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The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1853-05-07
Halfway House.
TOHN MORGAN, midway betw

JOHN MORGAN, midway between
St Paul and Stiilwater} besS leave to say to strait
visiting Minnesota, and the public generally, that
havn: made his complete for the accom-
mediation Of the public, being situated in the midst
OF the most delightful scenery, surrounded by lakes that
abound with Ash. and In an atmosphere Of unsurpassed
purity, he hopes company from abroad, well
from the neishboring villages They will find the charges
moderate.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-11-12
The EXECUTIVE MAxsrox.-The Wa

The EXECUTIVE MANsIoN.-The Wash
nglon Union announces that the repairs of
the White House authorized by the last Con.
gress are now nearly completed, and that in
the course of this month he building will be
thoroughly renovaed-as far, AT least, as the
appropriation will allow. The Union saws
that the work has been conducted in the mos,
thorough, careful, and economical manner
under the immediate superiniendence of
Capt Lee, of The Uulted States Corps of En-.
gineers; Mr.. Walter, Architect of the CAPITOL;
and Sidney Webster, Esq, the private secre.
,ary Of the President. The amount placed
at their disposal has been expended with
good Judgement, and there is every reason
10 believe that the people will be satisfied
with The comfortable and elegant condition
of The mansion occupied by lhe first citizen
of the republic.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-11-12

THE APPROXIMATION OF CUBA. ter
r.ble conspiracy discovered by lthe Wash
ing,on Union, between Spain and Great
Britain, 10 Gil Caba with African apprentices,
TO the manifest danger OF liberty in The Uni
tad States, is generally conceded 10 be a
humbug. Tho plan never had any stronger
basis 10 res, upon than disordered fancy,
though il is said that Senior Mariana Tori
snte, of Cuba, started some such scheme in
England, where, however, instead OF finding
favor, it only met with opposition, Senior
Torrienis is Spanish scholar, an author and
gentlemen. His views are evidently the
opinions Of literary man without any off,
cial sanction, and the fact that he endeavors
TO show that il would be good policy in Great
Britain 10 help forward the scheme, shows
that Greai Britain, as yet, is engaged in no
such attempt, if any such evidence we,e
needed after all the attempts OF Grea, Britain
10 break Up the slave traffic entirely.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-11-12
THE NEW SAW MILLS.

On Thursday last, Mr.. Shaw, OF Will
Transport, who is engaged by the Canal
and Water Power Company, to superln-
tend the erection Of the large Saw Mills, at
this place, made selection of the site, on
the gut, below the railroad. The two
mills about TO be erected, are OF the largest
class, and will run gang saws, capable OF
cutting sixty thousand feet of lumber, each,
per day. Mr.. Shaw, who is man OF ex-
perience in these matters, says he never
saw better location, o. one possessing
more natural advantages. Mr.. Joseph +.
Leib, as agent of the Canal Company, and
who is extensively engaged iu the lumber
business at this place, has just returned
from Clinton county, where he has con-
tracted for the necessary timber, for these
mills, 10 be delivered this fall. Mr.. Leib
has purchased during the past week, a
number Of RATS OF sawed lumber, in the
river at this place, containing over 3O0,-
600 feet and also 100000 prime shingles.
We are glad 10 see Mr.. Leib, who is an ac-
tive business man, so successful in bis
business.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-11-12
Correspondence of the Public Ledger.
LETTER FROM wAsHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7, 1853.

