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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-02-19
THE LETTER.

THE LETTER.
May He who has the power, and always
the will, when he earnestly, humbly, and
devotedly entreated, support and comfort
you, my brother. ! shall not point TO the
treasures that remain 10 you in your suIvi-
wing children, and their mother, dearer
than all these put together No; ] have
felt too derplyhow little power have words
that play round the head 10 reach the
heart, when it is sorrly wounded. The
common places of consolation are at the
tongues ends Of all the selfcompacent and
satisfied, from the pedant priest TO the
washerwoman. (They who don't feel can
talk.l abjure them all. The father Of
Lord Russell, when condoled with accord
ing to form, by the book, replied 81
would not give my dead son for any other
mans livingm May this thought come
home 70 your bosom, too but not on the
same occasion. May the Spirit Of God,
which is not the chimera OF heated brains,
ror a de is. Of arlful men to lrightrn and
caiole the credulous, but is as much an ex-
| istence that can be ielt and understood as
the whisperings of your own heart or tht
love you bore to him that you have lost
NAV that Spirit which is the Comforter
shed His influence upon your soul, and in
cline your heart and understanding TO th'
! only right way, which is that of life eter
nall Did you ever read Bishop Butler
Analogy ? II not, will send it TO you.-
Have you read THE Book? What ] say up
ON this, not only believe, but know 10 b
true-that the Bible, studied with an hum
bic and contrite heart, never yet failed I
do its work, even with these who, fror
idosyncracy or disordered mind, have con
ceived that they were cut of from its prom
isss of o life to come,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-02-19
HAVE WE BOURBON AMONGST Us.

Thcle is all article in The last number Of
Putnnm's Magazine, written by Rev. John II.
Hanson, a clergyman Of woilh, and trans
miltcd to MIR. Putnam by Rev. Dr.. Hawks,
going 10 show that we have Boul bon of the
royal line Of FIance living unknown amongst
US. Dr.. II. bears testimony to The high
character of the author, and also 10 the repu.
ation for Truth and pieiy maintained by The
person who is the main subject Of the article.
The object Of this strange article is 10 furnish
evidences that Louis XVII, son Of Louis XVI
King OF France, and Of Marie An,oiueiie, of
Austria, did not die in prison in 1895, as was
reported to the French Convention, hn, ia
still alive and in the State of New York. in
the person of Rev. Mr.. Williams, clergy.
man of the Protestant Episcopal church, who
has labored chiefly as missionary among
the Indians, and been generally regarded as
halt.brecd, is no other than Louis XVII
mass oi strong circumstantial evidence il
Observation-Disclosures 50 connected, and sim
ply consistent, that it seems conclusive 10
that The Dduphin was secretly conveyed from
prison 10 this county, and placed among the
Indians, in the northern part OF New York,
"a French gentleman died al New Orleans
in lSiS, named Boulanger, who confessed on
his deaih.bed that he was the person who
brought the Dauphin 10 this county When
The Prince de Joinvilie visited This country
! in al he sought out Mr.. Williams, aud after
demanding conditional pledge Of secresy
from him told him he was Louis XVII, and ask
ed him TO sign resignation Of his little to The
Crown Of France in favor Of Louis Philippe
| This statement, Mr.. Williams asserts to be
true ; and, also, that not only did The Prince
de JoinviIe afterwards correspond with him
| through his secretaries but thai Louis Phil.
ippe wrote 10 him, (Mr. WiIliams,) with hi:
own hand, after the Princes return. Loui:
| Philippe knew the Dauphin was alive, ant
the name Of the Daupai. vas omi ted from
the solemnilies for he Departed Bour bon
during Louis PhiPpe's reign. Another piec,
Of strong evidence is a statement that lh,
French Ambassador Genet, while in lhi
country in 1918, acknowledged in the pres
ence OF Dr.. Francs, and other gentlemen O
this city, iha, the Dauphin was not dead, bu
brought 10 America. As the Prince de Join
vile, and other parties referred 10 in the al
iicle are still alive, their can be- no suspicio
of an attempt al deception, unless it be o
the part Of Mr.. Williams auG DI. Hawk
says all the preceden,s Of his character ar
an,agon-tic TO This idea. Nj. Williams ha
not been the active agent in bringing tn
facts before the public"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-02-19

