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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-04-13

A GREAT DEFAuLrER.--The loss sustained
by the Globe Assurance Company, England,
from the recently discovered deialcation Of
one of the clerks, win, il is said, amount to
$3.50, 900 or $500, 900.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-04-13

% On our first page will be found Col.
Fremont's letter on the Pacific Rail Road
notices OF the death of Calhoun, by Messrs.
Clay and Webster, and beautiful scotch
poem.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-04-13

70 We are indebted to the Hon. Joseph
Casey, for Congressional favors.
We are also indebted to Messrs. John B.
Packer and G. H. Hart of the House oil
Representative, and Messrs. Best and Frick
of the Senate for documents.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-04-13
INTERESTING NEWS FROM SANTA FE.

ST. LOUIS, April 9.
The child of Mrs. White (who was some
time since murdered by The Indians:) and the
negro servant girl, are still alive, though in
captivity.
Some Indians brought in a report TO tho
effect that Major Fitzpatrick was al Big Lin.
berry, on the Arkansas river, endeavoring tc
form treaty with the hostile Indians. i
was thought he would succeed in getting Z
depuiaiion Of Camanches, Kiowas and ARA
hoes TO accompany him to Washington,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-04-13

The practice so common now ol newspa-
pers and the public trying cases over again
after the jury has disposed of them, and Civ
ing popular decision upon the verdict, the
conduct Of the court, counsel and jury, is cal
culaled 10 interfere seriously with public JUS
tice and the proper enforcement Of the laws.
II juries are 10 be made amenable to public
censures, when they conscientiously discharge
their duty, it is idle 10 expect that under such
intimidation they will give a fair ard Impair
tial judgment in any case. Public feeling
will pronounce the verdict, and every mans
guilt or innocence will be decided by excited
popular sentiment, All the safeguards which
the law throws around for the protection Of
| the Innocent as well as the good of society
| will be swept away at once; and trials would
be as well conducted at popular town meet
ing. We have two recent instances of the
of the dangers arising from this popular judg-
ment, one the case above mentioned and that
Of Dr.. Webster in Boston. The jures in both
instances have decided upon the evidence
according 10 their convictions, under the So
lemnily of an oath. For conviciing Webster
they are denounced without measure, and
for acquilting Mhchuson they are censured
equally as severely. 1t is quite probable that
il in each case the verdict had been different
the public censure would have been just a:
loud 1t is time the public had learned tc
acquiesce in the decisions of conscientiou:
juries, especially as they are made the judges
Of the facts, and the applicability Of the law
10 the facls.-Phila Ledger
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-04-13

20 TREAsuRER's SALE.-We shall next
week publish the list of unseated lands, to
be sold at Treasurer's sale, on the 10th day
Of June next.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-04-13
PHILA. AND READING RAILROAD.
SUMNER ARRANGEMENT FROM


- m aA g g2B g.
Office of the Phila & Reading Ruilroad Co. !
Philadelphia March 30, 1880.
Two Passenger Trains Daily, (exccp, Sunday.)
hN and after Aprllst, 1850 two trains wi |
~ be run each way, daily, between Philadcl-
phia aud Pottsville
Morning Line, (Aceommodation.)
Leaves Philadelphia at u A. NJ, daily except
Sundays.
Leaves Pottsville at II A. NJ. daily except Sun
days
afternoon Line, Fast Train.)
Leaves Philadelphia at p o'clock, daily, except
Sundays.
Leaves Pottsvile at q o'clock, daily, except
Sundays.
Passengers cannot enter the cars unless provi-
ded with Tickets.
The afternoon, or fast trains, do not stop at Au-
burn. Althouses, Birdsboro, Rogers Ford, VAL
ley Forge, Port Kennedy, Spring Mill or Falls
NOTICE.--Fifty pounds of baggage will he al
lowed to each passenger in these lines; and pas
sengers are expressly prohibited from taking any
thing baggage but their wearing apparel, which
will be at the risk OF its owner.
By order Of the Board of Managers.
S. BRADFORD,
April l3, 1850. Secretary.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-04-13

Mr. Potter, chairman Of the Post office
Committee, said he would shortly introduce
bill having similar object 10 view.
Pending the motion 10 suspend the rule, the
House adjourned
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-04-13

~ An apprentice to the Printing bust
ness wanted at this Office. A good boy of
about IA or Is years would find good
situation.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-04-13

