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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-08-30
AN ALABAMA JUSTICE.

When the Creek Indians inhabited Ala
b1ma, there were several magistrates APP
pointed who had extensive iuriSdiction.-
Their power, and the extent of territory
over which it spreai, made these manis-
tra,cs, in power equal to the territorial
Governor. One of these magistrates was
well known "characer" who resided in
"Turkey Town, ''--an Indian village on the
Coosa river. He had "Marshall who
was known in his tribes as 'tMoneycries.'
This magistrate was remarkable for his con-
tempt of legal opinions, and judicial forms.
"Eqnity'' was his hobby, and when his no.
tions of right aud justice came in contact
with "law,' the latter was forced TO give
way. lie thought the customs of the lndi-
ans more equitable in many cases han the
law of Congress, and he never failed, in
such cases, to set aside the latter. Money
cries co-operated heartily with '!ihe court
---and by their combined efforts they
managed TO deal out Justice, with certain
ty, but some times with real Indian sever
i,y.
The following scene once occurred din
cour,.n
Magistrate.--This court is held TO try n
case in which "Little Chubby" Creek In
dian, is defendant, and Tom Dale, a grocery
| keeper, is plaintiff. Dale claims $50 from
"Li,tle Chubby,n and Chubby says he paid
it in beaver skins. Gentlemen, continued
the magistrate, addressing the bystandcrs,
! Injns amt likely to lie when they owe
white men. Bnt white men uil lie, when
they trade with the lnjins. This is the en-
| perience Of "my court" Proceed, gentle
| men, with this case.
The attorney for Tom Dale proceeded 10
make out his case. Dale swore that his
debt was ''just, tine, and unpaid " He then
introduced witness 10 prove that Little
! Chubby had ouIy caught ten beavers in the
last monlh-and that he had sold them to
| deponent. The Indian had no witness
SOS, and so the case was thus fully made
out.
The attorney remarked, addressing the
court-"may it please yonr honor | claim a
Judgment for my clent-there is no defence
eXcep, an avermcni of Chubby, and this the
court can't regards
"Geullcmcn," said onr magistrate, u ain'i
satisfied, and amt going to allow the In
lin to be swindledn said he addressing
Moucycrics, "Mr Marshal, hand me that
book I'll take a srGr in this case, myself"
Ia, L he, q, bn hn L
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-08-30

should transmit TO an helr, inheriting my
love for the people, the throne on which
froViIehce mas Piaceu me: for many
years nave ioS' al hopes oil ha'iIg chl'-
ureh ny NY Ueio'tu spouse, 'hP b'i'pr'SS
s'pn'he' 1t Is 'n,S CONSERVATION Wn,ch
INDUCES me 10 SacriIlce 'he sweetest aitc-
'o'S o' my neart 10 consult only u"s Eoou
VI my S"o'ectS' ana 10 u'S'Ie 'he uiSS0'u'ioh
u our '''a'l'aS' A!riIeo at 'he age OF
,o''y years. may lhauise r'aSooaoie
"oP' OF living Iong enough 10 rear, ID 'np
SP'rls OF my own lhou- h'S ana dispositions,
t1e ehiidreh WIN Whicu IL may please
froVldFnce TO o'eSS me. HoI knows Wha'
Such determlhation mas cost my heaT';
ou' th're Is 10 Savr'ice Which Is above my
courage, Wh'h II Is proved to be for the IN
'ere"'S Of france iar from haVlhg any
cause OF Complaint, nave hothih5 10 say
out IN praise OF the a'tachment and ten
derneSS OF my beloved Wiie. she has en-
oe'''Sntu niteeh years ol my me- ana tue
remembrance OF them viii be forever en-
craven on my heart. she was crowned
oy my mana She snail retain always the
rank and t'tIe OF empress. Above al, let
her never douot my feelings or regard me
out as heF Oest ahd dearest irleho."
Josephine, her eyes filled with tears,
WIN ia'lef'hg voice, rePned u respond
10 all the sentiments OF the Emperor IN
consrnt'ng to the dissolution OF marriage
which henceiorih is an obstacle to the hap
plneSS OF france, oy deprivIng II OF the
blessing OF beng one day governed by the
descendants OF mat great man who was
evidently raised up by Providence to eiiace
the eNIIs OF terrible revolution, ana TO
restore the altar ana the throne, ana social
ORDER but MS marriage Will IN no re-
spect chahge 'he sentiments OF my heart.
he Emperor VIII ever md IN me h'S best
iriehd. know What ms ac'' COMMANDED
ny poiicy ana eNa'en interest," has cost ms
heart, but we bo'h glory in the sacrihccs
we make Tor the good OF the country.
feel elevated IN giving the greatest proof
OF attachment ana deNo''on 'hat was ever
gwen upon eaFth."
such were me sentiments winch We're
eHpr'SS'a IN Puo''c o'l! III Pr'a'e 'oS'-
ph'ne surrendered herself to the unrrs'ra'h-
ed dominion OF h'r anguish. NO language
can depict the Intensity OF her woe. for
SIX months she wept so InceSsanty that
| hrr eyes We're nearly o'lhd'd WIiii Er'ei.-
upon the ensuing day the co"hspi We're
aGaln assembled IN the grand saloon, to
witness the legal conSnmma''on OF the dl-
vorcc. Inc emperor entered 'he room
dressed IN the imposing robes OF state, but
pallId, CareWOfn ana WrrtChed. Low tones
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-08-30

