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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-01-26
1l)asbinoton Ncws.
Correspondence Of the Public Ledger]
FROM WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, Jan.


WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 1850.
The House, after balotting a whole week
for Sereeant.at-A rms and Doorkeeper, agreed
10 day, by majority of two, to postpone the
election of Doorkeeper and Postmaster till
the 4th March, 1851. Severab in fact
great many Democratic members were ab-
sent; but Mr. Cobb of Alabama, perceivins
that the resolution was about to carry, voted
in the affirmative, thus reserving 10 himself
the right 10 vote on Monday for reconsider
alton of it, If the motion TO reconsider pre-
walls, we may have another weeks trial; but
we shall get right at last, and these little gue-
rla wars are, after all, not so bad as a fight
at once on the great questions dividing the
two sections Of the Union.
There is no doubt, in my mind: that the
non-intervention views Of Gen. Cass and Mr"
Dallas are becoming every day more and
more popular, not only among Democrats OF
their own party, but among moderate Wings
North and South OF Mason and Dixon's line
The "Republc'' which may be considered
General Taylor's organ, is openly adopting
them, and the inference is, that General Tay-
lor himself is inclined TO adopt them after
all The conclusion is that General Taylor
is an anti proyiso man, and that, when the
time shall come, lie will really do what will
prevent "unjustn and preciptate legislation"
The "Uuion,n twite the Republic with adop-
ting General Cass' sentiments after having
joined issue with them during the late Presi-
dental campaign. The fact is, southern men,
bers and Senators seem to be good deal
more composed about the slavery question
than they were fortnight ago, and they evil
IDENTIFY rely with some confidence on General
Taylor'sveio.
have little doubt but that some alterations
in the Tariff, without altering the principle
on which it is established, will be proposed
during the session, and carried by portion
of Democratic votes at least There is no
doubt but that River and Harbor Bill will be
perfected and passed-providod, always, the
negro question can be settled first That set
tied, the South will have no objection even
for the Lake Harbor Improvements.
Crowds of New Workers and Philadelphians
are now here, pouring red-hot shells into Mr..
Maxwell and MIR. Lewis, Collectors for the
ports of New York and Philadelphia respec-
lively. The Philadelphia borers are Of ne
account; but among the New Workers
count Thurlow Weed, Simon Draper, Moses
Grinell, and their known, tried and devoted
friends. These gentlemen are here not only
10 undo Collector, but 10 make one.
OBSERVER.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-01-26
Northumberland County. IS.

