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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-06-13
BROWN, TAYLOR & TUCKER,
(FORMERLY BROWN s. TAYLoR,)
COMMISSION MERCHANTS
AND GROCERS,

Beverly Tucker.
A TrEND to the sale of Tobacco, Flour, JJ1eai,
land MerchandiSe generally.
They will keep constantly on hand a general
assortment oil Groceries, to which they would call
the attention OF Country Merchants and others.
Their Warehouse (beng 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 Consignmens in hand.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-06-13

The Cincinnati Message says that the Wing,
made Mr.. Tyler what he is - That's not true
The Wings made him Vice Presdent-lucl
made him President-and lthe Locofocos mad,
him traitor.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-06-13
From the Louisville Ionrna,.

7" Do you not perceive intrigue and villainy.
tellow-ciiizens 7" Says the editor of the Globe.
Well II is funny to hear the greatest intriguer and
villain in the country asking the people it. they
do not perceive intrigue and viilainy. 1t reminds
us of plate in Hoods Whims and Oddities,
where an old fellow with his " ig all in blaze,
rolls up his eyes and asks with stupid express
sloE of countenaDce, IS Don't you smell FIRE %
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-12-16
. ST. JOhnsbury, Vt. December IS, 1874,

subdued. 1t pleaded long for the charming gr-but
II pleaded in vain. Alton was young man of deci-
ded character. lie never permitted himself to take
step that his judgment clearly condemned.
al haven't seen you with Anna Minor, lately"
said friend to him few months nlterward.
emo"
"liow is that 2"
why do you ask the question ~
"fou used to be very particular in yonr attention
in that quarter"
"Perhaps was But I nun no, now"
'she is lovely girl"
"Ihnt she is, truly"
Gust the one for you"
emo"
al think she is"
While the party most interested think otherwise
"Nhat is your objection -
"She comes late to church."
"Whut 20
"She il not punctual"
"Hou testing"
mo. Dontyo remember the picnic 80
going and rerurning.'
'All her fault. don't want n wife who has no,
aregard for Puncuality It would annoy me to DEATH
"Bnt, surely, that il no, your only objection
81 have no other"
"Yuu are foolish
"PerhnPs But can't help t. Nv wife must
be punctual and no mistnke."
Alton showed himself to be in earnest. Much Us
1t cost him, he steadily resisted the inclination that
was constantly urging him 10 renew his attentions to
Anna Minor. AS for the young lady, she was I'M
happy Tor several months. Then she was consond
by the attention Of a new and less fastdious lover
paid US little regard to punctuay as ever but this
was ony defect Of minor importance in the ewes of
the young man who had made up his mind to offer
her his hand
Alton was invited to her wedding about year af
ter the date of his unpleasant picnic adventure. a
large and brilliant party were assembled to wines.
the nnptiaIs that to take place at eight o'clock
precisely AT eight all the company were waiting.
with the minister, the descent of the bridal partv-
But time passed, and many began To feel impatient.
MIR Minor, the father of Anna, came into the parIor
frequently, and then went out, evdcny worried n,
the delay, the of which Alton shrewdly guessed
10 lie in the fact that the bride was not ready.
al believe the girl will be TOO late FOR DEATH he
heard the old gentleman say in fretfu under tone
to some one in the passage, close TO the door, near
by which he was setting.
"Thnnk heaven FOR my escape - murmurcd Alton
to himself, as the party in nhout half past nine,
after having kept the company waiting for an honr &
a haIr "Too late on her wedding night She would
have killed me -
If this shoe should happen to pinch any lady ,wheth
er married or single, beg of her not to think for
moment that it made for her foot.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-12-16

VOTING FOR POLK WITH A PROTEST.
"Some twelve or fifteen Of them in CulebrooI, (snys
tho Hartford Cuurant) who opposed to the Tex
project eased their consciences by putting on the
bncks Of their tckets'The deposor OF this ballot
opposed to the annexation Of Tcxns.' part of them
then added-'and dissatisfied with tho decision of the
Baltimore Convention, which sacrificed Mr. Van Blu
rem, because he would not bow down 10 Southern
Nabobs 1t is n rare thing 10 find among oppo-
nents man who is not ready to sacrifice principles
for pnrty-and it does not require very extraordinary
discornnent to perceive the class TO which these
Colebrook locos belong. They had better openly
adopt for their motto, Party, not prpcples."
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-12-16
MAGNETIC rELEGRArlI

