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Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-06-12

A BoorMAKrR in Paris has taken out patent
for the right Of using brass wire for sewing the
soles, which does not admit either moisture or
dust
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-06-12

O' PRiNTiSc INA fresh supply OF superior
printing ink Just received, and for sale at Phila-
dephia prices.
~ JrpGE Lrwis.--The Democratic Review
Tor April contains biographical sketch Of this
distinguished juri't. Had We room, we should be
happy 10 lay the article at length before onr
oers. We must, however, content ourselves
with the following extract:
Ellis Lewis is truly a sei.madc man-Left
an orphan at a tender aye, he was thus thrown
upon his own unaided resources lie was school.
ed i'll printing office, and laid the foundation of
his varied and profound atiainments whilst work.
ing as a journeymar, at that business. His stu.
dies were continued in the midst Of his early
editorial aud professional struggles, and have
been ever since steadily pursued in the intervals
Of weisbiy official duties. He has always been
a hard student, and now, in the meridian of life,
has achieved noble triumph over the great OBJ.
stacles which beset his path. His success, un.
der such difficulties, presents an example alike
honorable 10 him, and full of hope and encourage.
rnent to the ingenious youth Of the republic.
Judge Lewis has found leisure, in the u,idst Of
his severe professional s,uG~s and arduous public
duties 10 acqua int himself with the leading princi
pies and deductions Of science generally,-espe.
cially TO keep pace with the wonderful strides it
, has made in the present age and to cultivate
with success a knowledge of the liberal arts In
former years he has not shrunk from giving
countenance and aL to various useful assoc ions
| in the popula: form of lectures on different
! branches Of science and the arts. Like Chief
Justice Marshall Justice Story, and other dis
| tingnished ornaments of the beEch he indulges
a classic taste in his moments of relaxation from
mental toll; and his numerous poetical contribu,
tions TO the leading periodicals. of the country.
evnce his elegant scholarship and versatility OF
genius. Take him all in ALL he is good type OF
the American character, in its Ses: develope.
menf; and is destined, if spared by Providence
TO fill a large space in the eyes Of the American
people"
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-06-12

RELIsF FOR Bishop POTTER, of
Pennsylvania. publishes the correspondence be.
tween himself on the part of the Episcopal
Church Of Pennsy!vania, and the Archbishop Of
Armagh, and the Archbishop OF Dublin, cover.
ing about s6 OOO being the contribution Of the
Episcopal Church in his diocese for the relief OF
the poor in ireland. The Archbishop of Ar.
magh, in scknowledg ing the handsome donation
says
In the midst of the awful calamity with which
il has seemed fit TO Almighty God TO visit us, it
has indeed cheered our hearts TO find that even
in the most distant lands, We have fellow Chris.
tians sympathising in the distress of our afllic.
ted poor, and ready to use every exer.ion in
their power to aid us in providing them with
food.
The Archbishop Of Dublin makes similar
grateful acknowledgment.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-06-12

AsoIHER REQuIslrIos vPoS MIssousL-The
war Department has called upon the Governor
of Missouri for a battalion Of Ave companies Of
mounted volunteers. TO serve during the war
with Mexico" and TO occupy the posts 10 be
established on the Oregon.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-06-12

o. ODp FELLows HALL-The Independent
Order Of Odd Fellows, IN New York, hao grand
celebration on last Saturday, for the purpose of
laying the corner stone of their new Hall in that
city. Seventy.fve lodges aud 81, encampmen,s
participated in the ceremonies. The following
is description of he contemplated Hall
''ihe ground occupied is 20 feet 10 inches on
Grand street, 10 feet 10 inches on Centre and
| 4 feet eleven inches on Orange. The aver.
age distance from Centre 10 Orange streets is
81 feet The height Of the building, from the
ground to the top Of main coruice, will be 20
feet 10 top Of dome, 9s feet.
There is to be cellar under the whole edfce
The Easements are 10 be flashed off for refecto-
ries. On the first floor will be the keepers
room, and nine stores, besides a large hall. The
second story will be appropriated TO Offices for
various departments Of the Order. In the third
story there will be three lodge iooms. Ia the
fourth story is 10 be two lodge rooms and an EN-
eampment The fifth, and upper division of all,
is 10 contain the grand lodge room, circular in
from, 73 feet in diameter. aud 25 feet high.
The estimated expense Of the hail is si00. 900
of which 81 600 is already subs, ribed, IL is
supposed that when the hole amount of stock is
( taken. and the stores are rented handsome pro
Ct will result 10 the subscribers upon their invest
4
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-06-12

