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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-14
FIVE FEET DEEP OF EELs,

We find the following fish story in late
number Of the Boston Transcript AT this
season of the year, when numerous species of
the piscatory tribe resort in indefinite num-.
berS to their usual haunts to deposit their
spawn, the water at the foot of the large dam
at Lawrence, on the Merrimac river, presents
a curious and interesting spectacle. Incalcu-
liable swarms Of lamprey eels, shad and ale
wives have gathered at this point, for the pur-
pose of repairing to the upper tributaries, but
the falls being eighteen feet in height, the force
of the miniature cataract is such that their
progress is eilectually stayed. They attempt
all sorts of ways to climb the falling mass of
waters, only to be driven back to repeat the
vain experiment. When the dam was in pro-
gress Of construction, the migratory habits of
of the fish were considered and large. sub
stantial fish-course, built of heavy timber,
was erected at the southerly end, that they
might readily follow their instructive nature !;
but they were thwarted by the rushing tide,
so that not even salmon, that exceedingly
nimble fish, is able TO stem the current. Mil
lions of fish, chiefly lamprey eels, therefore,
accumulate in the tumbling waters, in masses
literally four or five feet deep, and fishermen,
who have purchased the right, station them
selves on the bank, with long lances, to spear
them. One man recently obtained nine thou
sand in single day. A peculiar feature of
the organization of the lamprey eel is that it
has no bones, and does not preserve that ten
acity Of life, even to its immolation in the fry
ing pan, which is characteristic of our COM
mon harbor eels Its flesh is not admired by
our citizens generally, but large quantities
are packed in barrels, and sent abroad to
tickle less fastidious palates."
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-14
OLD SERIES, VOL. IS. NO. 42.
A SAGACIOUS TEACHER.

| The Johnstown (Pa.) Tribune publishes
I the following as an extract from a letter
written TO her family by a young Miss who
is attending boarding school in the interior
81 must tell you about an affair of Emma
H--'s, that happened last Saturday. A
young man who had been paying some atten-.
| tion to her. had agreed to come and pass off
as her cousin, and take her out carriage-rid-
| ing, under the pretence that he was taking
her to his fathers, few miles in the country;
but his father does not live within a hundred
miles Of this. Well, he came according to
appointment, introduced himself as Emma's
cousin, and asked to take her home with him
to spend the afternoon. Miss W said
she had not the slightest objection, asked
how far it was. and in what direction, and
told Emma to get ready to go. But when
Emma was ready to start, Miss W also
came down ready dressed, and said as their
carriage was large enough for three, she
would go along with them part of the way,
and stop at friends who lived q short dis
tance from the uncle that Emma was going
to see, and they might stop for her as they
came back in the ev ming. OF course they
could do no better than tell her 60 with them,
although they would have dull time with
her along but they thought they could make
up for it by having n nice social ride after
Miss W stopped at the friends So off
they started in fine spirits, and when they
had gone three or four miles they began to
expect that every house they came TO would
be the one that Miss W would stop at
but she didn't stop at any. Finally, when
they had gone some five or six miles, Miss
W said she must have passed the house
by some mistake, for they had certainly traV-
eled twice as far as it was from town but,
since they had passed it, she would not trou-
BILE them to turn back with her, but would go
on with Emma to her uncle's, and stop Just
minute at her friends as they came back
There was what you might call "a fix, and
Emma and her beau could do nothing but
drive on. So on they drove, and on they
drove; but driving on did not drive away
their troubles. At last, when they had gone
eight on ten miles, he said that the road must
have been changed in some way, for he had
undoubtedly gone astray, and, as they had
gone so far, and it was growing late, they
would not have time to find the right way
So they came back to town, and when Miss
W got out Of the carriage, she told Ems
beau that when he ascertained how the road
had been changed, she would be very happy
to go along with Emma, any Saturday, to
spend an afternoon at her uncle's Since
that we have seen nothing of Ems cousin
but it will be long time before she hears the
last of her visit to her uncle's."
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-14
CALIFORNIA.

