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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-01-20
From the Phila. Ledger.l
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.
WASHINGTON. Ian. ih. 1Sl

WASHINGTON, Jan. is, 1919
SENArE.-Owing to the inclement state of
weather, considerable difficulty was expert.
enced to-day in obtaining quorum.
The bill 10 settle titles, and claims to lands
in New Mexico and California, and pre.emp.
tion rights: was next taken up.
Mr.. Benton made long and yerv able
speech against the system embraced in this
bill
The bill provides for the sale of the miner.
al lands by the acre, including the gold lands
Of California. MIR. Benton said that he was
opposed to this-ihat he wanted no special
laws for the recently discovered gold lands.
They should be free to all--free to the whole
people Of the whole country. The selling of
gold lands by driblets, he said, conld not fail
TO have most pernicious tendency They
should be disposed of under the general sys.
tenn Of land laws.
The mania for gold hunting, which had
developed itself in all parts Of the country,
he denounced as demoralizing and injurious
10 society in the extreme, No class Of socie.
ty appeared to be safe from the infection.
The old and young-,he married and single
the rich and poor-lawyers, doctors, mer-
chants, mechanics and laborers-all had
caught the contagion; and had abandoned, or
were about abandoning, their homes and their
business for the purpose of realizing, as they
believed rapid fortune in the gold lands of
California.
The effect Of disease so general could
not fail TO tell powerfully upon the industrial
interests of the country, for who would be
content to labor for bare pit,ance, or even
for moderate competence, when the prospect
was held out OF reaping harvest Of gold in a
few weeksaer months at least Mr.. B. said
that il he had the power, he would extirpa,e
these lands and concluded his remarks by
moving 10 recommit the bill to the committee
on Public Lands, with instructions to inquire
into the expedency of substituting the bill
drawn by himself for the one now under con
sideration.
Mr.. Dix introduced bill abolishing the
franking privilege.
A motion TO lay the same on the table wa:
decided in the negative.
A call for the previous question was ,her
made. Lost.
The bill goes on the calendar.
On motion, the House adjourned
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-01-20

O- 1cE.-The ice on the Susquehanna,
at this place is about twelve inches thick
Sufficiently strong, we presume, for team
of four horses. Sleighs and sleds have been
crossing for a week past. During the past
week number of our ice houses have been
filled with excellent ice, an article that
ought to be within the reach of every IA
mily, as almost indispensable, in sickness
and IN health.
Since the above was written, the ice has
broken up. The rain and thaw, caused the
river to rise about three feet on Tuesday
night, and on Wednesday about noon the
ice from the West Branch came down and
moved the ice off the basin of the dam at
this place. Some ofthe teams engaged in
hauling, had scarcely got of before it broke
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-01-20
CANAL COMMISSIONER

A meeting was held at the Court House
IN this place on Friday evening the 18th
inst, in relation to our next Canal CON-
missioner. VIM. M. Auten ESQ.,, of Chilis-
quaque presided, assisted by John Leader of
Jackson and J. HofIa Esq, of Upper Ma.
honey. J. c. Wolfnger of Milton, and
Edward Oyster Of Sunbury, Secretaries.
The object Of the meeting having been
stated by the Hon. Geo. c. Welker, the
following resolutions were reported by
Abraham Shipman Esq, of Augusta, chair.
man Of the Committee:
Resolved, That we have full confidence in
the principles and integrity of the Democra.
tic party, and that with selection Of proper
candidates, the next contest will re-establish
the ascendency of democracy in Pennsylvania
Resolred, That the recent defeat of the de.
mocratic party, in Pennsylvania and through
out the Union, was brought about by com.
olnaiion OF circumstances, which, although
producing temporary defeat, will only serve
to unite us more firmly hereafter.
Resolved, That the North Eastern part OF
Pennsylvania, is justly entitled to the next
Canal Commissioner, and that we therefore re.
commend for that office EDWARD Y. BRIGHT,
as the first choice of this county, and as our
second choice Col. HENRY c. EYER, of Union
county, who are not only strong men of the
party, but well qualified for the duties of the
office.
Resolred, That these proceedings be pub
lished in the democratic papers in this coun.
ty, and the Harrisburg Union and Keystone
H. B. Masser, Esq, was called on to ad.
dress the meeting after which the meeting
adjourned.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-01-20
(From the p s,script Of the European Times
FRANCE.

