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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-10-04
Dnnorous.
A California Joke.

4 California paper tells the following Of
Lieutenant Derby, John Phoenix" the hu-
morst:
One evening, at the theatre, PhonniI obser.
we'd man sitting three seats in front, whom
he thought he knew ; he requested the person
sitting next to him to "punch the other indi-
vidual with his cane" The polite stranger
did so, and the disturbed person turning his
head little be discovered his mistake-that
he was not the person he took him for.
Fixing his attention steadfastly on the play
and Affecting Inconsistencies of the whole
affair." he left the man with the cane to settle
with the other for the disturbance, who being
wholly without an excuse, there was of course,
a ludcrous and embarrassing scene-durng
all OF which Phoenix was profoundly inter-
cane asked rather Indignantly Didn't you
tell me to punch that person with my stick"
"Yes!"
"And what did you want?'
"I wanted to see whether you would punch
him or mott"
THE FOLLOWING rich incident actually occur
red not long ago in the recitation room OF u
law school: ,
One Of the professors to test the ability of
a student he was examining, propounded this
question.
"Mr.-, what do you think should be
| done with a man that had committed suscde
The student was puzzled-he scratched his
head moment, as if to brighten his ideas, and
then responded:
"Well, it is my opinion as professional man,
that he ought TO be made 10 support the child"
Az ENdtIsH CocKSEY at the Falls Of
| Niorora when eskhd hnv be liked tha Falls
replied, They're 'abdsome--q 50 ; but
| they dort quite answer my hexpectatons,
besides got thoroughly vetted, and lost mo
at. prefer to look at 'em in an hipgraving
| in 'ot weather and in the 'ouse."
CEErAIa YoUNG Men being reproved by
! Zeno for their prodigaty, EXCUSED them:
| selves saying-They bad plenty enongh out
of which they did it. VIII you excuse
cook said he, that should over-salt his meat
because lie had store of salt?
A LADY asked her gardener why the weeds
always outgrew and covered up tho flowers.
| Madame" answered he, 1.-The sol is mother
Of the weeds, but only step-mother Of the
! flowers"
"MoTHER, this book tells about the angry
waves Of the ocean, Now, what makes the
ocean get angry y'-"Because il has been
crossed SO often, my son."
PErTicoAr PowER.-ln New York there s
q skirt mandatory that employs 800 young
women, and turns out 1900 skirts daily
equity or not guilty" asked Ouch Jus.
tice. Mot guilty" Den, vat to tyful do you
hsreT Go about mit your blrosss.|
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-10-04
JoSEY'S BABY.

Sister Josey's got baby;
(She's but child herself;)
And the baby is bright-eyed,
Laughing, crying little eli.
Well | mind the April morning.
! was scarcely five years old
Addie came with smiles of gladless.
And wonderous tale she told.
How tiny, pretty creature,
To our mothers arms was given,
How q white-winged angel brought it,
From its happy home in heaven.
Mother called our baby Josey,
And she was our pet and pride;
No one thought of scoldiug Josey,
When she pouted, frowned or cried.
Only think how years crowd round US,
bringing trouble, bringing change
Now that buby's got ba y
Bless me amt it very strange T!
Such precious winning darling,
Eyes Of sof,est, darkest gray.
Cheeks where blessed cunning dimpies
Play bo-peep the live-long day.
You should hear him laughing gayly,
Cooing like little dove.
II you were the crossest fellow,
Joseys baby you would love.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-10-04
SeIett 4o''e:trp.,.. .
PUPIL AND TUTOR.

P. What shall do lest life ia silence pass'
T. And il it do, nf.so
And never prompt the bray of noisy brass
s What need'st thou rne7 3.
Remember aye the ocean deeps are mute
The shadows roar;
Worth is the ocean; fame is but the bruit
Along the shore.
p. What shall do to be forever knownf
r. -al Thy duty ever. .-a
p. This did full many who yet sleep un-
known. 81. e.. -. taa#
L. .... D never, never. D.. ......... .
Think'st thou perchance that they remain
unknown ........
Who's, thou know'st not
Fl BY angel trumps in hea,.u their praise is
blown: .
Divine their lot
P. What shall do to have etorhal life
T. Discharge aright ~
The simple dues with which the day is rife
Yea. with thy might. r..
Ere perfect scheme of action thou devise,
Will life bo fed
While he who ever acts as Conscience
. cries,
Shall live, though dead.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-10-04
A Strong Case on a Hot Day.

