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The New York herald., 1845-10-09

II Is waranted in all cases. properly applied efecualy
W WHICH A ee;e the eutce or scsg Of the head the falling of
OF the ha restore to bald change red grey TO
beautiful dark colo and, toilet article really adma
pe making the hair moist Soft curly &c See advertisement
The New York herald., 1845-10-09

Now, admitting the receipts for the year reach
2OOOOO deficiency OF at least $50 900 is apparent
II may also be ascertained that tor the last four
years the annual expenses for keeping the road in
orderIhave been about 40 per cent less than those
OF the Boston and Providence, and the eastern roads
generally In consequence OF the delaying this ne
cessary annual expenditure, the road has "un
down. now requiring an outlay of at least $4,000 to
amount requisite to effect the alteration OF the acute
curve at Norwich, condemned by the committee TO
whom the matter was referred No provision is
making with sinking fund for the heavy debt ma
turing, IN part, IN few years Other particulars
mlghp be furnished, but enough must have been
stated to prove that the partial and deceptive state
ments almost daily put forth through some Of the
newspapers are calculated to give present fictitious
value TO the shares, to enable the knowing ones 10
palm them of on the innocent and unsuspectng
October 7, ls45
The New York herald., 1845-10-09

than would yet set up his steam organ in some place
between Hudson's Bay and Cape Horn, and make
music for the whole continent. Roars OF laughter
Let the Committee be appointed and let il attend to
every useful suggestion thrown out. The means of
primary schools were good, but they wanted high
institution to elevate the standard OF taste com
prise those OF great attalnments members, and be
al the upper extreme of graduated scale Of musical
merit.
ssMr GOULD, oflBoston, and coored citizen, hav-
ing made a few remarks,
Mf.PEEBLEs expressed himself pleased with the
talent exhibited and, to a certain extent with the
plans propose but had idea to throw out which
he regarded as practicable and useful TO the end
sought for-the diffusion OF musical knowledge. 1t
had been said that people would not read musical
periodlcan-that WAS quite true, nor would they
read them so long they were devoted to one par
tcular branch Therefore, to get over this difficulty
1t would be judIcious to purchase portion of the
columns of widely circulated journal, appoint an
edor TO conduct that portion of the paper, and SO
keep the subject before the people, as the surest way
Of persuiding them.
Messrs. READ and PREBLEs again made few OBJ
eervations, when
Mr.. LAssAR,a German, observed that he understood
the chei portion OF the remarks made to have re-
ference to sacred music He regretted that because
among other reasons, his friends from Germany
professors OF mus c-were on that account unwilling
To tdke part IN the Convention not that they had
any dislike to sacred music, but because il did not
appear 10 be all that was wanted, or all that should
be cultivated.
did not intend TO confine their remarks to the sub
Ject sacred music; they were friends TO all sorts
of IL 49,
Mr. Hill stated that when he was in Prussia he
attended a musical convention, and sat within Sly
feet tof the King OF Prussia, who well as officers
high IN the army, sung with right good will. No
wonder then that Germany was first in a musical
reputation. He hoped to see an equal taste difused
here, and an equal encouragement given by all cas-
ses, tor there were as good facilities in the little re-
punlics Of this Union as there were in the prnci-
palities OF Germany, which Wed with each other to
eTce IN music. After few further remarks, Mr.
resolution was passed authorizing the chair to name
eleven persons to constitute that committee, and
the Convention adjourned till this morning
Consumption GUS OIL in 4 of all who die in
Newark. Ot the 400 deaths last year. II3 or one
fourtn fell by is lnsidlous disease. The next
hgnest number OF deaths was by scarlet fever.
winch carried of So Inflammation of the Inn ngs
and chest numbered "A victims More than one
half Of all the deaths here, as every where among
our Atlantic cities, are children. There were ~
more deaths among the women last year than men
---Ne,oark AdvUtisr.
The New York herald., 1845-10-09

