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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-31
PROFESSOR WEBSTER
His Present Condition-Another Confession-IIis
Family, &c.

BosToN, Monday, Aug &c, 1880
Friday next will seal the fate of John w
Webster. He fully realizes his condition,
and does not murmur that the day for his
execution is so near at hand. He appears
perfectly calm and prepared for the worst
He considers that the law of capital punish
ment is right, and that he is justly subject
of that law. He is kept closely confined, and
no one is allowed 10 visit him beside the
officers of the Jail, except his own spiritual
advisers, Rev. D. Putnam of Roxbury, and a
Unitarian Minister from Cambridge.
There is now very little if any fear that he
will commit suicide. No regular guard has
been placed over him more than that over
other persons in the Jail and am informed
that there will not be, as was in the case of
Pearson, who was lately executed at East
ambridge. In the latter case a razor was
found in the prisoners hat, about a week be.
fore his execution. He acknowledged TO the
Sheriff that it was placed there by a relative
whose name we do no, desire now to make
public, with :he request that he (Pearson)
would destroy his own life.
There is no doubt that the statement is
true which was published in The Tribune
yesterday, that Webster has made another
confession, acknowledging that the killing
was premeditated. Ii will be made public
after his death. think shall be able to sa
tisfy the readers of the Tribune in my next
that some of Dr. Parkman's papers were ia
ken from his clothing before they were burn
ed, beside those mentioned in his 'Confes
sion," which fastens on him another false
hood-N. Y Tribune.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-31
THE LAND OF MYSTERY AND GEMS.

1t is stated that Col. Gaines of Texas, is
about to head an exploring expedition TO the
Gila. Somewhere near the junction of the
Colorado, of the west, with that river, is
sandy region, scantiy supplied with brackish
water, and backed by sharp mountains, never
scaled by the foot Of the white man, and this
there is some reason for believing TO be the
''emerald fields" of the Attic princes. Gov.
Beremendez once bought handful of glitter.
ing chrystals of an Indian from that section
of the Gila country. After some years delay
it occurred TO him TO submit those beautiful
specimens to French lapidary in Mexico,
and after some hesitation and debate, in the
course of which Gov b. began to suspect
their value, and leu thousand dollars was
offered and received for these precious stones
The purchaser went to France with them,
and Gov. Beremendez made an attempt to
penetrate the exact situation of the country
whence they were brought, but the Indian
hostiities in that quarter, and his own death,
ended the quest, Col. Gaines was his friend,
and it is thought has some clue which leads
him to attempt, almost single-handed, what
the United States engineers have neglected
to accomplish-a route. along the north bank
of the Gila, as far as it is navigable, and an
examination of the nature and capabilities of
the unexplored Centralia, south Of the Nor
mon territory. The country between the
Colorado and Gila is rich in mystery, mines,
and dangers and the enterprisine Gaines may
have wonders TO relate il he lives to record
his discoveries.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-31

DEMocRATIC PHILADELPHIA COUNTY NoMI-
NATIoNs.-The Democratic Philadelphia Coun
ty Convention met on Monday last, al the
Commissioners Hall, N. L., and nominated
the following candidates for the State Legis-
lature -
For Senator Thomas H. Forsyth.
For House of Observation-Disclosures
j. jackson, Southwark Solomon De Mears,
do; Lewis c. Cassidy, Moyamensing; Rich
ard Simpson, West Philadelphia; William
Goodwin, Northern Liberties Smith Skinner
do; VIM. ID. Soudsr, Spring Garden; E. A.
Penniman, do; Andrew Hagne, Richmond
Henry Huplet, Kensington; Abraham w
Divine, Penn District.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-31

% We are indebted 10 the Hon. Jo-
seph Casey, for his very able speech on the
subject of the tariff. MIR. Casey proves
conclusively that Senator Sturgeon was
either ignorant of the facts, or grossly mis-
represented them, when he stated that the
tariff of 1916 had not injured the iron and
coal trade.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-31

