davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-12-31

which in other countries would have called for an
appeal TO arms" The Executive, and the leeisla-
ture, were declared by him, "to have deserved well
Of their country" Coming from such man, this
reward was a precious one.
thank you for your apprehension Of my military
conduct. In common with vast number Of our
fellow-citirons, I entered into the military service,
as a Volunteer in 1879. But in that act, and du-
ring the whole progress OF that cvcntful contest,
did bu, what our fathers did, 10 acquire the indie
pendence WE enjoy, aud bu. what will do,
should they ever be called on 10 defend il.
trust that in my journey to the West, where
shalt Immediately repair 10 settle with my family,
shall be able to pass through Harrisburg, and to
meet and thank you for the kind sentiments, with
which you have been pleased to greet my arrival
With the renewed expression of my gratitude,
| am gentlemen respectfully
You, obt. servt, and fellow citizen,
LEW. CASS:
! To A.V. Parsons, VIM. w. Rutherford, Calvin
Blythe, L. Reilly, w. G. McPhreson, Esq, and
others.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-12-31
MISCELLANY.
Condemned and Selected.

Counte, ,Jei,ers. John Hildebrand and isaac
Miller we,e arrested lately in Lancaster, (Penn.,)
counereiters, A number of two dollar notes
on the Bank Of Baltimore was found on them.
Kiiltri,m.--A fire occurred at Decatur, N. Y,
on the 20th by which shed and two cows were
burned. neighbor near by peroeiving the light
aud hearing the lowing of animals supposed tina,
Miler's prophecy teng fulfilled, and dared
no, leave his bed until the devastation was com.
plete.
Economy-A good plan TO make frewood go
great ,cdy is TO have il cut ready for burning aud
leave it out upon the street. 1t has been ascertain
ed that one cord will thus go farther than two cords
placed in the wocdhouse.
An exchange paper says, that the fattest hogs are
raised in Cincinnati Ohio, and the fattest girls in
Lowell Massachusetts.--The hogs are worth at
least three cents pound undresSed; but some of
the girls are no, worth iookins at
The Pittsaurg Chronicle says, a young man
named Daniel WCoy, mate of the steamboat
Cicero, got bone of pheasant in his throat few
days since and died on Saturday morning from the
effects of it. He is said to have teen a worthy
young man and had been bu, d few months mar
ricd.
4 Mad Auihor.-Cap,. Basil Hall. il is stated in
a late English paper, has become deranged,
Life and De0ih.-Every stroke of pendulum
ushets one human being into existence aud heraljs
the departure Of another.
Influence Of fGDfr&-Mr. Marshall in recent
speech IN Kentucky, after auding TO The causes
that induced him to challenge Col. Webb, adds
'If under all these circumstances of wanton ag.
gresson on the par, Of Col. Webb, had not call.
ed him out, there is not Prcshy terian lady in Toy
district, who would not have whipped me with hcr
garierS, in and contempt, from her presence
! An English Protestant paper, in announcing
the conversion Of all important Catholic func.
| tonary, says: ale renaunccd the cuors of tn,
! Roman church, aud embraced those Of Protrstin
! ism.
Something cf Change SKY years ago
daughter Of Gen. Green, of Georgia, raised fev
black seed cotton plants ia lesn pols, and for
ther reason than that they were pretty flowers
Times have altered somewhat since then.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-12-31

A WORD FROM THsomAs JgTFERsON.-"We
have experienccG, what we did Aot believe,
that there exists both prlfligacy and power e.
uouph TO exclude us from the field OF rHter-
change pith other nations. Thdt, to'be lnde-
pendent toy the comforts Of life, we must fabrl-
cate them ourselves. We msS ROW place
the manufacturer by the side Of the agTicul'ur-
let. The graBd inquiry now Is, shalt We make
our own ccFaforts, or go without them at the
will of foreign nation iie theretore, vine
is now against domestic manHisc'ures must be
for reducing us either to dependence on Tor
tign nations, or TO be clothed IN skins, and TO
live like wild beast indens and cave+ns. Lam
no. one of fthesc.-EXpcrience has taught me
that manufactures are now as necessary to oaI
independence as to our comfort '-Liter Il
Benjamin Austin, J0n Q, 1916
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-12-31
GcnCral CaSs.

