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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-05-25
EDITORS TABLE.
Business Notices.

We call the attention of our readers to num-
Der of new city advertisements in this weeks pa
per- Among them. is the advertisement of Geo
j. Henkel, whose extensive cabinet ware rooms
Of splendid furniture in Chestnut street, opposite
the State House should be visited by all who go
to the CITY to purchase furniture. All kinds of
furniture of every variety of pattern and style is
constantly kept on hand at the lowest prices.
Those of our readers who visit Philadelphia
need hardly be told where to find the well known
store of Townsend Sharplcss & Sons in second
street. Messrs Sharpless always have on hand,
not only an extensive stock of goods, as will be
seen by their advertisement, but their goods are
of the choicest and best quality in the Market,
and always sold at fair prices.
PORTRAIT AND PIerrRE FRAMEs.-By refer
ring to the advertisement Of J. X. Thomas, so5
Walnut street, Philadelphia our readers will
learn where they can supply themselves with Por-
trait and picture frames of every style, and at the
lowest prices. Mr.. Thomas has invented me-
thod of giving to silver the color of gold, with the
additional advantage that it can be washed with
out injury.
The New YORK AND PHILADELrnIA JouR-
NEYMEN HATTER's ASSOCIATION, at the North
East corner of 9th and Chestnut streets, is a new
establishment conducted by an association OF
| Journeyman Hatters. Their hats which neat
and got up with much taste, are sold at exceed
ingly low prices, as will be seen by their adver-
! tisement in cur columns
| Musical ISsTRUMENTs.-Charles Dummig in
the front Arcade 2O7 Chestnut street, Manufac-
lures and imports, and also repairs, all kinds OF
Musical instruments. Mr.. Dummig has also an
extensive variety Of fancy articles and toys, see
his advertisement
DICTIONARY OF MEcuASIcs, ENGINE WoRK
AND ExGINEERISG.-Thel 10th No, Of this nval.
liable work, edited by Olive Byrne, and published
by Appleton & Co., New York. is before us. Tc
every scientific man this book is almost eSin qwo
non. The present number contains articles or
Electric light, Electro-M etallurgy and descriptions
of various kinds of engines, illustrated by numer
Gus engravings The price of each number is only
| 25 cents.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-05-25

LATE AND IMPORTANT FROM GUADALoupE-
NEGRO Internationally the arrival a, New
Orleans OH the s,h inst, of the French brig
Fernand, Garee, master Is days from ST
Pierre, Martinique, a gentleman of New Or
leans has received letter, dated Martinique
the 18th April, containing news of violent
insurrection among the negroes OH the adjoin.
ing island of Guadalupe.
The substance of the letter, in reference
TO the affair, is that the insurgents had burn.
ed the Government House-had burned the
plantation of Monsieur Beauvellon-had com.
milted many other excesses and had made
an attempt 10 break open the prison and sci
the coDvicts at liberty, in which they were
successfully resisted by the Governor and
Council. The Governor of Martinique, with
a body of troops, had left for Guadaloupe to
and putting down the insurgents.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-05-25
FROM THE RIO GRANDE.

The New Orleans papers Of the 10Th give
US paragraph or two of later news from :he
Rio Grande, not communicated by the Tele-
graph.
Lieut. Hudson, the young officer who was
wounded short time since while gallaniry
charging the Indians with party of mount
ed infantry, has since died of his wounds.
Some little assistance, in addition to the
present vastly inadequate force, has been er-
tended TO the settlers on the frontier. Capt.
Ford, with company of rangers, has taken
position al a post known as ''The Wells,n be-
tween Rio Grande City and Laredo.
|, is now established that there is at all
times sufficient water on the bar of the Rio
Grande TO admit vessels of seventy or eighty
tons, and frequently those Of large size.
Freight has hitherto reached Brownsville by
way of Brazos Santiago and Point Isabel.
The Rio Grande Sentinel of 3D., published
at Maiamoros,) has the following:
The sheriff of This county left here a few
days since with two convicts in his charge
sentenced at the last District Court TO the
Penitentary of the State, at Huntsville. One
OF the convcls was Mexican and the other
an American-iheir names we have moi been
enabled TO learn. This is the first instance
Of similar punishment upon the banks OF
the Rio Grande, made American laws.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-05-25
SPRING GOODS
IN PHIL 4 ID 4 4, PM

