SUNBURY AMERICAN AND SHAM0K1N JOURNAL. P 0 C 1 1 U . From th Polish of Kraaiche. THE ASS AND THE IAMB. "How hard is my fate ! What sorrows await," Said the An to the Sheep, "my depturablo late," "Col.l naked, ill fed, 1 eleep in ahed, Where the anow, wind sv.d rain come In orer my head. All tlni day did t pM In a yard without prass: What a pity that I v created an Ass I A for mnster he eat By the fire with "he cat, And ibey both look as you do, contented and fat. Vor nice eonl of wool, So clu.it io and full, Makes you much to be envied ay, more than the bull." "How can yon pretend, Said her poor bleating Iriend, "To co.nplain 1 Let me silence to you re commend. My sorrows are deep," Continued the Sheep, And her eyes looked as it she were ready to weep. "I expect, 'lis no fable, To be drnyqed from the stable, And, to-morrow, perhaps, cut up for the ta ble. Now yon with docility, Strength and civility, Will live some years longer in all pro bability. So, no envy, I beg, Fur I'll bet yon an efifj, You will carry the spinach to eat with my lea." A STRING OF ITEMS. Beware of reading without thinking of the subject. Passing Strange. A lady passing a bonnet-shop without stopping. Tm telegraph brings a rumor that Billy Bowlegs hns been deposed by his tiibe for consenting to temovul. It is a custom in Denmark to keep the graves covered with white sand, on which are placed wreaths and flower pots. Jeroi.d says that young boys who marrj old maids, "gather in the spring of life the fruits of autumn." An old man of 60 years, ran away, last week, with a "sweet sixteen" daughter of Mr. Glasscock, of Sangamon county, Illinois A Drama, partaking of a religions charac ter, entitled ''Luther," has been brought out at the Theatre Royal in Breslau. Never get married till you are out of debt. In other wo rile, don't dabble in ma trimony so long as there is a mailer of mon ey which forbids it. Twenty-bbven heroes of the Revolution passed away during the year 1752. David Kinnison, the last of the Boston Tea Party, died in Chicago, at the age of 117. There is no truth in the rumor which has got into the newspapers, that the lale Amos Lawrence, of Boston, left $35,000, or any olher sum, to the lady of President Pierce. Ir you would keep your hands from chap ping during the winter, wash then as often as you please, but rub them "right dry" each time; don't leave a particle of moisture for the cold air to act upon. Louis Napoleon, immediately after his ac cession to the throne, paid all the loans on small pledges at the Mont da Flete, thus aiding some thousands of poor debtors. Dclicacv. An Amencan young lady, a weekly newspaper having been left on her toilet table, refused to dress herself because there was an Observer in the room. Postage Envelope - It is said that the recently prepaid postage envelop?s have been rejected by the Department, and that the contractors are to furnish better speci mens by the first of Febiuaiy. The Governor of Alabama has appointed the Hon. Benjamin Fitzpatrick as U. S. Sen ator, to fill the unexpired term of the Hon- Wm. B. King, resigned. Bos well observed to Johnston that there was no instance of a beygar dying for want, in the meets of Scotland. "I believe sir, you are ery right," says Johnson ; "but this does ni t arise from the want of bngars, but the impossibility of starving a Scotchman. Here is a good definition upon which we tumbled in some of our late reading: WHAT II CHARITT. It it grace or art To gi t a living. By idling all ; And richer grow by giving. There is a fellow set up for a doctor, down in the lower pirt of the city, who, on being asked what he could cure, replied "that he cured poik, frequently." He'll do to travel West. Irreiistibi.e. A good nalured gill, wilh eyes filled to the brim with love and Prus sian blue. If you don't want a palpitation of t ie hear, keep away from "sicb." A Master Huho roa Murderino h:s 5lave.-L A.J.Eiubbs,of Marlboro District, b C, who was convicted of the murder of a negro, at la October Court, hanged at cenneusvuie, on Friday last, in acco.d Jance who me sentence of the Court. "First clas.injurispiuder.ee, Hand np. . .... jii.uiie. us in lorcing lobacc co and civilization on the Japanese V "Please, sir, I know tha cannon law." "Right. And what are its expoundeis V "Carionadei and Paixhan swivel pieces.' Right again. Call the next c'uss." A singer in the northern corner of Iowa, re cenlly dislocated his jaw in attempting to ting "high B." It appeal there was a con test between the victim and a rival teacher as to which should be employed to leach certain singing school, and the formar made uch desperate efforts to astonish the natives s led lo the lamentable result above men- ltr,.aj Int h gt the vkeni. THE GLOBE! THE OFFICIAL PAPER OF CONGRESS. CONGRESS has mails ihe Otoai Its organ of communication with the country. Tofaeif Itate this Imporlunt object, and diminish the ex wn to the people, the C""""M,"l1?" Li Arnni. which contain the P"01"?' f Congress revised by the members, are henceforth to h conveyed through the moil, free of postage. The approach of a new administration impart, wcullnf importance to the next session or Con- Throughout the whole country there w. Kicltud. to know what shape Congress will ende.vor to give to the nations. ...... - the incoming administration. The debates of the next session will, no doubt, as heretofore, fore- n lonviiuu- . , .., hadow its policy. The CnsnititssiosJAt Giom and Arrtanix are printrd on a double royal sheet in royol quar to form, each number containing sixteen pages. The Congressional Globe is made up of the daily nroceediims of the two houses ! and the Appen dix embrarec the long speeches withheld by the speakers for revision, tha