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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-21
SUNBURY AMERICAN AND SHAMOKIN JOURNAL.

acclamaton. Mr. Muhlenberg's elegant
mansion was amply supplied for all. The
Temporary organization Of the Convention, in
the appointment of Chairman, gave pro-
mise of regular scrimmage, but the matter
was soon settled, and every thing passed of
harmoniously. The nomination Of Mr.. Big
Ter gives satisfaction in every quarter. Ma
ny of the wings in this city will vote for
him.. They all have confidence in his
ability aud integrity. Mr., Clover he nomi-
nee for Canal Commissionersis said to be
competent and worthy man.
The nominations for Judges of the Su-
preme Court are well received here, except
ing Judge CampbelPs. Some Of the friends
of Judge Campbell seem very much ela,ed
because the Statesman" has ceased its op-
position. The editor in his paper of Satur-
day last, says he will give the whole ticket
his hearty support, but winds up with the
following left handed compliment TO Judge
Campbel
"We have warned the Convention Of the con-
sequences, which we feared, and still fear will
result from the nomination of Judge Campbell
and if those consequences should cnsue, the dele
gates may divide the responsibility among them
selves"
1t is certainly TO be regretted that Phila-
delphia city which prides itself on the legal
learning and distinction of her Bar, should
not have presented a less Objectionable can.
didate. But we must all live and learn -
| Bought wisdom is sometimes the cheapest
though the first lesson may be a hard one
Judge Campbell is, we believe, an amiable
and respectable man, but these qualification:
are not alone sufficient.
| The strawberry season is nearly over here
/ Very fine ones have been selling from six iC
/ ten cents per quart. Cherries are plenty
The market is also supplied with tomatoe.
and new potatoes.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-21

D- The Romanists OF Spring Garden,
Philadelphia, lately held a meeting, at
which the common school system of this
Commonwealth was condemned in strong
terms, because ''it is destitute of that par
ticular religious instruction, which seems
required to fix in the minds of the young, a
deep practical sense Of the demands of reli-
gion, as set forth in the doctrines and dsci-
pline of the Catholic Church." 1t was deter
mined 10 establish parish schools in connec-
ton with each of their Churches, and un-
der the management of the priests, and to
refuse to send their children to the public
schools.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-21
SUNBURY PRICE CURRENT.
PROCLAMATION.

NJ Office is hereby given that the several courts
IN of Common Pleas, General Quarter Sessions
of the peace, and Orphans Court, Court of Oyer
and Tcrminer and General Jail Delivery, in and
for the county of Northumberland, to commence
at the Court House, in the borough OF Sunbury,
at 10 o'clock, A. NJ on Monday, the 4th day Of
August next, and will continue ONE WEEK.
The coroner, Justices of the Peace and censta-
bles in and for the county of Northumberland, are
requested to be then and there in their proper per-
sons, with their rolls, records, inquistions, and
other remembrances, to do those things to their
several offices appertaining to be done. And all
witnesses prosecuting in behalf of the Common
wealth against any prisoner also requested and
commanded to be then and there attending in their
proper persons to prosecute against him, as shall
be just-and not to depart without leave at their
peril. Jurors requested to bepunctual in their
attendance, at the time appointed agreeable to
their notices.
Given under my hands at Sunbury, the 2lst day
of June, in the year of our Lord one thou
sand eight hundred and fifty-one-and the In
dependence of the United States of America
the 18th.
JAMES COVERT, Shift.
God save the Commonwealth
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-21
EDITORS TABLE.
Business Notices.

