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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-11-23
EXCITING ACENE.

Child Lost in the Mountains THE village
OF Middle,own, Md, was thrown into great
excitement on Tuesday last, by the announce
ment that little girl, aged years, daughter
oi Mr.. d. Keaufauver, which had gone TO the
mountains, with others, the day previous, on
"ches'nuting parity" had become lost
From long account in the Caociin Wing,
we learn that the father and several friends
made an unsuccessful search on Monday af-
ternoon, and on the next morning, some $50
or 200 citizens started out on search. They
organized under Capis. Jno. Young, and M.
Rhoderick, and by 8 o'clock in the morning
gave the mountain a complete securing
from the summit Of the Knob, to the distance
of several miles Iouud Being unsuccessful,
they reassembled at the Knob at o'clock,
and held consultation. Rev. C. F. M'Cauley
was called 10 preside, when, on motion Of Mr.
G. b. Russell, ia companies Of len, under suit
able leaders, 10 give more thorough search
The Wing says:
'"While this arrangement was being made
the companies yet forming, the preconcer'ed
signal, (ihe blowing of horn.) announced
that the child tras found Instantly there
arose simultaneous burst Of joyful shouting,
blowing, &c, whose echoing reverberations
the wood made ''the welkin ring" Immedi.
ately party of ten or twelve on horseback
started for the place where il was reported
the child was. This was near Hamburg, a
distance of five miles from where the child
was lost, over an almost impossible road,
without any signs Of civilization in the shape
of houses or even clearngs, Intervening
How any one can see anything else than the
unerring hand of kind Providence in direct
ing the little wanderers feet through all this
forest, most Of which is an impeuetrabe lau.
rel thicket, is more than we can tell. II was
directed too, into the habitation of kind-heart'
ed people; for from the little girls own i'm.
perfect account, Mrs. Slime, ',he good lady
treated her very kindly.
t'The child was brought down 10 the main
road, at Mr.. Bachlol's where, all the party
having gathered, ,riumphal procession was
formed, numbering about twenty five horse
men besides the footmen-at the head Of
his mass the child was borne by Mr.. N
Keafauver. The whole body then marched
into town, paraded the streets, and dismissed
with three long, loud and hearty cheers.
awe learn that Frederick City was about
sending out large expedition in search o.
the child, when the news was brought thai
the "ost was found!"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-11-23
DEwART GUARDS.

This Company have heard with feelings OF
the deepest regret, that their comrade, Ed
WARD WINGERT, has met with sudden
and violent death in The Patapsco river, on
the l2lh inst, and while they mourn his loss,
bear willing testimony 10 his soidierly bear
ing, his correct department, and his viriuous
life We shall ever cherish the memory OF
his warm hearted friendship and attachment.
Rssolusd, That we sincerely sympa,hise
with his widowed mother and sister in their
distressing bereavement, and condole with
them in the overwhelming grief in which the
loss Of a duiifnl son, aRd afiec,ionste brother
has plunged them. l 1927
Resolved, That the usual badge OF mourn
ing be worn by the members OF this corps as
a tribute Of respect to the memory OF our de-
parted comrade.
Rs,olvsd, That copy Of these resolution.
be sent to the mother Of the deceased and
that they be published in the "American"
and "Gazei,e." NaaHs ssss stoaci
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-11-23

The mammoth double BnorHKR JONATHAN for
Christmas and New Years has come to us from
Messrs. Wilson & Co., New York. 1t has some
beautiful specimens Of picture making type print.
ing. The immensely large picture of the Coun-
try Girls Career in New York is splendid. II
has likewise the Sewing Girls Christmas Dream
of Love and Pleasure-Death bed of Taylor
Portrait of President Fillmore size of life-with
multitude of other things which we have no
room to enumerate. The price is but IL cents
ten for one dollar.
BY an advertisement in this days paper it will
he seen that VIM. Hoover has opened handsome
assortment of goods, at his store in following Run
Mr.. Hoover is industrious and enterprising, and
deserves success
VALUABLE FARM EoR SALE.-By an adver.
tsement in another column it will be seen tha,
Frederick Lazarus Esq, Administrator of Henry
Yoxtheimer, decd, offers for sale the mansion
farm &c. of said deceased.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-11-23

SENATOR RERRIEN,S VIEWS.