In .he city OF Ii lived three person
ages-each eminent in their profession AS
the wisdom Of each will be fully apparent to
the reader after perusing this sketch we will
first Introduce Mr.. Pomp Benton, the de-
fendant in this suit The plaintiff and de-
fendant, both woolly heads Of the blackest
dye, had been discussing each others claims
to the affection of Miss Dinnh Brown, lady
of ebony hue, until the warmth Of their love,
the warmth of the day, and the warmth of
the whiskey internally, caused them to use
language highly derogatory 10 the honor of
gentleman of color, johnson, the plaintiff
in this case, asserted that the defendant,
Benton, was hen thief, for which accusation
the latter gave him blow between the
peepers, which caused him to see starlight
for the next half hour.--When daylight APP
peared to this fallen Othello, he determined
upon legal redress for SO gross an outrage
upon his person. Acting upon this sugges-
ton. he appeared before Squire c., de-
mapding lie arrest Of Benton for assault and
battery, The warrant was obtained and duly
served upon the defendant, who Immediately
made tracks for the law Office of Jim s.,
whose skill, wit aud cunning, had rendered
him famous among the disciples of Blackstone.
What here again?" inquired jim, as
Pomp's sable mug dsrkened the walls OF his
Office.
"Yes massa, is been sued" the latter re-.
piled. assuming look of sorrow.
"Sued, ell What have you been sued
for?"
"Wel, you see, massa, / squashed mig
ger"
What business had you to squash mig
ger?" asked Jim.
"'Cause couldn't help it he called me a
hen thief and dis child couldn't stand dat"
Did any one see you strike him p
"Yesw
| GLOW many saw you do it 7"
| "Five or six cullored persons"
Il fear can DO nothing for you this time, "
continued jim; "the evidence is all against
you"
Pomp seemed not to relish this remark at
all. He wiped the perspiration from his fore
head with his coat-tail, and gave deep sigh
"What Justice issued the warrant9 inqui-
red Jim. ,t..
esquire c." replied Pomp.
"Worse yet worse yet !! exclaimed jim
Pompeys under lip fell an inch.
jim saw that he had a desperate case, and
felt assured that nothing but powerful rem
edy would save his client. Leaning his head
upon his arm, he seemed to be invoking the
aid of the gods, at the same time taxing hi'
fund of inventive genius to its fullest extent
"Pomp," said he finally, II think there il
some hope for you if you will follow my ad
vice strictly but, mark the least departur,
Iron my commands, and you will not kpoel
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PRIDE.

Though Pride may show some n oblenes =,
When Honor's its ally.
let there is such thing on earth
AS holding heads too high
The sweetest bird builds near the ground.
The loveliest flower springs low,
AND we must stoop for happiness,
Ii we its worth would know.
Like water that encrnsts tho roae,
Still hardening TO its core, y
10 Pride encases human hearts.
Until they feel no more.
Shut up within themselves they live.
And selfshly they end
Life that never kindness did
10 kindred or to friend h
Whilst virtue like the dew of Heaven,
Upon the heart descends,
And draws its hidden sweetness ont
The more--as more it bends
For there's strength in lowliness
Which nerves US to endure
a heroism in distress,
Which renders victory sure.
The humblest being born is great
If true to his degree
His virtue illustrates his fate.
Whatever it may be-
Then let us daily learn to love
Simplicity and worth;
For not the eagle, but the dove,
brought peace unto the sarth
,-E' CHARLES SWAIN
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-10-04

ARRIVAL OF MONSTER SNAKRs-The brig
Planet, just arrived from Africa, brought to
Salem, several monster snakes-anacondas
one eighteen feet long, and another thirty-hye
feet in lenth These snakes when at liberty,
are ravenous and dangerous aud will seize
animals of large size. and after crushing them
so as to break all their bones. will swallow
them whole The crew of the Planet report
that the largest of these snakes had devoured
a woman an child before it was taken. On
Saturday they were preparing to feed it with
a nnnd sized doc-BOston Journal.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-10-04

