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Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-09-20

SOME CUnIous STATISTICS OF BURGLARY AND
THEFT are given in the new Police Gazette OF
New York. Since July last il gives record of
barglares, robberies and thefts, embracing pro-
perty to the amount of 200 900 dollars, the re-
wards offered amounting TO nearly so, 900 dollars.
There are said to be one thousand thieves and re.
ceivers of stolen goods in New York city, and
their movements and operations are regulated by
twenty or thirty chief thieves, who have gone
| through all the degrees of crime, and graduated
in other countries, principally in England, Some
of these criminals live in elegant style, Accord
ing 10 a moderate estimate il is supposed that a
bout one million Of dollars worth Of property is
annually stolen in that city and neighborhoot
| alone.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-09-20

The DISAPPEARANCE OF Mn. GoUGu -Cons-
derahr excitement prevailed in the city yester.
day afternoon, says the New York Evening Mir.
ror Of the 10th inst. when the mysterious dsap-
pearance of Mr.. Cough the celebrated temper.
lecturer, became known, and the particu.
lars Of which were published in the Mirror We
regret TO say that no trace OF him has yet been
discovered Mr. Cough was in the habit OF visi-
ting the very lowest and viest places ofthe city,
It is said, for the purpose of furnishing material
for his lectures, and it is feared that he may have
met with his death by the hands Of rufians in
some of these haunts of vice. II is said that in
Boston reward of $500 has been offered private
" by some Of the low rum sellers, to any one
| who would drug him, or disable him from giving
his lectures
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-09-20

EXTENT OF OREGON TKRRIToRy. the
east it skirts 500 miles along the Rocky Moun-
,ains, on the south 800 miles along the Snowy
Mountains, oa the west 700 miles along the
Pacific Ocean, on the north go miles along
the North American possessions Of Russia and
England This valley contains 3G0 thousand
square mles--capable undoubtedly of forming
seven states as large as New York, or 40 states
of the dimensions of Massachusetts. Some of
the islands on the coast are very larse-sdtIi
cient to form a state by themselves. These are
situate north of the parallel of49. Vancouver's
Island, 260 miles in length and so in breadth,
contains L. 600 square mi.es-an area larger
than Massachusetts, and Connecticut Queen
Charlotte's or rather Washington Island, too
$50 miles in length and 80 in breadth, contains
400 square miles, On both these immense
islands. though they lie between ths high par
alels of4S and "a degrees. the soil is said to bt
well adapted to agriculture. The straits ant
crcumjacent waters abound in fish Of the fines
Quality.-Coal of good quality, and other vein
OF minerals have been found.--The Globe.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-09-20
Death or Judge story,

This melancholy event took place at his
residence, in Cambridge, on Wednesday even.
ing about nine o'clock. His pulse ceased to
beat, and his hands were cold before eight
p. NJ. His disease was stoppage of the in.
testines, or strangulation, the same sickness
which ended the life of MIR. Legare in lsi3.
Judge Story was 65 years ofage. He graduated
at Harvard University in 1898, and was appoin-
ted TO the Judgeship of the United States Court
high Office in the judicial service of his country,
and high station in the public eye. and he has
left space which will not be easily filled.
The Boston Transcript says AS member Of
the bar he has been distinguished for the vast a.
mount of his learning and his thorough under
standing Of all branches of the law. His works
evince profound judgment and a varied profes.
sional skill unequaed in this country and won.
dered at in England, whilst his attanments in
the belle letters have rendered his occasional
writings on other subjects universally pleasing
and attractive The career o. Judge Story, and
his eminence as public individual may well be
an example to the younger members of his ho
norable profession, TO spur them onward to ac-
tive exerton towards individual success, and to
do honor to their country.
| In early life he possessed no recunary advan.
| tages, such as in these days are too frequent
| " thought essential towards future prosperity
! Obliged to struggle with small means, and to de
pend upon himself solely for advancement, he
wrought his own way by industry, study, ant
the exertion of his natural intellectual endow
ments, to high public dignites and to the fortune
which made the meridian and close of his life
both aflluent and easy. His law books hav,
yielded an income of upwards of ten Thousand
dollars, whilst his official stations as one OF tn,
Justices of the Supreme Court and Dane Profes
sor of Law in Harvard College have rendered hin
conspicuous to all eyes man whom the pub
lie were proud TO honor.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-09-20