The views and recommendations submitted
by MIR. Senator Berrien at late public meet
ing in Georgia, coming from such man. are
worthy of consideration in other sections Of
the Union. Mr.. Berrien is thus reported:
at was the duty of the Convention 10 meet,
and in solemn and sovereign form rei,erate our
grievances to the people Of the Northern
States, and 10 demand Of them action by their
State Legislatures, 10 make all abolition meet.
ings and conventions penal offence by the
State laws, as calculated TO affect our institu-
tions Of slavery. Secondly, the laws Of non
intercourse, by the act of Legislature, were
unconstitutional but the Supreme Court
had decided that we might tax goods in their
transit into the State, which would answer the
purpose. Let all goods free into our markets,
except such as are manufactured in the
Northern States. Thirdly, invite a mutual
commercial intercourse with foreign markets,
aud export and import directly from and 10
our seapors, 10 wit: Charleston Savannah, Mo-
bile, and the Florida Bay, and thus make our
country emporiums and fortresses. To effect
this, he suggested ,ha, the Legislature should
appropriate to this object and if each of the
Cotton Southern States would lend their aid
steamers, rcssels, &C., could soon be equipped
TO carry our produce, and then we would moi,
be with out gun 10 defend US when neces.
sary. He enlarges upon our resources, indus
try, capital and railroads, and called upon MS
to be stimulated by a spirit Of independence,
State pride, and chivalry. And should these
efforts all fail TO give us repose and peace from
our enemies, which was op:ionary with them
to give or withhold, dissolution Of this Gov
ernment was inevitable. He thought seees-
sion, for the present, imprac,icable, and inrok-
ed the ardent patriotism of its advocates to sus-
pend that policy till we exhausted the mea-
sures he had suggested, and should his policy
be Intellectual, separation would be the re-
suit Of that failure"
These suggestions seem strange and start
ling, uttered as they are by venerable man,
senator of the United States, statesmen
and jurist, who ranks with the first in the
public councils. We are induced 10 pause
and ask with deep solicitude-what scene of
the drama is 10 be opened next '-Baltimore
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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-11-23
THE LATE MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT ON
THE CHEsAPEAK BAY.

The canal boats which were abandoned
by the five unfortunate individuals, from
this place, who met watery grave in the
bay, have returned safe and in good Or
der. The boats were driven ashore and had
they remained upon them, all would have
been saved. They were on Mr.. Clark's
boat, loaded with coal, which appeared to
be making rapidly for the "white rocks"
and therefore called for help. The boat
however passed the rocks, striking only
slightly with one end. Mr.. Samuel Mantz
and his younger brother were among the
few persons in the yawl that escaped. Mr..
Mantz, as he clung to the schooner with one
hand, grasped his brother with the other.
Mr.. John Diehl sacrificed his life, IN his
heroic efforts to save Mr.. Clark who could
not swim, and the boy Reed. The yawl
had turned bottom upwards and Mr.. Diehl
who was an expert swimmer, had succeeded
in getting Mr.. Clark and the boy on the
yawl, who were both washed off again. He
again succeeded in getting Mr.. Clark on the
yawl who was again washed off and then in
his attempt to rescue the boy a second time,
raised him up with both hands, when both
sunk to rise no more. Mr.. Diehl was sew
eral times called upon from the schooner to
save himself, from which a rope had been
thrown towards him, but which he needed
not, or did not see, and in his noble efforts
to save the others, sunk from cold and ex-
haustion INTO watery grave.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-11-23

% The NASHVILLE CONVENTION ad-
journed sine die on Monday last, after a
stormy session and great deal of dissen-
sion and excitement among the members.
Major Donaldson the adopted son of Gen.
Jackson, after the vote on the report of the
committee, denounced the Convention as
an unhallowed assemblage, and disclaimed
any further connection with it. Many of
the members advocated an immediate disso-
luton of the Union.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-11-23
UNION COUNTY BAR, 25 YEARS AGO.

By publishing the following extracts from
loose piece Of paper found on the counsel
table at New Berlin at September term, 1925
-f,he work no doubt of some brieness limb
o. the law) you will bring 10 mind the pecu-
liarities Of the men OF that day; a number Of
whom have since been admitted to the prac-
tce of another bar
II do ihnk-and do say gentlemen Of
the ury.n-Lashells
"According to the perpendicular line Of
truth and justice e."-Bellas.
'!It is not in the power of mortal man 10
have a particle OF doubt about it."-Green.
ough.
"But this is Of no earthly consequence, il
the court please. ."-S. Hepburn.
"Under the statoot Of hoo and ry."--Ban.
craft.
"The gentle humane, and mild spirit
which is difused through the penal code OF
Pennsylvania. Ellis.
"Humph the gentlemen are marvellously
witty !"-Gricr.
'.Yes-siop - well = let us see - Stop
there's-come, let MS have il down in wri-
| ting Friek.
"There is no evidence in the wide world
10 support i,.n-Vanhorn.
at is no such r.n-Donnel.
~ y.n-Jordm
"Hem the big man gets up, and the little
man gets up, and they try to carry their cause
by kind of mechanical operation. ."-Jiar'
! "The creditors, at the time of this trausac-
lion, had no existence. -Ellis.-Lewisbure
Chronicle.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-11-23
DRY FEET.

