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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-06-10
FRESH
FANCY and STAPLE DRY GOODS.

1T hs NEw SroRF No 10 arch street
betwesa I'd and 81 Norih $ de,
PHILADELPHIA
T. HE subscriber invites particular attention to
his large and splendid assortment o nesc and
choice styles IF Dry G,ods comprising a general
variety of the most desirable kinds of Dress Ma.
feriais, Mt,cls, Chores, Hosiery Ua,hrinhoLis
Fionnels Worked CoNr,s Camir c. Jaoonei.
Mai Nunsook and PhiJ MusEns, Linen Com.
bic and * Pocket mrs, Bhct Ha!an era
r1fa. others too numerous to advertise
IRISH LINENS AND FURNISHING GOODS.
Particular attention is given 10 Linens and Fur.
nishng Goods. generally the stock is large, and
the prices will bp found much lower than usu.
al, having been purchased at Auction at sacrfi.
c-d rates The fabrics are warranted pure flax
and from the best nak-rs.
HARLES ADAMS.
P. S. Persons wishing Plain and Msd;un,
Syies of Dress Goods and Sh.,ck, will lind a
choice variety
Philadelphia. April |, isIs--
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-06-10
PHILADELPHIA MARKET.

WEDNESDAY, June 7, 1878.
FLouR-ls inactive, with sales at So 90 a
SIS sc for common Penna-extra S5s SCI.
Conn MEAL-Will not command molc
than So 25.
RYE FLorR--ls quie, al about S3s.
WHEAT-Prime white 81 25 a 81 &c; red
is worth 81 19 a 81 20
RYE-Southern 7ac, Pennu. 75c, per bush
el.
CoRN-Yellow is worth 81 52c; white
4Sc. ....
OArs-Are dull at about 36c for Penn;
Southern 49,
WHIsKEY-Sales in bbls at 22c, in hhds
pic
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-06-10
COUNTRY MERCHANTS

Can save from Is to 25 per Cent.
DY purchasing their OIL CLOTHS direct
- from the Manufacturers.
POTTER & CARMICHAEL
Have opened Warehouse, No. l35 North Third
Street above Race, second door South Of the Ea.
gle Hotel,
PHlLADELPHTi,
where they will always keey on hand complete
assortm mpnt of Patent Elastic Carriage Oi
Ciihs 80, SO, 40, dS and 81 inches wide. ri.
cured, Painted. and Plain on the inside, on Mus
I'm Drilling anG Linen. Table Oil Cloths of the
most desirable patterns, SO, 40, 46 and 81 inches
wide Floor Oil Cloths. from 30 inches to 81
feet wide, well seasoned, and the newest style
Of patterns, all of their own manufacture Trans
parent Window Shades. Carpets &c All goods
warranted
phia. May 81, lsls--3m
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-06-10
BOAR DING.

YINHE subscriber is prepared TO receive and &C.
l. commodate a few transient or permanent
Boardtrs at her residence in Sunhury. The 10.
cation is in handsome and pleasant par, of the
town. commanding fine view Of The Susquehan.
ma, Northumberland and the scenery adjacent -
To persons from the city, who wish TO spend a
few months during the summer season, Sunbury
affords delightful retreat.
ANN G. MORRIS.
Arril s. iSiS.-.Cln
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-06-10
N n n H ! d ID -.

On Thursday the 25th ult, by Rev. John
P. Hudson, Mr.. WILLIAM KIsNER, of Column
bia County, to Miss MARY JANE GRAY, daugh-
ship, Northumberland County.
On Thursday the 25th ult., by VIM. B.
Kipp, Esq, MIR. GEORGE GEARHART, of Rush
township, Northd county, to Mrs. EMMA
MILLER, of Danville.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-06-10
ID 1 T. ID I,

In Delaware township, on Tuesday last,
MIR. ROBERT WATSON, son Of George Wat
son, aged IS years.
In Danville, on Monday 29th ult., ALIEN
ANDER MONTGOMERY, Esq, aged about
70 years.
In Turbut township on the eth ult, Mrs
M'NEAL, at an avanced uge.
In Lewis township, Lvcomin- Co, on the
26lh ult., Capt. GEORGES. JONES, aged al
bout SO years.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-06-10
FRENCH REVOLUTION.