7. IL. P7L.VER, Esq, at hts Real Es-
tate ana C0ni ORCc. corner Of Sd and Chesnut
Strseis, Philadelphia. is authori:td to act as
Agent, ard receipt for all monics due this
Office. for subscription or advertising.
.9iso at his Oficr No 100 NASSAU Street,
.NiW York.
.9nd s. T.. Corner Of Baltimore and Cdircrf
sfs., baltimore.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-09-20

EFFECT OF GuANo on VINES AND Orange
TREES MIR. Drivers, in Madeira in February
last used -four bags of guano on four acres Of
vines the result of which is that he has fourfold
which of course, will yield four times the guam
tty of wine, unless bad weather occurs between
this and the vintage Mr. D. also tried it with
orange trees, which have gwen nearly double the
usual number, and much larger in size.-Er'
change paper.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-09-20

Br THE Mourn, 10th THE BoDY LIvE-No
one is so fool sh IS To suppose for moment that
we can live without eating, any more than tree
could derive nuiriment from the air alone, without
the soil. All therefore know that it is what we put
into the stomach which causes us to live. We
make over our bodies from the stomach. in from
To 5 wears We mako over our bodies entirely Thus
wha, is part of US to~day, is absolutely not a pu
Of u. to morrow. The secretions, such ss prrspri-
lion and other evacuaons, cont nualy make our
bod cs vase, and it is fom the stomach tha, We
supply tins ws.te. All we have to DO to make our
bodies ultimately healthy is to Prev unhealthy
particles from mixing with the blood. Purga,on
does this fh u.s. provided the purgave we employ
CO, ,ans in i, nothing which will welken or do us
injury -BnAxpRIrn's VEsErAnLK UsIvERsAL
Pills for ,his purpose, will be found all that re
quircd; because they purge from the stomach and
bowel. the super,hundsnce of hnmors tina, may
! have accumulated in the system, before they have
time to produce putrtfac'lon, and It's natural con-
sequ nce-dea,h.
! q 7 Purchase Of n. b Masser Sunhury, or of
the agents. published in another part Of this paper.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-09-20

c. CORRESPONDENTS should remember, that
we do not insert communications unless the
name of the author is sent with the article This
will account for the appearance OF the article
in relation to the morals of the young men of this
place. Besides, correspondents should always be
as brief as possible.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-09-20

The coat worn by General Jackson at the bat.
tie Of New Orleans, has been presented to the Ma
tional Institute, by Gen Thomas A. Bradley, in
behalf of a portion of the citizens of Tennessee
with request that it have place by the side of
the one worn by General George Washington.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-09-20

The PRESIDING Bsuor of the Protestant Epis-
copal Church has invited all the Bishops of the
Church, in the United States, to he present and
assist in the canonio al consecration of Dr. Potter
which will take place in the city of Philadelphia,
on the 23d instant.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-09-20
Saturday, September 30, !s45.

DEMO CRATIC TICKET.
CANAL COMMISSIONER.
James Burns.
SENATOR,
william l.. Dcvvart.
ASSEMBLY,
Edward v. Bright.
SHERIFF,
Thomas A. Ellington.
PROTHONOTARY,
John TarnsyvOrth.
REGISTER AND RECORDER,
Edward Oyster.
COMMISSIONER,
Charles Weaver.
TREASURER,
Jesse NJ. simpson.
CORONER,
Jacob YOrdy.
AUDITOR.
Peter Eixier.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-09-20
Western Trade.

