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Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-09-11

child's eompauy charged IN the rear, routing the
enemy with some loss Capt. Well'a company
guarding the open passed add occasionally irlng
on the retreating enemy. 81
The train was soon after put in motion, a~d
moved on TO the National Bridge, where they
confidently expected 10 meet Major Lally; but
who, unfortunately for this gallant little band,
had passed, leaving this strong hold to be re-oc.
cupied BY the infamous predatory bands Of gUer.
rilas; thus completely cutting Of his reinforce
ment. -.---
Considering the. great exposure of our men to
hfe from amhuscades and strong forts, ii is al
most q miracle they were not destroyed. The
loss 10, however, smsll--fve killed and wounded
Several Of Capt Fairchild's horses were shot
He did not lose single man The ambulance
containing the mail was saved by John Tober
formerly of Capt. Burks company, 3dar,illery
He did 50 without any directions from the wa
gonmaeter, as we are informed, and TO him alone
credit is due.
AMERICAN COURIER CArTuREp --El eoletin Of
Jalapa, of the I2th inst speaks of the csp,ure Of
a courier, carrying dispatches and letter. for
the Americans. The private letters, the editor
says, contain remsrks extremely offensive and
irritating against the Mexicans The Bolctin
snys. in paragraph under the heading, "Asprct
Of Negotiations, that an American division Of
5000 men len Puebla on the 7th, an equal mum
Der on the slh and on the 10th the remainder
a 0O0) were to start This statement is evident
Iy inexact. materially reducing the real figure TO
which the American force reaches. That paper
speculates on the is.ne Of the battle then immi
nent between the two hostile armies, prognosti.
eating that it would bring the Mexicsns TO an al
peace.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-09-11
Democratic County Convention.

Ata meeting Of fhe bslesa,es of the severa,
townships ana bores,gks Of Northumberland co !,
isputssancs efaeall ofshe Aandins committee
in the Court House at Sunbury, on Monday the
eth inst, JOHN MCKINNEY was chosen pre,i.
dent, JonN c. MoRoaS and j. B. McGEr Vice
Presidents, AID Ed,card Oyster and Isaac d. Ra.
her Secretaries.
The following persons appeared, and produced
their certificates Of election as delegates:
lewiston John Mon, somery. William Rey.
nolds
Delaware Joseph Nicely, John Mckinney.
Jacob sttzel y 'ii' i' fFtN tN'i
Tmbut-Phihp RiIlmyer. Thoma, Ritter
MiIton--James Buoy Samuel Blair. 1ai' 5
p o Cbilisqusqne--John B McGee, Geo Frederick.
-r Poiot--lsaae Beidelsrach. Samuel Thatcher.
Northumberland--w Wilson Geo Everett,
Sunbury--SiIss H Ensei, Edward Oyster.
U. Augus,a---Joho Ilsusha won't, J C Morgan.
l.. Augusta--Cso Savidge, Wm Bloom.
Rush-wm B Kip, John w Hoffman m
Coal--Franklin A Clark, Jonas Gilger.
Shamokin = David Mariz, Valentine K,a,e
Samuel Hsles.
Upper Mahonoy-Daniel Helm. Peter Geist.
Little Mahonoy y-Isaac d Raker, r NJ Reachei
Lower Mahonoy-Dr George b wei.e., JAG ol
Bingaman. 3t'
Jsokson-Martin Drumheller, Michael Treon
The convention then proceeded to ballot TO
candidates for the different Offices, which result
ed as follows; 3~s 10 : ..ts.s 81. IH-
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-09-11

uy- The WEATHER has been remarkably sui.
try and dry, for some time past Vegetation is
completely parched. Buckwheat has suffered
and late corn will not be as well filled as was ex
pected On Wednesday night, however, and all
day on Thursday, we were visited with copous
showers, which cannot fail 10 have good effect
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-09-11
pALr,no,RE orr, mAnKEr,

