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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-01-21

OF child and gilllood, and of earlv married
ne We're lived over again, and indeed il
was golden age.
Then in the vile coh'rast came ur the
Sundays Of the last two or three wears. ard
then spake consci nee in terrible voice.
and uttered the cause and tears hot and
many rolled down het cheeks. The only
day of the week which her husband could
spend with his family was despoled of
comfort by herself; she was bringing her
children up to dread and hate even the
day sacred TO worship and homes purest
10y /; she was learning herself TO look upon
il as day Of trial, day oftoil-and why .?
Because mostly of "little more sleep and
little more slumber."
No words passed between husband and
wife till they rose TO retire. Then, taking
her hand he said, halt seriously; halfiocose-
", "suppose, Julia, we turn over a new
leaf. This is the last Sunday in the year.
Shall we begin anew and right on the first
OF the next ?"
"We'l try," was the brief answer, in a
voice choked with emotion.
And she did try! Let US see the result
1t is beau!eous Sunday morning, a smile
upon heaven and earth, and smile on the
countenance OF each member Of the family
as they gather at half past seven around
the neat breakfast table, covered with a
cloth rivallng the snow in whiteness, ant
set with Shakrr-like precision. And the
viands, not costly are they, and yet king
might relish them-steaks broied TO turn
potatoes bursting into flakes, coffee clear a:
rare old wine, and-pancakes as light as a
feather.
And what beautiful group, discuss the
meal, father in his Sunday suit, in the best
of humor, mother in a neat morning dress
every braid in place, and children with
plated and curled tresses, and white fore
heads open TO view, and all in church dress
too-ah, it is home picture, beautiful &c
the eye and cheering 10 the heart.
The day was well begun and half the
race was run. Everything went easy fol
there was plenty of time and every one
was good natured in the use of it. The
mother did get out in the morning, and hat
he pleasure not only Of listening to ar
eminent preacher she had long yearned tc
hear, but enjoyed the devo,ions with {
heart in its right place. The old iriend
long absent from the place, We're met, anC
cordially invited home, and TO a seat be
side her table, spread ere she left Tor church
The tea table was a joyous place, and th'
time spent in the sitting room with HUSBAND
and little ones, was in truth, as forelast'
of heaven, while the quiet evening wa
full OF bliss. "Nly cup is full" was he
language as she pressed her pillow, 'phi
has been indeed blessed day !hanl
God that He gave me strength Of will tC
turn over a new leaf"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-01-21
OLD SERIES, VOL. IA, NO. 1s
uWuo MAps You qu-Ope of the ladie

. -
"Wno MADE You p'-One of the ladies
connected with the "Me,hodiSt Five Points
Mission" who has ind lei. her charge some
Thirty little boys, called them together on the
morning of Christmas, 10 perfect them in
their answers 10 questions she Intended TO put
10 them before the visitors during The after
noon. After arranging them properly, the
first boy OH the right, in answer TO the ques-
ton, "who made you ?'' was 10 say God"
The next, "Of what were you made 2" reply,
"The dust of the earth," and so en- through
the Catachism. The all-imp6rtant moment
having arrived, the little "shavers" we're
told 10 stand up. The little head boy, it
seems, was missing, but the fact being I'm
noticed by the teacher, she proceeded with
the question, "Who made you?n which elic-
ted the following laughable answer: ~ was
made out of de dirt of the cert but the little
Teller wha, God made has got the belly ache
and gone home.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-01-21
SELECT POETRY.
tFrom the New York Spirit of the Timcsl
A RACE WITH TWELVE ENTRIES

