Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-05-28
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the prospect Of fair crops is everywhere ap-
parent. Tho grain crop in the West, thus
far, is most promising. This, with the rise
10 price Of produce, In consequence OF the
war in Europe, must place our western friends
in more comfortable position than they
have occupied for the last two years, when,
without produce or money, they we're pros
trated by debts; many beyond the means of
redemption or recovery.
The late arrivals have brought nothing
decisive in regard to the programme of the
war in Europe. The hustrians have, from
some causes, been most datory in not taking
advantage of their position before the arrival
Of the French.
Whether the IIungarians will rise again
and take advantage OF the state Of affairs is
q matter of doubt. Surely they never could
desire a more favorable time or more favora-
BILE circumstances. The Hungarians how
ever, are divided into factions. j was con-
versing, few days since, with an Intelligent
Hungarian, who camo over with Kossutb,
and was surprised TO End him most bitter
against his guardian friend, who, be said,
lacked judgment and discretion.
One of the complications brought about
by this war is the unstable position occupied
by the Pope of Rome. The Emperor Of
Austria, in placing Aneona, city in the do.
minoDs Of the PontT, in a state of SIEGE
shows that the Pope is no longer treated
with that Difference he at one time received
and that his temporal power is fast waning
and his spiritual does not seem to fare much
better. Between the elements OF the French
and the actions Of the Austrians, Pho Nino
seems to have got himself in tight place
1t would be o small matter for either 10
overthrow his government. The thunders Of
the Vatican have long since lost their po.
tency, and the papal hierarchy only exists
now by suiferance. 1t ia even hinted that
his holiness may be obliged to fee, and that
he will, perhaps, coue to the United States
to seek an asylum. 1t is also hinted that
Louis Napoleon may take him to Paris and
keep him there as kind Of state prisoner
If the millennium is not at hand, something
else is, as some Of the sovereigns Of Europe
will find ont before another year
paid visit to-day to the fine steamship
General Admiral" built by Mr. Webb, Of
Now York, for the Russian government
This magnificent vessel is said 10 be the
largest wooden ship in the world the build
and all the equipments being exclusively
American at cost Of million of dollars.
Mr.. Paul Morphy the great champion ol
the chess world, and who has just returned
from Europe, after having beaten oil the best
players Of the old worl3, is now enjoying the
honors Of his triumph among his friends and
couutrymen. Mr.. Morphy is native ot
New Orleans, and is yet young man. His
friends, in this city, are about to present him
with splendid testimonial, in the shape of q
magnificent chess. board and chess. men, made
OF solid gold and silver. l stepped into the
jewelry store Of Tiffany & Co., on Saturday
last, to look q, this elegant and costly gift
The body Of the board is OF rosewood, about
two feet square. The border, between tbs
squares and the edge is beautifully inlait
with gold and silver. The squares are made
of pearl and Of ebony. The chess.men TO bt
used on this board are original designs, made
of gold and silver-the pure metal alont
! costing about eight hundred dollars. The
| board itself cost two hundred dollars, aut
the whole is valued at sixteen hundred dol
lars. The King Of the gold men is an ele
| CANT statuette, dressed in royal robes, with
| ball on his head, and crown and sceptre o
! his feet. The piece weighs two ounces
The Queen is also q statuette, nicely en
grayed, and weighs nearly as much as tht
King. The Bishops are fighting prelates o
the time of the crusades. The knights Ut,
statuettes of horses, rearing on their hin,
legs. The Rocks are figures Of elephants
covered with tiger skins, and furnished will
castles, on tho battlements of which Ameri
can eagles are just spreading their pinious
and weigh ave ounces. The Pawns are Ro
man soldiers in full armor, with drawn swor'
in right hand and shield in left and weigl
two ounces. The pedestals Of all the piece
are Of fine cOrneliau.
The silver men differ slightly from the gol
men.
1 One Of the greatest landscape painters Q
the times is Mr.. Church, whose great picture
"The Hear. Of the Andes" will place himi
the front rank Of his profession This beau
tiful picture, which is about ten feet by s
10 size, represents a scene in the heart of on
Of the NEST majestic of this great chain G
mountains. About one.third the way up is
beautiful stream or lake, with a splendi
waterfall. Around this romantic spot ar
dwellings and other signs of life, but abov
there is nothing but vast and continuou
mountain range, which like "Alps upon Alp
arise" Below is 3ome vivid romantic scener
and dense forests. Perched on bough
a most beautiful bird, perhaps the bird {
Paradise, its brilliant hues almost dazzlin
the sight. Mr. Church is yet young mai
a native Of Connecticut, and has prevousl
distinguished himself by bis painting of n
agara Falls. This painting has been on e.
hibtion for four weeks, and the receipts hay
been s3,l72. Yesterday being the last da
previous to its departure for Europe, wheI
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