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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1848-08-31

AN ACT amending the act entitled can act gram
ting mf-pay to widows or orphans, where their
husbands and (urhcrs have died of wounds re-
ceived in the military service of the United
Statcs,'' in cases of deceased officers and sold
icrs of the miirio and volunteers, passed July
fourth, eighteen hundred and thirty-siX.
RcsoIrci H., ~ ,aade and House of Rep
rescaidtirc a' n i-aH'd Suites of america in
Congress a. s#hai, yAlt the provisions of the
first section Of ire ag. nlIed "An act granting
halEp to widows or orphant where their hus.
bands and fathers have died of wounds received in
the military service Of the United States, in GER
tain cases, and for other purposes" approved
July fourth, eighteen hundred and thirtyslX shalt
be applicable 10 all widows and orphans Of ot-
GERS, non-commissioned officers, musicians and
soldiers Of the army of the United Slates, who
were in the army of the United States on the first
day of March, eighteen hundred and forty six,
or at any subsequent period during the present
war between the United States and Mexico.
Sec. 2 .1ad be ii further enacted, That all
widows and orphans Of officers, non-commissioned
officers, musicians, and prlyatcs, whether of the
regular army or ei volunteers, who have died since
the first day Of April, one thousand eight hundred
and forty six, OF who may die during the war with
Mexico, (lom wounds received or from disease
titled to the same rate Of pension as is provided
for in the first section of the before act,
under like limitations aud restrictions: ProrWcd,
said death has occurred, or may hereafter occur,
while said officers, non-commlssloned officers,
musicians, OF privates, were in the service OF the
United States, and in the line of duty; or while
returning to their usual place of residence in the
United States, after having received discharge
upon surgeons certificate for disability incurred
from wounds received, or disease contracted, while
in the line of duty, OF while on their march to join
the army in Mexico: 4md proriacd farther,
That this act shall not be applicable to the widows
and orphans Of such officers, non commissioned
officers, musicians, or privaes, who have not
served in Mexico, or at posts or stations on the
borders of Mexico; except where such officers,
non-commissioned officers, muscilns, or privates,
have died on their march to join the army in Mex
leo.
SEC. 8. and be Hfuriher enacted, That all
pensions under this act shall BIZ granted under
such rules, regulations, restrictions, and Iimita-
tons as the Secretary of War, with the approba-
ton of the President Of the United States, may
prescribe.
APPROVED, July 10, lS49
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1848-08-31
MARYLAND.

Remember that you was represented
last year by a man who secured his cleo
ton by representing to his townsmen that
he would vote a certain way, upon Ger
tain question, but did not Don't be
caught again by such chah,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1848-08-31
TPUBLIC--No. 66.1

AN ACT making appropriations for certain forlif.
cations of the United States for the year ending
the thntieh Of June, one thousand eight humid
red and forty nine.
BE ii enacted By the Senate and House Of Rep
reScntdtires of The United States of america in
Congress assembled, That the following sums be,
and they are hereby, appropriated 10 be paid out
of any money in the treasury not otherwise appro-
priated, for the preservation repairs and consruc-
ton of certain Notifications, for the year ending
the hrlieth day Of June, one thousand eight humid
red and forty-nlne;
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1848-08-31
12upLIC-No. Gil

AN ACT to amend an act approved the twenty.
fourth of May, eighteen hundred and twenty
four, entitled, can act supplementary to an act
approved on the third day of March, one rhous-
and eight hundred and ninceen," entitled can
act providing for the correction of errors IN max
ing entries of land at the land Offices"
Be il enacted by The Scnaic and House Of Rep
reseatatireS of the United States Of Amcrica il,
Congress aSscmJlci, That 50 much Of the act TO
which this aCl is amendaOry, as provides that the
application for the correction of an error of entry
shall be made within six months after the date OF
such erroneous entry, be, and the same is hereby,
repealed.
APPROVED, July II, 1915
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1848-08-31

