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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-23
NEW SERIES, VOL. Id, NO. 35.
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IN MEMORY OF E. d. BAKER.
III BAYARD TArLoF

Br BAYARD TAYLOR.
Oh, fallen hero, noble friend,
'Tis not the friend mourn in thee,
Though called, in mid.career, to end
Thy shining course of victory.
dare not greve, for friendships sake,
To know thy soldiers knel is rung-
That shame nor glory ne'er shall wake
The silver trumpet Of thy tongue:
That dim the eye whose lightning scared
The traitor, through his brazen mail:
Those lips, whose smile of sweetness cheered
Our darkest day, are cold and pale.
No selfish sorrow fits thee now,
And we who loved thee stand aside,
While she, our Mother, wells her brow,
And in her grief forgets her pride.
When half the stars of honor fade
That gemmed her banners morning sky,
She sees them triumph, who betrayed,
And he, her truest chieflain die !
When low ambition rules the land,
And patriots play the traders part,
We i'll can spare bis open hand,
We i'll can spare his honest heart.
When timid lips proclaim their doubt,
To chill the ardor Of the brave.
We miss his dauntless battle shout,
That never truce to treason gave.
When Freedoms base apostates preach
Dishonor in the sacred name
OF Peace, his grand. indignant speech
No more shall smite the covering shame!
God thou hast sheahed the sword he drew;
We bow before Thy dark decree:
But give the arms that build anew
Our Nations temple, strength for Thee !
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-23

How CARROTS AFFECT HoRsEs-The carrot
is the most esteemed of oil roots for its feed
ibg qualities. When analyzed it gave little
more solid matter than any other root, SIS per
cent. being water but its influence 10 the
stomach upon the other articles OF food is most
favorable, conducting to the most perfect
digestion and assimilation. This result, long
known to practical men is explained by
chemists as resulting from the presence of
substance called pectine, which operates to
coagulate or gelatinize vegetable solutions
and favors the digestion 10 oil cattle. Horses
are especially benefited by the use Of carrots
They should be fed with them frequently with
their other food.-liark Lane Express
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-23

hATHER Low NEoKED The following ont.
side touch is related by Mrs. Tiozzi. 10 n
letter from Bath. in 1915: :.
A genteel young clergyman in our upper
crescent, told his msmms, about ten days
ago, that he bad lost his heart to pretty Miss
Prldesux, and that he must absolutely marry
her or die. The mother gravely replied
My dear, you have not been acquainted
With the lady above q fortnight; let me re-
commend you to see more of her,"
More OF her !" exclaimed the lad "wby
l have seen down to the fifth rib on each
side already r
Inc letter writer adds joke Of her own,
mat our British bellies outStrip those Of any
other nation.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-23

HuMIIIArING SPEcTAcLE.-The following
remark was made by swell inspecting
through bis eye glass very small infant ex
hbited to him at the instance OF its father by
its nurse. "Welcome, little stwsngeaw! Baby.
singulaw queechaw-Of cawse, A was once q
baby myself. Ought to make fela humble
the dsaw of having evaw been sa match
like puppy "
Peaceful citizen (examiuing riaed mus
ket)-That is rather fine weapon. is 1t not
| my friend Brave volnnteer-N onoer'ul
You aim at a man two miles otf-yon canno,
even see hint don't matter, fre-tbe bal
will find him out.
The Vicksburg Wig exhorts the planters
of the South to prepare for the coming yesr
by raising pork, beef, mutton, &c', such thing
as will sell and enable planters to pay taxes
1t saws it can see no prospect that 10
blockade will be opened, and thinks there wi
be no peace uOtil the South shall invade th
North, which must be done next year.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-23
Chinese Fish in France.