PRoF. WEBsTER-PETITIoN OF HIS WIFE
AND DAUGHTERS EoR CoMMUrArIoN OF HIS
SENTENCE We learn that Mrs Webster
wife OF Dr.. Webster, now under sentence of
death, accompanied by her three daughters,
called upon Gov. Briggs, AT the Adams House
at 10 O'Clock yesterday Sunday morning,
for The purpose of presenting petition for
The Communication of the penalty which now
awaits their relative.
1t is fortunate, says the Atlas, for The bes,
interests of society, that the Judicial and Ex-
ecutive departments of the government of
this Commonwealth are at present entrusted
10 those in whose ability, irmness and STAIN
less integrity, all classes and parties in The
community have the most perfect confidence.
We have no doubt that the case of Dr. Web
ser will receive all due attention from the
State officers, and that The same degree OF
impartiaity and upriahtness, which have
hitherto been exercised towards the prisoner.
will continue TO influence those who shall be
called 10 official action respecting his silua-
tion-- Boston Trans.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-04-13

% JusrIcE's FEE-BILL.-Frequent calls
having been made for this fee-bill, we have
prepared some handsomely printed on card
paper, which can be had at this office.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-04-13
"THEY CAN'T KEEP HOUSE WITH

"THEY CAN'T KEEP HOUSE WITH
OUT IT!"-A farmer said 10 us the other
day. ~ don't think much OF quack medi-
cines but there is medicine that ue can't
keep house trithout-and that is Merchants
Gargling Oil. 1t mol only cures all the nor.
ses and onl door CRITTERS but il cures all the
indoor 'varmints ioo--if any get hurt in any
way, or have any pair coming on them, they
Iun for The Gareing OH. which makes them
forget all their trouble"
Much valuable information respecting this
wonderful Oil may be obtained by consulting
a pamphle, which you may get free Of charge
Of the agent.
Sold by II. Masser, sunbury, and other
Druggists in the U. States.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-04-13
ESTATE OF PETER VANDLING, deed.

NIOTICE is hereby given that letters of Ad-
y ministration de bonis non have been gram
ted to the subscriber, on the estate of Peter Vand-
ling late of Upper Augusta township, Northum-
bcrand county, decd. All person indebted 10
said estate or having demands against the same,
are requested to call on the subscriber for settle
ment. WILLIAM REED,
Administrator ne boniS non.
Upper Augusta tshp., April 10, ls5o.-6t
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-04-13
NEW STORE!

A NEW STOCK OF GOODS,
at the Store formerly occupied by John Bogar,
In Market Street, Sunbury.
vV'HE subscribers respectfully inform the pub
lie that they have just received, and are now
opening
A HANDSOME ASSORTMENT OF DRY GOODS,
Consisting in part Of
Cloth, Cdssimeres Sattinctis, Vestine, Pantd-
loon STUFF, Calicoes, Ginghdms, Ldpns,
Vestings, Flannels, Cambries, Linens,
Fine Muslins, Ha.dkcrehiefs,
Gloues &c,
Hardware, Queensyvare,
DRUss AND MEDICINES.
ALSO:
large assortment of
Groceries, Fish, Salt and Plaster,
All of which will be sold OH the most reasona
Bile terms.
~ Country produce ef all kinds taken in ex
change al the best prices.
JOHN BUYERS & co.
Sunbury, April l3, lS50.--ly
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-04-13

LOST PEARLs.-On the blade of the pocket
knife taken from Prof. Webster, are two mot
toes on one side, "Do unto others as you
acould that others should do unto you; on the
other side, "Wh.n an opportunity offers itself
10 do good act, neuer fail to Improve h."-
How many bright young hopes have been
crushed by the simple violation OF that ',golden
rule" which, instead of cleaning from the
little steel blade, should have been engraven
upon the heart of lis owner.-Boston Bee.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-04-13

% The Legislature has resolved to ad-
journ on the 10th inst.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-04-13
THE WEBSTER CASE AGAIN.