ie' 06'es cffhe BAIruxenx AmxuicAn, Sept 6.
-. GRAlN--There was very good supply OF
Wheat at market to-day, and the sales>w were at
i0oalos- ets.1f good to prime reds; li0a,l5
cts for white; and ;i5ai25 cts, for family nour
white. 's,.t tt, t..,.tf ..t.-.,. .,,-.-
2 The demand for Corn is very limited. We
quo'e'white and yellow at 65a6s cts.
The last sales Of Rye were at 7os72 cts.
Oats are worth 35a40 cts as in quantity
sales. .. .......rf ~.
WHISKEY The demand is very limited.
We quote hhds ct ~ cts and bbls. at o7l cts
no sales Of moment.
HoN. ALBERT GALLATIS, Of New York, ar
Hon. Simeon Baldwin, Of Connecticut, are IT,
Oldest living ex.mernbers of Congress--botk be
twcsn so and 80 years of age. rr..s
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-09-11

SEA BATHING on AN ExrKssiss ScaLr.-The
citizens Of New York ara fortunately situated.
For ths t.ifiing sum of l2a cents a piece, they
are conveyed in elegant steamboats, to Coney
Island, where sea bathing cat be enjoyed in per.
fec,ion. AT least two thousand persons daily
leave New York for the island, to take dip"
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-09-11
PlkILADrLP1z1A saAaxrr.,
TrEspAY, Sent. z

rvs tasueuurq TpEspAY, iSept.i7.
GaNs9--The stock of grain continues lieHt-
Wheat, Southern and Western red is worth 8, Il
asl Isl, white 81 10 Ia sl25. Corn, PENN. vel.
low is worth 7sc. Rye is Grmer, and 10 selling
at 10 7sc. Oats 40 43c. lidlKi .1..f
wnTskEY is dull at 27Ic in hhds, and 2sc in
bbls 'H
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-09-11

BARON RoTHscHILp has been elected to the
English Parliament, and being Jew, the ques.
tion will arise whether he can take the equired
oath OIL entering, which be has TO subscribe TO
on the "fai,h Of q Christian" The dilemma is
one which shows the absurdi,y of connecting re.
ligious exclnsiveness with State exigencies.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-09-11

CO Tus TicKsr--The Democratic ronnty
convention Of delegates met at the court house in
this place, on Monday last, and put 10 nomina.
tou George A. Frick, Esq. of Northumbe rland,
for Assembly, Jacob Hofa, of Upper Malnnoy
for Commissioner, Jesse NJ. Simpson, Of Sunbu.
ry, for Treasurer, and William Johnson, Of Rush
for Auditor There were a number Of candi-
dates for,the legislature, and il was difficult to
say before the convention met, who was likely
TO succeed, Mr.. Frick, however. on the last bal
lot received a large vo:e. and will. no doubt, il
elected, make an active and Industrious member
Mr. Hoffa, the candidate for commissioner, is a
your,g man Of good Character and standing, and
duties of the office in a faithful manner His
competitors, Mr.. Raker and Mr., Albert, are both
democrats Of good standing in the party, aud their
friends may properly say, If they did not meet
with success they al least deserved it. Bat as
all could not succeed, they will, Of course, like
opportunity. Mr.. Simpson, the candidate for
Treasurer, is again before the people. His friends
thinE his previous defeat, by a combination oI
circumstances, gives him additional claims on
the party, and that. If elected he will faithfully
perform his duties. Mr.. Johnson. the candidate
for auditor, is said to be good man, and will, nc
doubt, make good officer
The campaign has now fairly commenced in 'hi'
county, and if the democrats act in concert and
union, Of old. the whole ticket will be elected
by large majority.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-09-11

