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Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-03-12

CuRIous FACT IN AocousTIcs-A machine
has been invented in France, by whichthe un-
dulations in the atmosphere may be counted,
which take place between two individuals in
conversation. The wind in passing over the
water, causes it to ripple, and the voice; when
an individual speaks, produces certain vibra-
tons in the atmosphere, by which sound is
communicated. An eminent philosopher says
that these pulsations, itthey may be so called,
caused by male voice, vary from 30 10 500
in second, while those of the female extend
from GOO to 1000. We would not like 70 be
suspected of funcharitablcncs, bat really there
are some sharp, shril, eer-picrcing voices Of
the tender sex, which doubtless would exceed
tco H5uSand-- Phil Gazette.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-03-12
NThat UnrnIY Member.-

An extraordinary case of slanGcr was lately
determined in the Supreme Court of Ohio,
which illustrates the necessity of woman hold
ing their tongues, and that iron rule of the law,
which makes the husband responsible in DANA
ges for the slanderous expressions Of his wife.
About three years ago Mrs. Copeland charged
Mrs. White with stealing her "geranium pot"
and published the words TO several persons
Mr. White and wife commenced an action a.
gainst Mr. c. and wife in an Inferior court, and
obtained verdict for one thousand dolars-,he
defendants counsel moved upon a bill of eXccp-
tions, alleging that no slander would Law in the
words, because the geranum was in the nature
of a tree, and the taking ota tree was only a
trepass, and not a .fciony. The cause was sent
down again--was tried and the counsel for the
plaintiff waived the tree and went for the pot.
The jury on the second trial were incenscd
at the quibblc, and gave a vindictve verdict
$1,000 damages and costs lit being proved to
them that he received $4,000 by his wife on
his marriage The defendant, by his counsel.
moved for new trial on the ground of cxces-
sivc damages, and rule was granted, on pay
mcnt of the plaintiffs whole costs, which n
mounted to over one thousand dollars. The
cause was again tried, and by an untoward ia
taIlty, which his eminent counsel could not con-
troll, although every effort was made in his be-
half, the jury returned verdict OF three thou
sand fire huudrcd dola-s damages, and costs
BY this time the defendant was heartily sick
of the law, and not willing to agree with his
adversary, determined to avoid the payment OF
the judgement, by transferring his property tc
his brother-in-law. The powerful fangs of a
bill of discovery drew out the fact of the trans
fer, and tke perjury Of the defendants answer
put this affair in new but more fearful light
When the truth flashed on his mind that ruin
was fast gathering around him, he had a con
ference with the plaintiff, and settled then
difficulties by paying him the verdict and costs
| $500 81, besides the fees of his own counsel.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-03-12
SOnnubiIl Felicity.

\ stout. hearty vender of small wares,
Of genuine Jerry Sneak aspect, made
his way into the office, and after peeps
ing cautiously about, as if TO be sure
some object ol dread was not present,
walked up to the magistrate, and in an
alarmed whisper said, i want 10 swear
my life. your worship.
Magistrate. Against whom ,
Applicant. Cooking about careful
lyl agaihSt---againSt my lsoflly) wife
Magistrate. What has she been do
ing ,
Applicant. She's always hiding
me. There was only this morning she
smacked my face because put another
lump of sugar in my tea, when 1 thought
she wasn't looking.
Magistrate. We'll, you know you
took her for better or worse.
Applicant. Yes, but she's all worse.
i'tn ~ miserable, that Tni sure shall do
something shocking. think / could
manage her if ! could separate her from
the cin boulc'
Magistrate. Lock it away from
her
Applicant She's got all the keys
Magistrate. Don't let her have any
money
Applicant. 'Shc keeps all the cash
Magistrate. Part from her
hplficunt She won't iet me-
Then said the magistrate, in tone
of pcrplexity, 4 don't know what to adj
wise. There's only one rnurse---run
off To America, for that is the land OF
promise for every rogue, fool, and dis,
conlenled person here London Life
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-03-12
TO a LADY.

