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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-06-02
AN EVIDENCE oVILL nREED,xc.

There is no greater breach fgood manners
or, rather. no better evidence orill breeding
than Of interrupting another in conversa-
ton ThHc Speaking-or commencing a remark
before another has fully closed No we'll
bred person ever does it, or continues con-
versaton along with any person that does.-
The latter often finds an Interesting conver-
sation abruptly waived, closed or declined,
by the former, without even suspecting the
cause. 1t is criterion which never fails TO
show the breeding Of the individual \ we'll
bred person will not even interrupt cre who is
in all respects greatly his inferior. If you
wish to Judge the good breeding of a person
with whom you are but slightly acquainted
mari, such persons strictly in this respect,
and you will assuredly not be deceived
However intelligent, fluent, easy, or even
graceful, person may appear, for short
time, if you find such individuals guilty ofthis
practice, you will find him or her soon prove
uninteresting, insipid and coarse.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-06-02
CHAPTER III.

Mr.. McKim's establishment was large
one. Being situated but few miles out the
city. in delightful neighborhood, many visi-
tors were drawn to it in the summer season.
Sometimes half dozen at time We're yisi-
ting it. aa
Miss Penelope Penrose was well qualified
to preside at the table, having beer always
accustomed to do so ut her own. She did
so with a mingled grace and elegance, that
Mr.. McKim was as much surprised at as
delighted. Still further her education quail
fled her to mngle in conversation that be-
trayed she was well read. This qualification,
so rare in housekeepers. pleased Mr.. McKim
not little, and arrested the attention OF his
guests
Certainly, Mr.. McKim," said friend,
"you have a paragon Of housekeepeT.-
Where did you pick her up ?"
"0ne of the advantages of Advertising my
dear fellow" -fl
"Then hereafter j shall believe in it.-You
must take care. though. Mr.. McKim, or some
Of these days you will be marrying her. and
faith, shouldn't blame you if you did"
at seems to me from your enthusiasm,
that you are much more likely toget caught" I"
retortod his friend l
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-06-02

LAUGHABLE SCENE.

A very laughabe scene took place in one
OF the London theatres, soon after the great
nattie OF Waterloo. A dramatic representa-.
.loh Oh that world-renowned engagement was
III the course OF representation great nun.
per oil sailors had been hired by the mnrager
10 represent the English and French forces
but they utterly refused to be Frencbmcn
the wouldn't put on the enemy's Jackets at
any price; so that the manager had to pro.
cure landsmen to represent Napoleon's army
In one part OF the play the English forces
were to run from the French but instead of
TINS they stood heir ground, and actually
pitched all the French army into the orches.
ira, among the fiddlers
The ''recusants" were brought up before
magistrate when one Of them made this anus.
ing defense;
You see, Bill Snykes, md !, and Joe
Brown, and six more, was the British army,
and opposite us was some six or eight land.
lubbers, a-hacting the Mounseers. The skip.
per Of the show-folks told us after we'dsquib.
bed off our muslets over the Mounseers'
heads, TO turn and run away from the French.
In course, this here was hard work for Jack
tars as had sarved their country for twenty
year, to be told to run away from half doz-
en- land-ubbers, pretending to be French.
"Well, it warn't no use O. kicken' MP row
then, (this was rehearsal but at aigM Bill
Snykes and | argufed the matter over a pot
o 'af-ahd-af, and we concluded not to disgrace
our flag but TO stand up for the honor of Old
England
"Well, when the scrimmage began, ths
land-lubbers called out Retreat! retreat
why don't you retreat 2
See you shot first = says I.
"rhey come at us, and Bill Snykcs, in
sewing round to guard his starn, slipped on
a piece of orange-peel, missed stays and come
down plump on his beam-ends. One Of the
imitation Perieyroos made grab to captivate
Bill, when, in course, covered my friend.
and accommodated the sham Mounseer with
q hist as didn't agree with him. He was one
o them mutten-fed chaps as can't standmuch,
Tor he landed among the fiddlers, and squeaed
blue murder!
"Well arter row begins, you never know
lothin' till it's over. Bill Snykes and clear
I'd out the French army in less than no time.
and then we tipped the player-folks broad
side, and took their powder-magazine prison
er. The cabin passengers (the pit J and Bill
md got surrounded; but if I'd had a bag.
net at the end O. my musket, I'd ha cleared
The decks like winken'!"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-06-02

THE SONG OF THE HAND.