S4,s9I 2s

And this gain has been made during severe
competition that has existed the whole of this year,
and the rates OF fare have been only 81 to Boston,
against So during 1874 This income proves con-
cluslvely the solid prosperity of the Norwich road
growing out of the local business. What will be
the increase of income, whenever the competition
may cease, which now compels all the parties to
take such reduced fare that of Ss2 for 2i0 miles
Last year this company paid six per cent dividend !;
and yet, while its business increases at the rate OF
$4,S91 % in the last nine months, the cores
pondng period of last year, the stock is selling at
20 to 30 per cent discount. This is great contrast
to the market value of similar railroads in New
England as well as Old England"
No mention is made here of the greatly increased
expenses but the one-sided view given, to deceive
as 20 the result Of the years business. Now the real
and exac' condition Of the Company tor this year
will stand nearly thus as can possibly be Judged
OF by the condition OF the Company on the Books,
VIZ
Expenses, (at least). 100000
Interest on debt. .............,.... IS, 900
DIVIDEND paid in January last. .......... $4,000
Reservation fund, as per agreement with the
Committee on the extension road to Aliens
Point. being 37t ccnts each passenger with
out reference to the full charge made. $50. $4,000
building wharf. ............... 5000
Two new engines purchased, on which credit
was obtained ..................... 1890
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-03-15

A correspondent of the Boston Atlas, dated
London, Feb 3, says; Autographs are highly
valued in this country. and even at an auction
sale they often command very high prices. There
was a large sale, last week Of autograph letters
and historical documents, at Fletcher's, in Pic.
cadilly Out of several hundred lots of autographs
of sovereigns, noblemen, statemen, and literary
characters, it is proud fact, that an autograph
letter of Washingtons commanded higher sum
than any other autograph letter For example,
a letter OF Shenstone's the poet brought thr-
teen shillings-one of DR.. FIanklins brought
writing of Mrs Jordan, brought only seven shil
/ lings-wiile one letter in that of Chas. James
( Fox brought only eight shllings and one of Can.
| nngs letters brought the same sum. Autographs
| OF George H., III, and ", brought from seven
TO fourteen shllings-and one of 'MaTye the
Queene,' brought twenty-five shillngs. Sir
Walter Scotts autograph brought eight shilings.
/ The grand lot of all, No 100, commanded a much
higher sum This lot was thus described in the
! catalogue "A letter OF the celebrated GEORGE
! WasnINGIoN, dated Fairfax, county OF Virginia
June 2I, I'LL" There was a spirited competi
ton for this lot, which was finally sold for two
pounds and five shilings. IL is remarkable thai
the letter of an American President should com
mand higher sum than the autographs of Bri
tlsh Kings and Statesman This simple Incl
dent shows, in some de gree, the high estimation
of Washington among Englishmen.'
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-03-15

ELrcrIoNs.-The annual election in New
Hampshire took place on the llth instant.
Four members of Congress and Governor were
chosen. John II. Steele, the former Governor,
was the Democr ratio candidate for reelection.
In Rhode Island, the annual election comes off
on the I'd of April, and is for Governor and two
members OF Congress. James Fennet, the pre-.
sent incumbent, is the Law and Order candidate
for the gubernatoral chair.
The election in Connecticut. for Governor and
four members of Congress, will be held on the 9TH
of April.
In Virginia, on the 18th of April, fifteen mem.
bers of Congress and the Legislature are 10 be
chosen
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-03-15

TsE FAR Wrsr.-It is almost inconceivable
with what raridity the people of the country are
moving towards the Far West. The Western
election in Platt county, on the west line OF Mis-
souri,, at which two thousand votes were polled,
giving population of more than ten thousand
This county cannot be found on the most modern
maps Yet this Patt county is filled up with a
dense population, and line of four horse post
coaches runs from ST. Louis 10 Weston. Towns
and cities rise in the West, literally, il under
magic influence. Such are the effects of free in
sttutions, applied to fertile country
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-03-15

An EARLY CALL.--Mr Marcy took charge of
the War Department on Saturday. lie was
scarcely in his place when he receveda a visit from
an applicant, of whom the correspondent Of the
Baltimore Sun gives the following account
Yesterday, young man stepped into this
Department, and, assuming an air OF importance
seated himself at one OF the tables, and asked
one of the clerks, We'll is your new man come
in yet p The clerk replied that Gov, Marcy
had not vet entered the Department Hem
said rht oungster, I'm an applicant for office
I'm from the same town ne is-he used TO be IN
favor of super,eription, and believe he is in IA
vor OF superscription now my papers are before
| the President, and if there is any supers1iphon
/ | shall get an ofhce-that shall"
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-03-15
LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS.
HARRISBURG, March 10th.