The heart has sorrows ofi's own,
And grief il wells from all /;
And tears that hide them from the world,
In solitude will fall
And when its thoughts of agony
Upon the hosoms lie,
Fen Beauty in her lovrliness
Will pass unheeded bv,
'Tis only on the happy, that
She never smiles i'm vain
10 them she wears the rainbow's hues
That mock the summer rain;
And their free hearts will worship her,
As one whose home is heaven
A being of a brighter world,
To earth a season given,
That time with me has been and gone,
And earth's best music now
Is but the autumn's wind, taat bounds
The leafless fores, boush;
And would shun, If that could Ike,
The light Of those dark eyes,
That bring hack hours would forget,
And painful memories.
3et, lady, though too few and brief,
They are bright moments still,
When can free my prisoned thoughts,
And wing them where will,
And then thy smile comes DER my heart,
Like sunheamS DER the sea,
And ] can feel as once felt.
When all was we'll with me.
Re,C 0rk-uqS Bee, 1898.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-03-12

The following beautiful lines, expressive Of de
,tcdness truly Christian, are said to have beef
rit,en 10y young lady who was hanished frou
er home for making profession of religion.
Jesus, my cross have taken,
All to leave and follow thee:
Naked, poor, despis'd, forsaken,
Thou, from hence, my all shall be:
Perish, every fond ambition,
All I've sought, or hoped, or known,
Yet how rich is my condition,
God and heaven are still my own.
let the world despise anl leave me,
They have left my Saviour too:
Human hearts aud looks deceive me;
Thou art NOT, Ike them, untrue
And whilst Thou shalt smile upon me,
God Of wisdom, love, and might.
Foes may hate, and friends may scurn me,
Show thy face, and all is bright
Go, then, earthly fame and treasure,
Come, disaster, -corn, and pain,
ia thy service p,in is pleasure,
With thy favor loss is gain
have called thee Abba Father
have set my heart on TuEG,
storms may howl, and clouds may gather,
All must work for good to me.
Man may trouble and distress me,
Twill bot drive me to thy breast,
Life with trials hard may press me,
Heaven will bring me sweeter rest.
Dh! It's not in grief To harm me,
Mhie thy love is left to me,
Oh . 'twere not in Joy to charm me,
Were that joy unmlxed with Thee.
'SJui, then know thy full salvation.
Rlse DER sin, and fear, aud care,
JOY to liud in every station
Something still To do or hear;
Think what spirit dweis within thee
Think what Fathers smiles are thine;
Think that Iesus died to win thee;
Cllld OF Heaven cln'st thou repinc
Nia-ie thee on from grace to glory,
Amid by filth, and wIng'd Ivy prayer,
Heavens eternal days betpre thee,
Gods own hand shall guide thee there,
soon shall close thy earthly mIsslon--
Soon shall pass thy pilgrim days;
Hope shat change to glad fruition,
Faith to sight and prayer to praise.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-03-12

BANCROFT AND D,CEENs.-We have seldom
read u more eloquent or more complimentary
notice of Dickens, the author, than is contained
in the following paragraph ola letter from the
pen Of George Bancroft the American hstor-
an:
Ills clear mind and sunny disposition, his
prolific powers OF invention, his pithos and hu-
NOR, are so socharnmgly blended with genuine
love for his fellow man that wherever he finds
human being he finds a companion for his
Imagination. auG can trace the choicest pictures
OF humanity even on the gate OF e poorhouse.
Like every man OF truly great endowmcnts, he
loves freedom for its own sake, and man for his
capacity for it, In this he resembles the two
greatest poets OF our century, Byron and Schll-
Ter and quote from Schiller when ask leave
to propose as a sentiment:
GKNIys, kndling with right affections it
can hold the millions in its embrace, and throw
kiss to the whole world"
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-03-12
4 Wool story.

The following excellent story is told
OF Mr.. Sheate, a grocer in Portsmouth,
n. II.
A man had purchased quantity of
wool from him, which had been weigh
ed and paid for, and Mr., S. had gone
to the desk to get change for note.
Happening to turn his head while there,
he saw in glass that hung so as 10
reflect the store, stout arm reach up
and take from the shelf a heavy white
cheese. Instead Of appearing suddenly
and rebuking the man for his theft. and
thereby losing his custom forever, the
crafty old gentleman gave the thief his
change as if nothing had happened, and
then under the pretence Of lifting the
bag to lay it on his horse, took hold of
il; and doing SO, it appeared heavier
than he seemed to expect, upon which
he exclaimed, Bless me. | must have
reckoned the weight wrong. .""Oh, no."
said the other, "you may be sure o that,
for counted them with YOU" "WelI.
well, we won't dispute about the matter
its easily tried {" replied Mr.. s., puts
ting the bag into the scale again.
There r' said he, a told you sol
knew | was right-made a mistake Of
near 90 pounds: however, if you don't
want it all. III take part of it out ?"
No, no." said the other, staying the
hands of Mr.. S. on his way TO the
strings of the lag, 81 rather guess I'll
take the whole" And this he did, pay
ing for his rascality by receiving skim
milk cheese at the price Of fine wool.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-03-12
TERMS OF THE AMERICANS
HENRY b. MASSER,l PUBLISHERS AND
JOSEPH EISELY. PRoPRIEroRs.
III. II. .u.aSSER, Editor.
[orficE IN MARKET STREET, NEAR DEER.

