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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-04-04

00- CHATHAM THEATRE.-Rice, the original
Jim Crow having returned from successful tour
the South and West makes his first appearance night
at the in wo of his celebrated characters viz
Ginger Blue In the Mummy, and Bone SQUASH in the
travsganza Of that j. r. Scott and the entire
company also appear in drama of great inter
performed for the first time with and gorgeous
scenery and appointments, entitled the Shoemaker OF
Toulouse. the Avengsr Of Humble Life. The house
will doubtless be crowded to excess
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-04-04

ld7- PEALE'S MUSEUM.-This esteblsh M emit " ith.
out any apparent effort has taken high stand ia the
schoolof legitimate amusement. The array Of beauty
nightly assembled in the lecture hall puts in mind Of
the palmiest days Of Nblo. We by the advertise.
ment that Mr. Harrington, the Ventriloquist snd Mag
cian is re-engaged for FIVE nights longer and two
Of the great Rubens who by the by the manager says
he discovered by mere accident She il new
candidate for the plaudits Of the musical wold-anoher
creature suppose wound the hearts of the young
fshionabes Of Broadway. The other is comic singer
and we believe never appeared before New York audi
epce,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-04-04
MARITIME HERALD.
PORT OF NEW YORK, APRIL 4. 1s4a.


sun RISES $50. ......5 20 NOON hyEs ......... 6
SUN sLrs 20 HIen wArrp......... "A
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-04-04

GREAT FIRE IN NEW ORLEANS.
EXTKACT from the New Orleans Picayune.-We saw enc
f. T. e W!LDEk's sALAMANDER SAFES Yesterday ia
zen from the ruins Of the store occupied by w. Stanton
Co tn. book. and ppers it contained in perfect
state preservation they would have had there rot
been hre within ten of them The ordeal
we1 they had prsd ~as not slight The OIL and
des N the store OF stanton Co
hrs Is We desire to see-[N. .. Pcayune, nth Marct
The above safe sold by the Subscriber TO Thomas
Stanol merchant, No 1874 Front for house in New
Urlean aud has proved OF immense vaue owners
general assortment at prices ranging from $50 $780, on
hand, aud for sale bv y ~
sILAS c. BERRING, No. Iss Waters
he only authorized agent for the sale Of Widers
eaiainan CT saIee. AIS
RULWERS NEW NOVEL-ZANONI for 1871 GENTS
PER COPf-Tkis popular novel will he Issued aud for
sale tn morning, at the Office Of the New World Ann
IN one douJle qnaro number Of % psge-Prce ONE SHI
LlNG-t~n copies for dollar Sirge copies wrappers
Tor the mails be had at the will
but or cents.
Newsm.n aud boys supplied at per hundred the regu
price oil the rev world. Call e,rly a4it@
ISD.EPENDDENT DENT. DEMOCRATIc REPUBLICAN GE
NERAL COMNIrTEE-rhe members OF this commit.
tee are requested to meet at st. Johns Hall this ming
O'clock Tor the OF candidate for Mayor
and Of tax such measures be to eec the
perfect organic on OF party hrsrgh the d. lay
Of legislative action other appears to be left
PpNiuSp g, DERRY Secretary sIit.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-04-04

ESTABLISHMENT
AT, THE K, EASHIONAsLE TAILORING EsTA.
BLISHMENT l0s Beekman street. near PEARL Gentle.
men who are now formerly have been paying extra.
VACANT prices for their assured that they do
90 NO more az the subscriber will guarantee al who pa
tron,ss him IT. fashionable style and
materials at the folio wing moderate prices
Sup. West Of Eng Wooldysd black blue or green dress
coats. SIS TO $22
Pants double med do black plaid, and fancy cass 50 to
SIS SO. ' "
vests-Fine cashmere satin, and all kinds - to S.
Coats made and trimmed in superior from to
$3.50; Vests, ST. TO 81; Pants, 81 SOL 81
ailR- JOHN MOFFAT.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-04-04

LVANTkB-The ffiends OF young lad about u eyrs,
w w.hsn 20 appreuue. him 20 respectable Master Me
chanc Th boy smart asd has receiveda good plain edu
catioi. For particulars please sppy at 10 Pearl street
ms 4 ga
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-04-04