All the rumors ahoat, about the Presidents
Message, are mere speculations amounting
to nothing. One thing, only, is certain, viz
that the President will alude 10 the position
OF Cnba-clearly indicating, that while the
United States will discoun,enance all fillbus-
terIsm, and strictly observe the stipulation Of
treaties and the duties Of neutrals, she could
not remain an indifferent spectator, if Eng
land or France or both, were 10 meddIe with
The municipal or other regulations of the
Island. On lha, subject the Administration
is frm and decided, and as | have reason to
believe, 10 some purpose. | have no doubt
but that England will, if she has not already
done so, express in some official form her
determination not 10 meddle with the affairs
oi Cuha-eilher 10 please the old ladies OF
Exeter Hall, or The ''drab-colored" gentlemen
oil Manchester At all events, the British
Legation, here, takes every possible occasion
10 disavow any such intention, on the part of
England, and have reason 10 believe that
similar professions will be made or have
been made TO Mr.. Buchanan, in London.
BY the bye, speaking of MIR. Buchanan,
learn, that though moi over-plcaseG with the
climate of England, he will remain at his
post during the present administration, and
does not desire TO have his name again
brought forward for The Presidency. There
is both wisdom and discretion in this patri-
otic resolve.
England, france and Russia are intriguing
about the Sandwich Islands, and what is mos,
remarkable, France makes herself more busy
about them than England herself Yet the
Islands could not possibly be of any use 10
her, even ii she acquired possession of them
The same holds of Russia, whose ships you
see occasionally described by some traveller
but never meet on the ocean 1t is hardly
possible 10 conceive that England should al
this Juncture, give vent to her jealousy OF
republican aggraudizement. One would
think that she had better settle her difficulty
with Russia first, before she borrows trouble
with the United States.
The Fisheries question may be considered
ds SuuO as selileu dHu VIII uOuOtless De
disposed OF during The ensuing Congress. On
the pTelimuaries both Governments have
agreed. The Copyright treaty concluded
BY Mr.. Everett, bu, not yet ratified by the
Senate, will also be considered, and, be-
lieve, will also be agreed TO- The present
Administration seems 10 have taken a more
enlarged and philosophical view on the sub
jeet than have yet seen urged in any Of The
leading papers, or in Congress.
On the subject Of rivers and harbors it is
confidently expected the Message will con-
tain some important suggestions. 1t is a fact
that some of The appropriations for River and
Harboi Improvements, voted BY the last
Congress, have not yet been expended, and
that the whole amount appropriated for them
will next July revert 10 the Treasury.
OBSERVER
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-11-12
THE SHOOTING STAR PHENOMENON.

The annual November display Of shooting
stars occurs on the I2Ih and 18th of the pre-.
sent month, Saturday and Sunday next
There has been great deal OF scientific re.
search into this phenomenon, but little that
is satisfactory in theory has yet been educed
in ine investigation. 1t was on the l2lh
and 18Th Of November, 1888, that the extra
ordinary apparilon of meieors was observed
November is moi the sole period Of The recnr.
renee of such phenomena, certain times in
April, July and December being marked by
like periodical appeaIaHres.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-11-12

TERRIBLE RAT-IcIDE.-On Saturday last. a
number of person were engaged lhleshing
in the baIn OF Mr., Christian Mechling, of
South Butler township, aud on removing the
grain, and coming near the floor of The NOW.
the presence of an extraordinary number OF
rats was discovered. The barn doors were
Immediately closed and every precaution
taken 10 prevent their escape. Several per.
sons properly armed, then entered The NOV,
and the onslaught commenced. The con
hict waged fast and furious for considerable
length Of iime-the assailed frequently seek
lug shelter up the panlaloons and in The bo-
SONS of the assailan,s. When the bloody
work was ended, The slain were collected
together, and found to number one hundred
and eighty. The whole number Of rats col.
lecied in The NOW must have been more
than Two hundred, as upwards of thirty made
good their escape Butler, Pa, Whig.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-11-12
EDITORS TABLE.


James Smith, Administrator of George Arm
strong decd, will sell the personal effects of said
deceased, On the Goth instant Read the adver-
tisement in another column.
TnE PENSA. FARM JOURNAL for November is
well filled with articles of interest to the farmer.
ms journal has become quite popular periodi-
cal to many of the agricultural portion of the
community. Published at West Chester by ].
NJ. Meredith q Co.
GEnMASrowS TELEenApn.- This excellent
paper is about to be enlarged in order to accom-
modate its advertising patronage. Major Freas.
in order to attend to his increased duties has ta-
good paper, Lnt profitable one, as it deserves to
be.
The KS1cKERBocKER MAGAziSE.-We have
received the November number of this excellent
periodical As usual, it is filled with interesting
and instructive literature. Among its contribu-
tions "In Search of a Place." "Moults from
White Blackbird," and "Hurpings upon Hades,"
very entertaining. The Editors Table," al
ways good feature in this Magazine, is peculiar
ly interesting in the present number.
The MONKS REVENGE, on THE SECRET EyE-
MY is the title of an ex xcellent romance lust re-
ceived from the enterprisng firm of De Witt &
Davenport whose books have at least one quality
to recommend them and that is the clear and
handsome style in which they are got up. The
incidents of this romance belong to an age when
men earned renown only OH the battle field, and
sought repose only in the lap of beauty. 1t is
well written book, by popular author, and lacks
none Of the more prominent elements of success
1t furnishes an admirable porraiture of the times
when religious enthusiasm led whole countries TO
enlist under the Banners of the Cross, and wage
exterminating war in the name of the Holy
Church.
The LITERARY CuMPASIoN for November
published by Messrs. Egle e. May at Harrisburg
has been received. It's contents are varied and
interesting, and the letter press and paper excel
lent. The present number is illustrated with the
"Bural of De Soto in tie Mississippi"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-11-12
APPOINTMENTS,

