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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1860-12-01
Private Life of the Pope,

some OF our readers may like to know a
little about the interior OF Papsl palace.
Those who have derived the idea of it from
the luxurious reign of Leo x, may learn how
staid demure and methodical modern Pope
is expected to be. His Court, though ex
ternnlly splendid, is austerely regulated, and
bis prlvy purse is estimated at not more than
4,260 Roman dollars per aunnm. though
offerings from the faithful in various countries
have Especially in the case Of bis present
Holiness) brought occasional augmentation
to these narrow means.
Among the thousand chambers of the Va
tlcan. few, and those not the largest, are
reserved for his residence. In the QuiriDal
Palace he has more magnificent suite but
his villa on the lake of Albauo, and that
lately purchased at Porto d'Anzio, are sur
passed in scale and grandeur by many coun-
try seats of gentlemen and noblemen in
England. Though always appearing abroad
with cortege Of chariots and mounted guards.
in private his habits are simple, his dress
entirely white with gold embroidered cross
on the slipper, which is kissed n the act of
that homage be usually dispenses with from
non Catholics at the presentation, and of
which be himself sets the example, so far as
Christian humility is implied, by kissing the
teet OF the priests (who are geoerslly poor
and strangers.) during the solemnity Of Holy
Thursday. He holds no levees, but access
to him is easy. through proper officials, for
persons OF almost every rank, with no other
requirement as to etiquette of costume than
black evening dress, without gloves, and the
veil for females. As to the private life Of
Plus IN, he daily celebrates Mass in his
private chapel, and attends another Mass
said by chaplain dedicates the entire
msrning, till an early dinner, to bis duties;
then drives out, aud (when beyond tie city
walls) usually wake returns again to occu-
Py his hours, till rather late supper, in that
routine OF endless and ever prescribed en-
gagements that render the life of Pope
little else than magnificent slavery.
Among these engagements, audiences. Off
cial and private, are not the least prominent
or wearisome and it is said his present
Holiness has literally spent the day till seven
J.. NJ, in one series Of receptions. Most of
the eeclesiasties enrolled in the Papsl Court
rank as prelates and this household is at
present composed Of the Cardinal, the Secrs-
tary OF State, (Prefect Of the A postolio
Palaces,) najor-domo, a maestro di camera,
an auditor, the maestro Of the sacred palaces
(who is always Dominican and head os the
censorship over the press,) ten private
ehamberlains, l02 private supernumernry
all, like the former, of prelati.
eal rank.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1860-12-01

- DIXIE'S LAND.

I wish ! was in de land of cotton,
oIo times dar am not forgotten
LOOK away Hook away look away! Dixie Ian,
In Ihxie land where was born in,
Early on one frosty morning,
LOOK away look away look away Dixie Ian,
CHoRSs;-Dsn wish was in Dixie. Hooray
Hooray!
In Dixie Land I'll took my stand.
To lib and die in Dixie.
Away away away down south in D,;o,
Away away away down south in D,,is,
Old Missus marry "Will de weaber -
"ililum was gay deceaber
Look away ! &c.
But when he puts his arm around 'er.
lie smiled as fierce as a 'forty FOUNDER"
Look away! &c.
CHeRus:-Den wish | was in Dixie. &c.
ms face was sharp as butchers cieaber.
Du' dat did not seem to greab 'er:
Look away &c.
oid Mis'us acted de foolish part,
ana died for the man that broke her heart:
Look away! &c,
CHonus Den | wish was in Dixie !ac.
Now here's health to the next Mssus
anu all the gals that want 10 kiss us.
Look away &c.
But II you want to drive way sorrow,
Come an hear dis song tomorrow
Look away! &c.
CHORUS Den wish was in Dixie! &c.
Oars buckwheat cakes an "Ingin batter"
Makes you fat or a little fatter;
Look away! &c.
Den hoe it down and scratch your grabble,
10 Dixie Land I'm bound to trabble;
Look away! &c.
CHORUS Den / wish was in Dixie &c.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1860-12-01

