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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-04-24

CENTRAL INDIANA RAILwAY.-The Cam
bridge Reveille states that Mr.. Meredith has
sold at the East, 100000 of the bonds of
the Indiana Central Railway, at 90 cents,
and has also purchased heavy Trail for the
entire line, at S3S long ton, the sellers ad-
vancing the freight and duty and giving a
years credit on it and the price of the iron,
He has also contracted for twelve engines
and all the apparatus for the first year. It
appears, also, from the letter of Mr. Tyner,
that the whole line from the State line OF
Ohio to Indianapolis is under contract, 10 be
finished and ready for use by the lst of Jam
uary, 1858.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-04-24
STATE PLUNDERING.

We observe with regret that the Senate
has passed bill, relinquishing the right of
the State TO the resumption of the Della
ware and Hudson Canal. This is, in fact,
giving away valuable property in which
the State has expended much money, to a
set of spectators. We hope the House or
the Governor will arrest it, and also the
bill that proposes to release the Pennsylva-
MIA Bank from taxation or its dividends, sc.
These results are brought about by borers
paid by banks, stock jobbers, sc.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-04-24
DROWNED,

A colored man was drowned on We'd
nesday last, in the schute of the Shamokin
Dam, opposite this place. Immediately
above the schu!e, the water in the canal,
when the river is high, rushes out into the
river, and boats have to be carefully towed
by ropes past the opening. The rope at
tached TO the boat on which the colored
man was, broke, he jumped out to secure it.,
when the current carried himself as well as
the boat into the river near the mouth of
the schute. He was drowned and the boat
carried on the walls of the schute.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-04-24
DEATH OF FRINGE sCHwARZENBERG.

The London Times announces the sudden
decease, by apoplexy, of Prince Schwarzen-
berg, the celebrated Austrian Prime Minis
ter which occurred al Vienna on the 5lh OF
April. He was the most eminent man in the
Empire, and has done more 10 strengthen it
than any other man living. Since Meter
nich's retirement Schwarzenberg has been
the soul of the imperial government. Bold,
courageous and devoted TO absolutsm, he has
been the most efficient instrument in the
destruction Of liberty on the continent of Eu-
rope. He was the leader of the reactionary
movement lha. commenced in 1913, and it is
10 his counsels, backed as they were by Rus
sia, that the defeat of Hungary is to be al
,rbuted His death will prove terrible
blow to the House of Hapsburg.
Prince Felix Schwarzenberg was born on
the 2d of October, 1900. In early life he
evinced in social life the INSCRIPTIONS liber-
tinism that was aiterward evinced in his po-
liiical career. Ia London he seduced and
eoped with lady of rank, for which he was
prosecuted, and, failing 10 pay the damages
decreed, was declared an outlaw. After
wards, in Naples he continued his career Of
criminal gallantry, for which, in one in
stance, he was severely chaslised by an in
jured husband. He served under Radetzky
in 1s4S, and was in November of that year
made Prime Minister, an Office he filed till
his death. In every relation, private and
public, he has been a man of intrigue, with
the boldness to venture every thing in pursuit
of an object, and the skill 10 accomplish all
he undertook. He will live long in tho men,
ory of all, for his vices and his cruelties, and
the bold, energetic courage which he dis
played in their exercise.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-04-24
sUSQUEHANNA RAIL ROAD.

In pursuance of resolution passed at an adj
IL journed meeting of the Commissioners named
in the act Incorporating the Susquehanna Rail
Road Company, passed the l4th day of April
1851, held at Sunbury, on Thursday the ed of
April 1852, books will be opened for the sub
scription of stock to the said Susquehanna Road,
at the following times and places, to wit:
At Sunbury, at the House of C. Weaver on
Tuesday April 27.
AT ueorgetown, =. Spatz, d"
At Lewisburg, A. Blair, 4"
At northumberland, at the House of J. Lee on
Wednesday IS.
At Milton, I'M. Huff. 90.
At Harrisburg, at the House of H. Omit, OH
Saturday May l..
At Baltimore at Barnums Hotel,
Thursday " 6.
AT Halifax, at the House of
Z. Frederick Monday 8.
At Millersburg, at Seals II otel, "
BY ORDER OF THE COMMISSIONERS.
Sudbury, April ~, lS52.-ct.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-04-24

