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Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1857-02-24

BALrmoRE, Feb. 14-Mr. Peabody
has donated $500, 600 for the eets5-
lishmeut Of an institution ID this city,
to embrace free library, musical
acAAs.ay, and picture gallery. The
donation to be ipcreassd hereafter to
half q million dollars.
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1857-02-24

A New ST.. LorIs PApER-GEo. d.
PRENTICE, EsQ.-We understand from
a reliable source, says the Cincinnati
Times of Saturday, that this distin-
guished gentleman has, at the earnest
solicitations of the Americans Of st.
Louis, consented to take the chief
editorial charged ola new political ans
news journal, soon to be started in
thateity. Fifty thousand dollars, we
learn, have been raised for that pur-
pose. This arrar cement, we furth Or
learn, will: not interfere with Mr..
Prentice's connection with the Louis,
vile Journal. = He will alternate be-
tween the two cities, still making his
home at Louisville. r"~~>7 II
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1857-02-24

The Savannah Geotg;an Of. the
24th ult., says: The y S. Revenue
Cutter, VIM Aiken, n. 3. Costa,
commander, arrived hesc this morn.
ing, all trim ard in good order and
health. She is stationed at Charles
ton. aud Just came hither-o on acrnise.
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1857-02-24
Eds. KiAapHa Fulicy Star.

GENrIEMES: We have boon almost on
tirely blocked up in these mountains by
heavy spow and ice, 50 much so that We
are well satisfied to sit in1tho house by
good tiros, and read the news, The Star
got in a little behind time this week. bat
we read il over and over again l..
/ see2you have fired a shot across the
forefoot Of that long, low, rakish looking
craft, tie Republican. Don't stnp at
that; fire again: Make her. show her
colnrs, orppta bail rightthrough her rig
gins.=. H'thgt dan't. bring UP her colors,
put a shot Into her. hull, and you will
forcel the crew aloft, where they must cry
for quarters, or get unticr real, eolols,
For many years this. piratieal looking
craft has been seen through the fog and
mist under suspicious circumstances.
Some said size carried no colors some
Said she showed false colors, sand changed
them to suit the times others say her
true eolors are btdck. Let it be Black
Repubtican Or not, the craft is suspicious
in these waters, and YOU are right in Civ
ing chase: tits whispered up here that
there is man Of straw in command, but
if you will seuttle the thing ip deep wa
ter. look out for some pirates snugly
slowed away in the hull. a :
We like your Virginia doctrine;. those
who do not had better go to new coun-
try. The pride OF the Old Common
wealth is more in Kind than 10. the num-
Der Of her children. We go more for
quality than quantity. In fact, We have
now rather surplus of certain kind OF
folks. r~~~- MI Truly yours,
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1857-02-24
. From Cor. Of the Richmond Enqn1rsr.

From Cor. Of the Richmond Enqnrsr'
efMe third session ct
the Nebraska Legistatftre Or
GERS, Members. and the LobJy--
Eieet. Cor. McComas, =et Viirgia-
iq, on the .frontier--Genqral
+ Meas, &c.
OMAHA CRY, NEnRAsKA tn
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-04-04
THE LATEST ARRIVAL
OF FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
+. r. & I. z. KLINE,

Respectfully announce to their friends and the
public in general that they have received tNe'r
Store in Upper A ugusia township, North NIB r.
land county Pa. at Klines Grove. Then Fall
and Winter goods are opened TO the ub.lc a
fall assortment OF merchandise &c.
Consisting in part Of Cloths, black and fancy
Cass mers. Satinrtis, Checks, Kentucky Jeahs
Under Shirts and Drawers and all kinos of Fall
aud Winter Goods. ...... .tt
A lot Of ready made Chatting, consisting Of
Csats and Vests.
Ladies Dress Goods,
Shawls. Ginghams, Beraee Delains, Cslicoes,
black silks &c.
Also fresh Supply OF Drugs and Medicines
Groceries 9c Of all Kinds.
new supply Of Hardware. Queensware,
wooden ware Brooms &c.
Also large assortment of Roots and Shoes
suitable for men women and children.
II N1'S AND CAPS.
Also an assortment OF school Books, Ststone.
ry, Envelopes. Ink aud cheap publications. &c
salt, Cheese 4c.. and all goods usually
kept in country store. Con and see, Come
one come all. Cheaper than the Cheapest.
Thankful for past iaVors We hope hv strict at
tentinn to business to merit continuance OF the
same.
All of the above named stock OF goods will b,
sold positively at low prices for cash. or in ca
change lor country produce at the highest mar
ket price.
Klincs Grove, Pa, Nov. 8. 1866 If
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-04-04
w. TIMER g. CO.

