Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-08-22
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yeptrpc Anynst I'M 1857

Mr.. EDITOR News for the American
where is it to come from for really but
Little of pubic interest has trans pired recently
in or about our little, sedats, sober faced
village, that reposes SO quietly on the bosom
OF the most lovely expansion Of Shamokin
valley.
Now do not wish to insnua,e that moth.
ing OF moment has taken place among us !:
for here, as elsewhere, events are constant,
occurring, vitally important in themselves.
which, nevertheless are passed unn0ticed 10y
the pressing throng--by the animated masses,
that pause to look only when a Nessuvinn
CONFUSION, Etnean eruption, or some other
stIll less ordinary .Aonstrosity rocks the
cradle Of the world, and momentarly mono
polzes their passive observation.
But men in their passion for greatness and
great things are too often misled by their
zeal, and put pseudo estimate upon the
very conmodity they seem aspiring for. They
do not seem TO think US ShukespeaIe when
he says:
"The greatest truths the sinples:
So are the greatest Men"
Again We have from the Latin, THAT
which is great or splendid is not always lau-
dablr, but whatever ls iduddbie must be qreat :"
hence the inference, that some of the more
commonplace" events are really bigger with
greatness than the most ostentatious and
wonderful phenomena recorded in the history
of men and things. But let this be as il
may, do pot intend to write II disquisition
now on the vain ambitious and blind fullies
Of weak men, whose deficiency consists not
SO much in lack of power as in lack Of control
not so much in defect Of knowledge as in
defect of wisdom
While EIysburg is one Of the most diminu-
tive "Burghs" in the county, it is far from
being the most despcabe Her mechanics
are OF the first grade of workmen, some OF
whom are often sought to 60 distance when
good structures in the line Of aw-mil -four
lng-mill, dwelling house, or churches are to
b. built.
The best of wheels her wheelwrishts make,
And axletTecs that "neyeT break :"
Her smiths all rivalry defy,
As all the shOd will testify;
unequaed leather made here,
At prices just 'clevery" dear;
Her saddlers sew their seams all neat,
And harness make that 'can'tbe beat"
To Fry'swe 60 for shoes and boots
Whose work wears well and always suits,
Her busy looms make cloths that wear
As long life and tear;
And if you want a coat well made,
Her tailoIs understand the trade.
Her merchants do fine goods supply,
At prices low to all who buy,
Here school committees always fud,
Teachers to train the youthful mind;
Her doctors rank among the best,
That any people bles.
The standard of morals prevalent here
compares well with those found at other
places. The Methodist and Presbyterian
congregations each have commodious and
neat church for public worship--in fact, both
buildings are yet new and handsome and
there are three well conducted and fourishing
Sunday schools for the children and youth to
attend. No grog shops or liquor bar is
sustained here now, to spread its devastating
virus through the veins Of our hardy aud in,
dustrious denizens; hence, broken windows,
empty cupboards, squald families aud drunk
en- rabbles form no part in the present history
Of this wel-to-do community. Neither is the
traveller neglected here but aid and comfort
is always to bs found by the hungry, weary,
and way-worn at the Temperance House
aud no traveller after enjoying a nights rest
under this hospitable roof finds brick in his
hat upon starting in the morning.
There are other things | may make men.
tion of at some future time, j. O., it | have
not already exhausted your stock Of patience
Yours, cordially, q.