TYRANTS as well a. Monopolies, must fall.
so must prices. That this is a fact can be
proved by calling at
No. 72 North I'd street, above Arch,
PHIL "A ID n L p HIA.
LIE HURAY,
FINE GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES
LOWER THAN EVER OFFERED,
Wholesale and Retail.
The stock consists in part Of Gold and Silver
Levers rEpines and Quarter Watches Jewel.
~ Of the newest and most fashionable patterns.
SILVER SPOONS. 4e.-Partcuiar attention
paid TO these articles, the quality Of Dhioh is
No. l. and workmanship ditto. The establish
meni OF LIE HURAY has been we'll known FOR
FOURTY YEARS, in SECOND Street. and
has made character which needs no putting
Silver TEASPOONS as low as 81, so per sett-
can be made for less If wished.
WATCA GLASSES-Plain, 10 cts; Patent,
Is; Lunette. go cts; other articles in proper.
tion.
Remember, you can buy here below any pub.
lished list of prices in this City or New York.
Watch Repairing particularly attended to, and
warranted TO give satisfaction
B.-Old Gold snd Silver bought for essh or
taken in exchange st tdont forget the No.72)
North Second Street. above Arch, sPhi'sdelphis.
Sept. oA i6t7--iy--c May o, ists 80 l,f
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-06-10
CONSC CNprIOS.

CoNsUSPrIoN CAS- III GUIDO 'uchs, Caiarrh. Erpn-
chi,s, Splitting II III nd, Asthma, Difficult ~ ilse Ex-
peci ijra1n Hectic Flush Might Sweas Pain in the side
Nc have been cured and he with as much certainty as
any ether disease, A specific has nS been sugt lYr but
vain until the disc very Of Dr. Duhc's PaactI. II is
mild and safe but certain and c,fcaous ia It's operation,
and cannot possibly injurc the delicate 1suti M
We would earnestly recommend th afflicted l give it
triaand we believe they will not have n II regret
it, The system is cescl and strengthened the ulcers On
the lungs are healed, end the patients gradually regain their
usual health and strength. Read the nowilg:
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-06-10
CARD s. SEAL ENGRAVING.

VIM. G. MASON.
4G CheSnLt 81. d.o,, ADORE end ST., PhiLadelphia.
Ensruver of BUSINESS a. VISITING CARDS
Watch papers, Labels, Door plates. Seals and
Stamps for Odd Fellows. Sons of Temperance,
&c. &c-Always on hand general assortment
OF Fine Fancy Goods, Gold pens ofevefy quality
Dog Collars in great variety. Engravers tools
and materials
Agency for the Manufacturer of Glaziers Dia.
monds
ORDERS per mail post pad) will be aunctually
attended TO
Philadelphia, April |, ls4s-y
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-06-10
Estate ofIsaac vansyckeI,

NoTlCE 10 hereby given, that letters Of Ad.
= mnis'ration. with the will annexed, have
been granted to the subscriber, on the estate of
Isaac vansyekel, deed. late Of Upper Augusta
township, Northumberland county. All persons
knowing themselves indebted 10 said estate,
and such that haveany claim against the same
are herewith called npon to settle their arro,nts
without delay. JOHN HAUGH >WOUT.
Administrator, &c.
Nay Is, lsiS--Gt
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-06-10
For SckDEITIA

Or Drake's Paacea is recommended certain remedy
Not instance of its failure has occurred when free
y used 1t the disease md the time imparts
vigor To the VIII l- system. Scruuus pers never
pay too much nitcnti tn the state of their blood Its pu-
hcati IN should be their first aim for perseverance will
lInpish a OF EVEN HEREDITARY discuss.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-06-10

r BANK NoTEs.-Erie Bank notes are
quoted at 35cts. discount. West-Chester,
old issue, as uncurrent. The new issue at
par. Relief notes IA per cent discount.
Towanda Relief notes, no sale.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-06-10
II Lr.MORE MARKET.

