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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-05-13

no manner better than by strict attention to
his trade or profession. Integrity and i'm
dustry will always secure an honorable po-
sition. Competency, If not wealth, is Eare
to accompany them. Perseverance, ia an
upright course always leads to stninence.
Yet how often is il that young men neglect
business to crafty morbid craving for Off
cisl distinction. Nor is ambition the only
incentive. A situation where the labor is not
Commensurate with the compensation has
powerful charms. They f6tget that Il IS
not permanent, and that habits of Incidence,
and perhaps habits Of dissipation, thus FORM
ed will cling to them like the tunic ofNes-
sis. They will again be obliged to resume
their ordinary business; ii6tted by long ,in-
activity, from pursuing rs 3 Il %ith vigor. Few
of the many candidates for political !favors
are successful. Many waste their time and
money vainly seeking after an elevation de-
pendent on the breath of popular applause.
Their morals are debased by the chicanery,
and hypocracy in which they are forced to
participate. Health is ruined, in many
cases, by 'intemperance so consequent to
this pursuit. Habits of idleness are con-
tracted. And the noon of life often finds
them reduced to poverty, and very fortu-
nate if possessors of even an untarnished
reputation. How is it that men will fol-
low course in which the prizes are SO
few, the blanks so numberless! why do
they prefer the evanescent honor of official
distinction to the lasting respect of the COM
munity in which they live--to the reputa-
ton which the honest and industrious will
build up, slowly 1t may be, but surely, and
which will make their names remembered
after the grave has closed on them, not 70,
the number of benefits they have received
from the public, but for the good they have
quietly dispensed among their neighbor
the kind Offices they have performed to
wards those who needed kindness. TIL,
great and good John Quincy Adams, wht
enjoyed the highest honors the partiality o
the people could give, has often declared
"that If he had his life to live over, h,
would confine himself to his law-office in
stead of following the troublesome life of
politician"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-05-13
POLITICAL AsP,RANrs.

81 never see young man seeking for Of
flee as means Of support, without pity /;
for poverty in old age is certain to be his
destiny"
The above is extracted from letter writ
ten to friend by distinguished Senator Of
the United States. He has risen to his
present station purely by his own exertions,
and it is the first Office he has received
from the people. The Americans have
been accused of too high veneration for
the Almighty dollar. Be this as it may,
there is another pursuit in which they are
quite as zealous-the pursuit of Office
Any one who has been at Washington city
at the opening of new session of Congress
or inauguration of a President, could not
but have remarked the numbers and rapaci-
ty OF those who were in search of some
official employment. Nor is there a me-
cessity for US to travel so far; even in our
own State, one is astonished at the number
Of persons presenting themselves to the nso-
pie, for their sufffages, at each election
A far greater number there are whose de-
sire is as yet unexpressed, but whose eager
inward longing for distinction of this kind is
evident in their actions. We do not wish
to be understood as censuring those who
are applying for Office. This is farthest
from our thoughts. They may have lau-
dable ambition to crafty, a praiseworthy
wish to assist in promoting the general well
fare. The laws must be administered and
the people can certainly select those from
the many who are competent TO administer
them. But 1t is to those who from the first
moment oftheir majority, and in many in
stances before they have attained majority,
enter the arena Of political life, that we
would say word or two. There is no oc-
capation from the pulpit to the street sweep
er which is not quite as honorable as that of
the Office hunter. A young man can se-
cure the esteem and respect Of the world in
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-05-13
FoR THE AMERICAN.

"a win sing thee
Lays OF sweet love at midnight's gentle time y
May is with US again, balmy and beau.
tiful as ever, with the brightest moonlish,
to display her lovelines in softer garb sf
ter the sun has drawn the curtain on hi,
glories for the day. We find the sweet
nes of the nights irresistable, and wander
about our grass clad streets long AFTER the
majority ofour quiet neighbors have retir-
ed, enjoying that sweetness. Many queer
sights we see and strange adventures meet
with inthese our nocturnal Tambles, which,
though they do divert our eyes momentsrily
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-05-13
COMMUNICATION.
Who shall Be Register and Reeorde

