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Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-09-19

modore. supposed relating to three months
armistice with the Mexicans. The distance
from the Brazos to this place is $50 miles. and
was performed under steam, against strong head
winds. The Legare returns direct TO New Or.
leans for repairs TO her boilers which are in
bad condition, and prevents her carrying steam
About ten days since, Santa Ana left Vera Cruz
for the city Of Mexico previous TO which, how.
ever, he sent polite invitation to our Commo.
dore to meet him on board the English irigate
Endymon; the interview did not take place.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-09-19

UWhen we charged Mr.. Foster with being in
favor Of free trade and having suffered the Clarks
Ferry bridge to be destroyed through careless.
ness and msmanag cement, the Harrisburg Union
pronounced it "base charge" and asked for
the proof We furnished such proof as would be
satisfactory to any reasonably mini. The Union
was SILENT word in reply. In the mean
time, some of she smaller Foster papers copy
the Unions article, knowing its un;ruth. Com.
ment is unnecessary.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-09-19

OJTHE Hon CHARLES GIBBoSs, AND THE SrN-
bury AND ERIE RAIL Roam in another column
our readers will find an interesting correspon.
and the Board Of Trade at Erie. Mr.. Gibbons $
letter exhibits talents ofa high order and is from
the pen Of one who thoroughly understands the
subject upon which he writes. Mr. Gibbons,
last winter, met with much bitter opposition
regard to the right of way. They did not, how.
ever, pretend 10 meet his arguments. The pub.
lcation Of the correspondence has been withheld
until recently.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-09-19
Democratic Nominations.

=: ~. P.SL,.nEH, Esq, at hfs Real Es.
tate and Coal OEce. corner Of Sd and Chesnut
Streets, Philadelphia, fs a,,short.sd 10 act as
.1semf, and receipt Tor all monSes due this
alice, for subscription or 0dcertfsiag.
.siso. at hts OaIce No. 100 .Nnsssu Street,
Mic York.
.sHd s. Il. Corner Of baltimore and Caicerf
sfs., baltimore.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-09-19

still another market. with which she might car.
ry on a profitable trade at ell seasons OF the
year. M 81 N & ~
need not extend the estimate of benefits to
nection between Philadelphia and Eric, and the
various branches that would naturally grow
from it, to some of which you particularly refer.
II is true that much Of the country through
which il would pass is now almost a wilderness:
but that is an additional argument in its favor.
The earth would soon be subdued and repleni-
shed BY a hardy and happy population whose in.
dus,ry it would reward with its mineral wealth
and croun withthe richest agricultural products.
Your beautiful town, b. coming fnvorite gate.
way Of the Lake trade, would coon increase TO
great CITY, rejecting its prosperity upon the
surrounding country, and realizing the hopes
and aspirations Of .be good "Fa,hers" of whom
you speak, when they secured it for the use Of
their children.
When the people Of Philadelphia take the
pains to examine for themselves the various i'm.
proverncnt projects that now ngitae the State,
am well assured that the apathy so long felt in
regard TO the Sunbury and Erie rail road will
cease To exist, and the work so earnestly advo-
Gated by the western and southern counties,
will cease to alarm them. They will under
stand that the fright Of way" is in fact grant
to Philadelph Of right of way to Pittsburg
through Maryland and Virginia, by which she
could easily secure continuous rail road con.
nec,ion with our Iron city.--In summing mp the
nt.lay Of capital that will be required To make
that connection, complete tho rail road from
Philndelphia to Erie, and the branch from vii.
Transport TO Rochester, they will be surprised
at :hc fact. that all these works can be construc.
ted and put in operation at a cost to them, of lcss
than one half Of the sum needed fnr the cor.
tempIatcd road from Harrisburg to Pittsburg,
by the Schatter survey! They will see in
these great measures, a s"urce Of prosperity
never yet enjoyed by the Commonwealth or her
cities, and will wonder why they have hesita.
tated between them ard a "rentrnl road" Of
tunnels, tulf viaducts-de'p cuts long grades
and high embankmcnis, 10 be made (if made at
nll.) by taking from them more capital than any
city in the Union can sp,re from its business,
and sinking il under a charter that is but It's.
sue of most dangerous blnnders.--It the steam.
whistles of our neighbors are not loud enough to
arouse Philadelphia from her slumber and her
idle dreams Of "naturol advantages" she will
soon be awakened by the unusual silence that
shall reign in her business streets.
lam, with great respect, yours, &c.
CHS. GIBBONS.
G. Snufnrd, Esq President. and Irvine Camp.
Esq. Sec'y Erie Board of Trade.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-09-19