Among the curiosities brought from Onlna
to Touon by the steam frigste Labrador, the
most remarkabl ia a Chinese who succeeded
in bringing to France. IN perfect health. Tour
or five thousand young fish, selected among
the scarcest and most delicate OF those bred
10 the imperial fish ponds OF China. This
learned Chinese has Travelled 5000 leagues
with his precious cargo, contained in three
large lars, of which be changed the water on
arriving at each port. When the voyage
was long between each port, be broke the
yolk of an egg Into each jar. and with this
SLIGHT uourishment be was so fortunate as to
arrive in France without losing any OF his
pepsioners. The Chinese and the hsh are
addressed TO the Minister OF Commerce o.
Paris. and. from what has traEsplred respect
ing bis mission, u considerable economy may
be introduced 10 the breeding aud prrserva
tiou of fish. Daring his short stay at louloI
this intelligent Chinese wes struck with th'
! bad quality of fish in that port When IL
| was informed that the miserable hsh serVe'
| at the hotel cost 80 sous the pound weight
| he requested to see the President o' Tn
| Society for tho Encouragement oil flsherie'
! and having been introduced TO hlm lie eS
planned to him his theory for the productlo
aud propagation Of fish According 10 d
system, which was reduced TO writing uhue
his dictation, and was translated by the lnte
prefer attached to the scientific mission th
spawn of fish is produced in prodig'or
quantities; everybody having few acres
land and fresh water, who will take tt
trouble Of making an excavation a few yar'
square, may acquire good income witho'
+ anv farther additional expense than that
a dozen eggs OF the period aud during u
: two months of the spawn arriving at maturt
! The society, at the suggestion OF the
: n,esident. voted that this little treatise shou
, be printed, and in order that it may
; distributed throughout the rural commun'
! they have in Paris adopted measures to ha
: il inserted in the popular alWanacs,-l TIM
| p,r;S IorresD0ndent
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-23

AN OLD BACHELOR was rather taken aback
a day or two since as follows
Picking up the New York Ledger, he ex'
claimed, upon seeing wood cut representing
a man kneeling at the feet of a woman,
Before would ever kneel to a woman, !
would encircle thy neck with a rope and
stretch it,"
And then turning to young woman, whose
wit sometimes is sharp as a needle, he inquir
ed Z:
"Do You not think it would be the best
could do I"
alt would undoubtedly be the best thing fo
the woman" was the reply.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-23

WASH Your PIGs.-Pigs are not dirty
when they have any encouragement to be
clean. Ours are washed every week in warm
water and SOAP and well scrubbed behind the
ears and everywhere, 10 their great ease and
comfort. A highly economical remark OF
my man about this part OF his work was, thet
he scrubbed bis pigs on washing days because
the soap suds did just as well for manure
after the pigs had done with them, "and that"
said he, "makes the soap serve three times
over"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-23

FREQUENT FoDDERNG.-J. NJ. Connor, says
in the Boston CuiticaiOr, that with u poor
quality of bay, frequent foddering is the best
practice. His way is TO "give his cattle
small iodderiugs and often, aud keep them
constantly eating for about two hours iu the
morning, and the same at night, With the
addition OF small foddering at noon. This
practice. be remarks, is in keeping with the
habits of animals.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-23

MEAN MES.-The fellow who licked the
molasses from blind nigger's pancake Is held
up as a sample of moral perversity. But he
was a good christian compared to the seamps
who swindle the printer ont OF newspaper
for one, two, three or four years. and then re,
turned through the postmaster as refused
If man is too poor to pay ne snou'd De 10
nest enough to call and stop his paper like
man. If he inclines TO thevng, be should
never begin at the highest grade Of crime by
cheating a printer. He should begin smal
rob children of pennies-steal chickens
serve as an army coutraetor-forge bonds o
the Southern Confederacy, and when he y
ready for personal interview with the hang
man or the devil, be can cap the climax oi al
yillsiny by subscribing for newspaper an
swindliug the publisher.
| II the rebellion cannot be suppressed b
' force, can il be put down by reakness!
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-23

The Best LAYERS Experiments couduc.
ted 10 the geological Gordens of the Bois de
Boulogne, show that the Asiatic breeds of
fowls, Naukiu and Brahma Poolras, are tho
best layers. Two French breeds come next,
and after them the Dorklngs.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-23

The Louisville journal truly says, that the
discharge ofour duty at the present time involves
the discharge of cannon and snail arms
TnE charge for telegraphic despatch of fifteen
words, from St Louis TO San Francisco ia as es
Az cents for each additional word.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-23
TO A WAVE.

