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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1848-07-22
From the Washington Uni,
a Song for the Million. Z
BY D. >. FRENCH.

n DOnS lOr IHt MllllOu'
V-'Asss BY D. y. FRENCH.
n es.s AIR-7He Hunters of kentucky.
The noblemen Of nature are
The hardy working classes.
The tillers of the yielding soil.
The 6iouses and the masses
The stalwart farmer drives his team,
And while he turns the scd, sir,
He sings his song Of happiness,
And puts his trust in God, sir. .a
Oh, the Farmer. the independent Farmer
Oh, the Farmer. the independent Farmer!
He to the soil commits the seed,
The fruits spring forth and thrive, sir;
He gathers in the harvest. and
He keeps the world alive, sir.
Then bless the Farmer in your prayers,
sigi And neither thwart nor flout him;
/, Be grateful to him always, for
III You cannot live without him.
Oh, the Farmer, &c.
The Blacksmith beneath his sledge
The sounding anvils ring, sir;
Amid the flying sparks he stands
More sovereign than king, sir;
The heated mass assumes shape
Beneath his swinging blow, sir
The coulter. and the scythe. and spade,
= Within his furnace glow, sir.
oh, the hammer, the anvil and the hammer;
Oh, the hammer, the anvil and the hammer!
Blscksmiths are men AYE, every inch:
Their sinewy arms behold. sir; -
They, solid as their anvils, are
4. OF natures purest mould, sir;
The Blacksmith takes the precedence
Oftrades it is the trade, sir
The haft is worthless till II holds
rh The keen ,nt slittering blade, sir.
l-s.t - Oh, the hammer. sc.
Next in the scale Of working.men,
The hardy Tanner see, sir,
Delving amid his hides and bark,
As busy as bee. sir;
His art converts tn unseemly hide
Into the polished leather,
Which sparkies in the mazy dance,
if'Or brushes through the heather.
Oh, the Tanner, the busy bustlng Tanner
oh, the Tanner, &c.
Should enemies invade our soil.
Their force we would repel, sir.
BY calling all our Tanners out,
To tan the rascals well, sir;
They'd stripe them off, and star them Ger,
And curry them, no doubt. sir;
so that their anxious marms would guess
Their children had been out, sir.
No Oh, the Tanner, SC.
A niche for good St Crispin's sons,
OF quiet life and manner;
The world without them bootless were,
They second well the tanner
Well are they styled "the gentle craft"
= Ger Beauty's foot they bow, sir!
And oft, ween. they steal kiss
From Beauty's placid brow, sir!
oh, st. Crispin-.-the gentle sons Of Crispin,
oh, st. Crispin, &c.
But, should we name each working class
In this our working song, sir,
Perchance II never would be sung.
For it would be too long, sir;
Then here's to all who use the plane--
The axe, the saw, the crow, sir.
The soldering iron, the turning lathe,
The shovel, spade. or hoe, sir!
Oh, the masses..-the independent masses!
Oh, the masses, &c.
The days of monarchy are o'sr.--
Allmen are monarchs now, sir;
The people rule. and monarchs may
Before their sovereigns bow, sir.
The jeweled crown, the sceptred robe,
Men far away shall fling, sir;
And sceptres shall be working tools,
s The PRINTING PRESS the King. sir:
oh, the People---the independent People,
On, the People, &c.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-16

