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Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-06-29

citizen Now, it is just nothing at all, that this
does not agree with that old-fashioned book the
H'hle, or even with sentiment Of a heathen po
I, that man was born to raise his eyes towards
the heavens-for hogism has completely explod
ed all antique and serious notions.
Probably, too, the learned hog paid his visit,
IN the nick of time, to assist in training our
young stump orators for their rhetorical efforts
during the present political canvass. Influenced
by the example of his eloquence, how they will
declaim against their adversaries. On one side
they WILL after the most approved hog manner,
turn up clay arguments, and hurl them in the eyes
ofther opponents and, on the other, root up the
poisonous boke, and dose their daring enemies -
SO that it will be- on both sides, very hoggish
contest-that is, to say, it will be carried on
in the most decent style. and both parties will
return from the battle field covered with glory,
as the learned hog comes ont of his gutter-bath
after his careful ablution
But if our young orators should not have so
profted by the example of their master, as TO
distinguish themselves very particularly by their
eloquence, they may, at least, have acquired the
very accomplished art of grunting, which may be
as profitable to the community as the method of
speaking articulately, practiced by many, which
consists in roe et breterea nihl words, and words
only.
Now, do hope that none of my readers will
think that | consider them in any other light
than that of most rational and respectable citi-
zens, who are proof against all humbug and ar
IDENTIFY desirous of advancing the interests of sci
ence, politeness, morals and religion. And, GER
tainly, no rejecting mind, that is not imbucd
with fanatical spirit, and puritan notions of
morals, could have the efirontery TO censure
those persons who forward to advance the
best interests of the town by patronizing all new
sciences, and all the accomplishments of the age
such rum drinking, card-payng, gambling,
Niger songs, profane swearing, circuses, thea
tres, fashionable dancing assemblies, and all the
kindred arts of refined social life
Certainly all good citizens should feel grateful
30 such for the honor which their most orderly
conduct reflect upon the town, and, especially,
should parents thank them for the immense aid
which they render to them in training up their
children in the way in which they should 90
Posterity itself will certainly do homage to their
memory; and, while the names OF all the weak
minded and puritanical christians of the town,
will sink into fcrgetiulness, theirs will be en-
bazoned high on the roll of fame. Who does
not sigh for their distinction Ye dull citizens
awake, and rise from your sloth and join the no.
BILE company, that ye may commence with the
Loft, tlao 81, Il
honors Of such virtuous dead-the benefactors of
Sunbnry,-the lights of the world.
PHno-Srs.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-06-29

AN IMPRESSIVE SCENE When Col Benton, in
the U. S. Senate, openly charged Mr., McDuifie,
of South Carolina, with treasonous designs, in
that he, Colonel Benton, would meet Mr.. Med.
at Phllippi not with voice or pen, but with the
sword to die if need be, in defence of the Union.
Gen. Clinch, of Georgia, went over and graspcd
Mr.. Benton's hand and said that he would be there
with him. Immediately after Mr. Benton took
the hand of John Quincy Adams, who was seated
behind him, and said-"Mr. Adams, you are
passing olfthe stage, and am passing away al
so, but while we live Ue wiH stdndbyhe Union" "
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JOSEPH PRIESTLEY, MD.

OFFERS his professional services To the lnhah
~ tanis of Northumberland and its vicinity. Ha>
wing attended for some time, the Practice of the
Philadelphia Hospitals and Dispensares, he f. els
confident Of being able to treat properly any Sur
gical or Medical case that may be placed under his
charge.
Reference doctor James s. Dougal Milton
Northumberland, June 81, lsiI.-3t.
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BALTIMORE NIARxET.

Office ofthe BAlrIMonE Aarn,cAN, June "a.
GRA1N.-On Saturday a load of 1000 bushels
New N. Carolina red Wheat, soft and in bad
condition, sold at rs cts. This was the first
parcel at market this season. To-day small par
Gel of New Virginia red Wheat in good condi.
ton, was sold at 100 cts. We note a sale Of old
Pennsylvania red, of go vi quality, a, SO cts. Sales
of Md. white Corn at 80 80 cents--ve,y prime
would bring 40 cents. We quote yellow at az
cts. Sales of Oats at 30 a 80 cts.
WHlSkEY.-Pfces have declined. Sales OF
hhds. at , | cts. and of bbls at - a % cts.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-06-29

