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ELS TR A Y.

E TRAY.
o~T James Moore, who lives
M|-S near Smiths bridge, on Sa-
KA ~ luda river, Ahbeville District,
tolls before ine Il sorrcl Horse, with three
white feet, and 4 white face extending
down his right nostriI, with lump on his
left jaw; fourteen hands high, four years
old, and appraised at seventeen dollars.
JOHN G. WATERS, Mogis'te.
June III Is 3m
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Valuable Town Property for Sale.
"a The subscriber Intending to
ffsHM move to the country; offers for
Iss.EE sale his HOUSE and LOT in
.szaaas93t the Village Of Abbcvile, situated
on the Public Square. The House is a
comfortable and commodious one, and in
connection with it, are two LAW OFFI-
CES. which can be rented at fair prices.
All the out buildings and fencing are new.
and the Dwelling House has been recently
PAINTED. Any person wishing such
property, would do well 10 call and see me.
Dec II 42tf J. RAMEY,
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HEAD QUARTERS.
General Order No. 5.

General Order No. 5.
The Adjutant and Inspector Geuera1, by
order OF his Excelency the Commander
ln-Chlct, ia kes great pleasure in announ-
eng that the requisition recently made
upon South Carolina, fer Regiment of
Infantry, to aid in the prosecution of the
war against the Republic Of Mexico, has
been filled with that promptitude and de-
spatch which has ever characterized the
State, whenever her services have been
demanded for the defence of the country.
The following companies have offered;
and been accepted for twelve months SER
vice:
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MARSHALL, Abbeville.
MOFFATT, Camden.
BLANDING, Charleston.
MlCKLE, Colum
SUMTER, Sumter.
DUNOVANT, Chester.
BROOKS, Edgeficld.
WILLIAMS, Ncwberrv.
FORT, Lexington.
BUTLER. Greenv;llo
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The LATYToRNADo.-The May
or and Alderman ofGrenada, Miss,
have published an appeal to the
citizens Of the State for the relief
of the inhabitants injured by the
late dreadful tornado. 1t appears
that ll2 houses were entirely de-
stroyed-twenty-one persons killed
and sixty-two wounded.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-08-22

SrgEou OF SENATOR CAMERON just before
the final vote was taken in the Senate, Gen. C.
made the following remarks, which will find a
We take the report from the Washington Union
"Mr. Cameron said he rose only to repeat his
opposition to this bill, TO enter his solemn pro-
test against its passage, and TO give notice
that the word "repeal" will this day 60 forth,
and continue until the loud voice of the laborers
ofthe north shall compel their oppres.ors TO res.
pect them. This he said was no bank question,
in which the rich capitalists only were concern.
ed Here will be found the laborers and the me.
chanics reused to Indignation against those who
care not how much they rob them of their com.
forts in the pursuit Of wild abstraction. Ifthe
could not have Disseminated more in favor fthe
Enslish wcrkmen, or have done more wrong to
our mechanics and manufacturers. lie repeated
that from henc eforth repeal would be the word
among the democracy Of the north, and that it
would not cease until it trumphed."
NEw KIND or GuNrowpER. read in a
Swiss paper, professor Schonbein recently pre-.
sented to the Society Of Natural History Of Ba.
sic aspecimen Of cotton prepared by him more
iuilammsblc than gnnpowder, and exploding
with capsule. Several trials were made with
il. A small quantity. equal to the sixteenth part
d an once, placed In a gun, carried, the ball
with such force that it perforated two planks
alta distance Of 6S PAGES; and at another time
with The same charge, end At the same dis.
lance, drove ball into wall to the depth OF
81 inches 10 some other experimental drachm
of cotton sent ball ofthree quarters Of an once
in weight 10 distance Of 2OO paces, where il
penetrA,ed dea: plank 10 the depth Of two
inches. A portion Of this cotton. when placed
on IN anvil and struck with hammer, caused .
loud cetonsiion, without, however, the cotton
taking ere. The cotton 10 OF a very superior
quality, and, what 10 most extraordinary. its in.
fammabis property is no, destroyed by i,s be.
ing thrown into water and afterwards dried"
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-08-22
All Europe fed on Corn Meat.

