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IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS.

III The speech of the Hon. Mr.. SIMMONS of
Rhode Island, delivered in the Senate of the
United States, on the resolutions of Mr.. McDufie
to reduce the present Tariff, and in answer to
Messrs. Benton, Woodbury., and McDuffie, is
now in press at this Office 81 pages octave
price So 25 per hundred.
We have also in press, and now ready for de-
livery, the valuable speech of the Hon. A. H.
STEPHENS, Of Georgia, on the Tariff; so pages
octavo-price 81 25 per hundred.
These speeches contain full and convincing
arguments supported by statistical data) in sup
port Of the Wing Tariff policy, showing its bene6
cent effects upon the whole country. In con-
sideration of their great value and Importance in
the coming election, we propose to keep them in
type for the campaign, and will be able to supply
the orders of clubs and others with despatch.
We have also in type the seventh edition of
the Life of Clay" by Oliver Oldshool, Is pages
octavo-price 81 25 per hundred; orders for
which will be supplied throughout the summer
Editors Of Wing newspapers will confer favor
by noticing the above.
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Ft}Hhtos tAt!htituhngt,

f'soa Mk2icd. file schooner Virginia Artist
nette, arrived at New Orleans on Saturday from
Tamplco, Bringing dates from that city to the lst
inst Our esteemed friend and fellow townsman,
b. M. Norman, Esq. author of highly interest
ing vo.ume on Yucatan, came passenger in the
Virginia Antoinette. Mr.. N. is charged with
dispatches for our Government from China,
which came overland from the Pacific.
The news from Mexico is not particularly inn
portant. Considerable excitement prevails on
the subject of annexation. 1t is reported that
Santa Anna intended convokng Congress on the
LIST June, for the purpose of adopting measures in
relation to the Texas question, and the difficulties
with the French Government on the subject of
prohibition of the retail trade to foreigners.
The country generally was tranquil, though
speedy outbreaks were looked for. The depart
ment of Sonora was still agitated by insubordina-
ton.
A conducta from the interior arrived at Tam
pico on the 18th ult., with the sum Of $2,000O00.
Of this amount, $l 100000 was shipped to Eng
land, and the balance sent to Jamaica in the Eng
lish frigate Pique.-N o. Bee
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FROM SANTA FE.-Severa traders to Santa Fee
arrived at ST. Louis on the 9Th inst. bringing with
them $4,000 in specie. This company left Chi
huahua on the 10Th Of March, and Santa Fe on
the 10th of April. 1t came by Bent's fort, where
all things are reported TO BEN good order There
was no snow on the mountains, but all the water
courses were high. An export duty ON The spe-
Gle, from Al to 6 per cent. was exacted but
portion of it was brought off without payment of
that enormous tax.
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A MYSTERY.

The official organ, the Madisonian, has mystic
rous paragraph about gentleman in the city of
Washington, aged fifty-four years, who was al
ways remarkably civil, except in late instance,
in which he neglected to invite " visitor Of very
man reckons that if the civil gentleman referred
to be John Tyler, then, in that case, the "lofty"
gentleman deserved such treatment, or that civil
ity was unnecessary. John Jones is very mys-
FERROUS man.
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FROM JAMAIcA.-We have a file of Jamaica
papers to the 18th May. The most interesting
item of intelligence is the commencement of the
Spring rains, which had just taken place The
rivers were already beginning to be much swol-
len, and several persons had been drowned in
attempting to cross them. The indications for
good crop we're favorable.
The news Gom other portions of the West In
dies is not importantly Y. Tribune
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The Madisonan of yesterday contains series
ofresolutions adopted at Washington by the Tyler
Convention which atsembled at Baltimore, the
object of which was to read one Mr.. Derry out
of their ranks. We think they must be bold
men to read anybody out of the party at time
like this. MIR. Derry, it appears, had assumed
to appoint the State General Committee for New
York, which assumption of authority is viewed
with "dlstrust," and the friends of the President
are warned to withdraw from all connection with
Mr.. Derry.
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THE DIFFERENCE.

