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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-18
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CONVENTION

The democratic electors of Northumberland
county, are respectfully requested to meet at the
usual places of holding delegate elections, tn their
respective boroughs and townships, on
SATURDAY THE 25th DAY OF AUGUST,
ls4o for the purpose Of electing delegates to the
Democratic County Convention to be holden in
Sunbury, on
MONDAY THE 9th DAY OF AUGUST,
to nominate candidates, to be placed on the dem
ocratc ticket at the ensuing fall election.
FELlX INQUIRER, Chairman,
WILLIAM WILSON,
JACOB RAkER,
VIM. WALDRON,
JOHN c. MORGAN,
JOHN YORDY,
DANIEL p. CAUL,
ABRAHAM SHIPMAN,
C. J. Drummer,
Standing Committee
August 9th, ls49
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-18

CALIFORNIA ColN.-We yesterday had the
pleasure of holding in our hand one OF the
new California gold coins. 1t is about tha
size of a S5 u S, gold piece, but II is not
quite so handsome. On one side it has the
American eagle, with the inscription, "Cali-
fornia Gold" "Wihout Alloy" On the re-
verse it has circle of stars with the inscrip-
ton, "Ful Weight" 'lAalf Eagle" "San
Francisco IN. e NJ" 'lSls." The edge
is smooth and not milled like our coin. 1t
has different color from that of our coin,
being of pure gold. 1t is coined by private
company. This coin will prove Of great con-
golden country,-N N. o. Pieaytne.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-18

O. We have received a communica-
ton from Z. w. Marcher, in which he
complains Mat he has been unjustly charged
as the author of the communication re-
commenting Mr.. Chapman as candidate
for Assembly. The article, though well
enough written, contains some things that
would not look we'll in family newspaper,
which would prevent us publishing it.,
even if its great length did not preclude
us from doing so at present. MIR. Marcher
is disposed to be especially severe upon the
writer, and Northumberland in particular,
for the sneering manner in which the for
mer alludes to Tuckahoe, as may be seen
by the following extracts:
"Can any one think me capable of sending
for publication, an instrument of writing, con-
tanning expressions that are calculated to
lower in the estimation of others, the place
in which reside"
"Why may not the individual who wrote
that communication reside in Norhumber-
| land He speaks of gunnery, and as Point
township is frequently annoyed by the would
be marksmeu OF that poor miserable town, |
think il fair TO infer that he is an inhabitant
of that Borough,n
Gas TO kil-deers there are but very few in
our neighbolhood but if there were thou
sands, it would be no marvel for these AMI
mails like all others are fond of good living,
and where else would they get il but in the
| garden of Eden yugarly STYLED Tuckahoe -
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-18
EDITORS TABLE.


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the Lady's Book and the Sunbury american, one
wear for $3.50 cash in advance, to those who may
wish to subscribe.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-18
INCENDiARY ATTEMPTS TO BURN THE
CITY OF st. LOUIS.

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 10.
lncendiarism is again busy, and several at
temp,s have been made TO fire the city.
Yesterday one was made by tiriug the
steamer Whirwind. The bed clothing in
three different state rooms was set OH fire,
but it being timely discovered, the boa, was
saved.
The other attempts were made in the Nor
thern part of the city, two of which were in
lumber yards.
The city is overrun with thieves from al
quarters who have threatened to burn The
city for the purpose of getting an opportunity
TO plunder.
An extra police force is talked Of.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-18
Correspondence OF the Public Ledger.
GENERAL TAYLOR'S PROGRESS.
Reception Of General Taylor-His Depar-
ture for Harrisburg.

