Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, July 12, 1845, Image 2

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    tittered, kI'II spreaj tho flame of patriotism
through the American breast his counsels
were mill listened to with reverence ; and, al
most alone among statesmen, he in hi retire
ment win in harmony with every onward move
ment of hi time. His prevailing influence as
sisted to sway a neighboring nation to desire to
share our institutions; his car heard the foot
steps oftho coming million that are to gladden
our western shores ; and his rye discerned in
the dim dicta nee the whitening fails that are to
enliven the waters of the Pacific with the social
pound of our successful commerce.
Age had whitened his locks, and dimmed his
rye, and ppread around him the infirmities and
veneiable emblems of many years of toilsome
service ; hut his heart beat as warmly as in his
youth, and his courage was as firm as it had e
ler been in (lie day of bottle. But while his ftf
fectiona were still for his friends and his coun
try, his thoughts were already in a better world.
That exulted mind, which in active life hnd al
ways had unity of perception and will, which in
action had never faltered from doubt, and which
in council had always reverted to first principles
nod genera! laws, now gave itself up to commu
ning with the Infinite: lie was a believer:
from feeling, from experience, from conviction.
Not a shadow of scepticism ever dimmed the
lustre of his mind. Proud philosopher ! will you
smile to know that Andrew Jackson perused re
vereutially hi IVnller and Prayer-book and Bi
ble ? Know that Andrew Jackson had faith in
i lie eternity of truth, in the imperishable power
(('popular freedom, in the deslinies of human
ity, in the virtues and capacity of the people, in
Ins country's institutions, in the being and over
ruling providence of a merciful and ever-living
Uod.
The last moment of his lite on earth is at
bund. It is the Sabbath of the Lord ; the bright
news and beauty of summer clothe the fields -round
him ; nature is in her glory ; butthesub
I lineal spectacle on that day, on earth, was the
victory of his unbleiichiiig spirit over dtath
itself.
When he first felt tho hand of death upon
him, "May my enemies," be cried, "find peace ;
may tho liberties of my country endure for
ever." When hia exhausted system, under the e
eess ol pain, sunk, for a moment, from debility,
'Do not weep," shid he to bis adopted daughter;
"my sufferings are less than those of Christ up
on the cross; for he, too, as a disciple of the
cross, could have devoted himself, in sorrrw, for
mankind. Feeling his end near, be would see
all his family once more ; and he spoke to them,
one by one, in words of tenderness and a flec
tion. Hi two little grandchildren were absent
(it Sunday-school. lie asked for them; and as
they came, he prayed lor tliem.and kissed them,
and blessed them. His servants were then ad
mitted ; they gathered, some in the room, and
Home on the outside of the house, clinging to
the windows, that they might gaze and hear.
And that dying man, thus surrounded, in a gush
ol fervid eloquence, spoke with inspiration of
liud, of the Redeemer, of salvation through the
atonement, of immortality, of heaven. For he
ever thought that pure and undrfiled religion
uus the foundation of private happiness, and the
bulwark of republican institutions. Having spo'
ken of immortality in perfect consciousness of
bis o.vii approaching end, he bade them all fu re-
well "Dear children," such were his fiuul
word, "dear children, servants, and friends, I
trust to meet you all in heaven, both white and
bluck all, both hite and black." And having
borne bis testimony to immortality, he bowed
bis mighty bead, and, without a groan, the spi
rit of the greatest man of his age etc aped to the
bosom of his (Sod
In life, his career had been like the blaze of
the sun in the fierceness of its noun-day glory ;
hid death was lovely as tho mildest sunset of a
summer's evening, when the sun goes down in
tranquil beauty without a cloud. To the msjes
tic energy t an indomitable will, he joined a
heart capable of the purest and most devoted
love, rich in the tenderest affections. On the
Moody battle field of Tohopeki, he saved an in
lant Unit clung to the breast ol its dj ing mother
in the stormiest moment of his presidency, at
t he imminent moment of decision, he paused in
his way, to give good counsel to a poor 6tippli
ant that had come op to him for succor. Of the
strifes in which le was enaped in his earlier
lifo, nut otic sprung from himself, but in every
case he became involved bv standing forth as
the champion of the weak, the poor, and the dc
t( ncL-b'KS, to iliclu r the gentle against oppres-
M"H, to protect the r-urgrant against the ava
r iv o! tin? f peculator. Ilis generous soul re
M.ited at the
rut In 1:1 1.1 !!
