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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-20

Nor ORGANIZED YET.-The Speaker of the
House of Representatives has not yet been elected
and there is telling when the House will be or
ganized- It is stated that the southern opposition
members helda caucus to receive proposition from
the democrats to unite in the election of Speaker.
The Washington correspondents Of the n, 7. pa
pers thus state the result:
"The programme was that if the South Americans
could procure for their candidate twenyseven votes
that democrats would go to them and do their best
to elect the whom they would select; but upon a
failure if the democrats could procure for their
candidate Mr. Bocockl niney-three votes, that the
Americans should go and help elect him. After
free discussion of this proposition, the Americans
declined
The organ of the democrats Gov Winslow Of
North Carolina. There twenty-five South Amer
leans present; Henry Winter Davis of Maryland was
absent.
Mr. Etheridge of Tennessee denounced the PROPOSE
ton in the strongest terms and cOntended that the Re-
publican party by their record, really the most
economical national and conservative of the two great
parties in the country, while the Administration party
in spite of Mr. Buchanan, the most corrupt that
existed since the formation Of the government
that their pretensions of love tor the Union all
moonshne, and ought not to be Needed. His remarks
were enthusiastically received. Other gentlemen spoke
in similar strain
IF the above report of what Mr. E. said is cor
rect it is not ungenerous to say that his Statements
are ialsehoods and ISLANDERS. Such course don't
indicate much desire on the part of the opposition
to promote union and harmony among southern
men The people can now begin to see on whom
rests the responsibility.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-20
NOTICE.

The undersigned hereby cautions all persons against
hunting with guns dogs, otherwise trespassng
his land, the law will be enforced in every instance
J. Al. HUTCHINSON.
Dec. Is, 1859. 2t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-20
More like a City than ever

On before the middle OF January, we will open at
the stand occupied by S t Wriston opposite the State
Bank, an EXCLUSIVE
Hardwa ore store,
comprising Cutlery Hardware, Guns, Carriage Mate
rails and in fact everything made of IRON or STEEL
The purchases Will be made by of long ex-
perIence in the business and we intend to defy com
petition.
COCHRANE & SAMPLE
Dec 90, 1889. 92-tf
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-20

. COLUMBIA, Dec. l7.-The sales Of Cotton yesterday
amounted 49l bales at previous days prices viz:
81 to 10 40.
YORKVILLE Dec 14.-We have had dull market
for Cotton during the past weeght sales at extremes
ranging from to 90. The market is well supplied
with Corn so IS cents per bushel. Flour So Is
81 per sack. Wheat 81; Pork G. to Z; Peas 20;
Lard IL cts Salt So IS to So per sack.-Engurer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-20

200 bales Cotton sold last week. The highest
figure 65. But we keep our quotations same as
last week, the foreign news announces decline.
There is Bacon offering, and we let quotations re-
main s heretofore.
Rhe market has been pretty we'll supplied with Corn,
Flour and Wheat, and other articles Corn 85 cents,
Flour s. IS to 81 82 per SACK Wheat 81 to 81 Is
for white and 81 TO 81 05 for red.
Pork to u, Eggs Is to l8, Chickens 0 to l2l
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-20


eve maintain that the Southern Opposition members
of Congress, in voting for OF their number FOR
Speaker, pursuing the only consistent under
the circumstances, with selfrespect and duty to their
continents. They elected not Democrats and
notas Republicans. but stern and unyelding opponents
of both of these parties Why, them should they be
expected by any rational person to unite with either of
hcs, parties parties, in the organization of the
House or in any other matter? Such an expectation
such a demand is unqualifedly silly and absurd"-
Richmond Whig.
We know the opposition members were elected
as 'stern and unyielding opponents to the demo-
cratic party, and that merely opposition to that par
ty is the cornerstone and bottom-stone and top
ston Of their political structure, but think it
matter Of great doubt whether they are discharging
hei. duty to their constituents by refusing to act
will the democratic party in choosing Speaker;
by refusing to side with Bocock, southern demo
crat against Sherman, northern fanatic and black
republican. Would not the constituents Of the
southern opposition members rather have a south
ern nan elected Speaker than man like Shcr-
man. who recommended and endorsed vile aboli-
ton document published for the avowed purpose
Of a,raying non-slaveholders in the South against
Shareholders and Of melting slaves to rebellion?
Is it possible that southern people approve of
the conduct of the southern opposition members in
throwing their votes away, when the contest is be-
tween national man from Virginia and man like
Sherman, who voted for and advocated resolution
in the black republican State Convention of Ohio
demanding the repeal of the fugitive slave law ?
We are decided party man, and will stand by
men Of our way OF thinking as long
sStenty but if democrat from North Carolina
ever pursucs course similar to that adopted by
the southern opposition members OF the House,
we shall not hesitate to denounce him and do all
We can to defeat him.
And just here we will remark that there are
members in the House from the North who claim
to be democrats that look upon better
than black republicans; they are Haskns and Clarl,
of New / ork and Hickman OF Pa.-they refuse
to support an Administration democrat or one who
was in favor of admitting Kansas with the Lee
compton constitution and are thus playing into the
hands Of Sherman and his black republican friends.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-04-16
i 0 { t y y
REPRESENTATIONS.