The Duel SErTLED-T The Cincinnati Com
ercial says: One of the parties to the late con-
mplated duel, S. E. Hopkins, son Of Judge g.
. Hopkins, of Maryland, returned To that city
Saturday evening. The other party was
hn b. Clay, son TO the Hon. ii. Clay, and not
enry Clay jr., as was stated. When the par,
IS arrived on the ground the whole difficulty
Is settled by Mr. Clay apologizing for the in
t to Mr. Hopkins, which occurred few days
zee at Lexington. 1t appears that Mr.. Hop
rs had taken tea with the Hon. II. Clay and
nily, at Ashland, John b. being one of the
npany, after which they spent few minutes
,h the ladies', when the gentlemen retired,
d some dispute occurring young Clay gave
,pkins the lie. Mr.. II. did not resent it at
time, he, being guest there, but on the
xt day he sent challenge, and they met
above stated.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-06-29

MYSTERIES OF GAMBLLNe.-Some discover
recently made in house occupied by gam
RS in Baltimore, show that the game OF chance
sometimes reduced to certainty by its protes-
5. On investigating the place, it was dis
erred that hole had been very ingeniously
.forated through the centre OF the floor, a.
ye where the card table stood. A telegraph
wire was placed in the vicinity of this, which
attached to a tasel or signal in the gaming
m. The presumption is, by those who have
AHMED the premises, that person was sta
ncd above, who looked through the oriice
ntloned, aud when he discovered the state
he different hands, number OF trumps, &C.,
re his colleagues signal, by which they un'
stood precisely how to play and how to win
II adyersaIIes' money.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-06-29

FOR THE AMERICAN.
Mr. EDITOR 1T being in accordance with the
usages of the Democratic party for the people,
previous 10 the formation of the County Ticket,
To bring before the public the names of such in
dividuals as they may deem most worthy to dis
charge the duties belonging to the offices within
their gift, we would recommend 10 the consider
alton ofthe Democratic Electors of Northumber.
land county, Maj. WILLIAM L. DEWART
as candidate for the Legislature. Should the
people see proper to elect Maj, Dewart as their
Representative, we feel confident that they will
find in him public servant of distinguished a.
bilities, an intelligent, firm, and unwavering De
mocrat of the jeffersonian school, and, conse-
sequently, the laboring mans friend,
MANY DEMOCRATS.
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From the Woodstock (Vt.) Age.

THE NoMINATIoNs.-The writer of this is at
present in a position to Judge of the reception
given by the democracy of the Union to the me-
limitations the Baltimore Convention. Since
the days of Gen. jackson no such enthusiasm
has been known, as that which animatcs the
whole party from one end of the Union to the
other. The lines which have since the expira-
iion OF Gen. Jackson's last term somewhat d.
'lded the democracy, are all completely ami
Illated-all breaches are now closed--all diff
ulties settled, and with perfect feeling of
Iarmony the old soldiers and the new recruits
ONE up 10 the contest with a spirit of union,
nd with determination to carry the day, that
ill be perfectly irresistible The enthusiasm
hat pervades the whole South and West is be-
onc all precedent, while in Virginia, Pennsyl-
ana, Maryland and New York, the cry of Polk
nd Dallas rings like the old battle cry of "Old
Hickory to the rescue" Every man who has
yer been democrat, but who had been sepa-
ited from the party by doubts or mi ,undcrstan-
iugs, now comes back to the battle again for
lie cause. We are all together now, and we
lall sweep coonery from the fncc of the earth
very man to the work!
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-06-29
FoU THE AMERICAN.

