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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1859-01-20

An extensive plan is being organ
lied in New York city to send emf
grants to Arizona. So we are to
have another BLEEDING Kansas"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1859-01-20

Nor BAb-Plutsrch SAYS. in his
life OF Alexander, That the BaAyloni-
ans used, duri6g The dog days, to
sleep on skins GlIed With water. a
BoStonpaper says, that in these days
men sleep in skins filed with had
whiskey. ~, 4-I#
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1859-01-20

A German boy in InliaDa wa~ lit
orally eaten alive by bis own Jog,
while lying in wagon in ast .te of
intoxication.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1859-01-20

The dentists Of Indiana are about
| to form a State association. Their
seal will be a molaf, with the motto,
1--WE pail together.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1859-01-20

Count Dn Chatel, of Paris, re-
Gently bought his wife lot Of Jew
elry, among which was ore ruby
for which he gave SS0i0pO.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1859-01-20
A Mrs. Matilda Owens, of New

A Mrs. Matilda Owens, OF New
Orleans, recently committed suicide
in the most determined manner, be-
cause her second husband could not
afford to support her in the style
in which she had lived with The first,
She left three children.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1859-01-20
At a sale of negroes IN Milton, N

At a sale of negroes IN Milton, N.
c., negro man (by no means No
l hand sold for sl,40O; a woman
{ unsound) brought Sl,O45, and a
child three years eld was Knocked
off at $500. Other negroes brought
corresponding prices.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1859-01-20

Japanese JasslerS..

A correspondent Of the Philadel
phia Ledger, writing from Simoda
says: MIR. Harris, (the Americar
ConsulD speaks of the feats o
the jugglers,- and of the the
atre OF Geddo, as well as of exten.
siye stores. He says that the Prince
oil Cinano, called up some Of his jug.
glers to perform before him. One
Of them was the Anderson" Of ia.
pan. Here ale some of his feats:
No. l. He took an ordin4ry boy 5
top, spun it in the air, caught it on
his hand, and then placed it, (still
spinning upon the edge of a sword
Near the hiIt. Then he dropped the
sword point a little, and the top
moved slowly toward it. Arrived
at the very end, the hilt was lower.
ed in turn and the top brought back,
AS usual, the sword was dangerously
sharp.
No. 2 was also performed with
the top. He spun it in the ar, and
then threw the eud of the string back
toward It with such accuracy that it
was caught Up and wound itself al
ready for second cast. By the
time il had done this it had reach
ed his hand and vas ready for,anotb-
er spin. ..F4,E s.l
'No, 5,was still performed with
the top. There wassan upright pole,
upon the top of which perched lit!
tie house with a very large front
door The top was spun, made TO
climb the pole, knock open the said
door, and disappear. As well as
the hand end Of the string
was fastened near the door, so that it
was almost a repetition of the self
winding feat.
''But feat No. 4 was something
even more astonishing than all this.
He took two paper butterflies, cast.
them into the air, and tanning gent
ly, kept them flying about him as if
they had been alive.
"IIe can make them alight When
ever you wishl Try him T. remark !
ed the kami (prince) through the in,
terpreter.
"Alr. Il requested that one
might alight upon each ear of the
luggler. No sooner expressed than.
with. Gentle undulations
of the fan waved them slowly to the
required points, and there left them
comfortably seated. Now, whether
this command over pieces of paper
was obtained simply by currents Of
mir, or by the power of a concealed
masaet, Mr., H-could not tell or
ascertain One thing, however, was
certair--the power was MeTe.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1859-01-20

The income Of the Rev. DR.. Cha:
pia, of New York, is said to be 1875
per week from lectures and preaching.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1859-01-20
WHOLE no. l01.
How Spirits gel Their Creature
Comforts.