AGRICULTURAI4-Numb of farmers are
engaged in preparing land for the cultivation
OF tobacco, which, it is said, may be raised of
very superior quality in the valleys of the
interior. One farmer intends to cultivate fl
ty acres of the tobacco plant this season.
The papers say there is no reason why Cali
fornia should not produce her own tobacco,
and not be dependent upon other countries
for this luxury, if such it can be called
Hundreds Of thousands of dollars are now an
nually paid out for cigars and tobacco, which
might with increased attention, be expended
at home. The editor Of the Sacramento
Union has been shown a specimen of barley,
the product of single grain producing ljl
heads of which one of an average size contains
36 grains showing a total of 1866 grains,
or an increase of go 800 per cent A ripe
raspberry, measuring three inches in circum-
ference was also presented.
IMPoRTANT.-The kline poX has broken ont
on the cows in the neighborhood of San Fran
cisco, and vaccine matter, very pure, may
now be readily obtained. This is hailed by
the papers as great boon for the new coun-
try
CoAI. MINr.-A mine of coal resembling
the came. has Just been found about thirty
six miles from Sacramento, on the jackson
road, and within four miles Of lone city. The
mine is situated on high land, and is suppos-
ed to be very extensive. Only part Of the
grounds taken up have been prospected, but
there does not appear to be any end to the
lead. 1t is aboot 80 feet below the surface
and is easily worked.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-14
Stlctt Gale.
From Balou's Pictorial.
MY COUSIN FROM THE COUNTRY.
BY MRS. NJ. A. DENISoN.

4 tall yankee told the story man, bony,
hard features, yet upon whose front the Al
mighty hand had stamped genius in charac-
tiers unmistakable.
Said he, "When | was young man was
awkward as | believe all young men are
whose stature outruns their years. had
grown so fast that people where lived looked
up to me, and | of course, as was natural,
looked down upon them, but Twas not proud,
not at all had q cousin then singuiarly
handsome man, whose face TO me was always
a delightful study. He was not of such un-
gainly height as myself, but his hair was
brown and curling, his cheek tinged with red,
his eyes glowing and sparkling, his manner
commanding. and above all he was minister.
Now in those days ministers were very nearly
made idols of, and consequently were often
spoiled. My cousin, always thought, had
more pride than was good for him; but he
was so attentive whenever he came out in the
country to pay US long visit las he invaria-
bly, did every summer,) so pleasant and aiia-
BILE to us all, that we overlooked his little
peculiarities.
Il remember how we used to watch him at
meal times, and what general jingling there
was whenever he took his spoon out of the
| tea-cup into his saucer, for We were very
initiative family, and cousin Dennis was our
beau-ideal of politeness.
"One winter we had unusually good luck
and father happening to have surplus oi
money on hand, told me that if had notion
to see the world, might 60 to the neighbor-
ing city and stay till spring. You may be
sure was taller then than ever for although
l was very nearly twenty-one, l had never
been in the city to stop over day at the
most, and now the idea of spending winter
there was alm s. overwhelming. Every night
| made a programme Of my expected tour
where should go this night, and where next
week, and above all, thought how pleasant
it would be to share cousin Dennis hospital
ty, for he had SO often urged me to come ant
pass some time with him, that had no doubl
but his delight at seeing me would be equa
to mine at meeting with him.. A few weeks
more, and the busy fingers Of mother anC
sisters had prepared my wardrobe, and thu
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-14

WE learn from the Court Journal that Mr..
Fillmore appeared at the Queens Drawing
Room, not IN any fantastic costume but in
piain evening dress. His personal appear
ance Is highly complimented by that Journal,
winch Is also somewhat astonshed by the alb
sehee OF lackey-like Difference for him on the
part OF Americans. We copy garagraph !:
=, he presence of an eX-President of the
United States at our Court is am event which
deserves passing note. Mr. Fillmore looks
even younger man than Mr.. Buchanan. the
American Ministers his hair is not so white.
nor Is there any appearance Of badness. lie
seems apparently about ffty-eight is smaller
in stature than the Minister, but with as
handsome and intellectual a countenance. 1t
is amusing to see the sang troid with which
the former chief Of this powerful Government
is treated by the officers of one of his success
sors, The republican principle in this matter
is no fiction; and the eX-Prcsident has real
ly and actually become nothing more than an
American citizen. Mr.. Fillmore however
been received with much consideration at
Court, and with great distinction by the Min
isters. AT the brillient assemblies of Wis
countess Palmerston and the Countess of
Clarendon, there is no doubt the ex-Presi-
dent will be the parsonage of the day. When
presented to Her Majesty, Mr.. Fillmore wore
plain full dress suit
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-14
WHITE ASH ANTHRACITE COAL
FnoN THE LANCASTER CoLLIEnr,