The year 1889 was Of avery full CURRENCY, when
prices fair and bank credits easily procured under
such an average Of less than "a per cen,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-04-04

90 AMERICAN MUSEUM.-The manager has
finally been obliged enlarge his saloon where the per.
fornances take place. in order to accommodate the
mense audiences which coHgregate here The fact is
ally been gaining ground in popular favor and the be
raIity manifested by the nsgement In providing no.
vess for the pIbc has established this the popular
place Of citizens and strangers Winchen is
engaged and perfors ell Of his best characters La
Petite Celeste and Mrs Psnson are also engaged. The
my Nerous Gypsy Girl will contisue to astonish the vis
tors and this immense building will be crow
ded t. its utmost capacity day and night.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-04-04

wnsow the well inown contractor for building
light houses IN the United states contradics the report
ia ion TO the light house at st Marks He the light
has b. en- taken down. but the light s still exhibited
porary s,ucture IN he in the light
house. The new light will be lighted Apri2 e
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-04-04
FULLER'S GYMNASIUM.

IIAnr 4, .er) crss., $50 c.e 20 20
III dou,l. action Harp with all the latest improvtmen TOT
Hsr repaired exchanged ard for sal. by y BROWNE,
Hau1 maker, Londsn and New York. eoos'
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-04-04
GYMNASIUM.
PISTOL. e ALL f. X

PISTOL q "A l. l. E X T..
MEssRs HUDSON OTTIGN3S e., i rsPefb" have kt.ss
up GYMNAsIUN at the corner Q, az r,s,tor.
of Ire and complete IN every
.I, -. -" r., ,bs purpose OF Athletic Exercises.
Starring Lessons given dfiiy. 49,,
Tsrms moderate Open day and evening. aim
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-04-02

ANscDorE OF WESLEy-Joseph Bradford
WIS for some years the travelling companion
OF Mr.. Wesley, for whom he wcuId have sacr-
feed health and even lite, but to whom his will
would never bend, except IN neekness. 'Jo-
Scph' sand Mi Wesley one day, take the let.
lers to the post h. i Viii take them after
preaching, sir w. Take them now, Joseph.
b, i wish 10 hear You preach, sir and there
will be sufficient time for the post after service
w. 4 insist upon you going now, Joseph
b. i Will not 90 at present ". You wont!
B. NO sir w. Then you ard must part
b. Very good, sir The good men slept over
Roth were early rsers, At four O'Clock the
next morning, the refractory helper was accos'
ted with, Joseph, have you considered what
said that we must partr b. Yes, sir w.
And must we part B. Please yourself, sir >
W. VIII you ask my pardon, Joseph = B.
No, sir. W. Then will ask yours, Joseph
Poor Joseph was instantly melted; smttcn as
by the wand OF Moses, when forth gushed the
tears like the waller from the rock. He had a
tender soul as was soon observed when the
appeal was made to the heart instead OF the
head lIoSIcy'S TahmgS
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-04-02
No. II South street.

AMERICAN SKILL ABRoAD.--The new carpet
mentioned in the long descriptions of the recent
royal christening, as having been laid for the
occasion in ST Georges Chapel was the invcn-
ton OF II. A. Wells, ESQ., an American. 1t is
a new patent telted carpet which is made with
out spinning or weaving. The order was
given for one thousand yards for the floor Of the
Chapel and for the state apartments of the cas-
tic In precisely nine days from the date the
order was given, one thousand were at the cas-
tie and on the floor. The carpets were much
admired, and gave universal satisfaction. The
most brilliant and beautiful colors are printed
from blocks Of every possible variety, and it is
said that these carpets can be sold by the retail
Ter at about three shiilings per yard, and afford
Il remuneratlng profit TO the manufacturer and
wholesale dealer These patent felted carpets
appear likely to supersede the more expensive
carpets now in general use.-Lonson Courier.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-04-02
Invention I'm Printing.

