A Hhort Biography of Jamea K. Polk,
The Candidate or the Democratic Party
FOR the Presidency.
Since Mr. Polk has received tlio nomination
of the Democratic party for the office of Presi
dent, the events of his life and his public ca
reer have became matters of public interest.
Wo find a brief biographical ske'eh in the New
York Plebeian, a Democratic paper, which pur
ports to give the public career of this gent Io
nian, which we transfer to our columns for the
satisfaction of those who are not so well acquain
ted with the history of his life and action.
Mr. Dallas is too well known in this communi
ty to render such a biography necessary, and
wherever he is known he is generally admired
and respected. Mr. Polk, it will be seen, was
born the 2d of November, 1793, and is therefore
in the 49th year. Mr. Dallas was born on the
10th of July, 1792, and is therefore in his 52d
year. These are ripe ages, when the intellect
of the individual has been matured by knowl
edge and experience, and the passions and pre
judices of earlier years so sobered and mellow
ed by time as to assist the judgment. We co
py from the Plebeian :
Mr. Polk was born in Mecklenburg county,
North Carolina, on the 2d of November, 1795,
and consequently, is now in the forty-ninth year
of his age. Hisanccstors emigrated, more than
a century ago, fiom Ireland. The original
name was Pollock ; but an elision of two of the
middle letters has changed the name to a mono
syllabic. They first established themselves in
the Slate of Maryland, where many of the fa
mily still sojourn. Previous to the Revolution
ary War, the branch of the family from which
sprung the distinguished man who is the sub
ject of this biography, and who is destined to
fill one of the most exalted stations in the world,
removed to the neighborhood of Carlisle in the
State of Pennsylvania, and thence to the west
ern frontior of North Carolina. The part taken
by the Polk family in the glorious struggle for
American Independence is one of rare dis
tinction. On the 20th of May, more than one
year anterior to the Declaration of Indepen
dence, the inhabitants of Mecklenburg county,
the birth-place of Mr. Polk, assembled and pub
licly absolved themselves from their allegiance
to the British crown, and issued a declaration
to that effect. The terms of manly eloquence
in which this manifesto was written has caused
it to be termed by some the first Declaration of
Independence. Col. Thomas Polk the great
uncle of James K., the present Democratic no
minee for the Presidency, was one of the prime
movers and a signer of the first Declaration of
Independence. The evidence of the authenti
city and genuineness of this interesting docu
ment has been collected by the Legislature of
North Carolina and deposited in the archives of
the State. The people of Mecklenburg were,
almost to a man 6taunch Whigs in the true re
volution acceptation of the term, and have ever
since been remarkable for their firm adherence
to Democratic principles. As an evidence of
the unwavering condition of the Democracy of
the people of Mecklenburg county, it has often
been observed of them, in a stylo of humour and
pleasantry, that, at the last war, they took up
arms six months before the Government and did
not lay them down until twelve months after.
In the mighty struggle for independence the
relatives of Mr. Polk distinguished themselves.
To bi allied to such a people, to be the descen
dant of such an ancestry is a fit subject of hono
rable pridu. The American people ever have
manifested an affectionate regard for the he
roes, sages and martyrs of the Revolution.
They furnish proof that Republics are not un
grateful. The father of Mr. Polk was a farmer of unas
suming pretentions, but enterprising character.
In early life he was thrown upon his own resour
ces, and became the architect ofhis own fortune.
He was a warm supporter if Jefferson, and
through life a firm and consistent Republican.
In the autumn of 1800 he removed to Tennes
see, and settled on the fertile valley of the Duck
river, then a wilderness, but now the most flour
ishing and populous portion of the State. In
this region Mr. Polk still resides; so that it
may be said of him, that he has grown
with its growth and strengthened with
its strength. Of course in the infancy of
the country the opportunities for instruction
could not be very great, still he acquired the el
ements of a good English education. The con
stitution of Mr. Polk being feeble, his father de
tei mined against the will of son, to make a com
mercial man of him, and with this view placed
him with a merchant. He remained, however,
but a few weeks in a situation so adverse to his
wishes, and incompatible with his taste. In Ju
ly, 1812, he was placed under the care of the
Rev. Dr. Henderson, and subsequently at the A
cademy of Murfreesborough, Tennessee, then
under the charge of Mr. Samuel P. Black, just
ly celebrated as a classical teacher. In the au
tumn of 1815, he entered the University of
North Carolina, having in about two years and
a half thoroughly prepared himself to com
meace his collegiate course.
