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Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-11-23
GREEN RIDGE TRACT,

which contains, by estimate, in a 1874 acres 81
pcrches, strict measure. The Sunhury and Dan.
vile and Po,,sville Rail Road passes through IT,,
(near the midde,) AM also the Shamokn creek.
Valuable mines Of Iron Ore and great nsmler Of
Coal Vicns have been discovered snl opened u
non this tract hut none of the coal ,cns have yet
been worked for market.
The above one half of the tract will be sod to-
se,her, or in two equal one fourth parts, Of 46s
acres 1917 pcrches each. to sui, purchasers.
No g. Containing 226 acrer, s'rlci measure, it
I've ng the undivided one half part Of the
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-11-23

GRowrH OF Lo>noN.-We are apt TO imagine
acre in the United States, that the growth of our
towns and cities greatly surpassed in rapidity aud
extent, those ofany part OF the old world. Some
facts about London would seem to contradic, this
notion.
II is stated, for instance, in recent report to
The Government, that I'm little more than twelve
years, twelve hundred new streets have been ad
ded to London, which is at the rate of 90 streets
year,
These 1900 new streets contain As, 900 houses
most of them built on large and commodons
scale, and in a style of superior comfort" With
all this wonderful increase, il is said "that the
demand for houses, instead oG dimishng contn-
uns to ncreas.," and that while in many towns of
the interior, Ia" number Of unoccupied houses is
augmenting. scarcely is new street in London,
finished, before almost every house in il is fully
occupied
One great reason assigned for the rapid growth
( London, is the extraordinary facility, econo-
ny and despatch with which people are now
transported over Railroads terminating there
)wing to this cause ''it is estimated that the da-
y influx Of individuals is five times greater than
was fifteen years ago"
London is now about forty miles in circum fer
nee, and numbers more than two million of in.
nabitants-N. Y Amer.
The Various STAGES OF LIFE.-A French
statistical work states that the inclination of
crime is at its marimum in men, about the age
OF 25-in women five years later; that the great
est physical strength of man is developed be-
tween the age of 25 and 3O and the greatest men
tai powers between the age of rs and so; aud
that gaming is the principal cause of suicide "a
mong males, and disappointment in love affairs
amongst females.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-11-23

d-JJ De cripive rsuphl,ts may BE- had OF THE
agents (Gratls)
J. w. FRtLING,
Suphury Nov O. lS4i-lv .lpenf
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-11-23
JAMES d LANE,
Assignee Of C;ao,g. Heckert.

Norx-C. J. Wolhcrt. Auciionrer, No 81
N IKE, street. Phi nde'phia, win give any inf rm7-
ton that may be d,s red respecting the ahuvc De
srIhed land.
NV 18th. 1874 4--ts
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-11-23


A large Antrari,e Furnace, now in blast. is stua
ted within quarter of a mile Of Buck Ridge, and
within a mile of Green Ridge and Esther Creamor
trac's.
TIE whole Of the above described Lands are
situated in the Mnnokin Coal Region, ear II
town Of Shamnkin. which is 10 miles by Ill road
o Sunhury. and 80 miles bv the proposed imp'o.
we'd route. without inclined planes, to P"tsv,ll".
rhev are all well lm ered aid are all Coal Land
except about 20 acres Of Blu Ridge, running into
the ali Joining red she'll And in qu,ni'y and qua
ny e Coal together with convenient adaptation by
ravines, for numerous openings for mines abre
water level, they no, inftriH to any Land in
hh region. or perhaps in Pennsylvania
Persons wishing to vi.w the Lands are respect.
fully referred to Mr. John Bu1d. Of Su bury and
for further particulars respecting them. and the
region generally, TO the suhscrihrr at Lancaster,
or Burd Patterson, Esd, al Pot'svle.
Specimens Of the & 'al and Iron Ore, and map
Of TIE Lands. together with more particular de.
scr rtjon Of .he region, viii be left at the Exchange
in Phil dolphia for in pcc,ion.
Sale will commence AT o'rl OK, F. NJ. ~hon
conditions will We made known, and attendance
given, Ivy
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-11-23
ESTHER CREAMOR TRACT,

containing, hy estimate. in all, i52 acres st'ic
me,s,fre. Valuable Iron Ore has been found upor
his tract. Theron are also erected -
SMALL DWELLING HOUSE and .M
n SaSy-N1iIi. upon bra' ch Of Sha- e...H3,
L.. ex..ul ,..kicL tIrn.,nh IL SsJ-ESs
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-11-23
George EottsNai's Estate.