A late number of the London Phalanx has
the following paragraph relating to a new in
venton connected with the art Of printing
Amongst other interesting movements, we
may mention the fact, that the principal por-
ton Of this number of the phalanx has been
composed in type by newly invented compo-
sine machine; and it is the first piece of pcriodi-
cal literature which has ever been Typographical
in this way. 1t is the beginning OF new
era in the art of printing, which, with very
practical experience, will render the art OF
composing type so simple and elegant that la
dies may sit down, as to panatorte, and set up
in type their own sweet illusions, with as much
ease as they commit them to writing. The
keys are marked with the letters, and when
touched with the fingers, the corresponding
type falls into its place with the rapidiy OF
spelling. twill multiply printing, and reduce,
its prices, without diminishing the number OF
workmen, or lowering their wages, for cheap
production mutiplios demand.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-04-02
Vol. II--NO. XXvII.
4 Recipe.

Nix EprroR-The following recipe for m-
temperance may be Of great advantage to many,
who are afflicted with hydr,phobla and rum-a-
tsm.--lt was sent 10 inc yesterday by one of
the most intelligent, respectable, and wealthy
married ladies' in Baltimore. | give it below in
her own language, and now return her my
heartfelt thanks for her kindness.
"SIR-I have never seen you, yet feel
deeply interested for you, and hope you will
pardon me for sending the following recipe:
A sovereign Remedy for atemperance. -
Take sarsaparilla and make tea, and when
thirsty, take gill with grain or two Of qui-
nine in each glass To quiet the nerves take
assaintda dissoled in hartshorn, teaspoon full
morning and evening.
Do try the above, it has done wonders, and
was discovered by an eminent physician"
The publication Of the above, Mr. Editor, will
no doubt be of benefit 10 many.
MILFORD BARD.
No II South street
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-04-02
New MODE OF GRArTtNG.-Mr. G Dow.

New MODE OF GRArriNG.-Mr Dow
ming of Newburg, has lately practised
with success, new mode OF grating,
the object being, TO test the quality of
fruits raised from seeds in a shorter pc
riod than would be possible by permit
ting such seedlings to stand until their
natural time of bearing. The method
is, to put the top Of shoot from seed
ing tree, or a new variety, when it is
desirable 10 procure specimen Of the
fruit Immediately, upon the top of
thrifty shoot of middle aged and fruit
bearing tree ; the process being simply
to take thrifty shoots, about quarter
of an inch in diameter, and cut them in
a slanting manner clear through, SO as
to detach about four inches Of the top
from the rest, making the line Of the an
gle about an inch--the stock being cut
in the same manner. The back, are
then to be carefully united aud bound
up with yarn, covering the whole with
grated wax, to exclude the air. By
this mode. fruit may be obtained in a
short period, so as TO test its value at an
early day; the operation being simple,
there is scarcely fear of failure.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-04-02
TRobert's Illustrations.

VINO CAN SOLVE THIS PRoBLEM.-Fill
a wine glass 10 the brim with water, or,
if possible, raise il higher than the edge,
by letting one drop tal at time, until
the water presents The convex surface.
When this is done, drop into the glass
as many common pins as will fill it, and
the water will not overflow. This
simple experiment may be easily tried,
but we have never seen it explained.
Water is not compresSible in a wine
glass, and the pins are made of solid
metal; yet the water in the glass will
remain as it was before the pins were
dropped in Exchange Paper.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-04-02
TIE WINTER IN RrssiA has been mild be

THE WINTER IN RrssiA has been mild beyond
precedent The Navy at 81. Petersburg on the
18th of December was free OF ice, u thing al
most unparalleled. The breaking up of the
river is usually attended with disastrous inun-
datlons. The ground upon which ST, Peters.
burg is built is mere swamp, and the iounda-
tion Of each house is upon piles. When the
ice starts, signal guns are fired from the citadel;
that the people may prepare themselves in
case it dams up aud food tolows.-PhiL Gas.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-04-02

We are indebted to one of the clerks of the Post
Office for the following unique superscrip,ion of d
letter which passed through The City Post Office
one day last week;
81 think | could tale unfold,
II would make some people worry;
But none my tale shall e'er behold,
Save little Hen MCNIurray.
III find him at NeSSburEh, n. York,
If wind be fair, and weather.
So Jove no thunder cloud uncoIk
But let us come together.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-04-02

