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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-06-19
THE DECENCrEs OF LIFE.

There are some persons in the world, says
the Cincinnati NonPariel, who in order 10
screen themselves from The charge of ex.
lravagance and folly, try TO do it under tho
plea OF decency. Those persons will COM
nit many acts, which, if they had true ideas
OF decency, they would hesitate TO perpe.
trate. We think the following are few Of
the many practices that come under the cog
nomen Of not decent -
1t is rot decent for a person 10 make
show above his or her means. ..r
Ii is not decent for a person 10 run in deb,
when he does not intend 10 pay.
II is not decent for persons to be always
talking i'll of their neighbors
II is not decent TO ascribe impropet mo-
tives to every one we come in contact
with.
1t is not decent for one TO appropriais
others pecuniary means for their own gra,fi
cation.
1t is not decent for young people TO show
no respect TO the aged.
IL is not decent 10 be praising yourself a.
| ways.
1t is not decent TO keep yourself as show
for others to look at
1t is not decent in persons going to plac
amusement TO incommode others in various
ways.
1t is not decent 10 spend you money in
iooiishness, when you have debts that ough;
to De paid.
1t is not decent 10 starve your family by
spending you money for liquor.
1t is not decent to be sending clothes for
the young negroes of Africa, when you have
SO many ragged children nearer home.
! 1t is not decent to say one thing and mean
! another.
Il is not decent 10 cheat your ueighbor,
because You happen to have lille mofs
knowledge than he is possessed Of.
Il is not decent 10 be borrowing papers all
the time, when you can get the Amsriean
once week for sixpence.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-06-19
1Alden's Condensed Reports OF pe4na.

MUST Published, and for sale by the subscri-
eE ber--the Second Volume of Alden's Con-
densed Pennsylvania Reports containing the
last three volumes of Yeates' Reports, and two
frst volumes of Binney's Reports. The first vol
ume of Alden containing Dallas Reports, vol
umes; and Yeates' Reports volume }, is also on
hand, and for sale. The above two volumes are
complete within themselves and contain all Of
Dallas Reports, 4 volumes, and all Of Yeates
Renorts. a volumes, besides the two first volumes
of Binneys Reports The third volume is ready
and Win be put to press Immediately.
eHofjf-I II. ID. MASSER, Agent.
5stnbury, Aug. l6, I65l.--
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-06-19
Endless Chain PUMPS.

new article now getting into general use which
we can furnish complete at about one half the
price paid for the Old style Pumps, also new ar
ticle of Janus Face Door E.OClSs. each
Lock suited either for right or left hand doors,
with mineral or white knobs.
Our stock of Guns is large and well select
Cd comprising single and double barrels, English
and German make. All goods can be returned
if not found to he as represented. Country mer-
chants would do well to call on us before pur-
chasing elsewhere.
Wheelwrights and carriage makers supplied
with goods suited to their business by calling on
..- w. II. g. G. w. ALLEN,
Nos. 81 & SO Market Street, Philadelphia.
February, ~, IS52.-6mo.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-06-19

RnuBARB PiE.-Strip the skin of the ten.
der stalks Of rhubard, and slice them thin.
Put il in deep plates lined with pie crust,
with thick layer Of sugar to each layer OF
rhubard. A little grated lemon peel may
be added. Place over The top thick crust
press il tight round the edge of the plate,
and perforate il with fork, that the crust
may not burst while baking, and let the
juice of the pie escape. Bake about one
hour in slow oven. Rhubard pie must not
be quick baked. Some stew rhubarb before
making it into pies, but it is best without
sieWina.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-06-19

A DARKIE having been 10 California, thus
speaks of his Introduction to San francisco
--"As soon as dey landed in de ribber, dar
moufs began 10 water 10 be on land, and
soon as dey waded 10 de shore, dey didn't
see any goold, but dey found such large
supply of noffin TO eat. dat dar gums cracked
like baked clay in brickyarn."
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-06-19
HARDWARE, CUTLERY AND GUNS
e'os 81 8 33 Market Street,
PHILADELPHIA

VENIIE subscribers would call the attention Of
u buyers to their stock of Hardware, consisting
OF Table and Pocket Knives. Guns, Chains
Locks, Holloware, &C.. &c. We would recon-
mend to all, our
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-06-19

TNKa-Boureau's celebrated ink, and also Con
i gres ink for sale, Wholesale and retail By
,e.r.mber %. 1850. n h. MASSER.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-06-19

