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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-05-05
To Officers, Soldiers,
SEAMEN, &C., OF ALL WARS: theil
Widows and Minor Children.

III. b. MASSER, Attorney for Government
Cfdiments,
Sunbury, Pa.
CONTINUES TO give prompt and personal attention TO
the prosecution OF Claims of every descIpo against the
General Government aud particularly those before the
Treasury Department. Pension and Bounty Land Bureaus
Patent and General Land Office, and Board Of Claims
An experience oi years, aud familiarity with the
Of obtaining the earliest and favorable action on
Claims with the facilities for The dispatch OF business
justify hm IN assuring his Correspondents Camens and
the Public generally that interests utrusted 10 his keen
ing viii not be neglected.
PES.os BOUNTY LAND PATENT AND PUBLIC LAND LAW
He has nearly ready for gratutous distribution among
his business Correspondents (ad those who may become
such) neat pamphlet containing synopsis of the ex-
lstlng Pension, Bounty Land, Patent, and Public Land
Laws down TO the end OF the late Congress-incudng
Bounty-Land Act of Sd March, 1855.
under which all who have heretofore received less than
100 acres are entitled 10 additional land sad Act
grants also 100 acres 10 all Officers non-eonnissoned
Orers, Chapans, Soldiers. Wagon Maeters Teamsters
and friendly lndans o the Army including State Troops
Volunteers, and Mtii-and all Ohcers Seamen, Ordina.
ry Seamen, Marines Clerks, aud Landsme, of the Navy
not heTeoiore provided for who have served less
than fourteen days (unes in bate any period since
i776; and To the widows and minor children OF all such
persons entitled and deceased
The pamphlet contains "Ferms Of Application"
more full and complete than any elsewhere be found
adapted to the wants Of every class OF Claimants under the
aei with copous decisions and instructions II the Depa-
neu ana practical snseesinns hs to the course TO be puI
sued la suspended or ej)cted cases.
raies not wishing to avail themselves OF the facilities
Afforded by this Once in securing prompt and personal
OBTAIN copies OF the above pamphlet by Iemtng thirty
INDUCEMENTS TO CORRESPONDENTS.
Correspondents who prepare and forward cases for
management by this Agency will be dealt with literally
ppleo WIN Az necessary biants st.r~ and kept con
cur IN the execution ofthe isw
= within the sphscrihers powsr drse his Core
der ths haze Aet and having obailed srgs number Of
Ian aaad w.. ws'ra,' MI. under he,. posson o.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-05-05
A CARD.

GEORGE BROWN. Inspector ofMines, ten.
" ders his services to land owners and Min
ing Companies, in making examinations, reports
&C., Of Mines and Coal lands. From his expert,
ence in mining operations, as he understands the
different branches, having carried ON Mines for
number of years in Schuylkill CO., and having
now n large number of collieries under his super
vsion---he hopes to give satisfaction TO those who
may want his services. Refers TO Benjamin
Miller and w. Payne, Esqrs.. Philadelphia. and
d. e. Nice and James Neill, Esqrs., Pottsville.
Communications oy Mail promptly attended to-
Pottsville, March IL, ls55.-sm.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-05-05
M A R R I A G. E s

On the 26th inst, by the Rev. A. Prior
Chief Engineer JAMES w. KING, U. S. N.
to CLARA A., oldest daughter of the Hon. C
nj. Straub, Of Pottsvli,s, Pa.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-05-05

T.. n. SMITH a,
PORT NOMINATE, POCKET BOOK,
Dressing Case Manufactures,
". w cor. of Fourth & Chestnut Sts,
PHILADELPHIA.
Always on hand large and-varied assortment Of
Port Monneies, Work Boxes,
Pocket Books, Cabas,
Bankers Cases, Travelling Bags,
Note Holders, Backgammon boards,
Port Folios, Chess Men,
Portable Desks, Cigar Cases.
Dressing Cases, Pocket Memorandum Books,
Also, a general assortment of English, French
and German Fancy Goods, Fine Pocket Cutlery,
Razors, Razor S,rops and Gold Pens.
Wholesale, Second and Third Floors.
f. II. SMITH,
N. w. cor. Fourth & Chestnut Sts., Philada.
N. Bon the receip, of 81, a Superior Gold
Pen will he sent to any part of the United states,
by mail describing pen, thus, medium, hard,
or soft.
Phila., March 81, lS54.-piy.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-05-05

