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Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-09-21

feel thankful to- you, gentlemen, for thus af.
fording me an opportunity to express my CRATE.
ful sense of the very high honor conferred upon
me, by this f'attering testimony of the esteem
and confidence of the democracy of Lycoming
county, in selecting me as their candidate, and
particularly at this highly important crisis,
when our party are buckling on their armour, to
rsinstate the 18th Congressional district, in its
former high and honorable position which it re-
Gently lost. by the accidental ascendency of the
Federal Wing party
To your first question, viz fare you in ia.
Vol of Tariff for revenue and protection to
home products and manufactures ?"-I promptly
aud frankly answer in the affirmative. am now
and ever have been in favor Of a Tariff sufficient
TO raise revenue to meet the necessary expenses
Of the Government, economically administered,
and at the time affordng protection 10 the
great leading interests of the country, TO the
farmer, mechanic, merchant and aboring man,
as we'll as the manufacturer and although some
have thought that the Tariff of 1912 may be ad.
vantagcously modified in some of its details. yet,
upon mature reflection, inasmuch as it is found
upon trial to be highly beneficial to the interests
ofmy native State, have no difficulty in com.
ing to the conclusion that it ought not be dis.
turbcd. am therefore opposed TO its repeal
and if | shall be honored by my fellow citizens
of the 18th Congressional district, in being e.
lected TO represent them on the floor of Congress,
shall ever be found sustaining the interests of
Pennsylvania and our common country TO the
best of my abilities.
In regard 10 your last intcrrogatory :--"Are
you opposed 10 the charter of United States
Bank ?" ] can say that / ever have been am
now and ever will be. My opinions on that sub.
ject were formed in my youth were in fact
part of my education have grown with my
growth, and strengthened as advanced in years
and experience, and it is the settled conviction
of my mind that a bank chartered by or in any
way connected with the general government, eli.
ther in the shape of Clay's Bank, with a so mil
lion capital his great fiscal or Tylcr's exche-
quer, is Acknowledgment to the H.
berties of the people and destructive Of the best
interests of our country.
During the bitter and vindictive war waged
ny 'He Coiioi's VI inc oIulo''eh dhu CorTupl bdhk
with Biddle at their head aided by Webster
Clay, Frelinghuysen and other ofts stipendares
in Congress and throughout the Union, against
that great, good and incorruptible stateman
Andw Jackson, when many democrat quailed
and many hear, waxed faint, | adhered still
more closely TO the democratic cause, and with
all my feeble energies sustained the admins.
;ration of that distinguished and revered hero
and patriot and the principles he contended for
and carried ont
am very respectfully
Your obedient serv l.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-09-21

Cy- 4 letter Of GEN WM. A. PETRIKIN will be
found in the proceedings of the conference, pub
lished in another column of this paper The
General speaks to the point on the United States
Bank.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-09-21

C3- The Democrats of Unity township West
moreland county, the home Of Markie, recently
held an immense public meeting, and unanimous
ly passed the following resolution
Resoired, That the friends of Gen. Markle ask
the people TO vote for him on the ground OF prtn-
c,pies, we cannot sustain him, because he is in ia
vor of National Bank, of an assumption of the
State Debts and of the various measures that
characterized the old Federal, and now mark the
modern whig party, The friends of Marke must
not be offended if we take them at their own
words and again CONDEMN his principles we
once did, by majority of $500 in Westmore-
land
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-09-21

C. JUsTIcE TO Francis r. SHUNR The
following resolution was passed unanimously at
Native American meeting Philadelphia for
New Market, Cedar Locust and Pine Wards
held on Saturday evening last
"Reso'ed That the Native American party
neither recognise nor endorse as true, the charges
brought against the Democratic candidate for
Governor, in relation 10 an alleged speech made
by him in Pittsburg, as published; that we desire
every American Republican to vote for such can.
ddate for Governor and President as he pleases
we as a party endorse no sander against any
man"
Will the wings now retract their ISLANDERS a
gainst Mr.. Skunk They were published 10
secure the Native vote, but the bait did not take
II seems.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-09-21

