davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-11-04
A Card.

While coming to this city, on Saturday
first read a telegraph dispatch, from
Washington, saying "that John Brown
(thc prisoner captured at Harper's Ferry, }
refused, in the presence of Senator Mason
and Messrs. Faulkner and Va!landing-
ham, to answer the question, whether he
had consulted Mr.. Giddings about his
Virginia expedition Z"
1t is evident that the object of these
gentlemen was not to obtain facts on
which TO predicate charge of crime or if
any immoral or dishonorabie act. Had
such been their object they would not
have published what was not said but
they proclaim their suPicions, and by
such inueadoes and ins,nuations seek to
impugu the character Of one who was not
present
To the public 1 will say that Brorn
nerer consulted me IN regard to his FTgi-
mia erpedition, or any other expedition or
matter Whoterer. j. Il. GlDDlNGs.
Girard House, Phila., Oct. II, 1889.
Those who know Mr.. Giddings, will re-
ceiye his solemn assertion as truth. The
Loco press are reviviDg and putting in
his mouth other false statements. They
say he gave Brown $500, which also is
false, but be did publicly give Brown 50
at a time when the latter visited and
spoke at Gidiings' home in Ohio. ltwas
given without any knowledge or suspi.
cion Of this raid upon Shareholders.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-11-04
For Salt,

FENIiE residence of the subscriber, on "a
Market street IN the Borough oiLfA
Lewisburg. The house is Of BiICk, well
finished in every respect.
Terms-One half to be paid between tbs
and the first day of April next; the balance
to be paid in two, three or FIVE years, as may
suit the buyer. Possession given any time.
June Q, 1858 ISAAC WALTER.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-11-04
RIVlERE HOUSE
lie WTSBURU, III.
II. G. HETZEL, PrOD'r

TNHlS Hotel is located in the center of the
Il town, one square from the Court House.
Persons attending Conrt, or having other bu-
siness in the town, will find this a pleasant
and comfortable home. Charges moderate.
Lewisbnrg, Pa, Sept. 6, 1859 ms
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-11-04
For Sale,

H7HAT desirable property, corner Of ST.
John and Water Sts comprising Three
River Lots, on which are erected a small
House, Shed, and Wharf. THIS Is an excel
lent location for River residence or plac.
Of business.
For terms &c, apply to
JONATHAN WOLFE, Agent.
Lewisbnrg, June 10, 1859
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-11-04

Mr.. GREELEY once noti6t d John Brown
that there we're some letters for him at his
office; and that, he states, is all he ever
had to do with him personally. Greeley
supposed Brown was in Canada, when he
turned up in Virginia. Brown also took
the Tribune, and read the Bible. That
is the proof Of Greeley's completely with
Brown" Is not this, strong proof?
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-11-04

John Brown is said to be the father of
twenty-two children-of whom, two sons
we're inhumanly killed in Kansas, and a
daughter died there Of domestic sutferings
caused BY the Border wars aud two sous
we're killed with him at Harper's Ferry.
In the War Of 1912, old Brown fought the
bii''sh at the battle of Plattsburg, and
bore Al excellent character uu,i! the Kan.
.ss var maddened him.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-11-04
BRICK FOUNDRY FOR SALE.

rry--- The subscribers roiit rs 10 sell the
Hdf-lsssllarge Brick Foundry a, the vest
1.sss.. Sz.i1 end OF Market street, including
sa.rsi.9. sas ~ s.s9 the Wareroom. Office, and the
Machinery aitached--aIso large amount of
Patterns for Patent Rights for Agricultural
Machinery, Stoves, &c. 1t Is regarded as one
Of the best locations for 4 good, safe business.
The Proprielor's time is wholly engrossed 10
another employm ent, which is the reason he
desires to dispose of this Foundry. Fer any
further particulars, address
WILLIAM FRiCK, Lswisbsrg.
Feb 1855 Union Co. Pa
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-11-04
FOREIGN NEWS.