saaea tViHiVitos ...s
The spiritual intercourse. Is eer-
tainly eElarging A spirit no; long
since waited on Judge Edmonds aud
wanted him TO take drink through
an earthly medium. The Pawtuks {
Gazette relates the following incident
sof spiritual communication, which
quito exceeds the Judges story;
"An enthusiastic believer was re-
relating to skeptic The spiritual
performances TO which he could tes-
.tify, and smong other things said
that oa certain occasion, the
spirit Of his wife, who hid been
dead several years, returned to him.
and seating herself upon his knee.
put her arm around him and kissed
him as much to bis qualification as
she used to when living. 'Ycu do
not mean TO say remarked The
skeptic, that the spirit Of your wife
really embraced aud kissed your
No, not exactly that replied the
believer, bat her split toOkposses-
sion Cf the body of a female
medium, and, through her, embraced
aud kissed ne"
81
There are not many men who
could resist such demonstrations o;
the truth. Of spiritualism, provided
the medium was good looking.
z GgTTA PEgUHA. The tree pro-
duelDg gutta pereha is indigenous
10 the Malay Islands. The substance
was brought into notice in Europe by
a Mr.. Mon'gomerie, who heard of it
as long ago as 1922, and subsequent
ly in Singapore,f found it employed by
the natives to make handles for their
hatchets. There are three varieties
of the gutta girk, gptta To-
bua, and gutta percha, which are
pure Malayan terms, Gutta IS the
name OF The jaiee Of The plant. aaG
The other word indicates vsrieties of
the tree from which it is obtained.
The tree grows to large size,
varying from three to six fet in
diameter. 1t is. useless as timber;
but, besides the gum which it
Yields, it produces an oil, which is
Employed by the natives as an article
# food The gum is obtained by
,utting nOtches in the bark Of the
rec. 4.. 4....
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-05-28
The Nineveh Marbles.

II is related by historians that in 18th day
Of OLD" there lived famons warrior in AS.
syria named Ninos, who after conquering
cities and provinces without number, at last
founded his Capital on the banks of the river
Tigris, and called it Nlneveh after himseiT.-
Whether this account Of the origin Of this
city Is .rue, or not, one thing is certain, the
Bible informs, US that in the days OF JoEah
the prophet Of Israel \ ineveh was great city
containing population Of 10000 persons
who could not distinguished their right hand
fom their lell-young chidren-which would
make the entire number Of its inhabitants be
about 100000, the infants being about one
dtth of the whole. Strabo states that it was
larger Than Babylon, that its circumference
was AZ miles, aud that it was surrounded with
walls 100 feet high, and so broad that three
chariots could drive upon them abreast. 1t
was distinguished for its riches, the grandeur
If its temples and palaces, and was altogether
for period the most famous city in the
whole world. 1t stood several sieges and
was taken a number of times before the chris
tian era still it was place Of much impor-
tance down 10 the seventh Gentry "a, d.
when il was completely destroyed by the
Saraceus, aud left huge heap Of ruins. 10
the course Of centuries the soil grew over
lhesei ruins, uuu NlueNeh Uechme oulWaIuiy
but an extended grassy mound on which the
Arab shepherd fed his fOck and pitched
his tent in perfect ignorance Of what was be-
meath his feet. But the Guger Of God was
upon it, for with only the record of the Scrip.
lures for bis guide, young Englishman-
Layard-sought for aud discovered Nineveh
again, a few years ago. and exhumed from It's
subterranesn courts some OF the most re-
msrkable works OF ancient art yet discovered.
Several Of these are now in New York, aud
have been presented by James Lenox, Esq,
to the Historical Society OF that city. They
consist OF thirteen slabs of markle, 90 which
are sculptured winged figures of men, with
long hair aud boards, clad in robes aud sandals
and some Of them have armlets, bracelets, and
swords. The figures are more symmetrical
aud better drawn than those 10 the Egyptian
temples. One OF them has the head OF an
| eagle instead OF that OF q man, and carries
something that resembles basket containing
mystic offerings. Another has shallow bow
in one hand and bow In the other. The fg
ures are surrounded with broad ornamental
borders in which the honsysuekls is frequent
ly soalpiursd, and across the center OF ssct
slsb runs an Inscription ia email characters oI
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-05-28
Hints from the Garden.

