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The North-Carolina standard., 1849-03-07

We learn, says the Petersburg Republican of MOE
day last, that passenger from Washington, yeStsf
and the abOEtionist Giddings, after warm WORDS
seized each other, and before they separated w
abolitonist received pretty tight squeeze about LILO
neck. No bodily harm done to the Virginia"
The affair happened after the House adjourned ia"
on Saturday night.
The North-Carolina standard., 1849-03-07

Georgia has some three hundred miles of Pail
Road, yielding good profits. The State is LARGELY
concerned In these works, and has been greatly bene
The North-Carolina standard., 1849-03-07
THE PRESIDENT ELECT.

Gen. Taylor, says the Washington Union of the
9th ultmo, received the Committee of both Houses
of Congress on the Goth, who waited upon him to
announce officially his election to the Presidency.
Col. jefferson Davis, his son-in-law,) the part
of the Senate, " made short address to him the
occasion-to which the President elect made a very
appropriate reply. -
The Union of the same date adds: T" The Presi-
dent elect, with several friends, called yesterday to
see the President of the United States and his
family, by whom he was most courteously and polite
y received. We have hesitation in saying that the
interview between these two distinguished men was
mutually agreeable them, and it must have been
to every present.
The Washington Correspondent Of the Baltimore
Argus, notices the state of SIEGE in which the
old Genrral is placed. He says
-" Wizards Hotel, the headquarters of Gen. Tay-
lor, is in state of siege. The old man does not
permit himself to be disturbed unnecessarily. He
therefore extreme caution rs necessary.
The General, in reply-to the Committee who in
formed him of his election, said that he should
deavor toact assuage the strife Of party, and
to act, not the President of party, but as the
President of the people, and take Washington as his
guide We shall see." .-.
The Union of Wednesday last says that nothing
definitely known about the Cabinet, up to that
date. 1t seems to be generally conceded that Gen.
Taylor will need as strong team he possibly
get into the traces. We shall see-what shall see.
The North-Carolina standard., 1849-03-07

We learn from the Richmond Enquirer of Satur-
day last, that the Virginia and Tennessee Rail Road
bill passed the House of Delegates Friday, by a
vote of 76 to Sd. The Enquirer says: 'It has yet
to run the gauntlet of the Senate-where we cannot
doubt its success" This bin proposes great Rail
Road, to connect Richmond with Tennessee and con-
vey the products of SouthW estern Virginia to that
City. The State subscribes twothirds of the stock
The bill sustained by the entire Press of Rich
mond-that sound Democratic paper, the Enquirer,
included. Progress is the word.
The North-Carolina standard., 1849-03-07

We are gratifed to perceive, from the last number
of the Highland Messenger, that its Editor, Mr..
Atkn has far recovered from his protrncted illness
as to be able to resume his duties. He gives the
enemies of Mr.. Clngnan among the Eastern Wings,
few 'sround shot," which must stick where they
strike. He says, emphatically '' The Whig press
in certain portions of North Carolina, continue
to sneer at Western men, but warn them now that
they may be digging the graves of some of their f-
vortes." Mr.. Atkin stood by Mr.. Clingman to the
last, and utterly refused to vote for Mr.. Badger.
The North-Carolina standard., 1849-03-07

Col. Seymour, who so distinguished himself in
Mexico, is the Democratic candidate for Governor in
Connecticut. He ought to be elected.
The North-Carolina standard., 1849-03-07

An Act to change the name of Van Buren, county
to Cass has passed the Legislature of Missouri Good
The North-Carolina standard., 1849-03-07

The Charlotte Journal expresses its surprise that
Gen. Dockery should have taken the field for Con-
gress, before it was kneaon that Mr. Barringer had
declined. The Journal says it 60 has yet to learn ;"
that Mr.. Barringer has declined; and that the con-
duct of Gen. Dockery, in thus attempting to force
himself upon the District is, say the least of it,
ndecorous.'' But the General, we opine, is not to
be backed off in this way. His great firmness of
purpose ito say nothing of his " strength of INTEL
.lect '-forbids any such conclusion.
The North-Carolina standard., 1849-03-07