Messages of the Presi dent of Ihe United States, and the Reports of the Heads of the Executive Departments. The Laws named during a session, and an In dex to them, are printed as soon as possible after adjournment, and sent to all suhieril-ers to the Congressional Globe anil Appendix. I KK Ms I For one copy of the Daily Globe during the next session 60 For one copy of the Congressional Globe, Appendix, and Laws tor the next ses sion $3 00 The subscrihlion money must accompany the order, else no attention will be paid to it. Subscriptions should reach here by .he loth of December, at farthest to insure all the num bers. I have about five hundred surplus copies of ihe Congressional CI lob e for the last session, which contain, besides the proceedings of Congress, all laws and joint resolutions passed during the ses sion. I be proceedings and laws make3,.3 pa ges; and the list of appropriations and Index not vet printed, will make about 80 pages more. will let those who subscribe for the Congressional Globe and Appendix for the coming session have them at the following rates: Price per copy, un bound, three dollars ; or bound in three vol umcs, backs and corners Russia leather, five dot lars. Thev will be delivered to subscribers at these pries. I sell the bound volumes here fo four dollars a volume: the three volumes tiounJ for twelve dollats. Every person who tnkes any part in the politics of this country should possess them. JOHN C. RIVES. Washington, November U. 1852. LADIES' DRESS TRIMMINGS. J. C. OBEKTKUFFER, S. E. Cor. Ninth and Maple Sts above Race PHILADELPHIA. INVITES the Ladies of the City and Country to call end examine his splendid Stock oi Trimmings, which has been selected with the ut most care. Mr. O. being enabled, from his experience in the business, to take advantage of the wholesale market, is able ta sell as low as any other estab lishment. Mr. O. was formerly principal con ductor of the extensive business of Mr. J. W. Hurstman, No. 204 Chestnut Street, and his ex tensive experience will be a guarantee of his ability to do justice to his customers. His Stock comprises the following. Silk, Worsted, and Cotton Curtain Fringes, Binding, Tassels and Cord, Silk and Worsted Blind do, Silk, Woollen, ond Cotton Hoisery, Gloves, Combs, Brushes, Soaps, Perfumery, ccc. Woollen and Cotton Knitting and Darning Yarn, Porte Mommies, Furnished Work Boxes, Brace lets, and Fancy Articles generally. Call and examine for yourselves. Philadelphia, September 25. 1R52. Cm. TAXLOP.I1TG. JOHN V. MARTIN, BEGS leave to inform his friends and th pub lic in general, that he is prepared in every respect to make clothing after the most Fashionable Styles, and in the most durable manner, and his prices will be as reasonable as can be had in Sunbury or elsewhere, in cash or approved country produce. He will always have the advantages of the latest fashion plates, and in addition to his acknowl edged skill in cutting, he will be assisted by lbs direction of the most scientific publications rela ting to that art, now issued from the emporiums of fashion in the United States. An endeavor will be made always to have work completed when reuuiued. His establishment is situated in Market Squnre, Sunbury, nearly opposite the Post Office, in the building formerly occupied by Jacob Painter as a hatter shop, where it will be a pleasure to hiin to see his friends, and make such work for them as is within the line of his business, Sunbury, August 14, 1852 tf. Fresh and Spiced Oysters ! riAVIXG aettled at Northumberland, I am now prepared lo furnish Fresh arid spi ced OystHis during the w hole season at re duced prices. Vou can depend upon them being fresh, as 1 shall receive them daily, (Sundays excepted) and when landed here, they are only lrj hours out of Ihe shell. All persons at a distance, who are in want of the above article, can have them sent per uzeu or single can Dy addressing W. II. VICKERV. at Burr's Hotel. Northumberland. Oct. 16, 152. DAVID COOPER, COMMISSION MERCHANT FOR THE SALE OF Fish, Provisions, fjc, Vo. 9 .AW A Wharves, PHILADELriHA. April 10, IHb'i. ly. JOHN PHILLIPS & SON, No. 47 South Water Street, below Chestnut, PHILADELPHIA. MPORERS of Foreign Fruits, Nuts, Wines, oVc, keep constantly on hand the following articles, which they will sell at very low prices r cash. auins, Almonds, Citron, Cream Nuts, Currants, Ground Nuts, Dates, Walnuts, runes, illierts. Figs, Vanilla beans, Sweet Oil, Preserved ginger, amarinds, quorire, Lemon Syrup, Fire Crackers, Madeira Wine, Claret Wine, Muscat " Sweet Malaga ort Wine, Sherry " Philadelphia, July S, 1852. ly. BOOKS! BOOKS!! TL'ST RECEIVED and for sale a new edition of PIKES ARITHMETIC. ALSO, a large assortment of Blsnk Books. WM. McCARTV, Bookseller, 8unbury, Dec. 4, 1R52 tf. If LANK DEEDS printed on the best aualilv of parchment nauer. sold at tha lowest nrieea - mis oinee. ny wnnii'iuile ami retail A KNOLD'8 WRITING FLUID and Adhe- m.vm n I I I i , . . uu ,e8ui envelopes, lor sale uy Bunl 11. U. MAoSEK. ury, nra 10, 1852 lVTD A on - IV 4 COFFEE. An excellent thai, coiu iue.f. v:r. '" m"CD e"eP" '"IB IIIDT SA Ii .il An.il it i.ii u" l "tic. I it ii ni.'vu . . . - 1 V.;. ",d without ca.es. of Vl:T"y:i reived. ' UPI"J W mill, Ki. f. ..l. Bunbury, Dec. T, H51. B' MASfcER. twice fee BlISnu7b7 Valuable Property. Late the Estate of E, P. SHANNON, Eq., orAorthumucrinna JLT PRIVATE SALE. THE snbscribers, fc-xecutors ot in. estate of Enhraim P. Shannon, late of Ihe Bor ough of Northumberland, offer at private sale, Ihe following valuable Real Estate, viz: Lot No. 77, corner of Queen and P-onl Street, on which is erected a tuosloiy tfrirk Building, formerly occupied by the deceased a a Store and Dwelling, and now