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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-05-22
sUNnURY AND ERIE RAIL koAD SUB.
SCRVpTJON.

The Philadelphia North American after
copying our remarks in last weeks paper
in regard to the refusal Of the Select Coun-
Gil of that city to subscribe one million OF
dollars to the stock of the Sunbury and Erie
Rail Road, makes the following comments:
While we cannot but regret such splen-
etic exhibition as this, we must admit that
we expected some such indignant denuncia-
ton from the press Of the northwest TO
which the very singular conduct Of the Se-
lect Council has evidently laid US open. 1t
is admitted on all sides that this road is Of
immense importance 10 Philadelphia, and
that Philadelphia herself ought 10 put her
shoulder to the wheel. Indeed, it is stated
that some of the very gentlemen who voted
against the subscription in council agree
TO the paramount importance Of the enter.
prise, and think that the subscription will
have TO be made, but express a desire TO in
quire further into the subject and there
fore vote down the subscription in order TO
have delay To MS this seems a most un-
accountable state of things and arrived at
by most incomprehensible process of rea-
soning. This is not a new project sprung
upon us suddenly, and only urged with spe-
cious plausibiliy. II is one which has been
before us for years. Every thing relative to
it ought by this time TO be familiar not
merely 10 our public authorities, but TO the
citizens at large. The condition Of the
Company, the routes, The necessity for the
subscription, have all been long before the
public, and if our Select Council do no, suiii-
cienily understand the matter, they cer-
tainly are behind the generality Of our intel
licen, classes.
They must perceive by the above articles
that their vote has jeopardized the interests
of the city, and thrown over TO the side OF
our Baltimore rivals the sympathies of the
people along the line, and the advantages
resulting from their being in the field while
we are deliberating. By acting at once,
the Select Council can remedy this measure,
bu, if action i. long delayed, we fear it will
not be of much consequence when il is
taken,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-05-22
wILLIAMsPORT AND ELMIRA RAIL ROAD


We understand that a company from
New York have commenced relaying the
Blossburg and Corning Rail Road with a
heavy H rail, and that the same company
have entered into contract, TO extend that
road from Blossburg by way of the Block
House, 10 connect with the Williamsport
and EImira road, at Trout Run, we presume.
Thus williamsport will be connected with
the New York and Erie road by way of the
Blossburg and Corning and the Ticga rail
road. A meeting in favor OF the measure
was held at Williamsport, few days since.
The meeting was addressed By ]. F. Cow
an, T. w. Lloyd, Esqs., and others. The
corps of engineers are on the route. The
money it is said, is all raised, and the road
is to be completed in less than year. The
road will be somewhat longer and more
circuitous than the direct route 10 Elmira
but the grades are favorable.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-05-22
AN ORDINANCE.

RE il ordained by The Burges~and Town
~ Council Of the Borough OF Sunbnry, and
it is hereby enacted by the authority of the
same, that no person or persons shall under
any prelence whatever, ride or drive on
horseback or in any wagon or wagons cart or
carls carriage or carriages or any other vehi-
Gle, over or across that part of Market Square
in this Borough East of The Conr House
which is surrounded by trees. or cut up the
sod thereon in any manner, under the pen
atty Of one dollar for each and every offence,
10 be recoverable as debts Of the ike amount
are now by law recoverable.
RESOLVED, That the High Constable be au-
lhorzed 10 give ten days notice TO all persons
10 have the Streets and AlleysadJoining their
property cleared and cleaned up and 10 take
up all Horses and Mules running al liberty IN
the same.
By order of tho Chief Burgess
p. NJ SHlNDEL, Clerk,
May Is. is5s.-3t,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-05-22

The Baltic, for Liverpool, took ou, lis pas
sengera, and $4,000 in specie.
THE National Free Soil Convention is to
be held a, Cleveland the 4th Of August.
The office of the Detroit Bulletin was
burned down on Thursday. Loss $4,000
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-05-22

% George F. Miller, Esq, of Union
county, has been recommended by some Of
the papers as the whig candidate for Con-
gress in that district, composed of Union,
Daupbin and Lebanon. Mr.. Miller is
highly popular at home, but we doubt whe-
ther he would make much in exchanging
his profession for the empty bonouo Of Con-
gressional bear fighting.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-05-22
Dagucrreotype Likenesscs
FOR ONE DOLLAR