The following is the estimate Of the Commits.
sioner OF Patents Of the crop of wheat and corn
for 1915. Weare informed by letter from our
consnl at Glasgow, lately read before the Far
mer's Club. that the quantity of corn meal which
would be consumed in Great Britain in few
years, was incalculable 1t is only few months
that corn meal has been admitted a, one shilling
duty, yet il has grown into favor with all elas.
ses. There is no article of provision produced
in Europe that can come into competition with
II for cheapness or abundance. Nor is there any
article Of iood that ever met with such wei.
come from man on its first introduction, as this
has received 10 Great Britain.
The estimate Of the Commissioner for the last
year was as follow:
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, can Government, in the same frank and friendly

can Government in the same frank and friendly
spirit by which il has been dictated, he will i'm.
rnediately dispatch an Envoy Extraordinary and
Minister Plenipotentiary to the city of Mexico
with instructions and full powers 10 conclude
treaty of peace which shall adjust all the ques.
tions in dispute between the two Republics. II
the Mexican Government should prefer to send
a Minister TO Washington to conclude the nego.
tiation here he shall be received with kindness
and respect and every effort shall be made to
accomplish the object of his mission with the
least possible delay.
In the present communication it is deemed
useless, and might prove injurious, to discuss
the causes of the existing war This might tend
to delay or defeat the restoration Of peace The
past is already consigned to history: the future
under Providence, is within our power
The occasion may, however, be embraced to
state that the President has ever cherished the
kindest feeling for Mexico, and that one of the
first wishes Of his heart is, that she may be a
powerful and prosperous Republic in perpetual
amity with the Emitted States.
Commodore Conner will transmit this des.
patch for you Excellency to the Governor of
Vera Cruz. under a flag Of truce; and you are
respectfully invited to adopt the same channel
for communicating your answer
avail myself OF this occasion to offer your
Excellency the assurance of my distinguished
consideration. JAMES BucnANAS
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-08-22

% In another column, our reads's will find
an interesting letter, from our young friend, DR..
r. Mccoy, of Northumberland, from Mata.
moras, the seat of war. Mr.. McCay's letter
contains some items Of information, in regard to
the character and habits of the Mexicans, that
we have not before seen referred TO in other let
ters. Our young friend has not been an inatten-
tive observer ofthings and events, especially in
matters relating TO the fair sex. if we may be
allowed TO use that term, when speaking Of the
dark eyed, and rather dark skinned inamorafos
Of our sister republic.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-08-22

D1 We publish the conclusion of Gen. Came.
ron's speech 10 this weeks paper. We do not
often take mp the room of our paper with long
articles, bat the subject Of protection is Of such
vast importance to Pennsylvania, and the princi-
pie is so well discussed in this speech, that we
thought we could not do our readers a greater
service than give them the speech entire. 1t en-
bodies mass Of facts in favor Of tariff for the
protection OF home industry that cannot be rcfu.
ted and il proves also that the protective policy
has always beer democratic measure.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-08-22

=: II. PALMER, Esq, at hts Real Es.
tate and CSor Office, corner of3d and Chcsnus
Streets, E'hiiadei,'hsn. Is authorized to act os
.4gent, ard receipt for all nsonfes due this
Office, for subscription or advertising.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-08-22

