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fatmers' department,
Application of the Various Mapures.


Of the variaus manures in use for gardens,
the dung OF horses, cows and oxen is an ex-
celent manure for light, hot soils it is also
well calculated for soils Of dry absorbent
nature, and 1t retains its moisture for q great
er length of tine than most others. Green
vegetable matter is an excellent MANURE
Instead OF collecting oil the weeds, useless
vegetables, &c, into one heap, the following
simple plan may te pursued. When piece
OF ground is to be dug, go round and collect
all the decaying vegetables, and Immediately
dig them in. The sweeping OF grass walks
and lawns are also Of much use as manure ::
and on being brought every day into the gar
den, they should be dug II before iermeuta-
tion commences. Sea-weed, where they can
be procured, make excellent manure for most
vegetables, but particularly for asparagus and
the like this manure, however, is very trau-
sient in its effect, aud does not last more than
for single crop, which is accounted for by
its containing large portion Of water, or the
elements thereof The dung Of birds, either
wild or domesticated. affords powerful ma
nure, particularly that Of the former, which,
10 the shape Of guauo, is now in extensive use
Pigeons dung has long been known for its
ferlilzing properties but 1t should only be
used as compound, or II used as simple
manure, the greatest care must be used, in
the distribution Of it. 1t has been found to
be the best manure for strawberries VI any
that has beeu tried!
The dung Of sheep affords good manure,
but is seldom used in gardens. SCOT is is a
very powerful manure and ought to be used
in u dry state, and thrown on the surface OF
the ground. 1t has been advantageously
used In crops OF onions. 1t is used at all
times with good effect, and where it has been
used, no maggot has appeared. The ashes
OF wood, il not too much burnt, are consider
ed to be lasting manure. They are fire.
quently used amongst turnlps, and are snppo.
sed to be of use in protecting them from the
hy. OF the mineral mGnures lme is most
anown, aud generally used it should not,
however be applied with animal manuTes, uu-
less they be too rich, or for the purpose OF
preventing noxous efiluva il is regarded as
injurious when mixed with common dung
Manures, whether animal or mineral, are so
important to vegetation, that all possible dill
igence should be used IN collecting, preparing
aud applying them.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-05-21
Selttt 4ottrp.
THE FISHER.
TRANSLATED FROM GOETHE BY THEODORE xARrr

TRANSLATED FROM GOETHE BY THEODORE MARTIN
The water rushed and bubbled by,
An angler near it lay,
And watch'd his quill with tranquil eye
Upon the current play.
And as he sits in wasteiul dream
II sees the food unclose,
And from the middle of the stream
A river maiden rose.
She sang to him with witchiDg vile,
"My brood why wilt thou snare
With human craft and human guile,
To die in scorchiug air I?
All did'st thou know how happy we,
Who dwell in waters clear,
Thou would'st come down at once to me
And rest for ever here.
"The sun and layde.moon they lave
Their tresses in the main
And breathing freshness form the wave,
Come doubly bright again.
The deep blue sky so moist and clear,
Hath il for thee no lure
Does thine own face not WOO thee down
Upon our waters pure 2"
The water rush'd and bubbled BY,
1tlapp'd his naked feet
He thrilfd as though he felt the touch
OF maiden kisses sweet.
She spoke to him. she sang to him
Resistless was her strain
Ualf.drawn, she sank beneath the wave,
And ne'er was seen again.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-05-21

To Kill BURDocK AND OTHER NoxIoUS
WEEDs-The fence corners and road sides
often abound with Burdock. Canada Thistle
jamestown weed and similar nnplessan: en-.
cumbrances. These may be killed ont root
and branch by cuttg them of at the surface
of the ground, or an inch or two below, Just
at that period when growing with the great
est luxuriance, OF about the time they are in
full bloom repeat this year or two and
they will give no farther trouble. No atten.
ton need be paid to the phases Of the moon,
but rather TO the condition Of the plant in its
stage Of growth.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-05-21
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"LET ME KISS HIM FOR HIS
MOTHER"
By REV. J. W. CARHART,

