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Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-01-17

Gr RAIL RoAp TO Pi1TssuRe.--A Convention
has been recently held at Harrisburg in favor Of
making a continuous road from Harrisburg to
Pittsburg We can hardly believed the Legisla.
ture mad enough to grant a charter for a rival a.
long the line of our public works. The idea
that such road would not injure the trade OF
the Canal is too absurd to be entertained, unless
restricted wholly to the carrying of passengers
And ifit is so restricted, what would it be worth,
II would scarcely pay the cost of repairs. The
fate OF the Scuylkll Canal with its rival rail
road, should serve as a sufficient warning to the
tax payers Of the state, who would have to make
up the deficit OF tolls which this road would alb.
stract from our public works. The great object
Of our Philadelphia friends, should be the Lake
trade There is already communication to
Pittsburg. The Sunbury and Erie road would
make the communication much nearer than any
other route known or proposed The grades on
this route are lower than any other. Four-ffths
of the grading will not exceed twenty feet to the
mile, while branch may be extended to Pitts.
burg with great advantage. This road would not
interfere with our public works, but would be.
neft them. II our Harrisburg friends desire a
connection, they could do no better than connect
with the Snsquehanna route.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-01-17

DrspArcH Governors Message wss re-
eeived in Milton. on Thursday at about IL o.
clock n . and in less than two hours afterwards,
our town subcribers were supplied with the
Mi.tonian Extra, containing the Message entire.
Can any Of our contemporaries beat this!-
!Miifonias.
~ The message was received in this place
on the same day, about o'clock A. NJ. and in
less than f,oo minutes Afterwards. some Of our
town subscribers were supplied with an extra
containing the message entire. This we call
beating our contemporary considerably. We
think our friends of the Miltonian have been "a.
ther slow in their movements. Our carrier could
have Distributed the whole batch in twenty min
utes amer their srrivsl BY mail,
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-01-17

ORiAiHAL AND TRrE-An editor out West
has jourcnyman printer, worth his weight in
GOLD sort Of rara avis, quiz. a wit, poet,
on orator, man who is up to everything under
the sun. In the summer, when business is dull
and news becomes scarce, our editorial friend
has nothing to do but ring the bell for his jour.
neyman. Tom, says he, Il want speech 90
dsy-hslf column. done up brown' I'll fix
il, sir.' replies Tom, who proceeds forthwith to
his case and, without copy or previous prepara-
ton, sets up an admirable speech. purPorting
to have been delivered by some crack orator
before the last public meeting If necessary,
Tom makes wood cut. representing the ora
tor in one of his hoPpiest flights. The speech
takes like wildfrc. and is considered splendid
. effort of genius. Occasionally Tom is called
upon to grace the editorial ctair.-'rom. ! shall
be absent for couple Of weeks-keep up the
steamr Yes sir says Tom. and sure enough
the paper goes along like locomotive. Some
times Tom is requested to knock the argument
ofa political opponent or blsckguard editor.
into pi No sooner said than done. Tom goes
to his case. with dire indignation upon his brow.
and sets up perfect smasher. Tho offending
wretch is killed, to all intents and purposes.
In addition to all these qualifications, Tom does
all the pugiIisiic busine se Of the establishment,
reports the proceedings Of the Legislature, duns
the subscribers, keeps the books sttends the
public meetings, officistcs at the balls and par
ties, does the stump-speshing Of the county
A good hand, wo should .sy! That fellow
Tom deserves TO be Member Of Congress. OF
Governor Of Oregon.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-01-17

WA,nrscroN CoRREsPoSpENcE. Our readers
will fnd another interesting letter from our Wa.
shington correspondent in this weeks paper.
our affairs with Mexico, which are no doubt true,
as they are characteristic of British policy.
There are also rumors that dispatches have been
received from Mr. Slidcll, our minister to Mexi.
CO, who it is said, was coldly received and in.
suited The Washington Union, however, says
that no dispatches have been received by the
government
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-01-17