In Sweden, the floors of the stable sro
planked, and the planks are perforated with
holes, SO that wet will not lodge on them:
the bare boards being the only bedding allow
ed. TO this lodging the Swedes attribute
the sonndness Of their horses feet, as it is
quite uncommon to meet with lame or
foundered horse in Sweden which has beer
so stabbed
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-10-04

TIE UNIoS-The Charleston (S.C) Even
ing News says:-No man should go to Wash
ington committed TO or predetermined upon
either the Union or Disunion, Consolation or
Secession. His intent should be to do the
hst he could under tie cireumstQnces-to do II
prudently, but decisvely, and to hold himself
ready to meet the emergecy whether or not
it involves national disruption or iudivieuai
danger. ""H .lrr d, ...I ..
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-10-04

CrRE FOR HEAvEs IN HoRsEs.-Th fol-
lowing is said to be q certain cure. To three
quarters Of sweet milk, add teaspoonful Of
sulphuric acid, ana mix with the horses food.
Give OF first three times a week. and after:
wards once or thrice, as there may seem oc.
casion, for week longer
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-10-04
MOUNT CARMEL HOUSE,
MOUNT CARMEL,

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.
FESHIS large and commodous Hotel is situa-
IL ted nearly half way between Sunbury and
Pottsvillc. The scenery-the salubrity OF the
atmosphere and the cool mountain breezes, make
it one Of the most delightful summer fctreats in
the country. The Hotel. is new structure, four
stories high fitted up with all the modern COLI
venienccs, The pure mountain water is intro
duced into every chamber, The place is easy
CT access, being but one and halt hours ride
from Sunbury, over the Philadelphia and Sun
bury Rail Road. From Pottsvlle, it is II miles
Every attendance will be paid by the prcprie'
tor to make guests comfortable. Charges mode.
rate. -. JESSE RICE.
Mt. Carmel, May "a, ls56.-lf
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bargains at the Old Stand.
ERLLING & GRANT

A RE now opening new and very desirable
IN stock Of. Spring and Summer Goods, en-
bracing an endless variety: Their stock con-
sists in part of
Black & Fancy Broadcloths & Cassimeres,
Summer Wares for men and boys, all styles and
prices. .s,r-.
DRESS GOODS. s.F.
.STLRS--Piqin and Figured Black.
An assortment of Plaid Stripe and Figured Fam
I cy Dress Silks at unusually low prices,
Shelles, Brazes, Brazc DE Iains, Mus.
Dc Lains. Lawns, &c,
G1NGHAMS--fron ct to IS cents per yard.
CALICOES-- ".l2i -"
WHITE GOODS,
Cambrc. Jacone,ts, Swiss, Tariton, Null, pnbi-
nett, French and Swiss Laces, Edgings. &c
Brown and blesched Muslins, nrillngs, Ticks,
Checks, Towlings, Table Diapers, DC.
GROCERIES.
HARDWARE and QUEENsWARE.
Cedar ware, Hollow-ware, Iron, Steel, Plaster
Salt and Fish.
Also fresh supply Of
DRUGS AND MEDICINES.
Thankful for past favors, we hope by strict
attention and desire to please, still to meet with
the approva, of our friends.
~ Country produce Of all kinds taken at the
highest market price
Sudbury, May "a, Is56.--ly.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-10-04

Silk, cotton and linen Handkerchiefs, fancy
neck ties, gents collars, cotton, opera sack and
Welsh Flannels, port nonnas and the best as
sortment of Hats and Caps in town for sale by
May 81 '56. L. Y. BRIGHT d SON.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-10-04
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Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1856-11-28
A Whale Attacking a Ship

The ship Cuban of Greenock, Captain
Galloway, which arrived at that port from
Demarara on Wednesday, met with a
most extraordinary adventure on her
homeward voyage. About 9 20 P. M.
on the 10Th inst. (nautical time J, when in
latitude 43 80 n, longitude 20 so W.,
the ship, which was running before the
wind at the rate of 9 1-2 knots an hour,
received such severe shock that she heel
ed over several strakes, and her way was
completely stopped, while the men who
were sleeping on the starboard berths Of
the topgallant forecastle were thrown out
upon their chests. Shortly after the
shock an immense whale rose at short
distance from the ships quarter, and
after lying motionless for short time, as
If stunned by the blow, SWAN towards
the vessel, as if with the intention of re-
peating the attack. 1t was moment o.
intense anxiety onboard, but, fortunately
when close to the stern, the monster
wheeled round in the opposite direction
and Owed, throwing with his tail as he
did SO aquantity of blood and water or
board. 1t was moonlight night, and sh,
bulk Of the huge animal could be seer
distinctly towering to a considerable,
height abovethe surface. When he dive,
his tail appeared to those on board to b
from 30 to 40 feet out of the water. TIL
pumps were sounded, but the ship wa
found to be making no water. From til
force ofthe blow, and the fact that fh
second mate thought that he heard
whale blowing a short time before ii
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Missisouoi Valley Academy.