Adispute arose in SterlnG, Mass, in con-
gregation, about repairing the Chulch. A fierce
debate was had, and the meeting adjourned un-
til the next day; out in the night the Church
was burned. \ reward of 81 900 is offered for
the apprehension Of the inccnGiary.-N Y.
Tribune.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-04-02

APPLEs FOR SToCE,--Under this head, Il
practical Farmer in the Boston Cultyator,
says; "Last year butchered hog sixteen
months old, which weighed 800 lbs. For some
'ceeks before bringing him to The tub, he ate
nothing bit boited apples" Corn meal was
offered him, but refused the pork was of the
best quality, and though the moon was no, con-
suited IN killing him, the
"Nleat ne'tT shrunk bit i the pot"
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-04-02

SHEErIsH,--Reader how much mutton do
you think you would eat in life of sixty years,
having each day moderate allowance We
viii tell you; a flock of $50 sheep. Really the
contemplation of that idea, is enough To make a
man feel sheeplsh all over, particularly about
the head and shoulders,
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-04-02

Tn ScHooLMAsrER WANTED IN ENGLAND
1t is stated IN the annual report of the Register
OF births and deaths for the year ending Both
June, lSll, that out of l2l ,524 couple married,
there were IL ,Sl2 males and 62, ,524 females
who could not read their own names
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-04-02

The celebrated JoHN HUNTER was a man OF
such wonderful diligence, that he has often told
his friends that for thirty years, summer and
winter, the sun never found hun in bed. lie
used to say, II never have any difficulties a
thing either can be done, or it connot. If it
can be done, may as well do it as another, If
will take equal pains. 1T cannot be done, |
will not attempt TO do It,
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-04-02
From the L. s. GGccttc.
TO A RAT,

CAUGHT IN OUR PRINTING OFFICE LAST NIGHT.
Thou long-ail'd, ebon-eycd, nocturnal ranger!
What led thee hther mong the types and cases!
Dost thou not know that running midnight races
Der standing types is fraught with imm ncnt danger
Did hunger lead thee ! dd'st thou think to find
Some cheese Parmcsan TO delight thy NAV
Vain hope none but literary jaw
Can mastIcae our cookery for the mind.
pcrchance thou hast literary taste,
4 love for letters and that sort of thing
But why thou wire-tard lmp-thou veimln-klng
Did'sl thou but yeaternlght devour our paste,
And throw our types IN pyramids oi pi
Thy dooms decrred come TowscI! at him fly
March 23, lSi2. TAM.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-04-02

We love fine horse land fine doq) too well
ourselves TO refuse place TO the lament for the loss
{ one, even though il ran less smoothly than the
nnexed lines:
From The NeW Yorh American.
ines on the Death of Eclipse, n Favorite
Horse.
When late across This pleasant lawn,
Well mounted on thy back,
passcd-and thou ddst bear me on;
Der many leafy track
Der hills that tower in noble pride,
Though many shaded lane,
With cad erect, or turn'd aside
To view the ripened grain;
little thought so soon to see,
All still and motionless,
That noble form that oft fiom me
Received kind carcss;
That oft in sportivs glee hath play'd,
Or borne with steady pace,
Her young and graceful form, that made
L EN- thine more rich in grace
But here thou art, and never more
Wilt thou arise again,
TO pass the well known stable door,
Or feel the lighten'd iein
No more thy strength will move the plough,
Or drag hecumbrous load,
Meath many bending apple bough
Or near the dusty road.
Farcwc-tho' of an honOrcd line,
Twas not for that alone
That thou vert lovcd-for thou didst shine
With virtue all thine own:
And there are weeping eyes for thee,
And hearts that feel full sore,
To think thy limbs so lately fce,
Are bound for evcrmore.
And he, thy brother Chess, who oft
Hath trotted by thy side,
And left the pressure of thy soft
And glossy sable hide,
Will often think of thee, amid
The fair green fields in spring,
Nor deem that thou in earth az, hid,
A frail decaylng thing.
Farewcll--and though unknown TO song,
Thy well-spent life hath been,
Thine unforgottcn labor long
Win keep thy mem'ry green.
Long will thy form arise To view,
Thy prals, pass our lips
Farewell, thou friend both tried aud true,
Farewell, Farewell, Eclipse! Il. ). {.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-04-02