To- VINO Can BEAT Ir.--A Tomato was
presented us Tuesday last, by Mr.. James
Hnsted OF this borough, which was raised in his
garden, weighing SO ounces 1t can be seen in
this silice
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-09-21

We were also shown PfAcH, a few days since,
from the garden OF Mr.. J II. Zimmerman, of this
place, which weighed 9! ounces.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-09-21

NEw York AwAKl.-There were eight meet
ings of the Democracy at New York on Monday
evening. Mr. George Bancroft, Mr.. Robert Ty-
Ter, Mr.. Farnum and others made addresses The
Tiue Sun (ncutraD says The meeting al
Tammany Hall last night, and its branches in the
open air, formed collectively one Of the largest
popular gatherings we have ever seen in the city
of New York The Herald says The meet.
ing or rather the meetings, Of the locofocos OF
this city, last evening indicate the existence of
degree OF enthusiasm and unanimty in that
party, such as none of its leaders dreamed off a
few weeks ago. In numbers, enthusiasm and
unanimity, these great popular gatherings have
never been surpassed in this city, or probably in
any section of the Union during any ofthe con,
tests which have heretofore agtated the conntry.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-09-21

u POPULAR NoTr OF ILLINOIS. as indicated
Wing, 36sO3. Democratic majority, 1879.
Van Buren's majority in 1910, 1899 Democra-
tic gain, II. .s3G
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-09-21

Cy The NEX1 STATE ELrCTIoN.-The next
State that will vote will be Maryland, the
second of next month. Then follows soon after
Pennsylvania. New Jersey, Ohio and Georgia
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-09-21
! am very respectfully
Your obedient serv I

WM A. PETRIKIN.
To J. a. Gamble, H. A Kerr, James Lowden,
D Watson, Jacob Rodearmel J B. Torbett, A.
II. MHenry, John Bennett, and Thomas Tag
CART
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-09-21

| urged them, to vndcate the Equal Rights
of mankind.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-09-21

York Journal OF Commerce, (whig paper) re.
Gently gave statement of the popular vote in
the counties OF Indiana, except eight, showing a
democratic majority of 72l Add the majority
in the eight counties 1909, and the majority in
the State is 1880. lIarrison's majority in 1910
13, los. Democratic gain a. SOS
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-09-21

O. In speaking of EDWARD Y. BRIGHr, our
Democratic candidate for the Legislature, the
Pottsvi'le Emporium says Our democratic
friends have nominated their late able and faith
iul representative. This is right-no member
at Harrisburg, last winter, stood higher in the
estimation of the public for probity, integrity
and industry, than Mr.. Bright"
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-07-26

MAGNITUDE OF The LAKEs.-Lske Soperl-
or is 400 miles long, 80 miles wide. 900 tees
deep. and contains 80. 900 square miles. Its
596 feet above the level of tide water.
Lake Michigan is 1900 miles long. 70 miles
wide, 1000 feet deep, and 570 feet above tide
water.
Green Bay IL 100 miles long, 20 miles 10
width, and contains 1000 square miles.
Lake Erie is $40 miles long, ~ miles Vice.
$40 feet deep, and contains sOVu SQUARE "''ss'
it is SOS feet above tide water. :,
Lake Ontario is $50 miles. long. 40 miles
wide, 500 feet deep, and contains 5000 square
miles.
Lake ST. Clair is 90 miles long, a miles
wide, $50 feet deep, contains 800 square miles,
il is $40 feet aboy0 tide waller.
American Lakes arc computed y contain =: =
700 cubic miles Of watsf-mofs than one marx
Of the fresh water on the globe.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-07-26
RuBLIsaxD wEExI1,
BY JNO. B. RUSSELL

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op re, OF ADvERrIsrNs.-For square Of l6
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G1 Liberal deductions made to yearly advertisers.
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Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-07-26