:. w. TTNER 3, CO..
OF SUN BURY, PA,
EB ESpECrFuLLf invite their friends and
E6. the public to inspect their new stock OF
WINTER GOODS.
lust received from Philadelphia, being convnte ed
that their interest i. best promoted by a strict
continuance of their Did plan of
".SmaH proftS and quick Sales"
they shall still abide by their previous course.
Amongst their stock will he found for GEN.
TLEMEN, n large assortment OF READY
MADE Coats. Vests aud pantalonns Cloths
Csssimcrcs Sauuet,s. Frstines. Und.r-ShI Is.
Shirt Blossoms, Collars and Cravats
FOR LADIES.
Black and colored silks. Dc Bcge Robes, De
Be.ses Fren.h Merinus, Cashmrrs. Madoin
Cloths. Cuhurgs and Aipacas.-Deaines bnh
I.an and printed. Read, Made ClOuk>, Brncha
and Noolen Shawls, Tahhv Velvet in various
coIors. Quite skirts Sack flannel various col
ors Red and white lannel.
Also: ....
4 general assortment of Ladies and Gentlemans
BOOTS, SHOES Il CATERS,
Mems. Boys and ChiIdreus' Hats aid CaIs.
Hardware, Queensware, Groceries. Cedarware
Stone ani Earnenware- Drugs Paints, Fish
salt, Cheese, Nails, Oils, &c., DC.
A good supply OF school books and copy book
with printed copies On each page.
Country produce taken i'll exchange for goods
at the highest market prices
|. W. TENER & Co.
Sunhury, Nov. 90, 1856.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-04-04
Philadelphia.

e'hiiadeii, i,hi:,.
They have associated with them w. s. Brown
VIII" has !", II for many wears engaged III the
principal establishment Of the kind in this cit,
The stock u Go"ds now on hand comprises
every descri ,nm ni matersais u-rd Ly Cabinet
Makers. consisting in part "i the following VIZ;
Hardware department Locks. Hinges Ser W.
CastorS. Bed Screws. Chair aud Sofa Spiings
Coffin Handles, &c.
Cabinet Makers Materials. Hair Seating, =,
CurIed Hair Lnnking Glass rlatrs aud Frames
Glue, Vhrnish. sand Paper, B"rlaps, b ack and
Fancy Silk aud Worstrd Gimp, Sufi anil Chair
Webbing, Twine. Sackiug bottoms R,sewoud.
Mahogany, Walnut and Maple Knobs, Glass
Screws. &c.
Bedding Department Hair. II usk Moss. Wool
and Cotton Mattresses. Feather B-ls. Bulslers
aud Pillows Plush. Damask aud Mureem Cusli-
i,ns ComiTlahles. Cnumlerianes Linen and
Cotton Sheeis Pllnw Gases, Linen and Cation
Towels. Table Cloths. Table Linen, T.hle Gov.
ers, Morren. Demask ami Plush hy the piece,
Mass and Hush by the bale or pound.
/ TIE Hair Seating aud Curled Hair is from the
| i'hils. Mandatory Of d. Il i. Noht.
| y. D. Hotels. Steam Boats aud Ships fur.
| nished al the shnrlrst norlcr.
NOBLIT. BROWN & NOBLIT.
SO SDuM 2Hd St, beI0W Chestnut
! (N.srlv opposite Bamk oi Prnns, l,anla. J
! Philadelphia, Augu>t 9, ls56.-ly.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-04-04
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.