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the Amrf iran mind. And the tho secret of hi
grcalnesn is this: 11 intuitive conception, he
shared and possessed all tho creative bless of
his country and his time. He expressed them
with dnimtless intrepidity ; he enforced them
with it n immovable will, he executed them with
an electric power that attracted and swayed the
American people. The nation, in his time, had
not one reat thought, of which he was not the
boldest and clearest expositor.
THE AMERICAN,
Saturday, Jul) 12, 1815.
It. f.9Xf fVII, Eq at hU Kent ft.
late atil CihU Office, .19 flue Street, I'M
Uulrlfihla, in authorized to art a Agent, ai d
receipt for all rnoulen due thU miller, for sot
ncrifllon or adrrrtMng
.Iho. at his tHftc CVo. IfiO ,itau Street, j
.Mir 1V&. !
. K Corner of llalUmore and Calvert received by this company, at Halifax, on the 30th
Bin., Baltimore.
f7fii.omot Nicws from Tixas By refer
ence to the news, in another column, it will be
seen that both Houses of the Texan Congress
have unanimously adopted resolutions agreeing to
the Annexation of Texas to the United States, on
the terms proposed by our government. The
convention, to form a constitution for the "State
of Texas," assembled on the 4th inst. This con
vention will also ratify and confirm the decision
of Congress. President .Tonrs has pledged him
self, in his message, to carry out the expressed
will of the people. Tut should the President
even feel disposed to vetothe bill, Congress could
pas the measure by two thirds, having already
passed it unanimously. But President Jones
will not be mad enough to oppose a measure
which he knows he cannot prevent. Mexico
will probiibly bristle up and threuten war; but,
as she will not be supported by any other power,
it will amount to nothing. England miuht be
disiosed to assist ; but, she is too fen i fill of her
own discordant elements at home, to venture in
to a war w-ith any formidable power. Besides,
the present pacific ministry of France must soon
yield to the popular will, which is a hereditary
hatred of everything English, and the French
will not be slow to carry out their ancient grudge,
the first opportunity that may offer.
CT7Tiik Wicomim-o Camai.. -Proposals will be
.'.JU .. IL..U1 - J-IJ--SJ IJ-l'i I J.. I
By John B. Packer, Esq. Andrew Jackson J
J he statesman, the chieftain and the patriot ; the
wisest of our counsellors, the most valiant of our
defenders. His name shall gild the brightest
page of his country's history, and his memory
be cherished with the most affectionate regard,
as long as the love of liberty and admiration of
virtue pervade and ennoble the human breast.
By F.dward B. Masser. Hon. Simon Came
ron Our worthy and talented V. S. Senator
who by perseverance and honest industry, has ri
sen from a "poor printer-boy" to the high and ho
norable station which he at present so deserved
ly occupies. The poor man's friend and benefac
tor. Heaven grant, that he may long be spared
to us, that a free and enlightened people, who
By Henry C. Martin The fair sex- Love to
ono, friendship to a few, and good-will to all.
6 cheers, 3 guns.
By Henry Bucher The American Eagle
May each and every feather in its wings, serve
to wiite a "Declaration of Independence," for s
many nations. 9 cheers, 3 guns.
By V. II. Thompson General Simon Camer
on A man whom democrats delight to honor
his elevation is ofTimsiva only to the designing
and corrupt. 0 cheers, 3 guns
By Caleb Fisher, Esq Simon Cameron
May his present elevation bo an inducement to
all young men to pcritvr.i t. ti cheers, 3 guns.
Rail Road from riiilmlrlphia to the Snxqnt
linnnn. The following communication is Irom a cor
respondent of the t. H. Gazette, ovei the signs
ture of "A Traveller :
"Josf.mi r..CiuNrt:n,Esq. In a little fouf
which I recently made through Pottsville, a
crrs the mountain to Sunbuiy, and lor some
distance ftp the north branch of the Susqoehan
na, I w'bs forcibly struck with the beneficial ef
fects of the tariffi" l-f Two years ago, T
made a similar tour, when iWiress of every
kind was entirely paraliZeif, particularly the r-
rn business very few i4 the furrWers bcinsf
Now, in tho little (own of Dan'
07" Kl I.Otill'M ON thk Dkaih ft Gk.n J ACK-
.
no. On nor lirst page we nave p'aceu a mini- i , Km,as!l .
ber of extracts, from an oiatisn delivered at
Vnhin.itnn. Iiv Mr Himcroft. the Secretary of DT7"S.ii;t
the Navy, on the death of General Jackson. Mr.