BOSTON, Aprll y.
QUEER SToRY.-Dr Beecher, Of Park Street
Church, says that the circumstances which
gave rise TO the students story are as fol-
lows A gentleman residing in the vicinity
of the College saw a light in Prof Websier's
room on the 23d November. |, being some
thing unusual, he took a spyglass, and saw p
man cutting up human body. SupposinG
it to be subject for anatomical dissection, and
i, being previous 10 the report of DR.. Park
mans disappearance, he took no further no.
iice of it. Dr.. Beecher, not feeling at liberty
10 conceal anything which NIGH, be of i'm
porance in the case, interrogated the Attor.
ney General alphabetically, and, learning
that testimony giving wha, was seen through
spy-gass would be inadmissable, pursued
the subject no further
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-04-13

The GOVERNOR Of South Carolina has ap-
pointed committee of twenty-five gentle
men TO 90 10 Washington, and bring home
the remains Of Mr.. Calhoun.
The Elkion Md. Democrat states that 90,
900 herrinas were taken al one haul, al The
fishery Of Maj. Edward Wilson, near tina,
town, on Monday of last week.
john LuM, free colored man from Della.
ware, has been fined $50 a, Ekton, for going
into Maryland contrary 10 law.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-10-16

With threatening vengence flew the
swift looted Kinaulu in pursuit Of his lost
Moni,a. Over the rocks and up the
mountain heights he bounded in unweared
strength. Away, away strobe the giant
chieilain, till from the topmost pinnacle he
looked down upon the fugi,ives, who clam
bered among the passes in anxious haste.
One momon, his flashing eyes were fixed
upon them, and then, with unerring aim.
a Guiveripg arrow sped to Monies heart.
Silently he saw her fall, bui an ger gleam-
ed fercely in his swar,hy features as he
raised his proud height. and with uPl'l'ed
arm cursed the white man with bitter
curse "May the spirit Of Monha ever
wander here, and lead asiray the footsteps
of the white stranger; and may the
Great Spirit bring sorrow and suffering to
the palelaces who cry Eureka" from the
mouniain.,ops ol the land Of my fathers. -
lie was avenged +; and in mournfu! 81
lence the gaunt and stricken warrior re-
turned 10 his people.
Years have numbered those Indian .os.s
with the dead. Their heavy slumbers are
unbroken by the din of The hammer, the
busy strife, and the solid tread Of The
while mans march. Cities srring up as
in the days Of magic, and the wild exciting
cry. " Eurekan' again resounds among
the mountains and along the coasts Of the
Golden Land. But the curse Of the Indian
chielian hangs like cloud over that
doomed region. Sorrow and suffering
are felt in every heart. and fathers, hro,h-
ers, and sons, are sleeping in name'ess
graves, while yearnins hearts wait their
return TO dis,an, frcsides. The rest slrug,
gle bravely on, now casting wis,lul, long
ing glance towards the far-of home then,
with fresh courage, seek the gIlt,ering dust
so eagerly gathered. The miner comes
down with his booty, but the willy gambler
wins his treasure. The merchant speeds
his trade and counts his thousands but
in a night it is all swept away. and naught
remains but burning ruin. The mechan-
c tries his skill, but the stormy waters
rush upon his handiwork, and labor is lost.
Again hope leads them 10 the weary search
for gold, but the spirit Of Moni'a guides
them hiher and ,t.ilher. and they wander
up and down, iormen,ed and bewildered.
Some strong hearts resist the "hisperlngs
of the wandering spirit, and they alone
break the spell but the Indians curse
rests heavily upon the land of his fathers,
and " Eureka !" dies family upon the lips
of the weary and heart sick who finds no
rewnrd 70, his toll. IRENE.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-10-16

explored, that the hearer is not only Pu,
entirely at rest. hut feels kind Of awe
spreading over him, as before the unre-
vcaled strength Of supernatural being
Hence there is nothing mechanical in her
singing the thought OF art does no: enter
The mind. 1t does not seem possible that
she has endured years of toilsome practice
10 attain her astonishing facility her flex.
ible, graceful, natural powers, seem to
have been born with her. We think Of
the carolins Of birds, the music Of water
falls. and the eloquent woods. We drink
in her warblings with the same delight and
reverence that we feel when we listen 10
the harmonies of nature. Such music
must be profitable and purifying and we
can not but believe that many a mind will
catch an idea Of what must lie the glory
and beauty Of the world Of harmony, or.
der and love. which perhaps no grosser
species Of instruction could inrpart.
Perhaps, too the character Of the woman
has imperceptibly blended with her music.
imparting portion of is generous and
whole -souleJ impulse. She is known TO
be pure, self-iorseiling. generous woman.
The story Of her benevolenc, her child-like
simplicity, and truth, is wide spread as The
knowledge OF her vocal powers. We
would no, separate the two if we could
Il helps the moral effect Of her music, 10
think that her life and soul are in unison
with its elevated strains. Indeed, she
could not he the singer she is, we're she
otherwise. She sings from her heart and,
OF course. sings to the heart. We think
it an admirable proof Of The necessity OF
moral culture 10 the full Development OF the
voice. Young declares an undevout as
tronomer mad :; Miss Lind proves an i'm
pure and selfish singer impossible. Nor
should We overlook, in our estimate, the
great influence Of her position relative to
the stage. 1t is great thing for morality
and religion, that the frs, singer in the
world has renounced the theatre and the
opera. after full proof OF their tendency
and character. Genus is coming to find
out her natural allies. Music, poetry,
painting-Art in all its beau,eous aspects
is beginning TO feel its eternal affiniiies
with moral purity and goodness. Let US
thank Jenny Lind for one signal lesson Of
a great and i'll understood ,ruth.-NeU
Iork Evangelist.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-10-16
Pointed Preaching.