0r The Philadelphia papers one and
all condemn the present police regulations
of the city. Murders, robberies and incen-
diariams are becoming alarmingly frequent
of late. The Ledger says the delegates
will be pledged to put in nomination no
men who will not pledge themselves to re-
form, in this matter. In regard to the late
murders, the Ledger properly holds the
following strong language:
'Let all accused of the recent daring MUIR
ders be impartialy tried, fearlessly convicted
if guilty, and then as fearlessly hanged,
though they be legion Better is it 10 hang
dozen murderers at once, on the same gall
lows, than 10 suffer this daily murder in the
streets. Nobody is safe now. Impunity has
been tried till the tenure of life is worthless.
Let us try the stringency of the present laws
as an experiment. Let the gallows do its le-
gal work, though it choke hundred millions
at time. After The criminal have thus been
awed into some respect for the lives Of the
innocent, and nothing less will SO awe them:
it will be time enough to think Of relaxing
the severity of our laws. Let US try what
laws we have, before we think of changes y
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-31
FALLING OF ANOTHER CANAL BRIDGE
AND LOSS OF LIFE.

We regret to say that another distressing
accident occurred on Monday morning last,
by the falling of bridge over the North
Branch canal, about one mile above Nor
thumberland, on the farm of j. R. Priestley.
Esq. Mr.. Henry Leighow, the tenant,
about 60 years of age, was crossing the
bridge with four horses and plough, when
the bridge gave way, precipitating all into
the canal. Mr.. Leighow, in his fall, struck
his head against the abutment or on stone
near its base, so severely that portion Of
the brain protruded through the ear. He
lived but an hour after the accident occur
red.
These canal bridges from natural causes
of decay, have all become more or less dan
gerous, and should not be trusted without
being rigidly inspected.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-31

New HoTELs.-The site on Chestnut street,
below Ninth, intended for the new boarding
house, or hotel, projected by George w. Ed
wards, Esq, has been extended in dimen-
sions by the purchase of another property on
the east, of 25 feet front, the substantial man
sion on which is now being demolished
The whole plot now devoted to this improve
menl is 70 feet front by TIA feet deep.
The projected scheme of erecting an i'm
mense hotel on the Butler property, at the
the corner of Seventh and Chestnut streets, j.
also about TO be undertaken by company
formed for the purpose. Two gentlemen
have agreed to subscribe $4,000 each 10 this
new enterprise, the entire cost Of which is
expected 10 be $3.50, ,oOo.-Ledger
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-31

G5- Peaches have been in this market
for ten days past, but not IN perfection.
They are now plenty and very fine, though
not so finely favored as last year, owing
probably to the cold damp weather of the
present season.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-31
EDITORS TABLE.
Business Notices.

THE CHRIsT1AN PARLoR MAGAziNE.--We
have received the August number of this Maga-
zine. II contains several handsome illustrations,
one of these beautiful Engraving of the Medal
presented by Congress to Gen. Taylor. Publish
ed by Geo. Pratt, ll6 Nassau ST, n. Y.--Price
So per annum.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-31

PAINFUL OcoURRENcE.-We regret 10 hear
that the wife OF Gen. AvEzzASNA, the Italian
patriot, while sitting at the window of her
residence Broadway, New York, on Sunday
evening fell asleep, lost her balance, and was
precipitated upon the pavement below. The
window which opened to the floor, was in
the second story, and the height of the fall
was about ~ feet She alighted on the side
of her head, and was picked up senseless.
Very little hopes of her recovery are enter
tanned. What makes this event more pain
full, Gen. Avezzanna is absent from the city
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-31

ROYAL PoETRy.-At the baptism Of the
young prince, named "Arthur William Pat
rick Albert" the following choral, compo-
sed by Prince Albert, was performed;
In life's gay morn, ere sprightly youth
By vice and folly is enslaved,
o, may the Makers glorious name
Be on the infant mind engraved.
So shall no shades of sorrow cloud
The sunshine of thy early days,
But happiness, in endless round
Shall still encompass all thy ways.
~The above which we extract from the
Philadelphia Sun, is going the rounds as
Royal poetry from the pen of Prince Albert.
If it is really original with the Prince, he has
been unfortunate in having had. his ideas
anticipated, by writer in prayer book OF
the Church of which he is himself the tenn
poral head. In the Cd & Sd verses of Hymn
90, we find the following, which was point
ed out TO us by friend, as marvellously
like the Princes royal lines:
Deep in thy soul, before its pow'rs
Are yet by vice enslaved
Be thy creators glorious name
And character engraved;
Ere yet the shades of sorrow cloud
The sunshine of thy days,
And cares and tolls in endless round,
Encompass all thy ways.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-31