Allegheny have nominated Geo, Darsie, Esq for
The State Senate.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-06-12

Tux MEXICAN population in the towns and CT
ties are subjected to frshIs, one on the entrance
Of the American troops when they expect to be
inconlinently robbed aud abused in every way that
lawies. soldiery can do, and the other when
the Americans are TO leave them, for they soon
learn that their trade is better, that they have
greater protection and that the laws of the stran
gers are more wholesome. liberal, and give grea'
ter safety, than they have ever enjoyed under
their own.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-06-12

TnE MAYos OF Bosros gave his casting vote
against licensing the sale ofliquor. The thieves
who broke into his cellar last week found it
stored with wine and brandy.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-06-12

Iris STATED that Alex. Slldeli Mackenzie ha.
been given the command of a vessel in Com
Perry's squadron. in the place Of Lieut.. Hunter
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-06-12

IKrLAsp-The Irish pape:s are filled with ac'
counts Of the mortality and distress produced in
that country by the famine and disease. Accord.
ing 10 some calculations, the population has been
already diminished to the extent Of nearly one
million, from deaths and emigration.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-06-12
Democratic Nominations.
FOR GOVERNOR,
T. IL 4 N e. is X. SIHU n Il,
FOR CANAL COMMISSIONERS,
MORRIS LONG GSTRFTH,
OF Montgomery County.
WHiG NOMINATIONS
For Governor,
GEN. JAMES IRWIN.
For Canal Commissioner,
JOSEPH W. PATTON.
Democratic Nominations.

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Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-06-12

Gss TAYLOR O'd "Roueh and Ready" is
remarkable for the extreme ploinness OF his at
Ike. Whea leaving New Orleans for Corpus
Chtisi sane of his brother officers playfSly in
s'huted an aspaslseme of the suit OF cloahes
worn by han at ,aIt time. The result was,
that The whole suit, including round jacket, vest,
trousers. hat and uamsn,iooabes. was worth a.
bout seoen dollars Gsd a AaiC
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-03-25
The Whig Nominees.

The Philadelphia Inquirer speaking of the nom.
inees, says:-The selection is one Of the best that
was ever made by State Convention, and will be
received with burst Of delight by the friends of
HOME INDUSTRY throughout the Commonwealth.
Gen. Irwin is just the man for the occasion He
was nominated by very large vote, and the Con-
vention in this matter did but respond to the wish
es of the people He is one of the most popular
men in Pennsylvania, and deservedly, for he
is Pennsylvania IN feeling and in principles as
well as by birth and he has long been connected
Commonwealth. He is yet in the full vigor of
life, in the enjoyment Of fine health and in the
tive exercise of all his Intellectual faculties He
is thoroughly acquainted with the resource wants
and interests of the State and the honor and pros
perity of this old and influential Comm on wealth
may, with the utmost confidence be confded to
his care. During the 9th and 26th sessions OF
the American Congress, he represented the Centre
District on the floor of the popular branch of our
national Legislature; and better representative
was never elected from that region of country
His speeches were plain, straightforward and to
the purpose. abounding in incontestible facts and
arguments. The Tariff of ls42 found in him al
able and efficient champion, and whether discus
sing agriculture or manufactures, he was perfect
ly al home.
In his manners, Gen. Irwin is open, frank, hon
es! and confding. republican in fact and il
spirit, he is at once modest, unassuming and un
pretending. One has to converse with him but
few minutes to feel perfectly at home. The hear
Of the man is mirrored upon his ingenious coun
tenanee, and he lacks everything that could be re
garded as naughty or aristocratic. He is, we're
peat, Pennsy vanian, and should be recognized
as such by all who are acquainted with the sturdy
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-03-25

ly expected. The Matamoras Flag calls on all
the citizens to take up arms and aid io,hs COM
mon defence.
can be said with certainty, except ,ha, Gen.
Taylor having been deprived of the force ne
cessary to defend The country he had taken
possession of, it will now fall into the hands of
the enemy, temporarily al least.
Gen. Taylor has made requsitions on Tex.
as, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama for ten
regiments, to proceed forthwith to the Rio
Grande. The New Orleans Bulletin SAYS ,ha,
the quota for Louisiana Of infantry would leave
Immediately.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-03-25
Washington March %.

