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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-09-11
4 valuable Farm for Sale.

"a NdIudDlS l. tt' IA toh 'C"hN'
yu,HE undersigned, will offer a, public sale,
Il on TUESDAY, the 5ih of OCTOBER
next, at 10 O'Clock, A. Nj, of said day, al the
Shamokin Dam Hotel, kept by Geo. Keene,
in Penn township, Union county, highly
IMPROVED FARM,
situated in said township, abou, half mile
below the Shamokin Dam, containing
One hundred and t,renty-taro .fcreS,
more or less; one hundred and ten acres of
which are IN a high state of cultivation, the
balance being wood land !; bounded on the
east BY the Susqnehanna river and the Penn
sylvania canal, on the south and west by
land of John Hartman, and on the north by
land of Heury Hartman, and upon which are
erected large and well finished two story
re FRAME DWELLING HOUSE;
II a well finished and commodious frame
SWITZER BARN;
These buildings are erected Immediately at
The State road leading from Northumberland
to Harrisburg. There is a never failing
spring of excellent wafer, over which is
erected Spring House, convenient TO the
dwelling, together with sundry t.buidings,
&c. Also good
APPLE ORCHARD
=. Of full growth, and one of recent set
ting out, embracing some choice fruit trees.
There are also erected on said premises, i'm
mediaiely at the Pennsylvania canal, lalge
and well finished two story
Frame Dwelling and Kitchen,
with well of excelIen, water at the door,
together with convenient siabing, &c. There
is a wha'f running parallel with the canal
and fronting said dwelling, eligibly situated
for the prosecution of an extensive COAL
and LUMBER business.
TERMS One half of the purchase money
TO be secured by bonds and mortgage on the
premises with interest, in reasonable pay
menls; 500 10 be paid on the day of sale
and The balance on delivery of the deed
Title indispu,able.
Z. G. MARKLEl, Agent.
Sunbury, July 81, ls52.--ts
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-09-11
PUBLIC SALE.

WILL I've sold en SATURDAY,, the 18th
day of September next, at the public house
of William Rothermel, in Little Mahonoy town.
ship, Northumberland county, the following real
property, to wit six tracts Of
MOUNTAIN LAND,
each containing so acres Said land is well
timbered and situate on the Mahonoy mountain,
near said Rothermels, on the road leading from
thence to Sunbury.
An indisputablc title will be given. Sale to
commence at O'Clock, p. NJ, of said day, when
terms will be made known by
Heirs of DR.. JOHN SMITH,
PETER BROSlOUS and others.
August 49, lS52.--4t.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-09-11
10 the Travelling Public.

First Class Hotel-Terms S1.50 per day.
VNHE subscriber having lately become proprie-
l. tor of the FRANKLIN HOUSE, Chestnut,
Street, below Sd and 18th, PHILADELPHIA,
and having REDUCED THE PRICE OF BOARD to
S so per day. gives notice that, notwithstanding
this reduction he will still continue to keep a
FIRST CLASS HOUSE.
Franklin House has just undergone extended
alterations, and is now fitted up and refurnished
in superior style for the reception of visitors
The Lower Floor formerly occupied by stores, is
now included in the Hotel, forming Spacious
Reception Room, Gentlemen's Parlor and Dining
Room, thereby allowing an addition of thirty
chambers and several beautiful parlors fronting
Chestnut street Rooms in this Hotel are supe.
rior to most others, being constructed with al.
coves, forming parlor and bed chamber attached
well lishtened and ventilated. Its location is
unsurpassed, either for business or pleasure.
BEN. Fl. WOOLMAN, Prop'r.
Philadelphia, Aug. IA, ls52.-3m.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-09-11
THE TAPE WORM! F!