Mrs. Par,ington says if The Maine Liquor
Law passes, she Will drink eamphens for
spite.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-06-19
WANTED TO BORROW

TWELVE HUNDRED DOLLARS in two
i sums Of six hundred dollars each, Tor which
good freehold security will be gwen Address
NJ. w.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-06-19

THE King Of Siam has given assurances
that he will not eat the missionaries.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-06-19

is. H.--These letters are seen in Ca,ho.
lie and Episcopal! churches, and in the pray
er books Of these sec,s. They are abrevia-
tions of the Latin phrase Jesus Hom,nur,
SalUaior, which signifies "Jesus, the Saviour
Of Men" Some may ask why the letter
is used instead of J! Because formerly
there was no letter in the Roman Alpha.
bet then was used where J now is. Ma
ny of our readers can probably remem-
Der having seen the name JoHs, spelled
loHs,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-05-13
Before Hon. Judge Woodruff
Marine Affairs.

Apnyn or SOUTHERN Srr,Mrns-Fhc steamships
Alabama from Savannah and Marion, from Charleston
arrived yesterday morning We are indebted to the Mt
cnvc purrs Of both vessels for prompt supply OF the
iayors Of our southern contemporaries.
Tiu STEAMSHIP BaorurR JoSarfiAS-Thc depnr'uii'w,
Of which for san Juan, has been twice posspohco WV
positively leave port ON Friday next
LArNCIirp--At Bangor, 9Th inst, by Mr.. ,e ,
bury superior brig of l67 tons caisca .ne f Ta
built under the supcrintendcnee OF eaP'' ihos'
Harlow who will command her. -. So,
At Portsmouth N H. on the oth h, instant stan BY Samuel
Badger Es very ponmnp 70 bcp
and skirul builder The $ u. Is owned by Messrs VIM.
ZONES SON Richard Jcnncss, and Capt James Saltcr
who will command her
At Brewer Me- recently fine brig of 1s6 tons. called
the Globe, to be commanded by Capt Joseph Saunders
and Is owned in Bangor city by Capt $. and others.
ColLWRs-Wc understand that there IL very great
scarcity Of vessels suitable for carrying coal to coawise
ports. The golfers employed between Philadelphia and
Charleston are receiving 81 10 ton freight while the
rates paid hist week between this port and Charleston
~ 80, and vessels diMcut to 10 procured -Bahimore
.amcEsn.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-05-13
Hon rsl of Education.

Ma, l2.--Ths body met yesterday evening, at five
o'clock. The minutes Of the last meeting We're read ana
approved.
COMM
Application ~ the school officers of the First ward In
relation To the filling up well Of school No H. the OK
pense therefor not 10 exceed $500 Referred to the
Committee on buildings and Repairs
Executive Committee of the Free Academy
ing the adoption Of several resolutions raising the aa
rcs Of MIR Wetmorc and Mr. SLIDER $500 each and
rloyipg u sheldon A. q Walcott and Eugene Law
renee. rs tutors ut salary of $500 each. Adopted
mPoRrs
OF the Committee Recommending the
nomination of William Monoath who had majority Of
votes at the election held In the Twentieth ward the
Ath of November last Commissioner of Common Schools
for the Twentieth ward. Adopted
OF the Finance Committce-Rccommending that the
Comptroller authorize the city Chamberlain place the
of 1896 81 In the City Treasury TO be subject the
drafts Of the Board OF Education and after the frs
day Of June next. Adopted.
OF the Finance Committee recommending that the
of 81 800 be appropriated furnish ward school
No. 50, with books and supplies, Adopted
RESOLUTIONS
Resolved That the clerk be authorized to purchase
seal and letter press for the OF the Board Educa
ton. Adopted.
Resolved That Ii be referred to the members absent
on the present occasion to ascertain aud report whether
the members OF this Board have the privileges Of the
tea room OF the Hon. Common Council the occasions
Of the meetings OF this Board and II that they re-
port upon the propriety and legality of this Board
the purposes aforesaid Referred TO the Committee on
Supplies.
The Road then adjourned to Wednesday next at
= prlrr.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-05-13
United states District Court.


