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Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-07-10


The COUNTRY PREss.--We observe. with plea.
sure, that the newspaper press of the Interior of
this State, are making an organized effort to in.
duce the people of the various counties to take
the local papers. We hope earnestly that this
suggestion may be warmly and widely seconded.
We hope so not only for the sake Of the country
press, but also for the sake of the general good
The newspapers Of both parties in the interior,
are generally conducted with ability and indus.
try, and. with q few aotable exceptions. with
taste, good sense. and exemplary courtesy: They
deserve to be encouraged, and we regard it as
the duty Of every member Of party to patron
ise his party organ. Many Of The burdens of the
political battle are borne by the political editor.
He is compelled frequently TO take the most IN
pleasant responsibilities, and is often thrust for
ward to bear the brunt of the contest entirely
He is quite as often a studious, energetic, and
sincere PARTISAN with dependant family to sup.
port, and dangerous opposition to encounter.
lie needs the countenancs and substantial assis.
tance of his political friends, and he should have
it. Failure in this respect is to fail in plan OF
duty-oiten talked sbont by those who should
see to it, and quite as often neglected We hope,
therefore, that the combined efforts Of the interi-
or press will be crowned with success No cause
ever deserved il more.-,P ,Penn,y!p
Cart WEianrNAS -Thisyoung officer. who
commanded the artillery at the battle Of Sacra
mento and who accompanied Col Doniphsr
throughou, his long march. hasa fact upon which
he may be congratulated slmos, as much as upor
his gallantry in battle. An extract oia lette
from Capt Weiehman, published in the Rich
mond Republican, says:
81 have, ss far as am at this moment in
formed, to congratulate myself upon a circum
stance peculiar to my company, In campaig
Of one years, marching as we have distanc
Of 5000 miles. have not lost man by sicknes
or from wounds received in ba,te.-l will 4
home with my whole company, except the arr
of one man, smputa,ed in consequence Of
wound received in battle"
, The Captain adds that his own health is e!
celleni, with the exception of "a slight col
contracted from sleeping under roof"
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Thomas S. Richards of Philadelphia has Pur.
chased Joseph Bonaparte's residence at Burlng.
ton, N. j., for $50. 500. The buildings alone cost
over $50 ,OOO
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him at six o'clock, r. M.--that ne nigh! Use
such weapon. ss bcs, suited him--,ha, he would
use the uuske,. I.rsL Mshan. Of course, had
no choice leit bu, to use the same weapon.--
They met the distance was fixed at 100 yards.
When ready, Lrut Mahsn asked him If he had
anything to say: iicnt Munford replied in the
negative. They ,hen advanced to within so
yards Of each other. Twice. when Capt D,nk.
head told Nun'nrd hn had better apologize. as
Mahan would certainly shoot him. he refused,
the second time, 70 make any concession what.
ever. They took aim the third time and fired
both fell. Lieut. Mahan received . ball in the
figh, brcnst, passing through to the left should.
or. The Doctors ssy there is no danger o: him.
as the ball ps.scd through, neither touching the
heart nor lungs. lie suffered much pnin until
about o'c,ock this morning. Since then he
hiss been recovering rapidly. This morning he
says he feels much better. Munford received
seven balls. The Doctors say he cannot live
but short time. Immediately after the duel.
Munford directed q message 10 Lieut.. Mshsn
acknow ledeng his error and solicited his for
giveness
Munford died last evening (2ol) from the ef
iects Of his wounds. Our compsny is commnn
ded to march for Saltillo, but in consequence of
Lieut. Mshon's wounds, our Cup,sn refuses to
GO. lie says lie will not march his mcn fthe
company must GO, they will 60 without him, as
hs is determined not TO leave his Iieu'enan, un.
Ill he 10 able TO march with him. He ;s men.
ding fast, and. believe, considered out Of dan
ger. Respectfully you're, &c.
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u GEs. CApwALApER, has fully realised
the expectations Of his friends an officer and
soldier. in the several engagements he has had in
Mexico. Had he commanded at Cerro Gordo,
instead Of Gen. Pillow. the Pennsylvania reei.
ments would have had an opportunity Of show.
ing thei: mettle 10 a much better advantage.
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o. The QurEs OF SPAIN is again in trouble
with her subjects The Junta and people over
threw the power of the Queen, but Great Britain
in.erfered and seized the Portuguese feet with
all the troops of the Junta on board, and hold the
former as prizes and the latter as prisoners
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A NussERY IN PENssYLvaNIA.-The Catholic,
have purchased the beautiful estate Of Mr.. Cow
perthwait, on the Delaware river; near Andalu
sia, Bucks county, for $50, ,Oo0 I, is stated that
it is to be converted into a nunnery.
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CHAPTER w.

