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Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-06-07

A CunloUs SPgcrLATfoS.-On the day Of the
great race between Fashion and Peytona, over
the Camden Course, an immense number Of car
riages crossed the river at Gloucester Point. As
the hour fixed for the approached, and the
number of carriages in waiting extended in sin
gle file 10 some fifty or sixty, each waiting lis
turn, the occupants became so exceedingly inn
patient that preferences Were anxiously sought
for. The captain was coaxed, scoldcd and
threatened bu, all TO use, he could be neither
seduced nor driven from the just rule of first
come first served" without regard to appear
ances In the midst Of this anxiety, Jersey
collier thought 10 turn the position which his
coal box held in the line 10 profit, and for FIVE
dollars changed places with party Of anxious
gentlemen in his rear. As he approached the
wharf second time, he again yielded his place
! TO some new comers, and so for the third time
/ Pocketing by each change OF position FIVE dol
( lars-a proof that nothing is unwieldly or so
/ ugly, that with human ingenuity it may not be
TUNED 10 profitable account-PhH Ledger.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-06-07

nyTnE EpIroR's absence from his post, will
be a sufficient apology for the deficiency in our
editorial matter. The selections, however, will
somewhat remunerate the reader for the lack and
quality of the editorial. On our first and las,
pages we have placed some entertaining matter.
The reader will find another of the celebrated
"Cutain Lectures" by Mrs. Caude, so much
relished by some of the fair SEX and list of
some of the inventions Of the Germans 1t is a
we'll known fact, that the Germans are the mos'
ingenious people upon the globe. The invention
Of printing, itself has sounded and ever will sound
their fame to the world; for it is well known,
that that celebrated German, DR.. Martin Luther,
could not have succeeded in his glorious plan OF
Reformation, unaided by the press. The Ger
mans have contributed more TO the advancement
of literature, than any other nation.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-06-07

MOVEMENT. OF IuE MEyIcANs--By the last
accounts from Texas, intelligence has been re-
ceived that the Mexcans were crossing the Rio
Grande del Norte under General Aris'a, and Ia
king possession Of an immense and valuable por-
tion of the territory on the East side of that river.
The Washington Union, alludins 10 the fact,
says -
"Is it possible that Mexico can be so infatu-
ated as to believe that their mere occupancy ola
territory, to which they have no legitimate pre-
tension can give them a shadow of claim to any
portion of the country in which their troops may
happen to BE- quaItered at the moment of annex
alton When that m ,asure is completed through
the action of her Congress, and the consent Of
the people themselves is expressed through their
convention, then will we be prepared 10 solve
the question whether we will permit these inva-
ders to modest the soil of Texas A correspon-
dent at New York may dismiss all his fra-s,
Our government is prepared for any issue. Our
squadron is off the coast. Three thousand troops
will be on the borders OF Texas TO preserve our
inst rights, and to protect her from invasion. But
it is highly probable, if Gen. Arista does not re-
tire within his own she'll, the Texan volunteers
will be sufficient to clear and protect their boun
dairy"
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-06-07

CALIroRvIA-Th revolution is progressing
in Upper California, and the Mexican au'hori-
ties have been driven from that portion of the
Republic. The Revoutionlsts were about or
gauizing republican government, with Presi-
dent and representative legislature modelled after
the legislature of the United States. The revo-
luton III Upper California is said TO have been
commenced without the loss OF single life
The people informed the Governor that his ex-
actions were cruel, oppressive and contrary 10
those principles OF enlightened government
which prevailed among the most Intelligent and
prosperous nations, They asked withdrawal
OF certain proc,amations and laws issued by or
der OF the Mexican Government They had no
part in the enactment Of those laws, and could
not acknowledge the right Of any body of men
to impose laws upon them without their know
ledge or consent. The Governor treated the
people with contempt. and threatened instant
death il they persisted in their den and. Alarm
ed for their personal safety, tie settlers resolved
TO risk their lives at once in a struggle for indie
pendence. The government herds, cattle, horses
&c, were driven from around the Governors
dwelling or fort scouting parties were station
ed al distance OF some miles TO cot off all sup
plies, and after a lapse of few weeks messen-
gers were Despatched 10 the fort 10 ascertain the
disposition Of Governor Mcholtorena and his ar
my The armed settlers number two TO one of
the army Resistance was useless and the Go
vernon withdrew with bis forces leaving the
country IN possession OF the settlers, who had
proclaimed it independent, as the Republic OF
California" "
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-06-07
I II d N .

