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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-25

H. B. MAssER, Eso-Dear Sir Although
there are number of candidates before the
public, for the office Of County Commissioner,
permit me to add another to the list, IN the
person Of GEORGE A. WYKOFF, Of Lewis
township. Mr.. Wykoff is farmer and a
consistent and unwsvering democrat, and has
the ability to make US an excellent Commits
sioner, Without intending 10 say anything
unfavorable of the other candidates, would
merely state that his nomination and election
would be highly satisfactory to many of the
FoRKs.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-25
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CONVENTION

The democratic electors of Northumberland
county, are respectfully requested TO meet at the
usual places Of holding delegate elections, tn their
respective horoughs and townships, on
SATURDAY THE 25,h DAY OF AUGUST,
ls49, for the purpose Of clectng delegates to the
Democratic County Convention TO I've holden in
Sunbury, OH
MONDAY THE 27th DAY OF AUGUST.
to nominate candidates. to be placed OH the dem.
ucratic ticket, at the ensuing fall election.
FELIX INQUIRER. Chairman,
WILLIAM WILSON,
JACOB RAKER,
VIM. WALDRON,
JOHN c. MORGAN,
JOHN YORDY,
DANIEL. P. CAUL,
ABRAHAM SHtPMAN,
c. J. Drummer,
Standing Committee
August 9th, lSi9.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-25
COMMUNICATIONS.

II. B. MAssER, Eso.-Dear Sir Although
a number of individuals have been recon-
mended for the office of County Commits.
sioner, through your paper, there is still ano.
ther whom we prefer in the person of JOHN
b, HELLER, of Chlisquaque, Mr., Heller is
German and understands both languages,
and is good Mechanic, and is therefore par.
ticularly well qualified to give the most gene
raj satisfaction. For these reasons he will
be warmly supported by many of
OLD TuRBuT.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-25
SHERIFFS SALE.

RY Virtue Of certain writ of Fier Facias to mic
- directed will be sold at | o'clock p. NJ, OH
Monday the 10th Of September next, at the pub
lie house of Frederick Stckcr, in the Borough Of
Milton, all the interest Of the Defendants in cers
tain lot Of ground sunte in the Borough Of Milton
bounded on the north by an Alley, on the east
by lot no" in the occupancy Of Blair 4 Reed. on
the south l'y Mnhoning street. and Oh the west b.
lot of Samuel Blair, wherein is erected a sms,l
House. Seized taken in Execution, and TO be
sold as the property of David West and Molly
West his vile. JAMES COVERT, ShrE
Sheriil's office. Sunbury,I
August 20, 1919.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-25
SUNBURY AMERICAN AND SHAMOKIN JOURNAL.
oENEkosirY OF JENNY tiND.

Numerous anecdotes are related to prove
the Kindness and goodness of her nature, but
no one is more characteristic than the fol-
lowing, which, we believe, has not been made
public before During her visit TO Bath, she
happened to be walking with friend, in
front Of some almshouses, into one of which
she entered and sat down for moment, os.
tensibly to rest herself, but in reality to find
some excuse for doing an act of charity to
the old woman who lived in II, and whom
she had seen feeble and totterting at The door.
The old woman, like the rest Of her neigh.
bors was full Of the Swedish Nightingale,
whom she had heard was just then in
Bath, entertaining with her voice all those
who were so happy and fortunate as to be
able to go to the theatre. "For myself" said
the old woman. ~ have lived long time
in the world, and desire nothing before die
but to hear Jenny Lind" "And would it
make you happy 7" inquired her visiter "Ay
that it would" answered the old woman ;
'sbut such folks as can't go TO the playhouse
and so shall never hear her." "Don't be
SO sure Of that" said the good natured Jenny;
sit down my friend, and listen % and forth.
with she sang, with all her richest and mos,
glorious powers one of the finest songs she
knew. The poor old woman was beside
herself with delight, when, after concluding
her song, her kind visitor observed, "Now
you have heard Jenny Lind" If she hat
given the woman hundred pounds, she coulC
not have afforded her half so much pleasure
1t was an act of noble charity, of the tende
rest and most delicate kind. Money it woul'
have been easy for her to give, and money nj
doubt, she did give; but to sit down in al
almshouse, and there 10 call up the enchant
ments of her voice, for the amusement of a
obscure and poor old woman, was touchin
proof of goodness of heart, which nothing W
. have heard of Jenny Lind surpasscs. Afte
this, we could readily believe of her any az
, of gentle and affectonate kindness, and W
, would be glad to see collected, for the hone
I of art, all the numerous proofs of sympa,h
' and charity which she has given during HI
$ residence in England. |, is a great thing
A be universally admired. 1t is a still grea,'
v thing to be universally beloved, and we b
lieve that the admiration of Jenny Lind's v
q cal powers great and unrivalled as they ar
f is second to the admiration of her moral qua
d ties. For this reason, we may be allowed
}. express hope that, though she has now le
O US for France, England will be her futu
h home. Her manners are already those Of
If Enelish.woman, and the analogy be,we'
/. the Swedish and English character is so gre
II that the transition from Stock holm TO Lond
f. would scarcely be felt, except for the chan
d Of language London Athenaum.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-25

