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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-06-16
The Cheapest and Most Splendid Assortment OF
WATCHES AND JEWELRY
IN PHILADELPHIA,

No. LEWIS LADONUS. No.
1I3 }MARKET STREET, {1I3
FEW DOORS ABOVE ELEVENTH, NORTH SIDE,
ii As just received by late arrivals, from the
l. most celebrated Manufacturers of Europe,
magnificent and udiciously selected assortment of
GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES,
which he will sell CHEAPER than any other cstah-
lishmenl in the United States. Among the as
sortmcnt will he iound
Gold Levers, k. eases, full jcwcllcd S3G
Silver Levers, full icwcllcd, Is
Gold rEpincs - k. eases, jcwclled, %
Silver fEpincs, icwcllcd 10
Quarter Watches. A 10 $40
Silver Tea Spoons, equal to coin, per set 1.5o
Desert, 1000
Table. I" 1900
Together with a splendid assortment of Chastc
and Rich Jcwcllry, &C. &C., &c.
GOLD CHAINS, of various STYLES, from the
best Manufacturers.
~ Please preserve this advertisement, and call
at LEWIS LADOMUS'S,
No. 1l3 MARKET STREET, above ELr-
yENTiI, North Side.
tV' have Gold and Silver Levers still cheaper
than the above prices
u \ liberal discount made To the trade.
April H. lSi9-:}m
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-06-16
TANNERS TAKE NOTICE.
New Hide OIL and Leather Store.

No. III North Sd 81. 3 doors bclo,c Race st.
Philadelphia
VUNIIE subscribers offer to the tanners on the
i most favorable terms their fresh importation
of Hides. consisting of Bucnos Ayrcs Lapla,a.
Caracas, Laguira. Huns-Dry, Chill. Salicd Per
amhuco and all kinds of Spanish Hides. dry and
saltcd. Also, Green Slaughter, Dry Sailed, and
Black Dry ratna Hips,
Also, Straighis and Bank oil and general as
sortmcnt of Curriers' Tools
They will sell or trade for Spanish or Slaughter
Leather. the above Hides, kips. Oil and Tools, ON
better terms. than old Houses in the city,
Cash paid for Leather Of all kinds.
KEEN e. KIRKPATRICK.
Philadelphia MAY rs, ISi9.-ly
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Estate Of Peter Burns decd.

n Office is hereby given, that letters Testa-
~ mcntary have been granted 10 the subscriber,
OIL the estate of Peter Burns, late of Lower Au-
g,sta township, Northumberland county, decd.
Persons indebted To said estate or having claims
against the same, are requested to present the
same Tor settlement To the subscriber.
HENRY BURNS, Ex'tor.
Lower Augusta ,shp, May l2, lsi0.-6t
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-06-16

In the fifteenth century, a German nstrono.
mer made a wooden eagle that flew forth
from the city, met the Emperor, saluted him,
and returned He also made an iron ny,
which flew out of his hat at a feast, and
returned aftet sporting about the room.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-06-16
Notice

A 8 the subscriber is done selling at Auction, he
n requests all those who have not complied with
the conditions Of sale, TO call immediately and do
SO. ia has still some MOl,ASSf;S, 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, lsi9.-u
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-06-16
All Sorts Of 1ttrns.
.arrird Of the U. S. ship Lexington from
California, NTH a Quarter of a Million
Dollars IN Gold Dust.

SWJOH", Uu" NUd1teT OF n .WUtOW
Dollars in Gold Dust.
New YoRK, June 10.
The Z. s. ship Lexington, from San Fran
cisco, is now coming up the harbor, with
i,cele hundred and eighteen pounds Of gain
gold, from California, on board, having left
45s pounds at Valparaiso.
Among the passengers are Samuel F. Ha-
card, last from Rio taneiro; Fred. w. Robin.
son, midshipman, from San Francisco, and
Thos. II. Stevens, of the U. 8. Navy, ans
family, from San Francisco.
JsEcoND DESPATCH.
The United States store ship Lexington
has arrived at the Naval anchorage of Brook
lyn. Officers and crew all we'll Her arri.
val created much excitement during the af-
,ernoou. The California fever has broken
out niresh
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-06-16
Summer Arrangement.
5s.1s hapa, EaGaa, El1
-SSS~,a%- Gaatltss u 81 HtEit5ls.4L l.4L A{s-t5t