FOR THE AMERICAN.
Mn EnITon Myself and neighbors aie de.
cidedly IN favor of again nominating EDW ARD
Y. BRIGHT, as the Democratic candidate for the
Assembly. Mr.. Bright made a very good men,
her-he was active and induslrous--always at his
post, and did his duty faithfully. He was chair.
man OF very important. COMMITTEE and one that
required great deal of attention and labor. His
appointment 10 this station shows that he had the
respect and confidence of his fellow members, and
they say that we never sent more industrious
and att niive member.
Mr. Bright took an active and leading part in
retrenchng the expenses of The Legislature and in
introducing principles of economy into every
branch of the Government. He was on the Com.
mi,iee of Accounts through whose exertions the
reform which distinguished the last Legislature
vas brought about. He went about saving the
e'ples money 10 earnest. A few days afler the
opening OF the session, he offered the resolution
which became law, giving the Public Printing
and Binding to the lowest bidder. This measure
alone will save about Ten THOUSAND DOLLAR
annually.
1t was suspected that grea, frauds bad been
committed by the printers under former laws. The
COMMITTEE on Accounts set about the nvesiga-
tion of these accounts with a determination to
ferret out the frauds. Mr.. Bright was one of the
most industrious and perseverng members of that
COMMITTEE. The result was that oveicharges of
The printers, to the amount of thirteen thousand
dollars, were discovered and suits directed to be
brought to recover that sum back into the Treasury
The contingent expenses Of the las, Legislature
were not one fifth of the expenses Of the proceed.
ing. Some SIS or $4,000 were saved 10 the
Commonwealth IN this matter alone, by the care
and &C cnomy Of the Commtee of Accounts
Mr.. Blight then has done his dbty faithfully and
honestly. He has carried out the wishes of the
people, and ought TO be reelected unanimously.
Honor to whom honor is due. Let the faithful
pubic servant be rewarded, and the best in,eres.s
OF the people will be faithfully represented.
SHAMOKlN
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-06-29

CorGHs AND CoLps.-Our bodies are c,ntnu-
ally decomposing and reorganixing their constitu-
ent PARTICLES; the decomposed particles are car.
rieI oil 10y the blood and discharged through the
skin and bowels. That which passes through the
skin is termed perspraton or sweat. A stoppage
of this perspiration is called Catching Cold, in
which case the decomposed PARTICLES that should
leave the body through the skin are retained in
the blood thrown back upon the stomach and
bowels, causing headache, flying pains. coughs,
&c. Such being the and effect of colds, il
must be apparent TO every one, that such time
large evacuations by the bowels are necessary, in
orer to relieve the amentary canal of the accumu-
aiion Of humors well stimulate the blood to
open again the pores Of the skin.
Brandreths Vegetable Universal Pills being an
efiecual Assist mt of Naure, will pc found singu.
larry effective in accomplishing this desirable pur-
pose; because they purge from the stomach aud
bowels those humors which the cause of dis
ease, cleanse the blood from all impurities, remove
every cause of pain aud weakness, and restore the
constitution to perfcc, health and vigor.
Chemists and Druggists never have the genu.
ine medicine for sale
or Purchase of II. b. Masser, Sunhury, or of
the agents, published in another part of this paper
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Notice.

vI>HE partnership heretofore subsisting between
L the subscribers, under the name or firm OF
M'Carty d Davis, and which commenced on the
first of April, 1916, is this day dissolved by mulu.
al consent. Thomas Davis, who will continue tho
business at the old stand, No. IN Market Street,
is fully authorized To receive all debts due TO the
firm. WILLIAM MCCARTHY
THOMAS DAVIS,
Phajslphis, May 81. lsii. June 29,-3,
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On the 10th inst, by the Rev. r. A. Fisher,
Mr. MATTHIAS Arr 10 Miss MATILDA BEALER,
both OF Penns township, Union county.
On the same day, by George Weiser, Esq, Mr.
JoHN DEAL TO Miss SUSAN MARrz, both OF this
place.
On the 23d inst, by David Manz, Esq, Mr..
JoHS MINER to LrpiA AsroS, both Of Rohriug
Greek township, Columbia county.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-12-13
With us labor is every Thug! 1t is

With us labor is every Thug! 1t is
more precious than the mines of Mexico
more valuable than countless wealth.
1t is not only the foundation, but the main
arch of our 'confedcracy; unite il with
education, and they form tower of
strength upon which our liberties may re-
main forever. The precious metals of
the earth may exalt a nation 10 the high
est altitude Of transient glory, bu, like the
brilliant phenomena tina. illuminate the
heavens, they dazzle but for a moment !;
and as is the case with Spain, sink into
darkness and gloom. Not so with the
labor of man-ils glory is centered in the
earth, and we behold il in the strides of
internal improvement--,he success of in
venlion-,he perfection of mechanical
skill, and the incubation of those exaul-
ted moral principles which give durability
TO our institutions, and raise mankind in
their own nature and existence. Indus
try is the grand lever upon which this
nation must depend for its continued
growth and Incidence does not more re-
lard its usefulness than false pride does
10 bring it into disrepute-just as the
turning a simple valve makes powerless
he mightiest engine.
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Propagation Of Souod.--A writer in
the Quarterly Review makes the follows
ing statement When the ground is
hard and dry. or rests upon continuous
stratum of rock, sound is propagated to a
great distance and hence il is the prac-
,ico in many countries to ascertain the
approach of horsemen by applying the
ear to the ground. The sound Of cannon
has been heard at great distance. Guns
discharged at Charlescrona, were heard
as far as Denmark, distance of at least
100 miles. In sailing from Asia Minor
TO Egypt, DR.. Clark heard tho sound of
sea-light at a distance Of 100 miles.
DR.. Hearn heard guns fred at Stockholm,
at a distance of $50 British miles, nnll tho
cannonadc ola naval engagement between,
tho Dutch and English. in 1902, was
heard across England as far as Shrews.
bury, and even in Wales, distance OF
about 200 miles, i4sea
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-12-13
ELECTION Returns for President.

