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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-02
HOYI' & cos OFFICE.
Granite Conner. Richmond IN
Splendid Schemes to Je drawn IN ADril.

Thereisa Ticket at HoYT's LUCKY COURT.
ShakspsGrs improved
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-02

NbllJb--A young Man qualified 10 teHch The lafn,
Greek and reucL lanRusacs, together with tho eic
i"cniay branches Of Mathematics is DESTROYS Of obta.
ing situation Teacher IN some private family Al
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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-02

oIdsIsior Tickets from any part the United by
mail OF Otherwise, enclosing cash prize Tickets thank
uy received and executed 10y return mail same
prompt auentonas personal application, and the result
sent(whenrequestod,) imme dateV amer the rawna-tf
addressedto u, NJ. HOYT a Co
cOtnmrntc IiV
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-04-02

A. Alessndria on Saturday. oath April, Capitals-s3O
~ ionO COZ 9c1 900. i0l7 iO0ofl00o, &e 75 Nos
and " drawn out Tickcls. $40.
ne ~ niion o. ~ fer1el2 ,he country, DC part
cu4f 4rectedt ~ 1DcI1 4cdenes for April present
1es1e1 ssqeFa1 - 6rune, ior httIe above a"e
1c4xof xh4t1. 11(1rnlned very shortly 20
n1r:r be forvor5sd 1pssd1J g gsc4e nem,to
-. w ~ ~ CHABfAlN CLAREEs
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BY ROBERT HILL & co.

h. o. 90 IN front Of Auction Store a, FRID.v
F,,n,,, npIlt commencing 10 O'Clock v,risSy n;
inon.iinv Thi oI new and second hand Furnji,us
COTS M.,, o,es ID ming and Dre-sinr) Re Ia Bessssas
Roc zine S.hs,r oushion Chairs Of vareus psferns
> is' " aio9fooes, brooms, Brushes. flor =. 80
GROCERIES. '''eAN ETC.
SO pounds OF prime Bacon tUox po.LN
GOD do Jowl Meat = "ounD
10 hrkns Of Butter
sacks Of Liverpool filed Salt
~ boxes OF Soap
% bbis OF Hcrrinxs
80 bushels Of Yellow Irish Pot.,oe.
90 do Pink Eyes DO
Best French Brandy. Wine, Cheese wrhing an, w..
pinr, and Paper, numerous other article. ''aP
VIII be added ooar sale This Day. Two rood Hor,.s
apl ~ Nv" 49, uorses.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-07-31

"WHIsKEr, TOO MucH."-Hearing groans and
other demonstrations Of distress in an occupied
building the other evening, curiosity led us to SO in.
An Indian was lying at full length on the ground,
face downwards, kicking in fine style, while another
had his knees on the back Of his I9ostrate compa.
nion, and was busy tying his hands behind him
lie did not seem 10 relish hs proceeding at ALL and
expressed his dissatisfaction by sundry grunts and
"ughs" in that gu'tsal taae peculiar to his race.
As we approached them the victor raised hi, flash.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-07-31
The Lead Mine,

Several hands have been engaged during the last
three months in working and exploring the lead
mine near this place. which was discovered about a
yenr since. They have already taken out about 2S
tons of the ore, which will, on an average yield
about sixty per cent. of pure metal. The vein now
working is about two fee, in thickness. There are
several other veins which have not yet been opened.
Professor Rodgers, in his last report, processes to
give an analysis Of some ore discovered opposite
selinsgrove, which yielded about 10 per cent. lead
and 40 per cent. zinc. If the professor intended
this as an analysis Of the above alluded TO, which
we suppose is the case, then we have only to say
that the bunder of his analysis is only equalled by
the bunder of the description of the locality. The
late geological survey, we consider one Of the
humbugs of the day. Our only regre, is, that il
was not placed in the hands of number of scien
tifc and competent persons. The whole work mus
soon or late, be done over
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-07-31

thus accomplished with but little additional expense,
inasmuch as the postage on letters and papers will
almos, dcfroy the expenses incurred in keeping up
and maintaining the line.
We trust this plan will be adopted by our govern
men'. TIE United States has been the pioneer in
steam navigation, and should not lag behind. Be-
sides the advantages are obviously SO much superb
or in point of efficiency as well economy, that
congress, we think, cannot hesitate about entering
into the measure proposed without delay. Mr..
King has reported bill in the house to this effect.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-07-31