PHILADELPHIA AND READING RAIL
ROAD, FROM PHILADELPHIA
TO POTTSVlLLE.
CHANGE or HOURS, and 1HO TRIMS
DAILY, each 1ray, except Sundays,
nN AND AFTER MONDAY, April 2d, 1919
two trains will run each way, daily, between
Philadelphia and PotisvilIe.
MORNING ACCOMMODATION,
Leaves Philadelphia at Z! A. NJ, daily except
Sundays.
Passes Reading at TO- 15 A. NJ
Leaves Poitsyillc at y A. NJ, daily, cxccp,
Sundays.
Passes Reading at 0 10 AN.
The abovc Line stops at all way stations on the
road formerly.
AFTERNOON LINE-FAST TRAIN.
Up Tram Dorm Tram.
Leaves philadelphia at Leaves roilsyilIc at p
- Z. NJ, daily, cx- i. NJ, daily, except
ccpt Sundays. Sundays
Poltsiown 4,l5 Port Clinton 800
Reading 500 &" Reading $50
" Port Clinton 5,15 /" Potlstown i,i0
Sch. Haven G,l0 PhuniN,le 500
Arrives at Potts,cG,.0 Arrives at State I'd so
The Afternoon Train will stop only at the
bove named stations. Passengers for other points
must therefore take the Morning Line.
DEPOT in Reading, coroner Of Chesnut and
Seventh streets Passengers cannot enter the
Cars unless provided with Tickets.
~ NUrlCE.-Fiily pounds of baggage will
be allowed To each passenger in these lines ; and
passengers are expressly prohibited from taking
any thing rs baggage hut their wearing apparel,
which will he at the risk OF its owner. No freight
will he taken hy these lines.
by order OF the Board OF Managers,
S. BRADFORD, Seory.
April7, 1919.
nAY RUM.-An excellent article for sale
by HENRY MASSER.
Sunbury Jan. :uh, lsi9--u.
Dl.ASTER, Salt and Fish, Just received and iol
l. by J. w. FRII.ING.
Sunbuy, Dec. =, 1878.
I)AlNrS, few Tor sale by
CHAS. S.BOGAR
Sunhuy, March ~. isi9.
/ ,NEuP superior lelinod syrup
y Molayaos ior .alc ly HENRY MAsSER
sunbmy Dec 2, isis.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-08-30

A DEATH Bed Contract. There lives in
Covington, KY, Tor did yesterday, a man
worth about 1000, who lies upon what
may be, and probably will be his death
bed. Like many Of us, he does not like
to die, yet the future he does not so much
think of, as the worldly treasure he is 10
leave behind. Physicians he utterly des-
pise, and has, during his present illness,
suffered OH without their aid, but the ex-
cessive bodily pains that he has Of late ex-
perienced, forced him on Saturday, to send
for one.
On the arrival Of the doctor, he submit
ted his proposition, viz: He agreed 10 give
the Doctor Three Thousand Dollars, il he
would restore him 10 health, to be decided
by three citizens Of Covington; but if he
died, the Doctor was to pay three Hun
dred Dollars to such heir (unknown) as
he should name in his will; and he positiv.
" asserted that not one dime more would
he risk. Three thousand dollars was as
much as his life was worth. The Docto,
would not accede to the terms is black ono
,rhiie, but finally compromised in writing
on Two thousand dollars if he saved him
and if not he was to have no fee. W.
very much fear our worthy friend, thu
Doctor, from what we hear Of the condi
ton Of sOld Avarice," will, or has lost tn
Two Thousand Dollars.-Cin. Com.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-08-30

The Concepiire Faculiy.--Isaac Taylor,
one Of the most remarkable thinkers Of
this age, has indicated the best method OF
training the Conceptive Faculty. The
following extract from his work on Home
Education, should be carefully read by all
teachers:
"a description Of the earth, combining
many topics, separately treated OF in i've
or six sciences that is to say, astronomy,
geography, geology, photography, miner
alcey, meteorology, and TO some extent,
natural history, affords as good an oppor-
tunity as we can anywhere find, for call
ing the concep.ive faculty into play, and
for enriching it with splendid ideas
What we want, in the training Of this fac
ulty, is to accustom the mind to stretch
out the boundary, of things actually seen,
and to give itselfa sort Of intellectual ubl-
guilty, by the vigofotis effort which reat-
ICES remote scenes as analogous TO sur
rounding objects, and yet as unlike them.
A child is to be tempted on, until lie breaks
over his horizon he is TO be exercised
and informed, until he can wing his way,
North or South, East or West, and show
his teacher in apt vivid language, that his
imagination has actually taken the leap,
and has et,.rned-from the tempest-rock-
ed Hebrides, or the ice-bound northern
Ocean, from the red mans wilderness OF
the West, from the steppes Of Central
Asia, from the teeming swamps Of the
! Amazon, from the sirocco deserts Of Afri
ca, from the tulted islets of the Pacific
from the heaving TANKS of Etna, from
the marbled shores of Greece.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-08-30

