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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-24

" The US District Court, at Pitts
burg, have granted an injunction o restrain
the authorities OF Erie from tearing up the
rails of the Erie and North East Railroad
Company's road. a.3 ...a-.a
An extra from the Erie Observer con-
iains a statement from The Mayor and
Councils, of the whole difficulty at that
place, in relation 10 tearing up the railroad.
The whole object of that action was TO pre-
serve the interests of the state oi Pennsyl'
vania. This Railroad Company, alter
having perpetrated a fraud upon the citi-
zens Of the state in building railroad under
charter authorizing them TO make a
canal, by an open and notorious expenditure
of $4,000 among our virtuous Legislators
obtained the passage of an act authorising
them 10 change the gauge Of their road
and thus make use of the soil of Pennsylva
MIA 10 carry trade away from her cities and
enrich those Of other states. The railroad
was made without the authority OF law and
permitted 10 occupy the streets of Erie
BY an ordinance OF the Councils, it was
ordered to be removed whenever the Com
Pany changed the gauge, as a public nui.
sance. This was done by the authorilie,
OF the city. There was no mob, no unlaw
lul act. The citizens OF Erie deserv,
credit for their patriotic action. A law
which is obtained by bribery and corrup
ton should be resisted 10 the utmost-a
least until lis repeal could DE urged upon
legislature whose members have receive
no part of The $4,000 used to procur
lis passage.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-24
SfJNBURY AMERICAN AND SHAMOKIN JOURNAL.

This lock, with perhaps one exception,
is the largest ever built in the United
States. II was constructed by Ira T.
Clement and +. Y. Bright, OF this Borough,
under the superintendance and direction Of
Austin F. Clapp, Esq, the engineer in
charge of this division OF the railroad. In
the performance Of so novel, extensive and
important an undertaking both the super
iutendant and contractors have distinguish
ed their proficiency and energy. and while
the work stands il will be monument o.
their skill.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-24

In this place, on Tuesday last, after a liz.
gering illness, Miss MARY CATHARlNE
PETERY, aged about % years.
"Molher, mourn not my loss, have given
my whole heat unto the Lord ;''-let these,
her dying words, be consolation TO the af-
flicied family. -.
In Lewis township, on the 1aih inst
ADAM HILLlARD, aged 33 years and
month. -tvr.fss
In ST. Louis, Mo, on the 10th ult, Of con.
sumption, LEWIS YOUNG, primer, aged 81
years
The deceased was native OF Union CO
Pa, and was well known by The craft at
Harrisburg and other places, enjoying The
confidence of his employers and the respect
of his fellows. --s.
In California, on the 12lh of August last,
MIR. LEMUEL c. FETTER, son Of Capt.
Samuel Feter of this place, aged about "a
years.
The deceased left some is months since,
with accompany OF young men from Williams,
port for California, robust and healthy, full
Of hope and energy. But the hand Of death
was soon upon him, and his body resls in far
off grave. We sympathse with his deeply
afflicted parents and relatives, in this sudden
,,d ,,.xrso,.d b.re.venep, and NAV He
""' ;,h
VINO mas so surety aihic'e" 'he"'' h0' "'''
hold the oil Of consolation.
The following are the proceedings of Ly
coming Lodge, No. lI2, | o. of o. F. adopt
ed BY that Lodge on hearing of the death Of
| their late brolher, Lemuel {. Fetter.
- ~ ~ or
we, the COMMITTEE appointed 10 ufai' res
oIutlons expressive OF the leeiin2s OF nus
Lodge, and the death OF otolner hefnuei -
reNer, In tue ulScha'ge OF 'ue i"e'd"c"o'S
duty assigned us, present lhe iollowihS reso
lnilons: ,, :,
fesotced, mat inc uea'h oi our lf'ena ana
brother, IN land OF strangers, mas uecpy
affected IS. lie ieit Us 'nIi OF nope ana en-
etey, 10 better his fortune, out iouhd III lhs
wilderness grave IN al our reial'ons WIN
nm whlle ne was a n'emoer OF ms i'ouee,
we always iound nm an hones' anu trne-
hearted man. as an OdH feiow; ae'9'eu 20
lhe oen'2H p'ih'iPies Gi lhe o'ueI' III us
sNZlNN ~ MI
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-24
LATE AND IMPORTANT FROM DUENos
AYRES-ANOTHER REVOLUTION PREDIC


