davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-05-24

% The General Post Office Department have
decided on letter balance. They examined l0l
specimens. Among them were 80 spring 6dt.
ances," 2s pendulum balances" o models with
connected or attached weights. model baan-
ces which require the use of fluids, mercury, spi-
rits and water, and number Of common balan.
ces called the "trip scales They have adopted
the Roman balance. The Commtte say:
"We are of the opinion that the common bal.
ancc, called the Roman balance is the best adap.
ted to the particular purpose and service in view
Among the number of samples which we find
constructed on this principle, the one which we
think the most eligible, is that marked No. 90,
Is. II. & Davis,) having single sliding weight
mot suspcnded) on brass beam, turning on har.
dened points, the weight falling into haf-onnce
notches, with an open scale (or dish) above. We
suggest that the figures, TO indicate the ounces,
should be made larger and palmer on the beam
Ofthe other eligible models on this principle, the
next, in our estimation. is that marked No. IS
Fairbanks patent y to which may be added No
8, (Bcnjamn Morrison) both of which seem un
wicldy and in the latter the adjusting weigh
at the end of the beam is Objectionable for the
service in view"
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-05-24
Illness or Cen. jackson.

APPROACHING DissoLuTIoN.-The Washington
Union announces the painful intelligence that
Gen Jacksons health is .nch as to excite fears
that his life is drawing rapidly TO close. A
letter has been received at Nashville, which says
the impression of the Generals nearest friends
now is, that he cannot long survive. Symptoms
of dropsy have intervenad. His legs are swol
len from his feet up to his abdomen, and his re-
spiration is feeble aud difficult His great mind
and clear memory however, remain perfectly un.
clouded. His every act and woid shows his pa
tient resignation to the will of God The letter
says -
"In his perfect resignation, he manifests all the
meekness and humility of true follower of the
blessed Redeemer and in his constant prayers
he looksMp to God in confident assurance of sal
walton through the atonement and mediation o
the Saviour Supplcatons to Heaven for bless
ngs on his country and her nsttutions-for tn,
perpetuity of our constitution and liberties, civ
and religious-are continually mingled in all hi
prayers and in all his serious conversations will
his friends. Truly, when he departs, it will b,
the fall of great man in Israel, and POLITICAL,
and in moral weight of character, it will be tn
loss TO his country and to the world of the frs
and greatest nan now numbered among th
lving-the greatest benefactor of his countr
now surviving"
Mr., Blair received few lines from the Gene
raj, as late as the 7th, stating that he had al
tempted to write to him but his great feeble
ness had prevented his finishing his letter.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-05-24
schuyikiit Navigation.

From the subjoined communication, copied
ers will see that the Schuylkill Navigation Com
pany are prosecuting the important work of en-
larging their canal, with avigor which promises
aspeedy and successful completion OF it:
The Managers of the Schuylkll Navigation
Company have determined to have the new large
locks, eighty in number, between Phila. and
Port Carbon, con petcd by the first of April
next. Arrangements have been made for the
funds required TO complete the work. and rropo.
sails have been received from numerous contrac.
tors, some of whom have recently completed
contracts on the Erie Extension Canal, and o.
theirs upon the enlargement of the Wclland Canal
in Canada.
The bidding has been very animated, and the
number of experienced and responsible contrac-
tors, proposing at prices nearly similar, has been
so great as TO render the task of alotting the
work somewhat difficult The board of Mana.
gers, at their meeting on Tuesday, allotted near.
ly all the locks to good men, at prices in no case
exceeding the Engineers estimates, and general.
ly from ten to twenty per cent below them.
The work will be Immediately begun, and vi
gorously pushed without interfering with the
use Of the existing navigation. The payments
will be made monthly, in cash, reserving ffteer
per cent to insure the iuliment of each cont ract
which retained per centage, when the work il
done, is TO be paid either in cash or in six PEI
cent. bonds, at par, at the option Of :he Compa
| ny.
The completion of the new locks will throw
the Schnvlkill open at once to large boats an,
boats from other canals, which have heretofor,
been shut ont by the smallness of the lock cham
bers. With the present depth Of water, boat
carrying 100 tons OF coal can navigate the line
and as the depth will be gradually increased t.
five and a half and six feet, boats adapted TO car
~ 200 tons be placed upon the line mex
spring and get up TO their maximum tonnage il
another year.
The importance of this improvement to Phi
ladelphia, il is difficult TO estimate. Furnace
and Factories are constantly multiplying upo
the banks of the Schuykill ; and at the presen
time, besides heavy coal trade, the miscela
neous tonnage of other articles now carried o
the Schuvlkil Navigation, is about one thousan
tons per day.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-05-24