TIE DRUMMER Boy OF LuNDY's LANE.
Major General Winfield Scott, while
on the frontier during the late border
difficulties, at complimentary dinner
given him by the citizens OF Cleaveland,
related the following characteristic an
ecdote that occurred during the battle
of Lundv's Lane, in the last war In
the very midst of the battle, his atten>
ton was arrested by observing at lit
tie distance, where whole company Of
rifemen had just been cut down by the
terrible fire of the enemy, three drum
mer boys quarreling for a single drum,
all that was left to them. Soon the two
stronger ones went 10 "fSticuiis," whle
the third quietly folded his arms, await
ing the issue of the contest. AT that
moment a cannon ball strnck the boys,
and killed them both. With one bound
the little fellow caught the drum from
between them, and with shout Of tri>
umph, and loud tattoo" dashed for
ward to the thickest Of the fight. Said
the General, 81 so admired the little SOL
der, that rode after him and enquired
his name. which was ---, and di~
rected him 10 find me at the close Of the
battle; but never saw him ailerw ards"
At this moment Mr.. ---, one OF the
most respectable merchants in Cleave-
land, arose. and with smile and bow,
informed the company that he was the
drummer Boy OF Lundy's Lane"
CoNvIcrEp.--John Roberts, charged with
the murder OF John Cox, was tried last week in
Caroline County Md and convicted of murder
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-04-02

The ENGLISH Coal MINEs.--lt is feared in
exhaustion OF the coal mines OF that country By
the vast drain opened by the great INCREASE in
steam navigation.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-04-02

BwLE pronounced one OF the most severe
structures ON the fair sex. He was asked # wo-
man could keepa secret. There is one secret
said he, "and that is the only one they can
keep--iteir age"
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-04-02
lorFIcE IN MARKET sraEEr, NEAR pEER.l

THE" AMERICAN" is published every Satur.
day at TWO DOLLARS per annum to be
pad half yearly in advance. No paper discontin.
ued TIL ALL arrearages are paid.
No subscriptions received for less period than
SIX MONTHS. All communications or letters on
business relating to the office, insure attention,
tnust be POST PAID.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-04-02
PRICES OF ADVERTISING.

l square insertion, 80 50
l do do rs
Every subsequent iusertion, o 2h
Yearly Advertisements, with the privilege oi
seraton) one column S25 half column, SIS,
three squares, Sl2; two squares, 80; one square,
s5. Without the privilege Of slte rstica liberal
discount will I've made.
Advertisements left without directions as to the
length Of time they TO he published, will be
continued unit, ordetel out, and charged accord
lngty.
CJ'Sixteeh lines make a square.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-04-02

CoxvIcrEp.--John Roberts, charged with
the murder OF John Cox, was tried last week in
Caroline County, Md, and convicted OF murder
in the second degree,
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-04-02
LIVING AND ORNAMENTAL FENCES

LIVING AND ORNAMENTAL FENCES
At recent meeting of the Botanical
Society Of London, Mr.. d. Cooper gave
an account of new living fence, form
ed by planting young trees in slanting
position, every tree leaning the opposite
way, so that they will cross each other,
and then at the parts which come in
contact, take off from each a piece of
bark and tie close together, covering
the part with clay. This gratis each
tree into his neighbor, and forms IN a
few years living fence, with diamond
shaped openings. The plan is an ex,
ceIlent one for ornamental fences.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-04-02

EASTERN METHOD OF MEASURING lfNE.--
The psoplc of the East measure time by
the, leugth of their shadow. Hence if you
ask man what o'clock il is, he imme.
diately goes into the sun, stands erect,
then looking where his shadow termi-
mates, he measures his length with his
feet. and tells you nearly the time. Thus
the workmen earnstly desire the shad>
ow which indicates the time for leaving
their work. A person wishing to leave
his toll, says, "How long my shadow
is in comingw-"Why did you not
come sooner" because | waited for
my shadow" In the 9TH chapter of
job we find it written, "As a servant
earnestly desireth his shadow
Roberts Illustrations.