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GEORGE w. Hodglsins and ia
VI ing purchased the store lately occl
one door west Of 18th street, south SIDE q
fer their services and stock 70 the public
industry, and attention, 20 give general "a
Their stock consists o. stoves, CRATES, d
ware, &c.
Tin roofing viii be executed with desp'
charges viii be moderate.
The store viii be under the name Of III
July 2--dlw.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-02-02

may obtain your forgiveness, and bless you
ere he dies.'
'And let us go Frank, let us go now, tho
SHINING he shall not be sinned against
They went and the old man raising his
feeble head, begged forgiveness of her,
whom he had so long scorned. Need it be
said it was cheerlully granted.
The lamp of life was extinguished, and
the old gentleman was gathered to his ia
theirs. His immense property was left un-
incumbered to his son. AS the will was
read, Ella clasped her hands exclaimng,
Now we can repay the debt OF gratitude
we owe to him, who, though poor, freely
liberated US from prison. He shall ne'er
know want while il is in our power to as
sist him: and long may he live 10 relieve
those whom the unkindness of others drives
on TO despair.' a h,'
'AMEN, repeated the husband; and throw
ing his arms around both mother and child,
they kneeled to prayer. The heart of each
was too full for words; but the recording
angel registered it deed worthy of the
noblest sons of earth.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-02-02
OLD SERIES VOL. 10, NO. 10.
RIVER SPRING IN THE DESERT.

Major Emory writes TO the Government an
account Of the remarkable river spring which
broke out last summer in that portion of tho
country between the mouth Of the Gila River
and the mountains usually called the "De.
ser," sometimes the "Journals.n A river,
40 feet wide and more than waist deep, has
appeared in the middle Of this desert afford.
ing delicious water TO drink, making an oasis
at the most convenient spot for the traveller.
The overland emigranis who went over the
previous to the goth Of June suffered dread.
fully with thirst Those who came after the
first Of July found plenty Of water. Col e.
says
dts source is 10 the south Of the routs
traced on my map. II crosses that route
about midway of the desert, or, more correct-
ly, about half way between the camp of the
2eih and 9th November, noted on the map,
and its coarse is a little east Of north.
In connection with thi, subject, it may be
stated that fine fresh water lake has also
been formed lew miles 10 the south of the
camp of November 26. This is evidently
from the back water Of the Colorado, the in.
dcation of the barometer in 1886 showing
it TO be near the level OF the Colorado
My first impressions were that the new
river was furnished from the same source,
and the barometric measurements Of forty
six are not adverse TO this suppositon; but
lis direction nearly north, and other circum-
stances seem TO forbid this conjecture Ii
cannot be supplied from the mountains, which
in that parallel and to the south, do not reach
the regions OF snow. Whence it comes and
where ii goes, is matter yet to be deter
mined. will take an opportunity to detach
a party 10 examine it,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-02-02

Remarkable PRESERVATION or Hoe
The Easton Whg relates that hog belong
ing to George Hover, Esq, of Allen town
ship, was accidentally buried under stack
of straw in his yard on the 18th of October
last. Additional straw was thrown on the
stack from time to time, until the Gath of
December, when the animal was found In
credible as it may appear, the hog lived in
that situation, without air, water, or anything
to eat, except straw, for ssUenty;tour days !!
When the hog Was lost, it weighed $50 lbs /;
when taken out of its confinement it was a
mere skeleton, not weighing more than go or
10 pounds. At first it could not walk, but
moved by short jumps like rabbit When
offered food it would only take little warm
milk, but gradually its appetite returned, and
il promises in short time 10 regain its for
mer weight.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-02-02
\ Select Calf.
WOMAN'S CONSTANCY.
CHAPTER l.

