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Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-09-26

Erie Convention.

Thursday morning, the glorious TENTH was IL
shured in by the thunder of Artillery upon the 40
tla, answered by the roar of our battery upon the
land. Bustlc and commoton were every where
visble.-Takng an excursion TO Eagle Village,
mile distant at dwight we saw from three to five
thoudand frcemcn, with the banners of our country
proudly floating above them, their wagons filling
every LOT, street and lane in one vast cncampment
as they had arrived during the night, and were now
waiting for their brethren and companions from
good old Crawford and Venango, who had en-
camped along the turnpike between Waterford and
Eagle VIage, and expecting also the mingled pro-
cessions of from 8 to 10 thousand cncamped in g.
rard, and between that place and Eagle Village.
By eight o'clock our borough literally presented
one moving mass of human beings The streets
on all hands were so thronged, that the procession
from Eagle Village hsd but barely room to pass
throu sh the borough. The arrival of the steamboat
Constitution, so heavily laden with democra-
tic delegates as to be smuch impcded in her
headway and belaed in her hour Of arrival, created
a great scene of hustle at the dock. The Buifilo
Brigade at the head of whom was Biigadicr Gene
| raj Randall, and staff, made most splendid and
| imposing appearance, and their arrival at the pub
lie square seemed general signal for the whole
sembigc of the borough to fall in the and fol-
low to the encampment At the moment this great
crowd were passing out sixth street to the encamp~
mcnt the procession from the South three miles in
length, began to enter the town on state street.
The impossible throng filled the public sGiare and
the whole length Of sixth street to the euc.inpment,
compelled this procession to dyerge to french street
nearly to the lake, TO cross from french state
to peach street. up peach to sixth street, and then
fall in behind the moving throng passing to the
place Of encampment. This procession had hardly
passed out Of town, when the nnumerabe hosts o
Chautauque, Caltarraugus, and Erie counties New
York, and the Eastern portion OF Erie county, Pa.
two miles long, came in mighty phaanx on thei
track. Next came in the democracy from tn,
Buck eye state, accompanied by the western por
Butler, Mercer and several other counties of tn
good cd Keystone, headod by tho Foyotto count
Band, driving at raj id pace in procession NOR
, than five miles in length. These, together wit
the ms rad who arrived in smaller professions G
fifes and hundred cumprsed one Of the creates
aud most enthusiastic assembl ges of democrati
freemen, ever bched in the western country.
Erie Observer.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-09-26

NANCY rEMpERISG JusrlcE,-Lofd Kenyon
had once to try woman for stealing in a dwelling
house, to the amount of forty. shilinss. At that
time such crime was punisal'le with DEATH 1t
was her first offence, and many exenualing circum-
stances appeared in the course OF the evidence.
Lord Kenyo on resolved to recommend her to mercyi
but was, OF course, compelled by tie law to pass
The sentence of death on her. She tainted away
Immediately when he began shocked hey ond mea-
sure, the kind-hearted judge cried out-"Good wo-
man, good woman, ! don't mean 10 hang you +!
VIII nobody tell her don't mean to hang her -
LaI0 and Lawyers.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-09-26

houIs PhILLIPpE AND THE EMBAssApORs.-
The following curious statement is published by
the Universe:
"On auival at st. Cloud, from the Chateau
dEu the king gave audience to The diplomatic
body the ambassador Of Prussia addressed his ma
jesty follows:
Sire, the King, my master, charges me TO ex-
press to you the hopes that no change will take
place in the amicable relations existing between
France and Prussia; he is dosirous Of preserving
lhe sentiments which animated his pred,ces-
sor."
Louis Philippe replied The King, your mas
ter, Monsieur fEmbassadeur, takes a singular man
ner of giving proofs Of ami,y, in signing trea-
ty which is an outrage on France. He places him-
self at the direction OF madman, like Lord Pal
merston, to disturb the peace Of the world and all
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-09-26
A Picture.

