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Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1843-08-12
FOR THE AMERICAN.
County Commissioner.

Mn. Enron :-Pefm, us, through the columns
your paper to recommend to the Democracy Of
lis county, Mr. JAMES BUOY, of Milton bor-
ugh, gentleman well qualified to fill the of.
&C of County CoMMIssioNEu. The forks, no
)nbt, are entitled to the man, and we know no,
ny gentleman more emin.nlly quail fled to fulf
duties of said Office than Mr.. Buoy. He has
yer been a consistent and active democrat, and ha.
one much to promote the interest Of the party
lillon, we think, is now entitled to the man, and
'e hope the county convention will award to Mr.
iuoy the nomination.
DEMOCRATS OF THE FORKS.
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The article in our paper of last week, headed
Ho,c to make an unproduciire Fruit Tree bear"
,ntaned several errors. The operation is TO be
erformed in the month Of August, and no, in the
,ring, as we stated. The method is this-Cut
vo rings completely round the limb of the tree, a.
out four inches apart; then make straight cut
ON one ring TO the other, and peel the bark COM
le,ely off. Replace the bark, and tie it on nicely
nth soft strng-Readtng Gdz.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1843-08-12

Oun OPINION OF BnANDuEru's VEGErApLE u
UNIVERSAL PILLs.-This medicine we acknowledge,
in recommending to our readers, possesses wonder
ful efficacy in all nervous disorders fits, headachs,
weaknesses heavness and owness of spirit, dim
ness of sight, confusion of thoughts and wander.
ings of the mind; vapors and melancholy, and III
kinds ofhysteric complaints gradually go off hy the
use of this medicine in sickness of the stomach :,
fatulences and obsirucons, it is safe, powerful
and eflicacious remedy. The first symptoms of its
good effects serenity and cheerfune.s, and as
preventive, Alternative and purifier of the blood, it
has not its equal in the world. tits admirably cal,
culaed to afford relief to restore broken and de-
cayed constitution to its pristine health and vigor
Public Ledger.
0rPurchasc Of II. B. Masser Sunbury, or of a
gents Published in another part of this paper
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FOR THE AMERICAN.
SSc m bl v,

Mn. EDIroR.-Seeing that candidates for the
fierent offices are being brought forward, we
ould offer Mr.. PETER PURSEI., of Sunbury,
II the Legislature. Mr.. Pursel is favorably known
, the citizens of this county. He has long ba,tlej
the ranks of Democracy, never failing to rem.
T every assistance 10 further the Interests and
eIfare of our party. Should our fellow citizens
ink proper to elect HIN to he their representa-
t'Ve' we are ccrain he will not give them cause
regret Zen choice.
DEMocnArs OF AUGUsrA.
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EXCHANGE HOTEL.
Centre Street, opposite the TowS HALL,
POTTSvILLE, PA.
j. G.. I. + s S l G d.

A II EspECTGULLy PSI ,I; o!,, announces ,'s, I, to
::i:D s has take" the large and splendid esao ;,'
ted at the of Centre and Callowh streets,
nearly opposite the Town Hall, in the borough Of
Pottsvilc, which has been thoroughly repaired and
materially improved for the accommodation of visit
ors The Hotel is forty f. front on Centre ST., and
one hundred and thirty eight f. on Caowhill, three
stories high it is admirably provided with Parlors
Sitting Rooms. Reading Room, and large airy
Chambers-the most spacious, pleasant and conve-
nient Dining Room in the country new and +.
pcror Bathing Establishment and every conve.
nience and comfort to render it in all respects o
most desirable HOTEL
No pains or expense will he spared to furnish
the Table and Bar with the best tha, this and the
Philadelphia Markets afford and with a determi'
nation to devote his entire personal attention to the
comfort and accommodation of those who may fa.
vor him with cali aided by active careful and
obligng servants, he hopes to give general salts
faction.
PRIVATE FAMILIES, wishing to visit 'hi,
highly interesting and healthy Coal Region, will h'
provided with Parlors and Chambers. which h,
feels confident will please the most fastdious,
QT The Sabling attached, is large and wei
constructed, and superintended hy experienced an'
attentive Oslers. Horses and Carriages may he ha,
at any time 10 convey persons to any part OF thu
country.
or An Omnibus runs from this Hotel daily t
and from the Depot, to meet the Cars. for the &C
commodation of persons travelling on the Raj
Road. No charge for omnibus fare to this Hotel.
Pottsville Jlly g. lSi3-6m
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THE RIDD l. IL lS.
JUVENILE DEPARTMENT..
Answer to Enigma of las, week.

