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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-09-04

wards him. We we're lately near his resi-.
dence in the Granite Hills, and should per-
sonally have paid our respects to him, but
that 1t might have been misrepresented. We
heard, however, not only from his political
friends, but also from his political opponents,
his neigbbors and acquaintance, the most
friendly and respectful, and often the most
enthusiastic testimony TO his high and noble
qualities. Even in the time of Judge Wood
bury, it is conceded aat General Pierce had
command Of the State, but that he never used
his power and influence for himself, as he
preferred ever TO live among his neghbors
awarded TO him on all hands as the head OF
the bar of New Hampshire. His resignation
as Senator in Congress, as an officer OF the
army when service could no longer be ren-
Attorney General and The gubernatorial chair
of State, are acts in harmony with the uni
versal opinion held towards him by his neigh
bors and friends. Gen. Pierce, however. by
no act or procurement of his, and from the
spontaneous action Of the Democratic Con.
veation--such it uuques,ionably was, for we
were present and witnessed it-has be-
come the nominee Of the great party which
it represented for the Presidential office, and
instantly his whole career is examined for
some spot or bemish, on which calumny may
expatiate until the elections have decided the
question now before the country. A career
which was opened under the teaching of an
ancestry which had fought and bled in the
counry's service in the great battle Of the
/ Revolution. an ancestry famous for lis high
and patriotic tone and bearing, was begin
ming which could by no possibility terminate
in the dishonor which party masnity would
attach 10 the name of Gen. Pierce. Through
out the war with Mexico, he acted with cour.
side of fimprudence and unnecessary exposure
The spontaneous tribute of Gen. Scott, pad
TO General Pierce, when the nomination o.
the former was first announced al Washington
by an assembled crowd, proves inconestably
that the sentiment of the army towards Gen
Pierce was such as ever attends solde
who has courageously performed his duty il
battle. The name and fame of those whC
have rendered patriotic services, are dear Il
the American people and should be protected
from unjust attack.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-09-04
p II o S r e c us
Of Volume VIII, of the
Scientific American.

rJ,HE EienrB VOLUME of the SCIENTIFIC AMERI.
i CAN commences on the 18th Of September and ar o
great proportion Of readers usually commence ,hoir
subscriptions at this point, take occasion to extend
them our gratitude for the encouraging and liberal sunnort
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assure them OF determination TO advance Il still higher
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sion upon all Subjects and, In some instances doubt
ur eade,s NAV have been surprised determined nn
position to highly luuded discoveries in the Arts and Sci
encrs.
nride that we revert the efforts made through the col
us of the Scientific American, to establish sound views
respecting several conspicuous mlscaneo oiscoveries
Si ce the commencement Of this Voumo, that peerless
Exbib,on OF the Industry Of all Nations closed its gorge
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cal To every branch industry and although not profus
ly represented by gew-gaws and character
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struct CRYSTAL Palace of dimensions, and us this
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shall edeavor present our readers with descriptions and
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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-09-04
THE MAINE LIQUOR LAW.

But little has been said in regard to the
passage of this law, since the last session OF
the legislature. The friends of the law
have not, however, been idle, for we per-
ceive that in all the Temperance Conven-
tons and meetings, held Of late, this ques-
ton has been the prominent topic OF dis
cussion, and resolutions have been inyaria-
bly, passed, declaring their undivided oppo-
siton to candidates of the legislature, who
are not firm and decided friends of law
similar 10 the Maine liquor law. This
question, will no doubt, have controlling
influence in many of the doubtful and
closely contested districts.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-09-04
New Advertisements.
AUDITORS NOTICE.

En- the matter of the exceptions to the account
n of NJ. 4. 3. Smith and Nirgilia Is. SIN til,
Executives of the last VIII and Testament of
Kenderton Smith, decd, who was administra-
tor dc Jonis non &c, of the estate of Thomas
Grant, decd, the undersigned, to whom the
same is re-committcd as Auditor, by the Orphans
Court of Northumberland county, hereby gives
notice that he will sit for the purposes of his APP
pointm7nt, at the Lawrence House. in Sun
bury, on FRIDAY, the lst day of October next,
at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, when and where all per-
sons interested, are invited to attend
Il. G. MARKLEf, Auditor.
Sunhurv, Sept, 4, lS52.-3t.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-09-04
sUNBURY AND ERIE RAIL ROAD.