A New Orleans watchmun lately dressed himself
an az volunteer, and went out enc evening
to HINT up shOTs where liquor was sold with
out license, 10 inform on them. lie visited
so many, drinking glass at each, that he got
ruddled, and was arrested by another Waterman
for knocking at a store door thinking it was tav-
ern. His exhibition ended in the watchhousc
not in au official capacity, but as suspicious char
acter.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1848-08-31

1t is said that Horace Everett favors the election
of Cass on the ground that Cass will favor the to.
baccO growing interest, and at the same time have
an eye 10 all Improvements in the construction Of
water wheels one Of the .Mercu,y's gems.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1848-08-31
BRIDGE AFTER,

The Democrats Of Bfdgewatcr have
got the right ball in motion, and all that
remains is to Keep it in motion,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1848-08-31
NOR " ICII,

1t is expected you will elect a democrat
for a representative this fall. IL is yOn,
omn JaUh j you do not.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1848-08-31

These is an unusual nutlering among
the 'plumage Of the Mcrcry birds, this
week. Anything the matter?
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1848-08-31

TRY Ir.-Tho more man works the less time
he will have :, grumbc about hard times.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1848-08-31
LatDs of tie Il. States.
TPUBLIc-No. 63.1

Acts and Resolutions passed ut the First SEES
sion of the Thirticth Congress.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1848-03-04
WORKS PRAISE 1T!

Scaids, and all kinds Of fnfamed
Sores CHrrd.
:Y-S UNIVERSAL OINTMENT. is
ost eomp's'e Burn An,idote ever known.
=. (and As il by Magir) stops pains Of the
rate Burns and Scald-. For old = lrrs,
ut-, Sprsins, &c. on man or heasi. i, is
piication that can BE- made. Thous 'nds
snj thousands prise il. I, is the m"st
stsr Of pain ever discovered. All who
mend il. Every family should bs provi.
Nome can tell how soon some Of the
need il. ltl
erve each box of the senuire Ointment
me OF s. ToUsnH writtrn on the outside
imitste this 10 Engery.
!. Livery Mrn. Farm~ .. and al who use
n find this Ointment the very hest thins
g for e oalas Calls. Scratches, Kick Z. &c.
.n soinsia. Surely every msreiful man
hi. animsIs o. free from pain ss possi>
eye Universal Ointment is oil lha, is re-
~ II. -a' A' ""
OF INSECTS. For The sting or bite
70 In.eeis. Tousey's 0,n,rsnt 10 uni.
undrrds have tried il anil found !, good
CURED! For the Piles, Toussy's y
n'ment !. one # The hest Remedies that
lied. All who have tried il 70, the Pies
il.
ORES CURED. For oil obstinate
10 nothing equal to Tousey's Oin,.
,erson in Msn'ius had. for number Of
- VEG ihst hsff7ed the skill of tho doctors.
)intnnrnt wss rrcommrnd nded by one of
physicians, (who knew it, great virtu-s.
xes produced more benefit than The ps.
'esived from any and q previous rene.
sll Try il. HH
AND sCALDS CURED. Thousands
Burns and Scslds. in al parts Of the
va heon eurd BY Tousey's Universal
Csr,i6cstes enough could be bad to Gil
{ this shss'.
Jr BRUISES CURED. T.s,imoni
nonisl-. in favor If Tousey's O'n,meni
,ruises. have heen Offered tho I2op,ie-
lrsds in Syraeve will certify to its gree,
Irving the pain ofths most sevsrs Bruiss
should Try il, qa b. t1f
HEAD CURED. Snres Of esses Of
have hesn cured BY Tou.eyi Oint-
it-it seldom fails.
HEUM CURED. Ofsll the remed;es
red f"T Ihis mo.t disssre~ahle complaint,
nivesssl Ointment 10 he most compls,e.
.kenwn t. fail. ,-...'....
ED HANDS CAN BE CURED
aivsrssi Ointment will always cure The
Of ChsI.Ped Hsnds. Scesss of persons
10.
,IPS CURED. For the cure Of sess
vss never any hing made equal 20 Toe.
ent. u n surs 10 esse them. Try Il.
msiAe compound. warranted No, IN eea.
spssssiea sf hsrcssy. .0 Psics 3s
I. Far further psriculsIS eonessnins
,lssbls Ointment, the public ere Isfss.
,hIsts. 10 ~ hsd sussis. Of psspre'sbls
.d Mswhsnts shseogboes The Ua'ssd
HELL!or 4 TousEY. Dr,gsiss
''!eii '!!oeiSiss' = YOUNG. so.s.,. :,
Ma MsOAY, Norshsabsshsa.
,Is+7.-iy COW
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1848-03-04
SIX YEARS AGO

