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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-10-23

- cash. saddles from 81 - 80 Eng isl -ailss
Hors" Carriage Gig and Mule Collars. IIssis. AMI Rcius
and MaTnEaiss DIES don; Eug sh and American
latcrs, - TTups Sai sbags, Gts. Hard Icals! lion
Frame Trunks, Carpet Bags, Wagon Wups Of the nu-i
approved make, for sale. II II DICKINSON.
an F,o-s lef.yv Cd. a. urII T.srr.,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-10-23

T ATHROP VAN pEURSEN have on hand White
- CoWtei and Black Ntt Shawls. Also, embroidered
Muslin Shaws, which they VIII sell Cal sad get
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,..,,.i- n ia = : - y Nib WASH.
g. cents ~ 1i'SS
= Inc above sre ior sale BY The sole Proprietor = w
"ehn' roe - ans 81 south, tITi street Phi,!. oils.
also Tor sale IA iSichLnyrd Uy yr.U Gayuyr "A lui,re
a son, Alex. DuvaI Co.. anu n n '.,r., a. 80
tue ia ugslzIs ia PETERSBURG ~ -, n. -
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CmEAe - ~. - L.ILit. rIIl :, : p.

| Alihpf a ' M bll RISEN have on hand large
II assortment OF coarse woocu GooJs-su as Mixed
hcrseys. Glasgow Jeans, Hcayy Cable kcrscys, Iiuu.
looms aud Sancts. Blue ret and piat luscys al Is c
'c aus higher prices, PeniIentary Plates Cotton
burEs, striped and Point ans ltsall OF which will be
sold unusually low, for cash. ur7
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-10-23
no .G13iTrNTnYl L MrEHG!n AANNLs.


HAVE just opened, of ny Own impuraff" from Eug.
land, large assortment Jf H"uNI. AND single hartrl
Guns suitable or the country trade, tni 81 unusual low
rticrs whtg Do with extensive hand
uI al kinds 81 Guns. Ride. PunE, IHWuug aud Fishing
TacElc, Pocket Cutlery. RaZors, Nil aty aud Fancy
Coote Country Merchants will fUd muf heir al.
vantage TO give cal before purchasing elsewhere.
THOMAS TNRER,
Importer and Manufacturer Of Guns, Rides, &c.
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"a Ne.r, onnoe ch.nasr \ - ~ - 10y. an
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-10-23

Rochester, ", Sept 81, isS
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PANTS AND VESTS
OF Z TERY bI.NDl

~ 30 pair tue satunci Paa,s
lOu 10 good Vests large ant rnm-'sfp As.
sottmcnt KEEN co.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-03-27
Harrisburg Correspondence.

HAnnIsBuRs, MARcu "a, ls4l.
On Friday Mr.. Hincbman's bank bill was dis
cussel in the House during the morning session.
In the afternoon the vote was taken, and the bill
defeated--yeas 40, nays AZ. On Saturday, the
bill in relation to the Banks, introduced by w.
Spackman, which had been debated for several
days, passed the Senates, by strict party vote
the Wings voting for and the Democrats agans,
the bill. This bill suspends the penalties against
the banks for an indefinite time, but allows them
TO be sued on their notes, &c. and the money col
leced, as debts ore collected between individuals.
They must of course pay in Specie where judgment
is obtained and execution issued against them, but
their charters cannot be forfeited. The bill also
allows the hanks TO issue small notes for five years
and places some restrictions upon their loans This
bill will be considered in the House to morrow, bu,
will not pass wi,hou. material alterations. | how
think that bill, suspcnding the penalties a.
ganst the banks for limited time and allowing the
issue Of small notes, will pass. Petitions in favor
Of it, signed by persons Of both parties, arc daily
presented Some relief of the kind must be provi
rup, and the business and trade of our people
ruined.
| The bill TO incorporate the real estate bank o
| Lancaster passed the Senate by vote Of 2 to
ten senators being absent. do not think it will
! pass the House. In the House on Saturday The
! bill TO incorporate company 10 make rail roa,
from Harrisburg to York was defeated and bill
| passed finally allowing the Mldde,own and Colum
ba turnpike company 10 convert their road into
railway. This road when completed, will be grea
convenience to those along the Susquehanna VIII
trade with Baltimore, as they will then be able I
travel the whole distance from Harrisburg to Bait
| more by rail road. 1t will undoubtedly in fey
years be extended to Sunbury. company f
that purpose was incorporated several years since.
Yesterday the bill to incorporate the America
Sunday School Union was considered in the Hous
and after having been debated some time was mega
vcd The other business which has been bcfor
| the two Houses during, was not Of much genera
I interest
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-03-27
Sunbury.-.PrOgrcSS of Temperance, &c,

