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OtooOl0 ~ On.
ElVHBce-partnership heSstofors sxlstin ebstws
3. =. Hart CON IL this day dissolvsd b. nu.
(uat e0oseut. sHJ
This haslasss will hcrca tier ~ tfanssctst ,under
he styls and Arm Of HART SARBRR. 10 whom
moss cordially Invite the petrcnaxs u or
Frienasaad ths public eesssslly. z.K.HAAT.
Kssksk, July -, b7-jyoel
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W thsss dssiFihH 70 puFyhaSe 1tst elAaa PiApes,
Ne popular nsnufsctofy Of BoAfdnap. Gray 8
~, thsse sisGznt Pianos With epf1b eAted 1aanding
Icasd Atspesdsd plate, Ara Mn ~ Hltlcal O.
Doles oA.peaa Attachasut. Z nnal gsstily-
20. z Piaao Bertes u found 10 me fact d. 18Th
heir elegant squares and magnificent erAnas, AAve
pssn sought Tor and DsAltaly cd - s1D6 BY The
lsst American pisaasts. bus ALSO nearly aiiahs
IrsAt artists Who havs visited this eeuaisy. Thai
bsrg, auttsshslk, Mason Suskossh. jes.y m.
psthariAs Asyss, and msay osAsrs, have hoeas
public testimOny 70 their great ard aakaOwle dee1
merit IN ths most catering tstmA. "a ea7.5sg
PATRICK . GROUSE. fs
~ Aalm sa.A~t K.rx.k
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1857. 1857.
COMSTOCK & BRO.
STOVES.
No. ~. Main.st.

Asskuk, lsWa.
A LSo, constantlyon hand and receiving dirss
from importers and manufacturers, til plate
Russia, imitation and American sheet Iron, ircp
wrs rivets, sheet copper bross and zinc, pig lead,
copper bottoms, boits iyvts, jspaunsd britAt-
niA and plAnished ware. Oval boiler, skilless,
ovens and lids, dog and sad irons, charcoal fur
naces, waffle irons. stove spidsrs, wagon to1ss
coffee mi lis ,brswners, kc., &e.
Apr3-d CCMSTOCk BRO.
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~ 80, 900 s0anso0IS -T--r--
Ksokak cry nils ~ prsmiun Of = cant
~ In R1ehssN fer 0ssssrie - Rrsit a al
kiads. = the corner Of Main-s Asa lSvss.
salSd KING 4 TAYLOR.
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q 6opAassSy u like window curtain-it
klsssss - An ornament, but keeps ont the
Light.
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C0A1. W. LOW1IE.
A TITO RNEY At LAW.