Below we commence publishing the official re-
turns from the different states of the epresiden-
tial election, and shall continue to give them uut
they are all laid before our readers. The banner
state of the present. election is Arkansas, whose
democratic majority is larger, in proportion To her
population, than in any other state. Iiluois and
Main contend for the palm of having given the
largest democratic majority. We give the aboli-
ton vote wherever we can, but in this state, and
the same may be the case in other states, it is
ray ranorfe1
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-12-13
Mode Of preparing Hams.

For the following recipe am indebt-
ed TO the Hon. Z. Whi,ilescy:
A common barrel will hold about $50
lbs. Of hams, and the recipe is for bar
rel supposed to contain that weight.
We kill our own hogs, and the meat is
cut up before it becomes cold; and then
The hams are put on table or shelf, on
the skin, where they lie until morning to
cool, bui not freeze.
Permit me 10 suggest to you that il the
skin becomes dry and hard. it is impossi-
BILE TO restore it TO its soft flexible state {;
you have probably noticed this in The feet
you have bought in the market. The
hams should be taken in hand the day the
hogs are killed. To one barrel, or $50
lbs. of hams thus cooled tie following
compound is to be applied:
-Four quarts of salt, two pounds of SUI
gar, and one pound of sallpetre, pounded
fine and rolled together until they are fine
and fully mixed. Each ham is 10 be
thoroughly rubbed with this compound
over the entire surface, and as FAR around
the bone as it can be reached. The rub
bling should be hard and well applied;
The hams are then packed in barrel as
tight as they can be placed, where they
lie two weeks. AT the expiration of two
weeks, put six quarts of light wood ashes
into kettle, with three pals Of water,
(about ten gallons and boil them about
two hours, and let them stand until morn
ing to settle. At the same time make a
brine of salt, strong enough to bear up an
egg so as 10 expose the size of q quarter
dollar. The proportion is nine gallons
OF this brine to one gallon Of the lay. The
hams must be thoroughly covered; ifthey
rise any, place weight on them. They
remain in this preparation four weeks.
Take them out, hang them up one day
10 drain; and then put them in the smoke
house, and smoke them with hickory
wood if possible. Hams are very fire.
quentIy spoiled in smoking, by an unsave-
ry smoke and by heating. A smoke
house should not be light, to make the
best hams; and they should never be so
heated as TO run or drop the fat.
We keep our hams in dry, dark room
in the second story, where fly never en-
ters.--Somc people put them down in
ashes, salt, bran, or grain, and others en-
case them in cotton bags and wh,ewash
them. We prefer The dark room, as they
are safe and clean.
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voL.v.-No. &c.

blossoms; but the frosts Of age come up
on him, and his end is beauty. Nay.
more-as the forest leaves, by falling, add
warmth TO the roots whence they were
noIrished, and restore TO It's soil The rich
ness they had thence imbibed, so The me-
mory of the good mans virtues enriches
the society in which he stood, and pre-
serves the life vigor to the family whence
he fell.
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Fam View, Prince Georges co., Nd. ,
November, 10, 1910. {

DEAR Sri received letter, few
days ago, which | suppose was intended
for me, directed ID. Bowie, as | have
sold hams to the Messrs. Parkers, of
Washington, which they informed me
had been much admired In .ho first
place, my hogs are ahnndanily fed with
corn for six or eigh, weeks before they
are killed, then killed and cut in the usu-
al way. To 1000 lbs. Of hams, three
pecks OF salt, three pounds Of sal,pe.rc.
two quarts of hickory ashes, two quarts
of moIasses, and two tea cups full Of red
pepper; mix all well together on salt
ing table; rub the rind or skin of the ham
well, and sprinkle with the balance let
it lie from five TO six weeks, then hang
itup and smoke with green hickory wood
for five or six weeks; a little saw dust
also, if convenient. The red pepper pre-
vents the skipper, l think. If the hogs
are very large, l think more salt would be
required. generally put the large hams
at the bottom of the tub.
With much respect you ob't scrv't.
VIM. ID. BOWIE.
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Clay's maj 1908 sea
AT the late governors election, Pratt, wing,
received 5000 votes, and Carroll, democrat,
34,492. ai sfs t.s.,
Harrison's majority in 1910 was AHA
Columbus Whig. (Columbus, Miss.) 1843-18??, 1844-01-04
- IS .1EEk- MD.

