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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-12-08
PHrLApEIrnrA, October, ls4s.

PHILADELPHIA, October, lS4s.
A very hard beard and tender face has compel
led me to seek and test many contrivances design
ed to make shaving easy and pleasant, but with
Indifferent success, until made use of the Magic
DIAMOND POWDER, sold by Alfred Bennett,
and Roussels Shaving Cream. Their united pow
er act like magic, and impart power to the Razor
TO remove the most stubborn beard, scithoat irri-
tating the skin or temper of their owner.
]. COX, 40 South Fifth Street.
For sale at this oflice-Price 25 cts. per Box
November 25, lS4S-6m.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-12-08
CUTLERY.
A n extensive Stock of Pocket and Table CUT
a LERY, Of sale by
JcEN M. COLEMAN,

Nos. 80 and 33 ARCADE, and 81 North
THIRD Street.
Comprising 5000 dozen Penknivcs, Scissors and
Razors.
Also, choice assortment of Rodgers u Sons,
Wostenholm's Greavc's w. y S. Butchers and
Fenney's Cutlery,
Also, Spanish Dirk and Hunting Knives.
Also, Guns, Pistols, and Bowie Knives.
Also, The American Razor Strop, a superior ar
ticle, worthy the attention of Dealers.
CAnn-Dealers in Cutlery, will find the above
Stock worthy their attention, as the Subscribers
chief business is importing and selling cutlery.
Philadelphia, June 9, lS49-ly
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-12-08
DIAMOND POWDER.
RAZOR STROPS.

vUUfTs Powder is warranted far superior to any
i thing in use for imparting keen, smoothedgc
to Rdsors, Surgical instruments, and all kinds Of
fine CurLERr; it may be applied to any kind Of
strop. Also superior Razor, Knives, and Perfu-
mcry, wholesale and retail, by . ~
ALFRED BENNETT, Agent
Depot Of Fine Razors, Strops, Brushes, and
Cheap Fancy Goods, No. ls South Fifth street a.
bovc Chestnut Philadelphia.
TESTIMONIALS. t
PHILADELpuIA, Feb. 18th, l64e.
This may certify that have used one Of the
Strops prepared with HAYNES MAGIC DIA-
MOND POWDER, and can attest in the most
unequivocal manner, that there is nothing can he
found that will produce the effect in my opin-
ion, and must say to others, try it, and you will
find it superior to any heretofore in use. l can
truly say that never knew what a sharp razor
was before Htun
JOHN SCOTT, Iron Safe Maker, Al s. Third ST.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-12-08
N6efuef Do0N'!r'' "ePF' f"i fNfF'
TO THE LADIES.
GREAT FEMALE MEDICINE,

DR. TowNsENp's SARsAPARILLA sovereign and speedy
for ncpen consumption and for the general prosra.
causes, produced by reguarity illness
cident
Nothirg can be surprising than its invgorating ef
fecs on the human frame Persus all weakness and
energy under its influence. II Immediately couneracts the
uerveessness Of the female frame, which the great
barrenness.
1t will not lie expected Of u.s. in of delicate
tare, exhibit certificates of perfonei, but
the afflicted that hundreds OF have been epor-
ted IL
DIR. TOWNSEND: Nv wife being greatly distressed by
weakness and general debility and suffering continually by
rain and with other difficulties and having known
where medicine has effected great and also
hearing it recommended for such as have described
obtained bottle OF your Extract OF Sarsapsrila and fol-
lowed the directions In short period 1t
removed her complaints and restored her to health being
greatu for the benefits she received take pleasure in
acknowledging IT. and recommending to the public
NJ d. MOORE,
Albany, Aug. IL, ~. cor. Grand Lydia SITS.
DYSPEPSIA.
No fluid or medicine has ever been discovered which
nearly resembles the gastric juice saliva in decomposng
paation of Sarsparia 1t positively every Of
dyspepsia, however severe OF chronic. -
Bank Department, Albany May 10, 1si5.
DR.. Townsend-Sir; have been afflicted for several
Of stomach, loss Of appetite extreme heartburn, and
great aversion to all kinds Of food and for weeks (wha
could ea have been unable to retain but small portion
my stomach tried the usual remedies, but they had
hut little effect in removing the complaint. was i-
duced about two months since ny Extract Of Sar
saparla and must with little confidence but after
using nearly two bottles found appetite restored and
ha heartburn entirely removed and would earnestly re-
commend the OF to those who have been afflicted
D Agent 4 et' for suni@iy John w. FRiIING; Nor
lhmmberhnd, MARY A. McCAY; Danvile, wM. A
MURRAY Co,
April ~, lo4S.-fy
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-12-08
HTHE DAILY NEWS,u