There are swift hours in life-sirong rushing hours
,Tha, Do their work OF tempes, in their might
.. .- MRs HEMANs.
,Twas night-a dark and terrible night
in mid-winter. The snow was falling
thick and fast, and the rude north wind
played many strange and fantastic game
with its fairy flakes Now here, and there,
and they danced about, Til like wearied
child, they slept at last upon the bosom OF
their mother earth. Not a sound, save the
fury of the storm king, disturbed the gloomy
hours.
The village clock had just tolled the
hour of ten, when a man, wrapped IN
cloak, and with mufiled face issued from
low howell by the way side. AS the
door closed after him, soft voice murmur-
ed. God help you, Frank and again all
was still. With much effort the man
braved the pitilesS storm, and crossing to
another street ascended the steps OF an ele-
gan, brick building. He hesltated mo-
ment and then rung the bell. A servant
obeyed the summons.
is your master withinn asked he in a
disguised voice.
lie IS A: your udut, sit'
Tell him gentleman wishes to speak
to him.
Soon the servant returned, saying his
master would wait on him directly.
With a trembling step he entered the
room and not daring to look around him,
sunk upon the nearest seat and covered his
face with his hands. Soon an approach
ing step and the opening door announced
the expected inmate.
SIS your business with me, slrP asked
the old gentleman, approaching the visitor
who had involuutarily risen on his ad-
vance,
at is, sr.'
Then please TO be expeditions, as COM
pany awaits me- =,
The Young man did as he was desired
and throwing aside his disguise revealed
pale and haggard countenance, which al
first made the beholder start with horror
But Immediately recovering himself, ne ex'
claimed in harsh voice
Frank DeIaval, this is no home for you
begone y
sOh! father, spurn me not from yo,
now. Help only help" and as he sale
this, he threw himself on his knees before
him.
Call me not fatherH exclaimed Mr. De
laval, in a voice suhocated with rage.
no longer acknowledge you as SON.
'But,' replied the young man, 'hear m
for humanity's sake--for the sake OF Ella
my wife!'
Breathe not her name,' exclaimed tn
old man, striking his clenched hst, .iet ne
). suffer; she deserves it ? and shutting th
door violently, he left the room.
For a moment, Frank seemed motionles
then rising, he cast glance at the Por'ra
n of his sainted mother, and left the house a
altered man. The iron had entered b
soul. Hitherto he had hoped his fatht
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-02-02
CHAPTER III.

To bear unshrinking all the blows Of fate.
NOT dream that woe, which thou csn'st feel is still
Borne with him--this is woman's love. .l.
.. s .. Mrs. MORTON.
On scanty bed, in a cold and dreary
room, slept an infant. A smile was play
Ing on its dimpled chin, and his hands were
clasped as if in sportive glee. Bending
over it, with pale and anxious eye, was
the wasted form of the once beautiful Ella
Morven. A tear was on her cheek as she
kissed the fair forehead Of the child, and
hushed il quietly to rest. Then rising she
exclaimed
'Rest thee there, my child, and may thy
young heart ne'er know the sorrows Of thy
mother.'
YEARLY, YEARLY passed the time to this
lone and silent watcher. The clock pur-
sued its unceaSing course from hour to hour,
and yet she was alone-alonel and he that
should have been with her there, sat at the
gaming table over the wine cup. o man,
where is thy heart where is thy vows
fondly pledged scarce three years since
when thou dids lead that gentle girl 10 the
bridal altar Alas! where many others
have them Vengeance will follow thee.
The clock struck three, and as its last
ringing died away, step was heard ap.
preaching the door. The wife flew to
open it, and claspng her arms exclaimed !:
'Oh !! | am so glad you have come,
Frank, for have been lonely, very lonely
and the bright tears gathered in her eyes.
The husband gazed upon her moment,
then casting her from him, exclaimed in a
harsh voice, why have you waited my
coming7 Did ] not bid you otherwise p
But though: you would be cold and
hungry she meekly replied.
Hungry. Ella, hungry! no; pve had
enough for one night. Pm ruined, utterly
ruined.'
But, Frank, why do you playa
: 'And what would you have me to do,
Ella. Work cannot-beg l will not
There is no other alternative. And my
father has done it-he has made me what
| am, and he may
Stay, stay, Frank, curse him not he is
thy father yet. But say, only say that you
will relinqush the gaming table, and all
will be well.' Saying this, she led him to
the bedside OF the sleeping child. For a
moment his heart seemed softened, then
again his fury returned.
sand my father can know this,' muttered
he through his cenched teeth, 'and with
hold his helping hand.' .r... ... .......
His wife perceived the change, and gent.
ly leading him away placed before him d
neat but simple repast. He ate but little
for his heart was full, and soon retired.--
Ella kneeled by his bed side and offered
her nightly prayer. Il seemed to touch
his heart, and made him resolve TO live q
different life. But alas for mans resolu-
tions! How often are they broken.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-02-02
CHAPTER III.


