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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-06-15
Gbe Cuba affair.
LATE AND INTERESTING FROM CUBA.

LATE AND INTERFERING FROM CUBA.
The steamship Georgia, at New York,
brings ndvices from Havana to the 4th inst.
The United States steamer Saranac, bear
ing The broad pendant of Commodore Tatnail,
entered the harbor previous 10 the same al
ternoon for Norfolk. The sloops of war Al
bany and Germantown were cruising of tie
harbor.
On the 5,h, at l2 O'Clock, an American
brig, from which was taken some California
emigrants, supposed to be invaders, was
towed past the Georgia and Saranic in the
upper harbor. A ship, name unknown, proba.
bly, the bark Georgian, was captured at the
same time and anchored at the mouth OF the
harbor. The persons taken in these vessels
are confined on the Moro Castle, and all ac.
cess has been denied the American Consul
to them. 1t is generally believed, in Hava-
ma, that there is no evidence against these
vessels or the prisoners, the vessels having
been regularly cleared for Chagres, and cap
,ured on the coast OF Yucatan.
Havana is comparatively quiet, though the
militia are being drilled regularly every day
and speak quite contemptuously of the Amer
ican heroes who were so easily driven from
Cardenas 1t was reported in Havana that
they were the picked men of jefferson Davis
regiment, engaged in the Mexican war. Ehe
soldiers and officers were quite indignant to-
wards the Americans. No person being al
lowed to land, the captains Of the steamers
got ashore with much difficulty. The cap
tain of the Ohio was arrested by party OF
soldiers, although he had passport, and pa
raded about the streets some time.
OF the persons captured from the Lopez
party expedition, at Cardenas, four were shot
and one was reprieved, for some reason un-
known. These men, it was said, were not
soldiers, but sailors, who had wandered from
the boat, and had been left behind. They
were returning leisurely 10 the shore, when
they were arrested and shot.
All the officers and men engaged in the
fight against Lopez were literally rewarded,
the officers receiving crosses of honor, the
men money. The wounded were pensioned
for life, and also the widows and children Of
those killed.
1t is said that had Lopez held Cardenas one
day longer, he would have been joined by a
large party Of patriots, who were on the point
of raising against the authorities but mis- de-
feat has checked any expression of opinion,
and those most disafected are now loudest in
the support of the government. The govern
ment, nevertheless, have taken the most ac-
tive measures to secure themselves against
invasion, and their whole naval force is kept
ready for sea and cruising, and the crews of
the ships practise daily, in boats, ready for
landing. One ship of the line a frigate and
war steamer were in port; the rest were
scattered along the coast.
The Falcon sailed on the dth, with 400
passengers, for Chagres.
Officers and crews of the United States YES
sells were all well.
The cholera had subsidized al Havana, very
few cases having been reported. There are
few cases among the negroes on the plan
tations.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-06-15

BRAGGs's ARTILLERY.-A few days since,
Captain Henry B. Judd, of the 80 Artillery,
arrived at Jefferson Barracks, Mo, with
t'centy.t,co men, the remnant of the boastsd
"Bragg's Battery" from Santa Fe; New
Mexico. These men were with Gen. Tay.
lor when he moved forward to the Rio Gran.
de, aud served under him throughout hi. cam
paign. Under the gallant Ringgold they par.
ticipated in the battle of Palo Alto; under
Ridgely at Resaca and Monterey. They
were again in the battle of Bnena Vista, un.
der Captain now Lieut.. Col. Bragg.--After the
war they passed round from the Rio Grande,
and have been employed against the Indians,
being dives,ed of guns and used as cavalry,
and so isolated that they were without cloth.
ing and other conveniences, using SKINS &c
The remnant of Captain Bragg's company,
now at Jefferson Barracks, is TO form the nn.
cIeus OF new battery, TO be recruited, organ.
lied and drilled by their old commander,
the Colonel
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-06-15
ENROLLING A MUMMY,