U5- STAMMERING.-Some writer who
profrsses to have studied this subject, says
he has never yet found a woman who slut
tered. He has met with men every day
who stammer, but never woman who
could not blow an unbroken blast. This,
we Judge, is not exactly true, although we
believe siammering woman has no such
impedlment when her dander is up, and
hence "the unbroken blast"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-04-24
TIE WEATHER,

We had hoped last week, as We had
hoped for weeks before, that we should
have no occasion to complain of the weath-
er in our next. But the whole heavens,
atmosphere and everything else, seem to
be surcharged with vapor and moisture.
When the sun does reign supreme for few
hours, he is sure to be surrounded by rain
and vapor for as many days. Our gardens
are nearly all unmade, and will have to re-
main unmade for some days il it even should
clear up, whereas peas should now be in
blossom and early potatoes sprouting.-
Vegetation will be some weeks behind the
season, unless it is grass and asparagus.-
The farmers are thrown back in their prep
aration for oats and corn. Wheat crops,
however, are growing, and look well, and
there is "a fair prospect OF abundant grass.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-04-24
Co.. --- H.--.=a----------z--
THE BANK BILLS VETOED.

By reference to the legislative proceed
ceedings, in another column, it will be
seen that Governor Bigler has vetoed the
whole batch of Bank charters twelve in
number,) that had been passed by the legis-
lature. These Bank bills could never have
been passed, except by the log rolling sys-
tenn. So that if each Bank could obtain.
on an average, five votes, the aggregate
when combined, would put through the
whole number of bills. We felt confident
the Governor would never give his sane
tlon to such legislation.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-04-24
nISUNIONISTS.

Although it is humilating to acknowl-
edge, that there are among our Southern
brethren, number who advocate secession
and disunion, yet it is gratifying to know
that the blood of the patriots of the Revolu-
tionary heroes OF the South, still flows in
the veins OF many of their sons. The fol-
lowing extract from the speech of Ex-Gov-
ernor Jones, of Tennessee, at the anniver-
sary festival of Henry Clay's birth day, in
New York, shows in what light the disuni-
on demagogues and traitors are held by
many of their own neighbors and citizens.
hope that the reporters will quote wha,
say, for am saying here what | say at the
South, and what | will say everywhere. |
have sublime contempt for those dema-
gogues who preach sectional prejudices aud
if had The power would damn them so low
that The ,hunders of the resurrection would
not reach them. As live, had the power,
| would hang every man lives he North or
South-ihat should dare TO invade the integ-
rity Of the Union. He who breaches disso-
luton of this Union ought TO be hung and
would desire 10 have no higher office than
that of hangman 10 those who would SOW the
seeds of discord over this great and glorious
country.
The following is the toast TO which Mr..
Jones replied
OuR CoUNTRY-"We know no North, no
South, no East, no West-nohing but our
Country.o
"'The holiest spot, n smiling
Fer shed his genial rays upon,
Is that which gave a Washington,
Tbed tn
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-04-24
sUNBuRY ERIE RAIL ROAD MEETINGS.

sUNBURY ERIE RAIL ROAD MEETINGS.
We referred last week TO the meeting
held in this place, on Wednesday evening,
the l4th inst, in favor of the Sunbury and
Erie Rail Road. ID. L. Miller, jr., the
President Of the road, the evening follow
ing, addressed the citizens of Lewsburg on
the subject, and on the day following, adj
dressed the citizens OF Lewis township, at
Turbutville. The citizens OF Lewis town
ship, having manifested great opposition to
the subscription of stock by the Commis-
sioners of the County, Mr.. Miller was anx-
ious to discuss the matter before them, and
convince them of the propriety OF the mea-
sure. ]. w. Maynard. Esq, of Williams
port, was also there, and made an excellent
speech on the occasion as he always does,
on any subject. Afterwards vote was
taken, and we understand that the meeting
was almost unanimous in favor of the sub
scription. Our old friend, Judge Mont
gomery, was present, but was violently op-
posed 10 any action on the part of the Com
missioners, and, declared that he would sell
of his property. Mr.. Miller asked the
price-"eighty dollars per acre" replied
the Judge. Mr.. Miller said he would take
it, and requested Mr.. Maynard to draw up
the writings. The Judge obiected-said
he did not know whether Mr.. Miller was
worth the money. Mr.. Miller said he
would pay the cash and referred the Judge
to Mr.. Maynard in regard TO his ability to
pay. Mr.. Maynard said he would guaran-
tee Mr.. Miler's ability to pay for ten of
the best farms in the township. The con-
sequence was, the Judge was "bluGed of"
and Mat game was lost. The fact is, the
Judge lives sat home" on fine farm that
would be good enough for an editor, and
could not be induced to leave it if ten rail
roads were made.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-04-24
GREAT FLOOD AND LOSS OF LIFE.