PRlvArE MAIL CARRlERs.--A decision was
made in the Distric Court Of the United States
at Philadelphia last week which fully sus'eins
the Post OiIise Department in iss constitution
al and legal efforts to prohibit tho con veyance
Of letters, out Of the mails Of the Uuited
States. The defendent in the case Of George
P. Fisher, was one Of an association Of per-
sons Under the name Of "The Association
Letter Mail Company," Of which Lysande:
Spooner is the chief, whose avowed purpose
was to convey letters out OF the mails OF the
limited States for certain postage between
the cities Of Philadelphia Baltimore and New
York. The suit against the defendent was
instituted to recover the. penalty Of $50 for
each violation Of law, which forbids the con-
veyance Of letters out of the mails Of the Uni
ted States. The Jury under the instructions
| Of Judge Randall, rendered verdict 10 favor
Of the United States for the penalty.
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NW ANS HOTEL

Vie Subscriber begs leave to INFORM n's o.o
= hends and customers, and the public IN gene
elAat he has refitted and repaired at mucn eA,
| h and trouble, his large and commodlou: Ho'el
|aas accommodation of members Of the legislature
|S' others who may favor him with call. ms
|Aasae we'll furnished and warm and he has pro-
sa servants who he guarantees shall be attentive
,eeommodating. His table will be furnished
~ Tie best the market will afford, and his terms
eawill be satisfactory to any gentleman! VINO N
avor him with a cali. In connection with the
aaahment he has a large. commodious ana
~ stable, which will be furnished with horses
Mseess sleighs, &c. &c. c:.,
Ibis Hotel is situated convenient to the Capa.o!,
good pavement connecting the two-and
sms door from the Post Ofice-and he fiatters
ssa that he will be able to accommodate his q,
s and the public in style Of con,en,sn;e a me
% equal il not superior TO any not'e' IN ah ~.
su. He therefore, respectful sollc'ts . snare
pubic Patronage in his line Of business.
" CHAUNCEY SWAN.
"Cny, Nov. "a, le43-3-f.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-07-26
Patent Medicines, &C.

SWANS Panacea HOucks Panacea, Urrls
y tooth wash, Chlorine tooth wash, Sapping,ons
ut., Ker.haws ague pills. Lees pills, Morrsons
p1I. Brandreths pills, Sias' pills, Tomato pills,
Cooks, Scots, Andersons, Hoopers pills, fluid ex-
u,s Of sarsaparil!a, nerve and bone Lnament
Cldncrs Linament, Hays Linament, red Lima
nsn, Volatile Linament, Opodeldoc, Godfreys Cor
li., Batemans Drops, Balsom Of Life, Dalbys Car
uid.ive golden ,incture, Oil Spike, British Oil,
Harlem Oil, Lemon Acid, No. Six. Thompsons
eusa.er, Tooth ache drops, Tooth powders, pile
ointment, Davidson, magnesia, Essences ofall kinds
Buhrs ssup:;ve ointment. Clevelands vegetable
,,us atous an infable cure for fever and ague, to-
rsther with variety of medicines Of similar kind
For sale by JOHN b. DOOUH1ni =:
Nav aIs, ,aAA Soft
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-07-26
COOPERING.

~
Tim. BEVARD Of Mount Arrarat, Louisa Co.
w would inform the citizens Of the surrounding
county, that he ia at alt ti"s. prepared - f.,ais
hing in his line on the shortest notice. and will
Any all his work. Hrving furnished several es-
..s.hments in Bloomington with barrels, the fol-
lowing gentlemen sesy%s to he good man
up. a.'r for .nv ouanty of work are solicited.
w W. the undersigned, Merchants and packers o
po,t and Beef in Bloomington, having used barrels
,n.de At the mandatory Of VIM. Bevard, Of Louisa
county. have no hesitation in saying that we have
sounS them, without exception good and tight and
ehsrfuIy recommend those Of his manufacture to
those engaged in that business.
j BENNETT 4 Co
FWGILLETT,
JR BENNETT,
JOHN ZLEGLER,
J DEBAUN, Packer.
,ys taAA-o2-tf.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-07-26