The Engineers, we understand, have
nearly completed the location of the road
from Sunbury to Wiliamsport. The road
will cross to the west side of the river a
short distance below the Muncy Dam. A
meeting favorable to the road was held at
Milton on Thursday evening last, which
was addressed by Mr.. Miller the President
ol the road. Mr.. Miller also addressed the
citizens OF Lock Haven, on Monday even
ing last, on the subject of this great i'm
provement. r .
We understand the Susquehanna Com
pany appointed committee of three to
meet similar committee, appointed BY the
Sunbury and Erie Company, to confer with
each other on the subject of compromising
the difficulties in regard to the construc.
tiou of the road from Sunbury 10 Williams.
part. This is right. The concentrated
energies of both companies will be require,
TO complete the road westward from Sun
bury. .a t-N ea 'et tft .s9 sa.atv5l
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-09-04
DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION.

The Democratic State Convention met at
Harrisburg on the 26,h inst. in the Hall OF
the House Representatives, in pursuance of
the call of the State Executive Committee,
for The purpose of nominating a candidate
tor Canal Commissioner, in place OF William
Searght, deceased, and candidate for SUI
preme Bench of the State, in place of the
Hon. RichaId Coulter deceased.
The call of the Convention having been
read, appropriate resolutions in relation to the
death of VIM. Searight, of Fayeite, the DEM
ocratic candidate for Canal Commissioner
were introduced and adopted, after few
remarks in eulogy Of the character of the
deceased
Wm, L. Hrsi, EsqY Chairman of the
State Executive Committee, then offered a
series of resolutions 10 the effect that the
Convention cordially approve and adopt as
sound, and heartily endorse the Democratic
doctrines as laid down in The platform adopt
ed by the Baltimore Convention.
The resolutions were unanimously adopted.
1t was then moved and agreed 10 that the
Convention will first proceed to the noniua-
ton of a candidate for the Supreme Bench,
in place of Mr.. Coulter deceased.
George w. Woodward, was nominated, and
on motion he was unanimously declared the
choice Of the Convention, as the Democratic
candidate for that important Office.
Wm. Hopkins, of Washington County wa.
nominated for Canal Commissioned, and wa,
also unanimously declared the choice of the
Convention, as the democratic candidate fo
that important station.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-09-04

HoofLAND's GERMAN BITTERs We would
call the attention of our readers TO the adver-
tisement Of Dr.. HooAand's celebrated Ger
man Bitters, prepared by DR.. c. NJ Jackson,
No. 100 Arch street, Philadelphia In cases
Of Liver complaint, Dyspepsia, Disease OF the
Kidneys, and all diseases arising from dis
ordered stomach, their power is not exceled,
if equalled, by any other known preparation,
as the cures attest, in many cases, after the
most celebrated physicians had failed. We
can conscieniiously recommend This medi.
cine, as being what it is represented ard
urge our readers who are afflicted 10 procure
a bottle, and they will be convinced of the
truth we assert.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-09-04
TERRIBLE STORM AT THE SOUTH.

Damage at Mobile Estimated at & Million
Of Dollars-Loss Of Life at Choctaw Point
Two Vessels Driuen Ashore
New ORLEANS, August 2S--A terrible
storm has prevailed in this vicinity, commen-
cling on Wednesday, and no mail was receiv,
ed or sent during Thursday and Friday
The telegraph connection with Mobile has
also been interrupted, and the wires are sup
posed to be much broken
The mail to-day, from Mobile brings US
the first tdings as 10 the ravages Of the storm
there. terrific gale, attended with torrents
of rain, continued there all Wednesday and
Thursday. The lower part of the city was
submerged, and the water extended along
Dauphin up to the Advertiser office. The
lower stories of the warehouses along the le-
wee were flooded, causing immense damage
10 the stock of goods, which is roughly esli-
mated as being nearly a million of dollars.
Quite a number of houses were unroofed,
and others blown entirely down. The steam-
boats at the levee were also mnch damaged
The dwellings a, Choctaw Point, inhabited
by the keeper OF the lighthouse there, and
his assistants, were carried away by the
food and wind, and five lives were lost.
The storm was also very destructive al
! Biloxi. The house Of Mr.. Gordon, was
prostra'ed, and much property destroyed.
The ship Albino, and the British schooner
Mercer, were blown ashore al Cedar Point il
Mobile Bay, and were both dismasted.
The reports from vaIious points, show tina
there has been great loss of life.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-09-04
~ POISONING. G

