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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-05-16
8ctilpts.
How to Make Good Things.

JEFFERSON CooKIEs.-To three pounds CT
-four, sprinkle teacupful of coriander seed;
rub in one pound Of butteri half o pound OF
sugar; three teaspoonfuls of salTratus dis
solved in milk; work the ingredients well
together; roll thin, cut, and bake at quick
heat
TEA BIscUIT.--Two pounds Of flour, two
table spooniuls of yeast, little warm milk;
mix the above together, adding q quarter Of
q pound Of melted butter, with milk sufficient
to form thick batter, and bake in q quick
oven.
FooLscAKG.-r teacupfuls Of Indian
meal, two of wheat -four, one of molasses,
one teaspoonful Of salGratus; season to taste; ;
wet with milk; form batter thin enough to
run; bake three quarters Of an hour. aud
serve with butter while hot.
FRIrTERs.-To one pint Of sweet milk, add
one egg, one teaspoonful Of saITratus, littlo
salt, with -four sufficient to form stiff batter;
drop them from q spoon into hot lard, and
boil them until they are of q nice brown.
FEBBERsHoN PUpDING.-Fiye tablespoon
fuls of sugar, a quarter of a pound of butter,
five eggs; stir five tablespoonful Of -four
into one quart Of boiling milk; let it cool,
then add the other ingredients, aud bake half
al hour.
JouHsY CAKE-lcrcelenO.-D Dissolve half
n teaspooniul Of sarratus in one quart Of
sweet buttermilk, add two tablespoonlulS Of
molassee, piece Of butter the size of but
ternut, little salt; then stir in Indian meal
enough TO make thin batter, and bake one
hour l"Aunt Luci"a' in Homestead.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-05-16

MY GIRL WITH THE CALICO DRESS.
BY ROBERT JossELIS.

A fig for your upper-ten girls,
With their velvets and satins and laces,
Their diamonds and rubes and pearls,
And their miliner figures and faces;
They may shine at party or ball.
Emblazoned with half they possess,
But give me in place of them all,
My girl with the calico dress.
She is plump as partridge, and fair
AS the rose in its earliest bloom,
Her teeth with ivory compare,
And her breath with the clover perfume;
Her step is as free and rs light
AS the fawn's whom the hunters hard press
And her eye is as soft and as bright,
My girl with the calico dress.
Your dandies aud foplins may sneer,
At her simple and modest attire,
But the charms she permits to appear
Would set whole iceburg on fire
She can dance, but she never allows
The hugging, the squeeze and caress,
She is saving all these for her spouse.
My girl with the calico dress.
She is cheerful, warm. hearted and true,
And kind to her father and mother,
She studies how much she can do
For her sweet little sisters and brother;
If you want companion for life
To comfort, enliven and bless,
She is just the right sort of wife,
My girl with the calico dress.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-05-16
OLD SERIES, VOL. II. NO 3

Michigan State agricultural College.-.T
institution is to be dedicated en- the 18th in
In copnection with it's 4 farm Of 700 acr
three miles east OF Lansing. The tuition
free, and the students will be required
work three hours a day and be paid for th'
labor. There are accommodations for eigh
students. 1t is the first State institution +,
tablished on the continent. Its origin
endowment was sj5,000 the proceeds OF So
Spring Lands. originally donated by the &c
eral Government to the Territory of Mict
gan. The sum Of $4,000 per annum for Il
next two years has been nobly appropriate
by the vigorous State Of Michigan to this o'
ject.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-05-16

WHEAT IN KESTLCKY Central Kentucky.
il is said will raise an immense grain crop this
year. Last year, slys the Cincinnati Gazette,
Cincinnati received about four huudred thou
sand bushels wheat over the Covihgton and
Lexington Railroad alone. In addition 10
this, a large quantity was shipped down the
Kentucky river, for Louisville, Madison, and
Cincinnati. The breadth ofland planted with
wheat this year, is said to be double that OF
last year. The growing crop is in excellent
condition. 1t was, apparently, injured by cold
weather, but the indications OF damage are
rapidly disappearing as vegetation progress
ses. The cry of short crops cannot be sue
cessfully raised in Kentucky. Nothing more
certain than this. Our market will probably
receive from Kentucky next season by railroad
alone. seven hundred thousand bushels oI
wheat"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-05-16

