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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1848-12-27

EITHER WAY Viii Do.-A Mr.. Day
aGverlIses the loss of his dog, wherein pon
an editorial waf says he hopes he will
succeed in Gn'iin him; for If "every
dog has his day." every Day ought to
have his dog.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1848-12-27
GREAT BARGAINS.

SinE has gust receiv,
.-ii..,rii,u
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1848-12-27
IyEg NJ GOODS.

rEYH p Sui srribar has jns,receved his FALL
EinlsEEIs..,T ,Tfs'--- ---'---'-@s. AnnS
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1848-12-27
Brought to the Jail

Waren,on, Abb. Nov. 9Th G,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-01
COMMUNICATED.

FELLOW CITIZENS AS the time for the
nomination of candidate for the office OF
Sheriff, is fast approaching and as number
of gentlemen are named for that office, we
take pride in offering TO the Democracy of
the County. the name of WM. B. KlPP, Esq.
of Rush Township, as gentleman well qua :
ifed for that office. MIR. KlPP stands high
in the estimations of his acquaintances as a
man. his business habits are such as to make
him desirable candidate, one who will full
ful the duties of the office with care and equi-
ty. AS democrat he stands firm and un-
hinching. The forks have made the plea
of rotation in office, and if this is to be the
doctrine of the day, why is Rush not entitled
to the Sheriff now, as they have had all the
important Offices of the county in the forks
for some time, Congressman, Senators and
members and full share of other Offices
MANY VOTERS or SHAMoXIN.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-01
Correspondence of the Public Ledger
FROM WASHINGTON
WASHINGTON, June 25, Is

WASHINGTON, June 25, 1s4S.
| There is no doubt now but that Gen. Tay-
lor will after all said done, visit the Me,ropo-
lis-perhaps on his way to Frederick, but
at any rate to shake hands with his friends,
and, in spite of his ungainly person, kiss the
women and girls, after the example of his
great prototype. This will be IA real Bucna
Vista Zine sight) and, should he come as far
North as Philadelphia, the finest himself ever
saw. Charles XII, if we believe Voltaire,
never retreated except before women, and it
would be a singular coincidence if the Ame-
rican Charles XII were to surrender 10 them.
To quote from the Union. nous rerroas
Congress, you will perceive, by the pro-
ceedings of both Houses, is really going to
work in good earnest, and exhibits an intcn-
sity or Legislative resolve and genius which is
almost alarming. We shall certainly have a
cheapuniform postage bill, before the adjourn
ment of Congress, and the probability is that
the Senate BILL introduced by Mr.. Niles, vii
be adopted in preference TO that reported by
Mr. Goggin, in the House. There is not the
least doub, that the introduction of the cheap
postage system, though it may for the first
six months, or perhaps year, cause a respec-
table draft on the Treasury, will, in the end,
increase the revenue of the Post office De-
partment, and render it in conformity with
wishes of its present head, independent of
the Public Treasury. the rate
three cen,s) proposed by Mr.. Miles, for all
prepaid letters would be as convenient as
that of five cents-the smallest silver coin in
the United States-may be questioned; but
that there ought to be difference between
paid letters and those payble on delivery
and that the latter rate ought not to exceed
five cents, seems to be pretty generally con-
ceded.
The late debates in the Senate sufficiently
justify all have recently said on the subject
of an early adjournment. The Southern De-
mocratic Senators are determined to remain
here and legslate for California and Oregon.
while there is considerable willingness on the
part of the Wings to return as soon as possi-
BILE to their families, and TO let the territories
take care of themselves till after the Prcsi-
dental election The Senate being strongly
Democratic will, therefore, not easily yield
to the House, and the list of July being al
ready near at hand | do not hesitate 10 say
that the middle of August may not be consi-
dered as too remote for the ad journment of
Congress, and Heaven grant us cool weather !;
the debates will be exciting enough without
the heat of the sun, though rather hardening
than melting the hearts of stout adversaries.
Secretary Walker is again indisposed in
consequence of his severe application to the
business of his department
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-01
GEN. CAss AND THE VOLUNTEERS.

On our first page will be found letter
from the Hon. Simon Cameron, in relation
TO the charge against Gen. Cass, of having
reduced the pay of clothing allowed to
Volunteers, one dollar per month. The
act complained of, was, as is evident, inten-
ded for the benefit of the Volunteers, in
stead of injuring them. A wrong con-
struction had been put on the act, which,
no doubt, was the cause of the complaints.
We were satisfied when we first saw the
charge of Sergeant Graef, that there was
something wrong in the matter. No one
who knew Gen. Cass, would suspect him of
such consummate folly, as to support mea-
sure which he knew must bring down upon
his head the Indignation and ill will. of the
whole Volunteer force in Mexico, as well
as their friends in this country.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-01
For THE AMERICAN.
OUR CANDIDATE FOR CONGRESS.