~The Daily Argus, published at Harrisburg,
by Messrs. Hickoek and Csntine, is a neat and
well printed sheet, and deserves encouragement
from all who are anxious to have the daily news
of the proceedings of the Legislature. We hope
the publishers will meet with the success they
deserve.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-01-17

o. The following are the resolutions on the
Tariff, offered by Mr.. Bright, in the Legislature
They embody precisely what all the leading dem.
ocrats, and in fact nearly the whole people Of
Pennsylvania contended for, during the late cam.
paign That they contain the sentiments of nine.
teen.twentieths Of the people of this county and
large majority Of the people of the State, there
can be no doubt, there can be no mistake. Why
the House refused TO take them up, we cannot
divine. We presume, however, they will be spec.
dily acted on when again called up. Our mem.
bers certainly not afraid to speak in favor of
the interests of the State, when backed by the
people:
"WaEREAs, Many OF our citizens have been
induced by the passage of the act o! Congress
of eighteen hundred and forty.two on the cub.
ject OF the tariff, to make investments in manu-.
featuring establishments, and TO enter largely
into various branches Of business. in full faith
and confidence that said act would not be al.
tered or repealed.
And D1ereas, We view with the most seri.
Gus apprehensions any attempt 10 reduce the
duties imposed upon such articles of foreign
manufacture or production as may compete with
similar articles Of the growth, production or
manufacture Of the United State, sbeing fully
satisfied that any such reduction would be- Who'll.
ly at variance with and Numerically opposed
to the best interests Of this nation.
And Dhereos, 1t must be apparent TO oil, that
under the benign and heaIthfu influence of the
tariff Of eighteen hundred and forty-two, which
has afforded fair and equal protection to all the
different interests Of the Union. our country
is now in more prosperous and fourisng cor
dition than it has been for yenrs, our honest aud
industrious poor, for they are the toing millions
of this great republican government, have been
afforded constant and steady employment our
business men have been enabled TO extricate
themselves from the difficulties and e,nbarrsss.
ments which overwhelmed them in eighteen
hundred and thirty-seven and eight; confidence
in the monetary affairs has been almost entire.
ly restored. and business Of every kind greatly
revived. Therefore,
| Resolved. By the Senate and House of the
| Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania, in General
Assembly met, That the people of Pennsylva.
MIA cannot consent to an abandonment of the
protective system.
Resolved, That our Senators in Congress be
instructed and our Representatives requested,
to oppose the passage Of any bill which has for
Sits object any reduction or alteration whatever
in the resent tariff. as established by the pro.
visions Of the act Of Congress passed on the
thrteth August, eighteen hundred and forty.
two.
Resolpsd, That the Governor of this con
onwealth be requested to forward copy OF
these resolutions, with the yeas and nays attach.
ed, to each Of our Senators and Representatives
in Congress, with request to lay the sane be.
fore the respective bodies of which they are
members.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-01-17

A CoNTEMTTIBLE TRICK.-Thc individual of
this city. who paid to clergyman, about ten
miles from this city, FIVE dollar counterfeit
bill, asa marriage fee, on Tuesday evening, Both
ult., will find it for his interest 10 correct his
mistake. IF not corrected. it will be taken for
granted that passing connterf,it money is a
part Of his business, and he may expect visit
ere long from the constabe.-Boston Journal.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-01-17

% The Spirit Of the Times Of Philapelphia,
strongly recommends f. Y. Bright, Esq, our
member, as candidate for Canal Commissioner.
Mr. Bright possesses great practical experience,
which would admirably qualify him for the Office.
We trust this section of ofPennsylvania will not a
gain be neglected.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-01-17

or SHAMoKIS ANrRacIrE FuRHAcE-We have
learned that the lessees of this Furnace, Messrs
Bryant and Wood, arrived at Shamokin few
days since. and are making active preparations
TO put the works into operation. We have no
doubt, the business will be highly profitable, and
will be of great advantage TO our friends in Sha.
maxim
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-01-17

10 meeting was helc on the sth inst, at
Williamsburg, Union county, in favor of construc.
ting a rail road through Buffalo Valley, to con.
meet the Eastern and Western route, either
through Danville or Sunburv. A committee was
appointed to petition the Legislature for an act Of
corporation
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-01-17

To Ours Dissolve half an
ounce Of saiPetre in pint Of brandy. and take
q table spoonful every day. his said by those
who have tried the expcrimen. TO be most e.
eellep, sn,idots for this painful compliant lh
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-01-17

U| Our Danyille neighbors have got up Ii.
terary Society, and are delivering lectures upon
various subjects The last lecture was deliver.
ed by young gentleman upon the subject of
beauty quite interesting. no doubt.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-01-17