A resolution passed the House this morning,
nstructing the Committee on Retrenchment and
Reform to inquire into the expediency of allot-
ting the public works, by sections, to the lowest
and pest bidder
In the Senate, Mr.. Sullivan reported re-
form measure, a bill to reduce the session to 60
days and to alter the constitution so that it will
conform to the bill for the election of President
and Vice President on the same day.
The House Resolutions, providing for the e.
lection of U. s. Senator on Thursday, was con-
CURED in. The bill providing for Reporter of
decisions of the Supreme Court, was reported,
amended, from the Judiciary Committee. The
bill ior an Outlet Lock at Blacks Eddy, was
reported from the Committee on Corporations.
Mr.. Champneys reported from the Committee
on Education, bill requiring children applying
for admission TO the schools hereafter, to be at
least years of age.
! On motion of Mr. Crabb, the Finance Commit
tee was instructed TO report upon the expedency
of reporting a bill requiring the State Treasurer
to give monthly reports Of the receipts and ex.
penses of the State.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-03-15

CALrroRNA.-The Washington correspondent
of the Journal Of Commerce says There is
now fair ospect that we shall acquire Cali
fornia by Treaty. The Wing party will com
mence the new movement for this object, by
way of a set-off against Texas The possession
of California will be as valuable to us that of
Texas, and it can he. and probably will be- ac
qured by Treaty. joint resolution will be
introduced in Executive session, it is said, by
Mr.. Archer, requesting the President to open
negotiation with Mexico for the settlement of the
boundary between the United States and Mexi-
co. and also for obtaining indemnity from that
Government for spoilations Of American com
lnerce and outrages on American citizens Mex
leo will be expected of course, to give mp the
California in part pay
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-03-15

c. The Lycoming Gazette, Of last week. says
they received, OH Thursday evening last, the on
Iy two copies of the Inaugural Address that
reached that place, and adds -
'By this marked attention, we are enabled to
spread this highly interesting document before
a portion of our readers this friday afternoon,
in advance OF our contemporaries of this and ad'
joining counties"
In order TO convince the editor that there are
some few smart folks out of Wlliamsport, we
shall only mention that struck of few co.
pies of the Inaugural on 7Hursd"y evening, and
sent several by mail that night 10 contemporaries
of adjoining counties
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-03-15

5th has been explored only partially. The
following paragraph from the St. Louis Repub-
lican, will explain what is known Of these caves:
"Gen. James Hunt, formerly Of Trenton,
New Jersey, has led the way in the discovery
of the succession of caves in this lead since the
commemorative last account We gave of
him, about month ago, he had just catered cave
No. A he has now made his way GO feet in No.
5, and masses of GQiena are the only hindrance
to his further progress. Before the two last
caves were discovered, this we considered the
greatest lead on record ; and now the prospects
for the future seem to brighten as he advances.
"This lead runs about South. ,hirty.fve de.
grees East, commencing about ten miles from
Hillsborough, the county seat for Jefferson coun-
ty-the lead being about So miles south Of St.
Louis.
ut is owned by a company ofa few individu-
ais besides the General, some Of whom reside
in this city.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-03-15

Mas TYLER has been much complimented by
some OF the Washington letter writers, on look
ing "sweetly." Ii is thought that life on re-
tired Virginia plantation will not suit her. Mrs
Polk is represented as very gay in the matter Of
dress, while her husband is negligent.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-03-15

Or UNITED STATES SENaToR.-lt affords us
great pleasure in saying that General SIMON
CAMERON has been elected U. S Senator, in the
place of the Hon. James Buchanan, appointed
Secretary of State, in the Cabinet of Mr.. Polk.
Gen Cameron is a gentleman of talent, and a
strong advocate of the Tariff.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-03-15