~ SHARPLESS d SONS, have just received
their supply of SPRING AND SUMMER
GOODS of Friendly and other styles, to which
they invite attention.
AWLS-AIl descriptions of Silk, woolen
and woTs;ed.
DRESS SILKS-Gro de Rhines, Chameleons,
and neat and new fancy styles India Silks and
Satins.
DRESS GOODS-Lawns, Barcges, Mousse
lins, Ginghams, Alpacas, Mohairs, and oil the
new fabrics.
FURNISHING GOODS--Blankets, Sheetinrs
Quilts, Damask Shirtngs, and all other furnish
ing goods.
MEMS WEAR-Cloth, Cassimercs, Cashma.
retts, Drills Vestings Of all kinds, and Boys wear
SHOEMAKERS GOODS and Carriage Ma
kers articles. Il. SHAMELESS & SONS,
No. 80 S. Second Street, Philadelphia.
Nav 25, lS50.-ly
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-05-25
LATEST FROM MEXICO

Our dates from the City of Mexico are to
the 20lh ult., inclusive.
Congress is bnsily engaged with financial
affairs. A tax of $4,000, imposed on the
commerce OF the capital, had excited great
discomfort and energetic protests. The tax
of per cent. on foreign merchandise is
maintained, and that on foreign liquors is in
creased TO ten pei cent.
Mr. Maxan proposed to the Government of
Mexico TO establish railroad from Matamo-
ros to the Rio Grande.
The cholera still fingers in the departments
of San Luis, Michoacan and Guanajuato
The Prussian Minister at Mexico is about
TO return to Europe.
A steamboat has been placed upon Lake
Chalco. II is called La Esperansa
A terrible fire occurred al the Isle de Car
man, the most important commercial place
in Yucaian, on the 18Th Of March. Hand
bills had been placarded for some days pre-
vious, announcing that the town would be
fired. In the principal street, 100 house,
and the parochal church were destroyed
The loss estimated at three millions of dol
lars,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-05-25
RECIPROCAL TRADE WITH CANADA.

The President has sent the following Mes
sage to Congress transmitting Mr.. Bulwer's
letter (betore published in the Express) for
the action of that body.
WASHINGTON, May I, 1850.
To the House Of Representatives. Of the United
States.
herewith transmit TO the House OF Rep
resentatives, copies of correspondence be-
tween the Department Of State and the Bri-
tish Legation in this city, relative to the re-
ciprocal admission Of the natural products of
The United States and Canada, free of duty
into the Territories of both countries. 1t
will be seen by the accompanying documents
that the late Secretary of the Treasury re-
commended in his correspondence with the
Committee on Commerce in the House Of
Representatives, reciprocal free trade in the
natural products of the United States and
Canada that in March and June, 1s49 a
correspondence was opened between the
British Charge d'Afaires then residing in
Washington, and the Secretary of State, upon
the subject of a commercial convention or
treaty, TO carry out the views of her Majesy's
Government, in relation thereto, and that the
proposition for such convention or treaty
was declined on the part OF the American
Government, for reasons which are fully set
forth in the note of the Secretary of State to
Mr.. Champion, on the Goth Of June last.
During the negotiations connected with
this correspondence, not considering the mar
kets of Canada as an equivalent for those of
the United States, | directed the Secretary
OF State TO inquire what other benefits of
trade and commerce would be yielded by
the British authorities in connection with
such measure and particularly whether
the free navigation of the ST. Lawrence
would be conceded 10 us. That subject has
accordingly been presented to the British
Government, and the result was communica-
ted by her Majesty's Minister in Washing
ton on the 27th of March last, in reply 10
note from the Secretary of State of the 9Th
Of that month. From these papers it will be
perceived that the navigation OF the ST. Law.
renee, and of the canals connecting it with
the Western Lakes, will be opened 10 the
citizens of the United States in the event
that the bill referred to in the correspondence
providing for the admission OF their natural
products, should become law. The whole
subiec, is now submitted to the consideration
of Congress, and especially whether the con-
cesson proposed by Great Britain is an equi-
valent for the reciprocity desired by her.
z. TAYLOR.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-05-25
DE LA FRANCIA CLAIM.