War WILL NOT A MOTHER no TO SAVE HER
CHILp I'VE learn that Friday last, as a child
of Mrs. McGee, of Westminster, aged years, was
at play about the WE'LL it climbed upon the curb,
and was precipitatej head foremost into the well.
which was abost twenty feet deep. Mrs. McGee
missing the child, and hearing cries from the well,
although in very poor health, and having child
only 5 weeks old, descended and rescued the un-
fortunate sufferer, who was clingng to the side of
the wall and crying for help. Such daring and
bold achievements, although of rare occurrence,
show what a mother will do 10 save her suffering
child.-Beh'Ops Fails, (V.) Gas.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-07-31
The slave Trade.

The vengeance of Heaven on individuals is WISE
y, in most instances, put beyond human discovery.
But, for nations, there is no judgmen, to come
no great afer reckoning makes all straight and
vindicaes the ways Of God to man. They mus,
he punished here and it might be neither difficult
nor unproduc,ive Of the best knowledge-the Chris
tians faith in the ever.waking and resstless control
Of Providence, to trace the punishment of this
enormous crime even in Europe; was perhaps,
the slave trade, that lost America to England, and
he crime was thus punished at lis height, and with
in vi,w of the spot where it was committed. The
three great slave traders, whom it has been found
impossible to persuade or restrain, are France,
Spain and Portugal And in what circumstances
are the colonies now placed for whose peculiar sup
port this dreadful traffic carried on France has
totally lost ST. Domingo, the finest colony in the
world and her colonial trade is cipher. Spain
has lost ALL Portugal has lost all. Spanish Ameri.
ca and the Brazils are severed from their old masters
forever. And wha, have been the especial calami.
ties OF the sovereigns of those countries I! They
have been all thee expatrated, and the only three.
Other sovereigns have suffered temporarily evil un.
der the chances of war; but France, Spain, and
Portugal. have exhibited the peculiar shame ofthree
dynssiies at once in exile: the Portuguese flying
the to escape from an enemy in its capi-
lo and hide lis head in barbarian land the Span
ish dethroned, and sent to display its spectacle OF
mendicant and decrepit royalty through Europe
and the French doubly undone.
The first effort Of Louis XVIII, on his restosa.
ton, was to re-esiabsh the slave trade. Before
twelve months were past. lie was flying for his lif'
to the protection of strangers On the second res
toration the trade was again renewed. All repre-
sentaiions ofits horrors, aggravated as they nov
are by the lawles rapaciiy Of the foreign traders
were received with mock acquicscence and rea
scom. And where are the Bourbons now
And what is the peace or the prosperity of tn
countries which have thus DIPPED their guilty gain
in human miseries The three are still centres @
revolutionary terror ;--Por,ugal still coveled witt
the wrecks of a civil war, with trembling throne
ajacobin constitution, and broken people Spain
torn by faction, and watching every gathering o.
her hills, as the signs of tempest that may swee
the land, from the Pyrenees 10 the ocean an
France, in the first heagings ct mighty chang,
which man can no more define than he can g
limits to the heaving Of an earthquake, or the swe
Of deluge. Other great objects and caus.s ma
have their share in those things; but the facts q
before mankind
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-07-31

or The water was let into the North Branch
Canal on the Goth inst, the navigation having been
suspended but eight days. This was deemed the
most advisable mode to clear out the grass and
make the necessary repairs. The delay in naviga
ton, all things considered, amounts to nothing, es-
pecially during the dull season, since the boats will
be enabled TO travel more expedi,iously, while the
state has probably gained considerable in the item
Of expenses. Some of our Wing cotemporaries
were, however, determined 10 find fault, which, as
the election is drawing near, and political capital is
much wanted, is not ut all surprising. They must
needs grumble at something. They are determined
to make music of some sort, and if fiddle cant be
had corn stalk must answer.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-07-31
Congressional.