If Fortune with a smiling face
Strew roses on our way,
When shall we stoop TO pick them up
To-day, my lore, today.
But should she frown with face OF care,
And talk Of coming sorrow,
When shall we greve, ii grieve we must
10 mbrrow, lore, TO morrow.
If those who've wronged US own their faults
And kindly pity pray,
when shall We listen and forgive
To dor, my iore, 10 dag.
But. if stern Justice Urge rebutc.
And warmth, from Memory borrow,
When shall We cade--:f cbide We dare?
10 moyrotc, Lore, to m0rrOp.
If those to whom we owe a deb:
Are harmed unless We pay,
When shall we struggle to be just
TJ-day my Tore, to day.
But if our debtor fail our hope
Aud plead his ruin thorough,
When shall we weigh bis breach OF ialtb
10 mOrroc, lore to morrow.
If Love. enstranged, should once again
Her genial smile display,
When shall we kiss her prvilered lips?
90.ddy, mn lore, 10 duy.
But, if she would indulge regret,
Or dwell with b5-gone sorrow,
When shall we weep--if weep We must !
10 moyrow, lore, to-mOIrow.
For virtuous acts and harmless joys
The minutes will not stay;
We've always time to welcome them,
70 day my lore, 10 doy.
But care, resentment, angry words,
And unavailing sorrow,
Come far too soon. if they appear,
2c-morr0w, lore, 10 1R2rrow.
TCuARLEs MACKAY.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-04-16
CAfsINET-NyAHE
CHI A | RIS-

including varieties never before TO he hal Il,
Sunhury, such as MAnoGASY, BLACK Wnxrr
AM CtnLHn MAPLE GuECIAN; Ann WIypsop
CHAIRS, AND FANCY PIANo SrooLs. which oro
OF the latest styles, and warranted to be exceled
by none manufactured in the Cities or elsov,bore
The subscriber is determined that there shall
be no excuse for persons to purchase furniture in
he cities as every confidence can be ,ntertairsd
about the quality and finish Of his ware and
Chairs
These articles will be disposed Of on as good
term as they can be purchased elsewhere. Couns
try produce taken in payment ror work.
- UNDERTAKING. Having provided
handsome HEAnsE, he is now prepared for
Undertaking, and attending funerals. in this Vi.
ciniy, or at any convenient distance from this
place
The Ware Roen Is in Fawn Street, he
low Wcaver's Hotel.
Hc has also purchased the right of manume.
turing and selling in Northumberland county.
Gouds patent Excelsior Spring Bed, which be
will furnish at reasonable rates. Spring. nut in
old bedstead for three dollars.
ISAAC NJ. WILKINSON.
Sunbury, April Is, Is5T.--tf
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-04-16
HIGHLY IMPORTANT NEW
M. G.. GEARHART,
Has returned with new Stock of

Has returned with a new Stock of
Confeotionaries, Fruit and Toys,
TT seems as if a new age, new life was open
IL ing upon us, animating every heart 10 noolet
deeds and higher aims Art, Literature and Sci
ence will glow anew and seek to develope SUD-
liner beauties and grander conception.
The business world too must feel the new IN
nuencc and every part be quickcnod and strength
encd by an increased vitality, which shall urge
US on with electric speed to the contamination
of greater things than was ever dreamed OF IN tho
Philosophy of the past
Animated by the enthusiasm which prevades
all classes, and desirous of doing his share to-
wards "Thc great events Of the Age" the sub
scriber would respectfully inform the good peo-
pie Of 5 SUNBURY and the public generally, that
he has Just returned from the city Of Phadel-
phia with the largest and choicest stock oil Con-
dictionaries, Fruit and Toys that has ever been
brought to this section of country. He is also
manufacturing all kinds OF Coniectionarics, &c
to Gil up orders wholesale or retail, at short no.
ticc.
Among his stock Of Coniectionaries, may be
found
French Secrets Gum Drops, all kinds Of scent
Burned Almonds Love Drops,
Cream White, Mint Drops, red aud white,
q" Lemon Jelly Cakes,
ROee, Fruit Drops,
Vanilla, Stick Candies OF all scents
Common secrets Rock Candy,
IiquOrce Almond Candy,
FRUIT.
Bannnus Prmes,
Dates, Figs,
Curants dIied Cltrons,
Almonds Ralsons, Nuts OF all kinds
LEMON SYRUP
Of a superior quality, by the single or dozen. 4
superior quality of Scgars and Tobacco, and
variety of Confectionaries, fruit, Toys, &c. all
which is offered cheap at wholesale or retail
CY~ Remember the name aud place. -.ezi
NJ. G.. GEARHART,
| Market ST.. 3 doors west of Fishers Drug store.
Sunburv, October 30, lS5S.-ly
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HEERTNG's SAFE.
the genuine
HERRING SAFE