Thousands OF parents who use Vermliuge
composed of Caster oil, Calomel, &C., are not
aware, that while they appear 10 benehl The
patient, they are actually laying the iounda-
lions for series of deseases, such as saliva
ton, loss Of sight, weakness of limbs, Nc
Ia another column will be found the adyer'
,isement of Hobensack's Medicines, 10 which
we ask the attention of all directly interested
in their own as well as their Children's health.
In Liver Complaints and all disorders arising
from those of bilious type, should make
use of the only genuine medicine, Hoben'
sacks Liver Pills,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-09-04
ORPHANS COURT
SALE.

EN pursuance of an order of the Orphans {
NJ of Northumberland county, will be ex
to public sale on
SATURDAY the 25th of Sept. nert
at the public house of Henry Haas, in tn,
ough OF Northumberland, the following pr,
to wit; A certain
"a LOG HOUSE,
E-lA and two contiguous Lots Of Ground,
ate in said borough of Northumberland
numbered - in the plan of said borough,
containing 60 feet in Front or Market stree
240 feet in depth, late the estate of Andrew
theirs, decd. Sale to commence at 10
A. NJ, of said day, when the terms of sale
made known BY
ALEXANDER COLT, At
BY Order of the Court,
J. p. PURSEL, elk, o. c.
Aug. %, lS52.-4t.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-09-04
Baltimore Market.

AUGUsT 80, 1851.
GRAIN. Wheat has further ADVANCED
Sales of good 10 prime reds to-day al 81 Il
1902 cts. and of white at l0i a ll2 cts.
Corn continues in GOOD demand. Sales Of
white were made to-day al 63 a 81 cts, and
Of yellow at 67 IS cts.
Rye sells at 70 cts.
Oats are worth 30 Il 33 cts
WHlSKEY The demand continues very
active, and sales are making as fast as re-
celpts come in at 25 cts. for bhls. Sales Of
hhds. at % cents.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-09-04
To Teachers.

Ty1HE Board of School directors Ct Lower
T. gusta township, Northumberland cot
will meet at the house of Eli limerick, in
township, on SATURDAY, the 9th of DC,
rext, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, for the purpose o.
amning teachers, the committee of each sub
trict in said township are requested to select
teacher in due time to have them examine
that day. BY order of the Board,
DAVID REESER, Sec
Lower Augusta, Aug. Fl, lS52.-4t.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-09-04
o. Colonel Wallace OF the sun saws

Tamaqua, Pa, is supplied with water from
Rabbit Rum, two miles distant, and such is
the head hat wafer can be thrown through
hose with force that renders fire engines
unnecessary.
The Colonel, no doubt, means Rabbit
Run. Fire engines would hardly be ne
cessary to force to "Rabbid Rum" which
generally gets into the "head" without the
aid of an engine.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-09-04
GI)r nlnrkct5.
PHILADELPHIA Market.

AUGUST 81, 1852.
FLOUR AND MEAL.-Flour Is higher; sales
Of fresh ground al S4,62a, Extra flour is
held at 81 Cpl a So 25
RYE FLoUR.-Sales at SS3.75.
Corn MEAL.-Last sales Of fresh ground
al SO 81.
WHEAT-Sales of prime red Il, 81 O5 a
1 06, which is further advance.
RYE-ls selling at II cents.
CoRN--Is in fair demand sales Of yellow
ahoat, at 70 cents.
OATs.--Sales of Southern al 35c, and OF
PENNSYLVANIA al 80 cents.
WHGsKEY.-Sales in bbs. and hhds al csc.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-09-04

C. VIM. Wilson one Of the Commits
sioners Of this County, comes out in card
in the Milton papers, declaring that he is
opposed 10 subscribing 100000 10 the
Railroad Company and that he had not
signed paper to that effect. We were
not aware that the commissioners had been
charged with having done so.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-09-04
EDITORS TABLE.