occupied as such. There are also on the lot two frame dwellings. &c. Lot No. 62, situated in Market Street, on which is erected a two ttorv white Frame Dwelling, &c, adioiniiiE John Tajrcart. Esci.. occupied by CUs. Knous. Lois Nos. 69, 70, 71 it 72, annate in Mar ket Street, a two story white Frame Dwel ling, occupied by James Dnnly, and a stable is erected on lots No. 69 & 70. The undivided half of Lot No. 120, situate on Ihe corner of Duke and 4lh Street, on which is erected a two story dwelling, occu pied by Joseph McCallisler. Lot io. 188, situate in Queen Street on which is erected a two story while Frame Building, occupied by John Burkert Lot No. 60, situate at Northway and Wa ter Slieels, on which are erected two Frame Dwellings and Stabling, occupied by widow Vandling and John Vaiidling. Also the undivided fourth part of lot 166, on which is erected a twosloiy Frame Dwel ling, occupied by John Vandyke, Also ten acres of cleared land, adjoining lands of John Dushay, on the East side of the Susquehanna, about three miles below Dan ville. Also two adjoining vacant town lots, situ ated on Ihe corner of Second and Orange streets, numbered in the general plan of Bor ough. Nos. 2IS & 216. Also four vacant lots on Third and Orange Streets, numbered in ihe general plan ol said Borough. Nos. 209, 210, 211 & 212. Also four vacant lots fronting on Market and Sixth Slreets, running East to an Alley, numbered in the general plan of said Bor ough, Nos. 77, 78, 79 & 80. Also four vacant lots fronting on Orange Street, and numbered in the general plan of said Borough, Nos. 185, 186, 187 & 188. 1 he above property w ill te sold in parts or parcels to suit purchasers, on reasonable trms. For further particulars apply to John Cnke, Esq., at Northumberland, or lo the subscribers. ALFRED KNF.ASS. ) P,, THOMAS 8TRAWBRIDGE, f e,x r, Northumberland, May 22, 1852. tf. JOHN A. TAVLOR, manufacturer of Monuments, Tombs, AND GRAVE STONES OF THE FINEST Italian and American Marbi.c At his Old Stand in Northumberland, Pa. RESPECTFULLY iaform tlie pul.lir that all work in his line will he made up of the very heat material anil finished in the latest style of the Eastern cities. Those in want of such articles well made and executed in the best style and at the lowest rates, will do well to call and examine before they pur chase elsewhere. May 15, 1852 It. Wm. McCarthy, Bookseller. T ESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the puhlic, that he has removed his Book Store, to Market street, to the house occupied Ity J. Naille. Esq., Attorney at Law, nearly op posite the Court House, on the north side, where keeps for sale constantly on hand a good assortment of books and stationary. For Sale A large new spring wsggon fit for 3, 3 or 4 horses. Sunbury, July 54, 1855. tf. JUST DECEIVED AT THE Saddlery and Harness Establishment of G. W. STUOII, Market Street, Sunbury, A new assortment of Silver, ItrnKS and Jnpnnncd 31ounting, Wliich he will either make up to order or sell separately for easli at prices as low if not lower tli.in can be had anywhere else. SADDLES, BRIDLES, HARNESS, Trunks, Vallcc, Carriage Whips, SiC, Constantly kept on hand or manufactured to order. CARRIAGE TRIMMIXO done on the shortest notice. All persons are invited to call and ei amine foi hemselves. All kinds of produce taken in exchangt. Sunbury, May I, I85J. tf. BRITTANNIA WARE MANUFACTURERS. THE SUDSCRIRERS having just entered into the ahove husiness in all ita liranches, take this mode of calling the attention of Coun try Merchants, ond others to their NEW STYLE and PATTERNS, also the quality of material, as we natter ourselves not to be best in workmanship or material. The following, in part, conai.t of our assortment : 1. A. MI'S and Lamp Screws ; LADLES; Cas tor Prunes; RED PANS; TUMBLERS: PITCHERS wilh lids; COFFEE POTS and TEA POTS ; Slop Bowls; SUGAR HOWLS; CREAM CLPS; BEER MEASURES; Cof fee Hoppers; CANDLESTIC8 ; SPOONS, of sizes; dec, &e. We will he heppy to receive orders for Sam pies, by mail, at our place of business, No. 109 RACE ST., or QUARRY ST., above Second , PHILADELPHIA. N. 1). The subscriber still continues to man ufacture Candle Moulds, Svringes, Suruical In strumcnts, &c, at his old place of business, No. 109 Kuce Street, rliiladahilua, to which I would call the special attention of Candle Manufaclu rers. JOHN CALVERLEY. Philadelphia, Nov. C, 1852. 3mo. SHELDRAKE'S A LLEGIIENY HOUSE, No, S80 MARKET Street, above 8th, Philadelphia. Under the new arrangement the cars wliich arrive from Pittsburg, Harnahurg, &c, will run to the New Depot, corner of Schuylkill 5lli and Market. In order to accommodate the public we will always have our Coach at the New Depot on the arrival of the cars to carry Passengers to the Allegheny Houte, which is in the centre of the city. Our old friends will please ride down, and all who with to patronise a House with a Good I side, Clean Beds, and accommodating assistants, will please give us a call. ierm, uue uoiiar jer nay. August 51, 1853. 6m. LEATHER. Fritz, Williams 5 Hendry, Store-, No. 29 North 3d Street., PHILADELPHIA. Tl MOROCCO Manufacturers, Curriers, Import- era. Corr.miasion and General Leather Bus iness. Wholesale and Retail. IT" Manufactory 15 Maigarettu Street. Aug. 28, 1852 ly. BLANK Parchment Paper Deeds and blank Mortgagee, Bonds, Executions, Summons, &e., for salcJjy IL 0. MAoSEK. Bunhory April 9, IBM. IpRESH Vanilla Beau of superior quality just receives! and far eala by 03-S5OO CHALLENGE. WHATEVKR eiiaesrns the health and happiness of a people ia at all limes of the moil valunble Import ance. 1 lake It fur grnnteil thut every person will do all tn Iheir power, lo mve trm Uvea of their children, and Ihnt very neraon will endeavor lo prom He their own health nt all snoriBera. I feel it lo l inv duty to solemnly aaaure you that WORMS, according lo Hie opinion of the moat oelcljrated I'hyiiciana, are the primary canaea of a Itirge mujoriiy of diseases to which children and adulta are lia ble j if you have an appetite continually chanewlile from one kind of f.md lo another, Had llreath, Pain in the Sto mnrh, Pickina; at the None, Hnrdneaa and Fiillneia of the Ddly. Dry Couajh, Wow Kev.