C4As. W. LOWRIE.
TTORNEY AT LAW,
.oh n......... low A,
w aad il she Sspss ,as cosst Vi lhs S.als.
O@ss ,ssr Siekisa Lacas HANK, Thisd-st.
~ EsM PEAOME U.
A FEW more lsft-Ladlov's Improved SELF
"a sealing Pratt Cans, all sisss Csll soon AZ
las go. rooms Of the k:otsa Stow: vss.dry.
aNfonMA T1ON WANTED
NV. z. CLARK, who left his wife month";
~ ago. Any Information about him win s.
AAat fany rsssivsd b. b. wits,
ssplsdsts crotea. lss c.. Isws.
RWR AENT.
WE costss. House, rooms ssd basement, con
asr 9Th aud Morgan. Appiyto
sspSat 6seoaA-st.
NURRER BHLLsesIsbrassd works
Jane Eyre,
Shirley,
yilistse5 tnst received By
aprl6d OGDEN, DkOWNELL co:
M BBLJ hyperion Michig ran Stueco ! superior
wv articls, just received and for sale BY
X. w1LLIAA6.
johnson strsct, between Third Asd Yourth.
Ksckak. Juiy ls-d
OEan8esI OraagesIi
RJh oAo. OeoQtiIUi "ooHt00 No. 0feUggt, ~
~ prime order, just rec.ived BY
KING + TAYLOR, &,
Ausz-d No. / Nniu.st.
n CAAWs
HAVE tAisdsy sold " n. N. Raansr ny sntIsu
stesk II HAts, Caps. Millinery 0esds, sss., aad
esoansal hin 70 the pnliieasan sxpssisessdh Ard
p ths hasiAses and worthy Of tAsis patronage.
Mach II, 1851. IN HUMPHREY.
AtEo. - will always bsfound goeA stssk snd
- nswsst stylss, and to my friends and dealers ID
~ line, Will O9sr great indusemsats. On Aaat
md Tor sale low IL the largest Aad bsss assersusn,
q spdAg 40 simmer goods nowo offered IN this city
No. 80 -st.Ksokuk Iowa.
meht0dtf NJ RyNHRR
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0Onu ~s-..s' $3.50. .lUW
pr srties in lee and adtoiniuE coun.i %
wv aai il the 5spre ias Coast vi Tbs stats
O@ss 'ssr sickisA Lucas bank ,Ehisdrst.
Jaa71-diy
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(yOLLIERS : RALSTuN hsys rsnovsa fro
~ their grocery stors on the eoxnsr Il Third -
johnson door, abeys on "a street In Jehneea's
who're they hops 70 all thar Old casousrs. =
gsther with many new oass ~ ehsap epsas aai fair
dealing will merit.
Ksokak, Aug. A-dIn
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This mast DO looked ialo: - ~
(poilsd ehild said TO his fathers watch, whom
30 heard IL tick.
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Sanpl0 = Ran Mn. '

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LossG Eqsitsbly A9jssfsd xnd Prompilv Psid.
CnAarER r1RPxTuAL. %as ,..s 4 n,
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lee, a New supply ~
vINBSTl 40H1 81 the Roehe, Hilis Of the Shat,

I've elAeDlng Moons Fer 0cng.
third stosy q building corner Of Johnsoa and
= fifth stssets. Inquire q City Clarke oGss, &
ssPsAln JOHN s1AHNUS.
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HAVE tAisdsy sold " n. N. Raansr ny sstIss
stesk II HAts, Caps. Millinery 0esds, sss., SD
fesoansal hin 70 the pnllieasan sxpssisossdh ssA
p ths basiAsea snd worthy Of tAsis pssroaags.
Mach II 1857. IN. AUAPnkET.
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| u Rsst satisfied With doing we'll, and
ssss others 70 talk Of yoa whas they please.
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yTvHH keltH10as, Social and P0Iftieai HistefI
Asir srigsa g The psssent stsny, esntsiulHt fAil
ptate1gosb q their a0etrinss' govern d ~, And
fnndit4s, aad nsnoirs Of tbsir lptadss, JpespA
f5ntthi ~ bsol y. Snasksr, Am. Just reid
I'D fes Als b O0DHN, bROWA4LL { CO.,
eep98 Aa 20 I'll y .ssSss@ n AaIn.aN ~
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BY STATE AUTHORITY.
VIA the Pysssigs cf % Ysars' Sacrsss Experience
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- Choice hrst class Isdennisy nsy - ELECTED
without delay. u. =. TENk lcK, Aesst,
Third.st.. hat. Maan q Johnsca.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-02-07

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN PHILADELpHIA.-On
Wednesday night, the 29th ult., fire origina-
ted in the biudery of E. Gaskell, in the build
ing, l04 Chestnut street--belonging to the
Gerard Estate. The third, fourth and fifth
stories were burned out. Three stories Of 1O2
were also "gutted." The total loss is about
Sl40000. The sufferers are Il. Gaskell,
Dubosq, Carrow g. Co, James Nj. Harper &
Co., D. P. Dietrich, T. B. Peterson, w. II.
Sickles, and Rice &c Hart. The Insurance
Companies that lose by the fire, are the
Franklin Mutual Association North Ameri-
ca, Philadelphia, Fire Association and Hand
in Hand. The fremen were impeded in their
operations in consequence Of the fire plugs
being frozen.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-02-07