The different relations in which John Tyler
stands to the great parties eff the day may be de-
fined in two short sentences. In the first place,
John Tyler betrayed the Whigs-and, in the
second place, John Tyler was betrayed by the
Locofocos
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FROM Rio JANEIRo.-Captain Williams, of the
brig Magoun, from Rio, April 20, informs us that
the long talked of nuptials of Count dAquila,
and the Princess Januaria, sister of the Emperor,
was celebrated with great pomp and circumstance
the day before she sailed. The occasion was
made one of the greatest National rejoicing and
fesivty-lbid.
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Gov. DoRR.-Applica,ion for a new trial for
be left for Judgment, which is nothing less than
imprisonment for life; pardon only to be pro.
cured from the Legislature.
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lLLINoIs.-Gen. John ]. Hardin, of the Eighth
District, and the only Wing member of the pre-
sent Congress, but full match for the whole six
Locos, has declined reelection, and Edward d.
Baker, Esq, Wing, has been nominated to fill his
place.
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vi course it is matter of no consequence
what John Tyler and John Jones think about
matters and things in general, but merely to
crafty the curiosity Of the idle, we copy from the
Madsonian the latest phase Of politics at the
White House:
ION the subject of the tariff we repeat that
Mr.. Tyler is in favor of revenue tariff with in
cidental protection
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FROM Rio GRANRE,-The brig Black Hawk,
Il days from Rio Grande, arrived on Sunday
evening. She brings no news of Importance
The blockade of Montevideo still continued, and
the aspect of the war was not materially changed
Ibid
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The steamboat Cleveland collapsed the fues
of both of her boilers on Friday night near Fits
burg. Three men were badly scaIded-Mr.
Charles McGinnis and two hands. Their lives
were despaired of.
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North CARoLINA-The Wings of the Seconds
Electoral District of North Carolina have nomi-
mated Josiah Collins, Esq, for Presidential Elec-
tor. In the Fifth (Raleigh) District Robert B.
Gillian, Esq, has been nominated
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HOME SouADRoN.-The following vessels at
tached to the home squadron are now cruising in
the Gulf OF Mexico
Y. s. frigate Potomac, David Conner, Commo-
dore, and commanding home squadron.
Y. >. ship Vincennes, Capt. Buchanan
Y. s. brig Somers, Commander ]. T. Gerry.
Y. >. steamer Union, II. II. Bell, Lieut. Com.
Y. ). steamer PoiDset, Lieut.. Cong Semms.
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The brig Emma, of New York, while at sea on
the 10th OF April, in lat 81 ~, and long. Ga w..
was severely shaken, for the space Of minute,
by shock of an earthquake. The weather was
very pleasant at the time.
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The Little Rock Gazette of the 9Th instant
states that million of dollars would not cover
the loss sustained in Arkansas by the recent over
flow of the Arkansas river.
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AN OPEN OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 1T.

THY VI EN HVVW AL-KECUIIECT 1T.
Friends of the Tariff and Protection to Ameri-
can Industry read the following extract from
the speech of Mr.. HENLY, of Indiana, made on
the floor Of the House of Representatives on
Thursday last. He said, in reference to the
tariff bill reported by Mr.. Mckay, that
"The Democratic party has been tainted with
fear of passing the late tariff bill! can tell
gentlemen that the present tariff pill be reduced
as soon as WE 1.-THE democracy are ~ full power.
WE very well knew that it was Of no use to pass
it in the House now, as WE have not the mnjor-
ty in the Senate. Gire us a majority there, and
THEN SEE IF WE DO NOT PASS THE BILL We
WILL DO II FOR SUCH is OUR PURPosE--sUcH
Is OUR REsoLUTE DETERMINATION |"
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After an absence of several days, spent in the
counties Of Hanover Caroline, and Spottsyvania,
we find ourselves again at our post. The farmers
were cutting wheat in all the harvest is promis.
ing. No man appeared shedding tears for the
failure of his crop. All seemed to be doing well.
Not one word against the tariff The home mar
ket is considered the best. Immediate annexa.
ton troubled only the young unmarried folks, and
here and there widow may be seen in favor of
immediate nnexation.-F'redsb urg, Va, Arena.
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GREAT TRoTTING MATcH.--The great trotting
match for Two thousand dollars, mile heats, in
harness, between the celebrated horses Rp,on
and Confidence, came off over the Beacon course,
near Hoooken, N. j., on Saturday afternoon, and
drew are together large concourse of persons
They had five tough heats. The two first heats
we're won by Conference.-The three last by Rip
ton, who, of conrse, won the race.
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- the Peoples risin,
For Henry Clay and FrelinghuYsen I"

