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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-02-08
THE GRAPE CULTURE IN TEXAS.

We see that the grape culture is about 10
be introduced into Texas. The Houston Tel
egraph says
an Matrat, = French gentleman, who
was reared in one of the most extensive
wine districts of France, has collected large
number of the best native grapes of Texas
and intends TO cultivate them for the purpose
of establishing vineyards of The bes. varie-
ties. He has visited the valley of the Bos-
que, the Leon, and most of the tributaries OF
the Colorado, where the choicest grapes have
been discovered. lie has some roots of the
celebrated Bosque grape, and the Bush grape
that abouuds in the hiily region of the Colo
RADIO above Austin. Some of these varieties,
he says, are far superior to the Catawba, the
Isabella, and other varieties that have been
cultivated here. They are more hardy and
Weld more fruit as we'll as better wine than
the grapeS that have heretofore been cul!iva-
ted in this section. This old gentleman has
been engaged for three years collecting sam
ples of the choicest varieties Of our native
grapes, and has often jeopardzed his life by
penetrating into the Indian country 10 exam
| inc the grapes there. lie Is. indeed, quite
an enthusiast, and Cne, TO hear him speak ON
his darling theme, might imagine, from the
ardor he exhibits, that he was excited by the
juice of the grapes he is eXtolling. He, how
ever, is one of the most temperate men in
the country, and corroboraIes by his habits
the oft-repeated siateman that the people of
wine countries are remarkably temperate.
PurrIgG THE QuEsrIoN Sally, don't l
like you =
La, Jim, reckon so.'
'But doa't you know it, Sally y? Don't you
think Id tear the eyes out of any tom cat
that dares TO look at you for a second
d s'specr you would
well, the fact of il is, Sally, =
Oh, now don't Jim ; you're too sudden
And, Sally, want you To-
Don't say anything more now | will
But it must be done Immediately want
you to-
'Oh, hush don't, don't say any moIe'--
q want you tonight to GET
What so soon Oh, no--impossibe
Father and mother would be angry al me-
How? be mad for doing me such favor
as to nj
yes, dear me Oh, what feeling =
But there is some mistake for all want
to have you do is to 'mend my trowsers''
Sally could hear no more. She threw up
her arms and went screaming hysleneally,
and tainted away as dead as log.
THERE is nothing IKE the figures OF The
census tables to impress upon the reader tbs
: truth oi, the poets lines
@westward the tide Of empire takes its way"
9 He who peeps through a key-hole, may So
lwhat will vex him,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-02-08

SEARCH FOR THE ATLASTIo.-We learn
from the Boston Post, that gentleman Of
Boston, who has relatives on board the Allan
tic, has offered 10 contribute one thousand
dollars towards the immediate fitting out a
steam vessel to proceed 10 the Azores. Some
of our revenue cutters, it is suggested, might
be employed in looking for her without deITi-
msnt 10 the public service.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-02-08

GENARKABLE CoINcIDENCE.-lt is some-
what curious that on the same day, and al
most at the same moment, Democratic
Senator was chosen in each of the old Wing
States of Massachusetts and Rhode Island,
and each was chosen by majority,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-02-08

STATE GovERSoRs,-lr is a remarkable fact
that in twenty-five, out of the 81 States, there
are now Democratic Governors. The SIX
States which have Whig Governors, are Ner-
mont, Rhode Island, New York, Pennsylva-
MIA, Florida and Kentucky,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-02-08

'TIs moi century since they
The red men, trayersad here,
And o'er these pleasant hills and wales,
Pursued the bounding deer
Here to, that eluquencc was poured
Around the council light,
Thut made the sturdy warrior hold,
And ready for the fight
And Oft they came eNulling back,
The husband, size and son,
To vaunt before their savage shrIHes,
The i'll their hands had done
Yet, OF their mortal veal or woe,
No trace is left to-day
For like the foam upon the wave,
They all have passed away,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-02-08

BY WIN. ROSS WALLACE.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-02-08

AT Graham bording tloass, the bill of
fare for breakfast consists Of shingles fried in
psmp-waler-dinner, If the soup left by the
shingles lhckened yilk sawdusl,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-02-08
NEW STAG Il LIN e
From Shamokin to Trevorton

YNK.-Boureau's celebrated ink, and also Con-
j srsss ink for sale, wholesale and retail by
H. B. MAsSER.
December IS, 1850.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-02-08

-TuE truly lovely
Are not the far, whs boast bat Of outward grace,
The nought, but beautiful of form and face,
They are the lovely, they, in whom unite,
Earths fieeling charms with virtues heavenly light,
Who, tho they wiiher, yet with fade' bloom,
| Bear their all Of sweetness to the tomb,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-05-02
A WEDDING INCIDENT.