Curious LEoIsLATIvE PRocEEDISGs IN Ne
BRAsKA.--A correspondent Of the New York
News, writing from Omaha City, on the 10th
ofJanurary, says
"Our territory is the scene Of the greatest
excitement ever known in its history. The
attempt TO remove the capital would undoubt
edy succeed but for the Governors veto which
he will interpose. The attempt to locate the
capital at point which is entirely desti-
tnte of oil settlements, meets with most de-
cded opposition from by far the greater por-
ton Of our inhabitants. The bill to relocate
passed the Council on Saturday last, and the
House has been vainly endeavoring for the
last FIVE days to re act the bill, the vote in
the House standing twenty-five to ten. The
minority on the capitol have thus far led the
few, and very successful majority have been
defeated by means OF Messrs. Hanscom, Seely,
Moore and Armstrong, OF the Omaha delega-
ton. The House is the scene of the greatest
excitement.
The lobbies are continually crowded The
majority seem determined to press the bill
through at all hazards, and the Speaker with
the majority seems determined to crush all
opposition to the bill, freely setting aside all
aud every proposition made by the minority,
and the rule Of the House being suspended at
| any and oil times by the majority. To-day
the House has set apart for the Gnal passage
of the bill.
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rmrcrrarr raom MEXICO.

Adcdnce Of the ReuOlutionists upon 7dmpico--
Battle tcih the Government Forces--lhony
Lives Lost--Applicaton Of the American
ConsOl for did. -
NEW ORLEass, Jan. 2s.--Tbe Picayune is
in receipt of advices from Tampico, Mexico,
to the I4th instant. The news is important.
A battle had beer fought on the 9th inst,
between the Revolutionary forces, under
General Garcia, and the Government troops,
in which many lives we're lost on both sides ;
but the Government forces claimed the VIC
tory.
The battle occurred at Old Town, and dur
ing its continuance nearly every building in
the place was pillaged by the invaders.
At the date Of our last advices, General
Garcia, with his troops, was advancing upon
Tampico, being then within only o few miles
of the town. The Government forces, how
ever, were preparing to give him battle.
The American Consul at Tampico has sent
on request to the Collector of this port
New Oreans,) asking that a Revenue Cut.
ter be sent Immediately to the scene, for the
protection Of the American residents of the
place, and their property, as the Revolution
lists threaten to pilage the town.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-02-07

SUPREME CoURT DEcIsIoN.--The Supreme
Court of Pennsylvania, in banc, has decided
q case in which the following points were
ruled:
A guardian is not guilty Of such negligence
as TO render himself liable for money which
might have been received as his wards share
of an intestates estate, because he did not
proceed against the administrators Of that es-
tate at the earliest possible day; and this es-
pecially where the administrators did, within
a reasonable time, file an account which was
not finally passed upon until after the ward
came of age.
The statute of limitations is ber 10 pro-
ceedng by q ward against against his guard-
an, instituted mure ihan six years after his
coming of age, to charge the guardian with q
liability for matters arising from the relation
ship OF guardian aud ward
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-02-07

The COMMON SCHOOLS OF THIS STATE
The Common Schools Of this State, Phlla-
delphia not being included, have an attend
ance of 53l, ,i26 pupils, the average cost Of
whose tuition, including buildings aud every
thing, is 62s cents per mouth, or $3.50 per
year. The schools, however, are kept open
less than six months in the year. Including
Philadelphia, the number OF pupils is 566,.
T43 and the total expenses for all the schools
is S2,227,577. The number above given
shows that the school system must embrace,
as pupils, all the persons in the State who
are of an age proper for tuition. This is
gratifying fact, considering what opposition
there has been TO the system, and it proves
the value also of our educational Institutions,
which could make their way SO rapidly in the
face Of strong prejudice. That they have
diffused intelligence through the State, and
assisted greatly to promote the moral aud
physical good of its inhabitants, is attested
by the general social refinement which sur
rounds US, and our comparative freedom from
crime and poverty. The intelligence Of the
common mind is the foundation OF our gov
ernment, and we are pleased 10 see the 500
retaTy Of the Commonwealth, who ls also the
general superintendent, in his late report,
making suggestions to the Legislature, which
are designed for ngthenlng and impro-
wing the system. There are OF this time over
thirteen thousand teachers employed in the
common schools of this State, many Of whom
have received their training in institutions
devoted exclusively TO the education o
teachers and preparing them for the great
duties they are to assume-the instruction oi
the rising generation.-Public Ledger.
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&egislatibe Nelus.
PENssYsvANIA LEGISLATURE
UARRIsBuRG, Jan. 81.