o. PEACE WIN MExIco.-Eforts are now
making to conclude treaty orpcace with Mex.
CO, and there is no doubt that in a few weeks we
shall find Mexico offering terms for the cessation
of hostilties. The result will no doubt be, that
Mexico will cede 10 MS California, TO indemnify
us for the expenses OF the war. The United
States will, in return. relnquish her claims
against Mexico for spoliatons on our commerce.
as settled by treaty. and probably pay her sever
al millions of dollars to pay the troops of Presi.
dent Paredes, and keep the Republic from an
other revolt, which is daily looked for. 1t was
for this purpose that the President asked for the
two millions, which failed in the Senate for
want of time, on the last day of the session.
The President has already offered terms TO the
Mexican Republic, as will be seen by the fol,
lowing message of the President, addressed
confdentialIy TO the Senate:- l
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4, lS46.
To The Senate efthe United States: .r
herewith communicate TO the Senate the CO.
ny Of letter, under date of the 27th ultimo, from
the Secretary of State of the United States to
the Minister Of Foreign Relations Of the Mcxi-
can Republic again proposing TO open negota
tions and conclude treaty OF peace, which shall
adjust all the questions in dispute between the
two Republics Considering the relative power
Of the two countries, the glorious events which
have signalized our arms, and the distracted
condition of Mexico. did not conceive that any
point of national honor could exist which ought
to prevent me from making this overture, f.
qually anxious to terminate, by peace honor
able for both parties, as l was originally to a.
void the existing war, have deemed i, my duty
again to extend the olive branch to Mexico.
Should the Government of that Republic accept
the offer in the same friendly spirit by which it
was dictated, negotiations will speedily com
mence for the conclusion Of a treaty.
THE rest Of the message is substantially the
same as that submitted to the House on the same
subject, aud published in the American last
week.
The following letter, in addition to the above,
explains the part taken in the proposed negotia-
tions by our government.
DKPARTsKNT OF STATE,
Washington, July 27th, 1916
Sir The President Of the United States, no
less anxious 10 terminate than he was to avoid
the present unhappy war with the Mexican
Republic, has determined 10 make an effort to
accomplish this purpose. He has accordingly
instructed the undersigned Secretary Of State, to
propose through your Excelleney to the Mexi.
can Government, that negotiations shall forth
with commence for the conclusion Of a peace
just and honorsbis for both parties. Should this
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-08-22

" GEN. HrGH BRApy--This distinguished
veteran arrived in this place, formerly his resi-.
dence, on Thursday last on visit to his friends
and relatives.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-08-22

SLAvEsy IN RussIX.--Letiers from Warsaw
announced that the Emperor of Rsssia. on bis
hast visit to that city. promulgated his determine
atiea 10 proclaim the abolition Of slavery in all
the provinces where il still exists.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-08-22

GrPRiSTiSe INK A fresh supply Of superior
summer ink just received, and for sale at Phiia-
dcIphia prices 8la .te 'fy iaste
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-08-22

A WET BLANKET on ELooUKNCE Queer
scenes occur somtmcs in the gravest legisla-
tive assemblies. Ono uf cur exchanges /, H. OF
a !aughabIe incident that ranspired during the
late session of the N. II. Legislature. A new
fledsed orator rose to make his maiden speech
in tie House OF Representatives. A bill had
been brought in TO tax bank dividends, and
watching his opportunity, the deputant addres.
sed the members-"Nir. Speaker, the gentle.
man from Dover, who Introduced This bill, does
not seem TO be aware of its inevitable results.
lie would strip the widow" "(roars OF laugh.
ter, and cries of-thc widow widow who =
not in this public hall, hope, &c.) A
As soon as the tumult subsidized in some de.
gree, and the orator could make himself heard
he Indignantly proceeted-"Gentlemen need
not think to put me down by camor. Is there
no sympathy here for the widow and the orphan
say, sir, that this is worse than stripping.
Put on this tax and say you drive the widow
to her last shift"
Here the clamor became 50 great, ihai the
speaker, despairing of hearing, resumed his
seat. u was almost ten minutes before the
house could transact its regular business.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-08-22

O. Having announced that the committee
appointed to draft an address, in relation TO the
sunbury, Erie and Pittsburg rail road would
cease to say any thing more on the subject. on
account Of the passage Of McKay's bill, the last
Sunbury Gazette pronounces it humbug, and
accuses US Of endeavoring to raise q panic. 1t
is not an uncommon thing now a-days for those
who wish to get rid OF subject which they can.
not or will not comprehend. to cry ont "humbug"
as the easiest way Of disposing Of the matter.
How much more applicable would be the term
"humbus" to such editors who, while they profess
to be opposed 10 McKay's free trade bill, fiji al.
most every column Of their paper with articles
in its favor, we leave for the readers Of the Ga
zette TO determine In regard to the Sunbury and
Erie rail road, the people here felt most anxious
for the speedy completion of the link between
this and PoisvilIe. Now we happen TO know
which the Gazette does not, that ample arrange
ments had been made by those who were able
and willing 10 complete this road to push it
through as soon as possible. hut who have, since
the passage Of McKay's bill, refused TO proceed
in the matter. Yet the Gazette would call tn s
a humbug, and thereby add insult to injmy--an
injury which the people of this county will not
easily forget -
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-08-22