The TRUE IDEA.--.The policy o! every
man in business, aud who mnsI 1--we by The
pabic, is to lei the public hear OF him. His
best speaking trumpet is The newspaper ad-
vertisement, Ia a populous community aud
a rapid age like this, every trader must
make himself known, Otherwise he will fall
behind The progress OF his neighbors, lie
may be up early in the morning and late at
night and tax highly his physical energies,
and eat the bread of carefulness, with hon
es, intentions aud steady brain, yet he is
ever open to the chances of failure for want
of that intellectual sagacity--ihose wide uiecs
of taings, without which no man can have a
safe basis for his business.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-08-30

PUNcH says, an astronomer being asked
what The use of an eclipse was, replied )
"oh, don't know. It gives the sun time
for reaecton.n
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-08-30

INTRODUCTION OF Coal INTO ENCLAND.
When this fuel WAS first Introduced into
use in England the prejudice against it was
so strong that the Commons pelilonad lhe
Crown to prohibit the "uoXious' fuel. A
royal proclamation having failed TO abaie
the growing nuisance, Il commission was is
sued TO ascertain who burned coal within
the city and its neighborhooi, and 10 punish
them By fine for the first offence, and by de-
moliton of their furnaces if they persisted in
transgresson. 4 law was at length passed
making it a capital offence TO burn coal
within the city Of London, and only permit
ting it 10 be used in the forges in the vicini-
ty. Among the records in the Tower, MIR.
Ast!e found document importing that in
lhe time of Edward !; a man had been tried
convicted and executed, for the crime OF
bnrning coal in London. Ii took three GEN.
turies entirely to eiIace this prejudice.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-08-30

ASTOUNDING INVENTION We notice an
invention by Mr.. SoLoMuNs, of Cincinnati, Of
" bat he calls a perfect substitute for steam
From common whiting, suIphuric acid and
water, he obtains carbon in the gaseous stale
and with the power eXered by This gas, I'e
asserts that he now drives "A % horse engine
aud for one-lorlielh The expense OF steam,
iiils aud lets fall 1900 pounds five times IN
a minute. This fluid, wilhohi any heat ap-
piled al all, exeris Il pressure ol olo pounds
10 the sqnare inch, while water in the same
unheated stale has no pressure but that oil
gravity. Waller, heated 10 the boiling point,
yields a power of fifteen pounds, This iiuid
with the same heal, would yield power of
nearly 10000 pounds And what is more,
handful of charcoal, and boiler the size
Of lea.ketile, viii produce at an expense Of
few cents, the whole of this Tremendous
energy FiDy dollars expense in carbon
would carry one Of The COLLINS sleamers
liom New York TO Liverpool
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-08-30
7yATrCNATs T&CL Z. Z,
SAAIOKIN,
Northumberland County, Pa.