Fort Constitution, has been not inaptly termed
the Gibraltar Of America. Situated in an almost
inaccessible astness, about thirty miles above
New York. and commanding the Hudson river,
as well as the passes of the mountains on its wes-
tern shore, It's possession was considereda matter
Of the utmost moment TO both parties. At this
period ii was most earnestly coveted by General
Howe, for reason unknown as yet 10 Wash.
'ington. The northern expedition of Burgoyne,
although not yet undertaken, had been fully plan
ned, and was 10 be set on foot in the ensuing
spring. General Howe was, Of course, cogni-
zant of these intended operations, TO the full and
complete success Of which, nothing seemed
wanting but the ability on his part TO form time
Iy junction with Burgoyne on the banks Of the
Hudson-the one army descending from Quebec
the other ascending from New York. Fort
Constitution, the key of the county of Albany,
as it was termed, would be the principal inpedi-
ment TO this movement on the part Of General
Howe. Thus, it will be seen, circumstances
combined to render its possession, at this period,
the very point on which the issue of the whole
war might depend. lis fall would have struck
terror into the whole country.
Count De Zeng, who, with the commondant,
had Immediately repaired TO the fort, did not hesl-
tate 10 express the Iiveiest qualification at the
condition Of the works. The garrison also was
complete, and the count, with the spirit Of a true
soldier, saw only one Thing 10 regret, which was
he enlire improbabiIity OF an attack. There
was but IirIe duty TO perform, beyond an occa.
'onal sally in defence of The nsghhoring sauIe-
nents against the incurSions of tories aud sava-
ges; and even those calls were rare, the Indian
operations being chiefly confined 10 amore uorlh.
erly region. During this rspose of arms, ,hcre
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CHAPTER III.

The senior Mr.. Gansevoort was himself a
military man. He had been engaged in the last
war between France and England, prior 10 the
period now spoken Of, which, as is we'll known,
was prosecuted with no inconsiderable warmth
on this continent. He had held the rank of colo
mel in the Brush service, and acquitted himself
with credit; and although now untitled for a mill
tary life, his zeal in the royal cause was none the
less ardent. His acquaintance among the Eng
lsh officers resident in New York was extensive,
and for several of them his house was place of
frequent resort. Sir William Howe himself was
occasionally seen at his liable. Among his most
frequent vslIels, however, was SrPMhp Bender
u gentleman who held The rank of major in The
army, but who had seen no actual service. II,
had come 10 this country in the suite OF Lord
Howe, and was supposed 10 bes1crelly connected
with The mission OF thai nobeman and Sir Viii
liam, 10 establish peace by negotiation. Profit
gate and unprincipled, he was fit agenIlo for some
Of those disgracefuI schemes which were set on
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CHAPTER V.

Nothing could exceed the grief and anger Of
the elder Mr.. Gansevoort on learning the conduct
of his son. The first burst Of his resentment
fell upon poor Ellen, whom he had long suspec.
ted of entertaining disoyal views, and who he
now fully believed had been chiefly insrrumen.
ta in forming the sentiments Of her brolher.-
Her continued repugnance TO the addresses of
Major Bender, had already incensed her father
most highly, ond, his anger being now literally
without bound he notified her, in the most per.
emptory manner, that she must prepare for her
Immediate marriage with that gentleman. In
vain did she expostulate. "You alone" he said,
"remain TO inherit an ample estate, derived from
the bounty OF generous sovereign. Never
shall it pass to reb3IIious hands. Soa, or son-in.
law, never shall a raitorous subject lord il in
these halls"
Ellen was not without the most serious alarm,
Shs knew well her ljther's frmncss and her own
elplessness. Sh9 did not doubl his power, in
conjunctiouwth Sir Philip, 10 execute his thraal
IN reias.ca 10 her G.Stage. The times were
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CHAPTER II.

