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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-07
PHILADELPHIA LADIES IN BREECuEs


"oh our way to ST. Louis, was in COM
pany with four young ladies who were
pound TO California, under the protection of
their father and brother, and as they were
all Tour dressed in male attire, | have
thought some account Of them would be IN
teresting 10 you. They were from Pbiladel-
phia, are highly respectable their father,
Mr.. Springer, having been an eminent mer.
chant there, who met with reverses in busi-
ness.
/ first met this family at Louisville, on
board the steamer on which embarked for
St. Louis and continued with them to this
city. They intend going over the plains,
from Independence in wagons and will
have long and tedious journey TO perform.
They were in fine spirits, however, seeming
TO look upon their journey as pleasant ex-
cursion. Their conduct on The boat wac
perfectly lady like indeed every one was
pleased with them. They have supply of
coarse male apparel for the plains, but their
suits worn on the boat were fashionable and
fine, black dress coats black pants buff vests
and hats of glossy black. The buttons of
their vests were plain, fat-surfaced and very
rich. Their coats and pants were all mod
ish and fit 10 a nicely. Their hait was cut
short and their whole appearance was gen.
teel.
They stated TO me that they felt perfectly
at ease IN their new garment and preferred
them 10 gowns. asked them whether thew
proposed travelling on the plains in their
fine cloth suits They answered in the neg
alive, observing that they had a supply Of
rough clothes for the journey, but that while
they were yet in civilized regions they in
tended to dress like gentlemen. Now can
say with perfect truth, that no harm or ill
nature resulted from the course purused by
the Misses Springers.
Every passenger spoke well Of them, and
the lady passengers, with only one exceptions
acknowledged that they no longer saw any
thing wrong in females dressing in male at.
tire. begin 10 think, therefore, that Miss
Weber may come 10 this country safely,
and not be considered an eccentric. At all
events, have written TO that effect, and
volunteered to her a cordial reception. But
must caution you not tc keep your eyes
too intently npon her person, or you will be
sure to fall in love with her She is the
beau ideal Of q handsome gentleman, and |
could never desire TO see her in a female
dress. The eldest of the Miss Springers is
very intelligent and we'll educated. She
says, the day will yet come when ell women
will wear male attire, have strong notion
of getting handsome suit for myself 10
be worn occasionally in selected company
do not fancy black clothes, and therefore
must adopt Miss Webber's evening suit,
suppose the blue dress coat, buff vest and
drab pants. .'--Lc.ter from St. Louis.
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A TALE OF SPANISH LIFE

At Araniue2, some twenty years prevl-
Gus TO the relation OF the story, there lived
youth ci the poorer class, whose good
nature and industry were the proverb OF
the village. HIS name was Julio, His
disposition was naturally indoleut-moralIy
| mean, rather than physically, y,-and al.
though he was bv no lDeans deficient in On
derstanding, he allowed himself to be gui
ded by any person who, Tor any purpose,
thought fit to undertake the task. Julio
delighted in doing a kindness, aud, as his
good nature equalled his ductility, he
granted every request, whether it lay in
his power or not. No one was more ready
to play at a village dance than Julio and
! though he loved to dance himself, he never
| thought OF INDUCING in this prediction
until his companions knowing his weak
ness, insisted on his allowing some one else
to taxi the guitar. 1t was TO him always
! that damsels reSorted who had quarrelled
! with their sweethearts, or youths who had
! fallen under the disp.eaSurc Of their Chloe;
for, on behalf of the first, he was best able
to soften jealousy and eXtort promises of
! future amendment, and for the latter he
would smooth matters by appropriate words
nay, often by small gilt purchased by
a sacrifice of part OF his own scanty store,
and presented as though from the cul lprt.
Great were this charming young mans ac-
complishments and not only were his
companions, but the higher class Of inhabi-
tants, grieyed when his !acie disposition
] l.. .nlz Il 10
ways been supposed that Julio was attach
ed TO young girl with whom be had been
brought up. His patrimonial cottage ad-
Joined 10 that of her parents, and he hac
ever seemed to court her society more thar
that Of his other fair acquaintances. A
for her, she adored him. She was much
OF the same disposition as himself, and un
decided but in her love for him she haC
come out of herself; she would have fol
lowed him to the scafold, and would inf
p nitely have preferred a disagreeable deatl
in his society than the most agreeable lif
} without him. AS yet he had scarcely suf
fciently reciprocated her attachment b.
liked her society he perhaps did not OBJ
ect to her deyotion nay, he wished /,
marry hers but she had not inspired hin
with the same absorbing love she hersel
felt; she had not sufficient command owe
him to draw forth his passion in its ful
/, tide; and while that passion was accumu
lating, pent up for some event, she wa
content with his simmering affection. He
name was Faustina.
But his love, was soon to be proved, an
poor Faustina's heart was TO be sorely tried
: While she confidently looked up to hin
!. who was virtually her betrothed, she it'll
thought how slight was the bond that at
tached him to her. She knew his love d
: not reach one tithe OF that she would hav
wished, but she thought it infinitely NOR
than what it eventually appeared.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-07
SELECT POETRY.
NY Mothers Grave.