% The Johnstown Democratic Courier saws,
that the collector at that port, one o! Mr.. Eos.
ter's appointments in pursuance of the bargain
and sale. is notoriously incompetent, and mot
capable of writing two lines intellgibly or
correctly" The editor says, Cambria vii! tell
wonderful tale at the election. In fact the
whole west is dissatisfied with Mr.. Foster, and
the north and east are much OF the same opin.
ion
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-09-19

G FELIX GRUMPY McCoxNEL, member of
Congress from Alabama. committed suicide at
the 81 Charles Hotel, Washington Poor Felix
erous traits Of character but the consuming fires
Of intemperence made him blackguard and a
debauchee, when at length, in ht Of deierium
ireme"'. he put an end 20 his own lfe by cut
ting his throat.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-09-19

o. Mn FosTrR AND THE TARirr-The De.
mocratic Union, of the 26th Of August, Mr.. Fos
ter's organ at Harrisburg, says that "Mr. Foster
is the decided friend OF protective tariff" The
Erie Observer, at the other end Of the state pub.
lished the same day, says "Mr. Foster is the
friend of McKays bill the tariff Of 1916"
Now, according TO some of Mr. Fosters own
friends he is tariff or antitariT, just to sut the
market. II is, however, but just to say, that
the Union is the only paper we have seen which
claims Mr.. Foster as a friend of a protective ia.
riff.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-09-19
tn. Gazctte's Last.

"When Ajax strives some rocks vast weight TO
throw, fs
The line too labors. and the words move slow"
To- The editor Of the Sunbury Gazette, after
the lapse Of two weeks, comes out in a labored
and lengthy article Of about two columns intend
ed as reply to our last article, on the prices of
foreign wheat Those of his readers who have
had the patience TO wade through the article, and
winnow the chaff from the little wheat it con.
tained, will no doubt be thankful to the editor
for his intimaton that he is about TO close his la.
bors on this subject. Certainly most wise con.
clusion We should certainly very much regret
being the cause Of his readers receiving another
such inniction upon their patience. The editor
Of the Gazette comes to the sage conclusion that
either his table or ours !. incorrect aud that he
will stand by his, and that Mr.. Hudson and all
those who have written upon thi. subject, except.
ing the Gazette, know hut little about IT, How
these gentlemen will feel when they hear Of the
opinion Of the Gazette, we can hardly imagine.
The Gazette seems to be particnlarly inter
ested for the cotton planters and Western farm.
ers.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-09-19

CO The Democratic ticket is now made up
by the selection of Allison White, Of Clinton
County, for Congress. Personally we have no
acquaintance with Mr.. White. The editor Of
the Clinton County Democrat speaks highly Of
his talents and integrity of character. and says
he will receive large vote In Lycoming aud
Clinton. NJ. Brown, the candidate for Assem-.
bly,, is a clever citizen and good neighbor Mr.
Foilner, for Commissioner, is said To be a man
Of industry, and business habits Mr. thinner
man, for Auditor, We know 10 be worthy man,
and in every respect qualified for that, or even
a higher station.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-09-19

u PRrs1rsc IsK.--A fresh supply Of superior
summer ink just received, and for sale at Phla.
deiphia prices.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-09-19

pv JUICE KIppER was so much Injured by
the uPse'ting Of the stage near Tamsqna, when
on his way to hold court at Orwigsburg, that he
will not be able to take his seat on the bench
during the term.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-09-19

U~ THE GAZETTE, and some other ffeetrade
editors who published the statement that Mr.
Cooper raised the wages OF his hands in his roll.
ing MILL IN consequence OF the passage of Nc
Rays bill, are as silent as death about Mr.
Cooper's contradiction Of that silly story, and
his statement that capital and labor must be re,
duced OF that the iron works must stop.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-09-19

