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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-10-19
SELECT POETRY.
THE SEASONS

Is a quaint, Thoughtful little poem, writer
by German, who died in 1861 m
In fair Springs fresh budding hours,
What adorns our garden bowers?
Little flowers.
When departing Spring we mourn,
What is shed from Summers horn?
Hay and corn.
= What is Au,umn's bounteous sign,
Mark of Providence divine?
Fruit and wine.
When old Winter, hobbling slow,
Comes, what do we gain, dye know!
Ice and snow.
Hay and corn, and little flowers, s
Ice, and snow, frnii and wine are ours,
Given TO us every year,
By Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter,
AS they each in turn appear. @
Spring gives treasure. Summer pleasures,
Autumn gladdens, Winter saddens,
Spring revives, Summer thrives,
Autumn pleases, Winter freezes.
Therefore, friends, we all have reason
To exol each coming season,
Spring and Summer Autumn Winter,
Honor, counsel, deeds sublime,
Are the precious gifts of time.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-10-19
A ROYAL B,IIOY.

Frederick, King of Prussia, was so remark.
ably fond of children that he suffered his
grandchildren 10 enter his apartment at any
time they thought proper. One day, as he
was writing in his closet, one Of these young
princes was playing at shuttlecock near him
The shuitlecock happening 10 fall on the Ia.
Bile at which the king sal, he threw it a, ,hs
young prince, and continued to write. .,..
The shutlecock happening to fall second
time, the king again threw it back, looking
sternly at the child who promised tha, no
accident of the kind should happen in future.
The shuttecock, however, fell third time,
and even upon the paper on which the king
was writing. Frederick then took up tho
plaything, and put ii into his pocket. The
little prince humbly asked pardon, and beg.
ged the king TO return The shuttlecock. ...
The king refused. The prince redoubled
his entrealies, but no attention was paid to
them. The young prince, a, length, tired Of
begging, advanced boldly towards the king,
put his hands on his sides, and said in a
| threatening tone Ei'
"Will your majesty give me my shuttle.
cock Say yes or mol demand an explicit
answer !" .-.-
The king Immediately burst into fit OF
laughter, and taking the shutllecock from his
pocket, returned it to the prince, saying
"You are brave boy-you will never suf.
fer Silesia to be taken from you'
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-10-19

Curious NoTE OF HAND.-An English pa.
per relates the following circumstances as
having happened some time ago in Kilkenny :
"a tailor who was married TO a very sickly
woman, got enamored of a young girl who
lived in his neighborhood, and on certain
conditions he agreed to give her promise in
writing, TO marry her Immediately on the de-
mise of his wife; in consequence OF which
Mr. Snip passed the following curious note of
hand: 'In two days after the demise of my
present wife, promise 10 marry Miss Moran
or order, value received, under fifty pounds
sterling Given under my hand this sixteenth
day of May, &c., J. Sullivan" Shortly after
Miss Moran received the above note, she
died, leaving it endorsed TO female friend,
who also CHANGED 10 take fever, and died
before the tailor's wife; however, on her sick
bed, she also endorsed the note, and gave il
to a cousin, whom the tailor absolutely mar
ried, agreeably to the endorsement, in two
days after the death of his wife, and it i.
said the tailor and his wife are now living
happily in the city of Kilkenny.n
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-10-19

New AND IMPORTANT DIscovERY IN THE
MANUFACTURE OF IRoN.-The Pittsburg Pos
has letter giving an account of discovery
made by a young man by the name of Adams,
tha Assistant Manager of Brady's Bend Iron
Works, in Clarion county, in the manufacture
of railroad and merchant bars from Coke me-
tai. By the old method the rails weIe made
with Charcoa! pig, and would crack very
much and break with one or two blows. By
Adams process Iron can be made from eight
to tea dollars per ton lower: and of Superior
qualitp. Tho process is not mentioned, but
ihe quality of the iron produced is spoken of.
The writer Of the letter was shown a rail that
had been put to the test, by putting it, while
hot, into cold water; after which they tried
to break it with sledge hammer weighing
so pounds. Forty blows were given by siS
men alternately, and they could not even
crack it. The Charcoal Iron of the company
costs from IS TO % dollars per ton, thei
s'Coke Metal" costs only from TO II dollar
per ton. The discovery had caused quite al
excitement among the workmen, for lhel
were under the impression that the work
would have 10 suspend on account OF the low
| price of iron.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-10-19
AN OLD MANS ADVICE.