STRANGE REcoGNITioS-The Boston Times
says young gentlemen in the public streets of
that city clasped young lady around the waist,
and uttering cry of joy, printed several kisses
upon her lips with the quiokness of thought On
coming to an explanation, it was found that the
young gentleman had mistaken the lady for her
twin sister, whom he was courting. The Times
thinks it dangerous 10 marry lady who has a
twin sister as man might be kissing somebody
else's wife when he thought he had his own.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-05-24
Stiai Later from Texas.

Galveston dates to the 9Th inst, have been re.
ceived. Major Don,lson, the U. s. Charge has
returned to the u States.
Gen. Houston, with his wife and son, arrived
at Galveston on the Sd inst, from his farm the
Trinity. He proposed to visit the seat of Co
vernment of Texas, and will then come at once
TO the United States, he being extremely solici.
tous to see Gen. Jackson once again before the
death of the latter, which appears so imminent.
He yields to annexation as matter OF necessity,
if not of choice.
Mr.. WicklifFe, the ex Postmaster General was
at Galveston on the 7th inst.
Commodore Moore has involved himself in a
controversy with Gen. Houston, and publishes an
address to the people of Texas, in which be ex-
poses his grounds of dissatisfaction with the
President. He enclosed copy OF this address
to the ex-president threatening to follow it up
with other exp ,sures, until he can receive per-
sonal satisfaction for the injuries which he thinks
himself to have received.
The Picayune says:
'There is no limit to the enthus iasm of the
people of Texas in regard to Annexation. The
only trouble with them appears to be, whether
| to meet in Convention and form Constitution
for the State of Texas prior or subsequent to the
meeting of Congress. This is fertile theme
| for the several editors. To show the disposition
of the President of Texas, we make a short ex.
tract from the Morning Star of the Sd inst, pub.
lished at Houston
we rejoice to say that we have the most po-
| sitive evidence that the President and majority
of the members of his Cabinet are anxious to ac,
with the utmost harmony with the people, and
will cordially cooperate with them in their ef-
forts to consummate this great measure at the
earliest practicable period
The Hon F.. Allen, the acting Secretary Of
State, arrived at Houston on the 22d ult The
Telegraph assures us that he is an ardent friend
of Annexation. and is DESTROYS that 'the grea,
measure should be consnmmated at the earliss
practicable period
The papers contain ample reports of public
meetings deClarative of the feelings Of the peo
pie in regard TO annexation. There is occa
sion to give these reports, so nearly unanimous
are the sentiments of the whole country. Tn,
Texans already regard themselves as part an,
parcel of the United States, and, proud of tn,
Unior, only impatient that any delays shoulc
be interposed to its completion Even the pa
pers opposed to Annexation hut insinua.e thci
objections they see that it must take place, AM
refrain from any open resistance 10 il. II w
can Judge from the tone of the press, and from
verbal communications, not all the diplomatic
, resources of the world can sway at all the gene
|. raj mind OF Texas. The papers have some ru
mors of disafection to the Mexican Goxernmen
in some Of her Northern Departments. TIL
A wish may be father to the thought in this case
. We have probably as late advces here as TO III
T in Texas"
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-05-24

