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Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1857-10-01
DAD is GROWING OLD, JOHN
by J. @. a. WOOD.

Az, Dad is growing old. John,
His eyes are .yeeting dim,
And years have on his shoulders laid
A heavy weight for him;
But you and 1 are young and hale,
And each a stalwart man,
And we must make his load as light
And easy as we can.
lie used to take the front, John.
At the cradle and the plow,
And earned our poridge by the sweat
That tricklcd from his brow;
Yet never heard we him complain,
Whate'er his toiImight be,
Nor wanted e'er welcome seat
Upon his solid knee.
But when our boy strength came, John
And sturdy grew each limb,
lie brought US to the yellow field,
To share the toll with him;
But he went foremost in the swath,
Tossing aside The grain.
lat Ike the plaw t''at heavas the soil
Orship .'iat she Is the main.
Now we Iaust lead the van, John,
Through weather foul and fair,
An let the old man read and doze,
And tilt his easy chair;
And he'll not mind it, John, you know,
At eve to tell Us DER
These brave old tales of British times,
OF Grand-dad end the war.
Ihearl you speak Of Ma m. John,
'Tis gospel what you say,
That caring for the like of Us
Has turned her hair SO gray;
Yet, John, do remember well
When neighbors called her vain,
And when her nair was long and like
A cleaning sheaf of grain.
Her lips were cherry red, John,
Her cheek was round and fair,
And Ike IL ripenedp peach it swelled
Against her wavy hair;
Her step felllishtly as the leaf
From off the summer tree,
And all day busy at the wheel
She sang to you and me.
She had a buyOm arm, John,
That welded well the rod
Whene'er with willfulstep our feet
The path forbidden trod
But to the heaven of her eye,
We never looked in vain;
And evermore our yielding cry
Brought down her tears like rain.
But that is so long ago, John,
And we are what we are,
And little heed we day by day
Her fading cheek add hair;
All, when beneath her faithful breast
The tides no longer stir,
IT'S then, John. we most shall feel
We had no friend like her.
Sure there can be no harm, John,
Thus speaking softly Ger
The blessed names of those, ere long,
Shall welcome US no more;
Nay. hid it tnot-for why shouldst tion
An + est tear disown.
Thy h .rt one day will lighter be,
Remembering it has hown-
For Dad is growing old, John,
His eyes are getting dim,
And SIa'am is treading softly down
The dim descent with him;
But you and are young and hale,
And each stalwart man,
And we must make their paths as smooth
And level as we can.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1857-10-01

THE INDIANAPoLls, INDIANA. U. S. CorRT
HOUSE AND Posr 0FFrcE.-The contract
for the construction of this building was
given by the Secretary of the Treasury to
Thomas Agnew, of Baltimore. for the sum
of soc. .ss3 7a-that being the. loweet bid.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1857-10-01
.kErcuzs OF PREACHERS IN nAaLy 1sD1Axl

.KETcHEs OF PREACHERS IL EARLy ISDIANs
may be excused for naming some oi
he itinerant Meshoiis, preachers of early
times, to whom alluded in he commence-
ment of Ibis sketch-James Jones, Angus
lus Jocelyn, John z. Durbin. James Con-
well. John Hardy. Aarou Wood. James
llavens, Elijah Written, John Morrow,
Father Sivey, john Strange, and Alien
Wiley. had the pleasure of frequently
hearing all these eminen- preachers. John
Strange had brilliant Imagination. anu
was a splendid preacher. Sometimes |
thought him little too " ish" in his
thoughts for the audience he was address
ing. He would talk of " The zigzag f,rked
ightnings. playing through the concave
vaults Of .:eaven," and again. of 1.-THE
cherubim and the flaming swords guarding
the paradise of God" l loved to hear him.
Mr.. Jocelyn was, at times, one of the
ablest sermonizers of the age. At others,
he would lose his text and forget his entire
discourse. | saw him one time at Center
vile standing silent before his congrega-
ion, his eyes gazing at vacancy. E" am
me-" and down he sat. A hymn was sung.
the meeting was closed and the congrega-
zion retired. On one occasion, he was
preaching at Connersyile | was sitting
just before him. He seemed 10 preach
long ] became uneasy about the fire in
my ofice-I could not tell why. The mo-
ment he closed, stepped out and saw the
10 No Il
rived barely in time to save the building.
| tod him why it was that | left so abruptly
He said he noticed my uneasiness. and
closed the sermon sooner on my account
James Jones lived at Rising Sun. He
was what might be called a good. sound,
old fashioned preacher, who contributed
his aid with all his power to the cause OF
morality and religion. have heard him
often, and was always one of his attentive
listeners.
John Hardy and Father Silvey were of
the class known as '' local preachers -
though they travelled and preached up and
down White Water at times. They preach
ed directly at the heart, leaving doctrinal
and controversial matters to others and
yet have often thought that they did quite
as much good as many others of much
higher pretensions.
Allen Wiley was preacher of differ
ent cast. have heard him preach some
of the most powerful sermons | ever list
ened to- He commenced slow. deliberate,
and cautious, feeling his way to the hearts
of his congregation until his feelings would
take charge of his tongue, and then he
threw his whole soul into the subject, and
closed with such appeals to the congrega-
ton as left few dry eyes at the singing ol
the closing hymn.
James Conwell was jealous preacher,
and at times thought him strong. His
elocution was not very fluent, but his strong
common sense made him very acceptable
to his congregations. He Gid much good
as a co-worker in the cause of morality
and religion.
John Morrow was much of the order o.
James Conwell. He was good preacher
had heard him often, and had but ont
fault to find with him, and that was, h
carried no watch, aud sometimes. in hi
zeal, would forget the time of day. Will
/ was candidate for Congress- met Fa
lther Morrow, and several other Methods
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1857-10-01