'Yes, Frank, where you go, there will |
90, your home shall be my home;' and she
threw her arm around his neck, and wept
in the very fullness OF grief
The officer pitied her distress, but duty
compelled him to the task. Frank was
conveyed to prison, and the wife followed.
There like ministering angel she lowered
about him. Once, and once only, did the
father visit them, and then it was to up
braid.
you were ever a curse to me y exclalm-
ed he, 'and now may the law avenge me-
In vain the wife pleaded with the elo-
quence of affection and impassioned sor-
row. He left them and hope seemed fled.
Still the wife clung TO hun with wo-
mans true love; and together with the
sportive laugh of his child served to keep
his heart from despair.
'Oh, Ella,' he would often say, how have
l wronged you?
Say not so, Frank, 'tis yourself you have
wronged. But return now to the path OF
duty Ills not too late.'
Thus did this gentle wife, with her deep
love and persuasive tones, strive 10 win back
the erring one. Hers was no force of law.
but the simple dictates OF the heart--love's
suasion ii you will.
But the husbands health and spirits sunk
beneath his misfortunes; and ere one week
had passed away, he was in the grasp of &
raging fever. Delirium seized him, and i
was truly heart-rending TO hear hls CALI
for mercy and lamentations for the past.
'Oh, my father' he would exclaim, 'be'
hold thy work With one word of kind
ness you might have saved me but now
go downtown and shuddering, he woult
conceal his face beneath the bed clothes.
All this time Ella stood over him. Blu
the fever spent its rage, and he recovered
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-02-02

THE PIG IN THE CoRSER.-On a dismal,
stormy afternoon, says the Tribune, short
time since, stage of the - line was pas
sing up Broadway with eleven inside, and at
the corner of Chamber ST. drew up for la
DIV, who seemed ts be very thankful for the
shelter thus afforded. There was a seat for
one, but on that side in the upper corner was
an individual OF the masculine species, calling
himself gentleman by the grace Of fine
coat This individual had disposed himself
in an singular position, with one leg over the
oher aud stared steadily at the lady, but
held his position of two seats, so that she was
forced 10 crowd in among the six on the other
side. At Houston as the lady pulled the
strap, ami handing up shilling, said: 'That
is for tao driverj myself and apig that occu-
pies the only spare seat with gentleman in
the opposite corner" The litter that follow
ed this cut direct was too much for His I'm
pudence, and he left before the stage reach
ed the next street '
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-02-02
GRAPE CULTURE AT THE WEST.

A Western correspondent Of the Portland
/ Argus writes as follows respecting the culture
of the grape in the valley Of the Ohio
On my recen, visit TO the East, Western
gentleman who sat near me at dinner at the
Asor house, sent me bottle of wine, and
glass, 10 drink with him. After dinner, he
informed me that the wine was OF his own
manufacture, from grapes of his own cultiva-
tion. About five years ago. as he informed
me, he planted three and one half acres m
grapes, on his own land a few miles below
Cincinnati, and last year he made $500 gal
Ions of wine. This wine he sold for dol
lar and quarter, and a dollar and halt
gallon; and after paying expenses OF manuE
facture, the three and half acres OF vines
gave him nett profit of 80, 600! Five hun
dred gallons to an acre ]. not an uncommon
yield anything less than OF 400 gallons iS
considered very small one. All kinds ot
grapes are cultivated for the table, and as
experiments but the grape relied upon lot
wine, and mostly cultivated, is the Catawbat
There is no better table grape than this.
There are few Isabella vineyards; but the
wine from them is not esteemed. Vineyards
are springing up all along he hill-sides, from
abou, 60 miles above and 60 miles below
Cincinnati, mostly in the States of Ohio and
Indiana.-The hills for some distance from
the river, on both sides, varying in extent
from one to several miles, are peculiarly a.
daped TO the grape culture. They are full
ofrotten lime stone, which is constantly de-
caying, and thus furnishing a perpetual sup
ply of manure. The grape crop fails here
about as often as the apple crop of New Eng
land; the failure being rarely, if ever, total,
but yielding enough 10 pay expenses, and
small profits, in the poorest seasons.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-02-02