BOUNTY LAND WARRANTS.
TNHE subscriber having received the necessary
Il forms and insructtions from the Department,
at Washington, is prepared to procure Bounty
Land Warrants at the shortest notice.
II. B. MASSER.
Sunbury, April Z, 1885.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-05-05

hRY GOoDs.-Clo,hs, Ca.simers, sstti'
nett. Vestings, Tweed, Velvet cord, Tick
ror sale by W. TENER q CO.
sunAury, Dec, 7, 1856
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-05-05
STRAW & MILLINERY GOODS,
Wholesale & Retail nN
WIN. +. HILL, w

straw Hat Bonnet Manufacturer,
And Dealer in Straw Goods in General.
No. 32l North Second Street, (belo,c Noble,
east side, directly opposite Butts Red Lion
Hotel,) Philadelphia.
Where may be found a large and extensive as
sortment of goods in the above line, to which the
attention Of Country Storekeepers and Millincrs,
is particularly invited.
tP All goods sold at the lowest cash prices.
March IL, lS55.-W. mo. 2.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-05-05

Fall and Winter Goods !!
PETER w. GRAY,
INFORMS his friends that he has just received
Il good assortment of Fall and Winter Goods
at his Store in Market Square. His steck con.
sists of
DRY GOODS, VIZ:
Cloths, Cassmers, Sattnetts, Jeans, DniiinSA
Baragcs, Barage De LANES, Ginghams,
Lawns Linens. Musns, Flanneis,
Mantilla Silks, Winter Shawls.
Dress Tnmmii and all items
in Ire Dry Goods line. Also, ,
arge nssortmet of shoes for Men Women and
Children. Hats and Caps,
Groceries OF every variety.
Teas, Coffee Sugar, Moasses, Spices, su!,.
Fish, &c.
Hardware.
! A general assortment of Cedar Ware Tsbs,
! Buckets, WI ash Boards Brooms, Brushes, &c.
| QUEESswARE a general assortment. .
Country produce taken at the highest market
prices.
Sunbury, Nov. IL, ls54.--tE
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Boarding.! Boarding!

N RS. WHARTON can accommodate 8 or
I'VE 10 respectable boarders.
Location: Northwest corner Of Market Square,
Snnbury. Persons wishing comfortable home
will find this desirable place.
Sunbury, April IA, ls55.-tf
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NEW STORE.


(At the old Stand of S. ~. 7hompson.)
Y>HE Subscriber respectfully informs the peo-
Il pie Of Sunbury and vicinity, that he has ia.
ken the Store Room lately occupied by s. N.
Thompson, in Market street, sunbury, below
Weaver's Hotel, and that he has just received
and opened handsome assortment of
SPRING & SUMMER GOODS,
Consisting in part of
Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware,
Queensware, Hats q Caps, Boots & Shoes, Fish,
Salt, Meat. &c.
All Of which will be sold at the lowest prices.
All kinds of produce taken in exchange at the
highest market price.
II. II. VAST1NE.
Sur bury, April 81, ls55--iy
NOTICE.
YNHE Stockholders of "Shamokin Collegiate
= Institute" are hereby notified that the ar
nual meeting for the Election of a Board of
Trustees will be held on the first Monday of
May. 1855. at o'clock, P. NJ, at w. Weavers
Hotel, in Shamokin.
BY order Of the board,
WIN. ATWATER. sec'y.
shsmokin, April IA, ls55.-st.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-05-05

GREAT FIRE, Chestnut
& Fifth Streets, Friday
morning, December 35th,
1854. Evans q Wstson's
Salamander Safes Trium-
phani, as they always are
when put to the test.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-05-05

HATS & CAPS.--Silk and SLOUGH Hats,
H Military and cloth Caps for men and boys,
also Gum Shoes Of various sizes, Just received
and for sale at fOUNG'S STOkE'
Sunbury Nov. rs, 1854.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-05-05
NEW SPRING MILLINERY
SALAMANDER SAFES.
EVANS & WATSON.

No. 26 South Fourth ST., Philadelphia.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-05-05
ATTENTION,
FARMERS and MECHANICS
ARTILERISTSll

A court Of appeals will be held on said day.
Sunbury, April 2s, 1855
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-05-05

RURNING FLUID, Camphene, Sperm and
~ Whale Oil, White Lead, Linseed Oil, Tur-
pentine, and Soap, just received and for sale by
Dec. 2, 1854. l. w. TIMER a. 20
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-05-05

March 81, isss.-H
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-05-05

SHAWLs--Broche, Thibet and Winter
- shawls in great variety. Black and fancy
Dress Silk. Silk lace, Velvet and other Trim.
mings, Worked Collars and Shimezetts, Cuffs
&C., just received and for sale by
Dec. 2, 1854. ! w. TEHER & ca.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-02-24