] clutch the steel so bright and keen,
And plunge it in the beating heart;
wipe the tear from sorrows eye,
And build the magic dome of art.
] wave the pail and dig the grave,
give to merry music birth;
! scourge the poor, and through the pen
speak to all the peopled earth.
forge the :etter ofthe Slave,
bear the banner of the free,
l press the sacramental cup,
And rear the gloomy gallows tree.
l grasp the gold ard starve the poor,
To huild achurch and pray for prayers I;
Twas that crucified the Christ,
slew the promised man Of cares.
l took the gold that Judas got,
And hung the traitor on a tree;
] tied the cord about his neck,
And set his guilty spirit free.
And in the senate-house Of Rome,
Twas immortal Caesar slew;
And thrice | bathed me in the gore,
That Brutus' friendly dagger drew.
And many pous saint since then a.tr
Fast to the burning stake I've tied;
And heaped the blazing iaegots round
And Knocked them as in pain they've died.
But all the merry deeds I've done; 81.
Obedient to my master, Man, 4
could not tell where to sing
Until my Judgment day began.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-06-02
JOHN curNamAa AHEAD OF YANKEE.

JOHN CHINaMAS AHEAD OF YANKEE.
A San Francisco paper relates the follow
ing incident as having occurred lately at a
shoe store in that city. The parties concern
ed were the proprietor Of the store and
John Chinaman. Examining q pair Of boots,
the price Of which was five dollars, John in-
quircd:
How muchee you azee for um booteeT
In spirit of waggery, it is presumable the
owner replied:
Two dollar and halfee, John. Very
cheap bootee, aintee? I?
Cheap bootee, said John, who thereupon
examined pair, and concluding to buy, offer
ed quarter eagle
But said the dealer in leather, this is on
ly enough for one boot. They are two dol
lars and half a pece--the two cost five dol
lars
John was somewhat ostonished-said lie
would not buy-and demanded the return of
his money; but the leather dealer was mex
orablc.
No, John You have got one boot and
paid me for it. Now give me another piece
ust like this and take the other
j John saw the drift Of the game, and was at
once resolved.
Well said he this bootee be mine, may
De--l PAID for um"
Yes said the dealer.
And you no give me the other bootee
asked John.
Not without the money said the other.
Well said John, Il do um bootee what
please-I cuttee um mp
And thereupon John whipped out knife,
cut the boot to pieces, and threw it into the
street exclaiming as he departed
That am my bootee--that other be your
bootee; you sell um to next fool Chinaman
what come along
Al last accounts the boot dealer was look
ing for the man with n wooden leg, to whom
he might sell the odd bootee, and thus save
expenses.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-06-02

CAUTION OF VIsITINe Sick RooMs.-N Never
venture in sck-room il you are in a. violent
Precipitation (if circumstances require your
continuance there) for the moment your body
becomes cold it is in state likely TO absorb
the Infection and give you the sease. Nor
visit a sick person Especially if the complaint
be Of contagious naturel with an empty stom-
ach as this disposes the sytem more readily
sick person, place yourself where the air pas
ses from the door and window to the bed of
the diseased, nor betwixed the diseased per-
son and any fire that is ip the room, as the
heat of the fire will draw the infections vapor
in that direction, and you would run much
danger from breathing it in.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-06-02
the utSroRy OF THE CORSET.