Dnst thou seek star, with thy swelling crest,
Oh wave that leavest thy mothers breast,
Dost thou leap from the prison depths below
III scorn OF their calm and constant fow'
Or art thou seeking some distant land
To die in murnurs upon the strand!
Hast thou tales to tell Of the pearl-lIt deep,
Where the overwhelmed mariner rocks in sleep!
Canst thnu speak Of navies that sunk in pride
Ere the roll Of their thunder IN echo died
WHIST trnrh,ae what iy,"''sr- ~" 49, ~ e.
ln,the shadowy depths of that silent sea
1t were vain to ask, thou roilesr afnr,
or banner, OF mariner, ship or star:
II were vain to seek in thy stormy face
Some tail of the soIrowfu past to trace.
Thou art swelling high, thou art flashing free,
How vain the questions we ask Of thee
Itoo am wave stormy seni
I too am wanderer, driven like thee;
! too seeking distant land
To be lost aud gone eie reach the stand,
For the land / seek is a waveess shore,
And they who once leach it shall wander no more
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-23
washington Correspondence Of the 'pess"l
POEM BY THE LATE COLONEL
E. D. BAKER.

In my comments upon the lamented Col Bakei.
stated that in addition t., his many other intel.
lectual gifts, he was a fine poet-a remark that
was received by many with surprise. am rer.
mited to publish one of his fugitive pieces writ
ten by him twelve years ago, and now in the pos,
session of an intimate friend in this city. Observe
how the last verse applies to his fate -
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-23

FpAR Iron, Steel, Nails, Picks, Grub-hoes and
Id Mason Hammers, at low prices.
BRIGHT d SON.
sunbnry, June 49, 1850. l'a'
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-23

A FRESH SUPPLY OF DRUGS at the
"A Mammoth Store. Also, new lot OF per-
fumery, Soaps and Fancy Article. Very cheap
FRILING & GRANT.
Sunbury, May 26, 1860.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-23
THE INTERNATIONAL HOTEL
TayIOr's Celebrated satOo""

,,her, vi xors ca AYE their meals, VII "eS ues"'
W. ,,,;u hs inniisutu IN their own rooms
9Th The i,e served in the SALOONS aud h".e m so ac e.
,rn,v,.lged y epicu,es. to be vastly superior !" " VI
gu, All these advantages, the cost o hving !" .hs
inter"''""'' s ""' gibson Il co Proprictors.
Hotel.
AUGUST 4, Is6O--lY
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-23

urATENT BRITTANlA sToPPEAs 10
bar bottles for sale by :, ssrp
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-23
1.-THE UNION" !"

NEW LOT OF HARDWARE & SAD.
"A DLERY. Also, the best assortment OF lror
Nails and Steel to be found in the county; at the
Mammoth store Of FRlLiNu & ohANI'
Sunbury, June 2, 1860.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-11-23
A Good Chance for an Enterprising Man

A Good ChanCe IOT an GHV0f PRR"b
yaaHE subscriber wants partner IN .ne mai
ble business, a sober Perseryenng man VINO
.an sneak both the English and German langLa'
qes to one that will suit, no cash capital required
fo' Pa'' JOHN A. TAYLOR.
Northumberland, Aug. 3, ls6l--3m
The weekly Butte record., 1861-03-16

AN lNcIDEsT.-As one of the freight trains
OF the Market street Railroad was starting for
the Mission, at eleven o'clock yesterday morn
ing woman rushed frantically toward it. aid
pointing to John Courtney, one of the men on
the cars, cried Stop that man he murdered
my husband" The train however, did not stop,
but pursued IFS course to the Mission. The
man pointed out in the meantime became very
restlve, and when the cars reached the Mission
he sloped, and has not since been seen, not
outstanding, as the sequel will show. he did
really Kill the woman's husband, and the off.
GERS of justice were yesterday in search of him.
The story of the killing, as we learn it, is sub
stantally as follows: Some time since Court
ney was employed in the Almaden mine, and
duriug his leisure hours visited drinking
house, where the miners killed time in card
playing. Whilst there one evening, number
of intoxicated persons, amongst whom was the
husband of the woman referred to, entered the
house and behaved bousterously. Courtney
was under the impression that he and his friends
were about to be attacked, aud drew his pis-
tol !; but before any demonstration was made
his pistol exploded, and the ball lodged in the
body of the woman's husband, resulting in his
death. Courtney has always claimed that the
self admits that such is her belief, but she very
properly wishes him to be brought to trial
Courtney enjoys the reputation of being an
industrious and quiet man, and his friends are
desirous that he should give himselfup, as they
are confident that he will be acquitted San
Francisco Call March It'll.
The weekly Butte record., 1861-03-16

