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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-10-01
THE MONEY MARKET.

The Treasury Cashier OF the common
wealth, Mr. Asa Dimick, has just published
a statement in The Harrburg papers, which
shows the State finances 10 be in mos
prospe rous condition According 10 his state
ment, the State debt on the lst oi December
1851, was SAC, ,543 OF this sum about
thir,y-six and three quarter millions bore In
tercst al the rate Of 5 per cent. some TWO
and quarter millions at the rate oi SIX per
cent. and less than two hundred thousand
dollars a, Al per cent. These items, with
$3.50, 1852 Of "Relief' issues, and about hal!
a million of floating debt, form the aggre'
gate mentioned. Since the lst Dec, 1891,
the debt has been increased by amount OF
the appropriation 10 the North Branch Canal
$500 and essened by the operations OF
the sinking fund, payment of out standing
certificates, damages, balances OF contracts,
&c., $9ls,91O, reducing the State debt at
present 10 S4O 2G3, 633. The payments on
The deb, made since the first OF December,
2S5l, exceed The amount ofthe North Branch
loan the sum of S6S,9l0,52. 1t should be
stated, also, that 10 addition TO the $4,000
received in premiums by the cancellation OF
the six per cent. bonds, there will be an an
nual saving Ia the tate OF interest OF iTac-
ton over 10000, or sum equal 10 The in
,erest on four hundred thousand dollars oi
the public debt. AS the provision ior ms
interest is permanent, without making any
exaclions from the people, it may be regar
ded as a practical reduction OF the debt -
The annexed statement is given as the p'e'
else amount paid for new work under the
appropriation bill of 1852;
For relaying the Columbia
Railroad $500, 900 90
For new road TO avoid the planes
on the Allegheny mountains, 1856, O34 80
For the western reservoir, 52,3SO II
For the North Branch, 900 90
For the double locks on the Dele
Division, ware 60 900 90
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-10-01
THE SUNBURY GAZETTE.

Our neighbor of the Gazette states that
the Milton Democrat and Sunbury Amerl-
can are not disposed 10 give hearty sup
port to D. B. Montgomery, our candidate
for The legislature, and intimates that it is
owing to his opposition to the 100000
subscription by the county. We should
like to know by what authority the editor
OF the Gazette sets himself up as a Judge in
this matter. We have only TO say, for
ourselves, that the assertion of the Gazette
is utterly untrue and uniounded. We have
less reason 10 feel dissatisfied with MIR.
Montgomery on this score than the Gazette,
as we never advocated the subscription.
although we always contended it would be
a good one-while that paper did not only
advise subscription of 100000, bn'
one of double that amount. Yet, strange
to say, the Gazette, in the face of all this
has the hardihood to assert that "neither o
these papers saw anything 10 disapprove o
in this subscription"
II it will do our neighbor any good, W,
are willing to concede that his powers o
degluti,ion are much greater than our own
Commorant-likc, he swallows every dist
set before him, with equal relish. W.
confess to more fastidious taste, and d
not hesitate to say that we look upon
venison pasty as decidedly more nvitin,
than a rasher of bacon. 1t is perhaps, ow
ing 10 this capacity that the Gazette lay
its claims TO superior democracy. d
gustibuS non disputandem.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-10-01

0TOur readers will find, on our first
page, a somewhat spicy letter, from a
Northumberland correspondent Of the Phil
adelphia North American. The sarcastic
illusions in regard to this place, should be
received with some grains of allowance.
The writer, a clever friend, possesses an
exhuberant and fanciful Imagination, which
added to early Predjudices, will readily ac-
count tor occasional filings OF this character.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-10-01
ID 4 r. ID

IN this place, on Monday morning last, of
consumption, Mr.. SAMUEL THOMPSON,
aged aboni 40 years
In this place, on Thursday morning last,
after lingering illness Mrs. CATtlARINE,
wife of John e. Youugman, Esq. aged about
60 years.
In this place, on the morning of the 2Slh
nit, at the residence Of her son, Benjamin
Hendricks, ELIZABETH D. BOGAR, aged
81 years.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-10-01
Che nlarkrts.
Philadelphia Market.

