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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-06-09
A MARSHAL OF THE UNITED STATES

Among the Americans who attended the
late ball given at the Hotel de Vile, Paris,
was Jack Spicer, of Kentucky Jack rushed
the dress somewhat strong, and sported epau-
lettes on his shoulders large enough to start
four major generals in business. Jack was
the observed of all observers. and got mixed
up with party that his friends, could not
account for. Whenever .he marshals sat
down Jack did the same, always taking the
post OF honor, The day after the ball Jack
called on his old acquaintance, Mr. Mason,
our minister to France who started up q lit.
tie conversation in the following manner:
81 hear, Jack, you were at the ball last
night ?"
II was, sir and had a high old time"
"For which you were indebted l suppose,
to the high old company you got mixed up
with? BY the way, how came you associated
with the marshals p
"hows by virtue of my office; they were
marshals of France, while am nothing else
than marshal of the Republic showed my
commission, and took post accordingly"
"By what right of Office? what do you
mean '?'
"Read that and see'
Here Jack presented Mr.. Mason with q
whitey-brown paper, with seal big enough
for four pound weight
wv hat in the name OF Heaven is this ?"
"My commission Of marshal > l received il
IN 1890 when l assisted in taking the census
/, in Frankfort"
"You don't mean to say that you travel on
this ?'
II don't mean anything else That makes
me marshal Of the Republic, and l intend
to have the Office duly honored"
MIR Macon oIlownJ that I,ol- ,uo. lo:..z- -
large business on very small capital. we
should not wonder if the reader thinks the
same. A census marshal of Frankfort mix.
ing in with the marshals of France is certain.
ly rushing matters in manner that requires
as much brass as epaulettes, Jack, We are
happy to say, is equal to both the require.
ments.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-06-09
THE CUBAN DIFFICULTIES SETTlED.

BALTIMORE. June 5.-The National Intcll-
gencer learns by letters received from Paris.
that Mr.. Perry has obtained from the Span
ish Government an entirely satisfactory set
tlement of the FL Dorado case and also that
of the Vice Consul at Lagna la grande. The
Lieutenant Governor, who arrested Mr..
Thompson, is to be dismissed Such instruc-
tions have also been issued, as will prevent
in future the recurrence of any difficulty from
the conduct of the Spanish cruisers.
NJ. DE Cueta, the Spanish Minister, re-
turns home at his own request
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-06-09

-, IMPORTANT EUROPEAN PRoIEcr-Mr.
Thomas Wilson, of London, formerly Dutch
merchant, had proposed plan for opening a
canal communication between the Black Sea
ana the Danube, from point ia the Bay of
HH,ustendje to a part of the river between
Snernavoda and Rassova, the line followed
oeing nearly identical with that of the re-
mains Of Frajan's Wall. The distance to be
traversed would be little more than thirty
mics and the route would effect saving of
hoout Z3o miles by navigation in transport
lug produce from Servia, Bulgaria md most
part Q. Wallachia, while it would also be
SWay Way from the neighborhood of Russia. Mr..
~ nsoh Is said to have sent out some engin.
tsrs .Srs 10 survey 'he locality; and it is added
ta ,na' e,s turkish authorities in London look
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-06-09

ILLNESS OF THE HoS. ERAsTus BRooKs.-
We regret to hear Of the serious illness of
this gentleman, of an affection of the lungs
of general debility induced by his very close
attention TO his duties during the late session
of the Legislature. Mr.. Brooks has won for
himself high reputation as a controversial
wr1ter by his able, mastery and complete
defence of himself from the gross imputations
upon his veracity made by Archbishop
Hughes and we hope he will live yet many
years to enjoy the fame of having etiectually
answered and fully sienced such an antago-
nist.--N. y. Commercial.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-06-09

EMIGRANTs RETURNING TO EuRoPE.-The
number Of emigrants who have returned to
their homes in the Old World during the
last seven or eight weeks, from the several
ports of the United States, is usually large.
Notwithstanding the price of passage in most
Of the packet ships, particularly at New
York, has been increased. The passage
ticket in the steerage for Liverpool was
formerly from six to eight dollars, each per-
son being required TO supply himself with
provisions, but the price has been raised this
year to eighteen dollars for each person, the
passengers being supplied by the owners OF
the vessel. During the last two months l..
574 emgrants. it is said, have sailed from
New York, and 500 more will sail in few
days.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-06-09
EDITORIAL CORRESPONDENTS.
UNITED STATES HOTEL. !
Philadelpbia June 5. 1855. |