The State Canal Board, in session in The
early part Of the week, at Harrisburg, ait
nounce the following appointments of collec.
tors aud supervisors for The next curren,
year:
CoLLEcToRs-Pi,tsburg, Baker Fieeport
AquedLct, Mrs. Martin; BIairsville, Mean
ulty; Johnstown, Gibbons Holidays sburg
Hoover; Huntington, Black Lewistownr
Nj. Kay; Newport, Zollinger; Liverpool
Baum Northumberland, Zimmerman; Lock
Haven, Aughenbaugh Easton, Morrison
New Hope, Soliday; Philadelphia, Yosi
Lancaster, Carmary; Beach Haven, Eat
Duncan's Island, Ziegler; Wiliamspor
John Piait; Dunsburg, George A. Aughen
baugh.
SuPERvIsoRs-Lower Western Division,
M. Orr; Upper Western Division, Boyer
Eastern Division, Houp;; Delaware Division
Evans; Susquehanna, First Division Bla,.
tenberger; North Banch, Search Superin.
tendeni Columbia road, Baker.
STATE AGENTS - Messrs Buckingham
Thompson, TpPen, Packer, Stock, Kelly
and BenlZ.
On MARKET TRAiN-B, Ebaush.
WEIGH SCALES, HuLLIDAYsBURGu - Mr.
Bell.
THE Native American vote, at the recent
election in Penis syvauia, was as follows:-
Supreme Judge, (Broome) 1851; Canal
Commissioner, (Morgan) 1854 Auditor Gen.
eral, (Reigle) 1886; Surveyor General
(Cleaver) $3.50,
The Free Soil vote foois up as follows -
Supreme Judge, (Siephenson) 1864; Canal
Commissioner, (MilchelD 3.579; Auditor
General, Craig 3,462; Surveyor General
(Corson) 1894.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-11-12

VERMONT LIouoR LAw.-Gov. Robinson,
Of Vermont, has delivered his first message
to the Legislature. 1t is brief and confined
TO State affairs, which are reviewed and The
people Of the State are congratulated thai
they are free from the embarrassments of a
public debt, but are recommended 10 incur
the expense OF geological survey of the
Stale. The Governor is opposed 10 The new
liquor law, 'ne passage of which has reyolu.
iionized the State.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-11-12

THE LATE STATE FAIR.-The Executive
Committee Of the State Agricultural Society
held meeting al their Office in HARRISBURG.
last week, when it was asceriained tha, the
receipts al the exhibition held in Piitsburg.
amounted 10 Sl7, ,500-dedncing IS 900 paid
in premiums and other expenses "a balance
will be left Of $4,000; which, added to the
appropriation of $4,000 by the State, and
the sum in the Treasury and invested in
stocks, will reach the sum of $4,000 1t is
contemplated by the officers of the Society,
10 use This sum for The purpose of establish
ing an Agricultural School, and application
will be made TO The Legislature for an act
of incorporation Tor the purpose. Ii is be.
lieved by the officers Of the Society, that an
institution of tins kind, established upon
proper basis, could be sustained BY the re.
sources OF the Society,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-11-12

JUDGE GRIER AND THE FREE DEMocRACY
The "Free Democracy" of New York have
resolution before them looking 10 impeach-
men' OF Judge G'ier, for his words and ac.
lions in The late Willkesharre Slave Case.--
The resolution appoints special committee
TO memoralize the House of Representatives
OF the United States upon The subject, to
take such further action in The premises as
will secure hearing in that body on This
subject. On motion of John P. Hale, the
resolution was laid on the table ill Wednes-
day evening, when there will be full
meeting.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-11-12

% The PHILADELPHIA WEEKLY REGIS
TER.-Ths enterprising publisher of the
Philadelphia Daily Register will com
mence publishing, on the 18th inst, a
weekly paper to be called the "Weekly
Register" The talent exhibited in the
daily, is sure guarantee that the weekly
will be a spirited and well conducted pa
per. Mr.. Birney, the editor, is well known
as an able writer, and will, no doubt, make
the Register worthy Of his reputation. The
Register will be published, for single CO.
pies, at 80 per annum. Address William
Birney, Daily Register Office Philadelphia
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-11-12

