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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-05-05
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PHILADELPHIA AND READING RAIL.
ROAD, FROM PHILADELPHIA
TO POTT>VIlIE

PHILADELPHIA AND READING RAIL
ROAD, FROM PHILADELPHIA
TO POTT>VILLE.
CHANGE OF HOURS, and TWO Trains
DAILY, each ,ray ereept Sunday,
AN AND AFTER MONDAY, April Cd, ls49
" two trains will run each way, daily, between
Philadelphia and Pottsville.
MORNING ACCOMMODATION,
Leaves Philadelphia at II A. NJ, daily, except
Sundays.
Passes Reading at 10. As A. NJ.
Leaves Potsville at u A. NJ, daily, except
Sundays.
Passes Reading at 10 Am.
The above Line stops at all way stations on the
road as formerly.
AFTERNOON LINE-FAST TRAIN.
Up Tram DOZEN Tram.
Leaves Philadelphia at Leaves Pottsville at p
q p. M- daily, ex- P. NJ, daily, except
cept SUNDAYS. SUNDAYS.
Leaves Phnnixvillc 3,45 Leaves Sch Haven 2,S7
I" Pottstown Ais Port Clinton 800
" Reading 500 Reading $50
" Port Clinton 5,45 Pottstown 4,4O
" Sch. Haven 6,l0 Phenixvilie 500
Arrives at Pottsville6 90 Arrives at State Rd $50
The Afternoon Train will stop only at the a.
bove named stations. Passengers for other points
must therefore take the Morning Line.
DEPOT in Reading, coroner Of Chestnut and
Seventh streets. Passengers cannot enter the
Cars unless provided with Tickets.
IL NOTICE-Fif,y pounds of baggage will
be allowed to each passenger in these lines and
passengers are expressly prohibited from taking
any thing as baggage but their wearing apparel,
which will be at the risk of its owner. No freight
will be taken by these lines.
By order of the Board of Managers,
S. BRADFORD, Sec'y.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-05-05
TESTED BY THOUSANDS AND
UNANIMOUSLY APPROvEDi

sphere Of its usefulness and every year sding the long
catalogue of its trumphs.
MILLION OF BOXES are distributed annually with.
out fully meeting the demand For time past, the
ses have been limited solely for want of facilities Of sup
ply. Truly this is a universal remedy unherad, these
pills have found their way into the remotcs Of the
Unun everywhere proving their title the poor mani
isnd-,ek mans hope-,he marvel and blessing Of til,
age.
For trining sum, every individual and every family ma,
have HEALTH INSURED to them for an indefinite Pc
od; and what life without health hut miserable sxis
tence.
is too precious boon to be tenpered WITH by trying
oil sos Of experiments upon it. The sick should thos,
medicines only which experience has shown bs The bes,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-05-05
Notice
April Z, ls49,

A s the subscriber is done selling at Auction, he
"A requests all those who have not complied with
the conditions of sale, to call Immediately and do
SO. He has still some MOLASSES, PLASTER,
&C., on hand, which he will sell low. As the
store is closed, customers will please call at the
house. CHAS. s. BOGAR.
Sunbury, April Z, ls49.-tf
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-05-05

THOMAS JEFFERSON, it is said, never spoke
in public, neither did he ever write an article
for the newspapers. His principles were
mainly infused among others by means of
epistolary correspondence and by conversa-
tion.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-05-05
SORES CAN BE CURED.