FARMERS CLUB, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY l5.-The
meeting upon this occasion was more IMAM or
dinarily numerous, and, as usual, composed OF
the principal. practical ,,agriculiurists IN the
neighborhood, r. l.. Pell, Esq, being voted az
president. An extract from Brazilian periodl.
cal was read, which consisted oil a series Oh
questions and answers, purporting 10 FORM an
auxiliary of national industry. explaining the
term agriculture" the art OF cultlvatlng me
earth, by which grains and fruits, suitable 10 the
wants OF man, are produced, and the advantages
arising from general and dlffuslve education,
calculated to promote the objects OF national IN
dustry, its PRACTICAL and experimental opera
tons paper was read from Mr.. j. L. Downey,
furnishing his views and experience on the dis
puted point of the ascension or descension oil the
gases OF manures His experiment appears simple in
the process and successful in the issue be poughed
small patch OF ground from eight to nine inches deep
and spread his manure In the burrows as ne
ploughod; he then took another piece OF ground ad
Joining, poughed It and spread the manure On the top
narrowing Il in thoroughly the soil Se n Oh .me SANE
the other although or the fret start the corn on the
hrst piece did not thrive rapidly as the latter
to gaiu and increased until the time OF gathering
confirming his belief that the gases OF manure will
not tin his own anguage) descend but ascend Moth
ing Of further Interest during the hour devoted to mis-
ceilsnsous conversation occurred until the question OF
the occasion draining and irrigation" was intro
duced when Mr.. Pe delivered his opinions upon each
subject so fully and foroiby, as not only to conn the
belief the practical utility Of each OF those essential
branches Of rural industry but to elicit the warm appro
baton of the members who heard his well dgested re-
marEs with unusual interest. MIR. Pel laid GOWN the
principles upon which drains should be constructed OK
planning, according to the nature and position Oh tne
land the dicuties TO be overcome and the dangers
be avoided UndrAinsd lands (he observedl are cssa
cold because they derive proper benent irop .e
suns rays They give OF, necessarily alsrse quan.,y
OF vapor, and with The vaper all the neat .ny y I'll,
tain Place a. experiment, Thermometer on miia
summers day In the soil of dry ned and twill proos
bly, rise TO 90 then in moist undrsnso son anu IL
Win fall perhaps below 30 Independent Of ths value Of
drSnips 70 tie asrouuris the dispersion Of miasma
q uluStsatsd b. the pubshed testimony OF Dr. Wilson
n ~ iot6 volume Of the Ensfsh Quaytsrly Journal
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-16

Erpning Report.


A great number of delegates have arrived here,
On their vav to the Utica convention, which will
assemble on Wednesday next. The latest report
Is that the convention will instruct the dele
gates whom they will appoint to attend the Balti-
more convention, to vote for Gen Zachary Tay
lor for President of the United States, and Gen
Dix, of the United States Senate, for Vice Press.
dent I have been assured, upon high authority.
that Gen. Taylor has recently written letter TO
Mr. Abijah Mann, declaring himself IN favor OF
the independent treasury and the tariff OF 1910,
and pledgIng himself not to veto any bill river
and harbor or oherwise) which the representa-
tlves of the people may pass. IL TINS Is true his
nomination may not be impossible even by
convention which Is opposed to the extension oil
slavery. .,,
of our modest friend, Mr.. John Van Buren,, who
is going ND TO Utica. There 10 not much doubt
but Mr.. v. B. will be the successor OF Gen DIX
in the United States Senate.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-12-16

CABINET MAKiSo.-An honest looking me.
chanic went up TO Gen. Taylor yesterday,
and abruptly touching his beaver, asked
"General hain't you got nothin 10 do for me %
The General blandly told him he did not
know, and II the same time enquired what
might his peculiar business be. DIM cabi-
net.maker was the reply "and they tell me
you have got lot o. work of that kind on
hand just now" eyes," replied the General
ttbut have not commenced yet; besides 1
see by the newspapers that I am likely to
have more gratditous help than 4 need"
N. 0. Delta.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-12-16

70 LANCASTER INrELLIcENcER. All
right friend Hutter. We were a little too
fasf-not .fastidious. A little reflection
might have taught us that the article came
to you second handed.
How is the yellow fever progressing
in your city. Has our friend Col. Frazer
escaped the epidemic A little golden
tincture administered in homeopathic doses,
is recommended in moderate cases. Where
it has assumed malignant type, nothing
but salt water and the sea breezes on the
coast of California will answer.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-12-16

20 GOLD FEvER.-This epidemic is be-
coming general throughout the Union.-
The newspapers, which are supposed to re-
feet the history Of the times, are filled
with glowing accounts of the richness of
the gold region. Our readers will find a
full history OF the matter, in the letters of
Col. Mason and others, published in our
paper this week. These accounts though
from respectable sources should be received
with caution. First impressions, under the
excitement and mania which is now per-
vading the country, are always too highly
colored, and almost always result in disap-
pointment.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-12-16
From the Phila. Ledger.
CONGR EssIONAL PROCEEDINGS.

