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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-05-12
BALTIMORE MARKET,
Obic. Of the American, May 9, ls

O.bic. Of the american, Nay 9, ls4s..
WnEAT.-The receipts of the week have
been very small indeed, and for several days
past there has been little or no Wheat at
market, of any description. Parcels are
wanted, and good TO prime reds would com.
maud 1O5 l0S or 11o cents per bushel.
CoRN.-On Monday the sales of white
were at 4s a 49 cents, and OF Md. yellow at
81 SIS cents. On Wednesday the sales OF
white were at so cents, and of yellow at 81
a So cents. To day the sales of white are
at 81 Il 80 cents, and of yellow al IS Sc
cents, and we quote accordingly.
RYE.-A sale of Md. at 55 cents. Or,
Wednesday parcel of Penna. at 5S cents.
To-day parcel of 400 bushels Penna. at
TO cents.
OArs.-We quote the range a, IS 30
cents.
WHtsKEY. We have TO no,e an improve.
ment in prices since our last Weekly Report,
The market opened on Monday with sales Of
bbs. at 81 2ll cents, and of hhds. at 20l
cents. On "Wednesday and yesterday sales
of bbls. were made at % cents, and Of hhds.
Il, 81 cents. To-day-the market being
! scarce of bbls. and the demand good-hOl-
defS have advanced their rates, and are de-
mandno % cents for bbls. and % for hhds.,
bnt we are not adviced Of any sales, as yet.
at those rates The inspections Of the week
are 9Sl bbs.. Of which 299 bbs. were recei-
we'd bv the Tide Water Canal, and 1872 bbls.
from New Orleans.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-05-12

10 LAurcH.-The boat Atlantic was
launched from the yard Of MIR. Charles
Gossler, on Saturday, at noon. This is the
best specimen Of canal boat building we
have ever seen. Her dimensions are as
follows: length Of deck, 80 feet; breadth
Of beam, IS feet, 8 inches; depth Of hold,
7 feet, 8 inches; tonnage, $50. She is
schooner decked, and her cabin is large and
handsomely fitted up. Her berths are
furnished with doors like the state rooms
Of ship, and when these are closed, the
cabin presents the appearance Of an old
fashioned oak wainscotted room.
The Atlantic is a credit to the skill and
taste Of Mr.. Gossler. He is one of the
best, if not the best, boatbuilder on The Sus'
quehanna. The boats launched from hi
yard, in the Southern part of our Borough
any mechanic might well be proud Of.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-05-12
THE GOLD DOLLAR.

We received information yesterday from
the Mint that the gold dollar was ready for
circulation, and subsequently we saw num-
Der Of specimens Of the new coin, and: thro'
the polteness Of Mr.. Sandford, Of Adams &
Co.'s Express, one was put in our possession.
The coin is smaller than the five cent piece.
The head OF Liberty with the stars is on one
side, and on the reverse, on the margin, the
words "United States Of America" with a
wreath enclosing the words ~ Dollar, ls49."
The delay in issuing the coin was caused BY
the length of time required TO prepare the
die, and not from any unnecessary tardiness
on the part Of the officers Of the Mint.
Phila. Ledger, Of the 9th inst.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-05-12
LATE FROM TEXAS.

The Galveston papers of the Goth ult., say
that the severe frost of the 18th injured cot
ton cane and corn. At Houston, the houses
looked like snow.
The Western Texan reports the return TO
San Antonio of Lleuts. Bryan and Michler,
Typographical Engineers, with their party
from the Rio Grande. The troops which
were to have been stationed there are not at
the Preside, on account OF the unprodnctive
soil, which appears TO yield nothing for the
nourishment or shelter Of either man or beast
The camp has been established for the pre-
sent at Paso de los Justus near the Eagle
Pass The party of engineers, on the way
in, met many gold hunters on their way to
California. Most of them go by San Fernan-
do, and thence through to Mazatlan.
A gentleman from Camargo reports that
the cholera is prevailing to considerable
extent in all that region of Mexico. At Mon.
,erey it has proved quite fatal, and We have
no information as to the number Of deaths.
The Western Texan reports the death o
MIR. +. S. Breeden, of La Grange, from cho
lera, at that place.
About one hundred Indians made a foray
the Brownsville Flag of the 18th ull., says
upon Santa Rita District, ~ miles from tha
place, where they stole and drove of larg.
number Of horses and mules, murdered tw,
women, and carried of number of children
On the 18th ult,, Indians, 5s in number
supposed to be Tonkoways or LiPans, came
to Rancho Rosareo about 40 miles from thi
place, and killed Mexican and his wife
} another Mexican escaped with an arrow sho
} in his breast. The indians then went t
Aqua Negra, and killed another Mexican
and carried off his wife and boy about te
: years of age. The Indians were last see
within IS miles Of this place, where the
) stole horses and chased several men 9
. Paio Alto they robbed number Of Mexics
!. ranches.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-05-12
~ communication appeared in th,