Nov. %, 1874.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-05-16
DIR. ADAM CLARKE.

IA matched cabin'' in the village of Mobeg,
in the north of Ireland, was the birth place of
Adam Clarke, and his inheritance was the
universal dispensation of his countrv-'pover-
ty.' The labours of the field added strength
to frame by nature vigorous and the most
meagre system of education that any civilized
country ever extended TO its people was his
intellectual lot. But this state of things did
not appear 20 obstruct his destiny on the
contrary, his easy victory over all difficulties
throws out his character into holder relief.
Adam Clarke having attained the age OF nine
teen, was admitted through the kindness of
John Wesley to place IN Kingswood col
lege, near Bristol, where he added but little
to his stock of learning; but it was here, while
digging in the garden, that he turned up a
golden half guinea, which he laid out in the
purchase of Hebrew Grammar. And it was
in this trihing accidental circumstance, much
more than in his meeting with the founder of
Methodlsm, that the requirements and fame OF
DIR. Clarke originated; for, however his learn
ed Commentary may excite admiration, and
preserve his name amongst the celebrated d-
vinity scholars of the age, it is, and ever will
be, for the variety and extent of his know-
edge Of Oriental languages and literature that
he will be longest held in remembrance. And
the foundation of this great fabric was the
Hebrew Grammar of which he became the
owner so foriuilously. Colonial
Magazine.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-05-16
1T IS NEVER TOO LATE.
BY MISS BREMEN.

"Ah! that could be heard by all oppress-
ed. detected souls would cry to them
Lift up your head, and conlide still in the fu-
lure, and believe that it is never TOO LATE =
See too was bowed down by long suffer
ing, and old age had moreover overlaken me,
and believed that all my strength had van
ished that my life, and my sullerings were
in vain-and behold my head has been again
lifted up, my heart appeased, my soul strength
ened !: and now, IN my fiiteih year. advance
into new future, attended by all that life has
of beautiful and worthy of love.
"The change in my soul has enabled me
better to comprehend life and suffering, and
am now firmly convinced Mat there is no
fruitleSs suffering, and that no uirtuouS en-
deauor is in uain. Winter days and nights
may bury beneath their pail of snow the
sown corn but when the spring arrives, it
will be found equally true, that that there
grows much bread in the winter night"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-05-16
NOBLE SENTIMENTS.

This is an agreeable world after all. II
we would only bring ourselves to look at the
objects that surround us in their true light,
we should see beauty where we 5eheld de-
!ormity, and listen TO harmony where before
we could hear nothing but discord. To be sure
there is great deal of anxiety and vexallon
to meet; we cannot expect TO sail upon a
summer coast forever; yet if we preserve
a calm eye and steady hand, we can so trim
our sail and manage our helm as to avoid the
quick sands and weather the storm that threat
ems shipwreck We are members Of one
great family we are travelling the same
road and shall arrive at the same goal. We
breathe the same air, are subject TO the same
bounty, and we shall lie down upon the
bosom Of our common mother. 1t is not be-
coming, then, that brother should hate broth
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-05-16

err; it is not proper that friend should deceive
friend it is notright that neighbour should in
jure neighbor We pity the man who can
harbour enmity against his fellow he loses
half the enjoyments of life--he embittcrs his
own existence. Let us tear from our eyes
The colored medium that invests every object
with the green hue of jealousy and suspicion,
turn deaf ear to the tale of scandal breathe
the spirit of charity from our hearts let the
rich gushings of human kindness swell up as
fountain, so tina, the golden age, will be-
come no fiction. aud the island of the blessed
bloom.in more than Hesperian beauty.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-05-16