WHITE ASH ANTHRACITE COAL
FnoM THE LANCASTER CoLLIEnr,
Northumberland county, Pa,
"HERE we have very extensive improve
w ments, and are prepared to offer to the
public a very superior article, particularly suited
for the manufacture of Iron and making Steam.
Our sizes Of Coal are:
LUMP, : for Smelling purposes.
STEAMBOAT, for do. and Steamboat
EGG. HGGADN' for Family use and Steam.
STOVE,
PEA PEA for Limoburners and Steam
Our point of Shipping is Sunbury, where ar
,ungements are made TO load boats without any
delay.
COCHRAN, PEALE & co.
]. COCHRAN, Lancaster.
&. w. PEALE, Shamokin.
BENZ. REINHoLp, Lancaster
A. BAUMGApDSER, do.
Cw Orders addressed to Shamokin or Sunbury,
will receive prompt attention.
Feb. 10. ls55.-ly
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-14

Spontaneous combustion often occasions
fires which are charged to incendiarism. In
Sandusky, lately. case of this kind occurred.
Some painters having been ut work painting
the new Presbyterian church, Il cotton rag
saturated with oil, was left upon one of the
seats. Next day, on going into the church,
large hole was found burned in the seat,
end the rag was in ashes. evidently the result
of spontaneous combustion.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-14

FOREIGN FRUIT IN NEW YoRK.-The New
York journal of Commerce says The mar
ket is glutted with West India fruit. FIT
teen vessels laden with pine apples, bananas
cocoa nuts, lie at the piers, and have on
board, of pine apples alone, about l0O, 900 do
zen, while large quantities have already been
sold. Prices range at from 2! to cent
Probably the market was never before SO
abundantly supplied. .....-
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-14

TIE METHoDIsTs OF CANADA WEST, at their
late meeting, made two important changes
in their church policy. They have consented
to extend the period of minister's residence
on circuit from two to five years, in any
case where request to that effect emAnates
from quarterly meeting of circuit, They
have also consented TO admit an equal repre-
sentation of clerical and lay members at the
annual district meeting of the convention
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-14

\ LARGE PRIcE.-Peter Lawson, Of Dra-
cut, Mass recently sold an Alderney COW
COW and calf for 1925. Last year the COW
produced II pounds of butter per week, Of
such quality that it sold at so cents per
pound. Siz hundred pounds per year is con-
sidered her average. Mr.. Lawson sold at
the same time an Alderney heifer, eleven
mOeths old, for Sl26.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-14

RAILROAD IRON TO Pc MADE IN ALABAMA.--
A contract for railroad iron has been made
by the President of the Northeast and South
west Alabama Railroad. The iron is TO be
along the line of the road, and
furnished at the rate of forty dollars per ton,
which is rather q low rate.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-14

SoLDIERs IS LIBERIA.-The uniform of the
e,olor.e.d soldiers of liberia as prescribed by
PRESIDENT Roberts must make splendid
show in contrast with ebony: yellow leather
gaiters, from the ankle TO the knee red cloth
pantaloons down TO the CATERS iron-grey
cloth short coats, with red facings blue
1loth vaiStcoats, and red felt caps with blue
strings.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-14
F. H. SMIT H,
PORT MONNAIE, POCKET BOOK,
AND
nresltug Ease nIaUyIfd cftIrer.


n. ". cor Of Fourth g. Chestnut StS.,
PHILADELPHIA.
Always on hand large and varied assortment of
Port Monnaies, Work Boxes,
Pocket Books, Cabas
Bankers Cases, Travelling Bags,
Note Holders, Backgammon Boards,
Port Folios Chess Men,
Portable Desks, Cigar Cases,
Dressing Cases, Pocket Memorandum Books
Also, general assortment of English, French
and German Fancy Goods, Fine Pocket Cutlery,
Razors, Razor Strops and Gold Pens.
Wholesale, Second and Third Floors.
f. II. SMITH,
n. w. cor Fourth & Chestnut Sts., Philada.
n. Bon the receipt of 81, a Superior Gold
Pen will be sent to any part of the United States,
by mail ;-describing pen, thus, medium, hard,
or soft.
Phila., March 81. ls5i.-ply.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-14
LEATHER.
FRITZ, EHENDRY 4 60.

