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Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-12-26
Operations on the DanvillC POttNillc Rail
ROad.


The following is an abstrac, of the operations Of
that branch Of the Danvc and Pottsville Rail Road
leading from Sunbury to Shamokin, for which we
are indebted to the politeress of Mr.. Budd, the
weigh master. But little done on this road in
the transportation of coal, until late in the season.
These operations have, however, clearly demons,ra.
led, that this portion Of the road now I've
rendered highly profitable In the of another
year, 1t is presumed that SO or 10000 tons Of coal,
iron and iron ore will he transported over the road,
for the purpose iron in this vicinity,
independent of the quantity that will be required
for Baltimore and the intermediate places, where
the demand for the Shamokin coal has increased 50
rapidly, that the supply has already nearly run out
We have no doubt that in less than three years the
amount Of coal transported over the road will ex-
ceed 200 900 tons. This is a matter Of deep i'm.
portance to our state improvements, as nearly the
whole Of this tonnage will be carried in the Penn-
syvania and Tide Water Canals. The number Of
passengers, it at first supposed, would scarcely
pay for the wear and tear of the passenger cars,
which generally attached to the train Of burden
cars, with but little additional expense. The num-
btr Of passengers, it seems, exceeds 3iO0 in about
seven months. Preparations making for large
business next season, and we have no doubt under
the able management of Mr. Samuel r. Wood, thu
superintendent, the company viii no, fail prosper
Amount Of Transportation,
Orer The DanpiMe and PoitSpiHe Raj Road from
Dec. . 1889, 10 Dec. 23, iSlO
Is sos tons Coa',
rs Brick and Sand.
352,OlO lbs. Nett Transportation,
4l2 perch Stone and Lime Stone,
55,GO5 fee, Lumber,
2,GO7 bu. Lime Grain, Seed SC,
> 1881 Coach Passengers, 20 miles.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-12-26
Body OF Nnpolt on.

The ship Calumet, Cap, Shrese, which arrived
at Boston on Sunday, from Canton, left ST. Helena
Oct. 81. On the 18th the ceremony of exhumaton
Of the remains of Napoleon took place vi great
par Ide. The body, which on his dcah was en-
balmed by French chemists, was found in u state Of
complete preservation, tie features being preserved.
Ii will be remembered that Napoleon died May 8,
lS2l. The body was conveyed on board the Belle
pouc, which with the Favorit', sa lei for France on
the 10Th. These ships sailed from France July z,
and suived attSt. Helena Oct s-DaiiY Adrerfiser.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-12-26

only supposate assigned fr the pcrpetration
OF fthis dcadfu act. jealousy the part of Con-
way. lie has, for msny years, been a member of
the Methodist Church. Aher the act was commit
ted, Conway made effort To escape. and when
questioned in relation 10 the MURDER positively de.
carcd that he kn ~ nothing about it. He has been
committed To the Jail Of Dinwddic county, where
he awaits his ,iiaI for This Outrageous net.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-12-26

present tariff is not only necessary an object Of
revenue, hut an act of justice to the community.
The luxuries of the day, such as silks and wines,
should be made to pay propor,onabe rate of du
,y. The manufacturing of iron for railroad purposes
f., which we are wholly dependent upon England,
should also be encouraged. A few years experience
would enable us to manufacture the article in this
country as cheap il is now sold in England
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-12-26
To NJ W.

Young love in one of his merriest hours,
Took two blush roses of birth divine,
One he dipped in the rainbow showers,
The other immersed in man,lins wine.
The bud he wet with natures showers,
Lost its fragrance and soon decnyH
Bot that which he placed in ruby wine,
Bloomej and blushed like thee sweet m ID.
hBoSrs LASkyAw, Jr.
Sunbury, Dec. %.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-12-26

or The yankee Farmer" an excellent agri-
cultural paper published at Boston, (Mass.) will
mmence a new volume on the first of January
next. The Farmer, the Maine Cultvaor, aud the
Albany Cutivator, all Of which T. gularly re-
ceved are excellent publ ations and well deserve
the patronage OF the agricultural portion 81 the com
munity.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-12-26
New Cabin I.

