davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-11-28
Terrific Explosion Of Powder m,,,.

BALTIMORE, Nov. 23-7i o'clock, p. NJ.
Beaity's powder mills, situate on the Susque.
hanna Railroad, about s miles from this city,
were blown up this morning, with aterrihc ex-
p'sson II was thought in the city TO have
been an earthquake at hrst SO severely did it rat.
tie and shake the houses. Indeed, some glass
was broken in windows in the city, whilst in a
number Of instances crockery and glassware
tumbled from shelves and were broken. On re.
pairing to the scene Of disaster, the three large
buildings no yard. sparp belonging to the mill
were scattered over the surrounding country 10
the distance OF ten acres.
There were FIVE men in the buildings at the
time of the explosion. and they were blown in.
TO hundreds of hagmenis--legs. arms. heads
masses Of flesh and bones were scattered in every
direction. and the en,rails Of man were found
hanging TO the limb of tree more than hundred
yards from the mill The quantity Of powde.
IA the establishment al the time of the explosion
exceed two tons the houses for q mile and
half IN the country round were more or less da
mayed doors We're forced opsn; windows tfe
ken. and men prostrated by its effects. No ides
can he formed as 10 the cause of the explosion
as all the witnesses were instantly killed. Ons
Of the woTkmen len the mill few minutes be
fore the accident, and the hands were At that tim,
At work at their regular business
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-11-28

PAINFUL Surgical OPERATION DIR Wagon.
seller Senator from Union Couriy, had painful
operation performed upon his person. on Safur-
day morning, at Glass Merchants Hotel. The
entire arm with portions of ihe collar bone and
shoulder blade had to be removed IN consequence
Of a malisnan, disease, arising from injuries re.
ceved some time since by being thrown from a
sulky. The operation was performed by DR..
David Gilbert. Of Gettysburg, Professor of Snr.
gerry at the Pennsylvania Medical College. FIJI.
bert street. DR.. Wagenseller bore the intense
pain of the operation with p-rfec, heroism, and
we are happy TO add that he is now doing well.
with every prospect of recovery Ledger
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-11-28

The VOLUNTEERS Several Of the volunteer
companies Of this Division are making active
and commendable efforts 10 place themselves in
readiness for immediate service under the new
requisition for regiment from this State. and
some have already sent M their rolls to Harris.
burg, and have, il is said, received assurances
that their services will be accepted Among the
companies offering are the Washington Ligh, In
fantry, Capt. +. W. Binder, the Philadelphia
Light Guard, Capt John Bennett; the Junior
Artillerists, Capt. Frederick Fritz; the City
Guard, Capt. Joseph Hill, andth Monroe Guard,
Capt. VIM r. Small. Most Of these companies
are FULL but in one or two, the Increase OF the
number called for in the last requ,si,ion affords
opportunities to those who have not joined to
enroll themselves at once The Monros Guard
hold a meeting at their srmory in Dillwyn stree,
tonight TO receive the additional number re.
CURED. and other companies are still receiving
reeruits.-PhiLs. Ledger.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-11-28

=: n. s.4L.MER, Es1., at hfs Real Es.
tate and Coal OfEcs. corner Of Sd and CAesrmf
Streets, Philadelphia. 10 authorized TO act -
.sgenf, ard receipt tor all mo1fes due fhfs
Office, for subscription or adrerffsing.
.also at hts Office .Nb. 100 .Nassan s. rect,
Mic York.
find s. H. Corner Of baltimore and Cdicerf
sfs, Baltimore.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-11-28

New YorK, November 10th, 1916.