The fall term of this institution loca-
ted at North Troy, closed on the 18th
inst, with a public examination, and the
degree of satisfaction manifested by the
patrons of the school reflects much credit
upon the principal, Mr.. Varney, as a
thorough teacher, The students gave
ample proof that they were going through
instead of orer their studies. The num-
Der of scholars as shown by catalogue
was sixty-fve. Considering that tins
school has been in operation but one year
ii gives good evidence of being able to
meet the pressing demands of the com
munity for a more convenient and thor
ough means of instruction.
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A Remarkable Family.

A correspondent of the Ohio Citizen
furnishes the editor of that paper with the
following account of a remarkable family
residing at present in Bourbon county.
Kentucky =
Mr.. EDIToR-I send you a schedule
of the Bourbon family, as obtained from
the father and sons. The old gentleman
is native of Maryland, ard is in his 7Oti
year; was brought to the state of Ken
lucky when quite young and has raised
his family in the above county, consisting
of six sons and three daug hters.
In the following table the height
weight, and entire ages of the family is
given
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Mr.. BUCHANAN AND THE CUBAN
FLLIBUsTERs.-La Vadad, the Spanish
organ of the Cuban revolutionists and fl
Ebusters at New York, is in great glee at
the result of the election. 1t felicitates
Cubans first upon the election of Mr.. Blu
chanan as next President, and, secondly,
on the complications likely to arise out
of the contemplated Spanish invasion Of
Mexico and the counter Mexican invasion
of the island of Cuba. 1t finds in Mr..
Buchanan just the man for the times-a
man who is pledged to the acquisition of
Cuba, either by purchase or conquest.
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A WEDDING EPIDEMIC. The New

A WEDDING EPIDEMIC. The New
York Mirror remarks =
Matrimony, just now, seems to be
prevailing in this city to an alarming ex-
tent. The fashionable quarters of the
town. about the middle of the week,
ednesdays and Thursdays being mar
rying days. are blocked up with carriages
and bridal cards, cakes and boquets are
flying about as thick as snow flakes. The
iewelry business, if one may judge from
the display of bridal presents, must be
fiourishing beyond precedent and i
matrimony opens the gate of Paradise
New York contains good many happy
couples about this time. One of the
largest and most splendid of these nuptia
festivals came off on Wednesday in the
Twenty-second street, the bride being the
only daughter of one of our wealthies
merchants; and the happy bridegroom 6
young and rising member of the Bar o
this city. 1t is estimated that the doop
of not less than one thousand carriage:
were opened and shut by Brown to lie
out and in the guests; and the jam o
beauty and fashion can be better imagin
ed than described"
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Fire.

The dwelling house and barns owned
by MIR. Solomon Steele, Of Bebee Plain,
Stanstead, were burned on Tuesday NOR
ming last. All his furniture, papers. bay.
and grain, were consumed. The flames
were discovered about four o'clock and
there was barely time to save the chill
dren who slept in the chamber. A I,ro-
Their of Mr.. Steele's took a ladder and
climbed into the chamber window. seized
a young child who was strangling with
smoke, and leaped down stairs with if ir
his arms. His face was considerably
burned. Not one of the family saved :
change of clothing. His stock was saved
As the buildings were situated on botl
sides of the road, there can be no doub
that the fire was the work of an incen
diary. We have not heard Mr.. Steele
loss estimated. He was insured fol
$4,000.
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The other Side.

