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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-06-16
Correspondence.
MAHoNoy, June 9th, 1S4g.

N"hONott "uho c'hy ioSos
H.IB. MAssER Esa.:--A most unfortunate
occurrence took place at Bear Gap, Dauphin
county, yesterday. The circumstances are
these: The Locomotive returning from Mil
ersburg with the empty train had progressed
as far as the bridge over the Wisconisco
creek, at the foot Of the plane She then
changed her track leaving the train on the
former track the object of which was 10 run
the cars over the bridge by the velocity ac-
quired from the Locomotive, without the En-
gine passing over, (,he superstruciure not be-
ing finished, William Young man employed
for the purpose, in attempting to loosen the
rope from the cars, fell accidentally over the
rail when four heavy iron cars passed over
INN, miserably fraciuring and confusing his
right arm, which rendered amputaiion close
10 The shoulder necessary besides otherwise
in)ufihs him. operated, taking the arm of
close 10 the shoulder. He stood it with 1
great deal OF iorli,udo; he was doing wei
when left.
lie Is man much respected by all, and &
great deal Of sympathy is felt. The GONNA
ny told him before operating that they woul,
see him well situated if he recovered which
caused him 10 bear the pain of opera,in.
with the greatest lirmncss, he is poor an,
has family.
Respectfully yours,
DIR. J. J. UrDEGRArr.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-06-16
sHERIFF'S SALE.

by virtue of a Ffa..Egponas TO me directed,
- will he exposed To public sale on Monday the
9th day of July lsio at 10 o'clock in the forenoon.
at the Court House in the Borough of Sunbury.
the following described property 10 wit:
The undivided onc-liiih part OF a house and
lot OF ground situated in Sunbury on the north
east side Of Blackberry street No. $50 bounded
westwardly by an ally, east by lot No l79, north
by an ally, south 10y Blackberry street aforesaid.
whereon Is erected a two story dwelling house,
Potter shop and barn. DC.
ALSO:
The undivided one-iiiih part of house and lot
oi ground, situated in Sunbury on the south side
Of Blackberry street No. ED, bounded ON the west
by an ally south by the rail road east by lot No.
s6., north by Blackberry street whcrcon is erec-
ted two story dwelling house, and small log
stable.
ALSO:
All the right title and interest of John Bocar Of
in and TO certain lot of ground on the south side
OF Market street in Sunbury No. l3, bounded north
by said street, east by lot No. l6, west ly Centre
ally, south by Barbary ally, wherein is erected
two two story brick dwelling houses, frame
stable dc.
Seized taken in execution and TO he sold as the
property of John Bogar.
JAMES COVERT, Shr'h.
Sherill's office, Sunbury,}
juno l6, lSi9.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-06-16
CHOLERA CASES,

NEW YORK, June l3,-Forty- four cases
and fourteen deaths by Cholera have been
reported to-day. This is an increase of eight
cases over yesterdays report and decrease
OF five deaths.
Boston, June l3.- Two fatal cases occurred
in this city yesterday. A residing citizen
and a sailor were the victims.
CINCINNATI, June 10, p. M.-The Board of
Health reported deaths by cholera, for the
"a hours ending noon to-day.
PHILADELPHIA, June l4.-Three cases O!
Asiatic Cholera were reported to the Board
of Health yesterday, as having occurred with
in the previous twenty.four hours, two Of
which were in the city, and the other in the
district of Southwark One of the cases in
the city terminated fatally.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-06-16
SUNBURY AMERICAN AND SHAMOKIN JOURNAL.
BISHOP poANE.

