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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-29
DEATH OF COVER NOR SKUNK.

HARRISBURG, July 90, 10 O'Clock, p NJ.
regret to announce to you the death of
Governor Skunk, which took place at seven
O'Clock this evening.
For some days past, although he has suffer-
ed little or no pain, he has been able to take
no sus,enance of any kind The vital power
could not long endure this total want of nour-
ishment, and about noon yesterday he began
TO sink. This has continued ever since and
his family and friends have several times
been assembled to witness the last scene
This, however, did not occurtll this evening,
when he breaihed his last without a struggle
This solemn event, although long looked
for has cast a profound gloom over our town
Political differences are all forgotten, in SYM
pathy for the sufferer, and all seem willing tc
mingle their tears with those of his afflicted
family.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-29
DEATH OF GOV. SKUNK.

We are called upon for the frs, time i'll the
annals Of the history of Pennsylvania, TO re-
cord the death of Governor The death of
Gov. Skunk, though daily expected for some
time, cast Il gloom of melancholy over the
whole state. In the universally of this feel
ings all partisan feeling was merged and for
gotten. All who knew Gov Skunk must IL
ward TO him integrity, and honesty of pur-
pose. His most violent political enemies
have never said aught against his character
as Il man. Gov. Skunk died in comparative
ly poor circumstances. His estate has been
estimated at only about $1,000. He leaves
behind, a widow and five or six children.
His wife is n daughter of the late Gov. Find
lay His two eldest daughters are married.
The oldest to Judge Chapman of Montgomery
county, the other 10 the Hon. Charles Brown
of Philadelphia.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-29
FoR THE AMERICAN.

Mn. EDITOR AS the time is approaching
for the selection of good persons to fill the
various Offices at the coming election, for the
county of Northumberland Myself and
ncighbors have come to the conclusion 10 Of
fer the name of HENRY J. READER as an
individual they think most worthy to discharge
the important duties belonging 10 the Office
of Sheriff. We therefore recommend to the
consideration of the Democratic Electors of
Northumberland County, HENRY j. READER
of Delaware township, for that office. He
understands the GERMAN well, and is siaunch
Democrat, and is well qualified for HE office
And in accordance with the usa@cs Of the
democratic party, the other side OF the river
is entitled TO the Sheriff. 1t has heretofore
been customary that this Office particular be
given 10 the different sides Of the river, al
tcrnately. We do hope that this rule will
in future be adhered TO. We III This section
of the County understanding the business of
the claims of the other side Of the liver, are
fully determined 10 90 in heart and hand for
the nomination of HENRY ]. READER, as
an act of Justice to the Forks Henry J. Rca-
der is well known as an honest and inteli-
gent German and is just such man as we
uonht to have in the office of Sheriff
JACKSON.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-29

AN AFFECTING INCIDENT. Pittsburg
Journal, in noticing the arrival of the troops
from Mexico, says GAS the volunteers were
marching up the wharf, after disembarka-
tion, young gallant looking soldier, happen
ed to catch sight of young woman at the
same moment that she saw him. She was
quite pretty, very neatly dressed, and had a
bright little baby in her arms. The young
woman uttered short joyful cry as she saw
the soldier. Away went the musket, and
darting from his place in the ranks, the brave
fellow caught his wife and child in his arms
To us, this was one of the most touching oc-
currences of the day, so fruitful in touching
scenes.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-29

reign power--that of the people--should be
obliged to reflect, ard not allowed 10 execute
its wishes, or follow its phantasies at the mo-
ment of their conception.
NJ Thiers dwelt much upon the example
ofthe United States, where the Senate had
done so much good and he declared that he
had been urged by several eminent Ameri-
cans-his personal friends-to come forward
and urge the absolute necessity of two Cham
bers, if they would really found and enduring
republic.
M. de Lamartine has addressed a letter to
the Constitutional, giving an indignant deni-
al to all the insinuations dealt out against
him of completely with the insurgents.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-29

~ The late heavy rains have been I'M
prccedentcd for many years. Much damage
has been done TO the public works. The ac-
queduct below Liverpool has been carried
away by the sudden and impetuous torrent
The Juniatta canal we learn has been very
much injured; also some parts of the grading
of the Pennsylvania Railroad which has been
swept into the canal.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-29
Correspondence of the Public Ledger.
FROM WASHINGTON
WAsuINGroN, July Il,