BosToN, Jan. 1910 O'Clock, p. NJ
The Ministry of President Napoleon are as
follows:
M. Odillon Barret, Minister Of Justice, and
charged with the Presidency of the Council.
NJ. Crounyde l.. Hugs, Miner of Foreign
Affairs.
NJ Leorde Mallevie, Minister OF the In
terror
M. Retheres, Minister of War.
N. de Tracy, Minister of War and the
Colonies.
Nj. Talloux, Minister of Public Instruction
and Worship.
NJ. Leon Gucher, Minister Of Public Works
NJ. Bixo. Minister of Agriculture.
Nj. PaPy Hippolinee, Minister Of Finance
Louis Napoleon has addressed a letter to
the Electoral Committee, thanking them fol
fa'ors, &c.
The proposition which was laid Iefore the
Assembly for postponing Postal Reform ha.
been Withdrawn.
It is reported that the Pope has accepted
an invitation TO visit Paris in May.
Two old diplomatists of Louis PHILIPPE ART
TO have high Offices.
Accounts from Rome to-day are by NJ
means satisfactory for the cause OF order
The clubs are now in possession OF the gov
eminent. Their ehief, Lucien Bonapar'e
seems resolved to destroy the temporal &C
seraign,y Of the Pope,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-01-20

10 There is great deal Of speculation
about General Taylor's cabinet, among the
anxious and would-be knowing ones. The
old General keeps things to himself. II is,
however, pretty certain, that Mr.. Crittenden
will be the leading spirit of the new ad-
ministration. He enjoys the confidence Of
Gen. Taylor, to an eminent degree, and
will, we think, be induced to come into the
cabinet as Secretary of State.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-01-20
PORK STATISTICS.

Mr.. John Young, of this place, has fur.
nished us with the following statistics, of
the Hog raising and killing business in this
Borough
The number ofhogs killcdto Dec.
30th, 1913 is 1S9
Weight of Pork-pounds sl,3l6
Value at cts. per ID. $4,000 sc
This would average the weight of hogs
at 226. A number of them weighed be.
tween 300 and 400 lbs, and one of them
423 lb. These hogs were all killed for ia
miy use and not for sale.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-01-20
From the Philadelphia Ledser,)
TELEGRAPHlC NEWS.
Steamer Empire State Burned.

New YoRK, Jan. II.
The splendid steamer Empire State, Of the
New York and Boston line, via Fall River,
was burned last night 10 the waters edge
So sudden was the fire that il was found I'm
possible TO save any thing. The boat was
valued at $3.50, ,OOO--insured for 100000.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-01-20
l,os7,ssl 30
Net receipts over expenses,
Deduct salaries and ex.
penses Of the office of
Canal Commissioners.
s4s5,s4s 81
s,i43 26
$4sO,s06 80

s4so, ,soe 50
The gross receipts of the year is4s are less
than those of ls47 by %, ,234s7
The cost Of ordinary and extraordinary re.
pairs and breaches amounts TO s661 .72o 10.
The extraordinary repairs amount to 1881.
7es Sc, but the greater part of this sum was
expended for repairs of breaches made by
the floods of October, November and Decem.
Der Of 1s47, and is not chargeable to the cur.
rent expenses of the past year.
The amount paid for repairing damages BY
floods of 1s47 is $685. 81.
The table of tolls collected, if compared
with those of ls47, will show an increase on
coal of Sl3,965; OH iron s24,5s5, and a de.
crease on flour and grain of s54,7is.
On the Philadelphia aud Columbia Rail.
road there are Al locomotive engines, many
OF them old and of small capacity, and the
report will recommend the sale of those Of
light capacity, and the purchase of new ones,
with all the modern Improvements, and of
greater power, TO supply their place.
The report will recommend the constrnc.
tion of the route TO avoid the Schuylkill In.
clined Plane, proposed by MIR. w. Minor
Roberts, and surveyed by him under the ac.
OF last session.
The route commences about one mile from
the plane, runs dowd the east side of Georges
run, BY way of Harding's tavern, to the Per.
manent Bridge.
The cost of the route, if extended TO Mar.
ket aud Broad street, including damages, is
estimated at 1851 900.
1t is believed that the Schuylkill viaduct
and the road from the Plane to Broad street,
conld be sold for 5000, 900.
The annual expense of the plane is six per
cent. on s45OOO
The Tonnage transported over the Portage
Railroad is 36s,Ol9, 4iS lbs.-an increase
over ls47, of 90, 1862, lis lbs.
The reaying of the tracks on this road
with rails will be recommended.
1t will also urge the completion Of the re-.
servoir on the western side of the Allegheny
mountains.
The amount required for keeping all tho
lines in order for the year ls49, for motive
power, pay of Canal Commissioners, repairing
breaches, &c, SC, (after deducting s22; 900,
balance now in the treasury is estimated at
Ssos,ll7.
The receipts for ls4s are estimated at ST..
700, 900.
The report is able and lucid, and if it does
not show as favorable a result of the opera
tions on our State Improvements as might
have been anticipated prior to the fiscal year
is4s; yet IN view of the expense accruing
from the disastrous foods of ls47, and the
burning of the Freeport Aqueduct, the report
affords matter of congratulation that the nett
receipts from the Public Works are no less,
condition as at present.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-01-20
Nu1IHy tVTFIfEdfIIri
Wash down their Phllen sand.