A LESSON TO UNNArURAL MorHERs.-A
person in rather II high position has just
obtained from the Civil Tribunal of the Seine,
France. separation from his wife, with the
right of keeping his child, in consequence Of
the following circumstances -
The child had the measels and its medical
attendant declared its life to be in danger,
but the mother, nevertheless, continued to
prepare her toilet for an evening party to
which she had been invited. You cannot
leave the child who is dying" exclaimed the
husband. The wife replied that it was i'm
possible for he. TO remain away from the
party without breaking her promise and being
guilty of a want Of politeness. The husband
again demonstrated with her, but in vain I;
she insisted upon going to the party, if only
for an hour. The husband then Informed
her that, if she carried her intention into
execution, the door would be closed against
her on her return. The wife left for the
party, but on her return home was refused
adnittance. The Tribunal has decided that
the husband was perfectly justified; and has
furthermore ruled that u wife who forsakes
her child in illness, forleits her conjugal
rights.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-05-16

A modest young orator closed his speech az
follows: "ln short, ladies and gentlemen |
can orly say wish had a window in nay bo-
som, that you might see the emotions Of my
heart" The newspaper printed the speech
leaving the 'n'out Of the window" lie was
taken somewhat aback when lie read it shortly
afterwards.
A little girl nine years old, having attended
a soiree, being asked by her mother, on re-
turning, how she liked it answered. Il am
full OF happiness. conld't be any happier
unless could grow"
Miss Brown. have been TO learn how to
tell fortunes said fellow 10 a briske bur-
nettc; "giye me your hand, ii you please"
LA, Mr., White, how sudden You are! Well,
60 ask pa"
The L. s. Attorney General concurs in the
opinion Of the Attorney for Minnesota, that
the act Of the Territorial Legislature, remO-
wing the capital from st. Paul to St. Peter
is unconditional, being in conflict with tho
organic act. st. Paul will therefore continue
10 be the capital.
When the Duke of Rutland was Ficeroy OF
Ireland, Sir John Hamilton attended one Of
his levees This is timely rain,' said the
Duke "it viii bring everything above ground"
Il hope not, my lord,' said Sir John, ".or
| have three wives there.
ado you know Mr.. John Brown :"
"Yes my dear"
lis he not deserving MANI
"Yes he deserves foggng; and if ever
he gallants you hsme again, ! will give it 10
him."
A old maid, speaking OF marriage, says IL
is like any other disease, while there is life
there is hope.
81 sea in the papers" said Mrs. Parting
ton, looking over her specs at Ike, 1.-THE Judge
says the fugitive Slave Bill is statute. 1
know'd the Greek Slave was statute, but 1
thought the slave Bill, who ran away to be q
fugitive, was Gesh AID bi6od lse oilsr pecple."
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-05-16

WHAT WE DRINK.-Some time ago an intel
ligeut English chemist published work, eu-
titled What we eat and what we drink" in
which he showed the coDstitent ofthe various
articles taken into the stomach as food or for
nutritive purposes There was great amount
of useful informortion ir the volume, but it
did not contain any of the following facts in
relation to what We drink, which have recently
been presented to the public by DR.. Hiram
Cox. chemical inspector of alcoholic liquors
in Cincinnati. He says that during two years
he has made 2l9 inspections of various kinds
Of liquors, and has found more than nine. .tenths
o! them limitations, and a great portion Of
them poisonous connections. or brandy he
does not believe there is one gallon Of pure
in hundred gallons, the imitation having
corn wbskey for basis. and various poison
Gus acids for the condiments. OF wines not
agallon in Thousand, purportiug to be sherry
port, sweet Malaga, is pure, but they ore
made of water, sulphuric acid, alum, Guinea
paper, horse radish, and many OF them without
single drop Of alcoholic spirit DIR. Cox
warrants there are not ten gallons of genuine
port wine in Cincinnati. In his inspections
of whskey he has found only from II to 20
per cent of alcoholic spirit, when it should
have been 40 to 80, and some Of it contains
sulphuric acid enough 20 eat hole through
mans stomach. AS whiskey is now the ia
vorite beverage, these facts are worthy Of
consideration.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-05-16
Select 4oetrp.
Papa, What is Newspaper, and what
does it contain.