MAY l2-ChGrgf Q Ccnrtesfei'ing-1ht People HIN.
rccng their attention to the act Of the Legislature OF 1895
under which this prosecution instituted His honor
reviewed the evidence and the facts of the with his
usual citarneSs ard said that If the jury believed that
the indictment was northumberland the accused uttered
the base coin knowing 1t to be spurousthc court and
jury had but one duty 10 perform however painful the
result 70 Mr. Johnson who Ind received such good cha
racer and however sad and the aticton II would
entail upon his wife and children Good character should
always be taken into consideration when man was ac-
cused OF crime which Is inconsistent with his position
amongst his fellow men But IL does not always follow
that man who stands high in the opinion Of the com
mupity, does not by change of circumstances become
liable 10 fall into the commission Of crime In ustra-
uun OF this the Judge mcniioneda circumstance which
came within his knowledge in ncighboring State A
gentleman OF the highest reputation honorcd aud respect
edby all who knew him and who enjoyed the confidence of
every class In society found dead In his bed by
ms wiies side, and followed 10 the grave by
,he most respectable OF society, and mourned
y al caslcs OF his fellow citizens Yet u was subSc
quenty discovered that this gentleman had died by his
own mana and that he had committed forgeries on al.
nr.h' persons TO the amount Of about $50 900 The
Judge after reviewing all the facts OF this case desired
the Jury 70 give the prisoner the benefit of any rem soma
bic doubt. ~ '"
The jury having been abou, two hours IN ,ebero,o,
returned with verdict Of guilty ON the fourteenth
count IN the indictment which for passing
coin knowing II TO be such The jury AT Tho anna mc
recommended the accused 10 the mercy q, thc conr,
Sentence deferred and the court ADJOURNED IA II oloh
on Thursday morning.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-05-13
Supreme Court.-Circuit.
Decision by Hon. Judge Mitche.
HIGH RENTS IN BROADWAY.

NAV 12-EcngV FAKE u.s. I'R. b. Laursnce. --In this
case which was tried before the Circuit Court last term
the judge this morning gave the following decision in
chambers -
Mr. was the owner in fee Of the houses and
lots Nos Sl and SO broadway and the 10th January
1850 ,-cd half Of the floor TO George Stew
art for year from the LIST March 1850 at the
nul rent Of $4,000, payable monthly. Immediately after
abe agreement 10 pay rent the tenant added this clause
and further agree. before the said st day of March,
L. place in the said store fixtures Of the value Of at least
$1,000 which may he removed by al the expiration of
my term ON the payment Of all rent due from other
wise belong to him MIR Laurence The lease also con.
.ained clause of entry for aymeut Of
Stewart into possession and put up the fixtures
mentioned in the complaint IN this but failed
before the twenty fifth Of May, 1850 Previous 10 that
ne and Patterson had given their notes for debt
due by them 10 Newcomb, dated In March and April
1850 and becoming payable the 18th of June 1850,
and after that for 81 a5S 90 in all To secure the pay
ment OF Those notes Stewart Patterson mortgagod 70
Newcomh the fixtures ntionrd In the complaint This
mortgage was Med IN the Registers Office In this city
The lease was not hlcd therc Gu the first o. June 1850
months rent became due TO MIR. Laurence. and was
no, paid he demanded payment Of the rent and II not
bcinr paid he commenced proceedings TO Stew
the possession the 18th Of June, 1850 and
did remove him according 10 law ON that day. lie
then took possession of the store and let Il 10 new
tenants who loft in July 1850 Newcomb assigned the
nortgsgt to the plaintiff the I'D August 1850 and on
abe sc day he and the plaintiff demanded Of Laurence
possession Of the hxturcs mentioned in the complaint
when laurence refused to give up and for this refusal
thc paintin brings hi action The Court held that the
fixtures IN question could not be DENIED chatels In the
ordinary sense 81 That term In this all the pro.
prrty claimed was hSed to the house The first
Impression on seeing i that il was part Of
abe house, and belonged 10 the landlord lis very
character gave notice e any dealing in relation 10 il
that the landlord owned H. or might have interest in
Il This circumstance bound any onr DEALING t,r II with
the tenant TO inquire what his ght aud 10 a tbe
lraSc and then u would have been that the landlord
had claim the fixtures. for hi rent Under an the
circumstances the Court OF opinion that Judgment
should be cntcr for the defendant CHE landlord with
costs
ny Hon Judge Roosevelt
DIVORCE CASE.
NM ia-NrcN Isafh ~ M0sss u Beach This
fit iot divorce the ground a nndclity, There va
noauawor put la aud the sent before refcrue
~ he rvrves report the Judge this day granted th
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-05-13