Philadelphia June 5, 1855.
The late rain, which appears to have ex-
tended over u vast portion of country has
gladdened the heart of many, who feared the
worst in regard to our present crops. In its
results, it is far more important than all the
political movements that have been agtated
the past five years.
The rain was most opportune as vcgcta-
tion was already suffering in many sections
Its value to the country has been estimated
at One Hundred Million Of dollars. Had
there been failure of the crops this season,
consequence. Yet how few have given it
even serious thought.
The Virginia election has peen the cause
of great rejoicing in this city, and other pla-
ces, by the old line partizans The election
of Wise as Governor by so large majority,
was, perhaps, unexpected by his friends and
opponents Some of the leading whig papers
deny that it is party triumph. Mr.. Wise
held an isolated and an independent position
He was bitter opponent and reviler of Gen.
Jackson, and was the author of the famous
toast, "The Union of the wings for the sake
of the Union" A Washington letter writer
says in less than six months he will he de-
nounced by half the party presses as rene
gade and traitor to the democracy, and will
be defended by the other half on the ground
that he never was democrat. The truth is
there have been no purely party victories, the
past year. 1t has been by fusion Of antag-
onstc interests. 1t is, however, creditable
fact that the democratic party, is the only
formidable party organization that now ex-
lists.
The enforcement of the laws, prohibiting
the sale of liquors, in the different states, is
likely to be attended with serious results
The late disturbances and riots at Portland,
in Maine, where the first prohibitory law
originated, show how difficult it is to enforce
a law which abridges our personal privileges,
and is opposed by large portion of the
people. Laws that cannot be executed
should never be enacted, as they have ten
dency to weaken the force and effect of such
laws as are necessary for the welfare of our
institutions. The Sunday liquor law, is no
doubt most judicious one. and has the sane
tion of respectable liquor dealers themselves.
Yet it is a fact that most of the hotels have
private room for the dspensation of the
ardent, and the thirsty are not long in finding
out where something can be had. Its effects,
however, on the lower and industrial classes,
cannot be denied. The proprietor of one
manufacturing establishment in this city
which employs several hundred hands, says
that on Monday it was not uncommon to find
at least thirty men absent, unable to work,
on account of dissipation on Sunday. Now.
he says, the absentees are not more than four
or five.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-06-09

SAD MEErIsd.-A seaman Of the feet be-
lore sebastopol whose family lives at Polpe-
70, Cornwall, (Eng.) was ordered on shore
Tor the purpose of assisting in burying the
slam who fell in a late attack Of the Russians
on the British batteries at Sebastopol, and
almost the hrst person he met with on land.
ing was one OF his brothers, of whose pres
enee IN tne neet he was not before informed,
and who had been severely wounded in n lat a
engagement. From him he learned that his
two other brothers were also serving in the
naval brigade on shore, and with him he re.
NAMED till he saw him expire. He then pro.
ceeded on the duty for which he had landed,
and soon discovered the bodies OF his other
J bfotners, who had beon killed in the bst3ls.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-06-09
ANTI-PROHIBiTO MEETING.

READING, June 4.--The city is densely
thronged to-day, by an immense crowd of cit
liens, of Berks and the adjoining counties,
who have gathered here for the purpose of
uniting in demonstration in favor of the re-
peal of the recently enacted anti-License Law.
Several excellent addresses have been deliv-
cred, and series of strong resolutions de-
nuncatory of the law adopted. DR.. Mullen
burg is President of the meeting. The
speeches and resolutions have all been mark
ed with great plainness of speech.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-06-09

DIsGRAcEFUL BRUTALITY IN CoLUABUs,
0uIo.-On Thursday evening, at Columbus,
Ohio, as procession of German Turner'S was
returning from the country, where they had
been celebrating the day, those composing it
were violently attacked by gang ofrowdies,
and six of them badly beaten. 1t appears
that the rowdies took offence at flag the
Germans had with them. 1t had on it three
notices IN German, which the assailants pre-
sumed were offensive because they were too
One was poos T, ox"us .nfy ee ea". ond
the second, Through Exercise to Strength"
-"Bahnfreit," free scope, without restraint.
The last, Through Investigation to Complete
knowledge"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-06-09