The BlTE or A RArrLEsNAKE.-In these
times when farmers are beginning to harvest
and are peculiarly liable to be bitten by snakes.
the following from the Macon Messenger may
be of service:
The most simple and convenient remedy l
ever heard of was alum. A piece OF the size
of hickory nut, dissolved 10 water and drank:
or chewed and swallowed, is sufficient.
have good authority for saying that It has
been tried many times on men and dogs. and
that they have invariably recovered. ! know
Of some planters whose hands are exposed to
10 be bitten by rat.lesnakss, who have always
nrovided themselves with it in their pockets,
and they have several times found use for It.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-07-26

SrLAs WRIcHr.-This is an extraordinary
man, apart from politics. He has small farm
near Ogdensburgh, New York, to which he
wen, some ten years ago, leaving his profess
sion, which brought him thousands per annum'
for about $500 year, which is earned by the
sweat Of his brow. When Martin Van Buren,
drove NJ to his house, some years ago, on par
ticular political business, he found Mr.. Wright
in linsey woolsey dress. piling stones into
heaps to save the scy,he of the mowers, when
the grass was ready for harvest, one of the
most laborious proceedings ever man went
at (for we have tried it and speak knowing
w. He has been offered the juigeship, sec
retaryship, the nomination Of President at the
late Convention at Baltimore, and when NOM
| mated for the Vice Presidency, declined II
peremp.oriy. Such is the character. and
some Of the prominent acts, of Silas Wright
! Senator from New York. and people will BE-
at loss to know what has caused him to take
up farming, and content himself with being
Senator only.-[ Cincinnati Commercial, neu
trail paper.]
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-07-26

JAMES MACINTOSH,
neok Bimder, losc0 Ctty.-Od Books and
I'D Periodicals. bound in the neatest style and on
he shortest notice, and as soon as his apparatus
shall arrive, Blank Books and all work in his line
will be executed with despatch. T. S. Parvin of
Bloomington is our authorized Agent for that place
and vicinity. April 26-z5-5m.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-07-26

IA gentleman dined one day with a dull
neacher. Dinner was scarcely over before
ID gentleman fell asleep; but was awakened
b the divine, and invited to go and lear MIN
reach. 81 beseech you. sir, TO excuse me;
On sleep very we'll where ! am said the guest.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-07-26

DUBLIC HOUSE. B. Coueu, respectfully IN
! forms the public that he continues TO keep .
tnic House at Salem, Muscatine county, Iowa.
Where the best accommodations can be had, between
Washington and Davenport. Private rooms TO De
Enal times.-His stable is good and at all times
aaahed with all kinds Of provender. He invites
ss Of these statements. Several comlor'aDl =,
MUSES. 10 rent Salem. Iowa, Jan. %. AZ l4ti
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-07-26

I SCOTT RICHMAN, attorney at Lasc
j. Bloomington, Iowa.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-07-26

nRB. COVELL, Surgeon aud fnys,c'dn,,
u Salem, Iowa. Having well supplied nimse!l
WITH Medicine is ready to attend to all calls he i
thankful for past patronage. ,A.e
Salem. Iowa. Jan. 20, 1912 '4u
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-07-26

Z W. RICHMAN, wholesale and retail gro.
D. Ger. and forwarding and commission ner-
chant, Bloomington, Iowa. Jan.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-07-26

lWARIEs NATION, Attorney at La'v ana ana
u S'Imu Pubic, Bloomington, Iowa: Will
sw o,omnt attention to all professional business
With which q he may be favored. He has full pow
ana authority to administer oaths and take ac-
I,or.arments. or proofs of deeds, mortgages. pow
na, attorney, and other instruments Of writing =.
r>OHce IN the Court House. March II, '43.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-07-26

RAL l. HOLMES. az !apdItest notice. and at
n.eS pe ey; IL .a all descriptions of MONUMENTAL
WOpv p"sss',,"a IN the neatest modern style. Or
by fom distance. If accompanied with the cash,
s NJ Fesponsio'e re'0 r;.v Oct. ls43. 49ay
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-07-26