D~ Missouri ELEcTIoNs.-In conse-
quence of the divisions in the democratic
ranks, the wings have elected four out OF
the FIVE members of Congress, being a gain
of four wings. The legislature stands IS
wings 81 Benton and 40 Anti-Benton.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-31

The PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD COMPANY
have effected an arrangement with the pro-
prietors Of the Eagle Line of cars, running
from this city to Columbia, by which the
latter company will withdraw either on
the first or fifteeth of next month, and an en-
tire new line Of spacious and elegant cars,
replete with every convenience, be substi-
tuted In their places. We see also adver-
tised the sale, at Huntingdon and Harrisburg,
ofthe property of the Pioneer Packet Boat
and Stage Company, on account Of the
completion of the Eastern Division Of the
Pennsylvania Railroad.--Ledge.
A COMPANY OF AcToRs recently went
from Pittsburg to Wheeling, whete they
lost every thing but the clothes on their
backs. The landlord even took the ladies'
dresses.
THERE ARE Two KINDS Of lawyers; those
who have ''paying practlce," and those
who have practice of not paying.
WHEAT IN STARK COUNTY, OHlo.-The
wheat crop in Stark county is estimated at
one million and quarter of bushels That
amount will give at least one million fdr
export.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-31

The New YoRK AND ERE RAMRoAD.-In
about two weeks this road will be extended
from Corning to Hornersville, distance of
Al miles, making the whole distance from
New York city BAT miles.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-31

New DAGUERREoTYPE DIsCovERY.-The
Boston Transcript is responsible for the an
nouncement that Mr.. Howes, a daguerreo-
typeist of that city has discovered process
by which an culinary sized daguerreotype
miniature can be magniied to life size, or
larger, if Unnecessary, and thrown upon can
vass or any fiat sulace, retaining at the same
time all the clearness and detail of the
daguerreotype, so that an artist may sit him
self before this magnified reflection and rem
der it perfect copy, in light and shade, as
well as outline, of the original. This discov-
cry will facilitate the work of the portrait
painter, and save large amount of time con-
sumed in sitting.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-31

10 Howard Donaldson, promising son
of Judge Donaldson, Of Danville, about 7
years old, was drowned in the canal at that
place, on the 10th inst.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-31

W On our first page will be found
beautiful poem, besides variety of inter-
esting and useful matter.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-31

~ The WHIG CONVENTION for the no.
mination OF candidates took place at the
Court House, on Monday last, the proceed
ings of which will be found in another col
umn. James Armstrong, Esq. of Lycoming
was nominated for Congress, and will be
the candidate of the party. He is strong
man, and unless we are satisfactorily united
upon good candidate, it will be difficult to
defeat him. Acounty ticket was also FORM
ed, more we presume for the purpose Of
party organization, than from any prospect
of success.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-31
OUR NEXT CONGRESSMAN.

From present appearances it is supposed
there will be some trouble IN selecting the
democratic candidate FOR Congress in this
district. This is much to be regretted, as
it will require all the energies of the party,
even when properly united, to elect their
candidate. The difficulty is not with the
candidates named, but the county which is
entitled TO the candidate. Northumberland
county has certainly been modest in her de-
mands, and has patiently waited until all 1.-The
others were served and after that she claims
the candidate as her right, and policy and
expediency would seem to dictate, that her
wishes should not be disregarded, especially
when she presents an available candidate.
with degree of unanimity not often wit
messed in our conventions. Twelve years
have elapsed since the democrats of this
county have been honored with nomina-
ton. During that period Union county
has had three nominations, Lycoming two,
with an offer OF third, and Clinton one.
Why then, it may be asked, should there
be any difficulty! Why then should Nor
thumberland county, the strong hold of de-
mocracy in this district, have her claims
set aside, unless some strong and urgent
reasons can be assigned for the cause! We
trust the Conferees will take all these mat
ters into consideration, for it is not to be
disguised, that it will be almost impossible
to satisfy many of our democrats Of the ex-
pediency of a further delay Of their rights,
or reconcile them TO the support of a nomi.
nee from another county.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-31

U Gov. johnson has promised to attend
Wing meeting at New Berlin, on the 18th
Of September next
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-31
RELIGIOUS NOTICE.

