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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-03-23

FALL OF THE SPIRE OF CHICHESTER CATHE
DRAL.-Our latest English journals contain
accounts of the fall Of the venerable spire OF
Chichester Cathedral, on the 2lst OF February
last, after a furious gale that swept over the
country on the preceding night. The Cathe'
drnl at Chichester is not very grand one
yet it is interesting from its antiquity. 1t
was begun eight hundred years ago. The
tower was built in 1900, and the splre was
placed in the centre Of the building rising to
the height Of two hundred and seventy'four
feet 1t was the third in its altitude in the
kingdom, and was completed about the year
400. The tower, for some time, had shown
evidences Of weakness, and OH the 18th OF
February, after the services, workmen took
possession of it, and began repairs. On the
night OF the goth Of February the storm shook
the tower very much but the workmen
seventy in number, worked till three O'Clock
in the morning when they left. At daylight
they renewed their labors, but at quarter past
one o'clock in the afternoon they were order
ed to stop. The tower and spire fell fifteen
minutes afterwards, The spire fell gently
into the centre OF the building The appear
ance of it was that Of large ship quietly but
rapidly fouuderng at sea. Six thousand ton;
Of ruins were in the church, twenty feet o
the nave and as much Of the transept and
choir being carried in. The people Of Chi
chester are almost inconsolablo over thei
architectural loss.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-03-23

WILL SEE MARRY HTA Am old curmud.
geon recently died in New York city, leaving
behind 100000 worth of property, and q will
in which his executors are directed to pay to
his daughter $500 per annum until her mar
rage, then q fourth portion of the estate ~
to be paid her, provided, however she does
not marry O person named Frederick II.
Shelter then her entire interest in her fathers
property is revoked. There may be some
people curious enough to inquire whether
gold or Shelter will win the fair maiden.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-03-23

The RESULT or IMPROPER MARRIAGEs.-
There is in this city, says the Schenectady
Star, q very estimable married couple, who
have had eleven children six Of whom wers
born blind, the youngest is blind and only q
few weeks old. When of sufIicent age, they
are sent to the Asylum for the Blind, in New
York. They are said to be possessed o. fne
talents. We understand that their parents
are cousins. There ia no defect in the eyes
Of either parents. A fine illustration Of
Walkers laws on intermarriage.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-03-23

WONDERFUL CURES s-Mr. D. F. Potter, Of
Monson, Massachusetts, (says the Sum- who
has been deaf from birth, his mslady being
supposed hereditary, was recently induced to
place himself under the care Of DR.. Lighthill
Of New York, and be now hears perfectly.
Encouraged by this success, his father,
Bartholomew Potter. un old gentleman,
eighty three yoars of age, who had been deaf
for forty years followed his sons example.
and he row hears as well us any oue.-N, J.
Home Io,irnaI.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-03-23
HARDWARE! HARDWARE!
J. P. sHINDEL GOBLIN,
Attorney 6 Counsellor at Law

SUNBURT, PA
WILL attend faithfully to the collection ol claims
and all professional business in the counties oi
Northumberland Montour, Union and Snyder'
ounsel given in the German language.
t{s- Office one door east OF the Prothonotary $
ofEcc.
sunbury, Ma &c, lS6o.-iy
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-03-23
THE INTERNATIONAL HOTEL,

rROADwAY, CORNER OF FRANKLIN STREET
NEW YORK CITY,
F.rs Inducements TO Merchants and Tourists vls'rhg
a., yo,k nnyurnas,.d by any Hotel in the Metropolis
me following are among the advantages when II posses
Sea and which will i've appreciated 10y all ua'eiets'
I,t central location convenient to places u onslhes'
* well as places OF amusement ..-
81 SrrnbuIousy Clean well furnished sitting rooms
with magnificent Ladies Pailor, commanding sh eAe
ave view of Broadway D.,
3d. Large and superby furnished sitting rooms, with
r,nrnlRent PaIlor commanding all extensive view "i
III Benr conducted on tho European plan, visitors
cam, i've i'm iIe hest style with the greatest economy
I isc cnnuected with
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-03-23

A NEW Lot OF HARDWARE Il SAD.
~ DLERY. Also, the best assortment OF Iron
Nails and Steel to be found in the county. at the
Mammoth store Of FRlLING & GRANT.
Sunbury, June 2, 1860.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-03-23