The city Of New York was at this period in
the possession of the British. Forced TO evacu.
ale Boston, and glad of permission peaceabIy TO
depart, Sir William Howe had retired with his
troops, temporarily, to Halifax, and soon after,
landing at Sandy Hook, had fought his way to
New York. Naturally most anxious 10 visit his
relations in that city, Gansevoort had resolved on
crossing 10 London, for the purpose of embarkng
al that place. BuI here difficulty occurred.-
The English government, lrrIlaled by The evident
encouragement which France had given to the
revoutlonlsls, kept viglIanl eye upon The move
menlso hermiIilary men, and gentlemen OF rank.
Numbers of these had already enlisted in The A.
mencan army, and no French officer could at lhal
period have venIured within any Of the colonial
cities, which were in possession Of The British,
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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-08-17
For Sale.

ONE THOUSAND AND SIXTEEN ACRES OF
" LAND ON IVY CREEK, in The county Of Able
marie five miles from Charlottesville on the Siaunon
Turnpjke. This tract has l6O acres ol low GROUNDS.
equal TO any in Virginia, about Coo acres cleared ano
356 acres i'm wood The high land il in high state Of
Improvement. IL is well watered and Thoroughly
dtched and is admirably adapted TO the culture oil
corn tobacco wheat, oats and the grasses &c. Many
crops have been made the Estate equal to any 10
this country. The Improvements are-a good owen
inc house with eight rooms, stone barn ~ by % iett,
a stable with Is stalls and sheds 10 accommodate 70
horses tobacco houses TO % hogsheais Tobacco,
GOOD house and houses for 50 slaves ior and
carriage houses, fine orchard, &c
The distance from The University Of virginia Is about
three and half miles near enough for students TO al
tend the lectures from the place with ease The soce-
" Of the vicinage is equal 10 any In North America
six and half miles navigation A ralrnad, also,
will probably be constructed from Gordonsvillc to Char
loitesve, which will furnish choice OF conveyance
for persons or things, to Richmond. Persons wishing
10 view the place will he welcomed after the old Vrsi-
MIA fashion.
Also, an ESTATE Of SEVEN HUNDRED ACRES,
on James river in the county Of Fluvanna, at the juno
ton Of Hardware with that strea which has lOO acres
of first rate loT grounds little over 100 highland
cleared and 500 acres in wood 300 III which front
the canal aud afford from 80 TO 50 cords o! fine wood
per acre, which is worth about 81 per cord Standing
This il considered Of the best Tobacco Estates
the river. There houses 10 cure Is hogshr'is
built in the hest manner, and 20 might be made with
sufficient force The Wheat crop now growing vii
show for itself, without accident. The buildings
consist o good oyerserrs house, and cabins for TWEEN
IS negroes stables for sI horses, sheds for cows and
oxen and good ice house. There has bren a littl'
sickness there, for thirty years. as al any place IN the
mountains Either Estate will be divided 10 suit pur
chasers. Terms liberal. Any communication directed
to me, at Ilardin's Tavern, Albemarlr county, Va
will be promptly answered. w. w. GlLhER.
Inn s-r
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The n. Y. Express gives an Interesting sketch
of debate in the British House OF Commons on
The subject oflhe African slave-trade. The impor
lant fact was elected that under the very expensive
treaty between Grea, Britain, The United States and
France, 10 keep squadron on The coast of Africa
10 watch and capture savers, The inquilous traffic
still continues with undated vgor. The evil, con-
tends the Express, can never be remedied, as long
as The srea, demand for slaves in Cuba and Bra
iii is allowed 10 be supplied. These are The Two
great slave markets. Check The current OF traffic
10 these two points and The atrocious evil will die
out.
Mr.. Bolhwick, member OF the British House
of Commons, called upon Lord Palmes'on, as
Minister Of Foreign Affairs, 10 abrosale The treaty
he had made with the u States and France on
this subject. In the course OF his remarks, he
expressed the idea tina, England owes 10 mankind
the exerion of her great power 10 put down The
trade in Africa which her own people began. II
is 10 her that The United States are indebted Tor
The introduction OF slaves. even against The re-
mons,rances of their own colonies. Mr.. Boh-
wick, in pressing the annumenl OF the treaties OF
England with other powers 10 keep up African
blockading squadrons, presented Inc following
facts, which should forever seal The lips OF British
fanatics 10 any denuncation OF The system of sla-
very in our country:
"Ene,snd first eneas ed in slave dealing in 1852,
when John Cooking filled on, ;hirty-cieht vessels,
The arges, being 1870 tons and the smallest 40, 10
carry negroes from Africa 10 Hispaniola, now
81. Domingo, where they were sold. From lIo2
10 1852 the trade increased 10 such an extent that,
during lime no fewer than II Is negroes were
imported into Jamaica, and sod al Inc average oil
EDO each. From time 10 time English dealers
contracted 10 supply foreign powers with slaves,
and IN epery instance The contracts treTe sanctioned
6v lie British Government. II was curious TACT
that The first attempt TO put an end TO the traffic
in slaves, was made BY The planters themselves.
In l747 The Assembly Of Jamaica passed TWO
bills, The object Of which was 10 suppress the
slave trade; bul The British Government Ieius-
ed to sanction those measures, and directed The
Governors OF the West India colonies 10 inform
the assemblies that If hey passed any more 6rAs
of similar nature, they ,roi'd be depTtred Of The
po,rer of lesislaiine for their o'rn AFFAIRS and
The reason assigned for that proceeding was,
hal The aare trade icGs rry prettao6 10 ne cat-
zens of he u.olier country. In l794 The House
OF Commons took step towards the ultimate
abolition OF the slave trade, By passing bill pro-
hibi,ing The sale OF slaves 10 foreigners. Inc
House Of Lords, however, rejected me Dill and
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TIE SpECIAL ELECTION.