vENII T. subscriber respectfully Informs histrienas
n and the public generally, that he has open
ed new Hotel in the town of Shamokln, Nor
thumberland county, on the corner OF Shamokin
and Commerce streets, nearly opposite to the
House he formerly kept. lie is well prepared to
accommodate his guests, and Is also provided
with good stab,ing. lie trusts his experience,
and strict attention to business, will induce per-
sons visiting the coal region to continue the lib
eral patronage he has heretofore received.
WILLIAM WEAVER.
Shnmnkin. April 10. lS3O.-tt.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-08-30
pARsoN BnowNLow AND HIS ENEMIES.

parson Browulow is the eccentric editor
of the Knoxville Wing, the last number Of
which is literary curiosity. 1t appears
thai, the editor is involved in a violent quar-
tel with the editors and propretors of the
Knoxville Register and others. The last
number of the Wing is devoted 10 sQuaI-
Ing up of the accounts between them, and
the way The Parson cones down upon his
enemies "is a canton" 1t appears that one
of the charges against the Parson was that
he had once been convicted Of libel. In re-
ply he explains the circumstances Of the
trial, the action being an indictment for IL
bel upon an old Baptist preacher He adj
mits that the court fined him S5, refusing 10
allow him TO prove the charge in usl. Ca
ion. He thus dispOses Of the Judge, the
jury and the prosecutor;
A few general remarks in conclusion
Soon after the decision, Judge Scawell be-
come "A perfect vagabond-was reduced tc
abject poverty-died in Raleigh in drunk
eu tit of debanch, and went to his own
place soon after this the swindling Par,
son removed TO Gcorgia-mauied a widow
for her propcty-fell from his grace (if he
ever had auy,) and died wretched auo
raving maniac-and ere this time, has me-
| his old brother of the beuch, far down in tho
/ "sunuy South" The Attorney General who
SEM lhe bill of Indictment before the Gran,
Jury, was since disgraccd, in an affair o
honor' with highmiuded gentleman. On,
/ Of the Jurors died drunk in the woods, aut
hurried oil TO Join the Judge and Parson
where parting is no more Another 0
these Jurors was afterwards sent to the peui
leuliary of this State, from Monroe county
for three years for breaking into slor
after uighl \ third left Caroiua to avoi
prosecution for torgcry-while another lei
that State TO avoid an Indictment for perjury
The remnant of these jurors we have nc
heard hom for several years, but the proba
bilty is, The devil has those of them VIII
nave departed This life, while the living one
are likely in some State prison This
what the Scriptures would call living TO Sc
ones enemies pnt under his feet"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-08-30
TERMS or rHE AMER1CAN.

THE AMERICAN is published every Saturday al
TWO DOLLARS per nnnuln to he pad ml yearly III
advance. No paper discontinued until ALI arrtanGGs are
paid.
All communications letters on business rclning To
she Office, to insure attention. must be posi- fAiD
TO CLUBS.
Three copies to one address, S5Oo
Seven % Do 1000
Fifteen Do 10 20U0
Five dollars in advance will pay for three years sub
scrip ion to the American.
One SQUARE Of 1G lines times, 500
Every subsequent insertion, D
Ono Square, months, 800
Six MONTHS $50
Que year 600
Business Cards Of Five lines. per annum, 800
Merchants and others ut, crtising by the
year, with the privilege of inserting
different advertisements weekly. 1000
tS- Larger Advertisements, per agreement.
Washington telegraph., 1851-12-24
Administrators Notice.

