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Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-08-14

The intelligent editor of the Cincinnati Chronicle
has been examining the six returns Of the census,
taken ot intervals of ten years each since the adoP
ton of the Constitution. The Investigations show
some curious f4cts:
!. The population of the United States increases
exactly 34 per cent. each ten years, and ,ohich
doubles erery tDenty four years. I his law is so
uniform and permanent, tha, when applled to The
population of $780, and brought down to the pres
ent time, it produces nearly the very result as shown
by tbs census of 1910. And thus may tell with
great accuracy what will be the census Of 1850.
1t will be nearly t,osnty.three millions.
.. But though this is the aggregate result, it is
! by no means true Of each particular paIt of the
country for New England increases at the rate of
! Is per cent. each ten years, while the North
Western States increase 90 per cent in that period
8. The S!ape population increa.ed at 80 per
cent? but since at less than 25 per cent. The
Free population have, however, increased at the
rate of 36 per cent. Al this rate therefore the
difference between the free and slave population is
constantly increasing. 4. Another fact is, that the
colored population increase just in proportion ,c
the distance south and that slavery is certainly
and rapidly decreasing in the States bordering OF
the free States.
This state of things continued would in half
concentrate the whole black population of the Uni
ted States on the Gulf Of Mexico, and the adjacen
States on the Southern Atlantic.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-08-14

QJ' The Susquchanna division Of the New York
and Erie Railroad, one hundred and seventeen miles
long, is now nearly completed, and will be ready
for the cars this autumn. A branch only four miles
long will intersect tie Pennsyvani West Branch
Canal at Tioga Point The Eastern section is
progress beyond.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-08-14

CT The one hour rule in congress seems to work
very we'll Windy orators are frequently cut of short
at the expiration of the hour. member, if he
say all he ought to say in an hour. Franklin, JEFF
ferson, and other Revolutionary patriots seldom
spoke more than fifteen or twenty minutes. Their
speeches then probably produced a greater efCec,
than the three day speeches Of modern patriots.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-08-14

-"WILLIANsroRT EaPoRIUM" is The title of
a new paper, just started at WiIliamspor, Pa, ty
]. r. & w. p. Coulter, they having purchased the
establishment, of the I.ycoming Freeman, formerly
published by Mr.. John r. Eek The Emporium is
Wing in its politics.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-08-14

a. house in Philadelphia fell down on The
9th inst, in consequence of being undermined by the
digging OF a cellar adjoining. Fifteen sixteen
persons were in and about the house when it fell,
but no material injury was sustained by any one.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-08-14

or We refer our readers to an advertisement of
Mr.. Hiram Price, in another column. The tavern
stand now in his occupancy is well known to be
one of the hest in this section Of the country. Mr..
Price will give any person wishing to rem, immedi-
ate possession.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-08-14

FALL OF MASSA.-Despa,ches from Turkish
Armenia, received at Cons,antinople, stated that
copous fall Of mama took place at AlePpo and
its neighborhood on The Sd of May. The mama,
which is in fact a tasteless seed, that becomes
white like -four after being kept while, fell to the
depth of two inchfs.-samples of it were to be
chemically analysed at Constantinople. Wha, adds
TO the slngulaTi,y of the circumstance is. that a
great dearIh was prevailing at the time.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-08-14

CT We refer our readers to an excellent tale or
sketch, on our first page, from the U. S. Gazette.
It is from the pen Of the editor, Mr Chandler, while
on a visit at Cspe May, fashionable watering
place, where many of the Philadelphians congregate
during the warm summer months.
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MARK THE DIFFERENCE