We announced some days ngo that arrangements,
were in progress for establishing n Magnetic Tele-
graph between New York and Boston. We have
since been informed that Leonard Gale and F. O. J.
Smith, are the parties by whom the enterprise is
derIaken, they having purchased the privilege from
professor Morse. The electrical wires will be carried
through Westminster county and along the Co nnecti-
cut shore, passing through Hartford, New Haven,
Springfield and Worcester, to the capital of Massa-
chuseits.-.M Y. paper.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-12-16
DOMESTIC SLAVE TRADE.

! he New York Tribune states that Delaware has
rol some time n,erdicied tho selling Of slaves to be
transported from her territory, and that, in
sequence, slavery within that State, is dwinde-
ed to little more than shadow. As for the other
Northern Slave States it is plain, that if n and
profitable market should be opened for their surplus
slaves, and restrictions against the trade be mpos
ed, such state of things would greatly strengthen
the continuance Of slavery in those States, under
some of its most revolving forms, and attended will
the EXTREMIST cruelty to the wretched subjects Of
such traffic. THERE'S little reason to suppose that
any other State will impto the example of Della
ware.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-12-16

The ROMAN CATHOLIC CHuRcH. There
in this country fifty years since, but one Bishop
aud 25 Priests Of this denomination, with few scat
tered churches. There are now 81 Bishops and
nearly 1000 priests with 700 churches and about 500
Missionary stations They have 4s Academies, 81
Ecclesiastical Semnaries SO houses for religious won
en-, and 26 Orphan Asyluns. Their increase is at
the ratio Of nearly 100 per every ten being
of course largely aided by emigration. The increase
of the general population is 81 per cent. There
two societies in Europe, whose principal object is to
convert this country to the doctrines of their church,
viz the Leopold Foundation in Austria and tine So
ciety-of St. Charles Borromeo in Lyons. The latter
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-12-16

transmitted to this country in 1910 $IG3, 900 and in
1912 sly 900
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-06-08
. W 7E'f PFO7''7 E'F= -
PHIL A d e L p n a,

- 80
sss - 9fsszzzfss Gold Silver, &c, &c, made
Of Bolr Iron, (and not over Plank as nne,y>fve
out of every one hundred now in use and for sale
are madr.) with first rate Locks and David Evens
Patent keyhole Covers similar 10 the one exhibit.
ed a, the Philadelphia Exchange, for three months
in the summer Of tsi2, when all the Keys were at
liberty u he used, and the Chest not opened. al
though the experiment WAS tried ly at least 500
persons. One Of the same Locks was tined by
Robbers. at The Delaware Coal Office, in Walnut
street above Third hut did not succeed
or Hosting Machines, iran Doors. superior
Locks. aud all kinds of Iron Ratings, Seal and Co.
pying Presses, and Smthwork generally, on hand
or manufactured at the shortest notice.
ar CAUTION Il do hereby caution all per-
sons ag,inst making using, selling, or causing TO
be sold, any Keyhole Covers for Fire Proof Chests,
or Doors, of any kind similar in principle to my
Patent, of 10Th July, lsil, and also against Lining
Refriecrators with Slate, for which my Patent Is
dated 26th March 1874, as any infringement will
be dealt with according To law.
DAVID EVANS.
Philadelphin, April l3, lsi4-ly
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-06-08