In lone and dresry chamber,
Where the sunlight seldom shines,
And the cobwebs thickly gather
For curtain o'er the blinds
Where no hand ofkindred fingers
To sustain the aching head
Nor flowers pncked by gentle fingers
Fragrance round the dying shed;
See that form, once fall OF vigor,
Clad in beauty's rich attire,
Now in sickness weakly writhipg-
Soon in sorrow to expire.
See that CHASTITY hand piiled,
Towards the home for which hc sighs I;
Hear him call to "God ~ and "Mother 7"
Hear him, ere be faints and dies,
Raven lock, so oft, so gently
Pressed by loving hands 10 prayer,
Hang dishevel'd o'er his forehead
None to smooth that vagrant hair
From his cheek the flush has faded
Melted seems that gentle eye
Snowy white his brows no longer
Parched his skin golden dye.
Gentle Evening throws ber curtain
Ger the landscape, far and near
ANutult SttuIS W uuSU uPl
As il human sighs to hear;
Death is lingering at the portal,
With bis keen and icy dart,
Waiting with intent to thrust it
To the young mans lonely heart.
Midnights sable pail is hanging
Round the world 10 awful gloom
Deaths form advances sternly,
Dressing mortals for the tomb;
Enter se that lonely chamber,
Purposed neer with pray to part
Lays his chilling, iron fingers
On his victims bleeding heart.
To die alone methinks is fearful;
= Let me die with Jesus near,
May my mothers hand uphold me
May her voice salute my ear;
May her whispers soothe my spirit,
As she talks Of home on high
On her breast my head be pillowed
As in Jesus arms ! die.
Such were the wishes family whispered
BY the lips Of him We sing,
| Till his spirit freed from sorrow,
Spread for home its trembling wing
N Mornings golden gates are open,
Strangers bear the form away
Haste to hide the young, the noble,
Meath the cold and silent clay.
An aged female form is bending
Ger the open, greedy tomb,
Listening for the coming footsteps,
Startling Mornings early gloom
Soon she bends above the coffin,
While the tears unceasing flow
LET me kiss him for his mother !" .
Says in accents sweet and low.
Heaven bless thee-angel-woman
Thou dost Of lifes shadows know;
Heaven bless thee, ahgel-mother I!
Save thee from life's further wo,
May thy sons ne'er die forsaken
May thy sunshine eer increase,
And in dying may it cheer thee
May thy latest hours be peace
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-05-21

How To PRoMorE HEALTH -Amsrcan
mothers are doomed to early graves. in con-
sequence Of their sedentary indoor employ
meht. Every consideration of ofatfsction, duty
and the preservation of healthy posterity
should prompt the heads of families, and
others, to assists in avertihg tesulis so disas-
trous 10 the we'll being Of society at large
thousand Of housewives have recently fonnd
ample leisure for healthy, outdoor exercise,
by purchasing and using one of GROVER &
BAKERS Family Sewing Machines, by which
they have been enable to do all their sewing.
in stronger and more beautiful style than
they could have done by hand. The transiou
from the slavery of the needle TO the joyous
exercise of the largest liberty. has had the
happiest effect upon the health and tempers
OF the fair possessors of the GROVER 4 BA-
KER machine, and every woman who is practi.
cally familiar with their value, regards them
with great favor, as the only Missionary
Agent that is at all likely to etnancpate the
sisterhood from the slavery of the needle.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-05-21

~ Declare" said Brown to Robinson. al
never knew fatter companion than yourself
"Ah. my friend" said Robinson, "all the
world knows you are .fatter'er!"
ISuppose, I Jim, that il were to Jump into
the water here, should find il over my head
aud ears" "0yer your head, Frank, but
probable not over your ears"
The Nan who travels thousand miles in
a thousand hours may be tolerably quick foot
ed bat he isn't touch to the woman who
keeps 10 with the fashions.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-05-21

TERRIBLE CALAMITY.-On Teusday after
last, Mr.. William Dempsey was struck by
lightning, and instantly killed. The circum-
stances are as follows: Mr.. William Demp-
sey and his father ~ Ohm Dempsey were on
their way to the city, and when within two or
three miles (north of the city. and near Hick-
ory Grove) a thunderstorm came up. The
father was driving his team, and some eighty
or ninety feet in iront6f the son, when he
was suddenly stunned by the shock of the
lightning. Upon recovering his conscious
ness and quiet!ng his horses. who we're mady
rearing he looked around for his son. lmag-
ing his CONSERVATION when he beheld both
horses apparently dead, aud his son missing.
Upon going to the wagon, he found him
stretched upon his back, a lifeless corpse
DIR. Chenowetb soon after came up to the
scene of the disaster, and though every effort
was made TO restore him, all proved unavail.
ing. The lightning struck him on the back
part of the head, scorching the hair, and cut.
ting bis head passed down the body, tear.
ing his boots from his (, ct, and thence through
the wagon. 1t has seldom been our sad dsty
to record so sudden and terrible a death
The parties were in the open prairie, at the
tme.-Decatur (W) Chronicle, 2SM ut.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-05-21
GILEERT BULSoN,
SUCcEsson Tu
, n Campbell & CO., ANDL. C. IVES