In the Orphans Court of said
County, at January Term A. d. 1850.
The petition Of John Haag Jr., and Mdgaret
has ,rite late Lenbdth, and Sdmnel 1'ruckc-
miller, and Sarah his rife, late Sarah Lem
bach, all Of the County Of Northumberland,
represent:
That John Leinbach, late of Lewis township
in the county of northumberland, on the first day
of December A. ID. lS49, died nlestate, leaving
surviving him eight children, and the children of
two daughters previously deceased, viz Mary
Shrtz only child of Mary Shirtz, decd, late Mary
Leinbach and who was intcrmarricd with Jacob
Shirtz of Columbia county, and who is still v-
ing. Sarah the petitioner, intcrmarried with Sam
uel Truckemiller, late Sarah Leinbach, Elizabeth
kurchner, late Elizabeth Lcnbach; BENJAMIN
Leinbach, now of Dauphin county William
Leinbach, Catherine Krchs, late Catherine Lem
/ bach, iniermarricd with Henry Krebs of Centre
county; Daniel Leinhach OF Magra county, in
the state Of New York Masaret Haag late Ma
garct Leinbach, the petitioner, intermarried with
John Haag jr. Henry and John Johnson, minors
under the age of fourteen years, only children of
Matilda Johnson, late Matilda Ieinbach, deceased
who was intermarred with John b. Johnson, and
who is still living and John f. Leinbach and
seized in his demcsnc as of fee, OF and certain
tract Of Land, situate in Lewis township, Nor
thumberland county adjoining lands of Samuel
Mengas, Andrew karchner Joshua Bowman and
others, containing One Hundred and Thirty
more or less with the appurenances
The petitioners therefore pray the Court, to a
warded an inquest to make partition of the premi-
ses aforesaid to and among the representatives
and heirs Of the said intestate, in such manner
and in such proportions as by the Laws of this
Commonwealth is directed, if such partition can
he made without prejudice to spelling the whole
but if such partition cannot be SO made thereof;
then to value and appraise the same, and make
return Of their proceedings according to Law
January Sth 1850, Read and Inquest awarded,
same day the court direct personal notice to be
given to the heirs residing in Northumberland
county, and six weeks notice by publication in
the Sunbury American, to those residing out of
the County, and state of the time and place of
holding the inquest.
BY the Court,
Certified from the Records of our said Court at
Sunbury, the sth day Of January, A. u. 1850.
JOHN p. PURSEL, Clk, q. G..
Notice is hereby given, TO the heirs and legal
representatives of John Leinbaoh, deceased.
That, in pursuance of the inquest awarded by
the Court as aforesaid An inquisiton will be held
upon the premises aforesaid, at o o'clock, A. NJ,
on Wednesday the goth day of March next, at
which time and place you are warned to be, and
appear if you think proper.
JAMES COVERT, Sh'f.
Sheriff office, Sunbury
January 10, 1850. CIV
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-01-26

10 Friend Cook of the Danville Demo-
crat, alluding TO some of the large porkers
killed in this neighborhood, boasts of hog
weighing 666 pounds, raised by Mr.. Voris
Of Chilisquaque. in this county, which was
killed in Danville. The Democrat, claims
no little credit for this extraordinary feat,
and exults accordingly. This reminds us
of the schoolboy, who although he could
not lick his antagonist, rejoiced that he
could at least make mouths at his sister.
Such shout would form theme worthy of
the pen OF Friend Tate.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-01-26
ORPHANS COURT
SALE

pursuance of an order of the Orphads Court
OF Northumberland county, will be exposed 10
public vendue or outcry, OH Saturday the 23d d,y
OF February next, at the late residence of Jane
hinney, decd, to wit "A certain lot Of ground
situate IN the township of Rush in said county,
containing about two acres, which said piece Of
Land is parcel of larger tract of land con,oiin,
IN all about five acres adjoining land of Jacob
Shultz, George Muchlcr and Joseph Bare.-Late
the estate OF Jane Kinney, decd Sale to com.
mcnce at l O'Clock A. NJ. Of said day when the
terms OF sale will be made known by.
ROBERT DAWSON, Admir-.
n. b. The remainder of the above described
tract OF land is situate in Franklin township Col.
ui''n,a county, whereon is erected House and
Stable, will be offered for sale at the sam. ,;,r.
and place, r. DAWSON. Adm
BY order of the Court
john p. Pursell, CIk O. c.
Sunbury, January 10, lS5O-ts
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-01-26

" APPOINTMENTS BY THE CANAL CoMM1s.
sIoNERs.-ln another column our readers will
ind The recent appointments made by the
Canal Board. Some, no doubt, will NANTES,
much surprise at the changes made. But
they should recollect that politics is game
OF chance now days, and that all can't be
winners.
Stephen Wilson of Milton, has been an
pointed Collector at Northumberland in place
OF William Wilson, who was only appointed
ayear ago. What's up now! Who can tell :
The new incumbent is, however, entirely
competent.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-01-26
VERIFr,Su,


