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EPISCOPAL Church Chant Book. desixned 60 fAcilis
II chanting churches private devotional CIRCLE
prng large and varied Of instructions
relative the mode Of VIM
TAYLOR MAURY,
July ~ Bookseiers, near Oh street
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-01-06
RIOT AT FUNERAL.

The Honesdale Democrat gives long ac-
count of riot at that place, about a week a.
go. A Protestant young man married wife
whose parents were Catholics. The wife dy-
ing, dispute arose as to whether she should
be buried in Protestant or Catholic ground.
The husband insisted that she should be bu-
ried where he could rest by her side at his
death.-The parents expressed their fixed
determination to have her inferred in Catho-
lie ground. Each party sought legal advice,
which resulted in the decision that the hus-
band had the right to direct where his wife
should be buried. Matters were then CON-
promised so that the Catholic service was al.
lowed to be performed over the body at the
house, and she was to be buried in Protestant
ground. But on the day of the funeral, just
as the body was placed in the hearse, the
father came forward and loudly claimed tina,
the body should go to Catholic ground. There
upon, a fearful riot ensued, in which large
number of people participated, and the coffir
was tossed about carelessly. The Sheriff
finally quelled the outbreak, and the inter
ment took place in Protestant ground.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-01-06
THE CONTESTED SEATS IN THE OHIO
LEGISLATURE.

The Question Taken on the Contested seats.
COLUMBUS, Jan. 2, 1S49.
After quite a storm of words to-day, the
argument in relation TO the contested seats
was concluded.
The roll being called, seventy members
answered TO their names.
MIR. Townsend, Free Soil member from
Loudon county, moved an adjournment. The
question being taken, the motion was lost.
On motion, the question was then taken
on the following resolution:
That George E. Pugh and Alexander N
Pierce Democrats are entitled to seats on
the organization of this House.
The yeas and nays being called, stood a'
follows: yeas IS, nays As.
The question was then, on motion, taker
on the second resolution:
That Oliver M. Spencer and George w
Runyan, are entitled TO seats on the organiza
ton of this House.
The yeas and nays being demanded stood
yeas 80; nays 3s--three Free Soil member
voting in the negative.
| On motion ,he House adjourned.
No Speaker can be elected until this ques
tion is decided.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-01-06
BArs's TELEcRApH.-lt is said that stenc

BAIN's TELEGRApH.-lt is said that steno-
graphic characters can be transmitted by
Bain's telegrap, and that the rapidity Of tran
sit by this instrument is almost miraculous
that the whole of the New Testament, in fact,
from the beginning Of Matthew to the last
solemn words of the apocalypse, might be
transmitted by it from Washington to New
York in ten hours. But the invention of an
intrument transmitting stenographic charac-
ters is to the press particularly, of the greatest
importance for the press, after all, is to be
the great patron Of The magnetic Telegraph,
and this invention win not only abridge time
in transmitting news, but reduce to very
great degree the expense.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-01-06
THE ROR.TAIL AGAIN.

"Neighbor Masser in your late TRADE
against our humble self, the s'bar-posts" and
the tented-feld,' it were fortunate that you
did not attempt TO slander the old original
sbob-tail." He may yet be found about Jer-
seytown, should you ever wish to pay him
your respects, and is still decent horse, ex-
cepting the loss we believe of an eye and the
use of leg. Notwithstanding, his horseship
will yet favorably compare with your
y."-Columbia Democrat
Your are entirely mistaken neighbor
Tate. We have long since made it rule
to SANDER no man, much less his beast. The
morbid state of your system has conjured
up phantasies that exist only in your disor-
dered imagination, which leads you to give
wrong construction to language. This,
probably, might be construed into SANDER;
but we have charity for the infrmities Of
our friends. Although we never make at
tacks, we do some sometimes reply to them,
lest our friends should think us invulnera-
BILE. But we regret Colonel, to see you
speak SO lndifferently of your renowned
adjunct and prototype, the, bob-tail. "He
may yetbe found about Jerseytown." What
an ungrateful return for past services! You
should remember, Colonel, that the ex-
ploits of your military career are SO inG-
mately blended with the bob-tail, that the
future historian cannot well refer to one
without alluding to the other. Why should
he not live in history, as we'll as the steed
of Hudibrass, thus graphically described by
Butler
The beast was sturdy, large and tall,
With mouth Of meal, and eyes Of wall;
should say eye-for he had but one,
As most agree, tho some say NONE.
What would the world say if Gen. Tay-
lor, would thus cavalierly dispose of "Old
Whitley" after his services on the bloody
field Of Buena Vista and at Monterey, Re-
fleet upon this, Colonel, and remember the
palmy days of the bob-tail, when
You strode DER his back, and he took to his wind,
And he pranced BEFORE and he kicked behind
Ands loud snort, as when muuerings roll
Abroad from pole to answering pole.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-01-06
EXECUTORS SALE.

