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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-05-17
SAD ACCIDENT.

On Saturday morning last, most heart.
icnding accident occurred in our Borough.
which resulted in the death OF an iaterest-
ing child of our respeC ted fellow-cili2en Col.
Eli SLIFER. The mother of the child had
Just crossed The street To visit ueighbor.
aud the child in attempting TO follow was
accidentally run over by two hoTse team
the wheel passing across the neck and
breast, killed il Instantly. No one had no.
liced ils danger until alas ii was TOO late to
prevent the cad accident. The dead body
of The child being placed in lis mothers arms
which but few moments previously she
had beheld in all the joyousness OF innocent
childhood, almos, caused distraction. Medi-
cal assistance was Immediately procured,
but all efforts 10 restore life proved aborlive,
No blame is attached TO the driver of The
Wagon, as he was travelling along al quite
a moderate pace when The accident occurred.
Lspisburg Democrat.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-05-17

O. The cheap postage law will go
into OPERATION on the ist of July next
Now is the time for individuals TO subscribe
for their County papers, which from that
time will be carried free of postage. The
first duty of every citizen is TO encourage
his own County paper, for there is scarcely
a number issued that does not directly or
indirectly advocate his individual and gem
eral interest.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-05-17
SUNBURY AMERICAN AND SHAMOKTN
suNBuRY AND ERIE RAIL ROAD.

The Harrisburg American aluding to
the election for officers OF this road, fur
nishes its readers with the following bud
get of blunders. Editors are not bound to
know everything, but they should know
something of the subject on which they
write.
By the construction of this road, a com.
municaiion will be established between the
town Of Erie, the best aud ONLY safe and
commodions h0rbor on the Lakes, aud the
cities of Philadelphia, Baltimore and New
foIk, upon The shortest line of transit thai
can possibly be obtained hy either. 1t will
form connection at Wliamspor with the
Phladelphia and Reading rail load, the Sns.
qnehanna railioad, rharied al the last ses.
SION OF the Legislature, which connects with
me YORK and Cumberland Immediately OPP
poslie Harrisburg, and the Ca,tawssa rail
road whbch has lis terminus at Elmira.
The connection with the Reading Road,
we presume, would be at this place, 40
miles East Of WiIIiamsport. The Susque-
hanna Road will also connect this place
with the York and Cumberland and the
Baltimore Road. The terminus of the
Cattawissa road we always supposed to be
TamaqUs, about 70 miles East, instead ol
Elmira about ie0 miles west. The editor
probably had heard something of the Will
lianspoSt and Emira Read.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-05-17
RAILROAD MEETING,

There ought To be a full attendance at the
meeting called at four o'clock this afternoon.
for the purpose Of appointing Delegates to
The Convention which is 10 assemble At
Suubury on the 2Olh instant, To give form,
character and due impetus To the new enter.
Prise of the "SusQnehauna RaiIruad" " Bal.
linorr has an interest direct and deep in the
speedy accomplishment of Ihls important
work, and we douh, not thai shr will mani
fest her appreciation Of ii by appropriate ac.
lion.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-05-17
THE SOUTH CAROLINA coNvENrroy

The VIEWS OF THE MiNoRITY The fol-
lowing is the report presented 10 the Conven-
'ion at Charleston, from the minority Of the
committee of 2i:
ihe Undersigned, the minority Of the COM
m''tee OF 2i, dissenting, as they are corr
strained 10 do, from the repor, of the major.
ny OF The committee, as involving a depar-
lure from the proper objects of this meeting,
and premaiurely making issues not called for
by the present occasion, beg leave 10 re-
commend, as a substitute for saia report, the
resolution submitted by a delegate from An.
derson, amended so as 10 read as follows:
Resolved, Tha, feeling entire confidence
in the Constitutional organs of our State Gov
ernmeut, and the wisdom and fidelity of the
Convention elected under the act passed q,
the last session of the Legislature, we are
perfectly willing TO leave to them the mode
and measure of redress for the wrongs we
have suffered from the Fede-al Government
as well as the time Of iis application and
without indicating or suggesting the course
II behooves them to pnrsne, we hereby
pledge ourselves TO abide by their action
whether the same shall be for secession from
The Union, with or without the co-operatiop
ot The other Southern States
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-05-17

'Is your note good ?" asked woodman,
The other day, of a person who offered
uole for a load Of maple. "Well," replied
The purchaser, II should think it ought TO be
every body'S got one ~
PRoF, BOND, from Harvard has succeeded
in repeating Foucaulls experiment by
which the motion Of the earth was made
visible.
A company in Nancemond counIv. v.
WV "E"S .sacs ia ,nps hsay'
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-05-17
the next dav.
BALTIMORE AND THE CONVENTION.

