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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-01-08

The drawings oil the Art Union Lot
terry have been postponed until the
names OF $4,000 persons shall be enrolled
OH the books of the institution.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-01-08

DESIGN FOR THE GREAT ExnBlTIos
BUlLDiso AT New YoRK.-A design
by Sir Joseph Paxton, for the intended
Exhibition of all Nations at New York,
has been on view in London. The plan
is upon similar principle to that Of the
Crystal Palace in Hyde Park, and the
materials consist oi'glass, iron and plate.
The length OF the building is intended to
be 600 feet, and the breadth 200 feet
There are two entrances, one M each
end, and the construction Of the door
ways is somewhat sim lar TO that OF the
transept entrance 10 the Exhibition in
Hyde Park. The roof is to be OF slate,
in order to resist the weight OF snow to
which il may be exposed in the United
States. The structure will be built up
Oil arches and the gallery will be sup
ported by brackets, which will add ma
tcrlally to the strength OF the building,
and render ii better adapted for perna-
nent use than the ''greal original" The
design is on Tie whole remarkable for
its simplicity and praclicabil.ty, and is
another proof OF Sir Joseph Paxton's
great skill in this department Of art.
MADAME PuLsEy. A Baltimore cor
respondent of the New York Times
writes under date OF the 2Sth ult:
Madames Kossuth and Pulsky to-day
visited the Pcnlcntiary. and other pla-
ces Of interest. Madame p. speaks Eng
lsh very well, and in brief interview
learned from the lips of many ofthe pris-
oncrs the history OF their degradation.
Rarely have | met one so successful in
drawing from the wretchcd victims OF
crime the causes of their fall. She pos
sesses great powers Discrimination, is
a keen observer Of everything that pas
ses before her, and has most agreo-
able faculty of impariing TO others the
impressions made upon her own mind.
You know she is something of a writer.
A narrative Of her tour in America
could hardly fail from our hands to at
tract much attention and interest.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-01-08
NEw YoRR, Jan. 3.

The steamship FaRkiia left Ilavrc
on Sunday, the 2lst December, and
Cowes, at p NJ. 22d ult. On "a inst
at 55, passed steamer Europa, hen &C
for Liverpool.
The Franklin has large and salua-
bic freight bat only few passengers.
A company has applied for charter
IN I.onio1 COR establishing Steam COM
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-01-08


THE SENArg.--The Washington CORES
ponde Of The Philadelphia North
American states lhat Mr.. Clay has II
great desire To he able TO appear in the
Senate once more. 10 utter his last ad-
monitions against the danger of he new
doctrines Will h now. says the cores
pondent, threaten the pcrmanency of
our institutions. The correspondent
adds
He would rather speak than write
out his thoughts +; and while maintain
ing ia he has always done heretofore,
cause ol liberty throughout the world
and proclamiug himself its inhexible
champion, he will a, every hazard pro-
no nee against the scheme of inierven.
ton. The time nj which he means 10
make this exposition OF his views cannot
now be definitely fixed and must depend
upon his physical condition but he is
stern and resolved in his purpose 10
make il, and hc uill make il, even il in
the attempt he should die on the ioor.'
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-02-07
NEW POSTAGE BILL

Is now before Congress in regard 10
newspapers and printed matter. The bill
abolshes the present tariff on newspapers,
and substitutes rate of one cent on all
printed matter, whether newspapers or
anything else, weighing over two ounces
and half, and one cent for each additional
ounce or fraction of an ounce. This is for
distances less than two thousand miles; be-
yond tina! distance, twice this rate is 10 be
charged. Newspapers sent to regular sub
scribers from the Office of publication,
which weigh less than hall an ounce, are
TO be charged at half these rates The
postage is TO be paid in advance, either
at the place where the printed matter is
mailed, or at The Office where il is deliver
ed.
We are opposed 10 any such change,
and we presume nine-tenths of the commu-
nifty are of the same opinion. The great
mass Of the people of the interior, are op-
posed 10 any such law, nor is it intended
for their benefit. The object, we suppose
is TO arrange the law to suit some of the
large publishers in our cities, enabling then
by their monopolies TO break down the
Country Press. This bill if passed woulc
abolish the present law allowing free cir
culation of newspapers within the County
We trust no member from the Country will
be found so recreant TO bis trust as to Civ,
it his support.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-02-07