In order to show our readers that the United
Siates will, before two years, supply itself with
iron, and afford a surplus for exportation, We
slbjoin the following, showing the whole a.
Mount Of iron and steel Of all kinds, annually
imported into the United States, for sixteen
years. The amount embraces bar, bolt rolled
and hammered iron; pig iron hoop and sheet
iron (; bTasier's rods /; nail and spike ros band,
scrcil, or easement rode, slit or hammered old
or scrap iron aud steel. We have also an.
nexed the value at the place exported, and a.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-06-07

GENERAL HorroS has published letter in the
Galveston Civilian, in reply to an article in a
New Orleans paper, charging him with having
pledged himself to the British Minister to use his
best endeavors TO defeat annexation. General
II. pronounces the statement utterly untrue, and
without any foundation, and adds "For year
past have neither seen nor corresponded with
Her Majcsty's Minister, nor am at this time in.
formed as to the position ofour public affairs with
nations Of the earth"
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-06-07

y: II. P.aL.NEH. Esq. at hfs Real Es-
tate aud C0ai OKce, NJ. SO I'fne Street, l'hf-
Gatiri,,lsfa, Is authorized to act as .7genf, and
receipt tor all monfes due this office, for sub
scrfytiOn or aicsrfisfng.
.qlso, at his office Nh. l6O .Ntssa" Street.
.NtH Iork.
find s. f. Corner Of baltimore and Cairerf
sfs, baltimore.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-06-07

GOVERNOR OF OREooN.-The New Orleans Re.
publican says, Col. r. NJ Johnson, Of Kentucky,
would have been appointed Governor Of Oregon,
if Browns Bill had passed at the last session of
Congress The Missouri Reporter regrets that
it was not passed, and Col Johnson sent over the
mountains with fifteen or twenty thousand emf.
grants, properly armed and equipped. The He.
ro of the Thames is Just the man to lead such an
enterprise, and lay the foundation Of Republ-
can State on the Pacific.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-06-07

DEAD Blue BIRD was found last week, cling
Electro magnetic Telegraph, a few miles from
Washington City The body of the bird was exa-
mined, and 10 shot wound or wound of any kind
was discovered sufficient TO produce death, which
has led to the beliefthat the poor thing was killed
while perched upon the wire, some time durig the
operation of the telegraph, by shock Of elec,ri
city
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-06-07

THv MILLEslTEs who where recently commit
ted TO the workhouse at Portland have had new
veaed to them that they did wrong in refusing to
work, and they told the overseer they would re.
form in that ifthey were let ont, and advise
their friends to do so. They We're discharged
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-06-07

CO The frost, by which we were visited last
week left its mark doing some damage to the
tender kinds of vegetation. We have not heard
that it has affected the grain o: our farmers. In
Lancaster county, however, it has done consider.
able damage to the grain.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-06-07
Town Meeting.

VVlHERE will he a town meeting, Of the citi.
L zens Of Sunbuly, in the Court House, on
Saturday evening next, at s o'clock All the
c,izensare earnestly invited to attend as subjects
of great importance to the Borough will be laid
before the meeting w. j.. DEW ARI,
Sunbury, June 9Th, 1915. Chief Burgess.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-06-07

TnE MARQUIS De ia TALARNr came passcn-
ger in the Great Western. 1t is said he is on a
visit to this continent in an official capacity, Ell
ther as Minister TO this country, Mexico or Tex
as, or to the three at the same time. II is sup.
posed that he comes from France TO watch the
movements in Texas, Mexico and the United
States relative to annexation
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-06-07

Niuncy.

CI5-The last number of Wilmer Il Smiths
Times, received by the Great Western, has
column Of speculation on the probabilities ola
war with the United States on the Oregon qucs.
ton. 1t says There never period in
the history of England when it was better pre-
pared for war; never did question exist, not
on its abstract merits, but because of its CONGO
mitant swagger, on which less diversity Of OPT
Mon prevails, and with heart and soul would the
der,uer resort be entered upon and pursued"
The Times" should also know that there never
was period in the history of the United States
when the grea, body of the American people
were more willing to enter upon, with heart
and soul = the 'dernier resri," Unnecessary, than
at the present time. With the veteran Richie,
we believe all that the United States have to do,
is, TO "sound her clarion and display her flag, to
receive ample number of patriots 10 defend
her rights
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-06-07

GrSTEAMsoAr ExrLosIoN.-The Steamboat
Paul Jones'" one Of the tow-boats from llavre
de Grace to Baltimore, while on trip, with ten
or twelve canal boats in tow, burst her boilers,
in the neighborhood of North Point, severely
scalding the crew.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-06-07