NY viisuc Of certain Writ orr1n
- TO me directed will be sold by public vcnd,,,
or outcry at the house of Henry j. Reader in NJ.
Ewensville at o'clock p. NJ, on FRIDAY the i5,b
DAY Of February next the following real estate 4,
wit; certain Lot Of Land in McEyen,viII..
delaware township, Northumberland comfy,
pounded on the north by Alley, on the east by
ine IN. man road leading to Muncy, on the south by
80 o' oi !ohn Watson and on the west by an Alley.
o,on'aihing onc-fourtb of an acre more or less,
ma Mnereoh are erected two story frame dwelling
S,ot,e 'pais'erod0 and kitchen, also a ffame
o'ape'--oelzed taken in execution and to bc lola
Us 'he property Of Alexander McEwen.
ALSO:
At 10 o'clock A. NJ, at the bopso oe r..I.-,
Sucker, in the Borough of Milton, on S.,,,rdss
the 10th day Of February, a ceStain Lot Of J.nJ
situate IN the Borough of Milton, Nortlumber,s,J
county in that part of said Borough called Love-
Milton,--Bounded on the north BY lower NAL. !,
street on the east by lot Of Michael Wagner. south
by an Alley, and west by lot of Joseph Leit, and
o'hers--beng so feet in front and 200 feet in dept
whereon are erected large log dwelling house
ana frame stable Seized taken in execution and
10 lie sold as the property of Andrew s. Rbosd..
so. JAMES COVERT, Shr'f
Sheriff office Sunbury,3
Jan. l9, lS50-ts {
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-01-26

nT MELANCHOLY Loss OF LIFE.-We
have learned that three young ladies about
l7or Is years of age, were drowned at
Wilkesbarre on Saturday last, while engaged
sliding on the ice. One of them was a
daughter of Judge Woodward,-one Of
them Miss Benner, from Bellefonte, and
the other Miss Butler from Carbon county.
Their bodies have been recovered.
We add the following from the Phila-
delphia Ledger:
Three young ladies, one the daughter of
Judge Woodward, ELLEN M y the second
Miss Ann Butler, a resident of his family,
and The third a Miss Mary R. Benner, of
Bellefonte, Pa who was visiting for a short
time in the family of Judge W., left their
home in Kingston, TO walk over TO this place,
(about one mle.) The water Of the Susque-
hanna had risen over the fiat lands and rend-
cred the road impossible for wagons, and on
Friday night had frozen 10 the thickness per-
haps two or three inches. They undertook,
in perfect safety as they supposed, to walk
on the ice from The house to the bridge and
amusing themselves in sliding along; bu, in
attempting 10 cross a small pond of back.
water, (so called,) which had been frozen
over, Miss Benner broke through, followed
Immediately by the other two, and all three
were drowned, no proper assistance being al
hand The alarm was given by one of two
little girls who accompanied them, to some
citizens of Kingston who fastened 10 the
spot, shawl upon the ice designating it &c
them. By placing boards, they succeeded
in reaching the hole in the ice and bringing
up the bodies, but life was extinct, and al
their efforts to restore it were ftuitless, the
bodies having been in the water half hour
This sad event is deeply deplored in the
community where the young ladies resided
and where they were highly respected
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-01-26

" The Presidents message on California
will be found in another column. The Pre-
sldenle views on this subject in connection
with Gen. Cass' great speech on the Wllmo,
Proviso, will have a good effect and eheclu.
ally put down all danger of dsuEion.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-01-26
LAST NOTICE.

4 Lii those Indebted to the subscriber, are
IN hereby notified that if their accounts are not
settled ne week, they will be sued without re-
spect to persons. {. S. BOGAR.
~ The Books, &C., in the hands Of Is
quire Weiser, for settlement.
Sunbury, Jan. l2 1885,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-01-26

10 CHEAP PosTAeE.-This subject is at
tracing good deal of attention, and peti-
tons are in circulation, praying Congress to
establish the rate of postage on prepaid
letters at two cents, What is more impor-
tant, is that papers should circulate free
within 80 miles, or within the bounds Of
each Congressional district.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-01-26

u STATE TREAsURER.-The Democratic
caucus on Saturday evening, after a number
OF ballots nominated Gen. JonN NJ. BIcKEL,
OF orwigburg, Schuylklll county, as the De.
mocratic candidate for State Treasurer; and
on Monday he was elected by a Convention
OF the members of the Legislature, TO fill said
office.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-01-26

