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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-05-07
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THE OLD TuFPIhb' b.

We hear no more of thf,;na hv
And the stage coacb ,he travelling world
For the steam king N to die.
-, And the old piseyh ilinty path,
The grass creeps Saisies steal
Ana inc s'es kge horse, day by day,
Lifted his
NO more ,toming MON;
ine 'oybustling landlord runs
NO ,Sund of the echong horn.
Az thst lies still upon the road,
for Vie bright.eyod childfcn play
~ once the clattering hcot and wheel
T0led along the way.
fmore do we hear the cracking whip,
fOr the strong wheels rumblIng sound;
And hol the water drives us on,
And an iron horse is found!
The coach stands rusting in the yard,
A md the horse has sought the plow,
We have spanned the world with al iSoh 1aii'
And the steam king rules US now
The old turnpike is pike no more,
Wide open stands the ga,e
We have made us a road for our horses to s'tidc
And we ride at flying rate;
We have filled the valley and leveled the mii'
And tunneled the mountain's side,
And round the rough crag's dizzy verge
tearlessly now we ride.
On! on with a naughty front!
A puff a shrek and bound
While the tardy echoes wake too late
To babble back the sound
And the old pike road is left alone,
And the staeers seek the pow;
We have ciTcled the world with an iron rail,
And tho steam king rules us now.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-05-07
A Valuable Book for Invalids.

SENT NJ MAIL, AND NOT TO BE rAiD For UNTIL RKcEivIp
HEAD AND APPROVED APPROVED NO CHARGE
DR.. SAMUEL s. FITCH'5 "slX LECTuRESn
the cnuses Prevention and Cure OF Diseases OF the Lungs
Thrua Heart, Stomach, Bowels, LAYER, kldnies, SkiE
&C., Female Complaints, and Chrome diseases generally
the Laws Of Life aud iselhod by which health
aud vgor be preserved to hundred years vol
ume of 315 pages handsomely bound in muslin, with 25
illustrations in this volume DR. ) S Fitch t,yho s
widely known ns the author Of and eninenty
cessiul method o treatment for the above complaints and
especially consumption and ether diseases OF the Lungs
and Throa explains the leading tea,utes of his treatment
ud gives plain directions by which those inclined to these
conplnnts may themselves prevent them arrest their
progress Over 2O0,UOO copies &C this book have been
sold and there persons in all pats OF land who
gratefully acknowledge hn 1t has been the means Of
serving lhciI lives and giving them many years Of good
We present few specimens Of the numerous commen
| denns the book has recelved.--
The New York fiibune thus closes lengthy notice OF
t"Fhe great importance uf the subject and our co-
dcnce derived from pcreona knowledge nNd personal ben.
eht IN d. Fitch's suggestions have nPened us t. re-
commend this wrk. We tIust have said enough 10
induce those afflicted threatened wfh consumption, TO
procure aud read DR. Fitchs bonkn
Letter from tie Hon Hamilton Fish, former Governor
Of New York :--"Washngton, February OH, 1883 Dr.
5. $ Fitch Dear Sir: beg tn my thanks for the
volume yuu have been 50 kud as to present to me- The
very hurried examination which alone have been able ms
yet TO give to IT, has excited interest and brought the CON
vicn that the reputation which these Lectures have
achieved is based upon intrinsic merit
Extract from letter from the Hon. 8 II Haven, latt
member OF Congress from Erie Co, N Y: 81 have n'
doubt hut 1t is practical and very useful work hop
i wi! have general circulation, and it will, have N
|
Extract from letter from the Hon Gilbert Dean, lat
member of Congress. -" read your Six Lectures on Con
sumptvs diseas three years ago, and shall again perus
thcul.n
Extract from letter from the Hon. James Iockhnr
late member Of Congress. "Frpin reading it have r.
ceved many valuable hints regard II as work {
great mert'
, Says sidney Warnet. Esq, Of Wneiloo, y Y: an
. brother aud Of his uny dead Of consumption
but and mine living and well and think it is OWN
much rn the teachings ni your book which have Gulowt
carefully for the lust nine years.
We could En columns with slmar statements
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will forward copy of it by mail, post paid 10 NJ
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. Consultation byDr Fitch, at his Office, IA Broadwa
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HIGHLYIM P0RTANT NEW.
M. G. GEARHART,
Has returned with new Stock Of