SrYArE.--In the absence of the Speaker,
Mr.. Fleniken, performed the duties oi the
chair.
MIR. Jordan Judiciary reported with
amendment, the further supplement to the
act to enable joint tenants and tenants in
common and adjoining owners of mineral
lands, to manage and devclope the same.
Mr. Wilkins, same, with q negative recon-
merdation, the bill relative to the collection
OF debts.
On motion Of Mr.. Jordan the House bill,
relative to the Philadelphia and Sunbury
Railroad Company, was taken up.
Mr.. Gazzam offered an amendment to re-
strict the Company from borrowing money at
q greater rate Of interest than six per cent
THE bill authorizes them to borrow at twelve
per cent.
Mr.. Crabb remarked that the amendment
would defeat the whole object Of the bill.
Mr.. Jordan opposed the amendment for the
same reason aud made brief argument in
support of the bill.
Mr.. Gazzam supported this motion, on the
ground that he could see no good reason why
the privilege of borrowing money at an awful
interest should be granted to any corporation
whilst it was denied to individuals. The peo-
pie were getting restless under this system oi
legalizing the borrowing of money by large
corporations at large rates Of interest, and
thus enabling them to monopolze the money
market. lf.this privilege was granted to this
corporation, he hoped the Senate would not
refuse, when applied for, to grant the same
privilege to individuals.
Mr.. Souther said they could not allow in'
dviduals to SO into the market and take
money at greater interest than six per cent
without the passage OF general law. lie
| argued, however, that no evil could arise tc
individuals from granting this privilege to cor
| porations, for the reason that individuals
could not be compelled to purchase theii
lands if they did not see proper. No evi
could arise from it, and why not grant thu
privilege As to the repeal Of the usury laws
that was another question, and when II CANT
up he should vote on it US he thought proper
The privilege asked by this Company wa
nothing more than was always granted here
tofore.
Mr. Gazzam said he did not see any reasol
why this Company should be specially exclu
ded from the privilege asked, but he did Sc
q reason why all should be excluded. 1t Wa
wrong principle.
Mr.. Jordan said it WIS necessary to pas
this bill to day, when
Mr.. Gazzam withdrew his amendment an
the bill passed finally.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-02-07

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN TAMAQUA-TwELvE
Houses DEsrRoYED---Loss ESTIMATED AT
S44 000--At midnight on Sunday, the 25th
ult., flames were discovered issuing from the
building on Broad street, Tnmaqua, occupied
by William Brock & Son, dealers in dry goods
and groceries, which before they were check
ed destroyed twelve houses on that street,
occupied by stores, and as dwellings. The
origin of the fire it is thought, was accidental
From Mr.. Brock house, the flames spread
east and west, destroying in rapid succession,
j. l. Hills liquor store, William Nostide's
boot and shoe store, the residence Of Robert
Mcdonald, the confectionery store of vii.
Lam Jacobs. Jacob Bender's barber shop, the
residence Of Joseph Adam. brewer, the boot
aud shoe store of William Draper, The oyster
saloon and dwelling Of John McManus, the
restaurant Of Walter Jenkins. th5 store aud
tin shop Of Stephen II. Minnich, the residence
of Edward Dubois. and two story frame
house, owned and occupied by Colonel Nicho.
las Ballet
The Insurance Companies that suffer by
the fire are: Schuylklll County Fire and Ma
rine Insurance Company Farmers and Me-
chanics' Insurance Company Of Philadelphia;
Lycoming Mutual Insurance Company and
! Manufacturers Insurance Chmpany of Phil.
| adelphia. For further particulars in relation
to this fire, we refer to letter from Tama-
qua in another column IouspiHe Miners
Journal.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-02-07
Telegrap9it Nelus.