BETWEEN pENocRATIc RULE AND FEDERAL MIS-
RULE!
II would present a very nice inquiry to the peo-
pie of Pennsylvania, to ascertain near possible
the sums of money that have been actually LOST
to the commonwealth by federal mismansgement,
even within few years only, not to travel back
any father. Such an array of figures as would be
presented by such an inquiry, ifcarefully conducted
would fill the minds of the people with well groun-
ded alarm. We have not the leisure to prosecute
such an examination minutely, but will here pre-
sent few items by way OF example.
REHABILITATION OF LOSSES.
In consequence Of the mis-manageBaent of Federal
Ruiers.
Loss upon stevens's Gettysb. r. r. 5000 o666 &C
Huntingdon Breach 100000 90
Buckshot War $4,000 90
| Deprecated Bank Stock 6OO.452 rs
| Lehtner's Investigation 10000 90
u. 5. Bank Bonus 100000 90
s3,iss.lls 81
| Here then VIC have six items, upon which
THREE MILLIONS, ONE HUNDRED and
EIGHTY EIGHT THOUSAND, ONE HUN
DRED AND EIGHTEEN DOLLARS, and
NINETY FOUR cents, have been foolishly squan
dered and lost by the misrule of Federalism. This
too is irrespective of the vast sums of money paid
by the state and ye, paying in the shape Of inter-
est upon loans, contracted for the purpose of pay
ing OF some Of the above foolish and disrepulsble
debts. Add to these losses the interest ,hus paid,
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VEsKnABLE MIsIsrKn.-The editor Of the
New fo'k BaPts, Register says he listened to a
discourse few sabbaths since from Father Harvey,
now in the iOzth yoar of his age. He sill retains
the possession OF his mental faculties his enuncis
ton is distinct, .nd his physical powers vigorous,
and he sPPesrs to be not more than so years old.
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Whereupon Philip Weiser was declared duly
nominated.
The convention proceeded to ballot for a candi-
date for treasurer.
George Weiser had 2 Votes
George c. Weker had 10
Whereupon George Weiser was declared duly
nominated.
Hugh Dawson was nominated as the candidate
for Auditor.
On motion of the Hon. George WeiseI, it was
unanimously
ResOiued, That the delegates pledge themselves
to support the candidates nominated.
On motion of Major Felix Maurer,
ReSolped, That hereafter the county con, ,ention
Of delegates to nomn ale candidates for the support
of the Democratic party of this county, shall NEE,
annually a, the public buildings in Sunbury, at such
time shall be designated by the Standing Com
mitlee.
On motion Of Charles w. Higgins,
| Resoired, That we heartily approve of the nomi-
nation Of David r. Porter, the candidate OF the
Democratic party for Governor of this Common.
wealth; that we have entire confidence in his cs-
Psciiy, integrity and republican principles, and that
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-08-14

CT Mr.. Wise, the successful eronaut, viii make
his thirty ascension from Lewisburg, to-day
A vast number of persons will no doubt be assem-
bled, TO witness the ascension.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-08-14

Q1r No paper was issued from this office last
week, in consequence of the illness Of several of the
workmcn. This, although unavoidable on our part,
will not be any loss to our subscribers.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-08-14

ur On Monday the . inst, motion Of T..
w. Higgins. Esq, VIM. J. Martin was admitted 10
practice in the several courts Of Northumberland
county.
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together with the sums squandered in aud about the
federalsts and the sums thus LOST TO The COM
monwealth can be easily raised to FIVE MIL
L1ONS!!! Is il TO bo wondered that the tax-pay-
ers of Pennsylvania complain of the magnitude of
their State Deb, Now let us look upon the
RECAPITULATION OF MONIES SAVED,
In consequence Of The rttoes Of Governor Porter.
Veto of Gettysb. Tapeworm sl,5OO,COO 90
Local appropriation Bill 266 200 90
Union Canal Bill 100000 90
Local Bridge Bill IL 900 90
Gettysb. r. r. Extra All. 10000 90
Col Rec. printing 10000 90
Phil Ice Comp. approp. 10000 90
Allowance of Interest to con,r. 100000 90
Huntingl. Breach Bills 100000 90
Sum Total S6047,200 OF
Here then, on the other hand, we have grand
sum total OF about SIX MILLIONS of dollars
which have been actually saved to the state, b,
the irmness anj independence of Governor Porer
in vetong the extravagan, and squai,derng bills
federal legislatures !! How infinitely better would
have been for the commonwealth and her interests
if the exercise of this much denounced Veto powe
had commenced under the reign Of Joseph Rilner
upon such works as the Gettysburg RAILROAD, Hun
tngdon breach, Buckshot War; &c. &c. &c. Wha
a noble contrast do not these facts present to th
People of Pennsylvan between Democratic rui
upon the ono side, and Federal miS-ruh upon tn
other!! Ye taxpayers of Pennsylvania, WHOM
will ye choose DAVID X. PORTER, the hon
e,t and economical Veto Gorernor," or John Bank,
the ally of Joseph Rtner in every species of cor
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A Coon sIos.-A cotton IN si Lockport, long
uncecup.d, il sgsiL in operation,
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Democratic County Convention.