In the morning before their departure,
quite number of their friends gathered a.
round the sleigh TO bid them last adieu.
They intend going by sea, around Cape
Horn. The voyage usually occupies from
four TO six months. The distance by sea is
about seventeen thousand miles. Lieut..
Martin, was connected with the Voltigeur
Regiment and has seen some service in the
valley of Mexico. Mr.. Halls quite young.
That their health may be spared and their
fondest hopes realised, is the sincere pray
er of all.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-01-20

rived at by no other process than by the i'm.
position Of specific duties. He, for one, ask
ed nd ''protection for protection" This, he
conceived and believed was exploded. And
he was glad il was go. But these extreme
and radical changes he was opposed to. Their
suddenness is Objectionable. That the change
from specific duties TO advalorems-and very
radical at ihat--have effected, to some ex.
tent, the politics of the State he had the hon.
or in part to represent, he did not doubt; but
10 what extent, he was unwilling TO say
Many agencies were at work 10 defeat the
Democracy of the old Keystone. This was
one of'ihem, and contributed, to some extent,
to produce the result.
-..--..
10 MILEAGE OF MEMBERS OF CoNeREss.
MIR. Greely's expose of the fraudulent
charge Of mileage in Congress, has created
as much buzaing as an attack on hive oi
bees. The following is one of the last
scenes. Members may well laugh when they
can do so at our expense:
The amendments relative 10 mileage were
next considered.
Mr.. Morse contented that if a distinction
was 10 be made it should be made in favor
of those who resided at the greatest distance
from the seat Of government.
MIR. Murphy--What is the expense of the
journey from New Orleans TO Washington
Mr.. Morse-One hundred dollars May |
now ask the gentleman what is the expense
of the journey from New York to Washington.
Mr.. Murphy-lt is ten dollars, and l get
ninety dollars for mileage.
MIR. Morse My expenses are one hundred
dollars, and get two thousand The House
convulsed with laughter
After some further remarks, the committee
rose and the House adjourned.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-01-20
For CALIFORNIA.

On Wednesday morning last, Lieut.. WIN.
j. Martin and Edward M. Hall, of this
place, left for Philadelphia, on their way
to California. They are both young men
of talent, character and responsibility, who
leave home with all its endearments and
hosts of friends, to seek their fortunes, not
exactly in land flowing with milk and
honey, but what is more exciting or stimu-
lating, land where
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-01-20

T GEN. CAss, has been nominated for
the United States Senate by the Legislature
of Michigan with great unanimity. He
will of course be elected.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-01-20

70 There has been quite freshet in
the Schuylkill. Those who have not yet
secured their ice, may find it difficult to do
so, unless they take it from ponds.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-01-20

~ WM. B. REED, ESQ.,, has been ap-
pointed Deputy Attorney General, for the
City and County of Philadelphia.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-01-20
CheIera near Balsinsre.

A case OF Cholera is reported to have oc-
Cured at the Relay House, twelve miles from
this city, on the Washington railroad, on
ycS,e rday.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-01-20
heath Of Col. Crsshan.

