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Snow 1 believe the Truth Is coming indeed"
Thus we exclaim with Sir Peter, and
hold up our hands, with unfeigned aston
ishment, when we find our Locofoco friends
telling the truth Of each other When
the ". Y. Euening Post played second
fiddle to the Washington Globe, and could
find no fault in General JACKSON or Mr..
VAN BUREN-or with the dynasty of pecu-
lators and defaulters, who figured in public
affairs from 1884 to 184O-who crawled
into power again under JOHN TYLER-and
reinstated themselves in 1874 by system
of base frauds upon the people while the
Evening Post. held this position, it was
extolled by the Richmond Enquirer and
the allied Tory press of those days as the
very pink of Democratic journals. There
was nothing like the Democracy Of the
Post Turn it inside out, or upside down
read it forwards or backwards there
it was, pure, unadulterated Democracy,
from the beginning to the end of the chap
establishments and all.
The Union of Thursday contains an ar
ticle,. from which we copy the following
passages, which are interesting in many
points of view, besides throwing light on
the harmony which now prevails in the
great Locofoco party:
set should always be borne in mind that the
| Evening Post was established Federal paper,
| by the late DR.. Coleman, after the commence
ment Of The administration of President Jefferson,
to which il was of course opposed. 1t continued
to be an organ Of the Federal party until the can
vass which resulted in the election of General
Jackson to the Presidency, when it became Demo-
cratic. 1t finally passed under the
control of William C. Bryant, It's present editor.
Bryant, All original Massachusetts Federaist, first
made himself known poet by writing doggerel
verses ampoonng Mr.. Jefferson. He then pre-
tended to become thorough Democrat, and has
supported some of the doctrines and measures of
| the Democratic party with considerable ability
This is all true, and it is what the Wing
papers have been asserting, and the Loco
foco papers denying or defending for the
last fifteen years. 1t is now admitted by
the "sole organ" of the opposition in
Washington, that the great leading Loco
foco journal of the North, which has been
assailing the Wings with so much bitter
ness and venom, is, after all, nothing
better than an old Federal journal, sailing
under false colors "Surely," the Union
adds, "the ripper should be shaken from
the skirts of Democracy" One word in
the ear of the Union. Has it failed to see
that Tammany Hall is seeking TO lure back
the viper from its skirts to its bosom
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not one of your men who have been in
what the Union calls ''mercantile busi-
ness" That might have been a just cause
of disparagement, and good reason why
the Union should turn cold shoulder on
him. He has never learned syllable OF
any thing outside of the resolutions of 1913.
He is as innocent of any idea of peaceful
progress as any reader Of the Richmon0
Enquirer for forty years might be supposed
to be. He is just the man, then, whom
the Union ought to look after, aid, and
comfort; and yet it abandons him, when
charged with grave offence, to the judi
cial protection of Commodore PERRY.
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MIR. MASON AND THE WAR STEAMER.

We looked with interest into the Union
of yesterday, in the hope of finding some
thing to sustain the legal opinion of Com
modore PERRY, on the subject of Mr.. Ma
SONS orders to the commandant of the
Brooklyn navy yard, directing him TO fit
out and equip the war steamer United
States. 1t was gratifying TO know Com
modore PERRY's views of our neutral obi
cations; but, when they differ so widely
from those of General WASHINGTON, Mr..
MADISON, Mr.. JEFFERSON, Mr.. MONROE,
Mr.. CLAYTON, Mr.. JOHNSON, and the Su-
preme Court of the United States, il would
have been more gratifying to Mr. MAsoN's
friends to see the position of the late AID.
ministration sustained by more substan-
tial endorsement.
But the sole organ of the opposition at
the seat of Government was dumb. II
leaves the case of Mr.. MASON where it
was found-with Com. PERRY. Now, we
have all possible respect for the gallant
Commodore, but it is no disparagement TO
him to say that he is hardly an authority
that is to say, Jinding authority, on a
judicial question. When he differs from
Chancellor KENT, as he does in this case,
we should be rather disposed to go with
the Chancellor. There may be some pre-
JUDGE in this-some little touch of big
GEOGRAPHICALLY as the Chancellor, like
Mr.. BUCHANAN, was an sold Federalist."
We appeal to the Union in behalf of Mr..
Mason. He is entitled to its support. He
is a man whom the senior editor of the
| Union "knows" He is not like Mr..
TRIGG, the new collector at Richmond,
one of your neD men, whom nobody
knows. He is one of your good, old-fash-
toned, substantial, offce-loving, Office
holding, Virginia stock--a man that it is
no disgrace for any body to know. He is
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CALIFORNIA.