RKpoRTED ARREST OF GEN. WALkER.-
The Paducah Ky Times publishes a
report that Gen. Walker was arrested by
the u. S. Marshal in New Orleans. on
September 1st, for violation of the laws in
raising troops for Nicaragua.
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1857-10-01

The wise man does not speak Of all be docs. but
he does nothing that cannot be spoken Of
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1857-10-01

Attention to small things Is the economy Of
yrsue. s- - 30
Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1857-10-01

MIsHAPs OF THE DAY.-The great At
lantic cable has broken.
The Ohio Life and Trust Company has
failed.
The Ohio State Treasury has been rob-
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-07-11
EXECUTORS SALE.

THE undersigned Executor of the estate of
Peter Rebock, late of Washington towns hip,
Northumberland county. deed, by virtue of the
last Will and Testament Of said deceased. will
expose to Public Sale on the premises on SA.
TURDAY, the 18th day of AUGUST, next, the
following described property to wit A TRACT
OF LAND, situate in Washington township
county aforesaid on tho kiingerstcwn roa to
Pottsville. and within mile of the Trevorton
Railroad. adjoining lands Of Valentine Kock,
the Church property of st. Peters Church and
others, Containing TWENTY ACRES and 80
Pcrches and allowance, whereon is erected
weather-be arded Log House, Bank Barn, Spring
and other outbudingr. A never failing Well
of Water, two Orchards wi h choice fruit.
Also A certain Tract Of Land, situate in
Washington township, said county, containing
ACRES. more or less, ad-
joining the above tract Of land, Daniel Wolf,
Valentine Klock, Samuel Mallick and others.
The above land is in a good state of cultiva.
ton and excellent farming land. The two tracts
will be sold together, or separately, to suit pur-
chascrs.
Also-At the same time and place lot Of
Carpenters tools, Stove, Bureau and other arti-
cles too numerous to mention.
Sslo IL commence at 10 o'clock A. NJ, of said
day when the conditions will he made known BY
PETER DOHNER, Executor.
jackson twp, July 4, lS57.-ts
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-07-11

DEATH OF THE HoS. WIN. L. MARcY.-A
dispatch from Balston, N. Y, announces the
sudden death, on the 4th, of the Hon. VIM.
L. Marcy, late Secretary of State in Presi.
dent Perce's Cabinet. Mr.. Marcy had just
returned to New York from the labors Of bis
exalted post at Washington, which he had
performed SO ably and SO creditably to the
Character of his country. Few men have
stood higher in public estimation for the
Judgment aud skill he evinced in the conduct
of public affairs, especially in our diplomatic
relations with Great Britain. He was
statesman in the fullest sense of the word,
patriotic, sagacious, comprehensive. His
clear intellect embraced all the relations and
connections Of important questions under
consideration. His power of ioreible illustra-
tration was rarely excelled, and there was an
honest directness of application which seldom
failed to reach the object he aimed at 1t
was the influence of his commanding qualities
in the Cabinet that averted the mischiefs of
weaker or more arduous counsels. The power
he held he exercised for the good of his coun-
try, aud that is the nobiest epitaph TO CON-
memorate his name.-Public Ledger.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-07-11
SHERIFF SALES.