Mr.. Editor Il observed in the newspa-
pers that a number of individuals have al
ready been recommended as candidates for
Congress, in this district. Among them,
was pleased to see a notice recommending
Alexander Jordan of Sunbury. need not
say that it is incumbent on us at the present
time, to select our bes, and strongest man.
One whose character and qualifications are
unexceptionable, and who has no, been invol.
we'd in the factions, that have heretofore nm.
fortunately cut up and destroyed the success,
of the party, in this district have nothing
to say against the other gentleman named,
excepting that none of them would be as
likely to succeed, and none of them, know
are better qualified Bsides, the other coun-
ties of the district, viz: Union, Lycoming and
Clinton, have each, successively, had trial.
II is now due to Old Northumberland that
she should have her turn. 1t is to her, that
the democrats always have, and now mus,
look for the large majorities to carry the dis
trict. A UNION DEMOCRAT.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-01
FoR THE AMERICAN

Mr., 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
neirhbors have come to the conclusion to Of
fer the name of HENRY j. READER, as an
individual they think most worthy to discharge
the important duties belonging to the office
of Sheriff. We therefore recommend TO the
consideration of the Democratic Electors of
Northumberland County, HENRY J, READER
of D,laware township, for that office. He
understands the GERMAN well, and is staunch
Democrat, and is well qualified for the office,
And in accordance with the usages of the
democratic party, the other side of the river
is entitled to the Sheriff. II has heretofore
been customary that this office particular be
given to the different sides of the river, al.
ternately. We do hope that this rule will
in future be adhered to. We in this section
of the County, understanding the business of
the claims of the other side of the river, are
fully determined to 60 in heart and hand for
the nomination of HENRY ]. READER, as
an act of justice to the Forks. Henry J. Rea-
der is well known as an honest and intelli-
gent German and is just such man as we
ought to have in the Office Of Sheriff
JACKSON
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-01
LETTER EROM MIR. NILES.

Our readers will find, on our first page,
a letter from the Hon. John Nj. Niles, in
reply to an invitation from that portion of
the New York democracy, called the Barn
burners, in which he gives his views on the
important question of the extension of sa-
very, in the new territory ceded to us by
Mexico. The letter is clear and explicit,
and is important as containing the views of
"A number of prominent democrats on the
subject of the further extension of slavery.
Mr.. Niles is now United States Senator
from Connecticut. He is practical man,
of good sound sense, and has the reputa-
tion of being honest and Independent in
his course. His views on the subject OF
slavery, are similar to those of Mr.. Van Bu-
rem and other democrats of the North
This subject has been agltated for number
of years by small portion of the people
But it has now assumed consequence
that will, most probably make it, hereafter
hinglng point in the election of Presi-
dent. If the Union should ever be dissol.
we'd, and such result is not wholly i'm
probable, it will be brought about by the
agitation of this question.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-01

bly, to your opinions, as long as you believe
them to be right, and no longer This Won
will do. In the next place you should present
your views in regard 10 them, calmly and
distinctly, but firmly, to your political brcth-
rem of the slaveholding States, with a full
statement of the reasons on which they are
founded, that those reasons may be contro-
verted if they are not sound. This you have
done. In other important respects your po-
sitions are unassaiable. The movement TO
advance the principle you desire to promote
was commenced in the right place, though
perhaps not at the most desirable moment,
and was not accompanied by partizan mea-
sures, or founded on political designs of any
description, as far as I know or have reason
to believe. If I understand your course
your delegates went TO the Convention
prepared to accept the nomination of any
sound Democrat, who had actually sub
mitted to test which implicated the well
known and repeatedly expressed opinion of
your State, without interrogating him in re-
gard to his opinion on this particular ques-
tion.
UMr. Van Buren, was afterwards nomina-
ted, (which nomination he has since accepted.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-01
Notice.

tIb undersigned appointed Auditor by the
orphans Court of Northumberland County.
IN lhe matter of the exceptions to the account
OF Catharinr and Rebpcca Painter, executors of
Way Fainter deed. hereby notifies al PERSONS
interested in said matter. that he will attend to
The duties of his appointment on Wednesday, the
18th 'ay of July, at 10 o'c' ock A. NJ at the Of
nee nj Dewart x Bruner, where they may attend
II they see proper
CHARLES 9RUNER.
Auditor.
SnnhurH Inl,. 1910
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-01