Bancroft has atieady attained a high rank as a
writer, historian, and statesman ; and was, thele
fore, admitably fitted for the task.
We have also perused, with much pleasure, the
eulogium, delivered at Lancaster, by Judge Lew
is. It is an able production, contise, clear, and
eloquent ; as our readers may judge from an ex
tract in another column.
of this mouth, for the completion of this Cauul,
with the necessary Locks, Bridges, Acqiieilncts,
ke. The principal Engineer ol the work is S.
I
!y Francis Bower Francis R. Shurik, Go
vernor of Pennsylvania Republican in bit sen- then in blast.
know bow to appreciate true worth, may reward j j tim-nts upright in all his actions, and steadfast j ville, there aro several furnaces in successful
him. 9 cheers, 3 guns. ' in his adherence to democratic measures. With j operation, turning out largo quant ifres efpstf
By Wm. J. Martin. F.sq. The tp'ritt that em- him as our leader, we w ill never be cursed with i PVPry wcc),, And 1 am told tliey have flrf-
balmed rackenham. may it teach theprou.l p n repudiation. cheers, i. guns. verti, f),r proposal. to furnish them with two
By Duncan Mycn F. J. Fenn, the slanderer , ,llln(!re( ,inMj ,onsofcoal, for their opera-
ot iteneral Jackson
Cursed t the man, could so abuse :
All hope of Heaven may he loose !
Hunger, no meat ? thirst.no drink!
The air he breathes, a pestilential stink.
May his flesh dwindle to a size,
That he himself himscll'despise.
Foul leprosy and scrofula, hanging on,
I'ntil his sores formonly one ;
And when in coffin, he's concealed,
Ilis face no more to be revealed,
May devils whisper, in accents fell,
Come Fenn, you're wanted down in h 11
1 line, "The Devil's Dieam." t groans.
in Whfai. The Hulifax Herald
: &ny some ol ine lienis, in Tliui neigiiuoriioou, are
much injured liy smut ; though the straw is gen
1 t-rullv cxi'innt from mildew and rust, and the
...ain is well tilled. Those who soaked their seed I Perseverance nave ineir reward.
wheat in salt v;4 r anil mixed lime among it be
fore sowing, have no smut.
CELEBRATION OF TIIF. MIRTH OF JILY, IX
SI XIII RY.
CT?Gkn. Ca.mkisos. No man stands higher
in the confidence of the free and untrammelled
democracy of Northumberland county than Gen.
ameron. The proceedings ol the celebrations
at this place, where he spent u greater part of
his early life, will show how he is esteemed
where he is best known. Anil yet we find a
number of interested disorganized stigmatising
the members from this county, for acting in ac
Pordance with the wishes of the people, instead
of obeying the dictates of an interested clique of
office hunters, at Harrishurg.
iro ilou- niai tice of duels, and bv
c I :ia! !r:vo so many been preven-
The sorinAs i.i iln.-e that were near to him
went deeply uii hi cou! ; and nt the anguish
of tho wilo vh mi lie hived, 1 tie orphans whom
he adopted, he would melt into tears, and weep
and sob like a child.
No man in priate life so possessed the hearts
of all around him ; no public man of this centu
ly ever returned to private life with an abiding
mastery over the b flection of the people. No
iiuu with truer instinct received American i
deas; no man expressed them so completely, or
so boldly, or so sincerey. He was art sincere a
man as ever lived. He was wholly, always, Slid
altogether sintcru and true.
t'p to the last, lio dared do anything that it
was right tudii. He united personal courage
sod moral courage beyond any man of whom
history keep tho record. Before the nation,
hefufo the world, before coming ages, he stand
Infill lliu fejticttu'ative, fur his generation, of
Statistics in rrlntion to a font innons Rail Rood
from Sunbury to Philadelphia.
