-
cencc, increase together. They educated
him, and that boy became Claudius Bu-
chanan, whose name India will bless, " ben
the names of Give and Hastings n,e for
gotten. John Bunyan was a gift of pow
erty to the church. Zsingle came forth
from the Alpine shepherds cabin; Me-
lancthon from an armorers workshop
Luther from miners cottage; the apos-
ties, some of them, from fi.hermen's huts.
These are the gifts Of poverty to the church.
1t is the honored Office of the Education
Society, to bo the almoner Of gifts like
these. diamonds in the rough, and polish
them to sparkle among the jewels Of the
Saviour's crown"
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1859-02-25
- Thou shalt not bear False Witness against Thy
NsIghbgr.-

Most Of our readers will remember that
/ The t'iion ArSn-lirst series-not only re-
fused 10 copy the true Republican Platform,
in 1856, but published in its stead, string of
harsh or counterfeited sentiments, attributed
10 alleged Republicans, as the "Republican
Platform" This black and intentional de-
ceptIon and lalSehOOd, IL never Tetracted, al
though often requested so to do. How many
votes il made the party, y,couId be easily counted.
That paper died, bul one of the same name
and nataiSc 1--WE ieaD is in its place. As an
example of the means by which it seeks TO
prejudice the public mind against Republi-
canism, refer 10 the subjoined correspoh-
dence, relative 10 a statement made by the
editor of the ArSL!s on the 2l inst. (We of
course would not attempt to chase up and re-
flute all The lies fabricated against our party,
but do think it worth while. occasionally, to
expose specimen Of the manner of warfare
OF the Slave party y
Office cf the Chronicle.
LEw!snrRo, Pa, Feb. l., 1859. (
Dear SIR: "Democratic paper in this
place states that .'J,,fun 4 GiidiHss
says he c1uH spit upon Gf0rge Wash
HCion ,c3tn he rsmcmG,rs that he JcaS II Stare
h1hicr. " III you take the trouble TO inform
me whether you sag or Said or Wrofe
that sentence, or anything like II ! ask not
fer my own satisfaction, but TO djsabuSe the
public mind with your own assurance over
your own signature. RcSp'y yours,
o y. WURDEN.
Hon. JosHuA L. GIDpINGs.
The following is the reply-and no one who
knows Joshua, r. Gidiings personally and in-
tmaiely will doubt lis entire truthlunc>s:
NAsHINGToN CITY. Feb. II, 1859.
My Dear Sir: | can hardly refuse your
request 10 answer the slauder contained in
the charge referred 10, although, as a general
thing, have not for some years noticed such
calumuIcS.
never sud or tUrOfe or thought or cOaccired
the gross and vulgar expression winch you
say Is attributed 10 me, or qHyfhiHg that
bears relIfion, hfeHess or SimiEtuds 10 II. On
the contrary, have al all times aud on all
occasions insisted that Washington and his /
cotemporarieS should be Judged according 10
the aye IN which they lived, and the crcum-
stances under which he and they were sur
rounded-and that Shareholders Of the pres
ent day, bred and educated amidst the insli- .
luton, arc a thousand Times less guilty than .
o''H'IH u"uSh'1CeS, "ho- HHuSh DItu ana /
educated in the love of liberty, yet encourage .
and uphold the slave-lrade Gn this city,
and IN our territories and southern COAST !
with all its attendant crimes and revolving
horrors. Very respectfully,
o. n. WonnEy, Esq. J.R. GIDDINGS.
We do moi suppose The Argus originated
this vile SANDER, but it circulated it. MIR.
Giddings' letter may be seen at our Office.
We shall see whether the false accusation
will be rctracted, or whether-lke thou
sand similar fahrirationS of the party-it
Will be adhered to, in utter contempt OF the
against false witness"
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1859-02-25

GIGANTIC HARVEST HoME.-The Irish
papers contain an account of the gigantic
harvest home on the estate Of Mr.. Pollock,
in the county of Galway. About 1,4UO
persons, (only one half of his servants )were
literally entertained in the Home Farm
stead at Lismay. The roof covered nearly
two acres of land, and the building was
lighted with gas. The extent Of this
gentleman's operations may be judged by
the facts, that be has l, 800 acres in green
crops, and 4 900 in grain, with about 1000
held Of cattle.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1859-02-25
II NosEs BlLnys, I1e2