10 We refer our readers to the pro-
ceedngs of the Democratic Meeting, held
at the Court House on Wednesday evening
last, to ratify the nominations of Cass and
Butler. The meeting was got up on short
notice, and was conducted with considera-
Bile enthusiasm.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-01

A RADICAL PARTY Garret Smith
party take the ground that slavery may be
abolished by Congress, in both States and
Territories. II goes for free soil, an inalien.
able homestead; against the liquor license
system, secret societies, Sc; for universal
suffrage-females included for low postage
the election of posimasters, and all other of.
ficials, and against governmental interference
IN support OF schools, making roads, OR doing
any thing else that the people can do without
such aid, This is covering all the disputed
topics Of the day.
IT woRrnY of remak ,ha, women must
nave an "eye" in their dress if they don't
WISH to haseit hooked '''- a--'
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-01
Notice

To all whom 1t may Concern.
INiE Subscriber has purchased of Isaac Moore
= the following property which he has left in
the possession ofsaid Is 'ac. until snch time as
be shall see cause to remove the same, 10 wit:
head of horned Cattle.
grey Mare.
Hogs.
two.horse Wagon.
acres of Rye in the ground.
acres Of C"rn.
acres OF Oats.
| Plow.
wood Sled
| wooden Clock.
DANIEL ROATH
Shamokin, July /, 1sis-3t
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-01

0y- A slight break occurred in the ca
nal near Watsontown, on Wednesday night,
which detained the Packet about halfa day.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-01

70 A meeting was held by the citizens
of Danville, on Monday evening last, to
make arrangements to receive the Colum-
bia Guards, on their return home from
Mexico. Volunteers of the neighboring
counties are invited to attend.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-01
MARTIN VAN puREN A CANDIDATE.


The Convention held at Utica, the 22d
of June, nominated Martin Van Buren, q,
their candidate for the Presidency by Q
unanimous vate, and Henry Dodge of Wis
consin as Vice-President.
Mr.. Van Buren's is called the free soil
candidate, and will be supported by the
abolitionists generally, as well as a large
number of others who are opposed to the
introduction of slavery into new territory,
and who contend that Congress has the
right and ought to exercise it, to prohibi-
the extension ofslavery. What the effect
of this nomination will be, is hard to say.
at present. He will no doubt, receive a
large vote in New York, as well as pretty
strong support from Ohio, and the New
England states, which may bring the elec-
tion into Congress.
70 The DAUPHIN County DEMOCRATIC
CONVENTION was held at Harrisburg on
Monday last. Judge Dock was nominated
for Congress. Simon Sallade and Samuel
Klopp for Assembly.
In regard to Senator for the district,
composed of Dauphin and Northumberland,
no nomination was made, but the follow
ing resolutions were passed:
Rcsolred, That this Convention will name
no candidate for Senator of this Senatorial
district, having full confidence that the per-
sons to b. named as conferees, will select a
candidate acceptable to the people of the dis
trict.
Resolved, That Mercer Brown, DR.. Lewis
Heck, and jeremiah Harner, are hereby ap-
pointed conferees to meet conferees to be ap-
pointed by the Democracy of Northumberland
county, 10 nominate candidate for Senator
TO represent the counties of Dauphin and Nor
thumberand.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-01

u We are well aware of the existence
of the Miltonlan, but that existence has
never given lis any great amount ofuneasi-
ness. We believe, we never, but once,
referred to the extent of our circulation,
and yet the Miltonian, which keeps para
graph constantly flying at the head of its
columns, boasting of its circulation, pre-
sumes to take us to task for '.bragging about
our circulation" Would it not be advisa-
bic 10 present our friends of the Miltonian
with leather medal, for their extreme mo-
desty. We do not generally make state
ments rashly, or unadvisedly.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-01

GA telegraphic despatch announce.
that Mr.. Van Buren, has accepted the nomi.
nation of the Utica Convention. ~
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-01