This the most difficult Worm TO destroy OF oil that IN
fcs the human system, it grows to an almost INDEFINITE
length becoming coed and fastened In the lniernes
aud Stomach edectng the health sadly to cause 81
vitus Dance Fits &c that those afflicted seldom II ever
suspect that Il s Tape Worm hasteg them TO an early
grave In order to destroy this Worm, very energetic
must be pursued II would therefore he proper
To take to of my Liver Pills to remove all osruc-
uns that the Worm may act direct upon the Worm,
which must he taken in doses Of Tabcspoonuls times
day these directions followed have been known to
fail in curing the most obstinate Of Tope Worm
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-09-11
Cheap Watches s Jewelry.

WHOLESALE and Retail, at the "Philadel-
phia Watch and Jewclry Store" No. 96
North Second Street, corner Of Quarry, Philadel-
pha.
Gold Lever Watches full cwelcd, 1s cases. $3.50
Silver do full leweled, Sl2lGold Spec,acles, 700
Silver Lepne Jewels 10 Fine Silver do. l.50
do do do. e.God Bracelets, 800
Superior QUARTERS, g. adies Gold Pencils, 100
Imitation do. 8. Silver Tea spoons set, 500
Gold Pens, with Pencil and Silver Holder, 100
Gold Finger Rings. 37b cents to $50; Watch
Glasses, plain, l29 cents; Patent, 1Sa Lunet,
IS; other articles in proportion. All goods war.
ranted to be what they are sold for.
STAUFFER 81 HARLEY,
Successors to o. Conrad
On hand some Gold and Silver Levers and
Lepines, still lower than the above prices.
August 2S lS52.-ly.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-09-11
TO FEMALES

You VIII find these Pills an invaluable medicine in many
complaints to which you subject In distractions Ell.
ther total partial they have been found OF ncstimabe
benefit restoring their functional arrangements heal
thy action, purifying the blood and other fluids eectu
ally to put 10 flight all complaints which may arise from
female irregularities, as hcadache cddess, dmness Of
sight, pam in the side, Lack, &c
" Price, 25 cents each.
None genuine unless signed n Iobensuck, all others
being base Imitation.
" Agents wishing supplies and Store Keepers
desirous Of becoming Agents address the Proprietor
J. n. Hobensack Philadelphia, Pa.
Sold by J. w. Frilng, Sunbury Mary McCoy, Nor
thumbcrand; Bcise, TuIbutvie; Rascr, Milton Ditty
Lenker, Georgetown Lelsenring Wnlverton Paxi-
nos West. Hickory all dealers in Medicine in the
County and State.
August II, 1S52,-1y.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-09-11
SOWER 8 BARNES,
Publishers and Booksellers
No. 81 North Third Street,
PHILADELPHIA. fa

No. 81 North Third Street,
PHILADELPHIA.
MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS.
Bibles Prayers Hymns, poctica and Historical Work.
invcls Novels &C., &c.
SCHOOL BOOKS.
Every kind in use from primer upwards
BLANK BOOKS.
An An slesan, assortment from the pas. look upwards
"aoe OF superior paper, and best of binding.
WRITING PAPERS.
Gap, Post and Note Papers, elcsan, styles and quality
STATIONERY.
Fancy, Plain ond Adhesive Envelopes Ink, Sand, Wa.
fcfs steel Pens, States, Pencils Porte -Monaes, Wrap
ping Papers Of all kinds, Curtain Papers, &c, &c.
Our stock is all resh bought cheap and sold accordingly
fartlcuhr attention paid TO booksellers Country Mer-
chants and Teachers, however little they may buy.
Sower Barnes Publishers Of PELToN's serics Of
MAGNIFICENT OUTLINE MAPS
Each map is nearly SEVEN FEET SQUARE, and
shows the comparative size and relative position of every
country on the glbe They intended to be suspended
III every School Room, md not only mike splendid ap.
EeoInnce but are universally acknowledged TO be tile
BEST MODE OF TEACHING GEOGRAPHY ever
brought out They are keys intended be used BY the
hchoars containing complete critomc Of Geography and
costing less than half the price Of Geography and Atlas
The system Is in universal use in Prussia and Germany,
and has already been introduced in Grard College Pha
depha, the public schools Of Boston, New York Pha.
deiphia, Baltimore, Washington, nnd throughout New
England New York, &c, &c Our desks are loaded
with recommendations from the most tnenicd and scen.
fc teachers in every quarter and wherever the system
has been used parents teachers and scholars prc
ing it.
l. Map Of the Western Hemisphere
q Map of the Eastern Hemisphere
g. Map Of North America
a. Map Of the United States
g. Map of Europe
g. Map of Asia
Z Map Of South America md Africa
Every map is brilliantly colored vanished and mount,
ed on muslin nnd rollers
We respectfully invite the attention Of Teachers
Parents, and School Directors tn this fascinating moda of
teaching Geography. SOWER BARNES,
q North Third Street,
Philadelphia, Aug 90, is52--u
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r r O S p e G. II u S
Of Volume VIII, of the
Scientific American.