Papa, What is Newspaper, and what
does it contain.
Organs that gentleman play, my boy.
To answer the taste of the day my boy,
Whatever it be,
They bit on the key,
And pipe a full concert away my boy.
News from all countries and cline, my boy
Advertisements, essays, and rhymes, my boy
Mixed with all sorts
OF C) lying reports,
And published at regular times, my boy.
Articles able and wise; my boy
at least in the editors eyes, my boy,
And logic so grand
That few understand
To what in the world it applies, my boy.
Statistics, reflections, reviews, my boy,
Little scraps to instruct and amuse, my boy,
And lengthy debate
Upon matters of State,
For wise-headed folks to pursue, my boy.
The funds as they we're and they are, my
boy,
The qui6bles and quirks of the bar, my
boy,
ana every week,
A clever critique
On some rising theatrical star, my boy.
The age Of Jupiter's moons, my boy,
The stealing of somebody's spoons, my boy,
The state Of the crops,
The style of the fops,
And the wit Of the public buifoons, my boy.
List of all physical ills, my boy,
Banished by somebody's pills, my boy,
Till you ask with surprise,
Why any one dies,
Or what's the disorder that kills, my boy.
Who has got married, to whom, my boy,
Who were cut off in their bloom, my boy,
Who has had birth
On this sorrOw-stained earth,
And who totters fast to the tomb, my boy
The price of cattle and grain, my boy,
Directions to dig and to drain, my boy,
But 'twould take me too long
To tell you in song
A quarter Of all they contain, my boy.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-05-16
JOHN STONE & SONS,

No. 45, Second Street, Philadelphia.
A RE now receiving thei spring importation
IA of SILK and MILLINERY GOODS, con-
sisting in part OF Fancy, Cap and Bonnet Rib
bops. Satin and Mantua Ribbons, Glace and
Plain Silks, Marcelines and Florences, Black
Modes, French and English Grapes, Tarlatane,
NJ aline and Illusion Laces, &c. Also, a full
assortment of French and American flowers
which they offer to the trade on favorable terms.
March 20, l857-2m., F. 2.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-05-16

FLoRIcuLTuRE-Flori is passio
most blessed in its effects, considered os q
amusement or benefit Nothing harmon
zes and adorns the female mind more sure
than a taste for ornamental gardening. |
compels the reason to act and the judgmen
to observe; it is favorable TO meditation
the most serious kind it exercises the fauc
in harmless and elegant occupation, and bra
ces the system by its healthy tendency.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-05-16
NEW ARRANGENGENTi
Fresh Arrival Of
D r U GS, PAINTS, OIL s, 80.

yINHE undersigned having taken the store for
Il merly kept by William A. Bruner, is now
ready to fill orders and prescriptions at a mo-
mcnts notice. He has large and well selected
stock Of fresh and pure
DRUGS, CHEMICALS,
Dye-stuns, Oil, Paints, Glass, Putty, and all
kinds of Patent NJ Medicines.
FRUIT AND CONFECTIONERY
Tobacco and Imported Segars of the choicest
brands. Fancy Notions toilet articles, and Per-
fumery Of all kinds. Tooth aud Hair Brushes
of every variety.
Camphine and Fluid aluays on hand.
Customers will find his stock complete, com.
prisng many articles it is impossible hero to emu
mcrate, and all sold at moderate prices.
Remember the place, next door to Z. Y.
Brights Mammoth Store.
A. w. FISHER.
Sunbury, March IA, 1857.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-05-16
JOSEPH RUSSELL,

UMBRELLA AND P-uAsoL MAsuTAcruRER,
No. 2 North Fourth Street, N. w. Corner Of
Market, Philadelphia.
HAS now on hand an extensive assortment
IN of the newest and NEST desirable kinds, In
cluding many NEW STYLES not heretofore
to he had in this maTset. An examination OF
our stock is solicited before purchasing elsewhere.
March Z, ls57.-3m
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-05-16