sunbury, according to the las, census, contains
population of eleven hundred, out of which num-
beI upwards of six hundred belong 10 the several
Temperance Societies Of the place. Sunbury also
contains two ably conducted Sunday School. con-
tanning between three and four hundred scholars
has been in existence about 25 years. Three
churches have been built within the las, five years
ono Episcopal, one Methodist one Presbyterian; /;
the last is not ye, flushed. We have also four
common schools, conaiuing ncarly 3O0 scholars,
one Female Seminary and one Select School.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-03-27
Small NOteSc..NeK York Policy.

The advantage possessed ly New York in the
issuing aud circulation Of small notes in their own
aad ncs shboing states has been estimated equal to
specie basis Of or 5 millions of dollars Their
Banks Use every effort to give them a wide and
down tho Susquehanna at every feshet, by the wa
'ermen, who always seem to be abundanlIy supplied
with small New York bills, and with nothing ,lse.
These watetmen, We are informed, make il rule
TO pay ou, nothing bu, their small bills, preserving
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-03-27
TIDE WATER

The following circular Of the Philadelphis and
,Havre.de. Grace Tow Boa, Company, sufficiently
explains TO our country friends the low cost Of tow
age, and we will only add at present, that the toll
Ivy the Chesapcak and Delaware Canal on -four is
now Sets. per bbl wheat let per bushe; plaster
20 cts. per tom and other articles in about the same
ratio, which we learn will mske the expense from
HAVE d, .Grnce to Philadelphia, which they will
have to pay, no, over cts. Ter bbl on dour; cts
per bushel on wheai--and we think we may say
with certainty, The tho towagc line will be cenduc-
ted with un,irpg spirit.
Circular.
The Philadelphia and Havre-de-Graco Steam
Tow Boat Company take the earliest opportunity
of informing the psbhc that they have purchased
the steamboats, aohn Jny and Salem, which they
purpose running iinc for towing Cnnh Boats
10 and from Philadelphia and Havre-deGra and
that they have adopted the following rates Of tow
age.
FuoM nAvRE DE GRACE TO rHIl IlADELPHiA.
Canal Boats of capacity to carry over
400 bbis. $40 90
Canal Boats Of capacity 10 carry DO.
tween 900 and 400 bbs. 10 o0
Canal Boats whose capacity is less
than 800 bbls. IL 90
PROM PHILADELPHIA TO uAvRE DK onAcE.
Canal Boats Of capacity to carry over
400 bis. IS 90
Canal Boats Of capacity to carry be-
tween 800 and 400 bbls. IL 90
Canal Bosts whose capacity is less
than 800 bbls. 10 90
Empty Boats returning. 90
These rates include the charge for horse hire on
the Chesapeake and Delwn,e canal, with the pro-
vision that when The horse is found by the owner
Of boat, 81 each way will he deducted.
The company believe that the above rates Of
,owage, with the reduced toll adopted by the Ches.
apeake and Deleware Canal Company, will render
the COS, on produce and merchandise for towage
anq toll together, from Havre. de-t'race so low as
tn warrant the shipment thereof diree, to Ph!ad,l
phia.
The Company would fur,he. state that they
purpose forthwith purchasing spare steamboat TO
be kept at Havrc de- Grace, ready to aid the Salcm
in cases Of increased business, and to take her pnce
in case of accident-that there may be no cause
for delay or disappointment TO those seeking the
Philadelphia market by the Tide Water Canal
and that they confidently except to be prepared
Withou, fail for commencing towago with the frs,
opening Of the Tide Water Canal.
g. ScuLL, President.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-03-27
ron THE AMEnICAN.
4 Walk TO an Old Church,
Early Impressions and "Reminiscences re-
nc>ved, and Moral Ire fec tions suggested.
No I.-WILMINGTON.

