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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-12-28

A Bachelor observed that he would marry,
ifcerraiu of a wife perfectly good Abys,and-
er begged him TO bespeak one, as none such
were ready made.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-12-28
-'How sublime thing 1t ~
-. To suffer and be .tfnng.n n.

have tiispa, ell cou aae h ch shames that
OF the warrior on the battlefield. Carolina IS
sometimes abbreviated 10 Carrie, Callie, and
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-12-28

~ know fair young girl,
With an eye like the skys own blue,
To aswee spring flower when its azure leaves
.. Are bright with the early dew
Oh, thing half earth and half divine
Is she, the fair young Caroline"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-12-28

TAR BCEa.--"A cure for the Consump-
ton" The Pennsylvanian gives the follow
ing recipe: OGe quart pine tar, two quarts
Of water, one pint fresh yeast one quart
wheat bran, one pint of honey. Put all the
ingredients in a new stone jar; simmer them
over SLOW fire Tor ten hours. When cool,
bottle it for use. Take a wine glass full four
times day This physic is harmless, 10 say
the least of it,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-12-28

A NEW ENGLAND SoQIErY has been organ
i2edlin San Francisco. They have petilioned
the Governor to appoint Thanksgiving Day.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-12-28

stopped over one upon the shoulders OF
which were two golden epaulettes. Twas
the Captain of the brig--tbe murderer of
his father! The boy placed his foot upon
the PROSTATE body, and while strange
light beamed from his eyes, and shudder
passed over his countenance, he mutter-
ed:- a 9Ai
''Father, you are feariully rereneed."
The boy spoke truly. Fearful in its con-
ceplion, ond fearful 10 its consummation
had been that s'Piloi'S Recengc."
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-12-28

SOME time ago the Pope appointed an ArcA-
bishop Of Corfu, in the person of Dr.. Nichol-
son, an Irish priest, who arrived at Corfu in
May, 1919, but met with such warm recep-
iion from the euraged Greeks, that he d,sap-
peared and has mol since been either seen or
heard Of
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-12-28

jenny LIND sang in Richmond, on Friday
night the Goth inst, and is 10 sing in Charles.
ton on Thursday n5xt, December Goth. She
will sail thence in the Isabel for Havana, on
the Isl of January.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-12-28
A YHUAYU2

sUNBunY oINTl A
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-12-28

VERY TRUr.-To make people smart, all
hats necessary is to throw them on their
own resources. a wild turkey knows mora
in momen; than a tame one would dream
Of in L year and all because he has to depend
for safety on his OWE ingenuity rather than
the ingenuity of a farmer, Safety and plenty
are the worst friends that genius ever associ-
ated with.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-12-28
LEE ON rur TURNING OF A cARD.

A friend narrated lous, a day or two since,
an anecdole Of early tunes in West Tennessee
which we will attempt TO repeat even at Inc
risk Of losing the graphic simplicity OF his
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-12-23
Close ofthe Ternl.

The examination, on Friday, Of the First
Male Department in our public school,
closed the present term. The examination
was conducted in "a manner somewhat diff
ferent from usual, and in a way calculated
to showthe progress of the pupil and the
real extent of his requirements. There
was nothing about it intended formere effect,
bat rather to exhibit the true state Of all the
pupils knowledge. We are disposed to
look with much favor upon the plan adopt
ed and pursued by Mr.. Buel, the superin-
tendent, and the other teachers; particular
ly with the course of study designated fol
the different stages Of 4 advancement. II
faithfully adhered to, we believe it will
prove of essential service TO the scholars
and enable them TO leave this institution
with substantial and valuable education.
After the examination, the pupils end audi.
ence were addressed b. 2. Ramsey ESQ, on
II: ,sc nature and importance Of our gpresen,
system Of education. One or two rewards
were publicly presented, by the supeIin-
tendent, to boys whose meritorious conduct
entitled them to such marks Of distinction
We certainly feel proud Of our public
school and regard il as in state Of real i'm
provement and prosperity.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-12-23
Sfenmboat Explosion.
New oaIrANs, Dec IA.