In our last paper we stated that we would
shew the deep interest the Reading Rait Road
Company had in the completion of the Shamo-
kin, Mahonoy, and Schuylkill Road. The esti
mated tonnage, of the descending liade, we fixed
at 110,000 tons, which, at St 50 ;er ton, about
tho average ol the present low rates on the Read
ing Road, would amount to 10,000. The ton
nage, from Philadelphia back, say 00,000, at S3
50 per ton, would make S2t0,000 ; or the, whole
amount of tonnage, making an increase in the re
ceipts of the Reading Road of ? I'.'O.OOU, the nett
receipts of which may be faiily estimated at
$210,000, which would pay six per cent on a ca
pital of four millions of dollars, and enhance the
present value of the Reading Road to er cent on
its outlay of ten millions. In this estimate we
have not included the receipts from travelling,
which would embrace nearly the whole of North
ern Pennsylvania. 1'ut, independent of all this.
if there was not a ton of this tiade in existence,
Jhe coal trade, qn the line of the contemplated
Road, would, alone, largely increase the income
of the Reading Road, besides paying six per cent
on twice the estimated cost of construction. The
operators of the Shamokin Coal region can now
bring their Coal to this place, I'J miles by horse
power, at 1 00 J perton.and would be willing to
guarantee to deliver coal at Pottsville at f'.' per
ton, where it is now woilh from $3 Ivi to '.'0,
and pay 50 per cent more freight and toll than is
now charged on the Reading Road. The vast
extent and abundance of Coal, and the very u
peiior facilities for mining, will enable them to
do this with profit to themselves. But a greater
part of the Coal region, that will be oened by
this Roaif) will not be more than from 15 to l'i
miles from Pottsville, and will be able to com
pete successfully with the mobt favored mines
of the Schuylkill region, and thus increase the
tonnage of the Reading Road to an almost unli- j
mited extent. The estimated cott of the conncc- j
tion, between Shaiimkiii and Pottsville, is i;00,- j
000. We have shown that the tonnage will not I
be less than UOO.OliU tons, exclusive of the An- j
thracite Coal trade, and taking the ne'.t receipts i
at half of the an, omit, fur the same tiade, over,
the Heading Road, we have a clear ii.coine of
$130,000, on an expeudituie of ?'ilin (,(Ki uy j
cover all possible, contingencies, let us lix the a I
mount at half that sum and we shall still he ahlu to 1
J divide ten per cent on the amount ol capital in
vested, and all without taking into consideration '
a single ton of the coal trade of the region. The
nett receipts of The Reading Kail Road, for lees
than tun )ears, Would complete this Road,
which might hi- properly termed the main aitery i
of its future prosperity.
We may herealter shew the importance of I his
link in the great chain of Rail Road between
Philadelphia and F.rie, and the New Voik Rail
Road. We have been informed that a company
is now exploring the route from Ralston to itlosk
burg, by which a continuous Rail Road will be
for mi d from Williarr.spoit to Coming, which
then would only require a link of -to miles from
this place to Willuiof poi t, to tap the New Yolk
Rail Road.
rjy Bra.i' b J. Arthur, of Texa, isoot against
( ;tn. Houston, iii the New York papers, and
charges him. in connexion with President Jones
of Texas, of having cndt avnied to defeat the an
nexation of Texas to the Fluted Mates.
The sixty-ninth anniversary of American In
dependence, was celebrated, ill this place, with a
true patriotic spirit. Long before the hour of
day, the roaring of cannon, the ringing of bells,
and firing ol guns, announced that our National
Jubilee was at hand. About 10 o, clock A. M ,
large numbers of our citi.ens repaired to a beau
tiful sylvan retreat, a short distance below town,
to participate in the usual festivities of the day.
The meeting being called to order. on motion of
John B. Packer Fsq., GF.ORG I! MARTIN, F.sq,
was appointed President, and Martin Irwin and
C. Il uvr, Eut Vice Presidents.
On motion of F.dward B. Masser, John B. Pack
er, Ksq , was appointed Secretar) , Gideon M.
Vorks, F.sq. Orator of the Day, and Wm. J.
Martin, F.sq., Reader of the Declaration of Inde.
pendence.
The Oration having been pronounced, and the
Declaration read, the thanks of the meeting were
then tendered to both gentlemen, for the able and
elficient manner in which they acquitted them-
of Britain, that booty and beauty can be preser
ved. 0 cheers, 3 euns.
By Francis Bucher. Washington, the father
of his country his name is engraven upon the
brightest pages of history upon the hearts of
his countrymen. Let his name be a guardian to
liberty, and a blessing to a peo;ile, at which ty
rants tremble. t cheers. 3 guns.
Tune, Washington's March.