Rev. MIR. Craighead will preach on next
Sunday afternoon, 81 o'clock, in the Pres
byterian church, in this place.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-31

In about two weeks, the New York and
Erie Railroad will be extended from Corning
TO Hornersville, distance of 46 miles, max
ing the whole distance, now laid BAT miles
from New York City. The directors intepd
TO take appropriate cognizance of the event.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-31

V September is now close at hand
Cold evenings, foggy mornings, and warm
sun at MONDAY, will, for time, attend lis,
The consequences will be in some instances.
agues, fevers, &c, especially with those
who are not careful in their habits, diet
and dress. September is one of the most
pleasant months Of the year, but also one of
the most sickly.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-31

MR. GLIDDoN, in second communica-
tlon to the Boston Transcripy, confesses that
Gat-Thothi got into the coffin OF Miss Anch,
through his mistake, and not that ofthe en-
balmers.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-31

ELnrRA, Chenango County N. Y, has
50l9 inhabitants increase in five years,
2263,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-31

THE Water Commissioners. of Albany, Pur-
chased Patroon's Creek for the sum Of $780,
coo, 10 supply the city with water
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-31
4 CARRIAGE FOR SALE.

|. OR sale at a reasonable price, well built car
l riagc in good condition with tongue and shaft {,
for either one or two horses Also double set
of harness. Enquire at this r,>ice,
Aug. 81. lS50.--tf
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-31

AN IMPROBABLE SToRY.-The New York
Sun says: IA most extraordinary phenome.
non, il is said, has just appeared in this city,
viz slave from the South, who has dis
covered secret mode of changing the col
ored skin TO a white one He has already
according TO report, changed the hue of his
feet, his hands, and part of his face, while
the rest of his person is gradually undergoing
the same wonderful metamorphosis. The
story is that while at work upon his masters
plantation, he discovered that certain weed
exercised this astonishing effect. He and a
number of his fellow slaves vigorously ap-
piled the cosmetic, and the result is before
US. He expects 10 be fully white in from
eight to ten months.
70 Should the above prove true, mas
ter would have some trouble in recognising
his slaves, should they determine TO "wash
out" The House will have to insert a
new clause in the fugitive slave bill Just
passed in the Senate. "Can the Ethiopian
change his skin or the leopard his spots %
If he can, he can easily change his master
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-31
ORPHANS COURT SALE.


n pursuance of an order of the Orphans court of
northumberland county, will be exposed to pub.
lie sale, Saturday, the 5th day of October next,
on the premises the following property, to wit;
-Four shares of a certain Island. situate in ths
West Branch of the river Susquchanna, opposite
the landing on the farm of Nicholas Mcnsch; in
said county Of Union, and opposite to the land Of
- - III the county of Northumberland
containing two thcrcabous, and known as
Cherry Island, late the estate of Henry Walter, de-
ceased. Sale TO commence at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
of said day, when tho terms of sale will be made
known by
JOHN PHILLIPS, Guardian
ofElias Molly Sarah and Elphna Walter.
BY order of the court,
Ino. p. Pursrl, elk.
August 3lst lS50.-t s.
n. b. At the same time and place, the widow
and the heirs of Henry Walter, Decd will sell
their interest in the Island. so that the purchaser
can buy the whole Island at once.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-31

% The Havre De Grace bank has
failed.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-31

To ADvERTIsERs.-The circulation OF the Sunbury
American among the different towns on the Susquehanna
not exceeded equaled by any paper published in North
Pennsylvania.
THE LIST or LETTERS is published in this paper,
in accordance with the law requiring them to be published
in the paper having the largest circulation.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-31
JOHN PHILLIPS, Guardian
of Elias, Molly. Sarah and Elphina Walter.
q. STRAY cow.

