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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-02-28
OLD SERIES, VOL. %, NO. 23.

throughout the land. How many there are
who sit in their lonely homes, wearing the
slow hours away with hopes and fears for
the husbands who have gone to the war,
and whose dreams at night are filed with
visions of battle-feds, where the one beloved
face lies white and ghastly on the sodden
grass, with no hand to offer the last cup of
cold water, no ear to catch the last low word.
All, John, my eyes have never searched, as
so many eager eyes do, for your name among
the lists of the killed and wounded; and
failed" seems word to thank God for,
when think of that"
She was crying now-the broken mer-
chants wife-crying for joy. t3 --
MARY" said John, 81 never thought of
all this, never once thanked God for it,
through this day, that has been the darkest
and the brightest of my life, for out of the
thick cloud has its blessed light shined.n
And after awhile their talk went on all
the practical matters and uses which so
nearly concerned them--the retrenching
their expenses, the selling of the furniture
at once, and settling themselves in the cot
tage, as Mary called it, always speaking the
word with tone which gave it sweet fla
vor of home f-.f. r..
II can get clerkship, and we can con-
bi'S w hfo WI q QUAIL odidil iii tuC WAL
is over, which God grant may not be long,
and afterwards shall, doubtless see my
way clear into business again. But, Mary
don't you know how folks will pity you be-
hind your back, and say you've come down
dreadfully in the world, and say that it is
shame you ever threw yourself away upon
such poor dog as l am ~ 49,.
'"Thcy won't know what they are saying
then, and / certainly shan't care for it."
Her smile was clear and bright now, as
sunshine that has struggled with the cloud,
and came out of it triumphant.
"Well, Mary, strong heart makes a
stout arm and shall toll with both for you
and the children, as man does for those
who are dearer than life to him."
Dear John !" her hand huttered down on
his shoulder in a pretty caressing way, al
though her tones needed nothing more.
81 came home, Mary, miserable, dis
couraged broken-splrited man and now
feel as brave, as strong, as cheerful, too, as
l ever did, in my life-aye, richer for it
needed this day and this trial to show me
what the woman have married was worth,
and all she could be to me. Oh, Mary, if
there were only more wives in the world
like you." ..
Dear reader, have you ever stood, like
this woman, face to face with adversely
And have you, too, learned in what spirit to
take it
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-02-28

ANOTHER GREAT PRIZE -Four IN Esq
LASD.-It is stated that the preliminaries of
a second international prize fight have
been arranged in England, between the re
preventative champion of America, John &,
Heenan, and another antagonist, who at
present rejoiees in the now fashionable cog
nomen of tho "unknown," for the sum OF
$1,000 aside. 1t has been generally suppos-
ed that Heenan was the American incognto
who had accepted the challenge to fight
Jem Mace. the present champion, for 81 900
and the champions belt, the prize for which
the former had once contcndod and fairly
won on the field Of Marlborough against the
great wonder Of the English ring, Tom.
sayers This, however, proves to be ineor-
rect
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-02-28
R ECIPES, q c.

