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Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-07-17
FOR THE AMERICAN.

Mn. EDIToR-A correspondent Of the Milton
Ledger, in speaking of the candidates for County
Treasurer, says. 81 suppose all the coxcombs and
dandies, and oafers and scrhblers and all the ras-
Gals in ruiles, and rascals in rags, in and about the
county seat, will be putting themselves forward for
this important and responsible Office" ! believe
there are but two persons in this place who have
offered themselves for this office. They ore both
highly respectable gentlemen. With what justice
the above epthets be applied to either Of them,
or to the citizens Of this place. | shall leave for the
people to determine. There are, however, q few
kindred spirits in the upper end Of the county, who,
for the last few years, have made it their business TO
raducc and viliiy the citizens of this place, whene
yer any one dared to offer himself as candidate.
How well their own character would compare with
the persons thus traduced they probably have no
desire tho public should know. The writer, how.
ever, Gays that be does not wish to be understood
as denouncng oil the people Of Sunbury. lie
certainly deserves credit for this charitable excep
ton. For morality, sobriety and intelligence, and
all the qualities that constitute good citizens, we
Uec'e ho cI'iZeHs VI tilis pIsce WIN coHPafe uoSi
fayoiably with any other portion of the county.
Out'of population Of eleven hundred, upwards of
six hundred enrolled in the temperance cause.
This may not, however, be deemed a virtue in the
eyes of certain persons. If reco ec right, land
lord in Milton was once heard 10 express equally
unfavorabls opinion of our place, and proof,
said that he sold liquor than all the landlords
Of Sunbury put together.
do not wish to be understood as expressing any
preference for either Of the candidates. They are
both well qualified TO discharge the duties Of the
office AUGUSTA.
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with as much skill and judgment, and is evidently
as much pleased with il, little miss Of twelve is
with her doll. At eleven her majesty permits the
royal nurse with the royal baby, to retire from her
royal presence. At quarter past eleven her ma.
jesty is ready to attend TO the important Offices of
state, the duties of which weigh 50 heavily upon her
royal mind and the Success of which depends SO
much upon her royal judgment At twelve her
majesy alIixes her signature to the various docu-
mens which her royal ministers have prepared for
that purpose. Her majesty has already given evi-
dence of great sagaciy, and profound knowledge of
business, in having learned to place her royal sig.
nature Immediately opposite the royal seal. Her
majesty frequently evinces great interest and snI.
ETY. in the welfare and happiness Of her subjects SO
much so, that she occasionally condescends to ask
what all these documents are intended for, and has
been known TO express some surprize upon Disco
vering that she had signed q death warrant, instead
of commission or patent for title of nobility.
At one her majesty takes a nap, or royal siesta,
which is absolutely necessary after the great fatigue
and cares of state incident 10 royalty. In her sleep
her majesty looks for all the world like q woman,
and always sleeps with her eyes shut. In this stu.
alton we shall leave her until another time.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-07-17
!M0ntcur Iron Works.

The second large Anthracite Furnace Of Biddle
Chambers, & Co. recently put in blast for The pur-
pose of renewing the hearth. During the short
time the Furnace was in blast we are informed that
she worked well, made good iron and plenty Of it ;
but the hearth had been made exclusively of fire
brick, for the purpose Of testing their capacity TO
Withstand The heat Of the Anthracite end ho,,blast
fire. They did not glaze over, but melted and
crumbled away until it became necessary to blow
out in order 10 rebuild the hearth Of the usual ma
erial, large stone, which procured at either
Shickshinny or Shamokin. The first large Fur
mace, ercted by the same company, and put in bias,
on that inauspcious day, the Fourth Of March
last and which, after desperate struggle against
blow out, had TO suspend under less satisfactory
circumstances than the second, is undergoing the
necessary repairs, and in a short time we hope to
see both these Mammoth Furnaces in blast, as free
from experimental clogs and trammels as may be.
The process of reducing metal with Anthracite is
easy, simple and certain it is consummate folly in
any TO doubt the success Of the process-and if
there any charcoal, or other interests, disposed
W oouo '' euoh Peis'hs so''e W 'uis iesio'i' VIC"
the Roaring Creek, the Columbia, and Danville
Furnaces, now in blast, be convinced, and see the
folly Of adheiing TO such andeluvian notions and
opinions. The incidents that have'transpred at the
Mon,eur Iron Works, may afford comfort, of fen
dish character, to some for a short period; but the
uninteres,ed whose patriotism will induce them to
regret the occurrences, may rest assured that oil the
public advantages promised by the new process,
will be fully carried out and the liberal and ferven,
wish of the Editors of the Pennsylvania Reporter
"that it may triumph in complete permanent sue.
cess and thus convert the ore, coal, and limestone
lying dead in our soil, into a course Of additional
private and public property" will be realized.
Danriile biteHgeneer.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-07-17