EvERGREESs.-The effect Of neat lawn
about dwelling house is much Increased by
the selection OF u shrub Of evergreen charae-
ter on which the eye may rest when the
ground is closed in winters white mantle OF
snow, The dliiernnt species of arborvitae. or
as some call il, white cedar, very beautiful
shrub, is frequently employed for this pur-
pose.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-05-16

A RIFE OLD AGE.-Rev. Daniel Waldo,
the venerable Chaplain of the House OF Rep
resentatives. now ninety-four years old, has
revisited his home in Connecticut. l. asst
week he preached two sermons in Sharon,
walked half a mile from the parsonage 30
the meeting house and went through the ex-
ercises without apparent fatigue. Mr.. Waldo
was soldier in the Revolution, and once
fell into the hands Of that abomnable set OF
fellows who we're known as the Cow Boys"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-05-16
PATENT WHEEL GREASE.

yE>HIS Grease is recommended to the notice Of
4 Wagoners, Livery Stable keepers &c. as
being SuPEWoR to nything of the kind ever in
troduced. As it does not gum upon the aKles
is much more durable, and is not affected by
the weather, remaining the same in summer as
in winter, and put up in Tin csnsters al 374 and
rs cents, for sale by A. w. FISHER.
March ID, 1871
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-05-16
Front Street Wire Mandatory.
WATSON, cox g. CO..

No 46 North Front Street, corner Of Coomb's Alley,
between Market and Mulberry (Arch) Streets, Phade
pha, manufacture OF superior quality, Brass md lrnn
Wire Seves, of all kinds Brass aud Copper Wire Cloth
for Paper Makers, &c. Cylinders and Dandy Rolls
vrrcd in the hest manner,
Heavy Twlled Wire for Spark Catchsrs Sleeves for
Brass and Iron Founders, Screen Wire, Window Wire,
Safes Traps, Dish Covers, Coal and Sand Screens &e
Fancy Wire Work n every description.
MnIch Ia. ls57.-3m
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-05-16
JAMES BROWNS

u Il A M A Il ~ "A L. w y X * s,
THE first book o f tie Ra,isErystem Of Eng
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The second book Of the Rational system Of
English Grammar. designed to teach the process
of Analys the English Language with sound
judgment and the art Of using it with gram
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These works are now used in the Public
Schools in tho frat School District Of Pennsyl
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The third book of the Rational System of Eng
lish Grammar, designed to enable the learner to
become most thoroughly acquainted with the
nature and use of the Propositions, and may be
read by him either in or out of school. 50c
BROWNS Grammatical Reader. This Book
SETS aside the old Grammars. exposes their defects
demonstrates the little use of attending to them,
and presents to the teacher the unerrng and
only way to the Grammar of the English Ian.
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For sale by Peter Grifiee, lls Arch Street,
Philadelphia.
February FL, 1857 -3rn VS.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-05-16

FEET WASHERS. This denomination of
Christians has created considerable excite
ment in Annapolis. Street preaching an
street argument, together with their publ
baptism, has attracted to them much a.
tiou. They are under the lead OF .
Stansbury, who is a native of Annapol
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-05-16

The official report Of the railway
ties in England for the last year ST
number to be PSI killed, 394 injur'
calculation is that one passenger
l6a millions carried was killed,
accidents having occurred to persor
the servants ofthe companies or nci
sragers por ssrvBots.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-05-16
l.. G. IVES

No. Is North Hharues, Philadelphia.
Shipping and Country Oorders promptly filled
on responsible orders.
Farmers and Dealers Produce Bold on Com
mission.
Apples, Bananas, Pine pples, Dried Fruit,
Onions, Oranges. Shell Barks, Raisins,
Beans, Lemons. White Il Sweet Figs,
Turnips, Cranberrics, Potatoes, Poultry,
Peaches, Ground Nunts Chesnuts, Eggs, &c.
Foreign and Domestic Produce and Fruit gen
orally,
February 20, lS57.-ly
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-05-16
LEASE OF VALUABLE COAL LANDS.

vUNHE Northumberland Improvement Compa-
L ny invite proposals for the Lease of por.
ton of their COAL VEINS, situate on their
property in Northumberland county, Pennsy Iva
MIA, two and half miles above the town Of Sha-
mokin, and directly on the line of the Philsde-
phia and Sunhury Rail Road.
The Veins of Coal are well located for easy
and profitable operation. Apply TO
JOSEPH s. DIXON. Agent,
Mount Carmel. Pa.
Gto CHAS. s. F0LWELL. Sec'y.
Is South Sd street, Philadelphia.
March 7, lSj7.-3m
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-05-16
FURNITURE POLISH.