GRIDDLE CARES / gill of good yeast,
tcaspoonful of SALT quart of blood warm
water, cup of Indian meal, II cups rye
meal. Thicker with flour. Let the Indian
and rye mevl be sifted through coarse
seive mix at night for the next mornings
use, and set in place warm enough for
them to rise. In the morning they will be
exceedingly light and spongy then add
about one teaspoonful saleratus, or enough
to make them sweet; "a little smart taste
before frying is not disgreeable or hurtful.)
Fry on a hot griddle, and eat as soon as
fried.-Amer. Agcalturist.
SUPERIOR PuDDING-Bol two quarts of
milk rub one egg in -four sufficient to make
it dry enough to rub through seive. Stir
the egg and flour in the boiling milk cool,
and add four eggs well beaten, and one
tablespoonful of sugar. Bake the same as
custard. Serve with sauce of butter and
sugar well beaten; use any tlayoring de-
sired.-Amer. Ag.
Coop BREAKFAST CAKEs.-Take equal parts
of wheat flour, buckwheat, and corn meal
sifted, enough to make batter with pint
skim milk (sweet) pint sour milk, or
buttermilil, l egg, teaspoonfm each OF
salt and cooking soda. Bake and serve up
the same as buckwheat cakes.-Amer. Agri-
euIturtt.
CoRS AND PUSPKIS BREAp.--Take 3 OTIS
of corn meal, and pour ON boiling water
enough to scald IL Add 3 pints of stewed
pumpkin Cheese pumpkin is best) pints
coarse wheat flour, butternilk or sour milk
enough TO make soft dough, and . teaspoon
fGls saleratus. Bake . hours.-Amer. Ag
rieHLtKrsSt.
SURr PuDmSG.-l cup Of suet, cud OF
molasses, cup Of raisins, | cup Of sweet
milk, 3 of flour. ! teaspoonful saleratus,and
little salt. Amy spice added, the write.
thinks wasted, bat Others can spice 10 their
taste. After mixing place the pudding in
tight tin kettle, set the latter in boiler,
and steam from To 4 hours -Am1rleda
AgrirghWist.
sARAToGA RoIIs.--Take pint sweet
milk, plnts Hour 3 tablespoonfGs butter,
4 tablespoonful Is yeast, and half Tablespoon
f,il saleratus. Heat thoroughly aud lei II
rise q or 7 hours, OF all night, II for break
fast. Pour Ia u shallow pan and bake hall
an hour.--Ausr. ig.
sruFFEp BErv srEAg. Take large
round steak Gee flom bons make dTess
Ing the same ~ ff turkey, and spFca,l u on
the msaf Roll "a up tightly, pat 10 In q
cloth and boii for one hour in lusl enough
n ater u eoyeT a. imeT. ~
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-02-28
The Chinese Rebellion.
From the London News,


The Chinese news by the present mails is
interesting, and the telegraph informs us
last nights Gazette contained an account of
a defeat of large body of Rebels by mix
ed force of imperial Chinese troops and of
disciplined troops under an English officer
The effect of the victory will be, it is said,
to clear the country for thirty miles round
Shanghae, for years to come. Amongst the
Chinese news of the Times we find that when
their letters left 'the preparations for the
attack on Marking were in progress; but
little was known of details. A battle be-
tween the impcrialists, encamped close to
that city, and large body of rebels, is re-
ported, in which the latter are said to have
had the best of it at the beginning, but to
have been eventually defeated" We also
find few details of the attack on Shang Yu
by the French contingent, with body of
disciplined Chinese: "The principal fight
was at entrenched camps in advance of the
city, the latter having been evacuated during
the preceding night Captain Drew, of her
Maiesty's ship Encounter, arrived towards
the close of the affair, and was one of the
first in the town. On the French and I'm
perial side the loss is stated at seven killed
and fourteen wounded that of the enemy
is put down at two hundred. An immense
stock of rice fell into the hands of the vic
tors, who now contemplate an attack in the
spring on the moro important city of Shan
hing, twenty miles TO the westward of
Shang-Yu. A proclamation is said to have
been issued by the authorities of Ningpo,
calling on the people to give q friendly re-
ception to 1000 Russian soldiers shortly
expected there. The Russians appear TO be
losing no time and sparing no energy in their
new pursuit"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-02-28
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Brakes Plantation Isitters.

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They create n healthy appetite.
They an hntidote 10 change Of water and diet
They Os efeome eee of dssipa and late hours
They strengthen thesyst and enllyen the Wind
They prevent milsmaiie and intermittent fevers.
They purify the breath and acidlty Of tho stomach
They cure Dyspepsia and Constipation.
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They suIs'I Complaint and .Noryoaa. Head.
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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-02-28

wIKrER IN cAsADA.--Thus far the win
Ter IN Canada has been OF the same descrip'
tlon as In this latitude. For two months,
says . Montreal paper, the mercury has been
below ffeedng only few days, while most
OF the time 4 has marked q temperaiure
when outdoor operations could be easily
conducted.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-02-28


AZ" Az
HAPPINESS.
-
Said Mrs Smith to Mrs Brown,
AS they were walking through the town,
"Where do you do your shopping
That dress You re in, SO neat and hne,
That when sec 1t, reaiiy mine
Looks positively shocking
.J,r, .,rs ,orr husband Mrs. Brown-
NJ dnns, 10 emery no,,t and frown--
W" +" nnt uVn ~ r;ch o. nine. ne
And yet you can ahord 10 puy
Just twice as much, or more .nan -
And how, cannot dNihe'
Saws Mrs Brown TO Mrs. Smith:
:. 'ibe repson you'll be startled with.
II il 80 simple, clear
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1863-02-28
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TheICeaaes4 seas and Experience Of
an IavaItd.