" q. PALMER, EsQ., at hts Reai Es.
tate and Cooi Omee. corner sf8d and chcsnuf
Streets, Philadelphia. 10 ssshe,tssd 10 act ~
.sgcnf, ard receipt for all msnies due fhis
smes, for subscriptions or advertising.
.sise at Ms Office W. 100 .Nassas 8. rect.
.HT Fork. Hr
.7nd S r. Corner Of Raiftmore and Cairrrf
sfs, Raiffm0rs. t..t.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-01-17

An ingenious work Of art is exhibiting in Pa.
ris. representing, by means Of sculpture in wood
that monarch of mountains. Mont Blanc, with
it's surrounding chain Of glaciers The model
covers an urea of SO square feet, and gives a
most perfect idea OF the mountain with its pre-.
cipitous passes, valleys, water courses, chulets
&c
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-01-17

la FAYErrE-A writer in the New Haven
Courier asserts, upon the authority Of lady
who resided two years at La Grange, that Gen.
ersl La Fsyet,e died poor, tw;,hstanding the
grant from Congress; and that the sale Of his
township oflan1 in the South produced him lit.
tie or nothing.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-01-17

The furnace OF Gov Porter at Harrisburg,
paid during the past season $4,000 for tolls Oh
its coal and iron transported on the canal.
There have been erected in the State of Penn
sylv.nia. within the last two years, thirty.two
anthracite furnaces.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-01-17

TnE SMALL Pox has been spreading in some
sections Of the country. Below Selnsgrove there
have been several cases. In Mif1insburg, Union
county we understand, ten or fifteen families
have been infected with this scourge.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-01-17

NEwsrApEns.-In all England there are but
nine daily papers published. They are all in
London, The concentration Of public support
upon number SO small satisfactorily accounts
for their excellence.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-01-17

90 The following scene took place at Wash
ington, in relation to a gentleman of privilege
Mr.. Hudson rose to privileged question in
relation to the letter of Mr.. John P. Hess, which
appeared in the Union Of Thursday, in relation
TO the public printing. Mr.. Hudson sent the let
ter to the Clerk, and had i; read, and then, with
calmness and dignity replied to the imputation
in that letter
He was several times called to order roughly
by Mr. Mcconnell, Of Alabama. Mr.. Hudson pro-
posed no action. and left it with the House to
say when an officer of the House accused mem
Der, as did Mr.. Heiss in his letter, of falsehood.
Mr.. G.. Davis offered q resolution to dismiss
Mr.. John p Heiss as one of the printers of the
House, for the indignity offered il in his letter.
This proposition caused good deal OF excite
ment
Mr.. Bayly, of Virginia, defended Mr.. Heiss.
Calls to order were made, and the Chair had to
state the case.
Mr.. G. Davis then commenced speaking.
Mr.. Mcconnell here became boisterous, and
said if Mr. d. volunteered for NJ. Hudson it was
dirty business, and in dirty hands.
The Chair call ed loudly TO order
Mr.. Davis asked pardon of the Chair for the
rudeness into which he had been in the excite.
ment OF the moment led.
Great confusion here arose in the House-many
members rose to speak at the same time.
The Chair, on being appealed TO, decided thi.
to be privileged question.
The decision was appealed from, and the Chair
was sustained, by ayes and noes, by large ma
jorty.
Mr. Bayly then rose, and SAID he defended the
printers because they had no seats in the House
to reply to remarks Injurious to them, that might
be made by members. r.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-01-17

A Rrcn CHuRcH.-The property held by the
Trinity Church in New York city is estimated to
be worth one hundred millions OF dollars Real
estate, 100000 other Property, $4,000
600
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-01-17

Dy 4 few loads of pine and dry hickory wood
are wanted on subscriptio at this Office Grain
of all kinds will also be received
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-01-17

The ten manufacturing companies Of lowell
consume annually l2nO0 tons OF coal, 3,070
cords of wood. and 72,5i9 gallons Of sperm and
10000 Of other oil The capital invested in
mechanical and manufacturing enterprises is
Slo,OOQ,OOO, and I.459.lG0 ysrds Of cloth per
week or rs. .s6s 600 per year are manufactured.
The cotton worked pyeaTiy is 6l.OOO bales
The printed calicoes snnuaily amounts to H.
100000 ysrds. The wages annually paid out
10 over 81 100000.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-01-17

o. A few 20 lb. kegs of printing ink can bt
had at this Office, at Philadelphia prices, for cash
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-01-17