The population of the enlightened city of
Boston, having made up a purse of goodly
number of hundreds Of dollars, were gratified
last week by being permitted to wines. the
process of unwrapping an Egyptian Mummy
under the direction Of Mr.. Gliddon, formerly
American Consul in that country, and dis
tinguished writer on its antiquities. The
present subject he ascertained from the hero.
glyphics on the case which enclosed her re-
mains, was daughter of the High Priest of
Egyptian Thebes, about contemporary with
Moses, and one of the "upper ten thousand"
of her age and country.
"The out wrapper was found entire, some
Of the bandages were in a very clean state.
The hieIoglyphcs were perfect, and NIr.
Gliddon said he should be able TO give the
name in full, after little study The inner
coffin was originally put on a damp state,
and bent round 10 the shape of the body. It
appeared doubtful whether it was made of
different layers of cloth, glued together, or of
alternate strips of cloth and wood When
the coffin was opened, and the Mummy was
seen to be entire, there was an involuntary
burst Of applause from the audience. There
was slight suspicion--a very slight one, that
the Mummy was an ancient African. who
came from attitudes further south than Egypt
Guinea for instance, bnt the Boston Travel
ler says it was purchased about five years ago
at Thebes, by the celebrated Mr.. Harris, at
the mouth of the pitt and there could be no
mistake as TO its genuinenes..
A papyrus or book of the dead was dis.
covered, such as was usually deposited with
corpses by the Egyptians, and scarabpnus
or winged beetle, which Professor Agassiz
pronounced very perfect specimen. The
papyrus, ante-dating the period of the soiourn
of the lsraeitesin Egypt, was not in state
to unroll, so as to prevent lis crumbling in
the operation. After the mummy was entire
y unrolled, some OF the learned medical
gentlemen disputed the sex of the mummy,
and doubt was thrown upon the accuracy of
Mr.. Gliddon's reading of the hieroglyphical
inscription, but it was finally decided that he
was right"
If the lady who has thus "burst her cere-
ments" after repose of thousands of years,
could open her eyes and with restored specu-
lation and intelligence behold the strange
sights and scenes which surround her perfect
ly preserved remains, it requires no Yankee
to guess that she would be pretty considera-
bly, astonished, and if she had the woman's
gifts of speech again bestowed upon her. she
would no doubt astonish her visiters with her
accounts of things as they were in the gray
antiquity when she flourished in the fashion
able circles of Thebes.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-06-15
EDITORS TABLE.
Business Notices.

CLorurSG.-Thosc of our readers whs purchase
clothing in Philadelphia, would do well to call on
Mr.. Jacob Reed, whose advertisement will be
found in our paper this week. He has a fine
stock at the lowest
WATCHES JEwELRI, &c.--We refer our rea.
ders to the advertisement Of John c. Farr & Co.,
in another column. Mr. Farr, besides having a
fine stock of Watches and Jewelry, has the reputa.
ton of being fair and honorable dealer.
We call the attention CT Druggists and others
to the advertisement of Linn, Smith & Co., No.
2la1 Market street, Philadelphia. Their establish.
ment is one of the best in Philadelphia, and every
effort is made their part, to give their customers
entire satisfaction.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-06-15
SAD CASE OF SUICIDE.