We publish below two official documents
from the Collector at San Francisco, show
ing the number of emigrants arrived there
between the LIST of October, 1913, and the
31st of March, 1S49, in foreign and
American vessels. Also the amount of
gold exported in foreign and American
vessels, and the value Of goods entered
at the custom-house. It will be seen that
emigrants are Aocking into California from
all parts of the habitable globe. As yet,
the foreign emigration seems to have out
numbered the American; but it must be
borne in mind that this statement only in
cludes Americans who arrived there by
sea. 1t does not embrace the numerous
companies that have crossed the prairies,
or gone by the Rio Grande, or other routes
through Mexico.
The whole number Of emigrants arrived
by sea between the times specified is
2,433.
The amount of gold exported during the
same period, $2,868,712.
The amount Of gold entered at the Gus
tom-house, $1,089,281.
Number Of persons arriving from foreign ports in
foreign vessels from October l, l848, to the 3lst
March, l849, at the port Of San Francisco, Califor-
mia.
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tplied and enlarged The difference be-
tween the two parties at the North is, the
Wing party maintains its organization on
national grounds, whilst the Locofoco party
is forming itself upon sectional abolition
platform. When the Union can arrest
this amalgamation, it will be time enough
for it to invite its contemporaries to dabble
in the waters which stirring can only
make muddier.
But the Union wants the President to
declare for the North or the South Sure
ly the numbers are few, in any section of
the country, who really desire to see the
Chief Magistrate of this nation coming
down into the arena of individual strife by
taking sides upon sectional issue. 1t
was bad enough when the Congress Of the
United States was threatened with the
Executive purpose it would be worse to
menace the people themselves. Is he the
President of the North that he should go
against the South is he the President Of
the South that he should declare against
the North! Is he not the President of the
whole Union, elected by the sufrages of
the North and the South and should he
not hold himself as arbiter between the
two, rather than become the partisan of
either!
We are persuaded that General Taylor
will take no such step as this. We have
seen him stand aloof from sectional agita-
tons whilst the passions Of an exciting
canvass were raging about him. We have
known him to possess his soul in calm
ness, when demagogues denounced him as
an aboitionist, hard by his humble dwell
ing in the far South. But no provocation
could anger him into taking position
which, in the event of his election, would
disqualify him from holding out the olive
branch to the whole Union, and inviting
the people of all sections to be at peace
with one another. The Union, in one of
its articles, states, that if he were to define
his position upon this subject, it would
have an effect upon the pending elections.
1t may be, indeed, that General Taylor
might secure Wing House of Represent.
atives by few electioneering dispatches
but sooner than resort to such devices to
ensure success, we are sure he had rather
see his Administration overwhelmed with
defeat. He would not compromise the
dignity Of the Executive Office by reaching
it by such means much less will he do
so whilst fulfilling its duties.
In that darker or drearier aspect in
which this subject is sometimes pressed,
there is warning which none should
despise. 1t is an admonition that who
ever takes sides upon it, as partisan, will
not be respected as peace-maker. We
have faith in the final adjustment of this
controversy to the contentment of the
country. But unasked-for interference
can only widen the breach and here,
where harmony must be restored, if it ever
be, is the last place where wanton inter
meddling should be expected, or would be
well received.
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HOLDER" upon the support Of the Southern
States.
We believe our friends are well aware
OF, what Viperdom is doing, and OF the
shameless coalition already established in
some of the Northern States-and attempt
ed in all Of them-to break down Presi-
dent TAYLOR for the purpose of re .estab-
fishing the corruptionists who were eject
ed from office with Mr.. Van buren, in
1910.
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New WoRK ON CBoLERA.-A friend in New
York writes us that Messrs. Long & Brother, Of
that city, are about to issue new and important
work on cholera; containing novel views, both
practical and philosophical, Of that subject, entitled
Revelations on Cholera, its Causes and Cure )" by
s. Dickson, M. d., Of London, edited by W. Tur-
ner, M. D., Of New York.
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RESTRAINT ON MARRAeE.-The Supreme Court
of Pennsylvania have reversed the recent decision
of Judge Lewis, in the case of the widow Of VIII
liam Gcigley, Of Lancaster, and have decided tha,
testator can prescribe credentials to his widow in
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MoBmE AND ONO RAiLRoAp-we learn tbs,
Col Childe, chief engineer Of this road. will re,urn
to the city towards the latter part of the present
month, and submit his report TO the directors One
Of the routes indicated IN the report will be adopt
ed forthwith, and contracts for the Commencement,
Of the work entered into at once. The ground !,
is expected, will be broken next month.
Mobile Herald, lAfh mat
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| The first fourth, and seven districts were repr,-
senteu in the last Congress by Wings. In The
State Legislature the terms Of Wing and II To-
cofoco senator's expire. or the ~ representstiv.
districts, 80 gave Taylor majorities in s4s, and 40
Cass maiorlties.
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~ We are requested to state that, in
consequence Of the death of Ex-President
Polk, orders have been given to discon-
tinue the Music at the Capitol and Presi-
dents House, until further notice.
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INDIANA.

