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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-22
Correspondence of the Americana
WILKEsBARRE, Pa, July II, 184s


H. B MAssER, Esq.-I take the liberty of
informing You of a great calamity which has
fallen upon our town, in the shape of fires.
On Saturday night about ~ O'Clock fire
broke out in the extensive stables attached
and belonging to Mr.. Puterbaughs tavern,
on the east side of the public square, which
was reduced to heap of ashes, 10 or 10 fine
horses, cows, hogs, carriages, grain, oats and
hay, all destroyed in the flames. The back
parts of or houses including the Tavern,
destroyed. Puterbaugh's house nearly destroy.
ed, DIR. Boyd, also, widow Overton and MIR.
Garretson and Mrs. Judge Scott suffered se-
verely, not only in their dwellings being so
dreadfully shattered, but their furniture and
household effects, burnt, broken and thrown
upon the public square Such scene of
distress and loss as was presented on Sunday
morning rarely occurs
IS. Another and more destructive fire,
about - O'Clock on Sunday night broke ont
in the stables attached, and owned BY Mr..
Bacon, who keeps the Tavern the east side of
the public square, and south side of Market
street, and directly opposite Mrs, Judge
Scott The stables, large Tavern, Helms
large chair manufactory-Tin manufactory,
Slocum's Law office and brick dwelling, all
in ruins and ashes The Jail was on FIRE sew
eral times, bat by great exertions il was
saved. A strong guard was posted in every
corner Of the Jail, to prevent the rescue Of
the Prisoners, 10 or ~ in number, one &C.
cused Of murder. The stable had been Get
on fire in three places by inoendiaries, their
object being the rescue of the prisoners and
plander. The distress and loss of property
is sickening We are about 200 yards south
OF the fire which is still burning in the cell
lars. ! have been up and out nearly two
nights assisting in arresting the flames,
Respectfully yours IL.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-22
Correspondence Of the Public Ledger.
FROM WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, July IS, is4s.
The Senate have spent their whole time
in Executive session, and have not, at the
time write, (half past 2 o'clock. } adjourned
II is said that Gen. Pillow will be hauled
over the Goals to-day and that several Sena-
tors will violently oppose his confirmation.
Brigadier General Keamey will be opposed
only by single Senator; and hence my con.
viction that he will pass. There is no more
gallant officer in the U. 8. Army. If an Off
Ger, who has borne himself gallantly in bat.
tie, is to be sacrificed to the resentment of
individuals whose displeasure he may have
incurred, then the army will be obliged 10
study politics for the sake of promotions.
The House is still hammering away on the
Civil and Diplomatic bill in Committee of
the Whole. The probability s, it will be
taken out of committee on Tuesday or We'd
nesday, unless some Of them fancy to keep
up the sport for another week. After they
shall have disposed of the Omnibus bill, the
Military Appropriation bill will come up and
then think the House will have pretty well
got through all the business they mean TO do
this session.
1t is confidently expected here that the
Buffalo Convention, which is about to mee
on the 9th PRoxIMo, will nominate Martin
Van Buren, for the Presidency, off" as was
abserved, "Mr. John A. DIX will decline the
nomination." Otherwise politics are fla
here instead OF any positive enthusiasm, peo
pie try to show the strength of their respec
tive favorites by proving the weakness of th'
opposite party. MIR. Bolts, of Virginia, o
"head him or die" memory, sticks TO his be
that the election will go into the House, an,
that there the members will not be able Il
agree, SO that the Vice President, who i
elected by the Senate, will be in fact tn
President. The Senate being largely De
mocratic, there can be no doubt of the elec
ton Of Gen. Butler.
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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-22
Correspondence Of the Public L'dger]
FROM HARRISBURG.

FROM HARRISBCRG.
Governor Shunk-Gor. Johnston Indepen-
dent Meeting, &c.
HaRRIsBvRc, July II, ls4s.
Dear Sir-On Saturday, about noon, Gov
ernor Skunk had a severe attack of hemorr.
hage he bled about pint before il was ar
rested. To-day at noon he had sinking
spell, but has rallied somewhat this evening.
He has taken no nourishment for four days.
The end is not yet, but very soon will be.
"a letter received from Governor Johnston
dated at Pittsburg, on the 18th, informs that
he will not be here before next Saturday or
Monday. The news of the resignation first
reached him while attending Court at Green's
burg, Westmoreland county from thence
he proceeded to Piitsburg TO superintend the
obsequies of his brother r. Fl. l.. Johnston, a
gallant officer ofthe army, who fell in Mexi-
co. He had as yet not received the official
notice of the resignation, which is no doubt
awaiting him at his residence in kittanning.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-22
GEN ERAL CASS.
His faithful blade he shivered there
Remonstrance would not hear
He would not strike his country's flag
TIE BRAVE OLD VOLUNTEER