During Thursday night, one of the city po-
lice, in passing through Second street market,
discovered man lying upon one of the stalls,
and hearing him groau, he proceeded towards
him, and found that his throat had been
shockingly cut with razor, which was on
the stall at his side. Assistance was obtain
ed, and the unfortunate man was taken 10
the hospital, where he fingered until yester-
day morning, when he died. He proved 10
be a sailor named John F. Underdown, and
his reason for making an attempt upon his
life, is explained at length in the following
letter, which was addressed TO the Coroner
on the outside, but 10 the citizens of Phia-
dephia within. 1t runs thus:
PHILADELPHIA, June 6, 1850.
To the Citizens of Philadelphia.-Too much
for my heart and mind to bare, to live on the
earth not having the privilege of seeing my
wife, or getting letter, or knowing where
she is love her, and may cd bless her.
| have sent several letters to her and her
aunt. The last sent was yesterday. The
answer was, can't be bothered with him
Dear wife, hope this will be warning 10
you, and touch your heart to forgive me- hope
Sarah E. Underdown, when you hear this,
you will think that you was too hard with
your husband, John F. Underdown, and per-
haps wish you had him back again You
was good wife, and loved you Mr.. Isaac
Underdown, my brother, was father to me
MIR. Burton | blame for not letting me have
my wife. Mrs. Burton, you might have an.
swered my letters TO ease my mind . Dea,
| friends, the whole of this trouble of this kind
is that cursed drink. To all, old and young
please take warning Of me; turn from drink
and you will all do well, and may God bles.
| you all | hope all sailors will turn from
drink, and look to the Lord is the prayer o.
John F. Underdown. Dear Friends, | hope
you will think of my case, and hope the
Lord will bless my soul. have tried fo
days TO prevent it, but what went through
last night none can tell. Brother sailors,
hope you will pity me; my time is short.
would you may all take advice and qui
drink Good bye to this world and all ,ha
is in it, is the prayer of the lost sinner,
JOHN F. UNDERDowN.
Next follow several postscripts, giving in
s'ructions about he disposition of his body
who are 10 be Invited TO the funeral, &C.
Then there a.e few words 10 the wife, il
which he reiterates his affection for her, AM
says that Ills heart is broken-hopes the mex
husband may be more sober. Then ther,
are more postscripts, the last saying, "adver
,ise this in all the papers" The case of thi
unfortunate man should serve as warning
to all who indulge in the intoxicating bowl
We have been informed that he and his wifi,
lived very unhappily together, and that sh,
recently took the preliminary steps TO Obtain
divorce. 1t is but a few weeks since sh,
prosecuted him before Aid. Crowel, for con
stant abuse, and had him bound over for hi
future good behavior. The deceased was
middle aged man. Daily Ncws, Of sth INST
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-06-15

The WHITNEY RAILRoAD.-The Commit
tee of the U. S. on Roads and Canals, have
made report strongly recommending the
adoption of Mr. Whitney's plan of Railroad
10 the Pacific. Mr.. w. proposes that the
terminus of the road shall be Lake Michigan.
The committee endorse this plan, because il
will afford the shortest practicable route, will
find it's own means and thus relieve the GO
vernment from the burden of the cost, and
because they deem no other route practicable
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-06-15

GEN. Wool appears 10 be unfortunate in
the matter of horses. In addition 10 the loss OF
his favorite "Buena VISTA" and another horse
by fire, as mentioned yesterday, the Troy
Wing narrates the following:
Only last week a black Mexican pony
called by the boys 'Santa Anna" which
Gen Wool brought with him from Mexico,
died suddenly. This pony was presented to
the General at Buena Vista two days after
the battle, by his Mexican friend, Don Man
uel de Thsrra,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-06-15

Powers EvE.--The Charleston Mercurv
OF the 4th, says: A letter from Hiram Pow
ers, dated the sth May, received in this city,
says: "My Statue Of Eve fortunately in.
'nred) was lost in the fWestmoreland,' which
was wrecked near Carthegena, on the coast
OF opain' not long ago. 1t has been got out
out as the vessel had been full Of pu,rid wa.
ter Tor a month or more, of course in dam.
aged state, more or less. know not ytt
how much.U
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-06-15

SHockINe.-On the 4,h inst, as the stes i.
mer A. d. Patchin was on her way up Lake
Michigan, near Sheboygan, one Of the fire.
men was standing near the machinery, look.
ing down and conversing with some Of the
men below, and happening to ,toop too far
forward, was caught by the crank, which
took his head completely from his shoulders.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-06-15

The passengers by the steamer report that
the excitement in Cuba, occasioned by the
attempt of General Lopez, had in great
measure subsided. There were about fifteen
thousand troops at Havana, Of whom great
number are volunteers. OF the five prisoners
taken at Cardenas, four have been shot
Thirty nine who were captured on Woman's
Island, are still confined in the Moro Castle,
none of them having been executed.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-06-15

