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Treasury DEPARTMENT,
" AsHINGToN. l7th March, lS43


SEALED PROPOLALS, will be received at this
- Department, until the 18th April next, for Six
Engines, Boilers and Propellers, constructed upon
the plan known " Hunters Plan" two of said En-
gines Boilers and Propelles, 10 be delivered on
Lake Erie, as designated hy the Secretary of the
Treasury the others at such place places on the
Sea Coast the Secretary may direct.
Also, two Engines, Boilers and Propelers, upon
the plan knowp Ericssons Plan" to be de-
yered at some place on the Sea Coast, as the
Secretary Of the Treasury may direct. The En-
gines, Boilers and Propellers to be made of the
very best materials to bear the proof and inspection Of
such person or persons, as may be selected by the
Secretary Of the Treasury. The Boilers to have not
less than hundred (700) fire surface each work
ing pressure eighty 1907 pounds to the square inch
Proof two hundred and forty (240) pounds. Six (6)
eighteen (l8) inch Cylinders with three (3) feet
stroke. The whole to be delivered directed, with
in five months from the time Of receiving the Draw
ngs and Plans for building. The proposals will state
the price for which the Engines, Boilers and Propel-
lers, will be delivered and put into complete opera
ton. But the application of the Engines working
to either of the said plans is patent right the pro
Posas will also state the price asked, including the
authority to the patent right, and also the price,
exclusive of said authority. J. e. SPENCER,
march 20-dtl7A Secretary of the Treasury.
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PRINTING TYPES,

Ornaments, Borders, Rules, sc. Of the best metal,
cast IN original matrices, and very accurately finish
ed-all Of which they have determined to ell al
GREATLY REDUCED PRICES,
Placing the HDoL and fn.nt. .s follows
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PROPOSALS. for carrying the mail of the United
i States from the lst of July, l843, to the 3Oth
of June, 1916, incuive, on the following route in
nois, will be received the Contract Office of the
Post Office Department in the City of Washington.
until 3 O'Clock p. m of the 10th Of May l843, Ito
be decided by the 18th of May nexO IN the manner
and time herein specified, to wit
ILLINOIS.
No. 4205. From Chicago by Cazenova, Addison
Bloomingdae, Elgin, Udina, Deerfeld Hampshire,
Corral, Marengo, AmesvilIe, Belvidere, Cleveland,
Rockford, Vanceburgh, Silver Creek, Freeport,
Meville Scales Mound, West Plumb river and
Elizabeth to Galena, 1856 miles and back, three
times week in fourhorse coaches, with tr-week-
ly branch in two-horse coaches from Gaena Illinois,
oy Fair Play to Dubuque, l6 miles and back, to run
In due connection.
Schedule from Isl .9prii to LIST Of December.
Leave Chicago every Tuesday, Thursday and Sa-
turd,y at a. arrive at Galena next days by 10
P. m.
Leave Gaena every Tuesday, Thursday and sa-
turday at m arrive at Chicago next days by
p. IN.
Schedule from LIST December 10 la Of .fpril
Leave Chicago every Tuesday, Thursday and Sa-
turday at a. m. arrive at Galena next Thursday,
Saturday and Monday by S p. m
Leave Galena every Tuesday Thursday and Sa-
turday at a. m. ; arrive at Chicago next Thursday
Saturday and Monday by p m.
NOTES.
No proposal will be considered unless il be accom-
panied by guarantee, signed by one more respon
sible persons, in the following manner, viz
The undersigned - guara otee that, -, If
his bid for carrying the mail fiom -, to -, be
accepted by the Postmaster General shall enter into
an obligation prior TO the ls day of July next, with
good and sufficient suretes, to perform the service
proposed.
This should be accompanied by the certificate Of
Postmaster, or other equivalent testimony, that the
good their guaranty.
The proposals should be sent to the Department
sealed endorsed Proposals forroute No - and
addressed to the First Assistant Postmaster Gene
rail-
For the prohibition Of bids resulting from combi-
nations and the terms and conditions on which the
contract is to be made the las, annual advertise
ment
Posr OFFICE DLrARrMEsT,
March 9th, lS43
c. A. WICKLlFFE
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c. A. WICkLIFFE.
march l6-dtlmay