THE FRAMING PRivILEGE.-Durng the dis
cussion in favor of abolishng the franklng pri-
vlege it was contended that meubers of Con-
eress had franked their shirts home to be washed
The romance created smile, but it seems that
something like it has actually occurred. Mr.
Beach of Georgia, in debate, charged MI Gid
dings of Ohio, with having franked "a calies
frock," marked Pub, Doe. 1t turns ont TO have
been f. d. Potter who franked home the frock
The Postmaster says it was McNulty's frank
but the package was directed to Mrs. f. d, Pot
ter, and at the next mail some dry goods wer
! fIahked in the same manner.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-05-24

LARGE HAUL OF FIsH-The New Haven
Conrer states that the largest haul of white fish
ever taken in that place was last Monday, when
fifteen hundrei thousand were taken. One mil,
lion is the largest number ever before taken al
once in the harbor, and were taken last year at
that place. The net used is three hundred and
fifty rods long, and yet it was filled TO overflow
ing So great was the rush of fish in body
from one extreme TO the other Of the net, that a
bystandcr represents the noise TO have been equal
TO that Of a steamboat. At the rate they are sold
this haul would produce the snug little sum OF
| $50 dollars.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-05-24
! am, with respect,
s. JOHN.

NEw YoR1 R.lLnoAps From a report re-
Gently submitted to the Legislature of New York,
il appears that the Railroads finished, over which
cars are daily running, present a line OF 6s2
miles, and cost SEQ, 736 s3i 90. There are roads
commenced and being constructed, which will
extend the line I20 miles further, at an estima-
ted cost Of SO lOl 900. There are now pend
ing before the Legislature applicants for 400 miles
of rairail at an estimated cost of : SIS 200.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-05-24

oS~PeAs-As peas will soon be fit for use,
and as it is important that what is worth cook
ing should be well cooked, we clip the following
from an exchange paper, which is said TO be the
hest mode --"Peas should be put into boiling
water with salt and saleratus, in proportion of a
quarter ofa teaspooniu Of saleratus TO half peck
of peas. Boil them from fifteen TO thirty mi
nutes, according to their age and kind. When
boiled tender take them out of the water with a
skinner, salt and butter them to the taste. Peas
to be good should be fresh gathered, and not
shelled till just before they cooked.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-05-24

OREGoN WnRAr-There was left with us,
says the Frederick Herald, few heads of Gore
gon Wheat" which were taken from Bloomfield
farm, belonging to Henry II. Smeltzer, Esq, near
Mlddlc,own, Maryland. Said wheat was in hra!
ON the 2sth of April. The gentleman who left
il stated that il was the natural wheat of Oregon
Territory, brought in by a missionary, and pre-
sented TO Gen. j. Iite, OF Pennsylvania he sta
ted that the natives told him that II had beer
growing there spontaneously for great man,
years
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-05-24
Correspondence Of the American"

SnAMoKIN, May II, 1915.
H. b MassER Esq. II am frequently inter-
rogated, by letter &c, relative TO the localities
of the Shamokin Furnace, Ore and Coal mines.
| wish 10 inform them and all others concerned,
through your paper that the Furnace is situated
near the Danvile & Pot,sville Rail Road and is
of the largest size, and capable OF making 100
tons per week The mouth of the Coal veins,
by which the Furnace is supplied, are about 40
feet from the bridge that leads TO the tunnel
head The Ore mines, now opened are from 40
to 100 perches from the Furnace and within a
few feet of the Rail Road that passes said Fur
mace The different veins from to Is inch
| es thick. One driit, or gangway, opens two
veins of from to l2 inches thick. Some Of the
veins are Kidney, some of Limestone, and others
! of Red Sheir Ore and some of them are consi.
dered good There is any quantity of Bogg Ore
| in the neighborhood, OF an excellent quality
being of the same kind that was carted from this
place to the Cattawissa and Esther Furnaces,
| previous 10 the discovery Of the Bloomsbury
.Ore do believe that Iron can be made as
cheap, if not cheaper, in Shamokin, than at any
other place in this State.
am, with respect,
| S JOHN
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-05-24

D-WE PERCEIVE that our old friend, Col. Car
larging the dimensions ofhs sheet, to afford him
"amplc room, verge enough" for the exercise oi
his varied talents We were pleased with the
spirit OF the Colonel's article in answer TO Mr.
Clark. II cut like the smooth edge of well
honed razor. We love to see spirit of honora
Bile independence, even in rags. Gratitude does
not necessarily exclude independence and nc
where should it have freezer scope than in the e.
dtor of paper.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-05-24