Miles Stand'sb in the MAY flower came
Across the stormy wave,
And in that little hand was none
More generous or brave.
'Mil,t cold pcccrnh.r's slcet aud snow
On rI5 mouth rock they land;
Weak were their hands, but strong their heart
That piOus pilgrim band.
Oh, sad it was, in their poor huts,
To hear the storm wind blow;
AMI terrible. ~ milui-ht hour,
Nhsn yelled the saya,- fIe.
And whom the savage. grim and dire,
Ills bloody work b,-au,
TorR champion brave. have hecn told,
Mics Sttndish was the man.
Bu, Oh, his heart was made to bow
With grief and pain tui-iow,
For ii kL-s- on tic pilgrim band
Now dealt fearful blow.
In arms Of death so fast they f.ll,
They scarce Were buried.
And hi- dear wifi, who's" name vas Rose,
Was laid among the dead.
lis sorrow was not loul. but deep
For her did he hcnoan;
And such kcen anguish vrung Lis heart
lie could not live alone.
Then to John Alden be IL speak,
For Alden was his friend.
And said. Friend john, unto nv wish
pray thee now attend.
ANY heart Is sad, Ii, very sad,
My poor wifi Rose has gone:
And in this viii and savage land
/ can not live alone.
'To Mr. William Mullins, then,
wish yon would repair.
And see it he will give me leave
To we'd ms daughter fair
Priscilla was this daughters name,
Comrly and fair she,
And kind Of heart she was vithal,
As any maid could BE-.
John Alden, to ohli., Li. friend,
Straichtway 10 Mullins went,
AMI told his cIrani like a man,
Ant asked for his cons. 1T.
Now Mr. Mullins was sire
QIite rational AMI kind,
And such consent would never ciys
Asa.ns; his lighters mind.
lie told John Alden if his child
Should lie incline! that way,
And Captain StaLii~h WAS her choice,
lie had no more 10 say.
lie then called in his daughter dear.
And straishtway did retire,
That she might with more freedom speak
In absence OF her sire.
John Alden had bright blue eve,
Aud was a handsome man,
And when he spoke. pleasant look
peT All MS features ran
He rose. and in courteous way
His errand did declare.
Aud said, Pair maid, what word shall
To Captain standish bearl"
Warm bushes glowcd upon the cheeks
OF that fair maiden. then;
At FIRST she turned away her eyes,
Ani ihsn, With doTncsst Sss modest miou,
She said with trembling tone,
Snow Irithee. John, why do-t thou not
Speak for thyself alone:'
Deep red then grew John Alden's face
He bade the maid good by;
But well she read. before he went,
The language Of his eye;
No matter what the language sail,
Which in that eve was rife
In one short month, Priscilla was
John Alden's loving wife.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1859-02-25
FOR rHE LEwI>BU
BUCKWHEAT.

am pleased to see that Buckwheat, for
long time so much neglected in our re-.
gioD, is beginning to form one of the
regular crops on good many farms. 1t
richly deserves this when We consider its
superior excellence as i food for all kinds
Of horned cattle, hogs and poultry, and
| also for mans use, as its -four makes a
cake of delicious flavor, that imparts as
much strength AMI more animal heat to
our bodies than our best wheat bread can.
1t is also good crop for extirpating weeds
from weedy soil, and will moreover grow
and at times yield quit large crop on
ground too barren for the production of
Indian corn, Wheat, or any other grain.
As general matter, however, it is rather
an uncertain crop, as it suffers materially
either from too much heat or too much
cold frost, y and hence some farmers DO not
venture sowing much Of it. But it is hot
as uncertain as our Wheat crop has been
for the last three or four years and its
uncertainty, | am inclined to think, arises
in part from too late sowing Of it, as i,
is mostly sown with US from about the
18th of June to the 10th Of July-which
necessarily subjects the growing plants to
the dry sun and weather of August, and
also to be cut off by early frosts. Now,
-, L., l.
carlier, say from the 10Th to the 18th of
June, it would grow more certain ly, and have
its grains SO far formed in July ,hati; would
mature finely in August, notwithstanding
the heat and drouth which might then oc-
cur, and so be out Of danger from frost.
Suppose, reader, you try it, and make re-
port?
+. J. Cope, Of Westmoreland county,
Pa, in speaking of this satject, says: =:
"Consderable quantities Of Buckwhat are
cultivated here, as well for the delicious
cakes which are made Of the -four, as Cor
the pasturage which the blossoms afford
for our bees. The crop is, however, a
very uncertain one, sometimes yielding 80,
40, and even 80 bushels to the acre, and |
often not more than from to 10. l |
have always succeeded in having fair
average crop by sowing month earlier
Say about the lst Of June) than is CON-
mon. BY doing this, the plant obtains
size before the hot weather sets
IN, when frequently uestFoys tne iaiina UT
IT. cuuuatlng principle, and 1t ripens early
enough to escape the first frosts in the
fall. If the crop is likely to prove abor-
tive, We turn it under with the plough,
and SOW the ground with wheat. 1t acts
as an excellent fertilizer in this way. This
plant is, contrary to regular notions, an
amelioratOr." (Soe Ag. Rep, 1858, page
232)
Buckwheat seems to blossom three times,
or rather tohave buds which form blossoms
at three different periods of time upon the
same stalk. 1t should be cut when it is
passing cut of its last blossoms, and left
in the field until perfectly dry, when it
should be Immediately threshed and stor.
ed away in good dry granary for preser-
vation. WEST BRANCH
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1859-02-25
How Corn is Preserved in Russia,