Mn. McLAIN, our new Minister 10 China,
1t is said will lake the overland route 10 In.
dia, and goes thence 10 Hong Kong, where
he will run his chance Of getting on board
one OF The ships of the Japan squadron, and
Of finding his way 10 the government of Iht.
CelesIials Having no proper ship al com
mand, this is The only way the government
can get Mr.. McLaia 10 his destination.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-11-12

~ News is awfuly scarce. The Turks
and the Russians have matters in very
interesting state, and We await every arri-
val to hear whether or not, they have "let
slip the dogs of war;" The Russians as
well as the French, il is rumored, have a
design upon the Sandwich Islands. A
Boston paper thinks Russia would highly
relish couple Of sandwiches with her
turkey. But the Haiawaian government,
the king as well as the people, are anxious
10 be annexed TO the United States. A
great many Americans having settled on
these Islands, they give tone to public
opinion.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-11-12
NrsRAsKA TERRrroRY.-Colonel Ben

NEBRAsKA TERRIToRY.-Colone Benton IN
a recent letter 10 The people of Missouri, re-
CARDS the early settlement OF Nebraska Ter
ritory, It's organization by Congress, and the
establishment, Of The most liberal pre-emp-
lion principle within its borders' as great
national object ono that is called for in
military point of view, as consolidating our
settlements on both sides Of the Rocky Noun
tains, and as furnishing the volunteers to
defend, in case of an emergency, our Pacific
possessions. He promises TO give his atlen-
tion 10 the Territory in the next session of
Congress.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-11-12
RIcHMoNp. Nov. >. 1853

Ffghtfa Scene. - Thomas Board, who
was convicted of the murder Of The Barber
family in this State, was executed yesterday.
When the trap was Knocked from under him,
The rope broke and the unfortunate man fell
heavily to the ground, Much excitement
followed. The sheriff finally re-adjusted
The rope, and the criminal was again placed
on the platform. He seemed to be perfectly
frantic, and jumpedo of The platform. Another
scene of intense excitement ensued. The
prisoner was again secured, and The sentence
of the law fully carried out
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-11-12
Stray Cow.

1Efyg A Stray Cow came to the premises o
~ William Batz, in Lower Mabanov ,sn
Northumberland \ county, on the 10th of October
last. Said COW is of middle size. about 10 wear
old. Color, brown on the sides, and white from
head TO tail. The left horn lost. The owner
requested to come forward, prove property all,
take her away.
JOHN HIFIGER,
-NoN' H. leo3.-N Town. Clk.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-11-12

PoRK PRosPEcTs IN THE WEST "A JefIer-
son City, Mobile paper says: Farmers are
Offering TO furnish hogs for % cents per
pound, but whether that is gross or net
weight, il does not say, as other papers in
that State, quote the article at 8 cents -
Kentucky and Indiana papers, have estima.
ted pork at all prices, from 10 cents, and
speak Of hogs being plenty.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-11-12
n Stray Cow

Came to the premises fthc subscriber Fy77fS
in Shamokin township. Northumberland ~
county, about three weeks since, of brown bTin
die color rather Old, weighing 800 or 400 pound
and dry she has star on the forehead. an.
mad on brass bell. The owner is requested
come forward, prove property and take her ava,
SAMUEL BROSIOUS.
NoN' IL, looS'-5t Innkeepcr.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-11-12

TNiE TURKS are in arms, and there will ho
-, bloody war between them and the Rnss;o,.s
me effects Of such a war will be ycrv ,orr;h,s
Dut we have the best reasons for knoy;n ,,s,
no.hing could happen in it that would bayo ,bs
effect OF raising the price of the clo,t;,,, VI, y,
Hockhlli d Wilson's Clothing Store. M III
pha ''ee' rhiiaueL
Philadelphia, Nov. G. ls52.-Iy.-cv
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-11-12

Mrs. Parlington says she never cared much
about grand speclacles, or other sights; but
there are Two things she would like 10 have
sssn-'he inoculation of Frank Pierce and
corporation of Queen Victoria.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-11-12
BALTIMORE. INV

