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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-07
DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION.
EDITORS TABLE
BnsineSs Notices.

Jenny Lind.-By card in another column it
will be seen that the Nightingale gives her last
Concerts in Philadelphia, on the 9th, II lth, and
18th inst. She goes to Europe shortly.
The first number of the second volume Of the
Dageurran Journal, semi-monthly Journal
published by S. D, Humphrey, n. Y, has been
sent us. Price SO dollars a year. l.. i. Hill
the dscovercr of the lIilotype, will for the ftl-
turc appear as co.cdtor-commcnts are unne-
ccssary, we would advice all interested in the
art, to subscribe.
Ne 5, of GLrAsoN's Pictorial Drawing Room
Companion, is on our table, and cxcells all PEE
vious numbers in beauty Of cngrayings and rich
ness of reading matter. 1t is the best in the
country. Published at Boston, at 50 per an
mum.
The LYcOMISG DEMocpAr is the title of a
new paper, well printed and handsomely got up
at Williamsport, under the editorial charge and
propretorship of our old friend Col. Carter
We are glad TO see him, through the Democrat
in this part of the country again, and hope his
success may induce him to remain until he ere.
poses under half ton of best marble elaboratcly
cut and carved in Shuck's best style"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-07

" The first shad were caught in the
Susquehanna at this place, on Thursday
last. They were the finest specimens OF
that delicious fish, large, fat and vigorous
looking fellows, for it is only the healthy
and most powerful of them that can force
their way over the rocks and dams up to
this point. One Shad caught here is worth
caught Havre de Grace.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-07

THE Poultry Of the United States is valued
in the statistics at 500, O,OOO, ,OOO-,he State of
New York having over two millions invested
in il. In the egg trade the city of New
York eXpends nearly million and half of
dollars annually, The farmers of the coun.
try are hestowing a greater amount of at
tention to the raising Of poultry, and it is
probably one of the best sources of revenue
which they can have.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-07

FROM New MEyIco.-Santa Fe papers,
received at St, Louis, report that Governor
Calhoun had concluded treaty with the
chiefs of the Apaches living east of the
Rio Grande. The Indians are restricted by
the compact 10 such limits as may be as
signed by our government, and are obliged
to settle down into Pueblos, and the Govern.
ment engages to furnish them facilities to
till the soll
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-07

An ACTIvE LIFE The Rev. R. II. Talia-
ferro, of North Alabama, writes 10 the Ten
nesse Baptist, that during service Of twen-
ty-fve years in the Gospel he has kept a
journal of his labors, and gives the following
as the result:
From the journal of my life | find have
travelled Gfty-one thousand tour hundred and
thirty-eght miles have preached four thou
sand six hundred and eighty sermons, and
baptized about fifteen hundred PERSONS
Had not kept Journal I should have
thought had baptized four or five thousand;
but figures will not lie.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-07
MILE. JENNY LIND,
HER
FAREWELL VISIT TO PHILADELPHIA


FAREWELL VISIT TO PHILADELPHIA,
DREVIOUS to her visiting Boston, Albany
u Niagara Falls Western New York, the
Lakes, Canada, q her final departure for
Europe. Three Grand Farewell Concerts, will
be given on MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND
FRIDAY, June 9th, llth, and 18th. A, the
National Theatre, Chesnut street.
MILE. JENNY LIND, Signor SaNi, and
Signor Belletti, will appear in them.
A Grand Orchestra!
Combining the first musical tslsn, in America.
has been engaged for these Concerts, which will
be conducted by Mr.. Benedict. Owiag TO tho
immense capacity Of the National Theatre, tho
price of Tickets has been fixed at So, Sc, and
5 each, according 10 the location, and every
ticket entities tho holder To numbered cheek,
securing his seat. These are positively the last
Concerts that Mile. Jenny Lind. will ever give
in Philadelphia.
The Public's Obedient Servant,
PIT. BARNUM.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-07

N SUNBURY AND ERIE RAILRoAD.-The
ceremony of breaking ground on the line
OF this important railroad was performed
on Tuesday morning, near Farransville,
Clinton county, Pa. This road will hold
the same relation TO Philadelphia and BAL
timore, that the Northern Erie road does
to New York. Between Sunbury and
these two cities branches are already built
of about 100 miles each.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-07