BRITISH FREEDOM OF THE PREss.-ln the.
ory the press is free in Great Britain in fact,
it is liable to be suppressed as completely as
in France, though in different mode. The
Government does not enter the office and
break the presses and scatter the types Of an
obnoxious journal; all it does is to refuse Ia
register il or supply stamps, and is as ef'
fectually quelled as in France or Austria
Here isa specimen;
The Irish Stamp office authorities nave, by
direction Of Government, refused to register
the proposed new series Of the Nation news
paper, or supply stamps for it. Therefore
Mr.. Duffy's new project is knocked on the
head.-Globe.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-25

% THE PHILADELPHIA BULLETIN comes
down with heavy hand on J. w. Forney,
Esq, ofthe Pennsylvania, who feels some
what sore at the loss OF the government
printing as well as the Registers advertising,
which is given to the "Bulletin" and the
"Times." The Bulletin says, sit is noto-
rious fact, that the Pennsylvania is more
the organ ofa candidate for the Presidency
than of the democratic party"
MIR. Forney, in his reply to the charge,
drags into the controversy the religious du-
ties of MIR. Cummings of the Bulletin, in a
most discreditable article under the head Of
"plety and veracity." The Press of Phila-
delPhia has long sustained high character
for its courtesy and sense Of proprety, tc
which such articles must certainly form an
exception. Ofthe truth of the charge, thai
the Pennsylvania has always been subser.
Went to the Interests of a clique, there is bu
one opinion in the interior of tie state. TIL,
abilities Of some of its editors, as writers
have never been questioned, but it has al
ways been sadly deficient for want of
proper head, to makeit, what it processes t.
be, the organ Of the democratic party in thi
State.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-25
-H-.f- -.
EDITORS TABLE.
Business Notices.

GopErs LADr's Book, AND THE ANEnicAS.-
Those of our readers who would like TO subscribe
for this elegant monthly periodical, can now do SO
at very small cost. The Lady's Book is pub
lishcd at SO per annun, hut as an imducement,
which we are enabled to hold out by means of an
arrangement with the publishers, We will furnish
the Lady's Book and the Sunbury american, one
year {of $3.50 cash in advance, to those who may
wish TO subscribe,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-25

o. GEN. HAYNAu, in addition to his sa-
wage proclamation to the people of Buda-
Pesth, has levied tremendous fine upon
the Jewish communities there, including
clothing for about 10000 men and 1000
well caparisoned horses. In his cold blood
ed proclamation he says, "Doomed TO death
IS every person, no matter Of uhat rank o,
ser-doomed TO instant death, on the spot OF
the crime, is every one ,rho dares TO assist
the cause Of the rebels, by words, or by deeds
or by revolutionary dress."-Such are some
Of the wretches who govern Europe in the
nineteenth century.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-25
hungarian MEETING.