THE COMO SIDE OF LIFE.-Life, which is
certainly the greatest "institution" that we
know OF, has its comic side as well as its
dreary one, and We sometimes find the comic
and the dreary going most strangely hand in
hand. People ore often made to laugh when
they fan would weep. The bufioon frequent.
ly comes to us most inoppertunely-the un.
welcome guest on dismal occasions.
The British House of Lords are the most
august body of msn in the world. They
never smile. They apparently regard laugh.
ter rs capital offense. and entertain feeling
OF profound contempt for bumorists and come.
dians. One afternoon when the House of
Lords were uDcommoDly digufed and sleepy,
an enebrate American, who had found bis
way into the gallery, uttered startling abor-
iglnal "whoo.op." and asked if"some horrible
(hic) lord wouldn't favor the House with
(hic) comic songw
In q certain town in New Hampshire, a few
years since, an individual borrowed large
silver watch to wear at his wife's funeral He
bad been accustomed to carrying a watch and
made rather absurd display of the timepiece
in question. During the funeral sermon he
annoyed the other mourners exceedingly by
taking out the watch with q great flourish
every few moments. and replacing it with an
equally extensive flourish. At the grave he
took out the watch again, and in solemn
voice said: at was just twenty minutes past
three whsn We got her 10. ."-Ciereland Plain.
dealer.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1860-12-01

A Poison RIHG.-The following story is
going the rounds Of the French papers A
gentleman who had, two days ago. purchased
some objects OF art at o shop in the Rue St.
Honore, was engaged in examining an ancient
ring, when he gave himself slight scratch
10 the hand with a sharp part Of it. He con-
tinued talking with the dealer for short
time, when he suddenly felt an inGescribable
sensation over his body, which appeared TO
paralyse oil his faculties, and he soon became
so seriously i'll that it was considered pecessa.
ry to send for a medical maa. The doctor
immediately discovered every synptom of
ploson by mineral substance. He applied
strong antidotes, aud 10 Q short time the gen.
tleman was in the manner recovered. The
ring in question having been examined by
the medical man who had long resided in
Venice, was found to be what was formerly
called death ring" in use 10 italy, when
acts OF poisoning we're frequent about the
seventeenth century. Attached to il inside
we're two claws Of lion, made OF ihe sbsrpest
steel, and having clefts 10 them filled with
violent poison. In crowded assembly, or in
hall, the wearer Of this fatal ring wishing
20 exercise revenge on any person, would
take their hand and when pressing il the
sharp claw would be sure to iuiiict slight
scratch on the skin. This was enough, for
on the following morning the victim would
DO sure to be found dead. Notwithstanding
the many years since which the poison on
this ring had been placed there, it retained
Its strength sufficiently to cause great iucoa-
venience as above stated.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1860-12-01

FANNY FERN lately said "If one.half of
the girls only knew the previous lile of the
men they marry, the lisi Of old maids would
be wonderfully increased" But the Bo ton
Post asks. 'lf the men knew, Fanny, what
their future lives were to be, wouldn't il in.
crease the list Of old maids still farther 7"
IL bequeath," said an lrishmsn in bis will,
ito my beloved wife all my property without
reserve, and to my Oldest son, Patrick, one.
half OF the remainder. and to Dennis, my
youngest son. the rest. lfapything is left,
it may 60 TO Terrence MeCarty."
A French met orologist named Renou
predicts series OF severe winters, of which
the approaching winter is to be the frst, aud
that OF 1871 the most severe. Mr.. Renou
thinks he has discovered that these groups
OF severe winters, return in foIty-o years.
and that the increase ofspots on the sun in.
dlcates them. He also fnds that ubususl
displays OF aurora boreslis and frequent earth.
qoakes are simultsneous with the increase OF
spots on the SUP and severe winters.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1860-12-01

Ransford, you have been detected, and ] com
maud your arrest"
While the hunchback was speaking he had
thrown of his cloak, the back OF which bad
been stuffed to represent deformity OF fig.
ure, and tearing off his white hair and beard,
General Patmsn stood before the bafled
william.
"Henry Ransford," continued the general,
"your commission is taken from you, and
given TO Ellis Dauforth. You are dismissed
from the army, for we want no men with US
who war against women"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1860-12-01
SeIett 4oetrp.
STAND LIKE AN ANVIL.
BY BISHOP DoAHR.