New ORLEANS, Dec ID.
The new and beautiful steamer Anglo Nor
man went out on an experimental trip to-day,
with large pleasure party, consisting of 210
souls. After she had proceeded some distance,
and was returning to the city towards evening,
her boiler exploded, greatly shattering the boat
and killing and wounding large number,--
From rs to 100 as far as heard from, are among
the killed, wounded and missing.
Mr.. Perry, gentleman attached to the Office
of the N. 0. Bulletin, was one of the party,
and lost his life by the fatal disaster. He was
gentleman we'll known and much esteemed.
Mr.. Kidd of the Daily Crescent and Mr.. Bigna,
of the Delta, were wounded, but not seri ously
Mr.. Nathan Jarvis, Mr.. Stillman, and Mr..
Storm, of the New York Novelty Works, were
aboard, and all Of them are believed to be NOR.
tally wounded. w
Capt. A. NJ Biel, and Capt Thompson, of the
ship Lexington, were badly injured. The Hon.
Jas. B. Beebe, member of the Legislature of
this State, was on board, and it is believed TO
have been killed. 1t is impossible yet to as
certain the precise number killed, wounded
and missing, or their names, but the SUPPOSE
tion is they cannot vary much from 100.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-12-23
Late Discovery in Telegraphing.

On enquiry into the merits of the late i'm
provements made in this city in working the
several telegraph lines with a single battery,
we find that it was the result of some very
interesting and useful experiments made by
Mr.. A. Stager, manager of the operating de-
partment Of the Reilly office in this city.
Similar experiments were made in Louisville
some two years since, but were too unsatisr
factory for any practical use. Mr.. Stager in
forms us that by his arrangement, one bate
ry is sufficient to work any number of lines,
without the least interference one with the
other, or without any regard to the difference
in the length of the various lines, each wire
working as independently as if with an indie
pendent battery. Some interesting and per
haps new principles are brought out by these
Experiments, and may lead to still further i'm
prOvement in the present manner of work
ing telegraph lines.-Cin. Com.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-12-23
Public Lands.

From the interesting statistics in the Report
Of the Commissioner of the General Land office,
we compile the following aggregate resulte
The "Public Lands are situated in the fol-
lowing States and Territories: Ohio, Indiana,
Illinois, Missouri Alabama, Mississippi, Louis
lana, Michigan, Arkansas, Wisconsin, Iowa,
Florida, California, Minnesota Territory, North
West, Nebraska, Indian, New Mexico, Utah.
and Oregon. The total area Of the public lands
in these States and territories are 2,526,462
square miles, OF 1876, ,9386s0 acres.
The total number Of acres of public
lands now surveyed is l2,710,99i. Total
acres nsuyeyed, 1926, ,269, ,526-making
grand total Of surveyed and unsusyeyed Public
Lands, 1,60I9 $40. In Ohio there are 16,
ITO, ,984 acres Of surveyed public lands, and in
Indiana q , ass, ,658. There are no unsurveyed
public lands in either Of these States.
1 BY the act Of Congress Of 4th September,
lS4i, a grant Of 4,166, ,90S,77 acres was made
10 the States Of Illinois, Missouri, Alabama,
Mississippi, Louisiana, Michigan, Arkansas,
Florida, Iowa and Wisconsin. The aggregate
number Of acfesselected by these States under
this grant, md IMPROVED, upto the S0th June
1850, was NJ, ,0i q s20--leayng l,l06, ,89i ,48
acres stilltob selected by said States
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-12-23
Congress.

D. No important measures have, as yet, been
brought before Congress. Movements are
making, however, by the protectionists to
modify the present tariff. The first object is,
to return to the unwise and unjust method of
specific duties. This is recommended by the
President and Secretary of the Treasury. 1t
is plan admirably calculated to rob the peo-
pie and enrich the manufacturers, as all plans
are which have in view the protective of par
ticular interests. We do not believe that it
will succeed. Some change in the rate of du-
ties may be called for, by change of circum-
stances, since no tariff can be adjusted as to
sui. all times. But we do not believe that
the principles of the existing tariff can be
materially altered, until all duties and letters
upon trade are taken off and the government
supported as it ought to be, by "a direct tax
upon all the property of the country. To
this end opinions are now tending, and this
end they will eventually reach. Sooner too.
than the conservative notions of President
Fillmore or Secretary Corwin, or other old
fashioned wings will permit them to imag-
inc
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-12-23