(; children hegan 10 cry for Shetmsn's La,
nssA. The noise wss mol % loud =, that
., Il has keps ineseasins ever ince and me
.ome ~ crest tha, the mouths OF thS hNlv
scarce te stopped. b.. sbsrm.n symp,.
sith the little sufferers, and wYy much 70.
lat any Of them should be Disappointed
~ the vast benefit which has heen confer.
m the community by the introduction Of
Ilihle
W o n NJ l. o Z u n q Il 8,
sntered into arrangements for enIarging his
ctory. ny means Of which he thinks be will
10 eupply the demsrd. And the same pains
e will he taken. that these c. LIBERATED Lo.
10 made az they have siways been. in or.
those whe depend upon them, NAV moi be-
n,ed in their bopsr. Hr knew when h.
iced the manufacture Of the Worm Loxen.
It they would superscde The uss of every
esmifuse. a. the Loxenge is rery pleasant
ls,r, speedy in its effects. ss well ~ certain.
quantity required To effect = perfect cure,
mall. These properties in cnnpexion with
'hs, they are sold f"r 2S cents per bog. thus
them in the rssch Of the poorest man in
;, has not only caused them "a tLe the
every other vermifus- ever offered. but al
red them popular to the community.
G on g II koz = N q Es
TO cure Cooshs, G"i,'s. Consumption,
shouness and difficulty Of Breathing. and
,ee-es of the Lungs. with the ssme facility
on their 6rst introJuc,i"n. snd the pt opk
hscome persuaded by sctu>i experience.
the accession Of a ligh, cold. they have
nep tn either the Drs. office. o. one of the
ss,d Obtain hox Of his Cough !. rerses.
re very eonvruiens 70 carry in the packet.
Ike few through tn d'y. BY pursuing
se cure is often eHectedan - houre, and
at shnnt bis bnsin' -. S"yseat il the ee-
the l.oxenk~s. ina, Thousands of persons
.used tbem, sni become acquain,sd with
cite, will never he without ihrn.
SIIERMAN's
on N a HGsS p L A 8 r y n
more csses Of Rhsumatism, Pal in tho
de and Chers. Lumlaxo and Weakness.
applies,ion ,hs, has ever been msJe. A.
.ity Of the Plaster has increased, hundreds
eipled rasesis have attempted to counter.
palm il off upon the community ~ the
p Bewae Il Deception. Cd Remrm
as irue and genuine Plss,er is sprrad up
paper msde expressly fos she pufp"ae,
cry case the sisns,ure of Dr.. She,man l.
,en the hack Of the Plaster, and the whole
Copy Right. N"ne oths" are genuine.
when you want real good Shrrmans
- Plaster. call st the office. LOG Nassau
'you will not he disappointed.
bev vhe number. log Ma sau st., whore
erman's I.ox~nges are sold. His Agents
Hays. i39 FultA street., Brooklvn;
WILLIAMSBURG; and Redlina & Co..
and JOHN YOUNG, Sunbury.
MA MeCAY, Norihumberland.
Ser li,h. la47.-ly.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1848-03-04
rRfCEs OF ADvEMrrsrrc.