WASHINGTON, July ID, 1910
The Compromise Bill has been rather fuc-
tualing to-day, owing TO the discovery OLA
mares nest by Mr.. Calhoun, He seems 10
labor under the impression that Oregon has
got too much by the compromise, and that
there should, at least a loop hole be left open
for slavery to creep in. If the present laws
of the Oregon Legislature, which intcrdict
slavery, remain in force, il is not meant that
Oregon should not have a right to alter them
and admit slaves if she thinks proper. Mr..
Calhoun has occasioned a new conference of
the members of the Committee who have
tried TO convince him that between the pre-
sent laws of Oregon and those likely to be
enacted there is actually no dillerence-that
there are six of the one, and half dozen OF
the other but whether Mr. Calhoun will
stay convinced is quite another question. IL
Mr. Calhoun should inm monomoniac on the
question of slavery, there is indeed, danger
of the bill being defeated. Quite a respecia-
Bile number of Wings III the House will op-
pose ii on eleciioneering ground Ito unite the
South on General Taylor) and the Wilmot
Proviso men are dead against it. Mr.. Dix,
of the Senate, calls it ''an unconditional sur
render TO the Souih,' and Mr.. Wlmot in the
House will oppose it virtuousy," as long as
he draws breath. So it appears, the bill
even when carried, will not satisfy the free
soil, free labor party, who will continue 10
agiaie this great question, though it be set
tied by Congress and endorsed by the Su-
preme Court of the United States.
! The difficulty which rose i'll Mr. Calhoun S
mind prevented the bill from being called up
to-day, and tomorrow being private bill day
it may net be called up before Monday next
In the mean time soothing words will be
! lavished on the great champion of negro sla-
very and his disciples, which in all proba-
bility will have the effect to make him ac-
queisce in the bill. If the bill be passed in
the Senate against the opposition of Mr.. CAL
houn, then some means will be resorted 10,
in order TO prevent direct vote from being
taken on it in the House, and the bill will
die without being christened.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-29
ID 4 T. ID =,

In TurbuI township, on Sunday last, Mr..
JACOB HORLOIlER, aged about 10 years.
In Point township, on the l0h inst, Mis-
SARAH PURSEL, wife of Mr., Jonathan Pur-
sci, AGED about 81 years.
At Northumberland, on The l0ih inst, Mrs
SARAH SHANNON, wife Of EThyaim =.
Shannon Ea. aged about So years.
Atths place on Thu o,ay morning has, at
the residence of Jacob Painter, Mrs. lIANAil
HARRIS, aged about 10 years.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-29
JOSEPH. CASEY,
Attorney Law,
NEW HIIiLIN. PA.


INFORMS the citizens of Northumberland
co nty, that he will hereafter regularly at
tend the courts Of said county aud vii promptly
attend to any business entrusted 10 his care He
may be consulted al the Hotel OF Peter Lazarus
during court.
SunbuIy, July Goth, ISIS
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-29
DEIIOCOApIC
COUNTY CONTENTION.

r HE democratic Electors Of Northumberland
county, are requested to meet on Monday,
the 10Th f August next, al their usual places
for holding township meetings, and elect Dele
gates 10 meet in Convention at the courthouse
in the borough of Sunbury, on Monday following
for the purpose of forming democratic county
ticket.
BY order of the Standing Committee
July oath. 1918.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-29

~ THE RETURNING NoLUNTEERs-Th
citizens of Northumberland made ample pre-
paraiions to receive the Danvlle Company of
Volunteers returning from Mexico, in "A suita-
BILE manner, on Wednesday last, at which
place they were expected 10 remain over
night They did not, however, arrive until
Thursday morning. They were handsomely
entertained during their short stay.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-29

" AS the Danville Company of Volun-
teers were passing in the canal on the oppo-
site side of the river, they were greeted by
the heavy roar of cannon, on the bank of the
river, at this place. The reverberating echoes
of the numerous discharges, as they came
booming across the broad bosom of the Sus-
quehanna, gave notice of their approach and
brought together large concourse of people.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-29

W The Judges of the Supreme court have
extended the session at this place, for one
week, giving us four weeks in order TO bring
up if possible the list which is rapidly grow
ing every year.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-29
THE VOLUNTEERS AT sELINsGROvE.