The Old School Republican, Ohio; Kentuckisn,
Louisville, Ky; Yeoman, Frankfort, Ky. Boston
Times Philadelphia Sentinel New York Union &
Aurora Hartford Patriot & Eagle; Argus, Albany,
N. Y; HIPS New Hampshire Patriot; and Cincinna-
ii Republican, will publish the above advertisement
and send paper containing the to the lnspec
ton Office
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TYPES AT REDUCED PRICES.
n GORGE BRUCE Co, Type Founders. at
VI No Is Chambers street. near the Post Office,
New York, have on hand unusually large stock Of
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u5- The inland postage on sh letters intended Il
go by ship must be paid, otherwise they remain u
this office.
VIM JONES, p. M.
march 3l-3t
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ADMINISTRATION MEETING.

Ala meeting of the friends Of the Admins
ration, held at Maumee city Ohio, on the 22d.
March, the following Preamble and Resolutions
were unanimously adopted:
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POST OFFICE BUSINESS.

march l6-eodtais
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Confirmation Of the Copper Mines Current rrer to
J. Epes Co,oan.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1843-07-22
Life aud Death Of a Miser.

The Carlise (penna.) Repository narra,cs the
history OF Miscr thus:-
Mr.. b. was Of German extraction. His father
lef him valuable farm of Eve hundred acres, in
the vicinity Of York, with some farming and house,
hold articles. He kept tavern for number Of
years-mariel wife and raised four chillren He
accumulated an immense estate, which he preser-
ved SO tenaciously, thst he never offered "A dollar
for the education OF his family. He was never
known to lay out one dollar in cash for any article
he might he in want Of he would either do with
out it, or find some person who would barter with
him for somrrhing he could not conveniently sell
for money. He farmed largely AMI kept large
distillcry, which he supplied entirely with his own
grain. He kept team for tn conveyance OF his
whiskey aud -four to B,ltimore, which when he
could no, sell for nancy at price to suit him, he
battered for necessares for his family and tavern.
In this way he smassed an estate worth four hun.
dred thousand dollars. Such was his attachment
TO money. that he never was known TO lend or ere
dit a dollar TO any man. Upon the hest mortgage
or security that could I've given, he would not lend
a cent. He never vested dollar in any of the
public funds. Neither would he keep the notes o.
any bank longer than ill he could get them chan
ged. He deposited his silver in a large iron chest
until il would hold more. He then provided I
strong mon-hooped barrel which he ais, filled
After his death, bis strong boxes, from whose bourne
no traveller has eper returned, yielded t,oo hundre1
and thirty thousand dollars, in gold and silver.
The cause Of his death was as remarkable as tn
course Of his life. gentlem,n from Vmgini
offered him twelve dollars per bushel for 10 bush
els Of clover seed but he would not sell il ior los
than thirteen dollars and they did not agree. In
seed was afterwards sent TO Philadelphis. where
sold for seven dollars per bushe; and fifty dollar
less than the Virginisn had Offered for II. On re
ceying an account of this sale, he walked throue
his farm, went 10 his di,tilleiy, and gave varlou
directions to his people. He then went to his wi
son. house and hanged himself
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1843-07-22
From the lancaster htekiseneer.
Canal Commissioner.