Salt Lake City, March 23, 1855

y Salt Lake City, March 90, 1855
SERIOUS Collision WITH THE ARMY ORR
cERs.--,justice in Utdh--Mob Lar Irium-
phant-Some disgraceful scenes appear to
have been transacted lately in Utah. Since
Col. Steptoe has been nominated as Cover
nor, tlN Deseret News, Brigham Young's
organ, has been teeming with panegyrcs on
the gallant Colonel" and Orson Hyde, the
chief Of the Twelve Apostles, has declared to
the universal world that "Col. Steptoe is a
gentleman Those who were not previously
aware of the fact now know it for certainty,
for it is endorsed by the venerable apostle.
But while the most fulsome praises OF the
Colonel have been circulated by the columns
Of the church paper merely to deceive per,
sons ut distance, the officers and men OF
the Colonel's command have, on several oc-
casions, been publicly blackguardced and IN,
suited in open day. AS sample, party of
officers of the army were lately riding out
with some ladies, in Salt Lake City, when
they we're set upon by mob Of Mormons,
among whom were the sons of Brigham
Young, and Heber G.. Kimball. Presidents
of the church, and two others, Huntingdon
and Moore.
These men rode by the party at full speed,
waving their hats and shouting the most op-
probrious epithets and vulgar oathsi in hearing
of the ladies, and endeavored toirighten their
horses. One of the ladies, the daughter Of
the Hon. Judge Kinney, Chief Justice oi
Utah, was only saved from being thrown from
her horse and injured by the GOODNESS OF one
gentleman. who seized the bride and with
difficulty restrained her horse.
AS the officers wished to proceed lawfully,
instead of putting few bullets through the
chief actors in this disgraceful affair the
case was represented to the Mayor, Jedediah
NJ. Grant. A mock trial was gone through ;
and though the conduct Of the mob was in
direct violation Of the city ordinances, it was
discovered that the individuals stood too high
in the church to be punished; the case was
dismissed and the costs Of the court, amount
ing to an almost fabulous sum, were thrown
upon the plaintiffs. During the trial, the Ia
dies, who were present as witnesses, were
grossly insulted by low fellow, witness for
the defence. The greatest excitement pre-
vailed during the trial--nearly two hundred
armed Mormons being collected in and about
the Mayors Office.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-06-09

LAND WARRANTS UNDER THE ACT OF 1855.
The Washington Star says the pension bu-
reau will commence to-day issuing land war
rants under the law of the last session, send
ing out about one thousand on this day, most
ly one hundred and twenty and eighty acre
warrants and then, for some time TO come,
about two hundred per diem, until the cleri-
cal force engaged on that branch Of the bu-
reau's business can be increased. There are
now on file in all. perhaps, one hundred and
sixty thousand applicants for land under the
law of 1855.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-06-09

Col. Slifer, State Treasurer, has issued Il
circular to county treasurers in which he says
he is disposed to give the law relative to the
payment of the State taxes fifteen DAYS prior
to the lst of August liberal construction,
and suggests the propriety of allowing the
abatement Of per cent by the tax collector
Immediately to the tax payer. This recon-
mendation would no doubt induce many to
pay who will not now.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-06-09
SAILING OF THE WALKER EXPEDITION.