That hottest spot of earth,
Where sleeps the old unconscious dust
OF her who gave him birth,
Nor felt the memory Of her love
From being 5 earliest years,
Come DER him with subduiug power,
Aud melt his soul 10 tears
My mother as bend beside
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-07
A MODEL or Z WOMAN.

Some time since a man residing a short
distance from the city, "shuttled Of this
mortal coil,n leaving wife and three
daughters apparently helpless and penniess
upon the world. In this emergency the
eIdes, daughter--abont l6 years of age
what Burns calls "bonnie, sweet, and SON.
sic lass"-a whole arm ful! of health, virtue,
and rural beamy-resolved to make an ef-
fort for the support of her mother aud sis
lers. A warm-hearted neighbor offered her,
at her own solicitation, rs cents per cord for
cutting wood, being an advance of 25 cents
on the usual price for such employment
commonly considered the most laborious
even for the sterner SEA. Nothing daunted,
however, our heroine commenced opera
lions, and by dint Of application and econo-
my, in short time managed 10 save enough
from her eaInings 10 buy her wagon aud
team She Is now daily seen selling wood
in our streets, and unloading as actively as
any wood.carrier who drives TO our city
pitching ont the logs with her own fair
for such she is in reaity-to such Of our
| bachelor friends as are matrimonially inclin-
ed We care not in what RANK OF life such
a oman may be found, she is treasure.--
In the midst of poverty, toll and want, her
virtue is unimpeachabe, and she has only
sought by unwonted labor to support her.
self and relatives by the toll of her own
hands. Had not our heart another shrine
which claims its homage, we know not
that this moral heroine--lhis Joan Of Arc ot
the afIections--might not tempt Us 10 violate
Mrs Norion'y oft.repeated injunction to
Glove not" AS it is, we advise our bache-
lor friends TO 'pay attention" TO our ''wood''
not the ''aower" ''girI, I,"--M Memphis Enqw-
rcr.
DuR1EG the Presidents recent tour,
among the numerous and appropriate ban
ners presented at the several stations on the
route, one of tAe happiest was that OF BelTi-
dere, an embryo city pleasantly situated on
the south side of the Genesee river, 1863!
miles from New York, and 9o3 miles from
Dunkirk The poettcaI inscription arrested
the attention, and is full of moral instIuc.
ton -
.tIere the serce red man trod his painless way,
,,In search, pIecarious, daily food TO slay,
,,Or hid N ambush sprang upon his foe,
astrking unseen the uususpected blow
s,Now steam resstless speeds his fiery wings,
,sWbsre want depresses, wished for plenty Lriugs
"or ponderous weapons to our burdens draw,
UOr writes on ocean wave Coumbias law
''Boas, not proud white man, arts Of peace or war
Look up to Heaven, and zee how small You are
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-07
To CURE the hens from scratching
Upon your garden beds,
You crt their dainty scratchers ol,
Just below their legs.

A PHILosoPnc EpIroR.-The editor OF
the Alabama Argus, published al Demopolis
in Marengo, makes merry after the follow
ing fashion, over what most folks would
consider a serious trouble
0We see the sheriff has advertised the
Argus Office for sale during our ABSENCE
we hope the bidders will have merry
time of it. If the sheriff can sell il, he will
do more than we ever could. Like damp,
percussion cap, we think it will fail to go,
off, f"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-07

Trousers a Ia Turk are making their APP
pearance in all directions. 1t does not ap-
pear that the ladies are backward in wearing
The "bIeeches.n
NAPLES is the only European State unrep'
resented at the Worlds Fair,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-07

EUsTICEs' FEE BILLS. For sale by {,
QE IL. b. MASSER.
sunbury, april &c, ls5l,-
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-07
TRUTH.