Under authority ofthe Legislature, in the sum.
mer of s3s, a surv Dsas made Of a route to con.
meet Chambersburg with Pi,tsburg by railroad
The survey was carefully made and route desig.
mated with grades not exceeding fifty feet to the
mile, but having disadvantage of great length
and requiring expensive work in excavations,
embankments and bridges. Discouragng as this
survey was on these accounts it was satisfactory
so far as it established the feasibility of line
with grades not exceeding sixty feet In the ses-
sion of '3s--9. the Legislature directed surveys
of three main lines, which were accordingly
made in the ensuing year. From the Reports of
these surveys we CLEAN few facts 20 which it is
important at this time to recur
The three lines surveyed are indicated as the
Southern, Middle and Northern routes.
The Northern route starting from Harrisburg
extends along the Susquehanna to the mouth OF
| the Juniata, and continues TO follow the Susque.
hanna through Northumberland county to the
West Branch 1t then takes the direction the
latter to Lock Haven, and thence to the Bald
Eagle Creek to its head crossing the mountains
at an elevation of 2002 feet above tide, or lGs2
feet above the basin at Harrisburg. From this
summit the descent to Ebensburg is easy.
| The Middle route starting at Harrisburg is l.
IDENTICAL with the Northern as far a, the Jnniata
which it follows to the mouth of the Little Jun
alta, and then with an ascent of dj feet in the
mile, with frequent intervals of grades of 30 feet
! reaches the mountain summit within two and
half miles of the present crossing Of the Portag,
road, and thence gradually descends the Westerr
slope through Ebensburg.
Here again the Northern and Middle routes be
coming identical follow the Black Lick Creek
and crossing the Conemaush reach Pittsburg b,
an easy grade
The Southern route which has been before de
.cribed corresponds very nearly with the one in
dicae9 by the surveys under present notce
both starting from Chambersburg and the latte
being little preferable to the former. The dii
icultes of either Southern line are such as to ex
clude them from consideration in compariso
with the Middle or Northern lines and t
these will confne our attention, obser
wing that the Northern route may start at Potts
vile, taking advantage OF the road already con
structed TO that point The distance by thi
line would be fifty miles longer than by the Mid
die route, but near connection with Erie woul
be gained
The result of the surveys from Harrisburg t
Pittsburg in miles is as follows:
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-09-20

HEAVY LAwsuIr,-The Red River Republican
states that Gen. Gaines in right ofhis wife, as
the only heir of the late Daniel Clarke. is about
to bring SUIT for tract of land on Bayou Brui,
comprising 20 miles front, and covering 80 plan
tations, assessed at sl52 600 On these lands
there are OCT slaves, and the annual product is
about lo, 900 bales of cotton.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-09-20

The following epitaph is in a churehyard il
Philadelphi -
in memory ofpolly williams, who was foun'
murdered by her seducer, aug, II, 1slo-age'
lSyears,
Behold with pity you that pass By
Hear doth the bones of polly williams "
Who was cut of in her tender bloom
By vile rsfek her perIaded groom
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-09-20
Rail Road Convention at Danvillc.

A few weeks since, some of the papers sug-
gested the propriety of holding convention for
the purpose Of adopting measures to form con-
tnuous rail road communication from the Lakes
to Philadelphia.
Danvile was named as a proper place to hold
the convention, on account of the great iron
works at that place
Tn consequence Of this suggestion, our Dan
vile friends held meeting at the Court house, on
the 9th inst for the purpose of calling together
kind of state convention, to adopt measures for
completing rail road from Danvlle TO Shamo-
kin. Were it not for one small resolution that
is found in the proceedings Of the meeting, we
would have supposed that the delegates from the
different parts of the state, were to be called TO.
gether exclusively for the purpose of construct.
ing rail road of about ten miles in length. from
Danville to Slamokin. The meeting also passed
resolution, that the Danvile Pottsville. Reading
and Philadelphia papers be requested to publish
the proc oeedings of the meeting. We certainly
cannot say, that our neighbors have given evil
dence of very large and liberal views of a mag
nifcent and extensive improvement by circum-
sciibing their eloquence and patriotism within
the narrow limits Of ten or twelve miles. We
are, however, glad to see that move has been
made for the call Of convention TO secure the
construction of a rail- road from Philadel phia to
Erie and we also concur in the propriety ofhold-
ing the convention at Danvilc although we do
not think with some ofits citizens, that that place
is almost state Of itself
The following is the resolution in relation TO
the call of the convention. We hope there will
be full attendance
"Reso'red, That this meeting recommend a
Convention of the citizens ofPhiadelphia, Potts
! Vile, Reading and the Northwestern counties, be
! called 10 meet in the town of Danville, on Wed
nesday, the 30 day of October, A. d. 1915, ior
| the purpose of consulting and adopting such mea
! sures as may be best calculated to secure line
! Of communication by rail road between the city
/ of Philadelphia and the waters of Lake Erie
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-09-20

II is said that OF the sixteen millions of white
population Of the United States, about fourteen
millions employed in agriculture.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-09-20

ug- The democratic conferees of this senate
rial district, met at Duncans' Island on Thurs,
day, but did not agree, and adjourned to meet at
Harrisburg yesterday, Friday)
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-09-20

Professor Potter, who was recently elevated
to the Bishopric of Pennsylvania it is said, is an
open and incorporating freud Of temperance.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-09-20

0- We are requested to announce, that Peter
Lazarus will be candidate for the office of Pro-
,honotary, at the ensuing election
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-09-20
CALVIN BLYTHE,
At LAW.