Boston, Dec. 19.-By an arrival at this
port We have received later advces from
Buenos Ayres. Private letters repoT, that
great disaffection prevailed throughout the
Province. The federal party, which was
composed of majority Of The people, were
decidedly opposed TO the present govern
ment, and it was predicted lha, another re-
voluiion would take place in few months.
The British Packet nevertheless congra,u.
laies The community upon the charge from a
provisional TO permanent governmen,.-
Gems. Torrees and Paez both decline re.a ~.
pointments under The new administrations
All kinds Of provisions arc scarce and high
revolution against The governmen, had Ia.
ken place al Monievideo. President Giro
and his Minister took refuge on board of a
French vessel Of war. Gers Flores, Pacheco
Rivera and FIucios, compose The new govern.
meni. I. was thought that Gen. Flores
would be nominated for the Presidency
The mail steamer Prince Rio, bound io
Monievideo, is several days over her passage,
and is supposed TO be lost. Al Monievidec
u, S ships Relief for Rio, and jamestown
for Buenos Ayres. Bidda and Wasson, two
noted assassins, having been publicly shot,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-24
Correspondence Of the Public Ledgerl
LETTER FROM WASHINGTON.
wA.HISeros, Dec. II, 1853.

WAsHINeToN, Dec. II, 1853.
The difficulty between Senator Gwin and
Secretary Guthrie arose simply ont of a
breach Of etiquette, which lhe Senator from
California was determined TO resent. Mr..
Gushing acted as mediatot and Mr.. Guthi lie
wrote letter, disclaming any Intentional
disrespeci. That explanation proved, OF
course, satisfactory and accordingly, Mrs
Gwin honorsd the Secreiary's reeep'loni llss'
evening" with her presence.
fhe war between the Washington organs
Of the government and The Unlied STATES 0eu'
pte is going on. Senators are pefsona"'
threatened with exposure, and The course
npr.ued toward. refractory Senators by Cen
eral Jackson. Query Where is General
jackson? Echo answers, "WhorW Another
threat is that of making the Office of Senator
elective by the people, instead OF the Legis-
laiure. Such a step however, is not easily
taken. It is no, by simple act Of Congress,
by an incidental ma joriiy, that the Constiiu-
ton of the United States can be altered. 1t
requires ths assent Of three-fourlhs Of the
States. -I sU
There is indeed, no cause for The terrible
hubbub hat is made about the public printer.
Each House elects its own officers, and the
prinier Of each House is an officer of that
body, Senators clearly exercised preroga-
live, 10 which they were entitled by the
Constitution, aud are not responsible TO a CO.
ordinate branch Of the government for the
axarc.a of that rrprooaiiy.,
A very important piece OF information has
just reached me from England, in shape
which hardly admits Of its being doubted.--
Il is said that the mixed commission sitting
in London for the adjustment of claims OF The
respective citizens aud subjects OF America
and England on the governments OF the two
counties have had before them, and allowed
the claims OF The Florida bondholders on The
government of the United States. These
bonds, to the amount of two millions, were
issued under the territorial government OF
Florida, aud are now nearly all held by Bri-
ish subjects, TO which they have been trans
ferred. 1t is added, by way of joke, |
presume, that similar transfer is contempla-
ted of the Texas bonds but am not certain
that The Commissioners would dare "inter-
fere with the sovereignty Of that State"
General Cass will, early next week, define
his position. He will exort The Democratic
party TO harmony and unity, and act the
peace-maker /; but avow his intention TO vote
against some of the nominations made by The
President.
The Homestead Bill, which miscarried
last session, has already been revived by the
Hon. John l.. Dawson, Chairman of the Com
mit,se oil Agriculture, and reported TO the
House. II is confidently believed iha, it will
pass this session. OBSERVER
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-24

DISASTERS AT SEA.-Perilous Situation Of
-Four Men.-The captain Of the brig Emily,
al Charleston, reports that on the 9th instant,
at o'clock at night, in lat. "a 3e, lon. rs
10, during a northeast gale, he saw a vessel
bottom up, with three or four men clinsing
10 her. The Emily remained near her for
three hours, for the purpose Of relieving the
men from their perlous situation, but the
gale increasing and The weather becoming
thick, the captain lost sight of the vessel =
A large number of articles were floating on
the water, which the captain supposed was
the cargo of the capsized vessel.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-24
Baltimore Market.

