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Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-06-05

EMIGRATION TO OREGoS.-A letter from
Princeton, Illinois, dated May Sd, says
"lf the emigration to Oregon may be estimated
by the number Of wagons which passed by my
house this spring. it will be very large. More
than one hundred wagons have passed through
Princeton this season, on their way to that dis
tant country. Sometimes ten or fifteen Of then
with their accompaniments of men, women
children and cattle, 60 by in a day. Many ar
from Northern Indiana, Michigan. and Ohio
They usually carry cooking stoves in their wa
CONS, Of very small size. Most Of them seem ,c
he people Of some substance, and will unques
tionably make good settlers.
1.-The severe and general sickness Of the las
season, has been the moving cause of much
this emigration"
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-06-05

The New Orleans Times, ailuding to the posi-.
ton Of Gen. Scott, says that the concurrent opin.
ions Of every correspondent indicate the deter.
ninaton Of the Commander -in.chief to pause at
Puebla, and, concentrating his troops at that
place to await the reinforce ments deemed essen.
tial TO the effective and successful accomplish
ment Of the reduction and occupation Of the city
Of Mexico.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-06-05

Mr.. Ames Of Springfield, Mass, died shor
tim. since, as it is supposed, from poison, imbi
bed by swallowing, in the night, the materia
with which an European dentist filled one OF hi
teeth couple Of years since.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-06-05

WESTERN TELreRArH LrsE.--It 10 confidently
expected that this line will be in full operation
from Pittsburg to Cincinnati and Louisville, in
sixty days. The line to Cleveland will also be
Immediately commenced, and finished during the
month Of July.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-06-05

o. YouSc Mess DrMocRArIc CONVENTION,
The propre,y ofholdng Democratic State
Convention of Young Men, is advocated, we see,
by some Of the papers. That convention OF
this kind will have a tendency 10 effect more
proposition is good one, and will doubtless be
concurr-d in by the Young Democracy of the
state. No one doubts that We are in possession
Of large numerical majority in tn. state; and.
ifthe signs Of the times indicate anything, the re-
question"
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-06-05

SUGGESTED by GIN. TAYLOR The Washing
ton Union says that before the late operations in
the Gulf, under Gen. Scott were undertaken
Gen. Taylor was consulted, and in September
last suggested large body Of regular troops for
sneh an expedition. This induced the call for
the ten additional regular regiments.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-06-05

A convict employed in the penitentary, ALE
gheny city, has made clock the works of ~hcl
are entirely composed Of leather. The clock i
in operation in the penitentiary.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-06-05

MISSISSIPPI U. S. SESAroR.-Col. Jefferson
Davis, who distinguished himself a, Buena Vista
has been appointed by Gov. Brown, U. S. Sena,
tor, 20 fill the vaneancy occasoned by the death
of Mr.. Speight. Col. Davis is still in Mexico, a,
the head of bis noble band Of Mississippi volun.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-06-05

% Col JoHSsoS.-We learn, from q letter
TO the editor Of the Harrisburg Argus, that this
illus:rious Hero is in excellent health, enjoy
ing the finest spirits, possessing the vigor and
sprghtliness Of early manhood. together with a
frame and constitution, that seems almost 10 de.
fy the ravsges of time, and like Cincinnstus OF
old, he puts his own hand to the plough and
walks in the furrow, and participates in every
kind Of labor that is done upon his own farm.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-06-05

British OPINION or AMERICAN ARTILLERY
A writer in tie Montreal Courier, speaking Of
the progress of the American arms in Mexico,
says Permit me, before closing, TO direct your
attention TO the extraordinary efficiency of the
Light Artillery of the United States Army.
That arm seems to be used by them with ia.
cilty and ease, equal to that with which light
artillery is generally used. In fact, their dra-
goons have invariably been accompanied even
almost in their charges, by light artillery; and
be it remarked not six and nine FOUNDERS, but
i2s and lss. Nor has the rapidity of movement
been exceeded by the rapid,y of firing and the
precision of the fire. have very high opinion
Of our artillery, horse and foot and perhaps they
would have done all that has been by the artil
lery of our neiehbo:s, but hope the gentlemen
of the Royal artillery in America, will! conde
scend 10 pay attention to the manner in which
Jonathan manages his guns in the field.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-06-05

EMANcirAIKp SLAVES There passed through
Washington, Pa, last week, forty nine emancipa.
ted slaves. on their way to Ohio, They had
been liberated by q Mr.. Cochrane, of Hampshire
county, Va, who had given them $500 to pay
their expenses
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-06-05

