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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-01-07

4 drunken sailor 10 riding through the
streets recently. found himself seized
With "a irresislsble propensity 10 pitch
forward. much to bis annoysace. and 10
the complete sacrifice Of Ill horseman-
ship. Not being able 10 rseoser.his CEN
ire Of gravity. shd far from susPeciing
that The cause was ID any way connected
with himself, he swore that the fore legs
Of The s,esd must be shorter than the
hind. and actually stopped and measured
them.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-01-07

'JoHE. is my coffee holi"
mot yet. massa-me spit IL him and
DO ne sissis.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-01-07
Hathaway stove Tor Sale.

A LARGE sized Hathaway Cooking stove
&s4 is offered for sale. Illswill be sold be-
cause Zoe ovner is moi keeping houss--otheG-
wise II could pei Be bought for d.,,lhe the price
il can now be- had for. .appiy:at. his Office.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-01-07

Miss Julia Long. Of iIudisna, wen,fe-
gently before the Squire. 10 get married,
He 10 rather "a sbsent.minded man, and
IN going through the ceremony be said,
'Julia Longs mol your name Julia
Long /"
wall, Square, said the amiable Jp
ks, 10 reply. ~ sint anything shorter
" o. Della.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-01-07

Il AbeTn sthy. the celebrated surgeon.
audiagsa large pile Of paving stones oP
pysite his door. ssore tssiily Al the pa
;vior. and desired hin 10 remove hem
Where shall take them 10 ! asked the
Ribsrnisn. To He'll cried the choler
Ii surgeon. Paddy looking up 10 bis
face With an arch gria. said. 'badn't
better take them 10 Heasenl sure they d
~ more ouieiysr honor's wsy'l'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1847-01-07

ia certain physician says that young
llsdies may try ell the lntidoies 10 the
world for depressed spirits, bot ill thsy
havs rscourss 10 small dose Of husband.
,Hey .nsed not hope for any long coniinu-
% csnsalessencs.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-03-13
Late from, tho Brasos.

Prospect Of an assault upon Saltlo-Gen. But.
ler's Ou,posts driven in-Sx thousand troops
nt Sal'ilo under Gen. Taylor of an
gngement-ptepara,ions at Mstamoros 10
repel Gen. Urea .Enbarkation of Troops
for Eobos-Gen. Scott sailed
The o. Picayune gives The following ls,a
intelligence from Brazos.
Gen Wool npprised Gen, Taylor ,ow.rds The
end OF January. that he anticipated an attack
at Saltillo. In consequence Gen Taylor left
Monterey on the LIST. Feb with his staff for Sal.
tillo. He took with him Brngg's battery and
Thomas battery, the lst Mississippi Rifles and
Mavs snaaaror ~ I.--~--- =. ~ ~
his company Of mounted men, also for Sal'lllo.
Capt Gordon, with detachment Of $50 recruits
for the different regiments, also left Monterey
for Sal,ilo.
The schr. Cora arrived at New Orleans on
the 9th, from the Brazos. bringing dates to the
10Th ult. The intelligence before received Of
an expected attack upon Satillo is confirmed.
All Gen Buffers outpos,s had been driven in
and the assault, II made a. all, was anticipated
during tho few first days OF February.
Gen. Tsylor's command a, Saltillo would ex.
ceed 5000. Many believed that when the Mex
leans found him 10 such force, the idea Of an
attack would be abandoned; many others, how
ever. were still of the opinion that Santa Anna
med'a,ed no serious blow in that quarter and
tina, the movement was hut faint one TO cover
his design of moving with the main Body Of h;s
o ces to Vera Cruz Rumnrs have reached
New Orleans ,hst general engagement had
already taken place, bot the Picayune attaches
no credit to them.
Much apprehension wss feI, at Marmc-os =
an attach by Gen. Urea who is understood ~
be this side of the mountains with four hou. -
men, one hall Of wlom .ro ro' . " -.a-...
BY any in the Mexcan service 'Ha r-re .'-.
are imposed Of Rsncker.s. c. DeR- r.
command at Matamoros, and has Nor5ah am
| kets and ammunition for the cit,zeas ~ .isr ii
an attack. He had also sen, to Point Isabel ~
several pieces Of ordnance The Picayune's
correspondents do not deem the danger ,hrea.
tening Ma,amoros to be very imminent,
The troops were enbarking at the mouth of
the river as fast az possible. Gen. Scott sailed
! on the 18th tor the Isle of Lobos. Cen Worth
would no. embark ill all the troops were on
shipooard. The general suppositon was that
the army could not move from Lobos before the
18th of March.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-03-13
C0uNterleiters'
% q A T H B Low.