ACCOUNTS FROM NINEyEH-Letters from
Mr. Layard have been received so late as the
18th of March, in which he mentions the
Arab reports OF remarkable antiquities in the
desert Of Khabour, which have never been
visited by European footsteps, and towards
the exploration Of which he was Just setting
out, with an escort of Arab Sheik. and their
followers, in all 10 the number of seventy or
eighty. During his absence on this new
track the excavations at Nimrood are to be
continued by the parties employed on tha,
work, which has recently furnished interest
ing acquisitions TO MIR. Layard's collection
One important inscription is mentioned, and
more winged lions and bulls. Mr.. Layard
had received Major Rawlinson's first exposi.
ion; and though he agreed with him in ma
ny respects, he was not quite satisfied with
his chronology, and rather adhered to the
opinions put forth in his own work .-Litsraru
Gazette.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-06-15

LETTER FROM LOUIS McLANE.-The Wash.
tngton Union Of Friday states that it has seen
a very interesting and able letter from Louis
McLane, Esq, of Maryland-wr,ien in the
true spirit of slateman. 1t explains frank
ly his position on the great question of the
day, and declares that the scheme of the
Committee of Thirteen has his best wishes
for its success
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-06-15

10 The Governor OF South Carolina has
appointed the Hon. RoBERr w. BARNwELL,
Senator TO Congress in place of Colonel
ELMoRE, deceased. Mr.. Barnwell is now
at Nashville, in attendance on the Southern
Convention.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-06-15

% The Wing County Convention met
in this place on Monday last. There was
quite slim attendance and no enthusiasm.
Capt. Samuel Hunter was appointed Sena-
torlal, and Samuel R. Wood, the Represen-
tative delegate to the Wing State Conven-
tion to be held in Philadelphia on the Odd
inst.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-06-15

The Great Tunnel on the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad, is one OF the greatest works
OF civil engineering now going on in the
world.-lt is few miles from Morgantown,
West Virginia, and is through mountain a
mile and quarter wide.
Russia has presented her bill TO Austria for
services in putting down Hungary-the
amount is three millions seven hundred thou
sand rubes. The old change is 10 be paid
in salt, and the balance at the rate of mil
lion year, with five per cent. interest.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-06-15

MR. CLAY has received magnificent gold
watch chain, composed of Jumps of native
California gold. as present from THOMAS O.
LARKIS, U. S. Consul at Monterey, California.
It is valued al $3.50.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-06-15

" Press FOR SALE.-As we have
enlarged our paper we offer for sale good
second handed Washington Iron Press, the
same on which the American was formerly
printed. The platin measures 81 by 80
inches full. 1t will be sold simply because
we have no further use for it.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-06-15
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

NJ OIlCE is hereby given that letters of Adj
~ mnistration have been granted to tho
subscriber, on the estate of Sarah Newbeprv ,,,,
Of Point township, Northumberland county. decd.
All persons indebted to said estate or bpS;ng de.
mands against the same, are requested to cali
for sediment. DAVID TAGfSART
northumberland, June is, ls5O.-6t
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-06-15

The Governor has appointed John Strohm,
of Lancaster, VIM. Williamson, of Chester,
and VIM. M. Watts, of Cumberland county,
Commissioners to locate the seat of Justice of
Sullivan county, agreeably to the provisions
Of the act of the late Legislature.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-06-15

20 HoRRIBLE.-On Saturday last, a
child about years of age, was caught by
two spur wheels in the Rough & Ready
Rolling Mill, at Danville, and crushed to
atoms.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-06-15

EDIToR TURNED MINIsTER.-Mr. Edwin
w. Hutter, formerly editor of the Lancaster
Inleligencer, was licensed to preach the gos'
pei by the German Lutheran Synod, of Penn
sylvania, at its recent session at Pottsyille.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-06-15

GENERAL LOPEZ has been arrested al
New Orleans and thrown into prison. His
arrest has created great excitement, and the
public feeling in New Orleans lie strongly in
HE favor
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-06-15
From Cuba-T'he Prisoners and their Trial

CHARLESTON, June II, M.
The steamer Isabel has just arrived, and
reports 81 prisoners at Havana, volunteers
and the crew of the Georgiana and the Sarah
Lord. They were undergoing trial before
the Marine Court, the American and British
Consuls being present The trial had not
concluded when the Isabel left. Ii was sup
posed that the captains of the vessels would
be punished. There was report that an
other invasion was on foot, by men in the
steamer Fanny. This, however, proved in.
correct, as the Fanny was at Key West,
bound TO New York.
There was no other news of importance by
the Isabel. Considerable excitement pre-.
vailed at Havana.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-06-15

