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Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-10-03

A Salons KIss.-We were highly amused at
little incident which is said to have ken place al
the Fair in Boston, on Wednesday. Among the
numerous visters was a noble hearted jolly tar,
who after having wandered about for some time,
viewing the rich and varied articles Of exhibition,
suddenly came to the table Of lovely and rich
young lady, when Jack, after viewing the table
and eyeng the lovely damsei could refrain no long
er and said TO friend near by, Il would give twen-
done-'You may said the young lady, timidly
stepping forward, and receiving q sweet kiss. Jack
nothing daunted, plankcd down the money and left
feeling he had made good bargain.-Salem o.
ssyrey,
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-10-03

meant TO insult the President and his friends. Be-
resources, I closed my opposition, by immcA
dately making a protest, which was read, and
after much difficulty the question taken on its
reception, and lost; myself only acting in the af-
frmatve. Notwithstanding tho unhandsome tIca,.
ment received in this as in former instance, and
violent opposition 10 my views Of integrity, order
being restored, was urged to return to Baltimore
again, and NEE, Mr.. Lewis on his arrival and COM
muncate the perbdi Resolution under ,chich The
Board ,oished me 10 act," as expressed in former
part of this statement, aud in return the Board
would make me vote of thanks, and support me
unanimously if my motives were called in question:
virtually insulting my understanding by offering a
reward for a deriction Of duty and prostration of
principles. I firmly replied, gentlemen, unless
resolution is passed annulIing the resolution of the
18th August, stating from the facts disclosed by Mr.
Lewis to me, and communicated in my report to the
Board, that il is inexpedient to pursue Mr.. Lewis
any further, and furnish me with a copy, SO that
the Board may assume the responsibility Of the ac,
shall persis, in my course and bring Mr.. Lewis to
this city under the resolution, relying more upon
the promise made Inc by Mr.. Lewis in Liv II ool
tha, he would return 10 Phil delphia, than the eli
| cacy of the resolution of the 18th August. under
which nomina y acted proceeded again to
| Baltimore on the evening of the lst instant, and
mex, morning Mr.. Brobson delivered me a letter
with the enclosure, the president still refusing TO do
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-10-03
THE LOAFER IN TEXAS.
A HUMOROUS SKETCH.

During the hardest of the Storm ths day before
yesterday, we took lounge down TO the steamboat
landing. While standing on the brink of deep
gully that emptied he torrents of watet Into the
bayou. our attention attracted to the bottom Of
the gully where drunken ioafer was stemmne
the torrent, holding on to root fast anchored In
the bank. The poor fellow, not knowing any ono
was near him. combating his fate manfuly,
and in calculating his chances of escaI c, gave ut
terai,ce to the following:
Haint this an orfu sitiva,iun to be placed in,
nohow. II I was q steamboat a rail, or wood
pile I'd be better by fifty cents on dollar than I'll
ever be agoin.-Unless Pm a gone case now, there
ha.nt no truth in fernology. I've weighed oil the
chances like gineral and find only two ths, bears
in my favor; the first is skunk hole to crawl in-
to- and the s'cond, special interpretation of Pro-
vdence; and the best chance Of the two is SLIM IL
I only had the chance, I'd give a premium for the
skunk hoe-.hem's my sentiments. If could be
a mink, mushrat, a water SNAKE for about two
months, prchaps wouldn't mount the list stump
to,her side The Rio, and flap my wings and crow
over everlasting like scientifically prcserva,cd.
"But what's the use holding on to this rooti there
haint no skunk hole in these ere diggns the wa.
ter is getting taller about a feet, and If my nose
was as long kingdom come, it wouldn't stick out
much longer. Oh, Jerry Jerry you're gone
sucker, and guess your mam dom, know your
out. Poor woman wont she cry the glasses out
of her speciaces when she hears her darling Jetry
| has u,t tho uhoIa of RuR yI, RIO ror bs o,frn1 =
Wha, a pity tits some philanthropis or member Of
the humane society never had foresight enough to
build house over this ere gutter, with steam en-
gine TO keep out the water If they'd done it in
time, they NIGH, have had the honor and gra,iiica-
ton Of saving The lite Of fellor being; hut its all
day with you Jerry, and you've big harb to cast
anchor in. It's too bad to go of in this orful man.
ner, when they knows I oilers hated water
ever since was big enough TO know twarnt whis-
key. I feel the root givin' way, and since don't
: prove died Christian:
"On the banks where droop'd the willer,
II Long time ago
u Before Jerry got to the conclusion, he wa'
washed into the bayou within few feet of larg,
fat tha, had just started for the steamboat; his ey,
caught the prospect of deverancc, and no changed
the bur,hen Of his dirge into thrilling cry o
!Iesve TO; passenger overheard AMI sinking, will
D" q belt full Of speci,! the that saves me make
his fortuns!" Jerry was fehcd ashore by daIkcy
u u and to show his gratitude invited Quashy to "g
'" up TO the dogsery. Morning Star.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-10-03