One of the disappointed volunteers in
Walkers army, arrived at New York,
gives his impressions in the following ex-
tract:
"The Spanish population of G ranada
which before Walkers protection amount
ed to $4,000, can scarcely number now
200 native families; all the rest have
emigrated and joined Rivas; and Walker
possesses now just as much territory as
the feet of his soldiers can occupy and
when he offers so literally free farms to
deluded foreign emigrants, he is like
the devil when he offered TO give away
all the kingdoms of the world.
Walker, | must say, is neither a Tu-
renne nor a Massena. Some Of his friends
say, IN whisper, that nature has refused
him the most ordinary degree of courage
but ne has all the skill and talents of Car.
touches.* His DEGREES to the effect o.
re-estabhshing slavery and the slave trade
IN Nicaragua were concocted with the
distinguished France-American Demo
Graf, Soule, and the American Minister
Wheeler and it is said that the voyag,
OF the latter to the United States, togethel
with the Arnold of Central America. Fir
"A celebrated thief and highwaymal
of the last century.
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RELICS FROM NINEvEH.-The Con-
gregGtionatiSt mentions that the barque
Daniel Webster, which arrived at this
port last week, from Beyrout is reported
to have as part of her cargo fifty one
cases cfmarble. These are probably the
Assyrian slabs which are designed for two
or three of the New England Colleges
and which had been waiting at Beyrout
nearly twelvemonth for a Boston vessel
Much curiosity will be felt to see these
relics Of antiquity, and it is to be hoped
thatthey have sustained no injury in theil
long journey, and will reach their desti-
nation in safety.
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COLD REGIONS EXTENDING.-It is
well known as a matter of history, that
when Greenland was discovered, it pos
sessed much warmer climate than it
does at present. The ice packs have been
extending south from the polar regions
for some centuries, and the northeast
coasts of our continent are much colder
than they were three centuries ago. The
cause of this is not well understood-the
fact only is known. 1t is believed by
some persons that there is great eddy in
some part of the polar ocean which some
times changes its direction, and by drift
ing large icebergs from one place to
another, changes the climate of those
places whence they are drifed by the
presence of such masses of ice diffusing
their low temperature TO great distances
In the month of July last, the White Sea
was blocked up with huge mountains Of
ice, and the commerce of Archangel STOP
ped-something which never happened
before. In the Farce Islands snow fell
in the valleys in the middle of July, the
like of which also never happened before
If this drift of ice continues regularly fol
a few seasons, the coast of the White Sea
will become as inhospitable as those o.
Greenland now are.-.Scientiitc Amerii.
can.
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shock occurred, it is supposed that the
fish made a regular attack upon the ship,
and was not come in contact with while
o.leen An estimate of its immense size
and power may be formed from the fact
of its bringing to standstill deeply
laden shin of 500 tons, sailing at the rate
of nearly ten knots an hour GreenocA
Advertiser.
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min Ferrer, is connected with certain ar
rangements for the carrying such schemes
into execution.
Tired of enduring the tyranny OF
master who often made me regret ihe
despotism of Haynau and Radically i
bought for $50, paid to Walkers Govern
ment, leave to depart for myself and ser.
want boy, who died Of over-exertion and
fatigue before | embarked in the Texas
Of the thirty-fve Frenchmen who wen'
with me from Havana to Nicaragua, only
eight were still alive when left.
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DEATH or Mr.. SwARrwour.-

DEATH OF Mr.. SwARTwoUT.---
Samuel Swartwout, formerly promi-
nent politician of New York, died yester-
day afternoon in this city, at the age of
seventy three. In early life he was con-
nected for short time with the navy.
He was a steady and warm friend of
Aaron Burr, though not implicated in the
latter's political delinquences. He was
appointed, under President jackson, col
lector of the port of New York, but his
term of office was cut short by an unfor-
tunate defalcation, into which he had been
lead by INSCRIPTIONS men. His ardent
temperament had induced him to enter
largely into speculation in Texas lands
improbable coal mines, and various
doubtful enterprises, the consequence Of
which was that he fell into debt to the
government, and was charged defaultel
to the amount of over million. With
the exception of a year or two in Switzer
land, Mr.. Swartwout has since resided
in New York, devoting himself entirely
to private affairs. 1t is understood tina
his funeral will take place on Sunday
from Trinity Church.
The United States revenue flag is fly
ing at half mast, in respect to Mr.. Swart
wout's memory.-M 7. Eue,sing Post
21St.