U0THs sMoRmoss.-These deluded pee pie may
yet figure conspicuously in the history Of this
country. With all the severe treatment and per
iawless hand, we find them still united, firm
in their purpose, and apparently with undmin.
shed confidence in the virtue of the ridiculous
doctrines which Joe Smith 80 successfully hum.
bugged them with They are to be ptied ra.
ther than despsed This deusion has followers
from all sections Of the union. There are sever.
al, we believe, from this county. The St. Louis
Republican gives q detailed account of the move.
ments Of this sec: since their departure from
Nauvoo, from which We make the following ex.
tract
"Thcy will send at least one thousan nd souls
vest Of the mountains this season, destined TO
centre in California. These, with SINE hun.
dreds who have renched there BY sea, together
with near five hundred Of their "ba,telion," will.
within few months make them quite an in
| tegral portion ofthe limited population Of Cali.
tornis. Not more than three or four years can
| elapse, If they continue their emigratinp sys.
TEN. (snd they are sure to do that. before these
people will treble, If not quadruple the entire
population Of that territory. Al this time thew
are ma king strenuous exertl0ns IN Eng nd and
from that quarter they have reason to expect,
this seseon, no, only considerable pecunary as.
sistance, bu: q large number Of families And
what will give them greater preponderance
there ia, that from their former character. their
socisl and political ascendency will be dreaded
and the tide Of everv other class OF emigration
vii. be diverted TO higher ATTITUDES. where they
will be no commingling or juxts position. Tha,
their social and political characteristics will b.
stsmped upon the future condition and history
of California. We believe 10 be certain /; and We
fear in euch colors ns will not cause the bosom
Of philanthropy m rejoice. or show progress IL
the moral elevation Of the present era. Indus
try they undoubtedly have. and they posses.
within themselves oil the elements TO make an,
community prosperous; hut they are imbuet
with doemns which deeply affect their .ocia
md domestic condition-we fear rumor doe
not slsnder them in this. As philsnthropists
we have deep faith in the conservative virtues
Of human nature; and We hope that in the
case better and correct influences NAV vet pre-
vail in their mids,. In whatever light we ma,
view them. their intended position will Civ,
them an enlarged influence on the Pacific, vsi
hle 10 the world at large. and they are despne,
10 become people Of more or less interest"
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-06-05

SrRIkx.-The cabinet makers and carpenter
on = strike at Pittsburg, demand twenty per
advance Of wages. to which some of the employ
ers have acceded
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-06-05

BUSINESS ON Tux READING Rail RoAp.-Th
success Of the Reading Rail Road, in the rapi
augmentation ofits transportation business, ea
ceeds the expectations Of even its most sanguin
friends The amount of Coal transported on th
road during the week ending Thursday, goth ins
was 29,7 TIA tons, being an increase ever the pre-
vious week Of about 5000 tons. The who
business, to the present time, amounts TO nea
409, 900 tons, which is some so 900 tons moi
than were carried over the road in the CORES
ponding period last year.
The Sehuylkill Navigation has taken dovi
$1,000 tons Of coal Much more would coub,
less have been transported, were it not for tht
scarcity of boats--Reading Gazette.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-06-05

Perote is thirty.sir miles beyond Jalspa, and
one hondrsd aud eish, from Vera Cruz. and one
hundred and seventy one from the city Of MEXICO.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-06-05

SPECIE Cause.-The n o. Delta Of the 22d
says: 1--WE understand that $500, 900 in specie
were shipped in this city for Vera Cruz, by the
steamship Massachusetts, on Friday last"
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-06-05

The EXPERIMENT OF JupiciAt ELrrrioss is Il
be tried in New York on Monday next, undsI
the new constitution. Four Judges OF the Court
OF Appeals are to be chosen, The Whig and
Democratic parties have each nominated four
candidates, and the Anti. Rent party, with view
ofcontrollins the elections have made up ticket
on which are two ofthe Wing candidates and two
of those nominated by the Democratic party.
Paid. Ledger.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-06-05

LIEUT.. HrSrER 10 to be presented in New
York with magnificent sword. belt. and epaule,.
ties by the citizens. ], 10 said that the Prssiden,
intends to appoint him to the command Of sno,
thsT vessel.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-06-05

Cy FOREIGN ARRivAL-The arrival OF the
ship Rainbow, announced in the city papers,
shows advance in the London and Liverpool
markets in the prices of breadstufs. The Phils.
delphia papers say that it has had the effect of
unsettiing prices in their market Flour is of.
fsrsd at ssi without finding buyers.
This arrival also brings the news Of terrible
civil war in China One hundred and thirty
thousand persons killed and pounded.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-06-05

