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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-09-03

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1N would respectfully call the attention of his and
merchants generally his fresh stock Of Silk and Sta
pie Dry Goods which he offering for sale remarkably low
prices for cash and acceptances.
MARTIN NJ. SMITH
No. ll2 Pearl ST, third door above Old slip.
N. B-But pce named at this establishment. 50 3tsr
TO PHYSICIANS.
THERE will be meeting Of the Society Of Alumni Of the
College of Physicians aud Surgeons ofthe Unve y of the
State of New York the Hall Of the COLLEGE the third
Tuesday October. The Committee will be abls time
Law nere reports and before the association
The Of the College and Physicians generally
ved TO atted. By order of
MIDDLETON GOLDSMITH, A. NJ, NJ D.
President.
J. II. GRAccoN NJ. D., Secretary. liter
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-09-03
FLUTE & GUITAR.

MR. PHIL lPE ERNST, Professor of the Flute, Goar, and
w patent Concertna begs his friends and pub
lie that he has published his Rondo Nil tae for the
guitar when VIII De found well worthy the attention OF the
ment and Only please but afford instruction.
This Ronao with several other pleasing of his compost
ton or the guitar be found Mr. Ernst residence
Canal where he continues give lessons above
Insf inns qmk
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SECOND ADVENT.

DR. HAkVEY'S QUIETUS-A pamphlet published to
- show thu absu dy Mr.. Mlleri doctrines respecting
Chrsts Second Ad out and for sale follows viz
avenue, and by the dto 1863 9th This work will be
found sovereign dy for the Miller mania pr, vaent
land liw*r
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-09-03
MILLINERY GOODS.

u b. STRANGE, 1888 w alker street. has commenced and
u. will continue receive through The by all the
Havre Packets his usual supply of the first quality French Ar
ca Flowers Fancy Feathers Pattern Bonnets Face Sprgs,
SC, all selecteu by himself in Paris
Also asuppy of Materials for Flower Makers, consisting of
every article required in the manufacture Of Artificial Flowers.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-01-01
,Nohu crIand

and the birds are seen bctaking themselves TO
their retreats he looks for some place of safety,
erects his shed of green boughs, kndles his
fire, prepares his meal, and as the wigeon or
the bue-winged seal, or perhaps the breast of
turkey, or steak of venson, sends its deli
cious perfumes abroad, he enters into his parch-
ment-bound journal the remarkable incidents
and ftcts that have occurred in the course of
the day. Darkness has now drawn her sable
curtian over the scene; his repast is finished,
and knecling on the earth, he raises his soul TO
Heaven, grateful for the protection that has
been granted TO him, aud the sense of the di-
vine presence in this solitary place. Then
wishing cordial good night tn all the dear
himself up in his blanket, and closing lris eyes,
soon tallsinto that comfortable sleep which nc
yer fails him on such occasions
Mark the profound spirit of love that per-
vades this beautiful picture; and how the wood
man, after the flticues of the day, kneels in
the darkness of the forest, for away from, the
hauntS of man, TO thank his God for the protcc-
ton that has conducted him in safety through
the peihs Of his enterprizc--.And how much
moro touching and picturcsqe is all this, than
the most laborcd articles OF poetry, which,
dealing with conjecturul images, crdcavors to
supply by the force Of invention all that vivid
train of associations which men like Audubon
realize, and present to us in the permanent
colors Of uncmbcllshed truth. thousand
passag >smight be cited from the Biography in
illustration of the vigorous fidelity with which
he dclienatrs the actual scenes through which
he passed. Such episodes in his descriptive pa.
ges are tprfect Of their kind, and we're me-
yer surpassed for homcly simplicity ard natural
cloQucnce.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-01-01
From The Bait. american.
Revolutionary History