Never attempt to strike the guilty, where,
by misdirected, or too has,y blow, the in
nocent, the gallant, and the good may suffer.
Never attempt to expose villain, if your
efforts in doing so are likely to iniure those
who have been the unsuspecting dupes of his
artifce. Never wager larger sum that you
carry in your pocket. Never shake hands
with man if you are not really glad TO see
him. Never forget when you meet, to re-
cognize your friends, and be even more care
full to offer your salutation to those that are
poor. Never quarrel without sufficient
cause, but if 1t be necessary to keep up
quarrel, then see that quarrel firmly pui to al
end Never beiray confidence Of any kind
but more particularly that Of woman
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-10-19
ONE FRIEND.

How pleasant thing it is to have one
friend to whom we can 90 and unbosom our
feelings when the world is harsh with US,
and darkness has settled on the fair face of
nature. At such time, heart to counsel
and advise with us-ihat will manifest feel
ing and sympathy-is above all price. The
outgushings of love and tenderness revive
and cheer us drive away sadness fIom the
bosom, and brighten the heavens again. He
who has one to whom he can 90 in the hour
of adversely, can never be wholly cast down,
can never be driven 20 despair. The world,
dark as il may sometimes be, will always
contain one bright spot-beautiful spot-i1
will grow brighter and brighter, till the
stricken heart partakes of the fulness of JOY
and is cast down no more forever.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-10-19
WINE Il LIQUOR STORE
BITTING e. WATERMAN,
Importers and Dealers in Liquors,

No. 22O Market street, Philadelphia,
OFFER for sale, the cheapest and best assort-
" ment of Liquors in Philadelphia, such as
Champagne, sherries, Port, Steck, Claret, Bur
gundies, Sauturn, Barsac, Madeira, Lisbon,
Teneriffe and Sicily Wines.
Brsadies of the choicest brands, viz:
Magma, Otard, Ponet Hennesy, &c, &c.
Fine Holland Gin, Monongahela, Scotch and
irish Whiskey, &c, &c.
Hotels and the country trade supplied at Phia
Aeiphia prices on the most liberal terms.
July l3, 1850
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-10-19

ing. Lincoln and Chane, holding hound.
were balancing him over the bluff. H1
"Now, Murtah," cried the hunter, "give
him good heist, and see If we can pitch
him clar on tother side he-woop hoo"
And with this ejaculation, the kicking
animal was launched into the air. I could
not resist looking after. The yellow body
bounded from the face of the opposite cliff,
and fell, with a heavy splash, in the water
below. He was the last OF the pack
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-10-19
A CORPORAL's TINE PIECE.


The King of Prussia had corporal in his
body guard who was remarkably vain, but
said to be man of great bravery, and very
loyal to the crown. Being unable to purchase
a watch, this officer had fixed leaden bul.
Jet 10 chain, and wore it as his fob. On
one occasion, the king having mind TO be
merry, thus addressed him -o,i
'Well, Mr.. Corporal, you must have been
great economist 10 be able to purchase a
watch. By mine it is now six--pray, tell mo
what O'Clock is it by yours ?"
The corporal, who guessed the Kings OBJ.
ject, Immediately drawing the ball from his
| fob said .1.
'Sir, my watch neither points 10 S O'Clock,
nor TO o'clock.n
"Of what use, then, is your watch?n said
the king.
Sand mry ask of your majesty, of what
use is the one you hold!n ......
"Why," answered the king, little discon-
certed at the question, ''it serves TO mark the
hours as they prss," ..
''And what does this show!n
"The flight of time"
"What lesson does this ieachr'
''That the hour of death approaches
sand my WATCH" continued the corporal,
'not only teaches me all this, but also that
am liable 10 die any moment for your mai
es,y." ...... ........ ...
''Hold, my friend," said the king, "take
this watch, and keep it as remembrance Of
the hours which you have devoted 10 my ser
vice." at the same time putting into his hand
his own watch, which was richly set with
diamonds. ' .'.-
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-10-19
NEW YORK s. PEEsLADEEPflSA
JOURNEYMEN
EIafterS ASSOCi9tsO;s,

Cor. of 9Th. and Chestnut Street,, Philadelphia.
CONTINUE to make and sell finer and more
~ durable II at for the money than any other
establishment in the United Stotes-sandsrd
price of Hats SO 90. Gents and Boys Cloth and
Glazed Caps. Umbrellas, Carpet Bags, GALAXY
Panama and Straw Hats at equally low prices.
Nav 25, lS50.-ly
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-10-19

