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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-05-11

SALT FOR CABRAeEs.-Ejward Carpenter,
O correspondent Of the Fsrmer and Gardener,
last yenr tested the value of suit 90 cshtspes
aud with satisfactory results. After planting
them out, he watered them two or three tunes
week with salt water, containing abou, 6f.
teen grains OF salt to the pint. The cabbage
grew beautifully, and headed up very fuely
while those which bad no salt water given
them produced loose open heads, which were
unit for anything than boiling. Rain water
was given at the same time, and in tho same
qnaotltles, as the salt water. He does not
know how strong solution Of salt the cabba.
ges would bear without injury but is fully
SA'!shed that asolntlon 20 stronger than that
ne used is decidedly beneficial.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-05-11
FARMERS 4rpMtment.
Grating for Grape.

The Grape moDopolists are being just now
exercised at the rapid progress which grape graft.
ing is making. They argue in long articles,
published for them as usual gratuitously, that
the policy is bad one-that grapes which are
grated are not ongyed, and all that. They
see in this late, introduced mode TO propagate
the best grapes on common or worthless stocks,
the beginning of the end OF their monopoly,
hence the whole pack joins in one general howl.
The truth is, the grape can be grated with as
much certainty as the cherry, plum. apple or
pear, and just in the same way, except that the
operation has to be performed as low down
possible, and the whole then lightly covered up
with soil. 1t can be performed, too any lime in
March or April, like other grating. There is
not The least secret about it. Therefore, those
who have old grape vines of any kind, can still
graft them this season with the best varieties,
provided the gratis can be procured. For the
Delaware grape, especially, which is so slow of
growth, and never ought 10 be allowed To grow
upon Its own roots, grating is particularly adapt.
ed, and we trutt il will he resorted to generally
by these who desire fruit early, rs well AZ to save
AZ sIPen~s.--GS, Tslssrssh
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-05-11

MILITARY,

THE MIME RIrLE.-Ihe first rifle in vogue
in France was the 50 called pillar rifle Of Thou
venn, but the invention of Mr. MIME is one
which has practically revelutiohized the fire arms
OF the present day. The improvements made by
Mr.. Mlnie are confined almost wholly to the form
of the projec,e, and have very little reference TO
that OF the gun out of VIII ch it is fired. The ball
is OF an oblong concal form, something like an
acorn without its cups but instead of being
solid, this is hol owed out at the base into
cup.Ike form. The advantages of this form OF
projectle that il oilers less resistance to the
air than round ball would, and that having it.
centre of gravity in its foremost part, il has no
tendency to turn in its flight /; but its chief
merit IN military point Of view, is that with il
the rifle can he loaded as easily as the ordinary
smoOih.bored gun, the forcing OF the hall into the
grooves OF the barrel being ELECTED 10y the explo.
sion OF the gunpowder, and not bv the ramrod.
The form ol the rifle proper to these concal mis-
slles oilers very little from those used with the
old spherical bullet except that three grooved
rifle mas superseded the old two grooveJ gun, and
it is still an unsettled question whether four
grooves would not be better than three. With
this weapon the soldier can make far better prac.
iice at five hundred, or even one thousand Yards.
Shan he could with The old musket at one hundred
or two hundred yards.
BANpAGEs ron THE ARuY.-A numhe, .,
ladies' have offered 10 make bandages for our
wounded soidies' aud as, II made lmperlectly or
not OF proportion they become quite useless and
the labor OF the charitable is thrown away, the
following directions may be found useful:
The sandoges should be of unbleached muslin,
oil al least seven iee' IN length, and. if possible,
without seams they should he from two to three
men IN wd'h' and rolled up in the lightest man.
her possible SO as not only 10 be in the smallest
compass ana therefore occupy the least space,
ou' because "heh mus lightly rolled, they are
less ~ 'ne surgeon way and very much laclll.
.a'e us ,aoO'S' oAey 10 not lheh unroil unless 1t
orsna"'e r
ine nhs shouio oe made oi liner ciolh--if old,
% n,uI" 'ne ps''er II may be either scraped or
'a'G,'u' ou' 'ne ia'eeu Is very much preferable,
~ "a" ~ ~ more eaSny removed IRON the
''', "ounUI' ne nneh snoulu oe cut INTO pieces
%Tous ~ '''.o in."es square am men raVeed'-
v' ne'o ',t IsTI"' Int a,e o. eAHemed Importance
10y 'i'er" '"uo' VI 'ns 'ench 'au'es uuring the
m, ,'ea" ma' "as USELESS oeeause mlsappied.
orDss wgo ~ ''0'' 'eh ya''S long, 'hree or four
'"IE,T Tor hauS %'uJ' or sn,0, o;o.,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-05-11