As loitest mountains catch the earliest light,
TIL by degrees, the lowest plains grow bright
So dawns the truth upon the greatest minds,
Before the thought the lower mortal finds
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-07
NATIONAL AOTEL,
SH KIN,
Northumberland County, Pa

nut 4tt4lNA VVEt440Ji 7 u
1NIE subscriber respectfully informs hisfriends
Il and the public generally, that lie has OPEN
ed a new Hotel in the town of Shomokn, Nor
thumberland county, on the corner of Shamokin
and Commerce streets, nearly opposite to the
House he formerly kept. He is well prepared to
accommodate his guests, aud is also provided
with good stabling. He 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.
Shamokin, April 10, lS50--tf
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-07

Lycoming Mutual Insurance Company
DR. b. MAssER is the local agent for the
II above Insurance Company, in Northumber-
land county, and is at all times ready to effect
assurances against fire on real or personal pro-
perry. or renewing policies for the same
Sudbury, April 20, ls5l.-tf.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-07

Tpl;o ,yas v,alL;n, IN tho carbon alone.
d,,r;rcr tho limo ns,aII,, davo,ed ~ the mid
Io,, siaan b;s rndorl;,-s ,,ore racl;,;no
hon,a,h ,bs sbada 81 tha trses and -, Ia.t
r,orrar,a b,, tho LooI Lo L;r,s,lC ,.,vo
,,,,, =, .I,,,Lar. III, L.'.,r,,, ,,,,,.s ,r,,IIal
Lnt u,sr, not or Ionr, duration far he had
rot I,rrr l,;,, b;,,,,oIf -, tho e,,,rJ ,rhen
no f,I, E;,nsaIr rrdalv shol,er and a,vol,inr
discovered an oFicer Of instica standing
nsar him, vino dosir,d his sociatv The
,l-ro7n Isd him to his own abode and on
reaching il what did he bahoIdr His wife
who was then with cbilt. ninioneJ be-
tween two VILLAGERS acting for the nonce
AZ consablas one or whom held in his
hand hloolv 1o,,,io tha brother m
,lso r;niorad .tandiH, r.,r ber and an
,b, d-or,J s,rr,rrl,I h,, a l,ro, of na,s-
ants olad af thn venaeance that was 70
oyortaka tho on;l,y rair. he saw the cbild
ot Farst;na docan;tato5 dieman,bors1 dis
covers9 inns an the door or tbo cotto,re
ere the nnrderope connie had been enabled
to conceal the manelpd remoins \ work.
man. a near relation of Iulio,s first wife.
wbo had Lv chance hoard q suppressed
scream, IN nossipr, hastily s,mnoninr as
s;stance b,G arrir,d ~ Tina 1nIy 70 aTnre-
| bard the ass,ss;ns five ,hadd.rs Of innoreut
! L,oad' Thrra WAS M Jaw IN The evidence
and eve lono Trrsp'o and her rar5mour, for
gncb IVA, the trrs relative n1sition in
Which she s,ood with tbe STRANGER were
s,ntonce5 70 ,bs doon, thev 60 richly do
served, have not. however, ended nv
] =
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-07

taught TO suffer, and who partook her mo-
TIERS disposition, nay, even her mothers
character, as it appeared tempered by the
grief of womanhood; when one day, tothe
horror and disgust of the township, Ursula
the tderrjmG cg0Sa, reappeared at Aran-
juez. She was grown much older in APP
pearance years and evident care had worn
furrows in her cheeks, but the flashing eye
of sin was not yet dimmed, her head not
bent, nor the determination that had OF old
gained such a baneful influence on the
mind of Julio fed. One morning, Faustina,
leaving her house, behed her husband in
conversation with her rival. That day
had scaled her doom. Morning, noon, and
night, Julio was at the side Of Ursula, as
before obeying her slightest command, gro
yelling at her feet like a slave his ancient
energy of passion had returned, but only
to brulaize his nature instead of cold
looks to his wife, he now treated her with
blows at the rare interviews he held with
her. the cold apathy was changed into
deep hate, and though no direct act of vio-
lence caused her death. the shock, the
harshneSs added to neglect, soon broke her
heart. Poor Faustina died, blessing with
her latest breath the being who had by bis
cruelty killed her, and deprecating even
remorse to visit him, she left the world in
which she had loved in vain.
At her death Julio found himself com
parativelv wealthy by her exerton, and
ere another moon shone over his roof, his
bride, the dark Italian, beat his child on
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-07

The small pox is raging severely among.
the Indians on the upper Missouri
The southern press., 1851-08-30
The Very Latest from Cuba-News from the
Pamper0.

