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Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1859-03-25
Colonization of Liberia.

1t is the ardent wish, We believe of a
great portion Of the American people, that
the African race among Us might be colo
nized in some country of their own, where
they would have motives for improvement,
aud where they would not be perpetually
degraded by the superiority of whites,
This is desirable ON account of both races,
and would be to the advantage of both.
With this belief, it gives US pleasure to
publish anything showing the advance
ment of Liberia. Rev. John Seys, Gov
ernmeut Agent for recap,ured Africans, in
a letter from Liberia states the follow
ing:
"The National fair was beirg held on
our arrival. Instead of crystal palace,
they had one much more appropriate, a
bamboo floor and sides, and the roof COW
cred neatly with the palm thatch. L oh.
tanned season ticket, and mingled In the
thropg, to see and examine the evidences
of Llberian Improvement. was sur
prised beyond all anticipation, aud could
scarcely realize where | was. l can not
enumerate the articles on exhibition, but
was truly gratitied with every department.
The specimens of sugar cane can not be
excelled in the West Indies, save in the
Island of Trinidad. Socks made Of silk
of the great cotton silk tree of the tropics
is decidedly a triumph of Liberian ipgenu-
ity. Never did believe that the short
fibre of the article could possibly be spun
or wove; but the daughters of Liberia
have done it. Gunpowder made here, by
a native Liberian, arrested my attention.
Beautiful furniture, made of the superior
woods of the forests, claimed the admira.
tion of ALL But can only mention,
without commenting upon, the tools man
ufactursd here, the superior iron ore, the
cotton, coffee, cocoa, ginger, corn meal,
arrow root, yams, eddoes and many more,
all giving iudisputable evidence of the
vast fertility of the soil, of the onward
rapid march in the improvement of the
people of Liberia, and of the conso.ing
fact that those who labor for their ad-
vaucement in the arts and sciences,o or any
good thing, do not labor in vain"
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1859-03-25

A CmLD's INFLUESCE.-In Maripcsa,
California, there lived a large eyed, beau
tiful prattler-Mary Cameron. One eve-
ming, when all Was silent, she looked up
anxiously into the face Of her baeksliiipg
father, who had ceased to pray in the fam
lily, and said, "Pa, is God dead ~ "No,
my child, why do you ask that p "Why,
pa, you never talk to him as you used 10
do" These words haunted him until ha
was reclaimed
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1859-03-25

AN OUTFIT FOR PIXIES PEAK.-A gen.
tleman who has "traveled all the way
assures US that the following is all that is
necessary to secure a safe arrival at the
new Ell Dorado:
100 lbs of -four, . bb,s of whisky, 30
lbs of bacon, 40 gallons of whisky, 100
lbs of venison, Is demijobns of whisky, .
bxs Of dried behring's, Dbl of whisky, l
bbl of crackers, G5 gallons of whisky, )
bbls of pickles, bbl Of whisky, II quar-.
mugs.
A little more whisky may be necessary,
but the other articles will hold out if thu
man is not a tremendous eater.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1859-03-25

The TITLE OF MR-The title of Mr.
is something to be proud of nova days, in
contradiction to Esq Col. or Hon. In old
times, it was equally a mark of respecta-
bility, as will be seen by the following ex.
tract from the Old Colony Records, Sept.
-, 1851:
alt is ordered, that Josias Plastowe
shall (for stealing t Baskets of corn from
the Indians, return them 5 Baskets again,
be fined VT and hereafter to be called by
the name of Josias, and not Mr., as for
merly he used to be, Il that William
Buckland Tho. Andrewe shall be whipped
for being accessory to the same offence"
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1859-03-25
TWINS DEAD.-Ths Gettysburg papers

TWINS DEAD.-Ths Gettysburg papers
record the death of the twin daughters of
Abraham Guise, Of that county, in the
4Ith year of their age, and adds :-"They
were born and reared together-never
separated for single night during their
livestock the same disease, (measles, J
died within few hours Of each other, and
were buried side by side in the same grave"
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1859-03-25
Is Killing no Murder &?

