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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-10-30
AGRICULTURAL FAIR.

The Annual Fair OF the Northumberland
County Agricultural Society, came off at
the borough Of Northumberland on Thurs
day and Friday October 7th and S,h.
The site chosen for The exhibition was
the Public Square, and the grounds contig-
uous. The arrangements were Of the most
perfect character. The upper story Of the
Town Hall was assigned for the display of
domestic manufactures and the haudiwork
of the ladies'. The lower story was filled
with numerous samples of the fines, apples,
ounces, grapes, peaches and pears. A
temporary building contiguous TO the Hall
was literally crowded with the products OF
the garden, and the field. Wheat, corn,
oats, potatoes, beets, carrots, pumpkins,
squashcs, turnips, tomatoes, parsnps, and
every other esculents vegetable was there
to be found, in quality and quantity unsur-
passed. ...t -..r
The Engine House adjoining the tempo
rary structure at the opposite end, was oc-
cupied by beautiful stoves, and other articles
of utility or fancy.
The incosed square into which the last
building was opened, was taken up with
implements, sheep pens, and innumerable
coops and cages, containing turkies, geese,
ducks, chickens, eagles, pigeons, rabbits,
guinea pigs, deer, goats, squirrels, &c.
AT different points in the immediate vi
cinity stalls were arranged for horses and
cattle, and pens for swine-all Of which
were well filled with excellent specimens.
The committees proceeded TO their work
in the afternoon oi The first day, as is Gus
tomary on such occasions. Articles brought
in afterwards We're noticed as far as they
came TO their knowledge.
The plowing match came Off al o'clock,
P. M. on Friday. AT 8 O'Clock the pco-
pie assembled around the stand, and listened
10 an eloquent eXtempore address by the
Hon. JAMES Pollock, which was highly
applauded for its good humor and point.
The President, IosErH r. PRIEsTLy, Esq,
then read off the following reports:
ON HORSES.
The Committee on horses report, that
four Stations were submitted 10 them, SO
nearly equal in merit that it was impossible
to decide among them, to wit .,.gr. \. fl
"Superior"-Grey, 4 years old-Charles
Leisenring, OF Shamokin +-E
"Prize Fighter"-Bay 6 years old-John
Best OF Chilisquaque. ...,s LItga
"Bediord'' d''-Bay, 4 years old-Andrew
Armstrong, Of Deleware. 80. o
"Bertrand"-Bay, years old-William
Hutchinson, of Delaware. D. % gHe
The Committee, therefore, concluded to
divide the premiums 1881 equally among
them, j. e. two dollars to each. -..d
For the best horse under 4 years, to VIM
II. Kase, of Rush township, for ''SansPa-
reil," 81. .,ai ,1i .sIs se ~ f,i suaa 81. 8.
For the second best to Reuben Troxel o
Chllisquaque, for dun Frank 90.
For the best mare and colt, 10 Georgs
Rifle, ,.of Chillisquaque, S.. .rsaa1i
For the second best, to Henry Morga.
Point, 50. 30
A number of fine colts under year
old were exhibited. One by Paul JohI
OF Chilisquaque, one by Francis Grady o
Point, and another by Jos. Wallis, Jr. o
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-10-30

Point--al handsome animals well worthy
OF special notice.
John Dunham, of Northumberland, en-.
tered remarkable find draught horse, and
"A. e. kapp, of Northumberland a small
white pony OF extraordinary beauty, and
fine training. 80
Mr.. Davis exhibited The thorough bred
Stallion, "Virginia Hornet" deserving
particular notice. Many other good hor-
ses were on the ground, and the display
was highly encouraging.
A. E. KAPP, JNO. PAINTER,
JOS. NICELY, j. B. MASSER,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-10-30

IMMENSE Conn CROP IN MfssouRI.---The
Brunswcker of the 25th September says -
"The yield of corn this season, in the Grand
River country, will be unprecedented, and
will probably bring forth the best fattened
pork hogs we ever had, as that will be the
most ready way of turning corn into cash.
Stock animals of all kinds are in great de.
mand among us, and we shall have for
years great market Of all kinds for live
stock. Three year old steers now sell at
fIom SIS 10 is /; four years old at from $50
10 25, and sucking mule colts at $30.n
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-10-30
ON MIscELLANEous ARrlcLEs.