New YORK, August 2Sth.--An adventurous
acquaintance, formerly of the South, recently n
resident of philadelphia, but at present living in
the city of New York, gives the Newark Daily
Advertiser the following information:
He says Captain Lewis, of the steamer Pam
pero, who took Lopez to Bahia, has since landed
in ssefty at the same point General Gonzales,
from Jacksonville, Florida, with large party OF
men and munitions. The troops under Lopez
have possession Of the fort ut st. Marie, where
there is a good landing, and all friends of the
expedition can come in safety at any time
They had also taken the Spanish war steamer
Pizarro, which il now aground, and to be usec
ms soon as she can be got ahoat
| Captain Lewis is now on his way towards
New York, and expects to take aboard any par
ties who will meet him and take them to 81
Marel i and if they there see the Lone Star ilaI
still floating off the fort, Lopez rs safe, and the
land and if no hig is seen, they turn about an
return home
Captain Lewis was holly pursued by Spar
ish cruiser, but had the fastest vessel and e'
capped I
The above il said to be from private de'
patch from Captain Lewis.
The southern press., 1851-08-30
weme = BAD ~ HAries.

Esni4 d. Grardin has written to hlA paper
Ia Ps<tss OF Paris, an aecountVf The hHics'
devpoImns at Rome, which shows that the ~,
rants nlder the nose OF the Pope are ~ cruel
and dsviIish, as King Ferdinand Of Naples we
shall make few extracts from La f'resse OF
the 81 instant:
The southern press., 1851-08-30

" the prison dying. The son. betrayed into
some hAsty e1prsssion ut hIs sad seizure, was
thrownintq ! dungeon and Ioeied with irons.
The dsvalopemsn's liks these must soon
rouse the Indignation Of MI Europe
The southern press., 1851-08-30

The manufacture of beet root sugar in France
ia extending itself very rapidly. Thirty new
factories, gotten up upon very large scale, are
enumerated ss going into operation frc the first
of next mouth. They are located with but two
exceptions, in the north of France. The whole
number Of manufactures now in operation in
France is 3ol, and their production in sugar
during the season of the present year is set down
ut 73,sl7,067 kilogrammes---or about l50 mil
lions OF pounds.
The southern press., 1851-08-30
comAuMkCATED.
Cs<tsn.*~Its keiltlnnl sRd cemmcrsaaI

II has olten been asserted (and IL gen.
orally beIleyed) that the South ID Incapable
of understanding the combined infuetlce OF the
North and England now organized against her.
! venture To make the assertion that the Soutf
ern and Southwestern States Of America have
the power and means, If properly organized, Of
controlling England and the North together.
ist The great interest of England, the inter
est that supports her labor and her throne, is
based solely, entirely, and erciusipeiy upon the
cotton Of the South IL is an absolute Uank
She anust hass il at any prics, ut eosry sacrifice
I'd. This article is confined exclusively (al-
most) to the continent Of America, and Its
locality there 10 certain territory, beyond winch
il cannot extend. from natural causes and the
course of Legislation. -Ns
Sd. No human invention, no human effort, can
supply its place. Stop at once the cotton-w wheels
Of England, and what would be the result
Where would her material expenses come from
in the meanwhile ?-her navy ?-her immense
army? What would become of her pauper, aye
her wealthy population! What do her own
journals say Look at the debates in her Par
liament!. Read the speeches Of CoBDEN and
PEEL! And yet we are told England il per-
fectIy beyond your influence" She could not
exist an hour without US. She has identified
herself rretrieuably with this interest and must
sink or swim with it.
AS to New York, Boston, and such fry, they
are but extensions of Liverpool.
And yet with this enormous element of power,
(of almost absolute poioer in the hands of hi gh-
spirited and intelligent people, encroached upon
and abused and robbed on all occasions, nothing
is done--no effort effectnal in character made
Once and a while .,,
ssSoms heart indignant breaks, =
To show that still she lives."s
When piH the Southern people wake up
leave off talking and committee meeting, and
bestir themselves for political and commercial
equality! Is there none of the old fire left ?
Where are the spirits of Alabama, Mississippi,
Georgia, Virginia. the Carolinas, Louisiana,
Texas, Arkansas, Tennessee, and old Kentucky !
When will that heroism which goes about bare.
footed, talking Of doing" bend to the hero
ism If euery-ddy life and by individual labor and
enterprise show the worthness of their ancestry,
and The truth Of all their assertions a
Why, you have the power of Jove within your
grasp. Like young SAMPSON, you can tear
open the jaws of the British lion. But recol-
lect the fate of that giant, and do not be lulled
into rest that your locks Of strength may be
shorn from your brow, and you delivered over
to your enemies ALABAMA.
The southern press., 1851-08-30