The Rail Road from Liverpool to Manchester is
81 miles in length The Rail Road from London
10 Birmingham is IL miles in length.
There are now in England about 500 miles Of
Rail Roads in operation, of which about 800 serve
only for the transportation oi Coal. lfto these 500
miles be added 800 miles in Austria, 80 miles
for the other states OF Germany, $50 miles for
France, l50 miles for Belgium, and Seventeen
Of Rail Roads, now in operation in Europe, while
at the close of 1885, there were 5000 miles of Rail
Road completed in the United States of America.
Letters from tie United States.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-07-17
BALTIMORE MARKET.

BALrINoRE July I2.
FLOCR.-We note decline in Howard Street
Flour. Sales Of good standard brands were made
from stores at the close of the week a, s5,6sl and
holders are asking the same price to-day. A sale
has been reported to us however at $3.50 and
another at $3.50 foi limited parcel. Settlements
for receipts have taken place to daysts55O.
Sales of fresh gronund Susguehanna Flour a,
s5,75. Some sales have been made at S5,62b.
WHEAT.-No new Wheats have vet reached
the market. Prices are declining. We quote OLD
Maryland at sl,o5 sl,l2i, receipts very small.
Sales of Pennsylvania reds to-day at sI.I5 and
Sl.l6.
Sales Of Maryland Coin to-day at &C 67 for
white and 63 Ga for yellow. A parcel of Penn
sylvanla yellow sold to-day at 63 cts.
We quote Md. Rye at so cts.
Sales of Nd Oats to day at 43 AS cts.
PROVISION.-We hear of no movement worth
naming IN provisions of any description, and repeat
the prices of last week, viz: Mess Pork at sl2,
and Prime at s9,50 Bait. packed Mess Beet at
$3.50. Ma at 50, and prime at So all nominal
small lots Of Western Bacon are selling as last quo
ted, vil'-Prime assorted at 81 to 6 cents Princi-
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-07-17
The Fair at Wyoming.

The Wilkesharre Advocate gives an interes-
ting account Of the late fair at that place. The gen.
tlemen of the valley of Wyoming having failed in
their endeavors to procure the requisite means to
finish the monument to the memory Of those who
were massacred on the memorable Sd of July I77s,
the ladies', some time SINCE took the task upon
themselves and displayed the fruits of their industry
and skill at grand fair which they held, for three
days, in the court house, at Wilkesbarre, q few
days ago, and from which they realized the hand.
some sum Of 3, 900.
Handsome donations were received from various
quarters, and last though least, the editor mentions
one from Connecticut ofOne dollar. This, il seems,
is all that patriotic state could contribute, to rear
monument over the remains of her heroic sons, who
nobly fell in defence OF her honor.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-07-17
Tho Debt and Resources Of Ohio.