BY the following from the Baltimore
American, Of Thursday, it will be seen
that the Batimoreans were 10 hold meet
ing on that day TO appoint delegates to the
Rail Road Convention, to BE- held in this
place on Tuesday next, the Goth inst.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-05-17

THE Mountain Section Of the pennsyiga-
MIA Railroad is TO be put under contract i'm.
mediately, between Altoona aud PrinrIe,s
Point, 25 miles. Proposals will be received
from the 9th 10 The l2rh of June next, at
Juhnslown and Summit, for The grading and
masonry. The road within this distance
will eros, The Allegheny Mountain. encoun-
tering some Of the heaviest grading offered
IN this country. In addition 10 a number of
extensive cuttings, emhankmenis aud cul.
verls, there will be one tunnel 200 wards
III length al the summit of the mountain,
and another OF 200 yalds through PIiugle's
Point. The P.li,buIg Gazette in communi-
ealing these tacls, says, by the Isl OF July
then, the grand work Of levelling The Ale.
sheny MountaiS will be fairly commenced,
and when ii is finished, there will no longer
be any obstruction from this canse, between
the water oi the Ohio aud the Delaware, and
Philadelphia will be brought within fifteen
hours Of pleasant riding of Pllsbnrg By
that time, also, we shall have continuous
railroad highway to the Mississippi and
most probably TO Chicago. Who can es'i-
male rEe effect of this vast line Of travel
opening up between the East and the Wes,
and bringing the eXlremiics Of our vast
country into a mere ueiahborhood distance
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-05-17

o. On our first page will be found a
full description and private history of tha,
architectural wonder Of the age, the &c lass
Palace" erected for the Worlds Exhbi-
ton, which was opened on the Is, of the
present month, and to which thousands
are now vending their way from this
Country, and from every part of Europe
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-05-17

LATE FROM MEXICo-The New Orleans
papers of tn" 5'h inst, have dates from Tam
pico to the 26h ult. The Mexican Congress
had agreed 10 place IL lighthouse on the al
acTanes. They had also passed law pro-
viing for donations to soldiers wounded in
The war with the United States.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-05-17

Rev. CHARLES Hill, aged 65 years, com
mlied suicide al Leominster, Mass, on the
9Th inst. He olIicialed in the pulpit on The
proceeding Sabbath, No cause is assigned
for The act.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-05-17
ConsuT22pSiOn,

CuICIlS ant tts, RyyleIis. Is'hrn. Sifiiny II ROe<
iYsslry Htss EsIig tfr Breast Side. and Chsst
N~rrYi,.c t.' Nrrh HII ilIiiJn ~ the Hslt and all
FENINi.E WEAK I>>.I> and ComyiJHh arising
Ilerr IritI CiniCrt IHinntuni, sc
" For Pruut nut Tar, cu.ars Of Cures. see orr
Pamphlets ana BIA5JEls-EN our a gens hass uon
give away.
+ Il s,LE w W rri.inr. Suuluty; Mary A Me-
Cay, iilmmlrrIm1; } hH Ii. Eascl, Moni Hayes 4
MrCruuc,. Nci.W"usyIu.
Mrv ,, l. -. riN.--ly.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-05-17

O- The Baltimore American in COPY
ing the article from our last paper, in rpla-
ton to the promptnrss and despatch, bv
which the arrangements were made to en-
tend the Magnetic Telegraph to this place,
adds the following compliment, to the
character of the people Of The Susque-
hanna:
This is certainly despatch, and will serve
to show onr cIl'zPns the euerprisiug char
acler of the people about 10 he brought into
close connection with Baltimore hv the
construction of the short link of Railroad
extending from the northern terminus of the
York and Cumberland Railroad TO the town
of Suubury.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-05-17

LOTTERIES ABOLISHED Is MARYLANp.-
Baltimore, May l2.-1he Maryland Couveu-
lion have adopted measures to-day for the
of iulefies in This State after April
1859. The matter excited much debate.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-05-17

CAPT, LYNCH, Of the United States Navy,
has, 1t appears from report lately read be-
fore the Geographical Society Of Paris with
regard 10 the most important geographical
discoveries made in the year is4S, been
presented with two silver medals for his ex.
pIoralion OF the Jordan aud the Dead Sea.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-05-17