President Taylor's cabinet have been in
volving themselves in difficulty ever since
the commencement Of the honest old mans
administration. To say nothing Of various
blunders committed, we must charltably
suppose, from inexperience and ignorance,
there are charges of little short Of wilful
swinding now preferred against them. The
committee on the much talked Of Galphin
claim have reported that the interest on
the original claim ought not to have been
paid. "And submit the facts connected
with Mr.. Crawfords conduct without COM
ment." They speak for themselves. The
next thing upon the carpet is the De La
Francia claim. It's history may afford our
readers some insight into the operations Of
the cabinet.
About the year 1910 the inhabitants Of
Florida West successfully revolted against
the Spanish government. Under an Act
of Congress, John Q. Adams, Secretary Of
State examined the accounts Of expenditures
incurred by the people in this revolution,
with a view TO allowing them compensation
The claims were presented by one Kemper,
as agent for the claimants. Mr.. Adams
passed all but claim for S11,115 for mu-
nitions of war and arms furnished by Henry
de la Francia to Kemper, the agent of 60
vernment. This was rejected because no
vouchers were produced. Kemper then
procured an administrator to be appointed on
de la Francia's estate, who brought suit a.
gainst him and recovered Judgment for 81 =
1880 with interest from Nov. 9Th, 1910.
Thus armed with judgment, which is al
lodged to have been obtained by fraud,
Kemper again urged his claim. 1t was re-
jpcted by Mr.. Clay in 1926 and the other
heads of department. Mr.. Buchanan re-
fused to allow it. Mr.. Hunter, the clerk
to whom Mr.. Clayton had referred the in
vestigation of this claim was about to report
adversely; when Attorney General John.
sons opinion was taken, and the whole
claim, principal and interest from 1910
amounting to upwards of $40, 100000, was
paid.
There is rumor that some SS0,o0c has
been paid to Corcoran and Riggs, for which
no vouchers were produced. There is nc
doubt that some of the Cabinet received a
large share of the profits of the Galphir
claim. How much they received from the
de la Francia transaction has not transpired
but will no doubt be brought TO light soon
as an investigation Of the affair will be cal
led for. The history of these transaction
requires no comment. Every one must SCI
that roguery can creep into high places
and that some Of the Cabinet are moral,
untitled for their responsible stations.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-05-25
" The Isl Regiment of the Northul

&C. The lst Regiment of the Northum-
berland Brigade of Volunteers will parade
for inspection at this place, on Wednesday,
the 30th inst. This will be the second
parade of this Regiment under the new
Militia law. The contrast between these
reviews and those under the old law is too
striking TO escape remark, and the parade
of cornstalks and umbrellas is remembered
as supremely ridiculous.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-05-25
ANOTHER CONSPIRACY DETECTED IN War.

ASoTHER CONSPIRACY DETECTED IN WAR
sAw.-Letters from Warsaw state that great
many arrests had taken place in that city
A conspiracy among the Polish and Russian
youths had been discovered, and the young
men of the universities and the army were
indiscriminately arrested without inquiry
into their guilt or innocence. Some emf
grants who had returned, and implored the
clemency of the Emperor, were already on
their way to Caucasus. The armamenls con-
tinue to SO great an extent, that there must
be some imporian, project in view.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-05-25
IMPORTANT FROM WASHINGTON.
The RepnbIic of the 2olh say,.

The Republic of the 2olh says:
Conformation has been received by the Co.
vernment, rendering it most probable that
military organization has been on foot,
within the United States, formidable both in
numbers and the character of those engaged
in it, for the purpose of attacking the island
OF Cuba aud revolu,ionizing its government.
The President Immediately on the receip,
of the information, directed that order. be
issued TO all the vessels Of the Home Squad
ron, and 10 The steamer "Saranacn and fri
gate "Congress," 10 proceed forthwith to the
leland of Cuba, for the purpose of ascertain
ing whether any military force from the Uni.
ted States was proceeding fIom thence for
the purpose of invading that island; in the
event of such being the case, to prevsni the
landing of any such force or carrying out the
expedition; in the event Of the landing hav-
ing been already effected, TO prevent the in
PRODUCTION of all reinforcements, arms and
provisions under the American flag.
"We understand that the steamer Saranac.
which proceeded to sea on Saturday last from
Norfolk, will reach Cuba Oh Thursday, where
il is expected she will meet the sloops-of.
war Germantown and Albany and the stea.
NEAR Vixen. 1t is confidently expected that
the whole of the naval forces ordered thilher,
will reach the island before any number en-
gagged in the enterprize can possibly effect a
landing, and thus prevent the violation of our
treaty obligation, Of amity and peace with
Spain
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-05-25

" 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, 1850-05-25
NARCISO LOPEZ