ture for Harrisburg.
LANCASTER, August II, 1s49.
General Taylor arrived here, agreeably to
public arrangement, at II o'clock, last eve
ming. His approach to the city was announ.
ced by the firing of cannon, whereupon the
bells of the city commenced merry chime
He was met at Columbia by large body of
our citizens as committee OF reception, and
conducted here in an extra train of cars. AT
the head of the town the cars were stopped
and a procession formed of the carriages and
mounted citizens in waiting. The process
sion was under command of General George
Ford, as Chief Marshal and number Of
aids and assistant marshals. A fine band Of
music led the procession; next followed the
President in four horse carriage, accompa-
MED by the Hon. Thaddeus Stevens, Cover
nor Johnston and others. AS the procession
passed through North Queen street, to the
Swan Hotel, he was greeted by the shouts
and hurras Of thousands of ladies and gentle
men, who had blocked the payements, doors
and windows along the whole line. he ac-
knowledged the greeting of the crowd in a
manner that betokened he was deeply inn
messed with the enthusiastic welcomings of
the people. He stood in the carriage, head
uncovered and bowed smilinsly from one
side to the other. The hundreds Of beauti-
ful ladies', whose handkerchiefs fiuttered at
every window, claimed much OF his a''en'
ton and seemed to please the Gold man.
nightly. Our venerable Court House Was
wrapped in blaze of light, and the head
quarters of the General were also brilliantly
illuminated. As the carriages, containing
the President, Governor, Mayor OF the City
and the Council drew up before the Hotel,
W crowd haf become SO immense and 30
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-18

II B. MAssER, ESQ -Dear Su:--As the
time is approaching when candidates Tor the
Legislature are 10 be selected, permi. me 10
recommend 10 the voters Of Northumberland
county, the name Of MIR. MICHAEL NJ.
SOPER, of Shalnokin township for tina, Office.
Mr. Soper is farmer and is well known to
the democracy OF this county, as firm and
consistent, democrat. he is a man Of good
moral character and of that plain practical
SENSE iha, would render him well qualified
TO represent the sturdy democracy OF old
Northumberland county in the next leeisa-
ture. Should he receive the nomination, !,
would be gratifying to
MANY DEMOCRATS.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-18

10 The editor Of the York Republican
thus comments on our reply to his notice of
Northumberland and Sunbury. 1t is, how
ever, mistake in Friend Cochran, to sup
pose that we give up the prosperity Of the
town. We have glorious prospects ahead,
and although we may not be as well off
for Gas as our York friends, we have at
least what is more substantial-an abun-
dance of coal which affords warmth as well
as light. We may visit York again, shortly,
and can then view it in another light,
should the Gas works be completed.
Having in our late excursion s'made note
on'' Northumberland and Sunbury as "fnish-
ed iowns,r and called upon the Editor of the
Suabury american, for an "explication," MIR.
MAssER alludes TO the matter in his paper OF
Saturday week. Our cotemporary is "cun-
ming of fence" and, like an ingenious law
yer in his pleadings he "conlesses and avoids"
the statements of our declaration He gives
up the prosperity of his town, but shelters
himself under "the superior beauty OF theil
ladies'" 1t is pretty sure sign OF decay
when people so entirely surrender to petticoo
government! Now in York our ladies are
beautiful as matter of course; and we have
become so accustomed to their charms tina
we never think of boas,ing or that account
Mr. MAssER too, tries to mOrify us by a ma
licious use of hat odious ad jective, little' Gu
town has never been called by it, except b,
envious persons who tried to diminish he
fair fame, and obscure her reputation abroad
We are rapidly getting over tha,-the siran
gers who throng our streets when they leav
will never attach that diminntive TO our tru
name, and even Mr.. MAssER, who never GO
off the railroad track and merely skirted tn
: environs of the town, admits that it is "son,
. pumpkins.n We can assure him that the Ga
Company is hard at work--the Cotton Facto
, ry, however, seems to rest until the war;
weather and Free-Trade Tariff have passe
away; and from the piles of building mate
| rials in our streets, our friend should be cor
) vnced that there was no scarcity, ofthat art
Gle, and that our people had no notion
finishing for good while 10 come.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-18
0y Gen. Taylor in his reply to Gov.
Johnston, on his visit to York says:

Travelling as i do, for the sole purpose
Of obtaining more intimate knowledge OF the
various sections of our Union, Of their various
pursuits and interests. the kindness with
which have been, every where, received by
my fellow countrymen has been TO me, pecn.
liarly gratifying | have been heretofore hon.
ored by the confidence of Pennsylvania.
feel great pleasure in now mingling with hel
people; and pledge myself to endeavor to
show by my future conduct, that the conf.
dence of the Keystone State has not been
misplaced"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-18

BRIG. GEN. BRADY, of this State, now sta
toned at Detroit, is the oldest surviving Off
Ger in the American Army. He is now Col
mel of the ID Infantry A few days since.
the General was taken violently sick. The
attending physician thought him 10 be dying
and communicated TO him his fears ''Beat
the drum-my knapsack is slung, and Hugh
Brady is ready 10 march," was the soldier.
like response.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-18