It is generally understo. d that Mr.. Webster will
he appointed Secretary # War and that Mr.
Ewing, of Ohio. can have the Office of Post Master
General, il hr will consent to acccp. office. Mr..
Cru,nden, OF Kentucky. will be appointed Ator-
ney Gcucral of the United States.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-12-26

CT In our last Reporter we noticed the alteration
Of S5 bills On the West Branch Bank to $50.
To day we have lie ter from the Cashier, in which
he states that the issues of the Bank has been
fined to SIS, los and 20's.--B BichneHs Reporter.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-12-26

The congressional news this week is not of much
importance. The land Bill Sub,reasury, National
Bank and Abolition petitions are the principal
subjects of debate.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-12-26
Democratic Candidate for Gorcrn0r,
Gen. DAVID Il. PORTER.

az We cannot admit into our columns the arti-
Gle in reply TO the Sunbury Temperance Sycic,y,
for several reasons, one of which is, the want of
coutesey in its language.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-12-26

IT 1t is stale in the n. Y. Tatller, that the
small pox and the varioloij are very prevalent in
some sections Of that ci'y.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-12-26

The Reading G ,ze,te says the number Of Iron
Works in Berks County according to the la,o cen.
sus is:
"No. of Furnaces ! !; tons Of cast iron produ-
ced 9lG5; Of Bloomerics, Forses, and Rolling
Mills SO; tors Of bar iron produced 6266; tons of
fuel consumed Al, 1855 of men employed including
mining oIc atoms l245 amount of capital invest.
ed S3G7, ,4ii; value of product of mines s5i,s00 !;
of men employed l6I capital invested S32, l00."
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-12-26

The Maine Culiivdtor ofSaturdly last, published
a, ilallowell, Maine, says:
Two expresses from Sir John Harvey, passed
through this town on Saturday last-one destined
for Gov. Fairfield at Saco, and the other for the
President ofthe U. 5. at Washington. 1t is rumo-
red ,ha, Thompson, the Governor General Of Cana
da, has marched several regiments of trhops on to
the Disputed Territory, ard stationed then at Ma
dswaska and that Sir John has sent word TO oui
state and national authorities, announcing she fact,
and protesting that the &C, is not his, hut that of his
superior officer. II Maine undertakes another A.
roos,ook war, her troops will march to the North
eastern most line, cost what it wall, and pldr.t tue
standard of Tie u. 5. just exactly there"
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-12-26
ALABAMA.

II is said that The vote Of this state is likely to
prove n nulli'y in consequence of sn oversight Of
The Electors in voting by calling oul the names Of
the candidstes, instead of voting by ballot as the
law requires.
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 183?-1840, 1840-06-26
hfg Nee fmg.

respectable number of Tie citizens of
400 county, friendly 10 the election of
VIM. HENRY HARRISON and JOHN
TYLER, FOR President and Vice President
of the United States, assembled on Satur-
day tie 18th June, on tho 18th section III
township ii. Mai William Grubbs was
called to the char, d. Q. Henderson and
Vim. W Hendricks, Esqrs. acted as Vice
sidenfs and 2. We Callahan appointed
SeclelaFy. After The meeting was orqani.
zed, the object Of + was explained u . con.
else, handsome and satisfactory manner BIZ
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 183?-1840, 1840-06-26
Falsehood.

The kind Of opposition which the wings
have to contend with can be seen by the
following article from the N. o. Bee. This
is in perfect character with the present OPP
position to Gen. Harrison for the presidency.
The way the loco-focos issue public adj
dresses is somewhat singular. The address
OF the Van Buren, Convention to the people
Of Virginia, contained some Of the foulest
calumnies against General HARRISON, which
party malignity had ever invented. It was
Indignantly denounced by the wings, and
the president Of the convention was called
upon to state whether he endorsed such
atrocious hIsehoods. To the establishment
of every one, that gentleman replied that he
had no knowledge Of or participation in the
address, and was even ignorant of its con-
tents, till he saw them in print. Other mem-
Der of the Convention were shocked at the
perusal Of this accumulation Of infamous
falsehoods, and acclaimed all connection
with them.
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 183?-1840, 1840-06-26


