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ALABAMA CosvgSTIoS. Governor Collier, OF
Alabama has issued bis proclamation, in obedience
to resolution of the last session Of the Legislature.
declaring "that il is expcdient to call general
convention Of the people Of the State, TO take into
consideration the necessity Of altering and reform
ing the constitution thereof"
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Qu.ss AssE's Covsrr.-The Wings of Queer

QUEsN ANNEs CoUNTY.-The Wings Of Queen
Annes county met at Ccntreville on Tuesday last,
and elected the following delegates TO the State
Conventions Hon. Matthias George, Stephen J.
Bradley, and Wolman !. Gibson, esqs The fol-
lowing resolution was unanimously adpted:
"Resolred, That while the Wings of Queen Anne
county will cordially support any good Compro-
mise Wing that the National Convention may no.
inmate for the Presidential Office their first choice
is MILLARp FILLMORE, OF New York
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Wing Convention In Tc,ns.

The Wings Of Western Texas held a CON
vention at Houston on the 9th inst, at which
resolutions were passed affirming the Compfo-
mise, in favor OF river and harbor improvements
by Congress, and declaring WILLARD Fill
MORE the frs, hOice of the Wings OF the State
for the Presidency
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TnE SMALL NoTg Bill, having passed both Houses
OF the Lcgsiaturo Of Maryland. will at once be.
come law of that State IL prohibits the circula-
tion OF notes under the denomination of five dol
lars. Those issucd out Of tic State arc forbidden
10 circulate after October next and those issued by
banks in the State after March next.
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In the Senate the Deficiency bill was con
sidered; and the amendment thereto, giving ad-
ditional compensation to the Collins line Of
steamers, was agreed to-yeas %, nays 81.
The House, in Committee of the Whole on
the state of the Union, considered the bill au-
thorlzing the Governor Of New Mexico to call
an extra session of the Assembly of that Terri.
tory, and subsequently, passed il.
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II the fllibusters do get up another Cuba expe-
dition, ms the floating reports TO indicate is
their intention, we presume they will find the
Cuban authorities wide awake, and this time,
certainly. can expect no favors.
Tisz1ndytn EaSef6
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The school children. visit to tho Capitol

We arc requested to state that the procession OF
the children Of the public schools will reach the
Capitol to-day at II O'Clock, soon thereafter
Those therefore, who desire TO witness this inter.
estng exhibition, will do well to attend at the hour
named.
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From the Hircestey (Mass.) Spy.
Anofh,r Veteran pr,n,.,

We copied, a few weeks since, from one of the
Barre newspapers. notice of Mr.. Ebenezer Mer-
riam, Of the veterans OF the press, now living
who commenced his apprenticeship in the Spy
office. TO Isaiah Thomas, IN 1890. The notice, in
travelling the rounds of the press has attracted the
notice OF another veteran, who addresses brother
Merriam as follows, through the columns Of the
Danville, (Vt.) North StG
The undersigned was associate apprentice in
the Office of Isaiah Thomas, jr, with MIR Merriam.
At the commencement Of his paper, in Brookfcld
II my memory is correct, in l795, was engaged
by him as editor OF his paper. for few monihs
and became corresponds ndent for il likewise
The paper neutral in politics. and was pub
lished too near another journal in the town Of Wor
ccster to be rendered permanent.
Since that period. we have each lived more than
years. and. since childhood have lived 10 wit.
ness the increase Of the population Of our country
from three or four millions 10 twenty-siK or
twenty seven mllons, the introduction Of railroad
conveyance, Geographic intelligence, and the die
cOvery Of California gCli' With united people
and the continuance Of our present republican
form Of Government, what progress aud i'm
prOvcmcnt may not another seventy five years
witness
should like 10 greet you now, brother Merri.
am, no, only as brother printer, but alec as a
brother in Christ-as one who has nearly passed
through the oftime, and s just the thresh-
old Oi eternity.
Cline! What an empty vapor lie
Our days how swift they are
just as an Indians arrow flies,
Or like q shooting star 30
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EBsSrzrR EAToS