SraAsaE.--The Montreal Herald says; "A
day or two ago. one ofa valuable pair OF horses
attempted to lick the other in playful manner.
when the latter seized ito tongue sne bi, il out
close 10 the roets."
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-01-17

4 Nav TusoRY or ELkcrRo. .MAossrisa. =
Mr.. Davenport, Of Brandon, Vermont, who has
for number Of years besa distinguished eOr his
close and deep investgstishs in physical science.
has recently made on exhibition before body of
scientific men Of nm application which he has
made Of electro. magnetism TO the propelling Of
machinery BY this agency, atrip.hammef 10
made to ly almost with the fap;.ity Of lightning.
and rotary and rer,pfocatius engines work with
admirable correctness. m 0i+.
In summing up the grand principles Of galva.
nism and electro magnetism, Mr., y. advances the
hypothesis thSs the sun Is a magnificent gslva.
mic battery, and that tho earh and oil the planets
may have originated from tho sun. withou, dim.
nishin. the power or sise OF that great dispenser
Of light aud heat.
Indeed, as says the editor of the VOICE" there
can be but little doubt that the development of
this principle is yet 10 astonish the world, and
there is more than shadow of possibility that,
as utilitarian philosopher, our humble Davcn.
port may one day rank with Franklin. Who is pre-.
pared to say his theory OF the planetary system
is not correct' May he not only be a second
should he advance no further. Vermont has much
to be proud of in him - I,ergenaes Vermonter.
--.------,-..
The MoRMoNs-The Jacksonville Journal
says the Governor of Illinois has refused to per.
nit the State militia TO execute the warrants
against the Twelve Elders, for countcrfeiina
u. s. coin, until demanded by the President
Of he United States. writer in The ST. Iou.
Reporter asserts that the Elders have been gull.
ty Of high treason against the Uuifed States, in
entering into league With the Indian tribes
against this government, at the suggestion Of
English agents now in Nauvoo, and that their
project Of emigrating to California or Oregon
vas suggested by the British Government. to
which they have bound themselves. lie snys
there is abundant evidence to warrant the Arrest
and examination of The Twelve on a charge of
high treason as well a, coun;erfeiting. Instead
of decreasing it appcnr that excitement is on
the increase at the City Of the Sainis. As
great many families are divided upon the sub
]ect OF going to Oregon, the Lord has endowed
them Uhey say) with the privilege of cast
ing off their legitimate wives, and taking others
! to themselves. Cline has experience little or
| no abatement.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-01-17

snAp where caught in the Savannah River on the
10th ult, the hrst Of the season,
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-01-17

~A meeting was held at Danville, in favor
Of giving the right of way to the New York and
Erie rail road, through Pennsylvania.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-01-17

0J THE BALTIMORE AMkRIcAS, one of the
very best and most dignifed and courteous jour
nails published in the United States, has been en-.
larged, and makes its appearance in a new dress,
oftype, manufactured in that city. The founder
may congratulate himself in making SO handsome
an appearance, in sheet so highly respectable
as the American
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-01-17

0T NATIONAL FOUNDRY. The Hon. J. Pol.
lock hss offered The following resolution. touch.
ing the esta ablishment Of National Foundry in
Northern Pennsylvania:
'Rcsolped, That the committee on military
affairs be instructed to inquire into the expedi.
ency and propriety Of establishing a National
Foundry, at or near the confluence Of the two
branches Of the Susquehanna river, and repor,
thereon as early as practicable
There can be no better location for national
foundry. Iron ore, anthracite and bituminous
coal and limestone, can be had here cheaper than
At sny other place in the Union. Besides, the
means of communication by canal and rail road
will soon make il accessible at oil seasons with
the Atlantic cities.
DJ- In our haste last week, we neglected Ia
mention the election of Speaker of the Senate and
House Of Representatives, at Harrisburg, and the
inferior officers The following is list of off
GERS elected; 1t
Mr.. Sherwood, of Tioga, was elected Speaker
Of the Senate. +. S. Goodrich was reelected
Clerk ofthe Senate, and j Bigler assistant Clerk
J. Workman and E. o. Jackson, TRANSFERRING
Clerks. Joseph Hutchisor, sergeant.at- Arms
Lewis Frank, assistant J. R. Templin, Door
Keeper. and Henry Nipple assistant D. F. z
bangh, Messenger
Mr.. Patterson, the old Speaker, was reelected
by the House. William Jack, was elected Clerk
John R. Reed, Sergeant.at-Arms Andrew
Kronse was chosen Door Keeper. Jacob Keaney
Messenger
The New York herald., 1846-04-23
GREAT FRENCH REMEDY
FOR CONSUMPTION, BRONCHITTS SPITIINe
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DIR. LAENNEC'S COUCH FILLS,