In fhe supreme Cout for the Northern Dis.
II c. P"nnsyl lv,nia, which will commrncr il. an.
nnual srssi n, on thu End NJ n lay Of Ju'y next
al the g. uri House in Surhurv.
CHARLES ,sANTS.
Proth. s. C. N. D.
Prclh Office, June II Is4s
l''s' ofCauses fu argnmen, at the Snp-en. Cour,
for the Northern District, July Term Isls.
FIRST LIST.
Schr der VS. DrIkcn ct al, Bradford county.
Wi man rs Wnsht's adms. Su.aa,hanp.,
Moofe VI T>ler. dn
Pond, Gilman, Bhck VS. Bel on & ca Wayne,
,vell vs Maiii', Luzer,p
Fnr'"s aud Is yan " s ,rwrll OF nl McKro,
Re mol !. .vs Phiadelphia Bank. Luzerne.
Cook Anth'ny & C, Va Olmsead. WAYNE.
Wc'khesei vs. lIenung Wyomins,
Road ON Nrwbe ry Turnpike Susu.
Fese' | vs. Drinkers sdmrs Wyoming
FIea- al vs. same do
Bush's admrs vs Bush, W.vne.
Calder vs. Comm wealth, do
Cutler vs. Tompkins Co. Bank, Luz rne,
Moore VS. Taylor, susquehanns.
Ehers a lmrs vs. Neuman, Luzsrne
Lii bridge VS. Sartwell, McKran,
lehman VS. Kent, Bradford.
Lackawaxen Roai comp. vs. Com'w,h Wayne
Waters VS. Benjsmin, Lulerne.
TallmiGge and Bevy vs. Burlingovrr, MIX an,
fre's' VS. NewheHy, Wyoming.
Rollers vs. SmsrtlanI & CO. do
Bradford vs. Pots BrodCut.
Spaulding vs Susquehann,, do
K'lew vs. P"l,'en. susqueh.nns-
Wilston ct al, VS. Calkert, Tioea,
Elliot g Acke Bradford
Helm nan VS. Cramer, do
Gillrt VS. Ball. dp
Blslilo vs. Mann, Wyominc.
SFrpNr,
D'nne' VS. Be'las. Northumberland
Overseers, Milton VS. Overrecrs, Williamspor,.
Browns Appeal, Nor,hu mberlsnd.
Gales Aplea, 10
Cummings appeal. Lyeomins.
Robb VS. Bowen, do
Gud kunst vs. Jones, do
HoaIz VS. Colberison, Columbis.
Baskm & Snyder VS. Houser. Union
Murra VS. Murray Norhumber land,
Cooks petition, do
Srockhuuse vs. Reese. Columbia.
Row vs. ChaPpe', Union,
Wallace admrs. VS. Meuill's ex. do
Det'' vs. bsx,er Lycoming.
AuIird VS. Will, Uno1'
Wat'on VS. hoosr', Northumberland
Homer VS. Bask n and Snyder. do
Ovr-'ers Shsmokin VS. Ovcrseers Nor,hn
s"ee| APPea. Union.
Road rear Fess'ers do
Wis.,, Green d Mitchell W HI Dwell & CO.
W"'s n VS. Wulari' I.ycomnn
foSJ,n VS. PIeasan's, Union
Rchters Exrs. VS. Sch vol Directcr. do
Wa nseiier Us Gundrun,, do
MsCienahan VS. Potter, A.,
knorhle VS. Heinman, Nor,h,mh.,I.,J
Wesl BI. Bank vs. Chester. Lvcomins,
Mana vs. Lower & Banan do
Parmentier VS. GIepie & Jones, do
vi lsI vs. Miller, do
Gundrum vs. WsgonselIer, Union
Msyra VS. Neckrvs, Lycomine
Snyder vs. Wagoaselfer, Lnion
Cowden vs. Peasants, rhumberlsnd,
Dots vs. Fezer. Northumberland,
Rod in ia ksoaf Tow nship do
Foil 'er's EIrs vs. DIE. do
Swazsy VS. Herr do
Byers VS. Hook Union
Pam ntier vs Gillespie. Lycoming
Auraad's Appeal. Union,
shoemakcrs admrs VS. Mann. Lycoming.
SoyJer vs. Bail do
Man, Humme. Union.
Re fich vs Resrichs Exrs. do "
Taylor vs. Baker, Lyeomios.
shoemaker " kellogg. do
Petition Of George q. WsIks Nosth'd
Oyster vs. Gasnhs,e ~ tf do
Plat W Richards .rsss -en %
NJ ,utsomssy & Frick " Buck, Lycomins.
rsxton W Henninges, g g4sfs 6 Colaahia.
evsnson W stewsrts admrs Lycomius
w stsous assisnee "a Packer, e -
divers exr. W West Br. Bank Do
EIicelt vs Gaay kunss if fns 1- Usiea. =
Ritter 4 Kline W 0uadrva sa na ds. 'si
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-01