THE" AMERICAN" is published evcry Satur
day at TWO DOLLARS per annum to be
paid half yearly in advance. No paper discontin.
ued till ALI arrearages are paid.
No subscriptions received for less period than
SIX MONTHS. All communications letters
business relating to the Office to insure attention,
Snust be POST PAID.
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CUsron..--"Well, Mr.. Grocer. how

CUSToM,---"Nell, Mr.. Grocer, how
much do you ask for your sugar :"
"Nine pence a pound"
"How much hoGshead l'
"Well, about forty dollars"
"l'Il take cents worth of cigars, if
youplcasc,'
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-03-12
Terrific Accident.

We learn from the Boston papers that on
Monday evening, in that city, as the Catholic
meeting in Montgomery-Iiall, was about adlour-
ming, the floor gave way, and preciptated the
assembled crowd, near 800 in number, into the
apartment below, occupied by Mr. Jas. d. Rid
die as an Auction Store. During the descent
When all were taken from the ruins it was
found that but three men were severely in
Jurcd; one Of them a Mr. Burns, of South Bos-
ton, had both legs broken, and the other two
had received some serious bruises. Three or
four others were reported TO have had their
arms and legs sprained these, as far as could
be ascertaincd, were all the accidents.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-03-12

Sixteen companies arc ROW engaged in ship
ping Ice from Boston to the East and West In
dies and New Orleans The Times says
Tine best ice in the world is taken from Bos-
Ton, one pound of which is worth two of the
Ohio ice, being free from the pores or air holes
which render the latter subject 20 the action of
so much greater quantity OF air, consequently,
50 much more easily melted. Little did the
hardy Yankee, a quarter Of century ago,
think, as he looked out upon his gloomy hills,
assailed by winters tempest, lakes congealed in
blue mist and cod and lonely heaths, that this
very cold was to contribute to his wealth almost
as much as the flcccy cotton fields ofthe South,
or their yerdent sugar cane. The ice export
ed from Boston, amounts to s60n,6W year
Massachusetts ice now sells in Bombay, so that
il is in every day use there. a pound OF ice
will pay there for pound Of cotton.
BouNrIEs on SILK Twelve Of the States
have by legislative enactments, granted boun
ties on the production of cocoons and raw silk
and the business is steadily, tho slowly pro
aressiug. Ii is computed that more than 30,
600 los of raw silk were produced in the u. 5
during lsil In 10 years, or less, Silk Will b
the second staple product Of our country.
Messrs. Vickcrs and Brown have bee
lecturlng 10 crowded houses in Danyllle, ny
at which place Oil joined the temperate
pledge.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-03-12
PRICES OF ADVERTISING.

Every subsequent insertion, -
Yearly Advertisements, with the privilege oi
aieraiiOn) one column S25; half column, SlS,
three squares, sl2; two squares, SO one square,
S5. Without the privilege of alteration liberal
discount will be made.
Advertisements LETT without directions ms TO tho
length of time they are to be published, will he
continued until ordered out, and charged accord.
ingy.
C-rSixteen lines make square.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-03-12
Vol. sA--NO. XXIV.

\ SuoRT SERMoN oS loNG ONES. TEXT
"Br snoRr" Cotton Mather.
My trleuds have forty reasons against long
scruous-but ior the 50 kc OF brevlty, shall O.
nit all bat two.
lst. Long sermons seldom effect the object of
preaching. Tine design OF the preacher is
to convince, Instruct and persuade.
Now to convince, it is not necessary to dig
channel to the understanding as long as the r.
rie caual--aEd, generally, two good reasons,
clearly presented, and powerfully urged, will
produce more convictions than twenty. To in
struct-Rcithcr Il whole system orthodoxy, nor
a world oiilustraton, nor vocabulary OF words
are necessary. Such sarfciting, the mind re-
lects. To impress, it is not necessary TO thun-
der long and oud--,he oak is riven by a single
stroke oflightning; and to percuade-the man
who cannot he moved in half an hour, will not
be teased into submission in an hour and half
So that all beyond a sermon is lost, and worse
than lost the lover of truth leaves the house
ofGed with weary body, tded mind, and a
heavy heart, not because the preaching was
not Evangelical, or was inappropriate, but be-
canse of It's unreasonable length.
2nd. Long sermons drive not a few from
the house OF God How often is the excuse
made. 81 would attend Observation-Disclosures
can endure an endless sermon!'
Such an apology may indeed arise from al
aversion TO truth; but Get the cause be removed
and this excuse at least will die.
TWO REMANKs. |. We see why some minis
ters are SO unsuccessful in their preaching
Were they to condcnsc their thoughts, and
urge them home briefly, vivldly, and fervcntly,
with the blessing OF God, glorious results would
follow.
2nd. Let no minister complain that hear
crs sleep, nor of finattention, whcn they take the
very way to produce it-Lutherln Observer.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-03-12