It will be recollected that Bishop Doanc
of New Jersey, failed recently for large
amount. His liabilities having been various
ly estimated from 100000 to $500, 900.
The Bishop has published an address, giving
brief account Of his difficulties. He says
he was elected Bishop of New Jersey when
rector of Trinity Church in Boston in 1882,
without his knowledge, that he labored as
siduously in building up poor diocese, with
an official income that did not exceed $500.
Bishop Doane is married TO widow lady
of Boston f great wealth, and we presume,
having been accustomed TO spend freely, of
funds which he had no trouble in earning,
he was but poorly calculated as financier.
He attributes these difficulties TO his endea-
vors TO build up two institutions of educa-
ton on church principles. The first diff
Guilty encountered was the general failure
of 1887, which arrested subscription OF
S25, 900 towards an endowment, before two
thirds Of it had been obtained, and left him
to supply the deficiency as he best could
It's further effect was to keep down the pa
tronage of the institution, for several years,
TO point far below the cost ofmaintenancc'
Merging his whole resources and credit in
the institution, it went on, and with return
ing prosperity success became embarrassing
ole Every thing was to be done
and nothing 10 do it with. Every thing was
done, and done with nothing. And he, who
with Gods blessing, has accomplished these
things, after two most dangerous attacks o.
| illness, which confined him for nearly five
months, having exhausted, in his enterprise
for Christian education. his means and hi:
credit, is left with Two most successful lnsli
tuilons, whose annual receipts are not les.
than $4,000; and with an unmanageabl,
debt
At council of his friends, called 10 con
slider what should be done, in this state o
affairs the undersigned was unanimously ad
vlscd to make an assignment of all his prop
criy, for the benefit of all his creditors; ant
10 arrange for the carrying on of the lns,tu
tons, under his own conduct and supervision
but on the financial responsibility and busi
ness direction of others, rs before proposed
This has been done. The undersigned give
up his property, of every form TO meet, s
far AS ii may, a debt, not personal TO himscl
his private income being more than cqua
10 his private cypcndiiuie--bnt growing ol
of his venture for Christian Education, in tn
two Institutions, above named: and only de
s,res The timc and opportunity 10 meet and pa
tic wLolc amount Of debt, IN principal and IA
tcrcSt.n
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-06-16
EDITORS TABLE.


Cop1Ys LAWS Book, ANN TnE AMERICAN
Those of our readers who would like to subscribe
for this elegant monthly periodical, can now do so
at very small cost. The l.ady's Book is pub
shcd at SO per annum, but as an induccmcnt,
which we arc enabled to hold out Ivy means of an
arrangement with the publishers, We will furnish
the l.ady's Book and the Sunbury Amcrican, one
wear for $3.50 cash in advance, 10 those who may
wish TO subscribe.
Our readers will find an advertisement in ouI
columns this week offering for sale an excellent
farm in Union township, Union County, AT pri
vae sale.
UoLpEN's MAGAZINE for June contains as usua
much useful and entertaining matter, 1t is pub
lishcd monthly at : per annum.
The professional card of Chas W. Hcgins, Esq
who has opened law Office at Polsvillc, will b,
found in our advertising columns this week. W.
are pleased 10 learn, that his talents as a lawyc
are we'll appreciated in his new location.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-06-16

o. MIR. BURKE, the late Commissioner
of Patents, has associated himself with MIR.
Ritchie in the publication of the Washing
ton Union. While the Democratic Press
generally, notice his enirec into the corps
editorial, in commendatory terms, the
Wings on the other hand, give him an oc-
casional dig under the ribs. The New
York Courier and Enquirer in a kind ot
running growl, gives him the following
snap
ole is far better qualified for that post ian
editor than for the one he has lately quilted
His knowledge of inventions lies entirely III
the field of politics"
Mr.. Burke is said 10 be man of talent
His "bundlecund letters" however, made
no very favorable impressions on us, yet W,
think him deserving of patent for then
novelty.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-06-16
REGISTER AND RECORDER.

The death of Martin Irwin, the Register
& Recorder ofthiS county, on Wednesday
morning last, imposes upon Governor Johns
ton the duty of appointing new officer
until the next election. MIR. Irwin has left
a large family-a wife and eight children,
most of them small. He was in embarrassed
circumstances, but hoped with the aid of
his Office, TO which he was elected last fall,
that he would be able to secure the property
in which he lived, and which he had recent :
ly built. A number of our citizens have
recommended George P. Buyers, for the Of
flee, who generously agrees to appropriate
the profits of the office, for the benefit OF
the family of the late incumbent. MIR.
Buyers, is good whig and well qualified
for the Office.
We have also learned that David Rocke-
feller, Esq, is an applicant on the same
terms, and is strongly recommended. Mr..
Rockefeller is an excellent business man,
and would make good officer.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-06-16
NEW YORK AND ERIE RAIL ROAD