Burns, Scalds, and all kinds of infamed Sores
Cured
VUVoUsEY's UNIVERSAL OINTMENT, is the most
complete Burn Antidote known 1t instantly,
(and as by Nagic) stops pans of the desperate
Burn and Scad For old Sores, 81 uses, Cuts Sprans &c
beast il is the best application that be made
perfect Of pain discovered. All who
commend it, Every family should be provided with it.
None can tel how OF the family may need IT,
t Observe each bog of the genuine Ointmenl has the
name of TousEr written on the outside abel-To unite
Boatmen Livery Men, Farmers and all who use Horses
will hnd this Ointment the very best thing they
Surely every mecyu man would keep his animals as free
from pain as possible Touseys Universal Ointment is all
BITES OF INsEs6Ts. For the sting or bite of poison
US Insects rouseys Ointment sunivaed-lundreds have
PILES CURED. For the Piles, Tousey's Universal oint.
ment is of the best Remedies that be applied All
who have tried it for the Piles recommend it.
OLD SORES CURED. For old obstinate Sores there
s nothing equal to Tousey's Ointment person Mani
us had for number of years sore leg that baed the
skill Of the doctors Tousey's Ointment recommended
by Of the visiting physicians (who knew its great viz
tues and two boxes produced benefit than the pa
tent had received from any and all previous remedies Let
BuRNs AND scALDs CURED Thousand, Of case.
Of Burns and Scas in all parts of the country have been
cured by Touseys Universal Ointment ceTtica,es enough
could be had 70 fill the whole Of this sheet,
VIOLENT BRUISES CURED. Testimonials on testi.
monal in favor Of Touseys Ointment for curing Bruises
heve been offered the propretoas Hundreds Syracuse
will certify otis great merits relieving the pain Of the most
severe Bruises, All persons should try il.
SCALDHEAD CTRED Sores Of cases Of scald Head
have been cured by Tousey's Ointment Try i-it seldom
fails
SALT RHEUM CURED. or all the remedies ever d,
coveren forlhs most disgreeabe complaint Tousey's Uni
versll Ointment the most complete II known
to fail.
cHApPED HANDS CAN BE cURED-Tou.ey'. UNI.
vcrsal Ointment will always the Of Chan
ped Hands, Scores Of persons will state this.
SORE LIPS CURED: For the cure Of SIRE Lips there
was never anything made equal to Touseys Ointment II
is .ure 10 cure them. Fry ii.
1t is scientific compound warranted no contain any
prepaation of Mercury ~ Price 25 per box For
further particulars concerning this really valuable Ointment
the public al referred Pamphlets be had gratis Of re.
spectabe Druggists and Merchants throughout the United
| States.
Prepared by s. TousEY, Druggist, No i0e Nassau
| Street, New York
AsrsI.-joHN YOUNG, sunbury, NJ. A. MecAY,
| Northumberland
Februsry17, is49-iy
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-05-05

Mrs. John Quincy Adams still lies in a
critical state, at the house of Mrs. Frey, in
the seven buildings, where, two weeks ago,
she was prosrated by 4 paralytic stroke
The left side is said to be entirely dead. On
Monday she was somewhat easier in condi-
tion than previously, but cannot be removed
to her own house.-Washington Wing.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-05-05
The Philadelphia Bulletin of Friday saws

The Philadelphia Bulletin of Friday says
Counterfeit SIS notes, purporting to be o.
the Marine Bank Of Baltimore, were offered
at the Pennsylvania Bank this morning
numbered 1851, letter A. payable 10 F Nor.
gan, dated March |, ls4s Phil Li,tig, Jr,
Cashier; J. Brit, President. Paper flimsy,
some blueish and some yellowish cast, badly
executed.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-05-05
BRIGADE INSPECTOR.

DR. J. J. Updegrafr, offers himselfto the electors
Of the LIST Brigade and 9th division, as Can
didate for the office of
BRIGADE INSPECTOR,
Should he be elected he trusts that military edu.
cation, with considerable experience in military
tactics, will enable him to discharge the duties Of
the Office in creditable and satisfactory manner
jackson tshp., March "a, ls49.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-05-05
SHERMAN'S
POOR MANS PLASTER

has cured more Of Rheumatism Pain in the Back
Side and Chest Lumbago and Weakness than any appl
cation that has increased, hundreds Of unprncped
have attempted to counterfeit it, and palm u upon the
community as the genuine ~ Beware OF Deception a
Remember that the true and genuine Plaster spread
reddish paper made expressly for the purpose and every
case the signature OF Dr. Sherman is printed upon hack
Of the Plaster and the whole secured by Copy Right None
others are genuine Therefore when you a good
Shermacs Poor Mans Plaster call at the Office IO6 Nassau
street, and you viii not be disappointed.
Remember principal Gfcc lO6 Nassau street. New York
where oil DR.. Shermans Lozengcs sold. His Agents
are Mrs. Hays l39 Fulton street, Brooklyn Hinsson
Williamsburg and Redding Co, Boston, and
JOHN YOUNG Sunbury.
NJ. A. McCAY, Northumberland
February II, ls49-ch e3m-iy
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-05-05
HVERY MAN HIS OWN PATENT
AGENT.