The following bills have been acted upon and
passed in the House Of Representatives
LIST. The Appropriation Bill for defrsying the
expenses Of the extra session.
I'd. The Bill for the relief Of Mrs HARnIsoS
and the family Of the late lamented President
Sd. Bill for the relief of the lunatics Of the
District of Columbia.
4th. The Bill for the distribution of the proceeds
of the Public Lands, and for granting pre.emp,on
rights to actual settlers.
9Th. A bill for paying the Navy Pensioners.
9th. The Appropriation Bill for Naval Ordnance.
7th. The Loan Bill.
sth. The Appropriation Bill for Forfcations
and replessing Indian Hostilities.
9th. The Appropriation Bill for the Home Sqad-
ron.
Besides these bills passed and sent to the Sc.
nate for concurrence, the appropriate committees of
the House to whom the various subjects had been
referred have reported:
The Fiscal Bank Bill similar to that now before
the Senate;
The Sub-Treasuiy Repeal Bill, as already passed
the Sena,e-also, including the repeal of the De-
posite Act of 1886;
The Bankrup, Bill; and
! The Bill to revive and extend the Charters Of the
Banks Of the rirtrct of Columbia
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-07-31
Home SQUADRON.

We are pleased to see Congress moving in re-
laon to the establishment of steam ships, similar
French governments. These vessels are designed
for the transportation Of passengers and Convey.
ing the mails in time of peace, b.: are subject to
the orders of the government; during war. A new
line is about to be es. ablished by the British GO
vernmen consisting of fourteen steam ships OF 500
horse Power each, which are to ply between Eng
land and this country, touching at various ports in
South America and the West India Islands. For
carrying the Royal Mail they are to receive 1885,.
$50 dollars per annum. Thus, in time of war,
England 1t is said, could bring into service leel
of upwards of one hundred steam ships. This sys,
TEN of increasing and Strengthening the navy is
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-07-31
Extract of q letter TO the Editor, dated

WAsHIsGroN, July 27th lS4l.
The bank Bill has passed in the Senate to third
reading, by vote of 25 to 81. Clays complomise
amendment brought in Merrck and Preston. The
final vote will be 81 to "a. Two were absent, who
will vote for the Bank Rives remained true 10 the
last, and defended himself nobiy. Tyler will veto
the bill.
OF The compromise amendment alluded to, is
year after the charter, their assent shall be presu
med, to the establishment OF branches.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-07-31
From he 81. Louis Eprniur Ga.erte, julv 10.

From the 81. Louis Eprning Gazette, Juiy 10.
The Copfession ofthe Negroes.
Mcssrs. Chambers &.Knapp, of this city. have
ubshed, as most Of our readers are aware, pam
het of seventy or eighty pages, containing the
onfessions Of the negroes Madison, Wauick, Sea-
yard and Brown, who were executed yesterday, for
he murder of Baker and Weaver in April last TO
hoy were in Jail. According to the statement of
Madison no was boin in Virginia, the slave of Asa
3fockman, and was sold when IL or Is years of age
- negro trader by the name Of Blakely and ta-
vn to New Orleans.
He obtained the full confidence of his master,
-cturaed with him to Maryland, and was encouraged
" him to tell "ialse tales" to slaves, whom he wish
Il to purchase, and to aid him in coaxng of, in
stealing and secreiing others. The slaves were
odd that his master was from free state, and that
they would be taken 10 Canada out of the reach OF
,her masters. To the women and girls, he held out
the prospect of marrying rich white men, and living
,n style and splendor. Blakely, in connection with
s partners having collected from so 10 100 slaves,
si,rted by land TO New Orleans.
On their return to Washington, a plan was
trmed by which Madson's master was to sell him
often as he could, after which he was 10 run o.
wsy and go back to him. He was sold in this way
10 Mr.. Clay, at Washington, for 1900, and soon af.
Ter joined his master in Baltimore.--IIe was otter.
wards sold for $1,000, in Virginia, and again return.
ed as before. Near Orange Court House, he states
,aa his master robbed the vault of merchant OF
. large amount Of money and bills, amounting to
100000, and set fire to the building, which was
entirely destroyed. On their return To New Or.
leans, Madison was sold 10 Mr.. Blanchard, and the
purchase money, 5000, was given by bis former
master to him as reward of fidelity.
After this he was engaged, as he states with a
man named James Buel, clerk Of Mr. Blanchard's
IN obtaining goods on forged orders. Soon after
Madison concealed himself in the store of Mr.
Williams, which he robbed of $780, Afterwards
the store ofMr. J. H. Fields, of Benville street. wa
robbed of $4,000; and in company with man b,
tie name of Learned, $4,000 was obtained from
tie bank on check altered from $500. Abou
ihis time, partner, named David Rook, was takel
TITO the concern, and the firm turned their atten
ton 10 stealing negroes, running them to Mobil
and selling them at auction.
Such are q very few Of the cases Of Negro stealing
robbery, and other acts of villainy, in which Madi
son was engaged previous to his coming to ST. Lou
il.
Here he was engaged, with others in robbing tn,
n
Braun & Hollandcr, Sinclair, Taylor q Co., on,
z. & A. Tracey and here his infamous career ha
heen brought 10 q close on the scaffold.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-07-31