A CASE or lpksTfTY.-We predicted the trou-
bic and confusion which would be caused in
the General Assembly when the two Potters,
Christopher Columbus and Americas Vespucius
should take their seats in the House the two just
alike ia every thing except their poltics. and no
body knowing which was which. a singular in
cident Of this kind occurred. Charles II. Mason.
Democrat, was notary public last year Charles
". Mason, Wing, was n candidate FOR notary
public this year, and bod spoken TO Christopher
Columbus 10 nominate him. The Whgs, not hav.
ing been greatly favored ia that line by the Dofno.
crots, did rot propose 20 elect the Democratic no.
taries. When the election Of notarios going
on in grand committee, one of the Pottcfs, sup
poscd 70 be Americas ycspucius, rose and nomi
mated Charles II. Mason. The Wings naturally
thought that il was Christopher, and the Demo
Gratis not having any thing TO loso in the matter,
did not care, and each party having Charles II.
Mason Of it's own, the election made with great
unanimity. One Wing, indeed, suspected that all
was not right. and rose 20 move that "no more be
added bot the Governor happened 20 be particu.
larly engaged, and the gentleman from Providence
u not catch his eye till the vote had been declared.
Now arises question Of personal identity Both
the Masons claim the election, and each demands
the commission. How the matter is 70 be settled,
unless IL be by conceding a commission TO each,
we do not know - Providence Journal
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DEATH or AN EDIroa -Robert J. Yancey, for
many years connected with the press Of Tennessee,
and lattorly az associate editor Of the Memphis
Eagle and Enquirer, died at his residence in Mem.
phs, the sth instant, in the 10th year OF his oQc
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GRhHAm's MAoAzrsE.-lsadoroa aud full length
likeness Of Tom Moore arc among the embcllish-
ments. Graham hos adopted one feature Of liar.
per's Magazine, and in The present number gives
US view aud insight oi Hoes press factory in
New York.
q. X. Graham, Philadelphia.
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REv. THOMAS L. HAMEER, general agent Of the
American Sunday School Union, informs the
Charleston papers that the late Edward Wright OF
Baltimore, few days previous 10 his death, placed
IN me haRds Of his pastor the sum Of $1,000 to aid
IN supporting the branch Of the depository Of the
sunday School Union about 20 be established in
Charleston.
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Swrrr's SuoAR REFiNEaY, at New York, with
lite contents, together valued at nearly half mil
lion Of dollars has been destroyed by fire.
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Magazines.

SAnThiS'5 MAohzisn.---Thc juno number %
Sartain's Union Magnzinc ia at hand, and is filed
with variety Of interesting articles Of prose and
poetry. lie frontispicce is happy bit ut an opern
bawler.
Jno. Sartain & Co, Philadelphia
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THE SUBMARINE BLAsTIse OpEsATross Of NJ.
Maillefcrt have been completely successful in re.
moving the Pot Rock in the IIurlgate channel Of
The East river. There are now twenty feet Of
water ON the rock al low tide and all the obstruc.
tons which il formerly presented are entirely done
away with.
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Miss JULIA PELBy, the actress, was accidentally
wounded over the left eye, by Mr.. Hambin, at the
Howard Lyccum, Boston, a few evenings since.
while acting the fencing scene in Guy Manner
ing" The blow staggered Miss p, but she re-
NAMED on the stage until the fall Of the curtain,
and subsequently appeared in another play.
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BosIo ArDoAT.- During the late outward passage
OF the Africa from New York TO Liverpool, a con-
cert given by Madame Bosio, Mt the request
Of the passengers AZ the close Of the per formancs
the passengers subscribed el5 Is Cd, which
Madame Bosio requested Captain Harrison TO pre-
sent as donation to the Sailors Home.
Neo York Tines.
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CvsA.-we have received our files Of the Diario

CusA-We have received our flies of the Ddrio
up TO May 49, and translate as follows:
The exports for the month of May. from Villa
Clara were ms follows: Sugar, l,9is boscs, 2,024
hhds, and 9S9k barrels; coffee 3S30,l69 pounds;
cocoa-s5,3oi pounds; leaf tobacco &c, 26O pounds;
cigars--262, 500; yellow wax-I6,4s2 pounds; lo-
ney-l pipes molasses--46 hhds brnndys 50
pipcs; rum sl pipes; do. fustic-s 49, tone; ma
bogany 80 gs; copper orc--l 1874 tons.
Accounts from Porto Rico mention tho insialla-
ton Of the Captain General, Sr. ID. Fernando Nor
zagaray. Sugar held at the same rates at
Mayaguez Al Ponce, the price asked for the best
article was four dolars, although little done at
that rate IN. y. Sun, 18Th
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-08-14
Suubury, July u