GoDrr's LADY's BooK.-The July number Of
this excellent book is upon our table. 1t has
now been established twenty one years and of
course has attained its majority. The contrast
between the Book in its babyhood and its present
age, is as great between the infant in arr
and the beautiful woman. 1t owes this rapid
and immense improvement to the talents and in
dustry of Mr.. Cooley and his graceful assistants
who have SO we'll succeeded in pleasing the diff
fering tastes Of its numerous patrons. We may
safely say it is the most popular of the magazines.
The present No is literally Lady's Book, all
the contributions being written by American la
dies.
HINcKLEr's PIcToRrAL HEARTHsroNE, is
upon our table. It is published at Philadelphia
at s. per annum. 1t is, as its editor says de.
voted to the information for the public, and to
worldly comforts for the publisher.
GLEAsoN's PIcToRIAL DRAw1SG ROOM
CoMPANIoN, Nos. Z & have been received
They are splendid specimens of taste and work
manshp.
We refer our readers to the advertisement Of
Mrs. Greenough in another column, in which
she offers at public sale her household furni-
ture, &c.
PENNSYLVANIA FARM JornSAL-Thc June
No. of this valuable periodical comes to hand
filled with highly useful and instructive matter.
Its object is to impart information to the farmer,
and from what we have of it, we feel war
ranted in saying that object will be attained
| It is published by A. NJ. Spangler, at Lancaster,
for the low price of S 100 per annum. Every
practical farmer should have it.
SEARS FAMILY VISITOR, published by Robt.
Sears, No. 1Sl, William street, New York, at
| $500 per annum, is very good family news
paper. 1t contains fewer pictures than some
of its kind, and consequently more reading
matter.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-21
FIRE AND Loss OF LIFE.

We learn from the Lebanon Courier of
the 18th nit, that on Thursday morning, the
5lh inst the frame house at lock No. 25, on
the Union Canal, about two miles below Har-
per's tavern, was totally destroyed by fire,
along with several of its inmates The house
was occupied at the time by Michael Burk
and wife, and Mr.. Harwill wife and three
children. Mrs. Burk and two of Mr.. Har-
Wills children were burnt in the building,
and Mr. Harwll was so badly burnt that he
died on the evening of that day. Mr.. Burk
escaped by eaping out Of window, in do
ing which he was badly injured. Every
thing in the house was destroyed, excepting
about $50 in gold, which was afterwards
found.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-21

&C. The interior of the Court House
and public offices, presents cleaner and
neater appearance than we recollect noti-
cling in those apartments for long time
1t is only occasionally that we have a
board of Commissioners who pay any at
tention to the appearances of things, and
consider :he comfort Of any person but
themselves. The present board show a
creditable spirit which we hope their sue
cessors will emulate.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-21
Gbe 4florkcts.
Philadelphia Market.

June IS, l65I.
Flour AND MEAL.-Thc market for Flour
is finer. Standard brands are held AT 81
25. Sales extra at S4, 10 a $4,25. Fancy
brands are held at S45aS5B.
RYE FLoUR.-Is firm at 1897.
CORN MEAL.-Penna. is held at S2i.
WHEAT-.Sales of Penua. red al 90
81 cents, and Of prime white at 81 a
Sl,02.
RyE.-Is in demand, sales at - cts.
CoRN.--The supply about equals the de-
mand !; yellow commands 60 cts.
OATs.--Are in demand at 43 cts for Pa
and Southern.
WHIsXEY.- Sales of bbls at % cents,
iogsheads are held at 2lc.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-21
A TREATY WITH THE OREGON INDIANS

The Washington Republic announces 'ha'
the commissioners appointed by the rfes'-
dent of the United States 10 treat WI" 'ne
Indians in Oregon, west of the Cascade
mountains, for the purchase oil .neir 's"os'
have concluded treaty with the Saniiam
band of the Callapooya tribe of Indians, oy
which they cede 10 the United States por-
,jon of the Willamette valley, about eighty
miles in length and about twenty in width.
And they have likewise concluded treaty
with the Twalatty band of the same tribe,
including country about fifty miles IN
length and about twenty miles in width
The lands ceded BY these treaties are among
the most valuable in the Willamette val
lev They objected to remove, and refused
10 have any of the purchase money appro-
priated TO educational purposes, and they
have been allowed TO remain where they
are.
A large portion of both of those bands are
al all times living in white families in the
capacity of servants and are represented
as being very useful TO the white population
of the country. 1t is the opinion OF the
commission that the most feasible plans Tor
the civilization and enlightenment OF the
Indians of this country is to permit them 10
remain in the neighborhood of the white
settlements, and TO be mployed in the varl-
Gus industrial pursuits of the white men,
These Indians, unlike those on the east side
of the Rocky mountains. are not only willing
but anxious, TO adopt the habits of civilized
life and for this reason it was stipulated 10
pay large portion of their annuites in clo-
thing. Most Of them have, for number oi
years past, been in the habit of receiving
money for their services, and have tolera
bly, correct view Of lis value.
The treaty has to be acted upon by the
Senate of the United States.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-21
FROM MESICO.