Frequent stirring Of the soil, about all
growing crops, in the absence Of rain. admits
OF the action of .he atmosphere, and they en-
JOY the benefit Of the dews-bUth most salu.
tary in their effects.
Mulching trees transplanted this spring,
also tomato plants, as well Gs strawberry beds
recently set out, is highly 10 be commended.
Wood ashes literally sown under large
trees where the grass has disappeared. will
speedily produce white clover and other
grasses.
The white and yellow turnp.rooted radisb
shUUld follow the early red. which will not
stand the hot suns Of summer.
Peas, bunch beans, spinach, beets, corn,
&c., should be sown at intervals of two weeks,
during the season, for constant supply for
the table or market.
Until out of danger, sprinkle the cucumber,
squash, and melon plants, thrice week, with
wood ashes. early in the morning when the
dew is on, to protect them against insect de.
Fro lators.
Carefully tie up the rose and other aower-
ing plants aud shrubs requiring it. In
another place wire supports are rscommen-
ded.
10 replantiug corn which has failed, let it
soak for three or four hours in rich manure
water, apd then roll in plaster. III Will sprout
nearly in half the time OF other seed not step
ed properly, and give strong plants.
Currants, gooseberres, blackberries and
raspberries should be mulched with leaves or
light stable manure, regularly twice year.-
1t will not only keep down the weeGs-the
great enemy of these lruits-but it will create
u fine, rich loan, and afford abundant crops.
For garden walks there is no material, ia
our Judgment, to compare to coal ashes. II
the walks or alley are dug out six inches and
flied With these ashes. aud rolled, it will act
not only as drain to the alley, but to the
adjoining beds In the wettest weather and
in all seasons the walks are in condition. II
but twenty or thirty yards year are made in
this way, in few years the whole garden
will have these admirable paths and after
that they can be topped-dressed every spring
with the accumulated ashes during the winter
and again rolled
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-05-28
5Nistellantons.
The Dumb Speaking and the Deaf Hear
ing.


ing.
Edward Gould BuGun, Esq, sends TO the
Philadelphia Erening journal the following
interesting description Of visit TO the Deaf
and Dumb Institution in Paris.
PARIS, March 80, 1859.
Somewhat tired with the routine through
which all strangers in Paris pass, strayed
aside from the ordinary path which they usu-
ally take, and yesterday paid visit to the
"lnstitution des Sourds Muets, the Deaf
and Dumb Asylum of Paris. ] witnessed
there some very wonderful examples of the
results Of patient labour, which certainly sur
prises me, and thought possibly plainly
written account OF my visit might be interest.
ing TO your readers.
Although l have seen published statements
to the effect that considerable success had
been achiyed in teaching children who we're
born deal, and who consequently had never
exercised their organs Of speech to speak,
have never seen any plain statement OF facts
10 relation to the matter which gave me any
idea oil tha perfection to which the system,
which has been in operation only few years,
has been already. brought. propose, there.
fore, TO give you an account Of my visit to
Institution OF "Sourds- Muets," and, for con-
ysnencs sake, shall give me the conversations
(which were OF course, all held in Frsnch) in
the English language; and it should be dis
tinetly understood that they ore held through
the medium Of the customary organs Of speech
aud not dy means OF signs.
The guide showed Us into room where a
teacher, surrounded ~ Thirty OF forty boys
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-05-28

Mr.. Brown called in at reigh6or's and
was urged to take supper, which he did, the
old lady all the while saying;
"lm afraid, Mr.. Brown, you viii not make
a supper you have eaten nothing, do eat
some"
After be had stepped out, he hard the old
lady say TO her husband:
why do declare, should think that
Mr.. Brown had not eaten anything for 4
month
A singular aud swift retribu,ion occurred in
Huron County, Ohio, few days since. An
ugly fellow, in lit Of passion, Intentionally
destroyed an eye of one his horses. The next
day, while driving nail, piece OF it lodged
10 his eye, completely destroying the sight.
Extensive preparations are being made TO
work the gold digging in Plymoth, Vt.
Whether it will pay remains TO be seen,
A uswsboylwas heard to say that be had
given up selling newspapers, aud gone into
the mesmerZing business. IL got i've dol
lars per week" said he, "for playing" "Piay-
ing What 7" asked one OF bis comrades
"Possum" replied the boy.
To ENJOY LIFE.-Tom-"Don you think
some verses would touch her. Charley-a
beautiful pome Z" Charley-"Oh, hang your
verses. Tom. II you want TO enjoy life,
drop poetry and the gals altogether, and
jine a hrs company"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-05-28