De LONG VorEs FOR GwIN-From the
Unions report of the proceedings in the Sena-
torial Convention on the lth inst, we quote
as follows
Mr. De Long, when his name was called,
said there was distinguished man who was
absent from the State, and to whom the old
rule OF "absent, forgotten seemed to be appli-
cable lie had the distinguished honor of
knowing him personally during the last canvass,
and in order to show that he was not migrate
full he would cast one vote for William NJ.
Gwin. Laughter.
Mr. Vance, shall follow in the wake Of
my distinguished friend from Yuba and vote
for William NJ. Gwin. Laughter
Mr.. De I.ong-W Who's that ? Great Laugh
ter.
The vote of Senators having been read by
the Secretary,
Mr.. De Long said-With all due respect for
my worthy follower, am afraid our regiment
is too much like Sir John Falstaff's, and
wish to change my vote for Gwin had for
gotten some things he said in the last canvass,
and now vote for John Nugent. Applause
and laughter.
Mr.. Vance, shall change my vote too !;
vote for Nugent [Great laughter
The weekly Butte record., 1861-03-16

SINGULAR Phenomenon The following ac-
count of to US, a singular phenomenon, we clip
from the Silver Age of March 9th.
The following communication, is from the
Assayer employed by the Ophir Company, at
their works in H'assoo Valley, and is doubtless
reliable, so far as the facts are concerned
The theory offered in explanation may be
equally so. If we accept and adopt the theory,
it will satisfactorily account for the presence
of alkali in our soil, fact heretofore without
explanation
WAsuoE VALLEY, March I'd, 1861.
EDITOR SILVER AGE: Three days ago, we
had a singular SHOW fall for about fifteen min
utes, which turned our white Valley quite yell
Low. -Four square feet of this snow were taken
and analysed this gave very remarkable
result: Therein were found Il of an ounce
earthly matters, with some iron, and one third
soluble stuff. containing 81 per cent. Of CON-
non Salt, and SO of AIkali, chiefly carbonate
of Soda, As far as we could see, this snow
covered the whole Washoe Valley, and farther.
so that at least 24O square miles were blest
with 1850 tons of common Salt, 1920 tons of
Alkali, and 1856 tons of earthly stuff. There
Is no doubt that all this was raised by storm
on q desert, g. kUsTEL.
The weekly Butte record., 1861-03-16
MARRIED.

At the st. Nicholas Hotel, Oroville on the Sth
inst, by Hon. W. 7. Sexton District Judge LOOMS
WARD, ESQ., of Tehama, to Miss A. ALICE WHIPPLE
of Shasta also, JOHN L. JACKMAN, ESQ., of Teha
ma, to Miss CARRIE MAGEE, of Orovlle.
Accompanying the above came bountiful supply
please accept our well wishes.
The latter bride has been an inmate of our family
for the past four years, and we wish them all the
happiness and prosperity awarded to kind and
loving hearts.
At the International Hotel, Orcvlle, on the 18th
inst, by Rev. Randall Hobart, Mr.. A. STEVENSON
to Miss JULIA FORD, both of Orovie.
May the virtues of the the loving bride shine and
sparkle through life as brightly as the champagne
which accompanied the above notice. They have
best wishes for their future happiness and pros
perty.
The weekly Butte record., 1861-03-16

LATE FROM CARSON CITY.-We learn by the
Silver Age of March 9th that several quartz
mills are to be erected this Summer at Carson
City.
Il. Hendrickson, Captain Sixth Infantry
commanding at Fort Churchill, inquiries by
direction of Brigader General johnson, con-
cerning the fate of Richard Snowden, supposed
TO have been killed in the defeat of Ormsby' S
party, last Spring, near Pyramid Lake, but
who it is now supposed is prisoner among the
Northern indians also, in relation to the fate
of w. Hawkins, who is also reported to have
been killed in the defeat of Ormsby's party
This young man is described as being an En-
glishman, born in Somerset, England, five feet
four inches in height, heavy black curly hair,
and by profession painter.
FIRST SHIPMENT OF WHEAT FROM RED
BLuFF.-The steamer :" Victor" says the In
dependent, took away a barge with her last
Thursday evening loaded with some seventy
tons of wheat. Also, on Sunday evening, the
Victor took away a barge loaded with some
one hundred and sixty tons. Since the reduc-
ton in the charges for freight, the wheat ship
ments are becoming extensive from this county.
TRIBUTE TO PLUCK-The Nevada Demo-
crat says that one hundred citizens of that
city have subscribed for the Knoxville (Ten-
nessee) Whig-Parson BWwnows paper
This may be considered as a tribute to the
Parsons plucky defence of the Union.
The weekly Butte record., 1861-03-16