A New Hampshire editor was lately rob.
bed while travelling How much the thief
made by the operation may be discovered by
the indignant eps,le he Immediately seut to
to his victim, returning the booklet book -
on miserable cuss, here's your pocket book.
don't keep no sich. For man dressed as
well as you was to go round with o wallet
with nuthin IN it but lot Of newspaper
scraps, pair OF wooden combs, two mewspa-
per stamps, and pass from a railroad direct.
or, is a contemplate imposition on the pub.
lie. AS hear you ore you ore 40 editor re-
turn your trash. | never robs only gentle.
men.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-05-11

10 good faith has made there. and claim all
M our own? II so, it surely would be well TO
wait few years longer I'LL few more mil.
lions have been expended in thu ,rks begun
but yet unfinished there. They will make so
many more royal residences for bats when we
have turned ull to desolatiun and reduced all
that portion Of our State to barrenness
again.
Doubtless it would be wisdom to have no
wish or judgment, or thought OF our own--to
become an on;laying province of Virginia. to
be legislated for at Richmond instead Of An.
napolls, but would 1t not be well to defer
taking that position till Virginia shows so
much wisdom IN the management OF her own
affairs US to puii,le ber to that confidence
It'll then let US take no position but that of
an independent State: let us know no flag
but the Stars ami Stripes. aud no country bat
the United States of America. Baltimore
american.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-05-11

NALUEeF Roors FOR FEEDING One thing
ls pretty certan-cattle are exceedly fond OF
roots OF all kinds. They are great promoters
OF health, and as we treat ourselves TO yari.
ous kinds of deicacies, there is no reason why
their pulates should not be gra.iied. We
estimate roots for feeding, something like
this 4: ruta bagas 10 cents a bnshel, beets IL
cents, carrots 20 cents, and potatoes 25
cents. And then six cents a bushel may he
added for the qualification of seeing with
what gusto they ore eaten.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-05-11

The recent sudden change Of the New
York Herald from secession TO the side of the
Union has been subject of much CONNECT
AT public meeting held in New York on
Tuesday. the following resolution was receiv.
ed with prolonged cheers, and passed mani.
mously:
ReSolred, That the recent conversion of the
Editor Of the Herald to the cause of the Uu.
ion is n gratifying illustration of the fact that
"While the lamp holds out to burn,
The vilest sinner may return"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-05-11

INFLUENCE OF NEwsPAPEns-Smallis is the
sum that is lequired tn patronze q newspa.
per, the amply rewarded is its patron, care
not bow humble or unpre.ending the gazette
woicn be takes. II is next to impossible to
bill sheet with printed matter without put.
ting iG something that is worth the subscrip.
tion price. Every parent whose son is away
from home at school, should supply him with
newspaper. ! well remember what a
marked difference there was between those Of
my scboo!motes who had, and those who had
not, access to newspapers. Other things be-.
ing equal, the first we're always decidedly su.
perlor TO the last in debate, composition, aud
general Intelligence. Daniel Webster.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-05-11
OLD SERIES, VOL. 81, NO 33