No. 30 North Third Street, Philadelphia.
NBOROCCO Manufacturers, Curriers' and I'm
I'VE porters of FRENCH CALF-SKINS, and
dealers in Red and Oak SOLE LEATHER
KIPP.
Feb. II, ls55.--w ly
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-14

REMARKABLE LF-CoSrRoI.-The Bruins
wick (Me.) Telegraph tells a story ola young
widow down on the kenebec, who said to an
acquaintance who was condoling with her mp
on the recent death Of her spouse, 81 hope
you'll excuse my NOT crying but the fact Is,
crying dlwdys makes my nose Need"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-14
A CARD.

GEORGE BROWN, Inspector ofMines, ten
Se ders his services to land owners and Min
ING Companies. in making examinations, reports
&C., of Mines and Coal lands. From his expert
oncc in mining operations, as be understands the
different branches, having carried on Mines for
a number of years in Schuylkill Co., and having
now a large number of colieries under his super
vision-he hopes to give satisfaction to those who
NAV want his services. Refers to Benjamin
Miller and w. Payne, Esqrs.. Philadelnhia, anC
DE. Nice and James Neill, Esqrs., Pottsville.
Communications py Mail promptly attended to
PottsyiIle, March IL, ls55.-3m
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-14

THE Cross AND THE CREscENT.-One ofthe
French Sisters of Charity, engaged in minis
tering TO the sick and wounded soldiers in the
East, has fallen victim to her zeal and de-
voton, and perished. AT her funeral. the
cross which was carried before the coffin, was
escorted by Turkish soldiers, with arms re-
versed
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-14

UNFoRTuSATE CoYoIDENcR.-A few days
ago the telegraphic wire in Alabama was cut
and $50 feet of it taken away, under the be-
lief that it was the cause of the prevailing
drought, Immediately after, good shower
fell, confirming the depredators in their
error.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-14

CHURcH BUILDING IN EsGLAND.-Aeeord-
ing TO a report lately returned by Sir VIM
Clay, more churches have been erected IN
England during the last fifty years. than had
previously been built for five centuries
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-14
COALl COAL!! COAL!!!

FRAT. CLEMENT respectfully informs the
Il citizens of Suusury and vicinity that he has
been appointed agent for the sale of the celebra
Ted red ash coal, from the Mines of Boyd Rossei
Il Co. All the various sizes prepared and
screaned will be promptly delivered by leaving
orders with the subscriber.
IRAT. CLEMENT.
Sunbu1y, Dec. 80, ls5l.-H
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-14

A SLIEHr DRFEREscR.-The difference be-
tween Christian and cannibal is. that one
enjoys himself, aud the other enjoys other
people ...t ...- .-- --
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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-09-28

THE RETIRED NAVY l.lsr.-Ihe Washington
Star ot last evening pul lshes the Official ''Re-
served list" ol Navy Officers. decided by the
Hcti'ing Board. As il differs somewhat from
the list which went he ronnds of the press last
week We re publish it:
Captains on Leare Pay Charles Stewart. Ste
phen Ca,sin Geo. G. Read. 7. Ap. Cateshy Jones
David Conner, John u. Sloat, Chas. W Skinner,
dos Smith, David Grisnger. VIM. ID. Sater.
Jho. Percval. William V. Taylor, Charles Boar.
man, William Jameson, Henry ". Ogden, Hugh
\. Page, Stephen Champlin.
Is Captains Fariough Poy.-Jcsse Wilkinson
EoNhall y Parker, Philip :. Noohees, Thos. NJ.
Newell, 1hos. Paine Jos. Smoot Benjnnn Page,
William I.aimer, Henry Henry John II. Ora.
ham, VIM !nman, Lewis L. Simmons, Harrison
II. Cooke, Horace b. Sawyer.
Captains Dropped from the NGUy. JOHN p
Znntziuger, rrnh p Levy, VIM Ramsay.
Commanders on Leace Pay.-JohnJ Young
RJervs, Vim VI Armstrong Wm / Shields, Ed
ward w Carpeneter.John l. Saunders, John Stone
Payne. james Glvm, Rnbt Richie. Elisha Peek
Timothy q Btnhum, Oscar BulluS. Cadwallader
Ringgod, I Darrah Shaw, Robert - 'rhorbarn
Samuel Loekwood Lloyd i Newell, John Cal
houn, john Manning, Amasa Paine.
Commanders on Furioagh Poy.-- has T Plat,
VIM VI Armstrong, WIN + Shields, JOS Myers,
Thos T Gedney, Henry Bruee.Iohn 5 Nicholas
Thomas j Manning Andrew X Long, William
EF''' on",as ~ I"E" W. 70 'AutihS' isaac
H,e'f'''' ,feu a N,FIie Murray Mason.
I1WmoHaefs "oPPe,u J,o" f'e N"cy-f rede-
CRU, ,InoS Chauncey ,Hachariah + Johnston, VIM
NSurh'
LItH'ea9pts on Iedue Pog.-Jonathan w Swift,
Jonathan feffis' Matthew W. + Ma4ry''"s Palmer.
George Hurt James + Miller Henry Darcantel,
George NJ h'i"' George l. aelden' stephen De
ca'"r' Richard !. Love nm Reynolds James Is
Lewis. John Hail. Francis Lowry, Meancton r
Woolsey
Ljsuteaants on Fnriough Pay.-Frank Eiery.
James Waiaon' Jnnins Boyle VIM Hunt,
Peter Turner VIM ID Porter, Gabriel G. William
son, John Garter, Simon Il Bissell,John j Glas-
son, llrnry \ Steele Robert Handy A IL Kitty.
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III |. & ,oil43Yn,cm