STEAMER SuNK.-The steamer James Blair,
belonging to the California Steam Navigation
Company, on her upward trip to Marysvie on
last Sunday afternoon struck snag in Feath
er River, nearly opposite the Hook farm, aud
sunk She was heavily loaded with freight, a
considerable portion of which belonged to par
ties in this town. The damage sustained by
her sinking is not as great as was at first sup
posed. Most of the freight was of such ma
ture that it could sustain but little injury from
submersion, and has nearly all been recovered
But little hopes are entertained of raising the
steamer, as her hull was at last accounts rapid
ly filling with sand.
The weekly Butte record., 1861-03-16

DIR. BOwen's Blood Purifier. compnsed Of
Sarsaparilla, Yellow Dock, Wild Cherry, Dandeon
aud lodde Potass, is superior to any other medicine
for purifying the blood, for several reasons;
lst. 1t is prepared by physician, from the pure
extracts.
I'd. 1t eradicates all disease from the body with.
out leaving behind any of those unpleasant symp.
toms produced by those medicines containing arse
mic OF mercury, which most of the Slrsaparillas
contain.
Sd. 1t is ten times strong any other-it Is
put up in quart bottles ony-One tablespoonful at
dose-which makes it cheaper than any other Sar-
saparilla sold in the market.
Buy none but DIR. Bowen's Blood Purifier if yon
wish medicine which will cure you in the shortest
time.
Sold at the Plaza Drug Store corner of Clay and
kearny streets and by all respectable Druggists On
the Pacific coast. COTTON q DARRACH.
sS-6m Agents, Oroyie.
The weekly Butte record., 1861-03-16
W. r. BROWN,
County, Treasurer.

ROMAN EYE BALsAM.-Any accident or disease
that would weaken and infame the Eyes, and per.
haps destroy the sight, must be considered one Of
most terrible Affections that could befal one. There
are however numerous class peculiarly exposed
to this dreadful calamity. such as miners onert
tives in metals, and other mechanics wbc from the
nature of their employments are compelled Ia work
in cloud of dust, and grit. Such persons should
never be without this Balsam, it acts almost like
magic, in alaying irritation and inflammation, few
applications perfect the cure.
The weekly Butte record., 1861-03-16

How MARYLAND FEELS on THE SECESSION
MovEMENT.-The following extract from let
ter received by Joseph Capprise, from his fa-
ther gentleman - years of age, and a resi-
dent of Baltimore, shows, says the s. F. Call,
the feeling there with regard to disunioD. No
better rebuke could be given than that embo-
died in this extract. Read and judge for
yourselves:
The Governor Of our State has repeatedly
refused to convene our Legislature, in order
that they may take action upon theissues now
before the country, assigning as reason, that
1t VIII create an undue excitement among our
people. Conservatism is spredominant through
out our State, and if matters come to the
worst. old Maryland is prepared to battle for
the Union, the Constitution, and the enforce
ment of the laws. / am willing to do nv part
in the strife, and have cleaned your rifle and
prepared my equipments. Already | feel the
the spirits OF 76, 1912. and IA, stealing over
me, and feel as youthful as boy of twenty
five. | would like 10 hear from you immedi-
ately, etc.
The weekly Butte record., 1861-03-16

SPRING RACES AT RED BLUFF.-From the
Independent we learn that the Jockey Club of
that place offer superior inducements at the
Spring Races, which come off over the Red
Bluff course, commencing Monday, April 10Th
next, and to continue four days Purses to
the amount of Sl,l00 is offered by the Club.
The best of advantages for stabling and train
ing CAP be had, and they anticipate large
meeting, and superior racing. The track is
one cf the best in the State, and the best of
regulations will prevail.
Those wishing to take part in some first
class racing will do well to attend with their
fast nays
The weekly Butte record., 1861-03-16
SPECIAL NOTICES.
COUNTY TIRE ASURER'S OFFICE,
Oroville, March 4th. 1861.

Warrants drawn on the General County Fund
except warrant No. ls6; also warrant No. ILL., on
the INDECENT Sick Fund.- registered August ID .
Is99, will be paid on presentation at this
ONCE and will cease to bear interest from this date
IL not presented within sixty days, the money set
apart Tor their redemption will be appropriated TO
pay warrants next in order of registry.
W.R. BROWN.
County Treasurer