BY BISHOP DoAHR.
"Stand like au anvil" when the stroke
or stalwart men falls fierce and fast;
Storms. but more deeply root the oak,
Whose brewDy arms embrace the blast
'Stand like an anvil" when the sparks
Fly far and wide-a fiery shower;
Virtue and truth must still be marks,
Where malice proves its want Of power.
"Stand like on anvil" when the bar
Lies, red and glowing, on its breast;
Duty shall be lifes leading star,
And conscious innonence, it's rest.
"Stsnd like an anvil" when then sound
Ofpond'rous hammers pains the ear;
Thine, but the still and stern rebound
Of the great heart, that cannot fear.
"Stand like on anvil" noise and heat
Are borne of earth, and die with time |;
The soul, like God, its source and seat,
Is solemn, still, serene, sublime.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1860-12-01

VALUE OF rAPPLAusE.-Some one remarked
to Mrs. Siddons that applause was necessary
TO actors. as il gives them influence. More"
replied the actress 'it gives os breath"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1860-12-01

A DsvsKEs MAN 10 trying to walk by
lamp post near our Office last night, made
decided bit.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1860-12-01
HARDWARE HARDWARE!

HARDWARE! HARDWARE!
lust received by A. w. FISHER, at his
- Drug Store, Sunbury, Pa,
SCOOPS, SHOVELS, FORKS, LOG
CHAIN S, MILL SAWS, CROSS
CUT SAWS.
Also, Screws, Butts, Door Knobs. Thumb
Latches, and all hardware necessary for building.
A splendid lat Of pocket and table cutlery, Scis-
ors, German Silver Spoons.
LOOking Glasses.
A large stock of Looking Glasses, received and
for sale by A. w. FISHER.
Sunbury, July ", ls5s.-
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1860-12-01
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BROADWAY. CORNER OF FRANKLIN STREET


NEW YORK CITY,
Offers inducements to Merchants and Tourists visiting
New York, unsurpassed by any Hotel IN the Metropolis
The following among the advantages which II posses
res and which will be appreciated by all travellers
Ist central location convenient IN places Of business,
Is well as places OF amusement.
ID Scrupuously clean, well furnished sitting rooms,
with magnificent Ladies PaIlor, commanding extern
sive view of Broadway
3D. Large and superby furnished sitting rooms, with a
magnificent Paror, commanding an extensive view Of
broadway.
Ith Being conducted on the European plan, visitors
live in the best STYLE with the greatest, economy
5th. IL is connected with
TayIOr's Celebrated Saloons,
where visitors have their meals, or if they desire
they will be furnished IN their own rooas.
9th The faie served III the Saloons and Hotel is
knowledged by epcuIes TO be vastly superior 10 that of
any other Hotel in the city
With all these advantages the cost OF living in the
International much below that OF any other first
Hotel gibson co, ProprietoTs.
August A, lS6O.-ly
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1860-12-01

GRACKERS CRACKERS, jus, received
and for sale by the barrel OF pound, at the
Confectionery store Of VI. c. GEARHART.
Sunbury, October 10, 1850.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1860-12-01
TaYIor's Celebrated SaIOOns,


CPALDING'S Prepared Glue, and Sheleys Mucihgs
- Price per bottle and brush 25 cents.
Cordial Elixir of Caltaya Bark Benzine, for removing
grease. non earn I'M ru,s o..,c,
snnhury March II, 1860.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1860-12-01

uRATENT BRITTANIA SHOPPERS Tor
bar bottles for sale by
- n. b MAsSER.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1860-12-01

TT is important to the LADIES TO know that
Il Friling IL Grant, have the best and largest
assortment of Dress Goods in the county.
Summary June 2, 1860.
, 1860-11-02
20 The Navy pepartment has received

pD- The Navy Department has received
intelligence from Commander Striking, Of
the East India squadron, dated ShOnghac,
July 9. The country around Shanghae
was reported to have been at that date in
the hands of the rebels, with every reason
to suppose that the place would be taken
as soon as they could do so without fear Of
encounteriDg the English and French forces
stationed there for the protection Of the
settlement. Mr.. Ward, our Minister to
that country, had embarked on the flag
ship Hartford for protection, which was to
proceed with him to the Gulf Of Petcheli.
, 1860-11-02

RAJ The steamer John L. Stephens met
with an accident OH her way from San
Francisco to Panama, when very near
Acapulco. The stud bolts connecting the
piston rod to the crank pin gave way while
the engine was in motion, and the piston
was driven through the bottom Of the cyl
iuder. She was towed into San Francisco
by the Goldea Age, where she will be
obliged to lay up three months for repairs.
The damage is estimated at about $40, 900.
Both steamers arrived in San Francisco on
the 9Th inst.
, 1860-11-02