TCHE EIGHTH VOLUME Of the SCIENTIFIC AMERI-
i CAN commences on th- 18th of September, and as
great proportion of readers usually their
subscriptions at this point take occasion TO extend
them gratitude for the encouraging and liberal support
heretofore bestowed upon our humble Efforts and to re-
them of determination TO advance still higher
in the scale Of utility, and, ii possible III their own ed
nation We aim honorable Independence in discus
sion upon all SUBJECTS and, in come instances no doubt
our reades may have heen surprised determined up
position to highly auded discoveries III the Arts and Sci
encts
pride that the efforts made through the coll
of the Scientific American to establish sound views
respecting several conspicuous mscaled discoveries
Slice the commencement OF this Nolume, that peerless
Exhibition Of the Industry Of all Nations closed its gorge
display. alrdng delightful episode IN the stern page
Of the worlds history Above and beyond all criticism 1t
has passed away leaving a world wide influence benef-
cia 10 every branch Of industry and although not prOuse
y represented by gew-gaws and tnsery-the character
of country shne forth with magnlheence nil the
clements Of substantial utility Acting under the Stimulus
suggested by the success Of the Great Exhihton the
terprismg citizens Of New York have determined to CON
rtruct Crystal Palace OF no dimensions and this
ia likely TO become important feature III our history,
shall edeavor present readers with descriptions and
illustrations of sIeh novelties as may be deserving at.en
ton
The prosen, form Of the Scientific American will be
preserved suitable for binding ard preservat
The paper will he of the best texture and shall aim TO
its pages with practical knowledge ~ every branch
of the Arts and ccnces Invention claims importnut at
tenon Of the fundamental agencies IN the worlds
advancement hitherto hope t. have satisfied onr Ien
ders by weekly summary Of "New Inventions " The
Weekly last of Patent Claims officially reported for our
columns, is distinguished feature, which must commend
itself 10 every one interested IN Patents
We need the co-operaon of readers enable to
publish JOURNAL worthy Of their support, at two dollars
per We have appealed TO them IN vain and
the Premiums offered for the largest list OF subscribers
will we presume, encourage efforts. All subscTlp-
tons are payable in advance.
We repeat warning against Travelling Agents, as
none are accredited from this olhce.
Letters should be directed (pos naldl q
MUM CO..
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-09-11
g ORPHANS COURT
SALE.