Mr. Polk's career at the University was dis
tinguished. At each semi-annual examination
be bore away the first honor and finally gradu
ated in 1818 with the highest distinction of his
class, and the reputation of being the fust scho
lar in both the mathematics and the classics.
Keturnin g to Tennessee, in the beginning of
the year 1819, he commenced the study of the
law in the office of Senator Grundy ; and in the
latter part of the year 1820 was admitted to the
bar. He commenced his profession, and in less
than a year he became the leading practitioner,
He pursued his professionw:th a constantly in
creasing reputation and success, until the year
1823, when he entered upon the stormy career
of politics in being chosen to represent his coun
ty in the State Legislature. He was chosen to
that body for two auceessive years, where his
ability and debate, and talent for business, at
once gavo him reputation. The early personal
and political friend of General Jackson he was
one of those who gave his vote to call that dis
tinguished man to the Senate of the United
State.
In August 1925, being then in his thirtieth
year, Mr. Polk was chosen to represent his dis
trict in Congress, and in December following,
took his seat in that body, where he remained
until the year 1833. He brought with him in
to the national council certain fundamental
principles, to which he uniformly adhered
though all the mutations of party.
In December 1832, he was transferred to the
Committe of Ways and Means, the most impor
tant committee of the House. There again he
distinguished himself, and was placed atthehead
of the committee. His coolness, promptitude,
and abundant intellectual resources were never
at fault ; and through the whole of the stormy
period of Jackson's administration caused by the
violent opposition of the United States Bank,
Mr. Polk enforced with great power and ability
the propriety of the measures of the administra
tion.
In December, 1935, Mr. Polk was chosen
Speaker of the House, and elected again in 1837.
During the whole term of the Speakership, in
all the emergencies in which he was called up
on to act, he 6ternly adhered to his convictions
of duty, and few men have ever pursued a
firmer or more consistent course than Mr. Polk
Notwithstanding the violence with which he
was assailed by the opposition in the House
Congress passed, at the close of the session of
1S37, tin unanimous vote of thanks to him as
the presiding officer, from whom it separated
with the kindest feelings ; and no man enjoyed
its confidence and friendship in a higher degree.
His calmness and good temper frequently allay
ed the violence of opposition a power for which
his coolness and sagacity eminently qualified
him.
In 1839, Mr. Polk was elected Governor of
the State of Tennessee, which office ho held
until 1841. Thin we see that our candidate
tor the Presidency has filled various honorable
stations in the councils of the nation, and the
office of the gift of the people of Ir.s State. And
he is destined shortly to be elevated to the high
est of all earthly stations. Mr. Polk's private
character is as pure as his public life has been
exalted, and the country does not furnish a man
of more pure and steadfast devotion to the great
and fundamental principles of our Republican
Government than James K. Polk, the personal
and political friend of Andrew Jackson and Mar
tin Van Burcn.
PROCEKDIWJS OF
tub niLTiMone
COXTISt'ED.
CONVENTION
Mat 30, 1 o'clock.
Mr. Butler now announced that he had just
received from Washington, three letters from the
lion. Silas Wright, one of which he read to the
convention, which was in substance as follows .
"Being informed that the convention yester
day has done me the unmerited honor of placing
my name in nomination for the office of Vice
President, 1 return to the members of the con
vention my heartfelt thanks for their preference
for me. There are, however, circumstance of a
private nature, which are slightly alluded to in
my letter to you, which compel me tnjdecline the
nomination."
1 his announcement, was received with evi
dent regret, on all sides A motion was, how
ever, made and carried, to proceed again to bal
lot for another nominee, which resulted as fol
lows : Fairfield, of Maine, received 87 votes
Gen. Cass 39 Col. Johnson 16 Woodbnry S6
Stewart 23 Dallas 13 and Gov. Maxcy 5
no choice.
Mr. Walker, of Miss., then rose incompliance
with the call of the Pennsylvania delegation, and
stated that Mr. Dallas was the first man who had
written in favor of Texas and its annexation to
the Union, before any excitement had been raised
on the subject, and therefore wholly disconnect
ed from any reference to political station.
