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Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-12-16

1J-The vote for Mayor of New York
resulted as follows:
Wood, Mozart Hall nominee 30,054
Havemeyer, Tammany Dem. 26,7S1
Opdyke, Rep. 2l,706
Fernando Wocd-the worst man-is cleo
ted, although there is $4,000 maj. against
him. Last election, his opponents united
and defeated him by over 5000. 1t is a
sore thing for that city-a hard blow against
her reputation.
Mr.. Pinkney, Republican, and Mozart
Hall man: are chosen Governors of the
Almshouse. Tammany is beaten badly.
b1rThere are three printing offices 10
Dauville, yet we find on our table Cata-
logue of the Danville Institute very
good school, we are assured, under the
care Of j. NJ. KELso, A. NJ, aud his As
sistants-printed in Philadelphia. If the
Dauville people all went to Philada. for
their printing and every other mechanical,
professional, or mercantile want, we opine
Schools and every other description of en-
ployment in Dsnville would soon diminish.
Support your home and your neishbOrs," "
is the true policy.
SENsIBLEIN HIM-A letter from " ash
iugton, published in the Philadelphia In
quirer, referring to the crazy military pro-
ceedings Of Gov. Wise, says:
"Mr. BUCHANAN remarked to q gentle
man on Saturday, that all this fuss and
parade, this marching of troops to and fro
throughout the country, and this continual
rub a-dub of drum and fife, was the d-st
nonsense and folly in the world-that, with
eight marines, be could have kept every
thing quiet at Charlestown; and, in fact,
there never had been any danger Of dis
turbance there, and there was none now"
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BOCoCK, THE NsUNIoNIsT-Mr. Bo-
cock of Virginia, the candidate of the
Democrats for the Speakership of the
House, belongs to class who constantly
threaten to draw the sword and dissolve
the Uuion, if the extension of Slavery is
interfered with. He is Disunionist, ua-
less he and his friends can control the pol
icy Of the Government precisely as they
please. In the House, Jan. 10, 1856,
Mr. Bocock, addressing himself to the Re-
publicans, Gong. Globe, lss sess. 34th
Cong said:
"When in your platform, you come for
ward, and say that your institutions alone
are entitled TO the protection of the Gov
ernment, and that ours are to be discoun-
tenanced and restricted by its action, then
you lay down q sectional platform, and
array yourselves into a sectional party.
You put US beyond the pale of the Con
stitution, and you .force us to .fyM .you by
every fair and honorable means and We
shall do it."
Rather than submit to that "discouatc-
nancing and restricting" policy, as respects
Slavery, within constitutional limits, which
was the original policy of the government,
and to which the people are unquestioua-
bly, determined to restore it, Mr.. Bocock
declares himself ready to "fyM"
Is it possible that any true friend of
the Union can vote for Mr. Bocock as
Speaker, with this declaration on his part
still subsisting and unrepented Of? No
such charge could be made against Mr.
Sherman or any other Opposition Member
named for Speaker.
Which is the Disunion Party?
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-12-16
True Enough!

The Columbia South Caroitnian, Of the
18th inst, says: "The premium offered By
Col. A. NJ. Hunt, for a specimen Of na-
tive African, to be exhibited at the State
Agricultural Fair, was taken yesterday By
DIR. Bland, Of Edgefeld, who brought tco
on the grounds. Their arrival created
quite sensation with the large crowd as
sembled in the amphitheatre. The pre-
MUM was a beautiful silver goblet"
Suppose some Old Brown should have
exhibited, at our State Fair, two slaves
rescued from Virginia or South Carolina
masters, wha. whould the South say? Ye,
two kidnapped Africans, brought from
Africa in violation Of all law, are exhibited
in the South, and "premium" given !
These things are allowed in a civilized and
Christian land, and sustained here, and no
Democratic press is heard raising its voice
against it for fear Of endaDgeriDg the
"Union w-HarrisJurg TIL.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-12-16