NEo. HUTCHINSON & CO., Boot aud Shoe
VI makers, would respectfully inform the inhab-
lants Of this place, and the surrounding country,
h,t,hey are now prepared to execute all orders in
their line in neat and substantial manner, at re-
aaciion in price proportional to the state OF the
times.
Wheat, Dry Hides, Tallow, Bccswax, etc. taken
IN paymen. for work.
Nh. shoemakers and others can be supplied
with Pegs, Bloomington. Nov. 8. 81
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|pue; Dr. FL
Lille, Brcssdst.1
Elmo NJ N'j
pEAsTL,R3
tirsn, LugIea'.1
5, sIiideot,B !3,rs|
million soldy1
~ .I54iI -
les just res%all
+, sole sESs.I,u'
ELL. at S''''
] for sale b,
IN 4 LEM
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-07-26

IN s. PARvIN, Attorney at Lo,O, Blooming
- Ton Iowa.
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|NGES, |
everalsce1
J Of tllousa1
The med]
/ 10 al OF
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JAMES MACKrNTosN

Bnr;l 5. ls44-22-tf.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-02-19
NUMBER 90

,nd then with hand strong with the feelidg Of
sming death, the sturdy freeman again loaded,
gain raised his rife. He fred his last shot, and
another officer kissed the cod, the tear culver
ID in the eye Of the dying blacksmith. And that"
he cried, with husky voice which strengthened
nto shout, "And that's for Mad Anthony
Wayne"
Long after the battle was past, the body was
discovered, propped against the tree, with the ea-
right hand grasped the never failing rifle.
And thus died one of the ten thousand brave
mechanic heroes of the revolution, brave in the
hour of battle; undaunted in the hour of re-
treat: undsmayed in the hour of death--Citissn
Soldier.
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JtHE undersigned respectfully inform merchants

IiHE undersigned respectfully inform merchants
4 and the citizens Of the district generally, that
hey have established an Office in Washington city
or the receiving and forwarding East, West, ard
South Of valuable Packages, Parcels, Samples, Bundles,
&C.; which they are fully prepared to transport by
nan speed
AS they are the only persons who have contract
With the Baumor. aud Ohio Railroad Company for
hat purpose they enabled to receive and forward
oods, sc. in advance Of any other line.
Merchants and others who wish to avail them
ieves of our line, and who order goods, Sc. from
Boston, New York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore, will
ind it to their advantage to direct in of the fol-
lowing:
Per Adams s Co.'S Express from Boston and New
York.
Per Shoemaker s. Sanfords Express from Phila-
1eIphia.
Per Rogers Co.'S Express from Baltimore.
We receive Packages, Parcels, &C., for the East,
West and South at all hours during the day, and de-
liver them to the consIgnee soon received. We
will also receive and forward from Baltimore and
Washington goods and articles Of every description,
by the first regular trains
ROGERS & co.
Office at Brookes Periodical Depot, adjoining Beers
Temperance Hotel, Penn. av., Washington city.
Office adjoining Baltimore and Ohio Railroad De-
pot, Pratt street, Baltimore.
nov I'm
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BOSTON ACADEMY's COLLECTION OF

BOSTON ACADEMY'S COLLECTION OF
ID CHURCH MUSIC, consisting Of the most pop
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words expressly for that work. Published under
the direction Of the Boston Academy OF Music.
THE SOCIAL CHOIR, designed for class book
for the domestic circle, consisting Of selections Of
music from the most distinguished authors, among
which are the names Of Haydn, Bellni, Rossini, 2.
NJ Won Weber, Auber Boieldieu, and Maxzinghi,
with several original pieces Of music By the editor,
and many beautiful extracts of poetry have been
made from Mrs. Hemans, T. Moore, Sir Walter
Scott Dr. s. Gray, jun, J. G. Pray jun, and others,
in volumes, price 50 per set. single 81.
THE GOSPEL HARMONlSr, collection OF
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also sentences anthems for variety Of occasions,
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duction to the Art of Singing on the Pestal0zzian
system, designed for the aid of those who are en-
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Thomas Whittemore.
CARMINI SACRA, or Boston Collection Of
Church Music; comprising the most popular psalm
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For sale at the book and stationery store of
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