SIR In consequence o: the frequent applca.
tons made TO our friends, to become agent. for
different Insurance Companies such as Marine,
Fire, Life, and Inland Navigation, some of which
applications purport To come from re epeetiJh In.
surance Companies of this city, we have deemed
il our duty TO say TO yon, and through you TO
your friends, that from recent developments
there are those in our city who 10 not possess the
confidence Of the public.
Should you, or any Of your friends, be applied
10, to become agent for any Insurance Company
located in this city, we will take pleasure, on
application from you, TO report TO you such facts
as to their standing, capital, and respec,ability
as may be proper subjects Of inquiry; wishing
thereby, to protect the interior from what we
deem system Of imposition, which seems to be
OF modern origin, and is praeticed to great ex-
tent in our country.
Feeling desire 10 serve you in this or any
other way that may promote your interest. and
that ofihe community in which you reside.
weare, Yours respectfully,
WOODWARD & DUSENBERY,
As William. Street.
We are satisfied from the standing and facli.
ties Of the above firm, that they have it in their
power TO be of great service TO their friends in
the manner above mentioned.
ELIAS G DRakE,
Pres't Trust Fire Insurance co.
L,MBERr SrypAM,
Pres't Of the Equitable Ins co.
=
Pres't National Fire ins co.
BALDWIN,
Pres't Pelican Mutual Ins co.
II HAvESs,
Pres't Of the Howard Ins co.
wv Oris,
Pres't N American Fire Ins co.
JosErH Waller,
Pres't Mercantile Mutual Marine Ins CO
NJ RoRiNsoS,
Pres't Mutual Life lns co OF n y
ZER Cook,
Pres't Mutual Safety Ins co
FIT LrouErR,
Pres't Firemen's lns co
r A READING,
Prest City Fire 1ns co Of the city OF N Y
Jso BnEwER.
Pres't East River Mutual Ins co
JAS ID p OGpkS,
Pres't Nautilus Mutual Life Ins co
AM MuRcHAsr,
Pres't Alliance Mutual Ins co
CHAs TowK,
Pres't -Etna Fire Ins co Of the city Of N Y
TW THoRsk,
Prsst Jefferson lns co
N G RurGERs,
Pres't General Mutual fns CO
TB SAIrERTHwAirE.
Assistant Prest N las co
A B NsLsos,
Pres't Sun Mutual Ins co
WALTsa r JoSEs.
Prest Atlantic Mutual fns co
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-11-28

o. Congress will meet on Monday, the 7th
of December next Many Of the members are
already on the spot. The great suhjec, of de.
bate will be the Tariff aud the Mexican war,
enough in all consci ience for the short session.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-11-28

ELsorIoS FOR CosoRrss IN TExAs.-Ths slee.
tion for members Of Congress in Texas occurred
on the I'd. inst. Mr. Pilsbury will carry nearly
all the western counties, and 10 sure Of Te-elee.
ton.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-11-28

DI-Ex- Governor RTSse is announced in The
Carlisle Herald as a canidaie for the Office OF
State Treasurer.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-11-28

0y The Hon. WM. FISDLAr, formerly Gov.
crnor Of Pennsy lvana, died at Harrisburg, on
Sunday morning, the / 9Th inst, in the 10Th year
of his age
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-11-28
}y ordrr of the Commander.in-Chief.

Gov WRisHr has called out the first regiment
of volunteers for the Mexican War The fol-.
lowing are the officers: Col w. B. Burnett. Ma.
jor J. C. Burnham. The Lieut.. Col. 10 vacant.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-11-28

or PRiN1iSa lNk "A fresh supply OF superior
summer ink just received, and for sale at Phila.
delphiu prices.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-11-28
Famine In Ireland.

Inc cxtracts gwen below refer to district
of Ireland which is ono Of the most prospe ron,
in that country, and from this fac, an Inference
may be drawn ns TO the exien, of ,he d;s,ress
prcvalen: in less favored sections:
Extract of a letter from a respectable gentle.
man dated Mountmelick, Queens County
Ireland. October %, ls48, received BY the
steamer Acadia.
1--WE are likely 20 have distressing ,imes in
this country. The failure of the potato crop
threatens TO produce great distress, and we are
beginning 10 feel it, We have been much in.
debted to yonr country for tho good Indian Corn
we are getting. Our wants will be great, and
trust We will get good supply. ! may sny
II is 100 per cent. higher than il was a, one
time; indeed !, is hardly to be had; but we I'M.
ders'and that large supplies both Of /, and Flour.
&c., may be orked for toward Chris,m,s. God
grant it may be go, as il will be much wanted
We have not had a potato on our table for
weeks; and :hose that are to be had are 80 bad
and dear, that do not think Of buying at oil.
We generally have dish of boiled rice, which
with salt and gravey OF any kind, VIC subs,i
tute.
"'rhere are so many ways OF using the Indiin
meal That 1t is hard 10 find out the best it is.
however, an ercelicn food, and people should
feel grateful a, having it; all we want is plenty
Of il, and do hope in future years the people
will Use il much more than they have done,
even it potatoes be restored. we are here, so
Ear, quiet bu, TO guard sgainst disturbance We
are going TO have q company Of soldiers.
am glad OF il. M this honsc would be in danger
were mob let loose. We have fnurtecn con.
stsbul,ry police. and fourteen revenue police in
the town but what would they avail if there
should b. an outbreak, Government, do he
leve, are doing oil they can to prepare allovia.
'ion for the poor, and they have heavy task b..
fore them. God knows what the end will be. y
Counterfeit American half dollars, made in a
very superior manner, are in circulation in New
York They are thus described in the Journal
of Commerce
There are great many Of these anoat, Of the
beautiful Federal devices, and letered on the
edge. The metal stands aquafortis well, but is
duller in the sound than silver, though nearly
as hard to cut. II is particularly TO be de
tected by feel and look Of greasincss The
coun'erfeits in coin are much more iriurou.
than those in paper. The boasted protection &c
the poor, which specie currency was to secure
is quite failure. The losses by coin are, in
proportion to the amount in circulation five
times as great as by the little bills-the jolly
little bills.
YANKvK INGENUITY IS Decentralization
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-11-28