Answer TO Enigma of las, week.
JULr LHE FOURTH, EIGHTEEN HUNDRED AN
sEvENrY.sIx.
GEOGRAPHICAL ENIGMA.
am composed of ifty.egh, letters.
My 8, 49, 40, 3, is a town in Peru.
My s, 81, Is, Z, is a county in New York.
My |, l6, 2, 0, l6, is a county in N. Carolina
Ny s, 3, 0, 10, is a cape in the U. States.
My 2, 9, l6, 9, 81, 3, is town in Mexico.
My Ia, o, l. is an island in the Pacific.
My l6, 5, IL, 81, 8, is river in s. America,
Nv 3, 3, 46, 8, 81, | is desert in Africa.
My whole is an excellent proverb.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1843-08-12
TOWNSHIP MEETINGS.

vUNHE Democratic citizens of Northumberland
l. county are requested to meet in their several
townships, on Saturday, the 18th day Of August
next, Ia elect delegates TO meet 10 county conven.
tion in Sunbury, Monday the l4,h of August
next, for the purpose of selecting suitable candi-
date for Congress Assembly, Treasurer, Comms-
sioner and Auditor, and Delegates TO the State
Convention 10 he held in Harrisburg, to nominate
candidates for the office of Canal Commissioners.
BY order Of the Democratic
STANDING COMMITTEE.
July 22d, lSi3
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COunterfcitcrs'
ID e A TIL Il LO w.

The public will please observe that no Brandreth
L Pills are genuine, unless the box has three la
bells upon it, (the top, the side and the bottom)
each containing a fac. simile signature of my hand
writing, thus-B. BpANpnEru, NJ D.-These Ia.
heis engraved on steel, beautifully designed,
and done at expense of over 50, 000--Tho refore
it will be seen that the only thing necessary to pro-
cure the medicine in its purity, is to observe these
labels.
Remember the top, the side, and the bottom
The following respective persons are duly auhori
zed, and hold
CERTIFICATES OF AGENCY,
For the sale of Brandreth's Vegetable Universal
Pills.
Northumberland county Miton-Mackey &
Chambe,lin. Sunbury-H. b. Masser. M'Evons
villc-Ireand & Meixel. Norhumhe,land-W VIM
Forsyth. Georgetown-J. 81 J. Walls.
Union County: New Berlin-Bogar & Win
ter. Selnsgrovc-George Gundrum. Middle
burg-Isaac Smith. Beaverlown-David Huber
Adamsburg-Wm j. May. Mifflinsburg-Menscf
& Ray. Hartleton--Danie Long Ffceburg-
G. g. F. C. Meyer. Lewisburg--Walls & Green
Columbia county; Danville-E. b. Reynolds
& Co. Berwick-Shuman & Rlttcnhouse. Cat
tawissa-C. G. Brobts. Bloomshurg-John r
Meyer. jersey Town-Levi Biscl Washington
Robt McCay. Limestone--Balliet & McNinch.
Observe that each Agent has an Engraved Ger
tfcate of Agency, containing representation c
DR. BRANDRETH'S Mandatory at Sing Sing
and upon which will also be exact copies
the nec labels n0,C used upon the BrdndreM Pi
! BOreS.
| Philadephia, Office No. s, North slh street.
b. BRANDRETH, NJ. d.
| June 2ith lSi3,
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ron THE AMENICAS.
Member Of Assembly.