washington Malcn 30.
Steamship Palmetto arrived at New Orleans on
the l4th, from Galveston, which place she left on
the 18th, bringing advices from the Brazos to the
9TH, one day later than before received.
The previous reports are confirmed, only with
slight alterations and additions
Gen Harvey and his staff left on the 5th, after
constructing Notifications at the Brazos.
The next Gay an express was sent to request
him to disembark, but the ship had sailed
Maj. Thomas arrived Oh the 9th, and taking the
command, declared the town under martial law.
All the citizens were enrolled and armed
On the Tth an express arrived from the mouth
OF the Rio Grande, stating that armed force OF
the enemy We're marching from San Fernando to
attack that place with battery of two six poun-
ders. The enemy were 1900 strong, under the
command of Canales. There not being musket
at the mouth, arms and ammunition were immedi-
ately sent round, accompanied by Maj. Thomas
News had reached the Brazos that Gen Taylor
had made good his retreat to Monterey, with the
loss of six pieces of artillery at Rnconada Pass
Nothing was known of the loss on either side Nc
doubt was entertained that Gen Taylor can sus.
tain himself as long as his supplies last, but it is
beyond dispute that all communication with him
is now cut off The numbers of the enemy are
said to be overwhelming, and commanded by San.
ia Anna in person.
The enemy are said to he in considerable
force abou Malamoras, and an attack was hour
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-03-25
Phenomenon I'm Natural History.

The Montgomery Alabama Journal says:
An in,eligen, and reliable correspondent,
a, Missouri, Pike county, informs us Of sin.
guar circumstance which had somewhat lrou-
bled many of the worthy citizens of tina,
lion. This was the appearance OF great fighs
of the American Vullure, Of several miles ln
length, and containing millions of these anaI
scavengers---,hey were long time passing
and at times darkened The whole horizon. The
writer says they come nearly from due north,
and sleered nearly sonth-some flew so low as
TO be within the boughs Of the tallesl trees, and
others so high they could scarcely be sssu
A. one time the whole canopy seemed to be
darkened with these birds, from east 10 west,
north TO south-from the tops of trees 10 as
high as the sigh. could reach, was one dark
cloud.
The question is now of interest to natural
lists, where such vast number Of those bird.
could have been bred, and why this passage, 50
unusual from its known habits"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-03-25
Insurrection News Confirmed.

We have the ST. Louis papers of the sh.
with full confirmation of the report Yesterday
of the bloody insurrection in New Mexico
Letters from Independence, Mo-, of March Isl,
give these particulars:
"The AlcsIde Of Taos acted a double part
He wrote to the AIcalde of Los Vegas iha, he
would join him with 900 men in an expedition
against Santa Fe, and at the same time sent
word to Mr.. John A. Wells, a, Moro, ,ha, he
was friend to the Americans. For this pre-
tended friendship it appears be was killed by
the Mexicans. The AicaIde of Los Vegas in
formed Wells that he had refused TO second
the outbreak of the mob, and designed 10 coop
crate with the Americans.
Gov. Bent had released the Mexicans at San
ia Fe, charged with intended insurrection, and
been a, Taos few days, where his family re-
sides. He is married to Mexican lady and
owns farm near that place. On the l7lh Of
January, the mob rose On the few Americans
there. and assassinated them among whom
were Gov. Bent, Stephen Lee, Marshall of
that District, Leal, supposed to be Jas. White
Leal, U. S. Distric. Attorney, though not known
with certainty, Gen. Elliot Lee, of ST louis,
and Mr.. Turley, who had distilery in The
neighborhood This outbreak was anticipated
and some OF the ins,iga,ors had been impris.
oned
The Mexicans slew NOT only the Americans
there, but all the Spaniards supposed TO be ia
yourable TO the American cause. About 20
Americans must have been murdered. When
the news reached Bent's Fort, small compa-
ny was sen, out to aid the stragglers and re-
cover wha. property could be obtained. All
of the ca,lle and effects Of the Americans had
been plundered
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-03-25

WASHINGTON, MARCH 81.