"We speak knowingly Of Dr. Hooands Cetebsated Ger.
man Btters, when sly is blessing Of fhn sse and
IN diseases Of the hillary digestive and
has not VIC think equal II is Vegetable Preparation,
and made without Alcohol and to all nvads we would
commend 1t as worthy their confidence. ID
For sale, wholesale and retail, at the principal Depot,
GERMAN MEDICINE STORE, No. s7s Race Street,
Philadelphia. I'D -
For sale by NJ A. McCAY, Northumberland and sun
bury-aid respectable dealers generally thsosgkoA tAs
State. f..
April 81, 1si9-1y @
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-12-08
LIVER COMPLAINT.

JAUNDICE, DYSPEPSIA, CHRONIC on
NERVOUS DEBILITY, DISEASE OF
THE KIDNEYS,
find all diseases arising from disordw~
Lirr or Stomach in both Male and
Female: ....
Such as Constipation Inward Piles, Fulness Blood
The Head, Acdity of the Stomach Nausea, Heart.burs
Disgust ior Food Fulness weight in the Stomach, Ssu
Erncatios Sinking Fhterng the pit of the Stomach
swimming nf the Head, Hurried and Difficult Breathing
flulieIng at the Heart Choking os Sufcang sensaos'
before the Sight Fever and dull pain in the Head De6csa
cy OF Persplrao leowness Of the Skin and Eyes Psis
III the SIDE, Back Chest. lints &c Sudden fushes u
Heat burning III the Flesh, Constant lmagninss OF evil
and great depression of Spirits Can be eectualy cured by
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-12-08

This is an entirely vcgcta,
bic compound, composed OF
Twenty-Five different ingrc,
dients, and is an internal ana
External Remedy for the va
rious Ills that human flesh -
heir to-
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-12-08

II ENNEDY'S PATENT SASH FAS.
IN TENINGs--A cheap and excellent sri
Gle for fastening sash for sale BY
NV. FRILING.
Sunbury, July Z, lS4s.
nADDs celebrated Horss and Cattle Medi-
cine fog sale BY HENRY HAeeB1
eunbuzy ysn. 27th. ls<s-
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-12-08
Retail Price, IS cts, per Box,

~ Principal Office No. G6 versey st. N Yort.
Sold by JOHN Y. YOUNG, Sunbury.
M. A. McCAY, Northnmbera
II Remember Dr. c. V. Clickner is the inventor of
Sugar Coa,ed Pills, and that nothing Of the sort was
heard Of until he introduced them in Jude Isi3 Purcba,
should therefore always ask for Cickners Sugar Goa
Pills and take others, they will be nnde the victim
fraud ~
February, II, 1ei9-ty
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-12-08

HEYL'S EMBROCATION for Horses will
cure Sprains, Bruises, Cut, Calls, Swellings, and
all complaints requiring an external remedy. II
is highly useful in SPAWN, Curb, Ringbonc, stiff
ness of the Joints, cracked Heels, Splints, &c.
II has also been used with great success by per-
sous afflicted with Rheumatism, and other COM
plants. Prepared only by w. Marshall, Philadel-
phia, and for sale by NJ. A. McCay, Northumbcr-
land.
Philadelphia, Nav 26, lS49.-ly
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-12-08
SPIRIT OF THE TlMES,u

'DO OUR GOOD CITIZENS who are nvalids, know
the many astonishing that have been performed BY
Dr. Hoofhuds Celebrated German Bitters IL they do
not, We recommend them to the German Meichs Store"
all who afflicted with Liver Complaint Jaumifce, Dys-
pepsia, or Nervous Debility the Doctor has cured many Of
our citizens after the best yscans had failed We have
used the and they have proved to be medicine every
one should know Of and cannot refrain giving
tmny in their favor, and that which gives them greater
claim upon our humble effort, they entirely Vegetable
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-12-08
M "A n s II "A l. LIS
~ nn pofnST Gn p,S a mn rfIGn

IVA =
Concentrated Sarsaparilla,
For the cure ofTetter, Scrofua. Erysipalas, Piles,
Chronic Rheumatism and all disorders of the
Blood, Mercurial Disease, &c.
IT is recommended to Physicians and others, rs
the strongest preparation now in use, and en-
tircy different from that put up in quart bottles,
possessing little active principle fthc Sarsa-
parilla, but intended to deceive the public.-For
sale by NJ. A. McCAY, Northumberland.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-12-08
DEATH rOpAuN

-RELlKr TO. 1HE Sick
Health TO the Weak IA
BALM 10 found for the
Whole Human Race In An
drews'
AIN YIII I'm.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-12-08

PENNsYLvANIA.