A large and enthusiastic meeting was
held at Independence square in Phladel-
phia on Monday last, to express the sympa-
thy of our people in favor of the gallant and
oppressed Hungarians, who are now fight
ing for their liberties against Austria, aided
by the Russian despot Nicholas. The meet
ing was organized by the appointment ofthe
Hon. Geo. M. Dallas, President. Spirited
resolutions offered by DR.. T. d. English
were adopted, and an eloquent address was
read by John w. Forney, Esq. The meet
ing strongly urged the recognition of Hum
gary by our government. We trust Gen
Taylor's Cabinet will promptly carry into
effect, what appears to be the unanmou.
wish OF the whole nation. If there evel
was sincere prayer by any nation, it il
that Of our people in favor of the gallan
spirits now struggling for freedom unde1
the patriot Kossuth, and his gallant general
BEN, Gorgey and Dembinski.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-25

H. B. MAssEn, Ese - Dear Sh:--As the
time Is approaching when candidates for the
Legislature are 10 be selected, permit me to
recommend 10 the voters Of Northumberland
county, the name Of Mr.. MICHAEL M.
sOPER, Of slia,hokm township Tor that Office
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-25

e. =ICxS JONES,
WHOLESALE DEALER 4 MANUFACTURER or
WILLOW And WOODEN WARE.
Importer Of French Baskets Looking GliSies,
nnd Fancy Goods, s]f sar
No. Is North Second Street,
Between Market and Arch sts., under ]. SitS I,
JoSEs' Carpet Warehouse, two doors below
Christ Church,
PHILADELPHIA,
II AS on hand and is constantly receiving.
"a large and extensive assortment of Comb.
Brushes, Fancy Goods of every description, 10
numerous to mcntion,l Looking Glasses Of (;i
and Mahogany frames, Baskets, Coaches, Chait
&c.
ROOMS,
Shakers Eastern Wisp and Country Broom
Window Blinds, Door Mats, Tubs Bucke
Churns Washboards-in fact, Wooden and w
low Ware of every description all Of which
be sold low for Cash or City acceptance.
| Merchants would save themselves much ii,
and trouble, by calling and examining my ste
before purchasing
n. Blocking Glasses, are insured aga
Breakage to all parts of the Union, without e1
| charge.
| August ?5, ls49.--:,m
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-25

~ The delegate elections will take
place to day Saturday. On Monday the
County Convention will be held at this
place. The contest between the different
candidates will be warm one.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-25


Mr.. EDITOR Allow us io recoifmend
through your valuable paper, Major WM. l..
DEWART, Of sunbury, as candidate for
the next Legislature. Ithas bseA,he ens,ou
of late years by the Democratic party Of this
county 10 choose their Representative aitef-
nately from either side Of the river, an6a the
Forks have had the member fot the last 2
years, it now belongs TO the ioacet tntf: Ana
in fact il is ceded by them fe. ,hi~ Side: We
know of no man who we would more cheer.
fully recommend to tke Democtatic petition
Of this county .han Mr.. Dewart; heis man
of pure democratic principles; he has always
battled in the good cause, and we are sure,
that he would attend to the interest OF his
constituents, and 90 in for the great principle
of "doing the greatest good for the greatest
number" There are many principles 81 great
interest now agitating the public, ard We
want man Of strong mind to represent us,
one whose own interests nor those Of any
clique OF faction would censsol him, ard such
a one we find in the Majpr. BY publishing
this you will confer favor on many.
DEMOCRATS or JACKSON.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-25

GoDEY's LADy's BooK.-The Lady's Book
for September is isalready on our table. "Con-
tentment better than Wealth." one of WAL
tiers finest Mezzotint leads off the embel.
lishments. A beautiful view on the Hud-
son, and the "Baptistry of St. Marks" are
capital line engravings-The quilting par
ty, Pilgrims bathing in the Jordan, and
children's fashion are fine wood engravings.
The contributions are by some Of the best
writer's. .-....s
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-25
Teachers Wanted.

PROPOSALS whl I've received by the Directors
of the Common Schools Of Sunbury. unM
o'clock =. W.. on Saturday the lst day Of Sep
tember next for two male and tw female tea ters
for the ensuing year. n. wl,Gh time, at the puoc
Shool House. i'll rooIn No 3, meeting OF the Di-
rectors will be held for the purpose Of examining
the applicants and allottinC said schools.
BY order of the Board,
&. NJ. 1ORKS, Sec'ry;
Sunhurv. 4 ucilst % 1910.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-25

ASSEMBLING THE JEws.-The Jewish pa.
pers have been for some months endeavoring
to induce all the Hebrew congregations in the
United States TO send delegates to a Jewish
Convention in New York, for the purpose Of
discussing and affecting some important
changes.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-25