70 A correspondent of the Union
County Star, recommends subscription OF
100000, by that County, to the stock of
the Sunbury and Erie Rail Road. The
writer says that the assessed value of prop
erty in that County is II millions Of dol
lars, and that three per cent on that amount
would pay it in one year, and as the whole
would not be wanted in less than two
years, an assessment of one and half per
cent would be sufficient. We think the
writer is mistaken in the valuation of prop
erty in Union county. The assessed val
ue Of real estate in this County by the late
Census returns is $6,529, ,55S, or a little
over six and half millions. We have not
at present the means OF ascertaining the
value of personal property, but il is much
less than the real.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-02-07

Senate Bills Reported by the Judiciary Com
n,ittee One for the appointment Of Auditors
and Masters in Chancery; a Supplement 10
the bill relating 10 Assignees, forihe Benefit
Of Creditors and other Trustees, passed i4th
Of June, 1886. The following bills were re-
ported with negative commendations:-A
bill relating to the Service of Process of For
eign Insurance Companies; bill relating 10
Coroners' lnquess; a bill relative to the Ack.
nowledgment OF Deeds and Powers Of A,tor.
ney Supplement TO the Act relating 10
imprisonment for Debt. The Senate then
adjourned.
HARRISBURG Feb. 4th, 1852
SENATE The Judiciary Committee repor-
ted the following bills with negative recon-
mendations
To legalize Sherifr's sales in certain cases !;
a bill relative 10 the recording Of deeds and
mortgages; bill giving to the Orphans
Courts of this Commonwealth power TO au-
thorize by decree the mortgage of real estate ;
to exempt from levy and sale on execution
the homes,eads of house. holders having fami-
lies to authorize the publication of the pnblic
acts Of the General Assembly in the Legal
Intellgencer; a supplement to the existing
laws in relation TO the recording Of deeds
bill extending the time for the payment
of collateral inheritance taxes, due from es.
taies of defendants to July 1, 1852; further
supplement, 10 the act enabling the Governor
TO appoint Notaries Public.
The following bills were introduced:
To incorporate the New Berlin and Susque
hanna Railroad Company.
HOUSE The join, resolutions in favor o
a ship canal around the falls of Saut St
Mary's, by the general Government, wer,
considered and passed
MIR. Lilly introduced joint resolution pro
vdiug for final adjournment of The Legis
iature on the 25th of March.
The supplement to the act incorporatn
the Sunbury and Erie railroad, was taken uT
and debated until adjournment.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-02-07
KOssUTH MEETING IN CLEVELAND.
CLEVELAND, Feb

SLkNELhNDj rep' g
A meeting of the friends of Hungary took
place this afternoon at 3 o'clock, Mayor
Case presiding.
Mr.. Braylon, chairman of the depulation
from Panvie, Mr.. Ralish, of the German
Society, and Dr.. Nevin, on behalf of the
Free Church of Cleveland, each presented
an address.
The Hon. Mr.. Stark weather addressed
Kossulh in behalf Of the people assembled
Kossuh said in reply, that it was the hun
dred and fifty-sixlh time he had addressed
an American audience, in the language he
had learned from Shakespeare. He hoped
that the time for speaking had passed, and
the time for acting had come. Business
matters required his activity bu, the in
strumentaliies of that activity he could not
reveal, as it would be sending over 10 the
enemy the plan of battle He called atien-
tion 10 the shares in the Hungarian loan
which were now ready. That loan would
surely be repaid The salt mines of Hun
gary now yield revenue 10 Austria of So.
900, 900 per annum. Hungary, once free,
that revenue would be increased, and the
loan cancelled in a year. He was told lha
certain religions denominations were oppo
sed 10 his cause ; that there was move
ment on foot TO ALLEVIATE those Of Irish ex
traction. He was conscious that freedom
could, by nobody, be more beloved than by
the sons of Erin, and they could not side
with depotism, Besides, if despoism shoul,
crush Albion, would it make Elm free. HI
who sides with despotism will become it
slave. In conclusion, he repeated the motif
of Captain Lawrence, "Don'l give mp tn
ship !" exhorling them not 10 give up tn
ship of national independence.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-02-07
xxxn coNoaEss-Flr., session.
wA.nrseror. Feb. 4. 1859

