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The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1855-09-08

I HAVE returned 10 my former residence
! and Office in Marshall, Harrison comfy.
Texas, never to remove again, ami shali detaie
myself with redouhltd energy aud industry Go
ali the duties Of my profession.
Win hereafter pime'Ha4g attend TIE Sa-
creme and Federal courts nj lyicr. and tat
District courts Of Harrison, ass, and r-hut
and will attend she courts OF other counties,
IN sycrilI raees where the frwll justify H.
take this opportunity To give notice, thd
the preparation and trial 81 causes and 'he
preparation oi opinions upon questions aud
cases submitted 90 the, wili. iu future, employ
my whole tone and attention, an3 that must
t.pe.Jorih, deriiHe aA oHi', business 'ff i"r'drn
"a, ttrr.o and. also, all bushes. .n ,hc conui,
court W T. HILL
,,,,l ,fStL lSEt Ia
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-08-25
now THE "Ju0 LAW" WAS PASSED.

At the Reading Temperance Convention
Mr.. Strong. SPEAKER al the late House OF
Representatives. in discussion of the rcsO-
luiions uf the Convention is reported as fol-
lows
When the third was read Mr.. Strong said
he knew the convention wOuld indulge him in
II few remarks ON this item. lie stated that
"a majority Of the members elected to the
House last year were in favor of entire Pro-
hibtion but it was well known to them hat
other branches of the government differed
with the House. 1t was therefore the inten-
tion OF That body. in taking up the bill draf-
ted by distinguished jurist tknown as
Cummings BILL TO simply repeal the Ii
cehse system and thus discunnrct the govern
ment with it entirely. But that bill was
amended in the Senate and passed there by
bare majority OF one vote. When il came
back TO the House the members favorable TO
1t helu caucus, when it WAS ascertpiupd that
II the bill again went back TO the Senate
there was danger Of its being postponed un-
I'll next session. Liquor dealers came TO
members OF the House and asked them 10
pass an entire prohb!tory law ra,hc, than
cunrnr in the Senate amendments! hut AS
they had got one member of the senate 10
recaat, thiS was scheme TO defeat all lcgs-
lation on the subject Tor that session and
the best thing majority Of the House could
90 was C ur, wlhuut-amendmrn', in q
action of the Senate. The House. to which
the friends Of Temperance had elected ma
jority did the v,ry best they could do under
the circumstances in which they found them
S Ives pl ced by the peculiar views o. ether
bra { the goyenme Oh hi ql e iior.
AT the conclusion OF Mr.. Strong's remarks
the resolution was adopted unanimously.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-08-25

"TnY IT oN 1.-THE Knicterbocker tells ar
excellent story of Burchard. the revivalist :;
not Of him exactly. hut of what hapncned at
the close of one of his meetings. lie was in
the habit Of addressing his cOngregati N in
this manner:
Il am now going 10 pray, aud I want all
that desire to be prayed for to send up their
names on piece Of paper"
On the occasion to which We refer. there
was at once sent up to the desk quite . pile
OF little slips of paper, with the name on
whose behalf he WAS to ''wrestle," as he said
with the Almighty"
a pause soon ensued, when lie said -
Send 'em mp. can pray for five thousand
iust rs easy rs | can for dozen. Send 'em
mp If you haven't any paper get up and
name the friend you want prayed for"
At this stage o. the proceedings, a man
whom we shall call Ozell Bgg. stalwart
man Of six feet and bali in his stockings, q
notorious unhclever. and confirmed wag to
boot, rose in the midst Of the congregation. n
mark for all, and amidst the winks and becks
and smiles of the auditory, said
Mr.. Burchard, want yoa to pray for Jim
Thompsoa."
The Rev. petitioner saw. from the excite
ment in the auGiance, that Ozirl was hard
case.
What is your name, sir, and who is Mr.
Thompson ~
Its jim Thompson he keeps taverr
down in Thompsonville, and keep a public
house u little below him. He is an nterna
sconndrel and / want you to give him lift ;
"But," said Mr.. Burchard, "have you iaiti
in the efficacy prayer? Do you believe il
the power Of petition p
That is nj her here nor there" responded
Ozlei, II rant you 10 try it Oh him !"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-08-25