Successive DEoRsgs.-Solomons, the celobra-
ted Violin player, gave lessons in music TO King
George Ill of England. He one day remarked TO
into three classes. To the first belong those who
do not know how to play at all to the second those
who play badly 10 the third those who play well.
Your majcs,y has already advanced to The second
class.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-10-03

"CoRKr."-"Come John, sit down and eat these
potatoes and let your whskey alone, for il is poor
stuff to live upon" "Ah! Caty, my jewel,
would take your advice but the tatoes are so eorhy.
"All the better, John, for stopping your bottle"
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-10-03
ron THE AMERICAN.
THE No X .NI.NG Sta

TINE N o X NIFG Sta ~
[We are glad to perceive that we have added
mother name to the list of our fair correspondents
ines, like the following, will always be accepta
le, and welcome to place in our columns.]
"Fairest of stars last in the train Of night,
That crowns, the smiling nom
With thy bright circlet praise him thy sphere
MILTON.
Thou glorious harbiuger of day,
That com'st before the early dawn,
Dancing amid thy starry way,
Ard usher'st in the rosy morn.
Hefa!L Of gladness! beauteous star
Brightest of all the host on high,
Shedding sweet influence from afar,
Inspiring hope, and life, and joy.
Thou drink'st the earliest orient beam,
That gilds the ebon brow Of night,
Lingering mid roseate hues that CLEAN,
Der earth in mornings dewy light.
And now thy ustrous face grows pale,
Dimm'd by the approaching god Of day,
And trembling thro' soft ether's vale,
In foods of light thou fad'st away.
Now from the fresh and dewy earth,
Ascends the incense Of the morn,
And mountain heights and wales give forth
Praise, on the wings of fragrance born.
Noture obeys the high command,
And birds their joyous anthems sing,
Then may each heart with love expand,
To Him cnthroned our God and King,
Who is the light, the soul, the power,
OF all we see and feel and know,
And in this life's reviving hour
Gives to the heart its rap,urous glow.
Oh God ! in thsnkfulness kneel
For every gift thy hand has given,
That cen on earth we fhintly feel
The soul eKal,ing Joys Of Heaven.
CArHkRiNE.
sunbury, Sept. 30, 1910.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-10-03

VERr TmS.-'I have jus, met your old acquaiu,
lance Daily" said an Irshman to his friend, "and
was sorry to rec he has almost shrunk away to no.
thing You are thin aud am thin, bu, be is thin-
ner than both of US put together"
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-10-03