Drcrs,oxs-We have received n No. of
-, l;I
the PIttsburg Leydt journal, from WHICH
We copy n synopsis of five recent decisions
c.-. or ,b;s S,,,. of lo..,
VI 'HS
or general interest,", VIZ.
Splitter ct al. VS.. Seebold ct al.
When, in accordance with Legislative pro-
vision, conveyance was made by Deed, Tor
specified consideration, To the Commissioners
of county, by name, and their successors IN
office, "ln trust for the use OF SAID County, IN
fee simple, OF certain piece oil lahd, tosetn-
er with brick court house thereon erected,
which had been built BY subscriptions OF the
citizens, upon the understanding that the land
and its erecuons should be conveyed to the
use of the said County without restriction,
condition or lmitation-the County was made
thereby the absolute equitable owner OF The
whole estate in the land, and. under leglsla-
tive authority, could sell and dispose thereof
at pleasure, for any use whatever-the same
is no event rever,ing back 10 The original gram
tor or his heirs.
WidOw's Claim for Eyemption.
III. ,iob, of , widow IN retain real or ner.
sonaI proner,y of her deceased husbands es-
,,,s m The value of 5000. is waived. entirely.
whsn she neplects TO demand an appraise.
80,
If an appraisement be made, and she elect
to retain less than the value OF $500, she
valves her claim 10 all which she neglects to
retain. She has no right 10 second apprais-
ment.
SV &WD TR 20 vs VIII De Tn
,yhon.v.r .,,bo,;,r ,s ,;ye, for The crs,.
ZION and e,ecn,;on Of an extraordinary nower
b., ,,b,ch som. are IN .xercise , control over
,bs nroner,v of others wi,hon, their consent,
,ha i.r,ps n sucb au,bori,v mps, he s,r;c,Iv
nnrsnsJ
WA. ,be,efore an Ar, of Assembly pro-
r;ded ,ba, The maiorirv of the Ia,.navers Of a
,o,rnshin ,ni,b, auIborizs the snnsry;sors of
ros5s 70 snbscribe for stock in cerrain read
comnan;ss bv the said ,ar.navers voting abv
ballot for accepting the provisions of this
Act" and by voting "by ballot the amount of
stock TO be subscribed on behalf of the town.
ship" and a vote of the tax payers was taken
for "stock, $4,000" but no vOte"for accepting
the provisions of the Act" He'd that the omis-
sion is fatal one, and that no power vested
in the supervisors to make such subscription.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-12-16
The Fashionable Lie, mot at Home

never, (says LADY, sent that message
to the door but once, and for that once
| shall never forgive myself. 1t was
more than three years ago, and when |
told my servant, that morning, to say
"Not at home," to whomsoever might
call, except she knew it was some init
mate friend, | felt my checks tingle, and
the girls look of surprise mortified me
exceedingly. But she went about her du-
ties, and about mine, sometimes pleased
that l had adopted convenient fashion
by which could secure time to myself,
sometimes painfully smitten with the re.
proaches of conscience. Thus the day
wore away, and when Mr.. Lee came home
he startled me with the news that very
intimate friend was dead
at can not be-" was my reply, for she
exacted Of me solemn promise that |
would alone sit by her dying pillow, as
she had something of great importance to
reveal to me. You must be misinformed !;
no one has been for me-" Here suddenly
horrible suspicion crossed my mind.
"She sent for you, but you were not
home," said Mr. Lee, innocently; then he
continued !: 81 am sorry for Charles, her
husband; he thinks her distress much as
gravated by your absence, from the fact
that she called your name piteously. He
would have sought for you, but your SER
want said she did not know where you
had gone. l am sorry. You must have
been out loager than usual, for Charles
sent servant over here three times"
l never, in all my life, experienced
such loathing of myself, such utter humil
iation. My servant had gone further than
l, in adding falsehood to falsehood, and l
had placed it out Of my power to reprove
her, by my own equivocatiDg. 1 felt
humbled to the very dust, and the next
day resolved, over the cold clay of my
friend, that l would never again, urder
any circumstances, say, "Not at home"
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The Miltonian gives the following "pas-
sages," in a railway car, between Buchau-
ans Philad. Navy Agent and Lewisburg
Cummings. The most abomiuable thing
which has come to my ears, is from min
ister in Massachusetts,, W ho compares Brown
to Washington and Jesus.Chrst.
Republican. He should be hung in
stead Of Brown.
Cummings. Yes, would be willing to
let Brown run for such men as Greeley,
and Giddiugs.
Republican. guess you would-that
would bo making rather good trade
Roars Of laughter
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-12-16

"THE RIGHTs OF RAILWAY TRAVELLERS,
and the Rights of Railway Companies in
their various capacities as Common Car
riors. Being facts of Importance to those
not versed in railway law, based upon
common law, special acts and legal deci-
sous. BY U. J. JONES. Lancaster, Pa:
printed by Pearsol & Geist." Some one
has sent US a copy of this pamphlet of As
pages, plainly written, and containing
much useful information. The author re-
sides in Hollidaysburg. The price of his
work is not stated, but can be obtained,
doubtless, of the author or his printers.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-12-16