The Wing still harps upon the great Hh's
gain in the Petersburg district. The facts pre-
sen.ed in The following article from lhe Peters
burg Republican, will satisfy all reasonable men
that The claim sci up is all CANNON:
"sTHE PEOPLE HAVE CHANGED This was
one Of The strong reasons given BY the Wings,
before The election, tor their belief that Mr. Boil.
ling, The Wing candidate in This district, would
certainly beat Mr. Meade, the Democratic candi-
date. Il was an announcement which, doubt
less startled many Wings and Democrats; it cer'
tainly was read BY Us with no little surprise, bn',
a: The same time with no fears as 10 the final
result. II, probably. had the effect OF strengthen
ing the hopes CT The Wings. and OF inducing them
10 make holder 5rags as 10 The terrible cast'gaion
Ihey intended 10 inllicI upon their opponents, but
we do moi think it produced The slightest disturb
ance in The mind OF any Democrat; In reply to
this extraordinary remark we, al The time, refer,
red our opponents to The result Of The special cleo
lion as toleraby sure test OF The truth OF the fact
which they have assumed. And what is that re
suit Here ii is compared with the result oil the
last Presidential election in the same district.
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OFFICIAL.
CFFICTAD.
United STATES FLAGSHIP MISSISSIPPI,
Anton Lizardu, July Is, IS47.

UNITED STATES Lht-3HiF ATi-SiSS'ftt
Anton Lizardo, July IL, IS47. J
Sir: /, is with sincere regret that ! announce
10 The department The death, last evening, al
few minutes past IL o'clock, OF Lieut.. James l.
Parker, my aid and flag lieutenant MT. Parker
has been with me on all my late expeditions, was
severely wounded in The auack on Tusran, and
though sill suffering from the effects Of his wound
insisted on accompanying me in the attack on
Tabasco. On this last expedition, he must have
contracted The disease which terminated his val
liable lite.
This accomplished officer was remarkable ior
his indomitable courage, for his extraordinary
acouirements in The languages, and Tor his ex'
celilsn, disposition and character. AS leuen.
an, OF the Somers, be escaped from the wreck OF
that vessel and joined me as aid, 10 be subsequent
" wounded, and 10 fall sacrifice 10 the lever Of
The climate The loss is irrepal able 10 me, anu
no one can deplore it more Than do. His re-
mains will be deposited, with all due honors,
within neat enclosure upon The island OF Sal.
madira, upon which the hospital OF The squadron
has been erected.
have the honor 10 be, with great respect. your
obedenI servant, NJ Z. fEkkf,
Commanding Home Squadron.
Hon. JouN Y. MASON, Secretary OF the Navy,
Washington ID. G.
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AMELIA ACADEMY

