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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1868-10-22

Maj. ]. B. Young has written let,
ter, published in the Marion Register
in reply to one by Martin Van Buren
Bennett, proving the latter to be as
reckless in manufacturing falsehoods
as he is vending those of his Demo
cratic associates on the stnmp.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1868-10-22
The 33d Iowa have reunion al
Oskaloosa, on the 9th and 9TH of No.
vember.

A rich man died recently. whose
young wife had led him but sorry
life. He frequently stated that be
would be revenged. On reading the
will his vengeance was too we'll felt
He left all his property, about $780,.
600, to his wife, on condition that
she passes every day from 8 a. m. to
6 p. M, in his tomb. Should she
miss one hour the whole. fortune re-
verts to the natural heirs. Any
sensible Judge will break such will
The coming woman" will proba-
bly, be one of the Oneida, On. W
communists who boast that the
average weight Of their girls is 1864
pounds, and their average height,
feet n inches.
Gen. Sigel was nominated on Mon.
day evening as Registrar by the Rad.
ical and Conservative wings of the
New York Republicans.
A man in London kept the body
of his dead daughter in the house II
days, until he could get up rattle te
pay the funeral expenses.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1868-10-22

The Springfield Republican says the
outside Of Mr.. John Quincy Adams
head resembles that of his great
grandfather.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1868-10-22
Chm State Central Committee.

0EecuSUuIS, q. Wv -
Republican Judges have signed
certificate for Westmoreland county.
This will make a total vote in the
Goth District for Foster of l3, ,S07 for
uovode, of 3,766; Fosters majority
Al. The poll exceeds last year by
5,27S. which Covo6e gains over las,
last years vote on Judge 2,762 and
Foster gains 2,496. Covode announ
COS s determination to contest tht
seat. He alleges he can throw on
over 5000 democratic votes in Fay
cite county and 1000 IN Westmore
land.
| Philadelphia, II.
| Returns from 40 counties officia
and the balance reported majoritie.
foot up l0,os3 republican majorit
for Treasurer.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1868-10-22
THE 0TTUMWACOURIER
PablisAsd & evsry Thursday Moraiag
CALDwELL. HOLDEN 4 90
fuhiiaheru and Proprietors.
easassg
8@d3 TststN X sas8efss Il = sla y, =
Terns-Tvo Dollars psr Year
lsvaria6ly II Advancc, 'l'
0"cs on corner Of Main and Grsen
@rcsts, over Hinsey, Lepis d Cb's
Drug Store. &.
0EElC1AL CRY 4 COUNTY Paper
GEN. GRANT AT HOME,
ms Views About Another Civil
w War.
A'snsiassd y for the New York World frum,
the Independence Beige. siEF
AZ H.aa b

"a the Independence Beige. nit
CHICAGO, Sept. II.
Ga!ena lIllinois) does not resemble
the other ~ towns or villages Of Amer
ica, generally laid out in etra;oh,
lines, and streets invariably cross;no
At right angles. The houses scatter
ed in most picturesque disorder unon
tne rocks among the gorees and val
leyb Of which flows he Fevra :,
rather Fisvre-a French mama
does not present uniform coun d,c;1
Two or three narrow streets iabor;.
ogs!y cut through the rocks border.
Cd " old wooden houses, and where
more goatsand hogs wore to be met
than human passengers, Constituted
iormely the commercial portion d
the locality. OF commerce there a
nothing left since the railroad from
chicago has been prolt Dged to Dun.
meth. Tut Galena is almost an hia-
toric town, and has become for soine
time past 9 point of political pilgrim.
age. It ishere that Ulysses S, Grant
passed . year before DRAWING his
scabbard: and it is here that he r
again reposing himself from the IA
tigues OF war, preparatory to being
called BY the voice Of the people to
occuPythe seat Of Washington.
A few days before bis departure
from the Federal capitol, some zeal
Gus Republicans thought it proper 70
urge upon the candidate for the Pres
.dency the necessity of his presence
IN Washington during the electora.
campaign.
~ have q horror Of these political
jobs" said Grant, "and I don't think
my presence here can be at ali nee.
essary. just look at it; 1 shall have
to remain q prisoner in washington
during four long years, to date from
March next, and you would deprive
me Of aiittle holiday before underta.
king that hard labor, moro crushinr
even than the rest. No, no: I need to
Igo and recruit myself awhile among
ne morntains; and l am going to Ga
p to await the result Of the clec-
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1868-10-22
From Pennsylvania.