Ths s. polls 3ys.em
some # our Democratic oafi, mpofsties. I'M
/ der the heal: "Shail great pary'tast small
/ game" are debating the question whether the
machinery Of party shall be- appGe6 to all the
/ minor Offices of the Snte--emhrncng sheriff.
/ clerks. ean.tables. cornners. &c. The eeneln-
sion seem. In be that this procedure should not
+ be- rcsoffnd TO- unless u Know Nothing should
/ prrsame t. seek uffae-a conclusion. which, by
the way. e5vers nearly the whole ground. u-
der the existing organization Of paries, it will
rarely happen that any one mott lncotaco will be
a crndidate f'r Office cgcegt Know Nothing-
We take occasion to sugg 81 also that II Is ruth
er ne for discussion of this question. The
Democracy have monopolized nearly every Of
fee in the State, worth having which they could
po.sible get pos session Of. A writer in the Ma
lionnl American makes the following remarks on
the subject
writer IN the Norfolk Beacon vlese communications
reproduced ia Saonp American, attempted some time
since nearly all the honer aud emouments Of our
state Government the possession Of the Demoefaey
1t was DEMONSTRATED by referred 10 and yet disputed
because disputed they could be without ouuaging truth
that not onlq every hra,ire ri Int oyory Py dignity IN
the commonwealth uang exception or two Is mono.
pod by Democratic incumbents and that the spells policy
has carried into the Literary and Benevolent ins
tuous Of The state
Tho writer did not his positions by reference to
appointments for the banking institutions aud Internal improve
ont companies Of the wish he had applied his ntes
legations these departments that It might he known "hei
these net under supreme democrntc control Ny
know It II Of others is thst nearly all the
Stale directors old banks democrats HaYing,hpw
ever no dia by by ,,ic, make positive statement,
pass this point aye rcSer,g it for future investigation.
liz appointment Of proxies and directors in our in.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-09-28

Z .rIaea. Na,b .niel 7 Nesi, Alien | byr'n-'
Edmand shepherd, Wm K Mrtcrr. ehas Gray
George King, Joseph \ -ewall. Chn- b Smith,
jas Bruce.
jHasisfs en- Leare Pay l,o' crt Knox. VIM
Vaughan. Francis sialh,iy. Jas Ferguson, john
Robinson. gahn . quinn. Frederick " Moose, III
A T Yanng. CLu- Morris. WIN Brady. sam
mel c Reid. John Pearson. Edmund + Omstrad.
Masters on Fariough Pdg.-A Cunningham.
Michael Clear, r Clarendon Jones.
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AT Longwood on the Goth September by the Rev NJ Os.
borne. ALBERT g. MCGEHEE, Esq, of Alabama and Mrs
AGNES CATHERINE NENABfE of Prince Edward Va
By the Roy NJ NJ Dance morning of the l2fh inst
JOHN IL EEpD, OF Charlotte, 10 Miss AGIE f. FLIPPEN
daughter Of WI A. Flppen, Of Cumberland County, Va
In buckingham Monday the cath inst by the Rev Mr.
Spencer Mr. JoHN r. BROWN of Farmvlc late Of Liberty
Va to Miss AMANDA f. GRFGoItT, of Buckingham