- In the county court at Louisville, KY, on
Tuesday last verdict of $500 damages was
awarded against Jacob L. tombstone, in favor Of
Miss Smith, for default of promise of marriage
The lady found herself to be a mother without a
legal father for her offspring
- Rev. John Rhea one Of the oldest Presby-
terrain ministers in Ohio, died on the 18th inst.
- Tho Harrisburg papers record the death of
Mr.. jos Locher, prominent citizen.
Mr.. Samuel Yenawine, druggist of Louis
vile, died suddenly on the 10th instant
- A young widow, with $4,000 in New
York. advertises for husband Just FIVE feet ten in
chcs in height Nothing is said about breadth
- In 81. Louis, short time ago, fellow by
the name Of George Harvey insuted Mr.. Joseph
Garneau, in an omnibus, by placing his muddy
boots on Mr.. Garneau's knees. Mr.. @. requested
him to remove them, when Harvey drew pistol,
but before he could use it, he was pitched head
foremost out Of the omnibus
- Hon. Henry Waldrop, Of Hsdale, mem.
Der Of Congress elect takes the SUPPLEMENTARY Of
the Southern Michigan and Northern Railroad after
the LIST Of July.
- A bin to charter the city Of Hoboken passed
the New Jersey Assembly ON Friday.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-02-24
A coroner's jury in Michigan ,

- A coroner's jury in Michigan were called
on lately 10 "sit" on bat and jacket found on the
bank Of the lake, and after six hours elaboration
returned a verdict Of " Found Empty
- The Prohibitory Liquor bill has passed the
New York Assembly by vote Of 80 to 43.
- The store occupied by A. Storer, in Var
mouth, Me-, was destroyed by fire on Wednesday
morning, together with his entire stock Of dry
goods. Insurance on the goods $4,000, on the
building 5000.
- The Philadelphia Directory, just issued,
contains the names Of 1000 Smiths so Of which
are Johns, 100!Williams, so James's, 81 Josephs,
and 40 Samuels. There are also 4s0 Browns, 500
Johnsons, $50 Jones's, and 2es Tbompsons.
-- Col T. O. Howard, of Crawford county,
has become associate editor and proprietor in the
office of the Atlanta (Ga.) Intelligenccr
--- The store of F. Kunzmeller, corner Of
Fourth and Morgan streets st. Louis, was broken
open Thursday night, by some burglars, and rob
bed OF goods 10 the amount Of 81 900. They ef-
fected their entrance through back window. The
goods stolen consisted Of ready made clothing,
coats, vests, pants, &c. This is one Of the most
extensive and daring robberies perpetrsted in that
city for long time
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-02-24

md paid high compliment 10 Judge PERKINS,
OF the House, the Trainer Of the bill He said the
bill does not diminish the number Of diplomatic
Offices Il takes away the outfit; provides that the
salary shall not commence until the Minister has
reached his place Of destination aud ceases when
he leaves that country II provides that no min
lister, or attaches, or other officials, shall be
absent nom the country more than ten days at
time without leave from government
But the best part of the bill provides that none
but American-born citizens can hold any diplomatic
Office, or have access 70 the archives or seals of
the Office under any circumstance
The discussion Of the bill was carried on by
Messrs. BROWN, SEWARD, CLAYTON, BEN
JAMIN and BADGER for nearly an hour, when it
was read three times by its title and passed.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The SPEAKER in the chair
Mr.. GIDDINGS, of Ohio, claimed the right to
enter protest upon the Journal Of the House
against the manner in which business was hurried
through the House, important measures having
been passed In manner until recently unknown
in American legislation; which the SPEAKER de-
cided could not be done, and from this decision
Mr. g. appealed, and demanded the yeas and nays,
which were ordered.
Mr.. ORR moved to lay the appeal on the table,
and the yeas and nays being ordered on the mo-
ton, the appeal was laid on the table--yeas 1872,
nays At.
A message was then received from the Presi-
dent transmitting communication from the Sec
Rotary of the Interior; which was laid on the table
and ordered to be printed.
Mr. DISNEY desired that time might be as
signed for the Committee of Public Lands to make
important reports but Mr.. HAMILTON objected.
Mr. MCQUEEN introduced bill for reference
only, which was allowed, and the bill referred to
the Committee on Military Affairs.
The amendments agreed to in Committee of the
Whole to the civil and diplomatic appropriation
bill, viz one appropriating $4,000 for accommo-
dalton of sick and disabled seamen: one appropri-
ating 100000 for the new dome of the capitol,
and Mr.. LErcHER's amendment in regard to duties
on certain articles coming up,
The question was on the House concurring with
the amendments.
Mr. JONES, of Tennessee, demanded the yeas
and nays upon the first mentioned, and they being
ordered, the amendment was rejected-yeas rs,
nays liz.
The second amendment was then taken up and
adopted.
Mr. LETCHER'S amendment to the tariff was
then taken up, and the yeas and nays being order
ed, the amendment was adopted--yeas 12e,
nays 80.
The question required on ordering the bill to
its engrossment, and the yeas and nays being
again ordered, the bill was ordered to be engross-
ed--yeas l26, nays a.
The time was mostly consumed in taking tho
yeas and nays the whole morning
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-02-24