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March ~. isss-iy lt.I
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1863-04-10
From the Phiiadelphia Epeniag Journal
THE DISUNION TREASON SHOWN
by ESTABLISHED FACTS.

Abolition Republicans have been the
prime and the primary disunionists, and
are the guilty authors Of secessionism,
because they always have been for dis
solution Of the Union, and shown dis
loyalty to the Constitution.
Since the Constitution, formed By the
wise and patriotic men Of the past, is the
only bond of Union, and the true and
only foundation of our Government, it
clearly follows that the violators of the
Constitution orc its enemies, and the enc
mics Of the Union aud Government.
First. The foes Of the Union are the
abolitioDists of New England, who, in
the war for the Union in 1879, were pub
licly rebuked by the Governor Of Penn
sylyania for their disloyalty in refusing
troops for the defence of tho Union. -
This fact of abolition treason is this day
recorded in tho proceedings Of the Le-
gislaturo Of Pennsylvania.
Second. In 1906, and at the Hartford
Disuuion Convention in 1914, and on
the admission Of. Texas, these disunion-
lists of New England did their utmost to
destroy the Union and the Constitution,
as the records Of Congress prove.
Third. In 1842 John Quincy Adams,
Of Massachusetts, presented in Congress
a petition for breaking and destroying
the Union, and his great speech advocai-
ing the right Of dissolving the Union is
recorded in the Congressional GloJe.
Fourth The aboltionist organ Of Mas.
sachusetts has, for thirty years, proclaim
ed abolition treason, declaring the Con
stiiution and the Union to DO ca league
with hell"
Fifth. President Lincoln declared, in
a speech now on file in the Congregational
Gt1Je Of 1913. that the right Of any peo-
pie, anywhere, to leave their old govern
ment and to form new one, that might
suit them better, was most sacred right.
These were tho words Of President Lin
coin when a member Of Congress, and
are on fle this day.
Sixth. President Lincoln's Secretary,
William II. Seward. 10 1850, in the Sc
nate of the United States. voted for John
p. Hale's petition for tho dissolution Of
lho Union
Seventh, President Lincoln's Seorets.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1863-04-10

ty, but the other, which was probably
the Kineo, hoated down past the batteries
il an unmanageable condition, receiving
our volleys without being able to return
them; and from the confusion of voices
and the mingling of oaths, execrations
and orders heard from her decks, 1t was
evident that great slaughter must have
been made among her crew, else that the
boat itself was in critical predicament.
A vessel, which was either the Tennessee
or Monongahela, most probably the for
mer, slipped by in the confusion and
joined the Hartford up the river.
Some fifty-fye or sixty persons a.aayed
themselves by jumping overheard and
swimming or wading from the Mississippi
to the shore. OF these, the major aud
captain of marines and assistant engineer,
with forty-6ve sailors and marines, have
been arrested by our cavalry and brought
across during the day. Some few others
are reported to be hiding themselves in
the swamp. The dead and wounded were
left upon the Mississippi, which soon
hoated off and started down with the cur
rent. All the other vessels were now
out of range, and the spectacle of the
burning ship was grand and solemn
one, yet mingled with painful thoughts
Of the horrible unfortunates who were
being burned to death upon this floating
funeral pyre. As the flames would reach
the shells lying among her guns, they ex-
ploded one by one, adding to the novel
grandeur of the sight.
When the burning Mississippi reached
the point where the mortar boats and
other craft lay, she created a perfect
panic among them. Probably from the
fear of her magazine exploding among
them, they speedily cast loose from their
moorings and run before her, not max
ing their appearance again until the hour
of noon to-day. The light of the burn
ing wreck could be seen steadily increas-
ing its distance for two hours and a-half.
At Ave minutes past five o'clock, when
the Mississippi was probably within five
miles OF Baton Rouge, a sudden glare
lit up the whole sky The cause was
well known to be the explosion of her
magazine. After considerable interval
Of time long rumbling sound brought
final proof that the Mississippi, one of
the finest vessels of the United States
navy, which had earned an historic fame
before the commencement Of the present
war as the flagship Of the Japan expe-
dition, was thing Of the rast.
The first shot was fired at ten minutes
past twelve o'clock, and the last at TWEEN
ty minutes past two, A. N.
The relative loss of life was one Of the
most significant features of the affair. -
The loss on board the enemy's vessels
must be at least $50 killed and wounded.
On the Mississippi alone the loss was
100. The loss in our batteries was one
lieutenant, Of the First Alabama, slight
ly wounded, and one man Of the First
Tennessee battalion, severely wounded.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1863-04-10
Original 6kettl).
ron THE SENTINEL.
A REMEMBRANCE.
ROCKVILLE, Nh.