A fair young girl is leaning pensively on tho
easement gJzing with thoughtful brow, upon the
scene below, fhe bloom Of fifteen summers tints
her soft cheeks the sweeis OF thousand flowers
arc gathered upon her round full lips, the curls
cling to spotless brow, and fall upon neck of
perfect grace, the soft swimming eyes seemed
lighted by the tenderest fire Of poetry, and beauty
hovers over her, as her own most favored child
What are her thoughtsl Love cannot stir a BOSOM
young, sorrow cannot yet have touched spirit
~ pure. Innocencealself scenes to have cho Ell
her for its own. Alas! has disappointment tousl-
ed that youthful heart! Yes, it must be SO, but
hist! she starls-her hos, ON heavesher eyes brgh.
en-her lips part--she speaks-listcn--'J Joe, yo,s
nasty fooh quit scratching that pigs back, or III
tell mar
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-09-26

Musical Mss.-Many persons imagine that no
music can be composed without the aid of an in
strument Bethooven deaf, yet he was the au-
thor of some of the most divine harmones that ever
were discovered A musical doctor of the present
ddy--a countryman of our own%-has been long
bed. ridden; he has little table SO constructed as
to enable him to go on with his notation in bed.
The doctor works with two pens the one in his
right, and the other in his left hand; with one he
notes his bass with the other his tenor &C. 1t is
very laughaule to see him, when the bass pen is
dry, dip, unconsciousIy, the pen, already full
into the nkstind, or rice versa. This is continued
sometimes for minute, until The enraged musician
is unable to contain himself longer, throws both
pens away, Another musical genius of the present
time, when composing, mas been known to leave
his table, and deliberately dip his pen in the wash
stand basin. Bolh of these gentlemen compose
"most eloquent music without the help of any in
strument.-Literary Gazette.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-09-26

CArnEnIyE II. OF RussiA.-i was enthusiast
caIIy fond of music, but she fr from byng SO :;
and Prince Daschkaw, though with some taste for it,
was as little of performer as the Empress. She
was nevertheless fond of hearing me sing; and
sometimes when had done, secretly pa sing sign
across to Prince Daschkaw, she would gravely
propose ductr which she used to call the music Of
the spheres, aud which, (wilhout either of them
knowing how to sing noie,) they both performed
in concert A sudden burst of the most exalted
and redlculously discordlnt tones was the conse-
quence, one secondng the other with scientific
shIugs and all the solemn self-comp placent aIs and
grimIces Of musicians. From this, perhaps, she
passed 10 the cal-conceri, and initiated the purring
of poor puss in he most drOll and ludicrous man
ner-llways taking to add appropriate half
comic haf-s,ntmental words, which she invented
for the occasion or else, splitting like cat in a
passion, with her back up, she suddenly boxed the
first person in her way, making up her hand into
a paw, and mewing ouirageousy, that instead
Of The great Cathe,inc, nothing hu, the wrongs of
grimaIkin remained upon ones mind.-Ne0toirS
ofhe Princess Daschks,c
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-09-26

your censored German journals are striving TO re-
present me as decided to submit to peace, at no
matter what price Well, Monsieur Ambassador,
charge you to tell your master that my sentiments
very strangely misunderstood, and that | will
show Europe that am King of the French"
The ambassador of Austria was permitted in his
turn, and also underwent The -humor of the
King, who applied to him, among other words, the
following:
al thought Europe was too prudent to ex-
pose the peace of tie world for a mere whim
find that was error. Tell NJ dc Mettcrnich,
Mons. .pEnbcssadeuy, tha, | had hitherto consider
ed him the first statesman in Europe, and that he
forces me to acknowledge that my opinion was far
too na,tering. had reckoned on him to assist me
in saving the peace Of the wodj but now trust
but in the sword of France"
The scene made deep impression on all pre-
sent at the audience. N. Rothschild was present
in his quality as Austrian Consul Uneasy at the
Kings language he went to The Queen and ex-
pressed his astonishment at the Kings irritation
and begged her TO intervene to bring his majc,ty
Dnck To more peaceful dispositions.
"When the King" replied the Queen, " has a
line of conduct firmly fixed, never seek to dIvclt
him from it, and, tc sdes share all his enuments
Europe has paid no attention to all our sacrifices
to oil our suff rings for the maintenoce of pecce
and now she insults us by endcavoring to represent
us decided the peace cost what it may. This
will not he the case Do not reckon on me, baron
for iniercedng with the King
If we have not repronounoed the very words
prom ounced the King and Queen, we are posi-
lively assured that the above is their spirit.
We ecan certify the authenticity of this informa
ton. 1t is important enough to be made know
under existing circumsaRfes."
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-09-26