'INhe pulic will please observe that no Brand'eth
Pills are genuine unless the box has three la
hels upon H. {the top, the side and the bottom)
each containing fac. simil. signature Of my hafd
writing, thus-B. BRAspHEra, NJ. D.-Thesr Ia.
hei- aie engraved on steel, beautifully designed,
and done a, an peuse of over 81 2.oG0.-Therefore
Il will be seen ha, the only thing necessary to pro.
cure the medicine in It's purity, to observe these
labels.
Remember the top the side, and the hoi.orn.
The following respective persons sre duly au,h"ri
Eed, and bold
CERTIFICATES OF AGENCY
For the sale Of Brandreth's Vegetable UnipersaI
Pills
Northumberland county: Milton--Mackey d
Chsmbe,lin. Sunbury-H. b. Masser. ME~ens-
ville-Ireand Il MeixelL NorthumheI land-W m.
Forsyth. Gsoree.own--J. Il J. Walls.
Union County: New Beriln-Bogsr & Win.
ter. Selnsgrove-Georgs GundIum. Middle
bu,s-Isaac Smith. Beaveriown--DavidH Huber.
Adamsburg-Wm. J. May. MifTlinsbors-Mensch
Il Ray. Hartleton-Dsnel Long. Freeburg-
G.&F.C. Mover. Lewsburg-Walls & Green
Coiumhia county: DanviIle--E. d. Reynolds
a Go. Berwick-Shuman & Rttsnhouss. Cat.
,swissa--C. G. Drobts. Bloomsburg--John r.
Meyer. jersey Town-Levi Bisrl. Washington
Rob,. McCsy. Liniestone-Baliis. Z NcNinch.
Observe tina, each Agent has an Engraved Ger
tifcste Of Agency, containing a representation o
Dr BRANDRErH's Mandatory q, Sing Sing
and upon which will also be seen exact copies %
BoIes
PhiladeIphis, Office No 8, North 9Th street,
B. BRANDRETH, N. d.
,,u. cs,h ,sAa
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-03-13

Con-. PsAKy arrived at Norfolk lately, on his
way TO assume the command OF the naval forces
in the Gulf of Mexico. He will sail in few
days in the Mississippi, now undergoing repairs
a, the Gosport Yard When he reaches the Gulf
the combined attack by sea and by land on
Vera Cruz and the Castle will be made.
The N. o. Tropic Gays that the hog crop Of
the United States the las, season, is worth three
times the amount OF the cotton crop. The
States are of much more cash value than the
cotton crop. Hats. bonne,s and cape. made in
the Union. are Of greater value than the whole
crop Indian corn three times NOSE valuable.
Hsy and wheat are more than equal
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-03-13
George j. Weaver,
ROPE MAKER & SHIP CHANDLER.

No. l8 North Wafer Street., Philadelphia
IIAS cons snuy on hand, . general sssort-
ment Of cordsge. Seine T~inss. &C., viz |:
Tsfd Ropes, Fishing Hopes, White Ropes, Manil
Is Ropes, Tow Lines for Canal bosts. Also, .
esmpiets assortment Of Seine Twinss, &c. such as
Hemp Shsd and Herring Twins, bss, Pstent Gill
Ne, Twins. Cotton Shsd and Herring Twins, Shoe
Thrssds, &c. &C. Also. Bed Cords. Plough Lines,
HaI.srs, Traces, Cotton spd Linen Carpet Chains
Ac., eli Of which he viii dispose OF on r.ssonabls
tsSms.
PhilsdsIphis. November "a. laA2Cly.
I" 0LHESEs,--Ths kst aosi,y ssss' aoass
j" Mois.ses, only isb cents per qusI.i s,eo,
.nSs, ne article OF yellow Molssses for baking, on
), isS ,ents per Qusrt--fcr ssls st the Stors OF
,us. m ,sas, HENRY MAsSER
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-03-13
- HE ENHHUNE
= I 4 N g S.