The following anecdole is related OF Fa-
iher Moody, who graduated at Harvard
College in 1907.
Coi.lngraham wealthy parsboner Lad
retained his large stock Of corn in time OF
grea. scarcity. in hope of raising the price.
Father Moody heard Of ii. and resolved
upon public attack upon,he transgressor.
So he arose in the pulpit one Sabbath and
named as his text, Prov. ri. II :" He ,ha,
wiihholdeih corn, the people shall curse
him but blessings shall be upon him lha,
selle,h it," Col. Insraham could not but
know to whom reference was made; but
held up his head and faced his pastor with
look Of stole unconsciousness. Father
Moody went on with some very applicable
remarks, but Col. Ingraham still pretended
not to understand the allus;on. Father
Moody grew very warm, and still more d.
rec, in his remarks upon matters and things
But Col. Ingrahom still held up his head
as high, il not higher than ever. and would
not Put on the coat prepared for him. Fa-
,her NJ. at length los, all patience. "Col.
lngraham," said be. "you kaow ! mean
you.-Why don't you hang down your
headt"
"a new broom sweeps clean"
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-10-16

The S'h section gives the Commissioner
a fee of al00 ir case a certificate is grant
ed, and cniv S5 if he deems the proof in
sufficient the usual fee 20 the Marshals,
and Clerks of the o. S. Courts and S5
and expenses 10 the rers ms execu ting the
warrant; which fees and expenses are
to be paid in all cases By The claimants, 3,
their agent or attorney, whether the Com
mssioners decide in their favor or not.
Sec. Q, provides that if, after the cer,ifi-
cate OF removal has been granted, the clai
mant. &c. makes affidavit. that he has rea-
son to apprehend a iorcible rescue, before
he can get his fugitive slave home, the off
Ger make; the amount shall take charge
of his removal and is authorized and re-
quired 10 employ so many persons as he
may deem necessary 10 overcome such
force, aud to retain them in his service so
long as circumstances may require. The
said officer 10 be naid The same fees allowed
for removing criminals, to be certified by
the Judge of The District within which the
arrest is made. and paid out of the treasury
oil the United States.
The lOih, and last, section provides for
making ca parte proof Of the escape OF
slave, before any court Of record where
.he master resides and makes certified
copy Of that record, full and conclusive ev.
idence before the Commissioner, Of the
fact of escape, and service due 10 the clai-
mant, but in the absence Of this. does not
snpcrcede other evidence ofthese two facts;
and requires, in addition, proof TO be
made OF the identity Of the person
claimed as a fugitive.
The bill passed The Senate by q to IL,
Senator Sturgeon voting for II and Coop.
er a.ains, it. 81 Senator's absent, or not
voting.
The vote in the House stood, yeas 100,
Nays IS. Absent. or not voting, As.
The following is the first verse Of Bay.
ard Taylor's prize song, which was omit
ted when set 10 music for the sake of brew
ity. Without i: the song seems 10 com.
mence abruptly:
'T- said that in silence the heart must reveal
What the falt"rir. lip To- its pleading denies,
NEp,ifi fi1a of M
And grateful emotion is -oft in the eyes.
But silence Itself in thr rcgun of song.
l. music made ter and Turcr in tone.
And the minstrel whose hopes TO that gion belong,
Must feel in its beautiful language alone.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-10-16
Growing Better.