Every subrcq esut inSstl,n, -
Yearly Advertisements one eoluurn. &s5 tsi,
eoiomn, 10. thrse Squases Sls; two squares. ~ /,
one square, eS. HsiEyssyiy or- column. Sle /.
hall column. ss three sqcsrss. 81, two squsrssf
So; one square, "a 50. $50 f.si
Advertisements left without directions a. 10 the
length Of time they nre to be pubIishsd. will 10
continusd until ordered out and charged seeSrd
iBsiy. ..st.s.la .a-rt eit a8F saoi-risH 81
crSi1trpn lines or Len make square.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1848-03-04

FTe7ed Boois driven out If London. 10 giue
room for. .imerean--A London correspondent al
the Register. in describing the novelties Of the
place, states that "it is now no uncommon thing
to see posted in the streets. American cheesr.
iare,' &e..-'Ameriesn smpty flour barrels'-
Corn bresd.' with the corn stalks sticking ont cl
the window. to show that Il 10 the real Simon
Pure, Also. American booss.' or boots made
on the American plan; Ameriran over.shees.
and American eloshs.' and lss,, thousA -
least, Baby Jv'pNs' A..s-
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1848-03-04

CophI oy IsouIRY.--A correspondent Of the
N. Orleans Times, writing from MEXICO. Gays ,
1--WE have now sitting here . Court Of Ioqu'ry
upon Capt McKens,ry, Assistant Quartermaster
and chief Of the clothing department, He is
charged with reeulation and speculation, lying
bribery and corruption. and other m,sdemesners.
Houses have been taken by persons, represent
ing themselves to be the owners, a. the agents
Of the Qaartermaster, and for the use of oficers
ei our army, and this for the svowed purpose Of
extracting money from the owners Of the same,
Their Pretensioos would be raised or depressed
according 10 the wealth Of the individus, upon
whom they pretended to demand that be should
vaests his house" ' t'
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-19

God No, Judge don't keep no bad karactsrs in my
place don't trouble enc; they comes into me,
don't trouble them sir, my poor husband 10 sixteen
years ct and never In your books before On dear
Judge the Lord will bless you do let me 70 to my poor
little place" Here the husband got up, roaring like
appeal to the magistrate in broken English mixed up
with tears ships rum, dirt, and Dutch in such incom-
prehensibe manner that the Judge unable to aseer
Tain what he said any else present The appeal
however, although intended to be very effective had but
very little effect without punishment that will
OF no use to make arrest they only return again
to their old habits Immediately Therefore the COM
plant was taken and the magistrate locked them all
ior nve days each in tho city prison. prelude before
The next prisoner o tall, straight looking Irish
man, by the of John Lynch who to place
himself his dignity and defy the policemen Judge
and all He was brought in by officer Gardner Of the 9Th
ward.
MAorsrRArE-well, what charge do you make against
this man?
OFFIcER-This man, Judge, was very dsorderly last
night in house the Five Points, and told him to
90 away and 60 home instead of which he turned round
and demanded my star and club, and because would
not give them him. he took by the throat and then
brought him in and locked him up.
NORTHUMBERLAND have you to say to this Lynch
How long have you been in this country!
LYNCH have been six months here; and what the
officer says 10 not so.
MAosTRArE-You ought to be very careful how you
member yourself before the spring election Officer do
you want to make complaint against him for the as
sault?
OrFIcEn-No don't care about making any charge.
MAoDTRArE-Then the officer feels willing to let you
20 this time You GO
Thank your honor, )" said Lynch, "In abide by the
aud he started out Of court as fast as his legs
could carry him.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-19
Police Intelligence.