WARRINGTON, Feb. 4, 1852
MIR. Stockton presented petition for an
appropriation for line Of steamships, 10 run
from Jersey City 10 Galway. MIR. Stockton
also presented the petition Of Charles
Wilkes, Of the United States Navy, asking
Congress to appropriate s5oo,ooo for an ef-
feciive exploration Of the Arctic seas, and
further search for Sir John Franklin.
Mr.. Hale thought the Senate ought to
know how much Capt. Wilkes former ex-
ploring expedition had cost, before ordering
a new one.
Mr.. Pearce said the Senate had been fur
nished that information already.
Mr.. Underwood submitted petition from
merchants and others, Of Philadelphia, for
| the removal Of distractions in the Ohio
| river.
The bill heretofore introduced by Mr..
Johnston, of Tennessee, TO give every man
or widow, who is the head OF family, a
quarter section OF land, free Of expense, on
certain conditions, was referred 10 the Com
mittee of the Whole on the state Of the
Union, and made the special order of the
day for the frs, Tuesday in March
Mt. Smart, who heretofore introduced il
explained that it authorized such publca
tions in two newspapers of the largest circu
laton in every Congressional District, in
stead Of two only in State. The objec
was 10 disconnec, the press from the coniro
of the Government, which, like all others, il
tending towards ceniraism, and he wished
10 do what he could TO decentralize the cen
tral power.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-02-07
" Our readers will find some intere

~ Our readers will find some interest,"
ing matter on our first page. The "Apple
Bee" is well told story of an apple cut
ting frolic. AS this is leap year, we
would advise all young ladies having a
squirting towards matrimony, to read
"Aunt Hetty's" lecture on that subject, al
though we fully agree with her, that
"there is no use talking to you" on this
subject, as every one Of you will try it the
first good opportunity.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-02-07
BUCHANAN AND CASS.

The friends Of Mr.. Buchanan after all
their shouting, have only secured five out
of the eight delegates, il the City of Phila-
delphia. A meeting Of the Convention
was held in the city, on Monday last, and
one ballot was taken for delegates to the
State Convention. Eight delegates were
chosen, three of whom are for Cass and five
for Bucnanan. An attempt was made 10
pass Buchanan resolution, but owing to
the opposition TO it in the Convention, it
was deemed prudent to withdraw it. The
names OF the delegates elected are w. v.
McGrath, Jesse T. vodges, Michael Pagan,
Joseph Lippincott, Smith Skinner, Andrew
Noble, Miles Sweeny and John McFaull
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-02-07

u The English Government has disa-
vowed the attack Of one OF its vessels on
the steamship Promeiheus, in The harbor OF
San Juan. This is what we expected
The English have no desire to quarrel with
the best customer they have in the world
But they should teach their officers better
manners, and TO exercise less arrogance
lest frequent repetitions OF such unau,hori-
sed antics may require something more
than an apology.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-02-07

IT is reported that Com. Perry has been
ordered 10 the command of the East India
Squadron, and will leave in March, with the
Mississippi as his flag ship.
PRICE OF SPINNING In 1882, Arkwrigh
charged IS for spinning one pound Of coitoI
into yarn, No. 60 in 1880 it had fallen 10
80 cents.
EGGS sell in Cincinnati at forty cents PEI
dozen. Chickens must be on a strike /; and
that is singular, too, { r their produciio s
certainly bring high prices.
EVERY man who drinks at the bar in.
vi,es others to go with him /; but how
few who do good acts are mindful of this
social duty.
A PosrHrMous WORK Some one, whom
we will not disgrace by printing his name,
says that The lobster is poshumous work Of
creation, for il is only red after its death.
CALIFORNIA WIDOWS are abundant in Mi
chigan; two hundred married men havi' G
left one county, and twenty others a single
village.
CHARLES KALBTus has been appointed
Postmaster at Willamspori, Pa, in the place
of Chauncy Donaldson.
CIscINNATI pays 12b cents per day to the
jailor for The keeping of vagranis, and 2t
cents for other cases.
The French Government agents of al
ranks throughout France, number 53i ,ss2.-
An army of officers
The ST. Louis lntelligencer says the Sc
we're weather has killed all the peach tree,
in that vicinity.
THERE are nine ladies' attending medica
lectures at the homeopathic College il
Pittsburgh.
CoUNTERFEIr half dollars are in circula
lion at Baltimore.
WooD sold in Cincinnati last week a
12 dollars per cord.
LARGE numbers Of New England young
men are starting daily for California
THI BLACK swAs is in Boston
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-02-07
% Under the effects of the modera

o. Under the effects Of the moderate
weather of the past week, the snow has
nearly all disappeared and sleighing is now
rather indifferent. We have had nearly
FIVE weeks excellent sleighing, and regret
very much that it cannot be prolonged for
month longer. The ice on the river is
rather risky although several sleighs have
passed over it during the past week.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-02-07