This great Improvement was opened a.
bout ten days since from Binghampton TO
Owego. The road is now completed from
Piermont on the Hudson, TO Owego on the
SuS1uchanna, distance Of go miles, at a
cost of about ten millions of dollars. The
estimated cost TO complete il to Dunkirk, is
about five millions more. The track is the
wide guagc, and the cars are spacious and
elegant. a large number of persons from
New York participated in the celebration.
Among them number ofthe corps editorial,
Mr.. Fuller of the Mirror, gives graphic
and interesting account of the proceedings
in his paper. The New Workers, are wide
awake to the great importance of the lake
trade, and are using Herculean efforts TO Sc.
cure it, while the Philadelphians are con,
tent TO tap the Ohio river, which is frozen
up great portion of the winter, and dried
upa considerable time in the summer.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-06-16
TO THE EDITORS AND PUBLISHERS OF
THE UNITED STATES. Ns


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totmed in the City Hall, at Paris
IA COLLECTION OF AMERICAN NEWSPAPERS,
Presented to the City of Paris,
by the Journalist of the United States.
July ath, iS49."
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"Boston Daily Bee" (,hc editor of which
has undertaken TO form the collecton) a copy
of their paper published on the Fourth of Jnly
1sio, with copy of each semi-weekly and
weekly which they may issue during the first
week in July. Papers published in o,her
American nations, and old or rare newspaper
will also be thankfully received Acknow
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| all donations received.
" Editors will please ''copy" the abov
notice, and bear it in MUD Oh independents
Day.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-06-16
IRON BUSINESS.

The Danvilc Intelligencer says the Iron
business is looking up. Many Of the old
hands are returning, and the town is filling
up. This will be cheering news TO many.
The sudden transition from active enterprise
and industry to dulncsS and inactivity,
caused by the stopping OF the iron works,
gave TO Danville, for time, the appear
ancc of town abandoned on account of
pcsticncc. We are pleased TO hear of a
renewal of business, and trust it may be
permanent. Webster never uttered trucr
sentiment than when he stated that the
great ends ofgovernmcnt, and the best means
to secure the blessings of our free inStitu-
tions, was 10 furnish the people with en-
ploymrn:, and such employment as would
rcmuncrate them for their labor. This is
true as well as practical philosophy, and i:
worth more than all the distractions of the
free trade theorists of the last century.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-06-16

u The coal trade is now vigorously
prosecuted in the Schuylkill region. The
amount taken to market last week reached
nearly sixty thousand tons, of which the rail
road carried 1926 tons and the canal IL,
45l tons. Thus far the amount taken to
market exceeds that of the same time last
year considerably; but it will require ac-
cording to the Miners Journal, 100000
tons, TO make up the deficiency in the stock
occasioned by the strike by the miners ant
the deficiency of last season. The Goa
trade must, We think, prosper for this sea
son at least. The Lehigh region on ac
count of the difficulties with their boatmer
will also fall something short of the amoun
anticipated.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-06-16

&C. The Miltonian speaking of counter
fcitS, says, that ga man cannot be prosecu-
ted for passing counterfeit bill OF bank
of another state of less denomination than
five dollars" This is mistake. This ques-
ton was raised at the last court, and Judge
Anthony decided that such persons were
liable to be prosecuted. If the law was
otherwise, the counterfeiters would have
merry time Of it at present.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-06-16
che 1tlurkcts.
BALTIMORE MARKET.
ODice Of Tie american, June II. ISL

O.Dice Of Tie Ameriea,, June IL. 1919.
GRAIN-One parcel OF strictly prime Md.
red Wheat was sold to-day at ll2 cents, and
another, of still finer Md. red, at ll3 cculs.
We quote the range of good To strictly prime
Md reds 10 day al l0jal12 els. A parcel of
fair white Md. was sold at ll2 cents We
note sales this morning of about 5000 BUSH
els very poor Western red, and in bad cond-
ton, at 81 TO 100 cents according to condi-
ton.
Sales of Md. white Corn are making to-day
at 52a5i cents and of yellow at 55a57 cents.
We quote Md. Rye at 55a56 cents; and Oats
at 25a30 cents.
WlllSk El. Sales of bbls at 81 and 81 !
cents.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-06-16
GOLD DOLLARS.