The brig Vesta, having on board Col.
Walker and his men, cleared on Thursday
night, at IL o'clock, for Realejo, which is the
only port on the Pacific side in the hands of
the Castilon party. The expedition was to
have sailed about two weeks ago, but the ves-
sells was libelled by the parties by whom she
had been provisioned. A settlement was
however made q few days ago, and the Uni.
ted States Marshal released the vessel. The
libel was $500, and the parties who contrac.
ted to furnish the vessel with supplies for the
voyage first agreed to accept Nicaragua stock
in payment of their goods, but afterwards
changed their minds, and legal proceedings
we're therefore commenced. The vessel was
afterward attached by the Sheriff for some
other liability, and a Deputy-Sherif was pla-
ced on board.
On Thursday night the SherifSs deputy
was pacing the deck, when Col. Walker came
up, and requested him to come down to his
cabin. in order that he might show him some
papers which he had in his possession. The
Deputy Sheriff. in the innocence of his heart,
went below, when Colonel Walker produced
large bundle Of papers, done up in red tape.
and Immediately both he and the Deputy
Sheriff, commenced to examine their con-
tents. While so engaged the Deputy Sher-
iff thought he perceived q motion quite unu-
sual in ships at anchor, and started to go on
deck, but his impetuosity was checked in the
kindest and blandest manner, by four or five
of the expeditionsts, who armed to the teeth,
suddenly made their appearance. They in
formed the astonished Deputy Sheriff that
the ship was under wegh-that, under the
circumstances, there was no use in taking the
matter to heart, and concluded by bringing
forth basket of champagne from the locker,
advising the Deputy Sheriff to drown care in
q flowing bumper. After the vessels had got
outside the Heads, the Deputy Sheriff was
placed on board the steam-tug, and the ship
stood out to sea. The expeditionists, num-
bering 6fty-six, all told were armed to the
teeth, each man having been provided with
two six-shooters, bowie knife and Misss-
sippi rife, which are considered to be the
best tools for the development Of the agri-
cultural resources of the Republic of Nicara-
qua. The Walker expedition will, it is sup
posed, be joined by portion of the Kinney
expedition, who are to sail from New Orleans,
via the San Juan River, and effect a junction
with their brothers-in-arms from the Pacific
side. If the expedition from the Atlantic
side be as well equipped as that which sailed
from this port on Thursday night, the Cha
MORO party in Nicaragua will have a rather
hard time of it in maintaining their ascendan-
cy. Exciting news may hereafter be expec-
ted from Central America.-.Sdn francisco
Herald
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-06-09
LIQUOR EXCITEMENT IN PORTLAND

PORTLAND, June 2.--Mayor Neal Dow, in
anticipation of the action Of the City Council,
made a purchase of $40, 900 worth ofliquor for
the city agency. The liquor remaining on his
hands, several citizens entered complaint un-
der the law, and q warrant was issued for the
seizure of the liquor. The Mayor has calleda
special meeting of the Aldermen this after
noon, when it was voted topurchase it for the
city. The ahair has occasioned great en-
citement, and there is much anxiety to know
how the matter will terminate.
SECOND DESPATCH.
A Liquor Piot--The Military Called Oa-
The Mob Fired On--One Nan Killed
Sersrdl Oilers lIounded.
PORTLAND, June 3.--At 10 o'clock last
night noisy mob assembled about the build
ing used as the city liquor agency, and at
tempted to break in, for the purpose of de-
stroying the liquor stored there. The police
attempted to preserve the peace, but the
mob becoming more threatening, two military
companies were called out to enforce order.
These precautions it was hoped, would deter
the mob, but. at q later hour they broke into
the building, when the military drawn up op-
posite fired voley, killing Ephraim Rob-
bins, of Eastpcrt, and wounding several 9TH
ers, some severely.
A squad of the Rife Guard followed up
the volley, by charge upon the mob with
bayonets which caused rapid dispersion.
One old gentleman. who is said to have been
quietly on his way home, received severe
bayonet wound during this charge. A few
arrests were made by the military, when the
mob entirely dispersed, and peace appears to
be restored. though an intense excitement
prevails. Another man is reported to have
since died of his wounds
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-06-09

CoSNEoricur.-The House of Representa-
tives, on Thursday, killed off all but one of
the hcproposed amendments to the Constitution
The one striking out the word mhite, so that
negroes could vote, was defeated by 20 ma
jority; the one providing that each town
should have one, and only one, Representa-
tive, was also defeated, as it ought to be ;
but the one which provides that Education
shall be the basis Of suffrage, passed bya vote
of about to |, and will be submitted to the
people for their approval
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-06-09

APPOINTMENTS BY THE GoyERNoR.-O. n.
Worden, Notary Public at Lewisburg, Union
county, in place of ii. C. Hickok, Esq, who
has removed to Harrisburg.
Reuben Downing to be Prothonotary of
I.uzerne county, in place Of DR.. Anson Cur
tbs, deceased.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-06-09

bsRNuM's BABY Suow.-The baby show
aTien oa;a;l * 10 take place in New York. is to be
SS,elaily SmDay opened on Tuesday next. One
nuhdred picked babies are entered on the
ns.' besides nine twins, six triplets and one
asatern. Additions are expected before the
iMr begins. One mother, from Danbury,
w. brings i've children at two births, viz,
one tripaet aad one twins.
One triplet also comes from New Milford,
-. "a, a mother, from Sing Sing, exhibits a
chlia Iour menths old. weighing only four lbs.
At its birth il weighed but ID. Ill OF. One
lat child. aDout twelve years old, from Wes-
tern New York, weighs 500 lbs!
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-06-09