By Charles J. Brunei-, Ksq The Declaration
of Independence May its sentiments be engra
ven on the heart of every true American. j
0 cheers, ,'t guns. I
By .tacob Rohrbach. Gen. Simon Cameron i
once the poor boy of Sunbury, now the worthy oc- '
eupant of a seat in the upper branch of our nation- 1
ul legislature. Ilis election affords another hup.
py illustration of the principles of a republican i
form of government. Here, at least, merit and!
9 ch. 3 guns. ;
By Chas. M. Hall. Andrew Jackson The
eoniportor ot the breast-Kw- and leivlrr of the pa- j
triots at the battle of New Orleans, where be ,
crimxwf the 'r that uturkrii off the enemies of !
Independence and plained dmrn whole column
of the foe. A juli without parallel in the histo
ry of war. He has been "gathered unto his fa
thers," where hisri will be rrriurd and enrrre
led. and his good o-nrs rcgirtered in the hook of
life. l cheers, 3 guns.
tions the coning year. In fact, I believe one
! company, "The Danville Iron Company" save
1 alone done this without including the other trom
works.
Men of experience in the business say, that
; pig iron can he made with anthracite coal at a
Cost of not more than 1" to 17 dollars per ton.
i It now brings in Philadelphia, I believe, from
' JH to :W5 dollars per ton.
I This cost of production is that of works on tho
1 Schuylkill and Husquehnnns. river. These
By George Clarke May we never forget the j ,-urnMCt.B t,jve employment to a large number of
" filiy-six," who held that " all men are created Ilihrtr.r wincolllme the agricultural products
free and equal,- and who, on this .By sixty-nine I le f:mm,f mA oroatea h,m)C Mrhel ofcon.
years ago, asserted their rights, and proclaimed ; Hijcnille .,lllfflliUllw.
them to the wot Id, to be "life, liberty, and the!
pursuit of happiness." 0 cheers, 3 guns. A Di,nvil,c ",Pre 0mV "HferMU..!, and
By John Arnold -Tcns-This day. no doubt. - Mp"y completed, rolling mills of the largest
she is ours ; if so, we hail her, on her return into cU" wilh nI1 ,bc f,xlurc8 ,ni1 PPwcc r
i i i : . e i. i I .1
Tlnii lot tbv Tr ' miming rail roan iron or urn nenvies mini,
the I'nion, with heartfelt joy
of Liberty spread let its branches extend over
. every nation, until one universal shout of free
j dom shall shake the very earth to its centre.
9 cheers 3 guns.
By D. Clinton Fisher The Sniiluiry Artiller-
ists. who commanded the cannon May our conn
I try. in the hour of danger, never want bitter, or
more courageous hearts, to ib fend her rights.
0 cheers, .1 guns.
which will vae.tly increase the consumption of
cool, and give employment to a great number of
additional bnnils. These roiling mills are be
ing built by the "Danville Iron 1'ompany," and
are estimated to cost, when finished, about ItK),
tHNJ. So far, I am informed, the profits of their
furnace has paid the expense of the rolling mill.
And if iron continues a short lime longer to
bring present prices, the profits ol tin: tiirnico
p.. i..c. N.r ;m r-,...i...:,i. r .
"j i""" i r.ra n..rc..nt.,.r.- : ....... ... ... .. ... ....
The craven who dared assault the character of a I .. 3 . , . L , W ""c-1 rolling nulls ; amldothis
departed heroand statesman, universally honored t0pe'y Mt ,:h J"'-- I as fast as the workmen can progress. I was
tl- nation. G groans. a '" j '"'J y"' gentleman direct .Vol,, D,n-
By Co.. George Weiser.-Hon. Simon Cam- . ... ar . , .. ..... ... v.Ile. that the profits on p.g iron of the "Dan-
eron Who ever heard his democracy doubted,!,, , , , v , ' j ville Iron Company, averaged five thousand
J 1 ! M.1V lil flav limnnv nml i,a ilronm, eu-....t
I dollar per week. I was surprised to learn the
I fact, this extensive iron couipnuy was compo-
The company then sat down to a most sump
tuous reast, prepared for the occasion by Mr.
William Searles.
After the removal of the cloth, the following
regular and volunteer toasts were drank, amid the
firing of cannon, the enlivening strains of music,
and enthusiastic cheering of the assemblage.
Regular Toasts.