-r, Pnlaelrreanlnr remember that all three denote Wolt.Mf, and you shonktai one. ap ply the reimxly : HOBENSACK'S WORM SYRUP. An article founded upon Scientific Principle!, compound ed with purely vegetable subataneua. being perfectly aafe when taken, and can be fiyen to the moat tender infant with decided lieneficial effect, when Bowel Complaint, and Diarrlnza have made them weak and debilitated the Ionic properties of my Worm Pvrnp are audi, that it stands without an equal in the cuulotiue of medicines, in I Vint" tone and ilrenelh to Uie Stomach, which makea it an Infallible remedy for thoae afflicted with Dyapcpeia, Ihe aitoniahiug cure, performed bv thie Syrup after Phyai eiana have failed, ie die beat evidence of ita aupertor effi cacy over all other.. THE TAPE WORM! Tliii ia the moat diffi-.-nlt Worm to deatrov of all that in fest the human ayitem, it srowe to an abnott Indefinite leiictb becominff ao coiled ami faatened in the lntcalinea and Momach effecting the health ao anlly aa to cause t, Vitua Dance, Kile, &c-, that thoae afflicted aeldom if ever auapeel that it ia Tnpe Worm httatciiiiig them to an early grave. In order to deatrov tlna Worm, a very energetic trentment must he puraueii, it would therefore lie proper to lane o to o 01 my Mver I'llia aoae to remove nil olistruc tiona, that the Worm Hyrup may act direct upon the Wonn, which must lie taken in doses of S Tuhlrsnoonl'ulla 3 tiincl a dny Ihcse dirt'etions followed have never been known to tail in curing the moat obstinate cuae ol rape Worm. IC7" HOBENSACK'S LIVER PILLS. N" rmrt f the ivilem ) more liable to dinerine tlinn the l.l v hit, it terving on a lilterer In purily Ihe Minn!, or giv ing the proper tveretinn to the bile : no thut out wroii? ne- turn of the Liver efiVcti the other important rmU (he tyntem, and results variously, in Liver Complaint. Jtmir dice. Dyspepsia, jfce. e BhouM, therefore, mi -h very vnipi"iii irmt intern intm-jite a wrong fiction rt H Liver These Pills Items; em.p'fwd of KOOTg V PUNTS fur ino-iini ny n.ittire to iienl the sick : INamelv, 1st. An K PKCTOilANT, which aiigmentt the srrretimi from the Pulmonary mucus membmne, or promote the ilisthnree of secreted ntnttt-r. 2nd, An ALTKRATIVK, wnirh dinners in srnie inexplicable and insensible manner the cerium m .ihid action of the avatein. 3rd, A TONIC which ffives tone mm strength to the nervous svatem. re uewinr heilth and vieor to all ports of the bud v. 4th A CATIIAKTIC, which acts in perfect harmony with the mncr ingrenirmis. anu operniinpr on ine u-weis. and expel- n lie the whoif lunfs of ear rum and vtlmted mutter, a tut nu- rifying the Blood, which destroys disease and restores TO FEMALES. You will find these Tills an invaluable medicine In many eomnlnints to which y.m are subject. In obstructions ei ther total oi pnrtiitt, they have been found of inestimable benefit, restoring their functional irmntrerncnts to a heal thy action, purifying Ihe hlood and other fluids ao eflectu ally to put to flight all complaints which may nrise from female irretrnlurities, ns headache, giddiness, dimness of tight, pain in the side, back, &c. ZD" Price, 25 cents each. None ceiiuiiic unless signed J. N. Hobensack, all otliera beine Imae liniuiiion. IV" Agents wiahiitr new anppliea. and Store Keeper, desirous of liccomiiifr Aiicnta muat address the Proprietor, J. N. Holieiisack, Philnilrtpliin. Pa. P-iKI liy J. W. Friliinr, Snolmry ; Mary McCoy, Nor thumlierlanil : Heisel, Tnilmtville ; Itaier. Milton ; Ditty A. l.enker. (jeri!etiiwii ; liacnring A Wnlverton, Paai nia; Wieat. Hickory; all dealer, ill Medicine in the Comilv and Stale. August 14, ISM. ly. Chcnp Watches 6j Jewelry, WHOLESALE and Retail, at the "Pliilailrl phia Watch and Jewelry Store," No. 66 North tfecondStrcet, corner of Quarry, Philadel phia. Cold Lever Watches, fgll jeweled, 18 carat eases, t'2?,00 Silver d ). full jeweled, 814 .lOold Spectacles, 7,'KI Silver lupine, jewcla, 10. Fine Silver do. I,5i do do do. 0. Ivold Bniceleta, 3.00 Siineiior Quarlicia, 7.1! adirs' (Sold Pencils, 1.0(1 Imitation do. 5 Silver Tm spoons, set, 5,00 Gold l'rai, wilh Pencil and Silver Holder, 1 ,00 Gold Finger Kings, 37i cents to tfiSO ; Wutrh Glasses, pl.iin, 12 J cents; I'atcnt, 1SJ ; Lunet, "5 ; other articles in proportion. All goods war ranted to be what they are sold for. STAUFFER & HAKLKY, Successors to O. Conrad. On hand, some Gold and Silver Levers and Lepines, still lower than the above prices. August 28, 1852. ly. Van Loan Daguerrean Gallery, 159 CifsInu Street, VT tliis eelehrated estahlisliment you can alway. pro cure tha newest and most iiaprovcd styles of DAGL'ERREOTVPE TaLHOTYPE PORTRAITS t fr in SO to IfiO per ct. Less cosr than such nictuies can be had fr elsewhere. N"wtlmt vrtti can secuie such perfect portraits of vonr n-ed ones at a mere nominal cost, d.m't delay lest you se inem. Every vauetv of fancy cases, frames. Ac. on hand oi furnished to order, and every picture made snlistorv and wai ranted to he in the hest style of the ait or Mo chabgk Call and ace us at 169 Chestnut at. L. II. PI RN ELL rhiladdlphia July 17, 1SJ5. ly. THE GltC IT PUIZG MEDAL Alt- lllTEUt HICKEY &. TUXiL, No. 148 Chestnul St., above Sixth, Front oj JONES' HOTEL. AVE just received their Prire Medal, awarded to them for their beat Travelling Trunks ex hibited at the World's Fair in London, -1851 being the only exhibitors to whom any award was made. 1 heir competition was wnh all the world, and they have taken THE PRIZE! TRUNKS, VALISES, BAGS, &c. To be found in this City, and st very low prices" Call and see. HICKEY & TILL, Trunk Manufacturers, 118 Chestnut St. April 10. 