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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-03
ADVERTISING HUMBUGs.

The city of New York has become some
what notorious for its Peter Funks and its
mock auctions. These rogues finding them
selves closely watched at home, now hum
bug the country press, and consequently
their readers, by sending out advertisements,
evidently of doubtful character, if not for
the purpose OF actual fraud. The "Racing
subscription office" and "Assam Tea Com
pany" advertisements which we see in
almost every country paper, We look upon
in this light. While in New York few
weeks since, we called, in company with
the editor of the Pottsvile Mining Register,
at the office of this famous Tea Company,
No. 1876 Greenwich street, but found the
office closed. A gentleman occupying the
office next door, said 1t bad never been
opened, and with as much English as he
could muster, informed us that it was a
great humbug. The Racing subscription
office we did not visit, but we were inform
ed by our landlord that it was one of the
novel inventions of the day, SO prolific in
New York, to raise money by quilting the
public. As matter of justice to our
brethren of the Press and others, we deem
it proper to make the above statement.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-03

PRoF. WEBSTER. is said that the deci-
sion of the Council has produced no change
in the appearance or manners of Prof. WEB
srER. His mood, for some time past, has
been that of man of deep thought When
alone, he has book in his hand, but does
not read much. The Jail officers do not keep
a strict watch upon the prisoner, and they
have no fears that he will commit suicide
He is, according to the Jail record, in the 55ih
year of his age, and is five fee, two inches
aud onc-eishth in height
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-03

Loss OF PEACHES AND APpLEs.-We
learn from a large peach grower of Morris
county, N. j., that the crop Of that fruit
was materially injured by the gale OF
Thursday night. In numerous instances
the trees were entirely uprooted; and in
others, the weight and foliage of the limbs,
caused them to be broken off and the fruit
destroyed. In that region, it is also said
that at least one-half Of the apples have
been blown of-Daily .Adu.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-03

~ Hon. JOSEPH CASEY our Represen-
tative in Congress was at this place last
week attending to some professional busi-
ness in the Supreme Court the session OF
which has just been concluded. MIR. Ca
sey has proved himself thus far an able and
industrious member, and is seldom from his
post.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-03
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CONVENTION.

The Democratic electors of Northumberland
county, are respectfully requested to meet at the
usual places ofhoding delegate elections in their
respective Boroughs and Townships, on Saturday
the 18th day of August, 1850, for the purpose OF
clccting delegates to the Democratic County Con-
vention to be held in Sunbury on the Monday fol.
lowing, to form Democratic ticket to be supported
at the ensuing fall election.
C. M. YORKS, SAMUEL ENT,
VIM. b. KIPP, SAMUEL LANTZ,
REUBEN HARTMAN, VIM. WILSON,
A. ARMSTRONG;, H. READER, Snr,
SAMUEL II. BROWN.
Standing Committee.
July 20, 1850.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-03

Mr.. CLAY ON THE COMPROMISE The fol-
lowing is in part the peroration of Mr.. Clay's
recent eloquent speech in the Senate :-"M:.
President-What is an individual man? An
atom, almost invisible without a magnifying
glass Ia mere speck upon the surface of the
immense universe-not a second in time
compared 10 immeasurable, never beginning
and never ending eternity-a drop OF water
in the great deep, which evaporaies and is
borne off by the winds-a grain of sand,
which is soon gathered 10 the dust from
whence it sprung. Shall being so small, so
petty, so fieeting, so evanescent, oppose it.
self TO the onward march of great nation,
TO subsist for ages and ages to come-to op-
pose itself to that long line of rosterity which,
issuing from our loins, will endure during the
existence of the world. Forbid it God! Let
US look at our country and our course ele-
vate ourselves to the dignity of pure and dis
interested patriots-of wise and enlightened
statesmen-and save our country from all
impending dangers. What, if in the march
of this nation 10 greatness and power, we
should be buried beneath the wheels that
propel it onward-what are we, what is any
man worth who is not ready and willing to
sacrifice himself for the benefit Of his coun-
try when il is necessary?
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-03
OBSERVER.
Fate of The Compromising Bill now Depend
ing on IeIas.