Is the Commando Chi.f of the Cuban
expedition. He was born in South Ameri-
ca, of Creole parents. His first appearance
on the field military, was during the civil
war in the Spanish Provinces of South Ame-
rica. Although only fifteen years of age,
he entered the army and at an early age
acquired high reputation. His courage
and address was distinguished on various
occasions. After the war, he married
Cuban lady and adopted that place as his
country. He was Senator OF Spain and
became skilled in the knowledge OF her colo
NAL policy. The repulse ofthe Cuban de-
putieS so enraged him that he determined
to devote his life to liberate that island. To
make himself known, and loved by the peo-
pie Cuba was his preparatory step. To
succeed in this he left no means untried.
Among his methods was that of dispensing
medical advice and medicine gratuiously.
In this way he formed the acquaintance
and gained the good opinion OF very great
number of families. He was universally
admitted brave man and an accomplished
soldier. His generosity and benevolence,
h is rank and pleasing manner gained him
great influence among all classes. Two
years ago he raised the standard of liberty
and expected the whole popuIace to join
him. But those enervate people had no
fancy for fighting and preferred easy indo-
| lence to freedom that must be- worked for,
and General Lopez barely escaped, with
his life, to this country.
A few OF his Cuban friends have Joined
him here, and again his banner hutters IN
the breeze-probably its folds are now kis-
sed by the soft winds of the country of his
adoption. The liberty of Cuba is the only
object ofh life. He is now in the prime
of life, OF commanding stature and fine SOL
derllke appearance.
~ JUSTICE ExTRAoRDlNARY.-Am man
named Dugan, was arrested a short time
ago charged with the murder of Peter Mey
ers by stabbing him on the public street.
He was held to bail by Alderman Hugh
Clark, of the Kensington riots memory, in
the sum ofone thousand dollars. The edi-
tor of the Philadelphia Sun, for remarking
that Aid. Clark had not done his duty, was
held to bail in three thousand dollars, to an
swer the charge of libel.
" Mr. CRAWFORD, Secretary Of war is
going to resign, on account OF the slavery
question. He is ultra pro-slavery and op-
posed to the compromise principles of Gen.
Taylor. The exposure of his conduct in
the Galphin affair has created strong feel
ing against him.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-05-25

% IDA LESTER is very pretty name,
and we have no doubt Ida is a very charm
ing girl but we can not say that Ida's "Vil-
lage Sabbath Bell" comes up TO the ideal OF
poetry. She must not be discouraged,
though, it will require much practice to re-.
duce her fine ideas to metrical composition
fl: for the public eye. We regret that ne
cessity which compels us to reject her piece.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-05-25
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY MEETING.

The Citizens of Northumberland county are
respectfully requestec to meet at the Court House
IN the Borough OF Sunbury at one o'clock r M,
on Saturday the 25th inst, for the purpose of in
structing the Delegates to the State Convention
held at Williamsport the 29th inst, for Canal
Commissioner, Auditor General, Surveyor Gene
raj, &c.
BY order of the Standing Committee.
G. NJ. YORKS, Chairman.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-05-25

% The range OF the kitchen cabinet
has collapsed hue by which Messrs. Bull
lit and Sargent, editors of the "Republic," !"
have been blown out. MIR. A. A. Hall of
the Treasury department succeeds them.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-05-25
NOTICE.

hereby given, that Meeting will be held a,
y Georgetown, Northumberland county, at the
public House Of George Brosious, on the l4th
day OF June next, to organize the Mahonoy and
Wisconisco Rail Road Company and choose Off
GERS for the sau1c.
Nav IS 1850
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-05-25

% 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, 1850-05-25

10 For a copy OF the report of Mr.. Buel
on the Free Navigation of the ST. Law
renee, Hon. Joseph Casey, will please ac-
cept our thanks.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-05-25

~ That distinguished ornament of the
legal profession, Hon. Ellis Lewis visited
us this week. He was warmly welcomed
by his numerous friends in this place.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-05-25

O- ANOTHER BoRoUCH ELECTION was
held on Monday, at which Christian Bower
and George Goss, were chosen Supervisors
to serve for the ensuing year.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-05-25

20 The Southern Advocate has hoisted
the name OF John c. Fremont, as candi-
date for the Presidency in ls52-without
respect to politics.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-05-25
PUBLIC SALE OF LOTS
IN THE TOWN OF
T II E V 0 II L o n
On Tuesday, May %. 1850.