PoLIsH NoBLEs.-Were you to see a Polish
gentlemen travel ing, and in his mansion, you
would not believe that it is the same person. At
home, he lives upon salted meat, cabbage, and
pas,e-bas he d, inks nothing but wretched beer,
and still more detesable brandy. When he travels,
i, is in his carriage, drawn by four or sx horses,
escorted by party of mouslached Lckeys, beplas-
tered with lace, and champagne is his only bever-
age. At such times nothing is too cest'y, for the
essential point is TO cut figure. II he has no mo.
ncy, he borrows; the Jews are Always ready, and
God knows at what interest they furnish it FoT
no consid, ration in the world would Polish noble
rcnounce his journey to Warsaw, at certain time
of the year, and still less the ,nertainment which
he annually gives there because his ancestors did
so, he must do so; and were he to mis-, he would
think that he disgIacng his most remote pos
,cri'y.-Nopier's Military Life.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-09-26

Mcssrs. f. J. Et,ing & Brother. No 50 and II
North Water street, was entered by the second
story window, by meals CT ladder which was
procured fom tuilding contiguous The thief
lroke open the desks, and disarranged the papera
therein; but finding nothing of value to him, he dc.
parted leaving behind him the following note:
sir:-l thank you for two biscuits which | eat.
and that's all; thank the chest for my generosity
in not doing more. done all | could, and what
can disappointed fellow do more! Good night my
hero, am in hasle at present. L. s. GGzctte
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-09-26

A gentleman sent for his taylor who was an /
rshman, and ordered him 10 let out the last sui, Of
clothes he brought home they were too little for
him. Some time Afterwards, the gentleman won.
ing that the taylor kept them long, sent for
him; and being asked about the clothes said that
he had pnnctualy obeyed the genileman,s COM
mands, and had made very good ba gain, for he
had let them out to a counIryman Of his own, at
whole lhhteen week, and he had engaged To wear
them for six months certain. wether he lived "
died.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-09-26

The Moniteur of Paris contains the ordonnance
convoking the House of Peers, and charging them
with the trial OF Louis Bonsparte and his accom-,
plc's.
Louis Bonaparto himself had arrived at the Cas-.
tie Of Ham, from whence Cabrera has been re-
moved to Lille, Among the fifty three persons
concerned in the affair of Boulogne are General
Montholon, Coonels Voisn, Psrqun, and Mon
taubin, Major Mesonan, NJ. Laborde Peigny,
Lombard, and Lieut.. Blalenize.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-09-26

II is estimated that the Equestrian Statue of
Washington, projected bv the Philadelphians. will
cost $4,000 when completed. The base OF the
pedestal is designed to he constructed Of New Eng
land granite, and thirteen steps, emblematical OF
the first Confederated States, of Pennsy lvania
marble. The embell shmeCts on the pedestal will
illustrate four of the most prominent scenes in the
life of Washington. 1t will be an honor to
the public spirit and patriotism of the city OF
Penn.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-09-26
THE PAST.

SLEPT, and DER my wandering senses came
A scene of childhood, beautiful and bright;
Methought rushed again with joyous bound
To greet the coming of the newborn day,
And taste her many-scented od'rous breath.
Fair nature spread rich and boundless store
To charm my sight the rainbow-tintcd flower
Enclosed her virgin beauty to The sun,
Counting his truant smiles and golden beams;
And wild-bees tarred on their lazy flights
To steal with nurmured song the luscious spoil
Again 10 ,ked upon the smiling wave,
And traced its fairy gambols on the deep,
Lcaping to wan,on murc of the breeze.
Weared a. length, metbought found my rest
In the soft haven of mothers
Loving and loved, / basked within the gaze
Of ever.watchful eye, till misty CLEANS
Stole DER my brow, and pictured to my view
Those visions of far and distant land
That glitter in an angel-Ievery.
Could but taste that blissful dream again,
Thoughtess Of change, and reckless of the storm,
Tha, siumhers in the cloud of woe to come!
Y. B's*''.
Sunburv, Sept. 10.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-09-26

A welldressed man was arrested in London for
attempting to force his way TO the Queen. He
stated that he was no other person than George tho
Fourth; that he Had built the palace, and the
Queen was his wife. He was going to take her to
Heaven in balloon, and he intended to get a lot Of
Roman soldiers and company of Blues to escort
him. Thy officers were TO blow trnmpets and wear
wigs
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-09-26

The Presse says that Louis Bonap're, eI-K King
of Holland, had purchased elO0,OO0 worth of
diamonds out of his royal savings, which diamonds
fell into the hands Of the present King of Holland
He had jus, given young ] .ous eiO,OOO indemni-
yfcr these jewels. And this sum served for tho
BoulOghe expedition.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-09-26
SHINPLASTER SHOPS.