W~ An apprentice to the Printing busi-
ness wanted at this office. A good boy of
about IA or Is years would find a good
situation.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-01-26

THE consumption of coal in England and
Wales was estimated al ), 500, 900 tons yearly
for manufacturing purposes, and $4,000
for household purposes. These are the in
land dug Goals. The additional quantity car
ried coastwise was estimated at 3,00O,O0
tons, making grand total Of Il, ,O00, 900 tons.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-01-26

70 We are indebted to ]. B. Packer.
Esq, of the House of Representatives, for
the Canal Commissioners Report.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-01-26

A DAUGHTER of Hiram Cass came TO her
death in Barton, VT, by tying a strap around
her own neck and around the neck Of Il pet
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-01-26
~Tbe weather is a.6 6cLslon oh,nro

% The weather is as fckel and change
able as could well be desired. Cold and
warm, rain, snow, hail and sleet, alternate
every few days. The prospect for a good
crop OF ice, is not very promising at pre-
sent.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-01-26

20 Counterfeit $50 notes on the Ian
caster County Bank are in circulation.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-01-26
ORPHANS COURT
SALE.

pursuance of an order ofthe Orphans Court
II OF Northumberland county, will be exposed
to Public Sale OH Saturday the 23d day of Febru.
AIRY at the House Of the late A. c. Barrett, decd,
in the Borough of Northumberland, to wit:-tbe
northern half part of lot No Ill, situated in the
Borough of Northumberland, on which is greeted
small stable, adjoining the southern half of said
lot No. lll.-late the estate Of Alba c. Barrel,
decd. Sale 10 commence at II o'clock A. NJ, Of
SAID day when the conditions will I've made known
by CASPER ]. REED, Admir-.
BY Order Of the Court,
John p. Purse Ok, o. c.
Sunbury, Jan. Ic, lS5O.--ts
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-01-26
ORPHANS COURT
SALE

- L
l. pursuance OF an order of the Orphans Court
OF Northumberland county, will be exposed to
public sac Oh Saturday the 9th ,lav of February
next at the public House of J. c. Perkins in tho
Borough of Sunbury, to 1.-THE undivided six
seventh part of a certain
TRACT OF LAND,
situate in Upper Augusta township, adjoining
lands of John Clark, Peter Baldy, William Reed.
James Campbell and others, containing in all two
hundred and eighty-one acres more or less.-
Whereon is erected one story log House and
frame Barn, with good spring of water near the
house. Also an Orchard Of choice fruit Late
the estate of Robert 5. Grant, decd.
Sale to commence at 10 o'clock A. NJ. Of ,.id
day when the terms of sale will be made known by
WILLIAM REED, Admir-.
BY order Of the Court
John u. Pursel, Clk. o. C.S
Sunbury, January 10, lS5o.-ts
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-01-26
TEoNPSoN'S
SUSOUEHANNA EMPRESS,

Between PHILADELPHIA, Su'lbHry, Northum
berland, DanUille, Milton, Nancy,
Haiiamsport, LeWisburg, .ME-
finburg, .NsV Berlin and
SeiinSgroue.
Leaves the City every Thursday Morning
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-01-26
OFFICES IN FHIADELPHIA.