Who shall be Register and Reeorderl
If the wishes of the democratic Voters Of
the Mahonoys were c,nsulted, JOHN P.
PURSELL Of Sunbury would certainly re.
ceive the nomination. Mr.. Pursell i. well
calculated to make a good and efficient off.
Ger. His democratic principles are well
known, and his capability to discharge the
duties Of the office unquestioned. We hope
hope he may succeed in obtaining the nomi-
nation. MAHONOY'S.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-05-13

~ SEcARs.-To those who indulge in this
soothing luxury, we can recommend the
ripe and fragrant principles of Messrs. Glenn
ent & Haas. They are peculiarly rich and
such as can not often be found in this part
ofthe country.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-05-13

PALo ALTo.-On Monday the younger
pupils of our schools celebrated the anni-
versary of this battle, in the neighboring
fields and wood, under the guidance of their
teachers. We have no doubt the laurels
they gathered were quite as bright in their
eyes as those earned by our gallant Army
in the bloody fields of Palo Alto.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-05-13
otiee

>hE subscriber hereby gives notice. thai he
stables safe, on the l7,h and 2sth of,Aaril last
sold .. the property Of Adam wolfgans and
which be has loaned TO- The said sdam, until be
sees proper TO remove the same viz:
twhite spotted Cow.
brihdle Cow.
Heifer.
Mare.
! sett of Harness. t
May 9. 1861. JACOB SEESHOLTZ.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-05-13

passengers, but the latter showed fight and
killed one Of the robbers. The passengers
returned to town, however, lest they should
be again attacked. e9
The Monitor Republican, of the i4th says
that on the 7th, Gen. Bustamente was at the
villoge Of Dolores witha party Of his division
while another portion had gone against the
Indians of the village Of xichu, an insurrec-
tion Of whom had become formidable. They
had the audacity, 80 confident were they ir
their numbers, 70 sack the village Of Sar
Diego del Biscocho.f pnus7s p
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-05-13

% BEWARE OF Docs.-Dogs are very
faithful and useful animals but this town
contains too many of them. We would
beg leave to suggest to the council, with an
eye to the great prevalence ofhydrophobia,
to impose such restrictions on their natu-
raj liberty as are necessary and expedient
for the general advantage of the public.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-05-13

70 THE SuNBuRY FERRY.-The rates oftoll
have been reduced 25 per cent at this ferry.
Travellers towards the West from Sunbury,
save two or three miles by crossing here
Messrs. Specie and Lenhart are as skillful
and obliging as any one can wish.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-05-13

10 The person who took away a wheel
barrow from before this Office, is requested
to return it without delay. A word to the
wise, &c.,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-05-13

from the beauties OF fisAas
natural beauties that amply S Ss0lose 50
the distraction. "A few evenSSsasate
we strolled along the river bank, Sse
cafried to our ears what seemed to besr
of music, but which on nearer app,e
proved a nondescript noise vibrating
tween chorus of Thomas cats and
plants ofa young pig in distress, emanat
from the lips and fiddle of a romantic yo
perched on log in the shade Of the SIC
saw mill. He appeared to be practisin
song, but ceased before we came near
noagh to distinguish the words, and "
instrument under his arm, walked leisur
down street, SO absorbed in his own m,
tations that he passed without Observing
We followed him square or two until
clambered over the fence and took a
ton in the yard of house on Broadw
He then took an accurate survey of one
two heavenly bodies and latticed "
dow in the second, story, consulted
watch and a sheet of foolscap, and, a
sundry tain attempts to clear his throat
tune his fiddle, we heard most harmonic,
! ,.ai;.cted forth the following stanzas.
have wr;t;s, ..hem from memory, but
vouch for their correctness.
! aThe full moons rays are falling fai,
Upon the silver sea,
As fast as If they didn't care
That they're not seen by the.
The lovely Venus looks on me,
That bright and beautious STAR
As though she'd like your face to see
And so would I--by gar.
The balmy zephyrs fan your brow
ere Of marble, hid in curls,
Softer and fairer, l will trow,
Than any other girls"
5 81 wonder why
don't open the shutter and let me know
! hears me! What if she is not awake.
: here am wasting all my best poetry W
: out any one to hear it. III repeat tn
perhaps she may be awake and suppo
have no more left. Here goes again
f "Jane your eyes are brighter far
Than all the diamonds in the sou,
1 Lighter than is the sunshine are,
p The smiles that play around
1 Thy voice is sweet as Angels tone,
r Thy locks are like soft threads Of =.
4 And round and graceful is thy zoue,
AS though it were of Heavens
: mould"
. As he closed the strain, the wint
T opened slowly and white night-cap 10
; ed over the window sill, and the eye,
meath the cap peared anxiously about
yard until they fell upon our her,.
mediately the night-cap withdrew AM
= owner cried in an agitated voice to S,
: one within, "LIz! LIZ! get up qui
there's some man here gettin' mur lrret
He howled dreadful awhile ago, an
:, he is groanin' shocking right under
window" And again putting out
d head, she inquired very feelingly of
g amateur. "Poor man, are you much hu
% This was too much for his nerves. He n
e dead set at the fence, cleared it at bo,
+ and the last we saw of him was his
: tails cutting curious capers on the win
" he disappeared over the Railroad.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-05-13