the Presidents NaaninoQs VAS mate
upon Capt d Morton Is address the
meeting he responded n speech Of con-
siderable length, entering into 8 detailed
account Of the unwise, lnpolitic and ruins
Gus measures 8 the present adminisiIaiiol.
Poftgaying the character of Con. Harrison,
The renowned PATROL, hero and statesman,
who has served bis country III fhe councils of
the nation, with plomptness, ability and
fidelity; and ii lie field Of battle he ua-
sheathed The sword and threw away The scab.
bard, achieving for Bis country many signal
and glorious victories.
The following resolutions were unani-
lmonsly adopted, expressive Of the sense 81
the meeting
Res0Iped, That this meeting cordially APP
prove Of the nomination Of Gen. WILLIAM
HENRY HARRIS0 ON, as q suitable, accep-
lof these United States.
ResOlped, That the members Of that all-
gust and enlightened bodyof wings, 70 wit:
| the Harrisburg Convention, in their dellb-
seraiions. were wise IN their selection Of Gen.
WM. ARRISON asa candidate for the
Pres 40 the most formidable man
lin the sss Of the wing party. We
have o . hope and believe, il
eleaisa, III be the overthrow Of
ESectst . usGrpafion OF power.
view Gen. HARRISON
a ned patriot and enlght-
leaet d The first order; firm and
i .epaBlican Of the Jefiersonian
atld tried supporter of the rights Of
tic people.
Re50lUea, That this meeting, also, highly
asarove and sanction the nomination Of the
Hon. John Tyler Of Virginia, as an accePta-
Bile candidate to the whig party for Vice Pre-
sident of these United States; for in him we
find the attributes which constitutes the pa.
triot and statesman-eYer true to bis coun-
tries cause.
ResoEUed, therefore, That we will unite
our honest efforts with our wing brethren OF
the United States, in support of Harrison
and Tyler for President and Vice President.
From the purest convictions of our hearts,
conscientiously believing that the situation
of our beloved country, imperiousiy de-
mands complete renovation and change IN
the administration of the general govern
ment.
A committee of Harrison vigilance men
were then appointed, consisting Of the fol-
lowing named gentlemen.
Mai. William Grubbs, d. G. Henderson,
VIM. w. Hendricks, Thompson Brester. ST.,
Zenon Bourg, Samuel Dixon, Morton Stu
bleield.
ResoEDed, That the proceedings of this
meeting be signed by the President, Vice
Presidents and Secretary, and forwarded to
the Yazoo Banner and Yazoo City Wing for
publication.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
WILLIAM GRUBBS, Pres't,
d. g. HENDERSON, Vice
w. ~. HENDRICKS, Presidents.
p w. CALLIHAE, Secretary.
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 183?-1840, 1840-06-26

nteallgatoue Ct thI subject ne shall en-.
deevog g inquire what IS best lhs peo-
PIE we lhink that ke government has
been ihe peculiar pei Of national aud state
Legislation long enough, and that i IS now
time that public attention should be direct.
ed,O the Advancement Of the good Of he
people. we love the government II Is true,
but We love the people i little more Than We
do the government, and if ne were to speak
our sentiments freely, and were not afraid
Of an indictment for treason bytke qoYern-
ment we would even say that We place the
states higher IN our affections than lie Co
vernment We know that in point Of pocu-
liar privilege to place the General Govern
ment behind the States ana also behind the
People, IS a mOnstrous sin, bat still that is
our way Of thinking, and this IS what soma
folks call federalism.
But Mr. Buohanan also endeavors 10 sus-
tain the b-Treasury upon the ground that
Iit will NOT injure Or restrain the banks Of tie
country. Well now this IS curious indeed,
but perhaps not so Oery curious seeing the
speech is from Mr.. Buchanan. five know
any thing Of the former arguments Of the
party in support Of the same Sub Treasury
it was upon the ground that it could injure,
nay destroy the banks and clear the country
ofall sorts of paper currency. But men are
growing smart now-of-days it must be con
fessed. The Treasury can be sustain
ed it seems as well on the ground that il
,ciH not interfere with banking operations
as that it ,Oiu utterly destroy them. These
are the daysof argument and defamation.
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 183?-1840, 1840-06-26