The corset first had its origin in Italy, ont
was introduced from that country lntt
France by Catharine de Medicis; Mary
Stuart and Diana de Poicters did not, how
ever, follow the fashion, but it was once adj
mitted by all the ladies of the French court
it was indispensable to the beauty ofthe ie'
male figure, and was, therefore, adopted by
them. The corset, was, however, in those
days, in its infancy, AM, it assumed more oil
the rough character of knights cuirass.
The frame was entirely formed OF iron, and
the velvet which decorated the exterior held
a frightiul and cumbersome machine. This
state of things, so detrimental TO health, and
the cause of so much personal Inconvenience,
not TO say torture, could not last long; and
the citizens of those days contrve to give
more pliabiIitg and lightness to the metal
and prepared the way by degrees for whale
bone. But as reforms are always slow, the
cold iron continued to clasp the warm hearts
of their fair wearers in its embrace, and even
contrived to exist to the present day under
the name Of buse-and who can blame its
pertinacity. I?
The corset found favor in the eyes of Louis
XIV. In the following rein, however, the
corset was threatened with banishment from
the toilet Fashion took rural and simple
turn, and was almost guided by the taste OF
the painter of the day, Boucher. in whose pic
tures many of the court celebrities figure as
shepherds and shepherdess. But when the
painter departed fashion returned to the
prim eccentricities of former times. During
The Revolution the corset was again forgot
ten, and under the Directory it was com
pletely interdicted by the fashionable world.
The bellies Of that day took classic turn and
aped the Roman dress-the toga, sandal,
&c. The empire dethroned the classic fash
ion, but without taking the corset into favor
High waists were in favor, and Ia mode re-
yelled in taste certainly the reverse of pru-
derry. Everything has its days and its falls,
and with the fall Of the empire fell also the
waist and then came. as a necessity, the re-
turn of the corset, which since that time has
continued uninterrupted in favor. And GER
tainly, when the fashion is followed in mode
ration. and the last inventions and improve
ments in the corset are adopted, it is rather,
perhaps, beneficial to the health of the fe-
male, as it supports the frame, and develops
the anatomy in q right direction while at the
same time it gives grace and beauty to the
Fl gure.-LondOn Court Journal. .
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-06-02

AK OBEDIEST CHHD.-No object is more
pleasing than meek and obedient child--
He reflects honor upon his parents, for their
wise management. He enjoys much ease and
pleasure TO the utmost limit Of what is fit
He promises excellency and usefulness; to
be when age has matured the human under
standing, willing subjects op all things to
the government of God. No object, on the
contrary, is more shocking than acLild under
no management. Wepity orphans, who have
child INDUCED is more to be pitied it has no
parent; 1t is its own mastpr-peevish for
ward, headstrong bliud born to double por-
tion of trouble and sorrow, above what fallen
man is heir to, not only miserable himself but
worthless, and plague to all who in future
will be connected with him
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-06-02
AN HOUR OF PEACE.
BY THOMAS MOORE.

How calm. how beautiful comes on
The Silly hour, when storms are gone
When warrior winds have died away,
And clouds beneath the glancing ray
Melt of. and leave the land and sea
Sleeping in bright tranquility
Fresh as if day again was born,
Again upon the lap Of morn.
When the light blossoms, rudely torn
And scattered at the whirlwind's will,
Hang floating in the pure air still,
Filling it all with precious balm,
In gratitude for this sweet calm;
And every drop the thunder showers,
Have left upon the grass and flowers,
Sparkles, as't were that lightning gem
Whose liquid fame is borne Of them!
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-06-02

The company were sitting in the parlor
on a tranquil summers evening The light
had been removed on account of the mosqui
toes which they attracted. Conversation
had gradually ceased, and feeling of quiet
such as is apt to come over the mind at sucl
seasons, had stolen upon all.
'How pleasant it is" said one of the com
pany, 'to sit here in this pleasant moonlight
There is but one thing wanting to complete
tho enchantment."
"And that is"
"Music."
Il was just thinking Of IT" said Mr.. McKim
and wishing we had some one present who
could play. Gentlemen, are any of you gif
ted in that way ?"
The answer was a general negative.
"Perhaps," interposed the housekeeper
"in lieu of better you would wish me to
| play" ...
"Whot, Miss Malcolm, do you play p
asked Mr.. McKim in surprise.
"a little"
"Then you will certainly confer a great
favor by giving us some specimens Of your
skill"
Miss Penelope was an accomplished mn
scian. having cultivated assidiouSly her natu-
raj talent. which was very considerable. In
addition to this she sung very tastefully.
Without further ado, she proceeded TO the
piano and played with her accustomed exc
cution variety Of pieces, some of them very
difficult. Then pausing moment, she ac-
companied herself on the instrument with
the words of a popular song, after which she
arose and left the piano.
Warm encomiums and fiattering compl-
ments were layished on the singer, who re-
\,
retired.
After this Penelope's musical talents. as
may readily be judged were often called into
requisition. ..,.. ..... .l...I ....
1t was about fortnight after this occur
renee that Penelope who had left directions
to forward letters with friend who was in
the secret, received leter infjrming her hat
her sister who had been abroad was expected
daily and would probably proceed at once to
her residence.
This made her immediate departure i'm
peratiye, and so she informed Mr. Nc
Kim. --.... .....
Leave me !" said Mr.. McKim in a troub-
led tone. You are not dissatisfied l
hope"
mot at ALL But my sisters presence will
render it necessary"
And will you not return 2" - ...
"I do not think I shall be able as my
sister will probably wish me to remain with
her. ". .-
Mr.. McKim paced the room in some
perturbation, and then suddenly drew up a
chair and sat down beside Penelope
Il do not think l can give you up" he
said, "and / have therefore another propo-
sition to make. If you will not stay with me
as housckeeper, will you stay as a wife ?"
This is $3.50 unexpected murmurGd
Penelope
But you won't refuse p
Let me make an explanation first, and
then you shall be at liberty to do as You like
Know then that am possessed of an inde-
'endent fortune. and merely assumed the
post of housekeeper TO crafty whim, and
that the time for which l had resolved to
keep up the disguise has passed. My name
is not julia Malcolm, but Penelope Pen
rose"
This explanation only made Gregory press
his suit more vehemently. and in short it was
only month from that time that our heroine
promised to become 'housekeeper for life"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-06-02