Woman Hooked. A singular incident
is told as having occurred in this city a
day or two since. A female was flying
about the shop, scolding a gentleman and
making most extraordinary free use Of
her tongue, when she went to the window
for the purpose Of closing it,and preventing
her being heard. In doingth she caught
her lip OH large fish-hook which hung
down from the top of the window, and
there was almost suspended like brim
at the end of a line. 1t was impossible to
remove the hook except by cutting away
the lip, and the pain Of the operation may
be imagined. Whether this wasua vista
ton for making too free use Of the tongue,
or not, it certainly was most singular
LouelI Journal.
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Mosquito Country.

"a glance at the map will show US that
the State of Nicaragua occupies the south
ern portion Of the long and narrow 18TH
mus which unites North and South Anne
RIGA. Across this isthmus, the people OF
this country have sensibly determined that
canal, or railroad, or regular convey
ance Of some kind shall be perfected, in
order to render available the vast resour-
ces Of our territory on the Pacific: ter,
ritory becoming, every day, more and
more valuable and important. taa i.
A part of this State Of Nicaragua, and
part celebrated for its production Of the
mahogany wood, is called the Mosquito
Country. A number Of British merchants
there, engaged in the mahogany trade, re-
Gently induced the Mosquito Country, I'M
der a promise Of British protection, to
throw off its allegiance TO the authorities
Of Nicaragua. Their object was to rem
der the Mosquito Country an actual de-
tendency of Great Britain, and to give to
the British traders there the whole man.
agement of the place, the whole monopoly
of the mahogany trade, and the power to
exclude all other nations from employing
any portion of that territory as thorough
fare 10 the Pacific. s .zgyE -
II appears that the State of Nicaragua
had granted to New York Company, the
right to construct ship-canal from Lake
Nicaragua to the navigable part Of st
Johns river. By this means it was de-
signed that we should have an easy, cheap,
and direct communication opened between
the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. But the
British Government now steps in, and
through its consul at New York, officially
informs this company that it must instantly
cease all operations. lie informs IL 'hat
Grey Town, at which place the Company
has permission, to erect its stores, is in the
"Mosquito Kingdom" that Great Britain,
as the ally Of the half-breed boy whom she
has metamorphosed into the king Of that
district, will not permit this invasion Of
the Mosquito territory
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-08-30

CHEsrxurs IN THREE YEAKs.-Mr ~.
Rockwell, of Jacksonville, in letter to
us says: ,cr,,,,.,s
a pint of Chestnuts in my garden, nearly
ali of which came up and grew, and some
Of the trees now have. fruit on them Tor
the third year. Ibelieve there is no d'ffi-
Guilty in raising Chestnuts if the seed can
be procured a, the right season OF the year
for planting. They should be planted IN \,
the fall of the year in which they grew
Chestnuts will vegetate as easily as
peas if planted fresh. We procured some
in market last fall and planted them, which
are cup and doing we'll. "-ED. Prai Farm
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-08-30
John b. Weller.


The prompt recall Of Mr. Commissioner
WELLER is highly honorable 10 the Adj
ministration; and we hope sincerely that
they will act with equal promptness in ev-
cry other case Of abused public trust.
The fifth article Of the treaty Of Guada-
loupe provided that the Governments Of
Mexico and Of the United States should
each appoint commissioner and a survey
or, who, before the expiration Of year
from the date Of the exchange Of the rati-
fcations Of the treaty, should meet at the
port Of San Diego, and proceed TO run and
mark the boundary in its whole course to
the mouth of the Rio Bravo del Norte.-
The year was suffered to expire before
Mr. WELLER reached San Diego, and it
was known he could not arrive thefe III
season when he was recalled. y. 49,
Again; the law Of Congress appropri-
ated but $50, 900 to defray all the expen-
ses Of the boundary commission. Before
reaching his place Of destination, Mr. WELL
LER made drafts on the Secretary to an
amount which we have not precisely as
certained, but on which there have been
paid $33, $50 by acquisitions upon the
treasury. OF this amount, $24, 849 80
were accompanied by vouchers; and, con-
trary to the regular mode Of doing business
at the department, drafts were paid to the
amount Of So ,475 6S without the produce
ton Of any vouchers. But when new
drafts came pouring in to swell this I'M
vouched.for balance, and the Department
saw that if they continued to honor these
drafts the whole fund would be exhausted
before the commissioner had reached the
scene Of his labors, it was very properly
determined to cut short the whole business,
by calling Mr. WELLER home. !.
This is all as |: should be. The great
laxity that has hitherto prevailed in the
public service in regard to money matters,
must be corrected. We do not consider it
good plea in bar to these official abuses,
TO say that the offender has "served in
Mexico" This may be said Of a great
many men Of very small desert. The hem
roost robber, who lampooned Gen. TAY-
Lon during the Presidential campaign, and
furnished affidavits that were very much
relied upon by the Democratic party, had
also "served in Mexico. - w. Repub.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-08-30