rOR the ss Of Oolds Ceushs, Consamvos. D,snehitis,
ali affections Of the LNngs. tee invention OF the osl
Srrsd Dr. L.esssc offsrs vormoo.s and profound ns
cal writer hs has devoted his hole life to te udy Of Dis
ofhe Lsnss and Chest Its Suesttos NE Esss
discovery sfthe spessc for all s0esess OF the
Consppton . Iesst worth the trial OF - merit hy
All "a erss; for that the taking OF Pills
will that half the truth has besn told Of
then The bssecs effect. IN redussg Me most irrittns
Cough, is almost ils lssontanec us.
A ordinary Cold be cured 10 day bya few doses
ease OF The Lungs maosr Of how Iona stsnd,ng.
The Cough Pills dollar boz. with full dir
a. the q ldsn Rule oMce Ann street Also. Asfords
No ss Bowery. la Brooklyn, at Mrs Cooleys 1B Fulton
stree corner Pineapple; and y r. Leeds Of Court
Atlantic Agents dealt with the most favorable
terms Address above
DR. Lsennecs Family Pills mild, safe and effective rugs
tiv. Commended 70 all who uoublsd with Dypess,
-sso,i,a Price Is cents hey 40 Sisod's
lowO MARRIED LADIES.A Secret W99ffs ,Ni5nSwwTfI N5SwwTnfI
arc Apply for further particulars DR.. On =. hyNitL ~
erpostoce. NoIeers taken from the Once ~
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The New York herald., 1846-04-23

CouRr FOR CORRECTION OF ERRoRs.-It il or
dered that the of tho next term Of this
court be postponed until the 23i Of May and that ell
causes noticed for the I'd day Of May sand over and
be brought argument without further notice. Az
torneys requested to notes Of issue on the
Clerk at least week before the first day Of the sss
aion.
The New York herald., 1846-04-23
spe~tinx Imesisswersc.

EsLiYsI CovRsE, CARRoLLrov-LAsr BAY, Sunday,
April 1a-Associstion Purse, $as0-mile hcss In ..
n. Ten Brooch, Jrs "A. w. Smals) 3 h.
Croton, by Chorister, dam by Muckle-
john. 5y. ........... l
p A. Cocks b. victress, by Grey Eagle,
dam by Royal Chatlie, y.o. Q o = q
A. Lecomte Co.'S b. m. Laura Lecomte,
by TaIqun, out Of imp Sarah. 5y.o 3 8
Iime-l:554 54-l:6l3 3-l:s2t-l:33-i:53.
SAME DAv.-Purse, $50--Entrsnce, $40 added. Mile
heats
John Clark's b. c. Reckless, by Steel out Of Miss
Bet, 4y. o.................. o. l
D. Tidwelps ch 9. by Count Badger, out Of
Queen Of Diamonds, 4y o............. o. 2
Capt. Thos. Moores ch. c. by Leviathan, dam by
VH8IDlan, y. o.. a
M. 3. Hammonds b. f. Kate Luckett, by Mon
mouth Eclipse, out Of Shepherdess; y. o.. dis.
Time, l:52t t-1:5-l54-N 0. Delta, April IL.
The New York herald., 1846-04-23

CANAL Boar BLOCKADE. the 10th inst there
were Ala boats lying at Clifton Park-no licking nasns
taken place up to that timc from O'Clock on ne SUI"
day night previous.
The New York herald., 1846-04-23
SHAFEk ~ COyr
YdILORS IND DR6PHhS,

,rg13,, rr~r,vIy1 bv the Havre Packets, an en-
,, So ~ .ornsnt OF the sed,r Cloths aod Css
smeres adopted the eaIiy prns TIN M Tud,,nt isss
~ ~ w s,,;s.ne Paris well known 70 most Of cur Ash
VIII hive visited Enrors they are now prepared 70
.su,s -. sy'. o,ir,s Ia style of uunsusl eiecaaee
ImS- 80 s'.-