1 The day we celebrate. 13 guns, 9 cheers,
a The memory of U"Awgii. 1 .'I guns, 0 ch.
3 The memory of Juck ti'i. 13 guns, 0 ch.
4 The memory of the fifty-six signers of the
Declaration of Independence. 13 guns 9 ch.
5 The memory of the departed heioesofthe
Revolution. 13 guns, 9 ch.
C The thirteen original States of the ronfe.
deracy. May each new star that is added to the
galaxy, be us true and indomitable as they.
13 guns, 9 cheers.
7 The Presidency of the I'uited States. -The
most exalted station on earth. May it always be
tilled by one as honest, capable and deserving, as
the present incumbent. National salute.
8 Hon. James Buchanan. Pennsylvania's fa
vorite son an enlightened statesman a skillful
diplomatist an honor to the State that gave him
loi tli an equal honor to the nation. Nat. salute.
I 9 Hon. Simon Cameron. A statesman in eve
; ry way worthy of the mantle of his prdecessor
possessing a. perspicacious and vigoros mind, well
i stored with the most practical and useful kuowl-
edge entertaining, just and strictly democratic
views upon all questions of state and national -licy,
and sustaining a character for honesty and
j integiity, beyond repioach. He is highly de
I serving the distinguished honor which has been
I conferred iqion him. 3 guns, K, cheers.
10 His excellency, Francis R. Shuuk. The
' noblest work of Go I, an honest man ! With him
I at the helm of state, we have nought to fear.
3 guns, 0 cheers
1 1 Term. Without w ishing to indulge in the
vain spirit of prophesy, we may safely predict
that ere the wane of another moon, she will be
' one of us." 9 guns, 10 cheers
1 Urtgnn -"Clearly and unquestionably
ouis'1 ours by discovery, and ours by cession
oins il needs be, at the point of the bayonet.
' guns, Iti cheers.
13 Woman. "Heaven's last best gift to man."
U cheers.
fwluutrrr Tuasts.
By Georja Martin, F.sq.-'irxci and Oregon -
We will hav them; the threats and invectives
of F.ngland, or any other power, to the contrary
notwithstanding. 9 cheers, 3 guns.
By C. Bower, F.sq. May political differences
of opinion, never disturb the peace of social har
mony, in our laud of liberty. 9 cheers, 3 guns.
By Martin Irwin. Hon. Simon Cameron The
base attacks which have been made upon him by
a baud of disorganizing; politicians, but serve to
render him doubly dial to the democracy of Old
Northuilibi I land. 9 cheers, 3 guns
until the sapient, ruffle-shirted correspondent of
the mercenary organ of a clique, not far removed
from the favorite haunts of the "church burn
ers," suddenly enlightened us? Oh fie! Petty
Martin. 9 cheers, 0 guns.
By F.dward B. Maser Gen. Wm. F. Pack
er The Star of the North a tried and faithful
public servant, his transcendent abilities fit him
to fill and adorn any station to which he may be
called. Higher honors await him.
9 cheers, 3 guns.
By Martin Irwin, Fq America The birth
place of Freedom our sincere prayer to heaven
is, that it may never be its grave. -9 ch. 3 guns.
Tune "God save America."
By Chas G. Martin. F. J. Fenn May this
contemptible wretch be scourged by every A
merican for villifying the deceased sage and pat
riot, Andrew Jackson, who for purity of motive
and love of country, was seldom, if ever, equal
led. C groans.
By Wm. Searles. Champaign to our real
friends and real pain to our shoot liicnJs.
C cheers, 3 guns.
By A Guest. Old Bachelors May the gout,
tooth-ache, iheumatism and corns on their toes,
not allow them rest duy nor night, until they
cry out in agony of spirits, Woe-men ! Wot
mi.n Woe-man C cheers, 3 guns.
Tune, " Come haste to the wedding."
By Isaac D. Martin. F. J. Fenn The con
temptible slanderer of Gen. Jackson A man (?)
who is so ungrateful, and guilty of uttering such
base and foul mouthed s'anders against a man, as
far superior to him. in everything that is great
May his days be many and his dreams sweet.
3 cheers, 3 guns.
sed of citizens from other States, who will make
a princely fortune in a few years, without the
Oltliralion of the itli. at Wharton's.