The following beautiful incident is
told of temperance man, who, being at
a wedding. was asked to drink the
BRIDES health in glass Of wine which
was offered him. He refused TO partake
of the intoxicating liquid. and said, when
he drank her health, it would be in that
which resembled her most in purity. and
he knew nothing better than water. pure
water. He then drank her health in a
glass Of Gods beverage---sparkling water.
The ladies assembled on the occasion
Immediately stepped forward, and making
a respectful courtesey, thanked him for
the beautiful compliment he had just
paid the fair bride-when it was resolv-
ed that all intoxicating drinks should be
banished from the room.
We wish temperance man of this
kind could be found at all wedding par
ties, ready to condemn the use of wine
Much suffering and wietchedness might
be prevented.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-05-02

SpOt, lie COmpT6neuueu LDe IHdlteE d.
glance. Horror thrilled his frame and
he was forced to lean upon the nearest
object for support. While standing in a
reclining attitude, his countenance pale
as death, his eyes filled with tears, Ell
don raised his head and caught the eye
of his cousin. Eldon had been intoxica.
ted, but the shock OF being seized as a
murderer. and the sight of the unfor-
tunate victim of his reckless daring,
lying weltering in his own blood, had
sobered him almost instantaneously.
When he met Herbert's eve, from whom
be had parted so short time before, the
conversation held between them recur-
red with powerful force upon his mind
and the pent up feelings OF his soul found
vent.
oh. God he exclaimed passionately
'were you indeed endowed with the gift
of prophecy TO foretell my doom Oh
had but listened 10 your warning voice
this night, and denied myself that mad
dening cup, / should not now be mid
night murderer My God! Eldon was
carried off in a raving delirium-and
Charles Herbert was likewise assisted
home, for his tottering limbs refused theiI
office.
Herbert passed a sleepless night, a
night of reflection and sorrow, for the
fault, not of his own, but OF another al
though by many he was already consider
ed faultless, yet Herbert arose the mex
morning wiser and better man. Th,
) sobered experience Of advanced ag
seemed added to the graces of earl,
youth all sudden impulses seemed Il
: be reduced to that calm and rehectln
$ state attained in advanced life; he az
peared in one night to have realized tn
{ lapse of years. As he bowed in the deeI
q est humility before that almighty Bein
l. he had ever been taught to adore, b
II prayed in the ferver of his heart tht
r self-denial might more than ever be a
l. tanned by him. His feeling scared
bove the rancorous passions, the selfis
II and sordid Of earth, and he commune
u in purity of heart with that Being wi
Sc has said, Remember thy Creator in Il
y days OF thy youth In after life, Charl
is Herbert was ever pattern, not only
el a highly cultivated intellect, but Of bea
lie tiful moral department. He ever CO
tinued to deny himself daily all ungod
ul ness, and lived soberly. righteously al
ur godly in this present world and st
10 further to quote the language of Scri
O. ture, he did justice, loved me /, al
walked humbly with Cod ell
i proved to the end Of his life, the truth
OF the remark made by 9n eminent divine
n that "a Christian is the highest style ol
OF gentleman" With reference to his I
n fortunate cousin, wewiIl draw veil ov
~ his fate, as we cannot attempt to pictu
ol- his remorse
10 70 We will conclude our simple story
,s 81 urging upon all our readers the consts
'le M practice of seledenidl !; particularly t
ik- young. Ever let the still small voice
'ur conscience be heard, and not only kn,
and approve, but practice the right. I
i member the words ofthe good mother
ou have endeavored 10 depict, and say W
to- Mrs. Herbert-'seLt- -deniaL is the basis
ny every practical virtue
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-05-02