VIII practice in the several Courts Of The City
and County nf Philadelphs.
His office is at No. 35 South FOURTH Street,
between CheSnu, and Walnut streets.
Phil del phia, Sept 2olh, ls45.-3n.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-09-20

g On our first page will be found another
interesting extract from Capt, Fremont's narra-
tive OF his expedition to Oregon.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-09-20

DJ- a press of advertising has crowded out a
number Of articles this week.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-09-20

An oath against dueilng has been inserted in
the Constitution being framed Tor the state of
Texas
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SlRSnSIyAUGDe 81

~ N1@ ~ IN
nAN AWAY from the subscriber, in Sunhu-
n, ~, on the 9th inst, an indfned apprentice
TO the Cabne,. Making business named
BENJAMIN SMITH.
Said Smith is stou,iy hull, about 5 feet inches
high, ds,k compl, xion, and had on when he left,
Tweed Cloth Box Coat, light colnred Vest, pair
Of steel mixed Csssinet Psn'soons, broad br'm-
med, low crowned, drab Hat, and pair OF high
qusrlered, calf skin, Peeged Shoes. The subscriber
warns all persons against harboring him or giving
him any thing on his account, as he will paw no
debts hat the said apprentice may contract, The
above reward will be given (but no expenses allsw-
ed) 10 any person who viii bring him to
F, DANIEL HAAS.
sunbury, Sept. 20, ls4b.-s
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-09-20

MuRAT, son of the great general now resi-
dent at Bordentown, n j., is said TO have offer
ed his services to the President, in case of war
with Mexico.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-09-20

O- MExIco-The last intelligence from this
country is, that the new ministry is opposed to
war. They have scarcely the means TO carry on
the government. Besides, it is generally supposed,
that Mexico itself will be revolutionized shortly.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-09-20

A Temperance Ticket for the Legislature has
been nominated in Baltimore.
The New York herald., 1845-04-03

obs New Rchuosl Guy MILL st slk cash ASH credit
600 hbs old do cash 400 gum NEW Bamore ,oa
ash 900 bbls nthern at io cr 2fo PhiladeIpha at
aaoo cash; 800 bbls superior EurSPesn at ie cr and
mated at 81 600 bbis. of which l4O0 Richmond
siiy Mills. 1900 Baltimore, oOl bbls Old Rich.
mond and 750 bbs old Fredericksburg remain in
first hands We quote Richmond l6 a I'M to net,
50 Al 9i Baltimore Is lsl500 to nett 81 is s437
msl arrivals were Immediately taken at full prices W.
quote drills bro 80 in 240 RS TO nett TO lOc;
ismis good 80 n 800 $40 rs to nett $40; denms
800 slo ioc; blue drills good 80 in $40 $40
nett 10 10 10 5I0c; do ~ 20 in $50 400 rs to nett
76i0a los, stout twiled shrting stripes Of asserted
patterns. 270 alo to nett u 91c; do n 20 in $50
40 to nett $40 7ac; 80 IN stout shirting 7O rs to
ae,, sIoc; 40 u 20 IN lao 1875 RS to ne4 10 as
season, are becoming scsrcehowever this year rainy
weather has prevented planters from sending their pro
luce 10 town. and since the beginning Of the present
msnth the market has been badly furnished with all de
scrpons Prices have advanced, and choice lots freely
command auaSoa snao0 for Sweden mixed lots supr and
good LIST may be quoted at 2950 350 good LIST 2750
?s0o; ord st 2u6OOa 270O Stock in market about 10 900
BAGS shipmeuts during January comprise iO4 bags
coffee Of which SO 39l bags went the United
against 6a,24 bags period last year. Sugar Sales
limited to small parcels for consumption and export
Portugal and the South Prices have adyanced to a7OO
2sOO for white, and l70S 1890 for brown-stock 1000
Cases Hdos-Continue in demand for Europe at about
previous Iates Of s5 100 for heavy board 10 Is 100
al ~ 100 Freighs- Owing to the scarcity Of Coffee
and but little inclination the part of shippers to CONT
nus supmons IN the lace oil very encouraging advlc0s
fro all quarters have declined, and may quoted
81 70c and per cent per bag to the United States and
e2 7s 3D. fa l0s per ton and per cent to Europe.
ExshangsHss not varied and large amounts have been
placed during the last few days 25d first rate pa
per at a4 at which rate we now quote it. specie-Msy
be tquotsd, Spanish doubloons sansb0 32is0 patriot
3na0oa S25Oo; Spanish dosrs 2No 0 Patriot $1,000; Silver
1854 40 Psr cent; Stock 6per cent 7S4 a76.
Rio GaArDE, Feb 2Oth.-The market is oyerstocksd
with all kinds Of American produce and sale for any
thing. Hides very and high. No Hair Hides
in market More vessels in port than were known
before.
The New York herald., 1845-04-03
Foreign ImpOrtatIons


