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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-31
tFrom the Evening BeIetiu1
DISASTROUS CONFEDERATION IN NEW
YORK.

Three Clipper Ships Destroyed
The "GREAT REPuBLIcp BURST.
Loss about Two Millions of Dollars.
New York, Dec 81, 9P Nj.
An awful confagraion occurred here al
one O'Clock this morning, which has been
most disastrous in its effects. 1t commenced
in Treadwelps cracker bakery on Front
street, a brisk wind prevailing.
The bnildrg, together with the greater
portion Of the contents, was soon heap Of
ruins The fue spread rapidly 10 The ship
ping, and the leviaihian Of The Deep the clip
per Grea, Republc," the largest merchant
ship in the world, was soon in flames.
The fire sho, up The tarred rigging like
tightening, aud The burning ship presented a
picturesque aud grand but melancholy sight.
The mos, strenuous efforts were made by
the fremen 10 &c, the vessels adjoining out
into the stream, bu, the fire gained SO fas,
that il could not be done, and in few miu-
ues after the fire had reached The upper rig
gng OF Great Republic, the clipper ships
White Squall and Joseph Walker were in
flames.
The exeriions OF the firemen were OF no
avail in endeavoring TO save these three
magnificent ships, and at the time Of sending
this despatch, the Great Republic and Joseph
Walker are burnt nearly 10 the waters edge.
The Great Republic had on board an i'm
mense cargo, consisting in part of about
5000 barrels of -four, 10000 10 10000 bu-
shells of corn and wheat, 1000 bales Of cot
ion, 1000 barrels of rosin, 1000 lie'ces OF
beef, &c., &c., which was valued al about
100000
The White Squall a, the lime she took fire
was lying nearly opposite the Brooklyn Navy
YaId.
Thousands OF spectators are assembled 10
witness The disastrous confagraiion, and il
was with the utmost difficulty that our re.
porter could get near the scene.
The iiremen have succeeded in almost
subduing lhe flames on The buildings.
An attempt was made 10 scnllie The bIrn'
ing vessels.
Several other vessels were in. danger and
somewhat damaged.
The loss is immense, and will probably
reach two millions Of dollars.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-31
EDITORS TABLE.
Business Notices.

LITERARY CoNPASIos.--Wc neglected last
week to notice the receipt Of the December num-
Der. This periodical is increasing in value and
is quite interesting. The letter press is well
executed. We wish the editors success. Pub
lishcd at Harrisburg at 81 per annum.
The SchuylkilI County School Journal, is q
new publication published monthly ty Mr.. Ban
nan, in neat and attractive style.
THs MISERs' JoURSAL.-This excellent paper
enters upon its thirtieth volume at the commence.
mcnt of the coming year. 1t has been twenty
four years under the mana cement of Mr.. Bannan
the present proprietor, who has raised it from a
small sheet to one Of the largest and best papers
in the state.
JOURNAL OF THE FRASKLIS ISsriTurE.-We
are in the receipt Of the Decem Der number ol
this periodical. AS Scientific Journal on sub.
jects of Mechanics, Physics, Chemistry, Patents
and Civil Engineering, it is among the best in
the country.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-31
MR.. MITcuEL,s FAMILY.
Nv York Express sa va

me New fork Express saye:-
One of the most interesting speciacles a,
The Mitchell Festival, on Monday evening,
was the stage box, where the wife, son,
mother and sister oil John Mitchell were
placed, and the most interesting group Of the
evening. The Mitchell family in ireland
was one Of the most esimabe and inlelli.
gen, of the country. The family are all
lPfotes,an,s, and the father was for a long
time Presbyterian, but became a Uniari-
an preacher, under the teachings OF Rev. DR..
Channng, and was himself one Of The most
iorcible and eloquent of that order of writer's.
Mrs. Mitchell, sen, is very iu,ellgen, wo-
man, and is now in the enjoyment Of the so.
riety OF two daughters and Two sons-a joy
which only mother can realize whcn as in
her case, she is restored 10 a son who was
lost, and is found-who was dead, and is
alive again. Mrs. John Mitchell is lady
ot small stature, but large in the hopes and
enthusiasm of her warm. hearted counlrymen
|; was pleasant 10 see her, and those nea,
and dear 10 her husband, hang with breath
less attention upon every word The son, The
father, brother and husband gave u,teranc,
10, for there were those about him " no stoot
in all these relations.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-31