D- An immense number Of profesSed
beggars have arrived at New York. They
have already scattered themselves over
the country 10 beg and plunder. They
are prepared to take impressions of locks,
&C., in order to break open those houses
which, upon inspection, seem likely to be
worthy the trouble. Housekeepers should
beware Of thcms
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-07

ARREST OF CHARLES MAsoN.-DctrOit,
May 2l.-Deputy Sheriff Berdsley has just
arrived with Charles Mason alias Charles w,
Barnard, the torpedo man, with his machi-
merry of torpedoes for blowing up cars and
depot buildings. He was one Of the gang OF
incendiaries recently broken up. He was
taken at White pidgeon, after an exchange
of shots from pistols.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-07

There was still no choice, and the Conyen-
ton then adjonlned until o'clock, ;his p. NJ
SECOND DIsPATCH.
3 3o'clock, 7. NJ
Seth Clover was nominated on the ninth
ballot for Canal Commissioner.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-07

ence exerted by their use. He said these
iron bonds bound our country together more
eflectually and powerfully than any thing
else so strongly that when rail roads tra-
versed the length and breadth of our coun-
try, no power could separate one of our num-
Der. He referred 10 the Secession Conven-
tion of South Carolina, and said we were TO-
day in this quiet spot, by encouraging this
railway project, doing more 10 bind this Uni
on than that looked for meeting can do TO
dismember it. He said it was the duty of
every man along the line TO encourage this
work 10 the extent Of his ability, not only
with his money but good will. He spoke Of
the increase of the value of land through
which it would pass, and recommended that
no damages be asked for the right of way
He referred 10 the local trade which would
he thrown upon this road, and Of the rapid
increase Of the mining towns in the region !;
10 the fauering future that dawned upon us,
and called upon every man to come forward
and do his duty.
Judge Helfeusiein followed in a speech
full of wit and eoquence. He apologised
for the absence of Mr.. Howell, President of
the road, and passed glowing eulogy upon
his private worth and high business quaIif-
cations. He spoke of the avidity with which
Rail Road stock was sought for in New Eng
land and New York, and the per centage
which it yielded. He did not want this road
made by fereign capital or by strangers; the
men of the valley of the Susquehanna could
make it themselves, and he hoped, knew
they would do it. This Rail Road was made
for the accommodation Of no particular city
it was of high national advantage. His
friend of York, tMr. Barniz,) had compared
this valley 20 a giant. ie would compare il
to beautiful, accomplished and gifted heir
ess, at whose feet were kneeling three suit
ors, gallant and chivarous Baltimore, coy
and quaker Philadelphia, and proud New
York with the Imperial diadem on her brow,
He made gallant speeches for each of these
suitors, as they suppicated III turn for the
hand of the heress, but she turned from all
Hers was world wide mission, she could
bestow herself on none alone. 1t was hers
to Join together the North and South, and her
riches should be distributed among them all
The resolutions were then read second
time and passed unanimously.
On motion Of Mr., Alackcy, the thanks OF
the Convention were rendered 10 Mr. Devins
for the eloquent remarks with which he en-.
tertained them; and to the Trustees of the
Church for their kindness in granting the
use of their building to the Convention.
On motion il was resolved that these pro
ceedings be published III all the papers ia
vOrable 10 the cause.
The President announced the following
Executive Committee, viz: Berlram II
Howell, Chas, w Higgins, Dr. George Wei
ser, Samuel Faunce, David e, Barnitz, johr
P. Liebrck, Benz, Slrckler, Ira 7. Clement
Kimber Cleaver, David Taggar,, Charlie
Peasants, VIM. L. Helfenstein, George Bro
sious, Christian Albert, WIN. L. Dewart,
On motion the Convention adjourned sin,
die.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-07

DT We have procured the proceedings
of the Reading Convention by Magnetic
Telegraph, and are able TO lay them before
our readers in advance of the mail. Our
readers may depend on having news to the
latest moment,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-07

SHADE TREEs.-There are Few men
whose friends will build them monument
so honorable or so durable, as he builds for
himself who plants an elm, maple, or other
good shade tree.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-07

U- Mr.. WM. 3. TiLToN, of Alabama,
has succeeded in eGecting a remarkable
Improvement in the tones of violns. His
invention has been submitted TO the most
scrutinizing test by musical men in New
Orleans, and has met with the warmest
approval.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-07

THERE is man in California so eXtrav'
aaant that he eats bank note sandwiches
and arrests peoples attention by throwing
doubloons at their heads.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-07

ABOLITION Preachers IN THE SoUIU-
A large mass meeting of the citizens of
Guiiforl county, N. C., took place on the
2ilh ult, and appointed committee of five
to notify Adam Crook and Jesse Mcbride,
said % be abolition emissaries, TO leave the
county, or abide the consequence. Deep
excitement peryaded the assemblage.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-07
Bp 1flaencti1 Grlrerapl).
For the Sunbury American.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION
Held at Realing, June 4,h.
READING, June S, . O'Clock, p. NJ.