A number of the citizens of our Borough, and
visiters, celebrated the day at the Hotel of C. D. j shadow of a doubt. Where are Pennsylvania
Wharton. After the company had amply dis j capitalists! why do they neglect to profit by the
cussed the viands which were bountifully pro. ; j,r,,at ,ierBi weaih of our mountain regions !
vided and invitingly arranged by the host and J wCn , lUle cpita anJ ,.nterlrhie prpPrly
hostess, SAMFFL D. JORDAN, F.sq., was call- j empoyedi W0,lM yieM Bllcl, .rge r(.tlirnS) com.
ed to preside at the board, assisted by Capt S. j para,Vt.,v ,pcakil)tri wit,ut ,ny risk.
llt-XTKR. The Declaration of Independence was ;
nr-itm .i- f . 1 he district of country lying between Potts-
read !v Charles Pleasants, Lq., anil a few per- i J J a
, ,', , ,,.. . i ., r. w ... ; . i : ville and Sunburv is one of vast interest, on ac-
tiuent remarks made ly (. . W. Hegins, h.sq , and '
Major W L Dewart ' count of its almost inexhaustible mineral produc-
lOwing to the late hour at which we received Vlm- ,,,,re snthrscite coal of the first quality,
the proceedings of the company, we are obliged i ""'I "rn ore of a superior kind, are in the uioun
to omit the regular, but give below as many of lain side by side. I look occasion to visit Iicust
the volunteer toasts as we could find space for. Hap, a narrow valley made by the passage of
Ki. i Locust creek through the Locust mountain, cut-
By Samuel D. Jordan Texas A,lo'ber link . ting il to its very bise. It looks as if the hand
in the chain that united a Free People A bright J of nature had trken a slice nut of the mountain,
star in the political Heaven. May it strengthen ! Inlet the creek pas through. Here is a body
the one, and shine a pure and glorious light in j of coal, the magnitude of which I had no concep.
the other. t ion before I saw it. The coal veins on the two
By Capt Hunter The great interests of the ' c,j8 ofl,e mountain are indicated by depres
Country Let them be fairly and justly protect- , , ,)f soll)C, , ike ollP( ,,vo 0!ul lnree fvtt
ed. and the asperities and animosities, engendered L,...,,. .,,:::., gurrttCe of the overlavii.L'
earth which cover the slate vein. Expert-
by party strife, will soon be forgotten amidst
our general prosperity.
By Samuel R. Wood Hon. Simon Cameron
The able and tried friend of the Tariff. He 1
j enced miners informed me that these depres
sions are sure evidence that they overlay the
, , . . , . . . . . . . i vtmi c-ihi, wiiiuo III inniil iiiottw iivui ine uaac
know sthe interests of his native state, and never . , , , ,,
. . .. , I of the mountain, were eutiroly deuuJeJ by the
will abandon them to subserve the selfish views ' '
of party hacks overthrow of large pine trees, which bad been
Bv Maior W. L. Dewart The union and bar- ,,l,wn ",me ,,ort tlmc M"- M one
and good, as Washington to Andre, would'r.t he- j rnouy of the Democratic party Forbearance, 1 place, I think there was at least half a ton of
sitate to rob achildof its birthiight knock the j concession, conciliation every thing lor the coal lying in the creek, that had followed the
j crutches from under a cripple, or steel the butter I cause. j downfall of a large pine tree. The valley, and
j otTof a little "nigger s hot joltnny cuke." i y c. W. Hegins Our country's honored dead ! for one fourth way up the mountain, is covered
I "Oh. for a hickari withe in erery honest hand, I Their illustrious deeds are silent monitnis, ! with a heavy trrrmth of white pine. There does
T .. k;.. ,L. ...--..I ....1....I . 1 ' L. u I 1 11 I J '
" -r " - eloquently leaching her sons courage, patriotism
j I une, -Kogue s niarcn. f roans.
By Chailes S. Bogar The three best general
f 1 nea BAiijirjl nli,nl v mil vmnil nrw.
... .. ...... B
erity, 0 cheers, 3 guns.
By K. B. Masser The American Kagle I
i l. ...I l .1 . r .1 .. .1.. r I :i ... ;
.r.c.H,n ...e.iumco. me ; ,ue Liberty and Independence."