WILL CRANBERRIEs CURE ERYsIPELAs p
All We know about it is that the New Haven
Palladium said they would. A lady visited
our family few days since and stated that
her daughter had the srysipelas quite bad
We called to mind the remedy recommended
by the New Haven editor. On returning
home in the evening she found the disease
spreading RAPIDLY, and had assumed 'Iightful
appearance. She Immediately applied poul-
tice made Of cranberries, which seemed to ar
rest it at once, aud a second poultice affected
complete cure Ni'es Rtptbicdp.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-06-02

BEAyrIFuL AYER.-Lord, bless and pre-
serve that dear person whom thou hast cho-
sen TO be my husband: let his lie be long and
blessed, comfortable and holy; and let me al
so become great comfort and blessing unto
him, sharer in all his joys, reireshment in
all his sorrows, and meet helper for him in
all his accidents and changes Of the world !;
and make me amiable for ever in his eyes,
and ever dear to him. Unite his heart to me
in the dearest uuion of love and holiness and
mine TO him in all sweetness, charity and
compliance. Keep me from allUngentleness,
and i'll humor, and make me humble and obe-
dent useful and observent, that We may de-
light in each other according to thy blessed
word and ordnance, aud both Of us may re-
joice in thee, having our pprtionsin the love
and service of God--fotAer's Magasine
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selett Gale.
MATED At LAST ;
OH
A Very Bold Stroke fer Husband.
By CARL CASTAB.

CHAPTER T.
Miss Penelope Penrose sat in her comror-
table sitting-room, with her feet upon the
fender. Everything about her looked neat
and cheerful. In one corner of the room
stood a piano. but it was shut. md had been
all day-Penelope had no disposition TO play.
Why should she? There was no one TO play
to. II, now. she had q husband
1t was upon this very roint that Miss
Penelope was meditating.
The fact was Penelope Penrose wanted
but six months Of being thirty, and no one
had yet made her proposal.
1t was rather singular that it should be so.
Penelope was good looking-had received a
good education-she was skilled in music.
would have made husband happy. But
such things can't be accounted for. She had
seen the most uncompromsing Of her com
panions-even to ugly little Miss Henderson.
with not on accomplishment in the world,
and moreover with a face pitted with the
smallpox, married off in quick succc ssion-
and yet there she sat on that cloudy morning
IN December devotee to single blessedness,
and likely to remain so.
Was there ever woman who did not con-
slder married life preferable to a single one,
provided she could secure the right compan-
| lonY believe not.
10 revert TO Miss Penelope. In addition
10 her other specified attractions. she owned
neat cottage which she occuped and a
suincient sum in the funds to give her an
income amply sufficient TO live ON with com.
lori and even elegance. Surely all the beaux
must have been blind.
Something must be done. and that ouickly y
SAID Miss Penelope. as the thought of her
approaching thirtieth birthday came with
startling iorce to her mind. Yes. something
must DC done. But what THAT is the
question. Snch is the state of society thai
woman is hemmed on all sides. She has moi
even the privilege of choosing Companion
Tor llie' but must wait meekly till some one
comes along. and take him or nobody, II h
wrong decidedly wrong.
Miss Penelope was in suitable frame o,
niihd' at that moment, to become an advocate
OF woman's rights.
meanwhile il was growing dark, and Pene
lope rang the bell.
| sally" she said to her hand.maiden. 'yor
may orIng in lights and the evening papers.
Inc hand-maiden vanished, and presently
the articles desired made their apnearance
said. s.T '' eo' sA'
| Penelope Penrose looked first at the mar
rages II was no more than natural ,he,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-06-02

GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE PREsByTERIAN
CHURcH, NEW ScHoot. THE sixty-frst ses-
sion Of the n. S. Presbyterian Church in the
United States Of America, commenced in the
Union Church in st Louis, on Thursday, May
18th. At the opening Of the session about
one hundred and twenty Commissioners were
present, number subsequently, greatly in-
creased.
The General Assembly of the Presbyterian
Church was first organized Mise, the year
Of the organization of our national Govern
ment by the adoption of the Federal Consti-
tuition. Its first Session was held in May,
1859, in Philadelphia, Rev John Rogers, d..
d., Moderator. There are now in connection
with the General Assembly, % Synods, l09
Presbyteres. 1912 Ministers, 1861 churches,
and l4l All church members.
The session was opened with sermon by
the Rev. Thomas H. skinner, d. d., Of the
Third Presbytery of New York, the Modera-
tor Of the last Assembly, assisted in the pre-
liminary services by the Rev. j. =. WILSON
ID. D., Of the Prcsbytery Of Newark
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-06-02

PRENrcE's LAsr,-Two or three papers in
the interior Of Kentucky are occasionly at
tacking us, and friendly correspondent asks
why we do not "castigate them" The truth
is, they are altogether TO small. A woman
once handed her crying baby TO her husband,
requesting him to make it hush. 1t contin-
ued to cry till she got out Of patience, and
then she called out to her husband II do
and at length she angrily exclaimed-"Aint
you going TO spank the baby 2" II would,
but indeed wife, 4 can't ind any place Big
enough to spank. FL Louisville Journal,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-06-02

By HENRY W. IONGFELLOW.
In the Valley of the Wire
Still is seen an ancient mill,
With its gables quaint and queer,
And beneath the window sill,
On the stone
These words alone
"Oliver Basseln lived here"
Far above it, on the steep,
Ruined stands the old chateau
Nothing but the doniohn-keep
Left for shelter or for show,
Its vacant eyes
Stare at the skies,
Stare at the valley green and deep.
Once q convent old and brown,
Looked. but all it looks no more,
From the neighhOring hillside down
On the rushing and the roar .
or the stream ..... ...
Whose sunny gleam .
Cheers the little Norman town.
In that darksome mill ofstone,
To the waters dash and din,
Careless, humble and unknown,
Sing the poet Basse!in
Songs that fill
The ancient mill
With splendor Of its own. ,..r
Never feeling Of unrest
Broke the pleasant dream he dreamed,
Only made to be bis nest
All the lovely valley seemed;
No desire ..
On soaring higher
Stirred or tp-i.y.i n, lic brooct
True, his songs were not divine
Were not songs Of that high art;
Which as winds do in the pine,
Find an answer in each heart;
But the mirth
On this green earth
Laughed and revelled in his line.
From the ale-bouse and the inn,
Opening on the narrow street,
Came the loud convivial din,
Singing and applause Of feet,
The laughing lays
That in those days
Sang the poet Basselin.
In the castle, cased in steel,
Knights, who fought at Agincourt,
Watched and waited, spur on heel;
But the poet sang for sport,
Songs that rang
Another clang . .. ....
Songs that lowlier hearts could feel.
In the convent, clad in gray,
Sat the monks in lonely cells,
Paced the cloisters, knelt to pray,
And the poet heared their bells;
But his rhymes
Found other chimes,
Nearer TO the earth than they.
Gone are all the barons bold,
Gone are all the knights and squres,
Gone the abbot stern and cold,
And the brotherhood Of friars;
Not name
Remains TO fame
From those mouldering days Of old.
But the poets memory here
Ofthe landscape makes part;
Like the river. swift and clear,
Flows his song through many heart;
Haunting still
That ancient mill
In the Valley of the Wire.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-06-02
JULIUS STERN

40. las North Third Street. q doors aboue
Eagle Hotel, PHILADELPHIA.
uyHOLESALE Dealer in Fancy Dress Trim
w minss and Millinery Goods, and Manufac-
terer of Fancy Silk Bonne,s Keeps constantly
on hand very extensive assortment of Silks,
Ribbons, Gimps Fringes. besides great variety
of other Fancy Goods. He solicits a call from
Country Merchants visiting the City, and assures
,hem that they will he sure to find any article
above mentioned, at the Lowest prices.
March II, '55.-W. mo. 2.