The Portsmouth, Iva. Pilot says that
Commodore Shubrick has sent an estimate
to the Secretary Of the Navy, as TO the cost
ofputting the ship Pennsylvania in order:
1t is impossible 10 have her ready in time
10 con vey American products to London
but she can be moored in the Thames,
manned by picked crew of Yankee Vol
unteers from Cape Cod and Chesapeake Bay,
during the time Of holdi ng the fair.
Another account has it that the Pennsyl-
vania is unseaworthy. Her timbers are un
sound. She has never been ofany service te
the government: exceptas receiving vessel
and has been lying at Norfolk about Ii
years.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-12-23
Holiday Presents,

As the holidays approach, we hope the
amenities of the season will not be forgotten.
Such seasons and the old customs belonging
to them, are green spots in vale Of existence,
which the scramble for dollars and cents
should never induce us to neglect The little
folks too, should not be forgotten by their
seniors. stephenson's or Wells books to suit
all tastes can be procured, and books are
among the best kind of presents. Johnson,
at Lloyd's old stand, has fine assortment Of
toys, and appropriate presents may be found
at many other places. Let Santa Claus make
bountiful distribution Of good things, al
the approaching Christmas and New Years. =
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-12-23

VIRGINIA MINERAIs.-The Richmond
Enquirer has seen very rich and beautiful
specimen Of plumbago, turned up by plow
on the land J. R. Edmunds, Esq, Of Halifax
county. There is a mine Of the substance
running half mile Though hill, and
which appears to be inexhaustible. Ii lies
in lamina, very similar to coal deposits
The bed lies about half mile from Bannis-
ter river, nayigable for batteaux as far a'
Weldon, whence the plumbago may be
Transported to Norfolk and other markeis.--
The specimen referred 10 is used with adj
vantage ia converting into siee!!. and in
the finest and most delicate castings Of iron
A piece ofthe metal, with specimens o.
other Virginia minerals, is TO be sent 10 the
Worlds Exhibition. The Barondale plum,
bago mine, England, the only one in thai
county, is exceedingly valuable, and is pi
scrupulously guarded as ifit were gold.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-12-23

ACCIDENT TO JOHN BRoUGn.- The Madison
Courier, of the 18th, regrets to record an ac-
cident to the President of the railroad on the
morning Of the 18th inst, while descending
the plain in his buggy--a small car, weigh
ing l 100 pounds, constructed for the pur-
pose-in endeavoring to escape falling rock
he ran the car over one that had recently fal-
len The car was thrown off and Mr.. Brough
thrown some yards, considerably battered
and bruised, but not seriously injured.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-12-23

PUBIC LANDS IN 0HIo.-We observe that
Mr. Chase has introduced bill in the Sen
ate of the United States which proposes 10
cede TO the State of Ohio all The Public
Lands now remaining unsold in the State.
Mr.. Taylor has also introduced q bill in the
House, proposing similar grant Of all the
unsold Public Lands subject TO entry at
Chillicothe, to aid in the construction Of the
Scioto and Hooking Valley Rail Road, and
the Cincinnati and Belpre Rail Road.
estimated that there are about 200, 900
acres Of unsold lands in the Chillico.he Dis
trict, which at minimum Government price
deducting expenses of sale and transfer
would amount to Two hundred and seven
thousand dollars. 1t is not probable how
ever, that all those lands could be sold, un-
der any circumstances, being absolutely
worthless. Deducting 10 per cent. then,
fol unsaleable lands, and we have the
amount proposed TO be granted to the Rail
road Companies, about Sl85, ,000-which,
divided between the two, would give e92,.
500 10 each, The sum would be equal to
the county subscription OF Ross 10 the Bel
pre- and Cincinnati road, and would aid ma
terlally for the purposes Of construction
Gin. ChrOn, and Atlas. Rascal
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-12-23