Phlladelphla, Oct. 10.
The revised table Of the majorities
thus far received, reduce the Repub-
lican majority to 1851. The age"
(Democratic) estimates the Republi-
can majority at about 5000. Anoth-
er despatch says the Republican State
Central Committee of Pennsylvania
fix the majority at 1866.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-07-11
EditOr's Table.

The NoRTH BRITIsH REVIEW, for June, has re.
Gently been issued by the Leonard Scott Publishing
Company, and completes their series OF publications
for the quarter just closed This Review is great
favorite with many readers; the editor has of lat
years shown good judgment in the selection Of sub
ees and il has ceased to be the organ of mere local
interests. Of the eight articles in the present
Der, those the History of Writing, Sleep, and
on Louis lX. of France, Saint Louis) will be ac-
article gives account of fao-similes of national
manuscripts lately published by authority in Eng
land, and is full of antiq uarian information of the
most readable kind, and the paper on Louis TX. Is
one of marked biographical and historical interest.
Other articles are-Misrals Mireo, Ia review, with
many extracts, of very pleasing Provencal poem,
The Greek Idylic Poets, Memoirs of Baron Bunsen,
Schools and Universities, Churches and Creeds lie
must be hard to please who finds this number dull
reading.
WE have just received Dlackwoods Magazine,
for June, and as many of our readers are no doubt
subscribers to this periodical, they need few sugges
tions from u.s. The first impulse when it comes to
hand however busy one may be, is to glance over
its pages and nOto certain articles TO be read tho
earliest opportunity. 1t is not unlikely that we
shall read the whole of the present number and we
give for the benefit of all, the list of contents,
follows :-Grace Owens Engagement, Part /. The
Latest Lawgivcr (roterring to MIR. Ruskin, and his
recent suggestions for the reconstruction of society
Constitution and the Impeachment of the Pres-
dent, (condemning the Impeachment, might be
anticipatcd) Letters from Staff Officer with the
Abyssinian Expedition. Cornelius O'Dowd. Dreams
in the Invalides. George Eliots Spanish Gypsy,
with copious extracts and calculated to make every
reader desirous to the work itself) Altogether
a very varied and interesting number.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-07-11


The MILTON CAR WoRKs.-The MthoRian, of
last week, gives an extended notice of the Car
Works at that place, and the improvements that
have recently been made in and about the establish
ment 1t says :-''The grounds of the Company
comprise all the territory lying between the canal
and railroad, and extending from the Milton Gene,
terry on the north to Upper Market street on the
SOUTH $50 feet in length and of average width
OF $50 feet-covering an area of five acres Besides
tho buildings this territory, which are enumera-
ted below there 1863 feet of railroad tracks, or
nearly two-thirds OF mile, belonging to the Com
pany The buildings necessary for the vast business
carried on consist of office 80 II feet one story
the saw MILL 72 % feet, with an engine and boiler
room l6 Is feet the planning mill, so X 80 feet,
with engine and boiler room 30 X Is feet the fra
ming shop l30 K 40 feet two stories high the ma
chine shop, 100 % feet, with an engine room l8 x
20 feet the foundry 10 40 feet; the smith shop,
80 % feet; the erecting shop, SO As feet, two
stone building at north end of ground, SO 40 feet
designed as shop in which to manufacture tanks
and boilers These buildings area of 80 900
square feet, and the work carried on in them gives
employment at present to l25 men, and it is expec-
ted that the number employed during the summer
will average $50. The works are now crowded to
their utmost capacity with work, chiefly for the EN-
pire freight line, of which Mr.. Lamison is the busi
hooo lIahaBef ioi tuis uNieoni anu OulCc NJ
the office Of the Car Company. And so great is the
demand on the Company that we are informed the
building of another repair shop during the present
season, is contemplated. We notice that a new car
and tank for conveying crude petroleum is being
built at the Works. The tank is shaped like boi,
ler and built of the material and in nearly the
same manner, and the car is built to accommodate
the tank, with rallied foot passage around it. For
strength and safety we deem this new style of tank
car the best we have yet seem Aside from the car
works proper, Messrs. Murray, Dougsl Co. have
engaged in an enterprise which, is designed more
difectiy 70 benefit their employees than to bring
proft,to themselves 1t is the erecting of number
Of tenement houses on cheap scale, with as little
work put on them as will render them comfortable,
that the laboring man who purchases may improve
them to suit his own taste and by his own labor,
thereby saving the money which would be paid to
others for the work. Wo think the plan good one,
and trust Messrs. M. D. Co. will continue the
good work which they have so successfully inauga-
rated. The gentlemen composing the Car Com pany
are deserving the thanks Of this community for the
public Improvements they have made, and the life
they have infused into business. The members of
the firm are S. W. Murray, Esq, Capt. VIM. p.
Dougal, Col. John Meoleery, and Gen. q: O. Nc
Cormick.b ~ ~. u III lf f.H.f .E.Hm
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-07-11
DEATHS.