The Noniteur officially announces that
on the l7tb treaty of peace was signed
at Zurich between France and Austria.
Referring to the contemplated European
Congress, the Paris correspondent of the
London Times says eleven powers will
meet, viz: the five great powers, Sardinia,
Spain, Sweden, Portugal, Naples and
Rome.
The London Post says that negotiations
for Congress are duly going on, it being
much easier to plan Congress than TO
complete the necessary preliminaries.
England is pledged to enter no Congress
unless the independence and free action
Of Central Italy are previously understood
to be guaranteed. 1t is understood that
the question of the Lombard debt was left
to the arbitration of the King of the Bel
gians.
YPsILANTI, Mich Oct. 29-The State
Normal School building, with two libra
ries, its furniture, and the laboratory, was
consumed by fire last night. The loss is
estimated at So, GOO, and is insured for
SIC, 900.
CINCINNATI, Oct. 29.-The office of the
Nerport (Ky.) Free South Paper, of Re-
publican proclivlties, was mobbed last
night, and the forms of type scattered in
the street.
A Harrisburg correspondent Of Forney's S
Press, says: alt seems to be the general
impression here, aud is reported as con-
firmed by word from the west, that the
signal ability and popularity of the pres
ent State Treasurer, Hon. Eli Siifer, to-
gc,her with the fact of familiar prece-
dent in other similar cases, will insure his
re election"
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-11-04
HARPErS-a fnc assortment by
" Hursh x Goodman
Merchants! Attention.

TIBSON, Halter Of Eewi>burg has taken
" Agency TO wholesale Has. Gaps 81 Furs
tor one of the best houses in Phiade phil and
Will be furnished with samples OF all the late
styles as soon as they make their appearance.
He will be able 10 furnish Storekeepers at ci-
ty prices, from one-fourth dozen TO any
amount needed, at short notice. and on rea-
sonable terms. Call in and examine the
Stock.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-11-04
Brown found Guilty.

Notwithstanding the proof and univer'
sal belief that John Brown is measurably
insaue-notwitbstauding he is so woun-
ded aud weak that he can but walk-the
trial was pushed headlODg, and in two
weeks from the time Of the offence be is
found guilty Of treason, insurrection, and
murder in the first degree. They might
as well have added dozen more crimes,
and brought him guilty of all, at one
swoop. lie received the verdict as care
lessly as be has all along been.
AT first, he refused any eOunsel-then
accepted two from Virginia, who he after
wards Gisowned. At last, Messrs. Chill
ton from Washington, Hoyt from Boston,
and Griswold from Cleaveland, came to
aid him, but could do nothing, every tech
nical point being oveTruled against them.
He is sentenced to Le hung, 2d Dec. neel.
The trial of Coppee, or Copeland,
(black) has commenced. Cook and Stew
ems (whites) are to be tried. The evidence
is probably the same against all.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-11-04
Real Estate.
Steam FIGURING Mill.

and The appurtenances, known as the property
of Nesbit, Hayes Il Fichthorn, situate on
Water street, north of Market, in the borough
of Lewisburg in Union county.
Said MIL Is built of brick, four and half
storeys high, having an Engine of forty horse
power attached, fine brick stack. six run of
stone, double set of Boiling Cloths, two
Smut Machines, and all other Gearing neces-
sary 10 make (and has made) as good Flour
as any other Mill in the State.
The location of this Mill, considering the
productiveness of the country surrounding il,
is not surpassed. Grain can be bought as
cheap at this place, as any other point in the
State; and there is more grain raised in this
section OF country than is necessaryio to supply
all the Mills: and for Merchant Work this
mill is especially recommended.
Any person desirous of engaging in said
business will do well TO call and examine be-
fore purchasing elsewhere.
ly Also between 500 and 700 new Flour
Barrels will be offered.
Sale TO be al the public house ofA.J.Weid-
ensaul, in said borough, commencing al
o'clock p. NJ.
Conditions made known on day of sale.
r. II. LAIRD & WIN. JONES.
Assignees of NEsBIr. HAYES & FIcnTuoRN.
Lewisburg, Oct I2, 1859
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-11-04
MONEY WANTED!

HUN WANTED
KNHE undersigned wants One Thou.
sand Dollars out Of has Book Ac-
counts 10 pay of his debts. He owes, and is
unpleasantly urged for payment. Those,
therefore, who are in arrears 10 him fer
six months and over, will please settle
accounts Immediately; and those in arrears,
under SIX months, will receive a reasonable
discount on their accounts for payment made
within tha, time. - Better settle whilst you
may, and before being compelled. 81 Also
n. BAH persons, hereafter, employing
the professional services of the subscriber,
will be called upon TO settle their bills pune
tualy al six months after attendance given.
CHARGES MODERATE, and a reasonable
amount Of charity practice expected to be Civ
en- where persons have the disposition, but
not the means, to pay. Others, in their prac-
uce, may extend or unlimited credit; but, for
himself, he has, for the future, fixed on the SIX
MONTHS TERM, which will be strictly adhered
to in all cases.
QJSlrct attention given to business as for
merly. WM Lesser, NJ. d.
Lewisburg. July IS, ls59m6
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-11-04
Preserve your Fruits.
WillOughby'S Patent Air Tight STOPPER