RAE'S Premium Patent Enamel Furniture
Posh.-This polish is highly valuable for restor.
ing the polish on all kinds of Furniture. Glass,
Carriage Bodies, Hair Cloth, &c. Also, for re.
moving spots, hiding scratches, &c, &c. War
ranted to dry Immediately and retain its gloss
Price so cts. per bottle. Sold by
A. w. FISHER.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-05-16
March IA, 1857.
THE DAUPHIN & SUSQUEHANNA
RAILROAD.

CONNECTS the Reading Railroad at Au.
~ burn, on the Schuylkil 90 miles below
Pottsville,) with the Northern Central Railroad,
at Duuphin, OH the Susquehanna, and with the
Ponnsy lyahia Railroad at Rockville, Is miles
above Harrsburg) and runs ONE passenger
train in winter, and TWO passenger trains in
summer through between Auburn and Harris
burg, each way, daily, (Sundays eScepted) Oh
times arranged to connect properly with these
roads; with the Cumberland Valley and Harris
burg and Lancaster Railroads, at Harrisburg,
and with the Cattawissa Railroad, and its north
en connections at Port Clinton.
ELLW0oD MORRIS, Eng. K supt.
March Z, lS57.-6m.pd.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-05-16

COUNTY ORDERS.-County orders taken
" as cash for goods, and on note or book ac-
count by Y. BRIGHT 3 SON.
E5-. 20, 1885
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Tobacco and Segars.-20,OOO Imported
Il Segars of various brands. Elderado, Fig,
Cavendish and fine cut tobacco at
A. w. FISHERS.
snnbury. March II. 1857.
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Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-11-05
From Utah.
New YORK, \

New YORK, Nov. g.
The Nebraska correspondent of the
Times, writes as follows, under date OF
October 22d :" News has just reached
here from our frontier Mormon settle
ments en- Root Fork, Platte river, near
the mouth of Beaver, that some seceders
from the Mormon church reached that
settlement few days since, bringing the
news that a very large force of the Nor
mon militia, under Brigham Young and
Y. G. Kimball, were about preparing to
leave Salt Lake with provisions for ak
weeks campaign in the mountains, and
then if possible to stop the passage of the
U. S. troops, although their positive des-
tination was secret yet it was generally
supposed that the pass in the mountains
near Bear River cutoff, or at Steeple
Rock, the stand would be made with al
most certainty Of whipping out the en-
tire force sent against them,
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-11-05
BALTIMORE, Oct. 90.


The Governor was waited on to-day,
by number of prominent citizens, who
urged him to withdraw his proclamation,
but he gave no definite answer.
A town meeting has been called for to.
morrow, T. NJ. The Mayor has issued O
notice, requesting the citizens not to at
tend the meeting, fearing it may tend to
inhame the present excited sta of public
feeling.
A number Of the military officers have
called upon the Governor, informing him
that the military will not obey their or.
ders and that most of the companies had
temporarily disbanded.
Democratic politicians ars enrolling te
offer their services to the Governor, as
armed citizens under the military com
manders.
The Mayor will issue proclamation
on Monday, proclaiming his arrangements
for the preservation of the peace, and pro-
lection of voters.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-11-05
The Plug Ugly Troubles.
Baltimore, Oct. 90

Baltimore, Oct. 29.
Governor Lyon issued proclamation
this morning, placing the city under mar
tal law, and ordering out two divisions,
some 700 men, and their commanding
officers are ordered to enroll at once and
report for service, and hold themselves
IN readiness and preserve the peace on
wednesday next, the day of the general
election. The Governor takes this step
against the decision on the Mavor, but at
the request and on representations made
by responsible citizens. Considerable
feeling was aroused this morning by the
proclamation; there is great diversity O
opinion in regard to the measure, man,
considering st justified by the existn.
circumstances while others look upon j
as most unwise, and calculated to increas
the difficulties apprehended on election
day.