The procession having been formed, under the
able superintendent of John Wales, Esq, Chief
Marshal, assisted by Zenos B. Gazier, Esq and
Richard Clements, Esq, as his aids, and an ex-
perienced corps of assistant marshals started from
the railroad depot at half past Ill o'clock, amid
the cheers of the assembled multitude, and pro-
ceeded along Front to Market street, out of Mar
ket to Brandywne, and then by King street to
the stand. AS it moved through the city, ac-
companied with the inspiring strains of martial
and national music, gorgeous with banners, each
bearing an appropriate motto, the spectacle was
truly imposing, especially as the enthusiasm Of
high hope, nay, of certain triumph, in just and
patriotic cause, beamed and frightened on the
countenance of every individual in the cortege.
Nor must we forget to notice the approving
smiles of female loveliness, for which Whining
ton has ever been SO justly famed and which at
once graced and lent an unspeakable charm and
animation to the exhlarating scene. Every class
of citizens--the farmer, the merchant, the me
chameleon the beautiful hills and valleys of
Delaware, from the opposite shores of New Jer-
sey, and from the neighboring counties of Mary
land ard Pennsylvania, focked like gathering
of the Highland Clans to this great assemblage !;
which may truly be termed Mass MEETING OF
THE Wines They appeared in their strength,
and conveyed to the mind Of every spectator a
joyous anticipation OF coming victory, of the close
of party misrule, and the restoration of good gov
eminent, under the most distinguished of living
American Statesmen, HENRY CLAY, and his
vrtuous, patriotic, and able coadjutor, THEO-
DORE FRELlNGHUYSEN.
The meeting was called to order by DR.. James
w. Thomson, Of Wilmington, who proposed on
behalf of the Committee of Arrangements, the
Hon. JOHN M. CLAYTON, as President
The proposal was carried with prolonged and
deafening reclamation, closing with spirited
three times three
The Hon. John M. Clayton proposed that the
meeting be opened with prayer.
The Rev. Mr. Kennedy officiated as Chaplain,
and offered up to the throne of the Most High,
solemn, appropriate, fervent, and impressive pray
er, during the utterance Of which the most pro-
found silence prevailed and the immense multi
tude were uncovered.
This act of patriotic piety and devotion, i'm
parted depth OF sentiment, character, and go
lemnity to the occasion, that gave the meeting an
intensity of feeling and emotion which none but
those present could fully appreciate.
The ample space occupied by our description of
this sou-strrng convention, and the length as we'll
as Importance Of the series of resolutions passed,
of this morning to more than very brief notice
Of the eloquent and powerful speeches that were
delivered, and particularly the mastery effort of
the Hon. JOHN M. CLAYTON, who, distin-
gushed as he has ever been as Wing leader,
may be said on this occasion, to have surpassed
himself.
A series of patriotic resolutions were present
ed, and adopted by accamatlon.-Phil Inquirer,
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~ .rat{sNVsI9t NEF FUR IItE WIFI sEGsts.syIll
ron CLAY AND faEbiNGtiUfshN
The glorious enthusiasm which pervaded the
Wings of Delaware, and the nelghboring coun-
ties of Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New Jersey,
in uniting in the GRAND RATIFICATION
RALLY, which took place at Wilmington on ga
turday, is calculated to send thrill of patriotic
pleasure and emotion throughout the broad Union,
and to stir up, as with trumpet call, the rising
and triumph-promising spirit of the friends of
CLAY FRELINGHUYsEN, AMERICAN LABOR, AMER
IcAN INTERESTS, COOP REPUBLICAN GOVERNMENT
and PRINCIPLES, from tho st. Lawrence to the Gulf
of Mexico--to emulate the noble demonstration
made by" Little Sister Delaware
Such demonstrations are the sure Heralds Of
Victory!
At an early hour in the morning, delegations
began to arrive from all parts of the surrounding
country, most of them, as they entered Whining
ton, singing Clay songs. Indeed, for hours, the
streets were vocal with sounds that proved
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- HENRY CLAY KNIVES.
JUST received, very superior lot of Pearl and
Buck Penkniyes, Of the Henry Clay pattern.
Also' general assortment Of fine Cutlery, such as
with fancy and staple Stationery in the greatest va
rety, and at the lowest prices. For sale by
VIM F. BAYLY, Statoner.
Hsyl- Penn. av, btw. 18th & 18th streets.
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JUST RECEIVED,