NOTlCE is hereby given that stray black
l Y COW, with white spots, came to the premises
OF the subscriber, on the Island between Sun
bury and Northumberland, on Saturday the 18th
inst. The owner is requested to come forward,
prove property, pay charges and take her away.
JAMES SMITH.
Shamokin Island Aug 81 IS5O.--3t.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-31

Two certain contiguous lots of land situate il
the town aforesaid, bounded north by lot of Jos
Zern, east by the Danville and Pottsvile Railroad
south by lot of Eckel, Spangler and Raiguel, ant
west by Shamokin street, each of said lots being
PSI feet in front and 100 feet. in depth, on one
said lots is erected two story Frame Dwelling
House. Seized taken in execution and TO be sol
the property of Daniel kestetter.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-08-31

Discovery Of an Extensive Negro Insurrection I'm
Aiabama-A General Massacre of the Whites
Meditated.
WASHINGTON, Aug, %.
An insurrection in which 400 slaves were
to be engaged, was discovered at Lowndes
county, Alabama, last week. The rendez-
vous of the negroes was fired upon by the
whites, killing one slave and wounding 20
others. The slaves then fed. Ii is said The
slaves were melted to the insuuection by an
Abolilionist, for whose apprehension a re-
ward OF 5000 has been offered. Large par
Ties are in pursuit of him. He is supposed to
have fled towards Charleston. A general
massacre is supposed to have been intended.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-12-18
FANCY GOODS. DRESS TRIMMINGS
AND NOTIONS.

TENNY LIND and silk velvet dress trimmings
y silk buttons, purse silk and trimmings, bag and
purse clasps, reticules, floss thread and cotton,
white and colorcd ball and hank cotton, knitting
cotton, hooks and eyes, needles, knitting pins,
whaebone, tapes and bobbins carpet and fur bind
ings silk braid; fine ivory buffalo, shell and redding
tuck, side and dressing combs; pearl, agate, bone,
gilt, black lasting, satin and silk buttons; silver,
steel and brass thimbles, syer-pate tea ard table
spoons, gold pencils and breast pins, black silk
guards steel watch chains, watch keys; Cravat, belt
and vest buckles, corset and boot laces corset rings
bead necklaces and prayer beads, spectacles and
spectacle cases, steel pens and pen holders, key
rings, tweesers, gun and nipples, ribbon,
wire, fancy soaps, transparent wash balls cologne
lavender and Florida water; some fine French ex-
tracts, OK marrow and bear oil, shaving cream,
court plaster, pocket books and purses, glass and
other inkstands, metallic powder for razor strops,
lilly white and rose tooth powder, bodkins, hair
pins, diaper pins, crosha needless TOOTH hair, shay
ing, cloth, hat, whitewash, paint, horse ard shoe
brushes; snuff and tobacco boxes, violin strings
wood and slate pencils, sealing wax, ladies' work
boxes, fancy glass boxes; black, white and drab pa
tent threads, sewing silk and twist, shoe thread
These and variety of such articles, have just been
received and are for sale by
nov 20. E. w. DAY 6; CO.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1850-12-18
CHARLES II. DRURY.

(Hollingsworh street, Pratt street, head OF
the Basin,)
BALTIMORE,
TT AVING completed his establishment, with
Il Il Foundry connected for making his own cast
ings, is prepared to furnish all varieties of
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS AND
CASTINGS,
made to pattern of the best material.
The following is a list of PLOWS kept con-
stantly on and:-Davis, Of the different numbers
for cast and wrought shares S. q NJ, Chenouith
Wiley, & 3 furrow, No. 0, No. G 2 Hillside,
No. & Connecticut, Beach improved Cor Posey)
with common Davis cast share, Scf-sharpener or
Wrought Share.
Cu7Hrafors, Wheat Fans, Harro,cs, SC.
Corn CuItivators, plain and expanding; Tobac-
co do; Wheat Fans; Corn Shelter, with double
hopper; Old Vertical and Virginia Shelter; Har-
rows superior Pennsy lvania-made Grain Cradles;
Revolving Horse Rakes; Cylindrical Straw Cutters.
Horse Powers, Ihreshing Machine, and
Grist MIL
Horsepower Grist Mills, a very useful and saw
ing article, and coming into general use Horse
Power and Threshing Machines-of these need
not say anything, as wherever they have been in
use any time they are preferred to all others.
Small size Poarer and IHresher.
G. H. DRURY will this year make a smaller
size Power and Thresher-price of Power, 500;
Thresher, $50; Band, $40; or, when purchased
together $780,
Persons in want of Implements made of the very
best material and put together in the strongest and
best manner, to answer the purpose for which they
are made, are invited to call Oh the subscriber.
G.. III. DRURI.
Baltimore June 5, 1850.