Ject had Its origin in land speculations, Sc,
are not SOLITARY and alone" in our opinions
Alter expressing belief that Texas will
eventually become a portion of the Union, he
says:
"For myself, it might be supposed that take
some Pride In seeing so many marching up now
to the point at which stood ~ soltary and alone"
twenty live years ago: but il is not so. am too
old for that puerty, and too much friend to
popular government to rejoice in anything which
is discreditable TO il. A feeling of modification,
ra'ner, Expresses me at the Inconsistency and in
consequences which have Witnessed When
'eHas was ours, free from debt and full Of land
anu H'ght nave been retained without question.
from abroad, without dissension at home and
without the expense Of shiling,-when this
was inc case, we threw the virgin promise, as a
worthless toy, away! Now, when eviscerated
OF her lands, and loaded with debt-when her re-
coveIy is attended with the danger of foreign
war; the certainly of domestic discomfort the
loss OIL commerce, and the disturbance Of bust
neSs,-when this is the case, we are all of a sud-
den seized with blind and furious passion to re-
possess hor. Immediate annexation is the word!
ana we cannot even wait one brief year for the |
rIpened pear to fall of itself into our hands,
rms is inconsistent and discreditable, and i'm |
Phes levIty and folly, instead of Judgment and !
patriotism, In the conduct of our public affairs
being friend to popular government, and anx-
ious Tor lis honor and success / regret as much
20 see me sudden passion of 1914 as did to see
the sluggish apathy Of 1919. wish to see Ro-
man steadiness, and not Athenian levity, prevail
In our government; and being myself man of
some temperance and stability, addicted to no |
Paroxysms, and subject to no variations, shall |
continue 10 advocate the recovery of our sacrificed
territory and mntaed rivers and natural bounda-
res, in the same calm and consderate manner as
for twenty-five years past"
Col. Benton takes, in this letter, precisely
the ground in many respects already assum-
ed by Mr. Clay. He is opposed to the pre-
sent scheme of annexation. He considers it
unjust and dishonorable; but he is in favor
OF eventual annexation, and he believes it will
lake place IN the natural order of events.
- he pear Che thinks) is not ripe'' lie says
much about natural boundaries" Sc, which
we need not here notice, as we intend TO re-
publish his letter as soon as possible-Uhjo
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-05-16
MISSOURI.

letter from st Louis dated the 18th inst.
says: "The indications from all parts Of the State
are such as cannot but gladden. the heart and cheer
the hopes of Henry Clay, and the sterling friends
OF The true American tariff This tariff question
is exciting immense attention among our farmers
along the Missouri, Gasconade and Usage. In the
early part Of the summer, Wing mass conventions
will be held in the North, Centre and West Of this
State. In June, the Wing Young Men of
Missouri meet in Mass Convention in this city.
The Wing Ball is in glorious motion here, and
we believe that if we do what lies in our power,
that even awakening Missouri will send up a
thunderstorm from the prairies for the gallant
statesman Of Kentucky"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-05-16

Salt River and its situation being alluded 10
good humoredly, in debate the other day in the
House of Representatives, at Washington, Mr..
Dromgoole (DemocraD inquired whether there
had been any survey of the river alluded to in the
amendment proposed. TO this MIR. Schenck
(Whig) replied, there had very recently by certain
Connection; Surveyors, who reported it in good
condition for Wing craft bound do,cn, and in ex-
cel!ent navigable order for Loco Foco craft bound
up and therefore he thought appropriation for such
an object unnecessary as he could assure the gems
tieman That me Connecticut report could be relied
upon.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-05-16
" "A i U A q L e T. A N D
= @ @ S a L q 9
-SNSS

Y\HE subscribers, being DESTROYS to remove to
Il the West, offer for sale the valuable
TR.4 CT OF l. "A ND
on which they reside, called Fruit Hill, lying in
the county of Rockbridge, miles south of Lex
ington, miles from Fancy Hill p. o. in pleas
ant, and healthy neighborhood, and containing
between eight and nine hundred acres, about four
hundred being in original timber of the purest
growth
The quality Of this land is equal, if not supe-
rior to any in the county; and is particularly val
liable for the growth of wheat 1t is in the height
borhood Of four manufacturing mills, the farthes-
about three miles off-within 3 miles of Boat
navigation, and near the Turnpike road from Lex
ington to Lynchburg, distant about 55 miles from
the latter. The land lies well for cultivation, and
is easily Improved. There are many excellent
springs on the tract, and the one near the dwell
ing house is not surpassed by any in the State.
Fifty or sixty acres of watered meadow may be
made-there is also large peach, and young APP
pie orchard the land.
The improvements consist of good and COM
modious
BRICK DWELLING USE
and KITCHEN-Smoke and Ice house, large
BARNS shielded all around-CORN HOUSES
Negro Cabins, new with stone chimnies, and in
fact all the necessary out buildings for large
family.
Also good LOG DWELLING HOUSE,
with the necessary out houses one end of the
farm, SO that ie could be divided to advantage.
This would be fine situation for person who
wishes to educate family, as the Military Insti-
tute-Washington College and Female school
are each in the full tide OF successful operation
Lexington.
further description is deemed unnecessary.
1t is but rarely such property is in market, and
persons disposed to purchase requested to call
and examine for themselves-to whom the premi-
ses will be shown, by the subscribers with pleas
uTe.
TERMS-The terms will be accommodating,
and possession given in the fall.
BENZ. f. PORTER,
JAS. S. GRIGSBY,
AND. J. GRIGSBY.
Fancy Hill, Rock. co.,
April 13, 1S43.-H 5
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-05-16