A Coon ExAaPLE.-We heard Mr.. Clay deba-
ting day or two since, apon the Loan Bill re-
mark that for twenty years, neither he nor his wife
had owed any ore dollar. Both Of them, many
years gone by had come to the conclusion, that the
best principle of economy was this, "never to go to
bed in debt. To indulge your wants when you are
able to do 80, and to repress them when you are
not able to indulge them." The example is not
only an excellent one for itself, but comes from a
high source To repress want, is one Of the wi
sest safest, and most necessary principles Of poti-
cal economy. 1t prevents not only the dangerous
practice of living beyond the means, but encourages
the safe precedent of living within them. If all who
could, would live within their means, the world
would he much happier and much better than it is
Henry Clay and his noble housewife give us an ex
ample worthy of all imitation.-N. Y. Express.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-07-31

TIE WALKsn.-The man who walked all day,
from the corner of Ann street to the Park for dol
lar, won his wages. The condition was that he
should walk at the rate of at least five miles an
hour and the first hour, by actual measurement,
it found that he had six miles and almos; three
quarters. Up to l2 o'clock Give hours) he had
finished twenty-seven miles. He commenced again
at one, and finished the days work at six, having
walked fifiy-one and half miles in exactly ten
hours.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-07-31

WINE IN HIGH PLAcEs.-A Gentleman passed
from New York to Albany in steamboat, few
days since, with Gen. Scott and the Hon. Mr. -
from England. The latter gentleman, not know
ing that Gen. Scott tee-totoler, observed that
he "thought the Americans were going to a great
extreme in their temperance movements for" said
be. ait has got even into President Tyler's house
and at dinner there, few days since with Mr.. Clay
Webster and Others observed that not one of them
drank any wine, and the only use made Of the de-
canter was by the President, who apparently out Of
with q request that would take wine with him,
and he barely put i, to his lips."-Read'ng Gaz.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-07-31

In order to meet the intcres, upon the State debt,
due on the first Of August next, Governor Porter,
about month since, notified all the Banks who are
obliged, by their charters, to furnish money to the
State when needed, that he should require Of them
the sum Of $3.50 900, and few days since arrived
in this city to personally negotiate the requision
thus made. Several meetings of the representatives.
of the Banks were held the result of which, we are
happy to state, is, that the whole amount of money
called for has been subscribed in this city and
ty. Although some demur is mode by one or two
of the small Banks, towards the payment Of their
quota, yet the difficulty thus presented is very slight
and will be easily set aside.
We are glad TO learn that there is an evident good
feeling among all parties throughout the State to-
wards the State tax, to anticipate the receipt Of
which this loan is made. and that it has thus far
been cheerully paid. This is gratifying news, as it
of the tax would be resisted.
We understand that it is the general belief that
only those Banks which have sgnfed their ac-
ceptance of the provisions of the Relief Bill liza.
pie W pe cdeu uPoh Wy "'o ''a'e, W ohiSh 'uHuS
when needed. This is a mistake. That act was
special, and passed under an emergency, which we
hope is not likely TO occur again but the right of
the Executive to call upon oil the banks with one
or two exceptions, to contribute certain per CEN
toge of their capitals to the wants of the State, is
derived from the terms of their renewed charters
There is no doubt of the interest on the State
debt being paid, and this must gladden. every Penn.
! syivanian, who feels for the honor Of his State
We always maintained that Pennsylvania would
never be disgraced degraded, among her sisters
and we find that our confidence not misplaced
that although difficulties beset her every side
her native integrity has borne her safely onward
beyond the reach of danger.-U. s. Gazette.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-07-31