REPLY 10 Rhelrs Dsunon Speech. The
Hon. Joel r. Ponseil replied, in the mos,
patriotic strain, in the Charleston Courier, 10
The dsnnion speech Of NJ. Rheit in that pa
per Of Friday last.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-05-17

AN 0LD BIBLE Among The effects Of
David Grof, Of Earl township, Lancaster
county, lately deceased, was a German
Bible, in good condition, printed in 1881,
bv c. Froschaur, in Zurich, Switzerland.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-05-17

" The delightful weather anxiously
looked for in May, is now upon us. The
thermometer on Monday and Tuesday was,
however, rather higher than necessary for
the comfort of those exposed TO the sun.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-05-17

ADDISON says, never knew man Of
good understanding, general favorite with
women some sneularily in his behavior,
some whim in his way Of life, and what
would have made ridiculous among men has
recommended him 10 the other sex.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-05-17

O. Our neighbors ot the Gazette have
enlarged their paper to the size Of the
American, and improved its appearance by
a new dress. We are pleased to see such
evidence of prosperity in our cotempora-
rieS.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-05-17

BRTH.-Recenily, in New York, the lady
Of Col. James Watson Webb, of a SON.
Baplised on Sunday last at Tarrytown, by
Rev. DR.. Creighton, by The name of William
Seward Webb.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-05-17

SEVERAL Of the Texas papers are advoca.
tug earnestly reputation " 'Soa!ing" Of
a,oir vataio debt'
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-05-17

Ma DANIEL WILCOX OF Portsmouth,, Il, l.,
was rhoked TO death chile at his dinner,
few days ago, at the Pelham House, in New
port, X. l., in eudeavoring 10 swallow
piece of beef,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-05-17
BRIGADE ORDERS

ENHE FIRST Regiment m Northumberand
County Volunteers composed Of the first
and Second Battalion, Csdwalader Infantry,
Dcwart Guards. and the Farmers and Mccb,1.
les Artillery. ar, commanded 10 meet in Market
Square, Sunhury, OH Thursday, the 22d day Of
May at 10 o'clock, \, NJ. for d-iIf and inspec.
ton. The Mahonny B,ueim Of Volunteers
commanded bv Major Iou Hans, viii nee, At
the public House of George Smltb, IN Jackson
township on Friday the 23d inst, al 20 o'clock,
A. NJ. by order Of the Mai. General,
c. WATSON, Brig. Gen.
May II, lS5l.-lL
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-05-17

DESTRUCTION OF A Roman CATHEpRAL-
The ST. Paul Roman Catholic Cathedral, al,
Pnlsburg, was discovered on fire ON the
morning Of the 9th inst, at II o'clock, and
soon became heap Of burning ruins Whlr
The fire was raging, a man was arrested in
the act of firing The Bishops residence, al.
joining. The St. Panl was the oldest and
largest church in the city, and has been cr-
ecled at cost of $40, 900. The organ was
valued at $4,000. There was but 1000 in.
surance on the building.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-05-17

ACCIDENT TO Miss NIcKGNsoN AT THE
EAGLE STREET THrATRE.-Thp Buffalo Re-
public says: ln the course Of the dance,
Miss Nickinson approached too near The foot
lIahis, when her thin muslin dress canaht
fire, aud she was Instantly III flames. Upon
the alarm being raised, the young lady. with
the greatest presence Of mind, rud-avorrd
to tear of her burning skirt, and ran rom
The Stage, avoiding the other ladies ia her
passage. Fortunately the fire was eNtiu-
gui.hed after burning of great portion Of
her dress, without any injury Of consequence
10 her person.
THE Hest Chester Record tells the story Of
a suspicious looking half.d0liar, lately in the
possession Of the editor. 1t was coined in
1907, hut looked AS bright and shiny AS II il
had come fresh from the mint. |, proved 10
he one of lot of $1,000 boarded for nrahy
half 4 ceulgry by resident of that county.
The old mans property lately fell in the
hands of his heirs, who are distributing the
carefully kept and curious hali-dolars fer
public Inspection.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-05-17

AUsrRIAS FURNTTURE.-A cahne,-makpr
of Vienna, named Leisler, has jus, left that
cry for London, taking with him 3s ont Of
The 260 woIkmen whom he employs, as
we'll a. a number Of articles. which he ha.
manufactured for the Exhibition. Among
them is the furniture of bedroom and
boudoir 'inidid with gold and silver, and
which is intended as a present from The
Emperor of Austria 10 Queen Ncioria-
100, 900, aud that Of The boudoir 10000 flor
ius.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-05-17