El>iiE subscribers Executors OF the estate Of
i Henry Mss-er, decd, ofler 1t private sale
the following property viz: A large two story
frame dwelling house, together with about
so ACRES OF LAND
Situate In LAWYER Augusts township adjoining
lands of Dsniei Kaufman and others now in the
occupancy Of John X. kaufman as q sfure and
dwelling. The house 10 new aud the location a
good one for husness. ....
Also a TRACT OF LIMESTONE LAND,
in said township or the river about miles I've.
low Sunhu y. adjm in lands oi !. y. M'Pherso,
and others. containing. about 80 acres. The
soil is productive aud contains limestone and
other minerals ...r ...
Also a tract Of Land, containing about 3s
acres on the hill. about two miles below Su,ibury
adjoining ,auds of the heiIs of the late John
Conrad and others. There is. on this tract, a
small orchard OF choice fruit.
For further particulars apply to the Subscribers
H.B. MASSER,
p. B. MASSER, ) Executors
FRA NCIS BUCHER.>
Snnhury. January ~, is56.--tf
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-04-04
CENTRE OF ATTRACTION!

CENTRE OF ATTRACTION 4!
LARGE ASSoRTMErJT OF
FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
CHEAP uANDsuME-DURaBL
FTNHESE qualities combined, the public will
- find h, calling al the Store OF u. \. BkiHhT
d SDN.--Irhrir assortment is large, and has
been selected with great care, aud will be dis
posed Of at small udvancc. ..
til bApS5s
win find among our Dry Goods--Wool Plaid-.
Black and Fancy Silks, Plaid Lama Flanncs.
Alpacca. solid colnred aud Fancy nclaincs. De-
hegcs. Scotrh paijs. Figured Cashmere, Per-
sian Twill. Cohurs Cloth, Ginshams, Calicos
Delane and Debege Robes,
Eorence S,ik. Wool Ho'ais. Opera Caps,
and lI'ooien Cuffs.
LADIES and CHILDREN WOOLTAlMAS
Gum Belts. Bel, Ribbon, NJ chair Head Dresses
Ribbons, Nredie-wo, ked and l'ugle Collars.
Tnrrad l.aces Flouncne. Inserting, Swiss, Null.
Camhrc. Nainsnok, DImlt,, Barred Muslin
BrIllIantine, aud u general assOt tnicnt oi white
Goods.
Wool and Cotton Carpets, oil Cloths Oh
Shades Rockdale blankets Turkish cnuiIttrpane>
embossed table covers. ickiugs. sack flannel
scaris Md sllk, i.lse thread aud wooen gloves
SE E6 A v|Eo2
or every vsi,ty, Russia Crash, lnen and
Cuion Diuper
THE GENTLEMEN
will ini Black Blue and Brown French Cloths,
DuesSlns, Black aud Fancy Cassiner, figured
Sdtlrett, Overccsiius. Tweed. Fel,er,en.-S SllL,
. Satin. Plush aud Silk Velvet Vcsling, Nech-tes,
ScarIs, Collars. Gloves aud Stocks
RFAEY-MATE CbcTHING.
Hats and Caps ui all sizes and prices.
OUR HARDWARE
Embraces all kinds Of building material large
stock of Carpenters Truls of the hest manuiac-
ture. files oi every descriptions picks, grub ocs,
Mason hammers, bar IRON, steel nails, paints,
putty, glass aud oils, window sash oi all sizes,
grIutstunts Circular aud Mill Saws.
The Quccrisvyarc stock
il composed ul SI,ne China Selts, Fruit dishes,
Cake ,lales. sauce dishes, common plates, CUPS
a..d saucrrs, together win n varied assortment
oi Glassware. embracing the latest sly les.
OUR GRDCEnIES
arc fresh aud pure. among whi'h may be found.
&. A. Salt, Mackarel, Shad. Crdhsh, boxed and
picked Herring, Goshen and Sage Cheese. The
best of teas. sugars. coffee &c.
We return our thanks TO the public fNr our
increasing patronage, and Respectfully invite All
examination nj our stock, as We deem it q plea.
sure tu shaw our Goods.
~ Country produce taken in exchange al
the highest market prices.
Il. Y. BRIGHT & SON.
Sunhury Nov. 90 lS56.-
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-04-04

HARDWARE.-Tahle Cutlery. Razor.. rc,L
ct Knives, Hand saws, Wood saws in
frames. Axes. Chsels. Door Locks. and lIiuo,s
Hand Bells, Walters. de-. JUS, received and for
.ale 10y i. W.TENER 4 CO
Suuhurv I,er. . 1854
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-04-04
1865 Special Express Notice. 1866
HOWARD Sc CO.'S
EXPRESS.