WASHINGTON, Dec. IL.
SENArE.--At the usual hour the Vice Presi-
dent called the Senate to order.
The annual report Of the Secretary of the
Treasury was received.
MIR. jefferson Davis moved that twenty
thousand extra copies be printed.
Mr.. Cameron opposed the resolution with
much earnestness. He considered that the
people had repudiated the sectarian course
of the Secretary of the Treasury especially in
relation TO the tariff.
MIR. King considered the document an i'm
portant one-one which could not be too
widely circulated among the people. The
people had right TO know the financial con-
dition OF their country, and that right should
be watched with a jealous eye.
MIR. Davis defended the resolution with
great earnestness, contending that it ought to
pass. He replied to the objections that had
been urged against It, and spoke of the mo
tives which had prompted those objections.
Mr.. Allen followed on the same side, and
advocated the passage Of the resolution with
considerable effort and ability.
Mr.. Niles followed in reply, warmly con-
tending that it ought not to pass. He ex-
pressed his reasons at some length.
Mr.. Hale expressed himself in opposition to
the bill, with energy and spirit.
Mr.. Metcalf was opposed to the resolution.
He thought it was altogether unnecessary to
have any extra copies printed.
Mr.. Foote favored the resolution. He
thought it proper to have the extra copies
printed for general inforlaetion.
Mr.. Westcot conld see no good reason why
they should not be printed. He advocated
the resolution with some eloquence and abili-
ty, and was listened to with interest by the
Senate and crowded gallery.
After considerable debate the question was
taken on the passage of the bill and carried
HoUsE.-George N. Eckert of Pennsylva-
mia, offered resolution instructing the Com.
mittee of Ways and Means TO report Tariff
Bill to the House for its consideration, based
upon the principles of the Tariff of 1872
Upon the final passage of this resolution the
yeas and nays were ordered and it passed in
the affirmative; yeas s6, nays 80.
Mr.. Goggia, chairman of the committee on
Post Offices and Post roads, made report ac'
companied by bill providing for the reduc-
tion of postage and the correction of abuses
of the franking privilege, which was read
twice and referred to the committee Of the
whole.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-12-16

" FATAL ACCIDENTAL melancholy
accident occurred about noon on Wednes-
day last, which caused the instant death of
John Boyd Fetter, of Northumberland, a
young man about II yearso age. He was
in company with his father hauling saw
log, and was sitting on the log while dri-
wing his team, when by some mishap, the
wagon upset and the log fell upon the breast
Of the unfortunate young man, which
caused his immediate death,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-12-16
From the Phila. Ledger.
THINGS IN NEW YORK.
MONDAY, 4 P. M

MONDAY, p. M.
The golden calf was never more devoutly
worshiped by the Israelites under Moses, then
it is now in New York. No pen can describe
the excitement that pervades all classes of
citizens on the subject OF California mines
The literary men have taken the fever in its
most virulent form. No less than three wri-
tiers for the press have informed me to-day
that they will leave for San Francisco within
two weeks. Clerks are throwing up their
situations, lawyers abandoning the courts,
doctors giving up their practice, merchants
winding up their affairs, preparatory to leav.
ing for the gold "diggins," Byron, in his
Darkness" says;-
IAN Garth wa. but one thought and that was death,
Immediate and ingIorous."
On the other hand, all New York is but one
thought, and that is wealth, immediate and
glorious. Ships are fitting out rapidly for the
land of promise. Eleven are advertised in
this mornings papers, to sail "with Dispatch D
There will be no lack Of provisions in Cali
fornia six months hence. George Law, Esq,
the great steamboat proprietor, has issued
proposals offering to take out emigrants for
500 each, under certain conditions.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-12-16

% The yellow, or Gold fever, prevails
in this neighborhood to considerable ex-
tent. In this place the epidimic is con.
fined pretty much to young men, married
and single, but mostly to the latter. Some
Of the cases are of such malignant charac-
ter that probably nothing short Of a voyage
to California will effect a cure. With
others, milder treatment may, in time, ef-
feet change. The voyage will, we think,
in all cases prove effectual, as general
clearing out will be the inevitable result.
There is nothing like reducing one, pecuni-
arily as well as physically in all cases of
mania.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-12-16

u We neglected last week to notice,
"BosDsn's North .American Farmer" which
isthe title of a weekly journal devoted to
Agriculture, Mining, Manufactures, Com
merce, Science, Art, Literature and News,
published in Philadelphia, at % 90 per an
mum. Among the contributors to the Ear
mer, are Professors Liebig and Bauer, Messrs.
Longstreth, Burrows, Gowen and others.
Address "North American Farmer"
Athenian Building, Philadelphia. '@
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-12-16
S3.935.376 6S
$4,5l2,667 OF