Daughters OF poverty, laded and III ..
So valnly prolongng the strife,
How, scarce for to-day the days task 10 fulfil
And, as for Tomorrow, despondingly still
In dread of the battle of life,-- ..
Toiling in pain for pittance of bread,
Cr starving, with nothing 10 do,
Friendless, and favored in heart and in head,
And longing for rest to lie down with dead,
"A word, my poor sisters, with you
There is a fair land in a sweet southern cline
Another young England indeed,
Which God, in Hi. Providence working sub
lime,
Has kindly reserved till the fullness of time,
To succor His children in need;
A happy new home, which He wills you 10
seek,
With plenty to have and TO spare,
And hope in your bosom, and health on. your
cheek,
And human affections all eager 10 speak
or tenderness waiting you there!
The valleys are rich, and the mountains are
..... green,
And the woods in magnificent state
To the distant horizon o'ershadow the scene,
Where never till now Adams fooislep ha.
been,
And Eve is delaying so late.
Then haste for your appiness-joyfull haste
From perils and pains to be free;
For, Providence calls you TO gladden. the
waste,
And freedom, aud plenty, and pleasure to
taste
In Homes that are over the sea
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-02-02
CHAPTER ".

The cloud may be dark but there's sunshine beyond
The night may be DER us, but morning nears.h
In a neat and comfortable dwelling was
seated a woman and child. The latter
slept, but the former was engaged in read
ing. Soon the door opened noiselessly,
and an arm was gently laid on her should
er, ere the intruder had been perceived
All Frank you have returned early, but
how is your iatherp
sHe will die Ella he will die and oh !!
such death His only consolation seems
to be that he is able to leave me an inn
mense property. But il little eases his re-
preaching conscience. He is continually
speaking of his wrongs against you, and
begging me to bring you hither, that he
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-02-02

A New Thing UNDER THE SUs.--Messrs,
Bush s. Jordan over the river, tCovington,) J
contemplate adding TO their present business,
in few days, the manufacture Of iron coated
with copper, the invention of a MIR. Pomeroy
now in this city, the patent of which is just
issued .-CineinnGtti Gds.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-02-02

would relent--would forgive him, although
he had wed the poor and lowly Ella Nor
ven. But there are some hearts which
will not relent and woe! woe! 10 those
who come within their influence.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-02-02
STRAW zoNNET
g. HAT M4NUFACTORY

No. 30 North Second street, opposite the
Madison House.
yu>HE subscribers would call the attention OF
Country Merchants and Milliners to their e1-
,en.iye assortment of fashionable SPRING Ann
sUsxrn BoSSETs Ann HATS Of the newest styles.
Also, large and general assortment of French
and American Artificial Flowers, Ribbons, Crown
Innings, Oil Silk, Wire, Quillings, Buckram, &c,
which they offer at prices that defy competition.
N. B.--Palm Leaf Hats by the case or dozen'
W.. NJ. & ]. T.. MAULL,
.s-.. Bonnet and Hat Manufacturers,
..a..I 80 North I'd street
Philsdelphia June 2, ls49.-
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-02-02

A MEMspR OF Parliament abiding to The
fact that Lord John Russell married two wild
ows, called the diminutive Premier "1he
widows mite that was cast into the treasury"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-02-02
POPULATION OF PENNSYLVANIA.

The Septenuial list Of ,axables is now COM
ple'e from every county, and il shows an ag-
gregate of iaxabes of 4s6, 1888 which would
be equivalent 10 a population of 2,677, 900.
In 1910 the population was 1,724,ooo. The
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-02-02

"FAsHos," says HazIitt, dis gentility runn-
ing away from vulgarity. and afraid of being
overtaken by it. II is sign two things are
not far asunder."
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-02-02
livery MAN HIS OWN PATENT
AGENT.

MUM Il Co, publishers of the "SClENTi-
1Vl FIG AMERICAN" have favoured us with
q Phamphlet containing the Patent Laws OF the
United States, together with all the forms necesss
~ for applying for Patent information IN regard
. fling caveats with remarks on its uses, etc., a,
mount of fee required at the Patent ofhce' ana
every S.her information that Is necessary 10 ''fu''
, person in making his own applications,
Price l25 cents single, or IL copies for one dol
i.rs-sent by mail to any partofthe United states
Address MUM g. CO., New-fork.
March 10, lS49.--
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-02-02
A CALL TO TIE RICH.

o Christian patriot, Men Of mighty heart
One added word 10 you: the hour Is ripe !:
Thousands are thronging eager to depart
From this fierce rivalry in Mammon's mart
To happier shores, where penury's hara
grippe
On esrtb,s rich zone i. loosen'd hasten then
Pour ont yonr offerings with liberal hand
Earnes, ir zeal TO help your fellow.men,
And from Old England this reproach TO
wipe
That. crowded up in corners Of the land,
y;r,nons Toll can starve In sorrows den
Up use your wealth Alright; and prove its
worth
Bv generous aid to yonder homeless band,
Who look 10 you 10 find them homes on earth
MARrIS +. TOPPER.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-02-02