WILL be sold on the premises, on Saturday the
w tenth day of February next all that Farm
containing $50 acres, more or less, situated in
Lower Augusta township, Northumberland Coun-
ty, about five miles from Sunbury, near the Centre
Turnpike road. About one half of which is clear.
cd and on which is erected good STONE
HOUSE, large LOG BARN, an extensive Tan
HOUSE, and out building, belonging to the estate
of Catharine Ross, decd. Sale will commence at
10 o'clock of said day, at which time terms will
be made known by
JAMES TAGGART, ,,NN,.
JOSEPH r. PRIESTLY. HAee W.
Northumberland, Jan. g., ls49.-ts 7tsf
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-01-06

Adjourned until to morrow, II o'clock.
I think there is no doubt but we will elect
our Speaker, and then being tie, there can
be no election of other officers, consequently,
the old ones hold over There is a great
deal Of quarrelling among the Wings for
U. s. Senator. Stevens is here and swears
that Cooper shall not be elected. He saysits
no use of electing dead man. They are
making great exertions to defeat him in ca''-
Gus, if not, they declare openly, he shant be
elected The Senate have elected Darsie OF
Allegheney Speaker, and turned out all the
old officers but the clerks Gutelius of Union
county was elected Sergeant-at-arms in the
Senate.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-01-06

U The GovEnNoR's MEssAcE.-We had
made the usual preparations for the publica-
ton of the Governors Message, which we
expected on Thursday morning. The diff
Guilty in the organization of the House, has
prevented the reading of the Message, and
we must consequently go to press without it.
We trust our law makers will settle matters
so that we can have it in time for our next
paper, and not follow the example OF our
Ohio neighbors.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-01-06

70 The Cry ITEM, edited in Philadel-
phia by our amiable, good humored and
philosophic friend Fitzgerald, has been
greatly improved in appearance, by a hand
somely embellished title or head piece.
In other respects, the paper could not well
be improved. We are glad to see our young
friends ofthe Item prospering. Their en-
ergy, industry and kindly feelings, well
deserve it. The Item contains good ar
ticl, on the important duties performed by
editors, a.a .hhe poor requital of their SER
vices, generally.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-01-06
SLEIGHING.

Never was there finer sleighing, than
that which we are blessed with at present.
The foundation had been well prepared by
several previous SHOWS when the last snow
fell. The roads are solid, smooth and beauti-
full, and the air, the past week, keen, cut
ting, and bracing. Our court commenced
on Monday last, and the fine sleighing
brought large number of persons to town.
The snow below Pottsville, we understand
is two feet deep. North Of us, and up
through the State of New York, sleighing
is every where excellent.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-01-06
SUNBURY AMERICAN AND SHAMOKIN JOURNAL.
ROME.
The Pope's Escape.

