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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-09-17
CURE FOR DYSENTERY.

The National uteligencer states that re-.
spectacle citizen, in communicating The an
nexed recipe for Dysenlery, or DiarrhGa ;
discovered by DR.. Perkins, of Salem, Mass,
many years since, states that it has been
found entirely efeclual in some recent ca
ses:-
Salura,e any quantity of the best vinegar
with common salt; TO one large tablespoon
fol of this solution add -four times the guam
;ity of boiling water; let The patient take
of this preparation, as hot as ii can be swal.
lowed, one teaspoonfnl once every half min
ute until the whole is drank this for an
adult The quantity may be varied accor-
ding TO the age, size, and constitution of the
paiien,. If necessary, repeat the dose in
six or eight hours. Carefully avoid keeping
this preparation in vessels par,aking of the
lead or copper. The success of the remedy
depends much on preparing and giving the
dose as above directed. In order TO keep the
preparation hot it would be well TO place The
cup which contains it in a bowl containing
boiling water, otherwise it will cool before
being taken.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-09-17
SCARCITY OF BREADsTUFFs.

The New York Courier and Enquirer thus
briefly sums up the accounts from Europe OF
The scarcity of breads,ufs:-
"The short wheat crop in Europe is the
leading fact of the day. lis reality is no
longer questionable In England, all ac-
counts concur in representing the wheat
crop 10 be much below the average; and the
bes, authorities estimate that the deficiency
will require the Importation Of the enormous
quantity Of eighteen millions of quarters be-
fore the harvest of 1854. In France, which
of late years has been grain-eXporline
country, and which for The last three years
has furnished Eneland with more wheat and
flour than any other country, the wheat crop,
it is calculated, has fallen off one-fourth, the
present year. In large sections of Italy not
half cropis expected. Spain complains oi
deficiency, and Sweden has so poor har'
vest in prospect, that she is now largely i'm
porting from the Baltic. Ii is true that other
grains, particularly barley, oats and rye
have not generally suffered like the wheat
and it is also true that on the continent the
stock of wheat which is secured, is generally
Of a superior quality; but the fact still re-
mains that on account Of failure in quanli-
ty of this chief staff OF life, there will soon be
scarcity OF food in Europe.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-09-17

The METROPOLITAN HOTEL, New York, il,
is said, averages one thomsand arrivals and
departures weekly, and such has been The
desire to secure even temporary habitation
at the Metropolitan, that frequently more
than one hundred cots have been spread for
weeks in succession. The public parlors,
reception rooms, reading rooms, bath rooms,
and in fact every available spot has been in
requisilion for sleeping-places. To make
room for this rush of travellers, the propre-
tors have leased two large houses in their
immediate vicinity, for the accommodation
Of their employees, and they have also been
compelled TO provide lodgings in neighboring
houses for many of their regular boarders.-
This may give ,olerable good idea of a
crowd, but it certainly does not of comfort.
But all the hotels in New York are much in
the same condition. The Crystal Palace
Exhibition attracts vsiiers from all quarters
of the country.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-09-17

THE Frecman's Journal, in alluding 10 a
case Of insanity, induced by belief in the
spiritual rappings, takes occasion 10 say .
We express our conviction that the time is
not distant when the spiritual powers of the
Catholic Church will be invoked 10 exercise
the subject Of these deiusions, lrhieh, it is our
decided opinion, are demonicaI II the unfor-
tunale lady above referred to desires once
more to be in her right mind, and 10 be
freed from the evil spirit that molests her.
she had better apply to the Right Rev. Bishop
Of Albany who, if he finds reason 10 believe
tha, there is demonical possession in the case,
will appoint an erOreist TO drive out the devil
that troubles her. Perhaps some OF our read
ers at Ballston will chari,ably draw the un-
happy lady's attention to the subject, or to
this paragraph.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-09-17
rnEBAY STATE STEAMER ACCIDENT.