A NuNNERy, or Seminary for the "Ladies OF
the Sacred Heart" is about to be constructed
at Montreal, TO aid in spreading Roman Catho-
lie doctrines among the Protestant children OF
British settlers. The French Canadian papers
are delighted with the idea.
These ladies' now reckon no less than 60 es-
adjustments of their order in different parts Of
the world, viz /: in Flance, a in aud near Pa
rs, 3 in and near Lyons, II in Italy. in Switz
erland, in rollnG, 2 in England, near Lon
don, aud one near Bath, in Ireland, in Bel.
gium in Africa. in the United States, and
in Canada. They are found to b. powerful
auxilaries in spreading tho Catholic religion,
and the Frenci, papers in Canada note with
great satisfaction that many intelligent Protes.
tants in the United States send their daug hters
to these seminaries. Some OF the young ladies
become so delighted with the quiet lives Of the
pious sisters that, completing their education,
they consecrate themselves to the Church tor
hie.-NeU York Sun.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-03-15

DEMAND FOR RAILROAD lRoN.-The Tribune
says by reason OF the great number ofnew Rail-
roads in progress, both in England and in this
country, the cost of their construction is materl-
ally increased The Iron manufacturers find II
as much as they can do to keep up with the de-
mand On the arrival of the steamer, Iron went
up from 10 to | S per cent,
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-03-15

CAUSES OF lSsANIry.-ln a report Of one Of
the public institutions for the insane, We find,
among the supposed causes of insanity, the fol-
lowing :-hlllersm, 8 men and women; dis
appointment in love, o men and women po.
ltcal excitement, 5 men FourierisID, l man ;
preaching l6 days aud nights, man study OF
phrenology, man. OF sol patients, insanity
commenced IN 10 between the ages of 20
and %.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-03-15

LAw-An English paper says there are now
no fewer than la5O statutes in force, and of 376
more supposed to be repealed, or obsolete, there
are lac OF which no man can certainly say whe-
ther they are repealed or not. Yet We are all
,upposed 10 know the law
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-03-15

CoTroN MANuFACTUREs AT PITIsBuRG.-The
Pittshurg Gazette notices the formation IN that
city OF a company for cotton manufacturing on
an extensive scale. They will run 5000 spin
dies and 225 looms, weaving all their yarn) A
mother cotton mill will be built as soon as prac-
,icable, for spinning and weaving-the fonnda-
tions, 100 by 20 feet are already laid This Will
be the seventh, besides one idle
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-03-15

c. We have received the first number of the
Weekly Recorder new paper just started at
Selinsgrove, Union county, by Mr.. Peter Fisher
1t is neutral in politics. Mr.. Fisher served part
of his apprenticeship in this office. We wish him
all success in this new and rather hazardous en-.
terprise
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-03-15

CO The bell of the new Presbyterian Church,
in Northumberland, can he heard in this place,
on a calm evening almost as distinctly as one of
our own. Our neighbors have reason TO be proud
of one great BELLE at all events.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-03-15

Oy- The SPRING ELEcTIoNs.-The election
for Justices of the Peace, Constables, Judges of
elections, &c, will take place on the 2lst inst.
There a number of candidates before the
people, from which to select good officers.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-03-15

SPLENDID PRESENT TO Mn. CLAr.-A rich
and beautiful plate, rays the Louisville Journal
of Tuesday, passed through this city last week
as a present to Mr.. Clay, We understand it came
from New York
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-03-15