A LII persons interested are hereby notified that
II the undersigned, as the administrator of the
estate of Samuel H. Thompson, deceased, will
apply at the next January term, 1852, of the
Probate Court of Hampstead county, Arkansas,
for an order to sell the following described real
estate, belonging to said deceased, for the purpose
of raising means to pay the debts proven up
against said estate, to wit: The one half interest
in two hsn fred and forty acres Of land, lately
owned and occupied by Andrew Caldwell, Sr !,
in his life time; aud also the half OF The south
east quarter of the north east quarter, and the
north east quarter of the south east quarter of
section 81, in township Il, south Of range 26
west.
EZEKIEL NANCE, Admr.
Estate S. Il. Thompson, dec.
Dec. 10, 1851. 1913
Washington telegraph., 1851-12-24

Town Property and Furniture at Auction.
ON the 25th of December, l will sell 10 the
" highest bidder, my late residence at Wash
ington,. at present occupied by Mr.. w. w. G..
Collins.
Also,
A small house opposite the Courthouse.
Also, e
The balance Of my stock of Furniture on hand,
consisting of bureaus, sofa, tables and
chairs of different kinds, some house keeping
articles, &c.
Terms made known at sale
JOHN S. SPENCE.
Washington, Dec. Is, 1851. 50:2w
Washington telegraph., 1851-12-24
cotton Gins and Corn Mills,
To Grind by Horse Power.

Manufactured by r. a. L. McCurdy,
At Pleasant Hill, De Soto Parish, Louisiana,
ME undersigned has completed his arrange
Il ments for the manufacture of the above
named articles, and will furnish Cotton Gins from
forty to sixty saws at the shortest possible
notice.
Also, Corn Mills Of the best plan now in use.
The high reputation of these Mills where they
have been used, renders it unnecessary for me to
say anything in their favor; they have only to be
seen to be purchased All work sent from this
establishment will be made according 10 the latest
improvements and of the best materials, with
special regard to appearance, durability and gen.
eral performance, and fully warranted to the
purchaser.
- All contracts made with ]. w. Scogginss' VIII
be punctnaily attended to. iool'
II. A. L. MCCURDY.
Oct. 8, 1851. I4O:ly
Washington telegraph., 1851-12-24
SaeaC (Gs.d1S EsO[F.

TIME subscriber would respectfully inform tho
Il pabiic, and particularly the friends and pat
rons of the Washington Male Seminary, that by
appointment OF The Board Of Trustees he has
recently become Steward of This institution, and
is now fully prepared to accommodate all Students
that may call upon him with Boarding, Lodging,
&C., and every necessary attention will be given
TO render them comfortable and preserve their
health and morals. The Buildings large; the
rooms airy, aud pleasantly situated at a
venient dist ance from the Seminary.
The Terms will be--for Boarding, Lodging,
Washing, Fuel ard Lights, Eight po ars per
month
To those who may require Indulgence. he would
say,send On your sons, and pay cut of your next
crop
N. B.-A few families or single gentlemen can
be furnished with Boarding and Lodging on ac-
coDmudating TERMS
r.; ~. SMITH.
Washington, Sept. %, 1851. 3Saf
Washington telegraph., 1851-12-24
DIED,

In this place ON Saturday the Goth inst, .JoBS.
infant son of the Hon. John and Mrs. Mary j.
Eeld, aged years and 10 months.
"Oh. weep not for him, for his spirit has gone
From the woes of the world, like bird lromits
prison;
OH. weep not but think that Eteruty's sun
On the dark sea of Death has in. brightness
arisen.
He has gone from this cold world Of sorrow to rest
Evermore in the peace of his own native
Heaven;
As the weary dove fts to its leaf sheltered nest
By the storms and the winds of the chill evening
dryen''
Washington telegraph., 1851-12-24
EE IA N VA WW "a Va

IRON the subscriber, on the 3lst uIt, Z
l. NEGRO BOY named George. He is 5
OF small stature light coiored, about % years i-A
of age, and had on when he left white wool hat
and linen sack coat. The negro says he form
erly belonged to gentleman near Fort Smith,
and it is supposed he will make for that place.
liberal reward will be paid for his apprehension
and confinement that can get him. Any
Information in regard to him, addressed to the
undersigned, Of w II. Eter, w ashington,
will be thankfully received
JAMES MAGNESS.
Ouachita county, Ark, Nov.3, 1851. A
Washington telegraph., 1851-12-24
Administrators A Notice