The New York Courier gives the following
as the cause of The accident on the steamer
Bay State -
The steamer Bay State, Capt. Brown, left
Fall River on Wednesday eveving for New,
port and New York with about two hundred
passengers When of Bridgeport, at about
half past three o'clock on Thursday morning,
pin which connected the piston rod with
the walking beam broke, and the piston, re-
leased from all control, was driven by the
steam through the head Of the cylinder, from
which The steam escaped, filling the state
room saloon with the vapor. The casing OF
the machinery, in the saloon, had front Of
plate glass, which was thrown by the steam
distance of several feet, falling with ter
rife crash, which, with the noise of The
breaking machinery and escaping steam,
caused great CONSERVATION among all on
board. Many of the occupants Of the state
rooms opened their doors in great alarm 10
ascertain the cause of the disaster, when
they were me-, by the scalding steam, and in
many instances sustained injuries more or
less severe. The scene at this moment was
indescrbably appalling The groans of the
scalded, the shrieks of the panic stricken,
the frantic struggles to escape by the win
dows, the roar of The steam, the gloomy
Darkness the quick and hoarse command OF
of the officers, rendered the occasion one
which will never be efTaced from the memo
e
Lights were speedily procured-the vapor
having extinguished all in the saloon-and
the nature of the disaster asceriained, the
uninjured were Gained, and to the scalded
every attention was given which could alle-
via,e their dreadful suherings. The situation
of the scalded children was truly distressing.
Fonr of one family were wrihing in anguish,
which fathers love and a mothers ten
derness could do nothing 10 assuage; and
cold indeed must have been the heart which
was not afflicted in their afliction. Dr. Be.
mis-, Of Bedford, Mass, was among the pas
sensers and devoted himself 10 the relief o
the sufferers
The accident was one which could moi
have been prevented or foreseen. The boats
on this line are provided with engines of the
best quality and workmanship, ane no ex
pense or labor is spared 10 guard against ac
cident. The State of Maine of the same
line, left New York, yesterday morning, fo
Newport, but upon meeting the Connecticut
and learning of the disaster, returned 10 the
city and left again last evening in place o.
the Bay State.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-09-17
TIE APPROACHING ELECTION.

We have thus far said but little in regard
to the political campaign in this county,
simply because SO many incongruous mat
tiers are mixed up with our political affairs,
this fail, that it is sometimes difficult 10 tell
what will be the ruling principle. The
local feeling and local prrjudices that have
been engendered, with many, no doubt, for
selfish political purposes, has brought about
all this difficulty, and the want OF harmony,
under these circumstances, ls not at all sur
prsing. Those who have not been affect
ed or moved by these local feelings, will,
no doubt, vote the ticket as formed by the
convention.
In the Forks, Mr.. Montgomery will, we
presume, get the party vote, ard in Rush
township something more, but there are
other districts, that will, we understand,
strongly oppose him on local and other
grounds. In regard TO the other candi-
dates, these local difficulties do not apply,
except some preiudices that are attempted
10 be got against the candidates for Treasu.
rer and District Attorney, because they are
residents of Sunbury--a most unjust and un-
fair prescription, and which can have but
little force, we think, especially IN regard
10 Treasurer, as both candidates may be
said 10 occupy, practically, the same posi-
tion, in regard TO residence and local feel
ings. Besides the Treasurer should reside,
and always has resided in Sunbury, so that
persons who have business in his office, can
always find him. And as Mr.. Bucher, the
Democratic candidate, is in every respect
worthy, and is not committed on these To-.
cal matters, there cannot be any grounds
for opposition 10 his election. The same
may be said of Mr.. Snyder, the candidate
for Commissioner, who possesses all the
requisite qualifications, and will make an
excellent officer. Against MIR. Rockefel-
Ter, the candidate for District Attorney,
nothing can be justly said, that should op-
crate against him. Against Mr.. Young,
for District SUI veyor, and MIR. Hoover, ior
Auditor, both good men, little or no oppo-
sition will be made.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-09-17

" The demand for coal here is greater
than the supply, at present. The CON-
pany as yet, has but one locomotive,
which is not sufficient TO do all the work,
even at the present time, and our operators
have not been able to supply their custom
ers as promptly as they would like
Another locomotive will arrive here in a
few days, which, we trust, will enable the
rail road Company to bring down prompt
ly all that the operators may require for
their customers. The operators are pre-
pared 10 furnish any desired quantity Of
coal-and the rail road Company are am
ply prepared with cars and other fixtures,
TO bring down all that may be wanted as
soon as the other engine arrives.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-09-17

A Coon MoyEMESr.-A general mseting
of presidents and directors of the various
railroads in ihs United States, we see il sta
ted, will convene at Washington during the
month of OCTOBER TO consider the adoption
of a code of laws and the establishment Of
such general measures as will guard against
accidents on railroads, and give more conf
dence to travellers, and assurance tina, pre-
cauiionary measures of the most reliable
Kind are hourly exercised upon every rail
road throughout The Union. This is an i'm
por,ant meeting, and will have most salu.
tary effect upon the public mind, besides
tending 10 secure the adoption of uniform
system Of railroad regulations.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-09-17