The "Patapsco Saving Fund.-" and Baltimore
Savings institution" located in the city of Bal.i-
more, have bo.h stopped payment A large amount
Of Shin-Pastrrs of both institutions are In circula.
.ion.-Penn. Intel
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-09-26
THE "TRFNTON "

This iavorite boat is again on the line and since
the improvements made upon her, she has made
better hme than ever. l he Trenton is the first
boat tn tun on the Delaware with "ihc anthracite. :"
Z. s. GaSetse,
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-09-26

The Moniteur promugates the l4w for establish.
ing lines Of steamers between the ports o. HAVE,
st. Nazaire, Bordeaux, and Mdrssilles, end various
other ports OF the western continent
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-09-26

The Count de Grace being wounded in the knee.
with mu kft ball. the surgeons made many incis,
ions. Losing patience at last he asked l!leun ., =
they cut and carved so cuely,--We sec,, "
ball." said they. "why did you not spS = me
said the Count, Il have il in my p4r' saS eeiole,
.Re,
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-09-26

o dear, dear Jeanie Morrison,
Since we were sinder'd young.
I've never stem your face, nor heard
The music O. your tongue;
But could hug all wretchedness,
And happy could die,
Did but ken your heart still dream'd
o. bygane days and me!
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-09-26

1t appears th't the person drowned at Bou,ogne
on the 9th, in endeavoring to swim to the Edln-
onIg Castle, was Coant Duain, the nephew of tho
Archbishop Of Posen.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-09-26

Major Cameron, passenger by the Charles Car
roll. from New Oreass, has disappeared mysleris
ously in London--supposed to have been murdered
his money aud effects being safe.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-09-26
THE LATE POST OFFICE LAW AGAINST
CARRYING NEWSPAPER
EXCEPT IN THE MAIL,
ABOLISHED

ABOLISHED.
We find The following in the Boston Morning
Post. What do people think now of "he III
.ftcnce Of the Press ?"
j.. nEpARTMESr, CoNTpAcr OFFICE
September 8, 1910.
.Sr.-Since issuing the orders of the 9th, 18th,
and Goth Augus indicating determination of The
Department to enforce the legal restriction upon the
conveyance of newspal ers by contractors and their
agents over post routes, out of the mail nforma >
ton has been received that the papers usually sent
in that way would not if the restriction were en-.
forced be carried in the mail to contribute to
the revenues of the Department; And perceivng
also that those whose interests most affected by
the endorsements of this prohibition profess to
;ertan doubts in regard to the construction given
to the law, and that very general public scnti
men, prevails that this restriction has, by change
IN the modes and facilities of conveying newsps-
pers, become inexpedient if not unjus-,he Post
Master General, on review of the question, has
come to the conclusion to suspend for the present
adopting the indicated by the said orders
for the enforcement of the restriction with the view
of afording an opportunity, after the public mind
has been called to the question, for Congress to
consider the subject, and to adopt such farther
legislation in relation 20 il as they may think the
present condition aud interests Of the country M,
demand.
Very respectfully,
Your obi servant,
S. r. HOBBIE,
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-09-26
p'I4rCEs OFADyEstTISryG.

square ! insertion, SO SO
Every subsequent insertion, 25
Yearly Advertisements, with the privilege off
alteration) one column S25; half column, SIS
three squares, Sl2 two squares, SO; one square,
IS. Without the privilege of alteration liberal
discount will be made.
Advertisements left without directions as TO the
length of time they TO be published, will be
continued until ordered out, and charged accord
ingly.
C-rSixteen lines make square.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-09-26
.Jeanie Morrison.
Sunburv, Sept. 10.