10. CAMPBELL & CO, AND L. c. IVES
Formerly No. Is North WharVes.)
DEALERIN PRODUCE, FRUIT AND We
GETABLES, No. 4 North Wharves, 4h door
Market street, Philadelphia.
Oranges, Apples, Dried Fruits Dul'er'
Ismons. Onions, Mercer Potatoes, Cheese
Raisins, Tomatoes, Sweet POTATOES, Beans
Pea Nuts, Peaches, Ctanherries Eggs. &c
Orhers for Shipping put up with care and dis
patch. r..
nd Dealers.
October "a. 1857.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-05-21
HARDWARE! HARDWARE!l

EUST received by A. w. FISHER, at his
eg Drug Store, Sunhury, Pa,
SCOOPS. sHOyEI.S, FORKS. LOG
CHAINS, MILL SAWS, CROSS
CUT SAWS.
Also, Screws Butts, Door Knobs. Thumb
Istches, and sll hardware necessary for building.
splendid lst of pocket and table cutlery, Scis-
sors, German Silver Spoons.
Locking Glasses.
4 large stock of Looking Glasses, received and
for sale by A. W. Fisher
Sunbury, July ", ls5s.-
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-05-21
SOLOMON B. BOYER,

ATTOR NEY AT LAW,
Office in Market street, opposite Viewers HOTEL
SUNBU PA.
Collections attended to in Northumberland and
adjoining Counties. Is acquainted with the
German language.
REFERENCE
HI Wolverton, Esq, Sunbury, Pa,
Geo. F. Miller, Esq. Lewisburg, Pa.
]. H. Ziegenfus, Philadelphia, IA.
Benjamin. Kamerer,
Sunbury, Aug. IA, lS5S.-iy.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-05-21

devotion. and patience of that time will never
escape Georges. II be knew who wrote
Patience Hopes Trial" he would possibly
be inclined to call il "gem of fiction" now.
instead of what he did then, because be would
see it from a real point of view.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-05-21
PATENT WHEEL GREASE.

ys&IIIS Grease is recommended to the notice OF
\ Wagoners, Livery Stable keepers, &c, as
heing SurEuIou to nything of the kind ever in
troduced. As il does not gum upon the axles
90 is much more durable, and is not affected by
he weather, remaining the same in summer al
n winter, and put up in tin canisters al ~ ana
rs cents, for sale by a. W. 'flShEh'
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-05-21

CuRE FOR WARTS AND CoRSs.-Ths bark
OF a willow tree, burnt to ashes. mixed with
strong vinegar and applied to the parts, will
remove all corns or excrescenses on any part
Of the body.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-05-21

To KEEP Ii ANS NICE FOR SUMNER UsE.-
Tie them securely in paper, cover closely with
ashes. This keeps them sweet, ami protects
from all insects
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-05-21
FURNITURE POLISH.

g. RAE'S Premium Patent Enamel Furnltur'
Polish.-This polish is highly valuable ior rest
ring the polish on all kinds of rurni'u'e' "iass
Carriage Bodies, Hair Cloth, &c. Ais"' 10, IT,
moving spots, hiding scratches &c, &C w"
yan,ed TO dry Immediately and retain its gloss
Price so cts. per bottle. Sold by
A. w. FISHER.
July II, 1858.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-05-21


CLEANING THE BARK OF FRUIT TREEs.-The
fungi on the bark OF trees, scsy inset u pear
trees, cocoons and ova of insects, etc., may
be all removed by few applications of the
wash we have so often recommended. We
are induced to write again on this subject, ID
answer to the numerous inquiries made, as to
the best method for cleaning the bodies Of
dwarf pear trees etc. The ordinary Sal Soda
Of the shops, when heated to redness in an
iron vessel parts wit water and carbonic acid
becoming caussic soda, sometimes called
"Beachers No. Soda" One pound of thi.
soda dissolved in one gallon of water, is the
best tree wash in the world. Unlike potash,
it does not kill or iujure live plants, but rs-
pidly decomposes dead bark, fungi, ova or in
sects, cocoons, scaly insects, etc. 1t may be
! applied With sponge, then suffered to dry on
the bark; the first rain or heavy dow will re-
move it, running down the bark to the soil,
where it is worth oil it costa as manure. In
bad cases. such as scaly insects, hide bound
trees old trees with much dead or unsightly
bark, it may require to be applied several
times, and to be assisted by rubbing the tree
with stiff brush and eand or an old carpet
or other wooden cloth, sanded. The smooth
bark trees, p!ums, etc, become really polish.
ed by its use, and insects fud it difficult to at.
tach themselves Old apple bark decays and
and is thrown off as the tree expands, leaving
a new and clean surface, and sometimes pro.
ducng fruit after having been useless for
years. We believe that a clean surface to o
tree is just as important ss clean skin to an
animal. The natural functions of the tree
cannot be developed with such an unhealthy
! bark.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-05-21
BIackslnithing.
IA ES F. d E & n