The following paragraph is published in
a French paper the JOurnel des Vosgss -
"a few days sinse young gill, residing
near Charmes (Vosges.) on returning from
Nancy where she had been 10 receive 800
flames which had been bequeaIhed 10 her by
a relative, was overiaken OH the road by
young man and girl, who fell into a con.
vetsation with her. She had placed her mo.
ney in a hand basket, and as The young man
observed that she frequently transferred il,
on account Of its weight, from one hand 10
The other, he offered TO carry it for her, which
was accepted The young man, al the same
time thrust into it some thing of his own, and
amongst the rest, his papers. On reaching
Crevechamr, they all entered public house
10 lake some refreshments, and the young
girl, receiving the baskc, from her male com
paniou, placed it on the table by her side.
The mistress of the house, in serving
them, struck against the basket, which gave
Out a metallic sound. She asked what the
basket contained as was Informed 300 francs
belonging 10 The young woman. The plan
of the mistress of The house was without
doubt formed insiantaneously, for, making "a
sgn TO the eirl 10 follow her on, she said to
her when in The passage, "You are not aware
with whom you have been walking; that
young man is ii very bad character. Do not
think of departing with him." "What am
to do then 2" said the girl. "Take your
| h,, ,l,,,, 4 b,
will find my husband You eau remain there
ill the others have gone. The young woman
acted as the woman recommended, and
when the travellers were about TO depart
they inquired for their companion.
"She has gone on before you," said The
woman; You will overtake her" The
young man urged the girl who was with him
TO make all The haste she could az he '.an-
ted 10 recover his papers. After walking
until late in the evening they over took no
one, but being met by two gendarmes, were
called on by them 10 give an account OF
themselves. They mentioned what had
happened, but the whole story appeared tc
the gendarmes a very unlikely one. How.
evcr the gendarmes agreed 10 accompany
the young man back 10 the public house. -
When they arrived there The door was found
closed, and no answer was given 10 then
when they knocked. The gendarmes a
last forced their way in, and found nothing o
a suspicious character in the rooms above
but in the celler was discovered The body o
the young woman cut up into pieces. Th'
husband and wife, who had perperated ih'
murder, were al once arrested"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-02-19

The Cncord IN. H.) Congregational Jour-
msnto mori of the late Master Benjamin
Pierce The bright and manly little follow,
whose death has awakened so deep and uni.
versal sympathy for The desolate parents, was
worthy Of all the affection with which they
cherished him, and of all The hopes they Ell.
teriaincd Of him. A mere child MS he was
Of only eleven years, he possessed a mind Of
such rare sobriely, ,ha, il could no, be daz.
zIed by brilliant scenes opening before him,
and 10 which, as was natural, others around
him were making alusion. 1t being remark
ed to him, few weeks ago, by gentleman
quite intimate with him, that he supposed he
must be highly pleased and elated with the
prospect OF leaving dull Concord, aud living
in the great city Of Washington and the
White House he replied he had no wish to
90, and only hoped his father would put him
on farm aud leave him there, as tina, would
be far more agreeable" Another asked him.
a, a differen, time, what profession or bust.
ness he intended to follow. He said he
meant TO be a farmer. But, asked the gem
| lleman how will you buy "A farm? 81 will
wolk out" was The reply, "and earn money
enough" Perhaps, sanl The gentleman, your
father will give you money enough TO buy it.
"No,' was the instant reply, 81 will work
out and earn it my father has no more mo-
mey than he wants; and if he gives me any
! | will give it to the missionaries " He had
received kind religious ins nsrlrions from
his earliest years, which seem TO have made
an impression on his tender mind, and 10
have created in him, thus early an intcres,
in the cause Of Christian benevolence. In
deed. he was often seen al the monthly con
cert in company with his parents. He wa'
also member Of The Sabbath School w,
are told tha: ~hen their pastor attempted tt
minister The consolation of the Gospel 10 hos
heart -btukeu and overwhelmed parents, sool
after the fatal occurrence, the only reply 0
the father was, in the language Of another
Clouds and darkness round about him /; lu.
iice and judgement are the hahlalion 0! hi
throne" Such IA belief in Gods universe
government, can alone snsain the heart unde
stroke like this. May it be able 10 suslai
them.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-02-19