7 HAlLER MASON has the pleasure of
c' informing the inhabitants of Snnbury and
vicinity that he has opened Rooms at the
State House, where he will be in readiness
to receive visitors between the hours of 9 A.
Nj. and p, Nj. Piclures taken with any
desirable efec, of light or shade and colored
in The highest perfection of the ar,-and no
regard To weather
Instructions given and apparatus furnished
for $50.
n. B.-Perfect satisfaction given in all ca
ses or no charge.
Sunbury, May 90, 1s52.-,f.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-05-22

o. EXTENSION OF THE MINE Hill ROAD
TO AsHLAND.-The Engineers are already
on this route. There is 10 doubt but the
whole road between this place and Potts
vile, will be located and put under con-
tract. The Mine Hill extension TO Ash
land, will there be connected either with
an extension OF the old Danville and Potts
vile road, who have now a corps Of engl-
neers surveying the route, or perhaps un-
der new charter called the Broad Noun
tain and Mahonoy, extending from Ash
land to Shamokin, distance of only about
twelve miles. The old road between this
place and Shamokin is TO be relaid with
heavy T rail. This will complete the con-
nection between this place and Pottsville,
and consequently to Philadelphia.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-05-22
JOHN V. MARTIN.
IT "a EEQD HR a
SUNBURY, p

TNHANKFUL for past .avors respectfully in.
L forms his friends and the public that he
still continues 10 carry on the Tailoring Busi-
ness al the shop formerly occupied by Jacob
Painter as halter shop. Being in the re.
ceipt of the fashions, monthly, from New
York, his work will always be done in
workmanlike manner, and according TO the
laies, style. His terms for cash or country
produce will be as reasonable as any other
IN the place.
Sunhnry, May %, ls52.-3m.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-05-22

10 DAGUERREorYrE LIKENEssEs.-It is
some time since we have been visited by
a dagueneoype artist. Mr.. Mason, whose
advertisement appears in our paper this
week, has taken room in the State House.
He is gentleman of skill and intelligence,
and his pictures, though taken at the low
price of one dollar, are the best specimens
we have seen exhibited in this place.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-05-22
Business Notices.

GsDsYs LApy's Book for June is double number and
gem, containing I2 pnges with four full page engia
wings Cooley determined that his book shall not be only
entertaining, but useful ornamental and instructive The
present number contains the following articles of useful
ness, "IIow to Moderanize Old Cottage" "Cosumes
OF all Naonsn" "a Chapter Watches, "on the Stars
the present number are Mrs Neal, Frederick Bremen
Mrs Hale, &C.
GLEAsoN's Pictorial Drawing Room Companion conlin-
he attractive ever. The last number contains
handsomely illustrated view of the procession and recep
tion of Kossuth i'll Boston, This publication is credabc
to the art and should be well sustained
The advertisement OF Mr.. weichselbaum, the Spectacle
man will be found in this weeks paper.
SALE OF REAL EsTATE-We call the attention Of our
readers to the sale of valuable property in the Borough of
Northumberland, late the estate OF Ephaim p Shannon
by his Executors.
REMOVAL Miss Mary L. Wharton in her card in
another column, informs her friends and the public that
she has removed to the building lately occupied by Mr.
John Martin, northwest OF the Court House.
LAST NOT lEAsr-Fnlng X Grant advertises large
stock of goods their extensive store Market
Just received from Philadelphia They say they will sci
cheaper than the cheapest.
TALoRlvG-We call the attention Of our readers to tn,
advertisement of John V. Martin, who has removed h
Jacob Painter, few doors above this Office Mr. Martin
toners.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-05-22

" The wings of Union county held
meeting at New Berlin on Tuesday last
Speeches were made by number ofprom-
inent whigs. Among the number was
David Taggart Esq, OF Northumberland,
chairman of the State Central Committee.
Friend David, who is something of an At
las in his dimensions, declared among other
things, that every inch Of the six feet two
inches, that composed his lineal proportions
was purely, absolutely and unqualihedIy
whig. This remiads us ofthe campaigne
when Francis Granger was a candidate for
the Vice Presidency, whose election was
advocated by some on the ground that
"Frank Granger was fae looking man,
and measured six fee! two"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-05-22

THE SusQuEHANNA RAIL RoAD.--The
Maryland Legislature has finally passed the
bill comforting power on the Mayor and
City Council Of Baltimore 10 subscribe for
stock in the Susquehanna Rail Road, which
it is proposed to extend from Harrisburg 10
Sunbury and Willam.port, Pa
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-05-22
New Advertisements.