II seems to lie contemplated by the Act directing
the Canal Commissioners to I've elected ty the peo
pie that one Of the board shall be scientific and
practical Engineer. This requi.i,ion seems, also,
to be approved Of by the public, and i, is certain
" undeniable that one member OF the Board, who
will have charge Of oil our public works, should lie
acquainted with the art of suuc,ing every part
Of them. In addition to the saving Of the salary of
az Engineer which will thus be made, the board
will avoid the imposition of designing men in their
contracts for necessary repairs, &c, aud thus
to the Commonwealth larger sums, that are now
wasted in useless experiments.
As a member of the new board recommend the
name Of ANTHONY b. WAnroup, Of DAuphin
county. as one eminently qualified by education,
habits and integrity Of character, for the station.
Mr.. w afford received in early life finished edu.
cation. Having acquired high standing in his
class for Mathematics, and evincng much taste for
Mechanics, he attracted the attention OF that dis.
tnguished Engineer, Canvass White, by whom he
was placed as an assistant upon the Union Canal,
anil remained there until il completed He
went with Mr.. White to the Lehieh Canal. anil
remained in his service principal assistant, dur
ing the whole time that noble work was in progress.
| He was afterwards selected by James Clarke when
| he became the head Of our Canal Board, as prin'
cipai assistant, Engineer upon the Allegheny Por-
,sse,-which was thon considered the most impor>
tsnt work in the Siate,-and he subsequently
made Principal Engineer Of the Eastern Division
where he remained during the adm n nislr alton OF
Mr.. Wuli. He was too much Of democrat to
find employment, under the administration Of Gov.
ernor Ri,ner, hut, during that administration, he
was employed an Engineer Of the Harrisburg
Rail Road Compsny,-and at the same time by the
Cumberland Valley Company. About the time o
the completion Of these two roads, the Ri,ner rule
ceased, and Mr.. CLARK again became the head ol
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1843-07-22
ron THE ANERiCAN.
Hon. John SNYDER and the Tariff.

Mn. Enron An article appeared in yonr las,
paper, signed "a Democrat" which does great in.
justice to Mr.. Snyder. The wre' sp aking Of Mr..
Snyder's views the Tariff, says "l have no,
record Of Mr.. Snyd,r's votes and therefore canno,
refer to them particularly but it is well known that
he was opposed to a discriminating tai If, and act
ed with the Southern nullifers."
Now il the writer viii refer TO the Journal page
ll2, he will find. tina, the ties, question, which
was resolution to refer the bill to the committee
on manufactures, Mr.. Snyder voted with the friends
ofthe tariff. Again, at page 1922, he will find that
he voted twice for the suspension of the rules, to
enable Mr.. McKennan to Introduce the present
tariff bill, and which, absence alone, account Of
family sfilcIion, prevented him voting for. on its
final passage. Mr.. Snyder Was in favor Of dis
eliminating tariff, and is willing that the p,esen,
tariff should remain undisurbed and have fair
trial. These the only objections urged ss'ns,
Mr. Snyder, and these charges, the record proves
untounded. Mr.. Snyder will shortly give his views
on the tariff, a, meeting to be held a, New Bel.
lin. AUGUSTA
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1843-07-22
ron TUE ANERICAS.
Assembly.

Mn. MAssER-The Democracy OF Northumber-
land county will soon be called upon TO make
choice Of a candidate for the next Legislature, and
as there have hern several worthy men presented
for their consideration, permit Us through the me-
dium Of your valuable paper, to offer EnwARp Y.
BnIGHr of the Borough Of Sunhury, as a candi-
date for that important situation. Ia presenting
Mr.. Bright 10 the Democracy Of Northumberland
county, we have no hesitation in saying, that n
mons the host Of candidates that will be brought
into the field one whom the interests Of the peo-
pie could more safely he conhded, cannot he found.
Mr.. Brigh, has resided for long time among US,
and is well acquainted with the wants and wishes
Of The people. He is man Of excellent business
habits industrious and pable-possessing a sound
knowledge Of the Internal improvement System,
and II elected will iearessly and faithfully perform
his duty. MANY,
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1843-07-22
WILLIAM G. BROWNLOW

A New UPPER LIP has been given to a young
nan in Hartford, who was deprived Of one by
an accident when boy. This nice surgical o.
peration was performed by DIR. Ellsworth. The
Hartford Courier says the new one is handsome
ly formed
at seems the material had been taken from
the cheeks on each side; and although the ope-
ration was extensive and extremely severe yet
so perfect is the union that scarcely scar can
be seen-none extending beyond the outer side
ofthe nostrils and upon the red facing of the
lip, no eye can possibly detect the point OF con-
nection between the two halves. The lip is
really handsome one, quite equal to the best
cures of hair lip, and better than any we have
ever seen. No one would for a moment sus-
pect that haG travelled from the cheeks to its
present location, WI hich it graces as well as the
original, except perhaps thatit has not quite a;
free and easy motion, although enough for all
common purposes"
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1843-07-22

