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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-01-01

0Er WEST BRANCH BANK.-A quo war-
ranto was issued last week by the Supreme
Court, now in session at Philadelphia, sum-
moning the West Branch Bank TO appear
and show cause, by what authority the
Bank exercises the privileges of banking.
This seems TO be a proceeding from mi
nority Of the Stockholders who wish to
force the Bank into liquidation or give them
S23, or par value for their stock, whilst it
is in reality worth only about $50. The
Bank, we have reason to believe, is in a
iourishing condition, and has been, OF late
years, well managed.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-01-01

" The citizens of Elmira look forward
with much anxiety to the construction Of
the WilliamsPort and Elmira road, and the
completion of the North Branch Canal.
which will be opened for navigation in the
spring. They anticipate large increase
of business from these sources.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-01-01

u LAND WARRANTs.-Persons having
Land Warrants for sale, can dispose Of
them for cash, by applying at this office.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-01-01

" Col. Tate of the B!oomsburg Demo-
crat says that wild hog was captured in
that county few weeks since. The hog
had escaped from Cattawissa three years
since. The tursheS, he says, were 6f inch
es long. What weapons of defence are
they Colonel
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-01-01

10 PRINTING INK.-For sale for cash,
at this office, kegs OF 25, 90 and ~ pounds
each. Price % cents per pound.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-01-01
ADRIFT'.

guNHE subscriber hereby gives notice that he
H. has, recently, taken up adrift, on the Sus-
quehanna river, a lot Of round pine saw logs,
marked with various figures and devices. Tho
owners thereof requested to come forward,
prove property, pay chi.gcs aud take them away.
LEWIS LENHART.
!Sunbury Ferry, Union county side.
January, |, lS53-3t
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-01-01
~T@BWH&-KCu

A MEETING of the Stockholders of the
"A Green Ridge improvement Company, will
be held at the Girard House. in the City of Phila-
delphia, oil Saturday, January sth 1853, at 10
o'clock A. NJ.
C. w. .CHURCHMAN,
President.
Philadelphia Dec. 25, lS52.-3t.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-01-01

IMMENsE.-The editor of the Fort Smith
(Ark.) Herald has been presented with po-
taio measuring thirty two inches in circum-
ierence, and weighing ten pounds. Whew !!
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-01-01

To ADvERTrsERs.-'The circulation Of the sunbury
American among the different towns the susquehanna
is not exceeded fequaed by any paper published in North
ern Pennsylvania.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-01-01

W Bounty LANDS. - We are indebted
to the Hon. Richard Brodhead of the Sen.
ate for copy of a bill introduced by him,
granting TO all officers and soldiers, who
have been engaged in the military service
OF the United States, one hundred and sixty
acres Of land. Those who have received
less than 100 acres will be entitled to an
additional amount, sufficient TO make up
the 100 acres.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-01-01

~ The Board of Canal Commissioners
will meet at Harrisburg in few days.
Mr.. Hopkins, the newly elected member,
will not take his seat for several weeks
The retiring Commissioner is John Gamble,
Esq, and it is but just TO say that he has
been an able and energetic officer, and has
had few if any superiors in the office. Mr..
Hopkins, his successor, will make an excel
lent officer.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-01-01
ELECTION.

Office of the Susquehanna Railroad
Company.
Harrisburg, December 24 1852. )
A GENERAL. meeting of the Stockholders of
"A this Company will be held a: their office in
this borough, ON MONDAY the 10th of January
1888, from | to 3 o'clock p. NJ, to choose Pres
idcnt and twelve Directors for the ensuing year.
ROBERT 5. HOLHNS,
January |, 1858. 81 Secretary.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-01-01

G1~ TIE READING RAIL RoAp. - The
Reading Gazette says not single passen-
ger IN the passenger cars, has ever been
Killed on this road, since ii was first OPEN
ed, eleven years ago. There are few be,-
Ter managed roads than the Reading road,
and few better Presidents than John TucLsr
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-01-01

UThe Telegraph TO Seinsgrove is now
in operation. The office is at the store of
J. G. L. Shindel. This will be a great
convenience to many Of our Union county
friends.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-01-01

u John c. Neville, Esq, of Pottsville
VINO was suspended from practise, few
months since, by Judge Higgins, has been
re-instated.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-01-01