f The Pepe's Escape. ,~-----s--
The following account Of the Pope's flight
from Rome into the Nsspolitan territory is
furnished by the Naples correspondent Of The
Times: III
sSince the assassination Of M Rossi, The
Pope remained close prisoner in the Quiri-
nal and the Duke d'Harcourt, the French
Representative, was compelled to reside in
the palace, for the purpose Of affofding the
protection Of his person and flag 10 the SOW
ereign Pontif. The business Of the Govern
ment went on in the Pope's name, but with.
out his sanction, and 90 far did he carry his
resolution not to be dictated to, that he refu.
sed even to receive the reports, according to
invariable custom, Of the officer Of the guard
Such a state Of things could not long continue,
and the members of the diplomatic corps, as
it is said, arranged a plan for the liberation
of his Holiness, of which the immediate exc
cution was entrusted 10 the Count de Spaur,
the Minister Of Bavaria.
AT an early hour, previously agreed TO, the
Pope retired into a private room for the pur-
pose Of apparently conferring with the gen.
tleman have just named, and there he dis
guised himself in the livery of the Bavarian
legation. In few minutes the carriage Of
TIE Minister was called, and the Count de
Spaur, followed by the Pope, disguised as his
servant, descended the grand staircase, en-.
tered the carriage, the Pope mounting on the
| 4 Al
The artifice succeeded suspicion arose
either in the Quirinal or the outward guards
and the good old man was enabled TO breathe
the air of liberty. Immediately on arrival al
the residence of the Bavarian Minister an
other transposition was made. The Pope
took off the livery suit and dressed himself il
the usual costume of the minister's chaplain
or aamonicr, and Nj. de Spaur having already
given notice Of his intention of going 10 Ma
pies, and received passports from the Govern
ment, post horses were soon procured, TIT
Count and his supposed chaplain took thei
places in the carriage, and then happily clear
ed the gates of Rome. It was some time be
fore the mistake was discovered, as Of cours
due care was used by those in the secret I
say that the Pontif was engaged in his devc
ton, and could not be disturbed. When tn
fight became known the ministry was thur
derstruck, and, as hear, dragons were des
patched TO bring back the fugitive. Br
either these measures failed, or the new Gt
vemment hesitated in arresting the person {
an ambassador, and the Count de Spaur, wit
his reverend charge, crossed the frontier
safety, and arrived at Gaeta, 4 large tow
the first in the Neapoltan territory, not +;
: from Terracina. The Pope left the Quirin
on the evening of the oath, and arrived
Gaeta on the night of the 25th."
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-01-06
rxEcurIoN OF WILLIAM D. EpE,.

We have mentioned the execution Of Fri.
day last, at Dinwiddie; Va, Of William Dan.
dridge Epes, for the murder Of Francis Adol.
phus Muir, in February, is4e. The Peters.
burg Republican says:
The prisoner mounted the cart, and in a
clear, audible voice, indicating no signs Of
emotion, made the following remarks:
sGentlemen.: 1t was not my object to have
any thing to say on the present occasion, ,bpt
as II may do good, have determined 10 say
something. have been charged with the
murder ofa hog drover-I have been Charged
with the murder Of my mother. n-law--I have
been charged with the murder of INV sof--
andl have been charged with the murder a6f
my own servant but, gentlemen. all these
charges are false--all false. Would to faodi
could say as much Of that other charge.
But of that ! am guilty. murdered Fsnois
Adophus Muir. murdered him. He fell
by my hand. have regretted the act ever
since it was committed-it has been before my
eyes ever since. have the qualification to
state that believe he is in heaven, and trust
| may meet him there. In his dying moments
he said he hoped to meet me there. l he
l shall meet him there, and believe I
meet him there, for thrust in Gods promise
"Gentemen-I have seen better days, ano
many of you know it. But when the tempter
is aroused we know not what we may do.
hope that my fate may be warning for you
10 shun my example. leave this world at
peace with all mankind. feel that am at
peace with my God. trust to meet you all
in heaven"
While the preliminaries were arranging,
the criminal displayed the same fortitude that
he had shown throughout the trial. and at the
pronunciation of the sentences While the
bandage was being tied over his eyes, he
muttered, "Ashes 10 ashes, dust 10 DUST" and
, he died without scarcely a struggle.
After the expiration of an hour, the body
was cut down, when the neck was found tc
y, have been broken. The body was laid in a
coffin, furnished by the relatives of the de-
ceased, and on the next day removed to the
: residence of his brother in Nottoway county
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-01-06
THE NEW PRESIDENT OF FRANCE.