O. TAXES ON STATE SIocKs.-Messrs. Coop.
cr and Trego, of the Committee on Ways and
Means, have made minority report adverse to
taxing State Stocks. That Foreign and other
stockholders, when receiving dividends on their
stocks, should contribute as well as others from !
their annual income, is principle OF equity that
must be obvious to all The farmer, who lays
out thousand dollars in land, which yields him,
with his labor, from three to six per cent, must,
of course, pay his tax on that amount, while the
money lender, it seems, who invests his thou.
sand in State Stocks, is receiving from five
to six per cent, without performing any labor
whatever, asks 10 be exempted from this burden.
The report, however, attempts to draw a dis.
tncton between the two classes, and argues
thus -
at is urged in substance by the majority, that
the commonw, ah, in all the tax laws which
she has passed, has exercised the same power
which is claimed for her now. II is said that
lands. which are the subl"ct Of taxation, were
sold by her, and that the present propri tors hold
of her, or under her, by virtue of contract the
consideration OF which was the money original.
ly paid by the purchasers and that, nutwi,h-
sanding such contract the lands have always
been taxed tor the support of Government.
This is undoubtedly true, but the cases are
widely different. II is part of the compact
between the government and people always and
everywhere that the latter should contr butte to
the support of the former. This obligation of
| the people enters into and forms part of the
compact between them and the Government 1t
! is the price they pay for protection, aud the
| Government has a right 10 exact II. But the
I ....Lt ~,
'hcr from her own citizens or strangers. w hen
she places herself in the attitude Of a borrower.
she is more of suppiant than a sovereign, and
the contract she makes as such is as obligatory
upon her MS il she were n mere private person.
Her sovereignty gives her no exemption and
the constitution of the United States declares
that she shall not, by any exercise Of the legis
lative power, discharge herself from the oblisa
ton Of her contract"
1t is surprising that men of their talents ant
understanding should resort to arguments SO fal
lacious and untenable. Whoever heard of tn,
Government compelling loans from citizens q
strangers Aud that the Government has beer
suppliant, is as groundless 1.-The baseless ia
brio Of a vision" Who does not recollect wha
rush there used to be for the stock, and the spe
cuations that were made, by management, il
procuring it. In England where they under
stand the subject of taxation better than III an
other country, foreign as well as other stock
holders of their enormous public debt. pay ia
on the same. They are taxed upon the prime
Pile that they are bound to contribute to the sur
port OF the government, which protects the
property for government bond is just as niue
"a
S The tax thus received will amount TO nearl
p. O,OOO per annnm and assist greatly in pa!
I ing the interest of our public debt.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-03-15

TO Deputy SURvEyoR.-Abraham Shipman,
Esq, of Augusta has been appointed Deputy
Surveyor, for this county. The appointment is
a good one. Mr.. Shipman is not only man OF
excellent character, but also firm, unwaver!ng
democrat
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-03-15

Acrs OF CoNGREss,-The session of Congress
just closed passed 'epenty-nine acts and sirteen
joint resolutions The acts of general importance
which were passed have already been mentioned
The other acts are for the relief of individuals
and for local purposes.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-03-15

% RESIGNATION OF Mn. BucnASAS.--The
following message was received by the Legisla-
ture on the sth inst, from the Executive -
Executive Chamber,
March, 8, 1874.
To the Senate and House of Representatives, of
the Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania.
Gentlcmen-the Hon. James Buchanan, hav.
ing accepted the Office of Secretary of State of
the United States, has forwarded to me his resig.
nation as one of the Senator's of Pennsylvania in
the Senate of the United States, a copy of which
| have the honor herewith to transmit to the Le-
gislature, that the vacancy may be supplied a.
ereeably to law.
(Signed) FRANCIS r. SKUNK.
Cory
WasnISGToN, 5th March, 1915
Mr DEAR SIR Having accepted the Office OF
Secretary Of State, to which have been called
by President Polk Inow respectfully tender tc
you my resignation as one of the Senators o.
| Pennsylvania, in the Senate ofthe United States
and request that you may communicate the sam.
to the Legislature.
! In thus severing the bonds which have so Ions
| bound me TO the Legislature and people ofPenn
| sylvana, cannot, in view Of their past kindness
repress the rising emotions of my heart. NJ,
gratitude shall terminate only with my existence
and my anxious desire TO retain their appreciation
shall animate my future exertions to deserve
on the new theatre Of duty TO which have bee
called. lmploring the blessing of Heaven upo
my efforts, ! humbly trust, that during the re
mander of my public life, | shall not d,sgrac
the glorious old Commonwealth which gave M
birth, and has ever treated me with parent;
kindness With sentiments of the highest re.
pcct, ! remain sincerely your friend,
JAMES BuCuANAS.