which seems 10 have been founded the some
what, gratuitious assumption tina, !, never
would be. M
Every means Of restoring peace being ex.
hausted, and the honor and naval force OF
EngIand pledged to bring this dispute 10
successful Ter minaiion bv other means, IL all
negotiations for peace should fail, il would be
unworthy Of us 10 hesitate when the course
Is clear before US. The English people are
fesslved that Russia shall not dictate condi-
Htions,o Europe, or convertible Black Sea,
with all the various Interests ,encompassing
its shores, into a Russian lake; they desire
that a course of consuma,e hypocricy should
be punished by signal defeat, and that
ATOP should be pu, 10 these aggressions. The
Emperor began this war without disguise,
and without pre,exi, and it therefore be-
comes the imperiive duty Of the four Powers,
who have 50 recently recorded their deier'
mina,ion to put an end 10 il, TO take all the
measures which that objec, may demand
| Ii is singular fac, that even according to
the official despatch, no prize has been
brought into Odessa, while the Russian flag
ship is said 10 have reached Sebas,opol with
difficulty. No certain rules ran be laid down
! for the processes of satisfaction and reduc'
ton which ough, 10 be applied to Russian
official documnels. II may, however, be
confidently conjeciured that, of the !riga,es
which were no, brought into The enemy's
port, all arc not at The bottom OF the sea -
Even the troops in the transports, as they
are not mentioned in the despatch, may pos
sibly a, this moment be pursuing their unmo-
lesied course 10 join the Circasslans: and
hough the Russian account should prove
somehing like proxinately true, Sinope is
no set of against Oi,eniiza, either in poin, oi
credit or of substantial advantage. The
grea, superiority Of the Russian force, and
the brave resistance of The Turks, form the
onlv real point of resemblance.
/ A, Manchester to-day, there was slight
improvement, on some qualities of light goods
for export. aH
LIVERPOOL, Dec. -Breadsiutfs are again
very active, renewed demand having sprung
up from Holland and France.
Flour has advanced lsd Wheat has ad.
vahced 2d. TO 3D. since the sailing Of the
America.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-31
List of Jurors,

Or Northumberland County, for Specia
~ Court, 10 commence on The 10Th OF jan
nary, 1854.
Frederick Lazarus, Isaac Siler
John A ShIsslef, Jared Brocous. George c.
Welker, John Haas, Samuel J. Fry, M'CIay
Gestharl
NokrHUMBERLAHD.-J Hummel, VIM.
Forsyth, Chas. McGregor.
MiLToS.-J. v Goodlandes, Henry Frick,
Elias Walton.
Thomas Ritter.
DELAWARE William u. Byson, David
Gonld.
Louis .--George Dimm.
PoIsr.-!ohn Mowser, James Scott, Joseph
Nesbn.
uPpER AUGUSTA -Gsorse Folk, William
Kramer. k
LOWER AUoUsrA.-Daniel Conrad, John
Yotdy.
SHaaoKIs.-Samuel B Gilger, WIN, Far
row, John Everett, obeeiah Camposh
Ephraim Zimmerman.
UsH.-Daniel Gonseri.
CAAL.-Thomas Caldwell, Joseph w DIM
mick, Philip Siamhach. ,y.
ClnERos. - Peter Weikel, Daniel hrsmsf
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-31
THE RECENT GROWTH OF CINCINNATI

For the last few years Cincinnati has
grown al rate so astonishing as 10 battle
one's ideas of what lis future greatness really
is 10 be. Since ls4o its regular increase has
been 10 per cent. every year. This is now
a perled Of thirteen years, and if it keeps on
at the same rate seysnteen years more, thea
il will have population of more than s0o,-
900! Since 1870 there have been regular
censuse., and fourth for the present year,
has been made ou, as near approximation
by the names in the city directory In 1910
the population amounted 10 46, 1928; in Is45
10 6+,699; in 1850 to l2o, 900 and now in
1853 10 about Ice, 900.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-31

IN BAD FIX-The mate of the American
schr. Fllrt is in prison al Batavia, Java, or
charges that the courts of the country have
pronounced unfonndcd, aud yet our Govern.
ment refuses 10 interfere for his release The
ground of this refusal is that he is not an
American citizen but British subject, which
we believe is the fact The British Govern
ment, however, also refuse 10 interfere on the
ground that he is sailor on board an Amer.
lean vessel, was arrested in that capacity, and
rs entitled accordingly 10 American and not
10 English protection Thus between The
two, the poor fellow lansushes in hi. dun
seon and may die before he is set free.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-31
CHIEF JUSTICE BLACK