HERRING SAFE
Preserved the Jewcry of Geo. w. Slmons q
Bro; Books, Papers, &c, of Fisher Bro, and
Edward Seamans q Co., after remaining eN
posed in the burning ruins for nearly fORTl
HOURS, and proving conclusiycly what we
have always claimed for them, TIL ElR GREAT
SUPERIORITY over all securities now known.
In these fires, THE HERRlNGS SAFE,
standing side Ivy side with those advertised as
warranted to stand 10 per cent. more lire than
Herring's," came forth tho ACKNOWLEDGBD
VICTOR, not only preserving their contents IN
EXCELLENT order, aut being in themselves
in condition to go through another ordeal,
while the boasted "Salamanders" of other ma
kcrs were badly used up in every instance, and
in some cases their entire contents completely
destroyed.
To the public he would simply say, that, du-
ring the fourteen years the HERRlNG'S SAFE
has been before them, more than two hundred
have passed through accidental fires without the
occurrence Of n single loss.
We would, therefore, CAUTION purchasers
against the Misrepresentation of interested par
tics. The IERRING'S PATENT is the only
FIRE PROOF SAFE made in this CITY, which
is protected 10y PATENT RIGHT, and we
will guarantee II to resist more then double the
amount of heat Of any other Safe now known
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-04-16


.FSNHE subscribers, Execntors Of the estate 0
h Henry Masser, decd, offer at private sale
the following propert viz: a large two story
frame dwelling house, together with about
80 CBRES OF LBND,
Situate in Lower Augusta township adjoining
lands Of Daniel Kaufmpn and others now in the
occupancy of John r. kaufman us store and
dwelling. The house is new and the location a
good one for business.
Also TRACT OF LIMESTONE LAND,
in said township en- the river about miles be-
low Suubuy y, adjoining lands of ]. T. M'Pherson
and others, containing, about 90 aeres. The
soil is productive and contains limestone and
other minerals.
Also a tract Of Land, containing about 80
acres on the hill. about two miles below Sunhure,
adjoining lauds of the hehs of the late John
Conrad and others. There is, on this tract, a
small orchard of choice fruit.
For further particulars apply to the subscribers.
II. B. MASsER, J
7. u. MASSER, Executors
FRANCIS BUCHER.S
Sunhurv, January l9, lS56.-tf
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INTERESTING TO THE BEARpRp.-A writer
in the Boston Post has the following pthy
communication:
have seen it stated somewhere that there
is aa intimate connection between the nerves
and muscles Of the face and eyes, and allow
ing tie beard TO grow strengthens the eye
1t Is said that surgeons in the French army
have proved, by experiment, in Africa, that
soldiers wearing the beard are much less
liable to disease Of the eye, and it is generally
conceded that it is protection from disea-
ses Of the throat aud lungs. 1t is asserted
that in countries where II is the custom to
wSsr the beard, the eye retains its lustre
aud bIilliGncy much longer. 1t may be ar
gued that females DO not safer more than
males from diseases Of the eyes, &c, but it
must bO admitted they are much less exposed
TO the elements, What did tho Creator give
the lords Of creation L beard for? Certainly
not to support BARRIERS. There is just as
much sense ia shaving the head as the chin.
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a Valuable Book for Inyalids.