UNN & Co, publishers Of the "SCIENTI-
L'I FIC AMERICAN" have favoured us with
Phamphlet containing the Patent Laws of the
United States, together with all the forms necessa-
ry for applying for Patent information in regard
to filing caveats, with remarks on its uses ETC., a.
mount Of fee required at the Patent Office, and
every other information that is necessary to instruct
person in making his own applications.
Price l2A cents single, or l2 copies for one dol.
lars-sent by mail to any part ofthe United States.
Address MUM & CO., New-York.
March 10, $780,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-05-05

GEN. JOHN A. QuITMAN has been nomin,.
ted for Governor by the Democratic State
Convention of Mississippi. He will undoub,.
edly be elected.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-05-05

OF all actions Of mans life, his marriage
does least concern other people yet of all
actions Of our lie, il is most meddled with
By Our people,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-05-05

THE MINES OF CALIFORNIA OUT
FINE WATCHES AND JEWELRY
The Diamond City OrPhiladelpliia
Still Ahead!
JACOB LADOMUS,
GAG MARKET ST,
BELOW EIGHTH, SOUTH SIDE,
PHILADELPHIA,
8 constantly receiving from all the best Manu-
facturers Of Europe, every style of
FINE GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES.
~ Read this advcrtisement--c It out Of the
paper-put il in your pocket, and call the first
time you visit the city. Among the assortment
will be found:
Gold Levers, ls k. cases, full jewclled, $50
Silver Levers full jewelled, -. 10
Gold rEpines, ls k. cases, jcwclled, 70
Silver rEpines, jewelled, - ~
Quarter Watches, 4to $40
Silver Tea Spoons, equal to coin, rer set, 50
Desert 100
Table Is 90
Topether with splendid assortment of Chaste
and Rich Jewclry, &c, &C., &c,
Gold Chains Of every variety and pattern at a
slight advance upon the original cost Examine
them by all means.
" The Trade will be supplied upon the most
advantageous terms.
J.LADOMUs,
No. 246 MARKET Street, below Eighth,
South side, Philadelphia
April ID, ls4s.-3 mo.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-05-05

This is nn entirely vegetn-
bic compound, composed Of
Twenty-Five different ingre-
dicnts, and is an Internal and
External Remedy for the va
rious ills that human flesh Is
heir to-
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-05-05
Equitable Life Insurance, AnnUii
and Trust COmOHUv,

OFFICE - WALNUT STREET, pIIlLApEI PHI A
CAPITAL s25o,o0o.-CHARrEK PERPETrlL.
'THE Company are now prepared 70 transact bushes
npon the most liberal and advantageous terms. Tley
are authorized By their charter (sec y to make MI ant
every Insurance appertanng TO life risks Of Whatever kim
or nature and 10 receive and trusts male enow
ments, and To grant and purchase annutes" TIE Com
pany sell annuities and edowments, aud Trustees
for minors and heirs.
Table o. Premiums required fc the u soJ f.f
ia term NJ i
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-05-05

[ ot'on Yarn, Cotton Carpet Chain, Cotton Laps
n and Wadding, Cotton Outlines Ready made
ppan'aioons. Ready made Vests Congress Knives
for sale by II. MASsER.
Sunbury, Dee. ., lS4s.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-05-05
ApHYsIclAN,s TESTIMONY.

tFrom Catski, Green County, New York;
Dr.. w. Wright-Dear Sir nave found your Indian
Vegetable Pills valuable remedy in Of General De-
bily of the system and in all Bilious disorders am also
in the habit of recommending them females In pesus
cases.
observe than to operate in the System whou. producing
debility or pain, leaving it in q healthy conditi5n.
June 20, 1913. JeuS DoAsr MD.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-05-05