We haze always supposed that We lived
in Christian country, aud that the COM
mands and precePts Of the Christian Teli-
gion were generally admitted to be Of
binding force. Yet We find in a weekly
Journal, boas;ing large circulation, we
refer to Harper's) a grave viudication Of
homicide, whenever committed ia revenge
for the violation Of domestic peace aid
marital rights
ain word" says this Journal, "Where
a reasonable ground for assuming guilt
exists, the party injured may be justified
in wreaking his vengeance iu his own
way upon the party who has injured LIN.
He does so at his own risk 1t is murder
if he be wrong. If be Is right, the act is
justifable Nor can this rule be fairly
impugned. Terrible as homicide is, this
method must, on the whole, be admitted
to be the most efTectlal, the wisest, and
the most natural revenge Of an outraged
husband'
In the presence Of such doctrine what
becomes Of the Christian rule? Are nor
al and religious restraints to be wholly dis
regarded, and mankind to become the
avenger Of their own wrOugsi Is not
only the law Of the land TO be dehed, but
the law Of God also to be spurnsd.
We grant that much should be allowed
for the infrmity of human nature, fer
that distress and agitation Of mind which
may lead an injured husband to brave. or
forget rather, all consequences, ,,nd destroy
the man who has invaded the saDcti,y o.
his fireside, and for ever blasted his hap
piness. But do no; let US confOund all
distinctions Of righ, aud wrong. His re-
vengefui act may be Paliiated, excused,
pardoned; but do not let it be said that,
before the law of man aud in the presence
Of Heaven, he has committed no offence.
A jury, with something of that spirit
wki;h led our Saviour to say to the erring
woman, al do not condemn thee 90 and
sin no more" may refuse to fnd verdic.
of guilty in such case, bu. as there wa.
sin in the one instance, so there was crime
in the other.
Ii is one thing to make dL'oralce for
the motives which led to the commission
of an act, aud quite another to justify the
act itself The tendency of such teach
ings as We fiud in the periodical to which
we have alluded, is to elevate the title Of
famous pamphlet, namely, "killing no
Murder" into a moral and legal maxim.
Aud, il IL tvvvnoe iuoorrnrataA inro our
customs, that man may wreak vengeance
upon the party who has injured him, in
one instance, how long will it be before
opinion will justify him in doing it in
other instances? To permit the rule of
law, and the sanctions of religion, TO be
set aside, in any case, is of dangerous ten
dency, and especially SO when that Law and
those sanctions are treated as of inferior
obligation to the dictates of passion or the
sentiment Of honor.-PhiladeIphid North
american.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1859-03-25

less grain per head, less per acre, than oul
fathers did fifty years ago. While tie az
erage British uheat crop (per acre. ha
nearly doubled in the last half century, our
has decidedly fallen of. With an admlra
BILE climate for producing Sugar from Beet
the Sorghum and other saccharine plants
we are talking seriously of paying One
Hundred and Fifty Millions for a single
tropical island, in order to obtain cheap
sugar. The new gold diggings are about
to call tens of thousands Of our people
from the axe and the plow to the very base
of the Rocky Mountains in quest OF sud
den wealth. In short, our people would
seem to have taste and an aptitude for
anything rather than patient, steady In
dustry. The last "Hog crop OF the
Great West sold at high prices; yet few
are preparing to double their last year
product of Hogs; Wool is now selling at
very high rates as compared with those of
Grain and other Agricultural Staples, and
seems likely to rule high for years yet
Sheep are being sold of and killed as reck-
lessly as though they were worthless dogs.
Land is dirt cheap, in the West and South,
yet few Of our young men who might do
so are securing tract on which to found
a home. Instead Of this, the sons even OF
thrifty farmers are crowdiDg the streets pf
our cities, begging chance to air their
abilities by weighing out soap or peddlng
calico. Every body seems to want to
avoid productive labor and devise some
mode of getting rich by buying and selling
tho products of others. On the heel OF a
great Revulsion, there are this day four
times as many living or seeking to live BY
trade as there should be, whether for their
own good or for the good of the country
THESE are among many probable rea-
sons why business men generally, should
carry easy sail, until the storm has fully
blown over. The failure Of the last ses-
sion of Congress to revise the Tariff, in
itself renders the present year peculiar,
and if we wish to avoid recurrence Of the
panic of lS57-5S, the greatest caution and
prudence in business must be exercised
A change in governmental policy would
have re-established confidence. That fail.
ing, the bes. plan is to keep out of debt,
and consequently, out of bankruptcy.
The Tribune says it may be mistaken, but
the commercial sky wears to its view a
portentous and troubled aspect. Aside
from the chances Of great European
War, there are troubles brewing IN Mezi-
CO and Central America which may involve
even our own country in hostilities whereof
the end is hidden from sight. Better, at
least in times of trouble, earn your living
by sure and quiet industry than commit
wealth to the mercy of angry winds and
waves l-PousuiNe Miners Journal.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1859-03-25

How TO DO GooD-Dr. johnson wise.
ly says: "He who waits to do great
deal of good at once will never DO any
thing. Life is made up of small things.
1t is but once in an age that occasion ii
offered for doing good deed. Truo
greatness consists in being great in little
things.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1859-03-25
Statistics of the Banks.