creasing reputation and success, until the year
1923, when he entered upon the stormy career
ofpolitics in being chosen to represent his coun-
ty in the State Legislature. He was chosen to
that body for two successive years, where his
ability and debate, and talent for business, at
once gave him reputation. The early personal
and political friend of General Jackson he was
one Of those who gave his vote to call that dis
tinguished man to the Senate of the United
State.
In August 1925, being then in his thirtieth
year, Mr.. Polk was chosen to represent his dis
trict in Congress, and in December following,
took his seat in that body, where he remained
until the year 1888. He brought with him in
to the national council certain fundamental
principles, to which he uniformly adhered
though all the mutations of party.
In December 1882, he was transferred to the
Committe OF Ways and Means. the most impor.
tant committee of the House. There again he
distinguished himself and was placed at the head
of the committee. His coolness, promptitude,
and abundant intellectual resources were never
at fault; and through the whole of the stormy
period of Jacksons administration caused by the
violent opposition of the United States Bank,
Mr.. Polk enforced with great power and ability
the propriety Of the measures of the admnistra-
tion.
| In December, 1885, MIR. Polk was chosen
| Speaker ofthe House, and elected again in 1887.
| During the whole term Of the Speakership, in
all the emergencies in which he was called up.
on to act, he sternly adhered to his convictions
Of duty, and few men have ever pursued a
| hrmer or more consistent course than Mr. Polk.
! Notwithstanding the violence with which he
was assailed by the opposition in the House.
! Congress passed, at the close of the session OF
! 1887, an unanimous vote of thanks 10 him as
the presiding officer from whom it separated
with the kindest feelings and no man enjoyed
its confidence and friendship in higher degree.
His calmness and good temper frequently allay'
ed the violence of opposition power for which
his coolness and sagacity eminently qualified
him.
In 1889, Mr.. Polk was elected Governor o
the State of Tennessee which office he helt
until lS4l. Thus we see that our candidate
Tor the Presidency has filled various honorable
stations in the councils of the nation, and tn
Office of the gift of the people Of his State An
he is destined shortly to be elevated to the high
est of all earthly stations. Mr.. Polk's privat
character is as pure as his public life has bee
exalted, and the country does not furnish ma
of more pure and steadfast devotion to the grea
and fundamental principles of our Republica
Government than James X. Polk, the persona
and political friend of Andrew Jackson and MAJ
tin Van Buren,.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-06-08
PROCEEDINGS OF THE BALTIMORE
CONVENTION CONTINUED.

MAY oo - CloCh'
Mr. Butler now announced that he had just
received from Washington, three letters from the
Hon Silas Wright, one of which he read TO the
convention, which was in substance as follows
Being informed that the convention yester.
day has done me the unmerted honor of placing
my name in nomination for the Office of Vice
President return TO the members of the con-
venton my heartfelt thanks for their preference
for me. There are, however, circumstance of
private nature, which are slightly alluded to in
my letter to you, which compel me toidecline the
nomination"
This announcement was received with evi-
dent regret, on all sides. A motion was, how
ever, made and carried to proceed again 10 bal
lot for another nominee which resulted as fol.
lows Fairfield, of Maine, received 81 votes
Gen. Cass 39-Col. Johnson G6-Woodbnry So
Stewart 23-Dallas l3-and Gov. Maxcy s.
no choice.
Mr.. Walker, of Miss, then rose In compliance
with the call of the Pennsylvania delegation, and
stated that Mr. Dallas was the first man who had
written in favor of Texas and its annexation TO
the Union, before any excitement had been raised
on the subject and therefore wholly disconnect.
ed from any reference to political station.
Another ballot was then unanimously called
| for, which resulted as follows
For George NJ. Dallas, of Penn, 2l9
Z" Gov. Fairfield, of Maine, 80
" Levi Woodbury., of " H., 8
George NJ. Dallas was then unanimously de-
| clared the nominee
The President then returned his thanks TO the
convention for the honor which had been confer.
red on him, in neat and approprite speech.
On motion the convention adjourned sine die
The METHODIST GENERAL CosFERESck-
BIsHoP ANDREW DEPosEp.-Our readers a
ware, from the publication ofthe debates in the
General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, that very exciting question, and ont
which threatened the peace and harmony OF thai
I Church, has been before that body for weel
past. The question was in relation to Bishop
Andrews involvement on the holding of slaves
and his presumed unfitness for the Episcopal of
fee in consequence. The question has been me
in various forms, and the Episcopacy unanimous
ly recommended its further Postponement unti
the next General Conference On SATURDAY
morning Bishop iIedding withdrew from that re
commendation, the other Bishops confirming
their former sentiments The Conference, how
ever, BY vote of 10 TO IS, passed the resolu
ton virtually deposing Bishop Andrew from Of
fee, and the question SO far is decided Tn
Southern delegates have Withdrawn, and propos
8 entering strong protest against the decision
, | a nd are holding a consultation unon their pre.er
= position and future eourse-Phiia. Ledger.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-06-08