DU A communication appeared in the
NIitonian of last week, headed, "UNcER-
TAINTY OF TIE LAW AND UNCERTAINTY OF
THE FACTS" which protessed to give an ac-
count OF the trial of an action Of ejectment
at our Court of Common Pleas several years
ago. The writer also states that circum-
stances have lately transpired which show
that the evidence of an important witness
was false. We do not wish to be UNDER
stood as censuring the editors Of the Mil.
tonian, when we say that the communica-
ton was evidently written to prejudice the
public mind against one of the parties.-
If, as the writer states, such facts have come
to his knowledge, it is highly probable ano-
ther action will be commenced. 1t is
right and proper that the case should come
before jury who know nothing about the
circumstances until they are empanneled.
This article is intended to have a contrary
effect. 1t is such as will induce those
reading it to inquire about it, TO make it
subject OF conversation with their neigh
bors and thus lay themselves open to such
statements as the persons interested may
circulate, and imbibe thereirom a bias,
which is extremely prejudicial to the adj
ministration of justice. The mind is so
constituted that on hearing or reading a
statement we will form an opinion, and it
is difficult, when it afterwards becomes ne
cessary to view the matter impartially, to
wholly divest ones self of the prejudice
thus induced. Thus we find in trials for
murder where it has been attended with
great cruelty, and where It has caused
great excitement among the people, how
hard it is to find twelve men who have not
formed and expressed an opinion as to the
guilt or innocence of the prisoner. The
same influence is felt when the merits OF
civil cases are canvassed. II may not pre-
judice, but if there is bare possibility OF
such result, public journals should refuse
to admit into their columns any thing in
regard to them. 1t is an abuse OF the lib
erty of the press. We say again we do
not blame the Miltonian. We do not know
who the writer is, nor do We care. We
shall "boldly rebuke wee" in whatever
form il comes to our notice. The commu.
nication evinces disposition on the wri.
ter's part to prejudice the cause. Nothing
else could have induced the statement. l,
; was not matter of public policy. The
people at large felt no interest in It, mol
, have they anything to do with the disputes
of individuals until they are brought be-
fore them, by the parties, in proper man
, ner. The author is, to say the least of it
, is guilty of gross imprudence. In thi
n whether committed through ignorance o.
by design, he 10 culpable. s.-sss1
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-05-12
BOROUGH ELECTION.

At the election held on Monday last, the
following officers were elected:
BuReEssEs.-lst.J J. H. Zimmerman, 2nd,
Francis Bucher.
ASSISTANT BURGEssEs.-Hon. Geo. Wei.
ser, Samuel Fetter, VIM. L. Dewart, John
Young.
COMMON CouNcIL.-Samuel J. Fry, Gid
con M. Yorks, Geo. Bright, Mark p. Soup
ham, Jacob Beck, Geo. B. Youngman, Ira
T. Clement, John Farnsworth.
Town CLERK.-John S. Bright.
HiGH CoNsTABLE.-Martin E. Bucher.
These are the same officers who served
the year just passed. Their administration
was SO efficient and popular that they were
unanimously reelected.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-05-12

u The SuNBuRY GLEE CLUB gave a
concert on Tuesday evening, under the
direction of Mr.. Hawley. They sang a
number of quartettes, catches, glees, &C.,
with a correctness which, considering their
limited experience, is very creditable, as
we'll to the Club as to Mr.. Hawley's sys-
TEN of instruction. The Club is composed
of gentlemen of rich musical talent, which
needs cultivation only 10 enable them sue
cesstully to compete with any in the coun-
try.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-05-12

D The refreshing rains Of the last few
days have made the country surprisingly
beautiful, Vegetation looks hourishing and
gives US the promise of an abundant har-
vest. The fruit is not SO generally injured
by the frost as was at first supposed. The
cherries are completely done for, but with
pieous resignation, and an eye to the chol'
era, we look upon their destruction as an
especial dispensation in our favor.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-05-12