At late meeting Of the Academy Of
Sciences, held in Paris, letter from NJ.
de- SemchofT-a Russian land holder
was read, describing the msnner III which
corn-pits are made in that country. The
pits are dug in dry soil, AID instead of
masonry, the earthen sides are hardened
by a long continued exposure to wood
FIRE. Before the corn is introduced, the
air in the pit is rarifed by burning straw
in it, after which the grain is thrown in,
packed close, and the pit is tightly enclo,
ed. Corn has been preserved in such pts
for forty years. Some of cur western far
mers, who raise large crop, Of wheat and
corn, should try this method ofpreserving
grain during years when there is gre at
harvest, in order to lay up store fer sea,
sons Of an inferior yield.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1859-02-25

The GOVERNOR OF NEW YORK on
PARDoNs.-Gov. MORGAN, Of New York,
appears to be very sensible man. See
ing the growing evil of asking pardons for
convicted criminals, be has issued eircu-
lar to all the Prisons and Penitentiaries OF
the State, cautioning them against signing
or making in person application for pardon
of convicts under their charge. He gives
them very distinctly to understand that all
such petitions from them will be returned,
audIthat any interference of this kind, on
their part, will be prejudicial to those whom
they are designed to serve. This is proper
and right. All violatsrs Of law, when
proven guilty, should be made to suffer Its
penalties -GoI Co. R.pab!itan.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1859-02-25

b0- Farmers, and others who prefer the
spring season for planting fruit and Orna-
mental trees, can be supplied with a great
variety from the nursery of W. |. Linn,
near Lewisburg The planting of trees is
a duty which every owner Of land owes to
himself, his children, and the public; be-
sides it is source Of profit and pleasure
to himself and to those that come after
him.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1859-02-25

sGPaersoa's Complete Coin Book con-
tains over 500 facsimiles Of gold, silver
and copper money now used in the world.
A copy Of this curious work will be given
to all Yearly Subscribers to PetersOn's S
Counterfeit Detector, now is issued month
ly at 81 aud semi-monthly at So, and
which we have found the best and most
reliable of any we have used. Ct. B.
Peterson & Brothers 306 Chestnut street,
Philadelphia
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1859-02-25

ErcessireIy Fair.-A sheet in Philad'a,
professcdly devoted to the interests of
schools, ,offers to exchange if We will publish
its advertising to the amount of s. or $40.
The principal things we noticed in this
modest paper, were two long putfs of The.
atres-the greatest curse that the youth
of our cities and4lurgc towns meet in the
spring time of life. Verify, it is no won-
der that SO much depravity exhibits itself
among the young in our cities, when School
Journals pander to their vile theatres!
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1859-02-25

A few days ago freight train on the
Erie railroad brought down to New York
twenty barrels of turuip juice, which will
be manufactured into champagne wine, and
sold at 81 bottle. Sparkling champagne
is no lougcr the product Of the vineyard,
~. II he tura.p de.d.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1859-02-25
ABsTRAcrIyG FLAVOR FROM ONIONS,