WASHINGTON, July 90, 1850.
The fate of the Compromise Bill now de-
pends on the vote of the Texas Senators, ant
there is some danger of Mr.. Rusk voting
against it if Mr.. Bradbury's amendment be
adopted. This amendment was to-day los
by test vote of 2S to 2S, Mr.. Douglass be
ing absent, who would certainly have voted
for it. The question will come up again TO-
morrow, on MIR. Underwood's amendment
and will be decided by the vote of Mr. Win
throp, who will present his credentials to,
morrow, and fill the seat lately occupied by
Mr.. Webster. feel great hopes that Mr.
Winthrop will vote for the bill on its final
passage.
The Texas difficulty is, no doubt, the grea-
test Of them all. Texas feels she has no,
been treated like her sister States. She cost
the Union nothing, inasmuch as she alone in
CURED the expenses of her independence, her
nursing and education-and the removal of
the Judiciary. She has received no assistance
from the United States in any shape or form,
either in the way of appropriations of money
or donations of public lands for purposes of
improvement and for schools; but joined the
Union at once as State, suspendiDg her
sources of revenue, from which alone her
creditors could expect to be paid.
Now Texas looks on the amendment of Mr..
Bradbury merely as an armistice for, if COM
missioners be appointed their award will
come again before Congress, when, perhaps,
she cannot be strong as she now is, backed
by the whole South. There may be some
truth in this reasoning, but on the whole it
is fallacious. have no doubt that any award
the commissioners should be confirmed by
Congress, and that the award would be rem.
dered in less than three months after the ap-
pointment of the commissioners.
OBSERVER.
OT Mr.. Bradbury's amendment alluded
to came up the next day, and was amended
in several particulars but not finally disposed
of.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-03

The DEATH OF SIR ROBERT PEEL adds an
other to the list of English Prime Ministers
who have died from violence. PERCrvALl
was assassinated HusKIssoN was killed by a.
railroad train-one of the first ever run
CAsTLEREAGH committed suicide. SIR Ro-'-
BERT PEEL was confessedly the abest living
English statesman.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-03
July 20, 1850.

10 The Compromise bill was killed on
Wednesday, in the Senate. Mr.. Pearce Of
Maryland is the murderer. II will pass
the House by 90 majority.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-03

FLIES vs. CHoLERA.-The Wheeling Ga.
zette says "the swarms of flies among us
this Summer are said TO be evidence concIu-
sive that the Cholera epidemic is not in this
region. 1t is generally observed that Chol-
era don't prevail in fly time, or rather that
flies don't prevail in Cholera times"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-03

We copy the following exceedingly neat'
retort from the Norfolk, Va: Daily Despatch.
"Carlyle asks, what thing TO admire has
America ever produced!" She has Produced
a girl deaf, dumb and blind, who, with her
own hands, did sewing enough to send bar.
rel of flour to lreland's starving people-the'
victims of tyranical nation you SO much ad--
mire.n
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-03
NOTICE
T0 Judgement Creditor

NOTICE is hereby given to tbs Judgment
~ Creditor Of DIR. John Raksr and Emanuel
Kaufman, to appear on the first Monday Of Au-
gust next, and show cause why the proceeds sris-
ing upon the sale Of the real estate of the said
Raker and Kaufman, should not be paid out ac-
cording to priority Of lien &c-By order Of ths
Court. JOHN FARNsWORTH, PIoth'y.
Proth'y office sunbuy, !
July Is, 1850.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-03

&C. The damages 10 the Schuylkill
Canal, as we'll as the Delaware and Hud-
son Canal Company, will, it is said, cause
a deficiency in the supply of coal. The
prospect therefore is, that the prlce of coal
will advance, and the operators in the re-
gion are already looking forward for better
times,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-03

20 CHARCOAL ON STRAwBERRIEs.-
Charcoal is an excellent fertilizer, but it
was only recently, that it was accidentally
discovered, that its application to straw
berry beds increased the size and flavor Of
the berry in an astonishing degree.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-03

The GRAPE CRoP in Berks county, we
learn from the Adler, is in bad way. A
friend, who is familiar with the grape culture
in Berks county, informs that paper, that in
the vineyards of Heidelberg and Penntown-
ships, the fruit is rapidly decaying, and in
many places is already totally destroyed
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-03

20 The damages sustained by the
Schuylkill Canal will be repaired, the Mi
ners' Journal says, by the 10th of August
"a portion of the work will be in opera
ton sooner. Many of the boatmen have
suffered severely by the loss of their boats,
and the operators also by the loss of coal.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-03