HVER the hero of the recent disgusting pugilistic
exhibition in the vicinity of Baltimore, having given
bail to the offended authorities of Maryland, and
gained his personal liberty, arrived in this city
Saturday last, by the afternoon train from Philadel-
phia. The excitement which turned all Rowdy y-dow-
dydom inside while the fight was pending, again
broke forth afresh, and they who witnessed the
crowd, that turned out to welcome the " bruiser ,"
home, say the enthusiasm could not have been greater
had General Taylor arrived in our midst. The pug
list rode in open barquche ornamened at each of
the four corners with an American flag, and drawn
by four splendid herses and the streets through which
he passed lined with spectators of both sexes,
anxious, in the slang phrase Of the day, to get a
glimpse at the elephant" His arrival at the wharf
greeted with the roar of cannon, and the well
coming plauas of the lower ten thousand, who fol-
lowed the distinguished stranger in procession to
head quarters, in Park Row. Here Captain Rynders,
of the Empire Club, made one of his most affecting
oratorical' efforts, complimentary of Hyer and his
"nends, after which the line of marc was taken
up again, towards Branch Hotel, in the Bowery,
where immense multitude had been patiently
awaiting the arrival, for hours before Here, again.
offence meant) maltitude,-and bearing his honors
as meekly as could be expected; under the circum-
stancess the gentleman made sobeisance to the SOW
eregns outside, and retired with his rainers Thomp
son and Winrow, to the sumptuous banquet that had
been prepared for them inside.
But what pungent commentary is all this upon
the refined taste and Misunderstanding morality
out of the question, altogether,-of much
boasted nineteenth century! The age, we agree, is
the face of such degrading scenes that we have
been describing, is theIe not yet sample room and
verge enough" for much Improvement in public
morals and public taste. NJ Y EEpress
The North-Carolina standard., 1849-03-07

uation of taxable property in Iowa (accordng the
assessors returns for 1s4s) amounts to about 81
O0O, 900, near $3,OOe,OO0 more than in Is47. The
following the most important items Z Acres of
land. 2,616,704 their value with improvements,
$s,O3I 608; value of town lots, and improvements,
$2,00s,8l2; value of capital employed in merehan-
disc, $645,9I7 value of mills, manufactures dis
teries carding machines and tan yards, 1927, ,655
horses two years DID, 1880, $992, ,946; sheep
over six months old, 114,623, value $10l 1888; hogs
six months old, 17O,415, value $2I5,36l; pleasure
carriages. 5,20s, value $4sl ,5ss; watches, 3II2,
value $36,722; pianofortes, SO, value 1896; all
other personal property 800, $llO,4I7; value
of gold and silver eon and bank notes in actual pos
session, $ls3,426 amount of notes. mortgages, &C.,
$491 ,9O7. :
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-01-06
OLD SERIES VOL! ., NO. 10.

yer to be again separated. She urged him
to be firm and the struggle would soon be
oversize refused to have her eyes banda
ged, but with modesty belonging 10 her sex
requested her dress might be fastened round
her ancles. She was clad particularly, neat
she calmy seated herself beside her lover and
their arms were bound TO the post. A file
of soldiers was advanced-the order given
to fire-not trigger was drawn, for in the
thing human. They were Withdrawn under
arrest, and a guard of Pampa Indians, not so
sensitive, advanced within five yards of the
poor victims and fired. They both fell dead
without groan. s7g5
The Captain of the guard Oh whom devol-
we'd the service of the day, stung by remorsc,
or actuated by a more noble sentiment,
formed the troop into square round the mu-
tilatcd corpses, and addressing his comrades,
said: 81 have obeyed my orders, but my bu-
siness is not to shoot women''--then drew
his pistol and blew out his own brains. g
| have given you hasty sketch of this
heart-rending tragedy-of the poor parents
have not heard-but in the Town there is but
one feeling, that of horror the whole city is
aghast at so terrible punishment, and that
two beings, with their loving offspring, though
still unborn, should suffer for having .r,
''Loved not wisely but too WE'LL" -,.,--
passed belief But the details are so minute
that am most unwillingy obliged TO admit
its truth. -.-- .f.,..,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-01-06