''YoScE, a long vile ago, ven, into mine
abble orchard 10 climb pear tree 10 get
some peaches 10 make de yrow plum pud-
ding mil; and ven gets TO the tobermos,
branch, falls from The lowermost limb, nit
Won leg on both sides Of de fence, and like 10
stove my outside in,n
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-10-19
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.
CHAS. DUMMIG,

No. 207 Chesnlt Street, front arcade,
PHILADELPHIA.
IMPORTER and Manufacturer of all kinds Of
Musical instruments, Fancy Articles and Toys
His prices are lower than those OF any other store
in Philsdelphia. All kinds Of Musical instru
ments repaired in the best Workmanship and als'
taken intrade
Philadelphia, May =, ls5o.-ly
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-10-19
ROOT,
DAGUERREAN ARTIST,

No. 14O, corner of Fifth y ChesnM sts', Ph'ta
delphiu, and 1853 Broadway corner OF
Franklin Street, Nep York.
N<ITIZENS AND STRANGERS can have
q ] sitting for Portraits or Miniatures, ano
receive them beautifully cascd, in morocco, Sllk
velvet Papier Mache, other fancy styles, or sets
in Medallions, Lockets, &C., in few minutes.
Daguerreotypes, Paintings, Drawings,
&c. Copied.
Out door Views, and Miniatures of deceased
persons, taken at short notice.
For Portraits of Adults by our process, and I'm
proved Instruments clo"dy day is quite as Ia
vorable as clear weather.
For Children, clear day (between II and y
is preferable. GOTIn- Dress-avoid WHITE blue
or light pink.
Our Gallery with its Six Prize Medals and
Works of Art, is open at all hours, and Free.
Whether visitors wish pictures taken or not we
shall at all times be happy to see them.
June %, lS50.-
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-10-19

LovE.-A passion that causes young weN
men TO spoil their work and young men their
appe,ils.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-10-19
LINN, SMITH & CO.,
No. 2l3I Market Street, above 5th st.
PHILApELPHIA,

PHILADELPHIA,
Wholesale Druggists,
AND DEALERS IN
NNRUGS, MEDICINE, PAINTS, OILs, WINDOW
NJ GLASS, VARNIsHEs, Dye STUFF, PATENT
MEDICINES, MEDICINE CHESTS, SURGICAL In
SHIPMENTS, &C., &C.; and manufacturers Of the
celebrated
Congress Ink,
Black, Blue and Red. The quality OF this Ink is
unsurpassed, and we are now prepared to furnish
at of all sizes, neatly packed in boxes from one to
three dozen each.
L. S. & Co., endeavor to have always on hand
a full assortment of good and genuine Drugs, at
the lowest possible rates Particular attention is
also paid to the manner Of putting up and packing
their goods, so that they feel prepared to warrant
their carrying any distance with perfect safety
All orders by letter or otherwise will receive
prompt attention.
Philadelphia, June Is, is50.-6m
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-10-19

UPoN examining the edge of the sharp
est razor with a microscope, it will appear
fully as broad as the back of knife-rough,
uneven and full of notches and furrows. An
exceedingly small needle resembles an iron
bar. But the sting of bee seen through
the same instrument, exhibits everywhere
the most beautiful polish without the least
flaw, blemish, or inequality, and i, ends in a
point too fine TO be diseerned. The threads
of fine lawn seem coarser than the yarn
with which ropes are made for anchors But
a silk worms web appears perfectly smooth
and shining and everywhere equal The
smallest dot that is made with pen appears
| irregular and uneven. But the little .speck'
on the wings or bodies Of insects are founc
to be the most accurate circle. How mag
ni6cent is the system Of nature
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-10-19
REMARKABLE sAGACITY OF A DOG.