C6ce of the DAIrrMouE AMEuIrAN, June S.
GRAIN-Wheat has declined little
The sales of Md and Virginia reds, to-day.
fair to prime, have been made al II to 1872
cents. No white Wheat in market. \ sale
of inferior PENNSYLVANIA red to-day at lis
cents.
Sales of white corn, at 4ial5 cts. and of
yellow al 46 A. cents.
Sales of Md. Rye at 73 cents. We quote
oats at 32a34 cents.
WHISKEY.-Sales in bbs. 22c, hhds. II
cents.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-06-10

DIR Brakes Panace is used with the grcatcs, success Ia
Rheumatic Complaints, especially such chronic 1t cures
by driving cut all Impurities aud foul hum which have
accumulated in the system, which the Of Rhe-
matisn, Goui and Swelgs of the Joints Other remedies
sometimes give temporary relief this entirely eracatcs
the disease from the ssle when the limbs and boacs
are dycidllv swollen
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-06-10

U Answer to the Enigma of last week.
JOHN PURSEL.-SoLuTIoNs Peru, Europe
Nelson, Henlopen, Po, Rhone, Puros, Huron,
Rhe, Jesse.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-06-10

No medicine perhaps has been discovered hic,,
gives much tone - the mach and the secre-
tnn oi healthy gastric juice T. dec impose the f,5d rs Dr.
brakes paiiacea
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-06-10
THE GREAT COW ENTION OF
PURCHASERS OF ELEGANT AND
CHEAP CLOTHING,
PRICES EXTREMELY LOW,
Is still in Session ut the
PHILADELPHIA WARDROBE,


los Chesnuf Street.
The session of this Convention is conducted
with unparalleled harmony, and the amount Of
busipess done is immense. The Presdent-P.
r. M'NElLLE, assisted by numerous Vice Pre-
sidents, presides with great efficiency aud the
Treasurer is kept constantly busy with Tece'v'
ing money. TnE DGLEeATEs 10 this Convention
are in fits of delight. and have unanimously con
sented 10 nominal. p R M'NEILLE, as
GENERAL TAYLOR,
or the United States. If every one OF the 100.
600, ,patrons ofth. Philadelphia Wardrobe, should
vote for him-P r. M'Neiile, Will prove . most
iroublesoms rival 10 other Presidential eompe'
titors.
We are happy to say that At this convention
al sets Of Delegates are received, and no.psI'y
mems money 10 accounted just as good .: any
bsdy's nsasy. This magnsnimi'y is highly s'
tsaer@issyy. Al.N "a t
June .. 1866 vss ff
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-06-10
FOR ERl-pTIONS OF TIE SKIN

Scurvy Sc)rbutic AHcc nls, Tumors, White Swelling,
Eryspeas, Ulcers, Cancers, Running Sores, Scabs and
Bcs Dr. Drakc's Pacea cannot be too highly ext1led
ii searches out the very root OF the disease and permanent
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-06-10
REMOVAL.
MRS. ELIZABETH FOLLMER,

MRS. CLIANDT TVt1HHI|N'
IN ESPECTFULLY announces to her friends
EN, and the psblic, that she has removed her
Establishment TO the building recently occupied
by Daniel Dlue kemller, as a shoe store, nearly
opposite Mrs. Bottoms Hotel, where she will be
better able to accommodate her numerous friends
and customers with all kinds of Millinery, fancy
articles, and other dry goods.
June g. lSiS.-3t.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-06-10
New Spring Dry Goods.
WATKINSoN g. EAfsf,.

No. - South I'd. Street Phiiad, tphia.
n AVE now in the store and are daily receiv.
4 ing in addition 10 their assortment % they ar
rive in the New York and Philade pha Markets,
new Spring Dry Goods consisting in partof
New Styles Spring Mos. deLanes New Styles
Bareges in Stripes, Plaids. &c. Choice Col.
ors, mode Barpses, New Lawns and
mode Mos. de LANES, PahI de
cherves, new article, new
style Tissues &c, &c.
FEESCH AND ScorcH GINGHAMs.-In store one
OF the largest assortment in Philadelphia, from
the lowest price 10 the finest. qualities, much
lower than last season
FURNISHING GOODS
On hard al all seasons of the year large as.
soItment, both of Linens and Muslins, at greatly
r-durrd prices, also Linen Dsmasks, Counter.
panes &c Shawls, Gloves Lacrs &c High
Lus'Ie Black Silks, for mantlias, Visites, Dres.
SIS &c. Mems Boys wear of all descriptions.
Ladies and Gentleman visiting the city are in.
vted TO call and examine our stock
A liberal reduction made 10 those who buy TO
sci! again.
Philadelphia. April :, 1916
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-06-10
TESTIMONY