The following list shows the current value of all
pennsylvania Bank Notes. The most implicit re-
lance may be placed upon Il, a. II is every speek
,srcsnlly compared with and corrected from Bick-
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-12-08
J. J. CREENoUGE.
Late Keller & GreenOugh.)
PATENT ATTORNEY.
AND MECHANICAL ENGINEER,
Washington, ID. G.

nRAWlNGS and papers for the Patent
DOfice, prepared and all the necessary bu-
siness, in relation to securing patents, trans
acted, and promptly attended to, at their Of
flee opposite the Patent Office.
October %, 1913.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-12-08

MAMMOTH POWDER FLAsK.-We saw the
horn of Buenos Ayres OK yesterday,
which had been converted into powder
flask by the officers of the U. S. frigate Ra-
ritan, on trip to that port. At the butt
end it measures III inches in circumference,
and 4 feet 7 inches in length, following the
curve, and is capable of holding 40 lbs. of
powder.-St. Louis Organ.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-12-08

or On all hanks maIked thus t.) there are els
lher counterfeit altered notes Of the various de-
nominsiians. in circulsion.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-12-08
GREAT ARRIVAL.

Philadelphia, May 26, ls49.-ly
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-06-04

health, the happy in fortune, and the prosperous
in every worldly sense. How few, as they pass
through our public highways, observe the lame,
the blind and the deformed fellow creatures
whose faculties are impaired and for life. who
are Shut out as it were, from many enioyments
Of taste, Of sight, of sound, and of sense-how
few step aside to uttera word of sympathy or
consoation-to cheer or gladden. the pathway Of
the benighted and unfortunate! How few offer
a silent prayer to Heaven in behalf of the mise
rable, Or because oftheir exemption from wretch
edness and for the full enjoyment Of all their
faculties. 1t is, we repeat, only when we suffer,
that we adequately feel for and appreciate the
sufferings Of others. 1t is only when our own
faculties are endangered or impaired that we
pause, reflect, and look up to the Great Source
OF all power and privilege for and assist
ance Prosperity is too apt to harden the heart.
High health is too apt to render us forgetful of
our dependence upon Providence. The free and
full use Of all our faculties is too apt to render
us unmindful of the inestimable value of the
| gifts, powers and blessings that we hold at the
mercy of the Creator. The troubles of life, the
| petty grievances OF existence are in many cases
| exaggerated-are borne in an impatient and re-
bellious spirit. We see only the evil, but do
not recognize the good. We feel only what we
| experience but do not consider what we have
escaped. We imagine that we alone are par
| ticularly unfortunate, and forget the thousands
who are raving in mad houses, who are groan-
| ing In hospitals, or who are furnishing for the
| common means of sustenance. Isl not SO, gen
| tie reader! Is not this your case? Are you not
apt to complain unnecessarily, and for trifine
reasonss Are you not apt to overlook the bless.
lngs you enjoy-and to prove forgetful and I'M
mindful of the perils, disasters and infirmities
you have escaped?
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-06-04
DULL BOYS.

We are not to conclude that those who are
at first exceedingly dull, will never make great
proficiency. The examples are numerous OF
persons who We're unpromising in childhood,
but who were distinguished in manhood for their
great requirements.
Adam Clake, D D., was taught the alphabet
with great difficulty. He was very often chas-
tised for dullness, and it was seriously feared
that he wonld never learn. He was eight years
old before he could spell words of three letters,
and was distinguished for rolling large stones
At the age of eight he was placed under a new
teacher, who by the kindness of his manner and
by suitable encouragement, aroused the slumber-
ing energies of his mind and elected a desire
for improvement. 1t is we'll known that he be-
come evermore distinguished for his extensive
and various requirements than he had ever been
Isaac Barrow, D D., for two Or three years
after he commenced going to school was only
noted for quarrelling and rude sports This
seemed to be the ruling passion. His father con-
sidered his prospects for responsibility SO dark,
that he often said ifeither were to die, he hoped
it would be Isaac. But Isaac afterwards became
the pride of his fathers family, and an honor to
his country. He was appointed Master of Trinity
College, at which time the King said he had given
the office to best scholar in England -Wrights
Paper
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-06-04