VAshINGTON, MARCH u.
The United States schooner Arispe, Capt,
West, arrived at New Orleans, on the afternoon
of the l3lh, having left the mouth of the Rio
Gfande on the 9Th inst. DR.. Jarvis of the ar.
my who came passenger, brings dispatches
from Col Curtis, who was in command al Ca
margo, 10 The government. Dr. Jarvis lef; Ca.
margo on the I'd. inst, al which time nothing
had been heard from Gen. Taylor for several
days He had furnished the New Orleans
Picayune with the following memoranda, the
events in which occurred under his immediate
cognlzance.
DR.. jarvis lel, Camargo on The morning of
The 26Ih for Monterey, in Company with lrain
of 70 wagons, escorted by Marakail's company
of Kentucky cavalry, and de.achnen. of 90
men of The second Dragons. The pany had
not proceeded far when an order vas received
10 return, in consequence of instructions which
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-03-25

The Chinese claim to have invented almost
everything: printing, the compass, gun pow
der, and the arts upon which the Western na'
lions mos, pride themselves, are all found 10
China, where they claim an antiquity compared
TO which our oldes, records are but Of yes,er-
day. But (says the Providence IournaD We
though, that Transcendentohsm was exclusive
ly Of modern invention. II seems that we are
mistaken. for the following ex,rac. from Chr
nese work equals anything ever seen in The d.
al, orbed or sphered. |. is furnished by NJ
Williams, who is lecluring in New York upon
China. After this we shall expect to learn thai
the magnetic telegraph is at work in the aF
rior provinces of the Celestial Empire, sud
lha. the letheon is administered in all The hos
pilals:
"The venerable prince Ysra arose prior 70
the great original standing, a, the commence
men, Of the mighty wonderful, and floating Ia
deep obscuriiy. He is spontaneous and ''H'
existing. produced before the beginning Of emp
iiness, commencing prior 10 uheaussd sx''
ence. pervading all heavens and earlh whose
beginning and end no years can circum'cTlo''
who by searching can 6nd on, The Almsp'
TO perfection"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-03-25

The Hibernia which sailed from Liverpool on
the 4th inst. was telegraphed at Boston on Salur-
DAY afternoon. She brings twenty-eight days Ia
iel news than was received per Cambria.
The accounts of the extent of the famine are
corrooorated, and all eyes are turned TO America
for relief.
The Corn trade was in a very fuctuating con-
dition during the month of February and still
tinues in great requsition, and commands the high
price of 50 to rs. per quarter, while other kinds
of grain are cheaper.
The difficulty between France and England
about the Spanish marriage question had not been
settled, and war was not impossible, bat Louis
Philippe seemed anxious for reconciliation, and
there is probability that it may be effected.
Daniel O'Connel, the great Irish Repeal orator
was not expected TO live.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-03-25
Another New State.

It's stated that among The bills passed during
the lale session of Congress, is one admitting
Wisconsin in the Union as State There is
therefore now an additional star on The flag of
the Union--anoiher sister adopted into the ma
tional household Two new Senators and a
Represen'alise may hence be expected here at
the opening Of the next session, 10 represent, the
interests of be new conner
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-03-25

The N. Y. Journal OF Commerce, free trade
administration paper. rejoices at The deiea, of
The Secretary of the Trcasury's bill TO lay ad-
dilional duties on coal and iron. Referring TO
the.moives ofparty expediency. which dictated
that recommendation 10 depart from the princi-
pies of the Tariff Of 1876, ia the first three
months of its operation, the Journal makes the
following candid confession, which we COM
mend 10 the especial attention of the Tariff
Democrats Of Pennsylvania
III Pennsylvania will Dol. from the Dem.
ocracy on The bill, as i, was adopted, she can't
he brought back by tossing FIVE per cent, al her.
The duty on some kinds of iron are considera-
bly, higher now than it was under the Tariff Of
1912; and this is quite plausible justification
of the lie that Mr.. Polk was better friend 10
protection than Mr.. Clay. Al any rate, ills all
the justification we would give 10 the double
faced Bank and Tariff Democrats Of Pennsyl-
vania. The Democratic leaders ought TO be
overihrown in Pennsylvania, for in that State
they have told more lies than The Wings; bu,
neither party, nor both parties. can keep the
great truths Of free trade from standing out in
their bold proportions"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-03-25