S4,oiZ,oo| W
The foregoing exhibit is copied from the
forthcoming report of Auditor General Purvi.
ance except in two items, it fully bears out
his estimate of revenue, made in ls47 The
two exceptions are the revenue from the ca
mails and railroads, and the revenue from the
tax on writs. In regard to the former he
was mainly guided by the estimates of the
Canal Commissioner. The estimate was
sl,70o,ooo. The burning of the Freeport "a
queduct made difference against the State
of 100000 alone, and the decreased exporta.
tion of grain and provisions 10 Europe, has
caused the canals to be less used for the trans
portation of flour, &C., this year, than in the
previous one. The tax on writs has fallen
of in consequence of the Governor and Presi-
dental elections engrossing the attention of
lawyers and suitors, and of Sherifs and Pro-
thonotaries, anxious for reelection.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-12-16

oU SEIpLrTz PowDERs.-Col. Mason in
his letter relates that Miner gave an ounce
and half of gold dust, worth $24, for a
box of Seidlitz powders. The editor Of the
Times presumes they were "wanted to
work the mines," and advises all adventu-
rers, anxious for quick passage, to take
these powders. Mercury, has always been
regarded as the great remedy for the "Yel-
low Fever" but if Seidlitz powders will
work it off, so much the better, as they
are safer and more pleasant remedy, and
more in character with the effervescing ma
ture of the disease.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-12-16
Correspondence Of the Public Ledgcr.l
FROM WASHINGTON.


Mr.. Dougiass' Bill to admit California as q
state-Mr. Walkers Report.
WASHINGTON, Dec. II, ls4s.
Agroeably to previous notice Mr.. Douglass
obtained, to-day, leave to introduce his bill.
l,s reception by the Senate was not as cordial
as anticipated by the friends of the measure,
and it lies over for day to pass to second
reading. So it has moi, as yet, been referred
10 a committee. The bill, from present in
dications, may pass but it has to travel over
a very rough road, and I do not perceive that
unanimity Of sentiment in regard TO il which,
under favorable circumstances, might ensure
ito success. Almost every man have seen
has a different view on the subject, and as
the outgoing administration has not the means
of Strengthening measure in proportion to
the time occupied in its discussion, but on the
contrary weakens it, in proportion as its own
term of existence draws to close, do not,
for tho life of me, see how Mr. Douglass bill
can become law during this short session.
1t is useless to disguise the fact thata very
large number Of northeastern and northwest
srn men of both political compilations, are
entirely opposed to anything in the shape OF
compromise, expressed or implied, and that
this is not an idosyncracy, bnt course OF ac'
,ion forced upon them by their constituents.
There is disposition, in these piping times
of party peace, on the part of members, not
to commit themselves hastily 10 any mea-
sure, and, in the absence of any positive in
dica,ion as to the course likely to be pursued
by the administration of General Taylor, ra-
ther to make themselves strong with their
constituents at home, than to curry favors
with men, actually, or soon to be, in power.
With the best wishes of Mr.. Polk and his
friends for the speedy settlement OF the
Slavery question in the territories, am still
Of opinion the question will be left as rich
legacy to his successor. If any measure pass
in regard to the Territories, during the pre-
sent session, it will, am afraid, be neither
Judge Douglass Bill nor the Missouri Com
promise, nor the Compromise proposed du-
ring the last session by Mr.. Clayton; but the
Wilmot Proviso and nothing short of it. |
should not be surprised, if in regard TO it the
Senate were tied. In the House the majority
for it is overwhelming, and rather increasing
than diminishing. OBSERVER.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-12-16

UANoT1IER SoLDIER.-Mr. Amos Barn
hart, another of the soldiers in the late war,
returned few days since TO his friends
near this place. Mr.. Barnhart served in
Mexico, in the regular army, under both
Taylor and Scott. He was in nine differ
ent battles, and was wounded three times.
His wounds have so disabled him, that he
walks with difficulty. He is entitled, we
believe, to a pension of eight dollars per
month, poor compensation for the hard
ships and physical disabilities he has sus-
tanned.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-12-16
WEST BRANCH BANK.

The following named gentlemen were du-
ly elected directors of this institution, for the
ensuing year, on Monday, Nov 20, ls4s, viz:
A. Updegraf, A. Woodward, s. H. Lloyd,
George Tomb, P. Dickinson, E. S. Lowe, ].
S. Grafus, VIM. Mckinney, L. Mahafey, J,
Pfoutz, jeremiah Tallman, Joshua Bowman
JOS S. Williams.
A. UPDEGRAFF, Esq, was unanimously
elected President, and THOS. w. LLOYD,
ESQ.,, Cashier
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-12-16
Notice.