4 number of citizens Of Dauphu county, With
out distinction Of party, invited our recent dstin>
guished Minister to France to vsi, Harrisburg on
his journey West The following is the answer
of Gen Csss to the Committee of Invitation:
PHlLAnELpuIA, Dec. l6. lSi2.
GrSrLENES during the course Of public
HE, not now short one, | can look back to no in
clden, which has impressed me with deeper feel.
ing Of gratitude than your letter of corsraulalion,
upon nay return TO our beloved coautry. Such
rccomPcnsc far beyond nay eXPectatons,
ii is beyond my merit. Aud il has come too from
the Keystone Of the Union, from that state, which
has done much and demanded little, and whose
principles and practice, whether in safety in dan.
ger have furnished bright example of patriotism
for the whole republic. And it has further come
from political friends, and from political opponents,
who have generally LAID aside their party feelings
on this occasion, anI have Joined in receiving with
aPprobation an humble fellow citizen, returning
from his mission in a foreign land Circumstances
placed me abroad in a difficult and responsible sta
| ton. Our national honor seemed require prompt
action, before the INSTRUCTIONS oi the government
were received. In meeting the crisis, did no
more than my duty, duty, which cannot doubt,
any other citizen placed in similar situation
/ would have performed ! conf, SIS, that while
/ looked with soicitude, looked with confidence to
/ the judgment my count'ysnen might pronounce up
( on my course. was satisfied that to American,
American honor could no, be Indifferent, and that
they would support one Of their representatives, cal
( led upon by Circumstances to ssser, it in foreign
country. That was not deceived in these exPec-
taons this testimonial of your appreciation furnish,
es me a grateful proof and as such, shall never
cease to cherish it.
/ You have been pleased to 'nude 10 The part
~ ~ '' ''' " Wv ''F
/ ,s -" ''' :" '''1
- ''''''' " '''' W "'''' '''"
",'o'" ''e ''0' was '''
,''''.''o'' '"'''
" O'''"e "'"' ,N''''''' ''''' 'N'S 'e"'s was
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-12-31

Gr We trust the legislature will, as soon as or
gained, Sc, to work in proper spirit, and restore,
so far as they can, the present deranged state of
our currency. Our relief currency hangs ike an
incubus, upon the banks as well the people
Some measures should be adopted to raise the value
of these notes. or have them called in and cancelled
as soon as they are received We know, much more
is often required of tie legislature than ough, to he
expected. But our friends have now the power to
act and we trus, they will not cvale the rcspons-
biliiy.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-12-31
Tile Fcmale Sfminary Of Snnhnry.

An examination of the pupils under the insruc.
ton of Miss BnooKE, was held on Saturday last,
which is represented by some Of the trustees who
attended, 10 have afforded much grat fcation. We
regret that circumstances prevented our paiiicipa.
ton Although the exercises were pr,ssed forward
by the Precrp'resS, with that ability and activity
for which she is distinguished we under tand that
there W not sufficient tine to proceed through oil
the proposed bhnches; and hat, probably a fur.
thcr examination may take place at some early and
convenient occasion.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-12-31

ar On our first page will be found several in.
tcresling articles, among them ,ketch Of the char.
acrer of Philip Spencer lately executed on board
the brig Somcrs; and on article on the Millennium.
Also an article in relation to the construction Of Ice
Houses, which commend to the attention of all
house-koepers. a small ice house Of this chatac>
ter, would be within the means Of almost any one.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-12-31
BALTIMORE MARKET.

Office otthe BALrIsoBE AnERIcAS, Dec, &c.
GRAIN.-lhere has been very little Wheat a,
market to,day. We quote as before at s5 to 80
cts. f'r goo prime Nj, reds and at so a so cts,
for inferior to fair. We note sales of white Corn
to-day at Al AZ cts. and of yellow at ~ 43 c,s.
Sales Of Oats al 90 20 cts.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-12-31

AJom CaLbage.-Ir 10 stated m the Report Of
the Horticultural CommIlte OF the American insti
tute, ,hat 77I acres in Bergen township, n. j.,
r.,se go 900 calhases, or nearly 5000 head olcsh
bage per acre. Two psuonymics of Vreeani and
Van Horn, genuine both, raise above rwo-ihnds OF
the whole.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-12-31

QJC We have just received sixty reams Of print
ing paper similar in size aud quality to the sheet
upon which this is printed, Also 36 reams of su-
per Royal . by 90 inches, which will be sold at
cost Gnd carriage, for cash.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-12-31

q J There nre some among the Wings, who
talk of king up Gen, Cass as the Wing candidate
for President. Gen. Cass, however, is a thorough.
going Dcmorat aud if the Wings intend to sup
port him. il must he az a Democrat.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-12-31