The annual report of the Secretary of
the Treasury, on the condition Of the banks
of the United States, embraces the ac-
counts of fourteen hundred and twenty.
six banks and branches, being, with few
uuimportant exceptions, all the chartered
banks which were in operation on the first
of January 1859.
The returns for the last three years give
,bo follov;,, ranor,I rssuIta.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1859-03-25

A LADY RoBBED.-Mrs. Matthew
Clark, poor widow lady from Selin'srove,
was robbed of her pocket book, containing
So, (it being all the money she had in the
world0 while passing along the platform
of the Pennsylvania Railroad depot at
uoon.day. The old lady was for sometime
in great distress of mind. The facts hav.
ing become known to Mr. Geo. Garverich,
Jr., be interested himself in her behalf,
and, aided by a few other gentleman,
furnished her with money to pay her fare
homs.-Harrisbury Telegraph.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1859-03-25

A Virginia paper says that the portion
of the Old Dominion called the Panhandle
is inhabited by aboliticuis,s. If the a5o-
litionis,s have got hold of the handle Of
the PAN isn't there danger that they may
upset the whole ui. nsii :-P-er'i e.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1859-03-25

Old, thin, worn out clothing, ga shocking
bad hat," hands gloved for once, and over
the whole head wet silk handkerchief or
some other fabric through which one can
see and breathe, would be the proper
"costume" while throwing up the fine
dust described With such precautions,
the procedure could hardly be detrimental, /,
and we think is well worthy Of trial.
Frui. trees generally are certainly in a
decayiDg condition, and efforts must be
put forth to restore them thoroughly and
make them vigorous and productive -
EDS. CnRoN. ...--
Your APPLE ETREES-Have you noticed
their feeble growth and the young fruit in
unusual quantities? Remove the dirt from
around tie collar with hoe, and with your
sharp pointed knife examine for the borer.
Very likely you will find the tree half
girdled with the insect Most orchards are
ruined before their owners begin to sus-
pect the cause. They presume that every.
thing is right with the tree, because the top
remains green while the worm is doing
his work under the bark. Nothing but
vigilance-a careful examination of the
collar of the tree twice year-will secure
it against the borer. If this was not done
last month, let it be attended to now. 1t
will be some satisfaction to see where the
enemy has been, and to know where to
expect him in the autumn. We have fire.
quently seen thrifty trees Of eight or ten
years growth completely killed for want
Of ten minutes work with sharp knife
and bit of wire. Bore the borer or he
will bore your trees.-Am. Ay.
MAPLE SUGAR.-A supply Of maple
sugar, made this season, arrived here on a
raft yesterday, and was readily disposed
Of at fair prices The Yankee who in
vested in this article made q handsome
speculation. We tried some Of the sugar
and found it delicious. The wonder to US
is that the maple tree is not more gener-
ally cultivated by the farmers in this Sec
ton. In some Of the northern and north
western counties Of this State, owners
of sugar camps manufacture thousands of
pounds yearly, and sell it at large profits.
To our taste, the maple sugar is preferable
to the miserable sandy Southern stuff
sold BY many grocers.-HarrisJury Tel.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1859-03-25

High tariffs, says the Washington
"Union," are necessity whenever enor-
nous sums of money are to be raised.
And enormous sums always have to be
raised when the Democratic party is in
poWer.-Lou Journal.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1859-03-25

TAxEs.-Guess nobody pays taxes in
Chicago. The Democrat Of Monday, comes
to US with a supplement containing forty
scuen columns of closely printed matter,
representing deliuquents Of that city for
the past year. Not less than 13,6OO lots
are thus advertised for non.payment Of
taxes! ca fourishing town y
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1859-03-25
PRACTICE WHAT YOU PREACH.