.
pursuance of an order of the Orphans Cour,
i Of Northumberland county, will bc exposed
to public sale on
SATURDAY the 25th Of Sept nert,
at the public house of Henry Haas, in the bor-
ough Of northumberland, the following property
to wit; A certain
ffsA ~ LOG HOUSE,
HslAH and two contiguous Lots of Ground, stu-
ate in said borough Of Northumberland, and
numbered = in the plan of said borough, each
containing 60 feet in Front or Market street. and
240 feet in depth, late the estate of Andrew Cro-
theirs, Decd Sale to commence at 10 o'clock,
A. M of said day, when the terms of sale will be
made known by
.. ALEXANDER COLT, Admir-.
BY Order Of the Court,
J. p. PURSEL, elk, o. c.
Aug. IS, 1S52.-4t.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-09-11
= HnRrNsAcK,s WORM SYRUP.

cd with purely vegetable substances being perfectly safe
when taken and can be given to the most tender infant
with decided beneficial effect, where Bowel Complaints
and Darrhpa have made them week and dcbitated ue
Tonic properties of my Worm syrup arc such, that u
stands whou, an equal Ia the catalogue Of medicines In
giving and strength to the Stomach which MAKES "
the astonishing cures performed by this Syrup alter Phy
ciars have aled 10 the be evidence VI its supetiv eff
cecy over au others
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-09-11

cheaper to the consumer. -
The ZNc WHITE is rapidly superseding White Lead,
and more beautiful than the White Leaddves moi tu
yellow when exposed 10 sulphurous vanot.-h,s
no smel-s not iniurious TO health and far inue d
rablc.
ZINc BRowS AND BLACK PAISrs ARE norm we.,r,,
AND FRg PRooF-Thc best covering for outside v,,rr
ever introduced adapted buildings OF wood trrt -,
soneo fences carriage bodies brGges and rnachnerJ
10 the hus Of vessels, anchors chains and all other Iron
work board shp-to steam l,oilers smoke tack, ma
water tanksto on tn and other roofing iron shut,,e,
doors aud ratings, wue fencss bridges, &c.
For Iron Surfaces this Paint s esncciopy valpshls
as 1t forms gavonic connection and entirely prevents
rust.
These Zinc Paints having pure Metallic Base are ,vnr
ranted not - turn yellow, and will retain Their ORIGINAL
briliancy much longer than White Lead or nny of Tho
earthly pigments in use The certificates from those
who have used these Paints such to satisfy the pub
nc that they are invaluable. The abest chemists cf
France and this country have testified to the Superiority of
Zinc over Lead Paints, to durability heathtunes, nnd
beauty They have been adopted by the French Govern
ment by the corporation Of New York and are now ex
ensively used by the United States Government nt many
OF the largest Military and Marine Depos
PHiLADELPnfA Gas WORKS, May is, 1851
MesTs. +. c. JONES Co.-Gentleman- made
several tals nf your Brown Zinc Paint in various meth
ods calculated to test its protective qualities upon wod
and metal have the satisfaction state that the reSn
have been highly favorable. The paint covering well
upon on, thnu my other ptfht with which am "a.
miliar
Yours, truly, JonS c. CRxssos.
The Undersigned having used tile Zine P.ius referred
to concur in the foregoing opinion!
Morris, Taxker x Morris
Reanet, Neafc Co., Penn Works
Merrick d Son
James T Sutton & Co., Franklin Iron Works
J. T. Dean, u s. Dry Dock
u Dealers supplied reasonable by the Asens
OF the Company.
No. II South Whnrves, Phia
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RP $500 CHALLENGE.

WHATEVER concerns the health and happiness Of a
w people is at all times Of the most valuable import
ancc take II for granted ths evofy person will DO AL IN
their power save the lives OF their children and that
every person will cndcavor promote their health ut
all sacrifices feel II 10 bc my duty TO solemny assure
you that WORMS, according 10 the opinion Of the most
celebrated Physicians the primary causes OF Isgc
majority Of diseases TO which children and adults arc la
dc II you have an appetite continually changenoe rom
one kind of food another Bad Breath Pain In the $50
ach Picking the Nose Hardness and fulness o. ,ns
that al these denote WORMS and you shoah at once ap
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-09-11
Bounty Land Warrants.

gJNHOSE having bounty land warrants in their
Il possession and wishing to dispose of them
can find ready sale by applying at the residence
OF the subscriber near Shamokin Dam, Union
county Pa. He will also attend to the obtaining
of bounty land warrants from the Department at
reasonable rscompcnse.
l.. r. HUMMEL.
SnnburY, August IA. ls52.-3m.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-09-11
New Advertisements.
To Teachers.