FrnsT PREMIUM PIANO ToRTEs.
InsHE SUBSCRIBER has been appointed agent
n for the sale Of CONRAD MEYERS CELE'
BRATED PREMIUM ROSE WOOD PIANOS,
At this place. These Pianos have plain, mas
sive and beautiful exterior finish, and, for depth
Of tone, and elegance OF workmanship are not
surpassed by any in the United States
These instruments are highly approved OF by
the most eminent Professors and Composers Of
Music in this and other cities.
For qualities of tone, touch and keeping in
tone upon Concert pitch, they cannot be sucpas-
sed by either American or European Pianos.
Suffice it to say that Madame Castellan, w.
Wallace. Vieux Temps, and his sister, the cele.
bsated Pianist, and many others Of the most dis.
tinquished performers, have given these instru'
ments preference over all others,
They have also received the first notice Of the
three last Exhibitions, and the last Silver Medal
by the franklin Institute in ls43, was awarded
to them, which, with other premiums from the
same source, may be seen at the Wareroom No.
50 south Fourth st.
wAnother Silver Medal was awarded to c.
Meyer, by the Franklin Institute, Oct. l845 for
the best Piano in the exhibition.
Again-at the exhibition Of the Franklin lnsti
tute, Oct, 1876, the first premium and medal was
awarded to q. Meyer for his Pianos, although it
had been awarded at the exhibition Of the year
before, on the ground that be had made still great
sr improvements in his Instruments within the
past i2 months.
Again-at the last exhibition Of the Franklin
Institute, 1647, another Premium was awarded
to C.. Meyer, for the best Piano IN the exhibition
Al Boston, at their last exhibition, Sept. lS47,
C, Never received the first silver Medal and Di.
ploma, for the best square Piano in the exhibition
These Pianos will be sold at the mannfsetu.
rer's loves. Phiadelphia prices, il no. something
lower. Persons are requested TO call and exam.
Inc for themselves, at the residence Of the sub,
scriber. H. b. MAoSEk.
Sunburv. April g. 1876 tf%p4
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-01-06
'F''0 THE cEEAP as
Brush, Comb and Variety
STORE. .55 81.

BOCKIUS AND BROTHER, it
tlu5 nRDAH MANUFACTuRERs,
AND DEALERS IN COMBS & VARIETIES
NJ 90 Noria Third. bslow Race 81. and Norfh
nie E'us conner Of Third and Market street,
PHILADELPHIA.
WHERE they offer for sale general assort,
w meut Of al kinds Of Brushes, COMBS and
varieties which they are determsnsd 10 sell
Lower than can be purchased esewhere.
Country Merchants and others Purchasing in
the above line viii 6ad II to their sdvantase'to
call before purchasing elsewhere as the quality
and prices will be fully guaranteed against oil
ssmpetition.
Philadelphia, June 3, iAs-1y'
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noaa 1ou
AND COUNTY. PA, SATURDAY, JANUARY 8, is4o
Frank will entertain your company while
your are gone, and ! hope you will yet be

your are gone, and hope you will yet b,
happy.
The two girls were soon seen returning
and as they entered the door, all exclaimed
81 am SO glad you have come, Rosy dear
now we will be happy"
"But first" said Mrs. Weston, "let III
dispose of this beautiful wreath. 1t shoulc
not lie whitening here. Julia, it was sem
toyou, but presume you do not feel thai
you deserve to wear it, so you may place i
upon the head of the one you think mos
deserving oft"
Julia took the wreath, and with smile
and kiss, placed it upon Rosy's head, amid
the shouts of the children.
"Oh, l had much rather you would wear
it, dear JULIA" exclaimed Rose. "I am
sure ! never intended il for myself"
"The good we do to Others" said Mrs
Weston, soften returnsupon our own heads
and I hope the lesson, Julia, you learn viii
be of far more value than the wreath"
Soon after this event old Zeke and Rosy
left our village, and went to live with q
rich relative at the South, who adopted
Rose as her own daughter.
Years passed away. Frank Weston, who
had established himself in a distant city.
wrote for Julia to come and spend the win.
ter with him. Julia joyfully accepted the
invitation. As soon as she had arrived and
had been welcomed by her brother, he
said, 81 have an invitation for you, Julia.
to act as bridesmaid this very evening"
'.Pray, for whom! inquired Julia.
"To certain lady who is to be my
wife," replied Frank, laughing.
"Ahl you rogue! Why did you not
tell me of this before" ?"
81 knew that you liked pleasant surpri-
ses," replied Frank.
ssBut cannot tell whether it will be a
pleasant one until / know who is to be
your bride. Come, tell me quick, who is
itw ~ vs.
"No, not until we are married, SO now
prepare yourself, and hasten to the we'd
Ding"
When Frank Weston led in his bride,
Julia thought she had never seen acreature
so perfectly lovely. But brides are always
beautiful, and perhaps she was not more SO
than many others; but Julia thought so, and
I think Frank thought so too. But it was
not her beauty alone that rivetted Julia's
gaze it was an impression that she had
seen that face before, but she could net tell
when nor where.
When the ceremony was over, and Frank
presented Julia to his bride, "Do tell me,
my sister," exclaimed Julia, shave we
never known each other before %
sDear Julia, have you forgotten old
Zeke's daughter" whispered the the beau
tiful bride.
A sudden remembrance, such as, in some
hour of your life, reader, has flashed over
your mind when you have seen a face or
an object that called to recollection bygone
days, came over Julia's thought. She
gazed earnestly at the fair girl for minute,
then clasping her hand, and turning to
Frank, she exclaimed, ,joyfully, "Rosy dear
yes-yes-it is indeed her-it is our Rosy
dear"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-01-06
THE IsTHMUS OF TEHUANTEPEC.