race with twelve.entries! The flaw was
unfurled,
'Fifty.,hree' named the seeds, and the track
was the world
single dash each through all seasons and
cline,
TO run as they please, save 10 run agoint
time:
Proud coursers were all, of rare bottom and
Unmatched in endurance - unrivalled in
bread
Every year they have run, eighteen hundred
aud more,
Since Creation first waved its "iighti flag on
the score
Since Chaos withdrew her wide curtains oi
black,
And Time started his steeds on EtcrniiyS
track:
Since morris trumpet first sounded away they
have sped,
And The stccds are still fresh, though the IL
ders are dear.
Hark bark 10 the drum note, Saddle up''
is the ,alL
"Bring forth the brave stceds from each dust
covered slall'
AT the word, January, with blankets Of snow
Aud ice braided mane, stands forth ready 10
go;
Hark ''away !"-he has gone-scarce gone
ere he's done,
Aud February starts OIL his winlry run;
: Mid storm and mid tempest one turn round
the track,
Huzza "mark The time" "he will win ?" "he
is back ~
Back! Quick at the word Didrch's blankets
are flung,
Like an arrow swift. winged round the quar-
Ter he swung,
Urged on meath all ice.spur he came like a
bird,
And APrH spraug forth from the stand at the
word;
Away 'mld the showers that sof,ened the
track
OF Ice, that before gave the hoof music back,
Speed on aud pause not on the storm shroud-
eI way,
We're longing 10 welcome our beautiful
May
WreatheL with blossoms she comes, and mid
OF birds not as feet, how she galops along,
Tossing proudly her bud-braided name 10
each tune,
As she yields TO her rival sweetheart, petted
Who in pride and in splendor need dread no
compeer,
Though the course she must yield, for August
is here,
Who dashes along her frui.laden way,
Aud welcomes September with shriil-laughing
neigh,
As with garands morn.inted and mingled
with green,
And goldcn-hued favors she appears on the
scene,
Whrls on round the course, where her trials
are over
And with colors far sadIer away speeds
October;
With grasses newly pressed his health still i:
drank,
As November is heard her steel snalile &c
clank;
! Then huriies away o'er the leaf-coveret
ground,
Like the deer newly woke by the swift foot
ed hound,
| And ushers in pride of entries, the last,
And December bound of meath the spur o
the blast
Is of and returned. Now the flas is re
fnrled,
And Ff,y-,hree's race round the track of ih
! world
Is finished forever. But again al the scor
| SldUu lHe Sletus Iedul ilouhteh ~ ySs"
F1tyfour!
Let's welcome him eladly7 Fill up TO III
brim,
Let not e'en n bubble break dead on th
rim;
Let not a regret for the race that has past
A shade o'er this hour of pleasure e'en cas-
For if we've won every bet, Ills equal
clear,
Tha, uin what we might, we've each lost
year!
So fiji up bumper, laugh Time in his face
The old grey beard that ieers a, US all in IN
race,
Throw care TO the winds and each one thai
dear,
Fill up and drink gaily Happy Nelc Year
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-01-21

BuRNED ON THE PRAIRIE,--Chayles Lewis
son of Warner Lewis, Esq, Surveyor Genera
of Iowa, lost his life shol, time since in a
most distressing manner. He was out sur
veyng with Anderson's company, near Sar-
the prairie was discovered TO be on fire
Every eXerlion was made 10 escape, but in
vain, Mr.. Anderson was dangerously burned,
and young Lewis was so much injured that
| he died from the effects of his burns. He is
said TO have been most eslimabe young
man.-St. Louis Republican.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-01-21
\ Gclcrt Inle.
TURNING OVER A NEW LEAF.
BY MRS. CAROLINE L. soULE.

"Well," yawned Mr.. Grey, as the clock
struck six the lest Sunday in the year.-"l
suppose it's time 10 get up--but somehow
| don't feel much like it this morning."
go, lie shll and take your comfort, y
mut!ered bis wife drawing the bed clothes
yet closer around her; "lhere's no hurry
this morning, it's Sunday you know"
Just so you said last Sunday, wife, and
yet you know you were in hurry all the
day long. Suppose we turn over a new
leaf to-day, and get up at once"
"Pd rather turn and take new nap
do, pray" and her tone grew quite queru-
lous, edo let one take a little comfort on
Sunday IF they don't any ether day in the
week." and she turned her face TO the wal
and resclutely closed her eyes.
"Comiort yes, that's what ] want to
take but" he sighed, SITS no use trying
Well, il she will go to sleep again, / sup
pose | may as well and he composes
himself aud dozed another hour. The
clock struck seven.
"rhcre wife, we must get up now a
any rate. We shall be late again, Just a
We were last Sunday
swell, get up, then, il you want to.
do WISH could take little comfort. Ge
up! | get up every other day. Strange
body can't take comfort once a weeks
swell, well, sleep away them" said he
husband, rather Grossly as he slammed |
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-01-21