SUNBUR x, PA,
nESPECTFULLY informs the public that
III he has commenced the above business IN
sunbury, and is prepared to do all kinds ofblask'
,mithing to order, including horseshoeing IN The
He will also put up iron railing in the most
approved style and Pairern.
Country produce taken in exchange
Sunbury, Oct. l6,, lS56.-u
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-05-21

z AND wARRANTs.-The highest price
Lwill be given for Land Warrants blythe sub
..,v,s, II. y MASSER.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-05-21
HIDE. OIL s. LEATHER STORE

D. KIKN q SONO,
No 81 South Third Street, between Market and Chesn'
Streets, PHILADELPHIA,
NOR sale Spanish Hides, Dried and salted Dry ana
Green Sailed Patna KIpps, TANNERS OIL, IAN
MRS AND CURRIERS' TOOLS, and general assort-
Ient Of Leather Finished and III the Rough
ALSO RED SOLE LEATHER.
All OF whcl will be sold low for Cash, or the usual
Credit r..
t1s- An kiris Of Leather in the Rough wanted, for
which the hirs, market price Will be given, III cash, or
taken in exchange for Hides. -
Leather stored free of Charge, and Sold OIL Commission
phi.drlDhin, July 3, lS5S-ly
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-05-21

DfCKLES Of various kinds, Lobsters, sar-
dimes, &C., &c. just received and for sale
s,the Dpg Store of A. W.FISHER'
sunbury, August, ls57.-ly
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1859-05-21
Grasses for Pasture.

Timothy alone, or timothy red top and blue
grass, will make a permanent meadow, which
will produce heavy crops Of good hay for ma
ny years. if we'll treated. So orchard grass
alone, or orchard grass and red clover, will
good, permanent meadow, with reference TO
the product Of which no reasonable man will
have cause to complain, unless he feeds it of
too close the first year. and suffers il TO he
abused subsequently. But for good, perma-
nent pasture, many grasses are wanted Yet
in one section OF our State we find laid down
TO blue grass in auother section to Timothy;
in third to orchard grass and red clover
! combined. Rarely do We fiud more than two
or three grasses growing in the same pssturei
yet not less than one hundred species. have
been described by botauists growing sponta.
nOously 10 tie great Mississippi valley.
| 10 England, as many as twenty two species
OF grass have been found growing upon a
squire foot of ancestral pasture that had been
grazed unremttingly through many genera
tisns And English pastures year well, pro.
ducing food for long period, from very ear
ly 10 the spring to very late in the fall.
| Why? Simply because instead OF being con.
fped to one or two grasses that start about
the same tims in the season, and mature
about the same time as is the American Gus
tom, they seed down the lands intending to
remain for series Of years in pasture with all
the varieties TINT will grow upon them, and
thus secure q regular succession OF succulent
and nutritious food the season through h
| Baltimore san.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-10