The immense importance with which our
possessions on the Pacific Coast have been 50
suddenly invested, is exciting universal specu-
lation in regard TO she speediest mode of com.
munica:ion between the two oceans. The
New York Tribune has taken strong ground
in favor Of a canal across the Isthmus of Te-
huantepec, as possessing superior advantages
over all other routes. The New Orleans pa.
pers also are urging the projected canal in
preference to a railroad at Panama, but in
the latter case, it is no doubt in great mea-
sure done with view to attract the immense
commerce of the Pacific TO New Orleans.
Tehuantepec being about 1000 miles nearer
that city than Chagres. In the Tribune of
yesterday we find the following additional
facts in favor of the canal communicated by
gentleman who resided for sixteen years on
the Civer Coatzacoalcos, and is familiar with
every part Of the route:
'!lt is now important to be ascertained
which is the bes: and most fea ible route, not
only fsr the transmission o. the Mail, but for
'"0 Soh'e a'oo VI Poo"enSe'S a"u So'e'''
ment stores to California lhe Panama route
is now spoken of and is brought up before
Congress for its action. BY that route, the
U. S. Mail can be carried to San Francisco
IN about forty days at present. ana passengers
may reach our California and Oregon pesses-
sions at an expense of about $3.50. All the
peculiar advantages of that route have been
already communicated 10 1he pnohc oy nose
Interested VIII now call Inc Pnoiic auen-
tion 10 a mnch shorter ana cheaper route Inc
is'hmus Oh Aehuah'ePec by looking al tne
map OF Mexico' you WIN ma Inc noun OF inc
Coatxacoaicos river, situated IN ~ ia'' 10
deg. - -t.s.-.--. cit
sit Is navigapie Tor ocean steamers aoont
20 miles from It's NOUN; Ills genera course
Is due South, and II Is nav,gaoie lot small
steamers to within 81 miles oil the racine "
ceaE. The continent is Just two degrees VIDE
say lSo miles, on the racine eoast IS the
City oil Iehuantepec, ABOUT 'hree leagues as
tant from the port OF San Francisco, lake or
inlet of the Pacific Ocean, which, It is said,
affords sufficient water for large vessel to en-
ter. The writer OF tins article resided on the
banks OF the Coaizacoaicos sixteen years, and
crossed the continent some MY times ne
therefore ieels himseh competent 10 give
practical opinion upon 'he SUBJECT
'If partial arrangement was made with
the Mexican Government, the United States
mail could a, present be transported across
the Continent from Coatzacoalcos to Tehuan-
tepec, in from 60 to 72 honrs; and at irifing
expense the road could be shortened so as to
bring those two points within SO hours OF each
other A line of small steamers such as are
used on the Ohio river, would enable passen.
gers to cross the continent in 4s hours or less,
Merchandise would, with the actual cOndi-
iion OF the roads, require some six or eight
days for its transportation. ! will now sum
up the time that would be required 10 carry,
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CARD 4 SEAL ENGRAVING.

46 Chesnut ST. doorr above end st., philadelphia
Ensraver of BUSINESS Il VISITING CARDS,
Watch papers, Labels, Door plates, Seals and
Stamps for Odd Fellows, Sons of Temperance,
&C., &c-Always on hand general assortment
Of Fine Fancy Goods, Gold pens ofeve7y quality.
Dog Collars in great variety. Engravers tools
and materials
Agency for the Manufacturer of Glaziers Dia'
monds e s4
Orders per mail (post paid will be 2unctuaiiy
attended TO.
Philsdel fhia, April /, ls4s-y
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from the Natchez Free Trader.]
LIFE IN MISSISSIPPI.