Elegance oil thought and style.
Heard from out our modern pulpits,
Man from error TO beguile.
Eloquence NAV charm the fancy,
summon an admlring crowd,
Who surround the gifted preacher
With their praises long and loud;
Bu; if Gods appointed servants
Would their hearers conscience reach,
Leading them 10 paths of wisdom,
They must practice what they preach.
Parents if your tender offspring
You would lead in ways Of truth,
Shielding them from the temptations
Which surround the paths of youth;
Count as vain your time.worn maxims,
And, to make your teachings sure,
Guide them not along by Precept,
But Example, just and pure;
For, TO shelter from the tempests
Sins dark clouds would cast round each
Tender flowers OF your protection,
You must practice what you preach.
Teachers if. throughout your duties,
Ever faithful you would be,
Not by words, bu, by your actions,
Teach in all sincerity.
Youthful eyes are on you gazing,
Youthful hearts your thoughts receive;
EaSerly lney cdtcn your accents,
Eagerly your words believe.
Then, bewarei lest by your actions
Untrue principles you teach,
And forget not you must ever
Strive to practice what you preach.
Died, in Browutown, Bradford county,
March Sd, Capt DANIEL Brown, aged
sS years, 5 months, and &c days. Thorn
as Brown, the father Of Daniel, emigrated
from c Connecticut, and settled in the Valley
of Wyoming; be was the father of twenty
one children, of whom Daniel was the las,
survivor, and two of whom, Thomas and
John, were killed at the Massacre. Pa
tience Brown, the wife of Thomas Brown
Sr., escaped from the fort with six chill
dren, among whom was Daniel, then about
eight years. Thomas, the father, being q
cripple, could not keep up with the family.
and was overtaken by two Indians, who
suffered him to escape in consequence Of
being a cripple. After Sullivan's e1pedi
ton in 1779 against the Indians, Thomas
Brown with his family returned to Wy.
oming. Some few years afterwards, Dan
iel Brown settled at Wyalusing near the
place occupied by the Moravians in l775,
and called by them Frcideus-huetten,
where he continued until his death and is
supposed to be the last survivor Of the
Wyoming Massacre. He was the ancestor
of 16 children, II grand children, A
great grand children, and 4 great great
grand children. .,.....
TAxEs.-Guess nobody pays taxes in
Chicago. The Democrat Of Monday, comes
to US with a supplement containing forty
scuen columns of closely printed matter,
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-14
kerosene Oils.

NOTICE The enlargement OF the KEROSENE
IN WORKS being now completed give notice
that orders from the TRADK will be nled prompt
y, at present Tariff prices.
NEW YORK KEROSENE OIL CO.,
apr21-Im No. SO BeAyerst, ~. Y.
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Stop the RenOrf.

hiscurrenty repo-ted that sell no Goods .niy
al Auction when in fact twothirds OF our ssles are
private, the same as in any other Wholesale Heuse 4,
the city with this exception sell FOR short prse
for cash and short prompt paper.
feb2 BcAS TRABITE IrCTn
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80 = " u q q -

vrvE have a be,utfuI collection of Of Dahlia roots
w Of tie first quality and the most brilliant col
ors For three dollars we will furnish one dozen
every one ofsa difc jent color.
GARDENING TOOLS of every kind, for the use Of
lady amateurs and practical gardeners.
500 CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS from to 70 cents
papcr, all from Bss's Nurseries.
PUMPS-Wc have Just received a full assortment
of Cowing's Pumps, ali of whch we warrant, and VIII
sell shade lower than the market price
COAL OII.-Our lamps are known 10 be ot the
simplest and best construction, and our oil pure ana
tree from all offensive odor.
PI. ATFD AND BRTfANIA WARE.-We havea grcnt
variety OF patterns of Casters, spoons Forks Cups
Conee Pots, Urns, Ladies, &c, &c.
mnre2 MACKENZIE & MINCHINa
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NEW MUSIC STORE.

HAS in store MACHINE CARDS and al other and.
II ings for manufacturers cf Wool aud Gotten, at
No. 46 Union street. adjoining the Bank of Tennessee
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At this house pictures are warranted to please or
charge will be made.
We would especially invite the community and our
friends in general to visit great Hall Of Portrai-
ture where pictures Of the most celebrated States
men and nvines can he seen, viz His Exceilency
President Buchanan, the Vice President, His Excel
lency Gov. johnson, Hon. Cave johnson, A. V.
Brown, J. A. McEwen, Eph. H. Foster, and thous-
and others of fcelebrity-Bishops Pierce, Kavanaugh
Early Payne, Bascom, Soule, Andrews, and Rev. DIR.
Edgar, &c, &c.
Copies of the above can be had at low price at
any time
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llasbDillf patriut.
II ER S.