CANror-Ship Caroina- Reported yesterdaylse0o rkgs
3262 caa 500 boxes crackers 500 ginger M
rolls mating 20 boxes naekeens Pngree Salem-6 sks
West, dos ID Moore dos NJ Haskell, do-2 Leav.
it, do83 hf chests Wetmore563 do to ordesundry
pks
CANroN-Shir Mary Een5 hxs 8O9 chts do 29l hf do
as l3b bxs 1900 bxs fire crackers Apre'on hf chs
Ross3i0 h do 3 ch do Pekns4 chs do hf do Is 0b
hxs sens chts 20 h. do ieadwell-6 chts 70 hf do
App eton2i hf do Dexue-6 chairs bxs gnser l00t
walking sticks Capt Deabon36 silk 1870 bales hemp
japan wood 8s chests 29s9 h do 7 3 ID boxes
order .x
hf 10 China bxs mdze silk shawls
case ps silk Buckn Crane4 bxs China do
mdze silk hf chs chit bxs guger cssik
urnne, Mintnrns co-9s rolls mating Whitwe Severn
co2so chs 27S hf Disnel32 h. chts 2s 0b bxs
Prce-1 bx mdze q Nllard-20 rolls
ting cloth 1881 ch 362 hf do GIG do $40 lob
bxs $40 bxs $500 mats fans pckgs China
IS cs silk to order.
CLAsaow-Shp Duncsn22 chests msgnesia 20 kegs soda
Morewood-2l chts magnesia Main2 parsons
bag Townsend co38 bxs 10 brls soap cks mdss Lee
CO.'S do smith, Thurger co-o0 pkgs gunpowder
Henck-22 boxes Barclay Livingson6 Michel!-l Cur
rie2a2 iron Sae Fuller coz bales mde Johnson
Brotlers-25 tone potatoes Dunham & Dimon
RIO GRANDE-Brg Frances Ann286i hides l90o shin bones
10000 horn. bales wool do hair sheep skins hichard
CARpENAs-Schr Galenal4 hhds 20 molasses Tay
lor-2 mahogany 10 GrandiIia wood Free land
Porcs R-Schr Ce es-lss hhds sugar Meyer Stucken
40 hhds do Fl Southmayd X Son.
Domestic lmp0rtatlons.
New ORLEArs-Barque Aabama-3os hhds sugar Benedict
4 Ton pkins-l4a to order.
The New York herald., 1845-04-03
Died,

On Wednesday morning, of whooping cough. AarKs
O'CoNrERs infant babe of Andrew ano Mary O'Connsr
aged months and % days.
The relatives and friends of the family are invited to
attend the funeral this Thursday) afternoon. hafps
soclock from the residence Of her father No II Court
landt street.
On Wednesday morning. I'd inst. Mrs. HANNAH DAo.
NALL aged 66 years.
Her friends respectfully invited to attend the fune
raj this afternoon at O'Clock from the residence of John
Leech l06 Gold street, Brooklyn.
On Wednesday morning, April .. sier short and
His relatives and friends and the friends of his father
inaw Mr. Beatte are respectfully invited to attend his
Msthodist Church, Jersey City, His remains will be
taken to the Moravian Church. Staten Island for inter-
ment.
In Brooklyn. on Wednesday, the I'd instant THOMAS
swKsSEY aged IS years, brother to George and John
Sweeney.
The friends and relatives of the family are respectfully
invited to attend his funeral this afternoon at O'Clock
from his late residence Of the williamsburg Road
and Flushing Avenue, near the Naval Hospital.