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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-05-18
OLD SERIES VOL. 10, NO. 81
From Colton's DECK and Port ~
THE WASH TUB.

Wednesday, Jan. II encountered to-day
on large public square within the environs
Of Rio, washing scene, which was rather
primitive. Thesquare is carpeted with green
grass, medalioned with flowers, and shaded
here and there with clusters of forest trees.
In the midst stands fountain, from which
the water falls in light showers into an i'm
mense basin. In this basin some two hun.
drcd females, Of every age, cline and color,
were dashing their clothes, and rubbing them
on the great sweep of the curb stone. Their
apparel what little they had on, was fastened
above the knee the water in the basin was
pool Of lcaming suds, and they were Jump
ing about in it like the Ncreids of the Nile
The younger ones were full of mischief, and
displayed their agility in tripping each other
mp. The fall Of one into the suds was fol.
lowed by a general shout. How they escaped
having their clothes inextricably mixed up
in this general melee of the great wash tub,
was mystery TO me.
On the green were hundreds of others oc.
cupied with their clothes. Some were snae.
ping them in the wind; some spreading them
on the grass 10 dry some folding them up
and deposting them in baskets, to be trans.
.poried on their heads home and others we're
under the shade of the trees asleep. Some
trick, however, such dash of water from the
bowl, was sure to wait the dreamer, and
then another laugh could be thrown on the
wind, AstwiIght came on, all this pano-
rama OF life, with It's breathing forms, it's tri4
umPhs in laundry, and its merriments disapa
pcarcd. Nothing but the whisper of the leaf
or the bubble which still Aoated on the founa
tain, remained 10 tell where such a bus,le
had been.
What magnificent wash tub one of our
great western lakes would make! It wonld
hold all the clothes, clean and unclean,
which cover the human race. There is only
one difficulty in the way of this arrangement,
/ 1t would be a little awkward TO have the lake
freeze over in the dead Of winter. This,
however, might be prevented by introducing
under II the volcano Of Vesuvius, which i. of
no use where itnow stands But our women
will never consent TO have the small cloihes
perIIoj in Lake Superior, so there is an end
to the whole business
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-05-18
THE RIGHTS OF WOMEN PRACTICALLY
ENENPLIFIED

The New York Mirror gives the following
account of feminine transaction in that city
"Ou Saturday a portion of the good folks
OF Hudson street, were much alarmed on
hearing the report oftwO pistols Simultaneous.
lyj and upon investigation, discovered that
duel had been fought by two young ladies' in
a very respectable boarding house in that
street. 1t appears that a very fashionable
and prepossessing young "bood,n named
Williams, was in the habit of visiting and
paying very marked attention TO both ladies,
and ON Saturday evening he was to call upon
one Of them and take her out for a walk.
The other, who was preparing to go out that
afternoon, on becoming acquainted with this
fact, postponed her visit, and said she would
stop at home TO receive Mr. w. The other,
on hearing this, of course felt highly indig4
nunt, being desrous of Mr.. WIS society exA
tion of her rival who said she was perfectly
willing 10 give it, and duel was decided
upon. BY this time their little tempers were
pretty well agitated and one ran 10 the room
: - - 7N''''N 'il' LN'ti'iCl, W llO az ulil
obtained his brace of pistols, which she laid
| before her antagonist TO take her choice. She
did so, and the.weapons being loaded, each
took her place and prepared 10 fire. By this
! time gentleman boarder came in, for before
this there was more TO witness the solemn
scene but the servant girl, who was almost
inhystcrlcs, and threatening to make an alarm
if they proceeded much further but they
had managed 10 keep her silent The gen.
ileman, Immediately interCered; but they
were not to he banked, and threatened to
fire at him unless he made himself scarce,
which he did, and quickly too.
The bloody thirsty feminines then proceed
ed 10 the garret, TO be more out of the way
of Interruption and each taking her place, as
far distant as the walls would permit, to
the word "firen was given-both pistol were
discharged, and both of the ladies fell.
The alarm was instantly given, and ths
persons in the house rushed to the room. Both
o(tho girls were lying on the floor insensble
with the servant leaning over them, scream
ing the most frightru screams. II appeared
however, that no serious injury had taken
place, theirnerves only having suffered and
after the application of restoratives they re-
covered, They looked little abashed when
they came TO their senses, but at once flew
into each others arms, and after brief hys'
terical display, calmed down sufficiently TO
congratulate each other in their fortunate
escape, and mutually resolved 10 rePudiate
henceforth the gay deceiver, and cause OF
this bloodles. tragedy
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-05-18