To THE CORPS EDIToRIAL.-We recently
gave utterancy to some ugly expressions re-
latiVe to several whig editors in this State,
which, as the motive which actuated us no
longer exists, we shall feel no hesitancy IN
Withdrawing provided il shall please the
other parties in the matter to reciprocate;
aud il the meantime. should any loco-foco
feel disposed TO be meddlesome in onr affairs,
he has full permission to Gull all the gems Of
rhetoric above alluded to, and appropriate
them TO the use Of himself and his heirs
forever Southern Reporter.
The Ratchet IS buried Drink mug 81
cider with is on The fourth Of July.
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 183?-1840, 1840-06-26
: snail sign il Pennarlran,Ea

ia Bedford county, Pa, Col. AIs E.lwee, last
fall, beat his wing opponent upwards Of two
hundred votes, for the Legislature. Colonel
DIsElWee vas expelled from the House for
assauIting member and new election was
order and the parties again arrayed them
selves, when Mr. Washabaugh Ehigl beat
his Van Buren opponent, MsDonald. 62a
votes. Wing gain in Tbs county something
opeF congiaerable.
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 183?-1840, 1840-06-26
seneration from BANKS.

The Van Buren,. men declare for separa-
ton from the banks, because the government
has lost so much BY them. A first rate rea,
son. One Of them says:
s.The total estimate Of government losses
by the banks are set down by the committee
Of ways and means at $34 ,973. 722; BY the
treasury department at $6,474,722. This
shows, at once, the wisdom of the policy of
the governments in desiring to separate its
fiscal affairs from the banks. .
We agree with the above precisely. The
government should be as speedily separated
as possible from this miserable system Of
state banking, and also, from the Sub Irea-
#sury ,forthesame reason. BY the Two branches
of the humbug, the public treasury, accord
ing to the above account, has lost hearty
FORTY MILLIONS of the peoples money, and
we certainly think it is high time it Yves
widely sseperated' from both The above
paragraph, however, does not tell uslhow
much the government has lost BY National
Bank. The cringing minions, afraid toapeak
the truth, know that by National Bank
which had charge of the public monies ten
times as long as the .banks' and the sub
treasury both, accounted for every dollar
By such aninstitution the government never
lost cent-no, meUer lost the frst single dol
lar!
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 183?-1840, 1840-06-26


The san 81 lle AZ mini ali6n discoaises
upon Buchanan's s. fehaufy peech
Ia this WISE
50 renders cleat and palpable tile absur-
dity Of the opinion entertained BIZ the fader-
alials, HAT Bank 0f The United States, az
though 8 much more powerful agent than
the Independent Treasury, either would 0r
could regulate he currency Of The country;
and this he establishes both BY TIE past his
tory and present condition Of that Institu-
|tion. :,
We recommend the Globe and also Mr..
Buchanan, as teachers ,oi historys fol they
have ceartaInly got upon track that Is en-
sirely new 70 tile schools. We have al along
been Of opinion that the currency Of the
country by some means, was better ssregu-
lated during The healthfal career Of q Ma.
tional Bank say prior to the year 1891. than
since it was destroyed. But the new teach
ers Of history have established the abslr-
dity Of the opinion, and Of course from
henceforward al men must know that we
have better currency now than we had
then. Now see what fine thing II is to
learn history. How mistaken the world has
been in this respect! And how fortunate il
is that Mr.. buchanan and the Globe have
turned teachers of .history.
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 183?-1840, 1840-06-26
AMERICAN LABORERs WANT THE
Wages of Free1nen!
NOT THE PITTANCE OF EUROPEAN sERFs AND
WEST INDIAN NEGROES.
sUB-TREASURY ARGUMENTS