Eg The Charlotte Hornets Nest pays
the following well merited compliments to
two of our most promising citizens:
NORTH CAROLINA JURIsTs.-Henry ".
Miller, ESQ, lawyer practising at the
Raleigh and neighboring bars, is fast rising
to most fiattering eminence in his profess
ion Mr. Miller is comparatively young yet,
and should he be spared he will reflect
much lustre upon the ermine Of his State
He is profound thinker, a clear reasoner
and an eloquent declaimer more command
ing as he rises with the Importance Of the
subject before him, and rivetting attention
by his earnestnesss and the dignity he gives
to his sincerity, which seems felt and moi
put on to fatter his client. But more, the
excellencies of Mr.. Miller's heart wins hin
as many warm personal friends, as the talen
and ability he possesses wins him profession
al patrons.
Emulating and rivalling the career of dis
4 tinction open before Mr.. Miller, there occur
to us just now, that of Perrin Busbee, ESQ
another lawyer practisingin the same Court
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-05-02

: the wounded man, and, touching me on the
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-05-02

Whittier do you take him p she asked.
To Mrs. B-'s; perhaps afterward
to the hosnital I renlied
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-05-02

She leaned over the couch, and pressed
her lips to Lance's forehead four men rais-
ed the couch, and leaving her standing in
the doorway, stately and composed, we bore
him away. e
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-08-21
Fourth of July Compliments
10 THE PRESIDENT FROM PERSONS OPPOSED
TO HIM IN POLITICS,

TO HIM IN POLITICS.
Our paper of yesterday contained some
complimentary toasts, from political oppo-
nents to the Precedent. We take pleasure
IN adding the following extracts from the
patriotic remarks Of our tellow-citizen, b.
b. FRENcn, made at the Capitol on that
day. Mr.. II. is well known as a political
opponent, though an honorable one, OF
President FILLMORE.
Mr.. French quoted from the supplica.
ton OF WASHINGTON upon assuming the
Presidential chair in 1889, and said:
"The car of the Almighty was opened to
that prayer; it was recorded in heaven; and
from WASHINGTON down to the present
President Of the United States, who so
worthlly, and with so much dignity and
honor, fills the proud station ;hal Washing.
ton filled, it has been answered." &c.
Alter enumerating some of the most
prominent men who SO ably maintained the
Constitution and Union in the las; Cong.
ress, Mr. French said:
"Io these great, good, patriotic men, aid.
ed Us they have been by the executive of
the nation, in whose every act n determine
alton not 10 be misunderstood, has been
manifested to preserve the Union, do we.
as firmly believe, owe the existence this
day OF these United States of America!.-
Thanks be to God! Thanks be to ,hem!"--
Nat. MttHigencer.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-08-21
MACON IS AHEAD.

Al Inc close OIL the addresses III doom
ng,on, and at Floret.a, there was subscri
bed nearly the sum of $4,000 dollars b.,
private individuals. $4,000 at Blooming.
ton, and $4,000 ut Florct,a. In a few
weeks more the Macon Eovs will come
numbering down with thousands MORE
The steam is up start the car and"lct hcl
Bloon'ingh" Gazette
lIurrah for Macon county! Three cheer,
for Macon! Boys, do you hear that
$4,000 for the county and $4,000 by
individuals! TO the stock of the Hannibal
and st. Joseph Railroad, with The deter.
mination that the amount of one share iol
every voter at least shall he taken in the
county. This is the spirit and the action
to begin with When the people of Ma.
con sees the road approaching they will
come double this if necessary. But il will
not be necessary with her present popula
ton. Long before they will be called upon
to pay the entire stock, every taxpayer
will have four others to her him, and when
Gas they reasonably expect they willy, they
wish to roll on the ball, and complete the
road, they will have ten to help them in
place of four. Instead of Il tax Of one or
two pei cent, rs now, il will then he not
over one haif of one per cent. for that pur-
pose. But some of our readers or some of
those who fear ",lat lands in Marion will
become as valuable as ours" may ask show
can this be-" We answer by the single
statement ola FACT iccH hn0lCn and Huo--
a fact which cnnno, be denied except in ig-
norance OF wilul design to delract from
the reputation of the county. That fact is
that Wacon c,uaty contains mare acres OF rich
Mni than the far famed high toned and
wealthy county of Howard! than which but
few stand higher in the State. We cali al
tention to the fact and challenge refer
enca for the trulh Of it. However, this
may surprise many, and may have escaped
public notice, the fact is nevertheless sus-
cep,ibe OF proof Nor by this Would we
be though, to underrate thy other rich
counties through which this road will pass
Shelby, Linn, Livingston,N and also the
Grand and Platte river counties, will com.
pare well with our standard counties, 20
which we habitually point the stranger, in
quest of rich land. viii i, be thought that
the building OF this road through these
counties now shrouded in the Indictments
of nature, and cut off from all facilities, will
not bring themlinto notice, comparison, and
cultivation We know it will! and we
know likewise that n comparison oflhy
rich county with the sterile "knobs Of the
Osagc," and "Ozark Mountains" will de-
termine the completion of the roai-its
support in all time to come, and its INA
tionality as n link in the great chain Of com
muncntion from East to West. Roll on
the Ball! In less than five years you must
have double track. One will no, do the
population will be ten.fold, and the cu'i.
walton will be an hundred fold
We annex extracts from the BLOOMINGTON
Gazette, which show the feelings 81 the
people. and TIC deco md anviou splici,udc
on the result OF the late vote Of Marion.
This feeling is c0mW0a IN all HE ,ountes on
HE route.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-08-21