HELPERS "Impendiug Crisis of the
South" about which the Democracy are
now bowling so loudly, is book written
by an Abolitionist, a native and until re-
Gently resident, of North Carolina, pub
lished nearly THREE YEARS AGO. The
Democracy never thought of it until they
needed SOME NEW SUBJECT OF AGITATION.
lis spirit is rather ultra, and some of its
sentiments are hostile to Republicanism: !:
but, coming from native Southerner, and
containing SO much of truth, its dissemina-
ton was, in genera; terms, recommended
by large number Of eminent Republi-
cans. The Democrats now seize upon it
as another chord in their sharp Of thou
sand strings" Their attacks will give
the work thousand times the notoriety
it would otherwise have had, and its vastly
increased sale will be helper to Helpers
fortune.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-12-16

these men we're Republicans, and yet each
was in position to exercise beneficial
influence in the contest between Liberty
and Slavery. Each had faculties for good,
which, if cherished aud lawfully exercised,
would have made them useful, and per-
haps enabled them to live to see brighter
days. Both took wrong and criminal
course in what they thought good cause,
aud both have died violent and sorrowful
deaths. Even in their DEATH, they may
accelerate the doom of the monster, yet in
rational, watchful and consistent LIFE,
could have done more. Let survivors
learn wisdom from their mistakes.
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CHEATING.-White oak cheese and
wooden nutmegs have long been charged
upon the Yankees, but have never yet
been seen. For real cheating, commend
US to one of the sort of folks who think it
right to cheat their fellow-men out of all
their earnings except bare living! A
recent correspondence in q Mobile paper
between some Liverpool merchants and
cotton dealers in Alabama, &c, reveals
that about one-tenth of the "cottou" sold
to Liverpool firm was coarse sand, and
the Alabamians refused to make any de-
duction. Northern manufacturers have
also shown similar impositicns-a common
practice, which the chivalrous South refuse
to rectify. Six to ten cents pound for
sand, is dear pay.
DIRECT AND INDIRECT-Menc can not
always know what influence their own good
example or labor may exert, as the effect
may be far distant, or unseen, or in an un.
expected shape. Luther greatly improved
the Catholic clergy, even while they hated
him: and SO of Reformers, and those
Christians who suffered in the Dark Ages,
generally. To-day, American Missionaries
in Germany, &c. are doing much to revive
evangelical religion among the church es-
adjustments who as such oppose them.
Wesley and Whitfield purified and evan
gelized the very church of England they
abandoned In any community, higher
and purer type of Christianity will leaven
and elevate those less blessed with its
power, even though their church relation
ship may remain unchanged. 1t is thus,
in London, at this day the learned and
easy-sOuled and well-paid ministers of the
Established church, who sneered at the
youthful, unanointed" Spurgeon, and
propbesied his speedy downfall, have been
compelled, by his continued and well-sus-
tanned popularity and eminent success, to
a higher tone of preaching, and there was
never more activity or evangelism, in the
church of England in London, than there
is now. A steady, pure revival Of religion,
faithful preaching, and large cougrega-
tious of that church, have been "provoked"
by Spurgeon, whose own church increase
is unchecked, bis congregations enlarging,
and his easy but effective preaching, grow
ing richer in matter and better in form,
does not seem in the least to exhaust him.
And how unhappy to reflect, that ones
evH deeds are also influential, more or less !!
y IL
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-12-16


n. Y. Tribune, referring TO the alarmc!
state of Virginia, alludes to a similar state
of feeling iu New York "a hundred years
and more ago, and at the bottom of which,
then, as now, was the terror of negro in.
surrection. This city, at that time, con-
tanned some nine or ten thousand iuhabi-
tants, of whom twelve or fifteen hundred
were negro slaves. Nine fires in rapid
succession, most Of which, however, were
little more than the burning Of chimneys,
threw the city into an alarm about equal
to that which seems to have been produc-
by the present barn-burniDgs at Charles
town. a story was set on foot, that some
low whites had conspired with the negroes
to burn down the city. 1t was suggested
that the Cathoiics, Of whom there were
then few resident in the city-Objects
of as much suspicion, as Northern AJoli-
ttontsts are now, in Nirginia-bad some-
thing to do with the alleged plot NJ
merous arrests were made, and series of
disgraceful trials followed, which resulted
In the BURNING AT THE STAKE Of thirteen
miserable cOnvicts, the HANGING Of eight
cen more, among whom was a schoolmas-
ter, accused of being Catholic priest in
disguise, and the EXPULSION from the
city and province of sereHty-one others"
[Surely, Slavery should have a chance to
60 where it pleases-it is so nice in So
ciatv MI
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-12-16