STATE OF FEELING IN CANADA NO new
disturbances have broken out in Canada,
but it is evident that public feeling is in a
very excited state. Dr.. Nelson, who took so
prominent part in the last rebellion. stated
in his place in the House, or rather in the
market, on Saturday evening, that he had
been told by one Of the most influent men in
his county, that
''lf the disturbances at Montreal were
longer continued, his whole county would
rise, TO a man, and march ur: he also stated
that he was informed by his friend, the hon
! orabe member for Vercheres, that the same
state of things existed in his county,
Both these counties are exclusively inhabi.
ted by the French Canadians, and the FORM
er that of Rchlieu, represented by Dr. Mel
son, was the most famous in the history OF
the rebellion.
Mr.. Bouton, OF Toronto, also stated to the
House, that there were large numbers in Up.
per Canada armed ,rith rifles, ready to march
domn to Montreal, to assist the British of Low'
er Canada against the French
| There can be no doubt that if the French
| in the lower counties were 10 make any Of
the demonstrations threatened. the whole
country would be plunged into civil war.
The Canadian French, however, are of tina
class, which if not slow to anger, most Ger
tainly ara to fighting; but if a war shoult
arise it would be of an exceedingly desperate
character, for the hatred betreen the t,ro race
| is bitter.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-05-12
COMMUNICATION.

MR. EDIroR.-Sir As the time is rapid
ly approaching, when the people will be cal
led upon 10 make choice of one of the citizens
to ill the office Of Brigade Inspector, we
would cheeHully recommend Major WILL
LIAM HsKASE, for that station in the mill
tary ranks, believing his promotion TO that
station, would have tendency to raise again
the spirits Of military men.
MANY IN THE FORKS.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-05-12
WHO SALTED THE SEA.

The following scene is reported to have
occurred on board steamer carrying detach.
ments of Alabama and Louisiana troops TO
the Mexican war. 1t is capital joke:
One tall volunteer from the pine land Of
Alabama was unhappy for the want employ
ment. He sauntered along ''lor nothing to
do,n when il occurred to him that he might,
as he expressed it, stake a good wash He
was tall, lank fellow, with shocky head
of dry, grassy hair hanging down to his shoul-
ders. With deliberation consistent with an
idle sea voyage, he commenced rubbing the
turpentine soap of the ship into his hair and
skin with commendable vehemence. He
had cause to take great deal of pains, for
he observed to himself .'that he had an acre
of barrack mud on him."
Ii must be observed that all this while the
vessel was blowing further out into the sea
and by this time the Mississippi water in the
wash-room had become exhausted, and he
threw his bucket over the vessels side TO
replenish his basin.
The first dash he made was al his head /;
the lurpenIine of the soap and the saline OF
the waller soon formed chemical combina.
ton, and the oily qualities of the soap disap-
peared, and left something in its stead re-
semblng tar. Two or three rakes of the fingers
throuahihe hair elevated itupright on the Ala
bamian's head, stiff as the quill ofa porcupine
That's another trick played upon me-" said
the unwashed, in rage, his hair still grow
ing fiercer. At this moment the water drip
ped his face, and he commenced splitting, as
if fnauseated to the last degree. Coolly and
determined, he went to his belt took a
''bowie," some fifteen inches long, and de-
livered himself thus: "Some of them thar
Louisianians has played tricks enough Oh me.
Now, if any one dare, let him fetch me the
:he one that put salt in this ere water"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-05-12

U- A large number of boats are daily
loading with coal at our wharves. The
demand for Shamokin coal is steadily in
creasing, but owing to the delapidated con-
dition of the rail road, the operators have
difficulty in bringing down sufficient to
meet il.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-05-12
II. II. MAssER, Editor and Proprietor.

NOTICE.-As the late firm OF Masser 4
Eisely was dissolved in March ls4s, and the
books left in the hands Of II. b. Masser for
collection. persons are hereby notified TO set
tie with and pay over TO the said n. b. Mas
ser any balance due for advertising or sub
scripion to the American.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-05-12
ELECTED the JEsUfrs.-The government
at Mon,evideo has elected the Jesui,s, in
consequence Of a quarrel.
N a n n 2 y n .