SUB-TREASURY ARGUMENTS.
sReduce the wages Of labor. calhoun.
sYou must reduce the value of property.
buchanan.
sModel the financial branch of your gov
eminent after Cuba. ~ w alker.
Establish hard money government.
fBenton.
THE Sub Treasury is now in operation,
and viii continue in operation through the
years 1889, 40 and Al, IN spite Of Iamen-
iations here or elseaOhere - Cambreleng.
I'VE must reduce labor low, and bring
things to q necie value
chanan and Walker.
To the a--to the whole COT
ton, rice. ssAl growing region
nov so a9ctati with the curses
of par losaI is1egion would
say, sa asg of Holland,
France e ttess their Example,
enaugat d. Initiate them
Eeaos speech, Jan. 16.
To 5tai -ss / would say do The
like.
81 41ly desire to see this country in
the sane happy condition as the island Of
Cuba. - Senator Walker.
u coincide ID the sentiment Of the Sena-
tor from Missouri - Calhoun.
Down Nth TIE Images of Euborf exclaims
the administration, Down WITH THE ABRIr-
IsTRATroN! respond the laborers.
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 183?-1840, 1840-06-26

The sub-Treasury ard MT. Buchananss
speech-and the Banks-and the Coz
vernment-and the Globe.
Mr.. Buchanan made q speech il The Se-
nate on the 22d January last in reply % Mr..
Clay on the Subj Treasury, and The Globe
says twas great speech. He says that i
shows u0st eonclusipeIy that i is the best
possible mode Of conducting the finances
for The Government, that II can get along
with its affairs much better under ibis mode
than any other.
ltell,We do not intend to argue this poinl
with lhe Globe o. any of il party. j oul
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 183?-1840, 1840-06-26
ANNUNCTATT0NS

We are authorized 10 announce RoRERT s.
Hour, Esq. Of Benton, as candidate for
the office oil District Attorney, for the 10th
Judicial District, composed of the counties
of Leake. Attala, Holmes and Yazoo.
50 We are authorised to announce the Hon,
ROBT. s. G. PERKINS, as candidate for Judge
Of the Tenth Judicial District, for the State Of
Mississippi, at the next special election.
A. We are authorised to announce VIII
LIAM NEED as candidate for State Treas
urer at the special election, to ill the vacan
cy oceasioned by the death Of Col. JAMES 6.
WILLIAMS.
Or We are authorised to announce WIN
E. PUGH, Esq. as candidate for the Office
of District Attorney, for the 10th Judicial
District, composed of the counties Of Leake,
Alfalfa, Holmes and Yazoo.
- We are authorised to announce ROB-
ERT G. PERRY, Esq, of Carthage, as a
candidate for the Office of District Attorney
of the tenth Judicial District, composed Of
the counties of Leake, Alfalfa, Holmes and
Yazoo.
***We are authorized to announce Nor
GAN +. FITcH, ESQ, of Benton, as a candidate
for the Office of Judge of the tenth Judicial
District, composed of the counties of Leake,
Alfalfa, Holmes and Yazoo, at the special cleo
ton in November next.
*4*We are authorized to announce wv
Fl. CRENsHAw, ESQ.,, of Benton, as candidate
for District Attorney in the 10th Judicial
District, composed of the counties Of Yazoo.
Holmes, Alfalfa and Leake.
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 183?-1840, 1840-06-26
Al sew sIander.

The party's press is ceartainly st its wits
end to invent SANDERS of Gen. HARRISON
One Of the latest is, that he is drunkard
One Of the filthy copyists of other mems
lies, in q recent paroxism, says:
"Indeed, many of his miscarriages in the
last war are attributed, by those who had
fortunate habit that he had of holding up
his little finger
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 183?-1840, 1840-06-26
Assassinaffon.

The dwelling house Of Mr.. I. 3. Graves.
in Pulaski. Tenn. y entered 81 some per-
son. on the night Of the 10Th ult while AIr.
6 was IL beds when the assassin shot him
with pistol, and lie did next morning.