4 LII persons interested hereby rotfed that
II the undersigned, administrator OF the
estate Of William II. Bowers, deceased will make
application at the next January term. 1852, of
sire Probate Court of Hempsead county, Arkan-
sas, for an order authorizing him to sell certain
lands and tenements, situated in said county Of
Hemps cad, belonging TO the estate Of WIN. H.
Bowers, dec, for the purpose of paying the debts
exhiaited and allowed against said estate
WM. H.. ErTER, Adair.
of w II. Bowers, dec.
f,ec. 10, 1851. 49.3
Washington telegraph., 1851-12-24
MARRIED.

in Bosser Parish, La, on the 18th inst, Mr..
F.. G. CARRINGToN. Of Sever county, Arkan-
sas. TO Miss. CARoLrsE, daughter Of Col. John
Cockrell of the former place.
The kindness with which the Printer was re-
membered entities the happy couple TO our warm
est thanks. May theirs be life of sunshine and
flowers, with not cloud to dim, or aught to mar
the tranquility of its peaceful and pleasant tran
Washington telegraph., 1851-12-24
esoods Cheap. for Cash.

THrom and after the first day of January, 1852,
J. the undersigned will sell his GOODS Tor CASH,
and at REDUCED Prices. And all those INDEBTED
TO HIM, must come forward, and make satisfac-
tory arrangements for the settlement OF their m
drbledness. or their Notes and Accounts will be
nlaoed in. the hands of an officer for collection.
b. L.. BRITTIN.
Washington, Ark, Dec 22d, 1851. 81
Washington telegraph., 1851-12-24
Valuable Real Estate.

I WILL sell npon accommodating terms q
i quantity of valuable real estate, situated in
Hampstead county, Arkansas. For terms, &C.,
apply 10 VIM II. Etter, Esq, Register Of the
Land Office at Washington.
GRANDSON ID. ROYSTON.
July 10, 1851 l29tf
Washington telegraph., 1851-12-24
Notice..

rs hereby given that j. F.. Crosby holds NoTE
J. OF mine for the sum of one HUNDRED AND
EIGHTY DOLLARS dated some time in 1850, ! think
March, due | believe the lst of January last !,
it is the only note L have in existence payable to
said Crosby that said note is without considera-
ton, and will not be paid.
HIRAM A. RUNNELS
Boston, Dec. 9th, ie5l. rf aa I
Sow
Washington telegraph., 1851-12-24
A Bargain.

TI'HE subscriber offers for sale The place o.
Il which he resides, situated one mile
southwest Of Washington, the Fulton road,
consisting Of a comfortable Dwelling House will,
convenient out-houses, Forty Acres Of good Land,
about fifteen acres OF which are cleared aud in
cultivation, and a we'd Of irst-ra'e water. Fo.
terms, apply TO the subscriber tie premises, or
to John D. Trimble, Esq, Of Washington.
! 2 CROSBY
Get J. ,S5t -
Washington telegraph., 1851-12-24

about l65 pounds, has one or two small scars on
the left side of his neck, and is inclined to be bow
legged; had when he left white wool hat
and common negro clothes. The Negro formerly
belonged to William d. Watts, of Lawrence Dis
trict, South Carolina. l will give the above re-
ward for his apprehension and confinement in
any Jail SO that can get him Any information
regarding him may be addressed TO the subscriber
at PineyIlie p. o., Bosser Parish, La
ALLEN VANCE.
Washington, Oct. %, 1851.
DTWhig. Little Rock, publish TO amount of SS5
and charge this Office.
Washington telegraph., 1851-12-24
"A Bargain.