VERY LATE AND INTERESTING FROM CALI
roRNIA.-Intelligence from California as late
as the goth of March has been received. The
New Orleans Times has long letter giving
an account of the military and naval opera
tions on the Pacific. The Cayne, Capt. Du-
pont, went to San Jose to relieve Lreut Hey
wood, shut up by the guerrillas. An engage
ment ensued. The Mcxicans were defeated
with considerable loss. Lieut.. Col Burton,
at San Jose, had received Reinforcement OF
one hundred and fifty men from Upper Cali
fornia from the New York regiment, and had
marched upon San Antonio, taken the place,
killing number of the enemy and taking
many prisoners; also retaking the American
officers and men that had been in confine-
ment for months. These released were Pas
sed Midshipman Duncan, of Ohio, and War
ley, of South Carolina, with the men under
them.
Report says that Commodore Jones intends
taking Tipec, by orders from our government
Com. Selfridge has sailed for the United
States.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-05-13

LARGE lMMIGRATIoN.-One thousand and
thirty-eight immigrant passengers arrived at
Boston on Friday last, from various countries
in Europe. The vessels from Ireland had
much sickness on board, and many of the
passengers had to be taken Immediately to
the Hospital On board the Dutch ships the
passengers were in good health. The differ
ence is attributed to the captains of the re.
spectivc vessels compelling the passengers tc
be cleanly.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-05-13
Correspondence Of the New York Tribune.
PAY AND EXPENSES OF CONGRESS.

.-z, WASHINGTON, April 30, '4s.
Z There must be radical reform in Congress
and the best members concur in the opinion
that tina reduction Of fthe pay is indispensable
have no hope without it. Here are gather
ed d great number of real men of business
law yers in good practice merchants manu-:
facturers, extensive planters and thrifty far
mers, who earnestly desire ii':at, the Nations
business shall be promptly despatched 50 as
to allow them to go home and attend to theirs
But there is another cc,,ass-noisy IT uot num-
erous and enabled by the present .sules oi
the House to control its proceedings, 10 wno",,
Washington is Paradise who live higher,
drink freer, are of more consequence, and
get more money here than they ever did or
ever will anywhere else. Many who here
pocket $56 per week and do tho nearest TO
nothing for it that can well be conceived, and
would have to look very sharp to pick up s25
per week elsewhere. Now just so long as
the People will tolerate the present exorb-
tant rates of pay, this kind of Members will
spin out Sessions and prevent anything being
done. And the fault is not so much in their
necessities, their covetousness or their shift.
lessness of the People who will not enforce
the remedy.
The mileage is still less excusable abom.
ination. Texas sends hither two Senators
and two Representatives, who receive in adj
dition to their pay, some $4,000 each every
session for merely coming here and going
away again, Il would sooner pay them twice
the money to stay away)-SlO,oOO in all 70,
travelling expenses which are not actually
$1,000. Arkansas will take $4,000 out of the
Treasury this year merely for the travel oi
her Senators. When we come to have mem.
bers from Oregon and California, we shal
have to negotiate loan expressly to pay tht
mileage of the members. -st
Nobody pretends to justify this, and yet il
defes every effort TO reform it. A member
starts up from Bangor, and comes here in
some two days and a half, paying some s25
and pocketing $3.50 clear profit. Coming
from Galena or Chicago, or Natchez, or Lii.
tie Rock, he will clear from IS TO $3.50 pei
day, lounging on steamboat and living like
a prince, or takes the cars at Auburn in the
morning, has capital nights sleep on The
North River, and awakes in New York, hay.
ing in one day cleared over Sl2O. Does any
body imagine that those who make money
like this will carefully watch the Treasar,
against the inroads of others!
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-05-13