The Schooner Robert Spedden, Captain
Golding, arrived at New Orleans on the 7th
instant, from Vera Cruz, which port she lei'
on the 31st ult.
We learn from Major j. A. Kelly, our
Tehuantepec correspondent, that the Vom''o
was prevailing TO a great extent in Vera
Cruz. The American Consul, Captain Ro-
gers, had been i'll of ii, but was getting bet
ter when the Spedden left. Major Kelly,
who came passenger on the Robert Spedden,
is direct from Minatitlan, which place he
left on the 23d ult, He brings dispatches
from MIR. NJ. w. Sidell, Engineer.
We learn from Major Kelly that the sur
vcy is entirely completed, and that the hy-
geographic party was waiting at Mina'itlan
for transportation home,
Thirty-four Californians came passengers
from Vera Cruz on the Sears. They had
taken the Acapulco route, and had been four
months at sea, having been becalmed that
length of time on the Pacific.
The principal question before the Cham
bcrs was that of granting extraordinary
powers to the President. The Senate has
passed resolution giving the Government
the privilege Of disposing of the remainder
of the American indemnity to the public
creditors, and allowing loans to be negotia-
ted TO the amount of 100000 per month
of suppressng the maritime and frontier
custom houses, and Of doing various other
IL IF ho mn
The Trait d'Union says of these resolutions,
that they are all mysiiiicaton. They give
with one hand and take away with the
other, and would be of no practical utility
for the raising of funds. When the subject
came up in the House, fourteen deputies
Withdrew, thus breaking the quorum. At
Ter this, it was agreed TO remain III session
two days longer, but during that time moth
ing was effected.
On the 22d ult., meeting of French resi-
dents, who had been expelled in 1888, was
held at the restaurant Of the Bazaar. The
object of the meeting was TO receive the
report Of a committee, concerning the prop
er reclamations 10 be made for injuries re-
sulting from the expulsion. The report was
10 be transmitted TO France through the
French Legation in Mexico,
The city of Tampico has imposed mun-
cipal tax OF bit on every barrel OF flour
imported into the place under the late de-
cree admitting foreign bread stuffs.
We learn from Yucatan, that Gen. La
Vega arrived al Campeachy on the goth ultp
and was received with great rejoicing by
the inhabitants. The way has taken turn
favorable 10 the whites Col, Rosado had
made an excursion into the eastern portion
of the peninsula, and had reduced great
many OF the rebels TO obedience. The city
of Carmen has been again visited by des-
tructve conAagration. 1t will be recollect-
ed that on two occasions last year the town
was nearly destroyed by fire. There is no
doubt that incendiares are determined on
its destruction.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-21

POPULATION or CnINA-Every foot of ara
be land in this country needs to be cultivated
to give food enough for the inhabitants and
yet. Notwithstanding they are the most in.
dustrious and economical people in the world,
there is great difficulty in supplying their
necessary wants. Some idea of the crowded
states Of the population may be formed from
the fact: that farm of forty or fifty acres
which in this country supports family of
six persons would in China support fifteen or
twenty such families.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-21

The EXHIBITION. attendance of vis-
itors at the Horticultural Hall on Saturday
was unprecedented, From all parts of Ches-
ter and neighboring counties, the people
poured in deuse numbers-lhe principal
part, al. we thought, being ladies'. On Sat-
urday, besides the life members, who came
and went at their pleasure, there were be-
tween two and three thousand tickets sold,
The attendance was much greater than at
the last years June exhibition. VtIage
Record,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-21

% A VERY CORRECT IDEA OF the moral
character of the Massachusetts, higher law
advocates, may be formed from perusal
Of single sentence of the speech of the
notorious Elizur Wright, at meeting at
Chelsea. 1t is fair sample of the whole
address, and exhibits the indecency and
profanity Of that class Of fanatics.
"If siaue-hunter came 10 my house Dould
KILL HIM, take The CONSTITUTIONS for his wind-
ing sheet, AND BURY him IN HELL !"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-21
ELECTION OF JUDGES.