On the 10Th ult., by the Rev. J. P. Shindel,
Mr.. BENJAMIN Hoover, to Miss MARY KIErER,
both Of Augusta township.
On the Sd inst, by the same, MIR. ANDREW
LIEaLER. to Miss MARGARET DuNxLEBERGER,
both Of Union county.
In Milton, on the 9Th inst, by The Rev
Mr Hamilton, Mr.. WILLIAM NJ. HESpERsoN,
to Miss CArHARIsE MARrz, all of Milton.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-05-12

PIRATES ABOUT The ship Kestrel, from
New Castle, England arrived at Singapore
on the 10th of February. She had been
plundered by pirate brisanline, of about
200 tons, and crew of about ninety hands,
on the 22d OF November last, in lat. % s.,
long. go w. This point is not very far from
the track of our California vessels.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-05-12

FoSTESELLE lived to be nearly hundred
years old. lady Of nearly equal age, said
to him one day in large company, 'Mon.
sieur, you and stay here so long tina, l have
notion that Death has forgotten !" Speak
as softly as you can madam" replied Fonie-
nellie, "lest you should remind him of u.s. !"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-05-12

MuTINY ON THE LAKEs.-The Chicago
Democrat states that The brig Montezuma, at
anchor in the lake, with sails sci, could moi,
raise her anchor and proceed on her voyage,
on account of the crew refusing 10 do duty
The captain came ashore for assistance
On the olst the vessel remained at anchor
with signal of distress flying, and war
rant for the arrest of four of the crew was
sent for by the captain. The Democrat says,
''we understand the crew complained of the
weather being too cold"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-05-12
Che Alarkets.
PHILADELPHIA seAaxpr.

WAr, " I64y.
WHrAR--Prime Pennsylvania reds are
held at 81 81 05, and white al 81 10 a 81.
l2ic.
RE--Sales at SO soc.
CoRN-Sales of flat and round yellow S. a
6oc, weight.
OArs-Saes of Southern Soc; Penna. 34c.
WHIsKEY Y.--Sales in hhds at 20 and in
bbls al % cents.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-05-12

~ The numerous friends of VIM. J..
Martin, ESQ.,, and Mr.. Edward M. Hall,
will be happy to learn that the shipXylon,
in which they sailed for California, in
February, has arrived safely at Rio Jane
rio
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-05-12
FROM CAPE HAYTIEN-vICTORY OF THE
BLACKS OVER TIE sPANIARDS.


By the arrival of the brig Silenus at Bos-
ton, the Traveller has received dates from
the Island OF llay,i to the Goth Of April
Accounts had been received at the Cape Of a
battle at Azua, between the Hay,iens and
the Domincans, in which the latter were Ut.
terly routed, with great loss.
'The battle is represented TO have been a
holly contested one, and the Haytens did not
altogether escape losing, it is said, from one
to two hundred. OF the Dominicans three or
four hundred were killed, mostly in battle
A number of women and children in Azua
(which town fell into the possession of the
conquerors) were also slain. The accounts,
however, do not represent that there was any
general plunder OF the town or indiscrminate
slaughter OF its inhabitants, as might have
be en- feared from the undisci plined state Of
The conquered army. A large quantity of
provisions, five thousand stand Of arms, and
many prisoners fell into the hands Of the
Hayiiens. From Aqua, Soloque continued
his march for the city of ST. Domingo, which
would probably fall into his hands, together
with Santiago, and the whole of the Spanish
part of the island. A passenger from the
Cape gives curious account of that portion
of the Haytien army which started from that
quarter. He says that they were barefoot,
without sleeves or tails 10 their coats, not a
cent in their pockets nor a mouhful TO eat.
| or course, on their march they were obliged
to live by forced contributions upon their
own countrymen until they reached the from
tier. 1t is actually stated that the Command
ing General, before starting; sent on board
one of the vessels in port TO beg few bis
cults 10 put in his knapsack. The Monopoly
Law, it is now thought, was very cunning
ly devised scheme OF Soloque TO prevent the
merchants from medding in politics, by sell
ting them by the ears among themselves as
to the division of coffee, &c, Soloque is a
shrewd manager, and is perhaps a better
head of the Hayden Government than some
of his more ignorant and brutal generals, to
whom the authority would probably devolve
in case Of his death or displacement"
ExrRAoRDINARY.--James Berry, Esq, Of
South Dennis, was married lately at WesI
Harwich, to Mrs. Hannah Kelley, of Dorches
ter. Mr.. Berry was married in 1922 to the
above named Mrs. Kelley, and about five
years afterwards he was divorced from her
she having previously married Mr.. Green,
wood Since his divorce, Mr.. B. has been
married twice, and buried both wives. He
has now married his first love. Is the pre-
sent Mis-. Berry his first or fourth wife.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-05-12