YANKEE INGENUITY ~ ESGLAND.--Mackintosh
the celebrated India Rubber manufacturer, took
the contract for raising the Great Britain stea
mer, after the most skilful English Engineer had
abandoned the work. lie is likely TO succeed.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-11-28

Saturday, .Norsn'bsr, %, !s40.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1846-05-27

UEUse DR.. Duncau's Expcciomnt Rene
dy Tor colds, coughs, consumption. bronchitis
&c, IT you are suffering with any of the nu-
merous complaints which il is intended to
cure. You cannot, in the entire list OF Syr-
ups, Balsams, EXpectomnts, &c, &c, find a
remedy that is more worthy OF trial--thnt has
proved itself more valuable or even its equal.
There is prob1bly no medical preparation OF
the present aye that has so rapidly advanced
in public iayor-lhat has 50 speedily won an
enviable popularity, and that solely by the
reputation oi its wonderiul merits Since It's
introduction Into the western country il has
built up for itself name which has thrown
completely into the Shade all the old standard
preparations for the cure of this large and
exceedingly distressing class OF dieeases. If
you are affected with any uf the complaints
which have their orr. in in a cold, do not
neglect it single day, bat make immediate
use OF Dr. Duncans EXpcctomnl Remedy and
II Il " IN the power OF medicine to give relief,
YOU will b. speedily aud electually cured.
For sale by J. b. & r. b. MARSH, aud
fKiok & PAULL. may y
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1846-05-27

FLoU NClN Gin Guernsey. when a
young man offers himself to lady and is ac-
cepled, the parents of the parties give what is
termed founcing; that is, they invite their
inends to feast, where the young lady is led
round The room by her future father-in-law;
there Is then an exchange OF rings and some
articles OF plate, according to the rank of the
Psrnes; Alter this il is horrid for the dam.
SCI 10 DC seen walking with any other male
Psisoh: anu tne youth must scarcely glance at
for years. After this ceremony. IL The gen.
tleman alters his mind. the lady can clam,
half his property Ond it the tickle lass shonlJ
repent, the gentleman can demand halfofbers
London Court Journol
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1846-05-27

We have received from Messrs Wilson &
Go. OF New York, lhcir great Pic,oraI BRorH-
IN JoE ArasE for the Fourth OF July. II con
tains some fifty Ct sixty large cagrayings, a
mong which Ue notice tive capture and the
execution OF MAJOR Andre--two most beouti-
iul pictures and ALSO portraits OF The eleven
Presidents OF ,he Uaitgd States All the Ell
Cravings are, IN furt1excellcnt, and the " hole
paper presents most splendid appearance.
The price Is bat rs cents Pcr copy, or ten for
o dollar
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1846-05-27
SITTING oYTHEJURY.-"Acom." sai,