"SIcNs.-The Sunbury American, Lycom-
ing Gazette, and other papers of the Porter
faction, who were so bitter against William
B. Foster in 1916, are now among the loud
est i'll singing praises of Mr. Gamble. Straws
show which way the wind blows, &c.-DM'
tonidn."
How much truth there is in the above,
we need not inform our readers. The fact
Is we have not said one word in regard 10
Mr.. Gamble since he was nominated by
the convention, excepting small compli-
mentary notice announcing his nomination.
We, therefore, as an excuse, for our appa.
rent neglect, have only to say, that in this
section, where Mr.. Gamble is known, he
requires no endorsement at our hands, moi
can the weakly efusions of the Miltoniar
injure him in the eyes OF his fellow citizens
If ''straws show which way the wine
blows" the people will find no difficulty ir
tracing these "treacherous Winds" to tht
proper quarter.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-18
Angus, 9th, ls49,

" The advertisement of William c.
Wilson, of Milton, who is candiuate for
the Office of Register & Recorder, did not,
through some inadvertence, make its ap-
pearance in our last paper. 1t will be
found under the proper head in this weeks
paper.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-18
Notice

A Ii persons indebted to Charles S. Bogar vi
"A save costs by calling on him before the OF
OF Septembar, as he intends leaving all his ~
counts in the hands OF Esq. Weiser, ON that da
without rspect to persons
Sunbury, Aug. Is, ls49.-5t
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-18

CRoPs.-North Carolina is one of the lar
gest producers of corn Of any State in the
Union. The Wilmington Chronicle says that
the corn crop in that region generally looks
well, although rather backward, and the
yield will be as good as common.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-18

Every pound weight of cochineal con-
tains 0,000 insects bolod to death so that
the annual sacrifice of insectual life, to pro-
cure our scarlet and crimson dyes, amounts
to about 4O,O00,O00 of these small mem-
bers of the creation.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-18

~ ALBERT GaLLATTIN the last survi-
vor Of the cabinet of Jefferson and Mad;-
son, died at the residence OF his son-in-law,
Mr.. Stevens, at Astoria, Long Island, aged
80 years.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-18

"The Old Oaken Bucket" one of the
sweetest ballads in the English language,
was written by Samuel B. Woodwork,
when journeyman printer in New York.
Alas, that its gifted author should have filled
drunkard's grave!
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-18

RICHTER sAys-"No man can either live
piously or die righteous, without wife,"
A very wicked old bachelor of our acquain-
tance says to this--"O, yes sufferings and
severe trials purify and chasten the heart.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-18
OLD TrRBrr.

Il B. MAssER. ESQ Dear SIR :--Alihourh
there are number Of candidates before the
public, for the office Of County Commissioner,
permit me TO add another TO the list. IN the
person OF GEORGE A. WYKOFF, OF Lewis
township. Mr.. Wykof is farmer aud
consistent and unwaverin2 democrat, and has
the ability 20 make US an excellent Commits
souer Without intending to say anything
ualavorable Of the other candidates, would
merely state that his nomination and election
would be highly satisfactory 10 many OF the
FoREs
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-18

D- The SMYRNA TELEGRAPH, is the III
tie of a neat and well arranged paper, just
started at Smyra, Delaware by Samuel E.
Jones. As this is the only paper in the
county, Friend Jones canno, we'll fail in his
enterprise.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-18

THE WHEAT op-Notwithsianding the
partial failure of the wheat crop in Ohio and
Indiana, it promises 10 be full average one
in the country. In onr own State, Virginia,
Maryland and New York the crop is large, in
Michigan and Illinois more than full aver
age, and in Upper Canada also
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-18

NOTICE.-As the late firm of Masser &
Eiselv was dissolved in March ls4s, and the
books left in the hands of n. B. Masser Tor
collection. persons are hereby notified to set
tie with and pay over to the said H. b. Mas
ser any balance due for advertising or sub.
scription to the American.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-18

Cool Evenings being now-a.nights de-
licious times for sleeping but we cannot
be too cautious Of exposing ourselves TO cur
rents of air aud light covering. Dangerous
colds may follow the least indiscretion.
PhHa. Sun.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-18
COMMUNICATIONS.