Plnvius who lonkest OF all,
Both high aud low tug 'lher,
Accep, my earnest cry aud call
Agains, this Gotham weather
Nv coat is wet, my shirts are damp
I've neither glove or sto king
I've got the ague, cold and crdmp,
Aud my ha, is truly shocking.
My paus-now thick with oozng mud
Were whiom deemed "cousummick,"
pve got fever in my blood,
Aud IA bad pain in my stomach.
Nj "bill''-ah! secret rulian blush,
Who stole The poets 'brella -
His tears drop brluy in the slu>h
As he tries lo-blcss-thc fellow.
The omnibusses all are crammed
Beyond "a poulerer's dreaming
We looked like twenty oi the damned
In private stew box sieaming,
The flags hang idly on their poles,
And drip with stripy water
The clerk of the weatheI's drunk ant
ashhm'd,
At least I'm sure he aughter
Do lhon Pluyius, whose kindness grants
ReIIei for every sparrow,
Look kindly on my ruined pants
Aud heal my agued mduOw
Then viii 1--we SO mild add meek,
Aud shan all future shlndirs,
If S0u will only stop The leak
Aud shut them heavenly wiudics
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-02-19
From the Phill. sun,
TIL: MAINE LAW.

The people of Jersey say, "wOy down in
Maine,
There's law to keep liPplers from drink
ing;"
And one MIS- Garlci, with utter dlsdain,
Says she, TOO, has always been th'nklng,
That il such law in New Jersey were
passed,
And the grog shops shut mp in hurry,
The sins of The people, which now are So
vast,
Would not have a tendency 10 contribute
so much distress in The world, and people
would gel along much better besides i
would obviaie, or relieve, the sorrows which
her philanihropc nature now 50 much worry
JERSEYMAN.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-02-19
PIT THAT rNrUDENT RASCAL OUT.

While the congregation were collecting at
church, on a certain secession, nn old dark;
hard featured, skin and bone individual was
seen vending his way up the aisle. and Ia
king his seat near The pulpit. The officiating
minister was one Of that class who deiesied
written sermons. and as for prayers, he
thought that they ought to be the natural OUT
pourings Of the heart. After the singing was
concluded, the house as usual was called 10
prayer The genius we have introduced did
no, kneel, but leaned his head devotionally
on the back OF the pew. The msnister be-
gan by saying
"Father Of all, in every age, by sain, and
BY savage adored. ."-"Pope," "said low, bat
clear voice, near old hard features. The min
lister, after casting an indignant look in the
direction of the voice, continued "whoso
throne sitteih OH The adamantine hills OF Par
adise, ."Milton," again interrupted the
voice. The minister's lips qniveIed for a
moment, bu; recovering himself, began, 1--WE
thank thee most gracious father, that we are
permitted 10 assemble once more i'll thy
name, while others, equally meritoriaus, but
less favored, have been carried beyond That
bourne from which no traveller returns, -
"Shakspcare,," interrupted the voice; this
was too much, "put tha, impudent rascal out,
shouted the minister, go Original, )" calculated
the voice, in the same calm bat provoking
manner.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-02-19
.xsg(oceuIWeos,o SHaeler.
LETTER FaOz1 JOHN ran
BOLPH OF ROANOKE.

We have much pleasure in laying before
our readers, the following letter from the
celebrated orator aud statesman, John Ran
dolph, oil R1aaoke. The letter OF The Rev.
Mr.. Tustin explains the circumstances un-
der which Mr.. Randolph's letter was writ
Washington Union.
WASHINGTON CITY, Dec. II, 1882.
To the Editor ofthe Union.
DEAR Sir Mot satisfied 10 partake
alone Of the mingled emotions Of pleasure
and sadness, which have been awakened in
reading the following letter from the bril-
liant aud eccentric orator Of Roanoke, |
SIND it 10 you for publication, that the rea-
drrs Of the Union and the public generally,
may share in the sorrowiul qualification
which have experienced in its perusal.
1t proves beyond question that, whilst from
disease and other causes, Mr.. Randolph ex-
hi1ted, on some occasions, an lrrascib!e
and evish disposition, his heart was, new
pr;helrss, the depository of some of the
fines, and mobiles, feelings of which our fall
len nature is capable. do not accord full
ly with all the sentiments he has here ex-
pressed, but in lis general tenor and spirit,
the letter has my most hearty appreciation.
1t is beautiful specimen Of irarrnal sym
paihy and affection, expressed in terms OF
endrrnrss and propriety which have new
er seen excellpd. 1t was written TO his
half-brother, the Hon. Henry ST. George
Tucker, on the occasion Of the demise ot
| his oldest son, youth Of singular promise,
possessing largely the personal and inteIlrc'
tual attractions Of his accomplished father
1t is proper TO remark that the letter wa
found among the private papers of the dis
tinguished gentleman to whom 1t was ad
dress ID, by his 500, John Randolph Tucker
of virginia. Having been long associated
with the family of Judge Tucker in term
of intimate friendship, have obtained per
mission from MIR. Beverley Tucker, OF thi
city, to dispose of the communication a
my Judgment and sense Of propriety nigh
dictate. !, there, send it to You for publ
cation, and bespeak for it ESPECIALLY the at
tpntion of those who, in the days OF othe
wears, were associated with its distinguish
ed author in the relations Of personal an
palitical friendship.
Very respectfully,
, Your friend and obi serv't
SgrTIMUs TUsTIN.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-02-19