"TExAs.-All doubts in regard to Texas ac-
cepting the conditions Of annexation, have alrea-
dy ceased. The Secretary of the Treasury has
gone so far as TO countermand the orders for the
erection Of light houses, at Matagorda ami Gal
weston, stating that all their funds should be hus
banded, for the purpose of defraying the expenses
of Congress, and the convention that will! soon
be convened to consummate annexation, and
that the U. States, with her ample resources,
will erect much better buildings than they Tex
as) could, under any circumstances. A. cores
pondent Of the Washington Union also says -
| "When tell yon that Texas will accept the
terms, and that promptly, and that she will have
! on the first Monday in December next, knocking
at the doors of Congress, two Senators and two
Representatives, with good constitution in their
hands, have told you all on this subject you de-
| sire to hear"
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-05-24

" u. P9L.HER. Esq. at hts Real Es-
tate and Coal OKce, W. SO PINE street, z'hf-
tadei,,hfa, fs authorized to act as .7gcnf, ard
receipt tor all p'ontes due this office, for sub
sCrii,ftOn or adUCrffsing.
.7lsO, at his Office NJ. l6O .Nfassa" Street,
.Nc York.
find s. r. Corner Of baltimore and Cdtccrf
sts., Baltimore.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-05-24

0y THE WEATHER, within the last few weeks
has been exceedingly changable,-co and
windy at times, making fire quite comfortable
The shower of last week, did not extend but a
few miles beyond US. AT Northumberland there
was but slight sprinklng On Tuesday last
we had a slight but refreshing shower, and or
Thursday night heavy one.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-05-24

UyThe Mail lettings will, it is supposed be
contracted for nearly ss00,0 900 less than former.
ly, under the present law, and directions of the
present efficient Post master General. Mr.. John
son, though originally opposed to the new Jaw
says he will use his utmost efforts to carry j,
into effect, and hopes (oc which we think there i:
no doubt that it will succeed.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-05-24

OyJrDGE BLYTHE, late Collector at Phla-
delphia, has been appointed Comptroller OF the
Treasury Department at Washington The
Judge is good democrat and an upright man.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-05-24

GA GREAT fire occurred on Friday night, the
10th inst, in Allegheny city, opposite Pittsburg.
houses were consumed, together with all the
contents Of goods shipped for the east,-among
which were about 300 hhds tobacco and 500 bar.
rels of -four. The loss is estimated between
5000, 900 and $500, 900. The fire is said 10 have
been the work of an incendary.
CO THE News by the Brittana is not very
important The war fever seems to have aba ted
in England as much as here. The papers are
while O'Coanel is harrangueng the people, in
Ireland, on Repeal. The English are still in
hopes that Texas will refuse the terms ofannex
alton.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-05-24

An ExIISGuIsHER ON SsuffsRs-Candles
may be made to burn their own wicks by satu'
rating them with strong solution of nitre, and
then thoroughly drying them, The cause OF the
wicks Of the candles refusing to burn, is that the
air cannot get access to them The nitre, how
enough for this purpose.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-05-24

Ono AMI VIRoIMA-Ohio has q population
of about l,SOO,OOO Virginia has about 30
OO0 The former produces 5,OOO,OOO bushels
of wheat more than the latler-more than twice
as much barely, and one. third more Of oats.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-05-24

Uy-A NUMBER of interesting articles will be
found on our first page.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-05-24
BALTIMORE MAItIIET.