DEATH TO PAIN

-RELrKr TO TIrE SICK -
Health TO the Weak "A
BALM Ia found for the
Whole Human Race in An
drews'
PAIN KILLER.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-05-05
1000 PREMIUM BLINDS.
II, j. WILLIAMS,
NO. 12 NORTH SIXTH STREET,
PHILADELPHIA

PHILADELPHIA.
yenitian Blind aud window Shade
Manufacturers.
AWARDED the first and highest Medals at
New York, Baltimore and Philadelphia Exhbi-
tions for the superiority Of his BLINDS, with con-
firmcd confidence in his manufacture,) asks the
attention Of purchasers to his assortment of 1000
Blinds Of narrow and wide stats with fancy and
plains Trimmings, Of new styles and colors. Also
a large and general assortment Of TRANSPA-
RENT WINDOW SHADES, all of which he
will sell at the lowest cash prices.
dBlinds painted and trimmed to look equal to
new.
tY-DEALERs SUPPLIED on liberal terms n
The Citizens Of Northumberland County are res.
pectfully invited to call before buying clscwhere-
confident of pleasing ALL
BOPEN IN THE EvENINGS.1
March "a, ls49.-3m
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-05-05

DATENT Truases Of all kinds. Harrison,
il writing and indellible ink. Cotton yarn ani
laps just received and fos ssls BY
J.w. FRILING.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-05-05
Notice.

EbSlIE partnership, heretofore existing under the
L name Of "Dewart & Bruner," having been
dissolved, Ihe subscriber announces to the public
that lie viii continue the practice of the law at the
Office formerly occupied by said firm, in the
Borough of Sunbury. Business entrusted to him
will be promptly attended to-
CHARLES J. BRCSER.
Sunbury, April q. lsi9-3mo
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-05-05


No. as South Second ST. ADORE Chestnut,
PHILADELPHIA.
NIOULD call the attention Of Merchants and
W Mners visiting the city, to their large and
rich assortment of
Spring Millinery Goods,
Received by late arrivals from France, such as
Glace Silks for casing bonncts,
Fancy Bonnet and Cap Ribbons large and
beautiful assortment, of all prices;
Plain Mantua and Satin Ribbons, from No. to
No. lc;
French and American Artificial Flowers, lin
great variety0
Colored and White Crapes
Fancy Laces and Nets;
French Chip Hats;
Face Trimmings-Qunes
Covered Whalebone-Cane
Buckrams-Wiow;
Bonnet Crowns and Tips,
Together with every article apportanng to the
Millinery trade.
March "a, lS49.--lme
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-05-05
Wrighe's Indian Vegetable ItIiIs.


John w. Frling, sunbuIy.
Henry Masser, Sunbury.
Hays Mccormick, McEwsnsvMe
E. Kaufman, Augusta tp.
John H. Vincent Chilisqusque
Kase BeIgs;resscr, Elyslurg
w. Rotherme!, Little Mahonoy.
Heinsn Brother, Milton.
Forsyth, Wilson & Co., Nosthumlseksi
Ja. Reed, Poitsgrove.
w. |. Il. Fegey, Shamokin.ow,
J. c. Morgan, Snyderstown.
w. Deppn, Mahonoy P. o.
Bonneville Hoshue Up. Mshonoy
J, g. Rem, Line Mountain p o.
Ben. Hetiner Lower Mahoning p. o
Amos T. Brisze, Turbut:syl.s
G.J. Il T. Piper, Wa,sonviIs
T.. A. Kutzner, Boonsvilie
II. H. KnGbe, Elysburg.
Offices devoted exclusively to the sale Of wrsh,s India
Vegetable Pills Wholesale and Retail Ioo Race st phila
depha, sss Greenwich street, NewYcIk and 100 fremont
Boston.
Dec. e;h, Isss,-iy.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-05-05
CABINET
WARE ROOMS.

yJNHE subscriber respectfully informs the public,
j that he continues the manufacture of CABI-
NET WARE, in all its branchss, at his stand in
Market street in Sunbury, and that he has now
on hand handsome assortment of well made and
fashionable furniture.
He also carries on, at his old establishment, in
Fawn street, the
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-05-05
JOHN DONNELLY,