FNHE Chinese pay the British merchants iif-
n teen millions of dollars for cotton manufac-
lures, and forty-five millions for opium grown in
the British East Indies, every year. They do not
understand political economy there, and never
will understand any kind of economy such as is
learned here by those who buy their clothing from
Rockhill & Wilson's cheap and fashionable Store,
No. Ill Chestnut street, corner Of Franklin
Place.
PHILADELPHIA Jan, 81, 1867
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-05-22

&C. GRAIN.-There was slight rise in
wheat about ten days since, but since the
late arrival from Europe the prices have
somewhat receded. A crrgo of twenty
two hundred bushels from this place, sent
by Messrs. Friling and Grant was sold in
the city at the time, for ,04 but it was a
fine lot, not to be surpassed by any in the
market,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-05-22

% Hon. JAMES POLLOCK, is RECON-
mended in some of the whig papers as
candidate for the nomination for Supreme
Judge al the election to fill the vacancy oc-
casoned by the death Of Judge COULTER.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-05-22
Valuable Property.
Late the Estate of E. P. SHANNON, Esq,
Northumberland
A e9 - ~ p ~

TINE subscribers, Executors of the Estate
Il of Ephram =. Shannon, late OF the Bor-
ongh OF mberland, offer al private sale,
The following valuable Real Estate, viz
Lot No. II, corner Of Queen and trout
Street on which is erected a two story Brick
Building, formerly occupied by the deceased
as Store and Dwelling, aud now occupied
a such, There are also on the LOT two tIame
dwellings: sc.
Lot No. so, situated in Market Street, on
which is erected two story white Frame
Dwelling, &c, adjoining Johu Taggart, Esq,
occupied by Ckas. knous.
Lots Nos. 90, 20, II & 70, situate in Mar
kel Street, two story white Frame Dwell
ling, occupied BY James DouIy, and "a stable
is erected on lots No, SO g. 10.
The undivided half of Lot No 100, situate
on The corner of Duke and 4lh Street. on
which is erected a two story dwelling, occu.
pied by Joseph McCalisier.
Lot No. 1888, situate in Queen Street on
which is erected n two story white Frame
Building, occupied by John Burkeu
Lo, No. 60, situate at Norlhway and Wa.
Ter Streets, on which are erected Two Frame
Dwellings and Siabling, occupied by widow
Vandlug and John Vandling.
Also the undivided fourth par, of LOT I66,
on which is erected Two story Frame Dwell
ling, occupied BY Jchn Vandyke.
| Also ten acres Of cleared land, adjoining
lands of John Deshay, on the East side of The
Snsquehanna, about three miles below Dam
vile.
Also two adjoining vacant town lots, silu-
( ated on the corner OF Second and 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 OF said
Borough, Nos. 2O9, 2lO, 2il g. 2i2.
Also four vacant lots fronting on Market
/ and Sixth Streets, running Eas, TO an Alley,
/ numbered in the general plan of said Bor.
ough, Nos. ~, rs, 79 g. so.
Also four vacant lots fronting on Orange
| Street. and numbered in The general plan OF
said Borough, Nos. 1875, 1876, 1877 & 1883.
The above property will be sold in part.
or parcels to suit purchasers, on reasonable
terms. For further particulars apply to John
Cake, ESQ, at Northumberland, or 10 The
subscribers
ALFRED KNEASS.
THOMAS STRAWBRlDGE, IN TO-
Northumberland, May %, lS52.-tf
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-05-22

0y Mr.. Shriner of the Lewisburg Dem.
ocrat, is respectfully informed that we did
not say "there would be no difficulty in
the Northumberland Bank obtaining a
recharer since the Easton Bank has secured
one" We said nothing at all about its
recharter. We, however, now say SO, and
no sane man ever doubted it. The Bank
of Northumberland is not only one Of the
best conducted, but one of most popular
Banks in the state, and until the Governor
and Legislature determine TO abolish all
the Banks in the State, they will not read
lily venture to brave public opinion and
public justice, by opposing an institution
as unexceptionable as any in the Common
wealth.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-05-22
DANvILLE BRANCH.