In Northumberland, on the 5th inst, JENNIE
CAMP TRACY, youngest child Of Joseph o. Tracy,
aged weeks. =,
Near Washingtonyille, Montour. county, on, the
goth ult., WILLIAM sEIDEL, aged 81 years aud
IA days. -. t..-t,
At the same place May 28th, SABILLA, infant
child of George and Elizabeth Gresh, aged months
On May 2lst, HARRY WILLIS, son Of 4. G. and
Louisa A, Blee, aged 16 months.
In Northumberland, on the 5th inst. SUSANNA
daughter of Henry d. and Anna Geiger, aged
year, month and 13 days.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-07-11

SALE OF A RAILRoAD.-The Trevorton Railroad,
formerly owned by Mcssrs. Hall, Thomas Co., has
recently been purchased by tho Reading Railroad
Company. We learn that the new owners intend
building branch to the Trevorton road that will
connect with the Middlocreek Railroad thus largely
increasing the business and developing quite an ex-
tent Of comparatively new territory.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-07-11

New CARRIAGE AND BUGGY MAsUFAcroRY.A
We refer our readers to the advertisement of Mr..
II. C. Rousb, who has recently opened a buggy and
carriage manufactory, in the building occupied by
stroh's blacksmith shop, on Chestnut street. Mr..
Roush has the reputation Of being good workman,
and those of our citizens who want anything done in
bis line of business will profit by patroniEing him
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-07-11

CHALLENGE.-Gale Haupt, of Youngman's Is
Foundry, in this place, challenges the foundres
throughout The State to beat his plows on four diff
ferent points One Of his excellent plows can be
seen in front of Adam Renns (East Ward) Saloon.
In this pattern he has attained the long desired OBJ
ject of balancing plow SO completely, that when
lying its side it will rise when the horses are
started
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-07-11

VAsKIRK's.-We take great pleasure in joining
our testimony with all who have sojourned at Van
kinks Hotel, in Northumberland, that it is one of
tho most comfortable houses the stranger can find
lie is now greatly enlarging and improving the
house, making it Of the largest in this portion
of the State 1t is situated Queen street, near
the new Railroad Depot. When you stop at Nor
thumberland, go to Vankirk's if you wish to find
the best.-DanVilie american.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-07-11

TossoRIAL,-Mr. M. Hemperley, proprietor the
shaving and hair.dressng establishment in Market
Square, sign of the big pole, desires to inform his
friends and the public generally that he has, during
the past week, secured the services Of one Of the
best BARRIERS in the country, and is now prepared to
guarantee satisfaction to all his patrons Gentlemen
with heavy boards and tender faces particularly
requested to call and test the merits Of razor
guided by long experience and steady nerves
Special attention paid to the cutting of children 5
and misses hair. Hair and whisksrs dyed perma-
nently, either black or brown, at moderate prices
A large assortment of collars and other furnishing
goods kept constantly on hand. Shaving cups sup
pled on the order Of customers The proprietor in.
tends 10 do nothing but stclass work, and he pro-
misses as business increases TO secure increased ac
ccmmciationf and facilities to properly perform 1t
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-07-11

A Coon CoNDUcToR.-We copy the following
complimentary notice of we'll and fayorably known
conductor ON the Northern Central Railroad from
the Harrisburg Telegraph, of Friday last, and cheer
fully endorse all that is said of the gallant Captain
He is of the most obliging conductors on the
road, and his many friends in this place and else
where will be pleased to learn the high estimation
in which he is held by Harrisburg cotemporary
-"Capt Anott Newberry, one of the capductors OF
the Buffalo express train, Northern Central Rail
way, had charge of the especial train, containing
the prominent Maryland politicians ca route to the
New York Convention Captain NJ, under whose
charge the train from Baltimore, is one Of the
most gent emanly and clever conductors in the eIn-
ploy Of the above company Aside from his social
qualities he is careful, experienced, and deservedly
popular.p -gg Il aHsCutF
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-07-11
BUSINESS NOTICES.