Confeotionaries, Fruit and Toys.
1T seems as il new age, new life was open
i ing upon us, animatng every heart to nobler
deeds and higher aims Art, Literature and Sci
ence will glow anew and seek to develope sub
liner beauties and grander conception.
The business world too must feel the new in
0uencc and every part be quickcncd and strength
ened by an increased vitality which shall urge
us on with electric speed to the contamination
of greater things than was ever dreamed of in the
Philosophy of the past.
Animated by the enthusiasm which prevadcs
all classes, and desrous Of doing his share to-
wards "The great events of the Age" the sub
scriber would respectfully inform the food Peo-
pie of SUNBURY and the public generally, that
he has just returned from the city Of Philadel-
phia with the largest and choicest stock OF Con-
dictionaries, Fruit and Toys that has ever been
brought to this section Of country. He Is also
manufacturing all kinds of Confectionaries, &c,
to fill up ORDERS wholesale or retail, at short no.
tice.
Among his stock Of ConIectionnries, may be
found:
French Secrets, Gum Drops, oil kinds Of scent
Burned Almonds, Love Dfops,
Cream White, Mimi Drops, red ana whte,
Lemon Jelly Cakes,
Rose, Fruit Drops,
Vanilla, stick Cnndtes OF oil scent,
| Common SeoIea Rock Candy,
Liquorice, Almond Candy,
FRUIT.
| Bansnas, Prunes,
| Dates, Figs,
| CurranB dIiod, Citrons,
| Almonds, Raisons, Nuts Of all k'nds
LEMON SYRUP
Of a superior quality, by the single or dozen.
superior quality of Scgars and Tobacco, and
variety of Confcctionares, fruit, Toys, &c. all q
which is offered cheap at wholesale or retail.
EY Remember the name and place. .Sl
NJ. G. GEARHART,
Market ST., 3 doors west of Fishers Drug store.
Sunburv. October 80, lS5S.-ly
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-05-07

VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE
TsNHE subscribers Executors of the estate o
K Henry Masser, decd, offer at private sale
the following propert viz: 4 large two story
frame dwelling house, together with about
80 CBRES OF LBND.
situate in Lower Augusta township adjoining
lands of Daniel Kaufman and others now in the
occupancy of John X. Kaufman as a store and
dwelling. The house is new and the location
good one for business.
Also TRACT OF LIMESTONE LAND,
in said township on the river about miles be-
low Sunhu. y adjoining lands OF ]. II. M'Pherson
and Others, containing about 90 acres. The
soil is productive and contains limestone and
other minerals.
Also tract of Land, containing about IS
acres on the hill. about two miles'belo Sunbnrc,
adjoining lands of the heils 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,
p. B. MASSER, Executors.
FRANCIS BUCHER.
sunbury, January 10, ls56-f
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-05-07

THE INTERNATIONAL HOTEL.
BROADWAY, CORNER OF FRANKLIN STREET,
NEw YORK CITY,
Has been recently Tchtted,
The Rooms newly carpctei,
The Furniture ana Beds are superb,
And the !iaths unsurpnssth'
TANIOR'S CELEBRATED SALOONS
ARE CONNECTED WITH TIE HOTEL.
Here is concentrated all the comforts OF home, with
the luXuTies uf a palace
THE SPLENDID LADIES FARLOR
Commands and uHclualicd
VIEW BROADWAY,
THE INTERNATIONAL
is the most central uf any the st Hotels for bus-
ness, places amusement and offers unsurpassed I'D
vantages families and gentlemen visiting New NoTk.
ArvRrD FREEMAN, Proprietor.
New York, July ., le5S.--ly
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-05-07
LANCASTER COLLIERY FOR strr,
Important tO Coal gi,erntora

~ Undersigned Lesscrs Of lhe "Ianro.,o,
Co'lefy' near Shamokin, Northumberland
county IenhSl wanna, wishing to reiigp from the
business "titr for sale the Lease and Tiv,urcs
Of said ColiIrry, on satisfactory ,cr,,s ~,
Coliory has ken in operation since IR;4 ,,.5
has been successful beyond expectation. m
Coal Is superior articles for ali uses 70 vbi,l,
Anthracite isspFed, and good rnarLc, los bccn
established, which can be much extended m.
breaker and Fixtures are Of the very hest char.
acier and will recommend themselves ,o rc,sor.
acquainted with the business
The Lease runs to January |, 1864, and is g
favorable one for tho operator
For further Information apply at the Coliery
IN person, or by letter 20 Shamoain, p. 0 Nor.
thdmbcrland county, Pennsylvania.
COCHRAN, PEALE SEQ.
February 6, ls5s.-H
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-05-07
manufacture all kinds andaua,i,;es
CUAIRS.