HANtNG oh,aiI e., full express rrivile,e. ov.,
- the CAT sUNBlRY Ann
ERIE and NIlLIAMSPORT & EIMIRA
RAILROADS, We are now prepared 10 toward
all descriptions oi Express Goods h, Pa.,crs.r
Trains. daily, between Philadelphia md Eiu,,r, .
connecting al Eimira with all the " estern h..
press Companies.
All goods Tor Tsmaqna. Summit. Cattnwssa.
Danvile. Milton. WillIanispo,t, Elmira and also
TO Northumberland and Sunhur, and all ,,,cr-
mediate places. delivered the same ,lay. Each
tram in charge Of our own Special Messenger.
Philadelphia Office, o. Chesnut S,te,,.
Office Elmira ai United States E,press Office.
April ~, lS56-Iy
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-04-04
shamokin White Ash Anthracite Coal.

From the "Uid lein" in heGap coiliery.
I II. ZIMMERMAN &,jNo. p. PcTSEL,
successors to, kase, Reed 4 Co, will con.
,iuue mining, shipping and selling coal from the
above well known Colliery. under the firm of
Zimmerman Il Pursel. The POINT Of shipment
Is at the lower wharf in sunhury, Nor,hun,ber
land county, Pa, where all orders for the various
kinds Of coal, viz; Lump, Broken, Egg, stove.
and Chestnut Coal, will he thankfully received
and promptly attended to. go.
Sunbury, July IA, 1855,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-04-04
HAYDOCK & FIDDLER.


nEALERS in Watches and Jewelry, will
continue the business at the old stand Of
James d. Fidler,
No. II South Second Street.
PHILADELPHIA,
Where they solicit an examination of their l,rg.
ana varied stock, feeling assured that the ext,
tience both Of them have had in the h,s,,
and the facilities they possess for prurur
goods on the most al, antsgeuus terms, will ,,,-
ble them to compete fayorahy with any other
establishment in the city. They have now ON
hand fine assortment Of
WATCHES. CLOCKS, JEWElRY.
Silver, Plated and Brittapis " sre Cut,r,v
Fancy Goods. &C., &c.
n. B.-Repsring Of Watches and all kinds Of
Jswelry attended to with promptness and the
greatest care.
Phils.. April I, lsss.--i
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-04-04
TnAes 8 JcweIr

rh an',tsh, at the "l'hiladel-
sres,' CAV" ,Iy Siore," No. 80
'uarry,
-.
's%seleEse., sas 90
~ Fea.Ss ~ i;sSls'' sS" 3"
500
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-04-04

SrssrpY,.JuLr 8. 1855.
The firm Of Kase. Reed 4 Go. having sold
their lease in the Gap Colery and interest in the
wharf at Suniury, TO Mrssrs. Zimmerman &
Pu,sel, would take great pleasure in ,erornmeId-
ing our customers aud others tn The IL firm. os
they will he ahls to sell them prepared coal Of
che best quality.
KASE, REED& co.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-04-04
BEDDING & FURNISHING BUSINESS
Cabinet Makers Findings.

The smhscrihera respectfully inIorm their friends
and the public generally. that they have rnnnrc.
ted with their Bedding ~ Furnishing business n
large aud well assorted stock of Cabinet Maker
Findings. a their old stand
No. SO South Secomm Street, Jelow Chestnut
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-04-04

Patterns New York
WINDOW SHADE &CURTAIN STORE
2O3 Chestnut ST., olposife ,Jo"es' Hotel,
PHILADELPHIA.
Window Shades, Brocatees.
Gill Cnrnires, Satin de I.aines,
Bull White and green WoTsled Damasks,
Hollands, Centre Tassels,
Picture Cord. Gimp and loope,
Patent R"llrrs, Curtain Bands.
Curtain Pins and Trim Lace and Mu,l
mngS, Curtains,
Pirce Mnsins.
Store. Steamboat aud Church Shades or i
perry. got up al the shortest notice.
Curtains rut, made aud put up by the m
r ,iS'Tlencr,i hands.
PArTEN's New YonK SroRE, 2O3 Chesu
ST., Melndeon buildings.
May 3, is56.-
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1857-08-19
Peacock Aristocracy.

