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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-28
. THE MAIN LINE.
S5,5il,733.OO

Last evening, an effort was made to sell
the Main Line of the Public Works of Penn
sylvania, in pursuance of an Act of Assembly,
passed May 8, 1855, ito provide for the sale
of the Main Line of the Public Works" At
half past o'clock, Gov. Pollock, Attorney
General Franklin, Col A. G. Curtin, Secre-
tary of the Commonwealth, the Commission
ers appointed under the Act, and the auction
eer, John B. Myers Esq., made their appear
'ance in the rotunda of the Exchange, which
contained probably three hundred persons
anxious to witness the sale and purchase of
the principal stem Of the Pennsylvania I'M
provements. Mr.. Myers, by direction of Gov.
Pollock, commenced the preliminaries of the
sale by reading the terms prescribed by the
act. These were, that no bid less than ST.
100000 should be received, and that depos-
it of 100000 should be required from the
purchaser, the same to be forfeited to the
State unless the conditions specified by the
act We're complied with. In default of the
immediate payment of this sum of 100000
in available funds, the Main line was to be
again put up for sale. A bid was then soli-
cited by Mr.. Myers, but there was no re-
sponse. lie then commenced at fifteen mil
lions, and after the usual manner, descended
TO eight millions, and from that sum by hun
dred thousands to the minimum price of g.
SOC, 1000, without receiving single bid.
Governor Pollock, after consultation with
Mr.. Franklin and others. announced that il
no oiler were made within five minutes, the
sale would be adjourned. This failed obring
an oiier and there not being the slightest dis
position manifested, the Governor stated that
the sale, il adjourned, would be without day.
After short delay, the sale was adjourned
SINE die and the act for the sale of the Main
Line has again proved futile.
Governor Pollock remained in the Ex-
change for considerable time, and was in.
troduced to number Of our citizens. The
failure OF the sale was u source of much re.
gret.-Ledger.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-28
ALrrrEn FROM BISHOP poANE.

To the Editors Of the Courier and Enquirer.
A paper called the ProhiJitionist, dated
"Albany, June, 1885," has reached me by
mail. 1t purports to be edited by "the Ex-
ccutive Committee of the New York State
Temperance Society !" nine persons, not one
Of whose names have ever seen, or heard Of
before. Under the head of "Texts for the
Clergy !" they print the following "A short
time since, the Rev. Mr.. Perkins, of the
Episcopal Church, in the State of New
Jersey, and member of the Sons of TEN.
perance, dined with his Bishop (Rt. Rev. DIR.
Doane.) who pouring out glass of wine,
desired the reverend gentleman to drink
with him., whereupon, Mr.. Perkins replied
"Cannot do it, Bishop wine is mocker : "
Proverbs 20, 1.-"Take a glass of brandy,
then, said the distinguished ecclesiastic
Cant do it. Bishops" Strong drink is ra-
ging :" Prov. 20, 1. BY this time, the
Bishop becoming somewhat restive and ex-
cited, said to Mr.. Perkins you'll pass the
decanter to the gentleman next yon ?" "No,
l can't do that either, Bishop; 'wo unto him
that giveth his neghbor drink, that putteth
thy bottle to him !" Heb. 2, l5'
1t is more than seven years since this fool
ish falsehood was set in motion. AT that
time it had great run. / never contradic-
ted it. TO hunt cockroaches would be as
wise as TO pursue scandals. Nor do l do so
now. But many did at that time, some from
the love of truth, some in the generosity of
friendship.--And the vermin seemed to have
been killed. Among others, the Rev. DR..
Lyons, Presbyter ofPhiladelphia, addressed
a letter to the Rev. Mr. Perkins. He gave
it the most explicit contradiction. This was
published. The Rev. Christian Wiltberger,
now Presbyter of Massachusetts, then liv-
ing near Mr.. Perkins in Pennsylvania, ad-
dressed letter to his county paper, the
Newton Journal That was published
There were contradictions in the Calender at
Hartford, and in the Banner of the Cross at
Philadelphia, and in know not how many
more. Nevertheless, the Prohibitionist says,
More than a hundred papers have lately
published this statement. nt."-With almost as
poor nm opinion of their taste to circulate
such vapid trash, as Of their charity to attack
q man by name, without enquiring Of him as
to the truth, l content myself with leaving
Mr.. Wiltberger to answer it. l suppose
there is no man more devoted to the cause of
the Prohibitionist. But he tempers his tenn
perance with truth.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-28