DEAR SIR In reply 70 your ques,i N rcsnecng The use
OF DIR. Dmke's Panacca, will say that although perfect
dsccNer III the existence "i PANAcEA, or cure for
diseases however valuable 1t may he in certain conditions
n the system, sill have believed that cure Tor Csump-
II would be discovered sooner or later, mud sy led
me 20 try Your medicine IN two very mveterate cases
They were pr,npunced by tire attending physicians be
PULMONARY CONSUMPTION, and abandoned by them as H.
cuRABLE One of the persons hld been under The treat
ment Of several very able prnctt mcls for number
and they said she had 'h lash lncd CJnsumpton
combine with Scrliula and that she might lineer for me
time, but could mt be permanently relieved la both cases
the effect cf The Panacea has been most gratifying Only
four five bttes We're used by OF the persons before
will rny add tha, familiar ns am with consumption by
inheritance and by extensive observation study, and
knowing the injurious effects in nine out OF ten
OF tar hneset and other vegetable tonics as well as ui
many the rXpecDrants and seatives sh ud hive
recommended the OF Drakes anacea ii had not been
acquainted with the ingredients Suffice say that thes
nmended by our most popular and scientific phys.
clans and in their present mbned state, probably
the best Alternative that has been made The cure is
in )dance with a thery OF Consumpua Lruached in
Funce few years ag' by o her most eminent wri-
tiers on medicine, and w established by facts which adj
Very Respectfully Yours, L. c. GUM.
To use the hnguage NJ another Dr Drakes Panncea in
always salu,ary in is elecsnever inur II is not
Opiaeil is not and ExPcctrai 1t is not intended 10 ull
the invalid into fatal security II is great remedy-a
grand healing and curative compound the great and only
remedy which medical science and skill has yet produced
for the treatment OF this hitherto uncnnqueed maay And
person afflicted with this dread disease, will be Just tp
himself and his friends, fhe go dwn u the grave without
testing is virtues single tlle n INST cases will pro
however lown
TO THE LADIES
Ladies of pale complexion and consnmptive habits, and
such debiled by those ubsuctions which females
lahc TO- restored by the of bottle two
bloom vgor II is by far the best remedy discovered
for weakly children and such have bad hunors being
pleasant they take IT, immediaey restores the appetite
strength and color.
Nothing oc surprising than s nvisorang ei-
fec,s the human frame. Persons all weakness and las
situde before taking it, at become robust and full OF
energy under lis influence II immediate couneracis the
nervelessness OF the female frame.
CAUTIoN.-Be careful and that you get the gena-
inc Dr. DRAKE's PAsAcEAt has the signature OF 6Eo
SroRRs on the wrapperand aso the CDR DRAKI's
PAsAcEA, PHnA +" blown in the glass.
Prepared only by SroRSs& Co, Druggists No 81 North
Sixth St, Philadelphia. ~, ~
Agent for Sunbnry--H MASSER.
Sold also by VIZ, A. MvRkAx 4 Co.. Danville II SaAKF
u, Milton; MAHY Mccoy, Nsrhumscrlandi l. ? LuIz,
Bloonshuig
Arri I, fSie--iy
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-06-10

Ia is medicine seyera! ian but very po,eut articles
OF the vegetable kngd united, iIrming rIp,und
entirely different ni iis Character ami properties any
other preparation, md unrivlcd in its upcra'i the
system when lab ring under disease 1t should be in the
lands OF every pcrs whp, by business, general
OF le, is prcdsp sed 10 the very many ailments that
der c curse instead Of blessing, and 81 often result in
death
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-06-10
aAvUUDSs

9Av~1OXys
AN persons are hereby cautioned against pur.
chasing certain bob.tailsd grey horse belong.
ING to me, now In possession of John p. Ray, Of
Sunb.ry, who has no legal right to said horse,
until he performs the conditions Of an agreement
entered into BY him with the subscriber.
.s.., .-.., SAMUEL SAvIDGE.
Augusta May 20. lsas-at
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-06-10
NEW AND CHEAP
@0DODD~o

IUST received, at the store OF HEsRY Mas
O SEA, choice sssortment Of DRY GOODS,
Groceries Liquors.. Paiwieef and other hats &c.
all Of which will be sold at the lowest prices.
Sunbury, June B. ls4s. .......
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-06-10
Important information.