The President Of the United States and the
Hon. JoHs Y. Mason, Secretary Of the Navy,
left Washington. on the 2sth ult, for Raleigh,
N. e., to attend the commencement Of Chapel
Hill College, before one Of the Societies Of hich
Mr., MAsos 10 TO deliver an address. The Presi.
dent and Mr.. NJ. will be accompanied by Mrs.
Polk, the daughter of Mr.. Mason, and Col WAL.
kER, the Presidents Private Secretary. Arrange.
ments have been made at Frederic ksburg, Rich.
mond and other points along the route for an sp-
propriate reception ofthe President and his suite.
The WAY TO ApvrKrIsr,-The New York Ex-
press says-We were shown 4 receipt for nine
hundred and eighteen dollars and sepenty fire
cents, the amount paid in advance for one years
advertising, by DR.. Townsend, in Philadelphia
paper. The DR.. paid one Of the New York pa
pers more than double that amount last year and
this. II is not astonishing that his medicine has
gained the great popularity it has attained thro'
out the country, for he knows how and is not a.
fraid to advertise.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-06-05

" n. PALMER. Esq., at hss Real Es-
tote and Coal Omcs, corner of Sd nsd ChssnWs
Streets, Philadelphia, At hts Of1c .N6. l6O
.Nsrssn" S'rref. !Nac YSrk, q 4. Corn~r Bd'.
ffmcrs and tdfSerf sts., Bufffn,0rs, and sNS l6
Sfofe Sfrfs', BOs'on. 70 os6hortsed IN act ds
.fsenf, ard receipt for au monfes due THE
onare, for s''bscrtpffon or adrerffsins.
E. w. CARR. corner Of Third and Dock
Streets. Suu Buildings, opposite Merchants
EIchdnge. Philadelphia, is also authorised to
act as our Agent.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-06-05

% PRosPEcr OF PEAcs-GKs. PArTERsoS's
OPIsIoS-Brilliant as have been the achieve.
ments Of our army in Mexico, there are none so
infatuated az TO desire a continuance of ho.tiii.
ties if a restoration Of peace can be brought a.
bout upon honorable terms Our government
has not been lacking in its efforts to accomplish
this desirable object. Overtures of peace have
been repeatedly made, but all TO no purpose
With the magnanimi:y Of a great nation, the
olive branch has invariably followed the victo-
ries which have attended our gallant army in all
its enga gements, and, thus far. we stand before
the civilized world in the proud consc iousness Of
having done our du,y,-our Whole duty. The
general opinion Of the press, that the time for
| laying down srms 10 not as near at hand a. waa
expected. 10 sustained by Gen. Patterson, who
expresses the opinion, that the prospect Of peace
in Mexico is more remote now than il vas after
cans think that it will be impossible for US to
hold The country long. on account of the i'm.
mense expense TO which our government will be
subjected, and also from the expectation that the
divisions of parties and differences Of opinion a.
mong our people will eventually cause the with.
drawal Of our armies from the country. Gen.
Patterson thinks that we ought not TO look for or
solicit peace, but should proceed in the most
prompt and vigorous manner to conquer and oc.
cupy the whole Of Mexico. When we have done
this, a government should be organized, officers
appointed throughout the country, and large ar
my distributed through the States to maintain
our authority and exact obedience to our officers
Forty thousand men are deemed adequate for this
purpose. The expenses Of this government and
army will not exceed the ordinary revenue ofthe
Republic, or at least the amount Of taxes paid by
the people"
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-06-05
Latest from The City Of Mexico.

BY the Ledger, we have later news from Mex.
leo. 1t brings intelligence OF the safety Of Col
Doniphan. and the contradiction Of his defeat, he
having countsr.marched TO the city Of Chihua
hua. for the purpose of furnishing those Mexeans
who proved faithless in their promises TO pro.
tect the Americans that remained in that city.
The Mexiran Congress is said 10 be dispensing
Contributions are being made for sustaining the
war, showing that the war-spirit is rather in.
creasing than abating, which goes to confirm the
opinion Of Gen. Patterson in smother column.
Strong appeals are made to the patriotism Of
the people to fly to the rescue Of the country. and
the press Of Mexico breathe nothing but the most
invcterste hatred towards us. The government
has suspended the liberty Of the press. Santa
Anna 10 still msneuvring about ss though he in
tended to give Gen. Scott another battle before
he surrendered the Capital. He is in the neigh
borhood Of Puebla, which Gen. Worth is sap.
posed TO have occupied by this time. But his
movement in this quarter is imputed to a desire
to be near the Capital, to control the election for
President, which was about to take place. His
army appears TO be in q wretehed condition to
meet the gallant Worth. Aecessions are how
ever being made to it. and he may gather res
Peetable army TO meet Gen. Scott at the Capital.
Mr.. Trist. the person supposed to have been
sent on, with pro posals for peace, has arrived at
Gen. Scott's headquarters.
Tom Corwin the Hon. Senator from Ohio, who
made such an able defence for Mexico, at the
last session Of Congress, has been burnt in efigy
by the b'hoys at Busna Vista.
We are informed by an old Acquaintance of
General Taylor, says the St. Louis Union, that
there was not q more enthusiastic sdmirer and
supportsr Of Gen. Jackson and his policy in the
whole Union, during the Presidency OF the hero
ofNew Orleans; and that Gen. T. has not since
avowed any change Of sentiments.
| --
LIEUT.. HUNTER 10 to be presented in New
York with a magnificent sword. belt. and epaulet.
ties by the citizens. Il 10 said that the Presiden,
| intends 10 appoint him 10 the command NJ an,
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-06-05