We give our readers a recipe for making
boots water proof which is worth more than
our subscription price to any person who will
Try H. Moisture generally penelrates the soles
oil boo's-'he upper leather is not easily we,
and Is easily dried. To render the sole i'm
previous TO water, order your boot-maker 10
cut pieces OF canvass in the proper shape, dip
them in melted pitch or tar and lay Them
upon the inner soles before putting on the
other soles of the boots. This simple pro-
cess will insure dry feet without making the
boot clumsy. We have tried this expert
ment, and would advise all whose soles are
afflicted with cold Or dampness 10 do the
same.-Yankee Blade.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-11-23
HIGHLY IMPORTANT.

The Southern nvenfion--Resolution Adopt.
ed in FAVOR of the Union Reference Of
Grieudnee TO Congress Disappearing The
Holding Of a Southern Congress--Indigndney
Of the Tennessee gation-Great Ereite.
ment-Adiourned Sine Die.
NASHVILLE, Nov. Is-P. N.
The Convention re-assembled this morning,
and afier much excited debate The report OF
the Committee was finally re.commited TO
the committee, who after further delbera-
iion reported the original preamble, striking
out all the resolutions and substituting series
Of new ones, which in substance declare
the detachment of the Convention for the
constitution and The Union. Thenii was and
always has been The purpose of the convention
TO use its bes, endeavors TO preserve the
Union unimpaired. That the Union Of State
was Union of independent sovere,gn,ies +;
and as all the evils complained of by the
South had already been anticipated and real
ised, the Convention therefore, recommend
that the South shall refrain, as heretofore
contemplated, from going into national
Convention Of States, with reference TO South
ern grievances, but ,ha, the difficulties and
grievances of which the South complain be
referred TO Congress for its deliberatiou. AL
so that Congress be earnestly requested to use
its great power aud influence in arres,ing and
in restoring TO them their just rights. The
previous question being called the report wa.
adopted without debate. After its adoption
the Tennessee delegation expressed deter
minaion TO withdraw from the Convention
becoming quite indignant. They ptonoun
ced the proceedings as unhallowed and IN
worthy of Southern men. AT this junctur,
the most intense excitement and confusion
prevailed for a time, when, on motion, tn,
Convention adjournad sine die, and many o
the delegates have already departed for ihei
homes. 1t may be remarked that good or
and 6ecorum characterised the Convention
throughout, excepting what was produced a
the adjournment.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-11-23
NASHVILLE CONVENTION.

NASHVILLE, Nov. 16.
The Convention was taken up to-day in
discussing the adoption of Committee re-
ports.
MIR. Gordon, of Va, from the select CON-
miltee, reported preamble and resolution
TO the following eflect-The preamble de.
clares, that individual States have residuary
rights and that The people of the several
States are not as one people, united for
certain purposes. They are all equal each
State has Alright to Judge of an infringement
upon il by The other States and has a right
10 secede peaceably. Any attempt TO coerce
the seceeding States into the measures of the
majority is gross assumption of power; and
the South is recommended, in case any one
State should secede, 10 support that State.
All the anticipated evils, for the consider
alton of which this Convention has been cal
led, have been fully realized. The South
has been degraded BY the virtual extension
of the Wilmot proviso over California, and
the exclusion Of slavery from Utah and New
and New Mexico, Congress has bought, un.
der threat of bringing down the militia if
she refused TO sell, territory from the States
of Texas, for the purpose of making tha, also
free. No, only this, Congress has also inter-
fered with slavery in the District of Column
bia.
The resolution recommends the calling Of
Congress of the South, 10 meet in Mont
gomery, Ala, for the purpose Of counceling
as 10 what course shall be pursued by the
Southern States for the maintenance of their
rights and institutions.
The preamble and resolution were ordered
10 be printed, notwithstanding several mem
bers of the Convention dissented from the
report.
Mr.. McWharton, of Ga, moved several
amendments; and the recommt,al of the re-
port TO the committee, with instructions 10
amend.
MIR. Clay, of Ala, opposed the motion, and
supported the report at length.
Gen. Pillow: of Tenn, was opposed 10 the
report, and gave his views at length, He
thought that Northern aggressions, though
great, would not justify such measures as the
repor, contemplated. He would not despair
Of the hope that Northern fauaticsm would
yet influence the higher law followers to de.
sist.
Col. Polk, Of Tenn, was for striking ou, al
of the report, and inserting the resolution o
the Tennessee delegation. He desired vote
upon the motion. He wanted to know whe
ther we were for union or disunion.
Amidst the discussion, motion to adjourn
to Monday morning, at s o'clock, prevail
cd.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-11-23
SUNBURY LODGE.

