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MARL.BOkO' HOTEL.
TEMrEKAncE ROUSE: JENKs = PARKS, No.
l. 9ss Washington street, Boston. z. W, lkNks.
March 9O-iys "A pARks.
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LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF CAPTAIN jacob ID. ARM
STRONG. New York Dewitt 4 Davenport.
The Captain, quaint man of formulas. re-
latcs his experience as shipwrecked mariner,
an adventurer in an unknown island, and II
constitution maker for Savages. 1t is a queer
book, the object of which we do not compre-
bend
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LIFE OF GENERAL FRANKLIN PIERCE. BY Hermit
age. New York Cornish, Sanford. 4 Co. For sale
by Franck Taylor, Pa. avenue, Washington, ID c.
This life would be the death of Pierce. if he
had not so strong n party to support HIM.
We learn from Hermitage that Mr.. Pierce
is "A kind of cross between Arst:des and Gin,
cinnatus, and lives Gust as man ought to
live. before he is nominated for the Presidency
of great Republic) in a small white house
near Main street in Concord ;" This is Il
piece of information which our future Presi
Dental nominees should lay to heart Tina,
small white house near Main street will
command prodigious rent hereafter.
If Mr.. Pierce be all that this biographcr
represents him, the Presidency is not good
enough for him How highly favored are the
People of the United States in being permit
ted to choose for our President the greatest
civilian or the greatest warrior that ever lived |,
We are constrained by want of room to lay
over large number Of book notices
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KNIcKERBockER FOR july

is particularly spicy. Published by s. Hues
ton. New York.
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rHIRTY-sEcoND coNGREss-FIRsr SESSION.
SENATE.
TUESDAY, JUNE %.

After the presentation of memorials recep-
ton of reports, &c. the Senate went into Ex-
ecutive session; and after protracted sitting,
adjourned
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The NORTH BRIrISn REVIEW FOR MAY.
good number, with articles pertinent to
the times, and full of vitality. Published by
Leonard Scott & Co. New York. For sale by
Taylor & Co, Pennsylvania avenue, Washing
ton. ID. G.
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July numbers.
Harper's New. Monthly, with all its wcll-de-
served popularity, does not seem to affect these
veteran patrons of home literature. They
give every indication of life and growth, in the
beauty of their embellishments, in the large
amount of their reading matter, and in the
value of their contributions.
Success to them.
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CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS

June II. 1852.
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OBITUARY.

Died in Cincinnati, July 23d DR.. A. l..
Bushnell, in the 37th year of his age Of an
organic disease of the stomach DR.. Bushnell
was in Washington in May last, as Il delegate
To the General Assembly of the Presbyterian
Church which met there, but contrary 10 his
hopes the journey did not improve his health
Both in his profession and in the various be-
neyolent enterprises in which he engaged. he
was widely and favorably known and highly
esteemed. For six years he has been an active
member of the Board of Trustees of the Public
Schools. AS Secretary and Agent of the City
Relief Union an ardent supporter of the Tenn
perance cause Superintendent of one of our
largest Sunday Schools, and Elder in the
Church, he was respected for his purity of pur-
pose and character by the whole community
He was warm advocate of the Anti-Slaverv
cause-in the Session, the Presbylery and in
every available way, as well as by the ballot
box, throwing the weight of his influence
against Slavery The cause of the oppressed
was near his heart, and never did he let an
opportunity pass of doing it service His life
was one of practical benevolcncc, bright ex-
emplifcation of the power of living Chris
tianity-sympathising with the poor. the sick.
the frendless and oppressed and seeking their
temporal and spiritual good Having finished
the course of the righteous man, his death was
full of peace and hope. founded on the promises
of that Gospel in which he had long trusted
for salvation and eternal life =.
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NOTICE.