Another ballot was then unanimously called
for, which resulted as follows :
For George M. Dallas, of Penn., - 219
" Gov. Fairfield, of Maine, - - - 30
" Levi Woodbury, of N. II., - 6
George M Dallas was then unanimously de
clared the nominee.
The President then returned his thanks to the
convention for the honor which had been confer
red on him, in a neat and approprite speech.
On motion the convention adjourned sine die
The Methodist General Conference
Bishop Andrew Dcfosed. Our readers are a
ware, from the publication of the debates in the
General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, that a very exciting question, and one
which threatened the peace and harmony of that
Church, has been before that body for a week
past The question was in relation to Bishop
Andrew's involvement on the holding of slaves,
and his presumed unfitness for the Episcopal of
fice in consequence. The question has been met
in various forms, and the Episcopacy unanimous
ly recommended its further postponement until
the next General Conference On Saturday
morning Bishop Iledding withdrew from that re
commendation, the other Bishops confirming
their former sentiments. The Conference, how
ever, by a vote of 110 to 68, passed the resolu
tion virtually deposing Bishop Andrew from of
fice, and the question so far is decided. The
Southern delegates have withdrawn, and propose
entering a strong protest against the decision,
and are holding a eonsultation upon their present
position and future course Philm. Ltdgtr.
rOR THE AMERICAN.
Ma. Editor: It being in accordance with the
usage of the Democratic party, for the people,
previous to the formation of the County Ticket,
to bring before the public the names of such in
dividuals as they may deem moat worthy to dis
charge the duties belonging to the offices within
their gift, we would recommend to the consider
ation of the Democratic Electors of Northumber
land county, Maj. WILLIAM L. DEVVART
as a candidate for the Legislature. Should the
people see proper to elect Maj. Dewart as their
Representative, we feel confident that they will
find in him a public servant of distinguished a
bilities, an intelligent, firm, and unwavering De
mocrat of the Jenersonian school, and, conae-
scquently, the laboring man's friend.
Mant Democrats.
Dreadect. Accident at Williamrburo.
The New York papers of Saturday record a
dreadful accident at Williamsburg on Friday
evening. Six children were killed and one bad
ly hurt by the caving of a bank of earth. It np
pears that they wsre playing beneath the bank,
when it gave way and buried them under many
tons of earth. Vigorous men, with spades, were
instantly at work, and succeeded in rescuing a
live the adopted daughter of Mr. Clcvenger, fer
ry master, named Ida Wiggins, who is now able
to speak, although horribly bruised and deprived
of an eye. The other six were dead before the
men at work reached them. One is the daugh
terofMr. Paul, druggist, aged 9 years; three
are children of Mr Lewis Jones, carpenter, of
Grand street, Harriet and Abigail, aged about 9
and 6 years, and Mary Jones, aged about 18 mo
Martha, daughter of Geo. Darlington, aged 4 or 5
the sixth is Delia Spencc, 14 years old, daughter
of a laboring man.
BALTIMORE 1UARKKT.
Officeofthe Baltimore Americas', June 3.
GRAIN. On Saturday a lot of prime Penn
sylvania red Wheat was sold at 97 cts. and a aimi.
lr parcel was sold hI 98 cts. A small lot Pennsyl
vsnia white, suitable for family flour, was sold at
112 cts. The receipts of Maryland Wheats are
too limited tu be noticed. Sales to day of Md. while
Corn at 41 a 42 cts. -Nous at roaiket to-day. We
quote Oats at 28 cts.
WHISKEY. There is a rather better inquiry
today. Sales of hhds. were mads at 31 a 23 cts.
i snd bbls. at 23 cts.
To Arom Dianss awn Attaisj Heiith is
now in the power oi every one. -ur. nomamin
Brandreth'e Vegetable Universal Pills, introduced
into the United Mates 1 8th May. 1835. There
ha never been an instance of these celebratod Ve
getable Universal Pills not giving relief; and per
severance in old, obstinate cases, is sure of making
a cure, provided nature is not entirely exhausted.