DREADEuL ACCIDENT AT WILLIAMSBURG
The New York papers of Saturday record a
dreadful accident at Williamsburg on Friday
evening Six children were killed and one bad
ly hur. by the caving of a bank of earth. 1t ap-
pears that they were playing beneath the bank,
when it gave way and buried them under many
tons Of earth. Vigorous men, with spades, were
instantly at work, and succeeded in rescung a.
live the adopted daughter of Mr.. Clevenger, fer
ry master, named Ida Virgins, who is now able
to speak, although horribly bruised and deprived
of an eye. The other six were dead before the
men at work reached them. One is the daugh-
ter of Mr. Paul, druggist aged 9 years three
are children of Mr. Lewis Jones, carpenter, OF
Grand street, Harriet and Abigail, aged about 0
and years, and Mary Jones' aged about ls mo-
Martha, daughter of Geo. Darlington, aged or S;
the sixth is Della Spence, ID years DID, daughter
of laboring man.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-06-08
Wslnut street, near Fourth, Reading.
DouslsssyiIla, 4 pril 10Th, lsi3.

Mn. OlKLEY My son Edmund Leaf. had 'ls
scrofula in the most dreadful and distressing man
ner for three years, during which time he was de-
privcd of the use of his limbs, his head and neck
were covered with ulcers. We tried all the differ
ent remedies, hut to no effect, until recommended
by DIR. johnson Of Noristown, and also DIR. Isaac
Hsster, of Reading. to use your Depura'ivc Syrup
of Sarsaparlla, of which obtained several bottles.
The use of which drove the disease entirely out of
his system, the sore healed up, and the child was
restored to periec, health which he has enjoyed
uninterruptedy ever since, to the astonlshmen, OF
many persons who seen him during his aiiilcton.
have though, il my duty, and send You this certi-
fcate that Others who have like sfllicon in the
family may know where 10 Obtain 50 valuable
medicine. Yours truly,
AMELIA ID. LEAF.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-06-08
FOR THE AMERICAN


Mn, Epiror 1T being in accordance with the
usages of the Democratic party, for the people,
previous to 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 to 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
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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Dissolution of Partnership.

NOTlCE is hereby given, that the partnership
~ heretofore existing between Chri-u,n Reich
and Nathan Greenswalt, butchers, has been dissol-
we'd by mutual consent. All PERSONS indebted TO
the late firm are required to make payment within
one month from this date. after which period the
books Will he placed in the hands Of magistrate
for collection. Persons having claims against said
firm aIe also requested 10 present them for settle,
ment. &. REICH,
n. .GRENAWALT.
The subscriber takes this opportunity OF inf'rm-
ing his old customers and the pubic in general
that he will continue 10 supply the town of Sunbu.
~ with fresh meat three times a week, As they have
done heretofore. Thankful for past fsvors, he so.
liclls a continuance OF the custom Of the people OF
Sunbury and vicinity. G.. REICH.
Northumberland, June |, ls44.-n
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-06-08
BALTIMORE MARKET.

Office ofthe BALrIMoRE AMEnIcAs. June 3.
GRAIN.-On Saturday a lot of prime Penn
sylvania red Wheat was sold at 81 cts and a SINH.
vania white suitable for family -four, was sold at
l2 cts. The receipts Of Maryland Wheats are
too limited 10 lie noticed. Sales to day ofMd. white
Corn at 4 AZ cts. None at msrkc. to-day. We
quote Oats a, 2s cts.
WHISKEY.-Thereis is a rather better inquiry
to>dsy. Sales OF hhds. were made at 2ls ?: cts.
and bbls at 30 cts.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-06-08