CoaMEHcIAL HorEL-W refer readers to the ad
vertisee Of the popretos Of this house. No Is South
Sixth Street, formerly known the American House.
The house has been thoroughly remodccd and repaired
ToBAcco SNUFF, &c.-S Woodward l. Co., No 90 n.
Cd street. Philadelphia advertise extensive assortment
OF Tobacco Snuff Sesars, &c, at the lowest prices.
PocEET BooKs.--Mr. f. II. Smith, formerly OF 52t
Chestnut street. has removed his establishment No 20j
Arch street. Philadelphia will be by his advertise
Inenf.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-09-04
w- The police officers Of Philadelphia

U- The police officers Of Philadelphia
have re-arrested DR.. Giltner. They have
also arrested Abraham w. Haus and James
Brass, as will be seen by telegraphic des-
patch from Danville. The officers were
also in pursuit Of John Mengss, but he es-
capped by swimming the river. Mayor
Gilpn and some of his police are at Dam
vile, where the court is now in session.
DR.. Giltner plead guilty 10 the charge OF
making counterfeit notes. The officers, we
understand, have no less than thirty seven
warrants in their hands, and that number
OF persons unsupported, and of character
and standing are implicated.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-09-04

AS the season is with us, when there is al
ways much sickness among children, caused
BY sudden colds, II may not be amiss for us
TO mention that the new medicine, "Ayer's
Cherry PectoTal," attracting so much of the
public notice, for the cure of serious Lung
complaints, is, when used in small doses, one
of the very bes, in the world for occasional
family use |, is simple and harmless for
children, as well as very paatable. We use
the article ourselves, and would recomend
our readers to call on HENRY MASSER,
Market street SunbuTy, and get bottle for
trial.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-09-04

TENHE Committee of Investigation appointe,
r. consider and report upon the various Gle
ing stores in Philadelphia, have unanimously
ported that there is no place in the city WI
furnishes fine fashionable articles of apparel
all seasons. at once so cheap, elegant, serviceg
and well fitting as Rockhill & Wilson's st
No. Ill Chestnut street, corner of Fran
Place.
Philadelphia. Jan. 81, lS52.-
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-09-04

W Our neighbor of the Gazette was
mistaken in saying that the letting OF the
Philadelphia and Sunbury Rail Road was
had in this place. Also in regard to the
Northumberland Bridge. The contractors
name is Kirkbride not kirkpatrick. Nor
does he get the old timber in, but must pay
Tor it, which amounts 10 about $4,000 or one
third ct the contract price.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-09-04

Gr A special meeting of the members
of the Farmers and Mechanics Artillerists'
in citizens dress, for the transaction of busi-
ness of private nature, will be held at their
Armory on Saturday, September lth 1852
at 4 o'clock p. NJ.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-09-04

q Congress adjourned on Tuesday
night last, at IL o'clock. The President
and Cabinet were in attendance in an ad-
joining room for the purpose of signing a
number of the most important bills which
were passed, as is usually the case, but a
few minutes before the adjournment.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-09-04

O. LAND WARRANTs.-Persons having
Land Warrants for sale, can dispose Of
them for cash, by applying at this office.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-09-04
Register and Recorder,

at the approaching election.
Mr. Martz is well and iavorably known TO
all the voters of Northumberland county as
an honest, intelligent, honorable and upright
man, and most eninently qualified for the
proper discharge Of all the duties pertaining
10 lha, office. That he is the choice Of a
large majority of the people of this County,
there can scarcely be a doubt, and of his
triumphant success, this fall al the ballot box,
where every man can have fair play, and
where the will of the people must prevail,
there cannot, in our 'pinion, be any ques-
tion.
MANY INDEPENDENT VOTERS
Angus, 4lh, 1852. of Upper Mahonoy
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-09-04
PUBLIC SALE.