The State Debt of Ohio is Sl3,73l,755. This
state, says N. Y. Tribune, arranged system of
direct taxation when it commenced borrowing mo-
ncy, and this prudent course has had favorable ef
feet on the credit of the State. The Ohio Canal
yielded in lSi0 a revenue of S424,792 The an
rual revenue of the State from taxation is s5 939
viz; For Canal tax, 2s3, ,s55; for Treasury s227,-
os4. The credit of Ohio is next in appreciation
10 that of n. y in Europe, and she has sustained
his position by the fidelity with which she has
Septher faith sacred. We hear nothing from tha,
slilanI State of rcpudiating bonds, but deiermi-
nation from the frs evinced that her credit should
ae sustained by direct taxation until the works Of
Internal Improvement yielded sufficient revenue.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-07-17
Synopsis OF the Land Distribution Btll

As reported from The Committee.
Sec. l-Provides that after The 3lst of December,
ls4l there be paid to each of the States of Ohio,
Indiana. Illinois, Alabama, Missouri, Mississippi,
louisiana, Arkansas. and Michigan, over and a.
bove what those States are now entitled to, per
cent. all the lands sold within their respective limits.
Sec. 2-Provides that the nett proceeds Of the
sales the public lands after the allowance Of ten
per cent, shall be divided among oil the States in.
cluding the District Of Coumbia, according to their
federal representation. as ascertained by the last
census
Sec. 3-Providcs that the nett proceeds of the
lands shall be paid at the Treasury, hafyearly, to
agents appointed by the States.
Sec. 4-That the act shall be suspended in time
Of war, and that new States be admitted TO share
Sec. 5-That sum shall be appropriated to sur.
vey the lands, and that the minimum price Of the
lands shall not be increased, and if the rates are
increased, this act shall become void.
Sec. 6-Empowers the Secretary to continue
the land Office in any district, at his discretion.
Sec. PROVIDES that there shall be granted tc
each state named in the lst section, a quantity o.
land within its own limits which, with wha, has
already been granted, shall make Acc, 900 acres, to
be selected as the state legislature may direct.
Sec. s-That the prices of the land granted to
the States shall never exceed 81, rs per acre, and
be devoted to purposes of internal improvement
named.
Sec. 9-Confers right of pre-en'plion under
certain conditions.
Sec. l0--Thal when there are two settlers on the
same section the pre-emp.ion right shall exist in
the first settler. The question to be sdudged by
the receiver of the district.
Sec. ll--Preserihes for the entry Of lands.
Sec. l2-Provides the manner of entry for the
right ofpre>empdon.
Sec, l3-That this act shall not delay the sale q
lands uraer proclamation.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-07-17
The Empire state.

We arc proud, and justly proud, of our empire.
Only think that in butter and cheese alone the val
u' Is slO197,032, about five times the amount of
lie whole revenue of the United States in 1898.
onrida county leads off in the dairy she returns
-sl7,39l. Herkimer comes next--S676, ,35l Ouch.
css, SG43,S34. In 1910, we made Of the article of
maple sugar, lo.O93,99l lbs. Chau,auque county
" ks oil with the maximum of the sweets, Sal, :
-? pounds. We made, in cloth alone, last year,
$iG,535o75. Prodlgious, in single State. John
Bull will open his eyes at this, and say, If New
Nork owes US any money, it is quite safe. The
odes of Chautauque report of their fair handy
,gork, in domestics, sl27 900. All that we require
: union. good feelings, prudence, temperance and
'aIustry.-N Y. Times.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-07-17

1t is astonishment how varously the human con-
situton ID framed. Some men seem strung with
nerves ofiron; while others, even in manhood have
nerves as soft and lexatle as tender infancy. We
have seen individuals weep over their own compost
ton. Besides, there are thousands who cannot
read nely wrought tale of The veriest fctions in
the wohd' without shedding tears over every page.
As to deep seated grie we are of the opinion that
1t hes Tar below the source Of ordinary tears.
american Sentinel
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-07-17
ron THE AMERICAN.