0- THE TABLE MOVING EXPERIMENT, has
excited considerable attention, in this place,
the past week, and we believe almost in
every inst ance the experiment was attend
ed with success. A few evenings since,
while writing in our flee, we heard the
moving of something like table over the
floor in an adjoining building. We SCALED
in" and saw four gentlemen with their hands
on the table, the right and left on each
other, accompanying the table then moving,
in circuit on the floor. During the few
minutes we were in, the table moved
around, apparently without any effort, at
least half dozen times. An article on onr
fist page will explain the modus opcrandi.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-01-01
LETTER FROM JOHN TUCKER ESQ.
PhiLAbELnIA, Nov. 81, 1862.

rhlLADELhiA, Nov. 27, 1852.
CHRISTOPHER FALLoS, Esq,
fre''dent Of The Sunbry and Erie r r. Co.
DEAR SIR II have your note of this moru-
ing, reminding me of my promise to give
you The views which have occurred TO me
VITA reference TO the prospects Of the Sun
oury ana Erie Railroad Co. regret that
have not the time 10 work out the project as
fully as 1t would otherwise afford me 10 do.
Inc Importance Of the work may be
brought before the public in two disi,nc, as.
pecis; one with a view to democs,ra,e its
value 10 the trade and commerce of Phila.
delphla, and the great enhancement in the
real estate in the City ami County, and along
The line of the road which believe, would
exceed materially, the whole cost of the
WORK; and the other, regarding i, merely as
an investment for capitalists. Either in my
judgment, is sufficient to justify the imme-
diate construction of the road, and when
combined they seem 10 be perfectly resist
less, and such as TO induce all interests 10
embark eagerly in the work of securing with
out further delay, the immence advantages
1t will urquestionably produce.
regret that my time will not enable me
10 trace the progress of New York and Phila.
delphia from the period when the latter had
the ascendency in commerce and population.
l think that it would appear that the change
in the position of the two cities is TO be
greatly attributed 10 the early connection
which New York secured with the trade of
the Lakes, by her canal, and which has since
been perfected by her railroads. The growth
of the Cities towns and villages in Northern
New York, which has been greatly in1uen-
ced by these facilities for transportation and
travel, has been most marvellous. | refrain
from the comparison with Northern Pennsyl.
vania, which is vastly richer in mineral and
agricultural wealth. Bnt you DO not desire,
| know, these generalities, but rather my
Judgment upon those points which my expe-
rience may be supposed TO render it of value
The city Of Erie, in our own State, is ad-
mtted 10 be the best harbor on the Lakes
1t is the proper point from which 10 base our
calculations, as here the various lines Of rail-
road diverge with their different gauges, viz ::
to Ohio, and the great West, with a gauge
Of four feet ten inches, TO New York, with a
gauge of six feet, and TO Philadelphia, (or
in the argument l will assume the Sunbury
and Erie Railroad 10 be made, and see wha,
ii can do in the competition for the great
trade of The West,) with continuous gauge
OF four feet eight and half inches.
l will now consider the advantages aud
difficulties of these three main railroad routes
from Erie, eastward:
LIST. The New York and Erie Route.
From Erie to State Line, 6 feet gauge, 10 miles
State Lime to Dunkirk, 4 feet 10 -
DunkiGk to SuTerns, ao7 -
SuffeIns to Jersey City, by Patterson
Union Road feet caupe % d"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-01-01

b." Hotel keeping in New-York seems
to be most profitable business, with some,
at least. Mr.. Monnot, of the New York
Hotel, is said 10 be making $4,000 year,
and is now reputed to be worth 100000.
MIR. Howard of the "Irving House" made
over 100000 and retired from business.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-01-01
With three transhipments, viz: at
Buffalo and Albany.
Sd. Sunbury and Erie Route:

ou' cunUuTy ana ETle Route.
From Erie to Philadelphia feet 81
inch gauge, the entire distance los miles
Viz from Erie to Wilamsport, 2iO miles
Wllamsport to Tama-
ra%oaua anai t. philna,., 80 80 d
Or, from Erie to Philadelphia, via Will
Transport thence down the Snsque-
hanna to Harrisburg by Harrisburg
and Lancaster and Columbia Rail
road. ART miles
Or, from Erie to Harrisburg as above,
and from thence to Philadelphia,
through Reading by the proposed
Labanon Valley road. 4ii miles
The immence and decided superiority Of
the Sunbury and Erie route over the others,
IN consequence Of its freedom from the necessity
Of frequent transhipmcnts, will not be sufii-
cienly appreciated by those not familiar
with railroad traffic. A change of one ion
OF merchandise from one car to another, is
about equal TO tie cost of transporting it for
fifty miles This may be regarded by many
who have not reflected upon the subject, as
an exaggerated estimate, but it can readily
be verified The cost Of mere transporta-
lion is from 10 cents per ton per mile,
with ordinary gradients, and varying as the
grades are more or less Favorable, which for
80 miles is from 25 10 37l cents per ton,
You will readily perceive that the cost of
unloading one ton'of merchandise from car,
SemoVlng it 10 another and reoading il, can
not be much less, and this independent of
the other considerations arising from the de.
lay OF the cars and Of the merchandise, and
'he damage 10 the latter by the more frequent
handling.
What then is the distance, thus considered,
from Erie to the two great Atlantic cities
From Erie to New Yotk, via the New York
and Erie RniiIoad actual distance 5O7 miles
Add three transhpments, at so miles
each, l5D
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-01-01