Sept %, 1853
FLOUR AND MEAL The -four market
is quiet and prices are firm. Sales al SGT,
al which holders are now generally firm
There is a steady demand for city consump-
lon within the range of S6ba6k for common
and extra brands. Rye Flour is scarce, small
sales al $lt per obi. Corn Meal-Lasl sales
of fresh ground Penna al S3b per bbl.
GRAIN.-W heat is more inquired for
Sales of prime new red at l25al26kc per
bushel, afoat, and 1900 bushels prime Penn
sylyania white al 1856 Sales of Rye at s5c.
Corn-Yelow is in demand at 79dS0c.-
Oats Sales new Southern at 40a4lc; new
Pennsylvania Acc.
WHISKEY Sales of bbls and hhds al 29c.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-10-01
Baltimore Market.

Sept. 81, 1858.
FLOUR.-The market to-day is active,
and pretty large operations have taken place
al Saturdays prices We have sales Of 2600
bbls Howard Street al Sc, and 200 bbls. do
at 1894. Sales also of 1900 bbls City
Mills, mostly for future delivery, atS6.
GRAlN.-The receipts of Grain at the Corn
aud Flour Exchange this morning were large,
and the market very active, especially for
Wheats-nearly all The lots offered being
readily taken either by shippers or milers al
an advance of to cents on Saturdays phi
ces. The offerings of Wheat were about
$4,000 bushels, and Prices ranged from 1913
TO 1875 cts. for fair 10 prime reds, i2sal33
cents for fair TO prime whites, and l35al36
cents for strictly prime parcels of white suit
bile for family flour. The sales of Corn
were about l6, 900 bushels at 7oa7l cts. for
white, mostly at II cents and 74a75 cents
yellow. Sales of prime Maryland Oats at l
a42 cents, and of Virginia do. at 37aSs cts
No Rye at market.
WHlSKEY.-The demand is less active,
and prices have receeded slightly. Sales OF
bbls. to-day at 9sa cents. No sales hhds'
reported.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-10-01

Rather SINGULAR The other day, says
the Pittsburg Post, passenger was i'''eu III
to the express train at the o. & p H. H. STA
,ion. who seemed utterly unable to move a
limb wi,hou, the aid Of crniches' lie pro-
cssded as far as Alliance where he lett the
train in full possession Of The use oil his ''mos'
leaving his cruiches behind.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-10-01

" The travel over the Philadelphia
and Sunbury Railroad is greater than We
have reason to expect in its unfinished
state. On Tuesday morning there were
thirty eight through passengers-and three
coaches are now running from Shamokin
to Pottsville to accommodate The increased
travel over the route.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-10-01
Si,34s,al5 81
Total,

The New Orleans Picayune, of the 18th
SAYS The following letter, enclosing ten
dollars was received yesterday. We hope
he generous donor may never be "out of
sorts ~
New ORLEANS, Sept Is, 1853.
To lend helping u, | can only send
YOU "hali token,n las am not heavy
"leaded,") as hear your society is "out of
sor,s,n and some of the "battered forms" OF
the 'typos" may suffer thereby, before (.)
is put 10 the present 'ial take" Of death.
Respectfully, A. c. JONES
To Thos. F. Hedges, Esq, Chairman of the
New Orleans Typographical Relief Com
mttee.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-10-01

DOYAL EDLEWOMEN.-The Empress
IA of Russia and the cx-Qucen of France are
said to he excellent needlewomen; but il is not
stated whether they were in the habit of mcndng
their husbands coats, pants, and vests. Speaking
of coats pants and vests, there is a splendcd and
varied assortment of all those articles, Just suited
and intended for the approaching fall season, at
Rockhi & Wilson's Clothing Store, No. Ill
Chesnut street, corner ofFranklin Place, Philade-
phia.
Philadelphia, Nov. 6, ls52.-ly.-cw.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-10-01

" We have been asked why the GA
zette omitted the name of Judge KNOX in
the ticket al the heaG OF its columns. So
pure democrat should abhora ,reacherous
memory.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-10-01

o. The break in the canal near Liver
pool is completed. Another Locomotive.
the "Lancaster," for the Philadelphia and
Sunbury road, has been detained in conse-
quence of the break. A third Engine will
be placed on the road in few weeks.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-10-01

A YANKEE, writing from the West, to his
father, speaks Of lis great matrimonial facil.
ties, and ends by making the following sug-
geslion !-"Suppose you ge, our girls some
teeth and send them ont gu
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-10-01