Having arrived on very warm day, at the pleas
ant town Of .7nOnoma, when the evening came
sallisd forth to exercise my limbs, and refresh my
spirits, by a rambc. On enquiring for the walks
Of the place, was politely favored with deecrip-
ton of then and concluded TO take the one which
terminated at all old church. 1t proved TO be DE-
lightful way, and, for the longer part Of it, entirely
beyond the noise aid hustle of the town. The
rural scenery was beautiful, and here aud there was
a lofty tree the edge of the path, which had cs-
capped the destructive axe. The forbearance of the
citizens crcdtab!e to them, as it showed no little
refinement of fe, ling to sra,e the venerable tree
for, how often does the love of gain sacrifice the
monuments OF ages for The purpose of removing
slight hinderance 10 the annual profits of the
gr, und, or, barlaious spirt amuse itself in The
work Of destruction, at the expense of antiquity
convenience, and the most cherished associations of
hoary time.
Whether there be any constitutional disposition
in me to dwell on the grand and lovely scenes of
nature, or, whether, through early familiarity with
th,m, her inspiration seized me, or, from the COM
ohdHoH VI thVse CAUSES, ~ 10 Ho' HhpotiaHt neIe 20
attempt the decision. Ohe thing is sure that
have always loved TO ramble amid soitudes and
shades, to wind my way along the stream, OF trace
the may brook, by its guygling through the thick
bushes, ard to climb the steep and shaggy hil and
felt the spirit Of independence | have stood on
its summit, and taken in the encircling prospect,
and allied myself 10 nature as a true born heir TO
an her possessions. Probably | am indebted, not
little, for this spirit, to the place of my nativity,
beautiful indeed for situation. Gentle reader, if
you have not " Niming,on, let me introduce
you to its sight, aud enyirons. Located on gradu.
ally rising ground from the North and South, and
in westerly direction is has the serpentne Christi
ana creek on the South, the broad Delaware on the
East, and sloping anphithcatre for mile or more
on the West, which completely overlooks the city,
and brings the noble river into complete view, with
its expanse of waters bearing up vessels of every
size, and, especially the big ships of every nation
spreading their snowy wings to the breeze that
watts them towards their destined potts. Though
there is much of the beautiful, mixed with gentle
grandeur, In these portions OF the scenery, that
which borders OH the Brandywne on the North,
displays itseEin romantic wdness. There is a
mile long race and more on either side Of the creek
with its bottom Of gravel and rock, over which the
mpid water courses its sleepless way To put ia mo-
ton the group of noble mills the -four of which is
celebss,sd in every market, On the rieh, or left,
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-03-27
Coal and Iron Trade.

Preparations are making to carry on an active
business in the coal trade this season, from the Sha
mokn mines. A single anthracite furnace al Dan
Vile, lately put into bias, by Biddle, Chambers &
Co., is using up their stock on hand at the rate of
25 or 80 tons per day, and yielding about 70 tons
of good pig metal per week. This is but one of
the three furnaces in operation there using anthra-
cite coal. The company have already contracted
with the Shamokin Coal Company for 1900 tons
of coal, to commence the delivery by the l5th Of
April. In return, the Shamokin Company take the
same quantity of iron ore hom the DanVille ore
beds, for their furnaces at Shamokin. Thus the
shipping business at this port will be in active ope-
ration in a few weeks.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-03-27

Time rolls on--so does the march Of genius
Newark has produced another Clock, even more
wonderful than the recent invention of our towns.
man, Mr.. Crane. The inventor and manufacturer
is Mr. J. B. Lafoy, who is well known 10 many OF
cur citizens and who has shown in this production,
high orler Of mechanical talent and ingenuity
The clock, apart from the ornimenta work, is sim
ply this:-An arrow, the sem Of which is solid
glass rod the barb or head of which is Of brass
and also solid; the feather end OF the arrow is Of
the same metal but /, is made hollow, and contains
the whole moving power ofthe clock, ana is wound
up once week. This arrow is fastened by pin
in the centre of its stem, to lass dial plale on
which the figures are painted, the arrow head point,
ing the hours with perfect precision and regularity
An inspection of the clock presents to the Gu
rious observ,r This question. How can any move
ment, contained within the extreme end of the ar
row, and obviously having no connection with the
centre on which 1t turns, operate to cause the
row revolve' A remarkable fact, which shows the
'mpossibili,y of deception, is, tina, the arrow may
he removed from the dial plate, and laid down, or
even carrsid in The pocket; and when replaced, will
Immediately return to the correct hour. The en-
pellishments do much credit to the good taste Of
the artist, and it is hoped no may derive some
lasting and substantial benefit from this production
of his skill.-Ne,cark ~ J.) Daily Adu.
Such q clock was, few days since, Displayed
in the window of Of Messrs. Bailey IL Kitchen, in
this city. I, attracted much attention, aud gave
rise TO many surnses to the mod,s operandi,
We were not aware, however, that it was an Amer
lean invention.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-03-27
Lowell, Mass. Manufactures.