BALTIMORE, Jan. -.
A despatch received here announces the
death of Col. Croghan, Inspector General OF
the Army, and distinguished officer Of the
war of 1912. 1t is believed that the Presi-
dent will appoint Col, Duncan in his place
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-01-20

~THE QUAKER CITY.--Will our friends
send US the second number Of their inter-
csting paper.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-01-20

U EARLY TRAINiNG.-Job r. Tyson,
ESQ.,, recently delivered an excellent ad-
dress at the Girard College in Philadelphia.
His subject was "Early Training-Boy-
hood and Manhood" The address is high
ly spoken of by the Philadelphia Press.
Mr.. Tyson isa chaste and beautiful writer.
His selection by the city councils, to de-
liver the address, is high though not an
undeserved compliment to his literary abil-
tiles.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-01-20
F1RE-ANoTHER WARNING,

A fire occurred in this Place on Tuesday
evening last, little after 10 O'Clock, in the
Store room of MIR. Gro. LEEBRIcx, which
damaged nearly his whole stock of goods,
and entirely consumed portion of the
shelves and their contents. Had the fire
been discovered a few minutes later il would
have burned down the store, and might have
consumed large portion of the town, as
there are a number of frame building ad Join.
ing, and several frame stables in the rear OF
the premises. AS it was, the fire wa. soon
extingushed by the timely assistance of our
towns people, and the building rescued from
destruction. The goods and store house are
insured in the Lycoming Mutual Fire lnsur-
ance Company. The origin of tho fire is a
mystery, as it seems to have commenced ir
a corner remote from the stove. 1t is pre-
sumed 10 have been caused by friction match
es that may have been carried about by rat:
quantity about the premises.-Danrille Dem
OPTICAL VorE FOR GovERNoR.-The fol
lowing is the official vote for Governor, az
announced in Convention of both houses O
The Legislature, on Friday
For VIM. F. Johnston, l6s,522
For Morris Lonsstre,h, l6s,255
Johnston's plurality, 27s
Scattering, 70
Johnston's majority, 225
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-01-20

10 Our young friend Tobey, is at Har-
risburg again, writing racy and interesting
letters under the title of "John Of York"
for the Spirit of the Times. He has been
highly delighted with the fine sleighing /;
but which like all earthly pleasures has
its concomitant ills, of which we will let
friend Tobey speak for himself;
''lt seems pity to lose this fine snow, tho
mos, of us have taken sour time" with it for
the past two weeks There are some splen-
did drives about Harrisburg, and if the coun-
try groceries called Hotels, would not keep
such Internally bad liquids, one might enjoy
them much better than now. II is sure head.
ache and pretty certain death to sample them
| to any extent.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-01-20

A gun has been invented at Utica which will
fire twenty-.ix discharges by one leading,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-01-20
THE PUBLIC WORKS.
REroRr OF THE CANAL couus,,,oYy,,

We are indebted TO our attentive Harris.
burg correspondent, says the Pennsylvania,
Tor the following exhibit of the condition of
our public works-the expenditures and re.
ce'p's Tor the past year-and the improve.
~, rnen's contemplated for the year ensuing
ne revenues for the year that has Just ex.
p''ea were seriously affected BY the accidsn,
o,,n "o sreeport Aqueduct, but the report is
U'ne'w'se highly encouraging and satisfactory
~. y ce noped that the plan for avoiding
'he inclined Plane will be carr;.d ;r,o .a.o,.
The Canal Commissioner report for. n.
ilscai year ending November 80. 1sAs w;,,
exhibit statement showing the total .,... -
receipts on all the lines of internal ;mrs.S. 80
ments for the year to be s1,ssa.aAa oo
Total expenses, (for re.
pairs, motive power,
&c,l 1os7 asl an
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-01-20

u Persons indebted to the Office the Ameri.
can up to April ls4s, are notified 10 make fna
settlement with H. B. Masscr, in whose hands the
books Of the late firm orc left for collection.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-01-20

wv. CARR, Evans Building, Third street, opposite
me Philadelphia Exchange regularly authori receive
and subscriptions for this paper and receipt
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-12-07

THE SOUTHERN STATES -GovERNoRs' MESSAGES.
We have received the annual messages to their
legislatures of the Governors Of Alabama, Tennes-
see, South Carolina, Georgia and Virginia, and
the tone of each, on the slavery question, is ress-
lance to the provso, aud to the abolition Of slavery
IN the District Of Columbia, to the last extremity.
They imply perfect unanimIiy Of sentiment on
this SUBJECT, aud an understanding that there shall
be, u their declared rights are violated, conven-
ton Of the Southern States, TO determine what is
to be done-the legislatures will next pass their
instructions. The Northern States will do the
same and the fire will be kept cracking under the
pot, IN both houses, by such combustibes, for
munths to poute
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-12-07