additional Accounts OF the Attack on Ma
ter Latiy's Train.
The Sun of Anah,,ac, of the 10th ult., gives ad.
iitional particulars Of the attack on the train
mat went to Ma jor I.aliys relief. la
This train, from its smallness and apparent.
'rnbarrassments, has been open TO more annoy.
- nee than any other train that ever started for
tie interior. The train was merely started as a
enforcement to Major Laiiy who in his cominu.
nicstion 10 Col Wilson, stated that he would a.
vaH its arrival this side, or at the National
ridge. Major Laiiy was supported with artil
ry, yet ne was obliged to call for aid From
me cause be did not await its arrival, but pas.
a the Bridge, leaving the enemy again to fal!
his rear and intercept the reinforcement.
The reinforcement commenced its fighting
,vo miles beyond Santa Fe, and il continued on
s,th more or less skirmishng every day At a
ridge four miles this side ofthe National Bridge,
deep gorge, fanked by almost impossible
heights, thiekiy studded with ehapparel, the 60
'"rriIIas evidently intended to take the tram and
'.e command A complete ambnsea4e was for.
ned. aud after allowing the train TO advance u
Foh The bridge heavy hre was opened upon the
sht, leit froh and rear. The cavalry, under
"apt Fahchiid, received the first FIRE, returning
with spirit, and he was followed by the infan-
~, all standing in position for several rounds,
hen the enemy was discovered in retreat, and
:crs persued home with loud and hearty cheer.
g. 90 's' -'f s-f"f =
The night was TOO dark for continuing pursuit,
nd the eounand, cavalry and infantry. renal
nd rntrehehsd near the bridge. and awaited tbs
iu,n Of dsYr "A, three o'clock in the morning
,as surrounding heights wefe taken possession o
e7;onr men, on the right leH; front and rear
ID at four the 6shiihs commenced. Capt
ra'le's compsny fred upon and charged the ems
'''y on tn. len advsnec. and completely routs'
e attacking partya and division of Cspt. Fair
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-09-11

5,lrIs SAID that the town Of Williamsburg. N
y, will derive $4,000 from the sale of licenses
for the present year. ,t.a...7
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-09-11
% IN D..

In Ueise eosnty. % the 2S,h alt, Mra ]
LABETH QUINN, wife OF Mr.. Michael ou
ioIne.ly Of this place, aged shout Sc years
IN vppsr AuGssts Tow ashfp, on The 2d il
Mr., MICHAEL EvERT, aged about q: yea
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-09-11

pcy- HovER's IsE-A fresh supply of Hovcr's
celebrated ink III bottles of all sizes, has been
received and can be had at II Maseer's store
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-09-11

WHAT ExrRAvAeAKcr'-The New York cor
respondent Of the Boston chronotype, speaking
Of Stewards great store. says
"A single lady from Tennessee has during this
week spent thSseen 0ousand dollars ., his eoan.
ter by wsy Of eommsneing house se-kseping." .GaI
The "single lady frog Tsnnessse" oush.. 10
prove "tieasurs" to Der future husb..,a :, n.
will evidently want ose. mD ~ bsisaggs
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-09-11

NrwssArrh C'se9lAEios.---The issass Of oil
the m9'a'as PsPess ia New York city smoun, to
rs 900 sheets daily, '...
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-09-11

60 COLUMBIA CouSIY.--The democrats of
Columbia county have nominated Col. V. Best,
of the Intelligencer. for Senator, in the district
composed OF Columbia and Luzerne. Col, Best
has long served the party with zeal and fidelity,
and will, no doubt, faithfully and effsctusiy dis
charge the duties of the Office. OF his election
there is, of course no doubt
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-09-11

BI ASSESSED IN TiMr-The law requires that
every voter shall be assessed ten days before the
election. which takes place on the 18th Of next
October The assessment may be made any
time before the second Of next month, and had
better be done early,
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-09-11

PorATo Ror.-A Nova Scotia paper says
We regret to state that the potato disease has a.
gain made its appearance in this country. Two
days ago we saw field perfectly blackened with
IT, trt. 7..r # '..' ."'. -a.. '.f .' ".
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-09-11

The HoIosaous MARI. MosK, il is said is now
an inmate of the State prison. At Sing Sing, N.
Y, having been sent ihiihet on conviction for
grand larceny, s..r .,.- ..,,, az
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-09-11

~ LYoonisa CousTY Democracy OF
this county have nominated VIM. F Packer for
Assembly by unanimous vote. This was just.
ly due to Mr.. Packer, who, though elected last
year by majority Of eight votes was deprived
Of his seat by false return. John Bennett has
been nominated for sheriff Col. Bennett held
that office six year, ago, and acquitted himself
so we'll, that he will be Ieinstated. -U 7-..u
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-09-11