Mr. EDITOR Permit US through the col.
umns of your paper TO present the name OF
the Hon. GEORGE c. WELKER of the Dor.
ough of Sunbury, 10 the democracy of this
district as gentleman in every way worthy
of their support, as the mex, candidate for
Congress.
Judge Welker is well known TO all of us,
AS "A firm, tried and unwavering democrat
himself one Of the people, familiar with the
views and interests of the farmer, aboror
mechanic and all the other classes of the
community, and ever anxious and ready TO
do all in his power 10 promote their welfare,
The Judge is no office seeker, but the peo-
ple want his services in Congress and have
almost unanimously urged him TO accept the
nomination. The delegates from this part
Of The county will all be in his favor, and if
the other townships will but do their duty 10
the country and themselves the Hon. G.. c.
Weker will be the unanimous nominee OF
the county.
MANY DEMOCRATS
OF Upper Mahanoy and Jackson townships.
July 10, 1852,
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On SWINE Joseph Vankirk, John Moore,
VIM. II Kase, J. Weimer Leighou, PhilipW
liilgert, George Everard, J. Boyd Smith.
ON PouLrRY.-Dr Joseph Presley, Or.
VIM. McCleery, Henry Eckber,, Alexander
Jordan, L. A. Bergs,resser Robert Wilson,
c. B. Smith.
ON GRAIN AND s.-Samuel Hep
burn, Benz. Gearhart, James Cameron, T. H.
Waits, EIida John, Jacob Hilbish, John Mou.
rer
On VEGETABLEs.-James Pollock, Alexan-
der Colt, Reubsn Troxel, Samuel X. Gilger,
Jacob Seasholtz, s. R. Peal, c. F. Little.
ON FRUIr w. c. Lawson, n. B Masser,
R. M. Frick, J. r. Eek, G B Youngman,
Cyrus o. Bachman, Nj. M. Kapp
On IMPLEMENTS. - VIM. n. Muench, J. H..
Zimmerman, VIM. Forsyth, John Tagear'
John Montgomery, George Frederick, Geo
Brosious.
MISCELLANEOUS Tagaar,, VIM. n.
NAPLES, f. w. Chaplin, J. B Packer, Chas
Plessants, Samuel K. Wood, James Covert,
D. B. McGregor, George Apsley.
DAIRY, &c.-Jos. Nesbit, (Chiisquaque,
John Best, VIM. T Forsyth. James Tageari,
VIM. Elliott, John Frank, Francis Gibson.
DOMESTIC MANurAcruuEs.-D BraH,igam,
Henry Weimer, M. D. Wilmington, John A.
Taylor, John NJ, Hon, Vim. G. Kase, VIM.
Deepen.
PLow1NG MATcH.--Eljah Crawford, Will
son Hutchinson, George Conrad, Jacob Pain
Ter, w H. Leighou, John Oberdorf, Jacob
Leisenting.
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COMMUNICATIONS
FoR THE AMERICAN.

As the time is rapidly approaching when
The democracy of our county will assemble
10 select candidates for the different offices
IN the county, allow US 10 recommend BEN.
JANllN KRlEGHBAUM, of Lower Augusta,
Tor the office of County Commissioner. Mr..
krieghbaum is an intelligent man and firm
unwavering democrat. We have been ac.
quainted with him for many years, and
Know him TO be an industrious and correc,
business man, possessed of sound ard dis.
eliminating mind; and should he be nomina
ted, we are confident he will attend 10 the
duties OF the office faithfully, honestly, care
fully and correctly We assure yon if elect
ed he would perform his duty with honor 10
himself and with safety TO the public.
MANY DEMOCRATS.
Lower Augusta. July "a, 1852
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PUBLIC SALE.

FHN1E subscribers will offer at public sale, on
M FRIDAY, the Sd Of September next, on
the premises, the following real estate, viz:
II 7raci of Limestone Land
situated in Stone Valley, in Lower Mahonoy
township, Northumberland county, adjoining
lands of Peter Wilmer, Isaac Dreibelbs, Jacob
Spatz decd, and Others about one mile from
Georgetown, containing
One hundred and SeUenty-one Fcres.
more or less, about onehaf of this tract is clear
ed land and in good state of cultivation, the
residue is woodland. The improvements thereon
are good two story frame
Ia DWELLING HOUSE,
Ii a largo Stone Bank Barn, Wagon Shed,
and other necessary out-buildings with good
spring near the dwelling house. There arc also
on said tract two lime kilns and lime stone quar-
les. There are upwards Of IL acres of meadow
land, which might easily be increased in quanti-
ty. Also two
,ss, APPLE ORCHARDS
". of choice fruit trees Also another
Tract Of Land,
adjoining the above tract Of land, in the same
township, containing so Acres, more or less
About 20 acres arc cleared and in good cultiva.
ton, the balance being good woodland. An
abundance OF limestone is found in this tract
which might easily be worked
Also Lot of Ground,
situated in said township, containing One Acre
more or less, of cleared land, adjoining lands Of
Philip Bobb, Michael Lahr, John Brosious and
others. Late the estate of George Philips, decd
Terms made known on day of sale by
PETER WITMER, lExe,r,
JACOB PHILIPS,
Lower Mahony, August T. $50 is.
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For THE AMERICAN.