BosToS Ice CRoP.-Ths Boston Transcript
OF Wednesday evening says;
The business Of cutting ice from Spy Pond,
West Cambridge, was commenced yesterday
upon three section Of the pond After remo-
wing the snow from The surface, ice 10 The
thickness Of ten inches is obtained. The
work is 10 be prosecuted day and night as
long as the weather will permit. By The aid
OF steam power, upwards Of a thousand tons
of ice a day can be obtained When the
works are in full operation, ton Of ice is cut
and housed in minute.
Fresh Pond is not yet entirely closed by
The ice, quite large space is open in the
centre OF the pond, Last year upwards of
three hundred tons OF ice was cut aud housed
each hour, from This pond during he ice sea.
son. By the improved facilities for cuilinc
and raising ice upon This pond seven tons al
ice minute is the average amount secured
when men hotsss and A'eam are al work
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-02-19
To H. s.. G. Tucker, Esq.

The Boston Post says Miss Goodenow, III
Alleghanian vocalist, is married TO Mr.. Robt
of San Francisco.
Oh, she was Good enough before
Til California cupid came,
And Gondcnow-she is no more
For Lyman Robbed her maiden name
We think we may add 10 that:
PERHAPS It's Good enough indeed
For the muses. To turn juhbcTs,
And visit California's golden shores,
To people them with RoBB-eTs
--Chieago Journal.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-02-19

IMPORTING CATTLE.-The Cleveland Her.
aid says that the cattle growers OF Madison
county, Ohio, have organized cattle i'm.
porting company, the capital stock, $4,000,
all taken. The company will shortly seyd
one of their number Of England, TO make se-
leolions aud purchases. A similar company i.
being formed in Indiana, with capital oi
se5, 900.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-02-19
HARRISBURG STEAM WOOD

YUyURNING AND SCROLL SAVING
K SHOP.-Wood Turning in all its branches.
in city style and al city prices. Every variety OF
Cabinet and Carpenter work either on hand or
turned to order.
Bed Posts, Balusters, Resets, Stat and Quar-
ter Mouldings, Table Legs, Newell Posts Pat
terms. Awning Posts, Wagon Hubs, Columns,
Round or Octagon Chiscl Handles, &c.
IT, This shop is in STRAWBERRY Al
LEY, near Third Street, and as we intend TO
please all our customers who want good WORK
dane. it is hoped that all the trade vii give us Il
call.
ts~ Ten-Pins and Ten-Pin Balls made to or
der or returned.
The attention of Cabinet Makers and Carpen-
ters is called to our new style OF TWIST
MOULDINGS. Printers Riglcts at : per lOu
feet w. o. HICKOK.
February Z, lS52.-ly.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-02-19
From the Phila, sun
CURE ron BRONCHITIS.

DsGr Sun By request of your eight
Year SubscrlbeG' | will eudeavor to give
him lew particulars, as near as can. -
FusI, Tor child whose swallow is bad, thin
enough honey To moislen and soolhe its
throat, but to those who are more able TO
swallow, in some cases uul diluted, but keep
in The throat as long as possible, Night or
damp air ought 10 be avoided as much as
possible To AN adult should recommend
piece of flannel in his eravat. Honey il
rather scarce this Time of the year. Buy il
any where, if it is good. saw some il
Arch, above Ninth, FIRST rate, Let il be civ
en- as often AS You think il is necessary io
relief By the kindness Of our editor, which
cannot be said oi every one, you will receiy,
these brief remarks
Yours respectfully,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-02-19

GEoRoE PEABODY, Esqp The rich aud libe-
raj American merchant in London, has con-
ribuled ten lhousaud dollars towards deiray-
Ing the expenses Of The expidhion in search
of Sir John Fraklin, which is soon 10 leave
New York in MIR, Grinnelfs ships
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-02-19

