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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-05-12

Know NorHrros AND THE LAw.-The
grand Jury In Buncombe county, N. c, at
the spring term, asked the instruction OF the
Court. with relation to the propriety Of pre-
senting Know Nothings as conspirators--
Judge Saunders charged them TO the effect
that Know Nothings could not be presented
for banding together and administering oaths,
but IL they used threats to force a citizen to
vote for or against any candidate for an
ONCE Of trust, then they would become NJ
subjects for presentment Acting upon this
charge. the grand jury presented several citi-
zens rs violators OF the law. The grand Jury
was called to the subject by Judge Weles,
has presented the Know Nothing organiza.
tion as one dangerous to the free exercise oil
the elective privilege, and as violating the
statutes of New York, in influencing its
members, by threats, to vote for certain can.
didates.
True SrEEL.-We feel proud Of the Gov.
ernor Of Kansas. He has shown himself to
be true steel during the exciting times of last
week. The Missourians waited on him in
person, and threatened to hang him unless he
would give the pro-slavery candidates Ger.
tifcates Of election. His reply was "Gen.
tlemen. two or three Of you can assassinate
me, but legion cannot compel me to do that
which my conscience does not approve
Such aman deserves we'll of the country,
and the people of Kansas will not be slow
to do him justice.-Heraid Of Freedom.
New YORK, May 7.-Col. Kinney and
Consul Fabens appeared this morning for
the hearing Of the charges against them.
The counsel for the government moved post
ponement, but this was opposed by the coun.
sci for the prisoners. The argument is now
progressing.
Collector Redfeld has received information
that large number of paupers sailed from
Antwerp on the 18th ult, for this port, in
the ship Leopold
New YORK, May THE schooner John
Clark, McRoy, was lost on her recent voyage
from this port for Jacmel, having become wa
ter-logged The Captain and four others
perisbed from starvation. Two men, being
the balance OF the crew, were taken off and
brought to this port. They had nothing to
eat for eight days previous to being taken
/ Off
HARRISBURG, May Ell Slifer, ESQ, the
new state Treasurer, entered upon his duties
this morning. He has appointed Thomas
( Nicholson, OF Beaver county, Cashier; Isaac
/ w. Rawn and j. n. Elder, Clerks Solomon
Munson, Messenger One appointment is
yet to be made.
Snow IN New HAarsHrRE The backward.
ness Of the spring is attributed, by some nu.
thorities, to the quantities OF snow still re-
naming at the North. Near Franconia, il
New Hampshire, which enjoys the reputation
Of being the coldest town in the Union, the
snow last Monday was reported to be thret
feet deep.
Judge MCCLURE, Of Pittsburg, has de
clared his determination to grant no NOR
licenses. The opinion containing this decla
ration is very creditable production.
The Mayor Of Albany has announced hi
determination to enforce the Liquor Law
although not himself friendly to the mel
sure.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-05-12

g A joint resolution has passed the lesis-
lature to remove the seat of government from
Harrisburg to Philadelphia provided the
next legislature approve Of the measure
This is only one more evidence Of tendencies
Of cur State government 10 centrelization.
Paris is France; they would have Phadel-
phia. Pennsylvania. Corruption now
skulks around the capitol at Harrisburg In
Philadelphia it could walk abroad at noon
day. OF course in case Of removal the pay Of
the members would have to be increased, be-
cause living is more expensive. Amid all the
luxuries and advantages for dcbauchery which
the city would afford, the members would re-
main the whole year and never think Of ad-
journing. If removal is necessary they
should remove to some obscure and uncom.
Portable place, inaccessible by railway OF
canal. They would then have an opportunity
Of sitting unannoyed by borers, md could
make all necessary laws in an amazingly short
time SO anxious would they De to return
home. II would not then cost the stale hal
million Of dollars TO build new capitol
Such are the proceedings of the reform Know
Nothings.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-05-12

g. Two days rain at this time of year is
not very refreshing, especially with the ther-
mometer at 45o. 1t is no doubt very useful
just as dose of calomel is to bilious man
but it is no less unpleasant on that account
We are more fortunate, however, than some
of our neighbors. as nothing but a cold rain
poured down on US on Wednesday, while a
few miles eastward the hills were covered
with snow. At Shamokin, as if in derision Of
and disrespect to the quantities of carbon
there deposited, the snow fell to the depth OF
inches. In such weather as this We recom-
mend our readers to heat their rooms up to
20 degrees, place few hot house flowers on
the table, and read Thompson's seasons.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-05-12

The AHrI-LIcENsE LAw.--The editor Of an
exchange paper. speaking Of the recent anti
license law, uses the following language:
"The law, for it is so now, We regard as a
mass of confuson--a miserable hotch-potch
a weak and imbecile production of weak
imbecie brain-apoor attenuated, sickly 'idi-
otic and feeble minded child, whose advent
into the moral world was failure, and whose
departure from it will be regarded as a god
sent and relief to community. The act, in
stead of being entitled "An Act to repeal the
License Laws" should have been christened,
"An Act TO make drunkards by the whole
sale;" for, in our opinion the Legislature OF
this State could not have passed an act bet
ter calculated to accomplish such pur.
pose"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-05-12
The Senate supplement TO the Common
School law passed finally.