RS5- Very little seems to be known Of
Col Rudler, who was with Walker in Hon
duras. He was a native Of Alabama, aud
served with credit in the Mexican war as
an officer of the Louisiana regiment. In
lS49 he went to California, and was at one
time Deputy Marshal Of the city Of Stock
ton. He was an active whig during the
Presidential canvass of 1852, and was nomi.
mated by that party for the Office Of sheriff
of San Joaquin county in 1854, but was
defeated. In 1855 be disposed of his
property there and joined Walker in Mica
ragua. he had a profound regard and
esteem for Walker, aud has shared 10 all
bis expeditions
, 1860-11-02

sheriff, but It did not avail him The jury
we're directed to return TO their box, and
then Mr.. Hampton was requested to speak
He was too weak to rise, but he spoke
plainly, and 10 manner that showed his
mind TO be clear
He stated that when he reached the bluff
on the night of the disaster, he discovered
that his pocket book was gone. He stop.
ped his horse and was trying to think where
he had lost it, when some one came up from
the roadside He had just time to see that
it was Henry Bigler, when he received a
blow upon the head from club that knock
ed him from his horse. Then he felt a
sharp, singing, burning pain in the BOSOM
and with momentary starting Of his mus
cles he opened his eyes, He saw that Big
Ter was STOPPING over him, and ransacking
his pockets. He could just remember of
hearing the distant gallop Of horSe-that
he thought bis body was being dragged to
the roadside; and after that he could re.
member nothing till he awoke 10 bis own
house, and found the doctor by his bed
side.
For little while the multitude had to
restrain themselves / remember that the
Judge said something to the jury, and that
the jury whispered together for, moment.
Then the prisoner stood up once more, and
the foreman of the Jury said "Not Guilty."
Then burst forth the hearty shouts of the
people. Abel Adams sank back into his.
seat but in a moment more he was seized
by a score of stout men. and with wild and
rendinr shouts they bore him into the free
pure air where the bright stars looked
down and smiled upon them A little way
had tbey gone when thew met a young wo.
man whose hair was flowing in the night
wind and who wrunu her hands in agony
They stopped and set their burden down
Abel Adams saw the woman, and he sprang
forward and caught her to his bosom.
M.rv-I,m innocent-inuocpntI
f,eon
Tho vifo aid NOT sneak She only clung
wildly to her uoble husband and went upop
his bosom.
A wagon body was torn from its axle.
, 1860-11-02

Four Days Later from Europe
, 1860-11-02

The Prince Of Wales at Washington City.
, 1860-11-02
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sSu9 'ssvlod 70 sulpol pun seol AsIlsA yilird
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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-07-12