TIME SUBSCRIBER has heen appointed agent,
for the sale Of CONRAD MEYERS GEL
EBRATED PREMIUM ROSE WOOD PI.
AMOS, at this place. These Pianos have plain.
massive and beautiful exterior ini-h and, for depth
and sweetness of tone, and eleg .nce Of workman
ship, not surpassed by any in the United States
The following is Il recommendation from CAM
p,Ers, a celebrated performer, and himself man.
ufaciufer:
A G. A Il ID.
HIvIso had the pleasure of trying the excel.
len, Piano Fortes manufactured by Mr.. Meyer and
exhibited a, the last exhibition of The Franklin In.
etitute feel il due to the merit OF the maker
60 declare that these instruments are quite rqusl'
and in respects even superior, 10 all the r..
ano Fmtes, saw at the capitals of Europe, and
during a soourn of two years a, Paris.
Th-ss Pianos viii b- sod al the manufacturer
loves, Ph'ladelphis prices, if not something lower
Persons are requested TO call and examine ioI
themselves, 1T the residence Of the subscriber.
Sunbury, Nav II, lS45. II. Is. MASSEh.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-03-13

PaREpIs IN PARrs.-A letter from highly
intelligent, ard well informed gentleman, a, Pa
ris, dated January Both, pnbished in ire Pro-
vidence Journal says that the writer was infor-
med, a few days since. on very high authority
.'that Psredes is in Paris, ehdeavoring, bat
without success TO en,angle this (the French)
Government in the affairs Of Mexico; that Pa
redes gives Il as his opinion that the Mexicau'
war Ni'l be long nne."
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-03-13

NEW ROAD TO FAhE.-We see it stated
that the Medical faculty Of New York have pas,
ssd vote to have the attending physicians =
name accompanying oil obituary notices Of their
patients
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-03-13

MAGNETIC TsLrsRara "A meeting ofthsNew
Orleans Chamber ofcommerce, hes been held ~
make arrangements to extend the lelesTsPh 'o'
that city.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-03-13
W. II. + II o NJ r S o N
... . Fash iOnable
MOOT AND SHOE MAKER

MAnKsR STREkT, SuSRuRr,
rUNHANKFUL for past favors. begs leave 10 in.
Il form his friends aud the public generally, ,ha,
hs has just returned from the city with new and
fashionable lasts, and full assoItmcn, Of Light.
colored, Bronze, Black Kid. and all other kinds
Of Morocco for Gentlemen, Ladies and Chlren's
wear; and he assures oil who may favor him with
their custom, tina, they may rely upon having their
woik done in the most substantial and fashionable
manner, and at very low prices.
He slso has full assor ment Of low priced work,
selected by himself which he will sell lower than
ever offered in this place, viz:
Mems Shoes. Is low as 100
Extra Stou. Boots, 300
Good Lace Boos for Women. " 100
Women's Slips, so
Chdren's SHOES, IS
Sole Leather, Morocco Sc, for sale low.
August S2J, lS46-apisif
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-03-13

COUNTERFEIT MEXICAN CoIS.--El Haths.
way. The Captain of a schooner, has been con-
sicted in New Orleans OF issuing counterfeit
Mexican coin About wen hundred dollars OF
the spurious article was found in his possession
The dullars are the best limitations seen for .
long time. bu, may be detected by the letters
U aud p in the word "Republics." being on, Of
line. In The word "LIbertad, loo. the letter 7
is higher than the K They are made Of che
mcal compound somewhat Resembling glass,
and covered oyer with silver coating mol
thicker than fine letter paper II is said they
were made in Boston, and intended for the
Texas market, aud as there is no knowing Ia
wha, extent they may have byen circulated, the
community should be on the look out to de,ec,
them.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-03-13

GALvAso. MAGNETIC BATTERIEs.-It may not
be generally known TO the medical profession.
nor TO the conductors OF the magnetic telegraph,
says correspondent, that the Plates OF galva.
no.magne,ic batteries may be preserved by
sing an aqueous solution saturated with the sui
pha,e of copper and the sulphate Of zinc, in.
stead of a diluion Of strong acids.
Dr. Duncombe has found that when he used
a dilution OF the strong acids tha, both plates OF
the battery were destroyed, when he used ss.
turu,ed solution Of the lph,,e nc copper the
zinc plate was destroyed. But when he used d
solution of the phn,e ot copper nnd of III" sui
phate Of zinc, both plates were preserved nearly
and the magnetic power was as easily genera
ted as when the former solutions were emp'oy
ed
May TO, this simple fac, facilitate i,s intro
duct ON into the propelling Of machinery, as i
| go materially diminishes the expense OF genera
ting magnetic motion!
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-03-13

DsATu PROM TiGHr LAciSs-A servant gi'i
was found dead in her bed, at Nous, near casn.
the other asy-Asr ass'h being ossasioned ~
sleeping in tigh. stays to preserve her shape
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-03-13
Boot u Shoe
EST Bills II M E n +.