ELECTION OF JUDGES.
1t has been Justly remarked that no oc-
casion has occurred since the revolution in
which question OF so high moment was
involved as in the selection of our Judi
ciary, under the amendment TO the Consti-
tuition. The persons whom we chose will
be clothed with the highest authority in
the State. The Supreme Court, as its title
implies, are the interpreters Of our Consti-
tuition and our laws. They are the arbiters
upon whose integrity, learning and judg-
ment, depend the titles of our property, the
liberty OF our persons, and even life itself.
They hold a power, the exercise of which
is most important in its consequences, and
from which there is no appeal. The re-
suits OF its exercise are of immense magni-
tude, not only to the present generation,
but for time to come. Every man in this
Commonwealth, rolls he in countless
wealth or drags he out existence in abject
poverty, nay, the women and children,
have weighty interest in the formation
Of this high tribunal. No individual is so
high that the hand Of justice can not reach
him, no wretch SO degraded but the law
stoops to throw its protection over him.
Our Legislators may make enactments, but
the Governor can refuse them his sanction.
The Governor may oppose this veto, but
the legislature can sci that veto at defiance
by vote OF two-thirds Of their number
Thus each is a restraint upon the other.-
But it is in the Supreme Court that the
power exists to control them both. They
can construe the provisions of the law and
mould it as the please, or annul and destroy
it. No restraint is upon them but that Of
their own consciences. No power can set
them right if they are wrong but the good
or evil effects of their decisions must 90
down to posterity, to bless or to CURSE
Their will is omnipotent. Their RESPONSE
bility is as great as their power. But a
greater responsibility rests with the people.
It is their duty to select, with care and de-
liberation, those whom they would elevate
to this high station. Each voter has per-
sonal interest at stake he is in effect cho-
sing guardian OF his person and his pro-
perty, for to these judges it is committed to
watch over and protect both. II is not
with them, as with the officers hitherto
chosen at elections. No party or faction
is to be represented on the bench, moi
should sectarian feeling approach it. The
principles of justice and equity belong ex-
cluSvely to no party or sect and these
are the only principles which ought to be
regarded. Great legal learning, correct
judgment, unquestioned integrity and mo.
rality are some Of the qualifications thai
the men we vote for should possess
Without these let his political opinions be
what they may, he is unfit for Judge
II every man, as he should do, votes fol
those only whose ability and honesty il
acknowledged, and TO whom he would per.
sonally trust his dearest interests, then the
right kind of men will be selected. Anc
it is only by this course that we can faith
fully do our duty.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-21

THE trial of Robert Morris, the colored
lawyer, was suspended by Judge Sprague !;
and Mr., Dana B, Walker, one of the jury
men 10 try the case, was put under examina-
ton FOR perjury, charge being made against
him that he took oath 10 bring in a true ver-
dict under the law and evidence, whereas it
alleged that he has long been violently op-
posed to the Fugitive Law, and was mem
ber of the Committee Of Vigilance to rescue
fugitives, Messrs. Seaver and Washburn, of
our Common Council and other witnesses
testify to conversations with Walker in which
he declared he was a member of the Vigi-
lance Committee, and no colored man should
be taken out of Massachusetts The trial
creates much interest.
Judge Sprague has set aside the abolition
iuryman, Walker; the testimony against him
was SO strong that no defence was offered
Boston Paper, 18Th inst
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-21

AN explosion of Fire damp occurred in the
Mines of Corner, Rhodes and Littlehales, in
the early part of last week, causing the al
most instant death of man by the name of
John james, dangerously injuring a man
named EjwaIds, employed as foreman in the
Mines -Ninmg Register.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-21

In the island Of Java it is an invariable
custom for the natives to plant tree at the
birth of every child. Even the Europeans
settled there have adopted the practice. or.
ten long row of such trees are seen stand.
ing directly in front of the houses, and they
seem like family inmates.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-21

HIGH-HANDEp MEAsuRE-The Detroit
Daily Advertiser contains an account of
brutal murder committed on Beaver Island
on Friday last, upon Thomas Bennett, under
the color of ecclesiastical authority. Mr..
Bennett was shot through the body with
five rifle bullets and thirty-eight buckshot,
by party of fifty Mormons. His brother
Samuel was also shot, but not killed. Great
excitement pervaded the whole community.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-21

THE Sheffield Independent states that the
Mormons have determined on great and
systematic attempt to convert England to
Mormonism. They are at this moment add
ing 10 their churches, by adult baptism, 500
disciples every month. So confident are
they that they propose 10 hold a great Nor
mon Conference in London, in the month of
June. 1t is to be hoped that reporters
will be admitted to the sittings of the
saints.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-21