MIR J. EDKEHI native Of Morocco, has the honor 10
M announce t. The public that he has for sale excel
lent article. called AMULETS, which Is preventive Of
cholera scarlet fever aud other conts
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Ic,l and II approved by the medical faculty In that
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Mount Lebanon In Botanic Garden Jerusalem. II
has been parouzed In the four quarters OF the world This
Amulet excellent article 20 prevent the spread OF con
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vsrs and general decline Of the system IL 10 worn %
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Tais article 10 patrJnsed In England France and Italy
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THE NATIONAL ERA WASHINGTON D. c. SEPTEMBER g. 1852.

determined to vote for Hale. and every dav we
hear of new accessions Forty voters i'm this
township are already committed in his favor
and doubt not the number will be materially
increased before November.
COuderSpoH Potter COunip Pa. hug. "a
There never was 30 favorable "A feeling among
the masses In this section as at the present
time. ! have no doubt but three-fourtbs of the
voters OF this county would prefer the election
OF Hale and Julian to either of the other tick
cts believe that they will get as MANY votes
as either of the others; but good manv will
vote just this once for slavery to defeat their
old antagonist, who loathe the platform and
the position of their party We shall poll a
much larger vote than i'm lS4S. and are gain-
ing in strength every day.
Paris N. Y, hug al yesterday attend.
ed the Convention of the Friends of Freedom,
at Oriskany. Notwithstanding the busy season
of the year, it was attended by hundreds of the
farmers of Oneida county Among the resolu.
tons passed, was one cordially approving of
the nomination of John p. Hale for President
and George w. Julian for Vice President. and
pledging themselves to use all proper means to
secure their election. They also nominated
James c. Delong for member of Congress
There are hundreds in Oneida county that
cannot be prevailed on to support the nominees
of the Baltimore Conventions.
Mount Giiead Ohio, august l6.-Myseli
and Mr.. S of Mount Gilead. have spent
about an hour each, and have made up the fol
lowing club, for the Era. for the campaign
Here follow fifteen names
Free Sellers here are in fine spirits Hale
and Julian suit us to a charm Ohio will ncreas'
her vote largely; We must double our vote in
Marion county.
NeD HdUen, Sept. after little exertion
! have succeeded in getting thirty subscriber
for the National Era Send them on as soor
as possible. Push on the column we are right
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HE LAST DAY OF THE SESSION.
SENATE.
TUESDAY, August 81


'lt Bright made report from the Commit
" 'oncrcnce on the Army bill, and Mr.
c 'a'A On The Post Route bill both Of which were
'ncurred in.
NV rules were suspended 30 AZ to allow the
w 'PIlaton bills to he sent to the President
O, me report Of the Committee Of Conference
nd ~ Naval Appropriation bill was concur.
| Nm D., Civil and Diplomatic Appropriation
Ban. 'ne Army and the Navy Appropriation
4. were then signed by the Chair.
en- o'clock, the Senate proceeded to the
l,prahon Of Executive business.
~, ~, opened
Com, houston made a report from the Select
Fa,4 lice on frauds and bribery, but, ~ no
hed i, ''mined by the committee was compile.
a report was withdrawn till next SEES
(0n,.,'"o uon OF Mr. Underwood a committee,
ta,a,5" OF Messrs Underwood Pratt. and
ielt A. was appointed to wait on the Presi-
reTareJ MORN him that the Senate il now
H. a'el to adjourn.
feJ1t,ad 'nanlttee shortly AFTER returned and
onhpn; mat the President had no further
had oaeraI, lion to make to the Senate, and
her niS congratulations upon the close
'ahgam offered resolution of thanks
VIM, X. King. tr r.t.-
espnded IN appropriate remarks
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FREE DEMOCRATIC MEETING.

Ia pursuance Of tho resolution Of public meeting
held at Kennett Square, August "a, notice is hereb,
given that Mass Meeting Of the Free Democracy o
the Sixth Congressional District will be held In the
borough Of Westminster, Pennsylvania, on Thursday
September 10th, at ten o'clock to ratify the Pitts
burgh nominations for President and Vice President
and To adopt such other measures AZ may be deemed
necessary 10 advance tho cause Of" Free Soil Free
Speech, and Free Men, In opposition to tho slavery
platforms Of the two great political parties Distn
guished speakers from abroad have been invited and
We trust will attend
20. b. $40 ENOCH PAssMORE,
.ra WILLIAM PYLE,
...,... SUMNER sTEBBINS,
JOSEPH PRESTON,
Committee.
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u rather be RIGHT Than Pro.d,H'.-HsNH
THE LIFE OF HENRY CLAY.