MANUFACTURER OF DoNNELLY's UPRIGHT
SAFETY GLAZED CApsULED BLUE
MATCHES,
AND UNITED STATES OIL PASTE
BLACKING,
No S3 North Third Street,
PHILADELPHIA,
rESHESE Matches arc justly considered the best
in the United States they are free from un-
pleasant SMELL and can be introduced with perfect
safety into all Stores and Dwellings Warranted
to keep ten years.
The Backing is Of superior quality, and free
from and ingredient that impairs the Leather.
COUNTRY DEALERS and SHIPPERS will
find it to their interest to call and see for them
selves.
n. B.--An assortment Of Matches of various
New York Manufacturers. Matches in round
wood boxes-also, packed in large small tin
cases. to ship to any part ofthe world
JOHN DONNELLY,
Late of 90 Bank Street, now SO North Third st.
March 81 lS49-ly
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-05-05
TESTIMONY OF ANOTHER PHYSICIAN.


The following letter is in reply to note from OIL, sss:
asking Dr. Bouton's opinion OF this medicine:
TrsxHASSocr, Angus. %, Is4e
Mr 4. Durhan-Dear Sir In reply to your note Of yes
,sIday would state that have occasionally found it con-
venet to use the various Paen Ps vended in the shops
and whiel am unwilling say anything deprecis,s the
value Of others am freq confess that consider Wright
Indian Vegetable Pills superior TO all others with which
am acquainted have used them for many years 10th in
my own family and my practice generny and they hay
uniformly proved mild, certain and safe in their operations
The care and skill with which these pills have been hitherto
manufactured are, i'll my opinion sufficient guarantee fur
Ike good results in future. Very respectfully
3. A. Bocrox, Nd.
NE isa practitioner OF long experience well known
in and even beyond the lines OF Wyoming county He is
graduate of Pennsylvania, and siy popular with tn.
psople among whom he resides
feware OCSugar Coated Gossn2cr-
feIts.
Remember that the crginn! and only cenuias udiay
Vegetable Pills have the written gnsure of VIM W.l
On the top latei Of .ach bo1.
A&SA&JyRG
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-05-05
CHAIR MAKINC BUSINESS,

in all its branches, and keeps constantly on hand,
an assortment of well made and fashionable
CHAIRS, plain and ornamental. All of which
he will dispose of at prices low at any esta-
blishment in the county.
His long experience in the business, justifcs
him in the belief that he will be able to give gen.
eral satisfaction, and therefore solicits from his
customers continuance of their patronage.
tT- All kinds of produce taken in exchange.
SEBASTIAN HOUPT.
Sunbury, March IT. ls49.--tf
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-05-05

Top w. WIight-Dear Sir For the last two Year,
have had the agency for the sale Of ycur Indian Vegetable
Pills at this place. and have sod annually lrss ouante,
retail They have in every instance given entire satisfied
sion Many families in this section keep the and c3nsda
them invaluable as family medicine. There 10 nedi.
cine sold here that can be universally recommended
Wrish'a Indian Vegetable Pills Very truly yours,
February l, lese. W Lrxrv,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-05-05
LIVER COMPLAINT.
JAUNDICE, DYSPEPSIA, CHRONIC OF
NERVOUS DEBILITY, DISEASE OF
THE KIDNEYS.
DR.. EOcFLAND'S
Celebrated German Bitters

Their power the above diseases 10 e1ceed-if
equaed-by any other preparation the United States
the attest. in many after skul physicians
had failed
Derangement OF the Liver and Stomach sources Of
insanity and will produce disease of the Heart SKIN
Lungs and Kidneys aud lays the body open attack OF
the Cholera, Bilious Yellow Fever, and generally the
FRS. cause of that most baneul disease Consumption,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-05-05
THE BEST FAMILY MEDICINE

fFrom Norton Hill, Green County N. "
Dr. Wright. We have used and sold your Indian ess.c.
be Pills for three yeaa past and DO no, hesitate to
mend them friends and customers as the best Family
MEDICINE In uss N. & L. RAXspxtL.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-05-05