ANOTHER SCIENTIFIC WONDER =
PEPSGN, the True Digestiue Flmd, or Gastric
Juice A great Dyspepsia Curer, prepared
from Rennet, or the fourth Stomach of the Ok,
after directions of Baron LiebiG, the great
Physiological Chemist, by J. Houghton,
NJ. D., No. / North Eighth Street, Philadel-
phia, Pa. This is truly wonderful remedy
for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Jaundice, Liver
Complaint, Constipation, and Debility, curing
after Natures own method, by Natures own
agent, the Gastric Juice. See advertisement
in another column.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-21

THE STEAMER SuLTANA BURNED The
splendid steamer Splrana, for New Orleans,
was burned al her wharf, on Friday, at ST
Louis. She had just 90: on board a full
cargo, consisting in part Of so hhds. bacon,
1000 bales Of hemp, &c, all of which was
destroyed. The boat was insured for $780,
ooo, of which $4,000 was in the Lexington,
Madison and Floating Dock, Columbus and
Union Offices. The fire from the boat
communicated to the extensive sugar ref.
merry Of Mr. Agelrodt causing damage to the
extent of $4,000, which, however, is cover,
ed by insurance,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-21

GOVERNOR HUNr, of New York, has issued
proclamation, offering reward of six hun
dred dollars for the apprehension of Thomas
hoot, VIM, Malumpy, Daniel Ryan and Thos.
McMahon, fugitives from Washington coun-
ty, ~ Y, where they are indicted for the
murder of Patrick McCarty.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-21
Baltimore Market.


GRAlN,--We note sales of Maryland and
Virginia Wheats to-day at SO SO cts. for
good to prime reds and at 80 cts, for good
white. Two loads of Pennsylvania red
were sold TO day at 95 a 96 els
Sales of Corn al 81 SO cents for white
81 CTS, for yellow.
We quote Oats al 33 81 cts.
WHISKEY Sales of Peuna. bbls. al %
cts, and OF hhds. % cts. Sales Of Balti-
more bbls at % cts,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-21

ATTEMPT TO BECOME PooR.-The Lock-
port Comet, speaks of man of business in
that city who once determined 10 ruin him
sell by squandering his money in adverti-
sing but he found the more he advertised
the richer he grew; until at last he was obi
ged 10 give up in despair of ever efecting
his purposes in that way
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-21

ST. DOMINGO ANNExATIoN ScHEME.--The
New York Tribune publishes some old let
ters from Duff Green and his son, Benz Z.
Green, to the Haytien (Dominican) govern
ment, going to show the scheme of theirs to
colonize, aud 10 build steamers for that Is
land.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-21

W The crops will not turn out as we'll
as they promised in the earlier part of the
season. The grass and grain, a week or
two ago grew most luxuriantly, and gave
the hope of bountiful yield. The grass
still continues to flourish, but the grain is
much beaten down by the heavy rains, and
injured by the fly. We hear of some
fields, which looked very well short time
ago, that will scarcely warrant harvesting.
Corn and potatoes are growing finely, but
the trying time for them has not yet come.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-21

A CURIosITY.-Last week the worknen at
Powers Sumit on the Ohio and Pennsylva-
MIA Railroad, found petrifed snake, the
size of which would seem to indicate that in
this region at least that species of reptile has
greatly degenerated. His snakeship was
imbedded in the solid limestones rock, sixty
feet below the eauh's surface. Its size is
enormous-,sixteen feet in length, and in the
middle at least four inches in diameter.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-21
Estate of ABRAHAM KERLIN, Decd.

NoTlCE is hereby given that letters of Ad-
IN ministration have been granted to the SUBJ
scrlber ON the estate Of Abraham Kerlin, decd.
late Of Rush township, Northumberland county.
All persons indebted to said estate, or having
claims against the same, are requested to call on
the subscriber for settlement.
JAMES ECKMAN, Admir-.
Rush tshp., June ii, ls5l,-6t,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-21
ID Z r. D.

In Rush township on the 18th inst, Mrs
PHEBE, wife OF Mr.. Joseph Bear, aged
about 35 years.
At his residence in Lewisburg, on the
nth inst, Col. JACKSON McFADDEN,
aged about so years.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-21

% CHANGE OF NAME.-The purchasers
of the Danville and Potsvlle Rail Road
have changed the name of their corpora
ton. 1t will hereafter be known as the
SuNBURy and PHILApELrnIA Rail Road
Company.