The WATER CURE JOURNAL. This excel
lent work, commences the present year in
new and enlarged form, with new type and
finepaper. We are glad to see this eyi-
dence Of prosperity in a work Of so much
utility. Atthe. low price of one dollar
year II is within reach ofall. Next to the BIZ
BILE we should like to see it in the possession
Of every family, or single adult, for what the
first does for the preservation or restoration
of the soul, the other does for the body
Believing as we do that a large amount Of
unhappiness and misery has its foundation
in the perverted action Of our bodily pow
ers, and that this little work points. out the
true way OF maintaining the harmony Of
these bodily powers, we cannot cease to
recommend it TO the attention Of our read
ers. Publishers, Fowler and Wells, l3l
Nassau Street, New York. One dollar in
closed to the publishers will bring the work
for year. e
The Philadelphia Saturday Express, for
the Home Circle, is the title of new family
paper, just commenced in Philadelphia. Its
Typography isgood, and its matter is consid-
erably superior to many of the Eastern week
lies. Among its contributors we notice the
names of John Neal, Park Benjamin, Miss
Leslie and Rev. J. H, Wythes. Much of Its
matter is original, and we are much pleased
with the character Of the work. Ifitcontinues
as it has begun, it viii be truly paper for
the Home Circle. Price two dollars year,
in advance; McHenry, Publisher, AZ Dock
street, Philadelphia.
The North British Repic,c, for November
This sterling work contains, "Latter day
Pamphlets, The Philosophy of Language
Life of Hugh Heugh, Agricultural Crisis
Reformed Church of France, Autobiography
Of Leigh Hunt, British Association for thu
advancement of Science" This is certain
ly varied bill OF fare, and will afford ricf
food for the minds of those who will Sc
down to the banquet.
ARTHURs HOME GAzETrE.--W received
adouble Holiday No. of Arthur's Home Gaz
ette. 1t is a large, beautiful sheet, t,filledIwitl
much that will instruct, interestand amuse
The article of. A. Stansbury on the monu
ments erected TO the memory of Washing
ton, must have cost considerable labor, al
the inscriptions are all truly copied. L
contains, also, a new story by the editor.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-12-23
Miss Charlotte Cushman.

The citizens of the Queen City,-the the
atre going portion-are Just now enjcying a
treat in the acting of Miss Cushman. In
some parts she is decidedly the best tragic
actress it was ever our fortune to witness
On Tuesday evening last we Witnessed her
performance of Meg Merriles.in the drama
founded on Scott's novel Of Guy Mannering.
No where but in Scotland could the original
Of such character be found, and none could
portray it better than Scott. We have seen
this character performed by some of the best
actresses in the country, but we never had a
complete conception Of its strongly marked
features till we saw it portrayed by Miss
Cushman. She dressed the character admi-
rably and some passages in her acting were
truly sublime. The death scene was really
awful. She was badly supported by the pres
ent stock company on the boards of the Ma
tional and the wonder was that with such
support she could produce the effect she did.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-12-23
Railroad in Peru.

The first railroad in this country was open
ed ON the 9Th ult., from Calloa, the coast ci-
ty, to Lima, the capital, distance of six
miles. The enterprise was considered great
undertaking. The commencement Of the op-
erations Of the road was attended witha mel
ancholly accident. The locomotive ran off the
track, killing one man and wounding mum,
Der of others. The opening was attended by
the President of the Republic with his cabi.
net and all the prominent men Of the coun'
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-12-23
The Electric Telegraph Superseded!

According to an article in the last number
of the London Literary Gazette, most won
derful and ingenious discovery has been made
and is now in operation in Paris, by which
communication between two individuals, Sc
parated from each other by continents or
oceans, may be instantaneously effected with
ont continuous lines, as in the electric tele-
graph, And this marvellous effect eiisc: s is rrodu-
ced by the instrumentaiiiy Vi SaaiLs!
Yes, it is gravely asserted that M. Benoit,
of the department of Herault, in France, and
M. Blat, in America, after many years of la
Dor and experiment, have ascertained that
certain descriptions of snails possess peculiar
properties Or sympathies, which cause them
to feel, no matter at what distance they may
be, the same sensation, or commotion, when
acted on by galvanic influences. Placed In
boxes in such way, that on being touched
they agitate particular letters, the operator has
only to make snail A give kick, and snail A
in corresponding box. which may be in the
backwoods of America or the deserts of AT
rica, repeats the kick, and so on for every let.
ter of a required word The snails must, Of
course, be previously put in sympathetic com
munication, and the boxes with their apara-
tus must be alike r.r
This mode of communication, which in
sures secresy and economy, as well as light
ming dispatch, possesses immense advantages
oyer the electric telegraph, provided the char
acter and habits of sna Is, of which we pro
fess to know but little, can be relied on. Art
they healthy, sober, long lived animal
fond of seclusion-and can they be procured
in sufficient quantities? Are they able to re
sist the constant stimulating action Of elec
tricity--or may they not, after receiving on'
shock, kick the bucket instead Of the box?--
Boston journal.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-12-23

LIFE INsURANcE.-It is stated that the
late Holly Raper, of Cincinnati, had taken
out three policies of his life, amounting in
all, to $4,000. In selling his estate it is
likely that most of his effects will be ex-
hausted; but the insurance will place his
family beyond the reach of want. Those
who wish their lives insured will find where
it can be effected by referring to our adver-
tising columns.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-12-23
whitney's Railroad.