There is something in nature on which an
aristocracy of blood or of talent may be pre-
dicated. But the arIstocracy of wealth is RI
diculously absurd, while that of dress is SUBJ
hmely ridiculous. The peacock aristocracy
of this country was handsomely rebuked at
Washington not long since.
While Lord Napier, the Engligh Minister,
was busy at Washington, his lady sojourned
at the Gilmore House, Baltimore. The fash
ionable circles were agitated by the pres.
ence of live lord, and her ladyship receiv-
ed numerous calls aud party invitations.--
The American ladies' of fashion, elaborately
and gaudily alfred in founces and jewels,
were surprised to find the English lady in
excessively plain dress, totally free from all
display, glitter and nonsense. Not single
jewel was visible upon her person. The
vile of Lord Napier, however, is lady of
high birth, who can trace her descent from
long line Of illustrioas ancestors. She is
nevertheless remarkable, though born and
educated in the heart of European refine.
ment and civilization, for the plainness Of
her apparel, the simplicity of her manners,
and the entire lack of ostentatious preten-
sion She administers severe rebuke to
upstart, peacock vanity which distinguishes
so many of our people.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1857-08-19
Rising Ia the World.

You should bear constantly in mind that
nine-ten,hs Of us are, from the very nature
and necessities OF the world, born 10 gain
our liveli hood by the sweat of the brow. What
reason have we then 10 presume that our
children are not 10 do the samei lfthey be
as now aud then one will be, endowed with
extraordinary powers of fninA, ibsse powers
may have an opportunity Of developing
themselves and If they never have that op-
portunity, the harm is moi very great 10 Us or
thom. Nor does il hence follow that The de-
scendanis Of laborefs are always 10 be labor
ers. The path upward is steep and long but
by industry, care, skill, and excellence, The
present paren, may lay the foundation of a
riss under more favorable circumstances, for
his children. The children oil these take an.
other rise, and by.and BY the descendants Of
the present lsborer become gentlemen. This
is the natural progress. It is by attempting
TO reach the top al single leap that so much
misery is produced and the propensity TO
make such an attempt has been cherished
and encouraged by the strange projects iha.
we have witnessed of late years for making
the laborers virtuous end happy by giving
them what is called education. The educa.
tion which speak Of consists "a bringing up
10 labor with sleadiness, with care end with
skill; 10 show them how 10 do as many use.
full things as possible; 10 leach them 10 do all
in the best manner to set them an example
in Industry, sobrisiy cleanliness, and nea,ness:
10 make all these habiual to them, so that
they shall never be likely 10 fall into ihe con-
lrary; to let them always see good living
proceeding from labor, and thus to remove
from them the temptations TO get at the goods
Of others by violen, and fraudulent means.--
w. Goblet.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1857-08-19
- BLooMsBURG. COLUMBIA COUNTY, PA. WEDNESDAY
srUmr spEAKisG.