,PAIpING's Prepared Glue, and Sheleys Mucinge
- Price per hottie aud brush 25 cents
Cordial Elixir Of Calisaya Bark Benzm., for removing
BTease. ,o,s,, THIS OppIcr,
9unbury, March II 1860.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-03-23

A FRESH SUPPLY OF DRUGS at the
"a Mammoth Store. Also, new lot oi per-
fumery Soaps and Fancy Article; very encaP'
fRII.ING & GRANT.
sunbury, May 26, 1860.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-03-23

DAR Iron, Steel, Nails, Picks, Grub-Hoes aud
I'D Mason Hammers. at low prices.
BRIGHT & son.
sunbuy. June %. lssa
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-03-23

HT is important to the LADIES to know that
\ FriIinG & Grant, have the best and largest
assortment of Dress Goods in the county.
Sunbury, June 2, 1860.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-03-23
TayIOrs Celebrated Saloons

,S here visitors have their meals, or they desire
th.v viii be furnished in their own rooms
Din The la seTved IN the Saloons and Hotel Is ac.
.noyrdged by epcuTes, to be vastly superior to hai OF
nny other Hotel IN the city. ,.. =,
with all these advantages, the cost Of living IN the
International is much below that of any other hrs class
Hotel Ull-ooN W '''P''''''''
August 1, lS50.-lY
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-03-23

uEATENT BRITTANIA sToPPERs 10
"A bar bottles for sale by
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-03-23

H1O,YE LOVERS OF SOUP! A fresh
Al supply of Macaroni and Confectionery at
FRII.ING a. GRANTS.
Sunbury, June 2, 1860.
The Union and journal., 1861-12-27

A few weeks since, took a trip across ths
country of over thirty miles. In several in
stances, saw farmers plowing grass ground.
But before plowins they had carted on the
manure and spread 1t on the grass then
turning it under eight or more inches deep.
1t is my impression that farmers would realize
more value from the manure Fit had been
applied to the inverted sod, TO remain there
through the winter. II understand the
laws Of gravitation, not much Of the soluble
portions Of these deep buried manures will
rise to the surface.
Again I saw other fields OF inverted sod,
and on or near them, were largo heaps OF
manure, to be carted on next spring. This
course makes much extra labor without
adequate returns. Againl saw other large
heaps Of manure, which are to DO applied to
spring plowed grass land. Would it not
have been better to have drawn the manure
directly upon tho grass land and evenly
spread, there to remain till spring plowing ?
Had Cayuga Co. farmer asked Mr.. Thomas
opinion in this matter, his reply would
doubtless have been, spread by all means.
shall have no wranslc with him for giving
such advice, for how can two persons quarrel, ,
when they arc both Of the same opinion.
LRvI BARTLETT
Warner, N. H.. Dec. 3, 1861.
The Union and journal., 1861-12-27

held most sacrcd-,if they should not APP
prove it, Il matters 80 much moro what Lilo
thinks who told us to invite to our feasts
the poor, tho manned, the blind. have
been blind till to-day, John, l don't care for
large parties any more. r- q sB. .g.t..l-
You shall do as your own heart counseled
you, Nellie. The money shall DO at your
disposal tomorrow. We will give our TO
ception to the guests whom God himself chose
for u.s. ..-... ......... ....,.... E-
llo said no more just then, but Nellie
Stirling had uncopsciously gained in that
hour new and holier hold on the heart Of
her husband. He had loved the gay. half
spoiled girl-whas word expresses what hs
felt for the noble .selI.sacrifcing woman whom
that day had revealed to him7
Anne IIadlys heart was lghtcned next day
Of o weary burden, and she was rs grateful
for Mrs. Strings delicacy, as for her aid.
1T is.not gin to you,' the lady said, as
she explained the arrangements she had made.
'You are to help yourself the same as before.
/ only want to offer my tribute to your
fathers mcmory-your father lost bis life in
ministering to an unknown penitent. For
the sake Of that Christian man, who, like
his Master, counted not his lifo dear unto
him, IL thereby he might save some, you
must accept it, ......
Need I say how many sad hearts came to
John and Ellen Strings feast that winter,
and were comlorted-how many hungry
mouths Vert iillcd-how many fires were
kindled in cherries rooms2 Was the sacri.
fee OF giving up one evening, brilliant with
lights, ordorous with flowers, jocund with
music, gay with dance aud song, too great !!
Lot the day Of everlasting reckoning declare !!
The Union and journal., 1861-12-27