Mr Masser Permit me, through your
paper, 10 announce TO the democratic voters
OF this county, the name Of JOHN B. Hell
LEh, OF Chilisquaque township, person,
in every respect, well qualified to discharge
the duties of
COUNTY COMMISSIONER,
Mr.. Heller is well known as one of the most
active ard sieadfast democrats in the Cuun.
ty, and as the supper end' is now entitled 10
the office, hope he will receive the appro-
val of the approaching democratic conven-
ton. By giving this notice place in your
paper, you will oblige mauy democracts of
NORHTU MBERLAND.
Snnbury, July q, 1S52.-
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FOR THE AMERICAN,

MR EDITOR As the time is drawing
near when the democracy Of Northumber-
land county will be called upon to select
q suitable person for lhe office of Register
and Recorder, and as it is of great impor-
lance that the person so selected should be
competent to discharge the duties. Permit
me TO recommend JOHN p. PURSEL, ESQ !,
an obliging officer as will be atesied by all
who have had business with him. 1t has
always been customary with the democratic
party 10 re-elect those who have faithfully
discharged the duties of office, and it will
be bu, an ac, Of Justice 10 Mr.. Pursel TO do
unto him as we have done unto other mem
bers of the party to which we belong
A TRUE DEMOCRAT
Sunbury, July u -
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Mn. EDITOR AS the time is not far
distant when the democracy Of the llth
Congressional district will be called upon TO
select a candidate for Congress, and as it is
highly important that the gentleman select
ed should be well qualified for an office in
which we all feel so deeply interested, and
upon which in great measure, the success
OF the democratic party must depend. Per-
nit US through the columns of your excel
lent paper TO recommend Major WILLIAM
T.. DEW ART Of Sunbury, as gentleman in
every way worthy Of the nomination. Maj.
Dewarl's qualifications are too well known
to need any commendation fIom us. He
has always been firm aud consistant demo-
crat of the JeGersonian school, His moral
character is above reproach, and his strict
integrity and amiable disposition has en-.
dcared him to all who have had the good
fortune to become acquainted with him
His nomination would greatly add to the
strength Of the party, and we lsk nothing in
saying that he will gel larger majority in
this comfy than any other man can probably
get. ..
MANY DEMOCRATS OF JACKSON.
Sunbury, July H.
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OUR NEXT LEGISLATOR.

Ma. EDITOR As the time is approaching
for the people TO select candidate for Legis-
ature of this county, we would beg leave 10
present before them, the name of JOHN
FARNSW0RTH Esq, of Upper Augusta
township.
Nj. Farnsworth is a man Of intelligence,
OF unimpeachabe integrity, and of fixed prin-
ciples. He is such man as we would have
represent our county. For a number OF years,
he has been Prolhonotary Of this county, and
has 1--WE believe) given entire satisfaction TO
all. For Legislature we want a man OF
sound reason, discrimination, and firmness.
Such man is Mr.. Farnsworlh, and in all the
requisites for that office, we conhdenllally
assert that he is competent TO perform the
duties incumbent upon said office.
He has always been sound, unwavering
and consistent democrat, and if nominated
Northumberland county would 1--WE think
show her appreciation Of him by giving him
the largest majority we have rolled up for any
man for years.
UPPER AUGUSTA.
July 10, 1882.
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lnE v EhI LA hhhni
CHEAPER THAN THE CHEAPEST
FRILTNd & GRANT.
RESPECTFULLY inform the public and
Ma "the rest of monkind," that they have just
received and opened the best and cheapest stock OF
Spring and Summer Goods
that has ever been brought to Sunbury.
Their stock consists of every variety Of
Dry Goods, viz
Cloths, Cassimeres, Sattinets, Vest,ngs,
Drllings, Linens,
And all kinds of Summer Wear.
Also splendid variety of
LADIES DRESS & FANCY GOODS,
Calieocs, GinghGms, Lopns, Chint-es, De
LANES, Berdges,
And every variety Of goods suitable for La
dies wear.
Also an extensive assortment, Of
PANAMA AND PALM LEAF HATS.
Also large assortment of GROCERIES,
SUCH AS
Sugar, Teas, Coffee, Molasses, Spices
of all kinds.
Also a large assortment of
HARDWARE and QUEENSWARE,
Fish, Salt and Plaster.
Also fresh supply of
DRUGS AND MEDICINES.
Besides the largest and most general assort-
ment Of all kinds of goods 10 be had in this
place.
tsF' Country produce of all kinds taken in ex-
change at the highest market price.
Sunbury, May 90, 1852.
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NEW STORE.
BENJAMIN HEEFNEp