1t was contemplated by the early foun.
ders of the Republic that Canada should
form a part of the United States, as ap-
pears from the following article, specially
Inserted in the old Articles Of Coniedera-
ton of 1787:--
cart. IL. Canada acceding to this Con.
federation and joining in the measures OF
the United States, shall be admitted into
and entitled to all the advantages OF this
Union; but no other colony shall be admit
ted into the same unless such admission
be agreed to by the nine states
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-08-30

Cholera ANEcporE.-One cannot but
be struck with the great disproportion in
the number of whites and blacks carried
off by the cholera at the south, and the
Richmond Republican says that at least five
blacks die to one white; and gives as the
reason, that they do not control their APP
petites and live prudently. In addition to
this, they nearly all believe that a mans
time is fixed, and that il is scarcely worth
his while TO try and avoidit. The Rcpub-
Hcan relates the following: ss~
What is amusing even in 50 sefious a
matter as an attack Of the cholera, is the
uniform pertiracity with which its colored
subjects will deny to their medical attend
ants that they have eaten anything which
could make them sick. An eminent ply
siciaii Of our city informed us that on be-
ing called to negro suddenly attacked
with cholera, lie asked him whether he
had been eating fruit or vegetables.
"Oh, no, Sir" was the reply, "nothing
of the kind"
"IVhat, have you eaten no apples OF
cherries ?"
"No, no" said the negro, 81 never eats
'cm any time Of the years"
"Well, I believe you have" said the
Doctor, "and I'll prove it in short time. "
The Physician administered tot,it,
the result Of which was The election of
about quart of apples, stems; seed and
all 49,.
"iveIt,H said The Doctor, 81 thought you
told me YOU had not been eating apples
Look at those. Are they moi apples %
"They does look like 'em, Sir
care they not apples ?"
ayes, Sir, they are, that's fact >,
"Well, how did they get into you, II
YOU did not eat 'em 81
"Please God, Massa, don't know, but
l neusr eat anything Of the kind."
The conclusion to which o1f medical
friend came was that "ihc only ,rny to gel
the truth out of negro is 10 rom't 1t out O
him." and that, even then, he won't own It,
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-08-30

DR. franklin, in reply to one Of the in
fidel Paine's inquiries, asked, "If men are
SO wicked with religion, what would they
be without it ?" No answer has ever been
reported,
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-08-30

The Philadelphia North American
makes the following important announce
ment:
Hon. REvERDY JosHsor.-Ina nnounc-
ing the arrival Of this distinguished gen.
tle,nan in this city yesterday, we neglec-
ted to mention, that his presence was &C.
casioned by professional business of most
important moment. By the direction OF
the President, he appears on behalf Of the
United States, in case involving right
to the duties collected on goods imported
into and exported from and to the United
States, to ports of Mexico, that were du-
ring the war in the military possession OF
the United States. The amount depend
ing upon the question is between FIVE and
seven millions Of dollars. The opening
argument for the United States was made
yesterday by the District Attorney,
Mr. Ashmead, who was followed
by Mr. McCallon the other side. Mr.
Johnson will close for the Government,
to-day, and we need not say to those who
have taste for clear and vigorous reason
ing, strong powers of exposition, and a
mini Of extraordinary natural force, that
a rare opportunity will be afforded for
such an enjoyment at the District Court
room this morning. The magnitude Of
the case and the Importance Of the qnes-
ton arising under 1.-THE first, we believe
that have ever been tested In our jurispru-
dence sufficient in themselves, apart
from the presence Of the learned Attorney
General, to attract the attention of the pro.
fesssion and Of the commercial community
which has large stake in the issue.
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MY Three Treasures.