" THE CoMEr.-On Tuesday last, ac-
cording 10 the calculations OF Southern
Professor, the comet was to come in con-
tact with the earth, and per consequence,
knock il into the middle of next week.
But these comets are as cratic in their
movements as some OF our politicians, and
frequently forget to fulfil the promises
made by the calculators.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-09-17
EDITORS TABLE.
Business Notices.

THE LADIES WREATH and Parlor Annual for
September has been received. This number
contains an engraving Of "Glory Won," beau
tiful colored plate of the "Ruby Crowned Wren,"
and piece of Music. The reading matter is as
usual of the most select kind.
To Stone Cutters &c.-Sce advertisement
Of Leisenring & Fisher.
PORTE MoNNAIEs AND POCKET Books. See
advertisement of +. Ii. Smith, POS Arch street,
Philadelphia.
WALL PApER.-Burton & Laning, ia Arch
street, advertise wall paper &c.
FALL MILLISART.-See advertisement of John
Stone & Son, As South Cd street, Philadelphia.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-09-17

The amount of gold dust shipped from
San Francisco for the past six months of the
present year, is iwenty.eight millions, nine
hundred and ninety-nne thousand dollars
There were also shipped four hundred and
ifiy-one thousand dollars in coin. Thus
would make the rate per annum of fifty
eight millions, eight hundred and eighty
four thousand dollars-a large increase ovel
the previous year, when The total shipments
were foriy-fve thousand four hundred dol
lars.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-09-17

PANAMA FEvER.-Four hundred and fifty
aborers have died on the Panama Railroad
during the effort 10 bnild it. Nearly every
white person going there to work is attacked
with the fever, generally within few weeks
after arrival. Ia consequence ofthe sickness
and mortality, the contractors have been
obliged 10 give up their contracts in an unfn-
ished condition, and The company have re-
sumed the work and are carrying il on by
means Of their own agents.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-09-17

" Coal COLUMN FOR TIE CRYSTAL
PALAcE.-Mr. Gray, of the Baltimore vein
at Wilkesbarrc, has taken out a column of
Coal for exhibition at the Crystal Palace,
in New York, which measures four feet
square and twenty nine feet in h'ght-sev-
eral other mines are sending smaller speci-
mems. The citizens of Wlkesbarre have
contributed $1,000 to deiray the expenses
OF moving and transporting these speci-
mems OF their coal. We are not We, pre-
pared at the mines of the Shamokn region
to take out columns of such immense de-
mensions, but we can produce in quality,
from number OF our mines, an article that
will stand second TO none in the Union.
We have not heard that any of it will be
ssent on. We should like to see i, side by
side with the best that can be produced.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-09-17
II. n. MAssER, Editor and Proprietor.
DEMOCRATIC STATE NOMINATIONS.

FOR JUDGE OF THE SUPREME COURT
JOHN c. KNOX,
OF Tioga County.
FOR CANAL COMMISSIONER:
THOMAS FORSYTH,
Of Philadelphia County.
FOR AUDITOR GENERAL:
EPHRAIM BANKS,
Of Mi6iin County.
FOR SURVEYOR GENERAL:
]. PORTER BRAWLEY.
Of Crawford County.
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY NOMINATIONS.
For Assembly.
DAVID B. MONTGOMERY, of Delaware.
Commissioner.
SIMON SNYDER, of Upper Augusta.
Treasurer.
FRANCIS BUCHER, of Sunbury.
District attorney.
WILLIAM Nj. ROCKEFELLER, Of Sunbury
Deputy Surveyor.
SAMUEL YOUNG, Of Lower Mahanoy.
Auditor.
JOSEPH HOOVER, of Upper Augusta.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-09-17

ONE OF THE "UppER TEN. 1.-THE fashion
able world al Newport have been scandaized
and Mortified by a transaction, al that place,
in which well known Wall stree, gentle
man, conspicuous in the New York fashona-
bic world, was guilty of the unmanly aud
disgraceful act of inlliclng personal cha',ise-
men, upon his wife. The lady is an amiable
and educated woman, the mother of three
children. The Courts have placed her, with
her children, under the protection of clsr-
gyman in Newport, and the case is hereaf, r
TO be tried on criminal complaint.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-09-17