Remembrance would not hear;
He would not strike his country's flag
THE BRAVE OLD VOLUNTEER.
We copy the following from the GAINESVILLE
(Ohio) Aurora, il being the testimony of a
brave man who was present and witnessed
the heroic conduct Of Gen. Cass, at the time
of Hull's surrender:
Let the Wings repeat their foolish false.
hoods against Lewis Cass! The most silly
one is, that he did not break his sword on
hearing of Hulps surrender. Below we have
letter from Squire Willis, an old and highly
esteemed citizen of this county, on the SUBJ
ject. We can get letters from others, we
think, who were eye-witnesses Of the trans
action. This abuse of Gen. Cass is not at all
detrimental to his prospects of election to the
presidency.-The enthusiasm and support of
old companions in arms is called ont by those
cowardly attacks:
ZANEsvILLE, Ohio, June 10, IS4s.
To the Editor Of the aurora:
SIR In the GAINESVILLE Courier of this
date noticed an article headed. The Bro
ken S,cord,' in which it is stated that the
honor of breaking his sword is borrowed, or
rather stolen capital that it was Gen. Near
thur, and not Gen. Lewis Cass, who broke
his sword at the time of HulPs surrender.
Now il may be that Col. Macarthur did break
his sword, for he was patriot and brave
man but ifhe did, the writer of this did not
see or hear of it at the time. But did see
Col. Cass break his sword at the pickeis where
Gen. Brock-ihe British commander-met
Colonels Macarthur and Cass above the Well
Springs below Detroit. ] was standing with
in six feet of Col. Cass at the time; and |
never will forget the indignation and morti-
fication he exhibited at the time.
These silly attempts TO deprive Gen. Cass
of his patriotism and courage made by men
or the sons of men who kept shady in those
dark days. will only have the effect to rally
to his standard all the soldiers of 1912. Col.
Cass was loved by all his men. 1t could not
be otherwise, for he loved them all, and did
all he could to promote their comfort. My
voice and my vote are for Cass and Butler.
VIM. WILLIS.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-22
A STRAY HORSE,

~ME TO the premises ofihe subscriber. In
Lower Avsus's township, Northumberland
county, on Sunday evening, The 18th inst. dep.
pie Grey Horse, shout 10 hsnds high and probe.
bly Ave years old. His hind lrss from the knee
down ere white--his fore feet white end end oi
tail white. The horse is good one end when
he csme was tired and somewhat stiE
The owner Il requested 10 come forward. Psess
property, pay ehssssa end iske hin away.
'.l -. JOHN .. oNYOBe.
Lower Augusta. July i6, lele--St
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-22

The BALTIMORE CLIPPER withdraws its ia
vorable opinion of the great calculating pow.
ers of Deshong The editor says he has
found him out to be an arrant humbug -
Spirit Of the Times.
" Deshong was here few weeks since,
and exhibited, in himself, some wonderful
powers Of calculation. He could add up a
column of figures, page in length, almost
in an instant This faculty we do not be-
lieve he can impart He undertook to teach
us the art, but we were satisfied that il was not
the means by which he arrived at the result,
and told him So He said he would send us
a book that would explain the modus operaa.
di. We predicted that he would do no such
thing, and our predictions have been verified.
We concur in opinion with the Clipper, that
he is an arrant humbug.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-22