TuE FIRST STATE ELECTION in Florida was
held on the 2G,h ult. Returns from 81 Angus
tine show that the Democratic ticket for Cover
nor, Representative, State Senator and County
Representatives has succeeded Ly about thirty
ma ority.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-06-07

A SPEcuL.TroS.--lti is said that certain rail
way contractors in this country who had rece-
we'd large supplies of iron from England hearing
ofthe rise in that article there, actually reship-
ped their stocks, sent them thther, and sold them
at a profit
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-06-07

EARLY HARvEsrNG.--A gentleman, who is
nm extensive planter, residing few miles from
TJenton, ~ C., commenced cutting his wheat
on Thursday. the 22 Of May, being some three
weeks earlier than the usual time Of harvesting
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-06-07

A NEw STATE Census will be taken in New
York IN July, the object of which is no, only to
obtain information as to the number Of inhab..
tants, but information as 10 the business Of the
people,
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-06-07

THE SECRETARY OF WAR has left Washington
TO attend the annual examination of the Cadets
at the Military Academy West Point During
his absence, the duties of the Office will be dis.
charged by the Secretary OF the Navy, as Acting
Secretary ofWar.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-06-07

GENER AZ JACKSON The T. S Journal learns
by a gentleman direct from the Hermitage, that
the health of Gen. Jackson had slightly impro.
we'd. lie rode ont the cay before the informant
left
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-06-07

MINISTER TO RrsstA We have heard it stated
upon pretty good authority, says the Louisville
Courier that Col. VIM. o. Butler will receive
the appointment of Minister TO Russia, some
time in July next, at which time the four years
of Colonel Todd expire
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-06-07

Oy"To IzAnoRk" will appear in our next, hav
ing been crowded out this week.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-06-07

JrpcE STORY, of the u. S. Supreme Court is
said 10 have retired from the Unitarian organi.
zation of which he was Presiding officer.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-06-07
Te1as--Late ana Interesting News.

BY the Picayunc of the 25th, we have later
news from Texas.
The y. s. Squadron, under Capt Stockton was
at Galveston. On coming TO anchor, a national
salute was fred which was answered by the Tex.
an soop in ordinary.
President Jones has issued proclamation, call
ing upon the people to olect deputies to a con-
vcntion Of the various countless to be held on the
ith Of July next, to consider the proposition of
annexation TO the United States, and to adopt, if
they think ex,edient, Professionally a constitu-
ton, to be submitted to the people for their rati
Mon.
The President does this because the Cons,ltu.
ton of that Republic does not provide for chang.
ing the organic law, and because he believes it
momentous a matter. From this it would appear
that President Jones has been forced, by public
opinion, into an acquiescence with the popular
will. 1t remains now only for the people Tex.
as, through their representatives, to say whether
! they will come into the Union not. If late
demonstrations and the reluctant action of the
President be considered indications Of the force
and tendency of popular sentiment, they will set
tie this question atilrmatively in months time
! II the intrigues OF foreigners, and the designing
schemes of politicians Influenced by them, ar,
successful in turning the tide Of popular feeling
annexation is doubtful, and Texas will remain
the insignificant state she would be if left as
field for foreigners to play their pranks in
through opposition, hostility and envy of tn
growing power and importance of the Unite
States We anticipate, however, no such resul
as last alluded to. The unwilling consent u
President Jsnes TO refer this matter to the peop
is a strong indication how popular sentiment still
runs and that the proposition from the Unite
states government will receive favorable con
/ sideratiun.
At public meeting in Ma,agorda county, re
Gently held, the Representative and Senator i
Congress were appointed TO meet the delegate
from the other counties at the seat of Government
on the third Monday in May in order TO ador
such plans as they may deem most proper TO OF
tain the action ofthe people throughout the Re-
public on the question of Annexation They ey
press their astonshment and indignation al tn
appointment of Minister Smith TO England an
France, and say that with the delay in callin
Congress together, il is well calculated to excit
distrust in the action of President Jones. The
resolved that "deay was useless. as they wish I
see no overtures from any government save tn;
Of the United States"
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-06-07

The Grand Jury at Point Conpce, La, have
found true bill against O'Blcnnis, who murder
Frank Combs, son of Gen. Leslie Combs.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-06-07

The day police of Philadelphia wear silver
breast by which they are easily recognized.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-06-07