NOW ready, aud for sale by subscription the Life aud
Public Services Of Henry Clay Of Kentucky, the Ora
tor the Statesman and Pa riot including Of his best
Speeches. slsO the Funeral Solemnes and Eulogies AT
ter bis Death embeshed with accurate steel portrait
by Epes sargent and Horace Greeley.
The first part Of tue book prepared by Mr. Sargent
some since and pronounced by MIR Clay 10 be
entirely accurate 70 dates and facts Mr. Greeley has
written the remainder pertaining the latter years OF Mr.
Clsys life and edited the VII lie We think this
will satisfy the many and ardent friends Of the
great com OF country that the Ia well and
aithfully done.
The book makes i9J large 2mo pages is well printed
fine paper ana sold the low price of % la cloth
sl7j cloth gilt edges s! p Ia CLOTH gilt edges and
sides
Active and responsible agents wanted 10 circulate the
above popular work. which would pleasant and prof
itab employment For further particulars apply 70
DEnBf MILLER
Sole Publishers Auburn, New York
or On receipt Of 50, will forward copy postage
paid TO sry part Of the United States
Sept 9-3t D. 4 NJ
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MARRIAGE.

Married in Holley, Orleans county; New
York, on Thursday. August 10th, by Rev. w.
Metcalf. of Springville, Erie county, Mr. c. Nj.
PLUMB, of Randolph, Cattaraugus county, to
Miss L A Robinson, daughter of c. Robinson,
ESQ of HolleY
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md then declared the Senate adjourned sine
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
TUESDAY, August 81.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 81.
On motion. the reading of the journal of
yesterday was dispensed with.
Mr. Clark made report from the Commit
of Conference on the dlsagreeing votes OF the
two Houses on the Post Route bill upon which
he demanded the previous question.
Reports were then respectively made from
the Committees of Conference on the disagree
ing votes of the two Houses on the Army APP
preparation bill, the Navy Appropriation bill,
and the Post Office Appropriation bill and they
were severally adopted.
On motion of MIR. Jones, of Tennessee, the
Joint rule was suspended which provides that
"no bill or resolution that shall have passed
the House of Representatives and the Senate,
shah be presented to the President of the Uni
ted States for his appreciation on the last day
of the session
The remainder of the day until the hour of
adjournment was consumed in motions to sus-
pend to rules to introduce various resolutions
giving extra compensation to persons in the
employ of the House of Representatives.
1t was in voting upon one of these resolutions
that the hour of twelve arrived, when the
Speaker declared the House adjourned sine
die.
LATER FROM CALIFORNIA.-NeW Orleans,
September 1.-The steamer Daniel Webster,
from San Juan arrived here this morning She
brings San Francisco dates to the l4th August.
Business generally was steady, and the mines
were yielding abundantly.
A duel had taken place at Sacramento city,
between Mr.. F.. Gilbert, late member OF Con-
gress. and General Denvers They fought with
pistols. Mr.. Gilbert was killed The origin
of the difficulty arose out of political differ
ences.
STEAMBOAT AcCIDENT.-New York, Septem-
Der 4.-Tho steamer Reindeer burst her boiler
on the North river, near Bristol Landing to-
day. by which ten persons were killed, thirty
badly scalded, and many others more or less
injured Among those badly scalded are the
Misses Andrews, ThOs j. Barnes, and Hugh
Reilly, all of Richmond.
HAvANA.-New York. September 3-The
steamer Empire City, with Havana dates of
the Goth ult., has arrived. She brings 20 pas
sengers.
The political excitement at Havana was in
creasing, and crisis, it is said was evidently
close at hand The Government continued its
course of severity, and suspected persons were
Immediately arrested upon the most frivolous
pretcxts, and thrown into loathsome dungeons.
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EDWARD A. STANSRIRY.