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weekly ,per tnnurn, 90
One Weekly for two years, or two Weeklies
for one year in advance, .....-....... 90
When the Daily, Tri-Weekly, or Weeklyis to be
discontinued (pad in advance at the time subscribed
Jr) the subscriber must order, otherwise il will be
ontinued, option, until paid for and stopped
not paid it must be paid at the time of discontnu-
nee option If the party good 1T will be
ent until paid
Remttances by mail in registered letters, at our
risk.
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RATES OF ADVERTISING

RENEWABLE AT PLEAsuRE-
One Square one year, $So-each square t1o
written notice must be given 70 take out and stop sd
versements OF yearly advertisers before the year
pres, otherwise we shall charge till done.
No contract Of yearly Advertisements will be dissel
nn1ed without previous notce wiIlany charge
De made FOR less than one year at the yearly
~ TAdvertisersexceedingt thespaes contract.
Cd Tor VIII be charged for the excess. -esi
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Gents, Boys and Youths.
WIFI % =" TIT > MI IWII "s-VT 0IIIVHI.
Attention. Machiuists. sc.

y. B. Merchants, In want OF any OF the above ar
cles will hDd H 10 their advantage To give call
! can ammodate them by the case or dozen at low
prices any other house in the City,
rnar3-tf 81 ~ B. r. CUTTER.
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SPRING OPENING.

WE will commence receiving our SPRING SroCK
w In day or two, (of which due notice will
given) and "a We intend going into the business NOR
extensively than ever, our friends and all who buy
for cash viii bear IN mind that We do an exclusiV
Cash Business, and wiiisel goods at a very una
advance. IRWIN, MocLEILAND a co.
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A C. A r. ID

J. IRWIN Formerly OF Irwin 4 hccleil.nd.
"a. Huntsville, Ala. } having become assoc iate&
with Us in our business the style OF the nrm viii be
IRWIN, AcciEILAND a co.
Nashville Feb. Ie, 1855.
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TN addition to the stock purchased OF j. H. Darden
i have reCelV ed the following:
SOC, 900 feet dressed Yellow Pine Flooring;
200 900 - White -
SO oOC y = White Pine CeIling;
% 600 Base aud Washboards;
10000 clear White Pine, all thickDcsses;
500 900 Poplar Plank, Joistand Scantling;
200 900 Cedar, assorted.
Also Window sash, and Frames and BllnNs to
match Pine Panne Doors and Frames Mantle Pieces
Moulding and Brackets, Poplar and Pine Shingles. A
n!lI supply always on hnnd al the Nashville Lumber
feb33m ]. T. GIBSONs
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TURDAY, MAY IA. 1859.
NEW
Misfellaneous.
LOOK AT THIS !.

r OFFER for sale of the most valuable Farms
i the Mississippi River, IS miles above Memphis,
near AshpOrt, containing 1900 acres, with about q
OF mile front-150 nearly ready for cultivation
II possesses unusual advantages for a Wood Yard,
Stock Raising Grain Cotton almost any produce Of
the soil preferred. Any amount of good dry wood can
be sold at fair price. The timber consists Of alarge
quantity OF fine Black Walnut Sassafras, Mulberry,
Honey Locust Ash, Maple, Cotton Wood, blackberry,
Pecan, &c Timber and Cane it is evidence Of high
land. This Farm has attached to IL a small Island in
the middle of the 'front.' around which the chute pass
es; in moderate high water, the foot OF it gives
harbor for Wood Boat against the dr or Ice running
where the wood yard and improvements are also a
protection to wood against the highest water by stor
ing it back along the chute and the boat to il,
saving once handling it. improvements, good dwell
ling and outhouses all new. II is only to this
Farm TO appreciate its value and unusual advantages
of location. will sell bargain exchange il for q
sn all improved pace-say to 20 acres, within TO
miles Of Nashville, Louisville St. Louis or Memphis,
and will give liberal credits the balance gener-
ally make quick sales, leaving room for purchasers
TO complain. Lose no time if you want No. Farm
upon the greatest river in the world. For further
information address me at Nashville, Tenn, apply
to James Johnson, near the Farm. He will show the
land if am not there. B. EMBRY.
Louisville Journal, Memphis Appeal, aud St. Louis
Republican copy to amount of $5 and charge this Of
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