A rnoJEcT is on foot, al Naples, for extin.
gushing the fires of Fesuvius. 1t ia under.
stood that the bottom OF The main or grand
crater is several rhonsand feet below the
level of the sea. The plan is, to dig large
trench or canal from the sea 10 the crater,
the expense of which will not probably ex.
ceed two millions of dollars, and thus exrin.
au>h the fire that ha. been burning for
thousands of years Water is excellent 10
eXtingush the fire in The "craytur."
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-05-17

AT Gainesville, during MIR. Coughs lee.
,ures a,37o persons signed the +" ,.,,n,.
pIolvc
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-05-17

STATE AGRICULTURAL FAIR.-The Execu-
tive Committee OF the State Agricultural
Society, have selected Harrisburg for The
place Of holding the first Agricultural State
Euir
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-05-17

RESTORATION TO CITIzESsHIp OF COVER
NOR DnRR.-PrOuidenee, Nay IO-6 p. NJ -
Saules have been fired at intervals during
the day ia honor Of the restoration 10 his
civil rights and privileges of Gov Thomas
Wilson Dorr. His parisans are very much
rejoiced at this 'ardy act Of Justice, delayed,
as it has been, for so many years.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-05-17

O. President Fillmore on his tour
North has been handsomely received in
Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York.
Al Philadelphia an incident occurred
which must have, somewhat marred the
harmony of the proceedings. A large pro-
cesslon was formed, which marched to the
United States llolel, preceded BY trans
Parrncy, with the inscription-they are
swell enough in their sphere, but BY no
means among the most respectable and in
tluenilal OF our citizens" The procession
was composed almost entirely Of mrchan-
les aud laborrrs, all smarlng under the
insult offered them by Mr.. Lewis, the Col
Iector who is charged with having used
the insulting language above quoted, in re-
gard to this class Of Citizens.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-05-17

Monster OX.-Thp magrificentlv great
Ok raised by Col n. c. Baldwin, of Cleve.
land, will soon he sent on pilgrimage to the
Worlds Fair. He has been fa,tened for
eight years, and now weighs The enormous
figure of 1000 lbs. The world may safely
he challenged 10 pr"duce his equal A mile
per day is now his longest journey He
will be transported East by water, and from
Boston he will need pretty good sea rrafr
for his individual comfol,.- Clcueiand Her
aid
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-05-17

NJ. ScHoELsER, The colored representative
in The French National Assembly, from Mar.
Unique, has written TO this country for GER
llicaie OF the sanity Of the membeTs OF the
American Anli-Slavery Society.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-05-17

Gov. RAMSEY, Of Minnesota, was in Harris
FbuD "a flkiay hs,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-05-17

THE CoURT OF DAUPHIN County has en-.
doIsed the Preseutment Of the Grand Jury Of
The P,eseut term, in reference 10 the closing
Of bar.rooms on Sunday. The Harrisburg
Union says that the order Of the court was
religiously observed by all the landlords Of
that borough, for the frs, time, on Sunday
last.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-05-17
EXTRACT OF A LETTER FROM TuE EDI-
TOR DATED
UNITED STATES HoTEL,
Willidmsport, lfdv i3, 1851