Thus 1t will be seen that in actual and
equated distance, the Snsquehanna has an
advantage OF 40 miles over the Cattawissa
route.
We have no desire TO dSparage the Cat
tawssa, or any other route. We should be
pleased to see them all completed, and be-
lieve they will all become profitable, but
our object is to show that the Susquehanna
route, must and will become the Main ar
terry, for the great trade of the lakes.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-01-01

Transported for life. The man who mar
res happily.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-01-01

" The Union county papers recon-
mend Henry w. Crozer'S reelection as
Sergeant-at-Arms. The Colonel made
good officer last session, and has many
friends.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-01-01
WANTED.

Wanted.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. lands from 100
w to 10000 acres for cash or trade i'll ex-
change for City property. Apply to
J. A. BURDWICK,
Real Estate Broker,
l07 Walnut Street,
Philadelphia, January |, lS53.-2m.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-01-01
New Advertisements.
List of Letters

REMAINING IN THE POST OFFICE
at Northumberland, Dec. 80, 1852.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-01-01

Distance from Willianisport to
Taunqua 90 miles.
Average ascending and descending grade -, IN fsc,
80 feet per mile is
From Harrisburg to SunbuGy and VIII
Transport 03 miles.
Average ascending and descending grade o,o foe,
feet per mile is
Rise and fall in fnynr OF the Susq route 2i2l feet.
slme divided by 60 6O) 2l2l
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-01-01
With three transhipments, viz: al Stale Line,
Dunkirk and Jersey City.
Cd. Buffalo and Albany Route:

From Erie to State Line feet gauge, 10 miles
State Line to Buffalo, A feet 10 = so q
Buffalo to Albany, ST 3Is q
Albany To New York. Hudson River
Raroad) IA q
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1853-05-21
Scientific and Practicz,l WORKS.

,FHNHE American Miller, and Millwrights Assistant
Il by William Carter Hughes, editor of The American
Miller. New York, illustrated by drawings OF the most
approved machinery, l2ino The Turner's COMPANION
containing instructions in entric elliptic and &c
centrI turn lng also, various plates chucks tools and
and directions fer using the eccentric cut
ter drill vertical cutter and circular with pattern
and instructions for working them, illustrated by num-
eTous engravngs l2mo Builders COMPANION, con-
tanning the elements of building, surveying and arch
lecture, with practical rules and Instructions by A c.
Smeaton, with 20 engravngs, limo. edition Cab
met Maker and Uphosterer's Companion by j. Stokes,
illustrated edition, limo. Painter Guder Var
nsher, and Glass Stainer's Companion, II mo. Dyer
and Colomaker's Companion. Electrotype Manipula-
lions; being the theory and administrations in the
art OF working metals by precipilating them from their
solutions, through the agency of gaiyanc votac
electricity, by Charles v. Walker, Hon. Secretary
the London Electrical Society, etc., ustraedb by wood
cuts, from the 18th London edition. edition. The
American Cotton Spinner and Managers and Carders
Guide, practical treatise Cotton Spinning. giving
the dimensions and speed of machinery, draugh and
twist calculations, ETC, with notices of improve
ments, together with rules and examples for making
changes in the size md number of rowing and yam,
complied from the papers of the late Robert H. Baird.
16mo. 252 pages The Year Book of Facts, in Science
and Art exhibiting the most important discoveries and
improvements in Mechanics and the Useful Arts, Ma
tural Philosophy, Electricity, Chemistry, Zoology and
Botony, Geology and Geography, Meeoroogy, and As
tronomy, by John limbs Editor of The Arcana of Sci
and Art, 16mo 800 pages. Elwoods Grain Tables,
showing the value OF different kinds of Grain, calcua
ted in Federal Money, of any quantity from pound
10 10 900 bushels, u mo.
For sale by HID. TURNER,
Raleigh, April 1853 N. C. Bookstore.
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Qulntom UtIey's TOOth-AcIRes Drops.
FOR THE CURE OF THE TooTHACHE