ThE NATIONAL DEDT.-The largest portion
of our national debt was contracted chiefly in
consequence OF the Mexican war. Bnt few
years have elapsed, and yet, while other ma
tions are plunging deeper and deeper into
the sea Of pecunary obligation, in order to
support their armies abroad and at home, we
have been gradually liquidating our indebted
ness. The Washington Sentinel says !:
."lIaving redeemed much Of the stock of the
loan Of 1886 the Treasury Department an
nounces that the whole or any part of the re-
mainder redeemable on and after the 18th
of November. 1856 will lie purchased by it
at any time previous to the 30th November
next. Cor which three per cent. premium will
he paid in addition to the sums expressed in
the certificates for the stock of the loan OF
1912 Il premium of ten per cent, of the loans
of la47 and 1913 fifteen, and for the stock is
sued under the act of 1850, commuly called
Texas indemnity stock, IA premium OF six per
cent. With eighteen or twenty millions OF
dollars in the Treasury. subject TO draft, I'm
Gle Sam can well afford TO pay his debts"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-08-25

ESCAPE OF FORGER FROM THE WILLIAMS
FORT JAIr.-The Gazette of the 18th, gives
the following account Of the escape of Her
man Fink, confined in the Willamsport jail,
on last Thursday night;
Ills escape was most desperate feat, in
no wise owing to any lack of precnution on
the part Of Sheriff Bubb. lie was heavily
ironed and strictly confined in the cell in the
northwest corner of the Jail. He had re-
peatedly expressed an intention TO kill him
self rather than 20 to the Penitcntiary. lie
sawed off the chain which confined his legs
with kule borrowed from one OF the other
prisoners in the Jail, With piece Of stove
grating as his only Instrument, he succeeded
in digging hole through the wall of the
jail. and getting into the yard. With the
Stats from across the bottom of his hedStead
he built Il kind Of platform on which he
r achrd from one window TO the other on the
outside of the Jail wall and succeeded in
clamhering upon the roof.
Walking along the Jail roof he attempted
to descend the lightning rod. as is supposed,
at the eastern end OF the jail and finding a
descent impracticable, either fell or jumped
To the ground from the roof Of the building.
He must have fallen with great ,iolenceupon
he hrirk pavement. The bricks were broken
aad driven into the ground. and marks ol
blood found where he fell and upon the gate
where he went out. lie escaped without
other clothes than his shirt aud pamtsoons.
aud wiilrirons upon his legs. lie probably
had conlederates about to help him away,
ms no clue has since been obtained OF him.
1t is hard matter to keep in confinement
a man who evidently had so little regard for
his own life. His escape was truly wonder
ful.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-08-25
wHIrEwAsuINo A DEFENCE Ao,,,sr
FIRE,

MEssRs. EDrToRs-Gentlemen Few mr..
sons are aware Of the great and beneficial eC
fects OF simply whtewashing the roofs of hon.
ses. refer to those only which are covered
with shingles. A wash composed Of lime
salt and fine white sand or wood ashes. put
on in the ordinary way Of whitewashing. rem.
ders the roof iirty-fold more safe against talk.
ing fire from falling cnders or otherwise. in
case Of fires in the vicinity 1t pays the ex.
pense u hundrod-rod. in its preserving innu.
,encc against the effect of the weather; the
older and more weathpr-bpaten the shingles
the more benefit derived. Such shingles gen
orally become more or less warped, rough
aud cracked the application Of the wash by
Tetting the upper surface, restores them ut
once tn their original or fiat form, thereby
closing the spaces bet Teen the shiAglps, and
the lime and sand, by filling the cracks and
pores in the shingle Itself, prevents its warp
ing for ye lrs. if not forev r thereaf.er. Oh.
has only to ascend the roof of II house in any
part Of the city, aud behold the hundreds of
acres OF combustible material of which most
OF onr roofs are composed, and will wonder
how they can remain unignited. A munici-
pal regulation requiring all roofs of this kind.
over three years old, to be whitewashed.
would not be ont Of place. Insurance COM
panies wonid save money TO require it. or be
ut the expense themselves on all buildings in
snred. 1t keeps the wet blanket always
spread. 1t also powerfully repes the heat of
the sun, rendering the upper portion Of the
house much cooler. The expense is so tri-
Hing (lrom % cents to S. J. that it is no bar
a"a!nst its general adoptiun.-Philadelphiq
Leager,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-08-25

a STURroRN JuRY.-The Portland Tran
Seript trlls good story of Col M. living
in Washington county Maine. who had a
great aptitude for serving MS juror. When
thus serving he had II very great anxiety that
his opinion should be largely consulted in
Jnaking up verdict. Some wears ago. while
upon a ease. after many hours trial to agree,
but failing he marshalIed the delinquent jury
from the room to their seats in the court,
where the impatient crowd awaited the result
of the trial.
"Have you agreed upon vcrdrt?" inQuir.
ed the cerk.
Col. Nj arose, turned a witherng glance
ulon his brother Jurors. and exclaimed =
May it please the court. We have not; have
done the best l could do, but here, are eleven
of the most contrary devils ever had any
dealings with"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-08-25
i Q { t + J..
From the Knickerbncker, August, 1855.
SONG OF THE MECHANIC.