MRs. HowARD's TRIAL AT CINcINNATi -
The trial of Mrs. Howard commenced at
Cincinnati on the 3Oth ult Much difficulty
was experienced in empanneling jury; five
were peremptorily challenged. One of the
called Jurors, on being questioned as to hi.
scruples regarding capital punishment, should
the law and evidence Justify conviction, re-
piled that he was opposed 10 hanging, and
especially TO hanging woman. This ans.
wer brough, down quite torrent of applause
from The gallery, which was promptly check.
ed by the sheriff. Publicity is not to be
given 10 the evidence until The trial is finish
ed. Some twenty-five witnesses have beer
summoned and the case excites great inter
est.
P.S. Since writing the above tina Tele
graph, we see, announces the aequittal o
Mrs. Howard.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-05-12

IMPORTANT DECISION. Supreme Court
at Rochester, Judge Seldom presiding has
upon application Of the latter, charging him
with adultery, is not liable under the statue
against bigamy if he marries again. He is
liable to punishment, however, under the ac,
Rev. Stat. Sec. As, and the last marriage
being void in law, its issue vii! be illegili-
mate.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-05-12

THE EDITOR of the National Wing has a
despatch, announcing the death of Judge
Needs, Of Minnesota, by drowning, while
crossing swollen stream in Kentucky, on
horseback, while on his way to Cincinnati.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-05-12

CHOLERA AT THE WEsT.-The cholera con.
tinues TO prevail at ST. Louis; and quite Il
number OF deaths have occurred, many of the
cases, however, originating on steamboats,.
At Louisville the disease is said to be confined
to a small district, inhabited by the lowest
ard mos. filthy portion of the population.
Six or seven deaths are mentioned as having
happened there on the I'd inst. At Pittsburg
few deaths have occurred, the cases, how.
ever, all originated on board the boats.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-05-12

CALIFORNIA STATIsTIcs.-It is estimated,
says the New Yoik Mirror, that The entire
receipts of California gold in the United
States amour, to S269,OOO The receipts in
London to April l4lh, 100000. On the
way, ss34,OoO. Total, S1,4o2.OOO. Since
the Isl Of December last, 325 vessels have
left the Atlantic ports for the shores Of Cali
fornia and the total number Of cmigranls
cannot fall much short of 10000. There
will be not less than $4,000 gold hunters in
the valley of the Sacramento on the first OF
September next, and California will apply
for admission into the Union at the opening
Of the next Congress
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-05-12

APPL EFT MS
GREAT CENTRAL
CHEAP BOOK TORE,
I6A Chestnut Street,
Corner Of Serentk, Srdim's Buildings,
PHILADELPHIA.
MOVING the wants of the community, the
IA Proprietor of this EsrARLIsHNENT has fitted
up Store in the most elegant manner, having
due regard TO the comfort uf his customers so that
every Stranger visiting has Book Store, may feel
entirely at home.
HIS yn1r6HlgyH STOCK
of Books is classified aceesfng TO the various De-
partments Of Literature, so that visitors can find
the Books they are in search Of for themselves,
Buying his Stock for the most part at the Auo.
rIoN S,LE, and being connected with one Of the
L.nsrsr PupLsnI>G Horsrs in this country,
besides publishing largely himself, enabes him to
sell ALL Books at
LOWER PRICES
than any other hsuse of a similar character on this
continent His facilities for the IxroRTAriox
or Books from Europe are unsurpassed, having
Branch of his Establishment in London, where
orders of private gentlemen are carefully executed
and forwarded to this Country by every STEAMER
and Packet.
"A CATALOGUE
of Books with the prices attached is issued quar-
terly, containing Lists of New Additions made to
his large collection, which in all cases for sale
at the
LOWEST PRloHy,
or, from .5 to IS per cent. below Publishers'
Prices. Thus in buying even q Few Books.
quite considerable amount is saved.
AS still further
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-05-12

CHARGE TO BocoTA.-Dr. Thomas Nj. Foote
editor of the Buffalo Advertiser, has accepted
the office of Charge to Bogota.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-05-12

New TRIAL GRANTED.-The counsel OF
Lawrence Altman, who, it will be recollect-
ed, was tried and found guilty of the murder
of his brother, in Clearfield county, at the
February Court, have succeeded in their ap-
plication for new trial. The case will be
Tried over over again at The September term
Belietonfe Democrat
The verdict set aside is that of the Jury
who, being unable TO make up their minds,
joined together in prayer, which produced
conviction. The Court, it seems, considers
prayer in the jury box as informal, the jury
being sworn 10 try man by the law and the
facts