NEW STORE.
BENJAMIN HEFFNER
ESPECFFULLY informs the citizens Of
ounbury and vicinity tha; he has opened g
new store In tho room lately occupied by George
Bright opposite Bottoms Hotel He has lust 70.
ceived handsome assortment Of
spring and Summer Goods,
consisting in part Of
Cloths, Cassimers, Cassinets
SUMMER WARE of all kinds, of linen. co,,,r
and worsted. ALSO
CaliGOes, Gingha.ns, Ia,yns.
MOussellne Dc Laincs
and all kinds of Ladies' Dress Goods.
GROCERIES of every variety.
Also an assortment Of Hardware. Iron
and Steel, Nails, &c.
also an excellent assortment Of
QUEENSWARE, of various styles and
patterns.
Also an assortment of BOOT s. SHOES.
Palm Leaf and other Hats and Caps.
Salt, Fish, &c.
Also n variety of LIQUORS such as
Brandy. Gin, Wine, &C.
And great variety of other articles such as are
suitable to the trade all Of which will be sold at
the lowest prices.
" Country produce taken in exchange at
the highest prices,
Sunbury, May |, lS52.-ly.
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Valuable Property.
Late the Estate of E. P. SHANNON, ESQ,
OGN0rthumb bcrJand

AT PRIVATE SALE.
1NHE subscribers, Executors of the Estate
Il of Ephraim P. Shannon, late of the Bor-
ough Of Northumberland, offer at private sae
the following valuable Real Estate, viz;
Lot No. II, corner of Queen and Front
Street on which is erected n two story Brick
Building, formerly occupied by the deceased
as Store and Dwelling, and now occupied
as such. There are also on the LOT two frame
dwellings; SC.
Lot No. SO, situated in Marke, Street, on
which is erected a two story white Frame
Dwelling, &C., adjoining John Taggart, ESQ,
occupied BY Chas. Knous.
Lots Nos. 60, 70, II g. 70, situate in Mar
ket Street, two story white Frame Dwell
ling, occupied by James Donly, and stable
is erected on lots No 60 & 70.
The undivided half of Lot No. 100, situate
on the corner Of Duke and 4th Street, on
which is erected a two story dwelling, occu.
pied BY Joseph McCalIister
Lot No. 1888, situate in Queen Street on
which is erected a two story white Frame
Building occupied by John Butkert
Lot No. 60, situate at Norlhway and Wa
Ter Streets on which are erected two Frame
H"Si'i'so '@'"OiNis, ONChPicd y NiNO"
Vandling and John VandIing.
Also the undivided fourth part of lot l66,
on which is erected two story Frame Dwell
ling, occupied by John Nandyke.
Also ten acres of cleared land, adjoining
lands OF John Deshay, on the East side OF the
Susquehanna, about three miles below Dan.
Vile
Also two adjoining vacant town lots, sDu-
aled on the corner of Second ana Orange
streets, numbered in the general plan OF Boz,
opgh, Nos 2l5 s. 2l6.
Also four vacant lots on Third and Orange
Streets, numbered IN The general plan oil said
Borough, Nos 2os, 2lo, 2ll & 2l2.
Also four vacant lots fronting on Market
and Sixth Streets, running East 10 all Alley,
numbered in the general plan Of said Bor.
ough, Nos. II, rs, 10 & so.
Also four vacant lots fronting on Orange
Street, and numbered in ihe general plan Of
said Borough, Nos. lS5, l86, l67 & lSS.
The above property will be sold in parts
or parcels 10 suit purchasers, on reasonable
terms. For further particulars apply 10 John
Cake, Esq, at Northumberland, or 10 the
subscribers
ALFRED KNEASS, P.,,.
THOMAS STRAWBRlDGE, { EN 's'
Northumberla May %, lS52,-lf.