CJr NExr CoNGREssMAN-The Democrats Of
Union county have nominated Isaac Slenker,
Esq. as their candidate. We presume each coun.
ty in the district will nominate its man. The
great object Of the party at present. should be TO
heal up any divisions, and hereafter act in union
and harmony. Unless this is done. defeat is ine-
vitabe. The claims Of this or that county
should not now be an object Of contention We
should endeavor to select some man upon whom
the whole Democracy will unite. With this
view We would respectfully suggest TO our demo-
cratic friends Of this district the prorrety of Sc
lerting some good man from Northumberland
county.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-08-22

COiNAGE or TIE UNITED SrArEs.--In lsi5,
the coinage at the principal mint at Philadel-
phia, amounted To Ss,4l6e 800. comprising 81
574.652 ipg gold. and sS032OO in silver. and
So. S.9is in copper coins. and composed Of o.
2s3. GO7 pieces. The deposits of gold within
the year amounted to So .5777 .49i. and those OF
silver TO Ssl5.4l5 e..i
AZ the New Orleans branch mint, the coin,
age amounted to 81, ,75O, ,0O0. comprising $780,
200 10 gold. and &l.070.OOO in silver coins, and
composed Of 2,4l2.5OO pieces The depos,s
i"r coinage amounted TO S6t6.9Sl in gold and
81 .Qjs.O7l in silver.
TIE branch mint At DshIonega received du-
ring the year deposits OF gold to the value Of
S496,63 and its coinage amounted to s5Ol,-
195, composed Of 0,720 half eagles and 10. AGO
quarter eagles. .sr.-e3 ass & s.p aercr
The whole coinage fos the year. q, the three
mints in operation. snouated 10 $5.66e, sos
comprising %. .756.4A7 in gold. u .s73.2OO in
silver, and sSs .9as in copper coins. H.. ~
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-08-22

A LuDIcRors MIsrAKR.--A story ia going
the rounds Of the press. of man losing his life
BY mistake Of the apothecary in putting up
prescription written in Latin. A mistake, not
SO fatal. but from which ms good moral is de.
ducible, is related in a western paper. A Gin.
cinnut grocery house, finding ou, that crnnbcr-
ries commanded six do!lurs Per bushcl, and un-
der the impression that the article could be
bought 10 advantage at 81. Mary's. wrote out 20
n customer scquaipting him with the fact. end
requesting him to send "one hundred bush.
els per Summons" (the WAGNER usually sent }
The correspondent, plain, upeducated man.
had considerable difficulty in decy phcring the
fashionable scrawl common with merchan,s'
clerks ot late years, and the most important
word, '.Cranberries," he failed to make out, but
he did plainly and clearly read-onc hundred
bushels Persimmons. As the article was grow.
ing oil around him. all the boys in the n,i:hbor.
hood were set to gathering it and the wsgoner
made his appeaaance in due time in Cincinnati,
with eighty bushels, all that the wagon bed
would hold, and line from the country mer.
chant that the remainder would follow The next
"trip. An explanation soon ensued, but the Gus.
toners insisted that the Cincinnati house should
have written by Summons ond not per Sim
mons.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-08-22

Docs IN THE BATrLEs.--Vcry many Of the
officers attached to the army oI occupation, own
remarkably fine dogs, principally Of The pointer
nnd setter species. Alter the battle Of the sth
began and the firing became very intense, two
dogs. remarkable for their intelligence, appear.
ed to listen 10 the confusion for while with
great astonishn,ent, and then evidently holding
a consultation. they started off at great speed
for Point Isobel being the first arrivals at that
place from The battle field. There was brave
dog, however, to redeem the character of the
sPecics. lie posted himself in front of one of
the batteries and watching with the intensest
gravity. the appearance Of the discharged ball,
would start after il at full speed, expressing
great surprise that il was out OF his sight 70
suddenly. He would then wheel round. and
watch the appearance Of another ball. and then
again commence the chase. lie thus employ.
ed himself through the action, and escaped un.
harmed.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-08-22