A good story was recently told at Tenn
pcrance meeting in New Hampshire. A
stranger came up to a Washingtonian with
The inquiry;
"Can you tell me where I can get anything
to drink ?n
"Oh," said the other, 'folow me-"
The man followed him through two or three
streets, till he began 10 be discouraged.
'llow much farther shall go?" said he
"Only few steps further" said the Wash
ingtonian, ''there is the pump!"
The man turned about and "moved his
boolsn
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-05-18
SELECT POETRY.
MEMORIES.

MEMORIES.
THERE'S not look work of thine
My soul hath e'er forgot
Thou meier hast bid ringlet shine,
Nor giv'n thy locks one graceful twine,
Which remember not
There never yet murmur fell
From that beguiling tongue,
Which did not, with lingering spell,
Upon my charmed senses dwell,
Like something heaven had sung!
All !! that could, at once, forget
All, all that haunts me So
And yet, thou witching girl !--and yet,
To die were sweeter, than TO let
The lov'd remembrance go!
No; if this sighted heart must seq
It's faithful pulse decay,
Oh! letit die, remembering thee,
And, like the burnt aroma, be
Consum'd in sweets away
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-05-18

THERE are three springs in Potter county,
Pa, rising within three miles of each other,
the water Of one of which finds its way 10
the ocean by the Allegheny, Ohio, and Mis-
sissipRi rivers, and the Gulf of Mexico an
other, by way of the Susquehanna river and
Chesapeake Bay; and the third by way OF
the Gsnesee river; Lake Ontario and river ST.
Lawrence.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-05-18

A NEAT BUT SEVERE REPARTEE.-ln reply
to some observations of Mr. Dundas, in the
House of Commons, Sheridan observed, "Ths
Right Honorable gentleman is indebted to
his memory for his Jest, and TO his imagina-
ton for his facts.n
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-05-18

UIrE on TIRE FIRM OF WATKINsoN HALL,)
No. "a South Second Street,
Philadelphia,
DEsPECTFULLY informs his old friends and
Ia customers, as well as the public generally,
that he has opened an entire new stock OF elegant
styles of o,
Spring & Summer Dress Goods
His assortment consists Of the latest and most des-
r,ble styles of English, German, French d Anne
r;can Goods. Such as Delaines, Tissues, Bera-
,es. Silks, Lawns Muslins Shawls, II dkiis' Gloves
and every variety of Dress and Fancy Goods
Philad March l6, ls50'--ly
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-05-18

An infdel remarked, ,twiihin the hearing of
a little girl Of thirteen, that all things came
by chance, and the world, like a mushroom,
sprans up in the night II should like to know
siG she asked, where the seed came from .
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-05-18
from Hearts and Homes
GEM IASSNGIS.