TnE Hor WEArnER.-The warmest days OF the
season now upon us, and every one seems 10 be
making effort to "keep cool" With OF
Fausts fashionable and easy fitting straw hats one
certainly be made comfortable, and as it cost;
but trihe to procure one Of them, we would re-
commend our gentlemen to wear them. They are
about as much Of luxury, these hot days, MS ice
cold lager" or 'mint juleps."
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-07-11

ONO BASS IN THE SUsQUEHANNA.-Th Harris
burg Tsiegraph says that Mr.. Zimmerman and
few gentlemen associated with him have undertaken
to stock the Susquehanna with the black bass Of
Ohio. Mr.. Zimmerman recently placed ten of these
fish in tho river opposite tho water house at Harris
burg, and intends, in few days, to put in about
ono hundred more The fish grow very large, and
arc said to be very prolific.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-07-11

Co.'s DYSPEPSIA cuRE-wil Immediately re-
lieve and permanently cure the most aggravated
case of Dyspepsia, Flatuloncy, Sour Stomach, Con,
stipaton, and all diseases Of the Stomach and Bow
els Physicians clergymen and all who use it, join
in unbounded praise Of its great virtues Sold by
Druggists everywhere. Price 81 90. rfa . arr7.l
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-07-11

Tue crops throughout the States are very prom-
sing In this section the wheat, and grain crops
generally, are good, excepting the fields of white
wheat, which, in many instances, will provo par
tial failure, on account OF the weevil Wheat is
gradually going down, and will no doubt, before
harvest, sell at So per hushel.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-07-11

RELIGIOUS NorIcE.-The Right Rev. Bishop Ste
vens of this Diocese, is expected to oicate and ad-
minister the rite of confirmation at St. Marks
Church, Northumberland, on Sunday next, 18th
inst, the service commencing at l0t A. NJ, and in
this place, at St Matthew'S Church, in the evening
at "a p NJ
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-07-11

Co.'s CoUGH BALsAN.-The great popular Rene
dy for Coughs, Colds, Group, Whooping Cough, and
Consumption Both sizes-ordinary 4 o., also nam
moth family bottles-for sale by all druggists and
dealers in medicines No family should be over
night without Ii in the house. .H..i -..rl -..
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-07-11

"WILL wonders never cease ?" is the general
exclamation of the hundreds who crowd 10 Beck q
Merchant Tailoring establishment, on Fourth street.
to examine his extensive assortment of fashionable
Cloths Cassimeres, Vestings, &c. They are good in
quality and cheap in price. Go and see them,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-07-11

The entertainments given by the Sunbury Lite
rary Society, in the Masonic Hall, on Wednesday
and Thursday evenings of last week, for the benefit
of the Sunbury Orchestra, were very successful
The receipts amounted to sos, which, after deduct
ing expenses, will be used in purchasing new in
srumcnts for the Orchestra
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-07-11

ADMITTED-A. A. ShissIer, Esq, who lately
graduated at Columbia Law College, Washington,
D G, was, on Monday last, motion of J. b. Pack
er, Esq, admitted to practice in the several courts
OF this county We congratulate our young friend
upon his success, thus far, in his profession. We
would be pleased to soc hin, locate in Sunbury.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-07-11

CoLLIERY AND Coal LANDS FOR LEAsE.-John
w Hall, Esq., of Harrisburg, invites proposals, in
our advertising columns for the grant of lease for
a term of years, of the coiery now in operation in
Zerbes Gap near Trevorton Also for leases of five
new cOllierios, to be opened upon the body of
lands embracing both the red and white ash coal of
that region.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-07-11

MILLER, the enterprizing, goahead Boot and
Shoe dealer, in Market Square, is not to bo oudone
in his line of business. He manages well to keep
his stock up and his prices down. Reader consult
your interests and give the Excelsior Boot and Shoe
Store q call. ..
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-07-11

The Merchant Tailoring establishment of j. f.
Shaeffer in Market Square, has done its share, this
season, in turning out those elegantly fitting suits
that can be seen at any time on our streets. The
style and makeup of clothing at this establishment
will compare with Philadelphia or New York gar
ments. Shaefers prices are very low. Call and
see his new goods
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-07-11

CoSRADs HoTEL.-The foundation walls of this
new hotel, which is being erected by George Con
rad, Esq, in Purdytown, arc now finished. We eun-
derstand the work will be pushed ahead rapidly,
and that the building will be completed at an early
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-07-11

HOTEL FOR sALE.-The susquehnnna House, sit
uated on the corner of Fourth and Penn Streets in
this place. is offered for sale. This is good stand
for any ono wishing to engage in the business See
odvortisemept
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-07-11

THE strawberry season is over, and is now sue
Ocedod by the raspberry crop, which commenced
ripening about two weeks since. Cherries from the
country have been plenty, selling from to 10 cents
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-07-11