Our friends at Selinsgrove were greatly
disappointed in their late arrival at that place
They had made preparations to give them "a
splendid reception. An excellent dinner had
been prepared at three of the Hotels. The
soldiers did not arrive until late at night, or
rather until about 8 o'clock on Thursday
morning owing TO the breach in the canal.
The Kind and liberal hospitalities of our Se-
linsgroye friends could not be refused. They
remained about two hours, took an early
breakfast, and left between and O'Clock,
and arrived at Northumberland after 6,
when they were again breaki tasted by our
Northumberland friends.
The booming of the cannon al Selinsgrove,
IN the night, gave notice of the their ap-
proach, which was soon after answered by
the cannon planted on the river bank at this
place.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-29

About IL O'Clock the various branches of
the procession were arranged, and the militia
ry procession proceeded out Coates street TO
meet the volunteers. In due time they were
arranged and proceeded upon their march.
Around the returning soldiers dense crowds
gathered, and pressed upon them in wild adj
miration, totally subversive of military dis
ciple Every moment enthusiastic cheers
went up, and the air rung with never-ending
shouts. At the place where the escort met
these indications of welcome commenced,
and, through the entire route, until they
ceasing roar; fair forms frightened every
window, the waving of handkerchiefs was
tremendous, and from distance, looking
down the street in the line ofprocession, they
appeared to rise and fall in regular, success
sion, like the snow capped crests of the bill
lows. Incidents of the most interesting kind
continually took place, the rushing out of
friends to accost friends in the ranks war
constantly occurring. The volunteers them
selves could hardly be restrained by sense
of military etiquette we saw several instan-
ces in which some of them dartcd from the
line of procession. embraced their children
upon the pavement, and after kissing them,
fell back into the lines again
Flags were suspended at various points ;
arches, bearing inscriptions of welcome, were
erected at some places; banners and patriotic
devices were displayed from private and pub
lie buildings. The bells Of public ediices,
churches, engine, and hose houses were con-
santly rung and the apparatus of the COM
panies, whose houses were near the route of
procession, was drawn TO the end of the
streets, gaily decorated with flowers, and
their bells rung in merry pcals of welcome.
Stores and places of business were generally
closed The concourse of persons who were
out was immense, and no estimate can be
made of the number TO say that in the
streets through which the procession passed
there were II hundred thousand persons,
would hardly be exaggeration.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-29

DEATH ov JonN S. INGRAM.-John 5. In
gram, Esq, for several years Editor of the
'Pottsville Emporium" (who volunteered in
the service of his country, and marched 10
Mexico under Capt Binder of the city, died
at the Hospital Of Perote, on the 22d April,
last, of a complication of diseases, which ter
minated in Consumption.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-29

~ EAnLy.--Ripe peaches grown in the
nei.hborhood have already made their ap-
pearance in this place.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-29

DEATH OF VoLUNTEER.-W William Whit
comb, Henry Richards, Snd Robt F. Walter,
of Pottsville, and Peter Haas, of Lewistown,
members of Captain Nagle's Company, died
on board the steamboat, while on the pas
sage to Pittsburg. The melancholy intelli-
gencc was telegaphed to nj. Hunlzinger,' OF
Pottsville, by Lieut.. Kaercher,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-29

JUsr So.-Tn 1slO our Wing friends went
altogether for the juice of the appe-the har-
der the better; but, this year, their only cry
is for the erape-"a little more grape
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-29

A FAITHFUL DoC.-We learn from the
PittsbuIg papers, that the "Duquesne Grey's
brought back with them dog they took TO
Mexico. He accompanied them in all their
seiges, battles and marches, and was wound
ed by shot from the enemy at Pucba He
Jared throughout the campaign just as the
volunteers did, and appears as proud of his
achievements as any of them!
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-29

ALTERED RELIEF NoTE.-There are great
number of altered Pennsylvania relief notes
in circulation, altered from ones two's and
fve's. This is effected by pasting over fig
ure ~ and the word 'one,' and the figure '5'
and the word 'ive,' and so with the two's,
and is done in many eases very neatly,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-29

~ TOBACCO ASD HEALTH ALMANAC FOR
is49.-This is one of those cheap and valua-
bcpublica,ions by Fowler and Wells, of New
York. 1t contains much useful information
upon the subject of tobacco chewing, and
drug taking in general. Price 6, cts.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-29

Col. Fremont, by resolution of the Senate
is TO have eight dollars day while engaged
in making map of Oregon, &c.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-29
~ u E gs = Z; n .