CO THE WHIG TIckET.-Thc convention for
the formation of whig ticket, met il This place
Oh Monday, and nominated candidate for Con.
ercss, and one for Assembly. Andrew Gnfy,
ESQ presided. assisted by Elisha Kline and Hen.
ry Gibson, and Robert NJ. Frick, Secretary. On
motion Of w. c. Lawson, Esq, a series Of resolu.
lions in favor ofthe tariff Of 1912 was adopted.
Jacob Painter and DR.. Grier were appointed
Congressional conferees, TO meet at Muncy. with
instructions 10 support the Hon James Pollock
Our young friend Capt. Samuel Hunter, was
nominated for Assembly. Our whis friends,
we confess could not well have made better
selection from their party.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-09-19

CT On our frs: page is an interesting and use
ful article on the use of tea and coffee, and it.
effects
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-09-19

10 The Clinton Democrat, speaking Of the
"nan'mity Of that county for Mr.. White, doubts
whether sLy of the other candidates were repre-.
sented so unanimously. We have no doubt
OF Mr. Whites popularity at home, and only
have to say, that we did no, know Of a single
individual opposed to Mr. Jordan in this county
lie would not suffer his name 10 be used where
there was any opposition, whatever.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-09-19
L, = SorAnRoN,
OF Point Antonio de Ilzardo,
A,.,.,.t nntk tCtc

August goth, lsiG
The only event Of importance which has trans
plred of late is the loss of the U. s. brig Trux-
ton on the bar of the Tuspan river, about 100
miles Norrhward of Vera Cruz The intelli.
gence was brought TO the squadron on the 10Th
by the ST. Mary's. that ship having picked up
one of the Truxtons boats, with Lieut.. Berry.
man on board
II APPEARS that Capt Carpenter, Of the Trux.
ton wishing TO get his vessel near shore, to pro.
tect his boats while obtaining provisions, en-
ployed Sco'chman he had taken ont Of small
Mexican prize TO pilot him in, but who whether
from design or accident, ran him aground on the
18th. On the 18th, with the exception of Lieut..
Hunter aud a boats crew, she was abandoned by
the officers and mon. who went ashore TO the
number of about 60 in all, and surrendered them.
selves 10 the Mexican rommandant They were
hospitality received, complimented with a ball,
and left next day with guide OF four men for
Tampioo, about 100 miles further North Lieut..
Hunter and his boats crew put to sea, captured
4 small Mexican schooner and came down 10 our
present anchorage; making in all two officers
N'''"'s' ituHttfl dRu auOut ~
men saved. As soon as the news was received,
the Princeton Immediately got under weigh and
proceeded 10 the scene of disaster
The Truxton was found beating on the bar,
bilsed and completely filled with water, having
about feet over the berth deck. The surf was
violent on the bar that il was not until the o2d
that the Princeton could board her. when finding
il impossible 10 get her of or save her, she wa.
fred and completely burned. A few Of the best
spars were brought of, but otherwise she is a
total loss. She had been completely plundered
and stripped by the Mexicans before :he arrival
of the Princeton. Her guns We're found to have
been thrown overheard. The Princeton ran into
fathoms water (she draws l93 feeD and was
then about ! miles distant, the swell was so
heavy that nearer approach in shoaler water
was deemed dangerous
After firing the brig, the Princeton returned
Immediately on the ed TO this present anchor.
age, about 10 miles southwark of Vera Cruz.
At the mouth of Tuspan River the Mexicans
have a small force tented in sheds The town
OF Tuspan is back some miles distant Several
communications passed between the Princeton
and shore by flags Of truce, ard by them the
fate ofahe captives was learnt.
The cutter Legare, sixty hours from Brazos,
arrived on the 2ath with dispatches for cur Com
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-09-19
From the Mobile Herald and Tribune, Sept
U. s. BRIG TRUxrON BURNT.