Scenes at the yesterday morning ofhoers Bry-
and King, Of tbs LIST ward brought Justice Os
born s4uare bwilt powerful looking German sailor by
the Of Henry Arnoldt together with Ann Arnold
his wife, who carried fat, rosy looking child In her
arms I've other women, called Rosannah Godfrey and
Ann Cushman, were arrested In the party
both Of whom were Irish, Of the lowest order
MAonrRArE-Well, this Is pretty looking party.
Who makes the charge against them?
OrrIcER-Now, judge you see this woman there,
(pontng to tire wife holding the chc you know her
don't you-snd she's the very woman you had q
spell ago for stealing shawl and they hard
lot
MAoIsrRArE-wsl, don't talk so much; let me know
the charge you make against thsm.
OyrIcEn-Oh, Judge, they are all the time lighting
and drinking In little den Of cellar In Thames
near Greenwich, and keep kind Of bar, and sell rum
They have three decantsrs Of rum put shelf just
litter, bed where they sleep, aud whom they
wake up, they drink rum and they night all the
time Last night, this woman had q large hammer
ashing the door and window swearing she would Kill
the FIRST who In Indeed, Judge, this place IL
terrible dsn and sught to be broken mp; 1t Is null
sanoe to the whole neishborhood.
At this statement Of the officer Mrs Arnoldt felt very
indignant The tears streaming dirty face,
making white streak from her eyso chin; her hair
dsordered In every which way over her back and
shoulders; her under garments almost visibls
her outer and she footed besides and In
der to give full effect to her appeal to the magistrate she
threw the child into the lap OF her husband wrung her
hands, and commenced thus And by the blessing OF
God dear Judge let go to my little place. oh
dear dear let me 20, and you shall me here
again your books oh dear good Judge and the Lord
viii ever ois you take pity on my poor orphan child
u has no fathsr~thls 10 mI second husband oh met
~ mesTy ~ IN nv osre isst by the klsessns Of
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-19

The following letter naratirg remarkable and later case of
s. e. o% ss M
and It's Though mot a. the
these motives will plead apology believed that the
os JsssP aS
Mr. D. g. Moorhsad- Dear sir-You wish to know Of ne
q F,.s a Sws
s9Su I nsa
could Obtain permanent relief from course Of medical
lent %sa-bu her. their prescription. failed About four
SIN Of to The
iect Chronic Rheumat,m which for after
ysms the skill Of my physcians sometimes Afforded me set
relief brt hi, relief was only temporary FaIther-in the
in and various, Other churches this region,
now thoroughly refsts and
nc
pect other than that Of being entirely laid aside from the dis
Which my soul his ever found highest hsf oys
Bu, reasoning from effect to h that The e. FER
dussd Of my obtanng relief from these ma
medal agent which could reach and my
that had tisd for thss had
"a S.asss sss;iss:d
he fluid too sudden ior my pro..ted from he
the aid b, bought into n,ryous ,y,te gradually,
the effect would be beneficial hs of reasoning led
with ssnguine hope: of their 70 Ie,ove to
the effect oft application Gavanc Belt and Neck
my gone eight days enabled
TO resume pastoral abors have since omitted gle
service account of the bronchs and rheumatic sec
sheet OF with the but only finish
this brief abstract My ayspepsa has never returned the
easily arrested and is manstly being driven from its hold
upon system aud bronchial affection entirely cured
wonderful nf.
have recommended Dr. Cbrisless articles to many who
have been likewise suffering om neuralgia affections They
Though have not written thus am peiiectIy
willing that should show the letter in manuscript to any
w%S 70 public 81,
npprsed that the only place 10 New York obtain Dir Chris
YES ssnu,s sIva,s sItiee, . at Iss Br9sdwsy bse.n
Mooehesd ia2 Broadway. For full particulars on this ,ub
ject the reader referred DR. Chrises work on Caya
eresuR which earnestly I, the at
enon of alt and which be obtained gratis Of any the
post paid Authorised Agents, Of whom Chrises Genuine
sft,ees can p be pIosuedNew York d. e. Moothead sa
Boston, Mr. " Kddef, loo Court sueet: ssimoe. s.
ysu. snda Browns Hotel! RIebmand Va Aer buval, a7
Chares,on,s c. Dr.. NJ Cohea 10 Hsyne street; Mobile,
Als., Mosely Tucker, cornsr Royal and Dauphin New
net Fifth and Main streets; Piitsbue, W. W Whom
nsr Eonrth and Market ,ueets Louisville KY Geo w NO
side rublc square; " Louis, Mo- Clond Wheaton,
fth and Chcseut Beware OF Countsre-ae great celebrity
be counsreed by enprineipsd perons To guard tn.
public against deception there but authorised
ben o. S and
worthless No pedla travelling agents WILL or any gc
seaa s. employees. sgsssiiop r,sass.a is,,h,' ..oJ.
: j;.tasS a q Iia 1 ~ e
Cd sA,ss, Ne ~ BrsedwsYi New resh'
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-19
CITY InteiIiaence.