S the subscriber is determined TO sell, bargain
II be had in the well known and valuable
Tract of Land situated at Pine Prairie. on Red
River, twenty five miles above Fulton, containing
eleven hundred and twenty acres, two hundred
and fifty acres in cultivation; a large portion Of
the tract is above overflow, the balance
flows only in extreme high water. AIl'necessary
buildings the place TO carry on the farm, Gin;
Mill and Cotton Press new. In point of soil and
convenience, not excelled by any tract Of land.
on the River. VIII be sold with the premises, if
required, Corn, Fodder, stock Of Cattle, Hogs
Sheep. Mnles, Sc. FERNS liberal. Apply to
The subscriber the premises sorto 6. ID. Royston'
al " ashingon.
ROBERT I. SCOTT.
Sewer county, AK, Sept ~, 1851.
I3-Gszette and Democrat will please copy six
weeks and send account 10 this Office for pay
meut.. ST..
Washington telegraph., 1851-12-24
TinWarc Mandatory,


TI1HE undersigned have commenced the manu-
l. factu-e Of Tnware at Blocks old stand on
Main street, where they have, and will continue
TO keep, on hand a general assortment of Tin
ware, made of the best material. Merchants and
others who have been in the habit of purcbas
their ware al New Orleans will find il TO their
advantage to give us a call, and examine our
stock and prices before purchasing elsewhere, as
we are determined to sell on reasonable terms.
House guttering and all other kinds Of job work
will he executed with neatness and despatch.
We would respectfully solicit the attention Of
the public TO onr stool; and prices
WATT & STARNES.
Sept. 10, ls5i 36:6m
Washington telegraph., 1851-12-24
ChOctaW Land Scrip.

TN pieces of 80, l60 and 800 Acres, which
1 will enter Land in Arkansas, Louisiana, Ms
sissippi or Alabama. Those wishing TO purchase
would do well to call on
d. g. V. BLOCK.
Washington, Dec. 3, 1851. t4S:5
Washington telegraph., 1851-12-24
Fifty Dollars Reward.

D ANYWAY from the camp of the
In subscriber, near Washington, on
the night of the 2ist of October, a
NEGRO MAN named DANIEL, about e
30 years of age, of light copper color, =
ahOuf feet IN iuphes biuh weiubS -
Washington telegraph., 1851-12-24

DRS. JETT & CARRlMGT0M
HAVE associated themselves in the practice
Ill Of Medicine aud Surgery. and tender their
professional services TO the citizens OF Washington
and vicinity.
Office at DR.. Jett's Drug Store.
Nov. l9, 1851. L46:3m
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-08-23
DIED.

Suddenly o. cholera m1ruS August 90. p. the CITY IT
Nunfrsa al. where fhey we're 4 viSIt, Mrs. MARTHA
4 VIE IL John Griffith of jersey Ctv
The friends ct The f5mg respectfully Vested To
attend the funeral a. 10 oclach II. 23t inst from her
late residence door from the Of Mont pmerv,
Warren. St jersey CITY without more particular ngi-
taticu
OF congestion Of the BRAIN caused hy the who01ing
cough. on rday. August 22. AUGt SrtS WOODBURY..
only son az Augustus Woodruff and Emma Pendleion
Brow D. a Cd years. months and DAYS
The reia ves ard friends of the family are respect uly
invited 10 attend funeral from thc res tence 81 the
father No 3 Pdrk-piace. SABBATH afternoon, ~
o'clock without further invitation
On Thursday August a. At the residence ui her
son.ln-law Curran Dnsmofe. Mrs CYNTHIA WYMAN.
formerly Of Ssowhesau. Maine
At Cherry Valley, Y on SATURDAY,. August l6. JO-
SEPH LEA. second son # Jose ph l. and Laura White,
aged wears and months
At Sara'oca Springs on THURSDAY night, August; p Dr.
JAMES BILLINGE
The funeral viii take place AZ O'Clock SUNDAY, 2tth
INST from his late residence No % Avenue G. The rela-
,yos and friends of the family respectfully invited -