Dec, ~, 1903.
GRAiN.-The offerings Of Grain al the
Corn Exchange this morning were large, and
the demand very active. About 30 900 bus
of Wheat were al Market most OF hich was
sold to mlllerS and shippers at l43al47 cents
for fair TO prime reds, aud l52al56 Tor fair 10
prime whites. The offerings OF Corn were
about 7O,0oo bushels, whirh is larger guam
tily ihan has been in market on any previ-
ous dav this season. The demand was ac-
live and most OF the parcels were sold al 5Sa
60 cents for new yellow, and 54a57 cts. for
new white. We quote Rye al 92a93 cents
for Pennsylvania, and 7SaS2 cents for Mary
land and Virginia Sales OF Oals AT AS cents
for Pennsylvania, 4oi43 cents for Maryland,
and 3Sd4i cents lol Virginia,
WHiSKEY The demand continues ac-
tive, and the advance in prices is fully sus-
tanned, We note sales To-day of bbls. at
aska29 cts Hhds. are held at 81 la2S cents
Some parties are still selling bbs. al 2s cis.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-24

the admission. A graceful, dashing woman
on skates is most enchanting sight and
think Of gliding with the speed o' the
wind over an icy lake with such creature
Of light and elegance at your side. Dent
talk ofdancing ia saloon hot with breaths
Of FIVE hundred painting walters think Of
flying 10 mazy circles, in bracing air
that has been coquet'Ing with thousand
icicles, over sheet of transparent ice.
trying your speed with some blue eyed
Atalanta on skates. Where are the strong
minded women XMAS s4t
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-24
SNOW AND SLEIGIiINu.

On Monday we were favored with
light touch from the icy hand OF winter in
the shape of snow storm, which covered
the ground TO the depth of three inches
In old times this would have been consid-
cred only smart sprinkling, but we de-
generate mortals got out our dusty sleighs
and made right good use of the small favor,
There are, after all, few pleasures of
our sublmary existence which outshine
tho enjoyment Of sleigh ride, especially
when the first snow of the season covers
dirty earth with a white wash coat OF
purity, and 50 strongly, with its hills, val
leys and bending trees clothed with the
virgin robe Of lily's hue, recalls the unsul-
lied brightness of this planet ere sin invaded
its limits, and made man thing that -four
ishes, fades and dies like the poor grass and
flowers that decorate his garden. Years
have passed away since our youth, and a
lew gray hairs and wife and family Ia
day dreams of romance, and more than
once brought to our awakened vision the
realities OF life, but there is still something
in the first deep tall of snow that memoIy
will take bold OF and revel in.
How quietly and modestly the first fakes
come down--a youthful maiden, yielding
to the ardor of loves first outbreak, sinking
upon her lovers breast = and touches the
dark face Of earth only TO be absorbed in
its poluting mud. Unmindlul Of lis COM
panion's fate, each successive flake, still
like poor human nature, descends to the
same unauspIcious resting place, until, by
successive accessions, the ground is cover
ed, hill and dale are shrouded, and tree
and shrub, like white haired old men, bow
beneath its weight. The clouds disperse,
and the moon, doubly bright as it smiles on
so pure a thing, looks dazzlngly down and
lights the world with an unusual splendor
A horse and sleigh are at the door. The
air is clear and bracing, the stars shine
with brilliancy that is moi their wont, the
crisp snow creaks and cracks under the fee,
of the fiery horse. Away we glide, q
loved one and I, on The glistening track
over hill and valley, unmndiul of distance
and reckless Of speed. All the whiskfy
punch in Ireland could not exhiirate U,
more. The pines droop, with their weigh
Of snow, into a trumphal arch over ou
way. The merry bells jingle and mor'
musical voice and laugh from love-partee
lips mingle with their melody. A warn
heart is near US; muf large enough cosi
Is to admit hand more than belongs 10 it
owner. The stars are dancing above US il
indsscribabIe mazes and a pair of then
have fallen into the furred hood at ou
shoulder and look brightly, loveingly an
trusingly into our eyes
We will go slrighing Tomorrow, 10
the sake of old times.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-24

HoLLowAr's Pills, q Safe and Certain
Cure for Conghs Colds, and Asthmatical Com
plants. Autumnal quarter is The one
when coughs, colds, and wheeling on the
chest are most prevalent; such are the pro-
periies of Holloway's Pills, that il taken al
the commencement, OF the attack, and viru-
lence of the disease is very much abaied, so
that tho patient suffers little or no inconve-
nence, but if neglected, it frequently occurs
that the foundation of incurable disorders is
laid therefore those who are liable 10 al
lacks of this nature are particularly recon.
mended TO Try these valuable Pills.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-24
EDITORS TABLE.
Business Notices.

We received the ?d No. Of the PEopLB's JonR-
MAI, new periodical, published monthly by
Alfred Z. Beach, No. sc Nassau street, New
York, at the low price of one dollar per annum,
or fifty cents volume. The Journal is an illus
trated record of agriculture, mechanics, science
and useful knowledge, and is appropriately styled
the Peoples" for its low price places it within
the reach of every body. Farmers, mechanics,
inventors and people of every profession will
find in it a repository of useful knowledge pecu-
liarly fitted 10 their wants. The present number
is illustrated with II engravings.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-24
GI)e 4ftarIicts.
Philadelphia Market.