DANIEL DRUCKEMHLER,
AT his Uld Establishment in Market Street,
Sunbuy,
OPPOSITE THE RED LION HOTEI.)
n ETURNS his thanks for past flvors, and re-
" specially informs his friends and the public
generally, that he continues manufacture to Or
der, in the neatest and latest style
CHEAP BOOTS AND SHOES,
warranted of the hest material, and made by the
most experienced workDen. He also keeps on
hand general assortment of fashionable Boots for
gentlemen, together with large stock of fashion,
able gen,iemens boys la les and rhildrens Shoes.
oil of which have been made under his imms.
diate inspection. and of the best material and
workm,nship, which he will sell low for cash.
In addition 10 the above, he has just received
from Philadrl pha a large and extensive supply Of
Boots, Shoes, Nc. Of s descriptions, which he sl-o
offers for cash. cheaper than before offered in
this place. He respectfully invites his old custo-
mcrs, and others, 10 call and examine for them.
ives.
Repsiring done with nca,ncss and despatch.
Sunhury, August 18th, ls46.--
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-03-13

The New Treasury NoIEs. These notes da.
ted ith February, are made payable two year,
after date 10 an assignee, and the assignee endor.
ses them 20 bearer and then they pass from
hand TO hand like bank note by delivery.
On the face Of the note are stamped these words
Principal fundable at the option of the holder
in U. S. 6 per cent. Stock. with seni annual in.
terest, redeemable after 1867"
On the back of the $1,000 notes, is an interest
table ready computed as fellows
$50 per annum,
per month,
81 for 30 days,
u for 10 days,
s2I cents for days,
l63 for day
This renders the computation easy when either
paid in for duties, or as now is doing rapidly,
paid in for conversion.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-03-13
Northumberland 60. Pm. Saturday, March IA, lsA,,

MN 10 allow them TO divide the co,n. We'll
plant il, said they. and cal il the Houston corn
'oh. yes, my brave fellows said the General
smiling take along ifyou care anything a..
bout IT, and divide it among you-cive each
one kernel as far as it will po. and iako il
home to your owe fields, when hope yt,, may
long cultivate the noba arts of peace ss well o.
you nave shown yourselves masters of the ar,
OF war. You have achieved your indie peudence
now see you cannot make as good farmers
as you have proved yourselves gallant soldier.
You may no, call it the Houston corn bu, call
IL Sdn Jacinio corn--for then il will remind
you Of your own bravery
II Is also said that in one ofhs desps,ches ,b.,
d'y 10 the people ofAae sshp n. G;sae,a. ssi,
turn and plant corn The soldiers distributed
their corn, and il now wnves over a ,hou-and
green fields Of the Republic.
Santa Anna had become interested in the
conversation, and Amonte related TO him wha,
had been said. The Mexican General seemed
to be transported with rage, and he cursed Al.
monte for losing the battle. lie was mortified
beyond measure, to think ,hst his large army,
perfectly armed and munitioned, with officers
whose camp was filled with every luxury, should
have been conquered by on undlscipliued band
of raw troops. incomple,eiy armed, and whose
officers were destitute of most OF the necessaries
Of life. 1t is worthy to remark sl.o, that San
Ia Anna afterwards said
dcrstood the Amercsn character /; and that
what he had Witnessed. convinced him that
Americans uerer could be conquered
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-03-13
Vol. 7--NO. 25--Vvhole No. 8as
Ope rations oT tho CUR suuadron.

The Mobile Herald has the following letter
OF late date. giving diary of the operations of
the Gulf s,0,dron:
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-08-20

We infer from this report that the embar-
easements which have purposely been thrown
in. the way of negotiations, are sanctioned by
the intelligent liberal class in Mexico that
thew were expressly designed TO guard against
the possible corruption of their leaders, who
might be induced to entertain thoughts of a
peace. AS the report almost in terms alleges,
the people have given expression in the law,
not 40 much to an abstract theory of govern
ment, as to general feeling of intense nation
ality-a feeling in favor of the absolute inte-
grity of the Mexican territory at all hazards.
The blind obstinacy of a nation 10 oppose a
peace is now incorporated in the law. The
executive has the power by the constitution
to negotiate and prepare treaty for the sane
lion of Congress, but there is an existing law
of Congress, declaring that man traitor to
the country who shall propose peace. The
executive must set this law at defiance in re.
commenting a treaty for the sanction of Con.
gress. Santa Anna is understood to have de-
manded, or at least expected the repeal Of this
law by which his hands are now tied. Con
gress has not yet yielded to his instances, no.
does he feel himself strong enough to tramplt
the law under his feet We have, then, the
spectacle of an obstinate, self-willed, super
stitious and ignorant people, engaged in a wa
with powerful foe, and bound by the mos
solemn sanctions OF law as we'll as by the evi
passions of their nature, to continue the wa
till the determination of their enemy or them
selves
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-08-20