PRoCE':ss or lRoN SmPs.-We understand
that the owners of the celebrated Marco Polo
james Raines s. Co.-have, in addition to
their magnificent ships building in Boston,
ordered from The Belfast Iron Company, an
iron sailing vessel which will be the latgest
iron sailing ship in the world. The length
will be 800 feet; beam 43 feet; depth of
hold 30 feet she is also 10 be a lhree-ieck-
er, and will have light steam power and
screw. The vessel is to be built under the
superintendent of Mr., James Rodson, engi'
neer, of this TO wn.--LiverpoOl paper.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-01-21

THE WAR OF 1S12.-The Salem papers
have published lists of those residing in that
vicinity, who are surviving Darmoor prison.
ers, In Marblehead ~ persons are now alive
who were confined in Dartmoor. In Beverly
l3 Darimoor, and "a who were confined in
other English prisons during the war, now
survive. A correspondent Of the Salem Oh.
server furnishes list OF Is Of the armed yes
sells belonging TO the United States, which
were employed to cruise against the com
merce of Great Britain, in the war of 1912.
The prizes taken during the war number
14oS and were valued at si69, S53,5l6
The History of three of the mos, famous Of
these vessels is briefly stated as follows: The
"America," of Salem, was truly fortunate
vessel. She captured in the whole twenty
six vessels, and the property taken and safely
| got into port amounted 10 about S1,1O0, 900
The Prince" of Charleston, s. c., had ar
engagement with the Endymon friga,e, arc
killed g. Of her men. The "Yorktown," o.
New York, took prizes which were worth a,
least million ard half of dollars She did
not lose man during her cruise, and wa
cut thirteen weeks.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-01-21

TiE FAITHFUL WIFE.-There 5 nothing
upon this saF;h' that can compare with the
faithful attachment of a wife; no creature
who, for the object Of her love, is so indomit-
able, so perseverins, 50 ready 10 suffer and
10 die. Under The most distressing e;reum-
stances, woman's weakness becomes mighty
power; her rlmidily fearless courage; all her
shrinking and sinking passes away, and her
spirit acquires the firmnees OF rble-ada-
maniine 6rmness when circumstances dive
her 10 put forth all her energies under the
inspiration Of her affections
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-01-21

ENERGY.--See how that fellow works
No obstacle. is Too great for him TO surmount,
no ocean too high for him to leap, no noun
tain TO high for him to scale He will make
a stir in the world, and no mistake. Such
are The men who build our railroads, dig up
The mountains in California, and enrich the
world, There is nothing gained by idlenesS
and slolh. This is a world of action, and 10
make money, gain reputation and exert a
happy influence, men must be active, perse.
vering, and energetic. They must not quail
at shadows-run from lions, or attempt to
dodge the lightning. Go forward zealously
in whatever you undertake, and We shall
risk you anywhere and through life,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-01-21

CoNsrMPTIoN OF WooD By LOCOMOTIVES -
The consumption Of wood by lac locomotives
on the Michigan Central and Southern roads,
between Chicago and NiIes, and South Bend,
is estimated at 80, ,Oco cords within the past
year, The Rock Island, and some other Hi
nois roads are dependent OH Michigan and In
diana for wood, and get it by running their
wood trains over The Michigan roads. The
present prices of wood in Chicago are -Ilick,
ory Sc so 10 7; Beach and Maple, IS. so to
Oak, $3.50 TO s. This is nearly as dear as il
is in Albany, n. y. Before The introduction
Of railroads, hickory could be purchased in
Michigan for s so per cord.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-01-21

A FoRruNArE MAN.-From the report of
the Commissioner of Patents in the matter of
the pistol patents OF Samuel Colt, of Hartford,
Conn it appears that he has already realized
over one million of dollars clear profits, and
the Commissioner estimates the profits yet to
accrue before the patent expires al over ono
million more.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-01-21

A New DEATHS Senate of Virginia has
adopted resolution proposing TO award a
premium TO the officers ofthe best conducted
railroads in the State, with reference TO speed
and punotual connections of the mails and
travel
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-01-21
MFORTANT TO PHYSICIANS AND
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Shamokin Town Lots.