Mn. EpIToR Permit me to recommend to the
oters of Northumberland county, HUGH II.
EATS, E.q, of Shamokin, as a candidate for AS
smbiy. Mr. Teats is an industrious and intelligent
rmer, and would if elected, give very general salts
,clion. MANY OF SHAM0KIN.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1843-08-12

a Threshing Machine for Sale.
VUvHE subscriber offers for sale a THRESHING
l. MACHINE, new aud in good order The
Machine has been tried, and proves to he an excel>
lent one |, will be sold at reduced price, and
warranted. Apply to u, B, MAsSER.
July isi, ls43.
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Notice
TO MIR CTORS.

TROPOSALS will he received until sun.down
n of Friday the st day of September, ls43, at
the town Of Sunhury, for the repair of the Mahan-
tango Aqueduct. on the Susquehanna Division.
Plans and specifications will be exhibited three
days previous to the letting.
G. LEISENRING,
Supervisor Susq. Div Pa. Canal.
July Sth, lS43.-St
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John EiseIy's Estate.

JOhn EfSeIy'S EStItc.
NOTlCE is hereby given, that letters testamen.
~ lary on the estate of John Eisely, late Of
Sunburv, Northumberland county, deed have been
granted by the Register of said county to the SUBJ
scrber. All those indebted TO the above estate are
requested to call and make payment Saturday
the 29lh of July, lsi3 at the late residence of the
deceased, and those having claims will present their
accounts, well authenticated, for settlement.
MARY EISELY,
July lst 1913. Ereeutrir.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1843-08-12

TO THE VOTERS OF NORTHUMB MBER-
LAND COUNTY.
EELLOW CITIZENS AT the earnes, solici.
L tations of many of my friends, am induced TO
offer myself as candidate for the office of
COUNTY TREASURER.
Should | be elected, will endeavor to discharge
the duties of the Office TO the best of my ability.
CHRISTIAN BOWER.
Sunhury, July 22d. 1913.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1843-08-12

0@3- The Chests are manufactured without
plank of any descriptions of the best material which
is calculated TO resist hurelas and heat as long
any manufactured in the United Staes-a trial OF
which he is willing to make with any other, pro-
yided the tia be made of chests already sold TO
customers, and not manufactured for the express
purpose of trial. Purchasers are invited to call
before purchasing elsewhere
CAUTlON-AH persons are cautioned eg iinst
making, using, selling or causing to he sold, any
keyhols covers fI Fire Proof Chess or doors of
any kind, similar in construction to my patent of
July i0lh lsil, os they will be dealt with accord
ing to the Patent Law.
NAV 27h, ls4l-6m.
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County Treasurer.
TREASURER.

Should be so fortunate as TO be elected. pledge
yself to discharge the duties of the office to The
,st Of my ability. JOHN SHIPE.
August 18th. isi3.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-11-30
LlFEiN NEW YORK.

Inc New York correspondent OF The
National InteIfigencer writes:
The fema.e dynasty is gaining ground.
! mentioned IN previous letter that n
Ladies Oyster shop was opened In New
York aud LADIES' Reading- Room pro.
Jected. The latter is since organized
and about going into operation, ana mean.
time another masculine privilege has
gone oyer-io the aides. A Clu5 Bon.
ling -iiiey has been established Ia Broad
way, near franklin street, most luxuri.
Gus ~ all its ppo:ntments-carps OF
iamans, dressing rooms. &C. The fami.
lies subscribing are OF The most fashion
able CT cues, and no male foot is suffered
to enter this gymnasiam-lhe pins be-
ing sci up by girls and the attendance
exclusively feminine. The iuxuries re-
maing to our sex up TO the present time
are fencing and boxing-Iheu surpatio IS
oil which are probably under eonsIdera-
ton. The fashion you would suppose
wo aid scarcely gain by mascuIinifyine,
but the ladies are wearing oroadeioath
efoaks for beginning. There is another
article of male attire which they ha De
long been said to wear occasionally blu,
am ineredaious. Seeing would be be-
lieving.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-11-30