BIT MRS. r. G. JUDsoNa
have a steed-a bounding steed,
With form as 1.-THE as bending reed,
And limbs like the petrels wing;
With his airy form, and his step Of grace,
His eye Of love, and his beaming face,
Oh, he is beautiful thingl
have lamb-a household pet;
Like the blue Of June, when the sun has set,
Is his soft and dreamy eye;
He frolics and gambols the livelong day,
Then turns, and, lisping; asks the way
To the Shepherds fold on high.
Ihave bird-life's dawning light,
All quivering, beautiful and bright,
Upon her radiant wing;
Sweet a. the chime Of silver bells.
Or voices Of spring in their woodland dells.
Do her broken carols ring.
Rare, rare the gems In my love-crown set,
But sin has poison to canker and fret,
And its stain even now they wear;
With trembling heart, and Bonded knees
lbear them, Son Of God, to thee,
oh, heed a mothers prayerl
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-08-30

We learn that intelligence has been Of
ficially communicated TO the Department
of State, through our minister at Vienna,
that the blockade ofAncona had terminated.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-08-30

RatneTeu from tue novel OF 'ClarlSSa; and
as few Of our readers, probably, ever had
opportunity or patience 10 CLEAN tie true
wisdom Of Richardson from its mass o!
verbage, we will set these real diamonds
Of thought in our Book, and hope our
young readers will transfer them to theft
hearts.
MAxIMs ron LOVERS.
Love takes deepest root in the steadiest
mind.
1t is degree ofimpurity in a woman to
love sensual man.
True love is ever accompanied with
fear and reverence. s..s.-
Platonic love is Platonic nonsence.
The proof of true love is respect, not
freedom. .-,-
But few first impressions ought to be
trusted or encouraged in love.
A lady can have but small hopes Of a
lover, over whom his worthy relations can
have no influence.
MAXIMS ON MARRIAGE.
1t is neither just or honest to marry,
where there catl be no love.
Marriage withthe best prospect is We
~ solemn engagement, enough to make a
young creatures heart tremble, when she
thinks seriously Of it.
Marry first; and ioUe will come after, is
a shocking assertion; since thousand
things may happen to make the state bare
ly tolerable, even when 1t was entered into
with mutual affection.
How Unhappy must that marriage be in
which the husband can have no confidence
in the affection Of his wife!
How much easier and pleasanter it is
for women to obey the man Of her
choice, than one she would not have mar
ried could she have avoided it.
Invectives against marriage are teflec.
ton upon the laws and good order of society
Marriage is the highest state of friend.
ship.
No matter whom that woman marries
who has slight notion Of the matrimonial
duties she will surely be unhappy.
1t is dreadful as we'll as dishonest te
marry man for his wealth, in the hope
4 of his death. .s. ~
Exalted qualities may be sunk in low
and unequal marriage.
REFLECTION ON WOMEN
The uselessness and the expensivenes
Of modern women multiply bachelors.
Vile men owe much Of their vileness I
women Of character, who hardly eve
scruple to receive them into their society
if the men are rich, talented and fashiona
bic, even though they have been guilty
ever 50 much baseness to other women.
Had | found character for virtue ha
been generally necessary to recommen
me to the sex, l would says Loreloc
have had greater regard for my morals
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-08-30

J. II. Marshall, Esq, of Indiana, has
been appointed Governor Of Oregon, in
place Of Col. Lane, removed.
Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-08-30

BARBER SHop ScENE.-At the Barber
shop opposite Smiths clock store, on Fifth
street, most laughable trick was played
off on the boys in the shop.
The room was well supplied with GUS
toners, and the chance Of getting shaved
in hurry was out Of the question.
A small man with a waggish look came
to the door, and after surveying the crowd
walked in and took seat on the sofa.
How FAR is it to Doctors office?' ask
ed the strange gentleman.
Just across the way replied one Of the
boys.
The eyes of the company were turned
upon the stranger.
i feel bad said he; and at the same
time spasam took him, and his hands
clenched and his legs drew him up in a
perfect ball, and he rolled off on the floor.
That's cholera case,' said one, and
he took his hat and left. This was the
signal, and all followed suit except those
undergoing the shaving operation.
The spasm seemed to subside-the
arms and legs stretched out at full length,
and the patient lay PROSTATE on his back.
wipe off the lather,' said the fat man
hext the door, I'll come in sgain-I cant
stay now
Just then another spasm took The stfah-
ger, and by some strange movement he
bounced Upon the sofa without any appa-
rent effort, fiat on his back, as he was lay
ing on the floor. He rolled up into ball
again, and rolled backward and forward
on the sofa in style that would have
done credit to circus man.
This was finisher; those that were
shaved left, and those not shated hadn't
time to stay-the boys looked at each 9TH
er in establishment. The cholera subject
uncoiled himself and asked them il his
turn had come, when he took his seat and
had good shave.
What's the charge9 p asked the stran-
ger.
Nothing said the barber, s if you will
leave your name.'-Cin. Commercial.