Ak old lady once sail that her idea of
great man was: "a man who was keerful of
his clothes, didn't drink spirits, kin read the
Bible without spelling the words, and kin eat
n cold dinner on wash day, 10 save the vim
min folks the trouble of cooking"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-02-19

TIE human heart is like a feather bed
ii must be roughly handled, well shaken, aud
exposed to variety Of turns, 10 prevea, lis
becoming hard.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-02-19

The English papers tell us lha, swarms Of
abolition agents ale now traversing England
telling pIIeous story about Mrs Stowe,
whom they represent as living in garret in
4 slate OF wrelched deslilu,ion and suffer
iuu
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-02-19

WHAT I. Mas !-The Quar,ery Review,
IN answer TO the question, "Whai is man 2,
says, chemically speaking, a man is forty
ly.ive p'uuds OF carbon and nitrogen, dil!u-
sed through five and Il hal! pailluls of wa
l,.t -
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-02-19
AN ERECT POSITION.

A writer on health very justly condemns
he habi, Of ouuging, in which Il Large mum.
ber OF perso S indulge, as Injurious 10 health
lie SAYS :--''An erect bodily attitude is OF
vastly more Importance 10 health than Is
easily imagined. Crooked bodily positions,
maintained for any length OF time, are al
ways injurious, whether IN the sitting, lay.
inc or standing posture, whether sleeping or
walking. To sil with The body leaning for
ward on the stomach or 10 one side, with
The heels elevated to level with The head
is not only in bad lasir, hul exceedingly de.
trimrmtal TO health. 1t cramps The stomach
presses the vital organs, interrupts The free
moliuus of the chest, aud ehieebles the
functions of the abdominal and lhOracic or
gans, aud, IL fact, uubalances lhe whole
muscular system. Many children become
humpbacked, or severely round shouldered
| hy sleeping with the head raised on high
pillow. When persons finds lis easier IL
sit or stand, or walk or sleep in crooked
position Than a straight one, such persor
may be sure his muscular system is badly
deranged and the more careful he Is l'
preserve a straight or upright position, att
get back 10 nalure again, The better"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-02-19

EIwin Forrest, the tragedan, has receiy-
ed an offer from New Orleans theatrical
manager Of $4,000 per week, to act a series
Of weeks in the Crescent City.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-02-19

at the recent poultry exhibition al Brim-
iu.ham, several honorable ladies' carried of
prizes for the best specimens of game fowls,
ducks aud hens. Some pairs OF favorile
breeds sold for two hundred dollars each.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-02-19

THE remains OF the late Major Roland,
who died in South Caroliua, in September
last, were last week taken 10 New Holland
iOr inierment.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-02-19
WIN. M'CARTY,
BOOKS LIE Il,
.HWket Street,
SUNBURY, PA.
G.. cola fresh sppul Y
YUST received and Tor sale, lrcsh supply
81 EVANEEasGAs. MUSIC

USl received anu loE Sdlt, ''''H ''ll'''
- EvANGELzCAs. NtUslC
or Singing Schools. He is also opening OF
this time, a large assortment OF Books' III every
branch of Literature, consisting OF
Poetry, History, Novels, Romances, Scicn'inc
Works. Law, Medicine, School and Children
Books, Bibles School, Pocket and Family. be'i'
with ard without Engray ings,-and every oil NaFi-
.ty Of Binding. Prayer Books. Of all kinds.
Also Just received and for sale, purdons d.
c.st of the laws of Pennsylvania, edition OF 1891
price only 5000. o.
Judge Reads edition of Blockstonei Commen'
taries. in 5 vols S vo. formerly sold at Slo, 90
and now offered Gn fresh binding) at the 10"
price of 5000.
4 Treatise on the laws of Pennsylvania re-
.pecting the estates of Decedcnts' by Thomas +
Gordon, price only $500.
Travels Voyages and Adycntures,-al
which will be sold low, either for cash, or coun
try produce.
February, 81, 1s52.-tt.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-02-19

Work IT YOU WOULD RISE. - Richard
Burke being found in reverie shortly after
an extraordinary display OF powers in Par
lament by his brother Edmund Burke, and
questioned by friend as the cause replied :
81 have been wondering how Ned has
contriyed to monopoize all The talents OF the
family but then again remember when
we were at play he was always at work"
The force of this anecdole is increased by
the fact, that Richard Burke was considered
uol inferior, in nalual talents, to his bIolhe
yet the one rose 10 greatness, While iht
other died comparatively obscure. Dom
trust TO your genius, young men, II yo'
lwould rise, but work, work