Dy MAIL. AND NOT TO BIZ rAD FOR UNTIL RECEIVED
READ ASD APPROVED OF. IF NOT APPROVED No CHARGE
pr. SAMUEL 5. .&74CH's "SIX LECTURES"
the causes Prevention and Cure oi Diseases u the uagS,
Throat, Heart stomach, Bowels, Liver. hidnes, skin
&c. FeInnle Complaints and Chrome diseases generally
the Laws OF Life, aud true r.chod by which health
and vgor be preserved to hundred years vol
ut 315 pages handsomely bound in muslin, with %
illustrations In this volume DR. ; Fitch, (yvhn IS
widely known us the author of new and emIncmy sue
cessiul method q" treatment T the above complaints and
especially consumption and other diseases o the Lungs
and Thoa) explains the leading features Of his treatment
ana give pam directions uy "hch 'hose inclined IT, leie
complaints may themselves prevent them arrest ho
progress over 9nOoOO copies Of this book have been
sold, and there are persons IN all ralls ni onr land who
gratefully acknowledge at il has been the means of pre-
serving their lives anh giving them many years of good
health.
We present few specimens Of the numerous conmcn-
dc'.Sns The book h!s received, -
The New York Tribune thus closes lengthy notice OF
t:-"rhe grcr mpnrugce o the subject and our conf
dcnce derived from personal knowledge aGd personal ben
eft in Dr. rcis surr,stIuns have lmpelrl ms t. zee
commend this work we Trust we have said enough 10
induce those afflicted threatened wh consumption, 10
procure and read pr Ficl's bpyh.n
Letter from tie lion Hamilton Fish, former GuvurnaT
Of New ORR :-"NashmEtOn, February Wh, 1883. DR..
:. y Fitch Dear sir: beg to return my thanks the
volume You have been hind as to present tn The
very hurried examination winch alone have been '- rs
yet 10 to It, has excited interest and brought the
yct!5n that the reputation which these Lectures have
achieved Ia based upon intrinsic merit
Extract from letter from the Hon. ;. II. Haven, ntc
member Of Congress from Erie Co.. Y: 81 have no
doubt hut II is practical and very useful work. hope
It VIII have general circulation, and It Will, have no
doubt, do much good"
Extract from letter from the Hon Gilbert Dean late
member of Congress. 81 read your SIX Lectures Con-
sumptlre diseases three years ago, and shall again cse
thcmn
Extract from letersfron the Hon James Lockhar,.
late mcnbcr Of Congress. "Fron reading II | have
celvei many valuable hints. | regard It as work Of
great mcrlt.o
Says Sidney Warner, Esq Of Waterloo, y y: "My
brother and Of his family dead Of consumption
but aud mine living and well; and think owing
much 10 the teachings ri ynuT au0A which have followed
carefully for the last nine years
We could h columns with similar statements
TS'- Wishing to make this book useful possible,
will! forward copy of il by mal, post paid, to any
address that mny be and the price 80 cents, may
be rrmttc6 in postage stamps otherwise to after the
book received md approved or 1t may be applied for
pe's. aIly or by letter.
Consultation hyDr Fitch, al his Office. 7li Broadway.
n. " personally or 10y letter free, Address.
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1868 AND 1850
NEW ROUTE FOR TRAVELLER
Northern Central Railway! |!
WINTER ARRANaEMENT,
FRoM AND AFTER MONDAY, DEC. 18th,
Il 1855 the Trans sf the Northern Genital Railway
Company viii leave Daily, Sundays excepted) ns follows
GOING NORTH.
BUFEAIO AND NIAGARA INpprss Tp.,.
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Bargains ! Bargains !!

bargains ! bargains |!
ATP. w. GRAY'S OLD STAND,
Market Square, sunbury, Pa.
THE subscriber having purchased Of 7. w.
Gray his LARGE STOCK OF
Fancy Dry Goods, &c.
is determined to scll them off at the lowest pos
sbe rates. Call soon il you wish to secure
bargains and examine the stock of Black Cloths,
Cossimcres, oassinett Nestings, Dress Goods,
viz: Challies, Lawns, Dclains, Bareges, Mori-
noes Cashmercs, Aapacas, Silks, Ginghams,
Linens and White Goods Dress Trimmings All !
\ otions in great variety.
Hardware,
Ccdufware,
QLcensware,
Tobacco, Scears and avuricty ei other goods too
tedious to mention.
STTA "A WIS STA w LIS,
large assortment, very cheap Nc, NC.
u. G.. COOPER.
\. B.-Foclmg grateful for past favors. beg
leave IT, recommend to nv old friends and tho
public in general my SUCCESSOR, who | am
assured will leave nothing uudUnc to merit o
continuance of your patronage.
+. w. GRAY.
Suntury, December ls, 1853.
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N0BLIT, BROWN & NOBLIT,
Cabinet Makers EIndiug store

AND BEDDING WARE-ROOMS,
Having RE NJ OV E d TO the new Iron Front
Warehouse, No. 222 South Second Street,
below Dock, West Side, PHILADELPHIA.
NOW offer to ther customers and the public
~ generally, new and full assortment of
CABINET HARDWARE & MATERIALS.
They invite the attention of the trade to their
stock of Hair Seating and Curled Hair, Of their
their own manufacture Also to full assort-
ment of BEDDING AND UPH OLSTERY.
Philadelphia, July 3, lS5s.-ly
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afllstellant0us.
I Ianiel Webster.