TEMPERANCE AND HEALTH.-It appears
from report of committee of the Della.
ware Temple of Honor, that the Temperance
associations of Wilmington number nearly
1900 members, among whom not single
case OF cholera has occurred, from which il
is believed that intoxicating drinks tend to
superinduce cholera as well as other disea.
SEES
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-25

ABDoTT LAWRENCE, the newly appointed
Minister to England, is now in Washington
1t is said that he will not, probably, leave
upon his mission until about The latter par1
of September.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-25

HIGH PosTAcE.-Eleven dollars and sixty
cents were paid on a letter to the care of Mr.
G. w. Simmons, of this city, received by the
last mail from California, from young man
formerly foreman in the Boys Cutting de-
partment at Oak Hall. |: was his first re-
mitlance Of sixteen ounces Of gold dus, col
lecied by himself at the mines, and remittee
home to his mother, --Phila Ledger.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-25

THE BUTLER DIVORCE CAsE.--The Model
Courier denies the truth Of the report that an
arrangement of the difficulties between Mr..
and Mrs. Butler has taken place, and states
that the trial will come on in lhe September
term.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-25

~ The Cholera has ceased to exist in
Philadelphia, as an epidemic. The Board
of Health have ceased to report, no cases
having occurred since Monday.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-25

The U, s. Consul AT RoME.-The Italians,
al .helr meeting in New York on Saturday
night, gave three cheers for Mr.. Brown, the
American Consul in Rome, for his noble con.
duct in offering shelter to Avezzena under
his own roof, in spite Of the threatenings Of
Oudinot.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-25
Estate Of Jacob GeIirhaft,
peWtery decd.

~ Office is hereby given ths, letters
- istration upon me estate Of Iscob
(Carpentef) late Of Rush township, No,
land county. dtc'd, have been granted Il
scilber' residing IN said township, All p
deb'ed to the estate are requested to m,
biate psynSent, and all having claims q,
estate are desired to present ahein to Il
der, without delay.
---. WM. ID, GE.iRH.aRT
.fue Is, lsio--6i.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-25

Our MINISTER TO FRANCE, Hon. VIM c.
Rives, passed through Washington few
days ago, with the intention Of taking pas.
sage Immediately for Europe. He takes
London in his route.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-25

BEWARE OF CoUNrERFEITs.-Tens on
Bank of Pttsburgh-5's altered from is on
Bank of Lexington, Ky.-l's Stale Bank of
Ohio-5's Union Bank Of Massilon-3's City
Bank of Cleveland-3's franklin Bank of
Zanesville- los N. w. Bank of Virginia, a,
Wheeling; all new and likely to deceive.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-25

~ Our readers will find interesting
sketches of Kossuth the leader of the Hun
garian revolution, and his generals Bem and
Gorgey, in this weeks paper.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-25

ROBERT P. LErcHER, late Governor of Ken
lucky, is expected in Washington in the
course Of the present week, The President,
il is rumored, has rendered him foreign
mission.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-25
Notice

A LII persons indebted to Charles s. Bocar
IA save costs by calling on him before tn.
of Septembar, as he intends leaving all hi
counts in the hands Of Esq. Weiser, OH tlrt'
without rspect to persons.
CHARLES 8. BOGA
Sunbury, Aug. rs, Is49-5t.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-25
yAI I@D~EM0CE.

n Office is hereby given, that the undersigned
| Auditor appointed by the Orphans Court lM
Northumberland county, To settle and adjust tic
rates and proportions OF the assets TO and among
the creditors of the estate Of Isaac Vansckle decd
hereby notifies all persons interested in said mat
ter that he will attend to the duties Of his appoint
ment ON Wednesday, the Sd of September next,
at 10 O'clock \. NJ. at his office in the Borou rh
of Sunbury. CHARLES J. BRCNER.
Auditor.
Sunhury. August @5 lSi9.-3t .- .....
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-25

The Sultan Of Turkey, Queen of Grea,
Britain and the President of the United
States, have each given Count Wass, the Hun.
garian Envoy, favorable and satisfactory
reception. But Louis Napoleon, the Presi.
dent Of France, gave him ''cola shoulder" :"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-25
DOCTOR p. z. AwI,.