In consequence or the pleasantness ot their opera-
lion, they are universally used in every section of
this wide extended country where they are made
known, and are fast superseding every other pre
paration of professed simil ir import. Upward of
fourteen thousand cases have been certified us cu
red, solely from their use, since the introduction of
hem into the United Male thus establishing the
fact, beyond all doubt, thit the llrsndrelh Vegeta
ble Universal rills cure the (apparently) most op
posite diseasea, by the simple art of continually
evacuating the bowels wiih ihem, until the disease
Rives way ; therefore, whatever may tie said of the
theory, the ulility of the practice is now beyond all
doubt.
flTj- Purchase of II. B. Macr, Sunbury, or of
the agents, published in another part of this p.iper.
A. VALLE?CZA1F,
Surgeon unci Mechanical
RESPECTFULLY flcr his profess onal Mr
vices to the Ladtc and Gentlemen of Sunbury
and its vicinity. He ia piepared lo atiend to every
thing in the line of Denllsiry. His work will be
warranted equal to any done in Philadelphia or
elsewhere.
Persona ueiirnut of procuring Wrole set or
TEETH, would do well to give him a call, a
much lime and eipens.0 might be saved by having
their work done at home.
(r Residence, for a ahoit lime, at John Hanse's
Hotel. June 8, 1844. 3t
Notice.
Tbe Merchants nnd Tavern-kee
pers of Northumberland Co
RE hereby notified that their licenses are rea-
dy for diatribution, and should he attended
lo on or before the first of August next. They
ran be obtained at any time, by calling on the Ties-
surer and paying for lliem.
JOHN FARNSWOKTII.
June 8lh, 1844. St. Treasurer.
AT AN ELECTION for Officer of the Cent a
Turnpike Road Company, held si Sunbury,
on Monday tbe 3d of June, the following persons
were duly elected for one year, viz:
President Joasm R. PatiSTLtT.
Manager:
Lewi Reese,
F. B
Nichols,
Thorn Woodaide,
Daniel Brauitgatn,
John H. Mohr,
Wm. Donaldson,
Win. Forsyili,
Lewi Ilnwart,
Charles Wit man,
David F. Gordon,
Thomaa Biddle,
John B. Boyd.
Treurer John Taugart.
Secieiary John B. Uojd
June 8, 1844. 3
REST FE1T1TEB, & CO.
Manufacturers of
UMBRELLAS, TARASOLS, end SDN SHADES,
No. 143 Market Street,
Philadelphia,
INVITE the attention of Merchant, Manufio
turers, 4c, Ac, to their very eilensive. ele
gant, new stock, prepared with great care, and of
fered at the lowest poaaible price for csbh.
The principle on which Ihia concern is establish
ed, is to consult Ihe mutual interest of their custo
mers snd themselves, by manufacturing s good r
tie', selling it at the lowtal price for ch, and
realising their own remuneration, in the amount of
sales and quick return.
Possessing iueshauktible facilities for manufac
ture, they srs prepared tn supply ordera lo any ex
tent, snd respectfully solicit the patronage of Mer
chant, Manufacturers snd Dealer.
$y A large aisortmanl of ihe New StyU Cur
tain Parasol.
Philadelphia, June I, If 44. ly
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the Aral number of a work In be composed
chit fly of choice artictes from the Periodical Liter
ature of Europe.
Host on having become ths point or communica
tion with the Old World, and the in'errnurae being
now so frequent, we think it the best location for
our office, snd believe that such a compilation may
be issued ones s week, from Ibis citv, as will be
read with pleasure and profit in all parts of the
Untied Stales.
Tint Litio Arts will be conducted in the spirit
of Litlellas Museum of Foreign Literature, (which
was favorably received by the put. lie, for the past 20
years,) but as it will l e twice as large, and will ap
pear so often, we shall not only give spirit find
freshness lo it by many things w hich were exclu
ded by a month's delay, but shall also, while thus
extending our scope snd gathering a greater snd
more sltrscive variety, l-e side so to increase the
solid and substantial psrt of our litrrarv, historical
snd politics) harvest, ss fully to satisfy the wants
of the American reader.
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burgh, Quarterly, and other Iteviews; ami Black
wood's n' ble ctilicisma on Poetry, his keen politi
cal Commentaries, highly wrought Talcs, arid vivid
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prehensive Briltanriia, (he sober and respectable
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ted Service, and with the best articles of the Dub
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Ain-worlh, Hood's, and Sporting Micnzinr. and
of Chamber' admirable Journal. We shall not
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wiadom from Punch; snd, when we think it good
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I shall increase our vaiiety by importations from the
continent of r.urope, and from the new growth of
the British Colonies.