From u Statement, in the Lowell Advertiser, we
extract the following interesting statistical facts
The number of mills in operation is 80, exclusive
ofprirt works, &c. capital employed sIO,9o0,o0o;
females employed, eo2o; nales, 9 72;'oIal numscs
Of operatives, 9Os2, tons of coal consumed per an
mum 600: cords 'ef wood. 34l0; gallons of oil
65,3so; yards ofc!oh made per annum, 65 s02 400;
pounds of cotton consumed, 81 ,424 ,oOe, "a pound
of cotton averages 2lO yards, and loo pounds of
cc.ton'produces 50 It's Of cluth;) consumption of
starch per an. 100000 lbs consumption Of flour
for starch, in mills, print works, and beschery, per
annum, 100000 bushels; average amount of wages
paid per month, 600; ave age wages Of emal,s
clear of board, 81 per week; average wages OF
males, clear OF board, so cents per day.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-03-27
Wealth OF the Esterhazys,

Every body knows, we presume, that the Ester.
hazy family is the richest and mos, osentatious in
Europe, pebably in lhe world. The splendid
dresses worn by the present Prince, st the
ton Of Queen Victoria and other show occasions in
London have been described by the London papers
with lavishness Of eulogium such as can be found
elsewhere only in the Arabian Nights Entertain.
'nents. His Hishnessis is represented as one blaze
of diamonds; from cap to shoe.,e.-N Y Com.
Adrocate.
"M Much curiosity exists in England with regard
60 the actual amount Of the revenue Of the Prince
Esterhazys, whose very name suffccs TO excite in
terest: and as far my information goes, may be
relied upon; bu, it must be remembered that posi-.
rive accuracy on intricate suhjec, is almos, i'm
possible in a country like that Of which write
Prince Esterhazy possesses in addition TO his three
palaces in Vienna, and his dominions in Bohemia,
one-lhirteenth part Of the whole kingdom Of Hun
gary. He has thirty ysix estates, each containing
from ten to tweniy-four villages; and Hungary
covering surface of l7,OOO proves the posion.--
Morris this gigantic and overwhelming landed prop
er'y his only source Of revenues the number Of his
peasants, (here called subjects) amounting to $780,
600, with all their labilates, which have ,xpl,in.
ed at length elsewere and a constant capital of
100000 sheep, producing yearly 4ot O cwt. of wool,
lmost of which is of superior quaty,) remaining
TO he superadded and yet, nevertheless, this collos
cal heritage, exceeding in extent the GIaCd Duchy
of Modena, as well as several f the petty German
slsiss, does not carry his actual revenue higher
aggregate than one and half millions of horins
Iel5OOOO.) thus making the annual proceeds oftht
land average only Cd an acre.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-03-27
To COrrcsp0pdcnts.

We have during the last three or four weeks TO-
ceivcd several communications, which have not
been inserted into our columns. Long articles Of
dountfu utility VIC must decline especially il unac-
companed by the authors name. I, has been truly
said that "Brevily is the soul Of wit" Newspaper
articles to co nmand attention, should always be as
bief and concise possible, and of general utility
and interest Surh articles will always be acccpta.
bic.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-03-27
Corresponding Committee Of Northumberland
County,