Ihls Committee regret We much the ina
bility of The Society, On account of the lowne.s
OF the fee of membership TO award prizes in
proportion 10 III. merits Of the Articles ex-
Inhibited.
For seven beautiful stoves Of va,ious pal-
terms, 10 d. NJ Brauligam, $l,00
For Pl,ent sausage chopper: a good con-
trivance, Eckber & Snyder. Sl,0O
For some marble work, consisting of one
highly finished fancy grave stone and six
plain ones-entered by JJhu A Taylor, Nor
thumberlaud. sl,00
These are deemed especially worthy of
notice. For beauty and finish they cannot be
surpassed
For two fancy articles of marble work 10
VIM Augustine Ford. so
For some excellent Daguerreoiypes by
Conrad Wenck, Notihid so
For large case of prepared birds David
Taggart SO
This article was very tastefuly arranged,
and added greatly to the beauty of the Hall.
For sheaf Of extraordinary timothy, John
Durham. so
The stalks were more than fee, long and
the heads l2 inches.
For very fine roas,s of beef, James Miller,
of Milton. rtt a SO
For do do Henry Neuer Norh'd so
For a handsome she goat, David
Taggart. "1 ." so
For beautiful fancy needle work Mrs
Mary Bruner. so
For bag made of Citro seeds, Harriet by
Gossler. so
For several beautiful water color paintings,
Miss Gemelle Lyon. SO
For water color paintings and very hand.
some painted card baskets, TO Miss E. X. De-
normandie. so
The Committee having now come TO The
end of their funds, desire TO mention a num-
ber o. other articles which they consider well
worthy of notice. Among these was fine
quarter of beef exhibited by Eckbert and
Snyder, of Milton. A half grown deer-a
large Grey Eagle-a number OF rabbits, of all
sizes-Guinea pigs, and Canary birds, in adj
mirable condition, BY David Taggart. These
animals contributed largely 10 the amuse-
ment of the crowds of spectators. Angus
tus Houts, of Norlh'd, also had on the ground
some very handsome Guinea pigs, and John
Dale box Of Grey Squirrels. Several bot
ties of wine made from native grapes, were
shown by VIM. Nesbt; but your Committee
not being Judges OF the article do not feel
capable OF passing on lis merits 1t looked
good.
Beautiful boqneis of flowers were entered
by Mrs. A. E. Kapp, Miss Hannah p. Cowden,
Miss Mary A. Forsyth, and others.
The Committee desire to say again that
the prizes awarded are by no means com
mensurate with the excellence of many oi
the articles. The display, as far as it came
under their especial observation was credia-
BILE in the extreme.
s . w. II NAPLES,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-10-30

Mis-. SwITzrR, wife of Mr.. James Switzer
Of Westminster, Md, whilst gathering ap-
pies from tree, on Wednesday of last week
fell and broke her neck, causing death in.
siantly.
Gov. FAIRBANKS has called special elec.
ton for member of Congress from the Third
District of Vermont, on the Cd of Noyem-
bsr.
JoEL EASTMAN, New Hampshire lawyer.
recently said, 81 have been lawyer 70,
eighteen years, and if there is an, Thing on
God's earth that hate, it is law "a
Gov, Boutwell,, Of Mass, has named The
25h of November, the day set apart bv
several other States, for thanksgiving day.
Hon. JAMES DIXON delivered The ANIMAL
address before The American Institute, in N.
fork on the evening Of the 2lst inst. 81,
JOSEPH CAMPBELL, who plead guilty at
Pittsburgh of robbing the mail, has been
sentenced to the peniIen,iary for two years.
Way should any one think ii disgrace 10
work for his living
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-10-30

1T is in'imated that there is prospect OF
further trouble with Billy Bowlegs and the
Florida Indians, notwithstanding his late
treaty al Washington. The Savannah Cou-
rier states that Billy had talked in such
manner as 10 induce those who heard him,
ing 10 his agreement.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-10-30

SMALL NoTE ExcITEMENT.-So great is
the panic at Richmond, Va, in consequence
OF the explosion of the "money machines"
al Washington, that even The notes of the
corporations of Fredericksburg, Alexandria
and Georgetown were refused by some of
the citizens on Wednesday.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-10-30

IT is estimated that forty thousand persons
eight hundred wagons, and sixty thousand
cattle, have crossed the plains, going to CAL
ilornia, this year, and j, is said that parts of
the route is sirewed with graves and human
bones.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-10-30
HARRISBURG STEAM WOOD

