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syper,ority of Anthracite.

The superiority of Anthracite Coal over Bum-
nous has received the attention of professor Johnson
who in a late article in the National Gazette, takes
occasion to state the great advantages which would
result to navigation from substituting the Pennsyl-
vana anthracite in steam vessels for the biiuminous
COILS of New Castle and other regions in Britain.
He refers 10 the importance of seeking, for this pu-
pose, those Goals which rich in Carton, have a
small proportion of earthly matter and give little or
no volatile product while they possess high specific
gravity, ALLOWING of course the greater quantity to
I've slowed in given space on ship-board
The Editor of the National Gazette cites some
n,ers,ing combinations ofhese views Of Professor
johnson, furnished Ivy direct experiments on rcla-
tive cvaporative powers of hituminous, Goals and
anthracitcs. They were made by DR.. Andrew Fyfe,
President of the Society of Arts for Scotland and
are contained in Jamesons journal for April lsil.
lie cites some Of the Analyses of Professor Johnson
on the Pennsylvania Anthracite, particularly of
the middle coal field, and gives that of the foreign
Anthracite, which he himself experimental.
From this comparison it appears that his trials
made fuel much inferior in quality to that of
our best anthracite districts. For while the mean
of Professor Johnson's results showed sG.56 per
cent. of fixed carbon, DR.. Fyfe found only IA per
cent, of the same ingredient in that upon which be
experimental Notwithstanding this he found, on
comparing it with Scotch bituminous coal, tina; the
anthracite evaporaed s7.3 lbs. of water for every
pound Of fuel consumed, while the bitum,0tis coa
gave but &c lbs of ST am for the effect of pound
of fuel showing the anthracite to he more than 80
per cent superior to the bituminons coal.
DR.. Fyfc also compared the Scotch with the En-.
glish biluminous COAL and found o difference Of
3l5 per cent. in favor of the latter, proving that il
is almost identical in eraporatioe efficiency with
the inferior anthracite which he employed.
As the result OF both his comparisons he arrive.
| at the conclusion already advanced in this country
that the power Of coal TO generate steam depends
mainly on the quantity of its fixed carbon.
Now on this principle, had he compared th'
Scotch bituminous coal with our Pennsylvania an
| ihrarite, he would have found the efficiency of th
latter 753 per cent. greater than the former. an,
compared II with English coal the difference wou,
still he 33.7 per cent in favor of the PennsylvaIi
fuel. We hope steam frgates 10 bc furnish
ed with furnaces fit to consume anthracite. 1t Ia
already been fully tested in some Of The Easter
sea steam vessels, particularly between Boston an
| Portland
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-05-29

1t may, perhaps, 10 necessary to explain that
what is meant, by giving numerical value to the
letters of the alphabet" is simply to number the let
tiers in their Alphabetical order-as A |, i ., c 8,
d A, L s, and so on--afler which each letter, wheth
er uansposed from its alphabetical order or not, re-
tains the number so affixed to it.
This Lire des Si"guiwities is a very interest
ing and remarkable book, and might We believe if
well translated, prove good speculation to some
of our publish rs.-N Y. Signal
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-05-29
License Law.

writer in the L. 5. Gazette has written long
article in relation 10 the license law. He shows that
the state has been d,irauhed TO a considerable a
noun, in Philadelphia city and county, in conse-
quence Of the shameless manner in which the mer-
chants were classified. The writer seems to think
that the case is the throughout the state. In
this county the case is just the reverse. Many of
the merchants have leen taxed more than the law
rcquircs while not one is taxed less. Whether 1t
il done with view to make up m part the dcicien>
cy of the Philadclphii merchants, We do not pretend
TO say. The state, we know, will not loose any
thing in this county in consequence OF assessments
and valuations.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-05-29
w ondcrful Cure.

We heard the following particulars, few days
since, of an almost miraculous transition from dis.
ease and nrmty to health and vigor, in the person
of Mr.. Isaac Newman of Somerset county, Md.
MIR. n. for several years had been confined TO his
house by severe afiliction which disabled him from
walking, and from The free of his arms and neck.
On Saturday nigh, last he was expected 10 die, bnt
in a few hours became better; and, on Monday
evening, during the prevalence OF thunder Storm
he fell TO sleep, and TO his utter amszemen, found
when he awokc that he had the entire use of all
his limbs. He arose from his bed, dressed himself
and walking about the house. Mr.. \. remembers
to have experienced peculiar sensation in his
whole system during his sleep, and from all the cir
cumstances no other conclusion can be arrived at
hut that the agent of this wonderful ecc.
triciy. 1t at least furnishes suhject iur much
scientific peculaton.-Edsion (ld) Gaz.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-05-29
The Boston Farm school.