ARRIVAL OF GEN. CADwALADER.-The ex.
press news to-day, announces the arrival at
New Orleans of Gen. Cadwalader. He will
probably be at Philadelphia in a day or two.
The preparations for his reception will have
to be made speedily.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-01-01
THREE WAYS OF MANAGING A
HUSBAND,

To those who have never tried the ex-
pertinent, the management of a husband
may seem very easy matter. thought
SO once, but few years hard experience
has compelled me to change my mind. When
| married Mr.. Smith, which was about
ten years ago, | was not altogether blind
to his faults and pecularties; but then he
had so many solid virtues that these were
viewed as minor considerations. Besides,
| hattered myself that it would be the
easiest thing in the world TO correct what
was not exactly to my taste. 1t is no mat
ter Of especial wonder that l should have
erred in this, for Mr.. Smith. while lover,
really appeared TO have no will of his own,
and no thought of himself. 1t was only
necessary for me to express wish, and it
was gratfed.
| soon found, much to my disappoint-
ment, that there is marked difference be-
tween husband and a lover; it was at
least so in the case of Mr.. Smith, and OBJ.
servaton. since have had my eyes open,
satisfies me that it is so in most cases. |
must own, in justice to all parties, Row-
ever, that this difference is made more ap.
parent by want of knowledge, on the
other side, IN regard to the difference be-
tween the relation of wife and sweet
heart--between the wooed and won.
There were a good many little things
in Mr.. Smith which had noticed before
marriage, that l made up my mind to cor
rect as soon as | had an opportunity to
apply the proper means. He had fash
ion of saying 'Miss" for Mrs" as "Miss
Jones" and miss Peters" for "Mrs. Jones"
and "Mrs. Peters," This sounded exceed
ngly vulgar to my ears, and | waited
almost impatiently for the time to come
when could use the prerogative of wife
for its correction. He had an ungraceful
way Of lounging in his chair and half re-.
clining on the sofa, even in company, that
was terrible. 1t made me uneasy from
head to foot. Then he said, 81 shew it to
him" for 81 sho,oed it to him" --"otten" for
"oft'n'-and "obleeged" for "obliged." Be-
sides these there were sundry other things
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-01-01
The Old Minstrel.