We are pleased 10 learn thai the Hon J S.
Black will consent 10 be candidate for re-
nomination for ihe Supreme Bench. Chief
Justice Black has won an enviabe reputation
as profound lawyer, an accomplished scho-
lar, aud an agreeable gentlemen. Our Com
monweaIh may be justly proud that she has
man Of such universally acknow lodged
ability al lhe head of her judicial depart
mvn,. Jndge Black would adorn any po-
silion in The gift Of The people, and If he de-
sires remaining Oh The Supreme Bench, we
apprehend liberal men OF all parties will
cheehully unite in his support. During The
brief Term he has occupied that position, he
has "won golden opinions from all sorls of
men" by his cordialiiy of manner, his unim-
peachabe purify Of character, and by his su-
peroriiy OF intellect. No man in the State
is beuer filtei for The station he occupies,
and We predict he will be reelected by the
almost unanimous voice of ihs people
Weekly Union. a3an'
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-31

Rumor says that a compromise has been
effected between the several Railroad COM
Panies now operating in this aud adjoining
Counties. The Williamsport & Calawissa
Company. has purchased the ronle of The
Sunbury < Erie Company between Milton
and Wlliamspori, and will push it on 10
speedy completion, while the route between
Milton and Sunbury has been leased foi
twenty years by The Snsqehanna Railroad
Company so that shat part Of the ionle will
not be used within that time but he last
named Company will go Oh 10 complete lhe
connection al Million by The way of Lewis
burg .-Ler'sburg Democrat, .....,..
sr We have heard grea, many strange
rumors in regard 10 the Sunbury and Erie
road, as well as the Cattawissa and other
roads, but they have been generally based
upon snch unstable foundations, that we
never attached TO them much Importance.
The above is another oil The same character.
In the first place the Cattawissa Company
could not acquire the right Of the Sunbury
and Erie route by purchase or agreement.
The Legislature alone could give them the
right. But more than this, the Sunbury
and Erie Company never will agree TO
surrender foot Of their line of road from
this place. They have repeatedly said SO,
and dare not do it aif they would. The
City of Erie will necessarily become the
depot OF the vast coal trade from this place,
and would never agree to policy so sui
cidal, as 10 put the key Of that trade in
the hands of rival company.
Our contemporary has probably mixed
up these rumors. The Catiawssa Compa-
ny, it is said, have taken lease of the
Sunbury and Erie Company, for that por-
ton of the route between Milton and VIII
Transport Tor 90 years, in consideration Of
which they are TO endorse the bonds Of the
Sunbury and Erie Company for $700,oOo
the money to be used in completing the
road. But the Ssnbory and Erie Company
have The privilege Of annuiling the con-
tract, which, il was expected, they woulc
do OF course, as soon as they raised suffi
Glen. funds 10 complete the road themselves
We, however, much question whether the
whole story has not been made up Tor the
occasion, as it strikes us the Cattawiss,
Company will have as much as they car
attend 10 in completing their own road.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-31
sUNBURY LODGE, NO. so3, 1. o. OF o. f.


We, the committee appointed by the Lodge
TO adopt resolutions expressive Of the feelings
Of the Lodge on The death Of our late brother
GEORGE NJ. GRANT, ofer The following
preamble and resolutions:
Whereas lit has pleased Almighty God
10 remove from among us our late youn2
brother, who endeaIed himself 10 us by his
many good qualities as an Odd Fellow, and
his strict attention aud close application 10
the rules and regulations of The order, there
fore
Resolued, That We as brethren are remind
ed by this death Of the uncertainty OF life
knowing that 8 III the midst of life we are in
deaih,n but coGsole ourselves with The tru h,
she is not dead but sleepe;h, our brother
shall rise again y -.... -... .--..a.... .-.t..
Resolped, That We deeply sympahise with
the bereaved family and friends Of our de-
ceased brolhsr, in this disppnsation of Divine
Providence, praying that He who has so
deeply afflicted them, will not Withhold his
healing balm y
Resolved, That as token of regard for our
deceased brother, our Lodge room be clohed
il, mourning for thirty days, and that each
brother wear the usual badge OF mourning
for the same space Of time. a 3 EC' Eel
RESOLVED, Tina, copy Of the preamble and
resoluiions be sent 10 The family Of our laie
brother, and that they be published in the
papers Of this pace. .t,t....
c J. RRuSER, Committee..
sracG cH N. l., SHIsDEL,D
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-31

or The citizens of Erie are determined
TO prevent the alteration Of the gauge of
the rail road passing through their town.
There must be break Of gauge somewhere,
between the Ohio line and Buffalo, and as
the city Of Erie has better claims for the
break at that place, than either Of the other
towns, she is justified in holding on 10 her
rights, until the companies who violated
their own solemn contracts. are brought ts
a senss oi justice. sa s., ..os sl.s.. IS.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-31

~ The WEATHER. - Winter has now
firmly set in, and cold weather supon US.
What we want now is good coating OF
snow. The winter season is comparatively
cherries without sl-ighing. The Susque-
hanna is firmly locked up in icy fetters. -
The ice is about four inches thick, and in
few days will be passable for horses anG
vehicles.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-31
NEW BUILDINGS.