If subscriber is now prepared TO exhibit and
dispose of Lots in the new Town-Plat OF
nokin. Persons desirous Of purchasing can
tain the terms and conditions Of sale by
~ on the subscriber, at Shamokin.
VIM. ATWATER, Agent.
amokir, Oct. Is, ls53.-tf.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-01-21

Frequently ask yourself what you have
done, why you have done il, and how you
have done it This will teach you TO re-
specl-frsl your actions; secoad, your mo-
lives and third, the manner in which you
discharge your duty.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-01-21
WIN. M'CARTY,
BOOKS LLER,
Market Street,
sUNBURY, PA.

USI received anu LOT safe, ilSSu oullhS VI
EVANGELICAL MUSIC
Singing Schools. He is also opening at
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Poetry, History, Novels, Romances, Scientific
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1ks, Bibles; School, Pocket and Family, beth
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Also Just received and for sale, Purdons Di-
of the laws of Pennsylvania, edition of ls5 J.,
only 5000.
udge Reads edition of BlackstoneS Commen-
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now offered lin fresh binding) at the low
of 5000.
Treatise on the laws of Pennsylvania re-
ting the estates of Decedents, by Thomas +,
Ion, price only $4,00.
ravels, Voyages and Adyentures,-all oi
h will be sold low, either for cash, or coun,
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,bruary, 81, 1s52.-tt
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-01-21

In narrative OF travels on the Amazon
and Rio Negro, just published, Mr. Wallace
describes an extraordinary tree, called the
milk.tree, which was ore of the first wonders
he saw near Para. The fruii is ea,able and
full of rich and very juicy pulp; bu, "stran-
gssl Of all is the vegetable milk, which ex.
udes in abundance when the bark is cut. It
has about the consslence Of thick cream, and
bui for very slight peculiar taste could
scarcely be distinguished from The genuine
product Of the COW. Mr.. Leavers ordered
a man 10 tap some logs that had lain nearly
a month in the yard. He Cut several notches
in the bark with an axe, and in a minute the
rich sap was running out in great quantities,
It was collected in basin, diluted with
wafer, strained, and brought up at tea-timo
and al breakfast next morning. The pecu-
lier flavor Of the milk seemed rather TO I'm.
prove he quality of the tea, and gave i, a,
good color as rich cream in coffee i, il
! equally good" The milk is also used 70
glue, and il is said to be as durable as the
made use Of by carpenters.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-01-21
TRUE TO THE LETTER.

Dow, Jr the inimiiable preacher of Short
Patent Sermons, in Il late discourse, gives us
the article Of his creed, and concludes with
the remark:
"PoEe over with the cane Of consideration,
what nave empied before you, and il you
find a single gain OF wheat among the four
packs of chaf | shall be highly gratified."
The following are the grains Of The genuine
article, or we are no thTesher:
believe the most industrious are the most
conlened and happy. Iteness is an incu-
bus upon the bosom of enjoyment. 1t is the
hardes, work in The world TO do nothing by
the month and have nothing to do it with.
believe that kicking against custom and
splitting in The face of fashion, is a foolish
and futile endeavor. Both may need correc.
tion-Jut they must and will have their
way.
believe that if the devil is the father of
liars, he has large family 10 look after; and
is rapidly on she increase.
believe that girls are like ki'ens-gently
smooth them The right way, and they will
rub and purr mos, atleclionaiely; but give
Them contrary brush and they get their
backs up in most disdainfnl manner. They
| like to be kissed, but sham deicacy about
the matter.
believe lha, human flesh is hard 10 digest
Jonah did not sill easy upon The whale slom
ach.
believe that simple honesty, the naked
truth, pnre virtue, aud straight mp and down
way of dealing with The world, have as much
advantage over vice, trickery and sirataaem
in the long RON, as good square trollng
horse has over pacing pony or racker lha
goes mile or two like the mischief and j,
done for the rest Of the journey.
THE DIFFERENcE.-A writer says that tht
vital difference between mau and woman i
lhS--man forever asks more, while woman
is always intent upon making the most o
what she has Man is perpetual seeker
woman turns whatsoever she finds into
present use and profit. Mans eye is GxeC
upon he future; woman's upon Tie present
He sweeps The heavens with his gaze 10 SET
what farer worlds invite his adventure; sh'
ouiely unRacks the trunk Of his observation
and appropriales whatever available results
ii contains to the improvement, Of his presen
abode.
A promise should be given with caution
| ~ A ehn h.
made by the heart and remembered by th'
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-01-21