REVIEWING The editor OF ;he True sun, OF
New York, is engaged in reviewing Capt. Wilkes
Narrative ofthe exploring Expedition, and point
ing OH, what it calls discrepancies and blunders.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-06-07

u%CoL. LEVI TATE, of the "Coumbia Enqui-
rer, has associated with him in the publication
of that paper, Mr.. b S Gilmore.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-06-07

A tide water canal boa, loaded with iron, sunk
ot Philadelphia on Friday morning.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-06-07

THREE WnALERs at Nantucket have cleared
on their last voyages, over slo6. 900
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-06-07

PosrAGE-The distance from Pittsburg TO
Philadelphia is $40 miles-just enough TO make
the postage ten instead Of FIVE cents, Boston is
in the same category
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-06-07

WHAT has BsCoME OF HIM ?-Some Of the
New Orleans Journals are anxiously inquiring
what has become of Mr.. Shannon, onr Mexican
Minister and where he keeps himself since the
Mexican Government refused to have any inter
course with him. The Picayune says, many Of
his friends and some who are not in that cateso.
~, are anxious to see hm-out of that country
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-06-07

CJ-THE ForRTH OF JULy-The coming an
niversary of our National Independence will be
celebrated with more than usual interest While
we celebrating the day upon which onr free
dom was declared, and are rejoicing in the birth
day of our country,-ofits prosperity at the pre-
sent time, under our Republican Institutions,
and bringing 10 its alter the offering of thankful
hearts, the people Of Texas will be engaged.-in
accordance with the late Proclamation of Presi
dent Jones, requiring delegates from each county
in Texas TO assemble in convention on that day
in considering the very important question whe-
ther they shall add their "LoNE STAR" TO, and
become one of our brilliant conlederacy. In the
final adjustment, Of this long vexed question,
upon such glorions day as the Ath of July
and we have not the least doubt in our minds
that it will be accomplished on that day for, if
the press speaks public opinion, it has been heard
in tones of thunder, and has compelled President
Jones to yield 10 its force, it will give addition
al zest to the rejoicing of the American people
OH its reception into the Union With fond re-
membr ance will we recall to minds the
day upon which the "lone star" was added to our
already brilliant Constellation The fact will
! be remembered in our rejoicing, and an addition
al gun TO the national salute will welcome II in
TO the Union.
! % DgsTRUcTIov or PRoPEETr TY FIRE -
! Almost every mail brings US news of some dread
! ful calamity by fire. Another hIe occurred al
Pittsburg, on Tuesday night, the 9th ut., de-
~ ,lnro oT or
eighty. :he actual loss il is said, will not
much exceed fifteen thousand dolars-a very
small sum when the number Of houses destroyed
are taken into consideration, The PIttsbure
Chronicle says that this fire will not in the Least
affect the interests OF the city, and under oihei
fair" There appears TO be a systematic scheme
on foot to give that city the fate OF Sodom an'
Gomorrah
ASornER.-The city OF New York last week
vas visited by an awful confasra'ion, which re
suited in the destruction OF three large squares
buildings, together with forty or fifty fine horses
This fire has left large number Of poor am
hard working people houseless
AsoruuE.-On Saturday night week de
structive fire broke out at Savannah, Georgia
, destroying property to the amount of s2o'o 'ooo'-
!, half of which, j, is thought, was covered by IN
surance.
, SILL ASoTHrR-A fire occurred in the cit
; OF Quebec, Wednesday week, far exceedin
and more disastrous in its consequences than a
the rest mentioned The flames of the elemer
spread SO rapidly that large portion Of the cit
was entirely consumed, A letter from that cit
states that thousands ofsouls are without house c
s home, having iost slmost everything
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-06-07

GrNs MorSTEp--The Providence Journal
says orders were received at Newport to mount
the guns at Fort Adams, aud the men were busily
engaged in the work last Sunday.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1845-06-07

Coal AND IRON IN KrSrucKr.-The Maysvilie
Eagle speaks of the abundance OF coal and iron in
that State, and says the production of those two
minerals is almost co.extensive with the State.
Iron is found in great abundance wherever there
is coal, but it extends over a much larger space
Of country than coal. The ore lies in horizontal
strata, or veins from four inches 10 five feet
thick, and some banks are known to be from ten
TO fifteen feet in thickness. Iron works have been
established in many of the counties At one
time there were no less than twenty-five blast
Furnaces and eight Gorges in active operation.
1t is supposed that on twelve thousand square
miles there may be an average depth of three
feet of Iron ore, and in the coal formation each
cubic yard will make a ton Of Iron. Kentucky
has, at This rate sufficient quantity of Iron ore
o supply the United States with Iron for two
hundred centuries.