The Senate supplement to the Common
School law passed finally.
HARnrsnuRo, May 8.
SESATE.-At 10 o'clock Speaker Uo;s,,,
resigned the chair, with feeling and ammo.
pirate address. rf'0-
The Senate then went into an election for
Speaker, aud on the ninth ballot Will;au
Piatt, Dem, was elected.
MIR. Piatt was conducted 10 the chair o,a
then addressed the Senate in brief sneocb
OF thanks 'p0oo4i
The Speaker elect was then sworn in hr
Mr.. Flennikcn, and at IL o'clock the santa
adjourned sine die. ""'0
HousE.-A resolution was iptrodncod
thanking Governor Reeder of X Kansas. for bis
faithful adherence to the old landmarks IF
republican liberty, in defending the purity of
the ballot box against lawless mob of Mis.
sourians, and bidding him cordial welcnmo
to his family and friends.
After brief debate, in which Messrs Ia.
porte, Chamberlain and Cummings par,ci,a-
ted, the resolution was agreed to unanimously
yeas 49, nays none
The usual resolutions Of thanks 10 the
officers OF the House, were adopted
The Speaker informed the House that ,he
Governor had signed the Approximation Bil
and also the bill for the sale Of the Ma
| Line.
The Speaker the addressed the House md
an adjournment sine die took place.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-05-12

c. The German Reformed Church in this
borough was consccrated on Sunday week.
A large number Of clergymen were present,
and an immense congregation gathered to
witness the ceremonies and take part in the
services.
This church was commenced in ls47, but
owing to some difficulties was only completed
this year. 1t is handsome brick edifce, two
stories in height, situated at the corner OF
River and Blackberry streets-the site Of the
old church belonging to that congregation
The interior is well finished and arranged
The whole structure is an ornament to the
town and very creditable TO the congregation
through whose exertions it was erected. The
Rev r. A. Fisher. who has been among us
for the last twenty years is still the pastor.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-05-12

"a The election for Borough officers took
place on Monday last. The following are the
officers chosen: Chief Burgess, William NJ.
Rockefeller; I'd, D. w. Shndel: Assistants,
George B. Weiser, S. j. Fry, y. Druckemil-
Ter, Jacob O. Beck; Council, James Covert.
E. Y. Bright, james Beard, Fredk. Lazarus
Samuel Snyder John Clark, John Haas, G.
w. Smith; Town Clerk, Emanuel Wilvert ;
High Constable, F. Merrill. All the persons
elected are said to be Know Nothings except
DIR. Shindel who is democrat. Ifthey are
X. Ms they are afraid to avow it, and some
denied the fact before the election.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-05-12

Hos. JOHN SAVAGE, formerly Chief Justice
Of the New York State, has givenhi opinion
Of the prohibitory Liquor Law, in reply 10 a
request of the Mayor Of Utica forthe Judges
legal advice respecting his own duties. Ac-
cording to Judge Savage there is no ambigu-
ity about the statute. No licenses, except as
provided for in the second section of the act
can be granted after the lst of may. After
the 4th OF July imported Liquors May be sold
in the original casks or packages but he re-
garded Mr.. billions opinion as to the free
tratfic in imported liquor. Us entirely errone.
ous. The Judge does not argue at length
upon the search and seizure clauses, but he is
evidently Of opinion that they are not uncon.
sttutional.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-05-12

THE OLDEST Posr MASTER IN THE U.
STATEs-The Baltimore Sun gives list ol
the oldest Post Masters in the United States,
at the head of which stands the name of John
Bickel, of Jamestown, Lebanon county, Pa.
In u letter to the Post Office Department
he speaks of his appointment as follows: -
"My fathers name was John Bickel, and
was commissioned John Bickel, Jr.' My
father was in the revolutionary war, and lived
nine years ago i was appointed postmaster
under Jefferson's administration, by Gideon
Granger, on the 23d of September, 1902, sc
that have held the Office fifty three years
Ist S, ptember. am now eighty two year:
old, and do all my business myself"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-05-12
New Advertisements.
LATEST ARRIVAL
Of Spring 3 Summer 6 oods
j. x. & I. z. KLINE.