A promise should be given with caution
and kept with care. A promise should be
made by the hear, and remembered by the
head. Apromise is the offspring of The in
lenlion, and Should be nurtured by recollec.
iion. A promise and lis performance should
like the scales OF true balance, always
presen, a mutual adjustment. A promise
delayed is justice deferred. A promise neg
Iected is an unlruth told. A promise atten-
ded 10 is q debt settled
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-01-21

Hon. John c. Wright, late Comptroller o.
New York, will soon leave with his family
for Havana. 1t is rumored that he is 10 sue
ceed Judge Clayton, who lately resigned the
American Consulship.
A Priest in extreme poverty resolved to
get credit for miracle. He put the yolkS
OF several eggs in.o a hollow cane, and stop
ped the end with bulter--then walking into
an ale house, he begged 10 fry single egg
for dinner. The smailness of the repast ex-
cited curiosity, and they gave him a morsel
of land. He stirred the lard with his cane,
and 10 the wonder of the surrounding peas
ants, produced handsome omlet. This mir.
acle established his fame-he made omlets,
and grew lich by his ingenuity.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-01-21
THE GREAT BASIN.

The San Francisco Herald is publishing
some notes of the trip of Capt. Joe Walker,
the celebrated Western trapper and noun
'alneer, the first white man who ever cross
ed the great central basin, which lies be-
tween the river Nevada and the Rio Grande.
Lieut. Beale has more recently transversed
lis northern line, and Capt. Aubrey has re.
ceh'ly penetrated through its centre. These
reports will be looked for with much curiosi.
~, IN regard to this mysterious land, of
which bu, little is known excep, that i, is
supposed 10 be almost desert, aud at the
same time 10 have been once populously in
haoiied, for it abounds with the relics OF
ruined cities.
Some of the natural features of the region
described by Captain Walker are vast and
wonderful. He found there a cataract the
most stupendous in the world, more than
SIX lines the height of Niagara, and travel
ea some miles through the rocky channel Of
suberranean river.
Inc great cataract is on the Virgin river.
about two hundred miles from its mouth
Ii falls in a clear, unbroken descent of more
Than one thousand feet. The river. some
distance above, iraverses a pretty timbered
valley, and then runs through a close canon
The current then becomes rapid. The
mountain seems 10 run directly across III,
river. AT the fall the stream is narrowed I,
thirty or forty yards, while the canor rise
on either side in almost perpendicular cliff
to height of two hundred feet The pen
up stream rushes on TO the brink Of the pre-
cpice, leaps over the falls, with scarce
| break, into the vast abyss beneath Cap
Walker describes the sight as grand beyon
description.
About thirty miles above there is anoihc
magnificent, fall The river plunges over tn
cliff; falling distance of Two or three hur
died feet and breaks into myriad of fras
ments upon projecting ledge.
The under ground river is another gre;
phenomenon. 1t is in the country above III
upper Virgin river, which is described TO b
frighifully repulsive, barren, and split up int
rocky assures and deep ravines.
Capt. Walker travelled for q whole da
down the bed of a steep canon. He lurne
off into lateral canon, which became S
narrow that he could not go back again.
For two or three miles The rocks actual
closed over his head so that he could moi SC
the sky. II was like traversing an immens
natural tunnel two hundred feet high.
was undoubtedly the dry beds of a strear
which empiicd during the rainy season int
the Virgin. Diff logs were piled sixty fe,
high in one part of the tunnel.
What grand spectacle it would be TO sc
full torrent come rushing through that III
derground channel, and issuing from j
mighty mouth.
Another extraordinary feature Of this cou,
Try in the Big Canon, which has been trace
for upwards of three hundred miles, runnir
through perpendicular banks enormous
high, and washing up against the wall
leaving not slope between, as if the mou
tain had been cleft clear deep down 10 NAL
a passage.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-01-21
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