% Mas. FORREST made her appear
ance at Brougham's Theatre, in New York,
on Monday last. There was number of
attempts to create a row, but The police,
and three companies of volunteers, kept
down the rowdies. She is woman OF su-
perior talents, and her acting was highly
successful, but most Of the papers condemn
her appearance on the stage at present.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-02-07
~ We observe among the appoin

70 We observe among the appoint
ments of Governor Bigler, that of Charles
Shriner, Of Union county, as "lnspector OF
Spirits" Friend Charley will no doubt
make good officer, but should the Maine
Liquor Law be enacted in this State, what
fix he would be in. Union county seems
to be highly favored by the "powsrs that
be-" But there is nothing like pushing
ahead. Goethe says energy alone is the
great quality to make a man, and we pre-
sumo an officer, and adds, "that no talents,
no circumstances, no opportunity, will
make two-legged creature man without
it."
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-02-07
THE NEW POSTAGE LAW.

This law went into operation on the first
day OF July inst, and will operate to The fol-
lowing effect upon the SUNBURY AMERICAN.
]. Subscribers will receive il by mail, in
Northumberland County, FREE OF POSTAGE.
g For distance not exceeding ffty miles
at FIVE CENTS per quarter.
81 Over fifty and not exceeding three hun.
dred miles at TEN CENTS per quarter.
4. Over three hundred and not exceeding
one thousand miles, at FIFTEEN CENTS per
annum.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-02-07
PENNSYLVANIA RAIL ROAD ELECTION

PENNSYLVANIA RAIL ROAD ELECTION.
Philadelphia for the last week has been
in state Of excitement in regard TO the
election of new board Of Directors for this
Company. For some time past there has
been great dissatisfaction, and want OF bar
mony in the board, and an opposition tick
ct, called the "reform ticket" with J. Ed
gar Thompson, the Chief Engineer, as
President, was got up in opposition to the
stockholders ticket for the reelection of
the old board with Col. w. C. Patterson as
President. The reform ticket was elected
by majority of 5000 votes. The follow
ing is the new board u. Edgar Thomp-
son, G. w. Carpenter, Christian E. Span
gler, John Yarrow, Washington Butcher,
AID Thomas T. Lea and David S. Brown,
on both tickets.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-02-07
EDITORS TABLE. .
Business Notices.

TuE LADIES KEErsAKE for January contains
Biographical Sketch of Washington, by Head
ly. and other entertaining matter. Published by
John S. Taylor, New York.
STEAM TURNING, &c.-We refer our readers
to the advertisement of w. o. Hicsok, of Harris
burg, one Of the best mechanics in the country,
and who is well prepared to do all kinds of turn
ing and machine work.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-02-07

10 The rail road track over the Susque-
hanna on the ice, at Havre de Grace, is
regularly built with sills and cross ties
There are immense masses of ice above and
below. There is descent Of about 90
feet to get on the ice. A steam engine is
used in leaving down the freight and bag
gage cars.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-02-07

O~ The appointment by Governor Big
Ter, of Francis w. Hughes, Esq, of Potts
vile, for Secretary of State, and James
Campbell, OF Philadelphia, as Attorney
General, has been officially announced
The appointment Of MIR. Hughes has given
entire satisfaction.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-02-07
APPOINTMENTS ny THE GOVERNOR.

HARRISBURG, Feb. 2.
Governor Bigler, this morning, made the
following appointments;
Inspector Of Domestic Distilled Spirits
Chas. H. Shriner, Of Union county.
Inspector Of Sailed Provisions--George
Geiz, of Philadelphia county.
Inspector of Lumber--Jas. S, Watson, Of
Philadelphia county.
Sealer Of Weights and Measures for the
City Of Philadelphia-Samuel c. Thompson,
city.
Keeper Of the Powder MagaJne-Jame'
Laffsriy, Philadelphia county.
Health oihoer-Wm. McGlinsey, Philadel'
phia county.
Measurer of Marble-Jacob Umpslead.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-02-07

GRAss SEED ExTRAoRDIsARy lit is stated
in the Bangor Courier that at some Of the
disiillsriss in Massachusetts, the people are
packiag small casks of liquor in large casks,
spme in hay, some in chat, and some 10
seeds, and marked to different places in
Mains as ":rass seed"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-02-07