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for our selections ; and in general, we shall syste
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rd of ihe rapid progress of the movement to
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and generation : anil hope to m ike the work indis
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alion, anil by a laige collection of Biography, Voy
ages snd Travis, Hi-tory, and more soli. I matter,
we may produce a work which shall be popular,
while at the same time it will aspire lo raise the
standard of public ta-tc.
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a much matier as an ordinary duodecimo volume,
and upon good type and paper.
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tance will be supplied by mail, on their remitting to
us any sum of money th at may be convenient.
There will l llnr y six number, m iking three
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Lereiof ro eiisting tut ween t hri tlin Ut'tcli
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books will be pNced in the hunds of a ina;isrite
for collection. Person hating claim a-auirt siid
firm aie alo requested to present thern tor teltle
inent. C. REICH.
N.GKENAWALT.
The subscriber takes ibis opportunity of inf inn
ing hi old cutiomer and the pub ic in gi neral,
ilul lie will continue to aupply the town of Sunbu
ry with freali meat three times a wetk, t they have
done heietofore. Tbanklul for pad favor, he o
licils a continuance ol the cuttum of the people nf
Sunbury and vicinity. C. REICH.
Northumberland, June 1, 1844. tf
HERR'S HOTEL,
I'ORMLTtLY TltKMOXT IIOISC,
Xo. 116 ClieNiiut frcct,
PHILADELPHIA.
'piIC SUBSCRIBER, recently of
-- Reading, Pa., would inform the pub
lic that he ha fiited up ihe above cup-i-im
ami convenient i stalilishment. and
will always be ready loentert in visitor. Hues,
tabbahe l reputation in the line it i h.'pe I, will
afford full assurance, lhat hi gurt will be stip
pl ed with every comf rt snd nccomm do i n ;
whilat hi house will tie conduced ut der such ar.
rangement aa will neeu e a cti .ru ter fur tbe fust
reM'nstbility, and atilactory entertainment for in
dividuals and famibes.
Charge for hoarding $1 peril, .v.
DANIEL II ERR.
Philn.lt Iphia, May 25, 1841 ly
To Country .1U reliant s.
Boots, Sho-s, Ilonnois, Leghorn and
Puini Leaf Hats,
(i. W. & L. 11. TAYLOR,
at the S. E. corner of Market and Fifth Sts.,
PHILADELPHIA,
OFFER for a e an eitensite sksoiiinent of the
above arlicl s, alt of hirh they m-11 st unusual,
ly low pliers, and particularly invite the attention
of buyers visiting the citv, loan i lamination of
iheir .lock. O. W. A L. B. TAYLOR.
Philadelphia, May 25. 1844. I y
n rjv A r. .
1) O C T O 11 Jl. M A S S K It,
RESPECTFULLY informs (he ril
izena of tSuiibury and it vicinity, that
he h i removed hi nltice lo the while
building in Maiket Sim tie, eusl of La
T. Clriurnl's stoia, snd iinmtd ately opposite tl.e
post office, where be will be happy to receive call
in the line of his profession
Punbuiy, May 4tb. 1841.
LJUcil
Come and Sec.
NEW GOODS.
firip f ov stall or couu
tv Drover.
nil- M.lSSr.H has just recleveJ an assort-
mcnt of New Goods, which be will sell at
the lnwet prices, for cash or Country Produce.
Peraon are invited to call and judge for
ihvmai'lve.
(Cf Best Rio Coffee for 12 cents. Good do. for
10, and other articles in proportion.
Sunbury, May 25, 1844.
NOTICE
TO lIKUCIIi!TS & MIM.IXIillS.
MM. M. & JOS. E. MAULU
MANUFACTURERS AND DEALERS IN
FOREION AND DOMESTIC
8TRAW GOODS,
.Vo. 30, Xorth Second Street, ( opposite the
Madison House, J
PHILADELPHIA,
(Tjtj WHERE will be found a genrral sssort
HKJmcnt of Florence Braids, Alberts, Rut-
lands, Peddles, Willow Plait, Rice Sttaw, and the
much admired Neapolitan Lace, snd Fancy Bon
nets, manufactured by us, and for sale at the lowest
manufacture prices. Merchants and Milliners are
invited to give na a oil upon visiting the City.
fjT" N. B. We have alsn constantly making our
superior hair and oilier edgings, all of which will
bo sold cheap, for cash.