the Canal Boari and with his restoration. Mr.,
State as the Chief Engineer f,he North Branch
and Susquehsnna Divisions. During the firs, two
years Of his service there. he rebuilt slmos, every
particle Of the mechanical work on those lines and
the locks, aqueducts, and bridges, are now perma.
men, monument, Of his skill as q Mechanic and En-.
sinecr. He was subsequently appointed the En-.
gincer of the Main Line from Ptsburg Coum,
bia ; and a, the reduction Of the Engineer Corps,
in lsia, to single Principal Engineer although
the Ac, Of Assembly reducing the number said the
Engineer on the Main Line should rem ain--he was
removed 10 make room for personal friend and
hvorite Of the E1ecu,e.--The recent Legislature,
not approving Of that "firoriie the Office Of En-.
gncer was abolished and the Canal Commissions
ers were authorized to procure the services Of some
skilful man to estimate the unsettled work upon
the different lines. At the solicitation of various
persons in different quarters of the State. who had
confidence in his integrity, he was induced to ac-
cept the performance Of this special duty.
I have given this brief sketch Of MIR. Warfort,
to show that he has been employed 10 the construc.
ton Of our public works their commence
ment. In public life Of now nearly quarter Of
a century, in which his duties were af the most re-
sponsble kind he has sustained a character, for
integrity, without q spo, or Flemish and by his
stric, attention to duty, he has the good opin.
I ion Of all with whom he has come in contac Mr..
Wariord has never been vioen, politician bu,
he has been firm and unwavering in his devotion
to the principles Of the democratic party and
every vote he has given has gone to the support of
its candidates. His residence in Dauphin county,
on the line Of the can,l and near where the busi-
ness of the Department, must be transacted, will
not detract from the fitness of his sua,ion,-
while his skill his integrity, his active business ha-
bits, will make him q fit associate OF tha, honest
man, James Clarke who will undoubtedly secure
the nomination Of the democratic-conven,ion.
BY publishing the above, you will ohligs dem
ocrac subscriber, who has been in the habit of rea.
ding your paper FOR thir'y-five years and who has
no other desire than to public works in
the hands of honest and able men, who will devote
their time and talents to make them productive, and
setvceable to the people, and thus prevent the ne,
crs.y Of selling them at sacrifice to hesrtless
foreigners. DONEGAL.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1843-07-22

A GERMAN PROrEssoRsHIP.-Co Col
lege, having received legacy of 100000 for
that purpose from the estate of the late Freder-
ick Gebhard, Of n v, has established German
ProfessorshlP, and made the German language
an Indispensable portion ofthe college course,
We leaIn by the American that John Louis
Tcllkamf, a native OF Hanover, son of an emf
nent Judicial functionary OF that kingdom, and
at an early age lecturer on Civil Law and Po-
ltical Ethics in the University of Go,tingen,
and from which institution he received the de-
gree of Doctor of Laws, has been appointed Pro,
fessorship. DR.. II. has been in this country
some five years, during part of which time he
has been connected with Union College. Ii,
revisits Germany now with avew OF found
ing German Library for the Gebhard Profes
sorshp.
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Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1843-07-22
ron THE ANLRIcAS.
lSSem m bl Y,

Ma. EnIroR.-Seeing that candidates for the
different offices are being brought fnward We
would offer Mr.. PETER PURSEI., Of Sunlurv,
for the Legislature. Mr. Pursei is fsvorably known
TO the oilirens OF this county. He has long ba.tei
in the ranks Of Democracy, never failing to rem
der every assistance to further the interests and
welfare Of our party. Should our fellow citizens
think proper TO elect him TO he their representa-
tstive, we are certain he will not give them cause
To regr,, their choke,
DEaocRArs OF ArGrsrA,
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1843-07-22
The Fighting Clergyman of Tennessee.