CHuRcH FLooDED.-A criy Of fire
was raised on Friday night, on the
North river side, when the ever>ready
fireman proceeded with their engines
in all possible haste. Some mischief
vous bystanders directed them to
church where were assembled a large
congregation of our coIored population
in the act of divine worship. The
church being well illuminated tended TO
confirm the statement, and without
stopping to make further inquiry, the
unconscious iircmcn directed the hose
pipe to the windows, and before the
mistake was discovered; the worship>
pers were drowned out, and the church
half filled with water y. y. Express.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-03-12

The Pittsburgh Gazette Of Moaday contains
the following account ola singular yet fatal ac-
cident 1t says
Ga Saturday forenoon, about eleven o'clock
as Mr.. Smith, sadder, in Liberty street, near
the corner Of St CLAIR, Was at work on a sta.
ging, fixing sky hight in the roof Of his store,
assisted by workman by the name of Caro-
TIERS the staging gave way nnd they were pre-
clFtaled from the roof through the Scuttle to
the ground floor. They grasped each other as
they fell, and Mr.. Smith was uppermost as they
reached the floor. Mr.. Carothcrs teH upon ms
back, his head striking srst, and fractured his
skull IN most shocking manner. He lived
but few minutes Mr.. Smith escaped with
very little njury.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-03-12

My dear, come in aud 90 to bed
JuSt,' said his wife to a Jolly son of L,
ria who had Just returned from the fair
in a decidedly how come you SO state.
You must be dreadful tired sure, with
your walk of six miles 'Arrah get
away with your nonsense says Pat,
1t wasn't the length Of the way at all
Mat laugucd me, but the breadth Of it,
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-03-12

A SECOND DAvY CRocKETr.-The
mantle of Davy Crockett has certainly
fallen upon Mr., Arnold of Tennessee.
During an amusing speech the other
day upon the Tariff, Mr.. Arnold remar-
ked among other things, that he did not
wish to give the vagabonds of the coun-
try chance to drink chlmpaignr, &c.
A Member-'Arc you r,c-torallar.'
Mr.. Arnold-'No, never, bv goo
FULL, Bat as friend near nae has re-
marked, with a good horn of WHITE
FACE | can swallow New Hampshire
at a mouthful, if her granite hills were
well creased Oaughter)
Another Membcr---It would give
you the GRAVEL, old fellow Renew>
ed Laughter)
\ Third---'I( he swallowed the GRA,
MITE State, he would surely have the
STONE (Roars Of Laughter}
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-03-12

A Lucky THouGHT.-A loafcr was
lately being sold out, propria persona,
in ST. Francis county, Arkansas, under
the act for the benefit Of such "var-
mints," usually called the Nagrant act.
lie was hoisted on the block, and at the
moment he was about being kceled over
bv the auctioneer's hammer to The high
est bidder, he claimed the benefit OF the
valuation law. After little considers
alton this was granted him, and a COM
mlttce appointed 10 appraise him accOr-
ding to law, though not eXactl Y for such
case made and provided. He was
valued at 81 l2 cents, and again put
up to the highest bidder, and knocked
down at 90 cents. Not bringing two
thirds of his appraised worth, the fellow
actually got clear
A Coon ONE.-We copy the follow
ing from the Philadelphia North Ame~
can.
DMoGUE BETWEEN CLERGYMAN AND
ONE OF HIS FEMALE PARIsHoNERs.
Parishioner-lt amazes me minis
ters don't write better sermons. I'm
sick OF their dull prosy affairs.
ParSon-Eut it is no easy matter, my
good woman, to write good sermons.
PariShioner-les. but then you are
so long aboutit | could write one my
self in half the time, if | only had the
text.
Parson-O. if a text is what you
want. | will furnish that. Take this
one from Solomon: Ii is better To
dwell on the housetop than in a broad
house. with brawling woman.
Parishoner-Do you mean me sir ?
Parson-Oh my good woman, you
will never make good sermonizer;
YOU are too soon IN vour APPLICATION.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-03-12
WASHINGTON.