Philadelphia, May 25, 184 1. ly
Notice.
'PlIOSE pi-tsnns having demands agsinst the
-- Commonwealth for labor performed, or mate
rial furnished for the n pairs of the
Aortli Ilrancll C anal,
prior to ihe 9th day of January, 1844, whs have
not handed lo the subscriber an account of the
same, are requested to do so at ihe earliest possible
moment, in order that they may be put in form for
settlement, as soon as the fund appropriated for the
pavment of old debts ran lie obtained.
Tho e living at a dis'ance are requested to for
ward by miil or nlherwii-e. W. U. MAFFET,
Wilkelnrre, May 11, 1844. tf Wuperviaor.
Henry S. Haulman,
BLACE31ITSf
BEGS leave to inform the citizens of Sunbury
and its vicinity, that he has commenced the
NLACKSMITHING BUSINESS,
in the shop formeily occupied by Daniel Yanck,
in Markrt ftrei t. Sunbury, east ot Ira I . Element a
store and directly opposite Ihe post office, where he
intend to carry on tho business in all its various
branrhes.
Order will be promptly and punctually at i ntled
to, and work done cheap, for cash or country pro
duce, fjj Hotae Shweing done at 1 per sett.
Sunbury. April 27th, 1844. ly.
DAVID EVANS
Patent Fire and Thief Proof Iron
Chests, Slate lined Refrigerators,
with Fillers attached when
lequired.
ETA1TS ft. VA.TS01T,
.Vo. 70 South third St., opposite the Exchange,
PHILASSLPQ IA,
5lrV saSs,, MAAl r AUl Lltb anu
- -fjKeep lor saie liiiiii
ef B.i l r Iron, fand not over Plank as ninety-five
nut lift very one bundled now in use snd for sale i
ste made.) Ph first rate L -cks and Divid Evens' i
Patent Keyhole Covera. suniljr lo Ihe one eibii'il- I
ed at the Philadelphia Exchange, for three month 1
in the summer of 1842, when all the Keys weie at i
bbeily to be used, and the Chest not otened. al
ihouuh the experiment wss tried ly at least 1 500
peisons. One of tho same Loeks was It ted by
Rubbers, at tbe Delaware Coal OHice, in Walnut
slieel, above Third, but did not succeed.
fj3 lli'isting Machines, Iron Doors, superior
Lnelta. snd all kinds of Iron Itailintfa, Seal and Co
pying Piessea, and iSinilliwnik generally, on baud
or nuliuluclurrd at the shortest notice,
fXj" CAUTION I do hereby caution all per
sons 9g.iiil mukii'g. usini;, selling, or causing lo
be ild, any Keyhole Covei for Fite Proof Chests,
or Door, of any kind similar in principle to my
Patent, of Kith July, 1811. and also againal Lining
Rt friiicratoi with KUie, for wh;ch my Patent is
date. I V6th March, 1844, as any infringement will
Us t'l all Midi according to law.
DAVID EVAN!?.
Phil idelphi-i, April 13, 1844 ly
MAKING.
heck & uiiosiors
70ULD inform their friends and the pul I c
gem rally, that they tiave commenced Ihe
above I u sines in all its various I rjncl.es, in ihe
shop Lit, ly occupied by Xsviet Eggirl as a watch
maker shop. tal of the Red Lion Hotel, in Market
stre. t, Kuuhuty, whero they are prepjred lo exe
cute a'l ord s in their line, with
PROMPTNESS AND DESPATCH.
They hope, by slrtct attention lo business, motle
ni'e charge, anil the durability of their work, to
merit snd receive a share of the public p itroiuge.
Sunl u y, March SO.h. 1844 ly
TO HOUSEKEEPERS.
;,-: ()()() POUNDS PUA'IIIEK, for sale
' ) 'J ciy low, in any quantity to suit
purchases, for ra-h, at prices from 10, 15, 25 ai,d
80 cent pi r pound.