sis the world growing better or worse!''
We insis, that il is growing better. No
one evil exists to so great an extent in pro.
portion TO the whole population. as it did
forty years ago, or twenty-five years ago.
Forty years bring the whole period within
our recollection. There is less war and
less of the war spirit, and more opposition
to war and the spirit of war. There is
less quarreling. brawling and fs,-fghtng
than there used TO be. We can remember
when man who would take an insult
without fighting in the street was stunned
and despIsed as coward and mean fel-
low now, he who thus fights is covered
with disgrace. There is less lcenliousness
and more ou,-spoken opposition to that
which exists. We can remember when it
was worth minister's reputation TO lee
ture against this sin, but now the pulpit
thunders and The press repeats the echo.
Time has been when the innocent could be
betrayed, seduced and ruined with impuni.
ty, or at least the rerpeiraior was subjrc.
ted 10 small pecuniary loss in the shape
of damage for doing wha, is beyond repair.
and for taking wha. is above price Now
those who can he proved guilty of the
same offence. in this and some oiher States,
find home in The States prison. There
is less slavery and more opposition to ,ba,
which remains. and but few doubt that the
days Of slavery are numbered, and that
lis end hasiene,h.- True Wesleyan.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-10-16
jenny Lind and her Singing.

Wi,hou. participating at all in the musi-
cal mania with which the town is afflicted,
we have heard enough Of The wonderful
powers Of this great vocalist TO account for
the unparalleled interest created by her
singing. Night after nigh, the spacious
area Of Castle Garden has been crowded
to excess by eager mulitudes. who have
sat in breathess silence beneath her magic
spells, vast and most affecting testimony
10 the supremacy Of genius, and the in
comprehensive power of music upon the
human soul. We hardly know Of more
suggestive and impressive spectacle than
these colossal concerts have afforded.
There must be power in song which our
philosophy has too little dreamed Of, and
which is capable OF being turned to
mighty moral effect. Surely an agency
Of such wonderful potency ought TO be
more valued than it is, and ought to be en-.
listed more thoroughly than it ever has
been in the service Of religion and mans
spiritual good. We believe the time is
coming when it will be.
1t is but to echo the universal expression
TO praise the performance o. this ex,raordi.
nary and peerless singer. Her magic
power confounds all criticism, and defes
all analysis. No one can define the pc,
cular element Of voice or manner which
makes Jenny Lind the best singer in the
world. ye. nobody doubts she is such.
Neither can any one specify the one Pecu.
liari'y Of Shakspeare's greatness. 1t is his
universally that makes him so peerless.
Miss Lind has several qualities, either Of
which alone would make her great and
the glorious combination Of all Of which
makes her the greatest Of vocalis,s. ller
genius is many sided /; she accordingly
pleases all tastes. and subdues all hearts.
Cultivation is not necessary TO appreciate
her the child and the amateur alike give
homage TO her genius. In her varied and
universal excellences, there is something
that touches the heart Of every one. We
doubt if there was ever vocalist TO whom
there was so little dissent. Snarling crti-
cism itself lies down and smiles at her feet.
The infinite ease and grace with which
the loftiest vocal efforts are made, is one
amazing characteristic which gives her
great power. We always reverence what
is beyond our comprehension. Jenny
Lind never exhausis herself in the most
daring and gigantic Of her vocal feats, there
is such sense Of abundance oi power left,
.seb deph snd breod'h Of genius still un-
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-10-16
Freaks Of Fortune.

There is man who has seen some fifty
summers, of good stature and command.
ing figure, who dives Wayerly omnibus.
and who has actually groan gray in the
service. He commenced his occupation
in March, 1893, now more than seventeen
years past, and mas pursued it most Of the
time since. His father vas aeaIihv up
hols,erer. for many years in Maiden-lane.
and now he is rich retired Old gentleman,
highly respectable, on Long Island III"
son is man oi fEe capacity, has more
than ordinary intellect, and Is handsomely
educated. His fast living for while pref
ty rapidly dissolved two moderate fortunes.
which together with some family disagree
men,s, had the effect OF ensiran.emen be-
txeen u himself and father. All Ill feeling
is now over. His father has g.ven hirr
forty thousand dollars, small po;tion CT
what he doubtless will receive -:he interest
oi which he draws as he des res, and ap-
propriates as he likes. He lives with tis
family 10 snug cottage in T~ ~eniy-s1cond
street, 10 quiet Christian-'lhe ~ay.s,i,I
following his profession OF sage dfvln.
because pc likes ;i-beeau>e il is pasline--
because he earns his living bv II, and not
from compulslon. Many Of The ten thou
sand passengers who ride in that excellent
ordinary man, with his piercing black eye,
his long black hair now mixed with white.
his brown face, his tall and rather slender
figure, his broad brimmed har. and iFe
rapidly Of his movemenis-hls stage pas
sengers little thinking that they we're
lhrus:iug their sixpences into the fingers
that had al their command ioriy ihouslni
dolars.-N 7. Day Book.