The hum Of thousand wheels in oar ear,
Like some old ponderous gong;
The sledgc-hammer ringing alarms in the
The groan OF press, as If burdened with
The tramp Of the iron horse, Aeetcr than
air,
hhd his laundering snort, heard everywhere
lis but he orcheS,r. that e'er
Accompanies their song.
Men Of the hrawnv arm are we,
Men not ashamed of labor;
Though clouls may sometimes veil our face,
Our heart shines through in smiles that chase
The darkness from our ncighbor.
We are the men who forge the bars
That link the town and lca
Where engines rushing through the vale
Oar children, racing with the gale
Are shouting Justify!
The mighty ship that proudly rides
Over the restless deep
Was reared by us. Her noiscless wings
Bend to the evening breeze that sings,
Aud rocks her into sleep.
The Press--that throbbing heart where
beats
Tho pulse Of every thought;
The clock of mind which strikes the hour
And a nation rises in its power
Without our aid is naught.
The pen which, dipped in lightning, writes
At one stroke round the earth,
Neer staid by mountain nor the river,
On whose broad face the sun beams quyer,
Owes to$ur hand lis birth.
These thoughts make gladness in our hearts
Re echo. like Il hell
And like her voice who waits TO greet us,
Or leads our little child to meet us,
More sweet than We may tell.
Then let the JOYOUS song be heard
Let all be flied with migih,
Let il he known throughout the land
That the members CT our iron band
Are the hhppiest OH euth.
The sound that fingers in onr car,
Like some old ponderous gong,
Is but the orchestra that eer
Accompanies their song.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-08-25

A BEAUTIFUL SINILE,-A few days since
Il lovely little child of four summers. was
buried in tins town. On leaving the honse
OF It's parents, the clergyman, Rev. Mr.. jay,
pWcked up 10y the root ~ beautiful little
'j1rget-me-not,' and took it with him to the
gave.
After tbe little embryo of humanity had
been deposited in the gnye, the Clergyman
holding up the plant in his hand, said 81
hold in my hand beautiful flower which ]
pluckeG from the garden we have just left.
BY taking 1t from its parent home, it has
withered, but here plant it in the head OF
this grave, and it will soon revive aud
flourish.
80 with the little flower we have Just
planted in the grave. 1t has been pluck
ed from lis native garden. and has wllsd,
but it is transRanted into the garden OF lul-
mortality where ii win revive and flourish in
immortal glory and beauty. FaTner,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-08-25
selstt pottrp.
SONGS OF THE PEERAGE.
By lord ToMNoDDY.

My Lord Tomnoddy's the son of an earl,
His hair is straight and his whiskers curl
His lordship's forehead is far from wide,
But there's plenty of room for the brains
inside.
He writes his name with Indifferent ease,
But he is rather uncertain about the IDS"
But what does it matter, il two, or one,
To the Earl of Fitzdotterel's SOM
My Lord Tomnoddy to college went
Much time he lost. much money he spent
Rules, and windows, aud heads he broke
Authorities wink'd-young men will joke
lie never pceped inside of book
In two years time degree he took
Aud in the newspapers vaunted the honors
BY the Earl OF Fitzdotterel's eldest sou.
My Lord Tomnoddy came out in the
world,
Waists were tightend, and ringets curld
Virgins anguish'd, and matrons smil'd-
"'ris true, his lordship is rather wild
In very queer places he spends his life
Thore's talk OF some children, by nobody's
wife
But we must Mt look close 20 what is done
by the Earl Fitzdotterel's eldest son.
My Lord Tomnoddy must settle down.
There's vacant seat in the family town
(lt's time lie should SOW his eccentric oats y
lie hasn't the wit TO apply for votes;
He cannot e'en-learn his election speech,
Three phrases lie speaks-a mistake in each .
Ard thell breaks down-but the borough is
won
For the Earl Fitzdotterel's eldest son.
Ny Lord Tonnoddy prefers the guards,
(Ihe house is u borel 50 its on the cards !
Ny lord is Il cornet ut twenty-three,
A major al twenty-six is he
He never drew sword except on drill;
lhe tricks Of parade be has learnt but ill
a lieutenant -culouel ct thrty-one
Is the Earl Of Fitzdotterel's eldest son
My Lord Tomnolly is thirty-four,
Earl can last but few years more.
My Lord in the peers will take his place;
Her mujestys counsels his words will grace.
Oflice he'll hold aud patronage away
Fortunes and lives he will vote away
And what are his qualifications ?--One
He's the Earl of Fitzlott .rel's eldest son !
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-08-25