An! once egain my trembling fingers
Sweep Ger thy strings, harmonious Tyre!
Though hidden, yet within thee fingers
A portion of thine olden fire,
That walked in Youth the soft desire,
| In Manhood reused the earnest soul,
And trembling Age soothed on its darkenirg goal
Der my pale brows Times snowy wreath
In silvering folds is gently thrown;
And DER my path, around, beneath.
The ashes Of my Joy ere strown:
Yet comes 10 me the repturous tone
Which issued from thy strings whilome,
The songs OF Youth--the sacred strains Of Home.
Back from the verge Of future Time
Mine old eyes gaze with filling tears;
IT is not that ! no more shall climb
The howery hills Of Manhoods years,
Nor that shake with hidden fears;
But oh! the forms, the scenes, see
Moving along thy halls. fond Memory
Come up, ye wandering shadows, come
Your faded tents around me fold;
1t cheers this old heart in its gloom
Your time worn fingers TO behold;
Again my Tyre, though strange and old,
Wake to thy once mysterious power,
And soothe my earnest spiri! for an hour!
Sing Of the youth that filled my veins,
When first Love touched my trembling breast;
Bring back the wales, the woods, the plains,
The laughing stream, the cottage blest;
The loved who watched my infant rest
The father good with precept wise,
The mother pure with Heaven enhalowed eyes,
And oh! bring back with power divine,
That sainted one whose gentle hand
Once lay so fondy casped in mine,
The angel Of the holy band;
Farest that bounteous Heaven e'er planned,
To soothe our weary pathway here,
Or guide the soul to its untanted sphere.
Now strike louder, holder strain;
Bring ME the trophies have won
In many strife OF awe and pain,
When first my weary race began
When highest rolled my manhood's sun.
All! dust and ashes! bear them hence, a
Too small for thought-too foul for innocence! s
Bring me the good deeds have DONE
The sorrows checked. the dried up tears;
All! few, yet bright as Heavens bright sun,
The jewels Of my gathered years,
I'll bind them, yet with anxious fears
Around this old heart as co.
They cannot give my cheek crimson glow.
If have suffered wo and pain,
And felt the blight Of evil men,
Touch lightly on the soldering strain,
1t cannot wound my heart again.
Forgerful OF the evil, when
memory's fondest joys recall,
| smile to think how harmless was the gall
In vain! thy saddened task is DER:
Sleep, songless with thy weight Of tears;
A few brief days, and then no more
Thy sound shall pierce the gathering years;
Yet e'er as life its darkness nears
Will fond Remembrance gently bring
The holy tones that bles thy songess string!
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-01-01
10 the Ladies.

We have Just received a splendid assortment
of Ladies' and Children's FALL AND WINTER
WEAR, to which we invite the attention of the
Ladies:
A very fine French cloth, for ladies' cloaks,
Paris and English cashmeres,
Satin striped and plain cold cashmeres,
Black and cold fancy silks,
Black and cold popplins,
Paris plaid and oil dress ginghams,
Real and common alpaccas,
Gimps, fringes and laces,
Visite trimming and fancy neck ties,
Fancy silk and vevets, for bonnets,
Paris worked collars and capes,
Shell butterfly combs,
Horn do
Mtts, Qong and SHORTY gloves, DC, DC,
Chidren's nett frocks and coats,
do. bonnets and hoods,
do. stockings, socks and gloves
Fine wooden plaids and linseys,
A very fine assortment of cloth caps,
Patent gum over shoes, for ladies and children
Flowers, feathers, and party hair trimming
with great variety of other articles. Call and
see. J. hlDDLESbAhGEh q Co.
Favette, October 10Th, lS47. ..'.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-01-01
Drugs, Medicines,4 Books, &C.
REDUCED PRICES,

BY w NJ. R. LSON,
FAYETTE, Mo.
lust received and now opened, large ana
~ well selected stock Of
Drugs. Medicines, Chemicals, Patent Medicines
Paints, Dye-stufs, Perfumery, Glass, DC,
which having been purchased and carefully select.
cd by himself in person and will be sold at great
reduction on former prices.
Particular attention paid to filing orders from
Physicians, with FRESH MEDICINES, at a small ad.
vance on cost.
SCHOOL BOOKS.
full assortment of School Books of every de-
scripton, which will be sold lower than they can
be purchased this side of St. Louis Arrange
ments have been made which will insure at all
times complete assortment.
Also, MEDICAL, Law and THEOLOGICAL Books,
NOVELS, Poetica works of different authors, AL
buns, DC, &C., all of which are offered at prices
that ca mot fail to please.
Fayette, May 22d, lS47.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-01-01
John B. CLARK. ANDREW J. HERNDoN.
Law Notice.

JOHN B. CLARK AND ANDREW J. HERN-
~ DON, will continue to practice law in part
nership, in all the Courts of Howard County, ex.
cept the County Court.
All business entrusted to them will receive their
united attention.
John B. Clark will continue to attend the several
Courts as heretofore.
GrOAice on the public square, Fayette.
GA. J. Herndon can at all times be found at
the County Clerks Office.
Fayette, October 23d, lS47. 33--6m.