READING, June s, 2 o'clock, p. NJ.
The Democratic Convention met again
this morning and was promptly organized by
elec,ng Hon. JAMES L. GiLLIS, of Elk
county, President. Mr.. Gilis on taking the
chair returned his thanks TO the Convention
for the honor done him, in a neat and appro-
pirate speech The Convention then pro-
ceedcd TO nominate candidates for Governor.
A letter was read from Hon. Samuel w.
Black, of Allegheny, declining TO be candi-
date for the nomination.
Hon. William Bigler, of Clearfield county,
was then nominated unanimously, by accla-
nation, as the candidate of the Democratic
party for Governor of Pennsylvania,
committee was then appointed 10 wal,
on Col. Bigler, to in(orm him of his nomina-
ton.
The Convention then proceeded 10 ballot
for candidate for Canal Commissioner
Four ballots we're had, and the fourth ballot
resulted as follows;
Clover, 80
Searght, 3s
Campbell, 35
Bratton. 33
Scattering, 10
After the fourth ballet was taken, The com.
mttee appointed to wait on Col Bigler re.
turned and reported that he was now pre-.
sent in the Convention. He was then intro.
duced to the Convention and the large assem-.
bly, present, by President GiIlis, amid shout:
and acciamaions that made the house shake
Col. Biger made a very happy and elo
quent speech, accepting the nomination
committing himself 10 the canvass, and de
claring himself ready 10 give battle promptly
for he prize offered him, lie goes the whole
leug'h of the compromise measures of the
last Congress and promises 10 maintain then
to the utmost of his ability.
After Col. Bigler's speech, which was re
ceived with great enthusiasm, the balIottin2
! for Canal Commissioner went on as follows
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-07

O. The Rail Road Convention at
Georgetown on Tuesday, was large and
enthusiastic meeting. The right spirit is
abroad among our business men and farm
ers. The proceedings will be found in
another column.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-07

TRuANTs.-By rev law of Nassachu.
setts, truants and absenlees from school
may be brought before Justices court A
few days ago lad about ten years of age
was proven 10 have played tnant several
times. His master testified that when in
school he was very good boy, but he had
absen,ed himself so frequently that his name
had been striken from the roll. lie lrdS SEN
teaced to one months Imprisonment IN the
House Of Reformation.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-07

The Mexican Congress has before it bill
making illegitima,e children capable Of in
heritng.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-07

&C. The Magnetic Telegraph has been
extended TO this place. The line went
into operation on Wednesday. The Of
flee at the Post-otlice, in Market Square.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-07
NOTICE.

EWE Venders and Retailers Of Domestic and
Foreign Merchandise Of Northumberland
county will take notice that they are assessed
and rated by the Appraiser Of Mercantile Taxes,
ior The year 1851 as follows
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-07

% THE commerce Of the Lakes on the
American side is over Sl00,OOO,0OO annu-
ally. The Lake trade of Ohio is put
down at SiO,OO0,OOO.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-07
New Advertisements.
Estate of WILLIAM HOUSED, Dec

NOTICE is hereby given that letters OF ad-
1N ministration have been granted to the SUD
scriber, ON the estate of VIM. Housel Decd, late
of Point township, Northumberland county
All persons indebted to said estate OF having
claims against the same, are requested 10 can
ON the subscriber for settlement ,,e,,
MARY A, HOUSED,
Admin, i,tratrlN.
Point tp., June Z, ls5l.-@'
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-07

IT Is said that the census, nearly compile
ted, shows diminution of two millions Of
mHytnd,as ia Irc.aud -iAce l8il,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-07

To discover how many idle men there are
in place, all that's necessary is to set two
dogs fighting
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-07