Or The following are the resolutions pas
sed by the Democratic State Central CON-
mittee convened at Harrisburg, on the isth
inst, for the purpose Of calling convention
to nominate candidate for Governor:
Resolved, That, in common with our fellow
citissns throughout the State, the resignation
Of Gov. Skunk, under the peculiar and i'm.
pressive circumstances that have produced
il, has filed us with an awful sense of the
unsubstantial tenure of onr hold on earth, and
that we deeply mourn the dispcnsation which
has deprived the State Of his ssrvices.--In
the spirit Of a true patriot, whose heart beats
till i,s last pulsation responsive to the cause
of popular freedom, he has, by this crowning
act of his life, and with his parting breath,
sanctified the sacred principles which have
distinguished him through virtuous and
eminently useful career.
Resolved, That history will regard, as we
now do, the administration of FRANCIs r..
SKUNK as one of the purest ablest, most USE
full disinterested and patriotic, with which
our good Commonwealth has been favored,
and his voluntary relinquishment of the seals
of State was in beautiful harmony with the
long record of faithful service by which his
history has been signalized and adorned.
Resolved, That to fill the vacancy which
has been thus created in the Executive Office
of Pennsylvania, it is the duty of the Demo-
cratic patty, at the earliest practicable period
to present candidate for the public suffrage
who, we trust, will be found successor wor-
thy Of FRANCIS r. SHUK, and in every respect
able and willing to follow his illustrious ex-
ample.
Resolued, That we recommend TO the
Democratic citizens of the several counties
to meet according to the usages of the party
in the respective counties and districts and
appoint the usual number of delegates, Il
meet in State Convention at HARRISBURG
on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3Oth, 1s4s, fo
the purpose Of nominating candidate fo
the office Of Governor, to be supported by tn,
party at the ensuing election.
On motion of Mr.: Pelouze.
Resolved. That these proceedings be pub
lshed in all the Democratic papers of th'
State.
jssns Ions G; G. MrK,s M,K,slrT' s,e,,,,,,,,
GEORGE PUTT,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-22
riaORE MARKET.
0Gee Of the BAlrInoas AnsaIcAa, july

GRAIN.;-There is very little whea, a,
market to-day, and prices advanced some I
or = cts, Per bushel. Sales Of good to strictly
prime reds were made At i08aI Ii6 cts. and
Family Flour white at l22al24 cts.
Corn is also ip .mall supply and prices are
. shade higher. Sales OF yellow at asa4A
OTIS. and Of white At 4sa50 cts.
We quote Oats It 3ea3s OTIS.
WHlSKEY.-There is a fair demand, but
the astiele y scarce, and sales Of hhds have
beeg paade st 22laa3 cts and of bbls. at 23a
2s3 cts, which Is an advance
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-22

~ We have no desire to prolong useless
controversy with the Miltonian-useless be-
cause we can hardly expect to convert the
editors to course of honest and fair dealing
Their quibbling and perversion, can have but
little effect, except probably with few who
have no higher ambition than to read the
Miltoniap. We presume no one ever found
fault with the editors for publishing commu-
nications from democrats. Yet, for some
sinister purpose, they would create an i'm
preston that we had done so.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-22

the SouTHERS CRoPs, &c.-There have
been fine showers this week, says the Alex
andria (La.) Republican Of the ist instant, but
they did not affect the crops materially
Cotton 10 getting along very well generally,
though we hear great complaints in some
quarters Of the rust. From present appear
ances we shall turn out splendid crop Of
Sugar. A Bayon Rapids planter told us yes
terday that his oans was higher than his head
on horseback, and he's tall man, and rides
. tall horse,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-22

70 WIN. NJ MEREDITH, Esa.-Among the
distinguished members Of the Bar, attending
the Supreme Court, now in session at this
place, was VIM. M. Meredith, Esq, of the
Philadelphia Bar. Gu Tuesday and Wednes.
day last he was engaged in arguing an i'm
portant case.-Rose's appeal, from Susque-
hanna County. Mr.. Meredith, has the repu-
tation Of being at the head Of the Bar in Phi
ladelphia, and most probably Justly so, if we
may be allowed to Judge by his argument in
the above case. 1t was splended speci-
men Of forensic eloquence, brief, but COM
prehensive, occupying about forty minutes in
its delivery. His powers of condensation, or
rather concentration, were such, that he
seemed 10 embrace the whole, as it were, in
a nut shell. Not a word was out of place,
and every sentence was full and effective,
bearing with great force on the leading fea-
lures Of the case, His manner is impressive,
his language chaste, and his sentences so
well arranged, that if reported verbatim,
they might pass for the most finished compo-
sition, with but little alteration
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-22