Dr.. ScHAFr.-This gentleman, the Presi-
den, of the Mercersburg College, now loca-
ted at Lancaster, seems 10 be gaining many
converts to his peculiar views in this country.
Dr. Nevn is one of the most prominent
Having no taste for ecclesiastical disscnsons,
we have paid little attention TO The matter,
but as we take it, the views he holds, bear
about the same relation TO the creed of the
German Reformed church that Puseyism
does 10 the Episcopal church We under
stand that DR.. Schaf uses the prayers Of the
Roman Catholic church in his family. OF
course we have no objection 10 this. nor is ii
any of our busues if we had, but we are a,
loss 10 comprehend why such man is per-
mitted TO be the big gun of a church so ar
tagonistic 10 the church OF Rome.-Pa. Tel.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-09-17

LEAVING THE RANKs.--The New York
Tribune walked out of the party ranks few
days ago, aud yesterday the New York COu'
rer repudiated all allegiance that way Ii
says il acknowledges no party allegiance, is
moved by no party spirit, and acts for no
party purpose. II has lost all respect ioI
party names, and has little sympathy foT
party associations Its only fealIy is to
principles. Thus the influential journals in
The country are one by one adopting the
platform of the Independent press.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-09-17

MORTALITY OF New ORLEANs.-Th num-
Der of deaths at New Orleans, from the
lst of June TO the Sd of September, was 81
5l6, of which 1886 were Of fever, and 1890
of other diseases. The deaths by yellow
fever for the month Of August alone were
five thousand five hundred and sixteen, or
within slight fraction of i7s deaths each
day. on an average.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-09-17
Boston. Sent. 13


Massachusetts, Temperance Convention -
The Boston State Temperance Convention,
TO day, confirmed the resolution submitted
yesterday, excluding women by a decided
majority. In consequence Of this action,
several delegates withdrew. Resolutions
were reported denouncing certain municipal
authorities for giving their influence against
the elIectual operation of the liquor law.
IsECoND DESPATCH.
The Convention decided npon carrying the
Maine Law agitation into the primary politi,
cal meetings, and also 10 raise Sl,000,0 ,00C
for the purpose of prosecuting rum-sellers -
The Speakers this evening, were, DR.. Lees
Of England, Hon. B. Sloer, OF Cincinnati
and others. At 10 O'Clock, the Convention
adjourned sine die.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-09-17

0T The State Agricultural Fair TO be
held at Pittsburgh on the 27.h, 2Sth, 29th
and 3Oth inst, promises TO be we'll atten-
ded this year, not only by citizens of our
own State, but from Ohio, Kentucky and
other States. The distance is almost toe
great Tor many exhibitors east of the noun
tains, but our friend David Taggart, ESQ.,,
will send out for exhibition about one hun
dred Of his finest chickens. This lot will
be hard to beat even by our Western anna
teurs.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-09-17

" Horse thieves are again about COM
hitting their depredations. MIR. Galbraith
Of Delaware township, lost a valuable horse
on the 4th instant. Secure your stables
and keep sharp look out for rogues.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-09-17

A REWARD OF TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS has
been offered by the camden and Amboy
Railroad Company for the apprehension and
conviction OF the miscreants who placed the
rails on The track near Beverly, on Friday
night last, thereby throwing off the train and
causing the death of brakeman. Officers
are in pursuit OF certain parties who are sup
posed to have been implicated in the affair.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-09-17

TELEGRAPH WIRES STRUCK On Wednes-
afternoon, The 7Ih inst, during the preva.
lence of the thunder shower at the lower end
of Camden county, the electric fluid ran along
the wires of the Absecom telegraph with
such force that it burst the battery at Coop
er's Point, and knocked Mr.. O'Brien, the
operator, from his sent.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-09-17

U THE SYDENHAM CRYSTAL PALACE
The Crystal Palace of Sydenham, England,
attracts great attention. From almost eve-
ry point of view for ten miles around Lon.
don, it forms striking object in the land
seape. Its cost will be FIVE millions OF
dollars.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-09-17
New Advertisements,
VIM. M'CARTY, Bookseller.