OIL llNu ON ~ T. , I II .-- AtOTll, Slt0
a witty correspondent OF the y. y. Spirit OF
the Times, gives the following picture OF his
experience in sitting upon the jury
soc by the Spirit YOU have had the plea
sure OF serving upona jury -four mortal days"
o hush! Take heed! Whisper low" That
is no more TO BE- compared TO the fate Of man
'Oi about my siz, make oni figure, than a
potatoe To- the Rocky Mountains for let me
tell YOU, this child has, for Ioriycight work
ing days, been locked up in a court and jury
room, trying all sorts aud kinds of cases, from
stealing wheel borrow 10 knocking down a
Waterman Nhy man. when | iirst answer
ell 10 ms name ia court weighed l63 pounds,
bat on being released from serving the Com
mJuwehlth, three DAYS since, so much had
fallen of, Il would take two chaps like myself
10 tum money scale. ] endeaVofed to skuik
the duties under preien,c OF being deaf but
the iulgcs III sJPpos', sir, YOU can SEE. if you
can't henri Feeling that INV eyes didn't look
exactly like blind ones, had not the coar5ge
10 attempt TO Tie him out oi thAt supposiiion,
so replied lee SIR" and like martyr took
my STAT. | proposed that the clerk OF the court
should give To the jury the number OF cases TO
BE- tfizd, and the amount OF damages sued for,
IN each case, and we would divide 1t by l2,
each Juror Wing hts proportion, aud at once
let the court adjourn lou imagine my sur
prise when membcroi the "bsr' objected to
The proposition. unless the jury would pay
the fees Tor arWhng each Casc--but that was
too much money Tor the comb, we couldn't
stand that Lick, - at EN- we went, and gave
the rebels Justice I've got 50 full oflaw that
itS hard 10 keep irOR cheating some bOdy!M
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1846-05-27
A REMARK.

We are always pleased to sec our custom.
ers al our Office, and albeit we nre delayed in
our operations somewhat when they take
possession OF oAe half our table on the arrival
Of important news, still, we are pleased, but
when II comes TO the muiilstion OF some OF
our most important papers, by those who are
not customers. when our back is turned. OF
lhe carving OF OF others, as occurred on Mon
day evening. Gan evening, and the only ON,
VA the week, when papers containing the lates
intelligence are scarce with U.S. we do thinl
,,an undesirable, unpaTi enable sin. We wer
out of our editorial room but two minutes or
,hat evening, anl Some rascal cut part OF th
Postscript from the Baltimore Patriot, 4 papc
that we never cut. Let him show his lac,
here again. ond we shall know him by dcei
blush that skin as thick os u horses canuo
hide.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1846-05-27
From the Philadelphia Enquirer
MEETING OF COMMISSIONERS OF CEN.
TRIAL RAIL ROAD


MEETING OF COMMISSIONERS OF CEN.
TRIAL RAIL ROAD.
At THE PhlLADELPHlA EXCHANGE.
The meeting WAS called To order by Hon
Geo. w. Toland who, on behalf oi The Com
lnltiee OF arrauge meut, nominated the follow
lng officers who wyTe unanimously elected
Tn0S z. COPK President
Wee Presidents.
James Irwin. OF Centre,
J. Z. BuchcT, OF Dsuphan.
Seercturies.
Joseph Il. Ard, OF Miilin.
James Msgec, OF Philadelphia
The Secretaries then proceeded 70 call the
roll, when n was found there was q very gen
cral attendance. Great interest was NANTES
ted by those present i'm the success of this
grcat enterprise, aud u feeling OF eutirc con
hdence In It's ultimate SUCCESS, generally pre-
vailed.
The Commissioners present were sovcrally
sworn or affirmed by Alderman Buckley, to
CONFORM in all their proceedings to the Act ol
Assembly passed l2,h April. 1916, and sub
sequently signed the affidavit, drawn up lvl
that purpose.
On motion ut William Ayrcs. Esq. OF Dau
phln, the officers who were called upon Ia
preside az the organization of the meeting
wer, unanimously elected 10 act o., oiIircr, al
The meeting. On motion of Hon Geo w
Ioland, an advertisement tor insertion in "a,
papers OF the day, naming the places aud Tim,
Tor ihe opening OF subs rplion books, was a.
doptcd by tbs meeting a. follows:
Philadelphia, Monday 22d Jnne, at the Mcr-
chants Exchange.
Lancasicr22d June Henry kcurirk'S Hotel
Hausburgh, Ii. Buchlet's, 22d June.
Bloomfield, VIM. Lackey's, 2ith June.
Lcwistown, Jas. Turner'S, 26th June.
Huntington, Adam Halls, 7lh July
BlaiDville, NcNulty's Hotel. LIST July.
Grcensburgh, Roher's Hotel, 9th July.
Pltlsburg. 81. Charles Hotel, Sth July.
On motion Of e. &. Childs-
Resoircd. That committee be appoints
: To suPcuntend the printing of the advertise
, meni and TO open such books for subscription
TO the stock
The Chair appointed the committee as FOL
p lows-Messrs. Hinchman, Pcuninau, AN
, Chlds
On motion of Mr.. Fisher Leaning,
Res0lred, That Robert Tolaui b. appUinie
Treasurer ot the Rail Road Company
The meeting was addressed By Mcssr, FL
liot Cr,sson, Pcnninan aud VIM Ayrrs- up
CA the importance Of an earnest effort on tn
part OF the Commissioner to Obtain subscrip
( tious,
! On motion OF Mr. Watts, committees wer,
! appointed 20 supcruteud subscriptions at IN,
different places designated Tor that purpose Ia
\ The oct OF Assembly.
The Choir appointed the committee, and
soon alter The Commissioners adjourned.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1846-05-27