The Wings of Indiana are getting quite wsru i,
their canvass for the August election. They seem
inspired by good hope, and we doubt not will
show by their exertons that they deserve success
whether they attain il not. The Indiansnolis
Journal Of the sh instant gives the following table
Of the votes IN the Congressional districts, in Is4S
for Taylor, Csss, and Van Buren,.
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Our thanks are due TO Mcssrs. ApAn, a Co. for
forwarding our package Of foreign papers received
by the America.
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Observation-Disclosures value at this port at $40
per ounce, Toy.
G.H. HARRISON, Collector.
CUSTOM HOUSE,,
Port San Francisco April l, IS49.
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~ We learn that the Board of Commissioners
on Claims against Mexico adjourned yesterday
until the first Monday in November
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Al.Os9.s OI IS

Statement Of gold dusi exported from the port Of San
francisco from Oc her ], ls4s, TO 3lt March,
lS49
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-01-27
MIsERIEs OF CIVILIZED LIFE.

Proceeding, on my arrival at St. Louis, 10
an excellent hotel called the "Planter's
House," that night, for the first time for
nearly ten months, slept upon bed much to
the astonishment of limb and body, which
long accustomed TO no softer mattress than
another earth tossed about all night, unable
to appreciate the unusual luxury. found
chairs positive nuisance, and in my own
room caught myself in the act, more than
once, of squatting cross-legged on the floor.
The greatest treat to me was bread thought
it the best part Of the profuse dinners of the
Planters House, and consumed prodigious
quantities of the staff of life, 10 the as,onish-
ment Of the walters. Forks, too, / thought
were most useless superhui,ies, and more
than once found myself on the point Of
grabbing tempting leg of mutton mountain
fashion, and butchering oil hunters mouth
full But wha, words can dcsc;-;;hha the agony
Of squeezing my feetinto boots, afterneatly a
year of moccasons, or discarding my turban
for great boardy hat, which seemed to
crush my temples. The miseiies of getting
into horrible coat-of braces, wastcoats,
gloves, and all such implements Of torture
were too acute 10 be described, and there
fore ! draw veil over them.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-01-27
NHHEX% %"- -
rrRaT pRE16IUM PIANO FOR rEs