GENERAL LAND OFFIcE-REsToRATIoN OF
LANDS IN MIssoURI.-We understand that it
is in contemplation to restore to market in
September next, the remaining lands with
held from sale or entry along the route of
the Hannibal or St. Joseph's railroad in the
northern part of Missouri. These lands
comprise two strips of unappropriated lands,
mine miles broadly extending entirely across
the State from the Mississippito the Nilsson
ri rivers, and lying outside of the six mile
limit on each side of the route of the railroad.
Having been unavoidably reserved for sale OF
entry, their restoration is calculated to give
q new impulse to the neighborhood which
they embrace. They IRE situated in the dis
tricts subject to sale at Palmyra, Fayette
Milan, and Plattsburg.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-28

FFFEcr OF THE PRoHIBIroRy LAw.--Since
the enactment of the "Maine Liquor Law"
the bottle, flask and demijohn trade has in
creased hundred per cent, in our city, says
the Boston Bee. They are sold for country
trade, and there is hardly person or family
who leave home on an excursion, but what
takes pocket pistol, filed with balm, no
doubt, for medicine in case of sickness.
We hear Of one dealer on Washington street
who has sold nearly one thousand TASKS since
the 4th day Of July. Is not this little dan
gerous sucking for young folks, and will it
promote the temperance causei We saw
a family party in railroad train the other
so sa ss Sou1s assd on 'oC ws
Of them were passed round for q smell, but
instead Of smelling they nearly all tasted.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-28
Communicated.


Mr. EDITOR,
The time is now at hand when we
should make selections OF candidates for the
different county officers, and in doing so we
should endeavor to select such men as are
both deserving and capable. We trust the
time has gone by when clique or few in
terested politicians can make the selection
Of candidates and then order the voters OF
the county to vote the ticket that they have
made. The name of the Rev. RICHARD A.
FISHER has been frequently mentioned in
connection with the Office of Register and Re-
corder. No one can doubt his capacity or
integrity, and no one who knows him will say
he is not deserving. He has labored faith
fully for many years in the ministry, with no
other reward than bare subsistence. Dis
ease and physical disability alone have com
PEELED him TO relinquish his post, while large
family dependent on him for support, com
pells him TO engage in some business Tor that
purpose.
These are, Mr.. Editor, among the reasons
that will induce many TO support Mr., Fisher
over any other candidate that can be named
AUGUSTA.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-28

eg MAP OF NORTHUMBERLAND County,
Mr.. X. Eolk mar, of Lewisburg, proposes to
publish map of Northumberland County,
similar to the map he has published of Union
county. Mr.. Nolkmar is now engaged in
collecting the materials and making the me-
cessary surveys for that purpose. He comes
we'll recommended, and we trust he will meet
with the success he deserves, as q correct
map of this county is much wanted at this
time.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-28

Book, has been swindled out of Sl5, borrowed
money, by fellow calling himself John b.
Potts, who pretended to be the editor Of q
paper at Muncie, Indiana but who turned
out to be an incorrigible scamp. Cooley is
the last man we would play such trick upon
He would be sure to put us into his Book
as he did Mr. Potts, and then we should be-
come notorious in every nook and corner in
the United States.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-28

Har The following lines which we copy
from the "Bizarre," a periodical published in
Philadelphia, may not prove uninteresting to
many Of our readers. Our neighboring Bor-
ough has been, on moro than one occasion,
the subject of song, and there is certainly
much in its pleasant location and the varied
and beautiful scenery that surrounds it, cal.
culated to awaken the emotions as well as the
;nenirations of tho noet
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-28

The RECENT ASSAULT upon Governor Reed
er in Kansas is said to have been premeditated,
the design being to shoot him to get rid OF
him. This is certainly an eifectual mode Of
disposing of an obnoxious person, but in this
case it missed fire. Stringfellow is the name
of the Governors assailant, name ominous-
ly suggestive of Lynch law, and it may be Of
the fate reserved for its bearer who, it is said
is o resident of Missouri, and has nothing to
do with Kansas affairs.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-28

e. STATE AGRICULTURAL FAIR.-The list
of premiums for the State Agricultural Fair,
to be held at Harrisburg OH the 25th, 2Gth,
27th and 2sth of September, is published
The total amount of cash premiums offered
by the Society is $3.50. These premiums
range from Sl00 down to 81. There are al
so embraced in the premium list, thirty-one
silver Cups and Goblets, and eighty-three sill
yer medals, and number of bronze medals
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-28