far a,rav or,orrst ,,rtrodIon solituIas finds
welcome ,,I with o,hers .GIl
Jo,r,, tho ,,o,,r,ai,,s
,iJo oolioo,;,o o,L,.' '.,roo,,,o,s ,s tbov m.
onJ ,hns ,aioio;nr :, aoonr,nlo,oJ strorc,b
a"I I .,..a - scl.,,;a.sItaaa,;r,.,horal,9,s
,.haIo ,ha,. 81, ar,a. ha.,,,,. ,,.,,.r into
"''0'0 'o''
W, - u',,'o'' O'O' -. '',G
so,, &c.,, g,,...i,,, ,,,,,.,,,, a.l noao
rna,.iaJraJ ,y, I 'l ~. ma ,nor,l,s r.oa, c,r,fr,.
-, a.. ,.,',,;,,... ar -, -, .,,,.l -,
r,,,Io c,r a,a. 1t. h.. so1;,,jos moro
Ia.o., o,I ,i,,.a .a,.,n ,.,,' ,,,,. ,r,l
h,, oo,,ol,s ,,.oor,, Zoo, or .oo,,rod h,, bror,,
linn !, lie frri,Ic.s ,b;,s, for nrov--so the
small s,ro,,,,. or b,,,,,,,, lro,,j rooI;,, r,eci
and mix their svmra,hics. and GROW into
sweet fellovsbip. and welcome 70 their bo.
som other hidden and neglected streams. IN.
til the force of such united waters comes TO
be noble river flowing full and beautiful
wanting no aid nor ministry in its bencfcent
and graceful course. but all.suficient ofilsolf
to bear and TO dispense the social blessings
of q rational eyis,nnce. with all the softer
amenities and marc i,,opse euiovmer's of
ipdissonble uriop. harmony. and peace.
Those who have suffered IpcpIv hes, know
the happiness of snch union-such peace.
Perhaps it is ncccsearp to have suffered. in
order fully to appreciate the blessing. Per.
haps it is necessary 10 have been con,cmncl,
| in order TO feel the happiness ora firm foot
ing. and an honorableplacc, amongthe hearts
and homes of human kind. Perhaps it is ne
cessary to have been cast Off, in order fully
10 appreciate the happiness Of cordial rccog-
/ milton. Perhaps il is necessary to have been
| lonely and observation-disclosures stood. as il were
amidst mountain solitude. hearing no sound
but the throbbinn of ones own full heart. and
listening in vain to find its ccho--perhaps it
is necessary TO have looked abroad amidst
such stiffness, and seen no shcltering roof.
nor smoke of hospitabIc hearth. but ever and
ever the stern aspect of cold SHOWS. and crag-
~ rocks,-and so gazcd on, fearless, and
voiceess in order fully 10 understand the
beauty of the peoplcd valley, the gathering
in of social fellowship the welcome voice
WHICH SAWS, Tome III, poor weary one IAN
feet are bleeding with our mountain cra1s
|, too, have wandered far amid yon s3litulos,
and los, my way: come in, and dwell amongst
us, and take comfort There is room enough
for thee ; come in, beloved child, and be no
more an orphan and alono.'
f Observation-Disclosures! we mock the gra-
cious word by our Interpretation of its mean.
ing and its worth, as one of the great element.
OF human happiness. We fret and pine, and
wear ourselves away in mnrmnringS and
complaints, because we are not the recipients
OF kindness, when our entire disease and ma
lady is this-thatwe ourselves, in our owl
! habits, modes Of thinking, and in the action
! of our daily lives are not kind enough. Th,
: soothing, tone, the gentle manner the deli
catelv offered service, even when no grea
p, attraction wins it from us-the prompt un
shrinking effort on occasions Of more pgessn
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-05-18

ANu-BENToNIsM An Anti Benton paper
is 10 be established in S. Louis, Mo, and the
editorial charge is to be undertaken by Judge
Walker, Of the New Orleans Delta,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-05-18
REFORM YOUR HABITS.
.3l,oat the corner of Fawm strcctf the Railroad
SUNBURY, PA.

Come ys, with garments bare and seedy'
Ys bachelors, wido'ers and husbands too
II, in the outward man your needy
We soon can make you ns good as new
vCHE subscriber respectfully informs his irien9s
L and the public, that he will commence III 'hiS
place, on the 9Th of April next the
TAILORING BUSINESS
in all its branches. He will he careful TO see 'nat
his work is made up in the best manner and ne
aatters HIMSELF that he will be able to give en'ire
sa,isf,ction in point of cut, fit and style, as wen
as in price He therefore respectfully soe,'S ms
friends and the public generally to call and give
him trial. n, ...,,, bo-
Hi. shop is new building in Fawn street Dc
low Weaver's Hotel. n,cry
Sunbury, March 80, lS5O'--6m
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-05-18

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ATTORN AT "A w,
su7IBuRx, PA. :.
business attended to in the Counties OF No
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Refer to:
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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-05-18
TERMS OF THE AMERICAN

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TAILORING BUSINESS
EDWIN HALL,

March 80, lS5O.--6m
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-10-31
Cholera i'm steuhenrIIIe.