EARLY lSrLuEScE.-Therc can be no great
or blessing than to be born in the light and
air Of u cheerful, loving home. 1t not only
ipsurcs happy cbildhood-if there be health
and u good constitution--but 1t also makes
sure virtuous and happy manhood, and q
fresh young heart in Did ago. think itey.
cry parents duty to try to make their chill
drens childhood full Of love and childbood's
proper joyousncss; and never SEQ children
destitute Of them though tho poverty, faulty
tempcrs or wrong notions Of their parents.
without hcartacho. Not that oil tho ap-
pliances which wealth can buy are necessary
to the FREQ and happy unfolding Of childhood
in body, mind and heart.-quite otherwise,
God be thanked; but children must at least
have love inside the house, and fresh air, and
good play, and some good companion outside
otherwise young life runs the greatest dan.
ger in the world Of whitening, or growing
stunted, or sour and wrong, or at best pro
maturcly old and turned inward on itself.--
DR.. Oldham at Greyaones.
The Union and journal., 1861-12-27
MlisteIlaneoll,!s.
Ono Hundred Years Ago.

One hundred years ago, there was not q
single white man in Ohio. Kentucky, Indiana
or Illinois territories. 1t was not until 1869
that the hunter OF Kentucky. the gallant and
adventurous Boon, left his homo in North
Carolina to become the first settler In Ken.
lucky. The 6rst pioneer of Ohio did not
settle till twenty ycan after that time.
A hundred years ago Canada belonged to
France, and tho whole population Of the
United States did not exceed million and u
half of people. ,r. r, ..m".I
A hundred years ago, tho great Frederick
of Prussia, was performing those great c1-
ploits which have made him immortal in mil
itary annals, and with his little monarchy
was sustaining a single.handcd contest with
Russia, Austria and France, the three great
powers OF Europe combined. ....
A hundred years ago the United States
were the most loyal Of the British Empire,
and on the political horizon no speck indica-
ted the struggle which within q score Of
years thereafter established the great Repub-
lie Of the world.
A hundred years ago there were but four
newspapers in America-witl combined
circulation not exceeding 5000; steam en-
gines or cylinder presses had not been imag-
ined, and railroads and telegnphs had not
entered into the renlotest conceptions Of man.
When we come to look ut 1t through the vis-
ia Of history, we find that the century which
has passed has been allotted to moro import-
ant events in their bearing upon tho happin-
ess Of the world, than any other event that
happened since the creation. ....., al.
A hundred years hence, who can forctcll
our Developments and national grcatneusl
The Union and journal., 1861-12-27
9grnultud.
From the Country Gentleman.
Spreading Manure in Autumn.

Eps. Co. GKST.-ln your issue OF Nov. 4,
under the above heading, X. Goodman says
you startle New-England farmers by the
advice Of Mr.. Thomas to Cayuga county
farmers to spread their manure for spring
planting in the iall. 1t is the general sup
position with US. and practiced upon, that
by so doing the best part Of the manure will
be washed away, but IL put on just before
planting. and then plOwed and narrowed in,
all the good oil the manure will be retained !;
.s. and do not know farmer of my
acquaintance in Massachusetts, or Counecti.
cut, who would not think il wasteful farm
ing to spread manure in the fall on land to
bs plowed in the spring.
Mr.. Gcodmans article is followed by edi-
torial remarks, which go to show very clearly
that the loss, il any, can be but triains, and
gives two reasons why autumn manuring is
better than sprins-'lst. IL accords with
experience, aud oily. ItasreOs with theory.
II is to be presumed that great majority
Of our farmers entertain the same opinion in
this matter that Mr.. G.. has exprcssed.-
Whether this opinion is correct or not, is
practically matter Of great consequence in
the aggregate to the farming community
1 believe Dir. Thomas is correct in his 'adyice
to Cayuga county farmers and whatever
course in this method Of applying manure is
profitable to the farmers Of that county, will
also be found equally 50 to the farmers Of
other counties aud States.
Itsabout dozen years since the quality
Of slaycy and loamy soils for combining with
and retaining the fertiliring ingredients of
manurcs, has been thoroughly Investigated
and rightly understood, even BY the scientific.
Prof. Liebig in hrs Modern Agriculture
says There is not to be found in chemistry a
moro wonderful phenomenon, one which
more eonfounds all human wisdom. than Is
presented by the soil Of garden or field.
by tho simplest experiment, any one may
satisfy himself that rain-water filtered
through neld or garden soil. does no, dissolve
out trace Of pota,h, 'ihae aad, ammonia,
or phosporic acid. The soil dos not give up
to tho water one particle of food OF plants
which in contains. The most continuous
rains cannot remove from the field, except
mechanically, any of the essential constituents
ofits fertility.
The soil not only retains firmly all the
food Of plants which Is actually in il, but
The Union and journal., 1861-12-27
In Momory OF Edward d. Baker.
1T BArARD TAYLOR,