The seventh Lecture OF the highly
interesting course, recently delivered
before the New York Historical Socie-
ty, by the Rev. Mr.. SrARKs, was on the
subject Of the Treaty of Alliance be-
tween France and the United States.
The following sketch of the leading
facts adverted to by the learned and a.
BILE lecturer will, we are sue, be read
with interest:
The United States in her attempt to
throw off the yoke of tyranny, was al
dcu by France, which at once became
a subject OF much discussion thoughout
all Europe. The French people were,
at this time, divided into Two parties,
that is to say---ihe war party and the
peace party. At the time the Amcri-
can troubles commenced, a treaty of
peace existed between France and
Great Britain, which had been made
at the close of the old French war. By
this war France lost her possessions in
Canada, exhausted her funds, and re-
duced her marine to almost nothing; all
of which made it obligatory upon her
to remain at peace. Intoxicated with
the accomplishment of all this, Great
Britain had dem lnded terms highly dis
advantageous to France, to all of which
she was obliged to accede, Great
Britain wished to humble and reduce
the French, and to procure indemnity
for the expense she had incurred in the
war. Naturally sensitive, and at all
times jealous OF the honor of their ma
ton, every true hearted Frcnchman felt
indignant, and desirous for an oppor!u-
nifty of retaliation. The boundaries by
the treaty between the English and
French possessions on this continent
were not clearly defined, and this led to
constant difficulties, and was cause
OF frequent quarrel:
Besides this, the English were op-
posed to an Increase OF the French ma,
rinc, and Notwithstanding the treaty of
peace which existed between the two
nations, the British seized large nGm-
ber Of vessels. An entire fleet while on
its way TO the West Indies, was taken
possession Of by this grasping power
No less than three hundred vessels were
thus seized, besides a great number of
men. The French nation regarded
these acts as m outrage upon them, and
in violation of all their solemn treaties /;
but such was then their crippled con
dition, that they were compelled to sub
NIT. The day of retribution, however,
soon arrived. The American Revolu-
ton began, and thus chance of reta-
liaiion was offered to France. Although
there were two parties in France in re-
gard to an open declaration of war with
Great Britain, all were united as TO the
expediency Of lending secret assistance
10 the American insurgents. as they
were called, and TO endeavor by every
possible means to ioment the Quarrel
between the Colonies and the mother
country, This course they justified by
d reference TO The same course OF con
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-01-01

The anecdote of the two cats which has
been told of many learned men, originated with
Dr. Barrett, Provost ofDublin University, and
'one of Omrm ms'cohtemporaries. His 'only pets
were cat ind kitten, its Progeny. friend
seeing two holes in the bottom of the door,
asked inm for what purpose he made them
and out.
why replied his friend, would not one do
Nor BOTH
'You silly man. said ehe doctor, how could
the big cat get INTO the little hole 2
But said his friend, could not the little
one go through the big hole =
'Egsd, said Barrett, 'snd 30 she could, but
l never thought of that
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-01-01

NIroLroNS BuftKrISs.-The following inn
Promptu was published in English paper about
the year 1903, Immediately after receiving pack
ct Of bulletins from Napoleon;
ave thank you for Your bulletns,
Grea, Emperor, King and cll,
And hope you soon may have from Us
A bulletin YOUR sdlf.'
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-01-01

CLOSE SnAvNo.--A justice Of peace was
called on for the payment of bill of ID cents.
Upon presenting the bilh the squire asked him
II he would swear 70 the account. The man
replied yes The squire swore him. and hand.
ed him fifty cents. Stop SQUIRE said the
man, you are mista ken in the amount tits 10
cents Il know returned the squire. But
! can't swear you for nothing
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-01-01
MACHINE POETRY.

Mr.. S. Nichols, editor of the N. Y. Sunday
Mercury, is uncqualled by any one of the present
age in his peculiar style. Some time since he an
nounced, through the columns Of the Mercury, the
invention of Machine, to manufacture Poetry,
adapted to any metre or any subject. The ma.
chine, it appears, is set in motion by crank turn
ed by a negro boy. The following is mere sam
pie Of what the machine can do when in order:
EXPERIMENTAL STANZA.
Forever set o Sun and thou. o Moon
Behind you darksome clio nd thy face conceal!
Ye Zcphyrs, too, that fan the brow of noon,
Back to your mountain homes, O quickly steal I,
Retire sweet Vcnus-lovely maid ofeve-
Unto thy lovely cdtch aud rise no more
And Flora, thou thy garland cease 10 weave!
For all thy hopes ofjEy and bliss DER!
Triposa's false Hear It, ye gods, and weep!
o, drown my censes in eternal sleep!
Aloud call on Death to call on me,
And set ife soul from all his tortures free!
Saw off my leg or pluck out either eye!
TREAD on my favorite corn !-butlet me die!
Too slow and melancholy, altogether, Bill.
Just Sc, the cylinder TO shorter measure and ap-
ply more physical steam. Now, go IT.
OF oil the sweets
A body meets,
moiasses Is the sweetest;
OF all that's neat
In Orange street,
Dead cats are bout the neatcst.
Ofall birds fair
That ly the air,
The hat is far the farest,
OF all that's rare
do declare,
Good claret is the rarest.
OF all things lean,
humbly ween,
A lizard is the leanest;
Ofall things mean
I've ever seen,
A miser is the neanest.
OF all thing. smaf
That creep or crawl,
A mite is much thes s Ill 8;
OF all that's
Upon this b
A southern q oYa
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-01-01
Mary.