TO all purchasers ofready made clorhirg in,
formation is hereby given that the well knoNr
and much celebrated Clothing emporium, known
as The
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-06-10
Ttrne and distance Saved!
SUN NBuRX FERRY:

'E'HE subscribers having leased tae sdnbury
n Ferry, beg leave TO inform the public. that
lney are prepared to convey Teams Pleasure
Carriages and Foot passengers across the river
with ssfety and wi,hon, delay. They have pro.
vided themselves with new and commodious
crafts which will always be attended with able
aud careful hands
Persons travelling to and from and through
Sunbury TO New Berlin, Lewisburg, Hsrtletou
and other places. will find il greatly to their ad.
vantage to cross at This Ferry instead of tbs
Bridges. as they would save from two TO four
miles in distance JOHN SPEECE
LEWIS LENnART.
Sunbury Anril l. 1917
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-06-10

TO THE ELECTORS OF NORTHUMBER.
LAND COUNTY.
ENELLOW CITIZENS -Encouraged by ma.
a ny Of my friends throughout our county,
offer myselfto your consideration as a candidate
for the office of
REGISTER AND RECORDE FIR.
at the next general Election Should my fellow
citizen favor me with msjority of their VOTES
] should spare no exeItoG 10 fh'l the duties OF
said Office with fidelity an! TO the satisfaction
fall. MARTIN IRWIN.
Sunbury, June 3, 1915.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-06-10
WcChEES IS GERMON,s
AGJERREOTYPE ROOMS,
No Hos 6'fteSns,t Street.

S.ah East Corae, IF Eighth .t, philadelphia.
pORrnhi'S from the smallest hrtss., in 10
n the hrgcsr r., snGv or in groups This
Poprieors are warranted in sning, that their
work has gam 1 rcpn,1'ion sccoud TO none in
Me word. Ex,actS from the Press:
lAiy.'ika m rho expression, chasty correct ia
tie - d ug--L.9i.er
The az; has ar.iScl at g'eat p rfecion, and
r.Ic n"hersiind i, better lhan Mct'lees & Ger-
mon 'BaHn0~r Es,
Admirable! not"in. n exceed thei exquisite
b. arv."- T. S Gazfhe
x'ac' from the report Of the Judges, at the last
t''r'i he Fr. .nkl.n lnsli'ue "Daguerrootyp pes
in tiS dc; ar mrnt there are some very excellent
s,"c mrus "a ",x biton, and the Judges think
iltv see p'osressive 'mnovrment in this rsnch
f thr art The, have nut CONNIE died an q.
ward in fynr Of any of the competitors. hut are
~ SCI II r"ns rs fret in order, The collection Of
NcCLEES Il GERMnN, as combining the lar.
g'S nnaber ofmperior specimens"
bal de'PhI', Feb 10, lsis.-6m
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-06-10

TO THE ELECTORS OF NORTHUMBER.
LAND COUNTY.
7 RESPECTFULLY inform you a. citizen
Of Northumberland county, that my friends
in the four lower townships. made . solicita.
ton, or call, these three years, to offer myself
to the citizens Of our county, asa candidate for
the Office OF
REGISTER AND RECORDER,
and Aa.ter myself capable of fulfilling the d..
tie. of said office according to law. As am
disabled to do any thing else but teaching school
which followed seventeen years, and under.
stand both English, and German. which is ne.
cessary, &c, JOHN HENRY KREBS.
Upper Mahonoy, May 81, lsiS'--
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-06-10
STTNRTTRY AMERICAN AND SHAMOKfN journal