Immense Destruction of Propcrty-Thnlling
Scene
PITTsRUGH, April 49,
On Saturday, the head waters Of The Mon
ongahela and Allegheny rivers, commenced
rising from the effect of the almost incessant
rains that have fallen since Friday. The
waters of the Monongahela rose al Browns
vile yesterday morning, at the appalling
rate of Two feet per hour.
The water commenced rising here about
10 O'Clock last night, at the rate of seven
inches per hour, and increased during the
latter part of the night with unexampled
rapidty. This morning all the marks on
the pier of the Monongahela bridge, to ind-
cate the height of the river, were covered
the water exceeding thirty feet above low
water mark.
The lower part of Allegheny City is COW
cred with water, and The families residing
there are removing their furniture in boats
SECOND DEsPATCH-THE FLOOD ABATING.
PITTsBURc, April 20.-The river has COM
menced falling at this point. Since 5 O'Clock
this morning, The water has lowered six in.
ches. Up to that hour it had reached within
three feet of the memorable flood of 1892
The damage TO property in this vicinity can.
not be less than 100000.
The low grounds of Allegheny City, com.
prising the first four wards, were inundated
and not less than 1900 families have been
turned out of their houses, or driven TO seek
refuge in the upper stories. Along Rebecca
street, the water ran in torrents, being fully
six feet deep.
Pltsburs proper suffered very little, al
though the merchants along the river have
been put 10 much Inconvenience, owing 10
the sudden removal of their goods.
THIRD DEsPATcH-ENTIRE DESTRUCTION OF
THE LONG BRIDGE-Loss OF LIFE
WAsHINGToN April 90, o O'Clock, NJ
1t is just reported that an additional Sec
tion of the long bridge had been carried
away, together with six persons who
were upon il, and who are supposed tc
have been lost. The remaining portion oI
the bridge, it is thought, will also be swept
off, as The river is still rising.
An immense amount of lumber has been
carried off by the rushing tide, and the loss
from this source, will prove very heavy tc
some of our lumber merchants.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-04-24

~ SUsQUEHANNA RAIL RoAD.-In an
other column, notice is given by the Com
missioners of this road, for the opening OF
the books for the subscription of stock at
various places designated. 1t is now as
certained TO certainty, that the city Of
Baltimore will take s500,000 of the stock
and her citizens pledge themselves 10
100000 more. The prospects are highly
favorable, for an early completion of the
road.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-04-24

lHE UTAH JUDGEs.--IVashington, ApriI
2o'-It is said that President Fillmore has
ordered the Utah Judges 10 return 10 that
territory, forthwith.
lHE Prince. de Joinville had arrived a,
Limerick, en- route for Galway, on fishing
excursion. ~
The Virginia House of Delegates has pas.
sed bill abolishing public executions.
The Legislature of Texas has passed the
Maine Liquor Law. The vote stood 4s
TO 40.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-04-24

~ DEATH OF JUDGE CoULTER.-A tel
egraphic despatch from Greensburg, receiv-
ed at Harrisburg, announces the death OF
Judge Coulter of the Supreme Court, at
his residence in WeStmoreland county, on
Tuesday the Goth inst. His death is at
tributed TO disease of the heart. The Gov
ernor will have TO appoint until the next
election.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-04-24
PROCLAMATION.
List of Jurors.
ar Northumberland County, for May 81,
W 1852. Special Court.

OF Northumberland County, for May 81,
" 1852. Special Court.
LEwIs,-John Clapp, John Dimm.
DELAwARE.-Jonn Nicely, R, II. McCor-
mick Isaac Vincent, Charles Fox, Ephraim
Hilliard, Samuel Sees, Simon Lantz.
TuRBuT.-Henty Ludwig.
POINT - Henry Morgan, VIM Hamor
MILToN.-Thomas Slrine, VIM. C. Wilson,
J. H. Mccormick, Geo K Reader.
NORTHUMBERLAND james Deiffenbach,
John Hummel, Charles F. Little.
SUNBuRy Ira 7, Clement, Hiram Price.
RUsH.-Joseph PegG.
LOWER AUGUSTA Henry Sheib, William
Bloom.
JAcKsoN.-Frederick Shreffler. Jacob Wei
ser, Samuel Clark, John Clark, J. R. Reigel.
TREvoRToN.-Geo. Weaver, D. w. Dom
baugh
LOWER MAHoNoY.-Michael Biting
UPPER Jacob HofIa, F. Mou.
rer, Peter Geise
Observation-Disclosures Miller.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-04-24