By virtue Of q certain writ Of VEN. ExPoSAs
TO me directed will be exposed to public sale at
the Court House in Sunbury, on MONDAY,
the Sd dsv Of August next, at o'clock p. NJ,
the following property to wit
All the Defendants interest, being enc updi-
vided eighth part of certain lot of ground, situ-
ate in the Borough of Sunbury, N orthumberland
county, fronting on Water street or Broadway
and bounded on the east by an alley on the
south by lot in the occupancy of Samuel Fet-
ter and on tho north by a lot of McCarty d
Clement, containing one-fourth of an acre more
or less, whereon is erected two story Brick
House and Kitchen, Well of Water, &c.
Seized, taken in execution and 10 be sold as
the property of James Quinn.
ALSO:
Al the same time and place, by q certain writ
Of VEN. ExroSAs, to me directed, will be OF posed
to public sale the following property to wit -
A certain lot of Ground, situate in the Town
OF Trevorton In Zerby township Northumber-
land county, being Lot No. 8 in block IOi, ad.
joining lot of ]. Hensy on the west, and lot
of DR.. Smith on tho east fronting on Shamokin
street and extending back to an alley, being 25
feet in width and $50 iect in depth, whereon 10
erected two-story frame house with basement
story, and frame stable.
Seized, taken into execution and to be sold as
wv P'vfeiy VI Sottmihu lHopaCkoIs
ALSO:
AT the same time and place, by a certoin writ
Of VEN. ExroNAs, to me directed, will be exposed
to public sale. the following property to wit:
A certain Lot Of Ground, situate in the bo-
rough Of Milton, Northumberland county, 'front.'
ing OH Mahoning street, and bounded on the
west by lot of Baltzer Crtzer or lot No. l79,
and the east by the Sunhury & Erie Rail Read
Company, on the south by Sugar alley or Ferry
lane. containing thrce-fourth of an Acre more
or less, whereon are erected two-story Brick
House and one-and-a half story frame House.
Seized, taken into execution and to be sold as
the property Of Nicholas johnson and Joi n
Creitznr.
ALSO:
AT the same time and place, by a certain writ
OF VEN. Exr0SAs, TO me directed will be exposed
to public sale the following property to wit
A certain Lot of Ground. situate in the DO.
rough ofMilton, Northumberland county, bound.
ed ON the north by Walnut street, on the east
by Miler's estate, on the south by an alley and
on the west by lot of James Bpoy, containing
onc-fourth OF an Acre more OF less, whereon are
erected twostory frame House and Kitchen,
and small frame Sable, outbuildinGs, &c.
Seized, taken into execution and to be sold as
the property Of John A. Gray.
-, II. WEIsE, Sheriff.
Shcrifrs Office,
Sunbury, June 81, 1857.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-07-11

SCARLET FEVER AND SMALL Pox.-Dr Wm
Fields, Of Wilmington gives publicly to the
following receipt, WHICH he says, if faithfully
carried out, will cure forty five cases out Of
fifty, without calling ona physician -
Scarlet Feeer.-For adults, give one table,
spoonful Of good brewers yeast in three table
spoonsfui of sweetened water. three times a
day and if the throat is much swolleu. gurgle
with yeast aud apply to the throat as poul-
tice, mixed with Indian meal. Use plenty
of catnip tea, to keep the eruptions out Of
the skin, for several days.
Small Por-Use the above doses OF yeast
three times day and . milk diet throughout
the entire disease. Nearly every case can be
cured, without leaving pock mark.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-07-11
New Goods for the People
BENJAMIN HEFFNER

RESPECTFULLY informs the public in gen.
A@ eral that he has just received and opened
splendid stock of
SPRING AND SUMNER GOODS
at his New Store, in Lower Augusta township.
His stock consists in part of
Cloths, Cassimers, Cassinets.
Of all kinds, Of linen, cotton and worstsd,
ALSO:
CalscOes, Ginghams, Lawns,
DlOusseline do Lalnes
snd all kinds Of Ladies Dress Goods.
Groceries,
Alse an assortment of Hardware. Kr0R
and Steel, Nails, &C.
Also an excellent assortment Of
QUEENSWARE, of various styles ans
patterns.
Also an assortment of BOOTS g. SHOES,
HATS & CAPS, good selection.
Salt, Fish, &c.
And great variety Of other articles such a,v
suitable to the trade, all of which will be sold at
the lowest prices.
Ey Country produce taken in exchange =
the highest prices.
Lswer Augusta, Juno Q, 1887.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-07-11
Candidate for sheriff.