TWENTY plus TwESrY.-Af few weeks
since . gentleman. who resides within hun
drsd leagues Of the good town Of Davenport.
took unto himself rib in the person Of dam
eel. who represented herself Is just turning
twenty" The gentleman 10 of rather uncer-
tain age-supposed to be between thirty .eight
and sixty: malicious persons insisting that the
latter figures will scarcely add up the number
Of years since he irst made his appearance up
on this subluoary sphere. For time after the
interesting ceremony had been performed. all
went merry - . marriage bell" and had 1t not
been that evil disposed gossipers poisonsd the
ears Of the groom. We have no doubt the hon.
sy-moon would have lasted for the full period
Of their natural lives But some persons. un.
donbted:y snvious Of their great happiness.
whispered to the husband that had
bic bride sst down her age At twenty plus
twenty. che would not have stretched the
truth or in other words. some meddlesome
individual informed the husband that his
wife. instead Of being sweet young maid Of
sssssy. Vas u reality already on the shady side
Of f1ssy.
Here wss the devil to pay and no mistake.
Iostssd OF being tied to young maid Of
gushing. luscious twenty. be was rivited to 90
old maid Of forty and better-(or woree.) The
result Of such IN unpleasant discovery can he
more easily imagined than described. Solks
Of course prsdoninsted. and words, not slto.
gsther Of love. were indulgsd in BY both. What
will be the future result. vs Of course cannot
prophecy; but our sdvies to them voaM Be
that ttsy compromise the matter - soon u
possible. kiss and make up. You srs both old
'"osgA to know better than to quarrel abou,
sash trides - . difference Of twenty years io
'ss 'gs Of oss sr the ethsr. aad you are s.ill
young enough 70 enjoy power Of hepp,sss.
y sAis vsssd. provided yes s.sss sst With I
detesolostiee . ed q Dssst aass aaass = th<
sm9 llasphalb oahse IL lo5o
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-07-12
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Wednesday, July II, 1850.
ARRIvED
NoRrHERNER, Afford, st. Paul
LuzERxE, Dsmins, - Madison.
GREY EAGLE, Harris, st. Louis.
DEPARTED.
NorHERNER Afford, ST. Louis.
LuzsRNB, Deming, Fl. Madison.
GKEY EAGLE, Harris, st. Paul.
Parker, will depart for st. Louis this morning.
through without change.
GRAND EXCURSION TO ST. PAUL-We le. IN that
there is to be grand excursion on the fine steam
er Sucker State, Capt Rhodes and first Clerk Con-
gar, from st. Louis to st. Paul in the course of
few days. The boat will arrive at this place on
the 18th inst, (Tuesday) in the morning, and re-
ceive on board such as may desire to make the
trip. The boat will stop At st. Paul two days,
giving the excursionists ample time to view the
city of st. Paul, Minnehaha and adj dining places.
This will be one of the most favorable opportuni-
ties Of the season, in all probability. The Sucker
State IS capital boat in all her appointments,
and those who avail themselves of this chance
will never regret having done SO. Remember it.
Rooms can be engaged by applying to X. n. Pret-
lyman, Steamboat Agent.
STEAMBOAT RAcE.-An exciting steamboat race
came of between the steamers Grey Eagle, .
Northern Line steamer running from st. Louis to
st. Paul, and the Die Vernon, packet running
from st. Louis to kcokuk. 3:45 p. NJ, Monday the
boat left the port Of st. Louis together with the
Intention Of having brush, which resulted in ia
vor Of the Grey Eagls-ariving at Keokuk (22o
miles half an hourAhead Of the Die Vernon, the
Grey Eagle running the distance in 2CA hours
making landings At all intermediate points. This
is the best time on record.
The River is falling steadily 1t this point, above
to st. Paul and below to St. Louis.
The Missouri River was rising 1t last accounts,
and in fair boating condition.
The Illinois River was about stationary At last
accounts.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-07-12
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DAVENPORT NARA EE.
DAILY KLPORT.
OPFIcE DAILY lbBNocRAr AND Nsws,l
Wednesday Eve. July Ii. ls60.

OFFICE DAILY DEMOCRAT AND Nsws,l
Wednesday Eve., July IL, ls6o. J
The receipts so small to-day they are
scarcely WORT. reporting. Wheat reached 9oc,
and as the supply is not equal to the demand,
buyers seem willing to pay this price. We quote:
FLoUR--In fair demand al IS 50sG5 75retail, ami
IS 25@5 50 wholesale for City Spring Extra !;
Super6ne s. so; Rye aour 81 oOa4 SO Corn
meal 81 90 u cwt.
WHKAr- Receipts 80 bu. Spring good to ch oice
s9c@9O No.2 do SIC.
CoRN-Receipu 765 bu; shipments 400 bu.
We quote at: 30 $3.50 for ear, and 33d34c shelled.
OATs-No receipts. Shipments 500 bn. In
good demand at 25@27c for good to choice.
BARLEY Receipts 40 bu., new crop. In fair
demand at 35440c.
RYE-Nothing doing.
BucKwHEAr-A good article sells readily at 75c.
PorAToEs--ln fair demand at 3oc for Pinkeyes
and Csc for Neshannocks. Retail dealers are
elling at 30d4oc. New potatoes are selling a.
l5@2oc u peck, retail.
WOOL-We quote at 20@35c.
HAY.-Steady and quiet at 3 oo@4 90 for Prai-
rie and 81 O0ll5 90 for Timothy.
for Green; e9l2c for Dry and ll4l3c for Dry
Flint
kUTrER.-Thcre is good supply in market Of
tub butter but for good and ch hoice roll for table
purp. ses continues in moderate supply and firm at
l0@i2cLa; Roll and tub 6Gl9c wholesale and l0(g
lie retail. Shipments 400 lbs.
EGGs.-Steady and firm with a fair supply at
7LMS14c retail.
BEANs-Steady and unchanged. Wequote At
sOL90c Wholesale, and 81 retail.
CHEEsE-Supply light and prise. firm at l31
l5c for Herkimer Co.; Western Reserve l04llc
Wholesale and l21l5c retail.
LARD-In fair supply at ll4l2Xc.
HAMs--Common io1a9llc Sugar Cured I2H
915c; Shoulders l0c retail.
DRIED FRUIr-Apples s9loc; Peaches ll@ SC;
Prunes sQl21zc.