Oh. falleu hero. noble friend.
'ris not the friend mourn In thee.
Though called, In mld.eareer, to end
Thy shining course Of victory.
I dare not grieve, FOR friendships sake,
To know thy soldiers knell Is rung-
That shame or glory ne'er shall wake
The silver trumpe, Of thy tongue.
That dim eye whose Tightening scared
The traitor, through his braIen malls
That lips, whose smile Of sweetness eheered.
Our darkest day, are cold and pale.
No selfish sorrow ats 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 gsmmed her banners morning sky,
She secs them tiumph who betrayed,
And be, her truest ehieitain, die
When low ambition rules the land,
And patriots play the traitors part,
We III can spare his open hand,
We III can spare his honest heart
When timid lips proclaim their doubt
To ehlii the artor of the brave,
We miss hls daantiess battle-shout,
That never truce TO treason gavo.
When Frecdom's base apostles preach
Dishonor In the sacred name
or peace, his grand, indignant speech
No moro shall smlte the covering shame'
God thou hast sheSthed the sword he drev'
We bow before Thy dark decree,
But give the arms that built anew
Our Nations temple. strength ffom Thee :
The Union and journal., 1861-12-27

And SO we are really settled in our own
house! 1t seems too good to bo true, don't
it?'
As John Stcrling's pretty wife was speak
ing, she let down the soft, heavy falling broc-
atello curtains of the handsome room, half
parlor, half library, where she sat with her
husband; turned on little more gas, so that
the Italian peasant girl and the dark, bright
Spanish woman, on the alabasted shade OF
the drop light, might display their beauties
yet more glowinsly; and then seated herself
in q cosy little easy-chair, beside tho lounge,
where her husband lay stretched out in the
enjoyment of tho masculine comforts OF eve
ming ease and household sovereignty. TAX
ing up a dainty bit Of bright-colored knit
ting, she went on
1t was very nice, to be sure, boarding at
mothers, but it was q vacant sort of lie, af.
ter all. This is so much better. l have
something to do now
John Stirling smiled.
And something to govern. After oil, l
believe it is the love Of power that makes
you women so delight in homes Of your own.
don't doubt, gentle as you seem, that your
servants find you Us austere as the Great
Mogul.'
Il declare, John, you are too bad. /
never scold, and I'm sure every thing has
gone on so nicely since we have been here
"A whole week, Nellie, and all the brooms
new. But don't look sober. have every
confidence in your ability to keep the wheels
moving
She sat silent while, until her husband
began to want to hear her voice again, and
rallied her for her abstraction.
What is it, little one? You seem in q
brown study about something. Remember.
I'm your prime minister, and must know all
the state secrets and cares Of government
Il was only wondering, John, whether you
would see certain matter as | do. Do you
realize how many parties We went to while
we were at mothers? There were the Hurl.
butts asked us three times, and the Graysons
twice, and you know We went every where.
John Stirling knew that very well. Some.
what reserved in nature save to those Of his
own household, and not fond of general So
ciety, going to continual round Of parties
had been one Of the sacrifices he had made,
during the first winter of his marriage, to
please his gay little wife. The idea crossed
his mind, as she spoke, and she too had
wcaried OF so much excitement, and was go
ing to propose, for the future, amorc quiet
life. .......
Yes he answered, Il know we went out
q great deal, but thought you liked it,
Yes, liked it, she said little cn,bar-
rasscd, for her woman's intuition OWNED the
course his thoughts had taken. Il was only
thinking, John, that, having accepted 80
many invitations, every one would say We
were very mean If we did not give at least
one large party in return. 1t would be just
the best time now, don't you see' Every
thing we have is 80 fresh and new-our
drawing-rooms are really elegant! l should
so like to gather our friends round US, and
give sort Of house-warming
The Union and journal., 1861-12-27
4aetrp.
For the UniOn and Journal.
Hope.
NJ n. ". cLouGu.