H. B. MAssEa, Eso.-Dear Sir :--A,hough
a number Of individuals have been recon.
mendcd for the office of County Commits.
sioner through your paper, there is still ano.
ther whom we prefer in the person Of JOHN
B. HELLER, of ChiIisquaquc. Mr Heller is
a German and understands both language.
and is a good Mechanic, and is therefore par
,icularly well qualified 10 give the mos, gene.
raj satisfaction. For these reasons he will
be warmly supported by many Of
OLD TrRBur.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-18

Mr.. WATERS, who was injured BY the
railroad accident at Princeton, N. j., is ra-
pidly recovering, and amputa,ion of the leg
is rendered unnecessary
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-18

70 The Barnburners and Hunkers are
in Convention at Rome, N. Y, for the pur-
pose Of uniting the parties. The Barn
burners insist on the right Of Congress to
legislate on slavery.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-18

A man was attacked by cholera, in Tren-
ton, some days since, and his friends pro-
cured brickbats, and proceeded to rub down
the patient. The man recovered in few
hours, though with the loss Of the greater
part of his hide. Let the "brick remedy"
have fair trial.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-18

10 CHOLERA IN PHILADELPHIA.-Au-
gust, 18th, l6 cases, deaths; 10Th, 7 ca
ses, l death 18th, II cases, lc deaths
14th, 16 cases, 8 deaths; 18th, IL cases.
3 deaths.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-18

70 GEN. TAYLOR has issued his procla-
nation, warning our people against inva-
ding Cuba, or any Of the provinces of
Mexico,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-18
AN OBSERVER.
Gen, Tuylor's Reception at Harrisburg
HARRIsBURG, Aug. 10, 1S49.


HARRISBURG, Aug. IL, ls49.
Yesterday afternoon, at an early hour,
thousands of the citizens of Dauphin and
surrounding counties, had gathered, accord
ing to announcement, TO witness the recep-
ton of President Zachary Taylor. In town,
all the mechanical branches suspended labor,
and every body crowded to the scene of dis.
play and life that marked every part of the
determined route. At many crossings flags
were suspended and many wrealhes and
gay iestoons hung beneath the windows of
our dwellings, which, added to the youth and
beauty of our bellies, made indeed gay and
happy scene. Between three and four o.
clock. the whistle of the locomotive warned
us of the approach of the towns guest, and
in few minutes the procession which had
been waiting moved in line, and over the
greater portion Of the town in the following
order: Chief Marshal, Brig. Gen. Karns,
and Assistants Committee of Arrangements;
Committee of Reception: Gen. Taylor and
Gov Johnston in a barouche Gen, Taylor's
suite and other distinguished gentlemen in
carriages military in large numbers and
many from different sections associations; !;
tiremen with apparatus. After passing the
entire route wherein the General was saluted
and cheered at every turn and house, they
arrived at a platform erected at Coverly's
Hotel, where an incident, striking and beau
tiful, was presented there stood the hero
who had fought the battles Of his country
against odds fourfold listening with attention
to the feeble voice OF the venerable HARRIS,
who stands the living representative of the
founder of our borough, John Harris.
The feebleness of his voice prevented even
the Presiden, from hearing him, but when
he had concluded, General Taylor nervously,
bu, distinctly replied in substance as fol-
lows -
"Fellow Citizens: 1t is with heartfelt sin
cerlty that return thanks for this reception
on the part OF the citizens Of Dauphin county.
1t gives me pleasure to meet with you on
this occasion which ! can feel, but lack the
words and eloquence which so many of your
distinguished citizens possess, to express the
emotions my heart is filed with. 1t is not
my purpose to make visit TO your State or
beautiful seat of government, for political
purposes, or TO be received by the citizens Of
the various places through which pass with
ostentaton, but come among you to view the
several interests, and ascertain the respective
information which is necessary for her wei
fare. thank you for this warm reception
and feel that it comes not as it would at
tend such as the autocrats Of Europe, but al
belonging TO the Chief of nation of warm
hearts and republican people. feel honored
| by this reception, and want language to truly
express my gratitude"
The delivery was labor to the President
but the honesty of expression, and the plain.
ness Of attire, and undisguised native frank,
ness, made il sink in the hearts Of all who
were within hearing, After the welcome,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-18

In LIMA, s. A., it rained but iour times
during the eighteenth century. ,v.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-18
Tract GLHn0.
Estate Of Jacob GearlsaPt, &C
penter) deed.