ONoe cfhe BsLrtNo"E AHk"IcAN, May TO.
GRAIN.-We quote Md Wheats at 100 10
cts, for prime reds--receipts very trifing. Sal'
TO day of 1000 bushels Penna. reds at 95 81 ct
Sales of Md. Corn at IS 39 cts for white, al
Al AZ cts for yellow. A sale OF Penna ye
low at Al cts. We quote Oats at 26 cts-sale
WIlISKEY-Them market continues very du
and the sales confined 10 very small lots at :.
cts for hhds and 20 cts for bbs.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-05-24

~JoHN S. BRYAN has sold the "Doy oylestown
Democrat" to Mr.. Paxson, for $4,000.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-05-24
THE BaASpuGTH Pitts ARE KNrIRELI V

getable, and m de on those principles which 10
experience has proved correct. 1t is now no sp,
ulation when they are restored to in sickness,
they are known TO he the b,st cleanser Of the
mach and bowels, and in all dyspe,ic and ba
caees they are a great blessing. Let every fam
keep these Pills in the house. IF faithfully us
when there is occasion for medicine, it will be VI
seldom that doctor will be required In all ca
of cold, cough, or rheumatism, the afflicted owe
to their bodies to use these Pills.
or Purchase Of II. B. Mssser, Sunhury, or
| the agents. published in another part Of thisPaPe
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-05-24

UyTHE AMERICAN BOARD OF FOREIGN Mis-.
sIoNs held their anniversary, at New York, on
the 9th inst.--the Hon Theodore Frelinghuysen
in the chair The Reverend and venerable DR.
Beecher was present, and made several speeches
warmly recommending the cause of foreign mis-.
sions, one of the most important duties of those
engaged in the cause of religion. There We're a
number of speeches from the Rev. Mr.. Todd and
others. The Rev Mr., Hutchison, returned
missionary fiom India, after describing the con-
dition of the heathen and the cheering success OF
our foreign missions, very strkingly contrasted
the s,inted offerings of Christian with those o
some heather. One wealthy heather, il is known
gave $3.50 900 year afterwards TO the support
of his idol temple, as long as he lived. Another
gave, at one time, 81, 500, ,OoO for the support o
his religion, which Mr.. ii saw borne through
the city,-making between thirty and forty car
loads of specie. Our several hundred thousan'
protesting Christians hardly gave for this objec
a single dollar piece
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-05-24

UJ The narrative and report of Capt Wilkes
exploring expedition, will be, although highly
interesting and useful work, very expensive
one TO the government The entire official pub
lication, when completed, will embrace "a vol.
umes, nine of which are volumes of folio plates
The cost and expenses for publishing the whole
work are estimated at $40, viz narrative
s2l 900; charts, $4,000; the remaining por
tions occupying the residue.
The New York herald., 1845-02-20
Superior Court.

Before Judge Vanderpoel
FsB l9-James Mai,r VS. alfred Baker aud George
Wade case was resumed, being action brought
against Mr. Wade Of Goshen, whose pocket was pick
I'd on the day OF the Native procession and Police omcer
A. +. Baker, implicated with him. for arrestng Miller on
acharge of picking the pock OF the defendant wsoe
OF S346 The defence set mp was that the ponce omcer
had right make the arrest on tho alleged GROUNDS Of
snspicon and probable II appeared IN evidence;
that Mr. Wade he'd on coats which were cut through
the pocket and the pocket book was taken out con-
tainipg the amount Of $St5 II was also rendered on
part OF the deendants that the plaintiff held some
nexon with well known bank rohber named Smith, and
we're in partnership with John Smith in the gold lesf
hus,ness which the court ruled out not being EVIL
dence His Honor, Judge vsnderpoel will charge this
Before Judge Oakley.
Fra l9-Chesfer briggs rs William Waesfaf.-Tn this
case, already noticed the Jury rendered verdict in "a
yor Of the plaintiff Of 500 ~.
Charles Cough John WaydeH - Action brought
upon promissory note OF the of $400 made by
person CT the OF John Harrison the order Of the
plaintiff endorsed by defendant dated oath April ie44
and payable ninety days after date Usury set up
for defente and shown that this one OF many
money transactions which plaintiff had with Harrison,
that the in question had been many times renewed
and at the last renewal Harrison psid plaintiff the sum Of
s6s II also contended that ~ there was previous
endorser before defendant signed the note, defendant
having only signed the note second endorser and Also
thst he wss q msre accommodation endorser.
Verdict for defendant aMhfHv.