By the arrival ofthe U. S. Revenue steamship
Legare, at New Orleans, from Vera Cruz, we
are in receipt of letters from our CORES pondents
rs late as the Goth nit. We have only time
previous to the closing of the mail, TO publish
the following letter
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-09-19

will give Our project the consideration which we
think it merits. and use your influence in laying
il before those who are interested in IT,
Yours with sentiments OF much esteem, &c.
GILES SANFORD, President
lRvINE CAMP, Secretary.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-03-24

settled, by negotiation and compromise, in order TO
tranquilize tho public mind, and to preserve the
friendly relations Of tho two countries"
object to this, because, although circumstances
may make it proper or excusable in a Senator or
Senators to express his or their individual opinions
upon negotiation in debate, yet this Senate
Senate ought not to do il, and wo ought not 70 take
charge Of negotiation pending at the Ersestipe De-
pastm<nt. The Constitution has left all that TO the
President, unless he asks the Senate for advice and
that advice should then proceed from the senate
alone, acting in Executive session, not from Con-
sress. This Senate may be moro competent to con-
duct negotiation than President Polk, but the
CONSTITUTION has determined that matter 9TH
erwso and, "by the Constitution" President Polk
is the wiser and safer negotiator. We must not
yainsay that by our resolutions az Senate. II ~
be our right, should question the expedieney Of
giving any advice unnsked five we're ever 90 COM
petcnt hy the Constitution 10 give the advice unask
ed and il were not nexpcdient TO do u for other
reasons, yet il is entirely unnecessary IN this case.
The negotiation is pending upon the basis Of "eom-
prou,issr and we have the Presidents declaration
70 the British Minister that he HE determined to
pursue il TO conclusion" upon that basis Indeed
Senators know that after the basis was once ar
ranged by mutual consent, it was not in the power
Of ono Of them t-change that basis, without the
sent Of thsother, or else terminating the negoua-
zion.
object to il further, because, the SENATE has
right to advise, and il would be prudent and wise
give the advice, sill tcsnnot Sc pretended that
CONGRESS has such power under the consti-
tut'on and IL is one Of the first and highest duties
Of the Senate to protect the peculiar trusts which,
under the constitution appertsin ioit and not 10
admit, much less 10 invite, the House OF Represen-
taiives into partnership for advising me President
upon our foreign affairs. BY adding this amend
ment to joint resciaien, we violate tina, duty our
selves, and consent 70 and invite an encroschment
upon the SENATE; and that foras 10 my mind con
elusive objection. Were there no other, It ought to
prevail f
Iobjset to IL further, btcause, fits intended A.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-03-24

or ciScWnerc, u reason OF pfttexL TOT making any
offer that would prove acceptable 10 BOTH IF THERE
BE ANY SUCH, leave all that TO them, and there let
the responsibility rest undivided by u.s. tnn 4
This matter can be compromised, if the two gov
ernmcnts are willing to do it. IL Great Britain does
not intend to compromise, we ought TO know II; lei
her not have the excuse for it, that the President
was against "ail compromise but in favor of call
Oregon or none" She shall not be permitted to
say that that misconstruction ofthe American Pres
ident although proclaimed in the American Senate
by some senators, was neither refuted nor contra
dicted by any other. l.t4 ar' rdi its
This notice is no threat at all and 40 not OK
pect it is either TO in,imidate Great Britain or to
offend her. Bot hitherto neither of the two Gov
ernments seem to have fully realized the necessity
Of terminating this last cause Of dispute between
them and ofopening the way wider for the eultiva-
ton Of a permanent national concord. s1aH -l
Whatever may be their course or their condition,
seems to me that WE arc longer left at liber-
ty 70 postpone final settlement OF this whole con-
troversy about Oregon. The public viii, expressed
through their immediate delegates in the other
House. is very conclusive upon that point Anoth-
err Presidential election, and every other question
will be made subordinate TO this one for "Omr
Rights" y - d. t-..a .L'e
The public mind, already pre-occupied by one
sded arguments upon our title 10 the whole OF Ore
gon viii be in no state to discuss it, the people will
be excited and nisled by denuneiations against
every man who has the moral COURAGE hereafter TO
doubt IT, and even taught to call him }L5- British"
the prudenec Of age will be decried IS the counsels
Of foreign influence by hired press; the wisdom
Of statesmen will be set aside by the esmors Of sell
fish demagogues; the love OF peace and the fear Of
God denounced by factions, and vilifed by selcon-
s,ituted sssocations, ns the cowsrdce Of traitors
and The sffcctation Of hypocrisy II will soon be-
come The unholy work Of an infuriated party
spirit, aided by selfish ambition, 10 create and pro-
duce in our happy country this, and much more
than ths;-all, ssl sppfehend for the sake Of put
| ting great men down, and exaldng little men to
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-09-03
The Efforts of the Wings.