Itvmlv made Dels, llol.teia and Pillow, Curled
ILtir Maura-,' .Mo- do, and oilier kind to suit
any site Headsteads, alw.cya on hand. Cut led
Hair and New Oileau Moss by the. bale or single
pound. Also:
Blanket. Marseilles Quill, Comfortables slid
Bedsteads of .ill descriptions.
r) Country Merchant will finJ it to their ad
vantage to call befoie puichasing.
KINLEYvVUD.
S.K. corner of Second and Walnut sts. Plnlad.
March gild. 1814 3in
A lili HO AT, capable of cuMing 0
Ions, about half wotn, wnl be sold cheap, a it J on
reasonab'e terms. Enquire at this oili.-e.
Ali S.'h, 1844.
HAMS urn SHOULDERS for sale, cheap. I'm
ea.h.by H. B.MA8SEK.
Dec. 30th, 1841.
i,!i;iacv
EHlriafJli--'ii-trelel'ieJ Water and I'rovi.
rsfll,-'n-iiin t;. olers, nml I'alent t rr-
fypWI.5cmium FlT" "J "lilf ,'"M,f l'
LI WM If.-'h LJX'' Chen, for pieerving
l5e AvT"LWlB''. ks. Papers. Deeds, Jcwely,
.fHIZsVwti.ild. Silver, etc., &c, made
J! 1 I- . t .1 I. I. ' '. 11 1 i as
OAKLEY'S
UKrriiATivn mutrr.
fllHR vitlinihl properties of Oakley's Dopurs-
J, tive Hyiup of Harsapanlla, as a purifier of ths
blood, is so well known to the public generally,
that it is unnecesaary to occupy much spare in set
ting forth the advantage lo be derived from i's
use ( wherever ihe medicine has once tn intro
duced, it Iskes precedence over all others: evety
one that has taken if, have derived so signal bene
ficial result from it, that it ia recommended I y
them with ilia U'most confidence. Physicians nf
the highest ataii'ling in the profession, pressribe it
to patients under their care t containing nothing
deleterious, but being composed ot the most mild,
yet efficacious vegetable materials, it Is offered with
confidence, as the chespest and mot efficient pu
rifier of ihe blond now known. 1 he use ni a lew
bottles, especially in the spring months, will be at
tended with a rnoal decided improvement in the ge
neral strength of the system, eradicating any seed
of disease that may hsve been generated, besides
giving health snd vigor to the body. For the curs
of Scrofula or Kings Evil, Rheumatism, Tells',
Pimples or etuptions of ths 8kin, White Swelling,
Fistula, Chronic Cough Asthms, &.c. The nu
merous certificates in ihe possession of the subscri
ber snd bis agents, from physicians and others, nre
sufficient to convince the must skeptical of its su
periority over all preparations of Sarsaparilla.
Sold wholesale and ret nil, by Ihe proprietor,
GEORGE W. OAKLEY, North 5th street. Rsa
ding, Berks Comity, arid to Im bad of tbe following
persons :
In Sorthximbrrtnr.d County. 'A. B. Master;
Sunbury, Ireland tc Mixel, McEweusiille ; !
Krauser, Milton.
In Union County.!. Grarhart, SelniFgrove !
A. (iutelius, Mifflinburg.
In Columbia County. U. V. McCay, Wt.h
ington.
Reading, March 14, 1843.
Ma. OiKtRTi 1 believe it tho doty of every
one to do whatever in their power lies, for the Vnc
fit of their fellow man, and having had posiiivs
proof in my own family, of tbe wonderful properties
of your Depnrative Syrup of Sarsaparilla, I m ost
eonscientiously recommend it to Ihe sfflirted. We
had the misfortune to lose two of our children, by
the breaking out of ulcerous sores that eovered the
face, head and neck, although we had some ef the
most scientific physicians to atiend them snd had
tried nil the known temedies, including Swaims
Panacra, without avail. Another of my chiklren
was attacked Tn ihe same mannsr, her face and
nerk was completely covered; the discharge was so
offensive, and the disease at such a height, that we
despaired of her life. Seeing the wondt'lfrll elTectS
of your Dcpurative Syrup .f S itsaparilla, we were
induced to make trial nf it, as tho lal rrsort j it
scled like s charm; the ulcera commenced healing
immediately, a few bottle entirely restored her to
her health, which she lias enjoyed unintertuptedly
ever since. As a purifier of the blond, I verily be
lieve it has not its canal.