A young dandy, who supported an enormous
moustache, asked a lady what she thought OF
his looks. Why said she, you look as If you
had Uwalowed poney, and lett the tail stick
irr on, Of your mouth
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-12-31

Gf Next Monday our court will commence, and
the sleghing is good, our landlords may expect
a considerable harvest, especially there will be
considerable criminal business, always the most
profitable kind Of business for tavern keepers.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-12-31

o. Our acknowledgements are due to the Hon
John Snyder, for valuable public documents.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-12-31
The steamer Great BrItpin,

By the last news received from Europe were
made acquainted with the determination of the
Great Western Steamship Company to finish the
iron steamer Great Britain the largest vessel IN the
world. The following statement Of her dimensions
and arrangements, which we find prepared TO our
hsnJs ia the New York sun, WILL therefore, a, this
time, lie read with interest:
"He. extreme length is 1924 feet, being 90 feet
longer than the longest line of battle ships extreme
breadth 81 feet; depth Of hold ~ feet She is
gistctcd $500 tons, aud far exceeds in bulk anv
two steamers in the world. She has four decks
the lowest of which is iron, and is destined to
ccve the cargo. The upper deck, with the excep.
ton of small break in the forecaste, is completely
flush from stem to stern, without building or eleva.
onof any kind, that besides the mass and fun
mel, there will be nothing above deck otler resis>
tance to head wind. The two intermediate decks
are appropriated exclusively to the use of the pas
sengers and the equpaCe OF the ship, and consist
of four grand saloons, forming together length of
dining room of $50 feet. There are two large la
lies cabus OF family rooms. and 90 state rooms,
each containing two spacious sleeping herths; so
that besides the portions appropriated for the crew,
stewards department, &C., 800 passengers can be
accommodated.
The principal saloon is so feet long ly 80 feet
wide, and feet 3 inches high. She has sufficient
room for the stowaGe of 1000 tons of coal and
/ l2 600 tons of measurement goods. There are ,
! boilers, capable of containing 200 tons oe water
which will he heated by "a fires; and she has fou
engines OF $50 horse power each. Fourtren hun.
dr,d tons oiron have rcn used in her construction
She will be propelled by the newly improved screw
/ propeller patented by Mr.. Smith Of London, with
| improvements made upon it, and applied by tha'
! grnrl man with complete success to the Atchimeics
She is 10 be fitted with six masts, on five Of which
a sing fl'c and AFT sail only will be carried the
mainmasr alone being rigged with yards and top.
m,st. These maSts will bee low compared with
the SIZE of the vessel, although the mainmast viii
be % feet long Her average speed is expected tC
lie At e tst IL to 3 miles au hour. The averag,
speed of the pe>ent Atlsutc steamers is about lC
miles an hour, and that of the Mediterranean s'el
NETS only :. Her entire estimated cost is Gl0O
OO0 The total cost Of the Great Western wa.
| G6l zoo.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-12-31

o. The pressure Of the times, has at last open.
cd the eyes Of the people, to the wild and reck-
less manner in which the public monies have been
squnndered in improvements aud measures If doubt
full utility. Dur ng this mania, al eager to
get share Of the public piunder, Ivy adding to our
rapidly accumulaling debt Who does not remem.
Der how one of the most faithful and jealous rep
rescntatives the state ever had, was traduccd in
this couEy, for his opposition To this exravnGa ance,
at its start Hs advice 10 'se, fast on the tcasu
ry chest had become a sereotyped term of reproach,
and had well nigh, al one time lost him his e.
lection. Who does rot now acknonle ge the
wisdom of his couusels Had our Irpislatures been
composed Of m ,jority of such men Lewis Dew.
art, how different would have been tue state OF
affairs at present.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-12-31

o. Milton ]. Alexand, r, has been sentenced to
4 years Imprisonment in the penitentiary.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-12-31

CfIn New York they have some strange sights
at present. General Tom Thumb, the g,c7test
dwarf aud smallest ",an ,h..;, ever lived, is e1hbi>
ted Iiney lave another man by the name of Mel,
lis. the greatest curiosity of the day, barn Witho.t
arms performs with his feet what hundreds are un-
able to accomplish with theu hands, lie plays
winds up watch, writes and Shares one Of n,
audience
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-12-31