including varieties never before 70 bo b,, l..
sunbnry, such as MAmoGASr, BL,cr Wa" ""u
ANp CInLEn MAPLE GREcrAN; avn W,ynson
CHAlkS, AND rANcr PIAvo STooLs. which ."a
OF the latest styles. and warranted TO be ovnaI,a,
hy none manufactured in the Cities or eIs.,rhnse'
The subscriber is determined that tbere Iii
be no excuse for persons to purchase nrnitnro ~
The cties, as every confidence can be ,n,cr,a;,.ai
about the quality Ind finish of his wars a,,J
Chairs ~ ""'o "ho
These articles will he disposed of on as cooa
term as they can be purchased elsewhere. Conng
wy produce taken in payment for WORK
- UNDERTAKING. = Having nroyidsa
a handsome HrAnsE, he is now nrenpred r'I ToT
Undertaking and attending funerals. in tbis vi.
cinity, or at any convenient distance from ,b;s
place ' '''''
-. The Ware Roem is in Fawn Street, la
low Wcavsr's Hotel. w
lie has also purchased tie right Of manpr,,.
turing and selling in Northumberland ccnn,v
Gon'd's patent Excelsior Spring Bed. which lie
WIN furnish at reasonable rates. Springs pu, in
old bedsead for three dollars. ~
ISAAC NJ. WILKINSON,
Sunbury, APul is, ls57.-tf
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-05-07
HERRING'S SAFE.
HERRING SAFE

the genuine
HERRING SAFE
Preserved the Jewelry Of Geo. w. Simons *
Bro; Books, Papers, &c, of Fisher d Bro, and
Edward Seamans & Co, after remaining ex
posed in the burning ruins for nearly FORTY
HOURS, and proving conclusively what we
have always claimed for them, tn iElR GREAT
SUPERIORITY over all securities now known
In these fires, THE HERklNG'S SAFE,
standing side hy side with those advertised as
..warranted to stand 10 per cent. more fire than
Herring's," came forth the ACKNOWLEDGED
VICTOR, not only preserving their contents in
EXCELLENT order, but being in themselves
in q condition to go through another ordeal,
while the boasted "Salamandcrs" of other ma
kers were badly used up in every instance, and
in some cases their entire contents completely
destroyed.
To the public lie would simply say, that; du-
ring the fourteen years the HERRlNGS SAFE
has been before them, more than two hundred
have passed through accidental fires without the
occurrence of single loss.
We would, therefore, CAUTION purchasers
against the misrepre scntation of interested par
ties. The HERRING'S PATENT is the only
FIRE PROOF SAFE made in this city, which
is protected by PATENT RIGHT aud we
will guarantee it to resist more then double The
, amount Ul neat OF any Olhcr sane nv" hHo"i'
Farrell, sEcTriDg & Co.,
Sole Manufacturers IN this State Of
"Herring's Patent Champion Safes
81 Walnut ST, Philadd.
tV Evans & Watson's improved Salsman-
dcrs," "Oiyer Evans" 80. =. Gayler's," aud
SCOTS Absetos," Iron Chests, "a large assort-
men, having been taken in part paymen, for
"lierring's,' y will lie sold at low prices.
Philadelphia, July 10, 1858 --iy
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-06-17
Pretty incident.

d near neighbor of ours lost an only son
few weeks ago, of scarlet fever. 1t was bright
aud beautiful child, aud the parents we're in-
deed sorely afflicted. They have three daugh-
ters. The two youngest pair OF twins, about
four years old, who come nearer to the fancy
pictures one often sees of beautiful angelic
childhood, than any two children We ever saw.
The parents being people of strong common
sense, and not wishing 10 impress those darling
little ones With that mysterious power Of death
that too often peryades the hearts of children,
talked to them of brother Eddy as if he had
gone heaven, TO meet with God aud Jesus as his
dear friends, and that in time they would 20 to
meet him there.
Christmas morn the mothers heart Ras heavy
though she had struggled hard to hold down
the grief that was tugging at her heart strings.
The ehildren noticed this. The little toys and
playilings we're distributed, and the little ones
were q napPy as happy could be, when Minnie
suddenly dropped hers and ran 10 her mother,
exclaiming:
'0h mamma, won't our dear Eddy have a
good time to-dayl o. won't he have nice times
in heavep?'
sWhy, Minnie, what makes you think so!'
said the lady brushing away her tears.
Because this is jesus birthday, aud is not
Eddy with them therea Sure :hcy viii have
nice times IN Heaven on Christmas day.
o. for the faith and trust of loving happy
childhood. The mother could only answer,
'Yes, Minnie, Eddy is happy in heaven Ohio
Farmer.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-06-17