UNREVORTON 10 situated at Zerbes Gap, s
Il miles from Shamokin, IL miles from Sunbu-
ry, and IL miles from the Susquehanna River in
Northumberland County, Pa, about 40 miles
from Harrisburg, and one days ride from Phila-
dslphia. 1t is situated at that important Gap in
the mountain that commands the most Western
end of the rich
Coal Valley of the Shamokin Basin.
1t susains to the Shamokin oal Basin a similar
relation to that OF Pottsville to the Schuylkill
Coal Field.
TRENORTON is at the termination Of tho
TREyOKTON l. MAHONOY RAIL ROAD,
now about to he placed under contract, which
connects this extensive Coal Basin with the Sus-
quehanna River, and thus opens that Coal Basin
for market.
After this Rail Road is completed, ono or two
Million Of Tons Of Coal
may be taken to market annually.
The Schuylkill Basin in vicinity of Pottsvile
has population of 10000; and the town of
Pottsye about 1000; and about one and half
millions tons ofcoal is sent down TO market annu.
ally.
1.-two millions of tons ofcoal are sent down to
market from Trevorton, the Coal Basin and vcin-
ity of Trevorton will have population Of 1000,
and the town of Trevorton about 8 or 10000.
With such produce of coal, the amount Of mo-
ney circulated in Trevorton, and the vicinity will
amount to
Several Millions of Dollars!!!
The original cost oflots in Pottsville were very
low, ranging from fifty to one hundred and ffty
dollars; now they range from five hundred to
three thousand dollars. In Minersyille lots which
five years ago sold at one hundred dollars, now
sell for from five hundred to two thousand dollars.
Such has always been the great and permanent
advance of lots in Mining Towns.
The unusually favorable position of Trevorton
must make il one of the largest and most flourish
ing Mining Towns in the State.
The proceeds of the sales of lots win be sppro-
priated towards the construction of Rail Road and
the lots can be
Paid for in labor on the Rail Road.
materials for the same, or in provisions or pro-
duce of any kind that can be used in construction
OF the Rail Road; or if not paid in this way then
one-fourth in cash in thirty days, and balance in
three equal payments of sir, nine, and twelve
months.
PURCHASERS Of Lots in Trevorton, who
wish to pay for them in labor on Rail Road. will
he entitled to receive ONE HALF OF THEIR
WAGES IN CASH till the Lots are paid for
Sale to commence at lO4 O'Clock, A. NJ.
ID. MONTGOMERY BOYD. Agent
May IL, is5o.-3t
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-05-25
J. X. THOMAS,
rnamental and French Style Frame


SOa Walnut 1t betTee, 3D. and 4th street.
PHILADELPHIA.
- RESPECTFUELf directs the attention of the
:, public to his superior styles Of Plain and
fancy Frames, which are of the latest and most
beautiful designs.
AS hanosone Frame at a LOW PRICE,
mas been much desired, he was induced some
months since TO commence the manufacture Of
these Frames. In short time the demand has
neen so great that he has been obliged 10 ncreass
his facilities, and new offer at
EXCEEDINGLY Low PRICES
Singly, or in thousands the most beautiful Frames,
suitable Tor Paintings, Prints, Dsguerreotypes,
Cards, &c, &c.
For Durability Unsurpassed.
Hotels, Public Buildings, Steamboats, Stores, Ca,
pinet furniture, DC, decorated in imitation of
carved Rose Wood.
y Please call and see specimens.
May 25, ls5O-ly
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-05-25

OE We are indebted to the Kindness of
the "Minng Register" for the engraving
of the Smithsonian Institute.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-05-25
NOrFpS'ib ihk STATE HOUsEiJ
PHILAD DELPHIA.

nfFERSfo for sale, low for cash or approved city
~ paper, n large and well assorted stock Of
CABINET FURNITURE, of the latest patterns
and of the best workmanship. The assortment
embraces every article, useful or ornamental, COM
prising suits Of Drawing Room Furniture in Rose
wood and Walnut, exquistely carved. Rosewood
Walnut, and Mahogany Chamber Furniture; Pa
tent Extension Dining Tables, acknowledged to
be the best now in use); Library Book Cases,
and great variety of plain Parlor and Chamber
Furniture.
Curtains made and pu, up in the latest Paris
fashions.
Spring Mattresses, Hair Mattresses, and Fea-
ther Beds, made to order,
n, B.-All articles purchased at this establish
ment are warranted of the best materials and
workmanship, and will be packed to carry safely
TO any part OF the country.
May IS, lS50.-ly