The number of convicts in the Massachu.
setls State Prison have increased so rapidly
that an appropriation of 100000 was made
By the last Legislature for the erection of a
new building.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-06-15

20 An apprentice to the Printing busi-
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, 1850-06-15

GENERAL TwIeGs is, it is said, about to
leave his command in Florida for time, on
leave Of absence. On his arrival at Savan.
nah il is expected that the sword voted to
him in the Mexican war by the Georgia le-
gislature, will be presented to him.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-06-15

COLONEL RICHARD M. JOHNSON, in letter
to the Maysville Eagle, states that he will
be candidate for Governor Of Kentucky, if
his friends desire il,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-06-15

THE MAN who never told an editor how
ne could better his paper, has gone to Sche-
nec'ady TO marrya woman that never looked
into looking-glass.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-06-15

An EAGLE with two heads, caught "out
west" is shortly TO be exhibited in Albany
The exhibitor is also curiosity, as he has
but one leg.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-06-15

"THAT's VERY LIKELY."--A man was
brought up BY farmer, and accused of steal
ing some ducks. The farmer said he should
know them anywhere, and went on TO de-
scribe their peculiarity. "Why," said the
counsel for The prisoner, ''they can't be such
a very rare breed-I have some very like
them in my yard" "That's very likely, sir"
said the farmer; 'rhese are not the only
ducks of the sort have had stolen lately.n
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-06-15
NEWS FROM HAVANA.

New YoRy, June s.
The steamship Trident, Captain Beyleau
which left Cuba on The 2sth of May, brings
intelligence OF soHe importance from IIa.
rans
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-06-15

as Prizes in all 2,oO0bs o., 900
Those persons who prefer lower priced Teas,
can receive their prizes in proportions, or they will
be re-purchased for cash, az reduction Of 10 per
cent.
to be addressed (post paid.) to the Company's De-
pot, as above.
June 8, 1885,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-06-15

A substerranean lake has been discovered
under portion of Lancaster City, Pennsylva-
mia. 1t is said to be so feet wide, and 10
feet deep.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-06-15
JACOB REEDS
CLOTHING ROOMS.

Southeast Corner Of Fifth and Market Streets,
PHILADELPHIA,
w Ho always keeps oil hand large stock Of
every variety Of clothing made up of good
materials, and i'll the latest and best STYLES. He
would also inform the public, that he pays consi.
derablc attention in getting up Military Clothing.
in good style and on reasonable terms.
June Is, $780, ly
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-06-15

Mr. Spider married a Miss WEBB, in
Detroit recently. 1t is quite natural Cor .
spider 10 have a Webb.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-06-15
LINN, SMITH & CO..
'o' -loi biorRet Street, aboue 5th 81
PHILADELrnI,,
Wholesale Druggists,


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Wholesale Druggists;
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j.. S. & Co., endcavor to have olyvats OH hand
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also paid to the manner Of putting up and packing
their goods so that they feel prepared to warrant
their carrying any distance wit perfect safety.
All orders by letter otherwise will receive
prompt attention.
Philadelphia, June Is, lS56-str1
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-06-15

1t has been decided in Berks county, Pa,
lately, thai il is Illegal 10 tax farmers for their
occupation.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-06-15

SOME fragments of pe,Iiiied snake are re-
ported 10 have been found lately near Cincin
natl, which give evidence that The "hull crit
Ter" must have been so feet in length, ant
10 inches in circumference.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-06-15
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STEAM SAW MILL.
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Corner Of Elersnth and Ridge Road.
AND


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very extensive assortment Of materials in their
line, consisting of Mahogany Veneers, Boards and
Plank, Hair Cloth, Curled Hair, Glue, Vamish,
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Cabinet Makers residing out of the City, would
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connected with their business.
All our goods are WARRANTED,
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June s, lej0.-ly