Noble Conduct and Hard Fdte,-W. b.,,,
day or two since, the story of bard. VOL,
ing, industrious Irish servant girl. who b,U;a-
amassed the sum of $500 from her scantw ..l e
nlngs, sent the whole OF it to her father, moth.
er and sister in Ireland, with a message des;
ring them to come to this city, where 81,
would provide for thema more comfor,aE.
home than their straitened circumstances womb
permit. them to enjoy in their native island
Word came over to her that they would embarL
Immediately. The noble hearted creature ,.n,.
ed small but comfortable tenement. and fu,.
nlshed 1t, to the extent Of her limited mem,
with necessary furniture, food and fuel In
due time the parents and sister arrived. and
joined herself and brother here; and thence.
ting, under such circumstances, of the re.uni.
ted family, was one inexpressibly joyful.
The most sanguine hopes and the bright.
est wishes of the affectionate, self sacrificing
daughter and sister were fully accomplished
Those she loved were, through her single Fl.
fort, rescued from the combined miseries Of
pinching poverty and gaunt famine, and WEI.
all gathered about her at last in an huble but
comfortable home, in land of peace and peD.
ty. But their happiness was short-lived indeed
The parents had brought with them the seed
of the pestilence that RACES in many portions
of Ireland, consequent upon hunger, bad food
and exposure, and soon after their arrival here,
one after the other fell victims to its vrulence,
and the poor, heart broken girl, in few short
weeks, has followed father, mother, brother
and sister to their graves, and once more is a.
lone in the land of her adoption, without a
relative to condolc with her in her bereaye
ment-Albany Statesman.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-08-20

n Yankee Irick.-An extremely "down
east' Yankee with q wagon-Ioad of "apPe
sauce" was driving through a village no9
thousand miles from Boston, when he saw
dangling in the wind, on post before tai
lor's shop, new over-coat, seductively su''
pended by skewer in the shoulders he
drove up to the door, alighted, and went in
"Be yeou the boss" he asked of pale
faced man, who was making diagrams win
chalk and rule on a piece of flimsy snuff COL
ored CLOTH
81 be-" said Snip.
Eyes; wal you've got family, e1Peeh:
You've some children, hant you? | see thin
boy within out door, that locked like you
and expected like as not you had children
"Four on 'em; that was Jerothnel, my Sc
cond, that you see," was the explanatory re-
ply.
Eyes; wal meow don't yeou want frstTat'
bar'l of apple-sauce' Eve sole six barb lHs
morning, and | hain't got one lief. I'll take Il !
out in dieker; I want to get an over-coati ana
if you're a-mind to let me have that coat thai
hangs by the door, if it will fit me, I'll give
you bar'l of apple sauce for it."
The schneider, after little chaferin, con,
scented, and the coat was brought in and tTIsl
ON. He said the fit was miracle; "t mgn,
have growed on to him." so snug did it "stE
and be verified this praise, by twisting d.
customers neck half of, that he might looI
at his back in glass standing in the dark q
the back of the shop, and rejecting notn a9
but what was passing in the front. Il'
"bar'l" was "dumped." and the buyer drove
of, proud as turkey-cock, in his new coal.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-08-20

II Hint to the Ladies on Dress.-An accom-
plished lady correspondent of the PhiladelPtDn,
Pennsylvania remarks very sensiby as l''
lows - 81
"Speaking Of beauty, wish people w0aa
dress pleasantly, benevolentty Isaw love S
ly girl to-day looking unlovely and unlOvsasDII
because her muslin dress was stif1y stafcne.
to keep clean the longer. My laundres' n n.
in vain to persuade me into the barbarous Gu,
tom, To my mind, a woman should alwS. J.
look as soft TO the touch as flower anu . .
pure. All her garments should be maze I'll, n
the softest material possible; material tnas ""
easily dispose itself into folds. falling &C., e.. ~
fully around her, and not by being lla !s iii.
ruf1e it every moment, compel her to sun II
tudes and starched demeanor, denying ne I. %r
luxury of lounge and loll; why my 'f
words would grow prim and precise were so,,
wear dress which depended on -four OF w.
to for its propriety"