D5~ The late rains have caused sudden
and extreme rise Of waters in the western
part of Pennsylvania, and in Virginia and
Maryland. Much damage has been done
in the loss and destruction of bridges
The damage in the vicinity OF Pittsburg is
estimated at 100000. The long bridge
over the Potomac which connects Wash
ington city with the Virginia shore is swept
away.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-04-24

&C. The Milton Democrat is the title of
a new paper just started at Milton in this
County, by John R. Eek, formerly Of Will
Transport. The Democrat is handsomely
printed and well filled with editorial and
selected matter. We trust friend Eek will
reap all the success he anticipates in his
new enterprise.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-04-24
New Advertisements.

vEVIE PRESIUENC Each candidate for
a the Presidency has his crowd of admirers
and supporters but we question whether in the
ranks of any of them can be found such entire
unanimity as there is among the crowd who,
patronize Rockhill 81 Wilson's cheap clothing
Store, No. IL 1 Chestnut street, corner of Frank
lin Place. ......
Philadelphia, Jan. 81, 1862
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-04-24

" KossUTH AT MouNT VERNoN.-On
our third page will be found an interesting
account of Kossnth's visit to the tomb of
Washington by correspondent of the N.
Y. Tribune who was one of the party.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-04-24

" The Government Press in Paris,
openly advocate the restoration OF the En-
pire. Louis Napoleon, the perjured william,
will have himself proclaimed Emperor in
less than six months.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-04-24

90 EXTRACT OF CoFFEE.-Ths is an ar
ticle coming into general use. 1t is not
half as expensive as the article of coffee it.
self, and is thought by many TO be more
palatable as it certainly is more wholesome.
For sale at this office.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-04-24
NOTICE.

"a Lii persons interested in the Green Ridge
L m Improvement Company, are requested to
meet at the Girard House, in the city of Phila-
depha on Tuesday the eleventh Ulth) day of
May next, for the purpose of electng officers of
said Company.
d. LUNGENECKER
and others, Corporators.
Philadelphia, April "a, lS52.-3t
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-04-24

ONO WHIGs FOR GEN. ScoTT.- Cincinnati
April l6,-So far as heard from, The District
Conventions held throughout This State, yes
,erday, have elected delegates 10 the Ma
tional Wing Convention, pledged 10 the sup
port Of Gen. Scott for the Presidency.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-04-24

J- We are indebted to the Hon. Rich
ard Broadhead and the Hon. James Cooper
Of the U. S. Senate, and to Messrs. Gamble,
Fuller and Polk of the House, for Congress
sional documents.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-04-24

GJ There was another fire in the Cap
itol at Washington, in the Supreme Court
room. The clerks table and some chairs
were consumed. The room being tight the
fire was nearly spent when discovered.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-04-24

0 ENvELorEs.-To ensure safety against
mis-direction or loss, the letter itself should
be directed as well as the envelope. If
there is no direction on the letter itself,
and the envelope should be destroyed or
lost, there is nothing to show how the let
ter can be forwarded. This was recently
the case when the mail bags had been rob-
bed, and the letters opened in search of
money,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-04-24

KossUTH AT MOUNT VERNoN.-Washing-
ton, April 16 Governor Kossuth and his
lady, with Pulzsky and others of his suite,
accompanied by Senate Seward and his lady
and a party of about one hundred ladies and
gentlemen, visited Mount Vernon, on board
the steamboat Collier to-day.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-04-24
DEMOCRATIC STATE NOMINATION
FOR CANAL COMMISSIONER,
WILLIAM SEARIGHT.
OF Fayelte County.
EDITORS TABLE,
Business Notices.