The County Convention to nominate candidates
to be supported Ivy the Democratic party at the next
general election, met at the Court House, in Sun
bury, on Mondey the 9Th inst JOSEPH RHOADS
was appointed President, and AnnAHAM SHIrMAS
and FREpERIcK NEipLISGER Secretaries.
The following persons appeured as delegates from
the several townships, viz:
Turbut.-Jacob Doebler, VIM. Reynolds, David
Wilson, Daniel Follmer
Milton.-Joseph Rhoads, John Wilhelm.
Chilisquaquc c.-Frederick Fox, J. b. Heller.
Point.-Daniel Robins, Benjamin Pfou,z.
Northumberlsnd.-Wm Forsyth, John Loisen-
ring.
Sunbury.-Hon. George Weiser, Charles W..
Higgins.
Augusta.-John YorJy, George Savidge, Abra-
ham Shipman.
Rush-Abrbham Hoffman, Charles Gearhear.
Shamokin.-Jacob Haas Michael Taylor.
Upper Mahonoy.-Major Felix Maurer, Jacob
Kaufman.
Lower Mahonoy.-Fredcriek Nsidinger, John
Smith.
Little Mahonoy.-George Swinehart Conrad
Reaker.
Jackson.-John Hamilton, Jacob Weser.
Coal.-Benjamin Katerman, Samuel Eisenhart.
The convention then proceeded to ballot for q
candidate for the Assembly, which resulted as fol-
lows.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTA- TIT ES.
PETITIONS.

Mr.. ADAMS proposed resolution, that the
Clerk of the House be instructed to make on,
list of all the petitions in the possession Of members
to be reported the next session of Congress. The
Resolution being likely to create some discussion.
and regarded as out Of order, it was laid upon the
table, yeas lc4, noes 81.
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ing to soften the officials. But their
hearts were too hard for his rhetoric, and
so drove the Dogano through the Corso,
the principal street in Rome-long and
narrow-looking, fancy, as we proceed
at foot-pace, with IA soldier on each side,
like captured contrabandists. The Corso
was full of gay equipages, filled with
English people, and lined, for the, most
part, with mean shops, filled with mean,
every day commodities; such shops and
such goods as you would see in the main
street of Hudson or in any other second
rate town. We had no feeling of ROME
till we arrived at the custom house, and
saw there some witnesses Tor the old city,
in portico with superb antique Cornlhi-
an pillars. After little lussy ceremony,
amere make-believe peep into our bag
gage, land the payment of o few pauls for
this gentle treatment, we were released,
and are at this moment in comfortable
apartments in the Hotel de Russie We
ARE IN ROME! We were beginning to
think the deep blue sky of Italy a travel
ler's story, but hereit is, The evening is
delicious; there is
San ampler ether-a diviner air."
Our apartments op9n on tcrratcd gar.
den, and we have been walking in it amid
orange and lemon trees bent with fruit,
and roses and flowing shrubs in bloom
Some of these planted in vases. stand on
fragments of antique scluptured pillars. |
observed one on colossal foot, ''chiselled,
perhaps by Greek artist. AT every turn
there are statues, antiques too, patched as
our grandmothers patched China--Greeks
with modern Roman throats, toes and
figures pierced an AID LIBlTum-and even
a trunk with legs, arms, and head suppl
ed How the organ of ven cration mus,
thrive i'll Rome!-Mrs. Sedgwick.
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With our females, there is too much of
disposition to seem abore cork, and to
appear to move in the first circles, what
ever may be their real rank in life. An
American female would be very unwilling
to say, i do not associate with such per-
sons, they are i'll e circle above that in
which move Yet an English lady of
fortune and education, would not hesitate
to say, when questioned about Almacks,
Il was not admitted there::' or, respecting
certain persons of the nobility, | had no
access into their circlc'
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Pc HG's' ES n +.
OPEN THY LATTICE, LOVE.