ISDIAsoPoIs, Feb. 2.-The Indiana House
of Representatives aud the Democratic men,
bers Of the Senate met TO day, in what pur-
ports to be joint Convention, with reference
to the election OF U. 5. Senators, the Repub-
licans refusing to go into convention. While
the Democrats aud the Lieutenant Governor
were leaving the Senate Chamber, the Re-
publicaus called one of their own number to
the chair, and took from the table the contes-
ted case of Mr.. Woods, o Democratic Sena-
tor, and in the absence of the Democratic
Senators, declared his seat vacant, and i'm
mediately after adjourned. This gives the
Republicans clear majority in the Senate
over all parties.
The joint Convention met and adjourned
to the 9TH instant, without transacting any
business.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-02-07
SHAVING MADE EASY.
NO FAMILY

Can afford to be without Mustang Lini-
ment in their house. The many accidents we
ore liable to, may render it necessary any
moment, and nothing is capable Of Perform
ing such certain cure. (Extract.) "In lift
ing the kettle from the fire it caught and
scalded my hands and person very severely
-one hand almost TO crisp. The torture
was unbearable. TWAS an awful sight.
The Mustang I.iniment appeared to. extract
the pain almost Immediately. 1t healed IA.
pidly and lett no scar Of account. Chas. Fos-
ter, 42O Broad stree ? philadeldha." 1t is
truly wonderful article. 1t will cure any
case Of Swelling, Burns, Stiff joints, Ernp.
tons or Rheumatism. For Horses it should
never be dispensed with. One Dollars worth
of Mustang has frequently saved q valuable
horse. 1t cures Ga'ds, Sprains, Ringbone
SPAWN and Founders Beware Of limitations
Sold in all parts Of the habitable Globe.
BARNES e. PARK,
Proprietors, New York.
Jan. II, 1857 lm.Pt
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three and four story brick building have been

t0ree huu fVuf etoty utNh putiuinb INV Wv"
pulled down, to make room for the Eve and
six story granite and brown stone palatial
structures The new Academy Of Music"
Just completed, in Broad street, is capable of
seating three thousand people, and will be
place Of popular resort.
The new hotel on the Butler property, in
Chestnut above sth, is not yet commenced,
though still talked Of Though Philadelphia
has no magnificent hotel buildings, there are,
nevertheless, some excellent hotels. Among
them, perhaps, none give more satisfaction
than "Jones HOTEL" which has long enjoyed
the reputation of being one of the best kept
houses in the Union. The present proprie-
tors, Messrs. Marshall & Powell are young
men, and are determined that no effort shall
be wanting, on their part, to make it all that
is desirable. There are other houses that
have more imposing exterior, but / doubt
whether any afford more comforts. One Of
the modern improvements is, that guests can
have their meals at almost any hour,
viz Breakfast from 6 to IL dinner from
to s tea from 6k to 9; and supper from
9 to II. Guests are not obliged to wait for
the different courses, but can order at once
all that they may want.
Men not conversant with city life can have
no conception Of the money transactions in
our large cities. The manner in which stocks
of oil kinds are bought and seld, would
astonish the uninitiated. Men often stake
their whole fortune in these stock operations,
which is but another name for gambling, and
the most wealthy are sometimes suddenly
reduced to bankruptcy. A few days since,
in alludng to friend, was told that he had
failed, and that his failure was attended with
circumstances of most distressing charac-
ter. Some ten years since he retired from
business with handsome fortune, living at
ease, in one Of the most comfortable man.
sions in the city. About four years since his
wife died. leaving him solitary and alone,
and apparently almost nconsolable. A year
or two after, he led to the altar, a beautiful
and accomplished young lady, and when /
last saw him, he seemed TO be in the full
enjoyment Of all that wealth and domestic
bliss could we'll afford. He was not satisfied
and entered into stock specuations, and lost
ali he was worth. His splendid mansion is
now advertised for sale, and he hmself is now
an inmate Of an insane ASYLUM.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-02-07