The ARCHBISHOP OF LIMBuRG austrian
Poland) has prohibited his clergy from wear
ing long hair, like the peasants, and from
smoking in public, like demagogues and sons
of Baal.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-03

W The Supreme Court for the North
ern district held at this place, adjourned
on Wednesday, after session of three and
half weeks. The Judges made a clean
sweep of the list, disposing OF eighty-four
cases.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-03

G FOURTH pAGE.-Our readers will
find some useful reading matter on our
fourth page, which for some weeks past
had been omitted.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-03

A SPOONFUL of horsreadish put into a
pan of milk will perserve the milk sweet
for several days, either in the open air or
in cellar, while other milk will turn.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-03

GIFT OF LOUIS PHILIPpE-The French
minister for Home Affairs, has consented. 10
give Lonis Philippe, the so.called Spanish
Gallery of the Louvre, consisting of from
1000 to 1900 pictures.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-03

20 The Rev. Mr.. Sheddin will preach
at the Presbyterian church, in this place,
on Sunday morning next, at the usual hour.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-03

The total number of Deaths in Cincinnati
during the week ending July goth, was 4i9,
Of which is5 were by cholera
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-03
INTERVIEW BETWEEN MRS. LITTLE
FIELD, AND PROFESSOR WEBSTER.

On Thursday, 25th ult., Mrs Lit,lefeld,
with her husband, paid visit TO Professor
| Webster in his cell, in Leverett street Jail, at
about one O'Clock, p M. She was accompa-
MED to the cell window by Mr.. Andrews,
the jailer. Mr. Andrews spoke to the priso-
ner, and told him that Mrs. Lttlefeld had
come to see him. MIR. Webster Immediately
came TO the grating, and expressed himself
glad to see Mrs. L., and further said, 'I am
sorry TO hear that your little boy is dead.n--
To which Mrs. l.. replied, "yes, l am very
sorry too, as it was all the child had" MIR.
Webster then said, by way of consolation,
che is better of to die young, than TO grow
up in vice and crime," and again said, ''Mrs.
Litllefeld am very glad TO see you" She
replied, 81 am very glad TO see you, Doctor,
but very. sorry TO see you in this situation.n ~
Webster then said, s1 don't know but that
it would be better for me, than it would be
to be out in the world, SHINING If have
ever said anything about you to injure your
feelings, hope you will forgive me but
believe have never said anything about
you"
To which Mrs. Littlefeld replied, "No,
Doctor, you never have"
Webster then said, Gas TO what have said
about your husband, there is no man placed
in my situation but would have done the
same as have; but that is all settled be-
tween him and me. What you and your
husband testified TO on the trial was all
true.n
He made no reservation in regard to the
"sledge hammer" 1t probably did not oc-
cur to him.
Mrs. Liulefeld replied to the doctor, "a
pity you and sympathise with you, and if
could set you at liberty would do So"
Webster replied, 'that never can be done,
Mrs, Litiletield. | feel resigned 10 my fate,
but feel very bad about my family"
Webster now shook hands with Mrs. Lit.
tlefeld, and thanked her for calling. The
interview was very affecting on both sides
1t lasted some fifteen minutes, and from its
nature it is apparent the Professor desires 10
die at peace with The living Herald
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-03

browns ESSENCE OF JAMAICA GIN.
- GER, an excellent article.
RADwAr's Medicated Soap for sun burns TAM.
letter, &c.
Railways Circassian Balm, for the hair dand-
ruff &c.
Railways Ready Relief for Cramps, Cholc,
Cholera Morbus, &c. For sale by
II. B. MAsSER.
sunbury, Aug. 8, 1850.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-03
CHOLERA.