To the Toters Of Northumberland County.
! I the solicitation of many friends from dit
tsrent parts of the county, the undersigned
has consented TO become an Independent Candi-
date for the office of Si iERIFF at the ensuing
election. Should he be successful, no effort
shall se spared upon his part to perform the du-
ties Of the office with fcelity, promptness and
impartiality.
JAMES YANDYKE.
Northumberland, June 27, is57.--
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-07-11
Earrens & Herring,
Retired Physician, rs yea,s of age

Retired Physician, rs yeais of age
having lost his Father, two Brothers, Daughter
Son-in-law, Nephews and Nieces, BY that dread
full disease, Consumption, and suffering with a
Cough himself, determined to visit the East In
dies, Egypt and Japan, where he discovered a
Preventive and Certain Cure for Colds Coughs,
Bronchitis. Consumption, Nervous Debility and
Asthma. His cough was cured Immediately ;
he retarned, cured his Relatives, who inherited
the disease. and in connection with his son have
employed it in their practice. curing thousands
of cases considered hopeless by others. For the
purpose of rescuing as many ofhis suffering fell
low beings as possible he is sending the Recipe
to all who wish it forl0 cents of it to pay the
postage, and tNe balance printing. Address DR..
HEAru l0i Spring street, opposite ST. Nicholas
Hotel, New York.
lane Is, l857.--3m cvo
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Kn the Supreme Court Of
Pennsylvania:
NORTHERN DISTRICT.

AND now, June %, 1857, 1t is ordered that
Special Term of the Supreme Court be held
under the Act of 26th April, 1855. at Williams
port, Lyccming county, to commence on the first
Tuesday of October next, for the purpose of hear.
ing arguments on wrts Of error, appeals, &C.,
from the counties of Lycoming, Northumberland
and NJ ontour, and such other causes from any
Of the counties composing the Northern District
as may be by mutual consent argued at the said
time and place. The SAID special term TO con
tinue as long as may be necessary.
Certificate from the Record.
In testimony whereof have hcreunto set my
hand and the seal OF the said Supreme Court a,
Philadelphia, this twenty day of June, AID
1857.
IF. BELsTERING, Pro Prcthy.
July 1, ls57.-tc
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-07-11
PROCLAMATION.

NOTICE is hereby given that Special Court
~ for the trial of causes in the Commen Pleas
will commence at the Court House in Sunbury
on Monday the 18th day of July for one Week.
Jurors and others interested will attend.
Given under my hand a, Sunbury, the lst day of
June in the year OF our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and fifty-seven--snd the lnds-
pendence of the United States Of America the
Sist.
God save the Commonw ealth.s
HENRY WEISE, Sheriff.
SaERIrr's OYTIoI,
Sunbury, June T. 1857
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SMITH'S
Essence of jamaica Ginger.

THIS article is carefully prepared from the best Jamuca
l. Gmgee all the valuable medicinal properties of which
1t warranted possess in concentrated and convs-
nient form.
IL excellent remedv in dyspepsia hatuence cho.
lie and impaired and feeble state u the digestive func-
ons From its refI eshina strength and cotdal properties
as gentle stimulating tonic is well adapted To counsI-
act the deblllatng influence Of the heats Of
mer the effects OF sudden changes, &c.
No family should be without it, as Its timely use will
save them from pany ali serious attack OF ilness.
Price 25 cents per bottle. For sale 5y
June So lS57.--4m
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NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that application has
~ been made to the Court of Common Pleas of
Northumberland county. by the members of the
Presby yterian Church Of the town of Shamokip,
in Coal township. for Charter of Incorporation
under the name and style of the b oard of Trus-
tees of the town of Shamokin. And that the
Court have appointed the FIRST day of next Au-
gust Term for the hearing of the same.
JAMES BEARD, Protb'y.
Prothonotnry,s Office,
Sunbury, July a, 1857,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-07-11
PROCLAMATION.

n Office is hereby given that tho several
L Courts of Common Pleas, General Quarter
Sessions of the peace, and Oprhans' Court. Court
of Oyer and Tsrmincr and General Jail Delivery,
in and for the county of Northumberland to
commence at the Court lie use, in the borough Of
Sunbury, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ. on Monday, the
Sd day Of AUGUST next, and will continue
ONE WEEKS.
The coroner, Justices of the Peace and consta-
bes in and for the county Of Northumberland, are
requested to be then and there in their proper per-
sons, with their rolls, records, inquisitions, and
other rcmcmbrances, to do those things to their
several offices appertaining to be done. And al
witnesses prosecuting IN behalf of the Commonl
wealth against any prisoner are also requested and
commanded to be then andtherc attending in their
proper persons to prosecute against him, as shall
be just--and not to depart without leave at their
peril Jurors are requested to bepunctual in their
attendance, at the time appointed agreeable to
their notices.
Given under my hand at Sunbury, the 27th day
Of June in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and fifty y-seven-and the Indo-
peMdence Of the United States Of America the
5lst
God save the Commonwealth.
HENRY WEISE, Sheriff.
sheritf's Office Sunbury,}
Juno 81. 1857.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-07-11
TWENTY GOOD REASONS WHY
KETCHUM's CombinedsReeper and