vi LLN IL LIN i>''t 49, -
BY GEORGE p. MORRIS.
Open thy lattice, love
Listen to me!
The cool balmy breeze
Is broad on the sea!
7 he moon, like queen, y
Roams her realm Of blue |
And the stars keep their viglls, /
In heaven for you!
Ere morris rosy blush
Tips the hills with its ray;
Away, DER the waters,
Away, and away!
Then open thy lattice, love-
Listen to me!
While the moon lights the sky
And the breeze curls the sea!
Open thy lattice, love,
Listen to mel
In the voyage of LIFE
Love our pilot will be!
He'll sit at the helm
Wherever we rove.
And steer by the load-star
He kindled above!
His gem-girdled pinnancc
Will cut the bright spray,
Or skim, like a bird,
Der the waters away!
Then open thy lattice, love
Listen TO mel
While the moon lights the sky
And the breeze curls the sea!
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THE MOSS ROSE.
by LEIGH HUNT.

by LEIGH HUNT.
Messy rose on messy stone,
Flowering mid the ruins lone,
have learnt, beholding thee,
Youth and age may well agree.
Infant germ of freshesthu
Out of ruin issuing new;
Moss long laborious growth,
And one stalk supporting both.
Thus may still, while fades the past
Life come forth again as fast;
Happy if the relics sere,
Deck cradle, not bier.
Tea the garb, the spirit flies,
And the heart, unsheltered, dies;
Kill within the nursing flower,
Scarce the green survives an hour.
Ever thus together live,
And to man lesson give,
Moss, the work of vanished years;
Rose, that but to-day appears.
Moss, that covers dateless tombs;
Bud, with early sweet that blooms;
Childhood thus, in happy rest,
Lies on ancient WIsdom's breast.
Moss und Rose, and Age and You'll
Flush and Verdure, Hope and Trutl
Yours be peace that knows nc
strife,
One the root, and one the life.
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would that "smect memories Of nc" might
still have a home in their hearts. And
when this hand, that now writes, grows
tremulous and cold-when these eyes,
that now sparkle with youths vivacity,
become enlilmed-when this warm heart,
that now throbs buoyant ly, becomes chill
led, and slowly and languidly beats
when am about to enter the dark valley
then, then, would be remembered by him
who died, q porld to Sarc,
ELIZABETH.
AuUust Goth. 1871.
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:. rase the PROSTATE form sof her formc
friend. She took the child from her arms
and with her husbands assistance sh
, laid her Oh sofa, and waited with breath
!, less anxiety an explanation Of her sad ap
pearance. In few minutes Alice raiset
her head.
sDo you not wonder at me, Isabel, tina
have dared TO approach you-that pre-
sumo to raise my eyes to the face of hel
whom have SO basely injuredl"
"You have not injured me, Alice. AL
that has passed is long since forgiven, lol
it is to you that owe my present happi-
ness" And Isabel smiled through the
tears which had gathered in her eyes as
she looked at her husband and her lovely
child. "But where, Alice, is your hus-
band, and why are you here alone at this
hour2o
SHE is gonc," said Alice solemnly, "to
reader his account at the bar of Eternal
justice, and | have begged my way hither
10 claim your protection for my innocent
babe, and then to close my weary eyes in
peace"
Convulsive sobs here choked the ut
erance of the wretchcd woman, and she
was conveyed in a state of insensibility to
the bed from which she never rose again.
Alice's story was soon told. lmmedi-
atcly after their marriage, she and Herbert
had proceeded to New Orleans, and ell
tered at once upon course Of the most
reckless extravaganza. A short time sul-
feed to dissipate the small fortune which
Herbert possessed, and he soon began to
tire of u wife whose personal charms had
been her sole attraction, and whose vanl-
ty and love of display completely untitled
her for domestic life. After some months
struggling with pecuniary difficulties, ag-
gravated by the complainings Of his wife
ard by his own impatient disposition,
Herbert, in moment Of despair, termina-
ted his own existence, leaving his wife
and child in a state Of utter destitution.
Thus, helpless and forlorn, Alice could