One Of the Greatest Discoveries of the 9Th Century
E5SROM the numerous applications have had for The
e above preparation, for the last few months, TIE uni
form which has attended its use, salularye
ecs, its power give immediate relief in the seVerest
OF foothache, have been induced 10 offer it to
those who may be afflicted with the Utmost confidence
in its virtue, and the full belief that will subdue and
give entire reliet to the severest toohache without the
slightest injury 10 the tooth. have got (and geO
numerous testimonials of Its ef6cacy-soIne from ISL
tnguished genemens and all from reliable persons
in the State publication of which deem I'M
necessary at this time of these Drops when tried
in aching tooth will be worth more the manufacu-
and the patent than all the certificates from great
en- that could be procured.
The preparation is known only to myself Every
phia is carefully put by my hands in the City OF
Raleigh and labelled with directions use and may6
found at RIA BECKWITH'S Store. on Fayetteville ST.
few doors North of the Yarbrough House, and opposite
Lawrences Hotel, where it will be constantly kept for
sale either by the wholesale RETAIL Also for sale by
the reail at Jones' Drug Store Sycamore street, Peters
burg. Va, and al Andrew Belts Store, Wake County,
N c. Retail price so cts per Botfe-Iiberal deduction
made when taken by the quantity.
Toall who may have the toothache-try it, and thenh
will need nopuffing.
All orders froma distance promptly attended to BY
Mr.. Beckwith or myself.
QUINToN UTLEY.
Raleigh.s September Z 1852 Sly
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9 Eagle EsoteI, ,, Chapel HIII, for sale


NHE Proprietress of this well known and profitable
establishment, having realized sufficient income to
warrant her in resuming the quiet of private life. of
fers to the public generally the opportunity of bidding
for its advantages.
The citizens of the State well acquainted with
the advantages of its positions that but few remarks
necessary to complete their information.
The Hotel itself possesses all the requirmens of room
and comfort which its purchasers DESIRE 1t has
pacty for the accommodation of hundred and fifty
boarders and the recent and rapid growth of the Uni
versy adjacent makes it easy matterto possess such
or even greater number of students.
In addition to this the frequent travel through Chap
ell Hill gives the HOTEL (being the only in the place.
transient custom equal to any in the State.
The lots and stables adjoining are extensive and COM
modious, and the country market supplies abundanuy
and on profitable terms much of its provisions.
The terms of sale require third of the price to
be paid taking possession. note with safe security
and time OF payment suited to the convenience of the
purchaser, the reasonable demands for the remain
der.
If further information be desired concerning the in
ducements to purchase the President of the University
or other resident of the village will furnish it
Possession be obtained at any time, after the LIST
of May. Apply to ANNE S. billiard.
Chapel Hill, N. c. Feb. 27, 1851. 81
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TVNHE undersigned having determined to exchange
Merchandising for Agriculture offers for sale all his
Real Estate in the town of Tarborough, to wit:
His Store Lot on the Courthouse square, well known
The Brick Store,' with all necessary houses
and other buildings for merchandising.
This Lot is considered of the most desirable in
Town. and has been tenaned place of trade without
intcrmssion since the foundation of the town.
Also the residence of the subscriber, which has good
dweng-house OF five rooms, basement and cellar, and
all necessary buildings for resdence-good fruit
garden, &c.
The residence is located in of the best neighbour
late Joseph r. Lloyd, James Weddell, and the late
Henry l. Toole.
All the buildings and improvements in good repair
Also, for sale well assorted stock of Goods.
JOSEPH H. BOWDITCH.
Tarborou 5h, April 14th 1853. 44-tf:
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5000 REWARD.
PROGI AN ALTON.