The premiums less than any other company and the
policies afford greater advantages Tables OF llyeary
and quarterly premiums half credit rates Of premium short
TERMS Joint lives, suryvorships and endowments also
form OF Application flor which there blank sheets are
Agent, J. H. PCRDY, Sunbury.
RAIEs roR ISsrRISo BOO On n single LIZ.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-05-05

oil this nature are sent out Tor general sale, Sgnor
De Alvear has determined to sell none of his works
or instruments unless ordered by letters sent di-
rectly to him. when the desired publication, or in
strument will be forwarded under his signature
and SEAL so that all doubt as TO its genuincuess
may be removed.
" BEWARE OF ALL INVITATIONS of
this Instrument which may hereafter appear, as
the secret of ofimparting the Gold Detecting power
is known to 10 person whatever, except the orr
ginal inventor.
~ The GOLDoMETER and GOLD SEEK.
ER'S GUIDE, will both be sent by mail, closely
enveloped and sealed, and heretofore, not subject
to inspection by Post-mastcrs for the sum Of
THREE DOLLARS, sent post paid to SIGNOR
JOSE De ALVEAR, Box 27l3, New York City,
The instrument is very light, and the Guide is
printed on thin paper-so that the charge by mail
or express will be very small to any part Of the
United States.-The Price Of the GODD SEEK
ER'S GUIDE alone, is ONE DOLEAR, sent a.
shove. Address,
sIGNoR JOSE De ALvEAR,
Box 27l3, New York City,
~ OFFICE for the sale Of the GoLp 6EExER's
GuIpE and GoLpoMErEs, No. 3s Centre Street.
New York City, where visters may see several
casks Of California God in the rough state, as ex.
trsctsd by siguor D'Alvesr from the Sacramento
Mines, and also witness the operation of the
GoLEoNErER, when held within the Magnetic in
ausncs Of the precioss metal, and unering man
ues In which Il Indicates The psosnes a thst md
Sthg ueAAlic OhAApoea
Yskrusyy nth, ls4e
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-05-05

Los AseLLos, California, Aug. 1873.
This may certify that the undersigned is fully
convinced that Sgnor Jose De Alvear was the first
discoveror of the Gold despostcs of California and
that this discovery made by IT. aid of Mag
netic instrument called the Goldomcter which |
have seen successfully applied to the discovery of
veins of Gold ore, places where indications of
the earth. Il. w. SHERMAN,
Lieut. Sd Artillery L. s. Armv
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-05-17
Correspondence of the Newark Daily Advertiser.
WAsuINsroS. Monday. 10 p.

WASHINGTON, Monday, 10 P. NJ.
The President and The Bible. This morning
dele gation from tue American Bible Society to
the Washington City Society called upon the
President of the United States. and an interview
took place of an exceedingly Interesting charac-
ter. The delegation, consisting of the Rev. 5.
|. Prime, Secretary of tho American Bible 30.
cie,y, and the Rev. w. P. Strickland, of Ohio,
we're introduced by Mr.. Miller, of the Treasury
Department. and were received by the President
IN his Cabinet Chamber, with great cordaity
and kindness.
Mr.. Prime remarked to him that the friends of
the Bible had been exceedingly grateful to know
that he held the word OF God III high esteem,
that he had publicly expressed his reverence for
lis truths, aud they cherished The hope that the
Government of this country would always be adj
minlslered consistently with its principles.
General Tay Tor replied; The Bible is the best
OF Books aud wish 1t were IN the hands of eve
~ Que. 1t Is indispensable 10 the safety aud
permanence of our institutions free govern
ment cannot exist without religion and morals /;
and thele cannot be morals without religion, nor
religion without Bible. Especially should the
Bible be placed in the hands OF the young. 1t
is the best sch )o book III the world can re.
member what | learned when child far better
than what read now, and | would that all our
people were brought up under The Influence Of
that holy book You are engaged in a good
cause, and | wish you great success"
Alter free and very pleasant conversation with
the President on general topics, The delegation
withdrew.