Married. Saturday. the llth ult in the court house,
by the Rev. Jo Bell Mr. William Peevy to Miss Caroline
Hudspeth, all of this county. E
The minister has just been elected briga-
dier-general of this brigade, and, when called
upon to oficiate at the marriage ceremony,
was busly engaged in calculating his MAORI
ty, which was large, having opponent. In
another corner of the house was group of
men calculating the loss of Cass and gain of
Taylor; and in the door of the house stood
the deputy sheriff, selling poor fellows corn
for small suspicion Of debt; while the pro-
bate clerk, at his table, was busily engaged
in calling off the land assessment book and
in another corner OF the house stood group
of boys swapping marbles. The minister
commenced the ceremony, while the Taylor
man called out 1O4 gain for Taylor there, and
the Cass man said "d-n the luck" The
sheriff shouted show much for the corn
who'll give more for the corn J" the clerk
called out the AN. Z. quarter of the west
half of section -, township 13, range 10
township lS, range 10 east;" and Bill in the
corner cried out, 'T wont give you two blacks
for white alice" But under all the disad-
vantageous circumstances, the reverend gen.
tleman, with his maiden laurels fresh upon
his brow, retained his gravity and performed
the ceremony and as he finished the bene-
dicion, he remarked to the happy couple that
"Edmonds only received one vote in this
county," pegs
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-01-06


The dying year has just assumed
A mantle of pure, spotless sheen,
Ere, in the gloomy past entombed, W
II sinks among things that have been;
AS aged men too oft put on 7sd
The robes Of holy purity,
When life's sure goal is almost won,
And yawns deaths deep obscurity.
And when is DER the night of death hs
Too happy they, if then they rise, %
In the same garb, with dying breath y
They chose to fit them for The skies;
As now the New Year brightly breaks 2
In the came snowy vestmsnts deep ri
Pure as the newborn infant wakes
From it's first sweet and blissful sleep.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-01-06

ADJUSTING THE MourH.-The London Ga
sette contains some important information for
the ladies with regard to the manner of pla-
cing their lips when they desire to look amia-
BILE, digni6ed, &c.; it says that when a lady
would compose her mouth to bland and Sc
rene character, she would just before enter
ing the room say besom, and keep the ex-
preston in which the mouth subsidies, until
the desired effect upon the company is evil
dent. II, on the other hand, she wishes to
assume distinguished and somewhat noble
bearing not suggestive of sweetness, she
would say Brush, the result of which is in.
flalible. II she would make her mouth small
and pretty she must say Flip, butif the mouth
be already small, and needs enlarging, she
must say Cabbage. Ladiss, when having
their daguerreosypss taken may observe these
rules with some advantage sdisqn9T 81 hee
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Z BASKET
MANUFACTORX,

No. Is South Second street East side do,on stairs,
.r 79rd PHILADELPHIA.
HENRY COULTER,
II RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and
the public. that he constantly Keeps on
hand q large assortment Of chi drens willow
Coaches, Chairs, Cradles, market and travel
ling baskets. and every variety Of basket work
manufactured.
Country Merchants and others who wish to
purchase such articles, good and cheap would
DO we'll to call on him, as they are all manufac.
tured by him nthe best manner.
Phiiade 'phia, June 3, ls4s.-ly
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e. 3. MASSER,
ATTORNEY AT l. A W.,

'-y" sUTBURY, PA.
Business attended to in the Counties Of Nor
huwbsrland, Union. Lycoming and Columbia.
Refer tos I'd
P. & A. Rovoupr,
LowER & BARRox,
Htl SoxERs & SNoDGRAss, >PhiLGd.
t REYNOLDS, McFARLANp & Go.
SPIR1Ne, Coon g. Co.,
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THE CHEAP BOOK STORE.
DANIELS B. SM1TES
CnEAr New & SECOND HAND Book STORE,
North West corner Of Fourth and arch Streets,
"' i'' Philadelphia.
q Law Books. Theological and Classical Books,
MEDICAL BOOKS,
BIOGRAPHICAL& HISTORICAL BOOKS,
SCHOOL BOOKS.
SCIENTIFIC AND MATHEMATICAL Books
Juvenile Books, in great ua'1ety.
Hymn Books and Prayer Books, Bibles, all sizes
and prices.
Blank Books, Writing Paper, and Stationary,
U"h0L Lsafe aud Retail.
OuR prices are much lower than the REGULAR prices
Lib aries and small parcels OF books purchased
Books imported to order from London.
,adepha, April l. 1SiS-y
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oRTEI. 6. ENGL1SE,

cRTEE g. ENGLISE.
,OCERS COMMISSION MERCHANTS
and Dealers in Seeds,
No. 8. Arch st. PHILADELPHIA.
.tantly on hand general assortment of
CERES, TEAS, WINES, SEE DIS,
LIQUORS, &c.
which they respectfully invite the attention
rar of the public.
All kinds of country produce taken in exchange
for Groceries or sold on Commission.
Philsd. April l, 1915
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The Indiana Legislature is discussing the
question Of slavery extension.