" The STATE TREAsURERsHIr.--The
House has adopted resolution offexed by
Henry D. Foster, Of Westmoreland fixing
Tuesday, the 10th February, for the election
of State Treasurer, in which the Senate will
concur. Mr. Magraw the present incumbent
desires his politica! friends to support this
resolution, and has declared that be would
not, under any circumstances, "hold over" or
perform. the duties of the office, unless he were
fairly aud legally reelected.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-02-07
OUTRAGEOUS CONDUCT OF BRAzrLrAror-
FIcIALs TOWARDS AN AMsRiCAN VIVA.


LER.
We are indebted to Captain Samuel S.
Sparrow, of the barque Cambridge, now be-
low this port from Pernambuco, TOR the iol-
lowing account Of the treatment of O New
Bedford whale ship. The captain reports
that on The 18th of December, Capt. Barton
Ricketson arrived ut Pernambuco in Bra
lillian vessel, with the officers and crew oi the
ship Canada. wbaler, of New Bedford and re-
ported that on the 2Tth Of November, in the
evening, his ship struck on q reef nine miles
from shore and about forty or sixty miles
north of Cape st. Rogue. Immediately got
out Hedges aud proceeded TO haul the vessel
out through the channel by which she came
in got her ufloat, having started the water
and lightened her somewhat, and lost only the
false Keel. No one from the vessel was allow
ed by the Captain to 60 ashore, nor were
any signals made for assistance, none being
required.
On the fourth day, Brazilian officer, with
soldiers came on board, aud ordered the Cap.
tain TO stop heavng on the windlass, (the
crew were still engaged hedging the vessel
out) On his refusing 10 do 30, they fixed
bayonets and drove the men from the wind
lass. The Captain then told the officer he
should abandon the vessel to him unless lie
was allowed to proceed in his DUTY, and essay
ed once more to man the windlass, but was
again prevented by the soldiers. lie then
called all hands aft, and in their presence,
abandoned the vessel to the officer, and told
him he should hold bis government response
BILE. The Brazians having got possession
Stacked away the hawser, and let the ship run
again on the rocks, ,(up to this time she had
made no water to speak Of where she pound
ed all night, and in the morning had FIVE feet
Of water in her hold.
Captain Rcketson, thinking that the OIL
Ger having had an opportunity to sleep on the
matter, might repent Of his rashness of the
day before, again called all hands, and in
their presence offered to take the vessel again
although much damaged, with FIVE feet o
water in her hold,) provided the soldier,
would leave but he peremptorily refused
and Capt. r. then made his final abandon
ment, reserviug the private property of him
self and crew. He went on shore, and thence
to Pcrnambuco, laid his case before the U
S. Consul there. protesting, &c. The Cana
da had on boaId, besides her outfits, IS bar
rels sperm oil taken on the Line.-Bosto'
Journal, 29h.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-02-07

MECHANICS WAGES IN TUE WEsT.--A me.
chanic OF Washington City, who went to the
West in search of high wages and stopped in
Chicago. thus writes homo to some uf his
friends
"As to mechanics wages out here, deduct
from five to fifteen per cent from those Of
Washington, and you approximate to wages
here---the largest margin of difference is in
the wages of bricklayers and plarterers-car-
pentera and joiners from 81 rs, to So paint.
srs and blacksmiths same as at Washington I;
bricklayers aad plasterers at 81 80 to 81 25
per day, and scarcity Of employment at
that. Ordinary board 81 per week, aud
small houses from $50 to $50 per mouth,
This is true Of sll the Western towns Of
which have any knowledge"