ExR8Y 1AG604U IA fA<aNo Z OxA kxsS'
@lVHE sU UBSCRtBER has been appointed agent
: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 aud Composers OF
Music in this and other cities.
For qualities of tone, touch and keeping in
tone upon Concert pitch. they caunot be sucpas.
sed by either AmrrKsn or European Piauos,
Suffice it to say that Madame Castellan, w. V
Wallace. Vieux Temps. and his sister. the cele.
brated Pianist. and many others Of the most dis
tinquished performers, have given these instrn
meats preference over all others,
They have also T; ceived the first notice of the
shree-!sst Exhibitions. aud the last Silver MEDIA
by the Franklin Institute in lsi3. was awarded
TO them, WHICH, with other premiums from the
same source, may be seen al the Ware.room No
81 south Fourth 81.
~Another Silver Medal was awarded ia c
Meyer. BY. the Frahklin Institute, Oct lsi5 fol
the best Piano in the exhibition.
Asain-at the exhibition of the Franklin Insti
tute, Oct lS46, the first premium and medal wal
awarded to &. Meyer for his Pianos, although il
had been awarded at the exhibition Of the yeaI
before, on the ground that he had made still great
ar improvements in his Instruments within the
past l2 months. -..-.. ..... ..-
Again --at the last exhibition OF the Franklir
In.titute, t847, another Premium was awarded
70 C. Meyer, for the best Piano In the exhibition
At Boston, at their last exhibition, Sept, ls47
C.'Meyer received the FIRST silver Medal aSA Pi
pIoms, for the best square Piano in the exhbition
These Pianos will be sold at the u.anlisctu
tsr's loves; Philadelphia prices, If no. something
lower Persons are requested TO call and exam
ins Tor Themselves, at the residence Of tha sub
seriber iI-ef5i U II. b. mASSEk
Sunbury, April s, lS48
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PRAIRIE DOGS AND THEIR CITIES.

No animals in these western regions inter-
ested me so much as the prairie-dogs. These
lively little fellows select for the site Of their
towns level piece of prairie with sandy or
gravelly soil, out of which they can excavate
their dwellings with great facility. Being of
a merry, socialable disposition, they, unlike
the bear or wolf choose to live in large
community, where laws exist for the public
good, aud there is less danger 10 be appre-
hended from the attacks Of thoif Numerous
and crafty enemies. Their towns equal in
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-01-27

RAFFLING FOR A WoMAS.-A young girl
residing in the upper part of the city was not
long since desperately attacked with gold fe-
yer. The Sacramento and lis precious sands
were ever before her mind but though hand
some and of unblemished reputaiion, she
was entirely withou, the means of accom-
plishing her wishes. Days passed and ye,
she seemed no nearer securing a passage TO
California that at first Fortepately at las,
she became acquainted with party of young
vessels for San Francisco. They wished a
cook and at once agreed to rattle for he. The
amount paid for chances was to be given 10
her, and the fortunate fellow who won, was
10 marry her before leaving the city. II she
did not fancy the person on whom, the lot
fell, then she was to pay her own passage out
and under the protection OF the whole party,
was 10 cook and wash for them. The money
was accordingly paid and the girl ratified,
There was one person whom she hoped
would win, but the fates were against her
choice. A little shoemaker won her, The
girl wo1ld not marry him, but true TO her
promise she wrote a farewell letter to her
friends in Connecticut, and then took passage
with her comrade adventurers,-N 7. Sun.
A turk was publicly beheaded at Conslan-
tinople on the 3o,h November, for the crime
Of having, while in stale Of intoxicaiion,
said that hs did nes care straw for Allah or
the proPhe,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-01-27
GOLD PENS.