CINCINNATI, July 3o.-The Board of Health
report, for the "a hours ending this evening
rs deaths, of which 10 were from Cholera,
and 35 from other diseases.
Sr. LOUIS, July So.,-The cemeteries re-
port for the "a hours ending on Saturday at
6 p. M, ten deaths by cholera. For the
same time on Sunday, seven cholera deaths
were reported.
LOUISVILLE, Feb. 80 The Board of Health
report for the AZ hours ending last evening,
As deaths, of which II were from cholera,
and 2s from other diseases.
PITTsBURoH, July 3O.-Niauhew B. Low
rie, Esq, formerly an Alderman in this city,
and a gentleman much esteemed for his ma
ny good qualities, died on Sunday afternoon
from an attack of the cholera.
Several cases of cholera have been repor-
ted during the past few days.
There is now three feet water in the chan
mel.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-03

RLANK PARCHMENT PArER DEKDs just Prirs-
~ ted and for sale at this office.
A RNOLD'S WRITING FLUID AND CON-
"A GRESo INK for sale at this office.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-03
= Pc eta les.

WIrH GoLD, SILVER AND TonroIsr SHrLL
FRAMES,
with a new and improved assortment Of flint and
pebble Glasses of his own manufacture. These
Glasses are of the best hind for preserving and
improving the sight in continued reading or WI
ting, wherein they donot tire the eye, but strength
en- and improve the vision. They are recommen-
ded by the most celebrated Doctors and professors.
Also, SPY GLASSES, of every size and quail
ity +; MAGNiPYING GLASSES, Of every de-
scription, MICROSCOPES, with different manifyins
powers, together with variety of articles in the
Optical line, not mentioned. Optical and other
instruments, and Glasses promptly and carefully
repaired at the shortest notice. He can always
select Glasses to suit the sight Of persons az soon
as they see them, upon the inst trial.
July 27, 1850.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-03

FoRTUSATE EscAPE.-The Vermont State
Journal gives the following account of mar.
row escape from loss of life upon the Yer,
mont Central Railroad, during the recent
freshet:-
"The lives of two car loads of passenger.
on the Central Road escaped most immiren,
danger. The train ran safely over bridge
between Bethel and Randolph, when one Of
the abutments had settled, leaving one end
of the bridge sustained only by the super.
structure of the track! Ere the last car had
passed, the bridge had settled about four
feet; but the cars were strong-the connect.
ing bars held-and the engine literally
snaiched the train from the jaws of death. u
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-03
NOTICE.

A LII persons indebted to the subscriber on,
Notes, Book Accounts and Constable Fees,
are hereby informed that his books &C., have
been placed in the hands of J. H, Zimmerman,
ESD, for collection and will be put into suit with
out delay if not Immediately attended to-
THOMAS A. ELLINGTON.
Sunbury, August 3, ls5O.-3t
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-03
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
Y>HE Books of Thomas A. Ellington, late
L Sheriff of Northumberland county, have been
left in my hands for collection. AL persons indeb.
ted to him for Sheriff fees, are required 10 call
Immediately for settlement, otherwise suits will
be brought without respect to persons.
FREDERICK LAZARUS, Up.
Sunbury, August ), $780,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-03
THE COMPROMISE BILL.

Apriyate Correspondence of the Philadel-
phia Ledger dated Washington, July 81, says:
-"Things look very well, and the friends of
the bill are great spirits. The bill may be
put on Its passage tomorrow. Mr.. Edward
Bates arrived here this afternoon, and it is
not yet settled wether he takes the Interior
or the War Office, Judge Sharkey Is talked of
as going in the Cabinet, General Shields
won another battle to-day by voting for Brad
buTy's amendment
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-03

RESPECTFULLY informs the citizens Of
IA Sunbury and its vicinity, where he will Of
fer for sale, during Court session, at the frame
building of Mr.. Goblin, near the Courthouse,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-03

OT Mr. Bradbury's amendment alluded
to came up the next day, and was amended
in several particulars but not finally disposed
Of
Democratic banner., 1850-12-30
A TRAGICAL AFEAIR

In May last, a returned Californian, By
the name Of Johnson, Of Bangor, on his way
to Bath, Me-, in the steamboat, left about
$4,000 of gold upon the wharf at Belfast.
which was found and returned to him, and
he proceeded home with apparently a light
heart. On Friday last, however, the 1n.
fortunate Mr.. Johnson was arrested by an
officer from New York, on a reouisition
from the Governor of California. for the
robbery and murder of a man In California,
some time last winter or spring. The most
horrible part Of the affair is, that two limo.
cent Persons were accused as the murder.
.ers, convicted and hung. while Johnson was
10 the State. Some recent developments,
however, came out, connecting him with
the murder, which left no doubt Is 10 his
guilt, and caused his arrest.
Democratic banner., 1850-12-30