Mrs. CLARA Il PEHDERT was on trial in
Cincinnati last week, for "whalngn a
man g. named Jeremiah Darling. jeremiah
not only lost The suit, but received subse-
quenlly, as presents, yellow flannel petit
coat, and other testimonials of public esteem,
Poor Jeremiah
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-10-01

Mrs. CATHARlNE CosNER, ol Hardy county,
Va, ii is said, caught two large bears this
summer, in trap. Mrs. c., ii is also said,
is very expert with rifle.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-10-01
DEMOCRATIC STATE NOMINATIONS.
FOR JUDGE OF THE SUPREME COURT

OR JUDGE OF THE SUPREME COURT:
JOHN G. KNOX,
Of Tioga County.
FOR CANAL COMMISSIONER:
THOMAS FORSYTH,
Of Philadelphia County.
FOR AUDITOR GENERAL:
EPHRAIM BANKS,
Of Mifin 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, 1853-10-01
Communication.
COUNTY TNEASuRER.

MR. EDlToR:-l am Informed that various
plans are laid TO defeat Mr. Bucher, the dem.
ocraic candidate for Treasurer, among other
things, calling him a subscription man, and
Il resident OF Suubury. Now as | am deci-
dedly opposed 10 this same subscription my
self, may be allowed to say something in
his behalf Upon enquiry find that Mr.
Bucher is much less objectionable on This
ground than his opponent, Mr.. Wese. This
charge is made solely on the ground that Mr.
Bucher resides in Sunbury. Now is this lust
Or is it good policy TO get up sectional war
that may, in The end, prove most disastrous
TO those engaged in il. And how many
months is it since Mr. Wiese was a resident
OF Suubury, aud are not ali his connexions
and interests still there. The law reqnires
the Treasures office TO be kept in Snnbury,
and ought not the Treasurer reside here also
Or must persons having business, travel or
4 miles 10 hunt up the Treasurer.
In reply TO This it has been said that the
office will be continued aud administered
in the same place where it now is. Now
| am utterly opposed TO eecing any man
to an office, that he is neither willing or able
to attend TO himself and besides, | can
never consent thai the Office of County Trea-
surer shall be peddled out in this way, sim
| ply TO reward a man who Is neither a whig
or democrat, and who professes temperance
one year and reviIes il the next.
On the other hand, can any one say any
thing against Francis Bucher, an industrious
mechanic, frank, open and honest, whose
character has never been questioned. The
| Treasures office, our people know to their
cost, is one that should not be lrinpd with
/ Then why not place it in the hands of re-
sponsib'e man, who is able aud willing TO
attend 10 it
An ANTT.SUBscRIPrIoN DEMOCRAT.
October |, 1858.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-10-01
EDITORS TABLE.
Business Notices.

PUBL1c SALE The administrators of John
Diehl, advertise the sale of horses, cows, &C.,
on the 5th inst.
MILL1vEnY.-Mrs. Margaret Haas has rcceiv-
cd and opened new assortment of millinery
goods.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-10-01

A PARIS letter writer speaking OF the new
foreign attaches Of American Embassies,
says:
There is quite group Of new American
arpointees here, on their way 10 their vari-
o,s destinations. | am sorry TO say that the
group does not compare, 10 advantage, with
the knots Of American gentlemen and travel
ers that collect in the court yard of Meurice's
Hotel. Its apparent characteristics are to-
tai ignorance Of any European language a
zeal for propagandism whether timely or no, I;
the holding of ultra opinions; a taste for
brandy and water; love for tobacco in its
wors, form, and seemingly uncomfortable
desire 10 swear. cannot doubt that there
are sterling qualities in reserve; but regret
that an observers first impression of these
gentlemen, is so likely 10 be uuGavorable.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-10-01

A BIRD standing Eve feet high, FIVE fee,
eight inches from lip 10 tip of the wings, has
been shot al ozaukee, Wisconsin. Its color
is blue, with green ,uit on the head.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-10-01

W 1O0l.-CoMus LODGE The members
of this Order are notified that there will be
a meeting held this (Friday) evening, at
O'Clock, al the usual place. Business of i'm
porlance will be transacted
By order of the G. Z.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-10-01