The Washington letter writers inform the
public that a favorable feeling exists at this
time, in favor Of Whitneys project of a rail-
way to the Pacific. He is on the ground ex-
planning everything that requires explanation
and he is impressed with the idea that unless
he succeeds this session he never can. The
Philadelphia Enquirersays that
By the bill as reported to the House, Mr..
w. is to have strip Of land 30 miles wide
on each side Of the road, throughoutits length
only about third Of which, however, is
good and valuable land. From the sales Of
this belt he engages to raise the funds to car
ry on the grand enterprise, out of which he
is to pay into the national treasury ten cents
on the acre, which will amount to the eight
millions mentioned-the two belts compri-
fling 78,000,000 of acres. The country is
thus to be presented with road from Lake
Michigan to the Pacific, open and free to the
commerce Of the whole world, upon payment
Of only such tolls for passengers and mer-
chandize as may be necessary to keep the road
and its apparatus in working order; which
tolls are to be determined and regulated by
Congresses A passenger, it is supposed will
be taken over the road, 2040 miles, for $20i
a bushel Of corn for rs cents; barrel Of foul
for 81; a ton weight Of merchandise for $40;
and ton in measurement of teas (half ton
in weight for S5.- At these rates II is ex-
.pected that corn may be placed in China al
40 cents a bushel transit, and SO Of Other
things,
'1f 49, --l,.S-,J ,Jll--&..s> u -l>>>S>~,i itn
The election held in Louisiana 10 gil va
cancy caused by the death Of Hon. Mr.. Hart
manson, has resulted In the election Of Alex,
ander q. Penn. a Union democrat.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-12-23
Wanted.

aAjourGeyman printer is wanted immed L
.ately, at this office. One who can impose
forms and work press, andis sober, will re-
ceive good wages, aud steady employment,
ifapplication be made soon. None other
need apply.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-12-23
Constitutional Convention.

This body has been engaged for some time
past in settling the principle of taxation.--
The result will probably be, that property Of
all kinds must bear the burden. This is
right. No other plan will do exact and equal
justice.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-12-23
Indiana Constitutional Convention.

A resolution has been adopted making
embezzlement of public funds felony Also,
one requiring section making it a duty of
the Legislature to provide. permanently,
Asylums for The Deaf and Dumb, Blind and
insane. at ia,
A section was proposed, requiring real es-
tate not TO be sold for less than two-thirds,
and personal for not less than its appraised
yalue-lost. ---
A resolution failed which required a ma
jority of all the members elected to the
Convention, (76,) to pass any section.
The section relative 10 Woman's Rights,
has been ,econsidered, and issiill an "opeH"
subject.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-12-23
Arrival Of the Cherokee.

New York. Dec. 20.
The steamer Cherokee arrived from
Chagres to-day, bringing San Francisco dates
Of the 18th ult., being two weeks later than
previously received
She brings 36l passengers and 81, l,680,000
in gold. ge
The steamship Gennesee arrived al Pana-,
ma from San Francisco.
The steamer Philadelphia arrived at
Chagres on the 9th from N. torleans. She
was full Of passengers. 4LtI-
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-12-23

WEALTH OF MAGIclANs.-Blitz, Wyman
and other magicians is this country are well
known. Welean they have been quite sue
cessful in their professions Signor Blitz,
we understand, Dis worth about$45, 600 ;
Wyman $4,000 all made by his unrivaled
tricks; Herr Alexander, $4,000; Mons.
Adrien,, $50 900 and J. Harrington, $4,000.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1850-12-23

b Os-The census of New York, completed,
shows the population to be 5l7,S49, The
increase in five years is LAG, ,626, and doubled
in l6 years. The cities of Williamsburgh
and Brooklyn are not included; they would
increase it to 650,000