DIMINISHED PRIcEs.-A writer in Hunt :
Magazine says, when he commenced trade
IN this country, many years ago, he sold
English chniz prints for rs cents yard, and
servant girl received for wages fifty cents
per week, and paid 81 for dress pattern
now girl gets 81 to - per week, and vel
can purchase Il iirst-rate article for dress
at eighteen cents per yard; This change he
attributes to the increase of population, i'm
provemeilt in machinery, particularly the in
vention of the spindles, competition, mann.
featuring our own goods, and substituting
capital for credit.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-01

" Congress will not, in all probability,
adjourn until about the middle Of August.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-01

~ SUNBURY FAcTIoN.-Do the editors
of the Miltonian suppose, that the demo-
Gratis of the Forks are SO green as not to un-
derstand their object in attempting to frigh-
ten them with tina .rible bug-bear, ''the
Sunbury Faction" We should like to
know if one of the editors is not personally
interested in shielding the democrats of the
upper end from the wiles and stratagems OF
this faction, or whether it is from sheer
commisseration, under the belief that they
are not able to take care of themselves,
that they so kindly tender services.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-01
Ohio Free Territory Convention.

COLUMBUS, Onlo, June 70.
The Free Territory Mass Convention,
which assembled pursuant to previous notice
in this place: adjourned last evening, There
were about 400 delegates present, who adop-
ted a strong address and resolutions favoring
a separate organization and National Con-
vention to meet at Buffalo on the 9th of Au-
gust, to nominate Free Territory candidate
for the Presidency.
An Ohio States Electoral Ticket was form
ed, pledged to the support of the Buffalo Con-
vention. No nomination for Governor was
made, 50 that the contest will remain be-
tween Ford and Weller. The Convention
resolved to support none but Wimot Proyiso
men for Congress or the Legislature.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-01

70 Gov. SHuNK's health has again as
sumed an alarming aspect. The Harris
burg Intelligencer says his friends have but
little hopes of his recovery.
We have since learned from the Harris
burg Union, that the Governors health is
improving.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-01
LIST OF CAUSES

Snnbury, July ], isls.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-01
yAcos CAsLE,
GEO. LYoNs, ~ ~. :,
yso. FARSswo.rH, Vice-Pres't
GEO. WEIsER, Esq.

/ --LATEST % l,s orr ei siI--. lz zt3r,L
9. N. Yorks, aa.iessy aas ,-ssrvp,s',
6. :; 1l%s,,r%aA' S,sasq Secretaries. zsssqgs ,s
rr .Ea .Era -T-. .sp
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-01

In the Supreme Cout for the Northern Di,
II c. o P'nnsylv,nia. which will commrncr is ~
nnual sessi n, on thr End NJ n lay Of Ju'y nsx
At the g. uri House in Surhurv.
CHARLES PIEASA
The State guard., 1848-07-18
Hon. stephen A. Douglass.

It is gratifying to the South to find such steady friends as the Hon. s. A. Doug. lass. Senator from Illinois. He has ever been the well-wisher of the South, and has struck many vigorous blows in her defence. It is pleasant task for us to extract the following, from the report of his speech at the Ratification Meeting at New Orleans.
 "Mr. Douglass, while avowing his de- termination to lend his most cordial sup. port to the nomination, said that each of the distinguished individuals selected for the support of the Democracy was his own first choice. The gentleman also declared himself opposed to the Wilmot Proviso, and said that he would role for 70 man who was not determinedly aud ml- qualiGedly hostile to that measure I q Northern mn should De the 'Whig candi. date for tue Presidency. there pould De 10 danger Co Southern institutions but # he De e Southern man beware ;--for q North. thern man can get no Southern States sup port unless hc auops his sentiments dis tinctly upon the subject; but from South. ern man, no pledge would be demanded from the South, and the Southern States might Therefore find themselues deceiued plen personal ambition should be interes. ted against them.
The State guard., 1848-07-18
JULY IA, le4S.

SwEETENING FOR TAYLoRIsM IN Ms sIssIpPI.-We see from the Mississippian, published at Jackson, that MT. Mayfield Johnson, formerly whig member of the legislature of that State, comes out with a dsavowal of Taylorism in any shape or form, declaring that he twill vote for Cass and Butler in preference to taking a leap in the dark, at any body's bidding, for u mere man." MT. Johnson says he is only one of hundreds of other whigs who are equally disgusted with the abandonment of all principle by the late whig Conven- tion, and who will, like him, utterl y repu- diate their nomination.