SUCCESSFUL NEwsrAPERs.-We leuro that
our neigbbor. the Tribune, will heDcefortb
stereotype their daily edition, Of which they
are circulating some 10000 copies every
morning. Their weekly paper Of which about
2O0.0oO copies ore printed, he's been stsreo-
typed for three months past, as well as the
semi weekly edition Of the same journal of
about 10000. Taking ali their edi,ione TO.
getber, they make absut Gao 900 7ribunes
every week. Their recent bid for $4,000
United States bonds, under the late II per
cent. loan, would seem TO Indicate plethora
OF pocket money quite convenient in these
times. il is understood that the profits Of
their business last year were nearly Sl0O 00C.
From the Ecening POST having fully realized
oil the ends which he proposed to himself 10
embracing the profession of journalism, Mr..
John Bigelow has retired. and MIR. Parke
Goodwin becomes the purchaser Of his inter.
est. The EUening Post divided 500, 900 prof.
iis, last year, between its three propretors.
The Independent has more than doubled its
circulation during the past year, aud now pub.
lshes 10000 copies weekly.-N y. Courier.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-05-11

The New York Chamber OF Commerce has
subscribed $4,000 for the volunteers, recon.
msnded President Lincoln to proclaim south.
ern privateering to be piracy, and also that
be Immediately dsclsrs the southern ports
bloctsded.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-05-11
HARDWARE HARDWARE!
J. P. SHINDEL GOBLIN,
Attorney s. Counsellor at Law

SUNB URH, p "A
WILL attend faithfully to the collection OF claims
and all professional business in the counties of
Northumberland, Monour, Union and Snyder.
ouuseI given in the German language.
Ics- Office one door east Of the Prothonotary's
Office.
Sunbury, MAY e6, ls6O.--ly
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-05-11

PAY OF THE TRoOPs-Tbe following is the
rate OF paw allowed in the army of the United
States, to which the militia is entitled when
o.,llad int earvioa
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-05-11

A NEW LOT OF HARDWARE & SAD.
~ DLERY. Also, the hest assortment Of lror
Nails and Steel to he found in the county. at the
Mammoth store of FRlLlNG GRANT.
Sunhnry, June ., 1860.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-05-11
THE INTERNATIONAL HOTEL,
BROADWAY, CORNER OF FRANKLIN STREET
NEW YORK CITY,

f,rs Inducements Merchants and Tourists visiting
ey York, UNSURPASSED by any Hotel in the Metropolis
.he II ,rig among the advantages which 1t posses
irs aud which viii he appreciated by all travellers.
lst central location, convenient u places Of business
Is well as places of amusement
u scrnruilusly clean, well furnished sitting rooms
wuh magnificent ladies paIor, commanding an exte-
svr view IT broadway
81 Large aud superhly furnished sitting rooms with
magnificent Parlor cnTlinlndmg an extensive view OF
Broadway.
I'm Being conducted on the European pan visitors
cln hive in The best STYLE with the greatest economy
5th. II is connected with
ta,lor'S celebrated Saloons,
where visitors have their meals or, II they desire
they yyl lie furnished in their own rnnms.
Oh The fa5e served III The Saloons and Hotel is ac.
kyvrdgr hy epicuTes To lie vastly superior to that Of
ANY other iInel IN the city. ~
Vim ,r these advantages the cost of living in the
tunl is much be,w that NJ any other FIRST class
II tel GiLSON W lI"p'leprs'
August |. lsGO-lv
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-05-11
't..,lor's celebrated Saloons,

l,PAi.DING'S Prepared Glue. and Sheleys Muclhge
- Price per bottle aud brush IS cents
Cordial Elixir Of Casaya Bark Benzne, for removing
grease. -, ,,,,,, o,p,cp
Sunbury, March " lsGO
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-05-11

T.ook out for paint" as q girl ssid when Q
- seut 10 hiss her.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-05-11