DEG. 2UJ 1913
Flour AND MEAL.-Four is in fair de-
mand, al Sc 5Oa6 90, per bbI. There is
steady demand for city cousumptou within
The range of 50a7 80 for common and eAi,a
brands Rye Flour is inactive, al SIS per bbl.
and Corn Meal al SO % per bbl. for Penna
GRAIs-There is a fair demand for Wheat,
al steady prices Sales of 1000 bushels OF
White al 81 60, and red al 81 asa so. Rye
is worth sc els. Corn is in icqusst. Sales
of 10 900 bus. yellow al 67a7oa for new, ac-
cordiug TO quality, and 75c. for old. Oals
Sales new Southern at 40c.
WHIsK EY- Sales Of bbls al &c. and hhds
nj 26c
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-24

STEAMER AsHoRE.-The steamer Hum
boIdi, OF The New York and Havre line, has
been particularly unfortunate during her ca
reel. While attempting 10 put into Halifax
for coal on the lllh inst, went ashore norlh
of lhe harbor, with ninety passengers, and
45o tons Of freight. The passengers were al
landed safely, but the steamer is fast ashore
and will be total wreck, though the cargo
will be saved, partially damaged.
A despatch from Halifax, December 18th
10 Walter r. Jores, says that the Humboldt
is all broken 10 pieces, and nothing more
from her can be saved, except on salvage
Very little OF the materials will be saved
The govermen, has sent down revenue cut
ter to protect The floating property. Abon
half the cargo is landed, nearly all thorough
ly damaged.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-24
Notice.

yENfTE hoard Of Directors Of the Pennsylvania
4 Training School for Idiotc and Feeble
Minded children, incorporated by the Legislature
of Pennsylvania, April 1853, give notice that
they will now receive few additional pupils un
der /: years of age, into their Institution. Ear
Is application will be necessary 10 secure admis-
sion as with their present accommodations their
number must be quite limited. Application may
be made to
Hon. George NJ. Stroud,
Philip S. Justice.
S. Morris VAIN,
Committee of Reception, Philadclphia.
Or to the principal of the Institution,
JAS. b. RICHARDS,
Dec. ii lS53- Germantown, Pa.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-24
MANIFEST DESTINY.

In another column will be seen an ac-
count of Walkers conquest Of Lower
California. The history is very brief and
inasmuch as it wants The hair breadth
escapes and imminent perils, will not,
probably possess that thrilling interest
which Presco!t's Conquest of Peru never
fails to excite.
Col. 1--WE beg His Excellsncy's pardon)
President Walker is evidently imbrued
with the true progressive spirit and means
to enlarge the area OF freedom more rapid
ly than is consonant even with the views
Of the national administration. Govern
ment has, very incontinently, ordered hi:
arrest, and he will probably suffer for
usurping, individually, national peroga-
tive.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-24
PITTsBURG, Dec, I

Court Decisions Erie Railroad Diff
culiy-ln the United States District Cour,
now in session in this city Judge Irwin pre-.
siding, To-day refused The injunction asked
for ia the case OF The Cleveland, Painesville
and Ashabula Railroad Company, rs. The
City of Erie and others. In he case of the
Buffalo RAILROAD Company, rs. The Ere and
North Eastern Railroad Company, the City o.
Eie and others, an imposition was granted :
State of Pennsylvania, in the same cases, la,
been made known. b..
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-24

Shipwreek of Il British Ship, and Loss OF
Tpo Hundred and Fifty LiUss.-We have
received accounts OF the wreck Of the British
ship Lady Evelyn, Capt. M'Clennan, while
on voyage from Hong Kong 10 San Francis
co. No fewer than Two hundred and fifty
lives we've lost. The previous mail furnished
some brief intelligence Of "A serions loss hav-
ing occurred on one of he Mad djiscosema
group of islands, and through the representa-
lions Of Lloyd's agents her Majesiy's steam
ers Hermes and Salamander were dispatc he'd
10 The scene Of the reported catastrophe. II
was then ascertained that the ii-falsd ship
had gone upon reef known as Richard
Rocks, off The South east end of Typuisan
one OF the gronp previously named, situate
in lat. "a AZ n; long. l25 % E., and of the
number Of souls who were on beard only
twenty caped, who were taken Off the is
and by The steamers, after being there mp
ward OF two months.
or The wreck OF The Lady Evelyn not a
veslige remained. 1t is understood that she
was insured, but moi TO The extent stalled
Nearly The hole Of her crew were shipped
in London, and many OF them have leii. fam.
| lilies.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-24
CHICAGO, Dec, 16.