SHoCEwC<-A little school gir, in Nc
Donough CO., H., near the village of Ma
comb, was accused by her mistress with
stealing piece Of money, who threatened
10 hang her if she didn't confess. She pro-
tested innocence, when the mistress pro-
ceedeI to put handkerchief around her
neck with which she lifted the child from
the Aoor disloeat'Hg her neck Cincinnati
Inquirer.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-07

&C. THE cholera appears TO be slowly
gaining ground in the regions of tle Ohio
and the Upper Mississippi. At no point
has it appeared as violent and fatal as last
year and the year previous.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-07

&c Empire City brings accounts of a
severe earthquake at Valparaiso, and the
partial destruction of the city, on the 5th
OF April. The loss in damage done to
buildings is estimated at one million OF
dollars.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-07

Con-. SEINNER.-This officer, it is said,
will shortly leave the head of the Bureau OF
Constructions Com, Slringham Is mentioned
as his successor.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-07

a SHEEP CARRIED UP BY A WnIRLwIND.
A destructive whriwnd and storm passed
over the farms of William and Thomas
Vance, in a portion Of Smith and Cross
Creek Township, in this county, on Tuesday
afternoon the 2Olh inst. A sheep was lifted
from the ground, and carried up in the air
some distance, and fell, bursting it open
and killing it Instantly. Five large apple
trees were uprooted, and one carried several
rods into an adjoining field. A stack Of
stray was entirely carried of, and about a
thousand pannels of fence whirled and scat
tered over the whole farm. Considerable
damage was also done to the timber and
fences on adjoining farms Our informant
did not learn the distance over which the
storm prevailed, or the full extent Of DANA
ges sustained by the community i'll its pas
sage -H'asljngton tPa.l Commonwealth.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-07

TURNING TuRE.-The following para
graph is from the Hartford Courant Of Mon
day
"Several ladies appeared in our streets on
Saturday with pantaloous, short dresses and
flats. As it was the first appearance in this
city of this new costume, it naturally a'trac-
ted much attention"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-07

D5~ At meeting OF the stockholders of
the Centre Turnpike Company, held at
Northumberland on Monday last, the fol-
lowing officers were chosen for the ensuing
year.
President.--Joseph R. Priestley.
Secretary.-Dayid Taggart.
Treasurer.-John TagGart.
Managers.-J. Woodsides, Thomas Bid
die, D. Brautigam, William Forsyth
John Shpen, William Donaldson, D. F
Gordan, John II. Mohr, Lot Benson, A. e
Kapp, c. H. Kay, William L. Dewart.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-07

MyRnrR ~ LEXINGTON. Ky.--Last week
4 man named Castle, walked up to a man
named Carpenter, in Lexington, Ky1 and
extracted a pin from the lapel Of his coat,
without asking for it, Carpenter took it as
an insu.l-harsh words ensued, whereupon
Carpenter drew pistol, placed it to the
temple Of Castle and fired, killing him in
saniy They were both mechanics, Cas-
tie left family, Carpenter was arrested,
and was to have hearing the day our in
formaut left.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-07

o. The month of June has thus far
been very cool--fne time for the grass
and grain.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-06-07
LATE FROM TIE WEST INDIES.

The ST. Thomas Tdendc gives the
following item from Barbados and Trin-
dad
The agricultural prospects of this colony
are spoken Of in the most favorable manner.
Abou! 10000 hogsheads of sugar had al
ready been made, and it was supposed
the entire crop would reach 5000 hogs
heads
The Mercury states that "thc epidemic
poy, noticed on former occasion, instead of
being on the decline, is rather increasing
amongst all classes of the community, and
vaccination seems to be the only means of
checking lis progress"
The committee from the council had re-
ported iayorably Of Earl Grey's proposal to
introduce American emigrants into Triui-
dad, and recommended
"That an ordinance be passed, authorizing
bounty to be paid 10 cmigrants from the
United States of America, not exceeding "a
TO each adult, wherewith TO defray the ir
passage and that provision be made for
legali2in" IN this colony contracts of service
onte!ed into the United States, on the same
principle as was done by the order in coun-
Gil Of 1913, legalizing such contracts with
similar persons, if made in the British
North America Provinces
Lieut., Governor Darling is going home
from St. Lucia, on leave it is said with
the view of obtaining the government of
Trinidad.
The cholera still fingers in Jamaica 1t
has now appeared at Green Valley, Noun
tain Valley, and Retreat in Hanover, places
before exempt. At Mountain Valley the
people had refused TO bury the dead.
The smallpox continues to prevail at Bar
BADGES.
DR.. Il. Ross, ESQ. the newly appointed
Lieut.. Governor Of Tobago, had arrived at
that island,
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1851-06-18
A WORK OF ART.-A Landon {