JOHN MOVER, Tailor,
Walnut street, near Fourth, Reading.
Dotiglassulle, April 19th, 1813.
Mat. OiRitt: My son Edmund Leaf, ha ll a
scrofula in the most dreadful and di1.tres-.in3 man
ner for three years, dining which time be w.n de
prived of the use of his limbs, his head and neck
were covered with ulcers. We tried all ihe differs
ent remedies, but to no rflect, until recommended
by Dr. Johnson of Nortistown, snd also Dr. Isaac
itiebter, of Reading, lo use your Depurntivo Syrup
of Sarsaparilla, of which I obtained several bottles,
the us of which d'ove the diea-e entirely out of
his system, the aore healed up, and the child was
restored to perfect health, which he has enjoyed
uninterruptedly ever since, to tho astonishment of
many person who seen him duiing his affliction.
I have thought it my duty, nnd send yon this ceiti
ficate thst oilier who have a like affliction in the
family may know where lo obtain o valuable a
medicine. ' Vours truly.
AMELIA D. LEAF.
Sept. 16, 1843 ly
WOLBEP.T &, jZlTlTETS
Importers ami Dealers In
SEG A 11 S, B R A N D I E S, G I N,
W I N i: S, &c.
So. 21 Commerce St., near Fifth St.,
rillLADBIsPHIA,
C.
J. WoLBKRT, jr. V
w,
A. J ASS ST. S
arnsniis. sroins.
Pinet, Caatillion &. Co. I Wood v die. Barranca.
Pemet Frere. Ugues. Loid Byron
January 20ih, 1814 Cm
"dpJ p7e.tstiits,
I RESPECTFULLY informs tbe public that he
has made Northumberland his place of rei
dence, and is ready to attend lo any call in the
lino of his profession.
(j-J He may at all titnea he found at Mr. Jame
Lee's Hotel.
Northumberland. Dec 16th, 1843. tf.
im t.VS I.1G11T 1MY CLOU It.
f IHE subscriber has juat received, for sale, a few
JL of the above celebrated Eight Day Clocks,
which will be sol I at verv reduced prices, for ca-li.
Also, superior 30 hour t. locks, of tie best m:ika
ill Iip sold for ra-h. at ?l M
Alao. (Ulterior Bras 30 hour Cloiks, at JS 00.
1
Dec. 2, 1-43. H. B. MASTER.
AMI LI AM .1 '. M Alt TIN,
dft.TTOr.lTE7 .T LAV",
SUNBURY, PA.
OFFICE, in theecon I story of ihe building or.
cupied by Dr. J. B. Masstr, 011 Maiket ktie. I.
Oct. gist. 1843.
l ONE WARE for sale.
225 Stone Jugs, trom I quart to 3 gallons,
60 Stone Jis, from 3 lo 0 gallon- Em s,''
cheap, by Oct. 14 II. II. MASTER.
flHE auWilber will sell oil hi stink of Beiwr,
JL Russ'S ar.d Biu.li Hals, of ihe beft qtulity, t
verv reduced 1 rice.
Sunbury, Aug. S. 181:1. II B. MASSE R
t xFy FnfMlT n 1 : a i t rib v,
AND PRIVATE SALES KOOX4S,
Nos. ntnJ :U North Thitd Stro.t,
Neur (lis City Hotel,
l'HII.ADF.LPHIA.
C. MACK FY. Auctioneer, respectfully in
J viti the alb nlioii of pers.it. desirous of pur
tlijsinu Fuilii'ure. lo hi ejtensive Sale R ioiih.
(Is)th pu' be and I ivate ) tor every dcTiiptiif
Ilouathold Furoltnte, win ie can be nhuilicd '
lime, a him1 e-soitnient of fusbionsb'o end .;
manufactured Cihuif I l'uriiilnre, BeJ, Mlit.t s- ,,
Ac., at verv reduced prices, fr ejsh.
Sales bv Auction. twice a week.
May 87'h, l4:V ly
Printer s
A till
A
few kfgc for ado, at s small sdvome ""':
by
Dec. 9.
H. B. MAsSEK.