Do NOT KILL IouR BEEs-Tae common Pud
ball, or fungus ssarinus, gathered at this season
of The year, and dried to hold fire. has stu'
plying effect upon bees, and renders them as
harmless as birthstone does, without the deadly CIV
feet of the fumes Of q is latter article
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-10-03

rThe following lines were suggested by a remar
one of the Kings of Spain, that the four be-
lings in the world were, old wood to burn, ol
ooks 10 read, old wine to drink and old friends
we
The wintry wind sings loud without.
The snow falls mixed with paiiering hail,
The cieaking boughs Of old oaks stout
Join solemn chorus with the gale.
Abroad be winters cheerless gloom,
He cannot pass my well. barred gate,
I'll seek my snug seques,ered room
And summer for myself ciea'es
heed no, here the howling storm,
Whilst to the cheerful hearth iurn,
Piing thereon to keep me warm
Old wood to burn, old wood 10 burn.
The sofa to the fire drawn nigh,
My shelves display their precious store,
Of ancient tones a good supply,
Such as our fathers lovedof yoIe.
The works in great Elizas r'ign
Or later ADne's esteemed the best,
New laurels destined still 10 gain
And bear Of future times the test.
Pure wells Of English undefled"
(Tha, leave for later pens small need,)
Give me upon my table piled
Old books TO read old books to read.
Perusing thus some rare old wit,
How quick the pleasant moments pass
Can any say il wero unfit
To crown his memory with glass
No! bring the Oldest vintage forth
And draw the cork with cobwebs spread,
The wine should be Of rare-t worth
To drink the worihiest of the dead.
Some have declared no wine is bad,
That none is god some others think,
But give me whilst it may be had
Old wine to drink, old wine to drink.
Yet not alone would enjoy
The racy book, the sparkling wine,
The hermit's pleasures quickly cloy,
Divided be all joys of mine.
Around my fireslde gathered he
The ancient tenants Of my heart,
Friends long beloved there let me see,
To take in wit and wine their part.
With fire and hooks and social bowl
What greater blessing can prove,
IL heaven but grants 10 crown the whoic-
Old friends TO love, old friends to love.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-10-03

PRrISs isro OTHER FoLKs's BusIsEss.-
"Wha, you doing theref" inquired Jack oil
Tom, as he caugh, him peeping through key
hole.
"Whal's that to YOU said Tom IL don't like
to see person Prying into other peoples business
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-10-03

AssINILArIoS,-A gentleman was asked why
no hated Mr.. G.. 81 do not hate him. said
he, :" neither do | hate hedbugs; but do not like
10 have them around me-"
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-10-03

BAsKs.---The hast hank ever yet known is a
bank of ear hi, never refuses TO discount to no.
pes isbar and the best share is the plough share,
"a which dividends aIs always liberal.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-10-03

DTsRAEII, the younger says, smile for your
friends and curse for your enemies, is the only
way TO govern mankind.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-10-03

MILK.-I, is said that spoonful OF horse.rsdsh
put into pan of milk, will preserve the milk sweat
for several days. either in the open air, in cell
lar. while ether milk will turn sour.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-10-03

A NEW PusIsHMgsr.--Apy man so base az 10
strike a woman, should be placed on the back of
hard uotling horse. and made to collect newspaper
accounts for the balance of his life.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-10-03

HAup- ---HARpSR--HABpEsr! !--liaId corn5
hard times, and bard cider
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-10-03

Arise, ys MUSES. and inspire poor I,
To hll this column ou, " th po-e[ry
[DKvIL.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-10-03
y. .nsSSER, Editor.
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Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-10-03
THE GOOD OLD THINGS.

rThe following lines were suggested by remark
Of one of the Kings of Spain, that the four best
things in the world were, old wood to burn, old
books 10 read, old wine to drink, and old friends to
love
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-04-17
WHAT THE MECHANICS THINK.