We understand the rail road from Dam
vile, to connect with the road from this
place 10 Shamokin at Reeds, about ten miles
from this place, will be shortly commenced.
The large amount OF coal consumed at Dam
vile, i'll the furnaces and rolling mills,
renders this improvement almost absolutely
necessary. The road will be located, We
understand, on the short route with an in
clined plane to overcome the summit.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-05-22

G- SPIRITUAL RAPPINGs, Judge Ed
monds, of New York, distinguished jur-
ist, has become convert TO the doctrines
OF the Spiritual Rappings. The Philadel-
phia Ledger thinks the Judge is mono
monlac on the subject, and fears that he
may infuse some of these spiritual notions
into the New York jurisprudence. The
"Spritual Telegraph" published at New
York, the first number of which we have
received, contains some singular develop
ments of the rappers.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-05-22

Born BRANCHES of the Maryland Legisla-
ture have agreed 10 adjousn on the LIST inst ,
at which time it will have been in session
nearly five months.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-05-22

PaEsIDESr FILLKoRr's wife, daughter and
son, lef. New York on Monday last, for a
brief visit to Buffalo.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-05-22

0y@ The Erie papers are busily engaged
in discussing the various rail road projects,
now in progress. There is some misunder-
standing in regard TO some Of these contem-
plated Improvements. The Erie folks sus-
pect there isa design on the part of some to
prevent Erie becoming the terminus of the
Lake trade. We hope not, as Erie is con-
sidered the best harbor on the Lake.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-05-22

FUNERAL OF Mas. ADAMs.--Wdshingion,
May 1s.-The funeral Of Mrs Adams, relic'
Of Es.President John Quincy Adams, took
place this morning. The President and all
the members of the Cabinet, except Mr..
Webster, were present, and also Gems. Scott
Wool, and large number of the members
Of Congress, and other dignitaries. The
Rev. DR.. S. Pyne read The burial service oi
the Episcopal Church. The body was inter-
red in the Congressional burial ground, 10 be
hereafter removed TO Quincy, Mass.
The Phila. Ledger says very ingenious
bank note fraud was shown us on Saturday
1t was genuine five dollar bill of the new
plate on The York County Bank, altered TO
a fifty, by pastng the words and figures of
The higher denomination over those on the
bill of the lower denomination, or rather in
the place where they had been, for the
peice had been cut ont, and when held 10
the light, a quick sight was necessary TO
detect the place of joining. To the eye il
was perfect fifty dollar bill, aud as such
we are informed had passed through al least
one bank.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-05-22
V PRINTING INK.-For sale for cash,
at this office, kegs OF %, 90 and 12 pounds
each.

g BUsINEss.--The contemplated Rail
Roads running TO this place have already
given an impetus to business. Three new
stores have been opened here since the 1st
OF April, and all, we believe, old and new,
are doing as well as expected. The road
from Harrisburg to Sunbury, we presume,
will be shortly put under contract-the
law authorizing a subscription by Balti-
more having been recently passed.
GO SHAD.-Some fine shad are now Ia
ken in the river below the Shamokn Dam
by some OF our citizens. They remind us,
in flavor, of days gone by, and are much su-
perior to the soft shad brought from Philadel-
phia and Baltimore.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-05-22
j. WElCHsELBAUM.
OPTICIAN and OCULlST.

respectfully informs the citizens of Sunbury
n~ and vicinity that he has opened Store
al The Hotel OF Miss Ann c. Morris where he
offers for sale
St. Mary's beacon., 1852-10-28

~ ihe waas Of h. L vas much injnfAd.
4 coanbinasiun Of hay and CATS chirf,
would BE- found the beM Kind Of k,ai--
shasish some thonshf Il expensivs--and
% cui tn bay. and bruise lhs osss, wss
much 70 be- reonmmensled. Al 10 passur.
Inc hcrsss ppuId - iiet=sssTs. Ia !.
much as les. ground would suffice u the
grass was cut green. and given eishe: in
stables or yards secrndly. thai there is
o great waste Of msoure and. lasily, hu'
not least. the poor snimsl is turned adriis
to roam abous and search for his food with
On exhausted system. and is shns deprived
of tha rest necessary to enable him 10
perform the reqnisi,s labor you exsct.
and besides. sfie' great exeriion, and CO.
pions perspirs,inn. with . relaxed system.
having every pore in his body open. h is
left to seek his bed m the cold and often
wet ground, exposed to the elements, and
which treatment cannot Gail 70 predispose
him to disease, instead Of being well
groomsd-jus. ss important f"r him as
the much cared.ior racer. we'll Uttered,
and allowed 70 use what, otherwise,
would be IN emp,y stable.
St. Mary's beacon., 1852-10-28
miscellaneous.
O. TME mANA0ENEST OF RARM
go RORSES.