ABsTRACTING FLAVOR FROM ONIONS,
ETC.-When it is desired to render
onions more mild 10 favor, it may be ac.
complished by burying them in the soil
after they have been prepared for winter
use. One night in the soil will abstract
much of the redundant odor. Fishy
ducks, dried cod fish, ETC., may be rem
defed much less Objectionable in favor,
by similar treatment Before burying
fish or ducks, wrap them in absorbent
paper, or a uus..u cloth, slightly moist
tened.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1859-02-25

The Qaeen of England has forbidden
the use in future Of the special service III
the Book Of Common Prayer, for the
three State holidays, known as the '.Gun-
powder Plot" .'Mariyrdom of Charles | ;"
and "Restoration Of Charles H." These
days are not henceforth to be observed as
HOLIDAYS.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1859-02-25
FOR TIE LEwIsBuRG CHRONICLE.
TIE DYING WIFE 10 HER HUSBAND.

Farewell farewell, my loved one,
Ard grieVe not thus to part
Look to Jesus. friend of sinners,
lie will heal thy wounded heart;
From Him first received thee,
And 10 Him the blessing given,
now return with pl.adiBgs
That We may meet in Heaven.
Mourn not for me, beloved
Give my body to the dust,
And think Of me in glory.
With the spirits Of the just;
And while you are n stranger,
A soiOuTner here below.
May God in mercy bless you
And every good bestow.
You'll watch aud guard our darling,
our loved. our only one,
And NAV the mourning father
Be caddenei by his son:
You'll teach him TO remember
And serve his mothers God;
And guide Lis early footsteps
In wisdom narrow road.
But, hark, those heavenly voices,
They are calling me away;
In this world Of sin and sorrow
l have no desire to stay:
IIarkl what music! %, what music!
Surely It's the sacred throng,
Their accents how nIelOdious
While thcir anthem they proloDg.
am com ing, hovcring angels,
lou are waiting to convey
Ny disembol.ed spirit
To the realms Of clnudless day;
Q, long TO JYin the anthem,
long to soar away,
And spend with Him who loved mo
An endless, sinless day
Come, sing to me, beloved,
sing to me Of dying love,
Sing TO me of recognition
In our Fathers house above;
Come. sing to me of heaven,
Yea. myself will sing.
o grave. where is thy vctOry'
o death, where Is thy sting? AMICU:
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1859-02-25

Among tie unmarked and uuhouored
graves i'll the rural Cemetery at Camden,
Arkansas, is that of a brother of the il
!ustriOus Henry Clay-his only monument
is an oak tree, with the Initials Of his name
ru1ely carved in the erough bark lie is said
TO have been an humble and devoted min
lister of the Gospel-POrtcr Clay, long
time 4 Baptist preacher.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1859-02-25

HIGH FARMING VS. misunderstanding
Of the insects infesting the wheat crop in
this and the old country, the Nark Lane
Express thinks that the production of in
sects is greatly promoted by the defective
system Of agriculture in this country, re-
marking that "when the average produce
Of wheat in Eng land was two and a half
quarters per acre, the ravages of insects
were far more general and destructive than
they are now that the average has risen
to four quarters and half. High farming
i. as destructive to vermin as to weeds, aud
it is rarely that the devastation committed
on highly cultivated land is very serious
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1859-02-25

VERMIN RIDDANCE.-iIalf an ounce
of soap boiled in piut Of water, and put
on with brush while boiling hot, jnfalli-
bly, destroys the bugs aud their eggs.
Flies are driven out of room by hanging g
up bunch of the plantain or feawort
plant after it has been Dipped in milk.
Rats and mice speedily disappear by mix
ing equal quantities Of strong cheese and
powdered squills. They deyour this mix
ture with greedincss, while it is innocuous
to man. When it is remembered how
many persons have lost their lives by
swallowing mixtures of stryehnine, &c,
it becomes matter Of humanity to pub
lish these items.-MRs Medical Journal.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1859-02-25

I@rOn Monday a message was received
in Lewisburg, started the same day from
Leayenworth in Kansas. So they now
have liue to Kansas, which is 1000
miles from New York On Saturday
week, the line worked in an uubroken
circuit between those points, and subse-
quen,ly to Prairie du Chen, Wisconsin.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1859-02-25

CHANGEs.-Hugh Young succeeds NJ.
H. Cobb in the editorial chair Of the Ii
oga Ayitator, and F. A. Mccartney takes
the Scranton Republican, the paper of
Theo. Smith. If the new editors turns
ou. as good TorA as Ii. Old ones, they'll DO.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1859-03-02
TIE HERALD. m,.
Democratic Meeting.