185a. tf. The Johnston Ink MANUFACTORY REVIVED lOffc Lombard St , PHILADELPHIA. rTHHE suUcrilier begs leave respectfully to in--1- form Phuters generally, that he has suc ceeded to the Business of manufacturing Fruit' ing Ink formerly carried on by his grand Father, and Father, and oilers his article to the trade. without any Pcrra, but with the simple reliance upon the long established chaiacter it has home, feeling confident of its giving entire satisfaction to all who may favor him wilh a call. TraMS Cash. CHARLES ENEU JOHNSTON. April 10, 1852. tf. JAMES BARBER'S Wholesale and ICetail Clock ESTABLISHMENT. S. E. Corner Second and Chestnut Sts., PHILADELPHIA. WHERE may be found, one of the largest and best assortments of Clocks and Time pieces in the United States, in quantities to suit purchasers, of from a single Clock, to one thou sand Clocks; embracing every variety of style and manufacture, suitable for Churches, Halls, Counting Houses, Parlois, Sleeping Apartments, and Kitchens, Steam and Canal Boats, and Rail Road Cars. Also general sale Agent, for Rapu's lately pat ented Scientific Niche Gold Pen. Wholesale and Retail Gold and Silver Pen Holders, and Pencils, and variety of Fancy Goods. Those wishing to purchase will find it to their interest to call before purchasing elsewhere. JAMES UAKIILK, 6. E. Cur. Ches tuut Sc 2nd Sts., Phila. April 10, 1852. ly SOAP & CANDLE MANUFACTORY, No. 19 Wood St., between id If 3d Sts., and Ao. IT AortA 0(1 mreti, PHILADELPHIA. John Bancroft Jr. and Son, Tl ESPECTFULLY inform Store-keepers. Mer chants. Slc. that they Manufacture and ha v for Sale. Palm, While, Variegated, Yellow and Brown Soaps, Mould and Dipped Caudles, all of good quality and at reasonable price, (7 Cash paid for Tallow and rough Fat. April 10 1852. ly. WWTILEY'S COVGH C4NDY. An ticel W lent remedy for seughs, colds. Far sal at this effice. PhV 4. 1IV- SOWER & BARNES, Publishers ond Booksellers, No. 84 North Third Street, PHILADELPHIA. MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS. Dibtea. Pravara. ttvmna. Pntiml anil Hiatnrifal Works. Travels, Novcla, Ac., Ate. SCHOOL BOOKS. Every kind In use from a primer upwards. BLANK BOOKS. An elerant m sort men t from the rest book uuwarils. maue en super lot paper, and beat ot binding. WRITING PAPERS. Can, post, and Note Papers, decant styles and quality. no very cnenp. Ol A 1 lUtN bit X Fanev. Plain and Adhesive Knvelonee. tnk. Sand. Wa fers, 5teel Pens, States, Pencils, Porte-Monaies, Wrap ping rapers ot all kinds. Curtain Tapera, etc., Ac. Our stock ia all fresh. Uwchl chean and sold aeeordinslv. chants and Teachers, however little they niajr buy. rarticuiar attention naia to isook sellers, unuiury mer Sower ft Barnes are Publishers of PELTON'9 series of MAGNIFICENT OUTLINE MAPS Each man fa nearlv SBVKN FKKT SQUARE, and ahowa the comparative aise and relative tiosiiioii of every Country on the gtolie. 1 liey are intended to he suspenuea in every School Kooin, and not only mnke a splendid an Psnrnnce, but are universally arkiiiwledired tn he the EST MODE OF TEACHING GEOGRAPHY ever brmirhtout. They are keys intended to he used by the scholars, containing a complete epitome ol' Geoffraphy, and Rostiua: leas man unit ine price 01 a ueotrranny and Aims, The system is in universal uoe in Prussia and Germany, and has already been introduced in Uirnrd College, I'lnlU' dclnbiH, the nubl ie schiHilsof lloslon. New York. Phila rielphia, llnltiinore, Wanhinpton, and thn m phnnt New biiKiaud, new itrK, an., fee. nur ovsks are loaaea with recommeiidntmns from thenioht tnlented and acien 1 1 tie teachers in every quarter, and wherever the system has ireen used parents, teachers and scholars unite in paus ing ii. 1. Map of the Western Hemisphere. If. Map of the Kn-tern Hetnispliere. j. 3iapoi ,onn America. 4. Map of the United Suites. 5. Map of Kttrop. 6. Map of Asia. 7. Map of South America and Africa. Every map is brilliantly colored, varnished, and mount ed on niuslin and rollers. We reapeetiully invite the earnest attention of Teachers, Parents, and rVhool Directors to this iasriiinliiiff mode of teach i se Geography. SOWER ft HaRNFJ. M North Third Street, Philadelphia, Aug. 2?, 1854. tf. HARRISBURG BOOK BINDERY. F. Ii. IIUTTKIl &. CO.. Successors to W. O. Ilickok, and Hickok k Cnutine. BOt)K HINDERS, STATIONERS AND BLANK BOOK MANUFACTURERS. The subscriliers rrsppctfully inform their friends I , and the public. Hint liter am now carrying on the above biniiies ut the OLD STAND occupied by Hickok iV Co. Tliry flatter themselves that by reful attention to business, they will merit and receive a continuance of the patronage so liber- lly enjoyed by the old linns. Particular attention will be paid to the ruling nd binding of every description of blank books r banks, county otlices, merchants and prtvnte mlividunl, and every vnriely of full and half bound Mnnk'liooks. Old bonks, periodicals, law books, music, newspapers, &e., bound in any '.iltern and in any style required. In addition to the above, II icy have, and will at all times keep, a Rencrnl assortment of STA- l lONEKY. consisting of -etter Paper, Knives, r-l-itcs niut Pencils. Iail IViieila, letter Siaoiia, IiHlin Itublicr, V:lf.-r, Hid Tunc lllnnlt Cards, Cnr " Onilis, Dniwinr. 