On Sunday last, at Lower Mailonoy Nh
GEoRGE DlEItl, OF This place, 10 Mis-, RG-
BECCN WEIsEG
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-29

~ HoLDEN's MAGAzINE.-Wc have have
received the August number of This cheap
and interesting publication. Tho present
number is cmbcllished with a number of eX-
cellent wood cngravings. This Magazine is
the cheapest one published in the country
Published monthly al 81 per aiinum, by {.
w. Holden, New York
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-29

A WINprALL.-A lady of Camden has had
bequeathed to her two millions of dollars, by
Mr.. Townley, an English noblcman. who
died recently. The news was brought by the
Niagara.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-29

~ We were glad to see that Francis
Bower, of this place, and Jacob App of Sc
lusgrove, members of the Danville Compa-
nv, have returned with the Company i'll good
health. Mr.. App and several of the officers,
have each brought with them a young McXi-
can boy.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-29

Louis Napoleon Processes to be staunch
republican, So did the other Napoleon, till
he found it safe TO be All Emperor.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-29
5@lM\ w HaoS
Patent Air-'Eight
SUMMER AND WINTER COOKING
STOVES

THE above Stove, which is equally well adapted to Wood
i Cal has received silver medals at the fairs OF the
American Institute, New York OF the Mechanics lnsii-
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the Mechanics Institute, Wilmington, DclaXcaTe.
II is capable ii properly used, OF doing work, with
less fuel than any ether Stove yet offered to the pubc in
winter will warm the largest Kitchen while in summer,
with the dress attached, it throws ont
heat than a charcoal furnace and for boiling br0ing, ba
king roasting, il cannot be surpassed by any other stove,
open fire, or brick
RECON- MEN ID AIIONS
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-29

AN IMPROVEMENT man in Louisiana
plants cucumbcrs and waters them with rine-
gar. The vines produce excellent pickles!
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-29
Equitable Life Insurance, Annuity
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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-29
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CERTIFICATE OF THE JUICES THE MEcnANIos' lNsrI-
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stoves furnaces ranges, sc, would inform the public that
after testing all the cooking stoves that were put into the
Fair for exhibition and letting each manage his
stove with the sme Kind OF coal IN order ascertain
which would do the work with the least uel IN the
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summer and Winter Alright Cooking Stove, mnuaactur-
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but i3 minutes boil two gallons al water and bake biscuit
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hest manner with pounds OF c'al, in thirty minutes
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we awarded the silver medal
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The subscribers respectfully invite the attention OF coun
try dealers, TO Of The largest and best selected stock o
stoves offered in this city, among which the fol-
lowing
Bores.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-29

NJ Gov Johnston was sworn into office,
in the Governors rooms, at the Capitol, on the
Goth by Gen. Packer, the speaker of the
House of Representative.
Townsend Haines of West Chester, has
been appointed Secretary of State. The Hon,
James Cooper will be offered the Attorney
Gcneralship.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-29

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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-29

~ On "Wednesday evening, the Wilkes
barre Band and Danvlle Barge Company,
accompanied by number of citizens from
Wilkesbarre and Danville, paid our Borough
Il visit, and enlivened the evening by dis
courslng eloquent music. They had come to
Northumberland TO meet the volunteers.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-29

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heirs 500 should he die in year for $500 he
them $1,000 for Sl3 annually for yers
he to them $1,000 should he die in years or
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paid when he dies The insurer securing his bonus
hy the difference in umdnut premiums those
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should he die in year.
Forms Of application and all particulars may he had at
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ty.
Slnbury, July :, isis
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-12-01

We copy the following remarks upon this
subject from the Springfield Republican -
The final session of the now passing Congress
commences on Monday week, Dec ember 9TH
Already is tine note OF preparation sounding at
Washington, and some members have even ar.
rived there. The session. though short, will be
full Of interest not so much perhaps in the bare
proceedings that its daily journal will record, as
in the preparations that will be in progress. for
the expiration of the old and the advent of the
new administrations. We doubt whether any
thing will b, ACCOMPLISHED beyond the pa ssa re
Of the necessary Appropriation bills. The desire
of The i.ncoioco party 70 sniff from itself to its
opponents the responsibility Of any important
measures or changes and the inability Of the
Wings, without a working majority in the
House, aud in decided minority in the Senate.
to carry through any scheme, without the aid
Of opponents. will unite to prevent the manufIc-
ture Of any thin z save sufficient oil, to keep the
wheels Of government, in progress-includinr as
very essential to this OF course, the securing of
their own pay by the members,
We presume there will be another ef!'ir, made
to compromise tie slavery-exteneion question
one that most likely will have the support Of the
Southern members without distinction Of PARTY:
bn, we feel sure it will avail nothing, except 10
bring out new evidence Of the general conyic-
ton Of the Northern mind, that there can be no
compromise in regard toit--to make mere prom.
nent than ever the unal,erable determination OF
all the Wings and large part Of the Iocofncos
of the Free States, that no more Slave terrific
ry shall be added to the Union. II our South
ern brethren have any doubts upon this matter
they will haze them removed Just so soon as
thpv choose 10 introduce it into Congress, and
E,r, hill tl,ron,,h hot hill