ID pESPECTFULLY informs the nha btants OF
~ town and country, that he has lately recei-
we'd from Philadelphia, large addition to his
stock of books, in every branch Of Literature, and
in a great variety of Binding. Please call and
them.
Sunbury, Sept II, 1853
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-09-17

DEATH OF FINE HoRsE.-"Clyde," an
imported draft stallion, and perhaps the bes,
specimen of his class of horses ever in Ame-
RIGA, died at the stable of Anthony Klllgore,
in Mason county, KY, on the 22d Of August,
of an affection of the heart. He was bred on
the river Clyde, in old Scotland, and import
ed into Canada West in 1911, then three
years old He had been awarded twenty
eight premiums by various agricultural 80.
ceties in the Canada and State of New York
aud never was beaten. He was purchased
By Mr.. Benjamin Kerk, Preston A. Cushman
and Anthony kiIlgore, Of Mason county, las,
October, for $4,000.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-09-17

SANTA ANNA, it appears, when he lef, hi.
residence 10 resume his Dictatorship of Me,.
ico, had no grea, confidence in the stability
OF his power, for he iefl his house in Tubaco.
with all its furniture, cockpils, and eyery
'hlng ready TO receive him at moment.
warning. A personal friend Of the one.leg.
ged hero thinks nothing will soften him TO.
wards the United States bu, good round
sum, some millions in amount He think,
.he United States vii! have trouble with
him. From present indications il is no, Ger.
tam that the United States would obiec, II
trouble from tina, quarter. The end wopld
be still further enlargement Of the uarea -
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-09-17

JoHs NEAL AND NEAL Dow, OF Maine: are
having very tart controversy, though The
Estate of Mainen newspapers, growing out oil
the enactment of The Maine Liquor Law, to
which John Neal is opposed. We have
rarely read any thing so tart and so personal,
especially the "reminiscences IN 'he iiVes OF
each other.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-09-17
NEW ORIrANs San, e
- " OKLEANs, sept, B.
From New Orleans-Grcat Deer,os, IN No.

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 6.
From New Orleuns-Grcat Decrease in Nor
tdliiy.
The daily report Of intermen,s for the
tweniy-ionr hours ending ,hi. morning,
shows total of 95, Of which the deaths from
fever were 20.
New ORLEANS, Sept. THE return, of
the iniermen's this morning is highly graft.
Tying, giving us hope ,ha, the career of the
Pesilence is now dIawng 10 close. The
whole number Of intcrmen,s reported is TO-
including SO fever cases.
New ORLEANS, Sept. S.-The repor, of in
terments for the twenty-four hours ending
this morning, shows total of SO, Of which
AZ were from fever.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-09-17

The farm Of Sheriff Frazier, containing
about 60 acres of land, near this Borough
of Mahoning township, was sold few days
ago, 10 the Catawissa, Williamspori and Erie
Railroad Company for the snug little sum of
Si2, 2,ooO-or at the rate of $500 per acre.
The road wiilpas through one end of it,
DGnuille Dem.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-09-17

The Editors and Publishers of Lycomng
county have adopted a regular scale of prices
for job-work and advertising, The 1hitonidn
calls upon It's neighbors to do likewise. We
are ready, providing the Publishers he names
all 60 into The arrangement. What say you
Lewisburg Dem,
% We are willing TO adopt this or
another scale, provided it is strictly and
fairly adhered TO when adopted.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-09-17

THE YELLOW FEVER IN MobrLE.-Sub-
scriptions are being raised in New York for
the assistance OF Mobile, where the ravages
of yellow fever are greater in proportion 10
population than is New Orleans.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-09-17
BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING.

We are requested by the Chief Burgess
TO state that meeting of the Council will
be held on Monday evening next, to take
into consideration the propriety OF sub
scription to the embankment above town.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-09-17
New ORLEANS, Sept I

Steamer Fdlcon-Yellow Fever along the Mis-.
sissippi.
The steamer Falcon sailed 10 day for As
pinwall. Among the passengers were Col.
Ward, the new Consul al Panama.
The yellow fever is very bad at Vicksburg,
Matches, Donaldsonvilie, Baton Rouge, Port
Gibson, and other places on the Lower Mis-.
sissippi.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-09-17

0~5- READING RAILROAD CoMpANy.-The
passenger travel on the Reading rail road
has decreased 80 per cent. The expenses
OF the road 10 the present date are some
$4,000 less than during the same period
last year. Much of this difference has
been caused by the use of .Anthracile coal,
in the place Of rood as fuel in engines.