11 Inksiauda, riniater 11 Il.Mo itiera, ipviuir 4( Hlnck Ink, Rlnttine: " fiiilin" Wax, 'eel Pens, Blue Ink, uriniue Ink. C'.nvme Ink. r owts, Alli ed'. Writing Fluid, Erasures, Ac. FP" Paper ruled to pattern, and all work war ranted and done very cheaply. I . L. HLTTEH & CO. March !3, l552. tf. LIBERTY STOVE WORKS, nilOVVN STREET, above Fourth, PHILADELPHIA. THE undersigned respectfully inform the puh lic that they are in full operation at their new fnu miry, ond ready to execute orders for stoves of every description on the most rcasona- Ie terms. They invite the attention of STOVE DEAL ERS to their (urge assortment of STO VES, all which are entirely new, and got up at great xpeiiBc. Among wnicn are me l.iherty Air ight Cook, Complete Cook, Mar Air light, Star Franklin, Star Radiator, Jenny Liud Im proved, Fire King Radiators, Salamanders, Can nons, Uaes, liare Cylinders, liar Koom Stoves, Furnaces, Gus Ovens, Ac., Ac. A15DOTT4- LAWRENCE. N. B. Country merchants are particularly invited to call and examine our assortment. April 10, 1852. ly. PHIL. AND READING RAIL ROAD. SUMMER AltHAMiE.MEST FROM PHILADELPHIA AND l'OTTSVILLE. Fare. Reduced. Office of the Phila. If Reading Ruilroad Co. ) riniauelpliia, March -o, lbJl. ) Two Passenger Trains Duilv, (except Sunday.) ON and after April 1st, 1851 two trains will be run each way, daily, between Philadel phia and Pottaville MOR "IXG LIXE. Leaves Philadelphia at 71 A. M., daily except Sundays. Leaves 1'ottsville at 7 A. M. dally except oun days. AFTERXOOX i.Vi. Leaves Philadelphia at 3J o'clock, daily, except Sundavs. Leaves Pottsville at 3J o'clock, daily, except uudays. FARES, Detween Philadelphia arid Pottsville, $2.75 1st class cars and S -.-5 2d class cars. Between Philadelphia and Reading, 51.75 1st class cars and $1.45 2d class cars. Depot in Philadelphia, corner of Broad and Vine Streets. Passengers cannot enter the cars unless provi ded wilh Tickets. NOTICE. Fiftv pounds of baggage will be al lowed to each passenger in these lines ; and pas sengers are expressly prohibited from taing any thing as baggage but their wearing apparel, winch will le at the risk ol its owner. By order of the Board lVManagcrs. S. BRADFORD, April 19, 1851. Secretary. IUVEK WAlUllkS. A tew double case English Silver Watches, for sale at very low prices by H. II. MAS5ER. Sttnnury, nprn it, r. u. "ft ATE. NT imiTTAMA STOPPERS for bar Domes lor saie uy II. D MASSER. Sunbury, April, IS, 1851 H T NOB AND SPRING MORTISE LAT D CHES. An excellent article, for sale at half the usual price by J W. FAILING, Hunbury, July 7. 1S43- BLANK NOTES, waiving law of $300, for sale by April 86. IRS I. H. B the exemption MASSER. ADD'8 celebrated Horse and Cattle Medt i V cine for aale by HENRY MASSFK Kunliury. Jan. um. mss 1HEE BILL8. Justices anil Constables Fee Bills handsomely printed on cars' paper for sale at tlnsnllire. ITOR sale at this office, Superior Black Ink, - Cattle Medicine at 23 eta, Pure Essence of Gincer.25 ceuta BLANKS. i of every description c BLANKS of every description can be had by spi hing at the office of the American. WRITING FLUID and self sealing Enve- " ' lopes, just received and for aale by April 19. I DM H. B. MAK8ER. nsISSUE PAPEIL Yellow Tiasu paper for covering ilassaaa, Ac, lT sale al ihsatBreof BANK NOTE TABLE. CORRECTED WEEKLY. PENNSYLVANIA. CTTV OS PHILADELPHIA.. MASSACAtJSETTSI. All solvent hanks dia KIIODK 1MLA.ND. All solvent lonks I dis CMNNKUT1CUT. All solvent luniks dis NKW YORK. CITT. V. 8. Rank notra 1.1 dis All solvent banks pal COUWTBT. Rank of Chamlieralmrg 1 disj inns oi i;nasier un. par Rank of Del. Co. Chester par unnk ol liermantowii narlAII solvent Ixinka 1 dis Bank of (ipttyshnrir Uitnk of Lewintowu Rank of Midillptown 1 dis L7Uk notra under t3 J di. torxiar. dia All Jvenls banks 1 dis Montgomery Co Hank Bank of Northumlierl'lld. pni Belvnkre Hank ! dia Bank of Pittalmra 1 dis 'Coinmrrinl Hnnk J di. Bank of Danville purl Far. Hnnk Monl Holljr pa' Carlisle Rank 1 di. F A M., Middleiowii PI. par Columhia H'k A B'ge Co pnrMeclinnii'a Ilk, Newark par par ir.w ji.uri. l . uoTeiBinwn uana liar pi ecu. fa ni unrnnirioii mt Kastnn Hank (inrMech. A Mnn. Ilk Trent par Krie Hank 9 dis Morris Co Hunk I dia RxrhaiiaeR'kPittaliiiral dia 'Newark Ilk a 4 Ins Co 1 dia F.xrhange H'k, Branch 1 dia Oraiiae Rank Farmers' H'k, UurksCo pur' People's Uk I'ullerai.il Farmers' Bk; idnenatcr pur'Princetoii Rank dis dis par par dis par rannera' hk, Iteailinf! Kirxni'in ItanKinr to, Farm. Bk Sehiiylkill Co pnr jSemerret Co Bunk F D. Rk Wnvnesb'j llilia State Hank at Camden Franklin Rk. Waah'n lldia tate Bk lClianlielhtoii Harrislmrr Bank I riia State Hnnk Newark I dis I dis llrmeannle Hnnk 1 di. Mate Kk. IX. llrunswlvk par lncaater Hnnk par.Snsarx Bank. Newton I dis l.eoanon Mans pnrl Merch. Man. Bank 1 dis Miners' H'k, Potisville per Trenton B inking Co par Villon linnk. Dover ids Vnnllevv'lr It Del Dr Co l.lilis Mononenhela Bank 1 ilia Taylorsv'e Del 11V Co IS dis B" Hi note, iitnler tS J dis West Braneh Bank pnr Bank of Dekiwnre rar . jr..,ii,iiR nKf ,v intesn'e pnr York Bank, ) dj OT Relief notes (dis MA INK. Rank of Whetlnrk Sitia Hunk of 7?myma par Delmviire Cilv Rank par Hk Wilipe'n ft Rrandvw. par l'nrmera' Hk M Delaware par t'nion Rank. Wilmington par Mercantile Hk, Bangor 10 ilia tV t'nder S!.'.'a J dis nn 'll . ill imilKS 0 NKW IIA.MPSHinK. DHI1J. All a'llvcnt Imnka S dis All solvent Innks j dia H'Hk n iles under fi's 4 dis NORTH CAKUUMA. All a ilvenl Imnks 8 dit Bank of St Allans 9d r.n.iio.M , All aolvent Imnka iit,lV I'nderS's, 8, (lis "AID AND COMFORT," To Your Oivn Mechanics. GEOUGE It MANUFACTTRER OF FURNITURE AND CHAIRS Of the most Fashionable Style. 