The following is an extract from a Washing.
ton letter of LIST instant, written to the editor of
the New York Herald
have verified the information sent you last
night. MIR. Richie has written TO one or more
members OF Congress that such is the effect of
Mr. Van Buren's letter against annexation, and
the effect of the unfavorabIe result of the late
eiec'lons there, that Mr.. Fan Buren cannot carry
Virginia. and some other candidate must he IA.
ken up. He asks, who shall be named P'' He
advises great prudence and cau,ion-wishes Mr..
Van Buren's friends treated with kindness-not
alienated or eXasperated.
Those whom l have consulted--men of great
sagaclty and prudence-regard this as MOST IM4
PoRTANT, and, in fact, decisive as to the fate of
Van Buren,.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-05-16
NJ I s O d u u A 81 e. o
CHRISTMAS IN NORWAY.
by MISS BREMEN.

by MISS Bremen.
The highest festival of the year among the
Northern Heathens and Christians occurs al
so at the season in which the sun, as il were.
is born anew to the earth, and his strength is
converted from waning to waxing. With the
greatest cordialty is this festival celebrated in
the scandinavian countries. sNot alone i'm the
houses of the wealthy blaze up fires of Joy,
and are heard the joyful cries of children !;
from the humbest cottages also are sounds of
JOY; in the prisons it becomes bright, and the
poor paItake of plenty in the country, doors,
hearths, and tables stand open TO every wan
derer. In many parts of Norway the innkecp.
er demands no payment from the traveller
either for board or lodging. This is the time
In which the earth seems to feel the truth of
the heavenly words-"It is more blessed TO
give than 10 receive" And not only human
beings, but animals also, have their good
things at Christmas. All the inhabitants of
the iarm-yard, all domestic animals, are enter
tanned in the best manner, and The little birds
OF Heaven rejoice too, for at every barn a tall
stake is raised, on the top of which rich
sheaves of oats invite them TO magnificent
meal even the poores, day-aborer, if he him
self possess no corn, asks and receives from
the peasant a bundle of corn, raises it aloft,
and makes the birds rejoice beside his empty
barn.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-05-16
EATAI. AEERAX

We understand that an. afTray took Mace OH
Monday evening last, between Mr. James Cav
anaugh, Of this place. and Mr.. VIM. d. Sullivan,
OF Stafford, which resulted in the death of the fora
meT, On the following evening. Mr. Cavanaueh was
native OF WicklifIe cohnty, Ireland, where his
r9' ;, r,side; lie has lefia wife and four
children. Mr.. G.. was member of the tJniou
FIRE Company, which Company honored his
remains TO their resting place, yesterday morns
iDg.--Fred. UeraH.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-05-16
N o " I q u 9

THE subscriber will receive in few days
- general assortment of
I'D IL " 81 % % I'D 8
from Philadelphia and Baltimore, together with
general assortment Of HARDW ARE, QUEENS
WARE, SHOES and PALM LEAF HATS,
which he will sell at very reduced prices for
cash, or to punctual customers on credit. res
pectfully solicit examination of my stock be-
fore purchasing elsewhere, as am determined to
sell at very reduced prices.
WILLIAM KYLE.
Stanton, April Ia, 1S44.--tf
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-05-16

Bright Hours on EarM.-By Miss BREMER.-
There is on earth much sorrow, and much dark
ness; there is crime and sickness, the Shrek of
despair, and the deep, long, silent torture. All (!
who can name them all, the sulferinss of human
ity'in their manifold, pale dispensation! But,
God be praised there is also an afiuence of
goodness and JOY; there are noble deeds. fulfilled
hopes, moments Of rapture, decades of blissful
peace, bright marriage days, and calm, holy
deatl-bedS,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-05-16

MIR. Frelnghuysen's name (for the information
OF our friends who do not understand the Dutch
ldlom) is pronounced Frelnghysen; and it is Ger.
family one OF the most euphonious names that ever
elluPon an ear attuned 10 harmony-next almost
we think TO that of JERUSALEM, Which, whether
from an association OF holy images from fancy,
has ever sounded to us the on-pareil Of names.
IicL. IILin
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-05-16
l. u G / u S @. S NIT ii
ATTORNEY ATIAw.