AuGUsT CoURT.-The following is the trial lis
for the August term of Court The first twelve case:
will be tried on Wednesday of the first week, and
the balance during the second week
Peter Hanselmsn VS. Robert B MoCay.
Mary Longeneckcr Ex., VS. David and Susan Long
checker.
z Hogend9bler VS. W L Antrim ct al
John Woisel VS. Harriet Marr ct al.
Henry Raup VS. G W IIerning.
Isaac Hine VS. John Coldron. ....
Marion Trego VS. Il S Trego.
John Riegel ct al VS. VIM NJ Weaver, Sheriff.
Jonathan Hoover and John Yarneli vs The Sus
quehanna Coal and Coal Mountain Co.
Jonathan Hoover VS. The Susquehanna Coal and
Coal Mountain Co.
Jonathan Hoover and Wm Starr VS. The Susque.
hanna Coal and Coal Mountain Co.
Ii Foresman VS. Joseph Long
SECOND wEEk
John Louck VS. William Ii Douty.
Joseph Carney VS. David Lomson.
Peter Immel vs. Herman BergStresser.
benjamin Heper VS. Lydia Wetzel
Thomas Russell VS. Peter Lilly.
Shell Berger VS. VIM Kemmercr
John Wagner VS. Peter Wagner.
Reuben Kline VS. Mt Carmel Township.
DR. VIM Fritz VS. Peter Smith ct al.
Brooks Newberry VS. The Lackawanna X X Co.
W Smith VS. The Milton National Bank.
John Nickel VS. The Atlantic and Great Western
Railroad Co.
John Ream VS. Daniel Dressler
Sol Miller VS. John Foy and NJ Brymirc.
Robert w kerns VS. The Northern Central II X Co
The County of Northumberland VS. The Borough
of Sunbury,
Peter Pof VS. The Borough of Sunbury.
w Snyder vs Lewis Bush.
Jonathan Tharp VS. Peter Martin
Jacob Machamer vs. Sarah Machamer.
VIM Byers VS. Samuel McMahon.
Albert Cadwalader VS. Henry Vanettcn.
III Terrence, Admir-, VS. Ira Forester.
Philip Martz VS. Robert Brooks
George W Brewer VS. Philip Orison.
Joseph johnson VS. George A Wykof
George Hill vs. Adam Fox
l. Hackenberg vs. VIM Kcmmerer
Magic, Brown Eshbach VS. James Hogeland
l. Bergstresser VS. Jesse NJ Simpson.
Samuel Miller VS. George Mckee.
Jacob Weik VS. Peter Arnwine.
David Hartz VS. James Malone and Son.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-07-11

J. H. EsGEL has just received and offers for sale
a lot of handsome goods such as Calicoes, Dc.
LANES, Lawns and Fancy Dress Goods, Parasols Sun
Umbrellas &C. Ladies' Hoop Skirts, some extra
large sizes, very cheap. Also a lot Of Grain Bags
very low.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-07-11

with the utmost success by j IsAAcs, NJ. D., Ocul-
let and Aurist, formerly of Leyden, IlollandD No.
sos Arch Street, Philadelphia Testimonials from
the most reliable sources in city and country DO
seen at his office. The Medical faculty arc invited
to accompany their patients, he has secrets in
his practice. ARTIFICIAL EYES inserted with
out pain. No charge for examination nov .30-ly.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-07-11

SHORTHAND WRIrisa.-To SGre Time is 10
Lsmgthem Lite.-Mr. f. Ii. Hemperley, late reror.
ter in the Pennsylvania Legislature, respectfully
announces that he is willing to receive a limited
number of applications for instruction in the latest
and most approved system of shor. hand writing
Its simplicity enables all 10 master il at once and
its practice for few weeks confers tho ability to
write from four to six times faster than with long
hand sufficient number of lessons to enable the
learner to comprehend and apply all the principles
given ON the following terms In classes of five or
upwards, S5 each individual instruction at the
idence of the pupil or instruction by correspondence
$40 per course. Apply to or address + H HON.
perley, Sunbury, Pa. .. -. .| .-.. tf.L
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-07-11
zoral Afairs.

TIE weather has been exceedingly warm during
the past week. the thermometer having been as high
as 9S, and ms some contend, 100.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-07-11

TnE PRoposED New RAILRoAD.--The engineers,
under the supervision of F. c. Arms, Esq, have
made an experimental survey of the line between
Pennngtopville via Quarryvile and the Valley of
Pequea Creek, to the Susquehanna river, thence by
Columbia and Port Deposit r. h. to Columbia,
which proves to be very good line of easy grades,
not exceeding twony feet per mile, and but nine
miles further between Columbia and Philadelphia
than by way of Lancaster. Harrisburg Telegraph.