BIZ HIS Ercezlencg, DAVID s. REID, Gopel7oy.
Of the State of NORTH Carolina.
NXTHEREAS u has been represented to me thatone
~ RxxsoM sPoPE, late of the County of Chatham.
said Gountg and that the said Pope has edfro justice
and probably escaped beyond the limits of this State
Now, therefore, to the end that the said Pope may
lie arrested ard brought to trial for said Offences DO
hereby issue this, Proclamation. offering reward Of
two hundred dollars for his apprehension and delivery
to the Sheriff of Chatham County.
DESCRIPTION.
Ransom Pope is described We about thirtyhve
years of age weighs about $780, and presents athletic
appearances has light red hair fair complexion, and grey
eyes, slew spoken, and about five feet ten inches high
% s.&S ~ Given under my hand and attested witt
eo the Great Seal of the State of North Caro-
= 800 = Iina at the City of Raleigh, this 23rd da
| OF April, A. D.. 1888.
By the Governor.
| SAMUEL F. ADAMS, jr., Private Secretary.
April, 25th, 1858. 969-wo"'
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SAM'L M. WILSON. GEO. w. GRIcE.
WILSON az GRICE,
GENERAL COMMISSION & FORWARDING
MERGE IANTS,
No. IL, High Street and Pierce's Wharf,
Portsmouth, Va.
GIVE their personal and prompt attention to the Sale
\ i and Forwarding of Produce and Merchandise
very description, and make liberal consignments.
REFERENCES.
Geo. w. Mordecai, Esq, Raleigh.
Messrs. w. H. & R. S. Tucker, Raleigh
90 King, Thomas & Barrow, Louisburg.
R. n. 81 D. e. Herndon, Oxford
Hon. Weldon N. Edwards, Warren County.
Col S. S. Royster, Granville.
Messrs. Jno. White & Co., Warrenton.
g Montgomery & Plummer, do.
Col. Walter Gwynn, Ch'f Eng Central Rail Road.
May 2, 1853 4s-ly.
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MILTON FACTORY AND MILL.

T B. BARRETT & j. d. NEWSoM, Having
u purchased Mr.. Thomas w. HoIden's interest in
the Milton Cotton Factory and Mills Lands, Tenements
and debts due the Firm Barrett, Newsom & Holden
Will continue the Manufacturing and Milling business
They are now putting In operation set Of Wooden
Machinery, for the purposesof manufacturing
NO Or .Ns GOODS.
and will also have two good sCARDING MACHINES
IN order the ensuing season. which will not only afford
market for the sale of Wool but enable planters to get
Domestic Woolens, Cotton Goods,
and also3WooI Rolls Of the FIRST quality.
They have in their employment the experiences
mechanics and will endeavor to merit public patronage
BARRETT & NEWSOM.
Milton. March IS. 1851. 4l-h
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CLASSICAL AND
VI TIL MATTCAL SCHOOL
L.
In Raleigh.

THE Subscriber will open School of this description
l. in the City of Raleigh, the lst Monday in Janu-
airy next strictly limited to Twenty-Five pupils. The
Latin, Greek, and French languages will be soundIy
taught. with thorough course of Mathematics AS the
school is intended to be of high grade, pupils will
expected to have already received degree of pre-
pa.atory instruction in the ordinary English branches
The first session will he of fire months. Some
half dozen boarders may be Accommodated if preferred in
the Principals family at $l2 per month.
Fees of Latin, Greek, and Mathematics, $4,000
French extra, 1890
One half the above expenses will be expected invari-
ably in advance. L. WADDELL
February 5, 1858. 24-ly.
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Mali Arrangements at Raleighs

"A
l,,iedl AMI Departure Of Railroad oisa 500
- '0'' Lines at and from Rateiqh.
NoarmERN MAIL-(By RaIlfoad)
Leaves daily - !,
y The mail closes at p. m.
SouTHERN MAIL-(By 2 horse hacks1
Leaves daily ~ 2. -.
Arrives daily 49, = ="
WESTERN MAIE-(By horse coaches,@
Leaves daily 9. q. -,
Arrives daily az ~ r NJ
PfTTsBoRoueH MAIL-(By !. horse hack.j
Leaves Sunday and "Wednesday al . a. ul'
Arrives Monday and Thursday al u P. W.
Mail closes Tuesdays and Saturdays al P. IN.
GoLDsBoRouGH MAIL-( BY A horse coach')
Leaves daily Except Sunday al I = d. ~ M
Arrives daily Except Monday az loa' ~
Mail closes al ga. m. except SUNDAY
TAEscRoueH MAIL--(By 2 horse hack
Leaves Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at . a. m
Arrives sunday. v ednesday and Friday a! p m
MailcIoses Monday. Wednesday and Friday at9 p III
RoxBoRoueH MAIL-(By Horse.) 20
1ee: r.;Ja al 8 a. m
-. Mail closes at Friday at II m