A FRESH SUPPLY OF DRUGS at the
"a Mammoth Store. Also, a new lot of per-
fumery, Soaps and Fancy Article. Very cheap.
FRILING & GRANT.
Sunhury, May 26, 1860.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-05-11

DAR Iron. Steel, Nails, Picks, Grub-Hoes and
- Mason Hammer, at low prices
BRIGHT 4 son.
eunbpy, June IS. 1850.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-05-11

ET is important to the LADIES to know that
Friling Il Grant, have the best and largest
assortment of Dress Goods in the county.
SunbuTy, June ., 1850.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-05-11

Officers are required to provide their own
uniforms and equipments. but the men are
clothed and armed by the Government.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-05-11

EEO! YE LOVERS OF SOUP! A fresh
kA supply of Macaroni and Confectionery at
FRil.lNG IL GRANTS.
Sunbury, June Q, 1860.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-05-11
OVER VIRGINIA,

The balloon then ascended to the heieht
Of 900 feet The snonaut was now south
of the Ohio river. At eight o'clock he passed
over the northern range Of the Cumberland
Mountains. auo descended so as to be- able to
shout TO some men at work 10 field. They
responded that the State was Virginia, aud
then took 10 their heels. Finally be crossed
the Blue Ridge. We continue the nara.
tive -
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-05-11

Professor Love started from Cincinnati,
Ohio, on a balloon voyage, nt o'clock, A.
NJ, on April 10th, and Landed the same day,
at UDopv,lle, South Carolina, having trav.
eled 1900 miles 10 nine hours. We have
r ceived bis statement and make the follow
Iug eXtraets -
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-05-11

When within half mile of the earth !
heard loud cries Of terror, and saw people
running in all directions but l was deter
mined to land for good this time, let come
what would. and 10 five minutes more the
anchor took frm bold in short scrub oak,
and the car gently touc he'd the ground -
Thus last the globe gently swung TO and iro,
presented very hielke appearance. ] soon
noticed some heads pefping around the cor
oer OF a log but that stood near by, and In
snica there seemed 10 he persons 10 great
distress lcai.,i I, ..s4, - come and sss,'
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-05-11

Here the atmosphere was quite frosty, and
the thermometer fell from forty five to fifteen
degrees above zero ! concluded to remain
at this attitude until the rising sun should
warm aud dry the dew from the balloon,
which alone would be sufficient to send me
up several Thousand feet more. AT four
o'clock and fifteen minutes, grey light
in the east, and the city of Ciucn-
natl with her tiny lights gIItterIng through
the foggy mist, was last fading away on the
west northwest horizon, showing that my
course was little south of east.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-02-13
ANDERSON & DEPEW,
WHOLESALE DEALERS IN
Foreign and Domestic
WINES, LIQUORS, ETC.

No. &C G Street, West side, between Sec
Ond and Third Streets,
MOULD RE.sPECTFULLY INFORM
w the public and their friends that they have To-
Gated at the above place, and in receipt OF
a well selected and choice stock of
Foreign and Domestic Wines, Liquors,
&c, of the most celebrated brands which they are
prepared to offer at such prices that cannot tail
to please those who may extend to Them their patron
age.
The following comprises in part, the stock now on
hand:
Icnnesscy Brandy, vintage Of 1850;
BISCUIT Trcoche & Co., vintage of 1851 and loJS
United Vineyard, Props do;
Cegnac, c Dupont, do;
Arzac, Rochelle do;
Jules Robin do;
Apple and Peach do;
London Dock Pale Sherry Wine;
Dun Gordon do;
Old London Dock Port do;
Bordeaux Wine;
California Wine;
Ginger Wine;
c. Heidslck Champagne
Louis Lareux Champagne;
Binee, Fills & Co., do;
Imperial Cabinet Bourbon Whiskey
Daley's Valley Whissey
Leiger Whiskey;
Eureka Whiskey;
Old Rye Whiskcy,
Pioneer and Essence of Old Virginia ia Flasks
Old Tom Gin
Holland Gin
London Dock Gin;
Mister's Gin;
Nolrs Aromatic Gin
NanthoeIs Gin
New England Rum;
Jamaica Rum
Santa Cruz Rum;
Pine Apple Rum.
Also fine assortment of STOMACH BIrTERs Of
various brands.
Country orders solicited and promptly attended to.
j. =. ANDERSON,
TIIOS. DEPEW.
deci-my
Daily national Democrat., 1861-02-13
BRIGGS, GIFT CONCERT.