Old Levi Allen used to go tin peddling in
his younger days, at which business he aceu-
mulated quite fortune, before he was seven
and tweuty. The neghbors of the borough
where he finally settled as the proprietor of a
pretty farm, would often insinuate that A lien
had not been ary too honest in gathering to.
gether his riches, and such was the fact. A
fellow sinner has since revealed some OF the
old man's youthful short coming and over
goiugs, aad there was one dodge" of his so
original that it is worth mention. 1t was
this:
Wherever our dealer in lin ware CHANGED
to put up for the night, he was pretty sure to
make his way TO the best bed 10 the house.
From this bed he would take bag full Of
feathers, fetching in bag from the cart for
that purpose, aud contriYe TO smuggle ont the
same and get it slowed in his "kt" before
any one was string. This proceeding, giving
him several pounds of good goose feathers
every day did not little towards swelling
the profits OF his business, and We are as
sured that it was only one OF many similar
practices in which he INDUCED.
On one occasion Alien slept in bed which
was very scanty--a diminutiye bed, bed OF
few fea. hers, but all it contained were olive
geese" and unusually good at that. The
woud be rather small business to take away
feathers from case containing so few-in
short, that his only sensible mode Of proceed
ure was to take the entire bed. lie nccor-
dinghy rose before tie sun, and commenced
showing it out Of the rear window with the
intention 10 90 down on account Of that ere
collie" and stow it away before any one was
Cup" But as i'll luck would have it, the host
bad arisen, and was out under the window
gathering some chips and fuel for the morn
iug FIRE, and when he saw the "loaming up"
in such an unnatural position, and just ready
to fall TO the ground, be cried out to the ped
lar. ,...
"Halloa there, stranger what are you do>
ing?"
The astonished Operator" saw that he was
caught in the act, bat his ready wit. helped
him ont.
"Doing ?" he rejoined, with look full ol
wrath, as he thrust his head out aud took q
survey Of the fields. II guess some of these
internal bed bugs will soon find out what
am about-haven't slept n wink night~
With this, he "let" the bed out OF the win.
dow, and went down to the wooG.pile, from
whence be took club, aud gave the bed such
beating herewith as would have been fatal
to any sort of Creeping things" ensconsced
therein. He then took it back TO his room
and looked so "darned honest" at breakfast
that the host didn't charge bin but half price
for lodgings, aud took it all in Tin"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-05-28
Selttt postrp.
THERE'S WORK ENOUGH TO DO

The black bird early leaves its rest
To meet the smiling morn,
And gather fragments for its nest
From upland, wool and lawn;
1hs busy bee that wings its way
M id seats of varied hue,
And every flower would seem to say
"rhere's work enongh to 6o."
The eowslip and the spreading vine,
The daisy in the grass.
The snow drop ard the eglantine,
Preach sermons us we pass
The ant within its cavern deep,
Would bid US labor too,
Aud writes upon his tiny heap
There's work enough TO do"
The planets, at their Makers will,
Move onward in their cars,
Nor natures wheel is never still
Progressive as the stars
The leaves that hutter in the air,
Aud Summers breezes WOO,
One solemn truth to man declare
There's work enough to do
Who can sleep when all around
Is active fresh and free?
Shall man creations lord-be found
Less busy than the bee?
Our courts and alleys are the field,
If men would search them through,
That the sweet os labor yield,
And "work enough TO do"
To have q heart for those who weep,
The scottish drunkard win
TO rescue all the children, deep
ln ignorance and SIM
W l.. L., ho 4, b. hup f..ol
To give him coat and shoe
To see that hll can write and read
"ls work enough to do"
The time is short--the world is wide,
Aud mnch has to be done
The wondrous earth, and oil Its pride,
Will vanish with the sun
The moments fly on lightning's winge,
And life's uucertuin too;
We've none to waste on foolish things
There's work enough TO do"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-05-28

about twenty. five lines. Most Of the stones
have been broken into Two or more pieces bat
have been skillfully put together again. In
other respects they are well preserved. None
of cur learned men, we undestand can yet
decipher the hieroglyphics on these tablets,
nor do they know tho meaning of the figures
sculptnred upon them. That they have a
meaning no one can doubt, and it is to be
hoped they will be studied by some plodding
student until key il found to unlock the
whole MYSTERY. The works Of Rawlnson and
Layard will help them out Of the difficulty.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-05-28
GILBERT 5JLSST,
Successor TO

10. CA,,PBE.L 6: CO, aHD T.. e. IVES
Formerly No. 10 y orth Wharves)
pEALERIN PRODUCE, FRUIT AND We
T;ETABLES, No. 4 North WhaTes, 4th door
Market street, Philadelphie.
Oranges, Apples. Dried Fruits 6' 6nI'er'
Lemons, Onions, Mercer fotaloes' Sheese
paisins Tomatoes. Sweet Potatoes, Beans,
Psa Nuts. Peaches, Cranberries Eggs, &c.
Orhcrs for Shipping putup with care and dis
patch.
~ GOODS sold on commission for Farmers
nd Dealers.
October "a. 1857.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-05-28
SnLOMON B. ROVER,

ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Office in Market street, opposite Viewers Hotel
SUN URY, a.
Collections attended to in Northumberland and
adjoining Counties. Is acquainted with the
German language.
REFERENCE
H. ]. Wolverton, Esq, Sunbury, Pa.
Geo. f. Miller, Esq, Lewisburg, Pa.
]. II. Ziegenfus, Philadelphia, Pa.
Benjamin Kamerer,
Sunbury, dug. Ia, lS5S.-ly.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-05-28
EOSI,Jng Glasses.
n,ArnAr WHEEL GEEAsE.

y.SHIS Grease is recommended TO the notice OF
I Wagoners Livery Stable keepers, &C. as
beng surEnIon to any thing of the kind ever in
troduced As il does not gum upon the axles
is much more durable. and is not affected by
he weather, remaining the same III summer al
IN winter and put up IN lin canisters al 5r3 ana
f5 cents, for sale by a. 'fioHEh'
lnlv2l. lSDS.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-05-28
FURNITURE POLISH.

s. RAEs Premium Patent Enamel Furniture
Polish.-This polish is highly valuable for resto
ring the polish on all kinds Of Furniture, Glass,
Carriage Bodies, Hair Cloth, &c. Also, for re-
moving spots, hiding scratches, &c, &c. War
ranted to dry Immediately and retain its gloss
Price so cts. per bottle. by
A. w. FISHER.
July H. 1853.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-05-28

Hn(CKLES Of various kinds, Lobsiers, Sar-
dimes, &C., &C., just received and for sale
siIhe Drug Store of a, W'FlSHEK'
Sunbury August. ls57.-ly
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-05-28
sssDE. eEa. s. LEATssER sTOnR

D. KInKpATRlCk Il SONS,
No 81 south Third Street, between Market ana IHeShu'
streets, PHILADELPHIA,
NOR sae Spanish Hides, Dried and sa,eE 6, uiy TaW. nv
S<tU,, AND CURRIERS' TOOLS, aud genera! assoTt-
n.cn, Of Leather Finished and IN the Rough
ALSO RED SOLE LEATHER.
Az Of wicl will he sold Law tor Cash, or the u''''
- All kirLs Of Leather ~ the Rough wanted, f"I
. ,rh the highest mnrket price w be gwen, III cash. VI
t,k Ell in exchange fur Hides. , -, ..a,:,
leather Slut,G free Of CAarEe' ana sou ." N''''
Phil.delphia. July 3, iSJ5.-ly
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-05-28

4 AND WARRANTs.-The highest price
hwlll be given for Land Warrants blythe sub
sr,he,. n. II MASSER.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-05-28
HARDWARE HARDWARE!

-.EGIST received by A. w. FISHER, at his
CO Drug Store. Sunbury, Pa,
SCOOPS. SUOVELS, FORKS, LOG
CHAINS, MILL SAWS, CROSS
CUT SAWS.
Also. Screws, Butts, Door Knobs, Thumb
l.utches, aud ali hardware necessary forpuluing'
A splendid lst pocket and table cutlery Sc'a-
sogs, German Silvcr Spoons.
E.OSg,ing Glasses.
4 large stock of Looking Glasses, received and
ror sale hy ~ W. fl0hE"'
sunbury, July ", 1867
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-05-28
HkIacksEnitising
J A NJ ES +. D L & N :

SUNBURH, PA a.,
DEsPECTFULLY informs the public that
AN he has commenced the above business in
Sunbury, and is prepared to do all kinds of6lacE'
.mithing to order, including hoTseshoeing in the
best style.
He will also put up iron railing in the most
approved style and patrern.
Country produce taken in exchange.
Smbury, Oct. l6, lS5S.-u
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-05-28
OLD SERIES, VOL 10. NO 35

Peter went off and was in the act Of cling
ing open the doors Of the carriage house as
approached.
There, sir" said be, pointing to the car.
rage IN evident admiration. "Did yer honor
iyer see the like o. that ?"
"W by, what on earth have you done to it,"
Creased it sure, Elegantly! Bedad, but
1t takes the shine, anyhow
l never felt so angry in my life; and yet,
the whole affair, combined with Peters con-
scious Importance, os if he prded himself in
having done good thing, was so ludicrous
that soon became undetermined whether to
laugh or storm. g.
There stood my new carriage CREASED oil
over with slush, or what is commonly called
IN the country soap fat not only the leather
curtains, bat the top, the body, the running
gears, and even the shafts ard swingletree,
literally one shining mass Of uusavory grease
And there stood Peter, with bis hat cooked
knowingly on the ore side of bis head, hia
arms akimbo. and his eyes travelling from
mine to bis work. With look of The most
intense satisfaction. The axles were left
untouched.
Peter Mulroonoy never creased carriage
! fer me after that day.