To Avon DISEASE AND ATTAIN HEALTH is
now in the power of every One.--Dr. Bon jamn
Brsndre,h'e Vegetable Universal Pills, introduced
into the United States 18th May. ls35.-There
has never been an instance Of these celebrated Ve-
getable Universal Pills no, giving relief; aud per-
severance in old, obstinate cases is sure Of making
a cure, provided nature is not entirely exhausted.
In consequence of the pleasantness of their opera.
ton, they are universally used in every section OF
this wide extended county where they made
known, and are fast supersedng every other pre-.
psration of professed similor import. Upwards Of
fourteen thoussnd cases have been certified Gu.
red, solely from their use, since the introduction OF
them into the Uniled States-thus establishing the
fact, beyond all doubt, that the Brandre,h Vege,a-
bic Universal Pills cure the (apparently) most OPP
posi,e diseases, by the simple act Of continually
cvacuating the bowels with them, until the disease
gives way; therefore, whatever may be said OF the
theory, the utility Of the practice is now beyond all
doubt.
az Purchase of II. b. Masser, Sunhury, or o
the agents, published in another part of this paper
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-06-08
OAKI.EY'S
DEPURATIVE SYRUP.

EvNHE valuable properties Of Oakley's Depura-
l. tive Syrup of Ssrsapa,illa, as purifier Of the
blood is SO well known 10 the public generally,
that il is unnecessary to occupy much space in set
ting forth the advantages TO be derived from lis
use wherever the medicine has once been intrs-
duced il takes precedence over oil others; every
ote that has taken IT, have derived so signal bene.
fetal results from it, that il is recommended ly
them with the uImos, confidence. Physicians Of
the highest s,an1ng in the profession prescribe It
to patients under their care Containing nothing
deieterious but being composed Of the most mild,
ye, cfTcscous vegetable materials, it is offered with
tconGdcnce, as the cheapest and most efficient pu-
rifcr Of the blood now known. The use of few
bottles, especially in the spring months, will be at-
tended with most decided improvement in the ge-
neral strength the system, ersdca,ing any seeds
Of disease that may have been generated, besides
giving health and vigor to the body For the cure
Of Scrofula Kings Evil, Rheumatism, Tetis',
Pmplcs eiuptions of the Skin, White Swelling.
Fistuls, Chronic Cough Asthma, &c, The nu-
mereus certificates in the possession Of the subscr-
Der and his agents, from physicians and others, are
sufficient to convince the most skeptcal Of its gu.
periority all preparations OF Sarsspar'lla.
| Sold wholesale and retail, by the proprietor,
! GEORGE W. OAKLEY, North 5th street, Rea-
ding, Betks County, and to I've bnd of the following
persons
In Northumberland County.-H, B. Mss'.y:
! Sunbury Ireland Il Mixe, McEwens,ile; ID.
! Krauser, Milton.
In Union Coun'u--J. Gcarhart, Selinsgrove:
A. Gu,eius, Mf,nburg.
II, Columbia County,-R. w. McCay, Wash
ington.
Reading, March Ia, lsi3.
Ma. OAkLEy!--l believe it the duty Of every
one TO do whatever in their power les, for the Bone
fit Of their fellow man. and having had positive
proof in my own family, Of the wonderful properties
of your Depuratve Syrup Of Sarsaparilla. most
eonscen,iously recommend il to the afflicted. We
had the misfortune to lose two Of our children, by
the breaking out of ulcerous that covered the
face head and neck, although we had some Of the
most scientific physicians to attend them and had
tried all the known remedies including Swaims'
Panacea, witaout avail. Another Of my children
was attacked in the same manner, her face and
neck was completely covered; the discharge was SO
offensive and the disease at such height, that we
despaired Of her life. Seeing the wonderful effects
of your Depuralive Syrup Of Sarsaparilla we were
induced to make tial Of it, as the last resort; II
acted hike a charm; the ulcers commenced healing
Immediately few bottles entirely restored her to
her health, which she ha, enjoyed unlnteruptedly
ever since. As purifier of the blood | verify be-
lieve ii has not its equal.
5 JOHN MoYER, Tailor,
Q Wslnut street. near Fourth, Reading,
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y ESPECTFULLY offers his profess onaI
IL vices to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Sunbury
and it's vicinity. He is prepared to attend to every
thing in tho line of Dentistry. His work will be
warranted equal to any done in Philadelphia or
elsewhere.
Persons desirouS Of procuring WHOLE SETS OF
TEETH, would do we'll to give him a call, as
much time and expense might be saved by having
their work done at home.
or Residence, for a short Time, at Johr Hause's
HoIel. June 8, lS44.-3t