1t was Christmas Eve; mother was
cutting out cakes, and had given little
Katy piece Of dough, which she was
industriously rolling cut and baking in
a piece of broken plate on top Of the
stove. Harry was arranging eolored rib
bons and papers, 70 decorate the Christ
mas Tree father bad promised to bring
US, and stood at The window looking out
upon the murky sky and falling snow,
contrasting it with the brightness and
warmth within Every now and then
Harry aud Kate wosld oxclaim, 4"
wish father would come! p Presently the
door opened and father came in, bring
ing our troe--a beautiful green cedar
We all gathered around him, while he
fixed it in block of wood SO it would
stand up and mother soon finished her
work and came TO help US decorate it.
Father lifted from the sideboard bas-
ket, that had excited our curiosity, and
emptied its contents in our laps. There
were spples, oranges and all kinds of
sugar fancies Dear father and mother!
how kind they were--how they entered
into all our childish enjoyments. 1t was
our mothers hand that skillfully fastened
the decorations on our tree. and when it
was finished father gently lifted and plac-
ed it where we thought it would show to
the best advantage Now, the time hav-
ing come for us to retire, We knelt around
our mothers knee and repeated our eve
ming prayer.
Happy Christmas morning The sun
was already shining through the frosted
windows when we awoke. and as soon as
we had dressed and looked under our
pillows, to see what tbo good Santa Claus
had brought US, W. buried down to
catch father and IN Jthcr Christmas-gift.
After breakfast yther brought out the
sleigh, and all Of us vent to the church,
which was about u mile distant. Dear
old church sec il now it too had q
happy Christmas lock; all wroathed with
evergreens, while over the Altar, in let
tors made of evergreen leaves, were the
words, A." Peace on earth aud good. will
to man" Some little friends returned
home with us, aHd after dinner, tapers
were lit in the Christmas Tree, refresh
ments we're handed, and we spent the
evening in amusements, which our father
and mother contributed to and joined in
When the evening was drawing to a
close, and tho time had come for our lit
tie friends to take their leave, father read
chapter from tue Bible, on the birth
Of our Saviour. We all joined in sing
ing the hymn, commencing
While shepherds watched their aocRs By night;
prayer was offered, good-byes repeated 4,
little friends had gone, and happy Christ
mas had passed away alas forever
When Chrisiras Eve came round again.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1863-04-10
u. $. MAIL STAGES.

v,ZS@s9s THE subscriber is running a
go sssssszs. Line of Stages between WASH
ington and Rockville, and Rockville and Ere
derrick, carrying the q. S. mail--leaves the
Franklin House, 9th and d streets, Washington
d. c., every morning, Sundays excepted, } at
clock, and arrive at Rockville by IL
same DAYS leave Rockville, at !, ?. NJ, and
arrive in Washington by 5. On Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays; connects at Rock
willie with his line through to Forest Oak, Mid
dlehrook, Clarksburg, Hyatlstown, Urbana,
and arrive at Frederick by5 O'Clock, p. NJ
returning Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
leaving the City Hotel, Frederick, Nd, at 3
O'Clock A. NJ. and arriving at Rockville in
tise to connect with his line to Washington.
lie has a Thorough braee Four-lorse Coach
on the road between Washington, and Rock
willie. and Two-Horsc Coaches between Rock
willie and Frederick. with good teams and in
the hands CT careful and accommodating driy'
ers
Persons travelling on this line may depeitd
on a safe aud pleasant ride, rs nothing shall be
wanting on the part of the proprietor to rem
der his passengers every comfort and con-
venience in his power.
BENZ. COOLEY,
Proprietor
B.-TIealso has HORSES, BUGGIESand
CARRIAGES for hire, or will send passengers
10 any part Of the county or District on reason
able terms. u. COOLEf-
Rockville March %, 1851.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1863-04-10