The following letter from the Norwich
Courier affords an example Of the effect. pro-
duced on the minds OF considerate and Judi
cious men, by the policy and measures Of
Mr. Van Buren,. Other mechanics in every
part OF New England will express their as
sent, by their ballots, TO the views of the Con-
necticut working man.
+ From the Norrieh Courier
90 NoRwIcn, March "a, le40
Mr. Darham-itis stated in the last Az
rora lhut not man can be found, who last
year supported the Administration ticket,
that will this year vote for the Democratic
Harrison ticket. Now, in contradiction OF
this statement, you are at liberty TO say that
am one, among the many, whose views
and feelings, towards the Administration at
Washington. are entirely changed since the
last election. | am fully satisfied, from
their practical operation, tina, The measures
and policy OF Martin Van Buren,, and his
hirelings and reininers. are entirely adj
verse to my interests. and 10 the interests
OF all who are dependent, as | am. upon the
labor of their hands for support; and have
firmly made up my mind 10 cast my vote for
the friends Of Harrison and Reform. And
Iwould call upon my brother Mechanics
who may still be influenced by the sooth.
sayings and slang Of demagogues, If any
such there are to pause and reflect, and not
give up their bodies 10 a Sub Treasury Bank,
10 be ground up 10 make bread forthe rich''
Office holders. All ask. is that the Gov
, L.. .,,e xoI f. a. e. -
the people. That il has not been so for the
last three or four years, is abundantly evi
dynt from our present depressed condition
Let us then. brother hIec hanics, rally under
the honest Farmer of Ohio. and scork out a
Reform that shall restore TO us our former
business and prosperity.
ISAAC c. PERKINS
Norwich, March "a, 1910.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-04-17

volunteer bonsts, OF l shall challenge you TO
Try another puddle
The words were scarcely out Of her lips,
when Mr. Calender dashed the rowels into
his horses tanks. and with furious speed
flew towards the fearful leap With out
stretched neck the punished horse neared the
fearful edge--upon it-a6d seeing the ave-
ful depth, the creature hesitated-drcw back
upon its haunches-bui loo late to avoid the
jump, hespfung from the ground, and fell
with his iore-legs upon the other side Of the
precipee--- hisshind ones hanging over the
declivity. Trying TO recover himself, he
scrambled upon the verge, sending the earth
and stones beneath, with his struggles for
life. which fell heavily TO the bottom. Sill.
ding at every plunge father down, the horse
at last reeled like a balanced weight, and
for moment becoming still, the rider clutch
ed the leaves Of broad Lockwood just as
the grooming animal went backwards upon
the rocks beneath, with every bone broken
and sinew cracked With one hand grasp
ing the weed. was suspended the Inflated
horseman over the terrific depih--a few
green, weak leaves holding him between
warm life and inevitable death.
Frozen with horror Miss NJ Cairo be-
held the phrensed action. Immovable and
brealhlcss. she watched the desperate posi-
ton Of both as they struggled upon the
breaking edge Of the yawning precipce.
Her hands clasped together with eyes
starting from their sockets, and ceasless
beating heart, she watched the terrible ex.
eytions ofthe horse upon seeing him laun-
ched beneath. and the rider grasp the dock
wed growing upon the brink, just within
his reach. scream Of mingled terror and
10y burst from her, so loud and shrill thai
an old fisherman said that he heard it a
league at sea. In an instant she rushed to
assist him from the peril. Leaf by leaf was
cracking in his hand another instant, and
the last must have severed. when kneeine
upon the extreme edge. the lady caugh, the
hand in hers. as the remaining leaf snap
ped in his fingers. and thus locked together
both fell into the abyss, mangled shapeless
and bleeding corses.
In the dead Of night as the const-guard
PAGES his solitary watch, his nerves tremble
and his blood is chilled rs any unearthly
screech is borne upon the breeze. The
fishermen. as they are spreading their nets
pause and gaze in silence at each other. as
il sweeps past them; but it is never heard
by any without prayer for the unhappy
lovers Of Hastings Cliff
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-04-17
VERMONT PHoENIx.


Advertisements conspicuousy inserted at
Sl,OO per square for insertions, and 20 cents
f0 each subsequent insertion. Less than a
square rs cents for insertions, and IL l-2
cents for each subsequent insertion.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-04-17

The wing young men Of Providence, r.
l. have have chosen 224 delegates TO the
Y. Mems Convenlionto be held at Baltimore.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-04-17