10 THE ELEcToRs OF NoRTHUMBER.
LAND COUNTY.
DELLOw CITIZENS -Encoursged by me
ny Of my friends, I respectfully offer my.
seIf a. candidate for the Office Of
REGISTER AND RECORDEK'
ana clerk Of the Orphans' Court,
At the spproaching election. Should ! oe u.
vored with majority Of ysur votes, wii, spare
40 sxertions to render general satisfaction.
.e''.a st.4 GEORGE OYSTER.
Delaware township. May -. islS.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-06-10

Mmufactufe and Keep coueseiN-
ly on hand, large ass ttmant n
tue above articles, t',gsthsr with
their Patent Improved Sslams ndef
FlRE-PROOf SAFES, which
are ~ constructcd o. 70 set st rest
oil manner of doubt q 10 their
being strictly fre-proof, ard that
they will resist the fire os any
lnihinp. The outside c3ses o{
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-08-16

The Wings Of Viso county arc making
ihe most extensive arrangements for
Mass meeting on the memorable site of
Gen Taylor's first victory Il is 10 be
held OH the 9Th OF September. the ami
versary Of the brave defence of For Har
rison. The editor Of ne Express saws:
The latch string Of every true Viii.
will be out. and we anticipate a mighty
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 1910 rally. Shall odd
Wayne be represented on that occasion!
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-08-16

GTEariy Rising CImb.-A set OF lazy
fellows in New Castle, Delaware, have
formed Club with this cogDorncn. Its
members pledge themselves TO rise early.
4 society Of late ris~rs might be formed
in this place. with our friend Billy Cox As
president, and tire thing would be done up
decen,Iy.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-08-16
National Rocd.

BY the cxertions Of our efficient repre-.
sentatise.a bill has passed Congress. auth.
oriIing the surrender of the National Road
TO the State. If q charter can be obtain
ed for a private company TO complete the
work from the legislature, a: its next ses-
sion. IA good turnpike will DC constructed
through this country ut an early day
thereafter. II is possible the bill retained
by Gov. Whi,eco,nb at the close Of the
last session may not be passed over his
veto. yet we do not believe the legislature
will refuse TO grant liberal charter for
such desirable object. even il Governor
Wliitcomb sho,id refuse his imperial as
sent ~ il. We hope those interested will
be prepared to engage in the work as soon
as charter shall have been obtained.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-08-16

The Hudson Bay Company, il il stated
in dispatches from Washington 10 the
eastern papers, have made proposals to
our government to sell out all their pos
sessions. The proposition was discuss
ed on Friday in secret session OF the Sen
ate.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-08-16

Newport Iarnpikc.-rhc contractors
on this work. are pushing il forward with
muci, activity. The entire line will be
graded in "a lew mouths, aud its proximity
to gravel beds will insure an early compile.
our citizens in behalf Of works Of this
kind is most cOmmendable.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-08-16

From the partial returns received iton
the vote taken on this subject. we (e~s
large majority will be found in opposition
10 the proposed measure. We are disap.
pointed at the result in our own coun'y.
Previous 10 the election we did not sup
opposed 10 Free Schools The vote stool
2l9S for it. and iIeJ against it; in our
own township 62i in favor. and rs in OPP
position. Here. We know. several voted
in tho negative under a nlisaPprehension
of the object. The bill which passed the
House last winter was misrcprcsented--
the prejudice Of some persons against tax
alton was excited. aud with others the fear
Of creating an unwcildy system. Involving
grca, expense, was INDUCED. Had tho
subject been fairly aud honestly discuss.
ed and examined, tho result We believe
would have been different.
II has been proposed that meetings lie
held III each school district in the county:
sometime previous to the meeting of the
legislature. when and where the subject
may be investigated and petitions gotten
up asking the passage of law for Wayne
county, authorizing the county Con,,nis.
sioncrs 10 assess u tax sufficient TO sup
port a system Of free schools for the coun.
/ iy. \ measure Of this kind, however,
should not be entered into, unless by tho
common consent of all interested. Every
effort. possible. should he made 10 secure
nnani,ni,y. !, is great and important
measure, aud when once entered upon
should not be permitted To fail. II tho
plan suggested should not be adopted for
this county. and even il it should. We hope
the legislature will pass law next
winter, again submitting tho question to
the people OF this State. Let the ques-
be ayitaicd, and We haze no fears but that
our State will yet receive tile blessings Of
system Of Free Schools.