SINGULAR CAsE.-The marriage of Mr.. Hen
ry Apple and Mrs. Henry Apple was solemnzed
at the Clerk office in indianapolis on the 9TH
inst, by Judge Smith, one of the associate Judges
Of this county. MIR. and Mrs. Apple having lived
together as husband and wife some twenty wears,
and have raised large family Of children; Their
re-marriage was made necessary by the following
train of circumstances, as we learn by friend
who was present at the examination of tho case
In the circuit court now in session in this city,
MIR John Apple many years ago left this county
as volunteer in the Black Hawk war During
his absence traveller passed through the country
who informed Mrs. Apple that her husband had
been killed, that he, the traveller, had aided in
burrylng him, and had marked, with an axe, the
tree under which he was inferred. Apple did
not return, ard 10 doubt was entertained by his
wife or friends of his decease
Time passed on and nothing was heard to dis.
credit the Travellers story, and Mrs A. after hay
ing continued for proper length of time in state
OF supposed widowhood, was formally married to
MIR. Henry Apple, farmer of this county, with
whom she has since cohabited. A few months
since, 1t was automatically ascertained that John
Apple was yet actually living A. divorce was
obtained by Mrs. Apple, and she was REMARKED
on Monday last, as above stated, to Henry Apple,
the man with whom she had been innocently liv-
Ing for many years past as her husband We
have heard no cause assigned fer the singular
manner in which the first husband acted-Ipdio,aa
State Journal.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-06-04

In consequence Of the statement of a convict in
the State Prison at Charlestown. (Mass.) the
City Marshal and Warden went with him to
Barnstabe to procure $4,000 of stolen money,
S34 900 of it belonging TO the Wheeling bank
which was robbed sixteen years ago.
In piece of woods the search commenced, and
hole four feet deep was dug straight down, then
an excavation four feet to the right was made
The convict who had been digging, got the Mar
shall to take his place. The idea struck the Mar
shall favorably, and he readily assented to the prop
ostion, descended the ladder, entered head fore
most the sldeway passage excavated by his dis
interested fellow laborer, and commenced remov.
ing the earth supposed to be in the immediate
vicinity of the treasure. The Warden bending
over to receive the money as it was to be handed
up, was suddenly pushed head foremost into the
hole by the convict. He instantly threw guam
tity of dirt in upon them, much TO the detrmen,
of their eye-sght, and taking to his heels, effect
ed his escare-leavng the two officers to get out
as they could with their labor only to reward their
adventure.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-06-04
THE DOMESTIC ALTAR.

1t is pleasing to find in private houses an altar
raised TO God. Nothing rivets family attach
ments wholly, so securely, as meeting every
morning to pray for each other, when every petty
difference must at once be laid aside, and every
misunderstanding forgotten before the sun goes
down, What can be more pleasing also, than
tor the absent to know precisely at what hour
they are remembered with the duplication and
blessings of an affectionate family circle, while
those who remain together can enjoy no greater
solace than in following them with prayers, and
.1g, on Their account, in every anxiety or
mon with the others. There is indeed no pleas
ure more to be priced than that of raising family
altar, where those shall daily assemble on earth,
who hope hereafter, to reassemble in heaven.
and not wanderer lost
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-06-04

ANEcDoTE OF OLD DARTMourH.-Int the class
of which Daniel Webster was member, there
was an an individual noted for his waggery-
One day, the professor of logic who, by the way,
was not the most nice and discriminating in his
distinctions, was endeavoring to substantate sthat
thing remained the same notwithstanding a
substitution in some of its parts
Our wag, who had been exercising the Yankee
art Of whiting, at length held up a jack-knife,
inquirng Suppose should lose the blade OF
my knife, and get another made and inserted in
its place, would it be the same knife it was be-
fore ~
To be SIRE, replied the professor.
We'll, them the wag continued, suppose
were 70 lose the handle and get another, would
it be the same knife still 90
'Of Counsel the professor again replied.
But, if somebody, should find the old blade
and the old handle, and should put them together
what knife would that beg
we never learned the professors reply.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-06-04

SNAKE HuNT1Se.-The St. Francisville La)
Chronicle says For about week PAST, some
few Of our citizens have enjoyed themselves in
shooting snakes, in the back water near our
town. They seem to seek refuge in the trees,
where, it is supposed, they resort to bask in the
sun. They have succeeded in destroying up
wards of one thousand, and they still exist in a.
bundance. They have been known TO take lodg
ings in some Of the houses in Bayou Sara, when
the occupants of the dwellings are sometimes
greatly frightened by discovering them snugly
ensc oncedin the beds prepared for their own
comfort and convenience. We have not vet par
ticipated in the sport, but have been Informed
that it is rare fun
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-06-04