"Out of the deep have called unto Thee, Oh
lord! Lord hear my voice" e."-Psalm 1870.
Father Of Lights" Thy gracious aid impart,
TO save the sinking soul, by sorrow riven,
UId temPests cease, and sadd d'nng thoughts depart
And hi the spirit TO its home in Heaven.
Trials abound, and gloomy fears are rife,
10 weaken faith, and quench the Spirits power,
Aud doubts arse-and sick ming cares oflife
Press Oh the soul IN this its darkes, hour.
Wy spirit sinks amid the gathering gloom,
And hope, the light of life, forever 1ed
| long to rest within the silent tomb,
Yet cen etemity's with doubt o'crsprcad.
Put is "Elis arm short'nd, that He cannot save I"
Has God forgot His mercy so o'crflowing!
No, firm as adamant His Word we have,
His grace on those who ask, in faith besowing.
Saviour, to Thee come in humble PRAYER,
Who bidst the troubled waters, "Peace te still =
Thy spirit sweetly soothes each anxious care,
And bows the heart beneath thy sovereign will.
Thou art our -Redeemer-God-
Our great High Priest, where blood was freely
given,
Who here on earth the path Of Trial troi--
The narrow path which leads alone to Heaven
Sun6ury, July 10. CArnER1SE.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-07-17
The NeNN Orleans Mint.

The silver coinage at this establishment from the
.r.t of November TO the first of April, $50 600
lines, and 10000 half dimes, amounting to
-220,250. The coinage in the month of May was
5000 dimes and 10000 half dimes, equal to
$4,000.
Since the first Of last month there have been
coined l,7s5, goo dimes and half dimes, Of the val
4e Of SGS 900.
Notwithstanding the large coinage at the Mint
# small change, the demand is not abated, but ap-
ears to be increasing.
The above does not comprise the whole workings
OF the Mint-for there has been considerable coins
Ise Of gold and silver of large denominations.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-07-17
Five and Ten Cent Pieces.

It is fact not generally known in our city, says
the New FORK Sun, that Of the five and ten cent
pieces, Of the new coinage that in circulation,
about one-eighth are countereits. They are made
of good quality OF German silver, which vary lit
tie in comparison with the genuine article, and
could easily be detected by observing tha. the thir-
teen stars that should be on oil American coins are
omitted When new they are precisely the color
of the genuine pieces bu. have more the appear
ance of bad after being worn short time.
Alaer. StstineL
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-07-17

On Monday last the North Branch Canal OF
Danvle was crowded with boats !; some contain.
ing coal, for the use Of our Furnaces, Iron Foun-
dries, Machine Shops, Steam Mills Steam Factory,
&c; others loading, and passing, with produce
for the city market, and some empty, and on their
way to the Wyoming mines for Stone coal, &c.
Itwas interesting spectacle and pleased to
observe that such tokens of increasing business are
becoming common at our whsrves.
DaauHe MfeHigeaeer.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-07-17
Victoria.

As every thing that relates to Queen Victoria
seems to be eagerly sought after, the following
sketch of her royal majesty may no, be unn,eres-
ing to her sdmirers:
The Queen, it is said, is called in the morning at
precisely half past eight. On waking, she inyaria-
bly, rubs her royal eyes with the first and second
fingers of her royal left hand, excepting on Sum
days, when the uses The right. At this signal the
maids in waiting assist in making her majesty S
toilet, which is completed a, quarter past nine.
At this time her majestys appetite enables her to
perform the arduous duties of partaking of a royal
breakfast. At quarter past ten her majesty sig.
mites that her royal appetite has been appeased
AS her majesty returns from the table, she usually
makes the first step with her right foot, which ma
turaly leaves the left to follow. At half past ten
the royal baby is brought into her royal presence, al
which time her lege lord, Prince Albert generally
makes his appearance. Her majesty then takes the
"hule stranger into her royal aims, and handles il
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-07-17
A Thrilling Incident.

The Richmond Star states that a man employed
upon the roof Of the Capitol, slipped, and for some
time was dangling so feet from the ground, with nc
security but grasp upon the gutter of the building
Ropes were soon procured, which he grasped and
attempted TO descend but his strength failed and he
slipped, the rope cutting his hands to the very
bone! lie came, otherwise, safely to the ground
His position, for time, was fearful indeed.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-07-17
N1Orc oGtlnc Esaii storm.