! OS-MR. EDIToR.-Being about TO leave
the city, aud having seen an article i'm your
paper last week on the merits OF DIR. Taylor's
Balsam ct tiveFwOrt. ! also woald like add
my public testimony 10 the efficacy Of the Liv.
! erwori particularly in the case OF Doctor
Rowland, whom saw short time since in
full health aud vigor, feeling entirely well. 1
have also seen II exhibited in sevensl other
, cases with like success. / know some of the
articles that enter into its composition, and
the effect of their great concentrated aud
power upon the diseased system therefore
hesitate not TO recommendit (haying the full
cat confidence IN It's curative powers) 10 all
persons who may have coughs, colds. or may
be labcring under tubcrcular or pulmonary
consumptlOOs, asthma bronchitis, or liver
complaint. Indeed, know il in every re-.
spect the very best medicine for any affections
OF The chest or throat. But persons should
be careful to see that they do not buy counter
ieits or b. imposedo ON by limitations of any
kind. The name of DIR. Gurdon ]. Leeds.
wholesale agent, is attached to the splendid
steel, plate label on each bottle Of the genuine;
and l advise all to 90 direct TO 375 Bowery
al once, and they will be sure 10 be ripbt. =
aud my word for il, il they follow the Doc.
tors advice and dircuons, they will soon in.
crease IN strength and flesh, which indicate
returning health.
Yours respectfully, WILLIAM B. SHAW.
For sale by JAMES Bauer, may n
LET THE PUBLIC BEAR IN MIND
that Scarlet Fever and other complaints Incl.
dent TO sudden changes OF the weather. arc
peculiarly prevalentat th!s season OF the year.
Thousands OF children, and many persons OF
mature age, are dying weekly because ihey
overlook The only medicine which is inialli.
Die IN diseases OF this kind That medicine
Is ChCSeners Sugar Coated Vegetable Purga
i've Pills, which have bee successful I'M ease.
oi the greatest obstinacy and where all othel
remedles had proved unsyailing Physician,
oil the highest eminence have prescribed then
IN their practice, and they have been highl,
recommended by committee of the American
Institute, appointed to investigate their mer
its. Let those who have never used then
consent TO make o single trial, aud they viii
never cause TO regret their determination. In
case OF failure, IL such thing is possible. the
money will IN Oh cases he returned.
For sale by A. D. FAmcBILD. nv %
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1846-05-27

While we are healthy and strong. enjoying
life free from pain. how little do we think of
those who are around Us, land that we see
daily ready TO grasp at anything that would
heal an affected lung or liver, little thinking
that we ourselves may be thus situated in a
very brief space OF time. Should we not then
endeayor TO aid a fellow mortal in seeking
something that will relieve. We say to them,
try the Health Restorative and be cured.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1846-05-27
LoSrC nILnREN-

We saw two lost children or the street on
Monday night, neither OF whom could tell
their names. Would ii not be expcdient foi
parents 20 mark the names of children OF that
age upon their outer clothes Itwould relieve
themselves OF a great deal OF anxiety, and the
humane OF much trouble. II is done in many
Of .he cnsicrn ciiirs
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1846-05-27
ECCLESTASTICAL

The General Synod OF the associate Relor-
med church OF the West have appointed Rev.
John I. Pressly. II. d., of Allegheny city,
Rev. Alex. Sharpe, franklin county, Pa. aud
Rev. James +. Sawyer Of Springfield, O., to
attend the London Convention.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1846-05-27

Rev. DIS. Nylie, Crawford. and Mcleod OF
the Reformed Presbyterian Church were up
pointed by the Eastern Synod of that body
at ITS late meeting IN Philadelphia to attend
the London Convention.