Gro BROKER, No. , Hanover street, New YORK
~ stocks and other Securities bought aud sold, snd Pa
per neg0ti.ted
Reference. - H. dwight, jr.. Esq New York &. 2
Kirkland E'q do Messrs. Weeks h Co. DO Messrs
J. n J. fscA & Co., burlington, VT. Sept
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SAMUEL AARON

Norristown Penus, lv4n has just enlarged the sc
" c'mmodstione Of his school be the mos
ample and convenient in the country, furnishing seats To-
about lS AID private study and bed for al
mostly in a Winter term OF six months 10 com
mence list October next sept 9-6t
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THE RAILROAD ROUTE TO The WEST.
Through TO Cincinnati by Rail the entire distance
except ten miles, which i, done in Coaches.
THO LIAES DIIL

THE RAILROAD ROUTE TO The WEST.
Through to Cincinnati by Rail the entire distance
except ten miles, which /. done in Coaches.
Two LINES DAILY
HE Fast Mail Lie leaves Calvert Station daily at u
7. NJ ami connects regularly with tae Fast Line
the ftnnsy NanA Railroad Harrisburg L.6
taiHs IN Daylight aud puts psssense through Pitts
burgh In twenty six hours from the time Of departure from
Baltimore his line makes Greet CONNECTION with tie
fast teams on the Ohio and PenEsy Pittsburgh aud
Cleveland, ami the Cleveland Columbus, anG Cincinnati
Railroads and by are nov going through from
Bsltmoe 70 Cincinnati IN otyour hours running time
The Slow Mail Line the same place daily at halt
past "" BY thi- line passengers reach Holiday sburg
at NJ Of the days Of departure, and lie until
NJ the next day when they their passage
the mountain and arrive Pittsburgh that evening
M'Tysr hours from Of departure from Bal more and
with all the comfort and advantage Of having ejJyed
rs rest and repSse
These Lines now in the enjoyment of most liberia!
patronage from the travelling pubic; their equipments
cannot be surpassed by those of other route between
the East aud West
rick-ts for Pittsburgh, Mission Cleveland and Cucn
natl by the Railroad Line be procured only the
Agent Of the Va timore and usuehsnna Railroad Compa
ny az calvert Station, Baltimore, and at the following
rates;
To Cincinnati $40
To Clevlr1nd 1850
10 Massilon lOtU
To Pittsburgh $50
- Travellers will bea in mind that this is the orginl
through hne 10 Cincinnati its time aud its
cannot be excellei
ALFRED GATHER, Superintendent
Office Baltimore ant SuSquehaHHd Railroad co.
Bdhrlote, august 30 is5l. sept g
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Kenneu Square, Chester county, Pa, dug 81.
As you will perceive by tho accompanying
notice, (which we wish you TO insert in the
Era) meeting of the friends Of the Pittsburgh
nominations was held in this village few days
since A month ago, It was thought that
nearly everybody would vote Tor Pierce or Cor
scott but we are awesably disappointed in
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Another great advantage not stated in the above
is that by the adoption of this machine you are cna
bled to make your entire husk as solid and durable
rs you please CHARLES WILSON
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-11-20
SELECT POETRY.
/ REMEITBLR.

| remember, remember, ..
When just began 10 creep,
How crawled straish, into mischief
How wouldn'l go 10 sleep
How pull'd the table linen
With lis contents on the floor;
How my mother spanked me for it,
Till my tender flesh was sore
| remember | remember,
When used 10 90 TO school,
How | kept a wttchful eye on
The school.master's rod and rule;
How cut up monkey shines
Every time his back was turned
How sometimes used 10 catch il,
When I'd not my lesson learned
remember remember,
When | Went hooking peaches
How dog came ont aud canahi me
BY The Surplus ol.my braechcs;
How | hung on TO The bushes
How the dog hung fast 10 me.
Til my crying brought rnen who
Flogc'd ne most ''orlul-E.p
remember remember,
When the airls used 10 kiss,
How ! lhap1h' il rather funny,
Bat il gave 10 extra bliss;
Now il seiZrs NE with rapture.
Now it fills my soul with Joy;
Yet wi'h manh3ol's h'is-fll pleasures,
Would that was s,il boy.
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sUNBURY NORIMuNBRp sArrRpAY NovnrR 60 sas
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Pamphlet Laws Of 1862.
HARRISBURG sTEAu WOOD