EWe do not fully understand all the OBJ
jects of the Merchants Exchange Association"
but from the character of those who are elected
its officers, we doubt not their purposes are
right, and that their measures will be free from
objection. It is fit and proper, that there
should be brotherhood and fraternal feeling
between gentlemen Of the same pursuits and
professions, and this only can be brought about
by free association amongst themselves. The
old saying is not always true, and never ought
to be, that two Of a trade cannot agree
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-02-24
SENATE.



An Executive communication was received from
the State Department. giving information of diplo-
matte proceedings.
Also, one from the Department of Interior, ask
ing certain appropriations.
Also, one from the War Department, in relation
of the Isthmus of Florida.
All these communications were ordered to be
printed.
Mr.. SEWARD presented petition asking for
suitable grounds on which TO erect monument TO
Thomas jefferson.
Mr. WALKER introduced joint resolution ex-
plsnatory Of act giving land TO the new States.
Mr.. JOHNSON, from the Committee on Print
ing, reported hvorsby as 10 printing 10000 copies
Of the surveys Of the route between the Rio Gran
de and the Pacific
Mr.. ADAMS moved 10 reduce the number to
1000 Lost The report was then adopted.
Mr. MASON, from the Committee on Foreign
Relations, reported back the Diplomatic Reform
bill Of the House, without amendment, which was
resd.
Mr.. MASON sdvoo-ted the passage Of the bill,
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-02-24

sF The communications from our esteemed
Alexandra friend, over the signature of came.
ricus," violate our rules In this; that the para
graphs run from one page to another. Where
communications are written on both sides of a
half sheet Of paper, or, where each half sheet
does not commence new paragraph, we can
not insert the articles, as we have not time to
re-write them, which must be done in order to
place the separate pages in the hands Of differ
ent compositors.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-02-24
FRIDAY, February 23, 1856.

No. l42. The York and Cumberland Railroad
Company, plaintiffs in error, Va. John @. Myers.
The motion to dismiss the cadse was argued BY
+. o. J. Smith, ESQ, in support thereof and by
Hon. Nathan Clifford in opposition thereto; on con-
alteration whereof it was ordered by the court that
said motion be continued to The next term.
No. 1876. The United States, plaintiffs, vs, Lind
sey Nickerson, jr.
This cause was argued by Mr.. Attorney General
Cushing for the plaintiffs and by Mr. Lothrop, for
the defendant.
No. 7e. John Henshaw, plaintiff, %. Charles Z.
Millers executors.
This cause was submitted TO the consideration Of
the court on the record and printed argument by
Mr.. Heath, for the plaintiff and by Messrs. Lyons
and Stansrd for the defendant
Adjourned till Monday at IL o'clock.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-02-24