A Northern paper relates the following in
stance OF canine sagacity: .
Some years since, in town of New Bos-
ton, n. H., there was in family woman
who was insane, a confirmed maniac. A
partition was made by upright slabs secured
in the floor of the room, which was the COM
mon living room of the family, and piece
of timber overhead. Here she was constant
y confined. A shower coming up, all the
members of the family, woman as well as
men, went out in field adjoining the house,
to assist in raking and getting in hay. A
window was left open, the dog was in the
house, believe full or cross of the shep.
herds dog.
The family had been baking, and had
thrown large quantity of Goals from the
oven into the large Fireplace. The people
in the field heard the dog barking and how
ling, and saw him jumping up TO the window
in such apparent distress and want of assist
ance, that they concluded something was
wrong at the house they accordingly des-
patched one of their number 10 see what the
trouble was with their dog. The person
came up, and looking in at the window wit
messed the dogs operations.
The mad woman had got out of her pen,
thrown Goals about the room, and they set fire
to the floor. The dog would get hold of the
woman and pull her away from the fire place
he would then brush the Goals with his paws
and put out the blaze on the floor while he
was doing this the woman would get to the
fireplace and scatter the Goals again. Agair
he would pull her away, and then 90 10 worl
TO brush up the Goals and put out the fire
But finding he had more work to accom-
plish than he could perform, the fire kindlins
in so many places, he gave notice at the win
dow and called for assistance. The persoI
entered the house. secured the woman, swep
up the Goals, put out the fire, and relurne'
TO haying. 70
, Now, instinct would have taught the do
TO make his escape from burning building
, but knowing that this woman was crazy
knowing that she would burn the house-and
? finding that he could not manage the afiai
! but thinking that sane folks could, called fc
> their assistance and giving them notice {
= the danger, looks very much like what tn
A wise folks call reasoning-or would look lik
il if it had been done by human being.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-10-19
w. E, PEDDRICK's

,(LATE PARTNER OF c. sChRAChD
yarnish ManufactOry and Paint
Store,
No 78 North Fourth Street,
A FEW DOORS ABOVE CHERRY, VEST SIDE,
PHILADELPHIA.
Constantlu oga hand and fer sale, at reduced
prices, and of superior quality, the Jos-
lowing articles, oi=;
Coneh, Cabinet, Japanners' and Oil Coth farhISnes
Driving Japan Boot and Harness Narnish7 Brown, hlg
and Red Spirit do; Transfer do: ATilstS nme Se, IS nv
Coocb Painters, and Varnishers Materiasi PlIln II
QUANTITIES, PAINTS, DRY, IN OIL" ANp Pkt
PARfD ID FOR IMMEDIATE USE; Millmcrs' NarmSh
Glue and Acids Black Japan for Irnni Adhesive do of
Fancy Work: Picture and Window Glass !>rtlss, 20
iours Dry andan Tubes Meats Foot on; Gold siHer
and German Leaf; Gold Silver, and Copper BronHe pla
ziers Diamonds Also ve,y superior Shoe Backing anc
Writing Ink.
lime lSJO-
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-10-19

A READING paper says that the proprie-
tor OF the Washington hotel of that town
has two hogs, weighing together $500
lbs,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-10-19

"Shines like good deed in a naughty worI
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-06-13
The WASHINGTON corrcsponden. Of The

The Washington correspondent Of the
n. York Express, under date of23d, says:
.Fherc was passage nj arms In the
Senate to-day between Mr.. Soule OF Louis.
lana mud Mr. Clay, which partook OF tie
sublime. Mr.. Clay spoke as if understand
ing Mr.. S ,ule as speaking Of disunion as n
consequence of defeat upon these subjects.
Mr.. Soule sprang TO his feet, and in a voice
and attitude whce startled the Senate, pro-
claimed that he had nercr uttered such an
opinion. Nerer!f No, not If the Somh
,ecre beaten on ercry point and the NORTH
triumphed completely. in this Legislature
contest: Iroald not t,en begin to think Ct
disun;on The people do not think Of H.
The galleries rang with applause at this
electric outburs,; Mr.. Clay paused and sal
down, and the Senate adjourned"
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-06-13