The undersigned appointed committee
by Sunbury Lodge, No. POS; |. o. Of o. F.,
10 draft resolutions expressive of the sense Of
The Lodge, in regard 10 the late mournlul ac-
cident, that happened on the Patapsco river,
by which two worthy brothers of the Lodge
lost their lives.
Respectfully report the following preamble
and resolutions;
Whereas God in his allwise providence has
seen fit 10 remove from Us in sudden unex-
pected moment, GEORGE CLARK, and
JOHN DIEHL, two worthy members Of this
Lodge. Therefore,
Resolved, That we sincerely mourn the
untimely fate of our two brothers, who were
respected and faithful members OF our be-
loved Order.
Resolved, That we deeply sympa,hize with
the families and friends of our deceased bro
lhers, and would point them TO Him who
alone can comfort them in this their ''day Of
trial."
Resolved, That the Lodge room be clothed
in mourning, aud that the members of this
Lodge wear the ordinary badge of mourning
for The space of thirty days.
Resolved, That copy of the foregoing
preamble aad resolutions be transmitted 10
each Of the families of the deceased, and
also be published in the "Sunbury American"
and "Sunbury Gazette"
CHARLES J. BRUSER,
J. B MAssER, Committee.
J. II. ZIMMERMAN.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-11-23

% RAILROAD FROM New YoRK TO THE
Coal REoIoNs.-Strong efforts are now
making 10 construct rail road from New
York to the Schuylk,ll coal region, by way
Of Easton and Allentown. A meeting
will be held at Allentown on the Sd of De-
cember, at which a number of railroad and
coal companies, interested in the work will
be represented.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-11-23

CoNTEMPLATED STEAM LIsEs.-The DC
OF New York now forms the terminus (
ten different lines OF steamships, viz Law
and Howland & Aspinwal's, 10 Chagre
Collins and Cunard's, TO Liverpool one
Havre; one 10 Southampton and Breme
one to Charleston one to Philsdelphi,
one to Savannah, and one 10 Beymuds. A
eleventh, from Rotterdam to- New Yo
cny' 1t Is said, will go into operation
May next. Stock for twelfth has be,
m part subscribed for in New Orleans a,
another company is about to be organic
IN Savannah, Ga. Still! another, makr
the thirteenth is projected, as the Jbum
OF Commerce is informed, to run a line
propellers between New York and Live
pool. .......
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-11-23

% GEN. ScoTT AND THE Presidency
Hon. John NJ. Clayton made speech at a
meeting in Wilmington on Saturday last.
Morton McMichael named Gen. Scott as
the Wing candidate for the Presidency IN
1852, and called on Mr.. Clayton 10 sustain
him. Mr.. Clayton responded in a glow
ing eulogy on Gen. Scott's military career.
1t may be set down as fixed fact that Gen.
Scott will be the Wing candidate for 1852.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-11-23

HABITs OF JENNY LINDA pesonal friend
of Miss Lind says that she is remarkably
temperate in all things, carefully avoiding all
stimulan,s Of every description. She is an
early riser, bathes every morning regularly,
winter and summer exercises much in the
open air. She always dresses with a view
10 comfort rather than show, religiously avoid
ing tight lacing. She partakes freely Of the
plainest food, using much fruit She attributes
her uniform good health 10 her temperate
mode Of living, she seldom having occasion
to consult physician.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-11-23
~ On our first page will be found seve-
raj Interesting historical and other matters.
TO CORRESPONDENTS.