EsSPENNsYLvANIA RELIEF NoTEs.--A State
law took effect on the lst inst, requiring
them to be received for taxes, or redeemed in
par funds by the State Treasurer, and then
destroyed, while banks, county treasurers'
toll collectors, etc, are expressly prohibited
from paying them out. This is an excellent
law and should be strictly observed, as gold
and silver are abundant throughout the coun-
try.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-28

EaT The Mormons in Utah are suffering
terribly from the ravages of the grasshoppers,
which are devouring their crops, and every
species Of vegetation. In California, grass
hoppers are always abundant. The Indians
in that state feast on them as a great relish.
The Mormons, not being very fastidious in
some of their tastes, might convert them into
something useful. Grasshopper soup would
no doubt be delightful.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-28
Baltimore Market.

July "a, I655.
FLOUR.-Sales of GOO bbls. City Mills
S6 10, and $50 bbls. do. at SO 62. Wheat
Sales 81 65al &c for Red, and 81 75al{
for White. Ordinary 81 40 from store.
There has been an advance of from 3 to
cents per bushel for better qualities. Cor
scarce and in demand sales of White l02
lose; Yellow at 78c. Rye 1lOc. Outs 80
59c
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-28

YWATERMELoNs, TOMATOES AND PEACHES.
We observed few days since, at the fruit
and confectionery store of NJ. G. Gearhart &
Co., in this place, fresh supply of the above
articles, Messrs Gearhart & Co., keep every
line. Their advertisement will appear in our
next
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-28

e. The continued wet and moist weather
since Friday week last, has prevented our
farmers. who are now in the midst of harvest
from gathering their crops. In some instan-
ces wheat has already commenced growing
on Thursday there was, however, change
and prospect of fair weather.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-28

CONCEALED WEAPoNs.-An English officer
visiting the cemetery Of O Russian church, at
Kertsch, after its recent capture, was greatly
surprised to find number of new graves
As no one had been killed, and as no epidemic
malady prevailed in the town, he conceived
suspicious and had the graves opened. He
found in them no fewer than fifty magnificent
brass guns, quite new, and great quantity
of projectiles and gunpowder.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-28

egr The Wing State Central Committee
met on Monday last, and after organizing,
fixed the lIth day of September next for the
meeting Of the Wing State Convention. which
is to be held at Harrisburg.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-28

sy 1t is stated that Gov Pollock has ap-
pointed JAS Hepburn, Esq, of Philadelphia
Law Reporter for the Supreme Court. Mr.
Hepburn resided in Northumberland, many
years had the reputation of being good law
yer.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-28
Gbe Mmkets.
Philadelphia Market.

July 25, Is
GRAIN.-Wheat continues in fair su
with a moderate ieqviry. Sales of 2!
bushels of Southern and Pennsylvania re
81 10 aaoat and prime white at 81 sOa
afioat. Two or three small lots of ,Je
Rye sold at 81 IL. Very little Corn O
ing; a small lot Of yellow sold at 99cas.
Oats are in better demand o lot of Pc
s1vania sold at 56c ahoat, and 58c in sto,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-28
A STRAY cow

GAME to the premises of the subscriber, in
Upper Augusta township, some ten days
since. The Cow is of brownish red color,
with spots, as also star on her forehead. Said
COW is a muy, nearly fresh mked, and of me-
dunn size. The owner is requested to come
forward, prove property, pay charges and take her
away, otherwise she will be disposed of according
" law.
JOHN CLARK.
Upper Augusta july 90, lS55,-
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-28
RELIGIOUS NOTICE.

A CAMP MEETING for Sunbury Circuit will
be held in DR.. j. w. Peal's woods, three
miles east Of Sunbury, near the Centre turn
pike, leading from Sunbury to Pottsvlle, to
commence on Friday, August 18th. Preach
ers and members of adjoining circuits and
stations nre cordially invited to attend.
Sunbury, July 90, 1885,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-28

FIeHr BETWEEN PoLIrIcIANs.-0n the 10th
inst, during q political discussion at Colum-
bia, Tenn, some hard words passed between
General Pillow and A. j. Donelson, ESQ,
and blow given by the latter was returned
by the former, when friends interposed and
restored peace.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-28
SUNBURY PRICE CURRENT
New Advertisements.