A CH,Lp KlLLEp sSraExr-Cssoner Ives. on Tues
day held inquest at No IN wash agton street ON the
body cf Mary Gibbons, child of four years and two
months old who was accidentally BY horse asd
cart in Washington street. the residence Of ts pa
s," man w:s on tSs csrt m aSo1t ."Smy minutes
furious and unmanagAbe. verdict Of accidental
death wa rendered by the jury.
K,llrp nv FAlL-The Coroner also held an inquest
ut the Eight Ward police station house. the body Of an
old named Thomas Preston. aged 30 wears who was
found by the police in alley Smith street
by oicer Durham. where the deceased gave his name
and going down stairs for the night he fell and
turcd his skull which caused death in four hours after
wards. Verdict Of accidental death.
THr TANNING BusNss-Tms MscuAN,cs' INSTITUTE
We learn that the Hon. zadok Pratt, of New York,
has consented to prepare lecture ON Tanning for the
Institute of New York This Is II should be- lie be-
gan us apprentice. labored q journeymnn ana no
man has been more successful as master Having
knowledge 10 the world he emphatcally public bcne
factor No man is better able to prepare such lecture
than Col Pratt and by doing he will prove be in
his profession what he has been various other positions
of active compass OF safety for the young
the future Ia proposed, We understand by the mana
gers OF the Mechanics Institute to get the leading
each trade to give lecture explanatory Of the peculiar
science of each.
Tnr INDUSTRIAL CoNcRnss---Ths body met on Tuesday
evening ut the new City Hall Messrs Daniel Willis d. e.
Croly d. q. Henderson, Porter Il Sherman, and William
West elected committee revise tho
and the bylaws OF the Congress The President and
ton of MIR West In favor Of the repeal Of the Fugitive
Slave law was taken up and discussed by Miss Fanny
Lee Townsend (who admitted honorary mcmber)
and others and postponed for future action the
beers DESTROYS Of electng their standing committees
for the present term was then carried to into
election for corresponding crcdcntal, printing and
finance committees. Nominations made for the
first committee, when after desultory discussion, 1t
to up the first business at the meeting 1t Is
quite apparent from the proceedings Tuesday evening"
that there two factions Of the indusrias-the
composed Of avowed land reformers (who hail, ~ n
general thing from purely fictitious zatons and
the other from bona de industrial associations bitter
fcud exists between these parties.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-05-13

lection OF the case which was v one ana
but for the nmaton Of the District Attorney he would
certainly conviction have sent the prisoner 10 Sing
Sing verdict was then taken Of guilty and he was
sentenced TO tho House OF Refuge.
Se,,,e,ce.--0eorgc Stanley, who pleaded guilty to
charge Of burglary placed NJ the bar, when Judge
Beebe aidYour wife has been here before the Court
charged with this offence and has pleaded guilty You
have forward and surrendered yourself and declared
that you the guilty party Under these
and In consideration that You have not put the county
20 the expense Of ing upon this charge the Court
will pass upon you much lighter sentence than II would
have done Your associate In this crime has been
fenced to the State Prison for four years and the
sentence Of the Court L. that you be imprisoned for
years three months Mary Stanley subseQue
called up allowed to withdraw her plea Of guilty and
M il appeared she had acted under her husbands drec
ticn and influence the District Attorney with the leave
Of tho Court, entered noLe proen and she Was dis
charged
Pleas Of Gmhv-Bcnjamin Palmer, pleaded guilty OF
petit larceny Ills plea accepted and he sent to
the Pcncntiary for six months Mary Kelly alias Mary
Shall alias Mary Shan, young girl pleaded gully ~
iigatng circumstances and she sentenced to two
years imprisonment; with AN ntmation that application
would BE- made to the Executive for u pardon.
MAY l2-Georgc Brown pleaded guilty to robbery Of
plate and sentenced TO three years imprisonment.
(,,md Larceny james Campbell convicted Of
stealing quantity OF clothing from the house In which
he had boarded and ntenced to two years i'm
prisonment.
.acqs,al Two boys named respectively Francis Smith
and Kcdlnn indicted for burglary In the third degree
with James Wilson, placed on trial-Wilson
being discharged his rcccgnixances. The case
for the prosecution failed entirely In technical sonsc,
to connect prisoners with the offence and the jury
not guilty
The Court adjourned till to morrow (ths day.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-05-13
PART FIRST.