NJ Several accounts state thai Gen. Scott
expected 10 make The attack on Vera Cruz on
The l0h.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-03-25

The borough of Towanda, Bradford county, this
State, was nearly destroyed by fire, on the 18th
inst. Twenty houses, including many of the prin-
ciple buildings and courthouse, were consumed,
by which 25 families were made houseless
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-03-25
Wautcd AT This office,

An sppten,ice TO the Printing business. A lad
of about Is or | 6 years of age, having rea-
sonable English Education and Of good char
acter and industrious habits. will find stua-
lion by making early application.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-03-25
MEXICAN NEWS.
From the Pa. Iaquirer.
Exciting News from the Army.

4 reported Battle at SaHalo- The Merican
Force 25,ooO-Me American 5.OOo!-- Dread-
tul slaughter--The Meaieans repulsed---A
doubt as to the Battle--.Naym occupied BY the
Men,cans--S Seralpo abandoned Col. Morgan
,counded-Motamoro threatened Vera Cruz
about to be attacked.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-11-23
AGRICULTURAL.
DIFFERENCE IN MILK.

Farmers in general are not aware Of The
rreal fie renee there is in the richness ol'milk
in butter daries, especially, This is point
which deserves attention. The mere fact
rha:a cow gives large quantity OF milk is
scarcely any evidence OF her value for the
producicn of butter Ii is but short time
since we heard n farmer stale that he had a
COW which gave from twenty 10 twenty-five
quarts per dav and he had till last summer al
ways considered her firsI rate COW; but II
50 happened hat her milk was set separately
for butter when it was proved that only
but four ounces per day could be obtained
This NAV be called an extreme case, but lei
he milk of various COWS be fairly tried. and
= surprising difference will often be seen
MrNeweH in his address before The Es-
sex County. Mass. Agricultural Society on
served there is much less uniformity 10 inc
milk OF what we call ''naiive" cows man IN
lllal of the Ayrshires and Attorneys. lie
s1ys-"a lew days ago made llltie eXPer-
imenl TO test the qualify OF milk OF sixteen
COWS. gallon Of each COW milk was SCI
by itself, and after standing tweuty-lour hours
tie cream from each was clurned by llscli,
and the quantity of butter ranged from inrce
IN cigll ounces" Thus il is seen that While
Of milk sou1e COWS afforded pound oil butter
to every eight quarts, it required more Than
l.irty-one quarts orthe milk ofsomc others TO
make that quantity. VIII not this fact DC re-
mcmbcrcd?- AIb, Cultivator.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-11-23

Gen. Taylor has asked and obtained leave OF
absence from Mexico for six months He returns
by the first ofDccember.
The steamer Washington has arrived at New
York with her foreign intelligence. Failures con-
tinue to occur in England and everything looked
gloomy Great distress in the manufacturing dis
tricts, and outbreaks were expected. War appears
imminent in Switzerland.
The argument in favor of that old 'federalist' u
Gen Gushing, for Governor of Massachusetts, is
mat That he Is patriot standing by his country,
fright or wrong) in time of war; Yet the De-
mocracy forget that when his country" was en-
gagged III the DISCRIMINATING Florida war he said
in Congress- that war was black and damninr
blot upon the government of the United States p
How easy the transformation of Seminole Wing
and traitor into patriot.
u The Secretary of the Treasury reports a.
bout eleven millions revenue for the first quarter
of the new fical year. The importations have
been immense under the low tarif-benefiting the
Treasury it is true but in proportion njuring our
own home manufacturing interests The Secre-
ary boasts ola balance of trade in our favor
his new tariff, as if the expectation Of 80 or 40
millions of bread stufis was but common or ordi-
nary event.-keene Sentinel.
ORDERS TO GEN. ScoTr.-The New-Orlean
rlcayune states that several letters have been re-
ceiVed IN that city from Washington. all stating
mat Gen Scott has been ordered to have nothing
more to DO with truces armistices or negotiations
and farther, that the road between Vera Cruz and
Mexico must be opened