HH'INOHEj NOV. 6.
Ihe Sunday Lao in Baltimore The spc.
cess oi the Maine Law Ticket a, the recen,
election, has had one good effec, already
Nearly all the taverns throughout The civ
nave been closed, the pIoprieiors ANTICIPATING
strict enforcement, of the Sunday law
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-11-12
A Tract of Land.

containing 46 acres in said township, adjOinin
lands of Henry Kline, Henry Gulick and other
about thirty acres of which are cleared, and III
remsinder is good timber land. There Is goo
spring of water on the premises. The abo'
tracts are in good state of cultivation.
Terms and conditions will oe made known o
PETER oBERDoRF, ! E,,r
GEO. oBERDORf,'
Upper Augusta, Nov. IL, ls5a-.St'
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-11-12

A new wheelbarow, it is said, has been
invented. The wheel is placed under the
centre, so that none Of the weight oflhe load
rests upon the hands. A man can wheel
twice The usual weight.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-11-12
M A IL IL he ID.

On the ID inst, by the Rev. R. A. Fisher,
Mr.. WILLIM SNYDER, 10 Miss MARY CATHA-
RrSE REILAsD, daughter of Samuel Reiland,
both Of Agusia.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-11-12

" ADJOURNED SALE.-There will be
public sale of the balance Of the effects of
the estate of Henry Nlasscr, decd, at his
late residence in Sunbury, on Saturday, the
18th inst, al 10 O'Clock.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-11-12

THE PAcTFIc RAILROAD ENTERPRISE. start
ed in New York, is beginning 10 attract the
notice of the press ofthat city. The Tribune
says:-
at is now fully under way, and having
distributed its stock all round, in every quar-.
Ter where it is thought it will pay, its final
act aud consumma,e achievement will be 10
buy Up Congress. Most probably The prelim
mary steps OF this mammoth Corporation TO-
ward snbsidizing the press have already been
taken, with what success we shall learn in
due season, and it is not worth while 10 be
impatient AS the balloon begins 10 be infla.
ted, we shall be all able 10 see where the
gas comes from. We await the trying on of
the scheme at Washington. There is n
stock OF hundred millions TO be Distributed
free gratis for nothing, to somebody How
much will members of Congress take? Ge,
ready 10 speak up, genllemen!"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-11-12

Montgomery county, Tenn, has voted in
favor of subscribing s25o,oOo TO the Mem.
phis Claksyille and Louisville Railroad
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-11-12
EXECUTORS SALE.

WILL be exposed to sale on Monday, Il
2Sth inst, at the late residence of Pet
uberdorf, decd, in Upper Augusta, twsp., Mort
umberland county, by virtue Of authority co
tanned in the will Of said deceased.
A VALUABLE FARM,
containing 226 acres more or less, situated
the Cattawissa road, in said township, about
miles from sunbury. adjoining lands of Pet
Oberdorf, jr., Isaac Campbell and others. TT
improvements are two story log weatherboards
house, an out house-a large bank barn, wage
house, corn crib and spring house. About ls
acres of said land are cleared, and there is
orchard of good fruit on the premises.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-11-12

THERE are fourteen hundred surviving
revolutionary pensioners, regularly drawing
their pensions.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-11-12

GT LosT.-A large sized gold pen, with
silver holder or case. The finder will be
rewarded by leaving it at this office.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-11-12
Minister TO Ruisia-Fiom Oregon-BaHle
aCfh tile Hndidns-Gen. Lane rounded.
OBSERVER.

aCtfh tile IndldnS-Gen. Lane rounded.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7.-Ey.Governor Sew.
mour, the newly appointed Minister TO Rus.
sia, was here, to-day, in attendance at the
State Department. lie will sail for England
in the steamer Pacific, on the 29:h inst. ac-
companed by Mr.. Irving as Secretary Of
Legation.
Adyices from Oregon have been received
here, dated al camp Myrtle, Umpqua Val
ley, September II, saying that for a month
previous 10 that date that region had been
The seat of a formidable Indian war. With
the assistance of Gen. Lane, Major Alvord,
in command Of The regular forces there, rails.
ed company of Umpqua volunteers Gen
Lane, after leaving the main body, was
elected 10 the command, and on The oath OF
August the troops met with body of In.
dians, comprising some 300 warrio,s whipped
them and made them sue for peace. Sur
pIisiug them BY marching and otherwise
acting with vigor Gen, Lane overlook them
in their stronghold in the mountains, where
The battle took place, He was badly wound
ed in the shoulder, bu, kept the field