More GOLD RoBBERIEs.- Another robbery
of gold dust TO the value of $4,000 has taken
place on one of the Pacific steamers, and no
clue to the metal is yet obtained. On the
lsthmus, at Gorgona, another robbery took
place The dust amounted to $4,000 in value,
and was the property of two laboring men
1t was stolen from them while they were
asleep.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-02-02


SONG OF THE DECANTER.
There was an old decau-
ter, and its mouth was
gaping wide the
rosy wine had
ebbed away
and left
its crys-
tal side:
and the wind
went hunming-'
humming,
up and
down, the
wind it blew,
and through the
reed-ike
hollow neck
the widest notes il
blew. placed it in the
... window, where the blast was
blowing free, and fancied that lis
pale mouth sang the queerest strains TO
me. "They tell me--puny conquerous the
Plague has slain histenand War his hundred
thousands of the very best Of men but r'---
twas thus the Bottle spake-"bnt have
conquered more than all your famous con-
querors, so feared and famed Of yore.
Then come, ye youths and maidens
all; come drink from out my cup,
the beverage that dnlls the
brains and burns the spirits
up; and puts TO shame
your conquerors that slay
their scores below for
this has deluged mil
lions with the lava
.. tide of wo. Tho
in the path Of
battle darkest
streams OF blood
may roll; yet
while killed
the body, Pve
damned the very
soul. The cholera,
the plague the sword,
snch ruin never wro't
as am mir,h or malice,
on the innocent have
brought And still breathe
upon them and they shrink be-
fore my breath, and year by
wear my thousands tread
the dusty way of death"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-02-02

ONoOf'-ihe 'o' '.rnal OfHealth, in case, of
''ouP' au'iSe instant, sudder and free appl.
o'''O" o' the coldest water, with sponge,
10 '.ie neck and chest then, after wiping The
patient dry, wrap in warm covering, giving
ii freely of cold water TO drink.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-02-02

tIrAr AND LIGHT FROM WATER The Bos-
ton Chronoiype having expressed its disbelief
in the statement that Henry NJ Paine had
discovered mode of producing light and
heat from water, by which buildings could
be lighted and warmed, Sc, Mr., Pains has
addressed letter 10 that paper in which he
saws tia, Mr.. Toiters statement as TO the
amount Of case, produced is correct, but that
his statement as 10 the application OF the
gases i. made on his (Mr. PolIer's) own au-
thority and observation. M. Paine states
further. that in October, lS4s, he succeeded
in decompo.ing water and separating the
gases, and that his dwelling was lighted fol,
nine weeks with light produced by the COM
busiion ofthe gases made by galvanic elec-
ticity, the motive power being common
brass eshl-day clock. Hundreds OF the citi-
zens of Worcester witnessed this. Last April
he built tower in Worcester, and removed
his apparatus 10 it, The light continued TO
burn in this tower until september, land was
witnessed by citizens of Worcester as before)
when an explosion occurred through care.
lessness since which time Mr.. Paine has
been employed in re-arrangins the appsratu,
A store in Worcester was lighted by thu COM
busiion of the gases, and MIR, Paine states
that he will soon satisfy the Bostonans that
his discovery be not proper subject for ri>
dicule ,-PGrtuckei Gazette.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-02-02

wit said that cold cheese is better than
cold s.eei-oecause it lie mghlier than The
sword
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-02-02

The READING CorToN FAcToRY,-A quar-
rel has sprung up in regard to the location OF
the Reading Factory, which is likely TO prove
fatal TO the enterprise meeting of stock
holders was called, the proceedings of the
directors in making the selection of a site
denounced, and resolution, repudiating their
subscriptions, adopted.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-02-02

1u0EAs, from the New York Canton and Pekin
Il Tea Company. For sale by
j.. .FRILINe.
os.tvsJ, Dec. Z, lsis
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-02-02
SELECT POETRY.
A CALL TO THE wRETCHED.

SUGGESTED BY Mn. SIDNEY HERBERT's AD-
sIRABLE LETTER UPON THE EMIGRATION
OF POOR SEMPsTREssEs.)
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-02-02

THE Germans call lhimble finger hat,
and glove hlnd-shoe.