-Oregon under the right wing and Texas under , ,)r j yUwtU,m. si.non Cameron-
me ,e,., imeuuy uan.ig on v a,., or...- ... ...e u,- . ,.,., of pensvlvania place imidieit
and philanthrophy
!?y Chailes Pleasants Pennsylvania Re
deemed from the disgrace of partial bankruptcy
her citizens honest and intelligent, may proudly
bear aloft the escutcheon of her country : "Vir-
lance. 9 cheers, 9 euns. ! .. . . ..i.,,. fi :. .
, (Mi c HI hi: I'iii li j uim Diiuiiiiiivrss ui ma nr
By Charb . M Hall-Hon Simon Cameron- . ,ti(.u prilcip,M. The voice of ,isorgani.ers
Our worthy and popular United State. Senator. m ,,,,1 demagogues may be raised against
Ilis election to this important station beautifully him-meree.iary plPP, may be established, for
illustrates the principles upon which our R- pub- ( , p,irpose (lf rryig him down, but all these ef
l.can Government is founded,-the youth, in the (o,s w; ()l,y hnye ,hu etr:rt cf rpnd,.,ig him
liumUlest circumstances ill life, by proper perse
veraiice and industry, may rise to the most ex
alted station in the gilt of the American people.
9 cheers, 0 guns.
By George !Jiehl
Long lift) and prosperity
To the friends of America.
U cheers, 3 guns.
still more dear to the people of the old "Ay
. tton'."
I I'y Thomas G. Hegint Hon. Simon Cameron
1 A worthy scion of the staunch Democracy of
i Old Northumberland. Those who attempt to
lop off the branch, wound the pareut stem.
By a Guest Legislative dictation Induced
P.y A G'uest. The Chief Burgess, Second ' by the same spirit that led jUe precocious boy
Burgess, and High Constable of the Borough of i to threaten to nip his graiulu other in tlm bud.
Sunbury -.4 worthy trio. 9 cheers, 0 guns. j Foolish, impudent, disobedient tnd ridiculous.
Tune, " Three jolly fellow all in a row " Ry Dr. John W. Peal Oisgon Let our rights
By G. M. Vorks, Fsq "The noble sixteen," be asserted with dignity, supported by reasou,
who had the independence and firmness to oppose
the efforts of King Caucus and his minions, to foist
upon the party an ultra free-trade, anti-tariff can
didate, are deserving of the gratitude of every
true Pennsylvanian. cheers, 0 gun.
By Peter It. Masser "The American Fagle,
in its highest pride of flight," looks down with
contempt upuu Dan. O'Connel, and bid him, if
he dare,
"Cry havoc,
And let slip the dogs of war."
9 cheers, C jjiun
and enforced with the courage of Freemen.
By a Guest Edward V. Bright, Esq, The
intelligent, indefatigable and independent repre
sentative. His industry and fearless course have
eadeared him to his constituents
By the Company Our Fair Country Women
Like the sun, whether absent or present, their
virtues shed their genial influences around us.
By the Company Our Host and Hostess
Their abundant and elegant cheer give ample
ev, dents of their knowledge of tbe Art Dmne.
not appear to he more than from two to rive feet
of earth covering the coal, even at the base of
the mountain of course it is less and less the
higher you ascend. Iron ore is said to abound
j heie side by side with the coal measures, ma
j king thi one of the most advantageous of Iocs-
lions for building furnaces and other iron works;
! all the material for making iron being eithei
on the ground or near by; iton ore and coal on
the ground, and limestone nearby. I-ocust
I erLek is a considerable stream, sufficiently large
for saw mills and other manufacturing purposes
I should think having great fall, its power
could be made doubly available.
1 wis informed a few days ago by a gentle
mon of SiKibiiry, tint the"lnnville Iron Corn
puny" had lately tested the coal from locust
(Sap, and pronounced it superior toany they have
used. This region (that is Iieust dp and the
region round about) is, in my humble opinion
suro to become, in a short time, one of the great
est coal and iron manufacturing districts in the
United States, if not in the world. Nature ap
pears to have formed it for that special purpose
All who have visited Locust Cap, that I hav
seen, unhesitatingly say that they never saw
its equil for natural advantages. The veins t
coal being accessible at the two ends of thi
mountain, which presents a breast of four htm
dred feet above water level, affording faci
liheafor luiaiog esch way in the mountain, an.
at the cheapest rate. No sinking of shafts, o
slope, no excavating tunnel at t roiuiou cn
pene, no stationary steam engines, to be work
ed night and day, summer and winter notum,
but drtfta being at all necessary for mining coa