NJ Office is hereby given that letters ef %
~ istration upon the estate OF JacSo yea
(Carpsntsr) late OF Rush township Nos'ou'
land county. decd, have been granted % 'ne
scliher, residing in said township, Al Persot
debted to the estate are requested TO make
diate payment and all having claims ssslns
estate are desired to present ahein to the 81
her, without delay.
Aug Is, isi9-6t. Sass 1ae
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-18

Tennessee Official and reported returns
for governor, from siXty.fve counties in the
State, give Trousdale, the democratic candl-
date, 1858 majority. There are eight conn-
ties TO be heard from, which if they give the
same vote as at the last election, will make
Trousdale's majority in the State 1919
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-18
THE ELECTIONS FOR CONGRESS-

THE ELECTIONS FOR CONGRESS.
From the recent elections have turned out.
it is tolerably certain that General Tavlor
will not have a working majority in the Q
House of Congress. There were 80 Wings I
and IS Democrats elected, leaving 66 mem.
bers TO be elected, which stood last Congress
80 Wings and SO Democrats. We here take I
the classification of the Journal of the Com
merce, which, though disputed, is probably
as fair as any. The same result this year in
the elections to be held would give the Wings
20 and the Democrats III, Whig majority
of 9. Blu, the Democrats have already gained
sufficient to overcome the whole of this ma
iority, if the Telegraph dispatches are correct
viz Two in Tennessee, one in Kentucky,
where the Democrats have gained three dis
tricts and lost two, anI one in Indiana, not
counting The Free Soil Democrat in the 4th
district. This gain Of four Democratic MEM
bers, and one Free Soil candidate elected in
place of Whig, makes a difference OF ten
votes against the latter, and of course swallows
the whole Wing majority. The following
is the result as reported by telegraph:
North Carolina.-Stanley's election is set
tied in the slh district by the vote of Tyrrel
county, which makes the delegation stand as
it did in tAe last Congress, as follows:
1s, T. S. Cngman, democrat.
Cd. J. P Caldwell, whig.
3D. E. Derberty, whig
4th. A. II. Shepperd, whig.
5th A. w. Venable democrat.
9th. J. r. J. Daniel, democrat.
7,h. w. S. Ashe, democrat.
9Th. Edward Stanley, whig.
9th. d. Outlaw, whig.
Kentucky.-ln this State the democrats
have gained three and lost two, ss follows
lst dist. Lynn Boyd, democrat. No change.
I'd J. l.. Johnson, whig, gain in place
of Samuel Peyton, dem,
Sd +. Z. Mclean, whig, gain in place
Of B. l.. Clark, dem.
r 4th " G. A. Caldwell, democrat. Gain.
a 5h j. B Thompson, whg. No change.
: 7th " N. Lane, democrat. Gain.
!. Sth &" c. S. Morehead whig. No change.
9th " J. c. Mason, dem. No change
10th b" r. H. Stanton, democrat. Gain.
. Indiana The democrats elect their Gov
ernor, Lieut.. Governor. and a majority II
' both branches of the Legislature. Flom the
y teegraphic reports the following are the
l. Congressman elected in nine out of ten dis
/. tricts:
/. Is, dist n. Albertson, dem. Gain
is 2d c. L,Dunham, dem. No change
10 81 d" J. L. Robinson, dem, No change
- 4,h CIV. Julian F. S. democrat.
5th w. J. Brown, dem No change.
" 9th Us Watts, whig No change.
>. 7,h E. w. McGauehey, whig, N
J" change.
IN sih J. F.. Mcdonald, dem. No change
le 9th G. n Fitch, dem. No change.
10Th A. J. Harlan, dem. No change.
Tennessee - Official and reported return
n for governor, from siXty-liye counties in tn
IS, State, give Trousdale, the democratic cand
he date, 1858 majority. There are eight conr
a. ties to be heard from, which if they give tn
n, same vote as at the last election, will max
"A Trousdale's ma ority in the State 1919.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-08-18

Indiana. The democrats elect their Cow
ernor, Lieut.. Governor. and majority in
both branches of the Legislature. Flom the
teegraphc reports the following are the
Congressman elected in nine out of ten dis