TURNING AND SCROLL SAVING
IL SHOP.-Wood Turning in all IL branches
in city style and at city prices. Every variety of
Cabinet and Carpenter work either on hand or
turned TO order.
Bed Posts, Baluslcrs, Roscits, Sllt and Quar-
ter Mouldings, Table Legs, Newell Posts, Pat
terms, Awning Posts, Wagon Hubs, Columns,
Round or Octagon Chisel Handles, &c.
~ This shop is in STRAWBERRY a.
LEY, near Third Street, aud as We intend to
please all our customers who want good work
done, it is hoped that all the trade viii give US
call.
IF~ Ten-Pins and Ten-Pn Dals made to or
der or returned
The attention of Cabinet Makers aud Carpcn-
ters is called TO our new style of TWIST
MOULDINGS. Printers RiGlcts at S per 100
feet. w. o. HICKOK.
February T. ls52.-ly.
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WIN. M'CARTY,
BooKsE LLER,
.r .Mqrtet Street,
sUNBUnY, PA.
EUST received and for sale, fresh supply o
- EVANG ELHCAL NgSsC

EUST received anu lor sale' HeSd supply Vi
- EVANGELICAL MgSsC
or 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, both
with and without Engravings,-and every OF Vari-
ety of Binding. Prayer Books, of all kinds
Also Just received and for sale, Purdons Dl-
cest of the laws of Pennsylvania, edition OF lS5l
price only 5000.
Judge Reads edition Of Blackslone' Common
taries, in 5 vols. vo formerly sold at $1,000
and now offered (in fresh binding) at the low
price of 5000. .,.;.
specting the estates of Decedents' by Thomas f.
Gordon, price only S4,OO.
Travels, Voyages and Adyentures,-all o.
which will be sold low, either for cash, or coun-
try produce.
February, 81, 1s5s.--tt
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1UAND BILLS neatly printed on new type
HI ,mompily executed at this Office Also
blanks. of al kinds on superior paper
sunbury, Feb. Ia, 1852.
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a FREEsoIL paper on the Reserve, Lorain
conHty, thus announces the result of the Pre-
sdenlia election;
The telegraph brings the following pro.
fame message r
Every id thing
For Pierce and King,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-11-20

a NamiIg sae@spaper-Deboso 2loItues, immune
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-11-20
which is without doubt true.

No man ever knows when, where OF
whom he'll marry LIS all nonsense plan
ming and Specializing about H. You might
as well look out for spot TO fall in steeple
chase. You come smash down in the very
middle of your speculalons.
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Il. j. WOLVERTnN.

II. j. W0LVERI0H,
A ! ! = !, Il III i 81. J. A W.
EhFFICE in Market street Sunhury, adjoining
~ the Office Of the "American" and opposite
the Post Office.
Business promptly attended to in Nortlumber
land and the adjoining Counties.
REFEn To:- Hon. G. w. Higgins and B. Dan-
nan, Poltsvillc; Hon. \. Jordan ana II y. Mas
ser, Sunbury.
Anril 10, lS52-1v
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-11-20

A YANKEE editor remarked, in political
article, that he would not call his upponen.
a liar, bu, he must say, that if the gentet
man had intended TO state what was utterly
false, he had been remarkably successful il
his attempt.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-11-20

SPATcH says pair OF snuiIers reminds
him very much of malrimony because
they often eNlinguish the flame they are
intended TO brighten.
He who sports compliments, unless ha
knows how 10 take good aim, may miss his
mark, and be wounded BY the Iecoil of his
own gun,
BAD butter in large family is a strong
argument in favor of economy.
The population of London is 1000, 900,
that of Paris l,000, 900. r
Mrs, PARTINGToN wants 10 know, what
sort OF drums conun drums are. She links
some are very haid 10 beat,
TnE greatest iIu'hs are the simplest so
are lhe greatest men and womer.