NOTICE.-Persons heving licenses to bSy,
~ will please cell and settle before or at Au-
gust Court. All licenses remaining unpaid after
that time will be placed in the hands of Justice
for collection.
F. BUCHER, Treas.
Sunbury, July 81, ls55-2t.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-28

Egg Mr. Jeremiah S. Hall, ofDanville has
received disappointment ofPost Office Agent
on the Mail route between Williamsport and
Elmira.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-28
Notice to Teachers !

"ANTED-on male and one female teach
w er to take charge of the public schools in
Trevcrton, Zerbe township, Norih'd co. Schools
commence on the LIST day of September next, and
will continue at least six months. Applications
may be made to Benz. Gearhardt Pres't, or to
WILLIAM APPLEY, Sec'y.
Treverton, July 81, ls55.-tsc.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-28
STRAY HORSES REWARD,

STRAYED away from the stable of John
~ Hummel in Northumberland, on Sunday
night last, light bay horse, six years old, and
about ID hands high. He has small star or
white ma,k on the forehead. Any person who
will return the horse to John Hummel, North
umberland, or give information where he can be
found, will receive reward of five dollars.
VIM. BURTON.
July 2l, lS55.-3t
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h.l, pksfspcrIyE M,yE FIRE.-The Glasgow Cling.
aar, wara Mlis an at South Hadley Falls, Mass.
mar mo,e ues'soSed by lire on the Sd instant. A
aa aasaS Sas Killed by falling wall. Loss esti
"'"'su AZ S<"oOoo insured for slb0,OOO.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-28

Gg We are indebted to the Hon. James
Cooper for copy of the Report of the Com
missioner of Patents.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-28

New JoRK. July l9.--The Court Of Ses-
sions this morning decided that, under the
new law, imported liquors cannot be sold
after the original packages are broken.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-28
Upper Augusta, July 90, ls55.-
NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that I have taken
up, and now hold il my possession, NINE
SHEEP, without any particular marks. They
can be seen at the stable of Mr.. Chas. Weaver
The owner or owners are requested to come for
ward, prove property, pay charges, and take
them away.
OSCAR C. KEIHL.
SnnburY. JulY 81 lS35.=3t
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-28

New RAILROAD ROUTE TO New York
We learn from the Miners Journal, that
Ellwood Morris, Esq, Engineer and Superin-
tendent of the Dauphin and Susquehanna
Railroad, has been accommodating the route
for railroad from Auburn TO intersect the
Lehigh Valley Railroadat Allentown, leading
directly to new York. Mr.. Morris is one
of the most talented Engineers in the country,
and he has discovered route by which a
road can be made from Auburn to Allentown,
distance of 3s miles, with grade not ex-
ceeding l6 feet to the mile running East, and
32 feet running West. BY this route Potts
vile would be brought within distance OF
lao miles of New York city-and the road
can be made at cost of about 81, ,2OO,O 900,
and for S2,00000, fully equipped for large
business. The following are the distances:
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-28
TRICOPHEROUs-ed doz for sale by
i May 10. WEISER & BRUNER.

EOR sale at this Office. Superior Black Ink,
= Cattle Medicine a, rs cts, Pure Essence Of
Ginger. rs cent
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-28
NORTHERN CENTRAL RAILWAY
PROPOSED LOAN.