The Grand Jury have found three indictments
against Jas. Ii. Locke the late instructor in the
Farm School, for his cruelty towards the lads
placed under his charge. He was arrested a
civil suit, and taken 10 the city, where he put in
bail to the amount of $1,000, and was liberated
He returned TO tic Island, but subsequently, LEFT,
and has gone elsewhere The directors visited
the Island, and examined into the condition Of each
boy, and the testimony ELECTED, proved that they
had been brutality treated. The whipping with
cowskin commenced, and was pretty much confined
10 the time whcn fortnight OF ten days before
twelve boys went contrary to orders up 10 bed be-
iole the lime, These twelve boys were undresscd
in their beds. They were al taken out and whip
ped as they were, in their SHIFTS only. and then
were told to stand up by their beds they were,
in their shirts Those who obeyed it appeared
were let oil. Those who did moi, but got into brd
or sat down, were whipped again. and again called
upon 10 stand up, some longer and some ahoue
time, 10 fulfil the sentence. Philadelphia MesSen
! ger.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-05-29
4 NIN L.nnIl.

The Secretary ol the Commonwealth has issued
proposals for loan OF nine hundred and thirty thou
sand dollars, at a late of interest not exceeding six
per cent. per anum, payable halfyeary at the State
Treasury, or at the Bank OF Pennsylvania. The
principal to be reimbursed within five years; Ger
tiiicaes of stock for the said loan will be issued in
tho usual form. bearing interest and reimbursable
as aloresaid.-American Sentinel
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-05-29

The editor of The Detroit Daily Advertiser, VII
ting from Rochester n. Y. says that Weston New
York. which has hitherto been the glclt wheat gra-
nery ofthe Union, and regulated and monopoIizod
the grain and -four markei,-must before the ter
minaiion Of five years, surrender the palm TO Michi
gan, Illinois and Wisconsin. lie adds
Already the large surplus of Michigan and Hi
nois has troubled ,he market. What, then, must be-
expected hereafter, when the four Western States
will send forward more -four aud pork, than is now
manufactured and raised in three louahs of the
whole Union II, sides Industry here must seek
new channels, Ond i, must be ei, for the west to be,
come what nature has fitted it ior-ihe -four aud
pork lunisher of the country. Whether " estern
New Yoik will consent to this not, this WiH be
The result. Nothing can prevent it. Every thing
is now shaping itself for that end, and the presen
generation will not pass away, before 1t shall com'
TO pass.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-05-29
Our Banks and the Relief Bill.

The impression now prevails that most of the
banks of this state, including majority of those in
the city and county of Philadelphis, will AccErr
the Relief Bin. The only two, however, in this city
that have yet acted formally upon the subject
are the "PhiIadclphia Bank" which has reiecied
and the Farmers d Mechanics Bank" which has
accepted the Bill. The others will act in the course
of few days, after the stockholders meet and dis.
cuss the subject. 1t will he remembered that we
last week gave it the sentiment of the commu-
nifty that the banks of Philadelphia would reject
the lilI this the opinion at the time, but pub
lie sentiment has changed TO a considerable extent,
and the feeling al the time write is lavora-
ble to the bill. The only banks that have vet issu-
ed small notes. the "Hairisburg Bank" and the
Exchange Bank of Pittsburg.' Very few OF
them have as yet reached Philadelphia.
BicbnelrS Reporter.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-05-29

THE U. s. ARMr.-According to Mr.. Poinselt,
the army is in high stale of discipline, and is com
posed of 40 669 men. The expense for each per-
SON in the army in 1887 was s4eO,l3 and in
lsio, $4,000; showing q reduction of sS4,Is. or
more Than G per cent.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-05-29