TURNING AND SCROLL SAVING
IL SHOP.-Wood Turning in all its branches,
in city style and at city prices Every variety of
Cabinet and Carpenter work either on hand or
turned to order.
Bed Posts, Bausters, Rosetts, Slat and Quar-
ter Moudngs, Table Legs, Newell Posts, Pat
terms, Awning Posts, Wagon Hubs, Columns,
Round or Octagon Chiscl Handles, &c.
IY This shop is in STRAWBERRY AL
LEY, near Third Street. and We intend 10
please all our customers who want good work
done, it is hoped that all the trade viii give us a
call
~ Tcn-Pins and Ten-Pin Balls made to or
der or returned.
The attention of Cabinet Makers and Carpcn-
tiers is called to our new style of TWIST
MOULDINGS. Printers Riglets at s per 100
feet w. o. HlCkOk.
February Z, lS52.-ly.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-10-30

HAND BILLS neatly printed on new type
H promptly executed at this Office. Also
blanks, of all kinds on superior paper.
sunbury, Feb. II, 1852.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-10-30

Renben Lee was recently tried and found
guilty, in Livingston coGuly, New York, for
marrying girl under fourteen years OF age,
without the consent of her parents, which act
the law recognizes as abdnciion,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-10-30
WIN. MCARTY,
oKsELLER,
,.Narket Street,
SUNBURY, PA.
TUST received and for sale, fresh supply Of
EVANGELICAL MUSIC

for Singing Schools. He is also opening at
this time, large assortment of Books, in every
branch of Literature, consisting of
Poetry, History, Novels, Romances, Scientific
Works, Law, Medicine, School and Children's
Books, Bibles; School, Pocket and Family, beth
with and without Engrayings,- every of vari-
ety of Binding. Prayer Books. of all kinds.
Also just received and for sale Purdons Di-
gest of the laws of Pennsylvania edition of 1855
price only 5000.
Judge Reads edition Of Blackstones Common
taries, in 3 vols. yo. formerly sold at $1,000,
and now offered lin fresh binding) at the low
price of 5000.
A Treatise on the laws of Pennsylvania re.
specting the estates Of Decedents, by Thomas F
Gordon, price only $500.
Travels, Voyages and Adyentures,-all o.
which will be sold low, either for cash, or coun
try produce.
February, 2I, 1s52.-tt.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-10-30
Lycoming Mutual Insurance Company

nR. J. d. MASSER is the local agent for the
- above Insurance Company, in Northumber-
land county, and is at all times ready to effect
Insurances against fire on real or personal pro-
perty, or renewing policies for the same. II,
Sunbury, April 26, ls5l.-H. csa
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-10-30
THE KINGDOM OF SIAM.

II is an interesting fact, and one not gen
orally known in this county, that The King
Of Siam, one OF the pollica! subdivisions Of
China India, is very friendly, liberal and
tolerant TO all foreigners. Their presence is
not merely tolerated for the commercial ad
vantases, which may result ihereGorm, but
they are received on terms OF great cordiality
and friendship, The inhabitants have made
great advances in civilization and refine
ment, and cultivate the arts and sciences to
an extent which would surprise many who
are in the habit Of assoca,ing everything of
The kind inseperably with European aud
American society. The productions Of that
country are those common TO Southern Asia,
aud might be made Il source Of commercial
profit in our East lniia trade. The present
seems TO afford a very favorable opportunity
TO enter into treaty Of amity and friendship
with that power; aud il is hoped the govern
meni viii empower the new commissioner 10
China, or add 10 The Instructions OF the Japan
expedition, power to visit and treat with the
King of Siam. The Bapiis, missionaries have
labored long and successfully in several local
lilies in China-Ihdia, and a treaty of the kind
spoken Of above would not only advance the
interest OF commerce, but materially aid the
cause OF civilization and christianity.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-10-30
TERMS OF. THE AMERICAN.

THE AMERICAN is published every Saturday at
two DOLLARS per annum be paid half yearly in
advance No paper discontinued until arearages are
paid =
All communications letters on business relating to
the Office, to insure nttc,ton must be POST PAID.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-10-30
JAMES FORESTER,
Chairman.
ON SHEEPTyo Eyr1IptTr,

ON SHEEP-Two EXHIBITED.
For best ram TO John b. Heller,
Of Chilisquaque, - SO 90
Best eve, rhos. johnson, Point, 2 90
Best lamb, do do . 90
s.. J. JOHNSON,
Chairman.
ON SWINF-A GOOD ASSORTMENT.
For best boar, TO A. E. Kapp of .
Northumberland, SO 90
For best sow, do 8 90
Cd best sow, w. II. Leghow, Pt l so
Best pr shoats, j. B. Heller, Chill, 2 90
2d do do Thos Johnson, Pt so
Best fat hog, A. E. Kapp, Norih'd 2 90
a. JOS. VANKlRK,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-10-30
w. ii NAPLES,
Chairman
ON FLOWING.