FOR FRJ1r CANS, JlRs or BOTTLES
5 the most simple, convenient, economical
i and useful article ever invented. ], Is
composed of two plates attached by screw.
between which IS placed circular piece Of
Gum. The turning of the burr compresseS
the Gum and spreads it out, thus filing Up the
opening and making il perfectly air-lisht Ii
can be applied 10 Tin Cans Stone or Glass lars
This stopper being simple in construction
and so easily applied, is the great dssidera-
tum so long wished for, aud only needs an
examination 10 convince the most Incredulour
of It's superiority over anything yet Invented
The Cans also be Tested before putting
in the Fruit by filing them with water and
putting on the Stopper with pres ure.
Cans, jars-G;lass and Stone with Shoppers
attached, or the Shoppers alone, can always
be had al moderate prices Of
+. q. EVANS & CO.,
Aug. 10 Sole Ag'tS for Lewisbu.g
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-11-04
FOR SALE OR RENT ,

- TWO DOUBLE FRAME HOU- -
Is1SES and Lots, each suitable for Z
two iamilIeS-one on North Fourth street and
one on St John street, Tor Sale. Hall Of each
Of the above Houses are for Rent.
~ Also, for sale, four Building lots on
North Fifth street. JOHN HOUGHTON,
Lewlsburg, Jan. 20, 1889. Agent
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-11-04

FREEMAN-Perbaps dozen years ago
a previously harmless colored man in the
interior of New York, named William
Freeman, stole horse, committed most
outrageous homicide, ran away, was taken
up, and summary vengeance against him
was with difficulty suppressed. WIN. ii.
Seward learned that, some months before,
be had been brutally assaulted on the head,
and was convinced that bis brain was de-
ranged by the blow. Alone and unpaid,
derided and booted at, Seward volunteered
to defend the friendless man, and DID for
DAYS, coutending that he should not be
hung but sentenced to a mad house or in
sane asylum. He was condemned, bu,
Seward baf1ed the execution of the decree
until Freeman died a stupid idiot, and
then every body confessed that Seward had
been right from the first. j ohm Browns
mind has received as severe a wound-as
hard a shock-as Freeman's had received
from tailor's board.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-11-04

Nor TRUE.-The Boston Trdnscrip ipt
says: "The charge tina. the arms Of the
Emier r.nt Aid Company were used by
Captain Brown, in his iDsurrection at Har-
per's Ferry, is devoid of truth. We have
the best authority for stating that 'the
company has never invested a dollar in
cannon or rifles, in powder or lead, or in
any Of the implements of war; for use in
Kansas or anywhere else" But Brown,at
close of the Kansas war, got hold Of many
of the arms sent in to aid the settlers in de-
featipg the Border Rufhans.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-11-04
Mystery Solved. The Harper's Ferr

Mystery Solved.-Thc Harper's Ferry
scrape is riddle as well as most egregiOus
folly. The Baltimore Patriot "has relia-
BILE intelligence that Gov. Willard, "a shrewi
Democratic leader in Indiana, is brother
iu-law of Capt John E Cook. Cook it is
said was first prompted to inveisle the
excited, revenge-seeking Brown, with his
weak-miuded followers, into the net thus
spread for them, and then to desert them,
with the assurance that be (Cook) should
be let off scot.free, if he should not escape.
Willard is now at Charles.own, and Cook
is to be used as States evidence, on condi-
ton Of his release. This will probably
explain the suppression of that letter by
Gov. Floyd. The whole outbreak, it is
now believed in Washington, was contrived
solely with a view to operate pot'ticoly
upon the elections in New York and Ma
rYland. We thought as much from the
beginning. The public are requested to
keep their eye on Cook, and see whether
he is not released"
H5-The above-from a Slave State
journals worthy Of reflection. No true
Republicans, it is certain, would set up
such ridiculously foolish effort, so contra
ry to all their principles and their prOfes-
sions.
This Capt. Cook conirivcd to be outside
of danger, at the trying moment-escaped
into Pennsylvauia-was concealed for
some days-dscovered, upon heavy re-
ward being ofered-and was forthwith
surrendered by Gov. Packer, upon requi-
sition from Gov. Wise He is much more
guilty in the matter than old Brown, for
he has not had the horrible provocations
Brown had, and his mind is cooler. Let
us see uhat use the Democracy riN make
Of him.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-11-04
FOR SALE.