A JERSEY WOMAN ADVERTISING HER Hus-
BANp--We clip tie following from tn
Mount Holly (N. j. Mirrcr -
My llUsBAND GoNE--IicO Dollars Rewdrd.
Il feel il TO be my duty TO Inform the public
that my husband Geo. Smith, has left me.
withot any just cause and as it is believed
that he llas gone oil with another mans wife,
l desire to warn oil women from having any
thing to do with him, for il be will deseit one
he viii another. aud no confidence can be
placed in him. lie is of short stature rather
stout, dark complexion, jet black hair and
pretty good hooking If he has taken anoth-
er woman with him, as | supp ose lie hls, !
shall consider him rather "small potatoes,
and never will live with him again, but
should like to see hih for about half an hour,
Just to let him have the length Of my tongue
.--and oh wouldnt give it to him. ANY
body who will bring him back, So that he eau
have my Opinion of him, sh-l receive Two
dollars pf hard-earne9 money.
MouNr Holy, July 80. JULIA SMITH.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-08-25

"What brought you here p said a lone wo-
man, who was quite illustrated" the oiher
morning, by an early call from bachelor
ueighhor who lived opposite. and whom shr
regarded with ppcui,r favor, though she
never dared TO tell her love, bat let conceal
ment, Ike worm in the bud, hide in the fur
rows of her unwrinkled face and change her
skin TO parchment"
Il cams to borrow matches"
"Matches that's likely story Why
don't you mike match yourself? | know
what You came for" cried the exasperated
old virgin. as she backed the bachelor INTO a
corner-"You come here 10 kiss HE amost
to death, Bat you shan't, without you're
the strongest and the Lord knows that you
are :"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-08-25

TnE Arkansas GoLD BuHrLE ExPLoDED.-
4 cores spondent Of the Cincinnati Gazette,
writing from Fort Smith. (Arkansas,) states
that letters have been received at that place
from authentic and reliable sources that give
the Arkansas gold bubble an ea,ciuai quie-
lus. One gentleman, Lieut.. y. B. Pierce,
OF the 9Th United States infantry, writes thai
not far iren Grand river be had met with a
party OF near three hundred persons, having
with them eighty wagons ard Seams, on tAel
return home 60 Missouri. They aad been 4
the Red Fork" and for miles along il had
literally "torn The earth open" in their fruit
less search for the yellow dust
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-08-25

SINGULAR CoiScIDENcE.-The name OF God
is spelled with four letters in almost every
language. 1t is in latin. Deus; French.
Dieu; Greek, Theos 9TH is hut one letter in
the Greek language J German, Gott; Scan
dinavian, 0din; Swedish. Codd; Hebrew.
Adon; Syrian. Adad Persian. Syria Tar
tartan, ldga; Spanish. Dias; East Indian,
Esgi or Zeat, Japanese, Zain; Peruvian
Liani WalIaehian. Zene; Eirurian. Chur
Tyrrheniau. Eher; Irish. Dieh; Croaiian,
Doga; Magyarian, Oesel Arabian. Alta I;
Daimatan, Bogt.
Mean men admire wealth. great u,eo, glory.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-08-25

An Englishman in New York, who was
trying to make bet with an Ame lean on
the speedy capture Of Sebastopol took up
the follow NJ proposition; The American de-
posted el00 in the hands Of the Englishman.
for which he was to receive S25 per month
until Sebastopol was taken. This was on the
list of November last, and the American has
received bis $50 per month ever since that
time. One hundred dollars could hardly have
'beeu invested better.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-08-25
A GARD.

GEORGE BROWN, Inspector ofMines, ten.
NJ dcrs his services 20 land owners and Min
me Companies. in making examinations. reports
txc., of Mines and Coal lands. From his expert
cnce in mining operations, as he 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
vsion-ho hopes to give satisfaction TO those who
may want his services. Refers to Benjamin
Miller aud w. Payne, Esqrs.. PHILADELPHIA. and
D. E. Nice aud James Nciil, Esqrs.. Pottsville.
Communications ny Mail promptly attended to.
Pottsville, March II, ls55.-3m.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-08-25

CuRIous London has l09
fremen New Yok s00o. In the former
place they are paid by the city, in the .tter
they are voluntary, The rates Of. Insurance
are five times as much in New York as in
London, as
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-08-25