THE WORLD MovEs.-In 1856, Bed.
ford Co., Pa, along the Maryla line,
gave only l52 votes for Fremont, 2242
for Fillmore, and 245S for Buchanan.
On the 23d ult, at large and spirited
meeting of the united Opposition, the Ere
mont or Republican principle was endors-
ed in the following frank, hearty and un-
exceptiouable terms:
Resoired, that We, Americans and Re-
publicans of Bedford county, 10 Conven-
ton assembled, again renew the declara-
tions OF our infexIble hostility to the ex-
tension Of the curse of human slavery ov-
er the Territories of the United States, as
well as to all schemes Of the Administra-
tion for acquiring foreign territory for
slave purposes. We are opposed to the
extension Of Slavery, because (amoug 9TH
er reasons,) we are opposed to the extension
of commouons, revolutions, conspiracies,
and bloody Instructions. Yet, at the
same time, we hold that it is neither our
right nor our duty to interfere with Slave
ry in the States in which it now exists.
Such interference is imprudent and unIaw-
ful, aud calculated to produce nothing but
evil
ResOlred, That We are now, as we have
ever been, in favor of a Tariff, not for
revenue merely, but for the protection and
encouragement of the languishing indus
trial Interests of the country. The broken
promises and pledges of the sham Democ-
racy to the people of Pennsylvania, assure
US that we can only look for relief BY a
change of administration III 1860.
Bedford county will give-not 152-
but 2i00 or $500 votes for the nominee
on that platform Thus do Republican
princinles extend themsaIras
Nebraska advertiser. [volume] (Brownville, Nemaha County, N.T. [Neb.]) 1856-1882, 1859-07-28

60 'nty, Sc. D. being duly sworn says
that he has raised crop Of the past season, up
on the land surveyed by q. B., and that the guam
tity Of grain raised thereon was - bushels, meas
ured IN sealed half bushe and that be assisted
in harvesting and measuring said crop by E. F., and
that the statement annexed subscribed by this dep
Onent, as to the manner of cultivation, expenses,
&c, Is in all respects true to the best OF his knOwl
edge and belief; and that the sample Of the grain
hibied, is fair average sample of tho whole crop
Sworn to before me this - day Of - l8-
Nebraska advertiser. [volume] (Brownville, Nemaha County, N.T. [Neb.]) 1856-1882, 1859-07-28
Rules and Regulations for the Fair.

Exhibitors ore required to have their articles en-
tered on the books at the business Office before thev
are placed within the enclosure. On the entry Of
the articles and animals cards will be furnished
with the number and class, entered at the Office
which are to be placed on the animal or article to
be exhibited No article exhibited shall be renov-
ed before the close of the exhibition without the
permission Of some member of the Executive Com
mittee. Every exhibitor should have his articles on
the grounds on the 3d. if possible and if delayed
beyond u o'clock ". on the 23d, they cannot come
in competition for premiums.
Anplicants for premiums should pay particular at
tention to the requirements for Fat Cattle, Mich
Cotos Fat Sheep, Plows, Butter, Cheese, Honey, Su-
gar. dc.
open to ALL as well foreign horses and CATTLE it is
expected different breeds of animals win be brought
into competition with each other. The awards to
be made in favor of the animals which approach the
nearest to the standard Of perfection for their rari
Gus breeds and classes.
JUDGEs.-Uhe judges viii repair 10 the business
Office Immediately after Icing appointed receive in
structOns and enter upon the discharge of their du-
ties. They are requested to make their reports TO
the Secretary, at the business office, as early as
practicable. The reports should all be made By 4
o'clock P. NJ on the Oath.
INSTRUCTIONS TO JUDGEs.-The Judges on ami
mails will have regard to the symery early maturity
rze and general characteristics Of the breeds which
they judge. They will make proper allowances for
age, feeding and other circumstances of the charac
ter and condition Of the animals They are express
" required not to qire encouragement to Orer-d
mails. No premiums to be awarded 20 bulls
cows, or eifers, which shall appear 70 have been
iattened for the butcher the object being to have
Nebraska advertiser. [volume] (Brownville, Nemaha County, N.T. [Neb.]) 1856-1882, 1859-07-28
Tha INSTINCT Of Tnads.