Williansport, Mdy l3, 1851.
The Court is row in Session at this place,
and the town presents lively appearance.
The weather is delightful, and the charming
| country that surrounds the town renders i,
one Of the most attractive places on the
Snsquehanna, especially with the accommo-
da,ons afforded by tour host" of the U. S
Hotel, Mr. Kelton, who is ever on the alert
10 render his numerous visitors every com
fort. The citizens of Williamsport take a
deep interest in the Susquchanns Rail Road,
and number Of them will visit Sunhury 10
attend the Rail Road Convention on Tuesday
next Gen VIM F. Packer will be among
the Number, and from his intimate ac-
qualutances with the resources and improve
menis of our country, will no doub be one
OF the speakers, on The occasion.
There is, at present, deep interest mani
Tested in the completion of the WILLIAMSON,
and Emira Road. Mr. Joseph Gender Jr,
Of Lancaster one of the most enierprising
business men in the county, has uuderta.
ken the contract for the completion of the
whole route, 10 be finished in two years
Mr.. Gonder and his brother, with MIR. Sickles
the Principle Engineer arrived here TO day
aud were warmly welcomed. To morrow
they will pass over the route TO Elmira,
preliminary to commencing actual opera
lions. Mr.. Gouder has eres, confidence
in this road, and is a jealous fr;end of the
road from Sunbury TO Harrisburg Towards
evening, Gen. VIM. f. Packer, Robert Fai.
rles; Esq, consulting Engineer, J F. Cowau,
Esq, the Messrs. Gonder, Mir Sickies and
your humble servant enjoyed a pleasant
ride, some three or four miles up The Lycom-
lug creek. The beautiful farms and fine
Improvements on the roule cannot fail 10 en-
cite the admiration of all who see them
The residence Of oar friend, J. w. Maynard,
Esq, short distance above town, with its
rich foliage ard luAuIiant verdure, Prince
might envy, eSprciglly nj twilight, in the
balmy month Of May. WilIramsport is rap.
idly improving, and is indeed a beautiful
town, which we trust in few years, will be
united with this place, hy lion bonds, that
will render us close ucilhbors. Few have
any conception Of the amount of travel
through here from the State of New York
When all the Improvements in the valley OF
the Susquehanna are once finished, it will
become one Of the greatest thoroughiares in
the Union
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-05-17

Flour OF pUMPKINs article, as
prepared by the Harvard, Massachusetts,
Shakers, is used for Pies in The principal
Hotels of Boston and New York.
A STAGE Driver, named Benner, has
been arrested in Pi,rsburg, for robbing the
mail.
TnE expected increase in the ROYAL Fam
lily OF England will not lake place, it is now
said, 1t has been postponed for some reason
or other.
New lSvESTIoS James Minifp, of
Baltimore, has invented machine, which
will enable person 10 "walk on the wa
ler.n
The recent trial OF The Durys, is it as
cerlained, has cost the people Of BraGsalyu
and New York upwards Of $50, 900.
"s 1o'e'' 80, mas appointed Thomas t.
, .,spkliu, Esqo Of Lancaster, Attorney Ge"'
ersl, in the place Of G. paTTash' E'9p Fe'
sSsrsi'
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-07-24

minute. Get up and some with me.
Mother is dying"
/ thought I was yet dreaming, but
II got up melancholy and lcllowed
my sister. On the bed pale and cold
as marble lay my mother. She had
not und.essed. She had thrown her.
self on the bed 10 rest; arising 10 90
again to me, she was seized with a
paipiiatiOn. Of the heart, and borne
senseless 10 her room. q diisy r5i
/ cannot tell you my agony as
l looked upon her-my remorse was
tenfold more bitter from the thought
that she would never know il.
believed myself to be her murderer.
Ifell on ths bed beside her. ] could
not weep. My heart burned 10 my
bosom; my brain was all on FIRE.
Ny sister threw her arms around me
and wept in silence. Suddenly we
saw a slight motion ofmother's hand
her eyes unelosed. She hadrecov-
cred consciousness. but not speech.
She looked at me and moved her
lips. could not understand her
words. "Motherl Mother" | shrek
ed, "onIy say that you forgive me"
She could not say il with her lips,
but her hand pressed mine. She
smiled upon me, and lifting her thin
white hands, she clasped my own
within them. and cast her ewes up
ward. She moved her lips in prayer
and thus she died. | remained still
kneeling beside that dear form, till
my gentle sister removed me. The
joy Of youth had left me forever.
Bows who spurn a mothers con-
troll, who are ashamed to own that
they are wrong, who think il is man.
ly TO resist her authority, or yield to !
her influence, belodrel Lay not up
for yourselves bitter memories for
your future years.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-07-24

"A TRIoK was played on a gen.
tleman at the river by two sharpers
The parties were all on board St
Louis steamer. The two knowing
suns observed a countryman with a
trife of cash, and one feigning to he
short OF funds to pay his passage TO
ST. Louis, took out 'gold" watch
TO trade to his companion. who offer
ed him twenty dollars for 1.-THE
offer being treated with contempt,
and an appeal to the countryman TO
prevent him from sacrificing so val
liable an article, by loaning him
twenty dollars. and taking the watch
into his own possession as security
for The money till they arrived at ST.
Louis. The proposal was accepted,
and in few moments the strangers
disappearing, the countryman began
70 suspect, and upon showing the
watch, to persons on the boat, who
understood iis value, il was ascer-
tanned to be totally worthless-not
rsrtainly worth two dollars.
= s Gin. Com.