We have once or twice recorded the sayings
and doings Of the modern Bishop of Beauvois.
In a late number ct his paper we find the fol-
lowing. There is no circumlocution about
Parson BrownloN.
"a CARD.-While seated in my house wri.
ting, disturbing no man, and without any
knowledge of any quarelln,g going on, Mr..
Garland was called on, as I understand, by l..
G. Haynes, to send me down to him, Ia meet
him in combat, suppose in the street. once
called on that base cowarlly puppy. in manly
and honorable way, and he refused to fight, but
lied like dog, in that he denied having any
weapons must decline The honor of paying
him second visit, but on the ground that as
tone good turn deserves another" he ought to
call on me. This would be turn about, and Of
course far play.
now, us heretofore, pronounce Mr.. Haynes
a liar, a villain and coward-having no other
hackers in Joncsboroueh than set of thieves.
| And this intend as personal TO all who con-
slider themselves his hackers.
WILLIAM G. BROWNLOW.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1843-07-22
4 Dreadful Accident.

We learn from = correspondent, that dreadful
accident, occurred on The I.ehieh aud Susquehan.
ma Rail Road, on Saturday the S,h inst. Theodore
Titus and lady, Of Wkesh,rre, and their son, an
interesting youth of abou, fifteen years OF age were
returning TO their residence from White Haven.
where they had been passing few days on Sis,
TO some friends. Instead of going in the public
conveyance, Mr.. Titus took lumber car, which
he had been using on the rail road to run lumber
from his landing to the LehiSh After passing
down the first inclined plane in perfect safety, in
attempting to descend the second, which i. about
three miles from Wkesbsue, for want of proper
precau,ion in starting at the top, the car became
unr anaseabe, running with astonishing rapidity,
and in turning curve jus, before reaching the
foot Of the plane, Mrs. Titus was thrown off, pre-
cpi,ated nearly hundred feet, her head striking
rock, and almos, instantly killed. Mr.. Titus and
son kept on few moments longer, when they
were also thrown from the car. and SO much in
jured that their covcry is considered doubtful.
Rick Rem
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1843-07-22
BALTIMORE MARKET.

Office offhe B.LrISous A~En,cLS, July IL.
FLOUR.-A sale Of GOO bbls. Susquehsnna
Flour on Saturday at IS 25.
GRAIN-Wc note sales II four cacoes of New
crop North Carolina Wheat to-day, viz: A cargo
in prime condition at l22 cents cargo a, lis
cents q cargo at II? cents; and a cargo not in
condition for grinding at I0l cents. We note
sales Of only ab,u, 700 bushels old Penns. red at
Ill ll3 cts. Nd. Whea, of the comes in
slowly. A parcel of 800 bushels prime red, from
the Eastern Shores, was sold to-day at l22 cts.
Corn is very dull. Small sdes Of Md at 81 So
cts for white, and 81 SIS cts. for yellow. A par
Gel of Penn,y lvsna yellow was sold to-day at 564
cts. We quote Oats at rs cts, for prime Mary
land
WHISNEY.-Prices tend upward; hhds. which
now scarce, sold on Study a, 233 cts.
and bbls. at 81 cts.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1843-07-22

or The New York pebian attempts TO cas-, r
dicue upon the Bunker Hill Monumen, proceed
ine' and speaks in terms Of dsparag"men, of the
la tie of Bunker Hill and its consequences. The
PI,bian isa free trade paper, and like all the pa.
pcrs of that class, is strongly ,inctured with British
feelings and no'ions.
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Saturday, Jnfy 22, !s43.

0T Fou SALr-A fresh supply ofprnting pa.
per, viz. 100 re,ms similar in size and quality to
the sheet on which this is printed. Also 60 reams
of super royal, 81 by 90 inches, all of which will
be sold o, the mill price,
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1843-07-22

THE GRrArEsr TRorrISG uroS Rrcoan-
On the 4rh of July, purse of one bundled dol
lars was troted for over the Beacon course-bu,
three in five. The following horses entered and
contended for the money, viz Lady Suffolk, Bep-
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1843-07-22

Or On our frs, page will he found an excellent
ske'ch Of Mrs George Washington, by Mrs. 81.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1843-07-22

CtT The Wings have been routed, horse, foot
and dragons, in Louisiana. The elections have
jus, terminated, and the four members Of Con.
gress elec' ed are all Democrats
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1843-07-22

UT V. b. PALMER ESQ. Of his Real Estate and
Coal Office, No. l59 Pine Street below Third, two
squares south of the Exchange Philadelphia is ,u.
,horiscd to act Agent, and to receive and receipt
yeriisinn