think of no resource in her misery, cher
aunt being dead but the friend whom she
had betrayed, and some charitable per
sons, plying her condition, supplied her
with means to reach the town in which
Isabel resided.
She lived but few months after her
arrival at the hospitable mansion Of DIR.
Dillingham;, but her death bed was sooth-
cd by the kindness of her friend, and by
her assurances of continued protection to
her Orphan daughter.
This promise Isabel most faithfully per-
formed, and when, in after days, group
of smiling children gathered round her
knee, no one could have told that one of
those children was the daughter of those
who had outraged and insulled the gentle
being, whose maternal tenderness was ex-
tcitded equally to all,
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1t is asober truth, of which every young
man should feel the force; that, with the ex-
ception of good conscience, no posses
sion can be SO valuable as good stock o.
information.
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A Yankee Boy had a whole Dutch
cheese set before him one day by wag-
gsh friend, who, however, gave him no
knife. "Tbls is funny looking cheese,
unclc.:Joe, but.whcre shall cut it?'' 80"
said the grlnning friend" Guilt where you
like" VERY well,'' said the Yankee,
cody putting it under his arm, "I'll just
cut it at home then.''
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IN Ertract from ',Letlers from .lbroad
to Kindred al Homc," describing The au~
Mor'S entrance to The ''eternal city,"
Our last posts were through the drea-
ry wastes that encompass Rome. The
campagna is not, as had ignorantly be-
lieved; level, but presents an nndulating
water, or any thing that indicates I'M
wholesomeness except its utter descrtion.
The grass looks rich and rank, as if it
sprung from virgin soil, and its tints are
glowing, even at this season. There are
scattered here and there large nocks Of
sheep, with lean, haggard, and half-cloth-
ed shephards, and Shepherds, dogs; and
there are herds of oxen of very large
and fine species, and with horns as beau
tiful as antlers. But, with these excep-
tons, there is no life. From the sum-
mits of the hills, and there are considera-
bic hills, the eye stretches over wide
reach of country, extending for miles in
every direction, and here and there an
old barrick-like dwelling, crumblmg
tower, shrine, or crucllic; butno cheer
full habitaions, no curling smoke, no do
nestle sounds, nothing that indicates hui
man life and :'country contentments." 1t
is Que vast desolation; fit surrounding
for the tomb of nations. AS we caught
the view of ST. Peters, and the domes
and spires Of the three hundred and six
ty churches of Rome, it seemed as if life
were still beating at the heart of the
body doomed to die first at the extremi-
ties.
You may expect 10 know my sensa-
tons on my first seeing Rome. | can
not tell them, my dear G. | do not my
self know what they were. | forgot my.
self.
Two miles from Rome we passed tht
Tiber, on the Ponte Molle, the place
where Constantine saw the vision Of tho
cross! and, after passing this, the aspect
of the country changed, and Immediately
around the walls of Rome there is belt
of villas and gardens, little discordan
with what has preceded-like gally dres'
sed people in funeral train. The city
as we entered it at the Piazza del Popolo
has the gay aspect of a modern capital
f with its fountains, statues, churches, an'
uniform modern ediiccs; but there arr
certain antiques, like the Egyptian ODE
lisk, covered with hieroglyphics, whlcl
resemble heir looms in the house of ga,
: young people, who have just set u
housekeeping. We had plenty of tim
, for observation, while Franc DIS was try
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A dandy in N. Orleans, wishing for an
excuse to speak to beautiful lady in the
street with whom he was unacquain.ed,
drew his nice white handkerchief from his
pocket, as,he.approached her, and inquir-
ed if she hadn't dropt it. The lady CLAN
ced at the handkerchief, nodded ascent,
took it and marched on, leaving the
exquisite to be laughed at by his compan-
ion