'T'HE siibscrilier respectfully calls the attention of the public to his large and splendid assort ment of every quality and price of c;ai.ist-waii;. which cannot full to rctommenil n ut toevery one who will examine it, on account of ita durable workmanship and splendid finish, made up of the hest stock to be had in the city. No clTort is spnred in the manufacture of his ware, and the subscriber is determined to keep up with the many improvements which arc constantly being made His stock consists ol .Mahogany Sods Oil nns mid I.oiiiigrfl, Bureaus, Secretaries, Sideboards, SOFA, BREaRFAST AM) DINING TABLES, and alo VENETIAN BLINDS, equal to Phila- uelpuia mauulucture. I ULUM lv, A US', ol every pattern and price, CUPBOARD?. WORK AND CANDLE STANDS. TOILET TABLES AND EXTENSION TABLES, in short, every article in this line of his business, lie also manufactures all kinds and qualities tf CHAIRS, including varieties never before to be had ir Sunbury, such as Maiiogamt, Black Wmscr ami I t'itLr.i) MarLK uur.ciAN ; ami Wimisor CHAIRS, ami rA.vi T l'lisii Stools, which arc of the latest styles, and warranted to be excelled by none mainilactiircd in the Cities or elsewhere. The subscriber is determined that there shall be no excuse for persons to purchase furniture in the cities, as every confidence can be entertained about the quality and finish of his ware and Chairs. His articles will be disposed of on ns good terms as they citu be purchased elsewhere. Coun try Produce taken in payment for work. r7 UNDERTAKING Having provided himself with a handsome IIkahsh, he is now prepared for Undertaking, und attending funer als, in this vicinity, or at any convenient dis tance from this place. I!? The Wure Room is in Market Street, below Thompson's Store and Weaver' Tavern. GEORGE RENN. Sunbury, Jan. 10, 1S.1C if. CHERRY PECTORAL: For the Cure of COUGHS, COLDS, HOARSENESS, BROXX OHZTIS, CROUP, AS TR IVIA, WHOOPING-COUGH AND CONSUMPTION. Many years of trial, instead of inirmirine the Dul-ltc con fidence in lint mmJicinr, hat won for it mi onnrecmti'ai and iinlrifly by tut rxrerding ihe urns' t nnguine execlu tiont ol' Ut Vi icntli. Ni'tltiuie but itt luiriimic vtrlitei nud the unmmtakruljle benefit comcrred on tliouruuidt o suirer er, couid oiiiiimte utid iiiuiniiiin Ihe repJttti n it eiij yt. line many iniuri r reineuiei thrupt upii ihil coininutniy, liave luilfd anil tit-cu tliscnnled, thit h:it ciiintti trintdt by every trial, eoinVrretl tteiiftiti on tlieniUirird tlicy run nev er ftrnel, and pr uiuccd curct too nuiucroiit and rcmarka- ble lo lorsoiten While it ii a irand on theivuMir to nreiend that anv one mcdii-iue will inlallibly curu htitl tin-it u ul.uiiuant proi' that the CimikY PKCTokAi. d not onlv us a t-ftifrnt .liiiifr. hut atni tt invaiiabiy cure the inutadirt tor w hich it it employed. A tune in tKi't tie iacli wi.'.er and belter known, una medicine has uraduaiiy bicmir the vht ri-linnre of the altiiL'ted. fimn tiie I w cabin "I the Ameiicnn IVasant. t the pniucetr Knrobr and Kings. 'I'limttietii-ut thiteutue eouutry, in every Mine, city, and nule-M alinoiit every hamlrtit c miaius, C'hkkrv 1'kciokal it known at tne best remedy extant for dis.Tis.es of the Tnr.uit und !.uiii;b, and in n.uny foreitin cotintriof, it it conitni to le exieu tively used by tliur most intelliient l'hykirians. In Oieat Kriiiini, b ranee mid Oermnuy, wiiere the niedieal triencet have reached their highest perifOtiMit Chkrry I'kctoral ia intrcHlucud, and in eonstant use in the Ainnea, Iluspi tala, Alint Ii onset, Public liistiutins, and in domestic practice, at the surest remedy their nit ending Pliytieiaut ran employ for the more dauffefoua nrTctioii of the luiipi. A 'to in nniiier cases, und fr children it it tale, pletisant and effectual to enre. In fact, time of the most Hatter in k testimonials we receive have been from parents who have found it erhcat i ua in cases particularly inciden tal to childhood. The Cher a t Pectoral it manufactured by a ptactical Chemist, and evry ounce nf it under hit own e-e, with invar utble accuracy and care. It it teaicd und protected bv luw from cuuterieiis, etMisenuenily can be relied on at genuine without adulteration. e nave eiturtivoreu nere in hit - i -.jc cumimumiy with a mediWne of inch intrinsic tuprn.! ny mid worthat thtHild eommend iueif to their enfideiica a rnnetty at mice ante, speedy and r flVctual, whit h this his bv repealed and e-Hint Iras trials proved iitelf to le ; and lrut by trent care in prepnnnr tt witn cneimcai accuracy, oi unii Tin atreuffth to alfonl Physiciana a new neent on which they can rely for (he hs-at results, ami ihe articled wilh aiemcdy that will do for llicm all that medicine can do. Prepared and sold by JAMES C AYER, Practical Chemist) Lowell t Mass 8olJ in Sunbury ly II f ASSER, and by Druqgiati generally tliroug.ui tthe Slate. jNovemlrcr 13, 1852. lyccJiao SUNBTOY FERRY. HENKY W. BI CIIEK informs the puMir that he has taken lite Sunliurf Ferry anJ as he is now well prepared with good and suffi cient crafts he will be rnaMed to arcommodatr Ihe public with promtness and despatch. April 10, 1852 tf. Valuable lluuki. LIFE or Christ, handsomely bound, D'A fiGst's liis-ruuT wr tuk Rkiohxitios. Blikk Dn-aooKs iin I.iiiutua, full bounded. For sale at the publishers prices by It. B. MASSF.R Sunbury, July 14. 1849 ROSE OINTMENT. A fresh supply of this . excellent article for Ti tter, 4 c, ju.t received and for aale by HENRV MASSEK. Sunbury, July 8. 