the price Of travel is,cheaper. Travel
ing by .couches.iu GFeal Britain varies
from 8 so toss for one u ,dr,d miles,
The inside seats being tn, most ex pen
ave, and, in good weather. the least
comfortable. The prices in the French
aud Italian dilligences also vary, and a.
most in the sasne ratio. Throughout
almost all Europe boarding is almost a
piece work business A Dane, Swcde
aud Norwegian, will eat four or five
meas day; and Frenchman never
moro than two. Zach pays for what he
has, aud the amount of course depends
altogether upon the fancy aud appetite
oil the traveller. More, we might add,
and have given in the series OF letters
we have written, aud which are now ia
the course Of publication Our present
atm has been, only TO comply with the
wishes oil. several correspondent.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-11-30

A case has been argued before the U.
3. District Court. founded upon certain
iniormatIons filed against a number of
steamboats, For a failure to comply with
the acquisitions of the Act of Congress
directing chains and iron rods to be used
In the management Of The rudder Iustead
oil ropes. 10 the course of the areu-
ment It was pretty cnnclusively shown
Ihet iron rods and chains rendered the
navigation oil the boat insecure. We
clip the following paragraph frora re.
port oil the case in the New York Elk.
press: ~
Doe Of the first witnesses iszCornei +
US Vanderbilt, WI ose name is but anoth-
er term for all that is practical in this
department OF commercial enterprise
And that gentleman declares that he
would rather be subjected 10 paying In q
hne every year than hazard his boats
and the lives and property of those con.
yeyed in them by compliance with the
law All the other witnesses testify in
the same manner
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-11-30
aIHlElIal'I!llE|!]ElIE IsFlFjlIlgGlp

ANOTHER Another bias, u The Greet
Clay Buge. ~ss heard Iass nigh a. the Civ Hail.
The Hon. GARRETT DAVIS, % Ky. arrived abou,
one ocl-ek. yesterday. IS il ss,uId NOT he po,.,hls
Tor him 10 rsaain unit Tomorrow. the meeting wa.
called Cor last evening. aud neeessariI, william,
sending information as far into the country .. was
desirable The pFrssdeni sf the Clay Club
hook shs chair At six O'eb.ek. The hall well filed
with 'Fas whigs. His in,rudac,ion CT Mr. D.vi.
70 'he audience. was very harry ssd appropriate.
sod thai gentleman wss received with shs m..,
enthusiastic cheers. His address occupied sA.oss
Two hours and WA repieGs With sound arrom.n,.
ready wi and most cheering snGeipsrions The
leading principles Of the whigs wss. clearly s,.,e5
and ably sustained. When he closed The old h.ll
rung again.
Amer Inc address me Executive COMMITTEES reported
$50 delegates 10 The Young Mems Convention :,
sn'''A0'e. Zen 20 The State Convention a, Rehmund
'hiry 'o'hs Ds'.ict convention At Fairmoon,. sIIoe
which were onsnimousIy .dosasd by The m..,pv
A full repor To morrow.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-11-30
ATTEMPT TO ROB AIAnv

Last week three Williams attempted 10 rob n l.dv
:" ms city m the ioilOwing manner. On. ar a..
address managed TO get an invitation 10 Mr.. Ch.f,
seamsfess. Main street, and persuaded her N a.
eo'openy h'm 10 the menagerie, A short lin. .Gs,
.hey ieit anoiher fellow. in the secret NJ the ~.
la'o ." RIB her Of some one hundred and sv .i,.,.
tney Knew she had. saved from her her had 49,.
h'ng., deposited in airunk in her house Fam. "a
'oia the servant, black woman. that her ro,.,,..
was taken very III Al the Theatre, (s lie = and 49,.
~ nef 'o'ake Two quilts and pillows overiD orb, 4,
orng her home IN hack. The woman ma. N
pss,e 70 the place. but 70 her surprise. Gand h -.
sd&'hefe being no performance thai evsnipv A.. =,
'ns feiufned home. and complained Of be,og -,
Oh ioois GRAND The fellow asked IA, ,h..-
sne had been. she IOld him 10 the National ..vvh..
you Do loolT ssid he. lyon ought 10 have co..
!" oh"es Come, 60 along with me !" biz ab,.r,
Dsing 20 gei al away from The house IN ,ako m.
money. On hey went and when The hlseL go.
90. 70 the Garden. the fellow lsft her h donhl.
qu'cA hme' 10 the meantime tho third Gill;.
O'ek holioweil, pred the door Of Mr.. c. hon.,
epen end had broken into fruDt buf NOT A.. -.
which had The noney in IL. when ssme or NJ. r !.
"ienos called and discovered the fa.raf .sbo -
son ai'er. He has been spprsheafaf. a. an =.
.oeh ny our police reports. tn. ~. = nos, 81
ianoDs rick 70 rob woman. baI .,.s vsrv h.,,;,.
fnsiraied.-Cissinnsh Commercial
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-11-30