A Work OF AaT.-A L,ndon CORES.
pondent OF the Worlds Fair, says:
1T is the on dit at the Chrystal Palace
that the celebrated Amazon group, by NJ
Kiss, has been purchased by an American
party for 10000, and is 10 be taken to tho
United States for exhibition. The Queen
it seems, was among the bidders for the
beautiful group. and the Duke of Devon.
shire, also; but both fell back before the
zenl OF our coun,rymen. hope this is
true, for neither in this exhibition, nor in
Europe. is there piece OF statuary that can
compare with it. The tiger has jus,
sprung upon The horse, and has fastened
upon his chest and neck with merciless
ferocity.
The horse, in his agony, is rearing and
plunging in the vain eniearor to release
himself from his destroyer. These two
points alone, the anatomical correctness OF
both the sliced and the tiger, and he fine
muscular power Of both, would immortalize
the artist. But above these, in all that dis.
plays the genius OF the one who conceived
the whole idea. is the figure, attitude,
carriage, manner and developement of the
rider; TO the finest conception Of limbs and
arms, and bust, and figure, there is added
such n face of exquisite beauty in cool, do.
termined revenge, as ! never saw. No de-
scrlption can give you any idea Of its wc,,
derful artistic power. '
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1851-06-18

iYEoHBuRG ArrRAY.-We learn with
great pain, from a gentleman who lcf,
Iynchburg Friday morning by tho Chariot.
tesville stage, tha, both the combatants in
the late terrible affray have died of ibci,
wounds. Mr. Saunders lived not more thar
eight hours after the rencontre, and M
Terry did not long survive him. Thus
fatally has terminated this unhappy affair
At tho time our informant left Lynchburg
the situation Of Mr.. Biggers, the constable
who received two wounds in endeavorino
10 separate the parties, was represented to
be such as to justify the apprehensions OF
ms trends. One ofthe bulie,s had sever.
ed large artery, and his advanced age did
not favor his recovery.
Since the above was in type, we have
seen private letter to a gentleman in this
city, which states tha, Terry was not dead
on Friday morning. though very faint hopes
were entertained of his recovery. Great
excitement was felt in Lynchburg, and on
the day OF Tho unfortunate occurrence, busi-
ness wea almost totally suspended. Rick.
sona Wing.
The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1851-06-18

MIRACULOUS EsCAPE.-Wc learn that,
on Tuesday last while the steamer Dai ling.
ton was endcaving 10 bring her lighters
through Mother Griffin, Capt Brock mos;
miracnlously escaped drowning. It ap.
pears that the Darlington, with one of he,
lighters along side, headed up into tho
"Suek," where she was kept stationary by
working her engines, while an attempt was
made to pass lines to her other Lighters
In doing this the yawl was capsizod, with
tive hands aboard near the stern OF the boa.
The accident called all hands aft to rescue
those in the water. Capt. Brock was LEFT
s,intnJ,r5; it",, saag the bows, and was soon sr,eE
aReeasess. fiNsard by rope. He Tell on
the side on which tho lighter lay aud. OF
course, had to pass under the steamers 8
wheel. which was making about thirty rev.
olntions in minute. This he did, it is
wonderful 10 say, with but slight bruisc.
He s:a.s's that upon finding himself in The
water, he made an effi,r. II get hold Of a
lender; bnt FROM its large size, and the force
o! the current he missed his hold, then the
conviction flashed across his mind that he
had no hope Of escaping bu, by diving. But
even'n this there imminent danger; for
should ne not dive early enough and deep
enough, or rise too soon. his fate was sealed
and he had little time for calculation, as
tho current was irresistible. He did cal.
culatc though, and with correctness, that
no was struck with but one bucket, and that
slightly. We call this most miraculous
escape, as il is not probable that one in a
hundred, under the circumstances, could
pass through the difficulty without loss of
life. II has been but few weeks since a
band on board the VIM. B. Mear,s lost his
life under similar circumstances.-Ch Cheraw
Gazette.