Arthur Willett gazed at her with look of
The widest surprise, murmuring:
1t cannot belt cannot be. am deleri-
ots to think So
Mrs. Haywood gazed with little less aston
isamont, motionless as statue.
sWbat painful mystery is thsl cried Dr.
haywood excitejly, addressing his wife, who
then became conscious of the singularity Of his
cmdact.
Oh, no mystery she replied, signing deeply,
'ohly this stranger is the image of my long
lost brother, Arthur And Mrs. haywood,
overcome with emotion, turned to leave the
roem.
Stay one moment, pleaded the stranger, draw
ing small mourning ring from his finger, and
holiing it up, asked if she recognized that rel
ic
'Itis ny fathers gray hair, and you are
-
'His son, Arthur Willett,' aud your broth
er.'
Mary Willett haywood fell upon the mendi-
eants breast, weeping tears of sweetest joy and
thanksgiving.
Dr. haywood retired from the room aud left
sister aud brother alone in the sacred bonds of
reumon, saying to himself:
'Bs net forgetful to entertain strangers, for
thereby solne have entertained angels una
wares
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-06-17

New Discovery IN PuoTGRAPHY.-The
Galignani's Messenger Ia Paris paper.) announ-
ces discovery in photography. 1t consists in
the discovery of an artificial light, SO wonder
fully luminous and SO steady as to completely
supply the effect of the most brilliant noontide
sun in the Photographic operations. The light
being contained in portable apparatus, pro-
traits can be taken IN private residences, even
N the darkest room, wholly independent Of the
state OF the atmosphere; and those parts of
the cathedrals or other picturesque arehitec-
tural monuments where the light of the sun
never penetrates, and which, in consequence,
have been until now wholly shut ont from the
photographer, will be as accessible to the artist
as any part of the exterior.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-06-17
Model Official Correspondence.

The following correspondence between Amos
Kendall, when he was Postmaster General, aud
a Postmaster down in Alabama, from whom
Mr.. Kendall wished to learn the source Of the
Tombigbee River, viii bear reprirt:
s'SIR This Department desires to know
how far the Tombigbee runs up. Respect
fully yours, &c.
A. K, r nj. General.
The reply was brief and runs thus:
s'SIR-The Tombigbee River does not run
up at all--it runs down. Yours, &c.
N. T.
The Postmaster General continued the cor
respondence in this style:
''SIR-Your commission as Postmaster at
a., is revoked. You viii turn over the pa
pers, funds, &c., to your successor.
Respectfully, &c.,
A. K, P. NJ. General
And the witty Postmaster closed with this
parting shot :
''SIR-The revenues of this Office for the
quarter ending Sept. 30th, have been ninety
Eve cents; the expenditures same period for
tallow candles and twine, is 81 ,05. ! trust
my successor is instructed to adjust the bal
ance due me.
Respectfully, Sc. q.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-06-17
MOUNT VESUVIUS.

The under ground and above ground opera
tions of Vesuvius keep up with me an ever-va-
rying wonder. The sea of fire is visible night
after night from the shores and the hills that
environ Naples; and many 90 out at night to
see the lava roll down. The sublime with me
beng over, the ridiculous is suggestive of the
many aud vast uses to which this great body of
fire aud heat, here in The vicinity of great city
could aud would be probably put near Boston
or New York. What furnace, ever hot to
heat all the streets and houses by conducting
pipes. What a magnificent oven for bsking
and stewiug! What Kitchen Range for
Biddy aud Bridget What place for cooking
macaronil What foundry for melting iron
and making steam engines of all sorts and Sizesi
What fire for boiler! What gas creator!
Then tn ,e is snow upon the Goals this time of
the year, and even upon the crust over the fire.
What a place for ices and frozen punch When
| elambered up the seoria, the other day, soon
went from hot aud rather annoying SUI to
mist, and clouds and snow. As | was reekin !;
with perspiration in struggle on foot, my com
pauion at rest in postchaise was half eszirg
with cold. We both soon brought ourselves to
an equality of temperature-l by drying up
over fire creyiee in the summit and my com"
pauion by extracting fresh caloric from the heat
below. Agreeable mountain, that performs such
various functions on human life, To what uses
It could be put Hot steam! Cold steam? Ice
Fire! Sulphur! All sorts of things together.
Mr.. Brooks Letter to ". Y. Express.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-06-17