~ FIRr AT TWTLKrsDARRE.---Ac correspon-
dent from wilkesbarre, has furnished us with
the particulars of several alarming fires in
that town, the work of incendiaries We
have since seen letter from that place, sta
ting that the Catholic Church had been strip
ped by the Catholics and that it is now sup
posed that arms had been concealed in 1t,
for the purpose Of rescuing prisoner con.
fined in Jail for murder. M ~
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U The Barnburners have had large and
enthusiastic meeting at New Ycrk, as will be
seen by the following account Of the proceed
ings. They declare their attachment TO the
democratic party, but do not consider Gen
Cass fairly nominated. This division Of the
party, will of course, give the-s Of New
York to Gen. Taylor.
New YoRx, July IS, 10 o'clock, M
An enthusiastic meeting of the Barnburn'
ers was held in the Park this evening, al
which about 5000 persons were in attendance
Stephen Allen presided, assisted BY ios Vice
Presidents, and SO Secretaries.
The address was read amid much en,hu
sasm and the resolutions adopted by accla
nation. The resolutions declare that they
adhere to the Democratic party, but that thu
Baltimore Convention was fraudulent pro
ceeding, and therefore they repudiate it
nominee, Gen. Cass. They declare that Gen
Taylor is not experienced enough to be trust
ed with the Executive power.
They ratify Van Buren's nomination, ant
declare that Congress has the power to pro
hibit slavery in the new territories, but not Il
interfere with slavery in the States. The.
denounce Messrs. Dickinson and Bright
they declare themselves in favor of givin,
the public lands TO actual settlers say tina
Government ought to improve the rivers ant
harbors; rejoice over peace and deplore tn
war, and admire the spirit and earnest solici
tude of the Buffalo Convention, in endeavor
ing to advance freedom and secure its tri
umph
A band of music was in attendance. TIL
meeting adjourned about 9 o'clock.
While the meeting was in session, Mix
Walsh collected crowd in front of the Ha
of Records, and addressed them from tn
steps He denounced the Barnburners, Whig
and everybody not like himself. The Assem-
bly, soon broke up
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-22

" JUDGE LEWIS in an opinion published
in the American Law Journal, has decided
that devise by a husband TO his widow, of
all his real and personal property, provided
she did not marry again. is a condition in re-
straint Of Marriage and therefore void and
that the second marriage of the widow did
not divcst her estate.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-22
PHILADELPHIA MARKET.

FLouR-Israther more inquired for at SIS 25
a s5 81 for common Penna-extra ssh, Sc.
Com MEAL-Is worth about So A a So so.
RYE FLouR-ls scarce at about SO "a a 81
WHEAT-Prme white 81 Is 81 Is; old
red is worth 81 10 a S -; new Southern
81 10 a 81 10.
RyE-Penna, is worth about ss a Toe per
bushe.
CorS-Southem yellow is quick at 81 a
sec, weight.
OArs-Are steady at about 3sc for Penn;
Southern 35.
WHIsxEY-Sales in bbls at 24c, in hhds
23!c.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-22

~ The election of Governor imposes a
new duty on the democrats this fall. The
discrepancy between the constitution and the
>act of Assembly, will not be seriously urged.
Governor Johnston will be in Harrisburg in a
few days He will, it is said, issue procla-
nation Immediately for an election. His
whig friends at Harrisburg are in favor of
this course.
A large number of candidates are already
named as the successors of Gov Skunk. The
Harrisburg Keystone contains list OF nearly
sixty persons recommended.
The names most prominent are VIM. Big.
Ter of Clearlied Judge Eldred of Dauphn !;
Morris Longstreth, our present Canal Com
missioner Gen. Keim of Reading. In addi-
ton we also find the names of Judge Bell of
Chester James Buchanan and Judge Champ
neys of Lancaster; Lewis Dewart of this
county Judge Anthony and VIM F. Packer
of lycoming. We have no idea who the
Convention will most probably select. We
trust that this body will choose candidate
who will be enabled to unite the entire
strength of the democratic party.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-22
PITrsBuRG, July "a, 1913.

h" H"d" uS"t" "D"''''' " ''e o'""-
teers
PITTsBURG, July IA, 1S4S.
After closed my letter yesterday, Lieuts.
ttou and Hare, of the Second Pennsylvania
,iment, arrived here, and took lodgings a,
Merchants Hotel. The appearance of
ir names upon the books of that house, of
rse, attracted some attention, while the
themselves became the objects of much
ark, The landlord, at first, scarcely knew
cause of this little excitement, but on
ing TO his register discovered the secret,
Immediately addressed a polite note to
distinguished gentlemen, requesting them
Elk other quarters, which they did 1t is
Y these men will thus obtrude them
; in public places, and court notorieiy
cannot but give them pain On the
in coming up from New Orleans, they
dismissed from several boats as soon as
we're discovered and known, and vet
,arade their names and titles as il they
returning from the war with all the
due heroes. II would be wiser in
70 change their names, divest them
Of every appearance of having served
sico, and to seek some quiet corner in
'at West, where they might, by good
I, force their way to the esteem and
nee of new friends.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-22