ID JUST RECEIVED,
DUILDING MATERIALS, MECHANICS
TOOLS, HOUSEKEEPERS' ARTICLES, FISH,
ING TACKLE and a variety of other useful art
ces, too numerous to mention all of which are
offered as cheap as they be purchased from ped
lars, auctoneers, or the regular trade
GEO. SAVAGE.
n. B. large assortment of best Brushes always
on hand mayl0-eow4w
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RIGHTS INDIAN VEGETABLE PILLS
W FOR sale by w. ELIOT & CO.,
mayl-im Corner of + and 18th streets.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-09-14
Henry Clay on the Tariff OF Is4I.

Among the free articles were two that Mr..
Clay seemed particularly anxious to tax, but
failed though supported by a large number ofhs
whig friends these were tea and coffee, articles
used as necessaries of life, and coming in COM
petition with none produced in this country. On
this subject l will let him speak for himself.
September, lsil, he said,
tHe should vote for theta on tea and coffee.
1T was necessary under his calculations, and as
he found he was to be deserted by portion of
his friends, (tarif men, he trusted that some Of
those opposed to him, tree trade men of the
South,) would vote for this tax. Ifthey did not,
the result would inevitably be that at the next
session the tax would be certainly imposed, or a
higher duty than is authorised by the compromise
act levied on other articles
''He thought tea and coffee the most desra-
BILE things on which to raise revenue"
On the motion of Mr. Woodbury., to insert in
the list of free articles tea and coffee, Mr. Clay
and other wings, September 4, lsil, voted no.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-09-14
Coal Mine on Fire,

The mine of Mr. Geo H. Potts, at pottsviIle,
took fire about ten days since, and on examina-
ton, it found that as many as one hundred
tons of coal were on Ere
The plan adopted was TO quench the fire with
water, and then haul up in wagons the refase mat.
ter, Gang after gang of the miners were sent
down, and after working FIVE six minutes
were brought up completely liteless. The pro-
rrietor, however, persevered, and by rubbing
andTesusc rating the exhausted men as soon as
brought to the surface, he succeeded in conquer
ing the element, after thirty.six hours of hard
and perilous labor. The fire was completely ex-
tinguished, and about one hundred tons of charred
coal and ashes taken from the spot
We give this occurrence as a caution to all O.
theirs engaged in the business. Many of our
operators are now working the veins below the
water level. and great deal of infammable gas
is inevitably produced The same accident may
occur in any mae, and may be followed by much
more disastrous consequences. Miners in work
ing will sometimes strike their picks into Gre
vice from which will gush complete stream of
gas. 1t sometimes happens that these 'leaders"
as they are termed, will continue to emit nham-
mabe matter for days. Such was the case in
the instance we have described. After the first
explosion the leader in one of the breasts con.
timed to burn, and had it remained undiscover.
ed few days longer, one of the most valuable
collieries in the district would have been com.
pletely destroyed, As it is, no serious damage
has occurred, and the vein is now worked as
usual.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-09-14

HE kENTUCKY Prison on FIRE ,-GREAr Ex-
cITEMENT A letter to the New York Tribune,
dated Frankfort, August 81, gives the particu.
lars ofthe bursting ont of flames in the Kentucky
prison on the previous night, about le o'clock
There were in the prison more than one hundred
and sixty convicts. The flames spread so rapidly
through the workshops that there seemed but
one way TO save the lives of the prisoners, and
that to open the cells and allow all to leave the
prison walls. The young men of the city ral-
lied at once, repaired te the arsenal broke il open
without ceremony. took our four or five hundred
stand of arms, organized and put themselves un.
der the command of the Govcrnnr. The implo-
ring cries ofthe prisoners for relief grew more
and more earnest Every building withia the
walls was in flames except the building contain.
ing the cells and the provision house The re.
scrvoir which supplies the city with water had
been partially cleared out on Friday, and the
water not let on until the alarm was given,
and the flames were permitted to move on UNI
checked. The Governor arranged his men, en-
tered the prison and addressed the conyicts He
told them if they attempted to escape every man
'0"'u oe s"o'' ihey icll upon ther knees ana
begged but to be delivered from the hoIrid death
that Threatened thena and they would submit to
anything. Just as the Governor was about to open
the doors of the prison TO the convcts a supply of
water was obtained and the engines began to
play upon the building containing the cells. The
Governor then left, assuring the prisoners that
they should be rescued if the building could not
be preserved Fortunately for all, they were
successful in preserving the buildings above ma,
med, and in keeping the prisoners within their
cells Nothing saved ofthe machinery or materi-
ais of the workshops.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-09-14