At LIVINGSTON y Co.'s Express, Depot
43 North Third Street;
AND FOR HEAVY ARTICLES,
At CONRAD, CARTER & Co.'s, Depot Cor
Of Broad \ Cherry.
January 10, 1850,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1850-01-26
Bx THE cANA MS.
SJONFRS


COLLECTORS. Stewart Pearce Columbia
S. s. Bigler, Harrisburg; George Smith, Beach
Haven; Stephen Wilson, Northumberland
Allison White, bunsburg; c, d. Eldred,
Williamsport c. Thomas, Liverpool; s. Law,
Newport; d. w. Mccormick, Lewis,own !;
A. S. Harrison, Huntingdon; A. A. Douglass,
Hollidaysburg Z Zeiger, Duncan's Island
Bridge; j. Shoemaker, Juniata Aqueduct
A. Stewart, Swaiara Bridge.
SuPERINrENDENr.-W. S. Campbell, Pot
tage.
SUPERvIsoRs.-J. Nj. Solliday, Delaware
Division; Benz Sayor, North Branch; Thos
Bennett, West Branch; II. D. Rodearmel,
Susquehanna ]. M'Laughlin, Eastern; j. S.
Miller, Lower Juna,a J. p. Anderson, Upper
Juniata.
CARGO INSPECTOR &c N. Smith, Johus-
town.
WEICHMAsTERs-M H. Horn, Easton
Robert Williams, Hollidaysburg J. G. Ches.
ncy, Northumberland.
NEW Discoveries IN CALIFoRNIA.-A new
discovery Of gold has been made in California
1t is found in species of quartz, scarcely
visible TO the naked eye, but so rich in depo
sit as to yield abou! SO of ore to single pound
of quartz This quartz abounds in immense
veins, and according 10 the estimate of T
Butler King, and Mr.. Wright, Nj. c. elect o
California, will average from one 10 two dol
lars per pound These gentlemen have mad,
extensive explorations 10 ascertain these fact
and Mr.. Wright will, by the next steamer
be the bearer Of number of fair average
specimens of the quartz TO Washington. II
Georgia, the yield of gold from a simila
quartz is about one dollar 10 100 pounds. ant
is accounted profitable a, that. What wealth
then, must lie in the quartz veins of CalifoI
mia, yieldicg So 10 the pound.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-08-03
A.G. CanoEer. Az lEhig Candidate.

The following notice Of Mr., Conoyer, the
Wing candidate for member of the Board Of
Public Works, we quote from the Urbana Ga
zette, The chief reason which influenced the
nomination of Mr.. ConoYer oyeEsother candi-
dates in the Wing Convention, was the fact
that he was known to be one of the best en-
-ginecrs in the state, and the vacancy to be FL
led in the Board required a practical acquaint-
ance with our public works The gentlemen
who has filed the place was good Engineer.
The Locofocos. We believe, paid no attention
to this important qualification. They nOmina-
ted Colonel" but not an Engineer. He
could perhaps do excellent service in the Mill
tia, on the peace establishment, but we ven
ture to say that he has no more practical
knowledge of the duties of the Office to which
he is nominated, than he has of Free Sod
He can, no doubt help the ticket among the
Black Law gentry of Butler county, and help tc
distribute the patronage the board if elected
to the satisfaction of his friends, but we ques-
ton if these qualifications will answer the in,
terests of the State or entitle him to the sup.
port of the people: Huron Reflector.
"a. G. Conover, Esq, the engineer under
whose direction the preliminary surveys of oul
road were made, is the Wing candidate fol
the Board of Public Works He is plain
unostentatious gentleman, and withal, one o
the best practical Engineers in the State
He made troops of friends during his sojourr
among us; and all things considered, we mucl
doubt whether the Convention could have
made a better selection for this important
post So far as the true interests of the state
are concerned, a practical man like Mr.. Con
over, would be worth score Of the lazy, in
efficient drones, who now manage this impor
tant branch of our public service"
True, o, King. What considerate and re
f1ecting mind will be slow to choose betweel
the two men? They should not stop to re
volve in their minds as to what political party
the candidate belongs; but calmly decid,
which is the best qualified to fll the station
The Public Works of the State of Ohio, ar,
the pride of the whole Union, and the grea
avenues to wealth and prosperity. If thel
can be conducted and remain under the su
pervision of competent and experienced En-
gineer, all will grant that it would be bette
than to be in the hands of one totally inexpe
rienced Mr.. Conover is man -eminentl
qualified for the place, in preference to MI
Miller. and if elected will discharge his dutie
with faithfulness and fidelity, and reflect homo
on the people of Ohio for the wisdom of thei
choice.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-08-03
Gen. Scott.