The Mississippi river Is now clear Of Ice
from st. Louis to Cairo.
The receipts of the Erie road for January
were over $500 000--showing an increase Of elS0,.
900 over the receipts Of January last year.
Two new Irish weekly newspapers are
about 70 be started-one In Boston, 10 be under
the editorial charge Of Mr.. John Savage, and
another In New York, 70 be edited by Col Mi
chael Doheny.
- Her Majesty, Maria Adeleide, Queen ofSar.
dina, breathed her last on the goth Of January.
She married his Majesty, Victor Emmanuel, in April
1872 and by him had seven children, six OF whom
survive. She was the daughter Of Rainier, Arch
duke ofAustria
- The steamship Empire City sailed from
New Orleans Tuesday for New York via Havana
- The ships Florida and Consul recently
sailed from Savannah for Liverpool with cargoes Of
Tennessee copper.
The breaking up Of the ice In the Ohio
river did considerable damage at Wheeling The
steamboat Adelia was sunk, and a number Of other
boats more or less injured.
- The Rev Antoinette L. Brown lectured
Tuesday night at Manchester, New Hampshire, on
womsn's rights.
- Marshall @. Harris, Of Lynchburg, was
robbed on Friday night Of bis watch and 5000 in
money, while asleep in his room at the Columbian
Hotel Mt Richmond, Ca w. Cottrell also had
his gold watch taken. The thief entered by tho
means Of nippers.
- John T. Davis, in attempting to jump out
Of a train Of cars while In motion, at Memphis,
80 injured himself that he has since died.
- Memphis must be healthy city, only three
deaths occurring in the week ending ON tho 10th
instsnt.
w. b. Campbell, Of Nashville merchant,
declines becoming candidate for Congress, but
says he will be thankful for more consignments Of
cotton, tobacco and other produce.
- The Democracy held meeting In Easton,
Pa, to denounce Senator Fry for supporting Mr..
Cameron In the legislative convention. Resolu-
tons to that effect were introduced, when Mr.. Fox
an American Democrat offered an amendment A
rich scene ensued, the Americans turning out the
regulars, and taking possession OF the meeting
Resolutions were passed sustaining Mr.. Fry, and
instructing the members in the House to support
Cameron.
- Catharine Thompson Of New York, who
had for some time suffered with sore throat, to re-
leve which she had been in the habit Of taking
small doses Of laudsnum, by mistake took an over
dose which resulted In death
Henry Moseley, of Hillsyille, Va, has re
cognized in the sum Of $780, to answer the charge
of poisoning horses at the tavern Of which he was
barkeeper.
---Mr sberrsrd has been reelected Mayor Of
Winchester, Va
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-02-24

H The communication headed Ameri-
can Genius" and signed VA. G., is inadmis-
sible, at present for the following reasons:
1st The paragraphs run from one sheet to
another, instead of ending on each half sheet
We cannot publish articles written in this
mode. Each page must begin new para
graph.
I'd. We do not know the writer. In all
cases we must know the authors of articles
sent to us.
Sd. We do not wish to publish statements
which seem to us so improbable as this, to witt
that this invention "riUas in speed the electric
flash" We hold ourselves open to convic-
ton, but at present we are incredulous on this
point
If the writer viii remove these objections,
we win insert his communication.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-02-24

which may or may not arise in the future
hoping thus TO quell unne cessary agitation on
the exciting topic of slavery. We have be-
lieyed that harmony might thus be restored.
But if it be true, as now stated, by Senator
Wilson, that he and those tOho acted aoith him
,oere determined to abolish slavery IN the Dis
trict of Columbia, and IN the Territories, and
to repeal the Fugitive SIacc ta0, '0e haze 70
state, that zoe shall no,O, and hereqfter, resist
this agitation Of the question Of SLAVERY, in
whatever form it may arise, and by all the ar
guments and all the means at our command
We do not deny to Senator Wilson the right
of freely and fully representing the sentiments OF
Massachusetts,, in his own mode, Dat, as he has
frankly declared, in his letter of the 10th in
slant, that the American organization in Mas
sachusetts, does not embrace the question of
slavery, among those for the regulation of
which it was formed, " we shall deny his right to
agitate slavery in the character Of represent
alive of the american party" Of that Com
monwealth.
Senator Wilson cannot assume, that in de-
termining to agitate the abolition Of slavery in
this District, and in the Territories, and in
seeking to repeal the Fugitive Slave law, he is
carrying out any purposes of the :" Ameri-
can party" The fourth answer in his letter
of the 10th instant above quoted, negatives the
idea that our party entertains any such pur-
pose and hence, in carrying out the determi-
nation above expressed, he ceases to represent
the American party" in this particular, and
stands on the same ground, with Messrs. Sum-
ner Chase, Wade, and Seward, who represent
not American" but anti-slayery opinions
eB- The South-Side Democrat says the gist
of its charge against the Organ was, that two
Of its proprietors are the men who became bail
for Chaplin, and that another is the publisher
of the National Era.
It is not true that two Of the proprietors Of
the Organ were bail for Chaplin, and it is not
true that the publisher of the Era is propri-
etor Of the Organ.
The Democrat says "the organ contssses
it," It is not true that the Organ "confesses
it." On the contrary the Organ denies it, and
denied the charge substantially at first. When
we penned the denial we had not the Demo
crat before us, and we adverted to the charge
from memory.
The Democrat intimates that we had "evi-
IDENTIFY good deal of trouble as to how these
charges might be evadcd," &C., &c. We have
as yet had no occasion to evade the charges
made by the Democrat A plain denial, we
do not understand to be an evasion.
The manner in which it has pleased the
South-Side Democrat to allude to us in another
article in its paper of the 22d instant puts an
end to all discussion with that press, on politi-
cal matters.
We have treated that press with courtesy,
and we shall discuss political questions with no
press which does not manifest reciprocity of
personal respect We hope to survive its on
slaught.