INHE Board Of School directors CT Lower Au.
gusta township, Northumberland county,
VIII meet at the house of Eli limerick, In said
township, on SATURDAY, the 9th of October
next at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, for the purpose of cx-
aminng teachers, the committee of each sub-ds.
tct in said township are requested TO select their
teacher in due time to have them examined on
that day. BY order Of the Board,
'.5ugsg..N DAVID REESER, Sec'y.
Lower Augusta, Aug. 81, Is52.-4t
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Dry Goods,
Hardware, QuccnsVvare,
SHELDRAKE'S

A LLEGHENY HOUSE, No, ESQ MARKET
IA Street, above sth. Philadelphia. Under the
new arrangement the which arrive from
Pittsburg, Harrisburg, &c, will run 10 the New
Depot, corner of Schuylkill 5th and Market. In
order to accommodate the public we will always
have our Coach at the New Depot on the arrival
of the cars to carry Passengers to the Allegheny
House, which is in the centre of the city. Our
old friends will please ride down, and all who
wish to patronise House with Good Table,
Clean Beds, and accommodating assistants, will
please give us call.
Terms, One Dollar per Day.
August 81, lS5..-6m.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-09-11
Dry Goods,

Consisting in part of
CLOTHS, CASSIMERS, SATTINETTs,
And general assortment of
LADIES DRESS AND FANCY GOODS
Of every variety and style.
GROCERIES of every description.
Also an assortment of
HARDWARE AND QUEENSWARE,
And general variety OF other articles such as
are suitable to the trade, all of which will be sold
at the lowest prices.
Country produce taken in exchange at the
highest prices.
Sunbury, May IS, lS52.-Gm.
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SUNBURY FERRY.

IIAND BILLS neatly printed on new type
II promptly executed at this office. Also
blanks, Of all kinds on superior paper. III
snnbun, reb. 10, 1852. .I ~ ,-..a
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WINDOW SHADE MANDATORY.
G. l.. Miller 8 Co.,

PHILADELPHIA.
TUyHE PROPRIETORS, having increased their
4 facilities during the past season, now feel
able to supply all who have or may be disposed to
parronise them. Their Stock comprises every
variety of patterns of FLOWERS, LAND
SCAPE, GOTHIC, &C., unsurpassed in quality,
and which will be sold at our usual
LOW PRICES.
TASSELS, CORDS, BRASSES, &c, in
great variety.
Shades made to order. at short notice, for
Stores, Churches, Lodge Rooms, &c.
G. l.. MILLER & CO.,
Depot. S. w. corner Of Second and Arch sts.
Phi ade.phia, Aug. 81, lS52.-3m.
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Begs leave to inform his friends and tie public tina, ths
house has undergone through emodellng, repairing
paiAng and repaperng, from attic TO basement. An cn-
tire new outfit Of furniture, bedding, &c &c has been
procured from the celebrated Manufacturers in this
city,.
From the central location. and lis close proximity the
Raroad Dcpots, Steamboat Landings Places Of Amuse-
nent, Fashionable Thoruughiaes and Public Squares II
offers inducements to the Merchant whiting tho city
basiness the Traveller seeking pleasure To families
and females visiting the city, every aciy will be offered
and every comfort regarded make their visit agreeable
and pleasant
share Of the public patronage respectfully solicited.
JACOB q. LEBO, JARED IRWIN,
Superintendent Proprietor.
Philadelphia Sept 4, iSj2-6m
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JOHN PHILLIPS & SON,
No. AZ South Water Street, below Chestnut,
NEW STORE.
PETER w. GRAY

eESPECTFULLY informs the citizens Of
~ Sunbury and vicinity, that he has commen-
ced a new store in Whortehcrry street, in the
house formerly occupied by Mrs. Gray. and has
just received and opened well selected assort-
me- of
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Terms, Terms! Terms F!