HAS located himself in Staunton, and will at
= tend regularly the Superior and County
Courts of Augusta and Rockingham. His office
is in the Stone building formerly the residence of
the late John Wayt, esq. and now attached to the
Washington Tavern.
Stanton, Nov. 9, IS43-tf
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-05-16
NEW GOODS

AM now receiving part Of my Spring Goods
- Just purchased upon favorable terms in the
northern cities, consisting of the usual variety,
which am disposed to sell very low for cash or to
such customers as pay promptly on the usual time.
Call and see. II. G.. BICKLE,
Corner opposite Post Office.
Stanton, March 81, 1914.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-05-16

The GREAT ALLEGHANY BALL, which had its
place in the Wing Procession in this city on
Thursday last, was presented to the Delaware
Delegation, and on Friday afternoon ii was es.
cored to the steamboat by portion of the Penn4
sylvania Delegation, attended by large band of
music from Philadelphia. From Delaware it
will be committed to the Wings of Pennsylvania,
nor will its course be arrested until it rolls over
every State in the Union.-BaH. AMERICAN
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-05-16
Terms Of the Spectator.

0u-THE SPEcrAroR rs published once a week, by
KEsroN HARPER, at Two Dollars year, paid in adj
vance, or Two Dollars and Fifty Cents il delayed be,
You'd the expiration of the year. No subscription Will
be but at the option Of the editor until all
arrcsragcs paid.
0u-All communications to the editor by mail must be
post paid, they will not be attended TO.
0Advcrtisements of thirteen Ines (oricss) insert
ed three times for dollar and twenty five cents for
each subsequent continuance Larger III
che proportion. liberal discount made TO adver
users by the year.
QeNotccs in Bankruptcy must be paid for before the
delivery of anidavts.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-05-16

- The Marion County Clay Club have passed
resolution, and appointed committee TO tender
an invitation TO the Hon. A. II. II. Stuart Of An.
gusta conntv, Va, TO address the people of MAJ
ron on the LIST Monday of June next. We hone
ne well respond airmatively. Pioneer
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-05-16

The Hon. Dixon III. Lewis has been annoirt,5
by the Governor Of the State Of Alabama 10 flt
The vacancy in the Senate ofthe United States oc
casioned by the resignation Of Col K1Ne,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-05-16

The Wings of the city of New York, imme~
d!ately on the receipt of information of the noma
nations by the Wing National Convention, held
IN TINS city on Wednesday last, fred salute Of
one hundred guns.-Bah. american.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-05-16

CommodoTe Stewart has come out by lete,
IN i'gof Of Texas, anticipating Mr.. Buchanan,
d,n mus Is regarded as putting in his bid for ihs
liant old Commodore f"' s'
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-05-16

BROWN, TAYLOR & TUCKER,
tFORMERLY BROWN TAYLOR)
COMPRESSION MERCHANTS
AND GROCERS,
Iudwcll III. Brown
s Edwin nj ra msyl0r' RICHMOND VA
A TrEND to the sale Of Tobacco, Flour, IVheat,
1Aand Merchandise generally.
They will keep constantly on hand general
assortment Of Groceries, to which they would call
che attention Of Country Merchants and others.
Their Warehouse (being that formerly occupied
by Peyton, Deane and Edwards, is near the Ca
nal Basin, one of the most advantageous locations
in the City.
The united efforts Of the members Of the firm
will be used to afford satisfaction to those who
may entrust business to their care.
Liberal advances on Consignmcnts in hand.
REFER TO
Storm, DVBoIs & Co., New York.
CALEB Core, Philadelphia.
Lewis WEEP, Richmond.
WYATT CARpwELL., Charlotte Coui fhousc.
WIN. KINNEY, Staunton Va.
MAYO CApELL, Nelson Co. Va
Judge ST.. GEO. Tucker, University Va.
; Richmond, Feb. Is, l844.-tf