We find in the N. Y Tribune, the follow
ing brief account of the President of France
"Charles Louis Napoleon, son of Louis Ex-
King of Holland, was born in Paris on the
goth of April, 1908. Ms goo. parents were
the Emperor and Maria Louisa, and during
his childhood he was an especial favorite of
the former. On the return of Napoleon from
Eba, he stood beside him on the ChamE de
Mars, and when embraced by him Tor the
last time, at Malmaison, the young Louis,
then boy of seven years, wished to follow
him at all hazards. When the family was
banished from France, his mother removed
to Augsburg, where he received a good Ger
man education. He was afterward taken to
Switzerland, where he obtained the right of
citizenship and commenced course of mill
tary studies. After the July Revolution, by
which he was second time prescribed from
France, he visited Italy in company with his
brother, and in 1891 took part in popular
insurrection against the Pope. This move
ment failed, but he succeeded in making his
escape, and, his brother dying at Forli the
same year, he visited England and afterwards
returned to Switzerland, where, for two or
three years. he contented himself with wri-
ting political and military works, which do
not appear to have been extensively read
The death of the Duke of Reichstadt in 1882,
gave new impulse to his ambitious hopes.
His first revolutionary attempt, at Strasbonrg,
in October, 1886, completely failed, but after
a short imprisonment in Paris, he was sent to
England. The illness of his mother occasion.
ed his return in the following year, and aftel
a visit to Switzerland he took up his residence
in England until his second attempt at Bou
logne, in 1910.
In this affair several of his followers wer'
killed, and he was himself taken and senten
ced to Imprisonment for life in the Castle O
Ham. The particulars of his escape in May
1s46, after an incarceration of six years, ar
well known. From that time until the en-
of September last, when he was returned as
Deputy to the National Assembly from tn
! Department of the Seine, he has resided j
England. A late London journal, in descrit
ing his mode Of life, gives the following nj
, very flatteriug account:
, "He was INSCRIPTIONS in contracting obi
cations which were wholly beyond his NEAR
of repayment; and his most serious pursu
was the study of alchemy, by which he e,
q pected to arrive at the discovery of the ph
!. losophers stone. So vigorously did he pros
cute this exploded science, at house whic
he had fitted up as laboratory at Gamble
well, and so firm was his faith in the charl
I tan empire whom he employed to aid hi
: in transmitting the baser metals into gol
a that he is said to have actually appropriate
his revenues in anticipation, and to have
voted the first milliard of his gains to IL
payment of the national debt of France,
: order to acquire thus an imperial throne |
purchase ?'' 8 qui. ga aol
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-01-06

10 MANUFACTURING LAw.-We see
that number of papers are recommending
the passage of a general manufacturing law,
by the legislature, similar to that of Massa-
chusetts. We have always favored such a
law. 1t grants no exclusive privileges,
and is open to all who may choose to COM
bine their capital, much or little, in enter
prises of this kind. This is the true demo-
cratic doctrine, and would add greatly TO
the prosperity of the state, agricultural,
commercial and otherwise.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-01-06

" POSTAGE ON NEWSPAPERS. - The
Country Press should not cease urging on
Congress the propriety, or rather the neces-
sity, ofrepealing the law taxing newspa-
pers published within the county, with
postage. All the bills now before Con-
gress pay no attention to the interests Of
the Country Press, and the Country Press
must, and fortunately can, make themselves
heard. Let them, therefore, speak out
What they want is free postage for 80 miles
or within the county. They don't ask Oh
want unlimited free postage over the whole
State or Union.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-01-06
% CANAL CoMMIssIoNER. numbe,

% CANAL CoMMIssIoNER.-A number
Of papers, we observe, are recommending
John A. Gamble, Esq, of Lycoming coun-
ty, as our next democratic candidate for
Canal Commissioner. Mr.. Gamble, is o
gentleman Of worth and ability, and would
make an excellent officer. He has had con-
siderable experience on the public works
and comes strongly recommended from the
North. Henry c. Eyer of Union county
is also strongly recommended in some O
the Democratic papers. Mr.. Eyer is one
q the strong men of the party, and is alse
well qualified for the station. I'd
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-01-06

% The DAILY NEws.-Mr. ]. P. San
derson has associated with him Robert T..
Conrad in the publication of the Daily
News. Mr.. Conrad is well known as an
able writer, and cannot fail, in connection
with Mr.. Sanderson, in making the News
a paper, worthy of the support of the party.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-01-06
N a ~ n EE ID.

On the 2sth ult., by the Rev. Mr. Ew
Mr.. JOHN SHIssLER TO Mrs. ELIzApETHHA
all of this place.
AT Northumberland on the I'd insi
Thos. S. Lathrop, Mr.. SAMUEL A. BIZ
BINE to Miss HANNAH HoBERT, both
place. ..s
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-01-06
THE PHILADELPHIA AND READING RAIL
ROAD.