CuRIous.--An election was to have been
held in Chicago, on Tuesday of last week.
Tor the purpose of determining, by a vote
OF the people, whether the city should or
should not, subscribe $lOO,00O to the cap.
ilal stock of the Rock Island and Chicago
Railroad. But no books were opened, and
not solitary vote was taken, either for ro
against the proposed subscrption--the ci,i.
zens' we presume, being all asleep Attn
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-08-21

ID. II. Gllmcr, Esq OF this place left a, oar Office
Beet assuring fco ieei III circumference beat III 49,
rue Go. Gus Free Press.
Mr.. A. j. Armstrong, Of tins city loft one OF the same
kind of vegetables at this office last week which
uied one loot in circumference. We intended 10 do
some tall Dragging it, but the Free Press can "lake
out hat"
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-08-21
HURRAHFOR OLD MACON.

From what we have seen and can learn
from others, We are led to the conclusion tina,
the farmers of ibis county will take at least
OF" share in the Hannibal and ST. Joseph Rail
road. We may ado that the countr! will aver.
age enc share OF stock to every voter in il.
Roll on the ball Bloomington Gazette.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-08-21

a glorious spectacle was presented yesterday Ly the
ii,y,onc young wings who marched up to the polls in
SOLID column and cast their frs, vote, each voting the
entire wing ticket. We regret that their anxiety TO
vote was so great that they did not await the appointed
time io leaving the rendezvous, and consequently many
young wing who voted for the fs, time were prevent
ed fIom swelling the ranks of their column. These
young gentlemen viii have occasion to look back with
pride to tho IN OF August, land the reflection
That lher hrt vote was cast at important crisis in
the history of the country east TO preserve and prrpe
lae Tue Institutions and existence of the American
Union, mcnaced by agta'ors and enthusiasts-will he
among the most gratifying and pleasant, of their lives.
All honor TO these young wings for the noble stand
which they have taken, and the patriotic enthusiasm
lhey displayed in MS their first exercise of the elect.
i've franchise the highest RICH, Of American Geamen,
Nashville Wing.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-08-21
LET HIM RIP!

On Monday the 4h, Old Marion voted up
on the proposition TO subscribe 100000 in the
Hannibal and st. Joseph Railroad She thun
dered forth mojoty Of 425 in favor Of sub
scrbng the stock! This is an unexp ected
triumph of the friends of the road.
A few labored bard TO defeat the project, but
they were defeated and scattered by a Railroad
troop headed by Stew art, Anderson, and Pratt!
On the Monday previous to the 18th inst.
the citizens Of Hannibal voted unanimously for
authorizing her council 10 subscribe in the
railroad 100000 and if necessary 800 600.
Hannibal deserves credit and will be amply
rewarded for her excrtions in dchalf of the
road.
1t is generally believed that in the county of
Marion, that the private and public stock will
be increased 10 $3.50 600 or quarter million
Of dollar.! The prospects are cheering to the
friends of Improvement. Keep the ball in mo.
ton. - Bloomington Gazette.
CIRCus.-E. +. 81 J. Mabe's celebrated
Circus troupe will be in th!s city on We'd
nesday, the 9th. We bespcak for them
a crOwdc tent.
GoDEy's LADY's BooK-For Aug ust
has been received. Subscribe for il, if you
want something worth reading. It's just
"ahead of all compeiition!''
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-08-21