The undersigned, after extensive consultation Win
their in different portions o. tne
State, have been induced TO solicit Convention Q,
Physicians, with view to organize state Mcaicai
Society.
To those who are familiar with the history Of Iowa,
and her important position member oithe Amefl-
family, nothing need be said in favor oil TINS
Ment; the intelligent Physician willresdiy appreciate
the intimate relation his Science has ever
With the physical and intellectual development q ma
tons, and will coincide in the opinion, that nothing
enlarges his field Of use fal as an orsan
Fed association with the members Of profession, .ne
principles Of which are intimately allied 20 tne
highest interests Of huma nifty.
Iowa 10 Of the few States in the Union, not rep
resented in the American Medical societies, ana az
this great body the arbtes o.
literature in America, ii presents to she prolesson
Iowa, additional inducement OF great weight, 70
come themselves with il BY the early organization
of a State Society.
The undersigned, therefore, in the discharge OF
duty imposed upon them, have agreed upon Burling
ion as the place Of holding the State Medical Conven
ton, and "Wednesday the 18TH DAY Of June next,
most suitable time. All regular meMeers % tne mcu
ica profession throughout the Stste are earnestly re
cuested to attend. r,r MN
D. L. McGuGIN, NJ. u. ): r.Hu IA. u
r. r. FoRp, M. d. ENos LOWE, W; -.
r 4, AIxINsnN. M. d. jaws FLINT, NJ. D.
- E,nrrI NJ ID IF. SANleRa, NJ. u.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-06-13
ksY AUTHORITY o. .TEl II Fas RS
IDEyT OF THE U. STATES.

EU1 HE undersigned will sell tho militia
- ry Reserve" of Fort Armstrong, en- Rock
Island, in the Mississippi river, to the highest
bidder for cash, on Monday, tn, 18th Of June,
1850; the sale to take place on the premises, be-
tween the hours Of 10 A. NJ, and 6 P. NJ.
Op the payment OF the purchase money. ccr-
,ifca.e of purchase viii be given to the success
fui bidder. and on the presentation Of Tint cer-
iiiicate 10 the Secretart OF War in Washington,
the proper title deeds will be given.
r. B. MASON,
Rfevct Brig. Gen. Us Army.
Nav 23d. 1850 37-is
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-06-13
s1'EAMROAT tEGtSTl,1s.
BAKERY AND bUTClrEsY.

MOOHE has again commenced
sAk1s Butchering and will be found al his old
stand to serve all friends and old customers with
Fresh Meat, frequent as it will be possible for
him TO procure il at present, and hopes in shcr,
time TO be able to have meat on Tuesday, Tours
day and Saturday Of each week
lie will also have constantly on hand Bread,
Crackers, Cakes, &c.
The highest marke, price paid in C,sh for
Chickens, Eggs, Butter, Potatoes, O.lions, &c.
Davenport, June 18th, 1850,
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-06-13
Card.

The Medical Class of the College of Physicians ana
Surgeons Of the Iowa University present their thans
to those Ladies who tastefully decorated the Col
lese rooms for the commencement exercises ON the
evening Of the 18th inst.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-06-13
A general assortment Of
GcMts. Furnishing Goods.
KEEP TT BEFORE THE
PEOPLE!

IUVHAT the subscribers will sell at tho
Iowa Clothing Store,
90 per cent cheaper than any other Establish
ment in the place. <
They would also inform their numerous Gus
toners tina, they have just received from Phil.
atleIpha large assortment Of Winter Clothing:
Drat, Grey, Blue, Mackinaw Blankets,
Oyercoats, Fine Dress, Frock,
Sacks and Coatees, Black Striped,
Checked Cashmere Pants, !.
Satineti, Velvet and various other kinds Of
Pantaloons, Satin, Silk velincia Cloth, Gala
plaid--ShiIls OF oil descriptions,
Red and White Flannel,
Hickory Calico, White linen bosonls made
in the latest styles.
--ALSO-
Super6ne French Black Cloths,
DO. Brown, Blue, Green,
Black Doe Skin and various other kinds Of
Cassimeres, which will be made up according 70
the late New York and Philadelphia Fashion,,
and good fits warranted in every instance.
POWER s. JORDAN,
Att Ioua Clothing Store opposite the
Milrs. Davenport.
June 9th, 1850.
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HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

The first meeting this season fthe Davenport and
Rock Island Horticultural Society will be held at Con
cert Hall this Thursday afternoon. requested
that flowers and fruits be sent in previous 10 o'ck'
AL are invited to attend and 10 contribute The dis
play. A. SANDERS Sec,y.
davenport, June 18th, 80.
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WING STATE TICKET.
For Governor

For Governor
for Secretary of State
ISAAC COOK,
Of Linn Co.
For Auditor IF State
WILLIAM II. SEWERS,
Of Maha,ka co.
For Treasurer Of State
EVAN JAY,
Of Henry co.
Treasurer Board OF Public Works
JAMES NOSLER,
Of Wapello co.
For Congress
SECOND DlsTRicT,
WILLIAM II. HENDERSON,
Of Johnson co.