John Colsher,
Whereupon, George A. Friek having received
a majority for Assembly, Jacob Hoffa for Com.
missioner. Jesse NJ. Simpson for Treasurer, and
William Johnson Tor Auditor, they were decla.
red the duly nominated candidates.
On motion Of Mr.. Wilson, '"' '''
Resolved. That the members Of this conven
tion pledge themselves 10 use all fair and homo
lrablc means to ensure the election Of the candi.
S. H. Ensel offered the following resolution:
Resolved, That we have undiminished conf.
dence in the ability and patriotism Of toe Hon
Simon Cameron. His course in the United
States Sanate has met the appreciation Of every
true Penney lvanian; and while il has assured the
fence of his countrys honor. that be shall not be
forgotten, il convinces that soldiers friends that
there is at least one man at the head Of govern.
ment who cares for his interests and is anxious
to reward his patriotism. 49,.
On motion Of Mr. Montgomery, the resolution
was amended by adding the name OF Daniel Stur-
geon, and adopted.
On motion, Edward Oyster was appointed Re.
preventative Delegate to the 4th of March con.
vention, and the appointment OF the Dauphin
county Senatorial Delegate concurred in.
The following 10 the Standing Committee for
the ensuing year: .ai -a .0FH7sr' .'-
Edward Oyster, Isaac D. Rsker. Emanuel Zim-
merman. Hon. John Montgomery, William Will
son, T.. b. Mssser and Joseph Nicely. u1.t 30as
STocNSGs AND SO OS.-Searcely day but we
have to record some wonderful invention. The
following will be read with interest Itis copi.
ed from the "Journal,"a very valuable newspa.
per, published at Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
The grand desideratum of applying steam and
water power 10 propel common stocking looms,
/ on which vast sums Of money and much time
have been nnsuecessfully spent in England, has
at length been discovered, and three common
looms are uow in successful operation in thi.
town. .Hr Ha. graf lrs n a'' Nl.s
On Wednesday last one girl attended the three
looms, and spending much Of her time in sitting
TO watch the operation, she presented % pairs o
stockings and 23 pairs OF drawings, as the result
OF her days work. Twelve pairs Of stoc kings il
agirl's days work on the common hand looms.
The expense of the knitting by this mAchin,
on Wednesday was less then a dollar, while tn.
same work performed on hand looms would COS
over five dollars.
We learn that any hand loom may be fitted 70
operation by this power al AL expense OF $50 O.
$40. '1 l 'r BID '
The inventor is Mr. John Pepper. a youni
man Of about 30 years Of age, son Of Mr.. DAME
Pepper, of this town, q stocking weaver.
/ The HoIoRaous MARIs MosK, il is said is nov
an inmate of the State prison, At Sing Sing, N
Y, having been sent thiiher on conviction TO
grand larceny. sr.r .......
WHAT ExrRAvAGAKcr'-TheN New York cor
respondent Of the Boston Chronotype, speaking
Of Stewards great store, says
"A single lady from Tennessee has during thin
week spent thirteen mousana dollars =, his eosn
ter by wsy Of com neneing house keeping" GaI
| Il. a..- Ia.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-09-11

70 Philadelphia has made the following
Wing nominations
For the Senate-Benjamin Matthias.
For .Assembly-Thomas c. Steel. George Fl
Hart, solomon ". Roberts, John II Diehi, Il
Rumble Smith.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-09-11

THK TELseRArn from Wheeling to Cincinnati,
226 miles, was put up in working order, under
the management Of II. oRsilly, in thirty work.
ing days. .. -...,,. ..f,, sa osi. t,,.,
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-09-11

90 THE ELLcrioSs are now close At hand
Our Elections take place on Tuesday the i2lh Of
October. In Maryland. on the 9th of October.
Ia Louisisna. on the lat OF November and in
Mississippi, on the Let and I'd OF November.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-09-11

Tm OFFICERS OF THE SEcosp MssrsslppI Re.
GIMKNT, now with Gen Taylor, have unanimous.
iy rendered to Gen. Jefferson Davis, the Colo.
nelcy thereof It is known that the state Of his
wound, and other circumstances, will cause him
10 decline it, HH.ar 20 H.i ..' t0- lOI
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-09-11

C~ SLATE Book OF RxSSsyLvAsiA.-We had
left with us copy of this book. designed for the
use Of schools, by Thos. II. Burrows. II is a
useful work, and well sdap,sd for school Purpo-
poses. o.. .-..... ..tt t... -...... ..s
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-09-11