Is thy name MANY, maiden fair
Such should, melhinks music be;
The sweetest name that morlals bear
Is but beftting thee
And she, to whom it once was given,
Was half of earth and half of heaven.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-01-01

'Are you fond Of tongue, sir" yes, the
gentleman holding his hands over his ears,)
i was always fond OF tongue, madam, and
( like il FtH'
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-01-01

Keep out of bad company, for the eRaRss
is that when tie devil fires into fock HI will
hit somebody
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-01-01
torrIcr IN MARKEr STREET, NEAR brKn.l

THE" AMERICAN is published every Sa.ur.
day at TWO DOLLARS per annum to be
paid half yearly in advance. No paper discontin.
ued till ALt airearagcs are paid.
No subscriptions received for less period than
slN MONTHS. All COMMUNICATIONS or letters on
business relating the office, to insure attention,
must be P0ST PAID.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-01-01

Hold on! Hold on You colored mass of
mischief Here's pretty kettle of fish! ex
pected you'd make fumux before you got through
with it,
"Look ahca. boss, let me splain dc cause ob dis
DISQUALIFICATION You see dis main spring oh de
imagination, OWN TO De velocity OBJ dc ideal wheels
come in conjunctiona collision wild de genus pin,
which suddenly fly out and snap de fine wires oh
de fancy den de whole machiue got out o gear
and lie berry Gebil 10 pay wild de last s,anen oh
ycur suffuson.'
Very satisfactorily explained Bili-but ffyou
are not more careful another time, III turn the
crank myself Remember, Tie a reputation TO
sustain.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-01-01
PRICES OF ADvEnTrsINs.

EVery subsequcnt InseTHtn, : II
Yearly Advertisements, with the privilege OF
aeraton) one column S25; half column, SIs,
three squares, Sl2; two squares, ss one square,
So. Without the privilege ofaIteratioR q liberdl
discount will be mh1e.
Advertisements left without directions as to the
length of time they are TO lie published, will Dc
continued until ordered out, and charged Accord
ingy.
CTSixteen lines make a squste.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1842-05-10
NEW sERIEs.-VOL. II. NO. Al.

TO charge the democratic party with heinz
opposed to all banks and for hard MONEY
and Pont Us 10 the course Of the lndivid1.
ais alluded tO,whO acted conspicuous paris
in the last legislature, and who seemed
10 Indicate that such was the issue the
wished to be made between the parties
bnt this artifice is too shallow TO take, for
it has only been little upwards ola year
since that party charged US with being the
bank party in Ohio.
In conclusion ! will remark that, the
democratic party of this portion OF the
State, know what my views on banking
have been for years, and know me and
those with whom acted at West Union
too well to suppose for a moment, that
we sre seeking any enlargement from
our principles or our party, or courting
any new alliance, and need not the kind
interpOsitiOn Of such hearlless mushroom
politicians as John BrOugh, who is yet
scarcely militia.man in the ranks, 10 pro.
nounce upon our creed-call US desert
ers, aad attempt TO to take from us in the
presence Of the old soldiers with whom
we have fought for years the battles of
democracy, our old muskels that are con.
secraIed by the scars inflicted upon .hem
when mingling in the strife of many
battle, and bright with the glory of the
victories they have helped 10 win. This
man now Auditor of State, who feeds no
longer with the mass, but has his ratons
secured and furnished from the public
treasury, made up in part with our earn
ings, and whose system is bloated with
the luxuries it affords-occupies no envi-
able position, who, while his hands and
pockets are filled from the labor of the
people, is denouncing as deserters, a por-
ton of those upon whose shoulders he
rode into ofice-because they exercise
the dearest right Of every freeman, (the
expression Of his opinions in relation to
a system that shall protect his rights and
interests, and against such a one aaprom-
ises nothing but deeper ruin and misery.
Yours, &c.
J. ]. MCDOWELL.
April 90, Is42.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1842-05-10
THE WAY TO WILMINGTON

Not long since (says the Picayune) q
steamboat traveller was on his way from
Charleston 10 Wilmington, and the boat
rounded in at SmithVille landiEg,N. C. Il
was late at night, and of Day & Martin
daTkDess-the black chaos around was a
kind of polished Erebus-and nothing was
distlnguishable save boy waving torch
al some distance from the boat. Now as
boys do not stand Oh waves when thsy
want TO wave torches, there were many
on board the boat shrewd enough TO know
that there must be land some where in the
viciHity. On the strength Of this con-
viction one ofthe passengers anxious and
cRutiOus as to the progress of his jour
ney' called out TO the boy with tho
torch
'Hollop
'heyH rePlied the boy, with juvenile
shrillness.
'What place is thalS'
North Carolina" sung out the boy.
This answer provoked a great laugh,
naturally enough, among the passengers,
and dozen other voices commenced put
ting loud questions TO the boy.
'What's your namer roared one who
had lung-strength enough 10 drown all tho
rest.
Sam Stowr shouted the boy.
'Where do you liver beloved the hu-
morous questioner still louder.
North Cardinal was once more the
answer, followed BY tremendous peal of
laughter from the boat and sympathetic
din and splash of the paddles. When q
partial silence ensued, The stentorian cross
examiner was heard again:
'What part of North Carolinar
'Why, up there where Miss Efy Butts
nsed TO liven
This reply created more bsisterous fun
than tOok place before, and it seemed as
if the laughter would never cease. At
length another question was put, Just a.
the boat was nearinn the spot where the
boy stood
(which is the way tOWiImingtonr
The BOY paused an instant, and then
threw every body into commissions BY an.
swering-
Why, the other sDGy!'
Such an informant is not always
met with on dark night in North Caro-
lima. N o. Picayune.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1842-05-10