The blowing match came OF in field be-
longing 10 John Taggart, nearly in front of
the romnalic residence of Joseph Wallis, Esq,
few hundred yards from the show grounds
All the powing was excellent.
For best, to Isaiah Johnson, Point 500
2d do 10 Thos. johnson, do 400
81 do TO Gilbert Vandliug, do 800
ELIJAH CRAWFORD, .
Chairman.
Before the adjournment Of the Society, the
following resolutions were offered by s. John,
of Shamokin, and adopted:
Resolved, That the thanks of the Society
be rendered TO the Hon. James Pollock for
his eloquent, interesting and useful address.
Resolved, That ihe thanks of the Society
be also rendered 10 the citizens of Norihum-
berland for the excellent arrangements they
have made at their own expense, for every
department of the Fair and for their kind
and gene rous hospitality. ..t.....
Ii was then announced by The President
that The premiums would all be paid within
two weeks, on application 10 the Treasurer
WlliamSt, Dewan. ....
On motion, The Society then adjourned.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-10-30
on GRAIN AND POTATOES.

The Committee report that owing TO the
extraordinary quality of most OF the articles
brought TO their notice, they had great
difficulty in awarding the prizes. But
after careful examination, they decide as
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-10-30

The Committee are free TO say that the
exhibition was very cr-di,abe 10 the coun-
ty, and excited the admiration Of the as
sembled crowds. 1.a5H 4tt.H Z
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-12-23

NThose ladies who are so eager
to share the rights of man, some
times find them TO be not so agreea-
bic as woman's privileges. -
"Will you please to permit a lady
to occupy this seatl' said a gentle
man TO another, the other day, in q
railroad car.
"Is she an advocate of woman's
rightsl" asked the gentleman who
was invited to "vacate."
"Shs is" replied the gentleman
who was standing.
swell, then, let her take the
benefit OF her doctrines, and stand
up."
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-12-23

Mr.. Jordan was a bachelor, on the
shady side Of forty, and consequently
was subjsct to the tender mercies ol
boarding-house keepers. Circumsian-
ces had kept Mr.. Jordan an inmate oil
Mrs. Virgins clearinghouse for q long
time, and Mrs. Virgins was lady Of
one idea-namely, economy. Her ex.
periments in economical philosophy
were for the most part brought 10 bear
upon the stomachs of her boarders, as
"vitles" is the principal item of ex-
pense in mediocre boarding. houses
Mr.. Jordan had been startled by some
Of the aforesaid experiments, but he had
borne with patience the present and Ger.
tain evil, "raiher than fly 10 the others he
knew not or" until one day when but.
ter was scarce and high. Mrs. Wiggins
hit upon the economical plan OF spread.
ing with her own economical hands the
butter upon the allowance of bread she
doled out 10 her boarders, excusing her
self for This interference in their affairs,
by stating, in the bIandest manner, that
she assumed that task cheerfully to save
them troubled
Mr. Jordan came to tea rather late
upon the evening of this new dodge. sal
down in the presence Of all the other
boarders, and received slice from Mrs
Virgins, who had gone through the
ceremony OF buftering il before his eyes
Mr. Jordan eyed the bread inquisitively,
and began to turn it from side to side
and scrutinize it closely through his
spectacles.
"What is the matter with your bread
and butter?" demanded Mrs. Virgins
"Nothing--nothing--nothing," replied
Mr.. Jordan, still turning the piece over,
and persi.ting in his scrutiny. "I'm
positive, Mr.. Jordan, that You do see
something. Now want" said Mrs.
Wiggins, her face becoming flushed with
excitement-"I want my boarders to tell
me right out when their vittles doesn't
suit! Now, Mr.. Jordan, what is it?''
Mr.. Jordan laid down the slice upon
his plate. raised his spectacles to his
forehead. and replied with great deIiber-
alton
"Mrs. Virgins. there's nothing the
matter with the bread, assure you.-
But, Mrs. Virgins" and here Mr.. Jor-
dan glanced mischievously down the
vista of the attentive faces, 81 have lived
in this world eight and forty yesrs, and
| find myself this evening such a sim.
pleton, that can't Tell for my life which
side of my bread is buttered!"- Litera-
~ Museum.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-12-23
Tobacco.