Uy, THE CALEDONIA arrived at New York on
Wednr sday, bringing nine days later news from
Europe. The value of corn has risen in conse-
quence Of the demand abroad. The cotton mar
Ike, is firm. The price OF grain has declined. and
the harvests promise abundance. Mexico is
claiming the mediation Of France and England.
Louis Napoleon. Buonaparte, ex king of Holland,
died at Leghorn, on the 2ith ult. Of apopexy,
aged 81. Another attemP, has been made on the
life Of Louis Philippe.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-08-22

To CLEAN SmKs.-The Boston Star says that
any lady having 4 rusty silk dress, whose ''old
man" is hard up and eaat start her on a shop
ping expedition, had better try the following.
which 10 said to be fret rate. Never having
worn silk gowns, we canuo, testify personally
10 its worth:
Quarter of pound Of sol, sosp, s.spoon.
tul Of brandy pint Of gin, oil well mixed to-
ge,her. With sponge OF flannel, spread the
mixture on each eide Of the elk, without gres.
sing il; wash il 10 two or three waters, and iron
il on the wrong side-it will look as good as
new. M $50 *
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-08-22

E.r,ng Course &c vii,sNy--Eppss. the mur.
derer- Of Mnir, supposed % be ksssed. q
We have given, a short account OF the affair
described in the following letter, but the details
are so remarkable ard disclose such daring
course of viIlainy that the full history is worth
producing - .o,f-s.ri at,l e.,ae tsed
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1846-08-22

two other men left with Roberts, well ironed,
for Harris County, Geo., this morning.
Aug. 4.--Since writing the foregoing, learn
from undoub,ed authority that since the parties
leit Fort Gaines with Roberts, one Of the sec.
ond company that len prctendingly TO take the
robbers, has produced pocket book placed
IN his hands by one Of the robbers contc ining
seven State bonds. payable in 1919, aud be.
tween one and two thousand dollars in money.
regret Z am 60 situa,ed that cannot give
you the ramc OF the individual Who hep, this
pocket.book. bond and money in his possession
secretly till this late day. | learn two men have
BEEN sent off privately with the bonds and money
to Billingslea, the supposed owner. In few
days the whole affair will be made public.
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Springfield, Ky, May ID, l84t

oPrangfefa, n.y., may IA, l845.
Messrs. Sanford &. Park-Gents:--I
take this opportunity of infol ming you
of most remarkable cure performed
upon me by the use Of 'Dl Wislar's Bal
sam Of Wild Cherry
In the year 1910 was taken with an
inflammation of the bowels which labor
ed under for six weeks when | gradual.
y recovered. In the fall Of 1881 was
attacked with severe cold, which seat
ed itself upon my lungs; and for the
space Of three years | was confined to
my bed. tried all kinds oil medicine,
and every variety Of medical aid with
out benefit; and thus | weared along
until the winter Of 1914, when | heard
of 'Wistar's Bazsam Of Wild Cherry
My friends persuaded me TO give it
trial, though had given up all hopes of
recovery and had prepared myself for
the change Of another world. Through
their solicitations | was induced 10 make
use of The Genuine Wist9r's Balsam of
Wild Cherry The effect W truly as
,onishng. After fre years of affection,
pain and suffering; and after having
spent four or fire hundr ID dollars to no
purpose, and the best and most respect
able physicians had proved unavaiIing,
was soon restored TO entire health by
he blessing of God and the use Of DR..
Wistar's Basam of Wild Cherry.
am now enjoying good health, and
such is my altered appearance that am
no longer known when | meet my for
mer acquaintance.
| have gained rapidly in weight, and
my flesh is firm and solid, can now eat
as much as any person, and my food
seems TO agree with me. have eaten
more during the last six months than
had eaten five years before.
Considering my case almost miracle,
deem it necessary for the good of the
afflicted, and the duty owe to the pro-
prietors and my fellow men (who should
know where relief may be had) to make
this statement public.
+ May the blessings OF God rest upon
the proprietors of so valuable medicine
as Wistar's Balsam Of Wild Cherry.
Yours respectfully, W. H RAEER.
Sanford T. Park. general agents for
the west, corner of Fourth and Walnut
st:eets, Cincinnati.
For sale at the Drug Store of
PRlESTLEY d MOSBY.
Canton.
o. o. wooDMAN, VicksbErg.
w. 2. TANNEHILL, Memphis,
March 90, 1916. assn