, hOAD. ...
We learn that Daniel N. Neal, Esq. Presi-
dent Of the Eastern Rail Road, at the solici-
tation of the Eastern Stock and loan holders
has been selected as General Superintendent
of this Road, for the ensuing year. If one
half the reports we hear are correct, a refor-
nation in its management will not prove pre-
judicial to the interests of those concerned.
The following unofficial exhibit of the re-
cepts and expenditures of this company for
the last year we clip from tho Daily News:
III is rumored that the forthcoming annual
report Of the Reading Railroad Company will
show the aggregate capital and Indebtedness
of the road to be over Sl4,s00, ,00O-a con-
siderable increase during the year. The
gross receipts are said to be Sl,7OO,O 900; the
running expenses 100000, repairs, bridges,
&C., $3.50, 900, interest on debt 100000 ex
ira interest," commissions, &C., 100000
leaving net earning $3.50, ,O0O-equal to 5
per cent on the capital stock. The above
figures are not official, but we think they will
not vary mnch from the results as set forth in
the report. The increased freight charges
for the coming year, together with the Judi
cious management which will follow, under
the sklful supervision of the experienced
agent, MIR. Neal, who has lately been ap-
pointed to that trust, will undoubtedly secure
dividends for the future, and by restoring
public confidence, resuscitate the standing
and credit Of the Company, and raise the
value of its securities to something near theil
intrinsic value. The annual meeting of the
stockholders will take place in this city, or
the Sth OF January next, TO hear the report O
the Directors, and to take such further actor
as the stockholders may then direct in regart
to the Act Of Assembly passed at the las
session of the Legislature, respecting the con
version into stocks and bonds of such portion
of the funded debts of the Company as ma,
become due prior to the year 1857. In no
ticing this meeting, the Boston Courier make
: the following remarks:-
"Within few days it has transpired-
much to the surprise of almost every one il
! this quarter-that the cost of the road, from
various causes, has been increased during tn
: past year, about two millions of dollars, in
y cluding new stock and discount on a ney
;, mortgage the particulars of which, it
said, will be satisfactorily explained in tn
: forthcoming report, where it will be show
that the business of the road fully warran,
y the total expenditure, and that remunerativ
, dividends could have been made from, tn
nett earning of the current year, if the whol
!. of fourteen millions had been represented
shares" m 'iu o.s nan1 hsec ~
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-01-06
THE DIFFICULTY in respect to the Niagar

The DIFFICULTY in respect to the Niagara
suspension bridge has been adjusted with
Mr.. Ellet, the contractor. The company
takes the bridge off the contractors hands,
paying him $4,000 for his services, ETC., and,
at the same time, taking his stock at pat
During the litigation which has attended the
difficulty, it has been made to appear thai
there has already been received for toll on
this bridge since it was passable, over 81, 900
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-01-06

10 THE SpEAKERsH1P.-By the last ac-
counts from Harrisburg, we learn that there
is yet no choice. On the last ballot on
Thursday, the vote stood 49 for Packer and
40 for Evans.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-01-06
Progress Of the Cholera In the west-Deaths In
Cincinnati.

CINCINNATI, Jan. 2, ls4s.
There have been several cases of Cholera
and few deaths in this city.
At present there are no boats at the land
ing. All the boats that came up from New
Orleans during the past few days had Chole-
ra cases on board. A number Of deaths have
taken place on the upward bound boats.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-01-06

20 The navigation on the Pennsylvania
Canals was closed on Christmas night the
25th ult. This is about a month longer
than the usual season Of navigation. But
little, however, is done after the month Of
November.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-01-06

The CLiMArEoE FLoRIDA.-Ths ST. .Augus-
tine Herald Of the i4th ult. has received some
beautiful 'guavas," two cotton blooms, and
specimens of sugar; has been shown halt
blown peach, and says; eve have figs with
in reach Of our Office window"-all the pro-
duct Of Florida, in the month Of December.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-01-06

90 Our Carrier begs leave to return
his thanks, to the patrons Of the American,
for their kindly remembrance. The ad-
dress will be found on our first page.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-01-06

In couriland county, New Ysrk, whiis
congregation have selected the Rev. Mr..
Ward, colored preacher, as their pastor
and in Tompkins county colorsd teacher
has been chosen in district school.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-01-06

During the year is4s there We're erected
in the City Of Washington SO brick and "a
wooden bcildings. The total number Of
dwellings in the city is 8, ,s22; and the popu
lation is estimated at s5,532 souls--being an
increase Of IL, 900 since 1870.