Sally said green youth, in venerable
white hat and gray pants, through which his
legs projected half-a-foOt Sally, before We
90 into this ere museum to see the enchanted
horse, want 20 ask you somethin'.' > Well,
Ichabod, what is it Z" why, you see this 'ere
business is gwine to cost hull quarter Of a
dollar apiece, and l can't afford to spend SO
much for nothin'. Now, eff you'll say you'll
have me, darned eff don't pay the hull ont
myself will : Sally made non-committal
reply. which Ichabod interpreted TO suit him
self, and be strobe up two steps at time, and
paid the whole ont.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-06-17

After whipping and coaxiDg had failed to
induce horse to move, the gentleman who
was driving, or trying 10, gave up. Then q
cartman went TO him saying, 'sIf you please,
sir, III make him 60" The privilege was
granted, and going up to the gutter, he took up
handful OF mud and rubbed it upon the aose
OF the horse, whereupon the animal started
without trouble. The cartman accounted for
the effect, saying, 80, sir, ii gives him new
idea
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-06-17

REUNION IN HEAvEN.-"I am fully per-
suaded," says Baxter, sthat shall love my
friends in Heaven, and therefore know them
and this principally binds me to them on earth
If thought | should never know them more,
or love them after death, should love them
comparatively little now, as do all other
transitory things"
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-06-17

A tragedy, of rather an unusual character,
occurred recently in Milan county, Texas. A
young man named Jordan sedueed the daugh-
ter of widow lady living in his neighborhooj,
about six months ago, and despite the entreaties
of her mother and the neighbors, refused to
make ber bis wife. He, however, lived with
her in the relation of husband. A prosecu-
ton was commenced against him, but he re-
mained obdurate, and in defiance of law, honor
and public opinion, declared that he would live
and act as be pleased On the 18th of last
month he was assassinated, within half mile
of his dwelling. Nine distinct shots were
heard, and he was soon afterwards found lying
il the read, covered with blood and perfectly
riddled with rife balls and huckshot 1t was
nothing more nor less than a case of lynching,
performed in rather a more sudden and sum-
mary manner than usual, and shows the impul-
sive manner of the Texan people, and how
ready they are to wreck deadly vengeance for
their own and others wrongs. An inquest
was held over the corpse, but no clue to the
perpetrators of the murder was either obtained
or desired.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-06-17

s'You can't even tell me who made the mon
key for all you pretend TO know so much,"
said an impertinent fop to clergyman, who
had reproached him for profanity.
ssYes can" said the clergyman.
Swell then who Gid make the monkey %
ssHe who made you."
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-06-17

We often hear persons speaking Of Friends.
now we contend that they have no friends with
out they have money, and as long as they hare
that, they will have them: but as soon as that
is gone, their friends are gone, ferit is human
nature to traduce the unfortunate. There are
many who bave experienced the fact IN this
world.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-06-17

OREGON AND WASHINGTON. The editor of
the Pacific Advocate has recently made tour
of observation in his own State, Oregon, and
in the territory of Washington. He says the
prospects in Oregon are good for large har-
vest. Speaking of Washington territory, he
SAYS that between Vancouver and Lake river
the country is in high state of cultivation
Farms, orchards, waving fields of wheat, and
luxuriant pastures and meadows cover the
valleys.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-06-17
aggnRfegA agg
THE BABY.

Another little wave
Upon the sea Of life;
Another soul to save,
Amid its toll and strive.
Two more little feet
To walk the dusty road
To choose where two paths meet,
The narrow Or the broad.
Two more little hands
To work for good or III;
Two more little eyes,
Another little viii.
Another heart to love.
Receiving love sgain
And so the baby came,
A thing of joy and pain.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-06-17
DIR. b. f. HARRY

d ESPECTFULLY tenders his professional
IL services to the citizens of Bedford and vi
einity.
Office and residence Pitt-Street, in the
taildiag formerly occupied by DR.. j. FL. Hofius.
Nov. ., 1857.
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LOVE

A poor, bewiIder'd thing In this sad vale
With broken wings, it often fsebly tries
To soar away from pain With sightless eyes,
1t e'er turns homeward with a mourniul wall.
Alas methinks, (like the returnless dove)
This bird has lost its pathway to the Ark;
And lutters bIindly through the earthly dark,
Striving in vain to reach its home above.
Poor, wounded bird this world of hate and care
Gives not nest TO bosoms soft as thine;
For lies and ISLANDERS ever closely twine,
Around the youth dreams Of the good and fair:
But claims there be, beyond the star gemm'd ske;
WHERE HEARTS ARE SE'ER FoREwoRN AND TRUE
LOVE NEVER DIES.