Why pealeth the sound Of thst resonant oeli'
80 solemn, 90 mournfully slow
Zach stroke OF Its tongue Is a funeral knel
With Its burden Of sobblng woe
An aching heart iife's river has crossed
A history brought to close
One soul, no more 10 be tempest-tOssed,
Gone ever-what mortal knOws'
There's vaean, place at the festive board,
The cheering hearth besidei
Somebody's drank from Destiny's gOurd
The dregs Of Misery's tide,
Some eyes will be dim with the promptings OF Woe,
Some head will bow down 10 the sod,
some heart will question In anguish low
The goodness and mercy Of God.
Dut bright hope viii spring up with the gathering
ycars-
Home ioys with new visions come back
Affection her tendrlls will trail through tho tears
That fell on life's beaten track
The eyes that were moist with the prestige OF grief
Shall gllsten with radiance bright,
As the sprin- replaces the ALLEN leaf
The morning. the shadows OF night
The Union and journal., 1861-12-27

Corrrr.-The steamer Misi~iPpi has made
an oppOrtuno capture Of an English b.rque.
tho Empress, from Rio, with 600 bag ..
Coffee, while ieying to run the blockade %
New Orleans. 1s ..II p.
The Union and journal., 1861-12-27

~. Tho expenditures Of the French gov
o,nmept amount to $50 900 900 per aunum.
and there is deficit Of FAC. 100000. Louis
Napoleon is adopting measures Of retrsneh.
ment and reform.
The Union and journal., 1861-12-27
Ggs STORY Geller,
From Harper's Monthly.
MRS. STERLING's
r EC = I'll O N.

''when thou makest q dinner. or supper, call not
thy friends nor thy brethren neither thy kinsmcn,
nor thy rich nelghbors"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-02-15

the assistance of friend here, have com
bined language with pictured represents
ton that think will fully illustrate the sub
iect. send IL TO the Speakers desk. The
page then carried the representation to the
CLERK, who took it and said, } "Shall readf"
"Read, read, readl" Tho CLERK hold be-
for the members skeleton rocket-book,
from one end OF which projects strip OF pa
per, and reads, Mr. Packard, 81 thank God
The Democrats have ruled for the last thirty
years." Mr.. Branhan,, Chairman Of Com.
on Ways and Means,) 'tAnd here il the re-
suit - and the Clerk held aloft the iron skel-
eton Of pocket book The effect was cleo
trical; from every part of the crowded II ouse
there went up dcafening roar OF laughter,
in which even Mr.. p. was compelled to join,
though his face, like Jacobs coat, was face
of many col0rs.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-02-15

There Was terrible food at Albany, NY,
on the 18th inst. The river rose ten feet in
q few hours, and boats, barges, bridges and
houses were piled up with mountains Of ice
in most destructive confusion. Many per-
sons were forced to escape from the second
story windows of their dwellings in boats
South Broadway street, from the Argus Of.
fcs down to tho steamboat landing, was nav.
igable for boats, and tho water was still ri.
sing.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-02-15
Govern ment Loan.
WAsufNCroS. Feb.

WASHINGTON, Feb. Is.
Sec'y Dix sent another letter to MIR. Sher-
man, to- day, saying il vas indispensable that
he should to-day give rotice Of loan OF
eight millions OF dollars in order that the
Government may be in funds to meet indis-
pensabie payments on the lst proximo.-
More than $5,000,00O Treasury notes have
been redee med out OF current revenue.
About two millions more fall due before
the 4.h Of March, making nearly the eight
millions needed to meet public warts before
that day. More than one-third OF the rev.
enue derived from customs 10 paid in Treas
ury notes due At future day, and the pres
ent embarrassment Of the Treasury arises
from the operations Of paper system which
compels Government To anticipate the pay
ment OF it, debts ont Of its current foods.
As be has decided TO issue notice of pub
lie loan, b. asks that the bill reported yes.
terday not be acted upon.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-02-15

strong police force was stationed IN va
rious parts Of the Capitol this morning, on
the House side, and some parts OF the build
ing usually opened to visitors, we're closed
At an early hour. The reporters galleries
OF the Hall Of Representatives, and the pas
sages leadin g thereto, we're densely crowded
10 anticipation Of the counting OF the votes
for President and Vice President OF the Uni
ted States. Lord Lyors, Chevalier Hulsel-
man, and other Foreign Ministers were pres
ent among the distinguished spectators. On
no former occasion WAS there more ANNA
tsd and ex cited Scene.