ED ESPECTFCLf.H infEns the citizens Of
HN this place and vicinity, dat lie has perma-
nently located himself in Sun6ury. His office
is next door to Mr., jacob, Painters hatterslsp,
where he can ut ali times be found, unless prs
fessionally engaged
Sunbury, August 25> rS49.-3m
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-25

CHOLERA AT ST. LocIs-The whole num-
Der of deaths at St. Louis during the fifteen
weeks up to August Q, was 5,sss, Of which
number 1850 were Of Asiatic cholera.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-25

John Fabrs, in recent speech in the
French Chambers, said "she Republican heart
of France is enclosed in . MonaIchioal
mould"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-25

o. HOME ExEMrTIoN.--The legislature
of Maine, have passed bill exempting from
sales on execution real or personal estate to
the amount of $500
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-25

10 MR. FREANER, the correspondent of
the N. o. Picayune says, he saw lump of
gold in California that weighed twenty-five
pounds.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-25

situate in Shamokin township, Northuml
county adjoing lands of augustus Huey, FL
Miller, John Derr, Peter Kreeger, Pete
Dunkleberser and others, containing 20'
more or less--about 100 acres ofwhich are /,
Wherein are erected HOUSE and Barn, {
DC Late the estate Of Daniel Furman
Sale to commence at 10 o'clock a. NJ, offs
when the conditions thereof will be made
by ia. SAMUEL FURMAN. A
BY Order of the Court } 49,
David Rockefeller. Ck. o, c.
Sunbury, August Is, ls49,--u
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-25

LAND WARRANTS
THE highest market price will be paid for
- dicrs' Land Warrants, at the
EXPRESS OFFICE,
Pottssifls, p,
Pottsyillc, August c5, ls49--3t
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-25

THE CUSTOMS AT New YoRK.-The re.
ceipts of the New York Custom House are
said to be unusually large at the presen,
time, reaching in the neighborhood Of one
million week. On Wednesday last the de,
posiles in the cashiers office reached two
hundred and forty,fpe thousand dollars.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-25

Mr.. Soper is farmer and is well known TO
the democracy of this county, as firm and
consistent democrat. He is man Of good
moral character and of that plain practical
sense that ~chld render him well qualified
to represent the sturdy democracy Of old
Northumberland county in the next legisla.
ture. Should he receive the nomination; It
would be gratifying to
MANY DENccRAfs.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-25

ENTERPRIss.-The Wilkesharre Farmer
says, that Mr.. A, W. Renshaw, Of Tunkhan-
mock, Wyoming county, arrived at that place
on the 18th inst, with the frames and fix
lures complete for ffty-nine dwslling houses,
destined for California. ..
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-25

NOTICE.-As the late firm of Masser &
Eisely was dissolved in March lS4s, and the
books left in the hands Of II. B. Masser for
collection, persons are hereby notified to set.
tie with and pay over to the said Fl. B. Mas
ser any balance due for advertising or sub.
scription TO the American.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-25

Amount of coal brought 10 Snnbury over
the Danyilc and Pottsville rail road, from the
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-25
ORPHANS COURT
SALE.

N pursuance Of an order of the Orphans
3 of Northumberland county, will be expo
public sale on the premises, on Saturday tn,
day OF September next, to wit The undivide
fifth parts Of certain
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-05-31

EousE SrRucK By LionTS.sG.--A gentle
man from PawIucket IN the five o'clock on
nitus, yesterday afternoon says that the pas.
senge!s were startled by sharp fash Of light
ming that was succeeded insantaneously by a
terrific clap Of thunder; and that upon looking
OF, o, The coach window, he observed the
chimney Of two story house few steps ON
the road completely shattered and smoke ap-
psrcnIly issuing from the roof lie went TO
the house, aud saw woman rush fran,icaly
forth with 4 child in her arms, and the lower
part OF the building was on FIRE. Upon enter
ing he vas surprised that any person so cir.
cumstanced as the mother and child could
have escaped death, Every room in the house
wss iull cf smoke and dust, whilst in the room
occupied by the inmates, the bricks of the
chimney were throw upon the foor, the stove
was overturned, and the cradle from which
the child had shorty before been taken was
f'ed with rubbish. A few pals Of water
sxiioguished the fire, and wien our informant
left, there seemed 10 be nothing for the crowd
Of freInen and spectators assembling to DO bet,
10 goze, wonder and rejoice ,ha, no lives had
been lost, Pror. Jour.