T1rE ORDER OF OpD FELLOWS IN ENGLAND.-
Some curious statistic details illustrative of the
present state of this extensive fraternity, were
laid before the Grand Metropolitan Lodge, at its
late anniversary meeting. 1t appears that on the
lst of April last, when the returns were made
up, that there We're in England and Wales 3, $40
lodges and 32J 900 members, showing an in
crease of l53 lodges and 22 900 members over the
previous years return The subscriptions for
this year amounted 20 f352 5S3 the expendi-
lures to 1900, ,OO0i leaving a baauce OF f52, ,js3
in favor of the Association. The total amount
ofproperty belonging TO the Order, Gncluding pie.
lures, flags banners, lodge paraphernalia, official
apparel, and various insignia) was estimated at
300, 900. Amongst the enrolled members are
80 members of Parliament, 629 ministers Of re-
ligion of various denominations, and 8, 900 hona
rary members who make no claim upon the funds,
If each member were TO contribute only one half
penny each, it would amount to GA, 1876 a year
If they We're to walk two and two, one yard a.
sunder, the procession would extend 90 miles and
$50 yards. If they walked three miles an hour
II would take 30 hours IA minutes to pass any gi-
ven spot--l0, 2l4 passing every hour The chief
item of expenditure consists of the charge for
medical aid afforded to the sick and ldgent Of the
order - Phil Ledga.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-09-14

Middle creek within one mile Thofe is a saw mill
on the tract OF land adjoining, at which the timber
ot this tract can he wrought into boards aud other
s,wed suff-Price. 5000.
~ ln consideration of tho scarcity of money at
this timc will sell any or all the above property on
terms TO suit the times; and in case cash be offered,
reasonable deduction will be made Further par
ticuars my he obtained by addressing the suhsc,.
Der ut Selinsgrove, Union county, Pa.
". w. SNYDER.
Selnsgfove, August g. 1914 d-3m
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-09-14

WHO'S BETTER RrGnr John A. Bryan
Of Ohio, Charge d'Aflaires to Peru, is at New
York, on his way to South America. Mr. Bry-
an was formerly an editor, but he is now diplo.
mat, valued at $4,000 salary, $500 outfit, and
as much Unfit as he can get. Good for him
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-09-14
The Pl''!OsCI,sliC1r
WASHING WI 3 CHM

'1'llS WASHING MACHINE, ti,in and f..I-
l. plein lis con atruriuu. cannot tail To find T.
way into every FAM Y wton rs cal vl'ue becomes
known. The price (>Ix dollirs) is fixed ~ the
lowest rate, IN order to enable every family to Obtain
ote The inventor guarantees that it will not re-
'quire more than one fourth the usual quantity cf
soap-That it will wash in 'one,hird the usual
time, and what IS a matter Of great importance, the
wear and tear Is NOTHING, or at least little, that
IL is not perccptib'e, that finest black worsed aud
woollen can I've washed. if necessary, in the same
suds With linen and cotton. This may seem TRANCE
to those who do not know the principe upon
which it works. 1t is the only machine ey,- IL
vented that washes upon the principle of the frlc-
upn of wai,r alone. All others wash upon tie
principle of friction rubbing by bringing the
clothes III contact with some part of the machine.
independent of the Feat saving of labor, economy
should bring Il into general use. The poor man
cannot afford to io without it, while the rich man
will use it for convenience, if nothing else. Large
families will save from five to fifteen dollars wear
in soap alone, and not less than SO per cent in the
and fear of clothes, besides the great saving If
labor and expense in washing The subscriber will
guarantee that ii will perform oil that he has stated,
II properly Us. d. lie has secured from the paien-
tee, the right 10 Northumberland, Union, l., coming
Columbia, Luzerne and Clinton counties.
II. Is. MASSER.
In,