The Dead Sed.--A Pilgrimage to Pales-
tine. Egypt and Syria,,by Joseph de Ger
amb. Monk Of La Tarppe has been recently
published in England The following is a
weIl-written and interesting description of
the approach to the Dead Sea
"As / approached il fell into kind Of
melancholy. for which could not account.
| went at foolpace advanced unwilling
| ly The ground over which we were pro-
ceeding was white sand, profusely mixed
with PARTICLES Of salt, and so loose in some
places that the horses sank in up to their
knees. Janissary never ceased warning
and exhorling us to use the greatest caution,
and thought that he had never said enough.
On our right rose hills OF sand and chalk,
which surprise the traveller by the singular
ity oftheir form; you see towers. baslions, pyra.
mids tents. speclres, fantastic figures. On what
ever side cast my eyes. perceived only a
dreary and sterile nature; all objects are OF
one uniform color. white or yellowish ex-
cept that, from time to lime, you perceive a
patch Of heritage. parched up, and impregna-
ted with salt. have travelled great deal,
but never met with any thing like this. We
were now approaching the desolate shore OF
the sea that we had come TO visit. We align
ed from our horses near heap OF stones,
which looked very like the ruins OF some
castle. was told il is the place where salt
is extracted from the water Of this sea tina,
on the top OF these ruins are stationed senli-
nels, to watch that ,heArabs do not carry of
the animals waiting in the plain for their
load. On advancing TO the shores. the first
remark that made was that notwiihstand-
| ing cold and violent north west wind. the
water was scarcely curled; and that il did
not break against the beach. No noise oil
waves ever interrupts the dealh-like silence
which pervades this region. still horror.
stricken at the crimes committed there oil
old, and at the vengeance inflicted on their
account by the Lord. Its bosom contains
moi single living creature. no bird builds
It's nest and sings its loves in its vicinity. moi
tree grows not plant blossoms there;
nothing is TO be seen but few sickly, stun.
ted shrubs filled bottle with water and
lifted it to my mouth, but 4 was forced tc
spit il out again. upon pain of having my
tongue and the roofof my mouth hayed. II
is infinitely more pnngenl than that OF Other
seas, II is. nevertheless. somewhat oily
and, above all, SO limped that the pebble.
may be seen most distinctly at the bottom o.
The basin which contains il. | picked VI
some OF these stones, which expected lc
find very hard in the mir they broke o
themselves. and seemed TO be calcined."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-04-17

A Christian should seem to DO as no is.
and be us he seems 10 be.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-04-17

Strawberries were selling at New Or
leans or the l7ih ult. at twelve and half
cents piece.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-04-17

~ Bnchanesrs is the name applied TO
those Of the Van Buren, party. who 90 for
reduction ofthe wages Of labor and the val.
ne Of property.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-04-17

Richness Of dress contributes nothing L
man Of sense but rather makes his sens,
inquired into. The more the body is Sc
of, the mind appears the less.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-04-17

How 1T woRKs--Ex- Governor Kinney
Of Illinois, one OF the most influential and
decided friends Gen. Jackson ever had in
that State has come out. in a publication I'M
der his proper signature, in favor Of Gen,
Harrison and against the Sub-Treasury Ma
donal Bank measure OF King Martin. He
says the system has been in full operation
for hundreds of years in Spain. and has pro-
duced nothing but monarchy and aristoera-
co."
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-03-21
DANDRUFF AND Badness.

nLDRIDGES BALM or C0LUMBIA-The arti-
W Gle named above is a chemical combination OF such
Ingredients have proved themselves eicacous
slsng natural growth Of the human hair, and
ing all obstacles to its perfect Development In com
mending this article to the particular notice of discern
ing public, the proprietor is but reeaptuatng the oft
have successfully tested its efficacy and wonderful quail
es-his compound having acquired for itself charsc-
for singular merit and value 1t used by ladies' and
gentlemen generally to keep the Hair moist and beautiful,
and the head free from Dandru which does per-
fecty, and thus prevents Badness.
CAUTl0N.-0bserve that each bottle Of the genuine
Balsam Of Columbia has splendid engraved wrapper,
which is repr, scented the Falls Of Niagara. &c
For sale wholesale retail by COMSTOCK & CO,
Fletcher street. near Maiden lane | door from Pearl
street.
II. IL G. II. James. J. Young Il Co, Washington City.
dec som