Statue Of Mr.. CaMoun-Singular Cu'
cumSk1nce.-Poxer's statue Of MIR. Cas
houn, Of the loss Of which, with the vessel
that was bringing it from Italy to this eoua,
try, so much has been said, represents
South Cardinals great statesman standing
erect, with a scroll marked "The Constitg'
ton" in n hand, and pointing to 'Trutl
and JUSTICE with the other. Aletter iron
a gentleman in Charleston informs US thai
the statue has been recovered without ne
least damage to the figure itself; but ''Tiuth
and Justice" have been destroyed.apd "lh
Constitution; defsced.
The believer in omens-and all men ~
more or less supers,itious-has in this o.
gular circumstance a fruitful subject form
exercise Of his credulity. Expressing "
does the belief of South Carolina as to y
position she occupies with regard to Z
federal government, and occurring ct saa
a juncture as the present, it has given :
to much remark among the people Of ~
State.-GNorfolk Beacon.
Democratic banner., 1850-12-30

The nezt United States SenoET from
Cahfornia.-The election Of a us. Sens
tor will occupy some little attention IN our
legislature during the approaching session.
Several aspirants are already in the field,
marshalling their forces for the contest
They ~nnoun in San Francisco, almost
as if by authority, that Fremont has not the
slightest chance for re-election-that bis
friends exhausted themselves by their effort
Of the last session-and shat it would %
|fruitless to sgain attempt electing nsaso
the Senate. AS the selection Of a proper
candidate for this importsnt Office is . mat
ter which will be decided entirely b The
action Of the Sacramento and SanfJosquia
districts, it would be advisable for csndids
stes and their friends to ascertain the viess
of the few members from these diTtrictsb Be.
fore they sum up their calculations.
Among those talked Of as proper men %
supercede Colonel Fremont are Colousl'
Weller and Geary, of San Francisco; 9,t
Bryant, the author of "WhatI saw in Cali
formal" Captain Halleck. formerly secrets.
~ Of the Territory; and some say our pres.
ent able and honest State treasurer. Major
Roman. Here is quite an array Of militia.
~ candidates, who, with. the exception d
the last named, are preparing their forces
for the fray. The contest will, no doubt
be an exciting one, and vigorously carried
on between the paYties.-[S Stockton JOurn'
al Ock 26.
Democratic banner., 1850-12-30

work . long time without being ,uscssshk
Others keep trying, and finally sneesea -
do well. But he who comes 70 thia Ger.
try with the expectation Of picking n
pile Of gold in q moment. will, in alnost Il
cases, be disappointed. Ihave walked cve,
hills, hollows, creeks and ravines, and d.
I'M thousand places, but without suecesa.
John Worthy and william F. Jacobs y,
doing better than any Of us. They struck
a prospect which pays them about $l2 each.
per day.
have now written all the news Of =
terest I can think Of, and must bring n
scattered remarksto q close, BY reauestist
you to give my respects to eli your rels,
tions at home--to MI. Cosker, TO Unci
Merriman, Owens, and to my fsthsls faut
ly, and to all inquiring friends: John an<
Columbus join me in sending their love ast
respects to yon all. When sou write sgain,
direct to Nevada City, Yuba countys Up.
per California. With every hope for yous
happiness and comfort, ! now close. Be-
member me, your devoted and sffsesiosss
husband. s. A. C0LVIM.
Democratic banner., 1850-12-30
MISSOURI

On this day, BY constitutional provision
the General Assembly of Missouri con,
venes. We hear from all parts of the State,
the departure Of members for Jefferson, and
q quorum has no doubt, ere this, assem-.
bled in the capitol. Much important bust
ness awaits their elaboration, and it is to
be hoped the session will not be frittered
away 10 useless debate, and the peoples
business left undone. It should be borne in
mind by the members of that body, that
they are the mere agents Of the people,
paid BY the people to transact the business
Of, and to make laws for the people. In
transacting that business, they should con-
sult the wishes Of the people they represent,
sad the general welfare of the State. II
they will act strictly upon this principle,
without regard to their own peculiar views
and interests, the State at large will have
cause to rejoice at the amount Of useful
business done, ard the members will re-
csive and retain the confidence snd thanks
Of their constituents. The peoples iude.
menf awaits their action.