II Hon, Addison Reese i. elected Judge Of
TIL, Judicial Circuit.-liis official and reported
majorii"s are follows Monroe SO, Shelby
l6l, Knox So Scotland 200, Lewis 2S3, Adsir
10; and small majority in Clark and Schuy-
ler.- Paris Mercury.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-08-21

RrvvAL.-D During the week President Shan
non and Elders Allen and Henderson of the
Christian Church held a several days meet.
ING at the l"rmer residence of Mr.. b. A. Ban-
ton at the head Of The two-mile prairie in this
county, ut which II additions were made to
lha Chlroh 20 Toiunbia Maiesnqn.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-08-21
Notice.

Rev. Bishop Waugh, vi Baltimore, will preach in
the Methodist T.. Church in Hannibal, Sunday, Au.
gust 2itl, at iOi O'Clock, a. NJ.
The Missouri Annual Conference OF the NJ. L..
Church will commence lis session in Hannibal Oh We'd
hesday the 9th, al o'clock, A. NJ.
w. +. COWLES.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-08-21

WIN. A. CLARK, we learn, has commenced upon his
third boat here this This boat Is intended 10 be
of the largest class, and destined for the Missou-
ii Rner--to be commanded by Capt Brrely, Of the
II Passo.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-08-21

PLACER TINES AND TRANscRIrr--P Printing
Business in California. The Sacramento Times
bnd Transcript have been united. From copy
before us, for which we are indebted to Mr.. J.
5. BUCHANAN, Jr., we take tho following ex
tract. II shows the siatn Of the printing
bli sinpss in lic,,ui,
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-08-21

SLEEP, There is no better description given
OF the approach Of sleep, than that which we
find in one Of Leigh IIar's papers in the In
diea'or,
VI Is a delicious moment certainly, that Of
being well nestled in bed, and feeling that Won
shall drop gently 10 sleep, The good 10 10
come not past tho limbs have heen Just tired
"non5h 10 render the remaining in one pos,ur
delightful the labor Of the day is done. 4
gentle failure Of the perceptions comes creep
ing over one the spirit OF consciousness olsen
Cages itself more and more with slow and hus
ting degrees, like mother detachipg her hand
from lha: Of her sleeping child TIE mind seems
TO have baimy lid closing over it, like the
eye; It's closing-'tis more closing 49, It's closed.
The my.'erous spirit has gone to take its airy
rgurG,."
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-08-21

The absence of the Editor, on business.
must account for the scearci'y Of editorial
in to-day's paper.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-08-21

!hNN'nAL ANp Sr Jos,rn Roam Cnrto,
county has voted the railroad subscription, 800,
900 in amount, by large majority. This i.
encouraging intelligence. We hope to herr of
the like in other counties also 81 Louis Times,
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-08-21

li"rrah for Macon After the speech o
Col Stewart aud others at Florct,a, the follow
iig resolution was unanimously carried:
RSsofred W HE citizens present, That the
.ouh'y Conrt order an election al an early day
to test the sense Of the people on PROPOSE
ton to increase the county subscription to
$50 goo.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-08-21

: IL I'VE learn from the Hannibal Union
that the vote in Marion County, for, and a.
gains' Subscription, by County Court in be-
half Of the County to $4,000 in the stock oI
the Hannibal aud St. Joseph Railroad resulted
as fellows: for it Sl3; against it 4o2 -muj 'rity
427.-Gasgow Banner"
Not 80, friend Twombly Marion voted for
ole bundled thousand dullurs--and will take
more il it becomes necessary.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-08-21

II Livingston County has voted $50, 900 tc
the Hannibal and St. Joseph Railroad, in I'D
.nion to a large private subscription.
SARrAlN's MAGAzIE, for August, came to
hand last week. 1t has Two beautiful steel
engraviogs, and several wood cuts. The
story entitled "Thc old Owl Of the Abbey"
which will be found on our first page, we
take from this excellent periodical.