CoMFoRrABLE PRosrEcT.--ln alluscn 10 the
abundance OF icebergs, which are yoyaging of the
coast, aud which supposed 10 occasion lhe cold
weather, the Richmond Wing says, that in 1886,
when similar masses invaded our latiludes, there
was frost III every month but one.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-05-29
JOHNS 81 SUIEL~N NC
wySoLESALE SHOE, BONNIE

Cap aud Palm LEAF Hat SioTc,
No. 10 SoUru ARA STREET, PHlLADELPl
NTHERE an extensive assortment Of the
w articles are constantly kept Oh hand, for
at the most reasonable terms.
Nav 30, lS4l.-ly.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-05-29

o. The fate of the steam ship President Is still
involved in doubt. She may possibly be safe, but
it is a mere possibility. Nearly all hoEes of her
safety have been abandoned The supposton Is
that she has been surrounded with mountains Of ice
and crushed TO pieces.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-05-29
Total,
American seanau's Friend Society.

American seanan's Friend Society.
On Monday week, the Scaman's Friend Society
held its annual meeting in New York. the President
Anson G. Phelps, Esq, being in the Chair. An
abstract of the Annual Report read by the Cor
responding Secretary, setting forth briefly the opc-
ration of the Society for the past year in various for
rign and domestic ports. The Society has five dI-
rect auxiliares located at Boston, Portland, New
Orleans, Mobile, and in this city.
The amount which has been received during the
pas, year. was stated 2,29@ ,55 besides this, the
Chapel al HAVE has teen built at an expense Of
$4,000; S5, 300 have been expended for the pur.
Lose of the Society at Boston; 5000 in Maine,
aud $500 by the New York Female Bethel Society
oking a total Of s2s ,G92,55 collected and expen-
G,d by the Society snd its direct auslliaos by
ihcse not auAilares, there has been raised and dis
Suned at New York $500 Philadelphia 81 500
Baltimore $1,000; Charleston 81 ,OCO; Savannah
s-c0; New Bedford S |, 600; Boston $500; an,
Salem $3.50; adding TO this the sum appropriate,
! y the American Bethel Society for the operation
on the Western waters, stated at $1,000, We hav
II total amoun, r.ised and expended in the Uni
t. States du,ins Inc year, l4,aA@,55.
IhihideLphia Messenger.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-05-29

SHoRr SEssloN.-Tho Legislature of Rhode Is
land has adjourned after being in session two days
and half. AS much important business was uans-
acted in that time es done 10y the Legislature
Of PENNSYLVANIA during lis protIaced sitting of four
months.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-05-29

0j" The price of grain has slightly advanced in
Philadelphia and Baltimore within the last week.
We see by the Philadelphia papers, that Penn
syvania wheat had advanced on Tuesday last TO
40 cts. We congratulate our farmers on their
prospects of better prices.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-05-29

FLoUn Ann PoRK.-The Niles (Mleh.) Repub-
e,n states that there are $4,000 barrels of Flour
and Pork ready to be shipped eastward al the mouth
of the st. Joscph's Rver-@5,Oo0 held by one firm.
A steamboat leaves Niles daily.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-05-29

r-r MrTcHELL. the forgcr, was pursued by con
stable Bowycr of New York 2G00 miles before he
was arrested lie was taken in Canada, aud has
been brought to New York for trial.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-05-29
Democratic Candidate for GOUcrn0r,
gen. DAVID II. PORT u fs.

ar Mn. VALLrncuAMP will deliver lecture on
Temperance, at METERS Meeting House. on the
evening OF Saturday the 29lh inst, at curly candle
light.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-05-29

DirIoIAL lNsoLENcE.-Ihe Sheriff of the city
end county OF New Yok refused to obey the order
The Supreme Court, directing him to take Mcleod
into custody thinking that he was the Supreme and
rot they. But the judges Of the court gave him a
rcnte hint, to the effect that if he did not obey lhciI
order and inmediately take charge OF Mcleod, they
would take charge of him. This brought our she
rih to his senses--,he nullIier was nullfed. Me
Iced IA nov IN the City Prison.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-05-29

THE BANKS OF THE UNIoN-The number of
Banks in the United States is about 7u0-"ilh 1870
branches, aud an aggregate capital o S360ooo 600,
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-05-29

a. Mn. FouSEr, the editor Of the Lancaster
Tntelligencer, proposes TO publish, un, the election
the Pirindeaier. 1t will warmly aud ably advocate
the reelection of David Il. Porter.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-05-29