MORE PAupERs ARRIvED-New York, June
3.-The ship Leopold l, Capt. Geberding, ar
rived yesterday from Antwerp, having on
board 367 passengers, the majority of whom
are reported to be paupers by the American
Consul at Antwerp. The vessel, by orders
of the Commissioners of Emigration, has
been stopped at Quarantine until the proper
authorities investigate the truth Of the char
ges against the passengers, which, if found
true will probably cause their immediate re-
turn 20 the port from whence they came at
the expense Of the consignee.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-06-09
T H E AM ERICAN.
H. B. MASSER, Editor and Proprieto
RELIGIOUS NOTICES,

The Rev. Mr. Munday, will preach to-mor-
row Sunday morning, ut half past ten o.
clock, in the Presbyterian Church in this
place.
St, Mathews Church will be open for Di-
vine Service on Sunday morning, 10th inst,
at 10 o'clock. The Rev. Messrs Wilmer
and Franklin of Philadelphia may be expec-
ted to ofliciate.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-06-09

A PAINFUL SIGHr.-To see young men
lonnging about month after month, neither
working nor desiring to work; while, per-
haps, poor parents are toiling from morning
till night to support them from disgrace
which their own thoughtlessness and laziness
is fast bringing upon them. But how many
such sights are to be seen in every commune
ty How many are found who have not that
sense of shame which is necessary tc force
them off the loungers seat-but enough of
that false pride which will not allow them to
take hold of employment if it does not hap
pen to be as gentcel us they wish Alas! the
fate of such is sealed; they will 90 down to
the grave unpited, unmourned, and soon be
forgotten by every one.-Newark Mercury.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-06-09

RS- BALLoU's PIcToRrAL.-lt gives US
pleasure to see the prosperity of this Pieto-
rial. This weeks issue contains complete
pictorial representation Of paper-making, in
eight engravings. double page, representing
the ships of all nations in a group; also a
striking portrait Of Madame Lagrange, Of the
opera, besides other Illustrations, and the
usual variety Of reading matter.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-06-09
FAILED.
THE TREASURER. ARRESTED

LANCASTER, June 5.-The Lancaster Sav.
ings Institution, of this city, has failed, and
Boughter, the Treasurer, has been commit
to prison for embezzeme ut. The deficit il.
stated at 100000, and the assets at $l20,00O
The Institution is of course closed. Much
excitement prevails among depositors and
others interested
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-06-09

EB The NEW CHURCH HERAID.-The
Herald is a religious paper, devoted to the
interests of the New Jerusalem or Sweden
borgian Church. 1t is written with ability
and its selections and communications are in
good taste, and makes good appearance.
Edited by the Rev. Sabin Hough, Philadel-
phia. Terms 81 per annum.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-06-09

AGREEABLE ISTELILGENcE..-Dr. Hall, in his
Journal of Health, comes out against early
rising as unhealthy, At sunrise, in summer
he says, the malaria which rests on the earth
when taken into the lungs and stomach, which
are deblitated by long fast since supper
enters into the circulation, poisoning the
blood and laying the foundation for disease,
and in winter the same debilitated condition
Of the vital organs allows the blood to be
chilled
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-06-09

ES' LATEST News FROM CAIToRSIA.-By
the arrival of the Prometheus we learn that
the politicians are making activepreparatons
for the approaching State elections. The
Wings will probably vote with the Know
Nothings, and the Democrats, it is said, are
hopelessly divided
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-06-09
Estate of ADAM GILGBR. decd.

NOTICE 10 hereby given that letters testsnsr'
= tsry upon the estate Of Adam Gilgeh i.s
Of Shamokin township, Northumberland county,
Decd. have been granted TO Jonas Gilger, rssio-
ing in Shsmokin, and Saml Gilger, at ElysouIs
All persons having elaims sgsinst said aees..
ed, are requested to present them for ssiusnsIhs h
and all persons knowing themselves 70 b in'''
ted will n axe immediate payment
Jonas GI.GER' lE,'ers
.rHa eAML. GILGER. .
shsmstiA To-, Isse .. fssss-st
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-06-09

POSTAGE TO TURKS IsLAND.--The L. S.
Post Office Department gives notice that all
letters sent from the United States to Turks
Island, by British packet, must be prepaid,
at the rate of British postage-24 cents per
half ounce--besides the U. S. postage of ten
or twenty cents, according to distance
Otherwise they cannot be forwarded to their
destination.