We observe that number oil new
buildings are going up, TO be in readiness
for the occupants in the spring. The de-
mand Tor houses and advance OF rent, indu-
crs many to put up buildiDgsior themselves.
This is all proper, but in order 10 hasten
the completion of their buildings, some are
erecting frames INSTEAD OF brick. This VIC
consider false economy, especially in town
A good frame house will cost quite as much
as one of brick, and when completed, j.
not worth, by twenty per cent, as mnch
A brick houss, unless in the country, il
always more desirable, and will always
command better price, when offered fol
sale. We make these suggestions for lh'
benefi, of those who are going TO build, no
as our own opinion alone, but as the opin-
ion of old and experienced builders. "A
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-31
SALE OF BAGGAGE The Cincinnati Time.

SALE OF BAGGAGE The Cincinnati Times
OF Thursday Tins refers 10 novel sale
large amour, Of unclaimed baggage was
sold was sold yesterday al the Miami depot.
Many drew pr'-cs, Indeed, finding in their
trunks articles of great value Others looked
blank enough, in not finding even the worth
of their money. The trunds were sold, the
contents unknown TO the purchaser.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-31
Very truly yours,
6 ROW MAN
SHAMoKIN, Northumberland CO.,
December 5, 1853.

SHkaoKIN, Northumberland co.,
December 5, 1853.
Rev Dr. SAMUEL BOWMAN r..
My Dear Sir:--I have this day caused 10
be shipped one boat load of coal, amounting
10 about 60 ions-from the Luke Fidler
Mines, 10 the care Of Messrs. Baumgarndsr
Lancaster H Ht afa fH"lna"H
The coal is designed for the use and bene-
fit Of the destitute poor OF Lancaster, my ma
tive city, TO be distributed under the direc-
lions of Committee of three ladies, one OF
whom desire TO be Mrs Susan Longenecker,
wife Of my friend, David Longenecker, Esq.
The other members Of The committee 10 be
two ladies Of your parish, TO be selected by
yourself.
] submit the distribution OF the Coal entire
ly 10 the good sense and discretion Of the
ladies, 10 be appropriated without reference
to the Church relations or preferences of the
recipients Of it. 7'' ''
May ask Of you the favor 10 lend me
your aid in accomplishing the above named
purpose, through the agency specified. .' b
My intention is, with the blessing Of God,
to provide for regular and permanent an
nual appropriation, after this winter, of one
hundred tons Of coal for the above purpose,
10 he distributed through a similar agency.
My friends, the Messrs. Baumgardner, of
your city, have very literally offered 10 re-
ceive the coal at Columbia, and convey il
from that point 10 Lancaster, and send ii
ou, from time 10 time as the ladies may di
rect, free OF any charge or expense,
Very truly, your friend
And obedien. servent.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-31

o. Chief Justice Black of the Supreme
Court is highly recommended for re-nomi-
nation for the Supreme Court, at the next
March Convention.
The loss OF Judge Black from the Judi
ciary OF Pennsylvania could not be readily
replaced. His nomination, we presume,
is rendered almost certain.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-31

" CHRISTMAS AT SHAMoXIN.-Our read
ers will find an interesting letter, descrip-
tive of Christmas celebration, among the
children at Shamokin. These children
will long remember the kind attentions of
those who SO kindly and literally minis
tered 10 their pleasures on that day.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-31

THE HARPERs For the last few years the
Harpers have published, on an average,
twenty Eve volumes an hour fer ten hours a
day, and from three TO four thousand persons
have obtained livelihood from their en-
ployment. They have s1s2ooo insurance
on their property destroyed by fire, divided
among 81 Offices. ~
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-31

GI Wednesday, the 2lst inst, was the
shortest day this year, the sun being above
the horizon but nine hours and eight mir
utes. The days will now begin to length
en-.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-31

An enierprisne young man from the Yves,
brought into Miwakie four elks, which he,
has trained for harness, and offers them for
sale. What fine team they would make
for Santa Claus
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-31
WM. L. HELFENSTEIN