NAVY YARD, GospoRr, May Z, 1868
The crew Of the Fulton transferred 10 the receiving
ship Pennsylvania this afternoon and the marine guard
consisting Of geau two poras pr
was marched up TO barracks in full uniform under the
command of Orderly Sergeant Thomas Berve Their neat
aud soldier like appearance reflected great credit
young officer that had command Of them. The gard
Of the John Adams went board yesterday part Of
the crew went also. Tie marines not ratloned on
of The Water Witch was Gent board the receiving ship
Pennsy yana last evening" and she hauled under
shears, and number of hands already working on
her All the been taken Of the Fulton aud
She s TO get a thorough overhauiDg
The United States steamer Memphis of the Paraguay
Expedition arrived at Nontevidao from the river Parana
March towing the United States sloop Preble The Men,
phs also had detachment Of the United States ship
Eam0uths crew, which vessel unable to proceed
the Rio de la Plata from her great depth of water The
Memphis has proved berself admirable seaboat, and
Of great power rendering valuable service 10 many OF
the squadron She carries Two Dahgren howitzers and
two eleven inch guns with leo men Of her She is
Differed by j. y. Marchand, Commander G. Hayes First
Iientenaut j. Smith, Second Lieutenant Pendergrast
Third Lieutenant o. Staunton, Sailing Master. b. f.
Gibbs, Surgeon Jackson, Purser; ". Roberts, Chief
Engineer; j. Schermerhorn, Lieutenant of Marines; T. H.
Darby, Assistant Surgeon; W. j. Bennett Pursers Clerk
McElmi, G Rely, Cronin, Engineers II. Birnoy Cap
tains Clerk.
The following is list Of the officers attached TO the
frgate ST. lawrence which arrived Boston the sh
iustFlag Officer, French Forrest; Captain, Joseph b.
Hull Leutenants, p u Murphy, John II. Parker, q. O.
Blake, W. P: Buokner, j. G. Walker W. H Dans; Captain
and Brevet Major Of Marines, j. G. Reynolds Fleet Sur
geon, s. arrngton Passed Assistant Surgeon, g. Peck;
Assistant Surgeon Francis L. Gait; Chaplain " r. Talbot
Purser G. W. Abbot; Second Lieutenant Of Marines W.
Starke; Midshpmen, r. l. Phythan R. R. Wallace, W. E.
Evans, George s. 2hryock; Boatsgaln, William Smith;
Acting Gunner, R. Owens; Carpenter, ". W. Leighton;
Samaker, George Thomas; Flag officers Secretary Geo
L. Brent; Captains Clerk George A. Sawyer; Prscr's
Clerk, NJ r. Morse The ST. Lawrence is reported TO be
IN FIRST rate order, requiring only TO have her copper
paired before being in readiness for another cruise
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-10

--SAnadian Hour but 1uiet End nominal
ern brands were Arm AID more active with sales re-
ported Of about 45o0 bbs closing within the range of
the above figures Rye -four was firm with sa,es Of
200 500 bbis. athe above quotations Corn was
steas sna r-aas Nth saes q. about $50 bbls
Sew jersey anu 5Ianoyw vine a. ine ABOVE hgures
Mrea' w assi sno we set e'os q. an ao
os coo 49,, 1880 ~ pe. WIZ 800 Vi s,o oo
S,ooy ueiuu"s tea Mes'ein at 81 90 ~ oo
49, ". ~ 81 W. 'l."uun ns oruu az 81 Ho anu
Lnne WIZ nsntuosy as 81 re- SoIl WIS hener, ana
az ,ul ueI 90 WIN ~ Celu 1i Ior inc
ms. au s an u aoo'' Dusn., "es.e.n
,har n og' Isrsa ~, nS =, o. os a. 80 W.n
aud In coed denang y s,ies zoo buscs ~ arrivn
at s4c Barley was in GOOD reSnes With sales OF zoo
bushels state st Gsc 76c and ~ n2o hnabes nonjno
S.afe NJ &c zoe and rooi canadian ~ Ssiic 0a,s
~ere Arm with saies or ttote ~ 5sc Coo Az wastern
and Canaaian st COO Coo " WV =" WV "-N ''''-A
CorrI Thu ,norkst Continued sta,dv with e,Ios NJ
about 900 haga If a pomngo nj 10Ic soo do pio ~
12c and goo bag, lava MT lac " /AN' Nv 49, ~ Nv
CnrroS The src;o sayon,s news failed N roere thu
snsnense of the trade regarding The sto,e or sh a
nnest;on in Enona end M saoc of ,non,ert ra ran,rad
Jhere az N s,ga later and fner accounts
Inv the Perss now abort Sne q, tba NOR, ScY,a haId
ta the Authorization Of war ss sbout as had Ne ire ,oi
occurrence n once IL was xcd fact and its bonns as
certained so,1e reoct.on robt &C., ' ~ ~ '' 90
FRFIoEs -Engasemeps we're Iisbt and rs,ss ro,ber
ea-er n Tiuerren 100 ,,e-ces hcar ,scra an,,H a.
a. a5o bbls CORY at Is Cd 600 bbls rosin NJ ga
and zoo baes NJ cotton AZ Ia TIeys Was notbng nav
10 London ard GLASGOW. To Favre there ses some in
nuirv hit rates weye unchanecd W." ~ ~