Owing to a scarcity in 'moEey matters" We did not
Sell as many tickets in our first Concert as Ne auHc,
pated notwithstanding the drawing came OF TO the
general satisfaction of the ticket holders. Many
have expressed a desire to have chance draw the
Old Orchard. In order to crafty their wishes, we
will sell tickets FOR second Concert in which
the Old Orchard will be The first prize, seen in our
schedule. Numbers from 19},l5l To $4,000 will be
placed in the wheel, from which the III prize mum
bers will be drawn the Old Orchard being the first
prize the Vineyard the Second prize &C.. &c, seen
by referring 10 our schedule.
We will take good care Of the orchards until the
lucky ones take possession.
&. c. BRIGGS.
Marysyille, January 81, 1861.
teb2-I
Daily national Democrat., 1861-02-13
TELEGRAPHTC.
TOVER THE STATE LINE.1
SACRAMENTO, Feb. II.

SACRAMENTO, Feb. II.
SENATE.--Mr. Vance addressed the Senate
at length on the Union resolutions.
AssEMBLY.--Mr Wood, of Plumas, intro
duccd a concurrent resolution endorsing the
measuoes proposed by Hon. John J. Crtten-
den to prevent further troubles on the slave
ry question. Referred to Committee on Fed
eral Relations, ayes SO, noes 81.
Concurrent resolution to 90 into joint con-
vention on the 2Oth Feb, for the purpose OF
electing U. 5. Senator, lost--aycs 80, noes
SO.
Mr.. Harris introduced concurrent resolu-
tions endorsing the compromise resolutions
of Hon. JohnJ. Crittendcn, and approving
the course of the Hon. Stephen a. Douglas
and Hon. John c. Breckenridge in fayoring
those resolutions.
Mr.. Councilman introduced a substitute,
endorsing the last message of President Blu
chanan. The substitute was lost--aves 5.
noes 90. The original resolutions were adopt
ed by vote of Al to 30. Mr. Conness gave
notice of a motion TO reconsider.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-02-13

A FLlRrArIoN WHAT flirts you men are, "
said she "But oh my sales amt that tree
lovely Just one mass Of flowers. Hold me
up, please, Mr. Slick. till | get a branch of
the apple tree. Oh dear how sweet it
smells
Well I took her in my arms and lifted her
up, but she was a long time choosin of
wreath and that one she put around my hat,
and then she gathered some sprigs for nose
"Don't hold me so high, please. There,
smell that, amt it beautiful? hope | amt
shown my ankles -
"Lucy, how nay heart BEATS" says I; and
it did, too, it thundered like sledge ham
mcr; | actilly thought it would have torn
my waiscoat buttons off "Don't you hear it
90 bump, bump, bump, Lucy? | wonder if
it ever busts like biIer; for ho|dn' such
gal as You be, Lucy, in ones arms amt safe,
it is as much as ones"
"Don't be silly said she, lafn', cor I'll
get down this mint No. said she, 81 don't
hear it beat; l don't believe you've got any
heart at all.
There" said |, bringin' her a little farther
forward, "dont you h.. NOW? Listen"
NO." said she, Its your watch tickin "
and she laried like any thing" 81 thought
so"
"You hayn't gotno heart at all, have y0u?,
says |.
"It never has been tried yet" said she; 81
hardly know whether have or not.
"Ohl then you don't know whether it Is
in the right place or not"
"Yes it is said she, a puln' of my willis
kers Eyes it is just the right place where it
ought to be-" and she put her hand ON it,
"where else would YOU have it, dear, but
where it is? But, hush - said she; 81 saw,
Eunice Snare just now she is comm round
the turn there Set me down quick, please.
Amt it provokn'? that gal fairly haunts me.
hope she didn't see me in your arms
"lll lift her up to the tree, too" says !, 'lt
you like; and then"
"Oh, no - said She, sit ain't worth while
don't care what she says or thinks one snap
Of my finger"
Daily national Democrat., 1861-02-13