The CABINET TorrERNe.-More rumors appear
in the whig journals, predicting the decompo-
siton Of the Clayton cabinet The story now Is,
that Crawford and Preston viii both be compelled
TO resign, in consequence o the breaking NO Of the
wing party in the House, the backing out OF the
Southern men from Winthrop, aud the imposs-
bility of electing "A Speaker The secession of
these two secretaries would not create much dis
mrbanoe TO the President. II would be very easy
to replace them, by picking up any two respectable
men that might be met IN the public walks Of any
ordinary sized city IN the country. These two Sec
reiaries are no doubt very worthy men in their
sections; but they don't seem to have created,
at the head OF their several departments, any I'M
usual movements in naval or military affairs
These rumors, whether correctly founded or not,
Indicate the tottenng condition Of the cabinet. 1t
may, however last for some time, in spite Of it's
weakness, and in consequence Of that very weak
ness one caring to take their places
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-12-07

The MILEAGE QUESTION. Johnson,
the United States Attorney General, has decided
ia opposition to the opinion of Mr.. Whitesey, re-
lative to the legality of mileage of members of
Congress. Ii will be recollected that Mr.. Whit
tlesey refused to pay over the sum charged under
the head Of mileage, to members OF the Senate,
which had been authorized by Mr.. Dickens, Sec
rotary of the Senate The question was referred
to the Attorney General, and he has decided that
the milage is regular and legal, and must be paid,
and that Mr.. Whittlesey's opinion goes for no
thing
Considering the small remuneration which Sen,
ators receive for their labors, well as for travel
Ing backwards and forwards, the pckings IN the
shape of mileage but small affair, IN the way
Of economy, to great and rich country, such as
this This email business however, was a mighty
matter TO Greeley and like narrow-minded politi.
clans, who grudge the soap used IN washing their
hands and faces. Mr.. Whittlesey, small minded
economist. is very properly rebuked by the more
manly Judgment Of the Attorney General. Let
the money be paid.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-12-07
Maritime Dtsasters.

BALrtuoRr, Dec. cor. NJ.
clip from the Office Of The Charleston Courier con-
tans dates from Nassau ~ P to the Esd Of November
On Wednesday morning previous. the wreckinr schr.
Azorisp arrived, With goods which had been thrown
orerbosrd from American vesse the name q which
was not known but Il said that she had recently
struck on the Great Isascs.
ON the next Friday) afternoon, the American brig
Peruvian, from Lsguns, with cargo ofiogwood bound
for New York, put into Nassau, In distress. having
sprung leak carried away her sails and received other
dasg The captain ordered the deck load be thrown
Overheard. prior 70 coming in.
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VOTES roR SPEAKER.

Total number 81 votes.
Ncceftary 10 n chntce.. llS
Highest vote tor winthrop. ........... l0i
Henry w billiard and Albert J. Alsto,. both wings,
Of Alabama voted the hfteenth bslot, for Robert
g. Winthrop, Of Massachusetts,. MIR. billiard had
previouty thrown his vote for VI. r. Gentry Of Ten
nessee
ron the fret ballot, on Monday, Cobb, the regular
democratic candidate, received 100 votes on the
eighteenth, 90 thus losing 40 on the other hand,
winthrop the regular whig candidate, on the drst
ballot obtained 90, and the eighteenth 100 thus
gaining An. HERALDI
There being no better chance Of a choice on tho
eighteenth than on the first ballot the House adj
journed. at three o'clock.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-12-07

The increase this year, up to the 10th Of November
inclusive has been s1s54s 80, and the probability IT,
that at the clcse Of navigation the surplus will be
larger. There one week Of navigation lett at the
date Of the last report and IL that week compares
fvorably with the corresponding of last year the
aggregate increase will bs about twenty-five thousand
dollars II the Canal Commissioners had left the canals
open until the weather had closed them should have
had. without much doubt several days Of canal
naviqstion Yesterday the last day Of navigation
this year The annexed table shows the days Of open
ing and closing Of the canals since 1924 -
INV louK STARR CAV.la-DArr o.
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rox.,..n,. ar Ind,x,Ju.,.

On dif, that short time ago matrimonial alliance
formed between Of the grand daughters Of the
late John Jecob Astor and MIR de Nottbeck Russian
gentleman % wealth and distinction, visiting this
country on mission frsm his Emperor They left
this city few days since, for Washington, on their
vav 10 he South