Daniel Webster is among the most striking
instances OF men who have achieved true
greatness iu spite of adverse circumstances
uf birth and fortune, that the world has ever
seen. lie was born iu New Hampshire, Of
Scotch Irish psrentage, in 1882. His mother
prophesicd that her son would become prom
incnt; and she lived to sea portion of her
prophecy fulfilled. lie went to log school
house. He would learn more in five minutes
than another boy in FIVE hours. lie got hold
one day Of cotton pocket handkerchief, and
,chat should IL contain on is face for a pattern
bm the Constitution Of the Eaited States This
old English handkerchief wdS he message Of
the mysterious one TO Webster. From that
Gay ho wanted to know more. We find him
in 1901 at Dartmouth College. He was dis.
appointed there in not receiving some hon
ors which others, ns well as himself thought
he deserved. lie only received the ordinary
diploma. Behold young Webster and that
college credential! 1t is no ordinary specta-
Gle. 1t reminds US Of Luther with the Popes
Bull in his hand, in the streets of Wttem-
berg. See what | do with this diploma, y
said Webster to the college boys. II tear
it into pieces" And then he uttered the tezt
of 1rhich his trhOle lite waS the Scrmon-" Ma
industry may mdke me a great man, bW this
miserable parchment cannot"
Daniel Webster we consider to have been
one Of the cOlLoSsi among all men living in
this generation. He had a great and sound
mind in q great and sound body Some men
only show one phase of humanity, and that
is, in many instances. the etiemnate part of
it. Such are men trim as blocks in BARRIERS
window-neat as if millner had empticd
them out Of bandbox-ard they can say
neat pert, and pretty things; but they ore
not masculine enough. In Webster sc have
the rho!e man. Sydney Smith called him
The Great Western" No man from this
country ever excited such admiration among
the distinguished statesmen and scholars OF
London as Daniel Webster. His very ap.
peardnCe was greatness. He wore upon lis
massive bro" the round and type Of soyer.
eign'y.
His habits we're exceedingly social and his
pastimgs manly. lie cared nothing for cards
and chess aud other children's play. He
preferred the river and the woods. lie made
comrades OF the mountains and he talked
to the thunuers as if they were hs elder
brothers. lie was q man. II did not think
it necessary for an aspirant for fame TO pre-.
sent bleached unhealthy aspect. He well
knew that the great writers of Athens were
often as mighty with the sword as with the
pen. He had read that Sophocles was not
merely the god OF the stage" but danced
foremost round the trophies of Sslamis and
that IIschylus was not only honored by q
state in the Dionysian. Theatre, but his
portrait wns cons piCuous upon the walls OF
the painted porch where the Athenians pre-.
scented the animated forms and glowing lea-
lures OF the heroes of Marathon.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-04-16

a JAIL or SOLID RoCE.-The people of
Calhoun county, Ala, ore building jail, the
first story OF which is to be Of solid rock. ard
no rock allowed therein less than three feet
long, three feet wde and eighteen inches
thick. Every rock in the dungeon is to be
dOweled, aud the outside all hammer faced
The lower story is divided into three rooms
one dungeon, one for debtors, and one for
females. The Alabamians Of that region are
determined to have no more Jail bird flights
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-04-16

The Locomotive Eogns built by Mr. Ste
phensou in 1929 has been placed on pedes-
ial in the town Of Darlington, England, in
front of the station of the Stockton and Oar
lington Railroad. This engine was, of course
in it, day, considered q miraculous achieve
meat. Its first trip was from Shildon to
Stockton, distance of twenty miles, which
it accomplished in Eve hours. 1t weighs only
eight tons, while engines nov a'days weigh
twenty-five.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-04-16

How TO SToP BLooD>-I II ouseEeepers, me,
chanics, and others, in handling knives, tools,
or any sharp instruments, very frequently
receive severe cuts, from which the blood
flows profusey, and oftentimes endOngerirg &
lie itself Blood may be made to cease 10
flow, rs follows: Take the fine dsst of tea,
and bind it close TO the wound at all times
accessible and easily TO lie obtained, After
tbs blood has ceased TO Aow, lhudanum may
be advoutogeously applied to the wound
Due regard to these instructions will save
agitation of mind aud running for the sur
Geon, who would probably make no better
prescription ii be were present.