IThe following lines by Glasgow poet Mo-
HERwELL, are replese with tenderness and beauty,
hey are worthy of the best days of RonEnr
'URss:l
I've wandered east, I've wandered west
Through mony weary way,
But never, never can forget
The iuve o life's young day
The FIRE that's blawn on Beltane, cen,
May weel be black gin Yule--
But blacker fa' awaits the heart
Where frs, fond luve grows cule.
o dear, dear Jeanie Morrison,
The ,hochts o bygane years
Shall fling their shadows over my path,
And blind my sen wi tears:
They blind my wi saut, saui tears,
And sair and sick pine
AS Mem'ry idly summons up
The blythe blInks o lang sync.
Twas then we luyt ilk her weel,
Twas then we twa did part;
Sweet ,ime--sad ti..o-,ws BARNS at schulz,
Twa BARNS, wi Tut ane heart!
Twas then we sat on ae leigh blink,
TO licr k ither lear;
And tones, and looks, and smiles were shed,
hemenper ever ulali.
Iwonder Jeanie, aften yet,
When sitting on that blink,
Check touchin' cheek, but lock'd in loof,
What our we heads could think
When bath bent doun over ae braid page,
WI a bulk upen her knee,
Thy lips were on thy lesson, but
My lesson was IN thee.
Oh, mind ye how VIC hung our heads,
Our cheeks brent red wi shame,
Whene'er the schule- weans, laughn' said,
We cleek'd theglher hame!
And mind ye o the Saturdays,
(The Schulz then Skailt at noon,)
When aft we to spee the braes
The broomy braes OF June
My head rims round and round about,
My heart flows like sea,
As sne by ane the thocls rush back
o. schule time and o thee.
oh, mornin' life Oh I! mornin' lave!
Oh, lichtsome days and lang,
When hinnied hopes around our hearts,
q Like simmer blossoms, sprang
o mind ye, luve, how aft we left
The deavln' dinsome toun,
10 wander by the green Dufnsiue,
And hear its water Groom;
The simmer leaves hung DER our heeds,
The flowers bursl round our feet,
And in the goamin o the Wud,
The throssil whussllt sweet.
The throssil whusslit in the wud;
The bum sung to the trees,
And we with Natures heart and tune;
Concerted harmonies:
And on the knowe abune the burn,
For hours thegither sat
In the sentness o joy, till bath
Wi very gladness graft
Aye, aye, dear Jennie Morrison,
Tears tricked down your check,
Like dew-drops on a rose, yet name
Had ony power 10 speak
That was a time, blessed time,
When hearts ware fresh and young,
When freely gushd all feelings forth,
Unsyllabed. unsung.
| marvel, Jeanie Morrison.
Gin | hae been TO thee
AS closely twlned wi earliest thochts
As ye hae been TO ma
Oh tell me GIN their music fills
Thine ear as ii does mine,
oh say gin e'er your heart grows grit
WI dTeamings o lang syn,l
I've wandered east, I've wandered west,
I've borne a weary lot;
But in my wandermgs, far or near,
Ye never were forgot.
The fount that first burst from ths heart,
Still travels on its way;
And channels deeper as it rims
rrha iuya N, I,fa's ununa Iav
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-09-26

We commend the following beautiful lines, which,
we presume, judging fiom the delicate hand, are
from the pen of fair correspondent. We trust We
shall hear from her frequently:
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-09-26
Very respectfully,
Your ob'l servant

5. X HUBBIE,
First assistant p. " General
n. GurLSE, Esq, p. NJ. Boston.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-09-26
TERMS OF THE " AMERICAN"
III. n. .u.9SSER. Editor.

[orFIcB IN MARKET sraKsr, MEAN Drsn.l
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-08-21

n YSPEPSIA.-We have frequently witnessed
~ the ravages of this disease and have heard and
read Of many remedies, but far oftener saw them fail
than result in The writer. however, Of the
letter to the agent Of Dr. Harch's Compound
Strengthening and German Aperient Pills, has long
been known to US, and from invalid, he is deli
heated we know and meet him daily, hale, hear
~ man. Though no advocate of nostrums of any
kind we cannot withhold a notice of what we con-
slider the efficacies and virtues of Harch Com
pound Strengthening, and German Aperient Pills.
The case before us is living monument to both
Spirit of the Times of Jan. L..
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