The following is synopsis Of o discus.
sion and ssa.sments, resPecsin2 the feed.
ing Of farm horses, before the /" Highland
Agricultural Society,"" -- Mr. Gibson,
Woolnses, said--ln opening the discussion
upon The importan, ssbjee, Of Feeding Of
Fafm Horsss, ] may remark ths, ! have
generally found that these horses bred
upon the farm ere more hardy, easier
kept. and leaa liable 20 disease than shose
brought from distance. In the winter
ssssOn.l young horses ought always 10
get Q due propnrtion Of soit foOd. and Be
kspe in a. roomy place, where they can
IAksAhe necessary esercise. Thew ought
aos ao b put 70 gFsss too early. and should
% prepared gradually i5e che change,
and an no account let them remain a.
srassl iop late In the season: they should
As .easefally and frsqaen,ly handled. and
sindly tFealed-if this be attended 10 thew
will he geaily iseined 10 work. When
ehanginRgtheis teeth they have difficulty
in maseieasimg their food. which should
then be ss& and nouri.hiag in support
She@ ; hsas tAis period they are allowed
% gss iaas teo low condifion, Il iSnpoveF
ishes the Mood. checks their growth. and
renders thea more liable - dis-ass ai
future .percds. II il can be assiaei,
yssAe herssa cughs not TO be put 20 wOrk
St. Mary's beacon., 1852-10-28
MAJ NOT the OvLY Lows OF OGsrEHs

MAx NOT THE OvLY Lows OF OTsrEHs
The enemies Of lhe oyster are mauv.
aud oil of them 90 ahsut seeking what
oysters they may devour. First CONES
the sea crab, who sets himself On ap oS 8.
ter, aud drills q little round hole in his
hack. and makes poor oysters back ache.
which causes him to open his m"u'h to
take Q long breath. when the villainous
crab runs 9 "stinger" down his throat.
and poor oyster is in the sea.crah's s,om.
ach. On the sea.shore bushels of shells
are found persecily riddIed with holes
BY the crabs. Sometimes the crab files
the oysters nose Of. 81 ~ TO run in his
stineer. Second co,nes the drum. 6sh
Who weigh. about thirty or fo'iy pounds.
aud is about two feet long-he is large
about the stomach, and ,spers OF towari.
'0,h ends. He is by % means Q mrie.'
fish. for inst rs soon % his eye rests
on % oy<ier. he starts toward him. for
the purpose nj making his scQTain,a zee
and grabbing him in his mouth. smash y
1i.n mro cl,o,SJer. " IN the iwinkliHg :" =
at. tsiI," AMI Immediately loohs sborr
| rr HI. nearest relatlves-being opposrh
~ having families separated, he is aox
ious 10 have them oil res, in bis stomach
n, once. I, is often the case ihaf two or
three ponnds Of oyster shells are found in
q drum 6sh's stomach. Third cnmes the
sea stsrs. Everybody knows wha, sea.
star 10 Sor they look just like q s'ar.
These stars have Eve points. bur 40 legs
and, % they do not keep horses and was
ons, they dnd Il very incoavenient 10 %
afoot-not having any FEEL 80 when they
wish 10 travel, they lock themselves fas
to each oibcr until they form large ball
sometimes ten ieet in circumference, sal
permit themselves to he driven sbou, b,
the waves Of The sea, and rob swsy. sbr,
know not, DIR care not whither, but it rsy
happen TO "oii over mn oyster bed. tse,
all f'psNe 'is,e:y II loose ~ each other
ani hag az oyster. snd wrsp their 6v'
paufs ah.ug hIH, and bag him dearly
until the ovs'es desires him 20 stop. -
juss cv.ns his ssouth 10 say "hSd
enough" s,en the rascxily ssar runs
4
lials "aipper" dsws ,hs eyass's uoss
St. Mary's beacon., 1852-10-28
WAirur KErrRst.

Take walnul. skins and pl them 70 .
stone pan, les is stand eovsed up IN o
damp place for ,w0 or tire weess, thas
the ssius rnsy decomposs md serment'
The more ro.lsa they becc,e. the better
will be year keschuP. Then squeeze
them ,hroush coarse clDsh. and let the
liquor drop INTO Q slesu pan; shsn yoo
hare pressed out oil the liquor yeu csn'
pour litls water ON tho skins. end again
squeeze them dry. Then put tho lsquo'
in,o o POs. snh o good hsndful Of salt
some ell spice. and long Psppsr, aOd give
ID good boiling fsr three % Soas BOUTS
keeping IL carefully skimmea. whe'
.sold. hs.sis Il. and kssp !, h cry, coo
place. Should ]. afsssAsd tu:n nouid,
Or fsnseni. yoa need oaly bull d up sS
SHIN 10, which will perfscsly ssssose ii.
10 be property made, many psEsoss esa
mo. Distinguish 10 from mushroom keschor
| while the sspeuse 10 compensatory so,h
ina. hl