NHlCAGci Dec, 10
Fearful Riot among Railroad Laborers-
Bloodshed and Loss Of Life "A fearful riot
occurred al Lasalle yesterday, among the
operatives on the Illinois Central Railroad,
owing to a reduction of wages. One OF the
ro'ers was shot dead By the contractor, AL
Der' Story Subsequently his Office was at
lacked by an inluTia,ea mob who pillaged
the place and bruially murdered Mr. Story.
Mrs Story was also fred upon, but escaped
un'njured, 1t is reported that Mr.. Dunn, the
foreman Of Mr.. Story, shot nine OF the riole, rs
The sheriff finally arrived 10 que The out
break, and, meeting with resistance, sho
one lrshman dead, wounded Two others, an,
arrested thirty of The rioters.
Mr.. StOry's body was horribly mutilated
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-24

FRENCH OCEAN STEAMERs.-The Paris cor
respondent Of the Courier dss Etats Unis
says: "The Dieppe screw steamer, whose
existence has by some been deemed apocry-
phal, has just issued its prospectus 10 The
public. Their capital is TO be- 1900, 900
fans, (s3,4oc, ,ooo) They intend TO place
on the route twelve steamers OF 1900 ions
burden, and $50 horse power each, and 10
make two voyages each way every month,
between Diepps and New York, Boston, the
Brazils, La Plata and the West Indies"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-24
ICE AND SKATING.

We were aslonished on Tuesday morning
% see clear and mirror-like sheet OF ice
covering the Susquehanna at this place
On Monday not particle Of even floating
ice was visible. This river very rarely
closes in one night, and we never knew il
10 Present SO smooth and beautiful appear
ance 10 its glacial stage. 1t usually is
rough and rugged, with huge cakes Of ice
raised up at every imaginable angle, caused
~ the showing of the heavy masses above
upon those which have already been stop
ped by congealing together in the basin.
A more excellent field for skaters, than il
presents could not easily be found. II is a
great shame that the men monopolize that
.raceful and hea!thiul exercise. The Hol-
.anders are far ahead of US in that branch oi
womsn's rights, and we are sorry to make
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-24

The Aeronaul, NJ. Arban, who made an
ascent from Barcelona, in Spain, more than
two years ago, ami had not since been heard
Of, and who was believed TO have fallen into
The sea and been drowned, has made his
appearance again. An Alicant letter says,
that he was seized and made slave, and
continued in that slate for two years, when
he made his escape.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-24

NJ SAD AccEDENT.-On Tuesday alter
noon, MIR. Daniel Glenn, who was enga-
eed in quarrying stone on the farm Of
Judge Welker, al the junction Of the Toll
pehocken road and Centre Turnpike, was
crushed by The sudden falling oi the bank.
He survived the accident about half an
hour. He leaves a wife and several
children.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-24

A RIVER FLowINe UNDER CiTY.--Thc
Newark IN J) Adueri,ser states that some
persons who were engaged in grading the
streets of iha, city on Saturday last, while
working a, the corner of Nesbitt street, be-
tween High and Summit, came upon large
hole, bou, twenty feet deep, two feet wide
at the mouth, and seven at the bottom. A
stream OF water FIVE feet deep running in a
southeast direction, was found at The bot
tom. The discovery has excited considera-
bic curiosity in The vicinity.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-24

0FSEvERELy BURNED.-Nlrs. Goodhart,
an aged lady residing alone on Whortleber-
ry street, in this Borough, was severely
burned, on Monday night BY her clothes
taking fire. II is scarcely possible for her
10 survive. Mrs. Goodhar. is one OF our
Oldest inhabitants, having lived in her
present residence, more than sixty years
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-24

CHrSA.-Dr. Bridgmau says that the las,
census of China which he saw in print wa,
or the year 1913, which made The popula-
tion of ihs Empire more that s71 ,ooo, ,ooo.-
He is confident that the present population
cannot be less than 400, ,ooo.o 900. ai -aas
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-24

INDIA RUBBER ON RAILwAYs.-0n the N.
Central Railroad, they aIo laying, for the
space of two miles, India rubber sleepeTs
under The iron rails expecting thus to relieve
The train of those sudden Jars which ruin the
uoning gear so speedily, do away with very
much OF the noise, and communicate a spun
~, elastic motion 10 the rider.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-12-24

TAMAeUA, PA, has just organized town
police force, headed BY Captain and three
henlenanls, the chief purpose being 10 sup
press riots, TO which the towns in The coal
region appear very much subject.