Harry and were living in a splendid
city home. Our feet moved over soft
velvet carpets; rich paintings decorated
the walls; brilliant gas-light shed its
rays upon us; yet, as we stood at the
window, looking out upon the crowded
streets and falling snow, our hearts were
sad, and tears were in our eyes, for we
knew the snow was falling on and cover
ing up the graves of father, mother, and
little Katy. We lived in a splendid
home, but among strangers. There would
be costly viands and gay decorations
but no father would bring for us Christ
mas Tree, no mothers hand would deco
rate it.
Many years have the roses of summer
budded and bloomed, aud the SHOWS of
winter fallen on the graves of our loved
ones. am welcome guest in the
courtly halls of fashion. Harry's brow
is encircled with Wreath from tree of
fame; he has become great painter,
studied from the old Masters, and wor-
shipped at the shrine of the beautiful in
Art. in many lands. Around the walls
of my own stately home hang many
gems Of art, but most beautiful and dear
est, among all that we have treasured, is
clear bright picture, that hangs in me-
mory's hall--the picture of that Christ
mas long ago.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1863-04-10
AuCtto1neortaaa.

TAMEs W. BOSWELL respectfully tenders
j his services TO the citizens Of Montgomery
county as Auctioneer. From his long expert.
ence in selling, lac feels confident that be will
be able TO render general satisfaction.
lie will attend to sales in any part Of the
county, and his terms will be such as cannot
fiil 10 please All orders addressed TO him At
Rockville, Darnestown, or Poolesville viii be
promptattendcd to. dec l4-u
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Orieiual 1)oetrp.
FOR THE SENTINEL.
EV17 HN WV TIT
OUR LILLE.


OUR LILLE.
No bitter tears for thee were shed,
Blossom of being seen and gonel
With flowers alone we strew thy bed,
o, blest departed one
Whose all Of life rosy ray,
Blushed into dawn, and passed away"
Mrs. HEMASs.
Our blue-eyed LILIES gone,-
Gone from world of pain;
That voice, with sweetest tone,
Wen never hear again.
She vent the oibnSsscrn,
just as tie sun did rise
On angel wings upborne
To her own native skies.
The blest purpose fulfilled,
For which He did her lend,
Our Heavenly Father willed
Her life an early end.
Her days were few below
Five summers made them up
Then came the stunning blow,
And then the bitter cup.
Loaned to US, not given"
Her little grave doth say;
She early went to heaven,
To speed our steps that way.
With chastened hearts we bow,
To the decree All-wise;
Twill be onr effort now,
To meet her in the skies.
Sweet as the roses are
When first they bloom in spring,
She gave our home cheer,
Which brighten'd oy'rything.
That earnest speaking face,
So full OF trust and love,
Beamed innocence and grace
Akin to that above.
Though in life's rosy morn
The angels bore away,
Our darling, youngest born,
To realms Of brightest day
Well meet our LILLE dear,
Where the flowers ever bloom
Where no death-blight comes near
To harvest for the tomb.
Rockville, Nh, G.
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UNDERTAKING.

TT THE undersigned having pro-
~ssA-11--- cured a NEW IlEARSE, is pre-
pared TO attend to all calls made in that line,
at tho shortest notice, and on the most rea-
sonabie terms
GRAPE, GLOVES, and all articles geuer-
ally used at funerals, furnished at Washing
ton city retail prices
All orders left Mt z. G.. DULET's or a. G.
suorMAxKn's, Seventh Street Plank Road, win
be puuctually attended t.. y. 9. KING.
Oak Grove D. c., Oct. 10, 1861 BIN
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Business Gard.

HAVING accepted the appointment of Con-
4 A stable for the 9Th Election district OF
Montgomery county, tender my services to
all persons having claims for collection. Ny
PERCENT. for collecting, other than by law,
will be moderate. Persons having claims TO
put out for collection, can see me at my resi-
denee, near Jamestown, at any time, except
Tuesdays, on which days l can be seen at
Rockville SAMUEL HIGGINS.
feb est