NEWSPAPERS. "A newspaper. says q eosem-
rorsry' Is school in family, worth leo liars a
yea'. Even me most barren paper brings some-
Thing new. Children read or hear the contents.
gam intelligence 81 the world. and acquire useful
hno"edge Of more iInporiasce 10 them in life Than
present oi hiieen acres Of land. Parents are nof
aware OF he vssi importance Of family OF chill
dren- We have made the remark before. and we
repeat IT. that lake two families Of chi l,ren equally
suan. ann both going To schoo--.el one OF them
nave the free nee OF spaper. and IL wou d !.
ekc"e establishment 70 mark The difference brine cen
them. Full one half and an impor,ant half ..s
Cd neaiion as u respects The business at see wnrd
saa me ability 10 rise and make enes self Tespecf-
aois Va ~. ~ derived from newspapers What pa.
rent wonid not ish his children respccrablr7 Who
would be willing 70 have his neiehbors, children
'nfs intelligent Than his owns Yet how iffl,ng 10
me sum papsr cos,si II 10 even in these hari
''mes' absolutely contemplate in anon and no
man evsr tell ~ erceps IT'S beneficial con eqnsn-
crs. Who paid his subscription reg ularly - ail-
Chros.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-11-30

Since the heroic days OF missionary
marty rdem, we do not reco.leca TO have
seen anything more striking than the
following. drawn from a Lat French pa
per: .4
'Martwdom In China.-The Uaipers
gives the following as an authentic ac
count OF the marty rdom Of M. Borie, the
missionary at 'rong>king, ia China
when surprised by the soldiers who
went TO arrest him, he rose and like the
saviour asked them, Whom seek VET
hey were for a moment struck dumb
oy MS majestic counieuance and extra.
ordinary stature, so imposing in this
climate. When put in ir0ns the cor fss.
sor took advantage of the eagerness
SHOWN by the people to visit him, TO de.
liver freely TO them the words OF eter-
nal lie. His execution was horrifyinu
the executIoneF, who was half drunk
scarcely knew what he was about. His
Irst stroke Of the sabre fell on the ear
Of the martyr, and cut hlm to the Jaw
lne second came upon the top of the
shoulders; and the third was better d.
rected but did not sever the head from
the trunk. /. Al this sight the criminal
mandarin shruutC back with horror. Al
required seven strokes before the san
culinary sworkwas fnished, during which
the hoiy griest did not utter "a single
cry
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-11-30