D 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, 1853-10-01

YORK AND CUMBERLAND RAILROAD ELEc-
rIoN We learn from York, Pa, that the
annual election for officers of the York and
Cumberland Railroad Company, held in that
borough on the ed ulr, resulted as follows
Presidenl-Johu Herr Direclors-John P.
Kennedy, P II Sullivan, r. NJ. Magraw, John
Hough, Frederick Waits and Eli Lewis.
Mr.. Magraw was elected to ill the vacan-
cy in the Baltimore directory, and Eli Lewis
in that of York.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-10-01

one OF THE LONGEST FREIGHT TRAINS
ever seen upon the Philadelphia and Colum-
bia Railroad, passed through Lancaster on
Friday evening. 1t comprised sixiy-lhree
They were drawn by one of the new loco.
motives OF the new jersey Manufacturing
Co.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-10-01

FIGHT slaves-a father, mother and six
chiIdren-were sold at Wilmington, Del, on
Monday, for S3,4S5.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-10-01

CONFIDENCE can be placed, to the fullest extent in
I the use of the SUPPORTERS of Mrs Belts Of Pha-
depha. 50 many thousand cases known of entire
relief ol Ladies' from the most intense pain OF body and
anxiety at md arising rom the Of other applications
OF no reputation Wm,ever Beware of metal glass springs
OF all kinds and elastic pepai ns, heendcncy OF which
u hlure the patient is but well known to many suf-
iercrs aud physicians 70 avoid all Cnmteriels apply
personally or by letter to Mrs b, No 32l Walnut Street
examine her signature on each Supprtc and her United
Staes Copyright labels each box Her Supporters are
sanctioned by standing of 20 years and als 10y The Fncu-
", consisting the highest mucs in the Uned States
WE SEND By MAIL FREE. PRICES MODERATE. Address
wholesale or retail orders, to JAS. BETS, Agent. No
32 Walnut Street, Philadelphia.
Phila, October |, lsj3-tf.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-10-01

20 The Scranton Lyceum gives notice
tina. the following grave and important
question will be discussed by that learned
body;
QUEsTIoN--"Are the anglo Americans,
endowed with capacity and genius equal TO
Europeans!
If we We're member, we should be
strongly inclined to clean our dexter boot
on the neither habilments OF any one who
dared TO propose such question.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-10-01

IT IS SAID 10000 negroes have died of the
present yellow fever in Cuba.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-10-01
Estate of JOHN DIEHL. decd.

Estate of JOHN DIEHL, decd,
NOTICE is hereby given that letters of Ad-
~ mlnistration on the estate of John Dichl
late of Point township, Northumberland county,
decd, have been granted to the undersigned.-
Therefore all persons indebted to said estate will
discharge the same, and those having demands
will present them for settlement. The Admins
traitors will meet for the above purpose at the
house of William Dchl in said township. on
Tuesday, November s. 1853.
WILLIAM DIEHL, ! ,,u,
SAMUEL DIEHL, Au"' 'o's'
Point twsp., Oct. |, lS53.--6t.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-10-01

To ADVERTISERS The circulation of the Sunbury
American among the different towns on the Susquehanna
not exceeded fequaed by any paper published in North
ern Pennsylvania.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-10-01

&C. R. Buckalew Esq, of Columbia
has been nominated for reelection. He
meets with violent opposition from Mon
tour county, particularly from Danville.-
Mr.. Buckalew is justly ranked as one of
the ablest members of the last Senate.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-10-01
$500 REV ARID!

ENASMUCH as there has been at sundry time
4 distinctions placed ana confined upon Il
track of the Philadelphia and Suuhury Railroa
do hereby offer the above reward for the dcte
ton and conviction Of any person or pcrsol
guilty of such offence.
DAVID LONGENECKER.
President.
Sunbury, Sept. 81, lS53.-3m.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-10-01

UA new line OF stages is about 10 be
started between this place and Wiliamsport,
by Messrs. Msher g. Co., OF Lancaster, to
run in connexion with the Philadelphia
and Sunbury Railroad. Some ofthe horses
and coaches arrived here on Thursday last.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1853-10-01
IMPORTANT TO PHYSICIANS AND
LADIES.