CnuRcH's BrzAunE is the title of new semi
monthly periodical, published by Church g. Co.,
lao Chestnut street, Philadelphia.
The AMERIAN Law JOURNAL for March.
interesting legal lore. The Journal is published
in Philadelphia and Lancaster.
The LADIES KELrsAKg.-The last number of
this periodical comes to us handsomely embel-
lished in addition to its interesting reading mat
ter.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-04-24

" A meeting will be held in the Court
House this friday evening, TO take into
consideration the adoption of a new char
ter for the Borough of Sunbury.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-04-24
WILLIAM w. SpRATT

HE EREBY Y notifies all persons indebted to him
NE on book account or otherwise, that he has
left his books and accounts in the hands of ]. H.
Zimmerman, Esq, of Sunhurv, for collection
Persons wishing to save costs should call on him
for settlement, without delay.
April II, lS52.-3t.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-04-24

OT The Susquehanna river is now well
up and vast deal of lumber is passing
down the stream. The rise of water is,
however, not as great as we expected, and
we have heard of little or no damage in
this section.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-04-24

~ A new Packet boat is being built
for the purpose of running between Will
Transport and Lock Haven. II will take
the place OF the small one now in service.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-04-24

AT the plundering of the PaIais Royal and
the chateau of NeuilIy, in February, 174s,
SO much porcelain was destroyed, that the
Sevres Porcelain Mandatory paid iO,sS4
francs for the gold remaining upon the lrag-
me7ts,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-04-24

THE WHIG NATIONAL CoNvENTIoN.--
Washington, D. c., April 90, II o'clock, p.
M.-The Wing cuucus has settled upon hold
ing the National Convention in Baltimore
City, on the 10th of June.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-04-24
LIST OF CAUSES

ESOR Special Court of Common Pleas at
o. Northumberland County TO be held ,he
9th Monday of May 1852.
PLAINTIFFS. DEFENDANTS.
Com for Sor,l F,-a,, ,,u S ID Jordan S Hunter
Alex Jordan
Samuel A Jordan ct al VS. John Arnold
Aaron Reppart VS. Ira 4 Clement
Henry keiser VS. Henry Yoxtheimer's admir-
George Z. Gehrig ct al VS. Peter Warey
Com for Wm + u.n.r Thos A Billing
hobert Philips VS. James Renny, jr
George Garman VS. B II Howell ct al
CON- Tor Fred'k Weaver -. Henry Bardsher &
and Wife Jacob Fry
Mahenoy and Shamokin a,
Improvement Co. a""'' a''
James Ross VS. Jacob H Rhoads
James Graham, James
Carothers ct al hush peias CT
Henry Donnel ct al VS. Hugh Bellas
JAMES BEARD, Proth'y.
Prothonotary's Office,
sunbury, April IL, ls52.-}
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-04-24

Gy PRINTING INK.-For sale for cash,
at this office, kegs OF 25, 90 and 12 pounds
each.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-04-24

ABBAs PAcHA, the present Viceroy of
Egypt, is very liberal and enlightened per-
sonage. He has reduced his own revenue
voluntarily nearly three millions of dollars
per annum, BY taking off the poll tax. He
has expended Ss5o,oo on the carriage way
across the Islhmus of Suez he has impro.
we'd the navigation of the Nile, and is
now constructing railway between Cairo
and Alexandria.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-04-24

EXTRACT OF COFFEE.-An excellent
article more wholesome and much cheaper
than Cotlse itself. For sale at this office.
April II, 1852
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-04-24

% The Journeymen Printers of Harris
burg are on strike for higher wages.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-04-24

The New Orleans papers states that young
woman, a rare beauty, was few days
since found wandering about that city, ask
ing every one she met for her child
Though one and another told her they
knew nothing of her child, still she pur-
sued the calm tenor of her way, and 10 the
next conner repeated the inquiry with hope
unwavering. The youth and beauty of the
poor, demented one, added TO the palpabIe
case of her insanity, have created lively
interest in her behalf. She was as il would
seem, married young, and young she be-
came widow and mother. The loss of her
husband was a sad blow TO her, bat the
loss of her child she could not bear, and
it left her what she is-insane.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-04-24
n Office.

NOTICE is hereby given that Jacob d. Hofr.
" man, Trustee of the Estate of Frederick Rs-
ker decd, has filed his account in this office and
that the same will be presented to the next Court
for confirmation.
JAMES BEARD, Proth'y.
Sunbury, April II. lS52.-
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-04-24

THERE are one hundred post Offices in
California.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-04-24

THE Lewisburg tPa.) Chronicle is offered
for sale.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-04-24

O. The New York Canals were TO have
been opened on Tuesday last, but the banks
are not in condition TO use them.