bears the initials of H. I. TUcKERMAS one of the
most popular aud gifted Poets. 1t is a deserved
tribute to the hero of noble deed
To Com. Alexander =. McKensie.
If like the warrior whose immortal story,
With kindred mind thy pen well hath traced
Thou hadst brought home a yctor's wreath of glory
A nations praise thy coming would have graced
Shouts, such as Erie's youthful hero greeted.
Thy noble deeds would zealously proclaim;
BY fair and brave, with grateful teas repeated.
Thy country's love would consecrate Thy name.
Is there triumph save in wars commotion i
No silent conqucsts that the soul achieves -
Like the vast slumber Of the peaceful ocean,
Ere some Wild storm its bosom mady heaves'
The reckless fight with self devoted bearing.
And cTavrn souls awhile frtcely rage;
But duty claims more exalted daring,
And cIlmer deeds martyrs strength engage.
How stern a conflict thy hold heart was rending
When trait'rous shpma'es il around thee prrss'd,
And honor's voice with deep compassion blending,
To yoiceeSs anguish woke thy manly breast!
Oh hen without p7ng thou coulist have prcisheu'
In battle with thy country's alien foes,
Ana smiled beneath the flag thy vslar CHERISHED,
To meet death the patriot only knows!
4 dearer tribute thou vert called to render,
In yielding up anohers forfeit life;
For brave mems hearts not less firm than tender
And where truth reigns s Feelings keenest strf
The courage of our spolless chefwas tested
When called 10 sacrifice a foreign SPY;
task more sad uron thy spirit rested,
fot it wa. thine TO bid a comGade die.
But when oppressive grew thy natures pleading.
Unto The starry hammer thou diJst turn
Wllh solemn trust Thy mourntul nurpose feeding.
To make the light of duty clear y burn!
"nen an was Zone each word of sadness spoker
ana lo'al Cneers again rode eeT the sea,
'aiH wss Thy heart in dury's cause hs:h,,,,,,.en-
aim as The stars, and as the waters free
IL +, +,
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-12-31

CT The Bankrupt law will either he repealed
considerably amended, the present session Of Com
gress. The sudden opposition which it has
countcred, aud that too 10y OF the former
friends of the act, ha, been rather surprising. The
most odlous feature of 'he law, was its Retrospective
action. This objection has, in great measure, lost
its force, from the fact that large majority of debt
ors have already avnileh themselves Of the benefit
of the act. The law has not been in existence long
enough test lis efficacy, but we dc not believe
that it is now generally less popular than when it
passed. We do not approve Of its entire repeal but
there are many features IN the law which should he
amended. There are many who think The voIun-
tary principle should te sbaadoneJ, which, IN its
operations, would leave it somewhat smilar 10 the
English Bankrupt Law.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-12-31

O. Judge Banks, on the 2O,h inst, delivered
an important opinion IN the case of Long rs the
Farmers Bank Of Reading, lie decided that an
individual indebted to bank, on a note discount.
ei at his instance, due and payable, has no right
to demand gold or silver, for sum not greater
than the note, and that refusal to pay gold or
silver docs not affect the charter that the act Of
the 4lh OF May, lsil, is Legislative contract
with The accepting banks and is b;,dlng between
'n' s'a'' anu -, oanks; that tho resumption sc'
',aTCn lost, does M, embrace, in its l.t aud 2nd
section, the accepting banks
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-12-31

QT Nicholas BiddIc is very severely handled by
some Of his former worshiPpers, on account # GER
tain measures suggested in series of letters, in
Iation to the pay ment of the State debit His re-
hellshing the snnuti,s aud pensions TO cd soldiers
is alike odous To the enlighteued and hbcrsi por.
ton of the community. Bot Nicholas has had his
day. His recommendations have not the potency
they once possessed, Alas how the mighty
fallen
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1842-12-31

O. The following from the \, Y. American
besrs the initials of II. +. TucKERMAS, one of the
most popular and gifted Poets. 1t is deserved
tribute to the hero Of noble deed
New-York tribune., 1842-03-26
MEDICAL.
.OpIu OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.