TN E undersigned, appointed by the Or
&c make distribution to and among the heirs,
and legal representatives of Thomas Grant,
decd !; hereby potifes all persons interested
in said matter, that he will attend to the du-
ties of his appointment ON Wednesday, the
27th of December, 1S4s, at 10 O'Clock A. M.
at the office of Dewart & Bruner, in the DO.
rough of Sunbury. CHARLES J. BRUNER,
Auditor.
Sunbury, Dec. 9, IS4S.-3t
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-12-16
Stray Heifer.

,AME to the premises of the subscriber in the
town ofshamokin. Coal township. some weeks
since, stray heifer about ls months old, of red
color, white face and belly. and hole in the left
ear. The owner is requested to come forward prove
property, pay charges and take it away, or il will
be disposed Of ofaccording to law.
SOLOMON MARTz.
Shamokin, Dec. 2, ls4s-3t ..z
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-12-16
PHILADELPHIA MARKET.

TUESDAY, Dec. IL, ls4s.
WHEAT-Red is worth 1O6 l0s cents !;
white is held at 112 115c.
RYE-Pennsylvania is worth 62ac.
CoRS-Sales of Penna. yellow at 62c;
white 5sc, new SEC, weight.
OArs-Southern is held at about 27 a 29c.
WHIsKEY.--Sales in hhds at 23c and in
bbls at 25 cents.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-12-16

The NASHVILLE UNION advertises its chick
en- cock for sale-see the advertisement as
follows -
For Sale, and possession given Immediately,
a beautiful Chicken Cock. He has never had
much occasion for Growing, but he will doubt
less do that part Of chickens duty hand
somely, if he had the chance. For terms.
inquire at this office.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-12-16
ID L = ID ,

In this place, on the 9Th inst, Miss ELL
"a A. MAHAN, aged rs years.
In this place on the 18th inst, Mrs CATH
ARINE, consort of Jacob Painter, aged az
years.
short illness, Mr.. DANIEL FRYMlRE, a
highly respectable citizen Of that place, aged
81 years and days.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-12-16

The Rev. MILTON c. LIGHTNER has has re-
tired from the rectorship of Christ (Episcopal)
Church of this place, having accepted call
OF the Episcopal Congregation at Manyunk.
The Rev. Jos. l. ELsEcooD, formerly of Nor.
ristown, is his successor.-While we welcome
the latter in our midst, we wish to the for
mer, health, happiness and success in the
new sphere of his ministerial duties.-Dan-
ville Democrat.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-12-16

~BuCKsHor WAR IN Ono.-The Buck
eyes are engaged in regular Buckshot war,
at Columbus the seat of government. The
parties are so nearly balanced that no organ
isation can be effected, by ballot. The de-
mocrats have possession of the Hall, eating
sleeping and drinking there without adjourn
ment. On Sunday last they were to have
preaching, which we hope has had good
effect. q.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-12-16

" We have been requested to state
that in accordance with general custom,
no business can be transacted in the Bank
of Northumberland on Christmas day, and
that by law Of the last Legislature, Notes
due on that day, are required to be protest.
ed if not paid on the business day prece-
ding, which this year will be Saturday the
23d instant.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-12-16

From the "American Law Journal" an
excellent work published in Lancaster, by
Geo. w. Harmersly &C.,, we learn, that the
commissions Of the following President
Judges expire during the term of Governor
Johnston, and will have to be filed by him {:
Judge Jessup, 7th Of April 1s4s, Hep
burn, 5th of March ls49, Conyngham 25th
March 1849, McCalmont 3ist of May 1S49,
Patton, Goth Of March 1850, Hays, LIST Of
May 1850, Woodward, 9th April 1851.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-12-16
Avariety or Store Goods,
Notice.

I 8 hereby given, that have become the purcha
ser of the following articles from Jacob Rothsr-
mel, of Lower Mahonoy Township, and that
hold his deed for the same, viz:
l Greymare Plough and Harrow.
2year sorrel Colt, of2 Wagons,
setts of Horse gears, new Wagon not ironed,
. Cows, Clock
5 Sheep His interest in Lime kiln
Z Head of Hogs,
l Sleigh. PETER BORREL.
Dalmatia, Dec. l6, lS4S-3t
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-12-16

70 The electoral college met at Harris
burg on Wednesday week last. The Hon.
I. M. T. McKennan was chosen President.
Gen. Markell was selected as the messenger
to carry the vote to Washington.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-12-16

N~ To remove old putty from window
sash, heat a poker or any other piece of
iron, and apply it to the old putty. Ap-
ply the knife Immediately as the putty is
softened by the heat, but hardens again as
it cools. As the season for glazing is at
hand, we give this information gratis.