THE New York State Temperance Society
adopted a resolution, on Thursday, tina, they
would not vote for any candidate for office,
hereafter, who was not in favor Of enac,ng
the Maine Liqnor Law.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-02-07

Mr.. CHARLES BLACK, at New Orleans, has
recovered $4,000 damages of the Carrol,on
Rail Road Company, for the breaking of The
legs OF his son by an accident on that road.
Served them right !
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-02-07

10 Centre county has again instructed
her delegates for Gen. Cass Mr.. Buchan-
ans friends haG always claimed this County
in their calculations notwithstanding the
instructions in favor of Gen. Cass.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-02-07

GO We are indebted to Messrs Gamble,
Fuller, Of the House of Representatives,
and to Messrs Broadhead and Stockton, of
the U. S. Senate, for Congressional iavors.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-02-07
EXTREME COLD.

DR.. Kane, who was one of the officers Of
the expedition in search of Sir John Frank
lin, in the polar regions, delivered several
interesting lectures on the subject, in WASH
ington. Speaking Of the effects Of the ex-
treme cold in those regions he says:
AT the appalling temperature Of 40 deg,
and so deg or 10 deg. to 80 deg. below the
freezing point, cold became as sensible in
its effects as heat-indeed between the posi-
live effects Of the very high and The mega
live of the very low scale, it was impossible
10 distinguish by sensation, Upon going out
in the open air, The face became enc'usled
with an icy rind, and The lips were glued
together by the cementing aid of the beard
aud mouslache The trigger of the gun
bistered the finger, and a jack-knife in The
panialoons pocket caused you to jump as
with "a sudden scald. During the loug dark
ness, when they attempted 10 begule The
winter hours with theatricals, an unfortunate
The-pian dropped The paniomimic fiat iron
as though receiving a sudden burn. Indeed,
next day a row of blislers had given evi-
dence of the truth that. in temperature as in
every thing else extremes meet.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-02-07

No STREET IN CoNsTANTINoPLE has n
name, nor is there lamp in it, yet there are
500, 900 inhabitants There is not a pos,
office nor mail route in all Turkey, nor a
church bel-but there are at least two dogs
TO every inhabi,ant.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-02-07

THE Daguerreotypists Of Boston are taking
dagnerro'ype Likeness very successfully by
the Dummond light. Ii ia said that they
can measure the effects of The lieh, more
nicely than they can when taken by the
sunlight.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-02-07
suNBuRY AND ERIE RAIL ROAD.

The amendment Of Mr.. Packer, Of Ly-
coming, 10 the bill, now before the Senate,
authorising Corporations, Counties, &C., to
subscribe stock to the road, has been adopt
ed, by the close vote of II yeas 10 l6 nays,
when the whole subject was postponed for
the present. The amendment Of Mr.. Pack
er, proposes to submit the subscription OF
stock, TO vote of the people, instead of
the Commissioners Of the County subscrib-
ing. There is great interest manifested in
the bill, which is now looked upon, as il
really is, the most important measure Of the
kind that has ever been before the Legisla-
ture. There are various opinions in regard
to the amendment. Mr.. Packer, in sup
porting bis amendment, states that Lycom-
ing county would no doubt subscribe largely
If left TO vote of the people, but that the
Commissioners of the County would not
like to take the responsibility of doing SO
on their own account. On the other hand
the friends of the bill say that such an
amendment would prevent large subscrip-
tions TO the stock of the road and retard its
progress. We presume the people along
the line are not very particular what shape
the act assumes, provided it accelerates the
speedy completion of the road. Mr.. Kunk-
ell, our Senator, who is strong advocate
of the road, has warmly opposed the amend
ment of Mr.. Packer.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-02-07

THE Washington correspondent Of the New
York Express tells the following story Of the
Russian Minister :-''There is "A pretty good
story going about town, which is, in the main,
true, | believe. During the recent cold
weather, Mr.. Bodisco, the Russian Minister,
rigged out his sledge, and his driver and H.
ger, and furs, caps, &c., all looking like bears
and wolves. So extraordinary a spectacle
attracted the attention of The boys, negroes,
&c, on Pennsylvania Avenue, and as Kos
suth was known to be in town, covered all
over with mousiaches with retinue rugged
out in style extraordinary boys and
blacks set up over Bodisco the cry of 'Kos-
suth !--there's Kossulh !'-'hurrah for Kos.
sulhn This was more than human nature
could endure, and Mr. Bodsco fed in rage,
so il is stated, for refuge 10 the house of a
friend near BY"