In aIluding 10 the chslla,ge Of Judge Will
mo, 10 General Packer, tof'stumP" the Stale
together, the Philadelphiaf Bulletin says stump
speaking
els by of odds the fa,rest mode ofpresen,-
ing candidates, and the principles they rep
resent, before the people Both parties are
heard in the persons of iteir chosen standard
bearer, and every side Of public question
10 exhibi,ed, instead OF ons side. as is usually
the case at political meetiugs."
We doubt whether stump speaking is the
fairsst mode Of presenting candidates and
their principles TO the people, and We deny
that every side Of public question is exhib.
tied so fairly or socomple,eiy as may be done
through the newspapers. T7-ppbiic speaker
pleases a miscellaneous aidiencs more by
his address than by the substance Of the dis
course. A fashy speaker who can tell a
good snecdo,e will come of with flying col
ora, when a strong minded man who search.
es fallacy 10 the core and logically presents
the reasons which are not ths foundation Of
political action, is voted bore, and is lis.
tened 10 with impalience. Adextercus de.
batter, familiar with single question of pub.
lie policy, will have the address 10 keep
tha question uppermost whether one of ab-
sorbing public concern or not, though on
others he may be child in arguhent, and
would lamentably fail. Much depends up.
on the temper Of an audience which is be.
ing addressed, and where the audience al.
lows It's feelings TO prevail, reason works just
so much more TO disadvantage. Political
differences rouse feelings more strongly than
any other influence, and political discourses
are always tinciured with the bitterness of
partisan animosilies. People, therefore, do
not 60 out 10 public political meetings for
fair discussion; but 10 reason and mediate
as partisans for party triumph, their minds
thoroughly prepossessed, and their determi.
nation already made. Public political gath
erinss, as they are known IN this quarter, are
only demonstrations" intended for effect,
to rouse the dormant by excitement. The
reason of !his 10 that Tie minds of voters in
this country are reached by means of the
newspaper press. Every man nearly reacs,
and in lime Of political excitement he de.
lights in political discussions. Newspapers
address tens of thousands OF readers, while
the best stump speaker, endowed with stem
torian lungs, could not make himself heard
by that many hundreds. II is in the news.
pape.a the. h- 6.a. eve,y phass Of . quos--
non presented, aud waenh sso tsie pub
lie meeting he is familiar with the reasons
for and against public measure as any
stump speaker can be. If people having
access 10 newspapers of every shade of po.
liiical difference do not make themselves ac-
quainied with all sides Of public question,
il must be from prejudice or mental laziness !;
and how would oral discussion move such
people TO full and candid investigation Of
public questions.-Phila. Ledger.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1857-08-19
EFFECTS OF THE COMET In l7I2.

The return of a great comet had been
predicted to appear in l7I2, which caused
great alarm in England. The following
amusing account is taken from an old pa
per of the period:
GIn the yeor i7tes Mr. Whi.tou having
calculated the return of a comet which was
10 make its appearance on Wednesday, the
l4th of October, at five minutes after five in
the morning, gave notice TO the public ac-
cordingly, with the terrifying addition that
total dissolution of the world by fire was to
take place on the Friday following. The
reputation Mr.. Winston had long maintain
ed in England, both as divine and phil
osopher, left little or no doubt with the pop
ulace of the truth of his prediction. Sew
eral ludicrous events took place. A num-
Der of persons in and about London seized
alI the barges and boats they could lay their
hands on in the Thames, very nationally
concluding that when the conhagration took
place there would be the most safety on wa
ter. A gentleman who had neglected FAM
lily prayer for better than five years, inform.
ed his wife that il was his determination to
resume thai laudable praetice that same
evening; but his wife having engaged a
hall at her house, persuaded her husband to
put il off till che saw whether the comet
appeared or not. The South Sea stock inn
mediaiely fell to per cent and the India
10 II; and the captain of Dutch ship threw
all his powder into the river, that the ship
might not be endangered.
"The next morning, however, the comet,
appeared according to predictions, and be.
fore noon the belief was universal that the
day of judgment was at hand. About this
time 223 clergymen were ferried over TO
Lambeth, it was said, to petition that a
short prayer might be penned and ordered
there being none in the church service on
that occasion. Three maids of honor burn.
ed their collection of novels and plays, and
sent to the booksellers to buy each of them
Bible and Bishop Taylor's "Holy Living
and Dying" The run upon the bank was
90 prodigious, that all hands were employ
ed from morning to night in discountiBg
notes and handing out specie. On Thurs
day considerable more than 1000 kept mis-
iresses were legally married in The face of
several congregations. And 10 crown The
whole face, Sir Gilbert Heathcote, head di-
rector of the ban k, issued orders to all the
fire officers in London, requiring tnent to
keep good look out, and have particular
eye on the Bank of England.W