The gallant Scott rode his splendid war
charger in the late Presidents funerafproces-
sion, the same that bore him scathless through
the iron hail of Cerro Gordo The Intelligen-
Ger says:
The Military Escort was closed by Major
General Scott and his staff. The noble and
commanding figure of the General-in- Chief
mounted on spirited horse, and shadowed
by the towering plume of yellow feathers
which marks his rank, presented an object
well calculated TO ill the eye and swell the
heart with patriotic pride. He looks in bet
ter health than we expected, and promises
long to continue the pride of the army and an
ornament to his country. It was at once ar
elevating and a moving sight to behold such
Hero as Taylor followed to his grave BY
such Hero as Scott.
When Gen. Scott took his last look of the
rigid features of his compatriot in arms, he
wept like chid-he, with iron nerves, famil
lar with death in all its FORMS
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-08-03
Toledo and Wellington.

Mr. Newton and his corps Of Engineers,
completed the survey of the Railroad Route
from Wellington to Toledo, via Norwalk and
Bellevue, Yesterday. The survey was made
under the direction Of F. Harback, Chief En-
gineer of the Southern Michigan, and Cleve-
land and Erie Rail Roads The route is very
direct from Wellington 10 Norwalk, thence via
Monroeville to Bellevue; thence to Fremont:
thence in direct diagonal line through the
swamp to Toledo. The whole distance is
gravelly and sandy-very favorable for the
construction of the Road The maximum
lgrade does not exceed twenty feet, and there
tare but six curves on the whole line. As
compared with other Rail Road Routes in
Ohio, this is thought to be if not the best one
iof the very best for improvement
Mr. Newton informs us that he has never
witnessed more harmony of feeling among all
classes, il favor of road, than on this route.
The determination to build it, and to build it
soon is general Aside from the private sub
scription, Mr.. n, thinks that both Huron aud
Sandusky county viii subscribe, 100000
each, and that together with what can be
raised on subscription along the route, and at
Toledo, viii build the road. AS an evidence
of the enthusiasm manifested on the line, we
may state that the wish is general to COM
plete one half of the road in a year. No
doubt is entertained of the ability to do So
and the strong probability now is, that selec-
ting Bellevue, as the point to start from, the
work viii be commenced as soon as possible,
in the direction least expensive in construc-
ton. That will be between Bellevue and To
ledo It's highly probable that Rail Road
connection between Toledo and Cincinnati may
be made in a year from this time. What a
contemplation does this open to cur citizens
Let US one and all be up and doing. "a long
pull, strong pull, and pull together at this
moment, win do for US, what years Of labor
might not accomplish ifdelayed year.
Toledo Blade.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-08-03
Noble ReiOfnder.

Mr.. Clay, in the course of his last speech
on the Compromise bill, in the Senate, on Mon
day last, alluded to the fact that free soilers
and extreme southern men we're united in op-
position 10 the bill This brought up Mr..
Mason, Of Virginia who called upon Mr. Clay
to say whether he know of any consultation
held between southern Senators and Senators
from the free States.
Mr. Clay-No. But will the Senator say
.hs.ssouthern men opposed to the bill have
nct had frequent consultations among them
seIvcs.
Mr.. Mason-We have had frequent consul
tations in reference 10 matters affecting the
honor. dignity, and safety of the south.
Mr.. Clay-Yes, 10 doubt Of it, and others
of US have had many 1easHltaAfens with re-
ference to tie h1Sor, dignity, safety, and per-
petuity Of the Union! Great applause in the
galIeries--silence with much difficulty restor
ed By the officers of the Senate.