Before Hon. Judge Daily.
NAV l2.-.johdnnd Sieinmaan ~ B,H q Bush This was
action for the amount Of goods to the defendants
for sale by auction and which IL was alleged was de-
yercd to another party not authorized BY plantn to
receive the money. Verdict for plaintiff Sl0O
FART SECOND
Before Hon Judge Woodruff
MAY II fiction for Assault and Bniery-Pcer t;enin
and Mary has Uue, Frederick Siefke-Thc assault
planned ~ committed the LIST Of October, 1851 ut
~ Grand street by the defendant forcby removing Mrs
Genn from the promises during the absence Of her
husband and without the interposton Of constable
The defence set up that the plaintiffs trcpasscrs
on the premises and TINT such assault committed
Verdict for plaintiffs $40, which carries equal amount
nj cpsf4
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-05-13
United states CIrcu,, Covr,

EcIofc Hon JudEc Betts
NN ~ COhs Istois An argument In the "a. a. a.,
infringement of Colts patent for pistols which ha, bce.,
before his Honor for the iat six days has been lust CON
c,plcd Decision esesveJ
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-05-13

SPIRIT RATINGS AND INSANITY. Six peliepts
have been admitted into the Indiana Insane IIosntai
within the past month whose insanity has been produced
by the spirit rappipgs
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-05-13
SUPERIOR Court.
Common Pleas.

Before Hon Judge Campbell
MAY lin the case of Baker Harbeck the jury re
turned sealed verdict Of So.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-05-13
By Hon Judge Roosevelt
..a...A.s - ess

Mst IA Nercp H,acA " Moses Beaoh-Ihis was a
fii Roc divorce on the ground ~ inndcy, There was
oauNwof put in aud the sent before recrre
80 the elcv,s report the Judge this day granted The
llYprNvt
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-02-05

from amongst them. because Of his yiIlsiny.
and now deeply dyed in guilt. comes to
seek shelter, where none know him but to
hate him. and none name him but to loathe
because of life, to their knowledge. thar
has been devoted to outrage and plumber.
Bird. Resolved. That this meeting. as the
organ Of this community. are determined
that Joseph Angela shall not reman in their
midst and accordingly the Chair be au-
thorized to appoint committee Of seven,
who shall be empowered wah the duty Of
adopting such measures as shall be neces-
sary to carry out the object Of this resolu-
tion and the wishes and desire Of the CON-
munty. and this meeting. in accordance
with the views and sentiments Of the PEG
pie genralfy. will sustain the committee at
any and all hazards, in any means they
may adept to carry out this object. and
will meet any opposition, lei j, come from
what quarter It may.
4th. Resolved. That the proceedings Of
this meeting be forwarded to the Lynch
burg Virginian for publication, with the re
quest that the Republican and Express
will please copy.
The Chair then appointed the following
gentlemen 10 constitute the committee un-
der the Bird Resolution. Nathan H Han.
cock, VIM NJ Hannah. VIM. G.. Miller
Charles w. Hunter, John NJ. Marshall
Thos. S. Pollard and NJ II Hammersly
Or motion the meeting adjourned.
n r HANCOCK Chan
w. G. MILLER, Sec'ry.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-02-05

a most horrible affair was developed
yesterday afternoon in Richmond District,
on the Delaware. About - Of clock. some
little girls. were playing near a coafwhars
discovered three sacks together frozen in
the ice on the flats bordering the river
They were cut out by some men who were
hard by, and on being partially opened by
them, were found 10 contain portions Of a
human body. They were Immediately
committed TO the coroner, who Instituted
forthwith an official examination. In one
sack was head, and legs, and feet; in
another the upper part of the body. with
the arms and hands; and in the third, the
lower part Of the body and th,gs, and in
all the wings and feathers of geese, and a
rock. The head exhibited two very severe
wounds, ard other injuries were visible.
On putting the parts together, its age, fea-
tur's S, aad clothing, left no doubt that it
was the body of Young Lehman. the son of
German Jew pedlur
The murder excited great attention.
On The LIST of February the case was
still under investigation Suspicion was
fixed on three Hungarian refugees who
lived near the spot where the Tags were
found, against whom there was strong cir
cumstancial testimony.