WILL be sold on SATURDAY, tn
W day of September next, at the publ
of William Rothermel, in Little Mahono.
ship, Northumberland county, the follow
property, to wit six tracts of
MOUNTAIN LAND,
each containing so acres. SAID land
timbered and situate on the Mahonoy mt
near said Rothermcls, on the road leadir
thence to Sunbury.
An indisputable title will be given.
commence at | O'Clock, p. NJ, Of said da,'
terms will be made known by
Heirs OF DR.. JOHN SMITH
PETER BRoSlOUSo and
August IS, lS52.-4t.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-09-04

u Dr.. Giltner has been sentenced TO
two years Imprisonment in the Eastern
Penitentiary.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-09-04

" The Susquehanna Rail Road from
Sunbury 10 Wiliamsport was let on Tues
day to Nesbit, Schnabel s. Co.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-09-04

" 1t is reported that the Hon. Thomas
H. Benton is dangerously i'll at Frankfort,
Kentucky.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-09-04

u PRINTING INK.-For sale for cash,
at this office, kegs OF 25, 90 and - pounds
each. Price 25 cents per pound.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-09-04
Lime |! Lime!!

THE subscriber is prepared to furni
Il those in want of it on the river be
Valley, or can deliver the same in qr
1000 bushels or upwards, on the cani
bank, within reasonable distance Of III
All orders will receive prompt attsn
NJ, II, TAG
Dry Valley, Aug. Il, 1852. at
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-09-04

~ The Senate confirmed the appoint
ment OF Solomon d. Hubbard, of Connecti-
cut, as Postmaster-General, and that of
John T. Towers as Superintendent OF the
Public Printing.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-09-04
Communication


Mr.. EDITOR 1T affords US much pleas
ure TO learn that David Mart2, Esq of Sha-
mokn township, has Welded to the urgent
solicitations of his many friends, and consent
ed to be an Independent Candidate for The
O0;ca nj
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-09-04
SECOND DISPATCH.
MoNToUR COUNTY ooUNTERFEITING
CASE


DANvILLE, Sept. 2ud.
Court this morning ordered that Abraham
w. Haas, and Lewis Haas charged with be-
ing engaged in the manufacturing and sale of
counterfeit money be held to bail, the former
in the sum of $1,000, and the latter in the
sum Of $4,000, for their appearance a, next
court.
DR.. Gillner, who plead guilty on the charge
Of counierfeiling Harrisburg two's will be
sentenced tomorrow morning.
Last night, Capt. Bennett, of the Philadel-
phia police, obtained new counterfeit plate
Harrisburg ones. Also, nearly 5000
ready for circulation, which was burned in
the presence of the counsel OF both parties.
These bills were admirably executed. Also,
an unfinished plate on New Haven fve's,
was obtained al the same time.
The thanks of the community are due TO
His Honor Mayor Gipin, the intelligent and
energetic Capt. Bennett, together with their
associates, for the skill and energy manifest.
ed in the prosecution.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-09-04
$4,000 Cross-Ties.

along the line of the Philadelphia and Sunbury
Rail Road, at such points and at such ,ime be-
tween Shamokin and >unbury, as may be agreed
upon by the undersigned and the bidders.
The Cross-Ties are to be of oak chesnut or
other wood approved by the Engineer, and to be
siz inches By eight, and screen and dalf feet in
length McGRANN q, BARRY,
Contractors on the Philadelphia and Sunbury
Sunbury, Sept A, lS52.-:t. Rail Road.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-09-04
REMOVAL.

l. CASE MANUFAcToRY, located at 52I Chestnut
Street for the past
TWENTY -ONE YEARS,
has been removed to No. POS ARCH STREET, FIRST door
below 9Th street. where be found the argeat and best
assortment of the following articles, viz
Pocket Books, Port Folos, Dressing Cases, Writing
Cases Bankers Cases, Bank Book Holders, Bill Books
Money Belts, Cigar Cases. Razor S,ops, Porte Monnaes
Work Cases, Card Cases, Needle Cases.
r. H. SMITH, thankful for past favoIs hopes by atten-
to and with determination to sell the best quality Of
goods at the lowest prices to receive share OF patronage
The Trade are requested TO call and examine before PUT
chasing elsewhere
n. B-Reparing done with neatpess and dispatch,
f. H. SMITH,
eo5 Arch Street, Fhladelphn
September 4, le52 3ni. .. .