An old clergyman, preaching before some OF
the American army at Corpus Christi, made use
of these remarks. ETen thousand, dollars is a
sum large to the most OF us yet what would it
profit You cannot carry It out Of the world.
Then what would you do With it, Or you, or you,
or gou 81 pointing VITA sn oratolical flourish at
each repetition to difiersNt individuals before
him At length an old sI,ger, well known to
the Corpus Christi army Judge H---ys,
could contain himself no longer. When the
finger pointed TO him, and in the momentary
pause succeeding the searching question, the
Judge broke the solemn silence by answering in
a loud, shrill tone "LGy 1t out for males I"
Shall | attempt says narrator Ito portray the
effect 2 The audience was convulsed. Il nicker-
broker
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-06-04
POETRY.
THE PRESS A SONG


THE PRESS A SONG.
Sung at The Printers Festival, Boston, on Sa
a'day ereming, april IA.
Let mouarchs revel while they may,
And drain their gobets bright;
Nohearts SO free, or gay as we,
On this, our festal night.
We need no regal pageant here,
No banners wreathed with fame
For brighter far our trophies are,
Our history and our name
Each Printer lives himself King.
monarch in his might,
And Thrones and Crowns must topple down,
When he is in the right
And DER the world his banner waves,
Where freedoms song is told,
The printed page-the Truths of Age,
The glorious songs Of old
High honor 10 the noble Art!
By far the brightest gem
That ever threw its lustrous hue
From Freedoms dadem!
Fen now it CLEANS the guiding star
Far distant DER the wave,
Where millions fight, to gain the right
Of Freedom, or a grave!
Then, brothers, let our daily toll
Be sung in festal strains
While bards shall sing or weapons ring
On Earth's wide battle plains:
Or while one Tyrant's throne is left
For Truth to trample down,
Our mystic Art will bear its part
Ofglory and renown.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-06-04

en- the 9th of January, 1882, Ewing the sec
rotary OF the Interior in the United States Senate
offered the following resolution
'Resolued, That the practice of removing
public officers by the President for any other
purpose than that of securing faithful execution
of the laws, is hostile to the spirit of the ,const-
tuition was never contemplated by its trainers
is an extension OF execptive Influence, preiudical
to the public service and dangerous IS tile liberties
Of the people, &c., Sc.
u Can't some one show this resolution to
Old lack
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-06-04
THE OLD LADY AND THE -COBBLER
OVER THE WAY.

some years ago the husband of an old lady, re-
siding in country village, happened to die rather
suddenly without making will, for the want of
when very necessary precauton, his estate would
have passed away from his widow, had she not
resorted to the following remarkable expedient to
avert the loss of her property: She concealed
the death OF her husband, and prevailed upon an
Old cobbler, her neighbor, who was in person
somewhat like the deceased, to 90 to bed at her
house, and personate him, in which character it
was agreed that he should dictate will, leavnp
the widow the estate in question. An attorney
was accordingly sent for to prepare the required
document, and the widow, on his arrival, APP
peared to be realizing the greatest atliction at her
good mans danger, but forthwith began to- ash,
questions OF her pretended husband, calculated &c
elicit the answers she expected and desired The
old cobbler groaning aloud and looking as much
like person about to give up the ghost as pos
slble, teebly answered, Il intend to leave you
halt my estate and do think the poor old shoe
maker, who lives over the way, is deserving of
the other half, for he has always been GOOD
neighbor." The widow was ihunde7sruck at
receiving reply so different to that which she
expected, but dared not to negative the cobblers
VIII, tor fear of losing the whole Of the property,
while the cunning old rogue in bed, who was him
sell the poor shoemaker, living over the way
laughed in his sleeve, and divided with her the
fruits OF project which the widow had intended
Tor her own sole benefit.-Englsh paper
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-06-04

We see it stated that Mr. Polk was so eco
nomical during his presidential term that he sue
ceeded in saving from sixty to seventy-five
thousand dollars of his salary.-Lou. Journal.
And you saw it stated that Old Zach was SO
economical tlaat he refused to pay postage on
letters addressed to him. Whether this "eco-
nomy was owing to his unconscionable democracu
or to ayarice, we have not the means of deciding
Perhaps Old Zach intended it as carrying out one
of Stbe principles Of the earlier Presidents p
Lou Dem