Ivy ON BUnDIScs.-ltis is a mistaken idea that
ivy renders a structure damp and hastens its de-
cay On the contrary, nothing so effectually
keeps the building, as may be seen by examin-
ing beneath the ivy after rain, though every
thing around is deluged with wet Its exube-
rant and web like roots, issuing as they do from
every portion of the branches, and running all
over the surface on which it grows bind every
thing together that comes within their reach
with such firm and intricate lace work, that
not single stone can be removed from its po-
stion without first tearing away it's protecting
safeguard In proof of this, we refer to the
ruins of ancient castles and buildings; for while
in those parts of the structure that have not the
advantage of this protection, all has gone to utter
decay; where the ivy has thrown its preserving
mantle, everything is comparatively perfect and
fresh, and o .en,imes the very angles Of the
scuptured stone are found to be almost ss sharp
and entire as when they first came from the hand
of the buder.--Americdn Agricuhurist.
The southern press., 1851-08-30

England had no choice left her. but IA ssssp
on much in the old fashion. Little We changed,
but in name. New idsas Of libsry had been
incaleated-yst thsss were Of ~ feeble u char
aeter, that royalty, % this day.is point Of re-
ligioas faith with most Of its population. All
that differed from the aristocrstic church were
considered heretics, revolutionsts, infdels and
socialists--much as in France, at this moment,
all liberals are called Reds"
The progress Of the two nations in social re-
form is as widely different as the political cir
cumstances which influenced thar France has
made her revolutions. England has only COM
menced hers hHMy aN#N
The southern press., 1851-08-30

LAND IN WISCONSIN. averaged assessed
value of land per acre In the State, for the year
1850, was 80 IS cts.
The southern press., 1851-08-30

In 1894 the mail was taken to New Orleans
from Washington city in twenty four days
That is just about the time now required in
taking it from New York to San Francisco.
The southern press., 1851-08-30

sH We must complain OF the extreme ir-
regularity of the mails, and the careessness OF
the post office officials Yesterday morning we
received but one New York paper, the q Morning
Star" of the day before Where are the other
journals of that city? Does the fault liz with
the New York, or the Washington post Office /!
The day before we received two New York
journals, fourteen days old! Such management
AS this is discreditable to the country.
The post Office authorities should, for the
sake of their reputation, show themselves to be
equal in business habits and punctuality to those
of Europe.
The southern press., 1851-08-30

EH CHAaLEs III. MARTIN, OF Hsynesville,
Alabama 10 our authorized agent to collect les
and receive subscriptions for the Southern Press,
in Alabama and Mississippi
The southern press., 1851-08-30

"PLL CAL6AR0tJSD AND,P WHAT world
of woe is contained in these few words to the
poor fr;izan and mechanic! "rll call around and
paw says the rich man to avoid the trouble Of
going to his desk to getth necessary funds, and
the poor mechanic is obliged to go home to dis
appoint his workmen and all who depend upon
him for their dues. It's an easy matter to work
the only real glory in this life is an independent
idea of being able to sustain yourself by labor
of your own hands, and it may easily be imagined
what crushing force there is in "l'l call around
and pay" to The laboring nan who depends
upon that pay for Subsistence. If those who
could pay would only pay at once, it would place
hundreds and thousands in condition to dc
likewise, and prevent much misery and distress
! Every child at school should be taught tina
individual happiness and national prosperity de
pend on quick payments and rapid circulation o
money. They would then understand the rea
The southern press., 1851-08-30

Mr.. JEFFERSON AND CUBA-The Syracuse
seen as many places as the wandering Ulysses,
gives the following anecdote
The late Commodore Ridg'ey Of the U. s..
Navy, informed US in the year 1897. that having
on one accession passed the night at the house of
Samuel Gouverneur in NJ Y, the son-in-law of
Mr.. Monroe, he observed the next morning
box of papers in his room; which proved to be
letters from Mr. Jefferson to Mr. Monroe.-A
portion Of those letters, by Mr.. Gouveneur's per-
mission, he examined, and found them to con-
tain plan drawn up by Mr.. Jefferson to OBJ
tain possession of Cuba when an occasion
should arrive, by transporting an army to her
shores in feet of gun-boats, which should
take their departure from New York, Charleston
and other Southern ports
The southern press., 1851-08-30

Electricity communicated into the office OF The
House line of Telegraph at Poughkeepsle, dur
ing a thunder storm few days since, set fire to
parccd Of paper upon the table, but was extin-
guished before doing any injury.