HAVING made arrangements with manufac-
ii turers in Virginia, TO be regularly supplied
we are now enabled to offeI grent inducements
in this line. Our stock at present consists in
part of the following:
10 bxs Sutherland's fine.
20 do Anderson's fine pounds.
5 do J NJ Rose, very fine article.
20 do Mucrus pounds. very good.
100 do various brands Of 5s, IS and los, good,
better and best.
10 do the Ambrosiu, super extrn arti-ner-
vous, very fine.
20 do Anderson and other fine brands of
fine cut chewing.
all Of which will be sold at low prices, at the
Cheap Depot, No /, Buckeye Block.
oct Z oAKEs & BUsKIRK.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-12-23

A western farmer, being obliged to
sell yoke of oxen to pay his hired
man, told him he could not keep him
any longer.
"Why," said the man. "I'll stay
and take some of your cattle in place
Of money"
"But what shall | do" said the far
mer, "when my cows and oxen are
all gone?"
"Why, you can then work for me,
and get them back"
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-12-23

RAILROAD SPEED.-"Speaking o.
speed" said a wag the other day, 81
reckon they travel some on the Hud.
son River Railroad. stepped in the
car at Albany. got fairly seated al
Hudson, lighted my cigar at Pough.
keepsie, spit out Of the window al
Peekski!l and hit a man at Sing Sing.
The telegraph poles looked like a
close picket fence, and on going to
the rear Of the train, | found that we
had rope walk and ten pin alley in
tow, each filed with a ick-both
stuck straight out like the tail of a
kite, without touching the track
and were used merely to steady the
cars"
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-12-23
AS A DYSPEPSIA CURER,

DIR. HoUGHToN's PFPsIH has produced the most
marvellous effects, in curing cases of Debiiitu.
EnlGciation, Nervous Decline, and Duspeptic
COnamlptIon. 1t is impossible TO give the de.
tails of cases in the limits of this advertise.
ment but authentic certificates have been
given of more than Two HUNDRED REMARKABLE
CURES, IN Philadelphia, New York and Boston
alone. These were nearly all desperate cases,
and the cures were not only rapid and wonder
ful, but permanent.
1t is great NERVOUS ANTIDoTE, and partic.
ularly useful for tendency TO Bilious disorder,
Liver complaint, fever and ague, or badly
treated fever and ague, and the evil effects Of
Quinine, Mercury, and other drugs upon the
Digestive Organs. aftera long sickness Also,
for excess in eating, and the too free use of ar
dent spirits. II almost reconciles health with
intemperance. g. .i
DR.. HoUGHroS's PEPsIN is sold by nearly all
the dealers IN fine drugs and popular Medicines
throughout the United States. 1t is prepared
in Powder and in Fluid form-and in Prescrip-
tion vials FOR the use Of physicians.
Private circulars for the use of physicians,
may be obtained of De. Houghton or his agents,
describing the whole process of preparation,
and giving the authorities upon which the
claims OF this new remedy are based As il is
NOT SECRET REMEDY, no objection can BE-
raised against lis use BY Physicians in respee-
table standing and regular practice. Price
One DOLLAR per bottle.
-6TOBsERvE THIS Every bottle of the gen.
uine PERsIS hears the written signature of ].
s. HoUGHToN, NJ. D., sole proprietor, Philadel-
phla, Pa. Copyright and trade mark secured.
Sold by all Druggists and dealers in Medi-
cines.
AGENTs.-L. P. MAGUET, Gallipolis, whole
sale and retail agent.
April 8. lS52-1y
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-12-23

The Cincinnati Commercial, in Civ
ing an account OF two "lovers" who
came up the river, says they were in
search OF some one competent TO tie
that peculiar knot which entwines
the flowers that form the connubiaI
boquet, the fragrance Of which is fre.
quently retained until the baby gets
the measles!
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-12-23

CHEAPl-"Well Tom, does your
gal continue TO love your Eyes,
more than ever. Why, she makes
me Presents"
"What has she given you latelyl'
"Oh, she made me present of a
picture, which Ipaid five dollars for
before gave il 10 her" 81
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-12-23

A Jew must have a nice time of it
in Hamburg. 1t is against the law
to give him work, and yet if he be-
comes a burden to the city, he is
cast into prison. This is a good deal
like cutting off mans legs, and
then whipping him because he can.
not run fast. From the way the
Hebrews are used in Germany, a
heather would little dream that the
world is indebted TO them for Christ
and the Bible.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-12-23

CURIoUs.-The blacks of Hayti
are going to the British Islands Of
Jamaica, and are purchasing the
steam engines and fixtures Of the
deserted sugar plantations. for use in
their own kingdom. This is a
strange sight. 1t gives some folks
ground to argue that the blacks have
more energy than the whites in the
Islands Of the Gulf. - II,