SILMos.-The Providence, II. /. Journal of last
week says that two Salmon were sold in tina, city
on Saturday previous for ,wenty.four dollars. One
Of them weighed and the other 8 pounds,
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-05-29

The standing armies OF Europe bear proportion
to the population OF their respective populations OF
tie Kingdoms and States as follows, abstracled
from lutte work on the subject:
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HAYS, ELLIOT, LYON s. Cos,
Wholesale Dealers,

In Foreign, British and American Dry G.
No. IL NoRru THIRD SrREEr, PHILADLL
COUNTRY Merchants can be supplied
~ times " ilh an extensive assortment Of the ,
Goods, on the most reasonable and satisfactory
May 30, lsil.-ly.
Good Intent Fire Company
A STATED MEETING Of the Cvmpan
Abe held on Thurs,lay evening next, at the
House. Punctual attendance Is requested.
:, b PRICE
May 90, ls4l, Secrtte
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-05-29
Dentistry.

We refer our readers to the advertisement of Mr.
Vaorchamp, who is now in this place, ready IN
perform operations OH the teeth. Mr.. Nslerchamp
is said to be skiliul Dentist, and reasonable in bis
charges.
Madison Whig advocate. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1839-1841, 1841-01-09
Guion, BingRman, sc.

The article that appeared in this pa
per in relation 10 the nomination Of the
persons whose names head this article,
for Governor and Congress, has produced
quite asensation in the ranks editorial.
Not only has the Wing press throughout
the State general divided OF, pro and
con, but even sons Of the democratic
journals have felt themselves called up
on to espouse one side or the other OF
the question, as though they had any in.
ierest in tho matter OF the several
paragraphs shat have appeared in differ
ent papers, We shall lake q brief review,
emitting the one from the Vicksburr
Wing, which was replied to by the for
mer editor of this paper.
First, then, Of that erudita aud chastc
sheet, the "Holly Springs Conservative
We have mislaid the number Of that
paper containing the remarks upon which
we arc about 10 comment, and shall
therefore reply from memory. From
the remarks of that paper, it is evident
that 1t did not have oven a glmmcrinu
conception of the subject upon which i
attempted to enligh,en its readers. Ii
looks pale in the face at tho idea that Mr.
Henderson was elected by caucus. and
says Mr. ii. has moro friends than we
arc aware Of We are certainly indebt.
ed to the Conservative for the iniorma-
ton, for we were before aware that the
entire Wing party were the friends Of
that gentleman; and il he has more
Madison Whig advocate. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1839-1841, 1841-01-09
EXECUTORS SALE.

IN pursuance Of an order of the Pro-
ILL., bate Court of Madison county, the
undersigned, Executrix of the estate Of
Hardin d. Runncls, deceased, will ex-
pose TO public sale,
On the Third Monday Of February 1871,
1t being the 18th day Of said month, be.
fore the Courthouse door, in the town
Of Canton, the following described land,
lying and being in the county of Yalla-
busha, TO wit: The southeast quarter,
section Twenty-Five; northeast quarter,
section thirty six, township twenty-five,
range seven, east.
To be sold on credit of Que year,
the purchaser giving notes with approx
ed security.
NJ b. RUNNELS, Ezra.
January 9, 1871. i-6
Madison Whig advocate. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1839-1841, 1841-01-09