A curious aneCdote of the instinct o.
locality has come TO US from a highly ver-
aCious quarter. In the town of Franklin
in Venango county, Pa, once lived gen.
tleman who was fond of bees. One morn.
ing he observed four toads sitting just be.
low the hive. The next day the same
tOads were there, grave and solemn as
SPhinxes before an Egyptian temple
One was black, another bright colored,
third blind, a fourth marked in some other
distinguishing manner. Thinking they
annoyed the bees, and seeing them peril.
naciously preserve their position, day af.
ter day, he put item. into a basket, car.
ried them across the Allegheny, and left
them at the top of hill. What was his
surprise, three weeks after, to find them
at their old post; as grave and solemn as
ever ! Again he removed them, taking
them this time in a different direction,
and leaving them at point much farther
off. In about six weeks, however, they
were back for the second time. A neigh
Dor, to whom the incident was told, and
who was incredulous, next tried 10 lose
them. But in few weeks the toads were
seen one morning entering the garden,
under the leadership of one of their num-
Der, who gave a ''cheep, Cheep," icOked
back for his suite, and then hoped On,
followed by the rest, till he reached the
old station under the beehive, where he
gravely took up his old quarters.
Nebraska advertiser. [volume] (Brownville, Nemaha County, N.T. [Neb.]) 1856-1882, 1859-07-28
NO. 8.
Miscellaneous.
FIndlng Fault RIth ChIldren.


1t is at times necessary TO censure and
punish. But very much more may be
done by encouraging children when they
do well, Be, therefore, more careful to
express your appreciation Of good conduct
than your disapprobation of bad. Moth
ing can more discourage a child, than
spirit of incesSanr fault-fnding on the
part of its parent. And hardly anything
can exert a more injurious influence upon
the disposition both Of the parent and
child. There are two great motives inAu-
encing human aCtionS-hQpe and fear
Both Of these are al times necessary
But who would not prefer to have her
child influenced 10 good conduct by desire
of pleasing. rather than Jy the fear Of
offending! If mother never expresses
her qualification when her children do
well, and Is always censuring them when
she sees anything amiss, they are discou-
ragged and unhappy. They feel that it is
useless TO try TO please. Their disposi-
tions become hardened and sOured by this
eeaseless freltiDg and al last, finding
that whether they do well or i'll, they are
equally found fault with, they relinquish
all efforts 10 please, and become needless
of reproaches.
But let mother approve Of her child's
conduct whenever she can, Lei her show
that his good behavior makes her since
rely happy. Let her reward him for his
efforts to please, by smiles and affection.
In this way she will cherish in her ehild's
heart some of the noblest and most desir-
able feelings Of our nature. She will
cultivate IN him an amia6le disposition
AMI a cheerful spirit. Your child has been
through the day very pleasant and obe-
dient. Just before. putting him TO sleep
for the night, you take his hand and say,
"My son, you have been very good TO.
day. 1t makes me rery happy TO see you
so kind and obedient. God loves child
rem who are dutiful to their parents, and
he promises to make them happy" This
appreciation from his mother is TO him c
great reward. And when, with a more
than ordinarily afectionate tone, you say,
"Good night. my dear son." he leaves
the room with his. little heart full Of feel.
ing. And when he closes his eyes for
sleep, he is happy, and resolves that he
will always try to DO his duty.
Nebraska advertiser. [volume] (Brownville, Nemaha County, N.T. [Neb.]) 1856-1882, 1859-07-28

Statements to be furnished by applicants for Prenli
Hnls on Field Crops, except Corn.
l. Statement of the previOu crop, if any, and
how managed.
2. The kind and condition of the soil, and the
location of the farm.
3. The quantity and kind Of seed used.
4. The time and of sowing, harvesting,
and cleaning the crop, and the actual yield by
weight or measurements the statute bushel in grain
crop to be used; the market value Of the crop, R-d
the place where marketed.
5. detailed account Of the expense of guilty.
alton.
6. A sample of the grain must be presented at
the annual meeting.
The land must be measured with chain and COM
pass, and the surveyor make affidavit to the survey.
The applicants, and one other person who assisted
in harvesting and measuring the crop, must make
affidavit of the quantity of grain raised. The entire
crop upon the piece entered for premium to be har-
vested and measured.
Forms of afidavits for the surveyor and applicant
are annexed.
The premiums on field crops are intended only for
crops raised upon the farm in its usual cultivation.
The s0ciety do not intend to offer award Premi-
ums for crops raised by unusual manuring and cul-
tivatiOn.