The Mint at Philadelphia is kept busy in
coming these little "mint drops" Each
piece is weighed before it is stamped. If
too heavy it is filed of, and if too light it
is melted over. Silver coin being Of much
less value, such exactness is not required.
When under way 100 pieces per minute
are sometimes coined but days work sell
dom exceeds 10000 or 10000 pieces.
About 100000 have been coined. Per-
sons who bring bullion to the mint can now
generally get the "drops" in about four
days. Our readers are probably not all
aware that The expense ofcoinage is deiray-
ed by government, and that any person can
have gold coined at the mint free of charge
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-06-16

THE SOUTHERN BAPTIsT TRIENNIAL Cox
vENTIoN has been engaged in considering
the education of the colored population of
the South. The report of the committee
having charge of that subject gave rise 10 a
protracted and animated debate, the s,um-
bling block being the conflict with the laws
of some OF the Southern States, which forbid
the education of slaves, and do not allow
them TO assemble together for religious wor-
ship. Nevertheless, the Convention passed,
on motion of Mr., Ellord, of South Carolina,
the following important resolution
Resolved, That we regard the religious
instruction of our colored population as duty
imperalively incumbent upon us as Souihren
Christians that we regard the preaching OF
the word of God as the best means of dis
charging this duty, and we earnestly recon-
mend 10 our churches TO devote stated por.
ton of their public exercises to the particu-
lar instruction of colored persons in the truths
of the Bible.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-06-16

O- The postage on letters to San Fran
cisco, and the other parts of California, is
40 cents per letter not exceeding a half
ounce. On newspapers the sea postage is
three cents.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-06-16
PHILADELPHIA MARKET,

JUNE lo, lSlJ.
WHEAT-Prime Pennsylvania reds are
held at 81 OF, and white al s Oh.
RyE-SaIrs al 56 Il 5Sc.
CoRN-Sales OF HAT and round yellow 60 a
Gle, weight
OATs-Sales Of Southern 80 4 Sic. Penna
81 Il 35c.
WHIsKEY. Sales in hllds al 81 and in
bbls al . cents.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-06-16

10 The military elections in Columbia
county resulted in the reelection of Mat
thew Mcdowell, of Ligh. Street, as Briga-
dier General, and Capt. N. Scely Of Ber-
wick, as Brigade Inspector.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-06-16

o. The rapid and sudden rise of the
streams in the west, are surprising. The
Fort Smith (Arkansas) Herald of the 23d
ult., gives the following account of the
termination of one of the numerous Cali
fornia expeditions, by sudden flood, which
surprised the party while asleep:
''Capt. Robinson, of Washington CITY, who
left for California a few weeks since, return.
ed TO this place on Saturday last. lie lost
his oxen and all his provisions at Sleepy
Creek, about 90 miles this side of Little River
in the Creek Country. He and his party,
crossed the creek late in the evening, there
being scarcely water enough in the bed of
| the creek 10 wei the soles of their feet. and
campcd not far from the bank, ale their sup
pcrs and retired 10 rest. During the night a
storm came, and the raincd poured down
IN torrents, which caused the water in the
creek to rise very fast, the party being IA
ii"ued slept very soundly, and did not dis
cover their situation until they found them
selves floating in The water. The niyht be-
in% so dark, that they could not distinguish
any object, except by the flashes of the light
ming, they made their wagons fast as soon as
possible with ropes and then were compelled
To climb trees 10 save their lives. When the
morning came they discovered that the wa.
ter had risen, in so short time. to the aston.
ishlng height OF forty-fonr feet rising cleal
ovn their wagon, cover and ALL presenting q
sea OF water. Their oxen in attempting tc
SWIM out became entans.cd in some drift
wood and were drowned. A portion of ihei
baggage was washed ont of the wagon and
carried some distance down stream, and ,hei
most valuable articles were either lost or i'm
ured so much that they were of little use
Having lost all their outfits, they were com
PEELED to return, Capt. r. will leave on the
first boat and will perhaps 90 10 Calilornic
by some other route.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-06-16

10 The stockholders of the Schuylkill
Bank have resolved to resuscitate the Bank.
They have given over all the assets of the
Bank to the Bank of Kentucky, excepting
the charter.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-06-16

% SrRAwBERRlEs.-This delightful fruit
is now ripening in the gardens in this place.
We saw and tasted some few, several days
since. The frost, in some instances, has
destroyed the scarlet berries. The .Alpines
were not effected. Green peas have also
made there appearance, as well as new
potatoes.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-06-16
COMMUNICATION.