TO THE ELECTORS OF NoRTHUMBER-
-3ntI# LAND COUNTY.
MELLOW CITIZENS :--Encouraged by ma
IL ny Of my numerous friends respectfully
my self as candidate for the Office of
r@ Register 3 Recorder,
at the ensuing election. Should he elected |
promise to discharge the duties Of said office With
fidelity and imparislity.
JOHN P. PURSEL.
Sunbury, July 81, ls52.-tc.
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COMMERCIAL HOTEL.
THE COMMERCIAL HOTEL.

'IliE Subscriber having leased the Public House, for.
inery known as the American House, No. ls S Sixth
Street. between Market and Chestnut Streets has changed
the name OF the same to
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ZINC PAINTS

Company, Newark, N. J.
THE Subscribers are now prepared 10 execute order,
i to any extent for their beautiful white and cssorsa
Zinc Paints, at the reduced prices, viz =
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TO THE ELECTIONS OF NORTHUMBER-
LAND CALMLY
Register & Recorder.

Brought forward by the wishes Of the people J
.cbeerfuIly submit myself to your decision. And
q, should you see ct 10 entrust me with tho duties
Of said Office, will endeavor TO discharge them
to the satisfaction of all.
Yours, respectfully,
saHl 4-le JOHN BUYERS.
- 'sunbury, July 81, ls5e.-te. ss .
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1852-11-19

dow on the South side, and this food the Sd story.
which thought might thus stop it. and said TO him
that the "a story was already destroyed. This was
done as promptly as the circumstances would ad-
nit, little delay being caused by adding large
quantity of Hose 70 reach water in another p,ce
wen large quantities Of water were thrown into
the 81 Story from each side of the building.
AT tins time lwhl.c he Engines were changing
the center of the Yves room in u story was CON-
pIetely on fire-the partition adjoining the wall of
paoer with row of shelves on the West side of it,
II feet long, had fallen, which with shelves Oh the
West side OF the room, and iost- above, with books,
paper, DC, were burning rapidly
IL was at this critical time that Mr. Barnum at
my request, entered at the door near the North end
OF this room, with his Innihilafor, crawling on
lie floor, where the heat above him was so nten,e
as to nearly char through inch boards He turned
1t towards the fire, "touched ~ f" and backed out
again, closing the door Tie effect nas 10 imm,di.
dtcly crtinguiSh the FL1lIE in the room, which so
checked the fire that it gavehe Engines time to lit
orally FLOOD the ID story, and topIayon this from
the South window before ag,in breaking out with
in the . story though by burning partitions, wa.
ter, smoke and intense heat, much property was de-
stroyed in others 1t showed itself in four places in
the Sd story, which was hot as to melt printers
rollers, packed in boxes in damp sawdust.
Without the hnnihilator, Il large portion of the
u story which is now saved, would have been de-
stroyed, with portion of the Sd but | believe the
FIreme would have stopped it in the 3D. story, so
as to have saved the garret without it,
| have no interest in this matter but simply to
do justice to all.
Mr.. Barnun is certainly entitled to great credit
for placing and dscharging his Annihilator where
and when he did, for which he should receive sub
stdntial notice, both from the Insurance Companies
| and our citizens.
Iwould here report that have many fires,
both i'll City and Country, but where the fire.
men worked as quietly, energetically, judiciously
and EFFEcTUALLY as in this instance. After they
understood he internal structure of the building,
not ii false move was made. or bucket Of water
Lost, Everything told with mathematical precision
and but Tor their great and weI.dirccted exertions
The fire would not have been confined to the build
ing where it originated.
G. GOODRICH