81 the suggestion Of democratic friends, the I'M
dersigned would recommend, that a meeting of the
democracy of Dallas county, he held la the town Of
Dallas, Monday the 7ih of March next, for the pur
pose Of appointing delegates To represent the county
In the Convention, which is 10 meet In the city Of
Houston ON the lst Monday IN May next, to nominate
candidates for Governor, Lieut.. Governor, members
of Congress, Commissioner ofthe General Land Office,
Presidential electors SO, II Is hoped that the several
precincts will be fully represented at the meeting
The time recommended, il is believed, will suit the
convenience 81 the people generally,
This recommendation Is made, 10y the undersigned
In the absence ola county organization and from hay-
ing heen president ola former Democratic Association,
for the county. J. W. LAflMER,
Former PTesL Dem. associations D1ilGs county,
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1859-03-02

7 ". and A. A. Love, administrators Of Che
sB . estate of William Love deceased, have filed
in my Office, their final account and vouchers. to-.
gether with their petition praying to be discharg
ed from further responsibility, as the administra-
tors of the aforesaid estate, which petition will
be acted upon at the next regular term of the
Hon. Probate Court of Kaufman county to be
holden Mt the Courthouse thereof, on the last
Monday in February A. D. 1859, when and
where all persons interested may appear and con-
test the same it they see proper. Given under
my hand at Kaufman, this February 4th A. D.
1859 WIN. II. BARNES,
Ok. C. C. X. CO., Texas.
Feb 9th. 1859. 324w
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1859-03-02

TnE Cmcrs AND MENAGmE.-NabIe's circus and
menagcric exhibited at this place on Wednesday eve
ming and at night The performance was the best
We have seen. The riding, pOsturing, vaul'ng, Sc,
was really good, aud the clown is the Grst enc We
have seen who displayed some genuine wit. Nh y Of
che animals "down on the bills" were not exhibited,
hut those that were, were cxcitingly interesting to
those Who Hike Yourself had never seen them before
For the first time the editor hereof gascd in wonder
ON the real i've elephant, although he has often be-
held the alligoriea animal, We assure cur readers
II is "sisut" worth seeing for one, for the first
time to behold the elephant, lion, tiger, and other
"animSls' Of LEES note exhibited by this company.
There was large company out at each pCri5r-
nance. We commend the company 10 tho patronage
of the public.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1859-03-02
Chil,s and Fever! Chills and Feverl!

One of the greatest remedies that has been laid before the
public for Fever and Auge and which have received the highest
the press and the people, is Dr. j. HOSTEL
ERs CELEBRATED BITTERs. Who would dure the tor
arising this terrible disease, when be easily
cured! Who ud endure sleerss nights burning eyer and
icy chis alternately when remedy can be obtained for
trne, Aud yet many families nger out painful existence
under this deadly blight, and 10 nothing but gulp down quinne,
until becomes their daily meals and yet they
relieved foolish weak would hesitate to
these valuable ptefs, and themselves INTENSE
ony.
Sold druggists and dealers generally eveywhre and by W
". Peak & Co., Dallas, Texas.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1859-03-02
ARRIVALS AT THE HOTELS.
UILL.4S. TEXTS;
RUTCfiE'IELD HOUSE,
Il. +. CRJTCuFIELD, Proprietor,

Feb. 22-J " Reed, Mo.
Feb. DIV II Jones, Ky; D. W Eggcrs, Trinity
Mills; II Witt, do; John Hoffman and lady, Collin
Co; D W Smith, and lady. Dallas; T. Simpson and
lady, county; II WiggintOn, do: Jas Tyler, Ky;
James Kcar California; +. leonard and lady, co ;
l.. T. Harris, Wace
Feb. n w L Rosson, ilfjfd James Daft, BEL
hnap; 0 II P Cavendy, liouson; Wilson aud
lady, Illinois; Miss Nancy Wilson, do; John Davis,
do; II Dell, do; II Anderson, California.
Feb. 27--Sm Jones, Buchanan; 3 Cooper, Mo-;
1T Lewis, do; Cave Koitley, do.
Feb. 2o--J A Wilder, Indiana; Jas Floyd, Brec
kenridgc; john ?. Cole, Parker co; S Beck, Collin
co; Henry l'rotherton, county; u McAllster, Va;
L Lawler, Williamson co.. JOHN Franln Bclkrap