" The estimated loss of the fire at
Wilkesbarre. is about $4,000 partly insured.
VIM. Young, pedlar lost $1,000 or $500 in
horses, wagon, &c. A number of arrests have
been made
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-22

~ RETURNING VoLuNTEERs.-The fol-
lowing companies of the I'd Pennsylvania Re-
giment arrived at Pittsburg on Tuesday last.
The Wayne Guards, Capt. McKennan; The
Columbia Guards, Capt. Frick; The Reading
company, Capt Loeser, and the Cameron
Guards, Capt. Williams. This detachment of
the regiment is under the command of Lieut..
Col. Brindle of Lycoming county. The citi-
zens of Danville are making great prepara-
tons to receive the Columbia Guards, now
commanded by Capt. Frick. This company
have with them the remains of Capt. Wilson
their former captain, who died in Mexico.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-22

" A writer in the Union Times, recon-
mends our old friend Capt Hummel as II
candidate for the Legislature in that county.
The Captain is of the true grit, and pluck to
the back bone.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-22

GEN. Cass PERSONAL Characterization
Lawrence. the great Massachusetts, whig, in
speech at a Taylor meeting in Burlington,
last week made this remark of the Democra-
cratic candidate for the Presidency;
~ know him well. have broken bread
with him in his own house, and he with me
in mine. He is gentlsman-a man of un.
blemished personal character, against which
nothing can Justly be said"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-22

Last Thursday was observed at Charleston,
S. C., as day of fast and Thanksgiving for
peace.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-22

~ The canvass for the Presidency will be
conducted with more decorum and less vio-
lence than usual, this fall. The candidates
are men of most unexceptionable private
character. In public life they have both been
distinguished, and their conduct has been
above reproach. Gen. Cass and Gen. Butler,
have both distinguished themselves as Mill
tary men and yet both are eminent for their
civil qualifications. Gen. Cass, particularly
occupies high position as a statesman.---
Against Gen. Taylor no good democrat will
say one word. His good Judgment his hon
es,y and integrity. as wellas his distinguished
services, have often been acknowledged and
extoled by the democracy of Pennsylvania.
Those who prefer Gen. Gass on account of
his democracy, may nevertheless entertain
the warmest feelings for Gen. Taylor.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-22

" The Democratic Club held meetins
on Thursday evening. Speeches were mad,
by Isaac Slenker and Geo w. Youngman
Esqrs.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-22

~ A boat containing the committee of
reception, and large number of persons pas-
sed opposite this place, on Friday morning,
to meet the Danville Company, at Duncans
Island, on its return from Mexico.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-22
LIST OF JURORS
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Grand Jurors.

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Grand .vsprOrs
S,,,bury N,,,n nuchc,
Ubper aupuio.- Cb,rIe. T. km,n
Lorer dugus,a.-H.n E.,,..
Rush ponham r. Ko,,. Th,.. y.,,,,r D.,,S
Faux.
Shamokin.-J I.ri,.nrinc, G,,lrih Brvmi,.
CooL-L,bn rray,r. J,coh W,por,,
.Jackson.-G.arai Ou,, A. Fe .e,, J Inn Miller.
Upptr Mailman --JoLn Br wn. Phil. Mo,.,
Lin MoLouov- samuel T,uu,,,,,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-22

W. A Whether the postage
law, in relation TO newspapers, passed both
Houses Of Congress, is involved in cloud Of
my stery, A member of Congress informed
us that he thought il had, but was not cer-
tain. Members may probably have their
memories refreshed at another election.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-22

~ The SENATE COMMITTEE on the slave.
ry question, will probably report bill with.
out either the Wilmot Proviso, or Missouri
Compromise.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-22

u The meeting of the Barnburners in
New York, the Herald says, ended in great
row between the Hunkers and themselves.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-22

" GOVERNOR SKUNK at the las, dates
was gradually sinking. He cannot last man,
days longer.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-22

Annals brother and secretary arrived
Orleans Oh the 5th,. from Bermuda,
} for Vera Cruz.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-22

The quantity of the present wheat crop in
Western New York is excellent.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-07-22
ID 4 n d.

At Northumberland, on the 18th inst,
ELIZABETH CHAPMAN, daughter Of Chas.
H. and J E, Kay, aged about II months,