nMRs BLACKWOOD wishes 70 say to
her former patrons and iriends ia gem
eraI. thai she vii again open sc.oo, N: .ae
1900 ;oinc her residence the Sd Monday
..ss,.s she would also tender her thanks
z .,s rberal and rncreaeed patronage which
-. hsa sgssionally received from her trends.
ana hone that they vii still continue tnelf
support ..:..,s .,,ss mas nj the
Mrs. d. expects tp continue 1ne .uss 7, 80 ~
Globes in her School; and also ptoposss - CON- an
IN the study q Hsory: os sns ,' SG down
neno'"s .:'s,,t tirnf. together with the Draw.
80 "a r ps;ntine q Historical Chart o. .he
'ng suu size vviII also continue 70 teach gu .ne
Seer Scenes which are ccmncnly taught ~ Ou'
| Schools.
Columbus Whig. (Columbus, Miss.) 1843-18??, 1844-01-04
The STATE On MISSISSIPPI


4 tsL0WN&&& E41MTXe
RrobaEe cpNef D.nsnbw Term 1873.
I'd III tHg4rna Interested IN The eskaip q
Aeheff kqEfNpnd deceased, laie Of tbs
county alpFeesId. To- arp hereby cited @ ap
pear before Gle 1rees N our said Probate
en- at the Ccurt House On The
lstMonday u February, fsA4,
and then and th9Fe show e4nseif any yon can
iswing described lands subject 70 the widows
dower therein, belonging to the estate Of
Robert Poftwcod deceased agreeable to the
prayer ct the petition Of Jno. &, Portwood ad-
minletFator cfsaid estate t0mits
The East hall Of North east quarter Of Sec
ton @5s Township II Range ~ West Con-
tanning VI 5000 acres. Also East half Of
South West quarter Of section 26, Township
I7 South. Range II West containing 80 g.
LOO acres also North West quarter Of North
west La. dividing north and south Offractional
section thirty six,t township seventeen, range
seventeen west. Also
The west half Of the north east quarter of
section thirty Ave, in township u, range II
west. containing seventy nine, 5000 acres.
The south half Of lot number three. IN Sec
range seventeen west, containing 81 $500
acres. =.
The North half of The west half Of south
west quarter Of Fractional section thirty six,
township seventeen south, range seventeen
west. containing thirty nine IS 100 acres.
Also. the north half of east half Of south
east quarter of section thirty five, of township
seventeen south, range seventeen west, con.
tanning 80 96-IOO acres. -.
il j. further ordered by the Court that this
Rnhhs5 ip jRf.E n gl NJ W gtsE.
excessively. Witness Hon. Tbos. Samnson
Judge of the Probates Court of Eowr5es
County Mississippi this LIST Monday of Decen.
Der, 1S43. y A>e0e"'
WIN. p. FULLER. clerk
december q 1898. print. fee, 800 |
Columbus Whig. (Columbus, Miss.) 1843-18??, 1844-01-04
s111VERLY HOUSE

UyHE undersigned. long known Ho y Z, Tuses.
prietor of the Ia Grange 4 $3.50 1,'ss Mobile.
loosa, win open The M n s % s1Is
&C. Ses caober nes Or the reception 2. Com.
-. = The Waveriy 10 undergoing tnoEOnSu
psny ara Win be wen arranged e! me e6H y
~ y boarders. Particular attention .sr. A her
ID - amIIies. Mrs. Pattson wa. ~ 80 49,
s.s 3. eisor,s and long experience u MAS 's
4 49, s-m~~mrSkf6 @s /.
1s, Is the Table and general .accc 49,, !,
t;ona Trey win be such 90 70 neLH. 49,
s..s solicited, liberal share o. pauo"1t'
rs 'As "ass''s cHAs. 8. PATTIsoN