The SteubenviIle Herald OF Mon
day morning says that the citizens OF
that city "are much alarmed by the
sudden appearance Of the Asiatic
Cholela among US, and greatly sur
prised, owing to the fact, that its ex-
istence here cannot be attributed to
any local cause. From Friday
morning up to yesterday evening,
there have been nine deaths, to-wit:
Judge Wilson, Mr.. Peterson, Rob-
ert Conn, Mrs. Evans, David Per-
mar, Mrs. Hipsley, (not Cholera when
first taken down, but died with symp.
toms of the plague,) Mr.. Parrish, Miss
ReitzIer, and Mr.. Kirker. Mrs. Doyle,
an aged lady, died on yesterday morn
ing but not from Cholera, as reported in
the streets. Several others are in a
precarious condition. There is a gen.
eral predisposition to diarrhea. and we
understand a physician gave out forty
prescriptions on yesterday-and for the
accommodation of the public, one or
two drug establishments were kept open
during Saturday night. The weather
on Saturday was quite cool, but cloudy
on yesterday, cold, windy and disa-
greeable."
The Herald of Tuesday say S.
"Within the last "a hours, there have
been 2 deaths by cholera, to-wit: Frank
lin Zimmerman, Miss Cecilia Dexter.
Of other diseases, to-wh. Mrs. Ander-
son, bilious cholic; Miss Ann T. Frew,
hemorrhage. On yesterday morning
we had a heavy frost-the previous
night was cool enough to produce ice /
of an inch thick upon water in vessels,
and although we have not much faith in
frosts as a cholera preventive, we are
of the opinion that the disease will now
disappear gradually. as there are fewer
cases, less alarm and those attacked ap-
ply at an earlier period for medical
eid."
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-10-31
The Pardon of Young Hopkins.

The Pardon of Young Hopkins.
Some objection having been made
to the pardon, by the President, Of
]. Walter Hopkins, who was convic-
ted of passing counterfeit half-doIlars
the Republic says:
This may or may not have been a
discreet exercise of the Executive
clemency; but we learn, on inquiry,
and it is due 10 the President to say,
that the pardon was solicited by the
whole panel of the jury who tried
him, and the case was referred to the
district attorney, who conducted the
prosecution on behalf of the United
States, who replied that "there were
many extenuating circumstances in
his case, and some doubt Of the pniI.
ty knowledge on his part when the
coin was passed; and therefore. upon
reflection, and a full examination Of
the case. he concurred with the iurv
in recommending him to the Exec1.
tive clemency for pardon"
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-10-31
The Fugitive Slave Bill.

From the tone of the reports which
reach US from different points in the
North, we fear we shall hear of forci.
ble resistance to this law. Ofcourse
all resistance will be put down,
should it appear, which we hope
never will occur. Let open resist
ence to the laws Of Congress be con-
fined to South Carolina. That stig.
ma rests upon her and right well
would she like to see the North fol-
low her example. But if nullifiers
or any other one supposes that any
thing like general resistance to this
law is to take place they are much
mistaken.
AS a question had been raised as
to the constitutionality OF the law,
the opinion of the Attorney General,
Crittenden, has been submitted to
the President.
The National Intelligencer pre-.
faces the opinion with the following
remarks:
"THE FUGITIVE SLAVE LAw.-We
give below an opinion Of Mr.. Attor-
ney General Crittenden on the con-
slitutionalitv of the fugitive slave
law, passed at the late session OF
Congress, which has been made the
cause for much unnecessary heat in
portions of the northern States. We
are indebted to the editors of the
"Republic" for copy of this opin.
ion on Wednesday night, but at too
late an hour to enable us 10 avail
ourselves OF their politeness for yes.
terday's paper. We learn from the
Republic that this opinion was oc-
casioned by a doubt which the Pres.
ident entertained in regard to the
constitutionality of the provisions ol
the bill while it was before him fol
his signature; that he submitted the
point to the Attorney General, and
that this doubt was removed by the
very conclusive opinion OF Mr.. Crit.
tenden. We have no question that
this able argument will carry con-
viction to every other unprecedented
mind which may entertain a similar
doubt.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-10-31
Dcat. or B. r. Cu.sIhx, R.a.