n
THE next session will open September hrst, ana
j close July first. Terms "a heretofore s2oo per
session OF ten months, for Board and uiiion payable
500 first of September, 800 first February. Disci-
mime strict parental and chisiln. system oil Instuc-
lion :Reeitaon and Reporting, such "a TO secure ac-
curacy and advancement School limited TO twenty
Bolriers and no deduction made for late entrance, or
absence from any cause hut protr1cted sickness
Refer 10 the following gentlemen, who have hao uu-
ring the LAST session, sons or wards nj the institution
viz: William J. Barksdsle, John T. Wiley, Amelia,
Edmund Rufin, Hanover; Colonel George w BOILING
Jose phi Bragg and Messrs Quin Morton, and a. u. DC
Ilwaine, Petersburg
during The ffs, week in September. Direct Lodore
Post Once, Amelia.
July l3-wew Wh. II. hhhhtsoN.
TN CHANCERY.-vfRGi,iI AT Rules held in the
Clerks Office Of the Circuit Superior Court Of Chan
cery for the Richmond Circuit The twelfth day Of June
ls47:
John C. Hobson, Plaintiff
against
T. Iamo,te and other Defendants
The defendant above named not having entered his
appearance and given secury according 10 the act o
Assembly and the rules Of this Court, and Il appearing
nv satisfactory evidence that he Is not an nhaotant o.
this Commonwealth II Is ordered, that the said deIenh
ants d. appear al the rules 20 be held for the said Court
on the 6rst Monday in September next and answer the
bill OF the plaintiff and that copy OF this order be
Inserted In newspaper published IN the
ci,v cf Richmond for two months successfully, and
nos,.d NJ the ont door OF the Capitol In the said city
ypIyIev9m P. ROBERTS, elk.
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FAIRFAX INSTITUTE

THE tenth annual session Of the Fairfax Institute
i al Alexandria, Virginia, will commence an the
first Monday IN October The course nf sipiy IN this
Institution is extensive and liberal, and includes oil
the subjects necessary 10 preparation for College.
portion OF its pupils for many years past, havr been
yonng gentlemen from IS 10 Is years Of age, who have
either had this object In view sought 10 complete
their education for The business of lie.
The subscriber il explicit In offering his Instructions
to pupils Of The aye and character above mentioned
The education Of such has always heen avorlte plr
Of hls duly, and with respect to which the stand
ing Of his former pupils in College, and elsewhere hn'
given gratifying evidence of success. lie can al leas
offer The fruits Of considerable experience and an un
reserved devotion Of time and labor To his work. 10 sus
tain him in thus asking continuance Of public fayn
aud confidence.
Younger pupils received, and the ntmos care b-
stow ed upon their education In their instruction, and
in that Of the whole school, English studies Of prnc
cal Importance duly pursued In the Ancient Ian
puares and the Mathematics thorough and accurate IN
sumciion is impaired The French Language j. taught
nv Professor Of The highest qualifications IL Is go
sentia that tnse applying for admission should be o
good moral character and eenemaniy department.
Further information respecting the course of study
trrms c. may be obtained on application To the sub
scribrr Theological Seminary Post Once, Va. Those
designing TO apply will confer great favor upon him
BY doing so Immediately.
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POETRY.
For tic Enqai'c.

For Tic Eaqasicr.
THE SISTERS FAREWELL
The summer morn breaks gently there,
Above the mountains brow,
The moving mist reveals the day,
That's slowly rising now.
The snmbering herds begin to rouse,
Whilst Zcphyrs plume their wings.
And Nature smiles, as through The land
The lark Of morning sings.
But gay and brightthe day moves on,
Whilst with my lhrobbing heart
The pangs OF sorrow heavy beat:
Oh! brother we must part
Oh lei me, here, upon thy neck,
Here spend the bu.ning tears,
Which leave my breast, ihro' sorrow pam,
To tell sisters fears.
NV broher's voice will soon be lisped,
Unlell, upon mine ear
For must leave thee, leave thee now;-
Brother, brush away that tear.
IT'S who should, by weeping. speak
The love nv breast contains
Though mournlul be the signs heave,
They're pure as Apgers strains.
oh soon I'll leave thy fond embrace,
To wish for thee in vain
But. brother, when you think Of love,
Then breathe your Elias name.
Farewell-Oh, brother, fare the WE'LL
IN kiss away that tear
The mornings sun goes with me hence,
But, brother, lhou'lt be here.
Richmond, Aug. lOa, ls47.