We learn from the Union, that the Wings
have raised sum Of money, and are commen-
cling the ful6lmen of plan, 10 spread before
the people of the United States, correc, infor-
nation relative to the important affairs that now
disturb the business of the country, and which
must, ere long, produce extensive mischief.
We are very glad to have portion of the
Unions sta,emen. fully confirmed by Wing
friend, who has recently left Washington. The
Wings have been engaged, and some of them
are now employed, in the good work, aud it is
probable that before long there will be eviden-
ces of their employment. We rejoice to learn
that correct information will be sent from the
seat Of Government, in a way that cannot fail
10 reach the people; and the only apprehension
we have is, that the good work, thus auspicious-
ly begun, may not be carried on with sufficient
energy. The cos. is paid by individuals. None
Of the nations funds 60 TO pay Wing election
eering efforts.-U. S. Gazette.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-09-03
An Earthquake at Boston.

The Boston Traveller of Tuesday evening,
a week, gives the particulars of an earthquake
that occurred in Boston, thus
"This morning, few minutes (say min
ules) before o'clock, an earthquake of very
considerable violence was experienced in this
vicinity We have heard from Cambridge, New
town, Lynn, Nahant, Salem, Beverly, Wesboro'
and Worcester, and in these places the houses
were shaken, windows and doors rat,ed, bells
were rung, and the slumbering were walked up.
The vibrations do not appear TO have been pre-
ceded or attended by that rumblng sound which
usually accompanies earthquakes The sound,
as it appeared 10 us, was more like tina. pro-
duced by the sudden and violent motions of a
person in an adjoining room, or in the chamber
over head. Some say there were two or three
successive shocks, but 10 US it rather appeared
like one con,ineud jar or shock of considerable
violence. The magnetic intensity at the Oh
serva,ory al Cambridge, was greatly disturbed
by the shock. The vibrations appeared to be
in direction north and south, and to have con.
tinued for a second or TWO. We shall look
with interest for news from South America,
which will probably bring US the intelligence
of severe earthquake in lha, section of the
world, the effects Of which we have slightly
fell."
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-09-03
Destructive Fire in Harrisburg.

About five o'clock on Thursday evening
week, fire broke out in the Steam Saw Mill
of John M'Allister, in the upper end of Second
street. The mill was soon enveloped in flames,
and the wind blowing strong gale from the
East, the fire spread with great rapidity to the
neighboring buildings, and proved quite de-
siruclye
The Saw Mil, the Burr mandatory Of Mr..
VIM. H. Kepner, the smish-shop of Mr.. Kun
keI, small dwelling house Of Mrs. Wenrchs
and one of Mr.. Avis, and five or six stables
were totally destroyed, and two other houses
of Mr.. Avis adjoining were almost wholly de-
stroyed, the roofs being entirely burned off,
The buildings were all frame, and we believe,
were generally covered by insurance.
The large brick dwelling house of Mr.. Yer
beck now occupied by the Military School,
was in great danger. The roof was frequently
In blaze and was considerably burned. The
stable attached was burned 10 the ground.
The roof of the Roman Catholic Church,
and several other buildings farther west, were
several times on fire. The Hall of the Sons
of Temperance on the east of The mill, was also
in danger, bu. was saved from injury.
Considerable confusion prevailed amongst
the Engine companies on their first arrival on
the ground, but after they got proper positions,
and were supplied with water, they did great
execution. The progress of the flames was
then soon arrested. For the first hall hour the
fire ragged with great fury -Intelhgencer