The Stale Journal announces the
death ofthis gentleman. He died at
GAINESVILLE at half past IL O'Clock,
P. NJ, OF the 24th inst. Mr.. Cush-
ing was known to most of our citi-
zens as the son of Milton Cushing,
who died some two CT three years
since at the house of his brother, A.
Cushing, Esq, in this place. Mr.. C.
was one OF the mos. promising young
men in Ohio. The Journa! close:
an obituary notice as follows:
We hope some friend more famil'
lar with his short but hopeful career
will give us a better obituary notice
than present hurry will allow US to
sketch. He that chung SO fondly to
life-that hoped so much--expected
so much in this world-has gone
hence, and the places that knew him
once will know him no more forever
Ben. Cushing is dead. Opportuni
ty will not allow US 10 say more; tht
love we bore him will not allow u
to say less; and we greatly mistake
if there are not many in Columbus
who will pay, as we do, to his mem
ory the affectionate tribute OF a tear
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-10-31
W.wau,, Rights.

A National Woman's Rights Con-
vention was held in Worcester,
(Mass.l last week. Ten States were
represented. White and black par
ticipated, and if one is to believe all
that was said, the lords OF creation
are a most tyranical set of fellows
We think something sensible might
be said and some good accomplish
ed, by our countrywomen, although
we see very little evidence of the for
mer in the proceedings of this Con-
vention, and think it certain the lat
ter will not follow.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-10-31

DFThe Scioto and Hooking Val
ley Railroad Company completed a
survey Of a route for their road as
far as Jackson, last week. The friends
of this road are confident of its sue
cess. We see if stated that the CON-
pany have purchased grounds tor a
depot at Portsmouth. The location
is west of the court house, on Market
street. They bought nine full lots
for $500.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-10-31
]. GARRETT, coo,,s
CHAs. THOMPSON,
Denth Of Judge Wilson.

james Wilson died at his residence
in .Steubenville, Ohio, on Thursday
last ofcholera morbus, aged 64 years.
The day preceding his death, we learn
from the Herald, Judge Wilson was
about town in his usual health and spir-
its. He died after about twelve hours
severe suffering from the first attack Of
the disease.
Judge Wilson is a well known and
distinguished citizen of Ohio. He was
temporarily editor of the Aurora, in
Philadelphia, while Col Duane was
absent in the army in lSl2-l3. At
ter Col. Duane resumed his station in
the office, Mr.. Wilson removed 10
Steubenville, Ohio, and become the
proprietor and editor of the West
ern Herald, which he continued TO
publish for more than twenty-five
years. The paper had, prior to that
time, been Published by Col. John
Miller, of the 18th Regiment Of In
fantry-the same gentleman who
distinguished himself at Fort Meigs,
and on several other occasions dur
ing the war with Great Britain, and
was afterwards Governor OF Missou-
ri, and one OF the Representatives
from that State in Congress. The
paper under the management OF
Judge Wilson, exerted great infu-
ence in favor Of good morals, sound
principles, and just government
as "Ieading man in public affairs"
Judge Wilson was generally known
and highly respected and estee ned.
His loss will be severely felt in his
neighborhood.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-10-31

New York WHIGs.--The Wings
of New York are following the ex'
ample of their opponents, dividing
on the Slavery question. Although
both wings have nominated the same
State ticket, yet they seem to hate
each other as intensely as ever Old
Hunker hated a Barnburner. We
fear this unhappy difficulty will
cause the defeat of their ticket.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-10-31

A TURK.-The people OF Chilli
cothe have taken measures to enter
tain Amin Bey, the Turkish En-
voy, and J. P. Brown. who accom-
panied his Turkship from CONSTANT.
nople, and who is now on a tour ol
observation through this country
with him. Mr.. Brown is native ol
Chilicothe.