TNHE well-known Tavern stand -
al the east end of the Lewis burg Il Z
Bridge, IN Chillisquaque township, North d
Co. 1t will be sold on reasonable terms.
Inquire of WILLIAM FRICk.
Lewisburg, Dec. II, 1858.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-11-04

p8-State Election in Maryland, last
Wednesday. There was some rioting and
shooting in Baltimore, as usual for some
years past but the Opposition carried the
day, in spite Of John Brown and the Dir
represeibie conflict"
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-11-04
WEBSTER'S UnabridgedD ctiOnary
NEu prlrnpI.I rnIrtnN
PICTORIAL EDITION.

WE HAVE JUST ISSUED edition of Webster 3
w Unabridged Dictionary, containing
1900 Pictorial Illustrations beautifully execu-
ted, 5000 TO 10000 New Words in the Voca-
bulary, table of Synonyms yProlGoodrich,
in which than two thousand words are earrfully
discrimina;sd forming fuller work Enrlsh Syno-
nyms, itself than any other issued, beside CTabb and
believed in advance Of that,
Table giving Pronunciation of Names of 5000
distinguished Persons of Modern Times,
Peculiar use CT Words and Terms in the Bible
With other new Features, together with all the
matter OF Previous Editions.
In one |oA Of $50 pages-Ptiicc $3.50.
Specimen pages Of illustrations other new feature
will be sent On application 70 thr publishers
E9-An English edition OF Webs;er's Dictionary an
pearcd with the Pictorial illustrations ten years since
ea-fRnr uoonEIcH fr-t introduced the fstur. Of
SYNONYMS in this country in connection with popu.
lar Dictionary, in We5sler's Octave in lsl1.
fo-No other English Dictionary ever containedo or an
nouucd as To issue, Table giving Pronunciation of
Names OF Persons until after the above announcement
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-11-04

from ion j. w. Frs50TB, SuprTiHtcrdest Of TAlblic
hqffyrrtipH, hicigd
ONesc( SaprHi'eH9safc IF Public Instruction,
. Lansing, June 80, 1853.
Nessrs. G. C. MERRIAM.
GcHtismcn: know not how 10 express
my qualification with the valuable and beautiful features
added to the great national work. Webster Quaro Die
touary They render il il possible ssl more worthy Of
the proud place il occupies the standard Dicio-
airy Of our good English language say standard for
while few scholars and Others here aud there pr fer
other Dictionaries, Wrbster is nd yute the book
OF the people, the common standard ofaDpca among the
great Masses learned and unenrnel. OF land. Nor
need this be regretted, long its publishers take
such uDwearicd pains to keep abreast with every i'm
provement made in tie language ! can only express
sincere hope that you may be fully rewarded
fr the good work you doing in the of sound
learning.
With considerations ofhch respect,
rtmain, gentlemen, Yours truly,
J. VI. GREGORY.
SOLD NJ AL BOOKSELLERS.
SECT THE BESr"-- GIT WEBSTER
csc MERRIAM
Springfield Mass.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-11-04
Webstcrs Pictorial Dictionary in Eos,ou

$50 exhaustive and satisfactory we have uniformly
found it to be" that enlargement and
Ell hardly desirable-Ls1St0H Journal.
"As whole. the work has parallel nor /, Il at al
probable that H ViQ son hare oasf-Ls3stoa Tr1r.ler
"Leaves little either for the strict scholar the man
ofgcnersl culture or the limited employer of common
words 10 desire, that II may with truth be said that
nothing in the lexicoraphicaI line is let to be desired
The critic- of Webster are, as general thing ouers
and mole huDters"-Bost0a L,1ysr.
som" Of the foremost scholars of the sge both in Eu
rope and this country. have been ocrupd for years in
the task of revision and addton."-Lastaq 7raascrip
"H as fred fact, iriEg sntfy 0Hd irdi inriH as
place as the most com pss and accurate DictiOadTy of 1s
language sydDf."-BoSt1n Atlas oa1 BE
"a monument Of learnin; in this single line Of Iitera
ry effort, such previous age has seen-oon Rel
cordr.
Making the entire work one which ran not be sur
passed. aud which in estimation will remain upe-
quallel''-N. f. FbTBer
"These important improvements must make this far
in advance o. any competitor in the eI-Bostoa toa
grsg1tiHadlit.
TO writer and speaker Of English it is indspen
siblo.r-BIl0g's Pictorial
This new edition is perfect mine ofknOwlel,e and
most complete book of reference. Bulletin
Appear to be complete it is possible TO be made
-B0st0H Post.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-11-04
FOR SALE.
FOR SALE.