BATON ROUGE, Jan. 22-The LEGISLATURE
met to-day, and the Governors message was
read. lie says our enemies will find through
out Louisiana we are one people one heart.
one mind, and are not to be caioled into an
abandonment of our rights, or subdued lie
says that all hopes are at an end, that the
dssensiou between the North and South can
not be healed. An propositions Of moderate
men have been contemporary rejected. The
cry at the North is for coercion. There is
no longer any doubt of the wisdom of that
policy which demands that the conflict shall
b esettled now. The tone of the message is
nncompromsing
RALEIGH. N. g. Jan. 22.-The call for a
Convention, is more doubtful, on account OF
disagreement as to time One party is for
hasty, and the other for deliberate action. --
The Senate agrees on the DIST of February to
elect delegates, which date will kill it on the
third reading. 1t was debated in the House
to-day, but no action was taken. North
Carolina will prove conservative, but not
submissive. Everybody is for secession, if ii
becomes necessary.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-02-13

( IMPORTANT Invention. THE Sonoma coun-
| ty Democrat, of the 9TH inst, says: Mr.. Cri-
! sustomus Bose a resident of Santa Rosa, has
shown US the drawings of an important i'm
! provemenl in water power ly him invented,
! and for which he has applied for letters Of
4 patent. 1t is ingenious ~ construction and
/ will doubtless prove successful: II consists If
common water-wheel with fat buckets at
intervals, standing ohliquely to the circum-
ference of the wheel-the wheel and buckets
fitting in water-tisht cover or cylinder
entirely closed except lower fourth of the
circumference, left open for the escape Of the
water
! over size third of the diameter is an
opening, with graduating valve. to increase
or lessen its size; from which opening rises
ii funnel-shaped reservoir. for the reception
of water. Upon and through the upper por-
tion of the center third of the diameter i'm
medately over the center of the wheel, is
fitted a valve, orened 10y the ascending buck
cts and closed by a weighted scale upon the
outside of the cover, which prevents any
backward rush OF water, in case the open
ing OF the reservoir is not properly regulated
admitting more water than can be easily
discharged The claim Of Mr. Bose is
First-That continual standing column of
water upon and over a side third of the
wheel with power according to the height OF
the column, the size of the reservoir, etc.
Second-No loss Of water; double the
usual power, with less than half the usual
amount of water
Third-The peculiar construction Of the
bucket valve
Fourth-Tho applicability of the machine
to mining and other districts, where scarcity
of water prevails
Filth-Ihe great amount and regularity OF
power from so small an outay-the lessen
ing in size Of watcl-w wheels and consequent
economy.
Mr.. Bose has correspondcd with Messrs
his claim is original and of great utility.
w are glad to see evidence like this of the
inventive genius of our citizens.
AN editor, some years ago, in attempting
to compliment Gen. Pillow as battle
Scared veteran, was made 10y the types to
call him "battle-scared veteran" In the
next issue the mistake was so far corrected as
TO style him "bottle-scarred veteran"
PoLITENEss While the rain poured in tor
rents the umbrella of a gentleman strucl, the
hat of another standing on the sidewalk and
knocked it into the gutter, where it filled
with water The owner picked up his hat
and cooly asked:
"W hat do you ask for that? ?'
81 ask your pardon" replied the gentle
man; which so well suited the owner of the
wet beaver, that no further parlcy was nee
essary.