WHITE ASH ANTHRACITE COAL
FRoM raE LsScAsrEn CoLLIEnr,
Northumberland county, Pa,
NHERE We have very extensive improve
w mcnts, and are prepared to oier to the
public very superior article. particularly suited
ior tic manufacture Of Iron and making Steam.
Our sizes OF Coal are:
LUMP, ; for Smeltns purposes.
STEAMBOAT, : for do. aud Steamboat
HfGNhN EGG. for Family use and Steam.
STOVE,
TnA' Tsl' for Iimeburner' and Steam
our point Of Shipping is Sunbury. where ar
t.npements are made to load boats without any
delay.
J. J. CocnnAS, Lancaster.
&. w. PEALE, ShamoEin.
BExJ. REINunln, Lancaster.
a. A.BsUNGAunSER, do.
~ Orders addressed TO Shamokin or Sunbury,
will receive prompt attention.
Feb. 10. lS55.--ly
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-08-25

God requir, the ,ervice Il the whole be.
ing. Strive therefore for pure heart, u
clear mind. aod a sound mind.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-08-25
COALl COAL!! COAL!!!

UUAL CUAL!! CUAL!II
IRA T. CLEMENT respectfully informs the
IL cszcus of Sunbury aud vicinity that he has
been appointed agent for the sale of the celebra
tel red ash coal, from the Mines of Boyd Rosse.
& Co All The various sizes prepared ana
screamed will he promptly delivered by leaving
orders with the subscriber.
IRA Il. CLEMENT.
Sunhuy, Dec. so. lS5l.-u.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-08-25
T. II. 8 M t Il,
PORT BONNAIE, POCKET BOOK,

Pressing Case MahUfacthfer,
n. " cor Of Fourth s. Chestnut Sts,
PHILADELPHIA.
Always on hand large and varied assortment OF
Port Monnaies, Work Boxes,
Pocket Books, Cahas.
Bankers Gases, Travelling Bags,
Note Holders, backgammon Boards,
Port Folios Chess Men,
Portable Desks, Cigar Cases,
Dressing Gases, Pocket Memorandum Books
Also a general assortment of English, French
and German Fancy Goods. Fine Pocket Cutlery,
Rnzors, Razor Strops and Gold Pens.
Wholesale. Second and Third Floors
f. II. SMITH,
". w. cor. Fourth & Chestnut Sts., Philada.
n. B.-On the receipt Of 81, Superior Gold
Pen will he sent to any part of the United States,
hy mail ;-describing pen, thus, medium, hard,
or sof.
Phi!a., March 81, ls5i.-piy,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-08-25
LEATHER.
HIasgTE, EzEN EpssY Il CO.

No. 20 No,th 1Hird Street, philadelphia.
REoROCCO Manufacturers, Curriers' and I'm
if1 pcrtcrs of FRENCH CALF-SKlNS. and
dealers in Red aud OAK SOLE LEATHER y
KIPP.
Feb. II, ls55.-w ly
n TT q CnTYTu
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-08-25
S}ltseeIIanp.

10 Ger TnE REAr. FLAvot OF CorFEr--
In Kingdoms "Forest Lirc in Ceylon ara
the following hints on the preparation n
coffee, derived from long experience: Tn.
snbile aroma which resides in the essential
OIL oil the coffee berry, is gradually dissipaiod
n'ler roasting, and OF course still more aftcr
being ground IN order TO enjoy the fall
flavor IN perfection. the berry should pass
at once from HE roasting. pan 70 the mill,
ahd thence to the coffe-pot ard again. after
having been made, should be mixed al a
boiling heat with the hot milk 1t must bo
bad coffee indeed which, if these precautions
are taken, will not afford an agreeable and
exhilarating drink.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1855-08-15

district, did we stop their paper when their
subscriptions expired, hard thoughts would
be entertained towards us and we would
thus lose their patronage. And because
Northern publishers require their payment
in advance, and we are willing to wait on
them, the former are punctually paid, and
perhaps we are nerer paid. We repeat The
question Is it right, is it doing us Justice,
Some weeks We do not take in five dollars
and yet we have to pay cash for everything.
How can we get along at this rate! Fre-
quently have we been compelled to borrow
small amounts in order to continue our bust.
slncss. 1t is not right. 1t is doing us great
injustice. If the citizens of Lancaster dis
trlet desire paper in thei midst, let them
show by their acts that they do. For man
to take our paper, end not pay for it, subjects
us to additional expense. We speak plain
ly, and to the point, and we desire those
who feel our remarks ns applicable to them,
TO relieve themselves at once of the cen
sure.