1849 EXTRACT CF GINGER. A fresh aupply just received and for aale at Ihia office. Piic S3 cants. - I H. Il. A CALL TO HOUSEKEEPERS At the Cabinet Wnre Itoom of SEB'N IIOUPT & CO. Market Square, Also at the corner of Fawn street 4- the Railroad SUNBURY, PA. Thankful for the patronage of his friends ami customers during the 17 years he hns been in bu.i ness in this place, he solicits from the public a can tinuanee of their favors. During thie period be has endeavored to keep up with the improvement of Ihe day, and has accordingly extended his busi ness in every branch and variety. The public are therefore invited to the attention of the present stock of CAM I NET WARE AND CIIA1SS, Manufactured nr SEBASTIAN HOUPT & CO. At the Old Stand, Where in addition to their former stock f the establishment they now manufacture Mahogany, Walnut & Cane-Seat Chairi. Large Spring Sent Rocking Chairs, Dressing Bureaus, Centre Tables, Marble Top Wash Stands, and a variety of other new style und Fashionable Fiirnffnre- Having secured a Hearse and made the neces sary arrangements for the purpose, they are now prepared for Undertaking in all its branches, in this vicinity or at any convenient distance. e mails and mistrcss-.-a, and hnalainrla too, Here's furniture of every style and hue, From side boards down to kitchen tablee, From rocking chairs to locking cradlca Should yon not have the ready Johsj to pay. We'll wait awhile for a brighter better day, Or take potatoes, oats, corn, wheat and ry. j Hark, hoop poUrs, atavea, or lumber wet and dry, Or any thing but yokes and threslihig Hails, From piga and lurkits down to little quails. Come on then friends, eoine one and all, Ki-ep tinde a moving, so "g'ws on tin ball." 1" Orders from a distance promptly attended to and work of all kinds delivered with dispatch. Sunbury, March 9, 1S50 tf STAGE OFFICE. WASHINGTON" HOUSE, SUNBURY, FA. JAMES COVERT, Proprietor, TYT'OL'I.D respectfully announce that he has taken this well known stand, where he wi!l be gratified to sec and entertain his Iriends and the travelling public generally. This house is now replete with every convenience, comforta ble, pleoKsntly located, handsomely furnished, well ventilated, rendering it in every respect a -dexirablc stoppiin; place. .So expense lias been spared in fitting tip this house. The clumbers arc well furnished and the table and bar provided with the best that market can afford. The stable accommodations are extensive anil well calculated for travelers. STAfJE OFFICE. The stages mmiing from Northumberland to Pultsvitlc, atop at this house, where through and way tickets to Philadelphia can lie obtained. Sunbury, March 20, I tf. Sc Zi ANDELL, 4fi and Jlrch Street, PHILADELPHIA. TT"AVE established a Store where the best trade now resort for Household Dry floods, French Fancy (loot's. Dress iilks and Khan's, Hosiery, (ilovcs and Mitls, Cloths, (.'nssimers nud Vesting, Muslins and Linens by the piece, I Damask Table 1. incus and .Napkins, I Pntent llluck filk. for Dresses, I Full ltock of Mourning Goods. E. & I., lire constantly receiving Burgains from i Ibc New York und l'l.ilaiielp'uia Auctions, which they sell wholesale and retail very cheap for Nett I Cash. F.IHVARD E. EvtlE, U'ASHINfiTON I. LaNDELL, rhiladelphiit, July 3, 1852. Iy. TC?a TC-JP.SELP I"SY MEANS OF THE POCKET -ESCULA-PIL'ts, or Every one his own Physician! Tiiihtt sivru edition, wilh up wards of a hundred engra vings, showing private dis ease in every shape and form, and malformations of the generative system, liy Ir Win. limns?. The time has now arri ved, that persons suffering from secret diseases, need no more become the victim or ftiiCKtai, as by the prescriptions coiitniued in this book, any one may cure himself without hindrance to business, or the knowledge of the most intimate friend, and with one-tenth the usual expense. In addition to the general routine of private disease, tl fully explains the cause of manhood's early de cline, wilh observations on marriage beside many other derangements which it would not be proper to enumerate ill the public prints. H" Any person sending TWENTY-FIVE CENT;, enclosed in a letter will receive one copy of this book, by mail, or five copies w ill be sent for one dollar. Address, Da. V. YOFNG, No. 152 SPKTCE Street, PHILADELPHIA." Post paid. 7" Hr. YOUNG can be consulted on any of the Diseases described in his different publica tions, at his Office. 152 Spruoe Street, every day between 9 and 3 o clock, (Sundays excepted.) Philadelphia, June 5, 1852. iy. "qlTs i sTd riTg s,p a i n t s, &c, W HOMOS ALE AM llfcTAIL. rpiIE Philadelphia Window Glass I'are A house, and Drug, Paint, Varnish, i"il and Color Stores, Nos. 33 ami 3.1 North Fourth Street. East side, has the largest assortment o I Window, Picture, Coach, Case, Hot-House, and other GLASS, in the city; comprising upwards of 15,000 dif ferent sizes, ranging from the smallest size, up to 33 by fiO inches of Sheet, and as large as 5 by 7 fret of Plate Glass, including English Crown, French, German and American, both Single and Double Thick. Also, a large assortment nf Very Thick Glass, for sky-Lights. Uulk Windows, Ac. The Subscriber having a heaty stock on hand is prepared to fill orders at the shortest notice, and on the most reasonable term. Odd size of any pattern rut to order. Ground While Lead ; Paint, Varnish, of ev ery description ; Turpentine j Linseed Oil, boil ed and raw; Pair.t Mills; Putty; Brushes Dye Woods, Ac, Ac, Ac. And also, a large supply of fresh imported DKUGS AND MEDICINES. J. H. 8 PR A CUE. Nos. 33 & 35 Notth 4th St., E. Side. April 10, 1853. ly. 3. H. ZIMMERMAN, jrsiitE or Tin: rEtcE Sunbury, Pa. ' Office in Deer Street, immediately opposite the Public School House. rF Miuiira collected owl ail business piomptly and cara f'ully attended lo. April SO, 1850. jTONE Ware, Earthen Ware, Raisins, Al moiids, P unca and Cream NuU. f Planes of all kinds. Salt and Plaster. Just rweived and for sale by JOHN W. FRILIStU. Sunbnrv.TW. ?, 18. I 'nit I). IMV N. I. UIMIIt. tSa Aaaswaa. I Mimhur? . .'M f 1
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