IL day passes without some new cacss OF excite lie
The creates, and most !asng has been i "
INDICATED MED, LozF GiEky NJ :'ss axe loud ns'
have recommended iher, from their pulpii>Par bsti
has repeatedly spoken The highest terms OF them 70 h
LAWYERS AND JUDGES
have hem in their courts and very ready "a -er them
y ~ .'' MECHANICS AND CARMEN,
as well as laboring all patrons Of >hertnans oz-
eng for they very pleasant and certainly cure easier
yt9- e4 soS' tt II THEIR VIRTUES =. ".
Honor. Mayor Clark. Hon. Ed J. Porter. Rev Mr. Hand
cock Rev Mr. Stre,t-r, Rev. sIr. :Anihony J. Sherman
hundreds o others the highest rspecabtv can be- re-
iarred 90 For coughs, colds. asthma. wheopng cough,
Lozenge> the bes medicine in the world Fog headache
palpa,ion OF the heart, sea sickness owRes OF pt' de-.
pon.ncy dizziness and all nervous diseases sherman:
Camphor ozcsges only require few rahuies Use 70 itc
cure For worms whica cause many distressing and
alarming symptoms, Sh-n'an'> "-rn Lozenges cannot be
surpassed aad have been p G6" eco by more 'an
vici, number sold yearly Of Sfern,an Poor Mans Pa<
celebrated for curing PAIN or weakae>' IN The BACK,
80 RHEUMATISM AND LUMBAGo,
AMI all Tor r.: cents only one aua,ie m
10 ali others BAD BREATH
and bad teeth very common, and all may be prevented
v using Shernlar Orris ToOk Paste whc gives peariy
vienees the teeth keeps them from aching and decay
hart!en> he and gives 10 the breath delightful a,
rance, hhe unknown rom any OTHER denrce Dentists
Physicians Cergynen, and all classes have given this deii-
ciou preparation their decided appreciation a.ways ne
.onle trust those who would receive YOU Ser-
AGENTS are a, Ia. B1wery = Eas; Broadway; Ru>lon
Spinwal Sc William street lie Broadway and 10 Asi'r
House Sands p; Broadway % and iS9 Fulton street
Brooklvn Reding State Boston: Burgess South
Third street Chesnrtstreet. Philadelphia Robertson
ID Ba!tnore Frank Taylor Washington City A. Head,
Charleston. $ c.. curne ( Co.. New Orleans j. Mico1.
Pittsburgh. milo In
New-York tribune., 1842-03-26

departmeat an obvious duty all who are engaged in
thu prhc COUNCILS. and that undue would not
easily be retrieved While unreasonable Iersiaelsy
wond not be deeply injurious TO ne PS n,s, we
necessary would be supplied by The reflection that the
high may thu. seem u he'rii,, 700 sarG = ,1
With my grateful consent 70 nave 40 NOR 'i
NE uaat '0' e'e'; WILLIAM II. SEWARD
New-York tribune., 1842-03-26
BUTLER < EVtRTS
mis- Tavern Attorney Tor Attaching Cgcdtor
10y ORDER of F. a. TalImadse p.

4 , cor,.r OF the Civ OF New.Yo,a notice i, b.rsh,
given pursuant 10 the provisions CT Tie statute autbor
attachments Against nonrcSsu, debtors, that Nh ars
rnent ha, issued agan>, the estate OF Samuel srft ,s
den. OF III. state OF PennSyVia. and that sane sg -
.od TOR the payment OF his debts Jules he appear and d.
charge such attachment. according 10 Et~ wain m.
months from the frS, publication OF tbs notice, and thar he
avncnt Of debts due 10 him by residents Of tbs S,,s
and the delivery 10 him for hi OF prpc,,
within Ibis State belonging him and the transfer q sny
suct property by hnl forbidden by law and are yoS
Da,e,i the 10Th lav ol March, lSi2.
\. 6. ROC Frs, Attorney Tor Attaching Creditor
mis- lansh
New-York tribune., 1842-03-26
NOTICE TO RUPTURED PER

SONS.-Dr.A 4. G. HI LII. NOT Vescy street, ASor
House. New York.-Persons afflicted with Ruptures may
rely upon the best instrumental aid t world affords OF
application a. his Office Veey street. New York either
OF his numerous agents in tie Chief tnwns OF the nltee
S;ate Parents mus, be careful examine the back part
Of Dr. HUH, Truse,. i they endorsed br Dr..
Hull in writing None other genuine or 10 bt relied
.s d. Hull guarantees cures to all Otherwise healthy
patients who call his Oice tor treatment II the cure he
not radical and permanent. - as To preclude the Necessity
OF wearing any truss whatever the MONEY adya3ced re-
whatever progress the rupture may have MADE toward
dicaton
Children under twelve years universally cured With
cal cure has been under progressive practical improve
1nent for more than twenty years past, in Dr.. Hu2>
T.s. Office and brought state OF unrivalad
perfection
Many trracherous agents have undertaken ven iIna-
,ons OF Dr. Hulps celebrated Hinge and Pivot russ for
the easy and retention OF Rup,ures These limitations
cannot be relied ou-they are made by unSkiilfnl
Trusses OF iae marker. The genuine have iu
writing riol In AMOS G. HULL CO.