Ills person and personal appearance. Ancc-
dotes of his great physical prowess. From
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C-rSixteen lines make a square.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-08-01

For Saturday, 18th August, at Alexandra,
The Va MonouEala Lottery, Class X.
RICH SCHEME.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-08-01
nr LAST syENINc's MAIL:

We have the law and the prophet, ON the treaty,
at last. The Madsonian OF this morning opens It's
mouth followS,
THE NORTHEASTERN BOUNDARY.
Having noticed the various and widely different
statements in o;her journals in regard to the North
eastern boundary negotiation we believe il to be as
well to give our version, which, perhaps. 10 a. likely
10 be eorree, ne the rect. to say tho least.
That the matter Is settled all admit.
| The line, as we understand, is from the monu
'nent North TO the st. Johns along the middle OF
the 81. Johns to the mouth o! the st. Fr,ncis. nm
the middle Of the ST. Francis to Lake Pohsnaga-
nook; thence Sou'hwesterly straight to the Nottb-
wes;ermost head OF Connecticut river. The portion
al the Nullunaekn settlement South OF thu ST Johns
TO belong o. Maine.
BY this il will 10 seen that by far tho lareest nor.
lion of tho territory and all the land OF the least va>
Ne Her'euliuraliy isretained 10y Maine. Great Bri.
tain has strip which she can pass from Frede.
by those who have opportunities OF knowing, all
that this strip is be made. good for is TO pass
| over, and that speedily as possible, unless one
wishes TO siatve from cold or hunger.
For this right OF way. we IRE TO receive the IRE
navigation OF the ST. Johns, from its source 10 n,
mouth, and Rouse's Point, an unquestioned portion
OF British territory and valuable military position
For parting with that portion of the territory Maine
and Massachusetts are to receive a small sum of
money CONTRARY 10 our information a few DAVIS
since) from the u. States quite as much to bc sure
nsi, is worth, and rot one quarter of what General
jackson proposed I, pay. Maine alone, or loan
her, the Globe calls IL. A yety prettv Iosn IN r..
sure; the land TO he surveyed and be sold by Uncle
Sam, he paying oil expenses and the gross amour,
OF the sales Of l250000 Of acres to DO paid over 20
| Name, without deduction. II this is n loan wis,
would the Globe call gifi1
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-08-01
REMOVAL.
LANES III CIrNNIHGua

REMOVAL.
VAMES u. CUNNINGHAM has removcd IN ,,o
old Established stand, late In the occupancy OF Mr. H.
Wae.s he ihte nds keeping large wen as
sorted stock Of staple and Fancy Dry Goods which viii
DC oeIedi 10 pnrchasers al such prees cannot fail 10
satisfaction by arrivals from the hia sioek will h.
constantly repensheJ with new aud f.ghionsbic Co."
merate many Of tho articles on hand The following eon~
| tutc part: 's ~'N-'''
blue, black. green and invisible green Clotha
English snd American CassimeTcs
Marsaillcs, Valencia, SIX and saiu Vestines
White and colOred Linen DTllnrs
IIish Linens, Diapers and NapkinS
BLACK and eoloured silks, figured an plain
Ildkis, Gloves Hosiery, Bonnets and khhons
shrtings, shoeiings, brown COtons and Oznaburzs
The above Goods, with others will be soI rhsan
| LOT cash. At CuNNINCHAMs
Cheap Cash Dry Goods Store
Ju - Next door 10 Wan. Mtchelps Jewelry stoTe
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-08-01
Correspondence of United states Gazette.

large amount OF bills on London has been sod
at LOG j. aud on France at 5.42i; these are princi
pally taken by the Banks in order that they NAV
strengthen their vaults although large amounts arc
now lying ldie-Mexean Dollars are ut 18Th !;
Spanish Dollars 5; FIVE franc piece, %. Pa,r;o,
Doubloons si5 GO SIS G5; Spanish Doubloons
SIG GIG 25: Soveregns weighing dwt 81 grs. 81
Sc; light do 81 s2 n 81 IS.
Cotton Is dull again to- day-the receipts Of Flour
any foreign demand of constq uence-C;ene.see !,
steady ct sc Sc OCT, Georgetown SO a &c 1871:
Pennsylvania IS rs IS sIi; $500 New Orlean,
eornsold at 81 cents. Sales Of "a bales Cuba To
6acco Isl l3l cash; 10 bales Yara Is i5l. 10
bales Baracoa "a hhdscs; 8 hhds X entucky old and
and new crop 2 81 1 ms: 10 do unmcrchant-
able ] . 4 3.Shs Ans.