Mn. EDITOR Allow us to recommend
through your valuable paper, Major WIN. l..
DEWART, of Sunbury, as candidate for
the next Legislature. Ii has been the cnstom
of late years by the Democratic party of this
county 10 choose their Representative alter
natcly from either side OF the river, and as the
Forks have had the member for the last 9
years, it now belongs 10 the iotcer end. Aud
i'll fact it is ccdcd by them 10 this side. We
know of no man who we would more cheer
fully recommend TO the Democratic portion
of this county ,han Mr.. Dcwart; he is a man
of pure democratic principles; he has always
battlcd in the good cause, and we are sure
that he would attend TO the interest of his
constituents, and go in for the great principle
OF ''dOin% the greatest good for the greatest
number" There are many principles Of great
interest now agitaing the public, and we
want a man of a strong mind TO represent us
one whose own interests nor those of an,
clique OF faction would control him, and such
Il one we find in the Major. By publishing
this you will confer favor on many.
DEMOCRATS OF JACKSON.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-06-16
II. B. MAssER, Editor and Proprietor.

NOTlCE.-As the late firm of Masscr X
Esclv was dissolved in March 1918, and the
books left in the hands Of II. b. Masser Tor
collection, persons are hereby notified TO set
tie with and pay over TO the sad ii. u. Mas
ser any balance due for advertising or sub
scripton TO The American.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-06-16
NJ A IL Il L l. ID,

In Milton, on Monday the iih inst, by the
Rev +. Ruihrauif RonEEr NJ FElc1, Esq,
Editor OF the ''NlltonialI," 10 Miss MARY A.
eldes, daughter Of the Rev. f. Ruthrauii, OF
Milton.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-06-16

John Barnhiser, revolutionary soldier,
died at Quincy, Franklin county, Pa, on Sa.
tnrday week, in the Tooth year Of his age,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-06-16
ID 1 II ID.

In this place on Wednesday morning last,
Mr. MARTIN IRWIN, about ~ years Of
age. Mr. Irwin was the Register 4 Recorder
OF this county, al the time Of his death.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-06-16

New CoUNTERrEITs.--A number of coun-
tcrfeit one dollar notes, on the Bank of New
Brunswick, New Jersey, 10 the amount of
about so dollars were circulated i'll this
place on Monday last. The discovery was
made in the evening Of that day, and war
of our citizens, against Jesse Crawford and
VIM. Slnkcr, residing in the neighborhood
of Muncy Dam, and Henry Summers of Me-
| Ewcnsvilic, all of whom are said TO have paid
out money of this description on that day in
this place. The first two were taken at
Bloomsbury, the next day, for passing the
same kind of money in that town, and placed
into custody, and the latter was arrested i'll
this borough, and committed TO the county
Jail al Bloomsburg yesterday afternoon, hav-
ing failed TO give the requisite amount OF bail
demanded by Esquire TREGo. They will be
tried or discharged at the next session of the
Cour, of this county, which will commence
on the 2lst OF next August.
lu order to guard the public against these
spurious notes, we subjoin description oI
their appearance -
Is, Bank at Ncw Brunsrick- Vignettc
railroad and train of cars ON the right mar.
gin, child with wings, on lion in Il crouch
ing posture, with figure "1' above, and the
word GOMEZ below. At the bottom of the
bill is small cut of dog watching the key
of safe standing by.
There are also One Dollar Notes on til,
Bank of Stamford, Ct, in circulation, o
which we would warn the pubic.-DnriH'
Democrat of Junc Sh.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-06-16

The OFFICE for collecting tolls on the
North Branch Canal, has been removed from
Berwick to Beach Haven, three miles above.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-06-16

" Much of our paper this week is
taken up with subjects on the cholera
An account of DIR. Birds discovery of a
remedy, will be found on our first page
1t is severely commented upon by an arti-
Gle in another portion of our paper. What
the substance ozone is, has not been salts
factorily explained. Physicians are ex-
ceedinsly prone to use terms to mystify
their patients and readers, and generally
use Latin or Greek, or even gibbcrish, in
preference TO the plain English. The con.
clusion arrived at by some is, that o-one is
acotc or nitrogen, one of the constituents OF
atmospheric air, which of itself is poison
Gus, and that the cause of the cholera is the
undue prevalence of that substance. We
shall however wait before we condemn the
new discovery. Old school practitioners in
all professions, are very apt TO condemn
new discoveries as humbugs.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-06-16

o. HAIL SToEM.--Thcrc was a hail
storm on Sunday week last, which did con-
siderable damage in some sections of the
state. AT Muncy some of the hail stones,
the Luminary says, were as large as a mans
fist, measuring to 8 inches in circumler-
cncc. The same storm passed over Fishing
creek, Centre, Greenwood and Brier creek
townships, in Columbia county, doing much
damage in its course TO the grain and other
crops. The same day there was heavy
hail storm in York county.