We publish below q statement of the con-
diton and prospects of the Northern Crntral
Railway Company, exhibiting the advanta-
ges TO be derived from the extension Of that
work to its connection with the Southern
anthracite region OF Pennsylvania, and the
Pennsylvania aud, New York railroads
These are so well set forth in the document
itself that we need only refer the reader to
them. An application will be made to our
citizens for the sale of the bonds Of the COM
pany in order to complete the work, both
from its Northern termination to its connec-
tion with other roads, and from its present
termination in Baltimore to navigable water
ut Canton The terms of the loan, and the
ample security offered for it, will recommend
the bonds of the company to the favorable
consideration of capitalists. Some of the
bonds have already been disposed of:
The Northern Central Railway Company
are about making contract to complete
their road from Sunbury to Canton, and pay
for the sumo iu part of an issue Of SO 800, 900
SIX per cent. bonds. These bonds to be Sc
cured by mortgage on the whole Of the
road and equipment. The road is built and
equipped from Baltimore TO Bridgeport,
opposite ii Harrisburg, distance of 81 miles,
and from Bridgeport to Snnbury, a distance
OF 81 miles; 26 are graded and ready for the
track, and of the remaining 2Sasmall portion
of the grading is done. At Bridgeport IL
connects with Pennsylvania Central, ana is
the shortest and safes, route by the way OF
Pittsburg from the eat West to Baitimore.
Between Bridgeport and Sunbury ne .ne
great coal fields of the Susquehanna regionL
the Pine Grove-the Lykens NalieyIine
Trevorton and the Shamokn, from all when
lateral roads, intersecting the Northern Cen
trail. are built and only waiting the completion
of this road to send their immense supplies
to market.-The moment the road is built to |
them a large traffic is at once opened to it,
aud in fact the business from this ssource alone |
will be sufficient to give the road an ample |
revenue and make it profitable investment |
Upon reaching Sunbury, it will connect via
the Sunbury and Erie, and Willamsport and
Elmira with the Erie Railroad at the last
named point. From Sunbury to Elmira the
roads are built and in operation except
miles north of Sunbury, which is being built
and will be completed by 1st Sci t.mber
The distances are ns follows
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-28
!. B. MAssER, Editor and Proprietor

To ADVERTISERS The circulation OF the Sunpu'y
American among the different towns on the sutquehana
is not exceeded fcquaed by any paper pushedn North
ern Pcmsyvania.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-28
FOR SALE
FOR SALE

FOR SALE
81 STEAM ENGINES 90 Horse power each,
~ with boilers. Would make excellent pump
ing engines, together with . large blowing cylin-
ders, suitable for blast furnace. Apply to
HENRY LONGENECKER x co.
Shamokin Iron Works,
Shamokin, Pa.
Shamakin July 81 IS55-
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-28
GUANo-
IMPROVED
SUPER PHOSPHATE OF LIME.

TNHE subscriber Informs Dealers and Farmers
u that he has greatly impromed the quality of
his
Super Phosphate Of Lime,
And now confidently recommends the article
manufactured by him, as SUPERIOR to any in the
market. You are invited to call, examine and
try it. Also Peruvian and Mexican Guano, Oils,
Candies, Soap, &C., at the lowest market rates.
JNO. l.. POMERUY,
Successor to Thos. ". Morgan,
No and 10 South Wharves, Philadelphia.
" Farmers can load on two private alleys,
and avoid the crowded wharf.
Phila., July 81, lS55.-c6m.
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Estate of JOHN X. CLARK, decd.

NOTICE is hereby given, that letters of ad.
~ ninistraton have been granted to the subscr-
her on the estate of John X. Clark, late of
Jordan township, Northumberland county,
decd. All persons having claims against the
estate, and such that indebted thereto, are
requested to make an early settlement.
SAMUEL CLARK, Ad'tor.
Jordan tp., July 81, 1855. Ct
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-28

*By way Of apology for any errors-wheth-
er of omission or of commissioner this faint
outline Of description of one of the loveliest
little towns in the Keystone State, which
may be apparent to those who are "native
and to the manor born" the writer can only
plead his very brief acquaintance with his
subject, having never seen it but once, and
that many years ago, when he passed through
it, on journey northward; it being in the
days when the stage coach was still recogni-
zed as cone of the Institutions" of our coun-
try. The hasty observation of fifteen min
utes stroll about the village cannot be suppo-
sed to have been very minute, neither, II is
probable, were the recollections of them,
some five years afterward when these lines
were penned, remarkable for their distinctness
or accuracy. Added to which, the march OF
improvement (if it has invaded Northumber-
land will since then, dare say, have assisted
TO make that, which was at least mere "out.
line" appear now, to those familiar with the
locality only "a fancy SKETCH"
This must be confessed barefaced "Po-
etic license having had no one to point
out to me the last resting place of the Phi.
losopher of birmingham, nor indeed the time
to visit it if had. The text must be under
stood, merely, as saying rhat could hare
done If could There can be nothing in OF
about Northumberland tits pretty girls alone
excepted) which it would afford me so much
pleasure to see as THE GRAVE or Dir. PRIEsr-
LII.