The new steamship Washing ,on.-,he hrr,
of the American Line intended TO ply betw
New York and Bremen, via Co~es and South.
a,npton,-went to sea from New York on Mon.
day morning on a trial trip, and WAS to return
in the siternoon Of that day. The Journal Of
Commerce has the following notice Of this fine
vessel:
AZ she s the first steam vessei which has
been built and fitted out at this port a regular
packet TO Europe, it may be interesting TO our
engine power, and accommodations for passen.
gers. She is $500 tons burden; length OF
keel, 900 feet; on deck, 2l0 feet; over all,
256 feet; breadth OF beam, 80 feet, depth Of
hold, 81 feet; engines, 1000 horses power
each; 72 inch cylinders, with 10 feet stroke.
Shafts, cranks and frame all Of wrought from
Shaft 20 inches in diameter ; weight of cranks,
1000 lbs. esch boilers, Is feet front, 10 feet
she'll. sad 36 eet long. Her fire room is 81
completely covered with sheet iron rs to pre-.
vent almost the possibility o: accidents from
that quarter. Her wheels are - feet in d
ameter, u feet face. So much for size and G..
quipments (; and Eow as 10 her accom,Doda ions
for passengers: Her main saloon is S. feet long
by 20 feet wide, elegantly decorated and gilded,
and lighted at night by lamps OF a costly kind
and novel construction. Her stern windows are
composed Of spendidly stained glass each pane
Of which contains either the arms of one or O.
iher Of those countries which che is intended t,,
visit, or the likeness OF some American or for.
eign patriot. Every part Of her intended to be
occupied by passengers, is most elegantly fur.
nished, and supplied with everything ,ha, could
be thought of to minister to their comfort or
convenience. And if the enter:s nne nis fnrni.
shed them are only in keel ping with the mag
| nfcent service OF china, glass and plate, will,
which her pantry is filled, her passengers will
certainly have no cause TO complain Of their
fare. And now comes the cost of this floating
palace, and even this day may be considered a
wonder, in comparison to the cost of other yes.
sells OF . similar class. The entire outlay upon
her, for all and everyth ng, being but $3.50. 600
for which her owners are indebted to the eco.
nOmica managcmeDt Of Mr.. Edward Mills, the
general agent for the Company.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-06-05

LETTERS FOR rHE ARMY--The Washington
correspondent Of the Baltimore Sun corrects an
error OF some importance to those who have
friends in the army.
"In paragraph published day or two since
you say that letters for persons belonging to The
army, not exceeding fpo onces, will be forward.
I'd free. Please allow me TO correct this, by
reminding you that the letters mus: not exceed
nns ounce, and over the supet.etia,i0a should
he appended the wasds "ks'cnsins TO he
army"
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-06-05

tord Mercury learns by authentic sdvices from
Madeirs. received by Rev. Howe, Pastor Of the
Seamen's Bethel in tina, city, that many hun.
dreds Of the inhabitants OF Madeira have already
Perished by starvation. Flour has sold as high
a. &27 barrel, but most Of the inhabitants
were unable to purchase at any price. The
Mercury gives the following extract;-
I'VE have had no potatoes for two years, on
sccount Of the potato rot. For Gods sake send
US some Indian corn, or we must all perish. A
little rice will be thankfully received. Oh, that
we nigh, hayes portion Of that which the high
ly favored Americans throw to their animals,
to keep us from the grave"
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-06-05

A NoBLE Acr.-Gen. Dromgoole, il is said.
has left his entire estate, with the exception OF
few friendly legacies, to the children OF Dug
ger, who ten years ago fell BY his hand in du-
el. II this statement be true, it affords another
evidence Of the noble character of Mr.. Drom.
gooe
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1847-06-05

CAPT LINCOLN A correspondent Of the vi.
ca Gazette writes from Sal,illo that the body Of
Capt Lincoln, Immediately upon his death, was
taken to Ssltillo, and properly cared for, and
adds:
"Ofall the dead | have seen, he was the only
one that could look upon without shuddering.
His face had smile upon it. He must have died
instantly, and at a moment when be saw some.
thing that pleased him. He received ball in
his spine, and another in his head, the latter lode
ing under his right eye, but not marring the lid"