" Oh server, the Washington CORES
pondent of the Philadelphia Ledger, thus
speaks Of the efforts OF Mr.. Siraub, the
member OF Congress from our district, to
prevent the repeal OF the duty ON railroad
iron: ....
Mr. Straub, Of Schnylkill county, has all
excellent amendment in store for any new
motion 10 take off, or grant several years,
credit on, The duty OH railroad iron. He
simply proposes thai the duty shall be taken
of from all other articles OF necessity enter
ing into consumption. Thia would comprise
sugar, rice. molassss, &c. Such rider, |
ih#k, would kill The hsrse. Depend on it,,
the PeInsy lvanla interests are well watched
and cared for by the present Congress.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-31

Co New YEARS ADDREss--The Carrier
requests us 10 say 10 the patrons of the
"American," that he will call on them
tomorrow, Saturday morning, with his
Annual Message.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-31
- -
SINGULAR PROPHECY.

Some one has unearihed, from O'Meara's
'Voice from 81, Helena" The following re-
markable prophecy, said 10 have been utter
ed BY Napoleon, in regard 10 Russia and Tur.
key. Taken in conjunction with The recent
events, it is sufficiently curions.
"ln The course Of Il few years. said Napo-
icon, "Russia will have Constanlinople, The
srealer parl Of Turkey, and all Greece. This
| hold 10 be as certain as il il had already la
ken place, Almost all The cajoling and fiat.
terry which Alexander pracised tow ards me
was 10 gain my consent TO effect this object.
would not consent, seeing that The equi.i,
brum Of Europe wonld be destroyed. In The
nuiuraI course of things, Turkey must fall to
Russia. The greater parl Of her population
are Greeks, who you may say are Russians
The powers il would injure, and who could
oppose it, are England, France, Prussia and
Austria. Now, as to Austria, il will be easy
for Russia TO engage her assistance, by giving
her Serva and other provinces bordering upon
tho Austrian dominions, reaching near 10
Consiaplinople. The only hypothesis that
France aud England may be allied with sin.
ceriiy, will be in olderio prevent this, Bul
even this alliance would not avail france,
England, aud Prussia cannot prevent H.
Russia and Austria can at any lime effect IL
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-31

" KILLED.-A German laborer, named
John Smith, was killed, on Wednesday
last, by the falling in of quantity OF
earth, on the section of the Susquehanna
railroad, about three miles below this
place.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-31

Co Mr.. Francis J. Grund, the Wash
ington correspondent Of the Baltimore Sun
and Philadelphia Ledger, has been elected
Clerk Of the Committee on Public Lands.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-31

We perceive tha, Professor Holloway, OF
24i' Siraud, London, has established Honse
III New York for The sale OF his popular Pills
ard Ointment, which have enjoyed such
reputation for number of years in every
other part Of the world particulars of some
of the cures they have effected have long
since reached this country and there is no
question but That they are exactly the kind
OF medicines wanted here. We would s,ong
ly advise onr friends to give them ,rial.
and there is no fear tu, that they would
continue 10 use them whenever any mcdi
cine might be requisite.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-31

UA new Presbyterian Church has
been built at Tamaqua. The pews were
recently sold at an aggregate sum Of nearly
81 900, which will be applied TO the sup
port OF III. Pastor, the Rev. Mr.. Glenn.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-31

PRArERs IN THE BRITISH PARLIAMELr -
No chaplain is appointed by Parliament =
The Speakers own chaplain usually bene-
feed clergyman, and always of The Episcopal
ChuIchl reads prayers in the House Of Com
mons previous 10 the despatch Of business
lRihs Lords, the junior bishop officiales in
like manner.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-31

"a man cau't help what is done behind hts
back, as The leafer said when he was kicked
out of doors
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-31

Coal is selling in Boston al SO per ton, and
wood a, 50 per co I'd. Heaven help "poor
folks" to keep warm.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-31

There are 23s, 900 barrels OF ale manufac-
iured in Albany, yearly. This requires The
consumption Of soc, 900 pounds Of hops, worth
ss cents per pound. The number Of persons
employed is about TOO. ie'I'.Hii ~ tes
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-31

The Simese Twins are in New York, al the
Cooper House, Broadway, passing lhe winter
with their families.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-31

YoRK AND CUMBERLAND RAILRoAp.-we
learn ,hs, the receipis Of ihs York and Cum
bsllsud RsiiIond for Nossmbsr, 1853, are
s5 AaS OF, an increase Of ss95 os on tbs
same month Of 1854. .q 81 .,.iy y ~.