THE WEATHER,-Yesterdsy another of the beau.
tu and pleasant days with which we have been
through the winter the only thing aerng dssgres-
able being the dense clouds Of dust with which the streets
are constantly filed.
evening in the basement Of house No IS West Broad
way, which was extingushed with very trihng damage
SAD ACCIDENT "A little boy, aged about twelve years
by the name of Eugene Mo6rath while playing In q
In Perry street Hudson street on Thurs
day afternoon had 9TH Of his legs horribly BY
ing on him He was taken 70 his fathers reasnce No
$50 Hudson street. where he lies in very critical sua-
ton II WILL in all probability, DO necessary to ampu
tate both legs to save his life
INDIAN ArrAIRs.-We are informed that an Of
fetal report has just been received from the spe-
cis agent for the Indians in Texas from which APP
pears that the deprsdstisns upon Captain sutton's
ranging company short time since extensively noticd
In the papers, committed by the Tenna In
dams, band Of the Upper Cumanches;' and that a.
went to the camp Of those Indians and all the
stolen property they could ind They sent In horses
all that were able to travelsnd have the rent of the
property recovered ready to be delivered up whenever
required They sent 'tsks to the agent, expressing
their intention to observe their treaty with the
ment In good faith and to do oil in their power to pre-
vent the upper bsnds from molestpg the ssttem snts
aud cts.n They desired the sgent to visit them
Immediately 70 receive the property taken and to hear
fy the government that they were not to blame The
agent states that oil the smaller bands Of Indians in
Ii. reported nstt. between the Dsiav.rss and cu
msnches account Of which has recently circulated
extensively In the newspapers the agent he
able anything about II from the Indians the
Delawsrss considerable party Of whom then ct
the trading house, direct from the Cumsnche country
They give intmstion OF pderstan ding bet ween
them and the Cumanches, any other tribe From
this would appear that the above referred
must have been without amy foundation. -Washngton
Unioni
A lady of considerable wealth and high connections
brought before the police court yesterday charged
with the larceny Of three silver spoons from hotel
where she boarded The spoons offered to broker
for sale by the lady with the owners initials unefacsd
This led to q detection and consequent exposure.
nus Of $40 and costs promptly paid by the delIn.
quent who s In possession Of income Of
amount Her mlnd however, 10 said TO have been weak.
.ned By the nnodsrsts use Of delsts.'ops drugs =.
8ssisr Trortitr, Fee u,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-19
Markets.

BUFFALO, Feb ls, lsis.-Flour-The market was firm
sales Of 500 bbls Of Ohio made including three
brands at 81 rs. Wheat arm at 1860 for Ohio
Corn dull at so cents Provisions insotive and
but few sales reported High wines steady at zoe
BosroN, Feb 10 -Flour-saes Of 1900 barrels were
made including good Western brands, lots Of Gensses
at So lax q So rs. Corn-sales Of 1000 bushels
made, including Western mixed, at SO q $40. Oats
Sales 1000 bushels made at 500. Rye-sses of
Freights inactive.