KETCHUMS CombinedsReaper and
For 1887 is the most complete machine in use.
and the one best adapted to the wants of the
Farmer
First.--Bcing wholly made of Tnos 1t is raars
durable than any other.
Second. II is SO simple that any person caa
readily manage il.
Third. It is 30 strongly and we'll built, that
1t cannot easily get OF, of repair.
Fourth. 1t is neat and compact, occupying
less space than any other.
Filth. The frame is so easily balanced that
there Is no weight ON tho horses necks.
Sixth. There is little no side draft.
Seventh. /. will cut heavy and light srass
equally we'll,
Eighth. II cuts wet grass as well as dry.
Ninth. The new cutter bar wheel lessons the
draft at least one fourth in moving.
Tenth. Two horses will work i, with ease
in any kind of grass grain.
Eleventh. II is the only machine with tho
cutter bar directly opposite the shaft of the driving
wheel.
Twelfth. The open cutting blade efsc,uaily
prevents clogging in any kind of grass.
Thirteenth. 1t is changed in fow minutes
frcm mower to Reaper.
Fourteenth. 1t is the only machine with a
rear and side delivery for grain.
Fifteenth. 1t is the only machine which gives
the Raker control of the grain, both before and
after it reaches the platform.
Sixteenth. The adjustable spring seat, and
new reaper shoe arc capital improvements.
Seventeenth. Seven years of severe practical
trial with more than 1900 machines have proven
its decided superiority. Like wine it improves
with age,
Eighteenth. All the improvements for 1887
have been practically and thoroughly tested.
Nineteenth. Every part of the machine 10
made by mater workmen and in the most sub
stantial manner,
Twentieth. Ketchum's Reaper and Mower
is warranted to cut grass and grain as well as it
can bo done with q the or cradle.
In word it is just the machine which farmer
can buy without any risk, because ample exps-
rience has proven that it is reliable in all its parts
FARMERS, send in your orders early, as the
sales for the season have thus far been more thaa
double that of last year.
BO AS, SPANGLER & CO., sole Agents.
No. 627..Market ST., below 9TH north side.
May 90, lS57.-6t Philadelphia.
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Notice of Dissolution of Partnership.

NOJlce OF Ulss0utl0n OF partnership.
TVNHE partnership heretofore existing between
l. Charles c. FAIRIES, William g. Follmer, and
George G. Grier, under the name OF FAIRIES,
Follmer and Grier, has this day been dissolved
by mutual consent All accounts relative to the
business of the late firm will be settled by FAIRIES
and Follmer. CHARLES e. FAIRIES,
WILLIAM S. FOLLMER,
GEORGE E. GRlER.
Coalport, June 80, lS57.-3t
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-07-11

Gen. Cass is strict in his personal habits
will not dine out if he can help it, and goes
to bed at 10 o'clock, P. Nj. When at Paris
at balls at his OVID house, he would quietly
slip of to bed at the above hour, leaving his
wife and three daughters TO entsrtain tho
company present.
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Volunteer Candidate.

To the Electors of Northumberland County.
V>HE undersigned hereby offers himself as n
l. Volunteer Candidate for
cot UNITY Il r e Al S U RER,
At the ensuing election. His motive for So do
ing, is thar approaching old age, and an injury
caused 10y a broken cellar bone, renders him
unable to work at his trade, Of Carpenter. Be-
lieving himself capable of performing the duties
of the office, he earnestly solicits your support.
PETER HlLEMAN.
Sunbury, Juno 27, ls57.-te
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SUPREME COURT NORTHERN DIS.
TRICT

NOTICE is hereby given that the Supreme
~ Court for the Northern District of Pcnnsyl-
vania, will hold it session on October Term for
said District, in Wiliamsport, Lycoming county
sgreeably to the following order of said Court. as
certified by the Prothonotary of the Eastern Dis
trict. CHARLES PLEASANTS,
Protbonotary, S. G.. n. ID.
Prothonotary's efice, June 27, 1857.