ON South Fifth street, property -
~ consisting of a good Frame House Ia
on half Lot of ground. Terms easy. Apply
to May ~ A. B. WORSE
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1859-05-25

How TO READ WITH PRoFIT.-For the
sake Of those who are not accustomed TO
systematic reading, we make some sugges-
tions as to the best mode of reading, so az
to gain the highest advantage from the
books they peruse
|. Ascertain the aim of the author.
You will thus know what to expect from
his book, and may save much time, which
might otherwise be spent in looking for
what you could not find. An attentive
reading of the title-page, preface, and Ia
bic Of contents, will enable you to Judge
pretty accurately what the author is about.
Some facts, too, which float only among
intelligent men, will aid you greatly in
these matters.
?. Read acahcfully and attentively,
and with determination to comprehend
thoroughly the book you are perusing.
Read neither credulously nor skeptically,
but candidly; endcavoring to 60 to the
root Of the matter, If possible One hour
oil such reading is worth a week of the
superficial reading which is so common.
;. Read with gooI dictionary at
yo"r e/Jo'g, and consult it freely whenev.
er you meet q word you arc not sure YOU
understand. Webster and Worcester are
the best in general use. We use Webster.
Never pass an important word without
mastering its meaning in the work you are
reading, In this way you will soon gain
a good stock Of words for your oacn use,
while you are learning the meaning of the
book you are reading.
T.. After reading a chapter. close the
book and try to recall and state briefly
in your own language, the substance of
the chapter in the order the author pur-
sues. This is one Of the most profitable
exercises 1t will show you just how
much you have gained by reading. If
you cannot DO this, just read the chapter
again. The second reading will probably
do you some good. The first reading has
been Of little use to you, if you are una
bic to state what the main thoughts are.
3. If the book is your own-But not if
it is borrowed one-you may mark with
pencil the most important thoughts.
You will thus remember them mere easily,
and can refer to them more readily,
Adopting these suggestions, you will
read slowly, but what you read will be-
come yo"1S. 1t will stir up your thoughts
and probably develop your mental powers
as healthfully as any other discipline you
can have.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1859-05-25

but the feeling Of hands, cold as ice, and
bony as those of skeleton, was such an
additional touch Of horror. he dared not
repeat the attempt. He spoke, and adj
iurcd his companion 10 tell it, name and
nature, but there was no answer, no move
mcnt, not even, as IT seemed to him. the
drawing ol the breath and thus they
sped with wild swiltnesS, through the dark
forest path, Illuminated only by the ftlul
lightning. He could never afterwards
give any clear account of his sensations
during a ride which naturally seemed TO
him nterminable That he retained his
reason and his life under the long contin-
ued stress OF such mortal terror, was q
matter Of surprise to himself ard his
friends 1t was over at last. Home was
at hand. He saw its friendly lights, and
with Il sense Of relief and thankfuness
never before experienced, he stopped at
his own gate. 1t was opened by firth
iul servant who had sat up with the
anxious wife Of Mr.. 4. TO await his re-
turn. But the frightened horse did not
give Peter time even for an exclamation
OF surprise at seeing his master return
thus accompanied-he shot past the gate,
flew across the lawn and only stopped
finally at the hall-dool with a shock so
sudden as almost unseated both his ri
ders.
The next day it was discovered that the
companion of Mr.. rs night-ride was an
insane woman, who had escaped from her
keepers, and after hiding in the woods,
had taken refuge from the storm in the
church inst before he entered it, When
Mr.. Il. discovered the real nature OF the
being who had caused him so much suf.
fering, he was surprised at his own panic,
and was willing to attribute it to an un-
accountable depression of nervous energy,
such as is sometimes experienced by those
who boast the most robust phsical and
moral health