Hff aa 50 ta. i1fI
f.. iifIst
I
az FIraa 81 thr Hto4s amtsAasts
- directed. by iao Honorable f.f.
H.f elHr 90 iNa intel Hnn zoe lba
Southern NHGai ar B0tH .gm. VII
80 hn me Doors pfsgeHbal by heJ RS.
w lD uHac i'a Iaf rtsH before ihs
Cu#r loi daoril tus Town 81 Can.ga.
Hs4.-a4 eah-t,
O0 hf IHirt imtag of feirHrrg, 1851
lt being iH ls'h day 81 eid month fhs
following Me- eubgl land, wit The
west nlL southeast quarter section
ihuiyiour, township eight uugo one,
vest east hall oI.heH quarter, see.
lion ihirtyfour, township eight, range
one, west north half ol the west hall,
southeast quarter section ihiry-lour,
township eight, range one. west west
halt, northeast quarter, section thirty
lOur township eight, range one, west;
west bali, south west quarter, section
thlrlythree, township eight, range one,
west; west half northeast quarter, SEC
ton three, township seven, range one,
wost; east hail, southwest quarter, Sec
ton thIrty.throe, township eight, range
one, west; east half, northwest quarter,
section thirty three, township eight,
range one, west; west half, northwest
quarter, section ten, township seven,
range one, west; north half of the east
half, northwest quarter, section three,
township seven, range one, west; south
half, west half, southeast quarter, sec
ton thrty-three, township eight, range
one, west; north half Of the west half,
southeast quarter, section thirty
township eight, range one, west; north
hall OF the west half, southeast quarter
section thirty-three, township eight,
range one, west; west half, north west
quarter, section three, township seven,
range one, west; south half Of the east
halt, northwest quarter, section three,
township seven, range one. west; north
half Of the west half, southwest quar-
ter, section three, township seven, range
one, west; east half, northwest quarter,
section four, township seven, range one,
west; east half, north west quarter, Sec
ton four, township seven, range one,
west; north half Of the east half. of
west quarter, section three, township
seven, range one, west; south half Of
the west half, Of tho west quarter, sec
ton three, township seven, range one,
west.
Levied on as the property Of defend
ant Tlnnon, and will be sold to satisfy
plaintiffs debt and cost
WIN. NJ. GWIN, Marshal,
For Ae Southern District of Mississippi
BY w. l., BATE, Dep'H
Jan. 8, 10 [Pr fee S25l
Madison Whig advocate. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1839-1841, 1841-01-09
JACKSON, January 9th, l841.

JACKSON, January 9th, 1871.
MesSrs. Nelson 8. Murphy,
GENTLEMEN: This
will inform you that the House of Rep.
rssentatives was organized to-day, by the
election Of Mr.. Jas. a. Ventress Of Will
klnson county, Speaker, aud Mr.. R. NJ.
Corwine, Of Yazoo, Clerk.
Mr.. Ventrcss was elected on the FIRST
ballot; he received thirty.eight votes,
Col. Roberts of Scott county, twenty.
seven, and Jos. Bell, Esq, Of Winston,
seven votes.
Mr.. Corwin was appointed at the third
halloting, when he received folty and
his opponent, Mr.. Taylor Of this county.
thirty seven votes. No other proceed.
ings Of insarest TO you have occurred in
the House. The Governors message
was received late this arernoon--not in
time 10 DO read--we do not therefore
know It's contents. will take pleasure
IN forwarding copy at the earliest op.
portunity. In haste,
Very respectfully &c.
II n
Madison Whig advocate. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1839-1841, 1841-01-09
MARSIIAL,s SALE.

United States circuit court lay term 1871.
VS. On alias f. "a.
Jas Armstrong, ct al,
and surity.
Rf virtue of the above stated case to
~ me directed, by the honorable the
circuit court Of the United States, for the
Southern District Of Mississippi, will
(wlthln the hours prescribed by Iaw)
expose to public sale, for cash, before
the Courthouse door, in the town of
Canton,
On the Third Monday Of January lG4l,
It being the 18th day of said month, the
following described property, to witt
One Negro man named Carter.
One Negro woman named
Judeth,
600 Bushels Corn more or less.
. Stacks Fodder,
3 Mules,
2 Horses,
50 Head Hogs, more or less,
s Sheep,
40 Head Cattle, more or less,
2 Wagons,
| Yoke of Oxen,
A lot of Farming utensils,
Levied on as the property of defend
AMI William NJ. llalen, and will be
sold to satisfy plaintiffs debt and cost.
w. NJ GWlN, Marshal,
For The sout,srn District Of .N,niragpi
By w. l.. Bate, Dep'g.
jan y l-2 Pr fee SCI
Madison Whig advocate. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1839-1841, 1841-01-09

Our legislature is now in session, and
will appear fron the letters Of some Of
our correspondents what OF their pro.
ccedlngs has como to hand. The atten.
ton OF the country IS now fixed upon tn.
action of this body, and We shall coniin.
ue to present its results as they arrive.
Curiosity ispcrhaps tho most potent agent
in exciting this attention, for the time
has passed when people looked 10 egis-
laiive action as resource against indobi.
sdooss 20 that as may however, We