RECEIPT FOR CURING HAMs---w. ~.
oeen haoded ihe following receipt for cnr,ne ham,
y one Of The most oninsni practitioners IN hs c,,.
ne salsraius = "a least new 10 ps and We b.,oe,S.
publish . although y nay not BE- 3 new inefsdionf
N me receipiio o'bers. Ia cincinnsi where lsrv.
quan,'ss - hams ere annuaiy cased. pepper.
ingrsdienis are usually added. boz 10 he recsiof
Cover The bottom ~ The cssk win q A.. 81,
icy on The hams with ne smooh o. sko s,ds -.
sprhkle over fine sab then sDofhsr Iaver az h..,.
and 81 coniinue unid he cssk " fuil Tina oosb,
% le Of he larger Kind. oask holding 81 r,loo.
/. mail enough. ard would b. better n Il held
pofiionsi gallons wafer. 3 lbs sslf a.. 49,.
sngnf.S - ssliPeiFe, "a salsratus. Sid 80
SUN sna rhan eoid pour tie brms into sb~ 80
pniil ne hains are cogplsisiy covered. Th- -.
assuh remain 81 iha pickle 81 lsasI fhr.s ,,-o,h.
snc htie ionEsf Fsuld d thsn % bsrm.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-11-30

: JOHN J, CRIFrENDEN.-we learn from IN,
e"eni,se Clerk Of the LitIle Ben. thai hi. gentle.
=, nav ael'sefed speech on Thursday evening last
was considered by ihOse who hea ri il. one az ~,
most powerful and effective displays of Oratorv eve
made IN that city -lClneiuns.i Gazette.
fes'-rhere are Few places in the west whsr,
better speaking has been heard lhan in wh..I;o,
YET lew thai have spoken here have squalIed M,
Cri1enden.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-11-30
TIE GREAT CoNauERrR-

Ii. ny T. BUCKINGHAM GRAHAM
4 Jaw one snors a lutte chiid ~ r.tt
Tread tightly Ger lawn. a.
He beousecus fe.Inres were a. mild
As The 6r>t hues OF dawn fT'
Avid when he cuied from tender sssm.
(ro wresihe n sisters browJ
Full many loveiy fiow'ret gem. nfi ~
He hile thought that all ii them ~ vs.
Would lie 90 io~iy now. ,..,.-----..
a youth fui mniden often wepi
In snrrnw o-er The mound,
Meath which her mother long had sept
So sweeily and profound;
And there s,iil blooms gentle rose.
(The token Of her love;( tA -
AID pare hsookirt ssi,ly fows -.
Csote by The graves where two repose,
Whose spirits are above
! know q warrior. brave and strong. ~,
Who on on felds ef hl.soi: -. -
Cheered by the patriots bssiie song. So. -,
Sped through the crimson hyod. >.
I've seen before him soldiers bosw. i.iti
who revrrenced his tame;
But Deaih--ihe mighty conq uerer now
Has plucked the Iaurels from his brow,
And left him but q name.
philadelphia Foran-
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-11-30
STEAM ON TIE CANAL-ws

STEAM ON TIE CANAL we
have been struck with statement in the
Lancaster lPa.) URion, relative to voy-
age OF an iron steamer, the New York,
VIA Philadelphia, to Lancaster, with an
assorted cargo, consigned 10 John ".
Lane, Myers a. Son, Joseph Howet, and
others Of That city.
The Pioneer Ieft Philadelphia on Frida y
the Ord instant, descended the Delaware
at the rate often knots an hour, passed
through the Chesapeake and Delaware
canal, crossed the bay TO Havre de Grace
and assembled the Tide Water and Sus>
quebanna canal to Columbia at the rate
OF hve knots, performing the whole dis
lance 10 twonty>six hours.
We shall feel anxious TO know how
this node Of navigation results on the
second or third trial
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-11-30

The western members have principally gone on
10 the" duties in the Legislature. We had tn.
pleasure Of meeting Me-sns. Stephenson. of Tyler
Neil. Of Wood. and Armstrong. Of Mason aud Jack
on. Yesterday We do not presume that the comm.
session will be xery asimaed one. there not be,ne
many officers TO be elected. or much oshsr exciting
business. The most important sectional question
We nave. the Ciark.birg road. which We irus
will rsceiSs attention.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-11-30

THE sAiLoR-Ibs Boston Poet mentions Ina
1.'oss ~ 'aeni. which happened 10 ibs; city On
Tuesday iasi illustrative of he rba,.cf., ~ -
s'ilor u became known that the eIfs ofa sb,o.
mas'ef' "ho was absent on a long voyage aud Vino
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