An active competition in the manufacture
Of gold pens has brought down the price from
ten dollars TO one and Two dollars according
have got into general use A New York cor
respondent of the Charleston Courier has Civ
en-, in one of his late letters, an Interesting
account of the invention OF gold pens and the
manner in which they arc made, II portion Of
W hich we subloin:
The first pen Of this sort ever used was in
1888. The idea of the utility of gold for the
purpose was conceived by Rev. Mr.. Cleveland.
He communicated this idea TO MIR. Brown,
who improved on it and Immediately went
into the business He was followed by some
half dozen others. Bag!cy is now the most
extensive manufacturer of the article, and he
employees in it capital of eighty thousand
dollars His expenses are one thousand dol
lars per week. Patt & Brothers, in the ear
ly Stage of the manufacture, made a contract
with Brown & Bagley for all the pens they
made, and thus had the monopoly Of the
market for three years. They sold seventy
five thousand dollars per annum OF This arti-
cie7neahy one halfof which was profit. Bag
ley thea went on and has made more rapid
fortune. His pens rank the first in the mar.
ket, though Browns and the "Rieheliou
pen are equally good,
IL the manufacture of pens the gold is first
rolled out in ribands, and then cut with a die
10 the required shape, the points put on and
then ground down TO the required nib The
points are iridium, new metal formed with
platinum. The points are all imported, gen.
orally without the ceremony of an introduce
tion TO the custom house, and cost from seven
to fity-five dollars per ounce. The pens and
cases sell from len to thirty dollars per dozen.
The manufacture of the silver cases is dis
tnct business and employs a capital. It is
not easy to make an estimate of the number
of pens manufactured per annum, but it is
not less than one million, Of which Brown g.
had not thought of the subject, would scarce
~ suppose that eight hundred pounds of gold
were used every year in the manufacture oi
such irhing article as pens--a business un-
known Ten years ago-yet such Is the fact.
demand for the article is enormous, and it is
now difficult 10 find a person who writes al
all unprovided with this most economical oi
all pens One export of one thousand gross
has been made to England, where they sell
for guinea piece. ga-
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OLD SERIES VOL. Q, NO. IS.

too, fear, is not the welcome guest he re-
potts himself 10 be; for often | have slain
the willy serpent with belly TO much pro,u-
berant 10 be either healthy or natural, and
bearing, in its outline, very strong resem-
blance 10 the figure of prairie-dog.
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.aaas. THE CHEAP "
iiTasi,, Comb and Variety
81 ass,5a = q e.. STORE. a9a. go. ~

BOCKIuS AND BROTHER,
BRUSH MANUFACTURERS,
AND DEALERS IN COMBS Il VARIETIES
No % North Third. bshno Race 81. and North
ELsi conner Of Third and Market street,
.,.., t.,e PHILADELPHIA. leF..
yNHEREthey Offer for sac a general assort.
w ment of al kinds OF Brushes Combs and
vsIisiies which they are determined 10 sell
Lower than esn be purchased G se~hers,
Country Merchants and others PuTehssilg in
the above line vii find 1t 10 their advantage To
call before purchasing elsewhere as the qDa''fy
and prices viii be fully guaranteed ssalns' al
tonpstiiion.
rthsds'yhs lane 3 isis--iy
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Grouse KILLED ny 1ELEGRAPn.-Numbers
grouse are killed by coming in contact with
telegraph wire, near Chicago, They are Ire
quently picked up along the line, often slrik-
ing with such force as to completely spysr
their necks from their bodies. T
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-01-27

MANY YEARS SINCE ex-Lieutcnant Governor
Childs, Of Berkshire than young man, was
bitten by mad dog, which resulted in symp-
toms of hydrophobia, His father, an eminen,
physician, gave mercury in doses sufficient TO
produce salvation, and, though the patien,
suffered dreadfully, he was, through tho IN
firing efforts Of his father finally eured.-Bos.
ton Post 81 pen.