APPOINTED BIT THE 4TH OF MARCH CONVENTION.
1rbm.--lienry Reader, Jacob SliIzel, David
Montgomery, John M'Kinuey, Stephen Glaze, Da-
yid Beard.
Mihon-Stephen Wilson, Matthias Strine, Hugh
Davidson, Anthony Wilhelm, John F, Wolinser
Northumberland William M'Coy James Hill.
burn, William Wilson, Jacob Leisenring, John
Frck.
Sanbry.--H. b. Masser John Pursel, John
FAnsworlh, Charles Weaver, George b. Young
man.
ChHLsgua9ts s.-Jacob Kline, David Siedman.
William Shannon, John Clayton, George Troxol,
John e. Caul, Dennis Caul.
Augusta.-Samuel Awl, Abraham NJ. Shipman,
Thomas Snyder, George Sayidge, John forly,
Philip Weiser
Mamokin. n.-Voentine Ksse, Jacob Moyer, Con-
rad Kershner Jacob Lesenring Felix Lerch.
COah-William Fogely, Charles Dering, George
Long, Samuel Eisenhart, Jacob Weikel,
PoHat-Roben Curry, Hugh Hullihen, William
w. Cook, BENZ min Pioulz, Daniel Robins.
Rush.-William Johnson Peter Haughawout,
James Eokman, Abraham Hoffman, jacob Gear.
hart
JaeksOn.-Jeremah Wetze Adam Daniel John
Fagely, Jacob Weiser. George Reed.
Upper Mahonoy-Felix Mowry, Peter Beisscl,
Peer Brosius, Jsc b Smith. John Malliek,
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-03-27

Tho Boston Atlas contains tho following beau
tfu extract upon the result Of the late election in
New Hampshire. which has gone in favor of the
Democrats 1t is not surprising, that after such an
exhibition of his feelings towards one Of the mem-
bers of the New England confederacy, that Mr..
Haughton should stigmatize the citizens of P,nn-
sylvania as people who hestated about The pro-
prc,y of paying their honest debts. Nh. Haugh-
ton, we believe, has always been rank federalist
and boasts of that distinction.
"The election in this bespoed Tory state took
place on Tuesday, and judging from the few scat
terng returns we have received has undoubtedly
resulted in the choice of the whole Tory tcke, for
Governor, Members of Congress, &c, by about the
usual majority. New Hampshire is a plague
spot to the res, of New England,-thc centering
point where meet and ftster oil the political ieno-
rance and pollution of this country. The sunlight
of truth cannot pierce through the thick clouds OF
darkness, ignorance snl lelusion, that and
darkea the land.
.She stands as a wonder--a marvel to men
Such infamy blakens her brow,
If that were the place of my birth,
At once from her arms woald sever,
And would fly to the utlermost part OF the earth,
And quit her for ever and ever;
And thinking Of her in my long after years,
Would bu, kindle my bushes and waken my
tpnrs' -
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-03-27

PASrnrn FlGHT.-A few days age, young
age, a resident Of this county, had an encounter
with four OF those dangerous animals at one time.
The difficulty occurred about y miles west OF this
place. near Little river; and resulted IN his killing
'nfeo' ana putting the fourth to fight. The en-
gasement was a very close one. as the gun WAS
c'hs'a''aoy dlsisured Icy the marks ofthr panthers
'ee'h'-"ash'ngfon (Ark) Telegraph.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-03-27

or Our ncighbors at Danvillc have had fire.
A new building, just completed, was destroyed, and
several others injured. The ladies', the papers say.
turned ou, and assisted m"nfuKy, while some Of
the lords Of creation looked idly on, with the Ut
most coolness and composure. These fellows are
not deserving such ladies, and if not already mated,
should be sent to Arabia FOR their wives, where fc>
males are accustomed to do all the labor.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-03-27
Appointments by the President.

Thomas Hays, Navy Agent, Philadelphia,
Lorenzo Draper, Consul, Pa,is, France.
Henry &. Bosslcr, U, s. Marshal Cor the West
orn District of Pennsylvania.
William M. Meredith, Attorney U. s., for the
Eastern District of Pcnnsy lvania.
Walter Forward, Attorney U. s., for the West.
crn District Of Pennsylvania.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-03-27
SOap Lock Composition.

A new composition has hecn recently invented
in this place, for soap locks The following is the
recipe: Take b. rosin soap, pint of mols'ses,
and o. Offices wax /; boil Il vel 'ogeth'r for half
an hour. II can he scented to suit the taste OF
snclI, with ottar # 10 os, lergomoltc OK lavender
Arply i, whilst ills warm. 1t will make the hair
sick out and shine | ke vornish brush
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-03-27

u1r There appears to be great alarm concerning
the red back notes of New York. The New for-
kers boas,ed that their banks were invulnerable--
now we find even some Of their boaste,l safety fund
banks going by the board. Their small notes alone
save them from suspension at present.