CHocKED TO DEATH.-A man named Freler-
ick Hembold, living in South street, near Eighth,
went into the Bank Coffee House, in Library street,
yesterday noon and seeing round of beef laid out
upon the table as cold cut, helped himself to
piece. which he put into his mouth, and almost i'm
medalely after left the house. In ten minutes after
he was a corpse, the piece of meat not being pro-
perly masticated, having stopped in his throat, in
such manner that relief could be afforded him,
and in few minutes causing his death by choking.
u. S. Gaz.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-07-31
Your most obedlent servant,
BERNARDus CAsTELLI.
Washington, ID. c., July Is, ls4l.

i, is a curious fact and worthy of observation
that the mind may be blghted, yet the body, as if
careless of the loss, still keeps up animal life. Many
instances on record of this class of cases, but
none more striking than that Of George the ILL.,.
He enjoyed no lucid interval from the year 1911
till the day of his death, which occurred in the year
ls20-yet his bodily health was good during all
that Time, except for about a month or two before
his demise. He lived till he was eighty.two years
of age, and if the injury to his mind might have
shortened his existence, fair opportunity pre-
sented in his case. as his defect of intellect occurred
when he was serenity years old. Besides, he had
been long time totally blind and almost deaf
Yet he lived nine years after his mental malady had
assailed him, without vision and scarcely any hear.
ing.-Ameriedn Sentinel.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-07-31

VALUE OF MATRiMoSr.-Some writer's on Po-
ltcal Economy says that man does not reach his
posi- ton of usefulness in society until he is married
Those young men about town who are so regardless
of this great truth, should reform This very day. Not
wait till tomorrow. DR.. Franklin had no exalted
opinion of the value of single gentlemen. The old
Philosopher used TO liken them to half pair of
scissors.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-07-31

ing eyes, and waved his hand with great dignity fo
us TO begone; but wishing 10 witness the nature
Of his occupation and to fair play If need should
be, we kept on, and inquired what was the matter |!
"Whskey, too much," was the laconic reply. He
was evidently securing his companion to preven,
mischief during his "frewater" madness. Per-
hsps the next day ho required the same friendly Of.
flee for himself.-Peoria Register. -
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-07-31
or The Bankrupt Bill passed the Senate on Sa
turday last, by Il vote of &c to "a.

" Some of the Whig papers are endeavorinC to
implicae Gov. Porter with the U. S. Bank, because
his nephew, Mr.. Brook, has been appointed soci-
tor to the bank, with salary of 1000 per annum.
1t must be recoec,ed that Mr.. Brook is the son-in-
law of VIM. Rswle, Esq, who, with Mr.. Joshua w.
Lippincou and few others are supposed to control
the affairs Of the present Bank. He is indebted
without doubt, TO the influence of Mr.. Rawle, his
father-n.law, for his appointment.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-07-31
Another Great Bank Robbery.

An express arrived in town this morning, from
Jacksonville, Illinois, bringing handbill, nnnoun-
cling the robbery of the branch Of the State Bank Of
Illinois, of about 10000 dollars. We copy it.
Fire Thousand Dollars Repard-The Branch Of
the State Bank Of Illinois at Jacksonville, was rob-
bed last night (Suuday, the lth inst)-The doors
were entered by false keys. The following is the
probable amount taken by the robbers, to wit: 49,
600 dollars Of paper, about $4,000 dollars of the a.
bcve was in Paren, Bank paper, the balance mostly
in notes Of the Branches, and Bank of Illinois.
About 5000 dollars in gold, and or 1000 dollars
in silver. The above reward will be paid for the
recovery of the money and the detection Of the rob
Der. J.P. WILKINSON, President.
Jacksonville, July l2, lsil.
We leaIn in addition to what is stated, that the
Books, papers and evidences Of debt, were cut up,
mutilated and destroyed by the robbers-for there
must have been several persons engaged in it, and
that part of the Banking house was occupied as a
residence, by the Teller-St. Louis .NetO Era.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-07-31

THE MARIA CORNELL cAsE.-The Sunday Nor
ming News Of New York, announces that it is a.
bout to publish a narrative of the confessions of Le
vi Cass, on board the U. s. ship Fairfield,
in which he acknowledges the participation of him.
self and others in the "nurder Of Sarah Maria
Cornell" for which the Rev. E. X. Avery was in.
dicted and tried.