The lines of ''Incognita of Northumber-
land," on JENNY LIND, though well enough
for some purposes, would want considerable
pruning and amendment, 10 fit them for pub
LEGATION. The prose article entitled "The
Ocean," is better, but might have been con-
densed into one-third of the space occupied.
The grea, secret in writing well, is to pre-
sent ideas, new ones if possible, in language
clear, explicit and to the point, avoiding all
unnecessary verbiage.
It's greater mystery, in the art
OF painting to foreshorten any part,
Than draw it out so tits in books the chief
or al! perfectons, to be plain and brief.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-11-23
ORPHANS COURT SALE.

ORPHANS COURT SALE.
q n pursuance OF an order OF the Orphans Courl
q OF Northumberland county, will be exposed
to public sale, the following real estate, at the
Court House, in Sunbury, on MONDAY, the 9th
day of JANUARY, 1851, a certain
Tract of Land,
situate in Upper Augusta township, containing
249 ACRES, more or less, adjIinnS lands Of
John Farnsworth oil the cast Adam Shissler on
the west, Jacob Fry and others OH the south, and
Jacob Snyder on the north, on which are erected
two large
ia DWELLING HOUSES, fN
LIN A Frame Barn, Wagon House, -kEAl
a I.imc-Kiln and Spring House. There is also
a fine Orchard on the premises. About $50
acres are cleared, all of which is in fine state Of
cultivation Being the Mansion Farm Of Henry
Yoxtheimer, deed. ALSO:
A SMALL PIECE OF GROUND,
In the Town of Shamokin, containing one eighth
of an Acre, more or less. adjoining DR.. Phillips
piece-ShaiHokn creek-a branch of Shamokin
creek, and a triangular Lot, No. 440. Late the
estate Of Henry fcxtheimer, deceased.
Sale to commence at o'clock, P. NJ. of said
day, when the conditions OF sale will be made
known by FREDERICK LAZARUS,
Administrator.
By order Of the Court.
Jno. p. Pursel, Clk. o. C.
Sunbury, Nov. %, lS50.-ts.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-11-23

" TAX ON BONDS AND MoRTGAGEs.-
Our opinion has been requested in regard
to the legality of taxing bonds and mortga-
ges for county, school and other purposes.
We are not aware Of any law, that authori-
ses an assessment Of taxes on bonds and
mortgages, &c. except for state purposes
alone.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-11-23

" There are now but three distribute
ing Post Offices in the state, viz at Phlla-
delphia, Pittsburg and Erie. The one at
Northumberland aud other places being
discontinued. The Post Office department
is being simplied in all ITS arrangements
Before many years we predict, all letters
will have to be prepaid, and the postage re-
duced to two cents.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-11-23

"WHAr's TO PAY" asked a passenger as
he alighted from cab in New York. "Ff-
ty cents" was the answer. 'gndeed % said
the passenger, "the law allows you but twen-
:y-five cents" "well," said the whip, ~ goes
fof the higher law ~
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-11-23

The New PorIsH AncpBIsHop Of We,
minister, lately proselyte of the Establ,,
ed church, DR.. Wiseman, has struck o
the prayers for the Queen and royal fam
ly, heretofore used in his diocese, on Il
ground that it is unlawful to pray for {,
heretical sovereign. At several public fe
tivaIs of members Of that sect in Enslan
the Pope is given as the first toast, and II
Queen as the second, @
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-11-23

@ Com HusKlNc FEAr.-Rob,rt s.
Blake, of Lower Dublin township, Mont
gomery county, husked l03 bushels of
shelled corn in 9 hours and IS minutes, on
wager that he could not husk 80 bushels
from sunrise TO sunset. II was all shelled
on the spot, the last bushel in minutes.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-11-23

We learn that in The present year ten or
twelve Elders leit this country for England,
three for France, three for Denmark, one
for Sweden, two for Italy, and several for
the Sandwich Islands, all Of whom are
now engaged in industriously preaching
the Mormon doctrine, &C., securing its con-
verts. Tat.gl
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-11-23

% The astronomers Of Cambridge, near
Boston, have discovered that the planet
Saturn is surrounded by third ring. Gal
lileo first discovered this popularity of Sat-
urn, but enormously supposed it was triple
star.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-11-23

" George W. Hammersly, Esq, editor
of the Union and Tribune, at Lancaster, has
been appointed Post Master at that place,
in the room Of Mary Dickson removed
Mrs. Dickson held the Office we believe,
for the last thiry years. Mr.. Hammersly
will make an efficient officer.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-11-23

EIGHT YouNG WOMEN have been awarded
diplomas at the ObeIlin College, Ohio. One
Of them was colored. One OF the ladies who
has finished the theological course intends TO
devote herself TO preaching.