0FMSxico Gen Scot, by the last accounts,
was within 90 miles of the city of Mexico, aud We
presume by this time he is in possession Of the
capital We do not think that the Mexicsns will
risk any more pitched battles. The guerrilla
warfare is best adapted 10 their habits and cha.
racter, in which they can lay in wait. assassin.
ate, plunder, and then run. When Mexico is
once in o9r possession, there may he some pros,
poets of treaty Of peace, but not before. .,.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-09-11

The National Native American Convention assembled
yesterday at Philadelphia to nominate candidates to be
presented for the support of the party for the offices Of
President and Vice President of these United States We
trust says the New York Gazette and Times) that the
representatives from the different States will be sufficient
ly numerous to insure that action at the present time
which, it will be remembered upon the previous assem-
bling of the convention at Pittsburgh in May last was
then deemed expedcnt not to take, and that the conven.
ton will put in nomination, and offer for the surages OF
the party and of the country kolca to be in favor of
the great principles for the establishment of which the
American movement has been started and organized"
The Philadelphia "Sun" "a native organ) throws out
in its yesterdays number the following suggestion:
II, then, be expected in many quarters the
Native American National Convention should either norn
nate General Taylor decline all nomination favor oil
his being brought forward by the people without distinction
of party, would it not be well in The proper officer
the conditional power call the together aga in
after all other parties have nominated, OF failure
of the people without distinction Of party hold the
cessary conventions, the withdrawal of the old hero
nomination, orwhich God orfend Ibis removal bv the
accidents OF disease We confident that this
would seriously confuse the calculations the null
tudnous wire workers of every political hue The natives
first in the field otnominatoh and there would be moth
ing undigniied in their being also last
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-09-11
Conventions In Illinois.

We have already stated that the evening before th
Convention of Illinois for forming new constitution
adjourned the wing members (and il now appears nj
others, and not all of them) assembled and nominated
General Taylor for the presidency Several speakers
favor of keeping old party issues out of the pres
Dental canvass"
On the same evening the democratic members of TIT
State Convention assembled Cat the State house Spring
feld) The resolutions which they adopted set fortf
the advantages of concert of action in political move
ments, and recommend, of securing such ac
ton, an adherence to the convention system" They
made demonstration upon the presidential election
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-09-11
THO :. No Territory, Party.

The Trenton News touches this subject with force
and ingenuity in the following laconc but pregnant arti-
Gle:
The northern wings strenuous supporters of the VIII
mot Proyso, while the southern limb of that party have
taken the strongest ground against it, This difference OF
opinion matter OF such vital consequence, is OF no CON
sequence long the party is in the minoryi but as
soon as the responsibility thrown upon H. and 1t is Obliged
10 act lin the House OF Representatives, instead OF laying
ow and finding fault the is changed-very greatly
changed.
The Wilnot Proviso, which contemplaes that slavery
shall be excluded from all territory acquired by treaty with
Mexico has been bone of contention in Congress Tor TWO
successive sessions AT the next session the wings VIII be
in aority and, they cannot act together, the ques-
ton they act at dH SO as TO preserve their
party organization. This is certainly question OF very
treat difficulty and do not wonder that the leading
wings regard their accidental majority misfortune
rather than a favor.
To yet around this difficulty some of the leading wings
propose abandon all idea OF acquiring territory, and
give up all pretensons any indemnity for the expenses
Of the war; and for the forfeiture of Mexican interest in the
of former dues. We understand the Nation
al teigencer TO take this ground and that it is
sustained by of the most respectable authority in the
wing party. We inclined to think, however, that it
will be almost difficult unite the southern wings
this proposition that of the Wot Proviso large
number of settlers have already gone California and
other parts of Mexico, and their friends home will hard
ly consent 10 an abandonment Of the soil which they
have raised their Ebenezer. But wait see.
[Ihe northern wings not, besides, united in prnci
pie on this question. Witness the strong article in the
New York Courier which published last evening.
And 10 the west, and the western whgs they the
astpeope who rally upon this ground. With them,
the cry is "Westwarl, Ho "-UNIoN