The Carlisle Herald furnishes the following in
relation to the hail storm, with which that section
of country was visited on Monday last -" II COZ
menccd about 3 o'clock, PM, and in less than
ono hour the devastation was truly appalling. Fif.
teen eighteen farms entirely destroyed every
field of grain on them ruined, tho greater part of
the wheat will not be worth cutting, the oats are
beaten to the earth, and the corn broken of at the
root the fruit nearly oil destroyed and the woods
and roads are strewcd with leaves and branches.
Not house escaped having the windows broken,
and in some cases even the sash was driven in by
the fury of the storm. The hail stones were gen.
orally about the size of walnuts, some, however,
wero picked up five inches long, aud having for.
ked shape. The storm commenced at Three Square
Hollow, and extended its Iavagcs to the east end OF
the country; its width was from to miles. I,
has been the most destructive hail storm ever
known in this country.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-07-17

CjT The Reading Gazette, speaking of the late
celebration at that place, says,
"lhe military turned out strong, and mustered
with great spirit"
With us, the military were principally temper
anco men, and turned out nothing stronger than
water. AS to mastering with spirit, we have seen
nothing of the kind since the recruiting days Of the
last war, when soldiers marched with can,eens on
thciI backs.
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Prescription.
their backs.

We have been informed that Hepburn M'Clure
Esq, Of WilliamsPor, has been removed from the
post office at that place, and Jos. X. Frederick,
Esq. appointed IN his place. Mr.. Mcclure was ap-
pointed to office obou two years since, with the en-
tire appreciation Of almost the whole community
Honest and capable in the discharge Of bis duties,
and ever attentive and obiging an officer, we had
supposed that not single individual could be found
to enter complaint against him Nor do we be-
lieve that any such complaints were made. No
thing but rank prescription and desire to reward
hungry partiuans could have prompted Mr.. Gran.
ger to make this removal Nor can ii be justified
under the rule laid down by President Tyler, con-
hning removals TO those who interfere in the cleo
tons. Although a firm democrat, Mr.. Mcclure
unusually quiet aud unobtrusive in bis political
opinions. And if aught can be said OH that score,
II is, that al time he gave Us a toast sentimen
approving of the measures Of the Democratic patty
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-07-17
CONGRESS-.
ConnEsPoNDENcE OF THE KEYSTONE.
IVnsLiD0fon JuIv IL lSd

Washington, July IL, lsil.
DEAu SIns The $4,000 900 loan bill was
taken up and resolution was offered and adopted
to take it out of the committee on Monday o, . o.
clock p. NJ.
This bill is TO borrow an amount Of money for
years, at per cent, to pay debt which does not
exist. Ewing has made so many mistakes in his
report that no one but party man who bss sold
himself body and trccchcs TO the wings, believes
word Of it. Gen. M'Kay, of N. G. and Gov. Gil.
mer, Ex-Speakcr Hunter, and Mr. Wise, have
shown conclusively that there were means enough
in the treasury without borrowing q cent, and that
the extra session was os unnecessary as it will be
found ineIpedient for the wings.
In the Senate the bank bill is receiving q severe
criticism. Mr.. Woodbury. has moved to strike out
the clause which gives il capital of of $50 OOO,.
600. Clay jumped like colt that had been kick.
ed, at this; and when the amendments which limi-
ted the directors to loan ofsl0OOO, and prohibits
members of Congress from borrowing at all passed
you might have heard him below down at Gadsby' s
He read two of his recreant knares q severe ho
mily and then asked them to take something to
drink with him after adjournment. The bank bill
is, trust, beyond dispute a dead carcass; and i
the Senate shall pull its teeth and put its eyes ou
before it comes up for o final passage, Mr.. Clay
himself will vote against it. Mr.. Buchanan mad,
very effective speech against it, and showed tha
it was Treasury Bank, and would in the end be
a sink of bribery and corruption under political
leaders, guided by the unseen spirit Of federal lea
ders in Congress.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-07-17
Another "Fiseal Agent" "Absquntulstedi

J. B. NoRRIs, President Of the Bank Of Mobile,
has absconded to Texas, taking with him onty
$4,000 in specie, belonging to the bank, besides
other available funds, the property uf the institution
What pity so many learned and experienced
"inancers' ore taking up their abode in Texas.
At this rate there will be nobody left to take charge
of Secretary Ewings "frisky agent," when it goes
into operation, except perhaps Mr.. Nicholas Bddle
He will have to be called from his Andalusa gra-
perry - Ye0man.