October |, lS53.-7m.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-12-03


% Bills of Indictment were returned by
tina Grand Jury the present Court week as
follows -
Against John Smith, for horse stealing
acquitted on the ground Of insanity.
Against Mary Lemley-four separate bills
for retailing sririiuOus liquors without IL
crnse.
Against Peter Smith and Margaret Smith
for unlawful cuhabiIaIion.
Against Eli Yost and Nelly Wells for IN
lawful cohablaiion.
Beside the trial Of Commonwealth cases,
the Court transacted n considerable amount
Of other business, such as appointing Ad'
minis,rators, admitting Wills 10 probate
&C., &c.
In the care Of the 0rerseers OF the Poor
VS.. Shively. for Dastardy-thc Court, alter
full hearing, found for the Plaintiff.
n. B. Persons having any remnants oil
character or sensibility, had much better set
lie such cases BY compromise at home.-
When taken to Court they produce disgust
Ing disclosures, aud BY no means help the
cause Of public morals.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-12-03
GREAT COLLISION.

About six o'clock, on Wednesday
evening, the express train from Buffalo
came in collision with a tree blown a.
cross the track. three quarters OF mile
East of Springfield station twenty-five
miles Yves, from Erie. The severe gale
from the Lake had torn up hemIock
two feet in diameter, and cast it angular
ily over the track. The tree struck the
rails about twenty feet from its roots.
the evening was dark and stormy. the
accident occurred in the woods, which
rendered objects less distinct. The train
had been delayed some hour and bali
at Erie waiting the arrival ofthe Buffalo
train. When the collision happened, it
was moving at the velocity of forty miles
per hour. .,g
The crash was awful. Thetree, two feet
! in diameter, was broken in three places,
aud shivered as If struck by thunder
bolt. The locomotive was smashed to
pieces and destroyed. 1t turned over
and over three times The boiler was
broken, letting the steam and scalding
water out, to add TO the alarm and dan
ger. The tender and two baggage cars
were hurled upon the fragments of the
locomotive, and smashed into one COM
mon wreck. The frs, three passenger
cars, filled with people, were dashed up
Oh the ruins of the baggage cars and
engine. They were badly broken and
turned bottom side up. The last three
cars of the train were not thrown from
the track, nor very badly sabled.
The horror and confusion of the scene
were incredible. The train had 400
passengers. Tho shock hurled them
from their seats, and piled them up a.
mong seats in terrible confusion. The
collision occurred before the engineer
had time to whistle down break, let off
steam, reverse motion, or even jump
for his own life. He was pitched out
head foremost into the ditch among the
limbs. The fireman followed suit, and
the baggage master piled after them, all
OF whom received severe flesh bruises,
bu, strange to say, escaped instant death
and managed to crawl from under the
ruins of broken cars aud fragments Of
smashed baggage. But, more miraculous
still, none Of thepussengers were killed,
or even had broken bones. Many re-
ceired slight injuries, and all were more
or less shocked aud scared.
The train made three or four rebounds
aud advances, after striking the tree,
before it came To a hal.-Frss City
Democrat.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-12-03
THE WAR.

Which has been so long threatened between
Russia and Turkey, has at length been common
ced in downright earnest, both in Europe and
Asia. The Turks have been signally successful
thus far, having defeated their enemies in several
desperately tough, battles. 1t would seem. at
first view Of the subject, as though the myriad
hordcs of the Gar might sweep down all before
them, and make triumphant march to Constan.
tlnoplc-but +" sober second thought" argues
otherwise. The Turks have the sympathies Of
the world, with the exception Of Austria, and
perhaps Prussia, on their eide. The noble Hun.
earan. and Poles are painting for par, in this
contest, and so are the enslayed masses in sevc'
raj Of the European States, as well as tens o
thousands of exppuiatcd heroes now in the Uni
ted S,a,es-who will hasten, singly and in bat
talions, TO the sea, Of war.
We are no, at all surprised that the crowned
heads of Europe have labored earnestly to pro
ven, this appeal to arms. No, one of them bu
presses, with aching head, pillow of ,hOrns.-
The war will, in all probability, become general
and las, for number of years. Whether 1t viii
cyentua,c in favor of the cause Of liberty or des
90, ism, time will determine. We believe thu
former.
Interesting particulars OF the progress Of thu
War will be found in this weeks paper.