are they who follow lecturing on this sub
ject? Are not too thirds of them men who
lecture on abOlhiSnism, or Ministers of q
certain sec! who are in favor Of the doc
trines, | have said, and again repeat it
that | am not opposed to temperance in
the abstract. | am no enemy TO temper
ance. But | am opposed to making it Q
question, cloak, shield and helmet, un.
der cover of which TO bring about or &C
cemPlish, other political designs. If you
would know whether stream be pure;
you must search out the fountain from
which il emenates, the source whence it
flows.
There is another thing which deserves
attention. 1t would appear that the iud.
ges Of our Courts intend an entire rafu.
sal ogrant Tavern licenses with privile.
ges to retail liquor. Wha. will this result
in? Will they not subvart the end which
they wish to accomplish? The retailing
business will be taken out Of the hands Of
good responsible men, who keep respect
able houses, and men who have no prop.
erty, irresponsible and w.propf, will take
it up, keep what kind of houses they
please; perfect dOgge,ies, and do a good
business at it, will makS money, accumu-
late property. How will you preven: this.
You may assess fine, but how will you
collect it. Where is your remedy? Why,
let the Legislature pass an act that they
shall be imprisoned or sent to the Capi-
tai unless they comply with the law. |
should like TO see our legislature enact a
law that a man should not sell any prop.
erty he pleased, il there be demand for
it. One of the complaints ofour fathers
was, that they were forbid to Luy or sell
any paper wiIhPut the royal stamp. They
held il to be right TO manufacture their
own property, and sell to whom they
pleased.
WIDE AWAKE.
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From the New York Brother Jonathan.
GEORGE WASHINGTON
q U NAODO"A u
April %, ls42.

The FIRST President Of the United States
was GEORGE WASHINGTON, "the
Father Of his Country" and the greatest
man of modern times. He was the third
son of Augustine Washington, and was
born at Bridges Creek in the county Of
WestmOtland, Virginia, Feb. 90; 1882.
The property OF his father descending TO
an elder brOther,at the age ofl5, he made
preparations to enter the British navy as
midshipnan, but was persuaded to a.
bandon the design by his mother. He
devoted himself assiduousIy TO study
particularly themathematics4r generaIsci-
ence. At 10, he was appointed an sdiu.
taut general of militia :aDd soon after ex.
ecuted with great GOODNESS and fidelity
difficult enterprise entrusted to him by the
Governor of Virginia, that of fcommunica-
ting with the commanding officer of the
French garrison on the Ohio, and explor-
ing the intermediate country, with an eye
to future military operations. In l75l,
he commanded new regiment raised a.
gainst the French-was in several skirm-
ishes, and in the hottest of the sanguinary
battle Of Fort du Quesne on the 9th July
1854. but at the close Of the year he res.
igned his command, and retired. His
brother had died, and the paternal estate
came into his possession.
He marriedi Martha Curtis, young
widow lady, Of large fortune and superi.
or accomplishments; and gave his atten-
tion TO the cultivation of his farm, one of
the most extensive in Virginia. His slaves
and other persons employed at this time,
were nearly thousand. He became a
member Of the Legislature, and also a
judge. In l774, he was elected a mem.
ber Of the first congress, and took an ac-
tive part in revolutionary measures -
Soon after the battle of Lexington took
place, Washington, at the suggestion Of
John Adams, was elected commander in
chief Of the armies of the United colonies,
and accepted the Office. He repaired to
cambridge. then the head quarters
Of the army. from this period, through
all the vicissitudes, difficulties, aud perils
Of the revolutionary struggle, The genius
of Washington was the directing spirit OF
the contest. Patient and sagacious, he
never rushed headlong into battle-he
was spareing of human life courageous
at all times but humane-and never for
moment desparing of the gloriOus cause.
Alter the surrender Of Yorktown, and
the close Of the war, and the withdrawal
of the troops of the enemy he took leave
of his brave comrads in arms, in this city,
then assembled at Francis tavern, (kept
At what is now the corner OF franklin
square and Cherry street.-The same old
edefice is standing yet y aud on the 2Sd
of December, he resigned his commiss-
ion to Congress. Washington now re-
turned to Mount Vernon, again employing
hlmsslfin domestic pursuits. But the
county yet looked to him for guidance.
He becamein 1857 member Of the con.
vention which Termed the Constitution,