j. x. & !. K. KLINE.
RESPECTFULLY announce TO their friends
~ and TIE public in general, ,ha, they have
received at their Old Stand in Upper Augusta
township, Northumberland county, Pa. at Klincs
Grove. their Spring AMI Summer Goods and
opened to tho public full assortment Of
MERCHANDISE, &C.,
Consisting in part Of Cloths, black and fame,
Cassimers, Sattinetts, Checks. and all Kind.
SPRING l. SUMNER GOODS.
Also 10. Of Ready made Goats, Vests and
Pants, &c.
Ladies Dress Goods,
Calicoos, Ginghams. Muslin de Laines, SC. Also
Black Silks. &C..
Also fresh supply of Groceries of sll kinds
A fresh supply Of Hardware and Queeos.
ware, Drugs and Medicines.
Wooden Ware.
Also a large assortment of Boots and
Shoes, suitable for Men, Women aud
Children. Hats and Csr,, such ss
Palm Leaf, Canada, Panama
and Silk Hats, and oil
goods usually kept in County store.
Call and See
Cheaper ,hun the Chsspe-i
All Of which will be sold for cash, or IA eE-
change for country produce, Al tho highest h,er.q
price.
Upper hugusts, May ~, lS5i,--
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-05-12

81 The Dewart Guards Capt. Zimmerman,
and Farmers and Mechanics Artillery Capt.
Martz, paraded on Monday. The ranks Of
both companies were very thin, scarcely more
than sergeant's guard appearing in either.
These corps formerly paraded in large mum
bers' and were credit to themselves and the
town. 1t is muehto he regretted that the
military spirit Of our young men is SO low
What has become Of the Brady Riassi
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-05-12

PERkloMENvILI.E, May Sd, 1855

This morning, at 3 O'Clock. the powder
works Of George Miller, Esq, consisting of |
powder mil, 2 crying houses. glazing mill,
l coal house, l od and chopping mill. contain
ing about two tons of powder. 10000 empty
kegs, and large quantity Of sai,petre, brin-
stone and coal was blown up. not leaving a
stone OF piece OF timber where the buildings
stood causing heavy loss, but happily no
lives was lost. The hands all left about four
hours before the explosion. It is thought TO
be the work OF a base incendiary. The works
are near Sumneytown.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-05-12

ET Brigadier General Muench has made
the following appointments for the Staff Of
the First Brigade:
Brigade Majo and Acting Assistant Ad-
jutant General, John Jay Miller, Shamokin
Aids-de-Camp. Henry Donne and George
w. Smith, Sunbury; Brig. Quarter Master,
VIM. 7. Forsyth. Northumberland.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-05-12

IMPORTANT DEoIsIoS.-The General Land
Once has decided that the acknowledgement
Of the assignment of a bounty land warrant
N Europe cannot be made before a resident
Y. 3. Commercial Agent, but must be done
before an officer authorized by the laws ol
tnat country 10 take acknowledgment ol
the trenssr of real estate. certified under the
certified uoier the seal by the O. s. Ministo,
or Ccnsrl.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-05-12
Estate of JAMES TAGGART

n Office is hereby given that le'tt
~ tary upon the estate OF James
of the borough of Northumberland
land county, decd, have been eTa
subscriber. Therefore all persons h
or demands against the said esia'e,'
TO make them known without 81
persons indebted to make payment
GRANTHAM l. TAGGAl
North'd, May i2, ls55.-o"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-05-12
I. B. MAssER, Editor and Proprietor.
EDITORS TABLE
BusIusss NotIcrs.

NEw Goor, The Mcssrs Kline, Mt their store in Up
per Augusta, have just received their Spring nnd
Summer Goods See then advertisement. in another coll
umn.
Miss FINsgY's card should be read, good and cheap
articles may be had at her establishment
PLA1lSA PoiSrs --McCallister & Brother, advertise,
in another column their Plana Points for Lightning Rods
These Points enjoy good reputation.
OSE fiuxpRtp Dr.LoeuEs Morris C,tton Boston
adveses this useful work in another rari of paper
We refer teachers ind Others the II general,
admitted that this s the best book of similar nature nov
before tho public.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-05-12
Estate of JOHN LEADER, decd

NOTICE is hereby given tina, letters
~ mentary have been granted to the s,
Der upon the estate Of John Leader. late Of
son township, Northumberland county, dc
All persons knowing themselves indebted
having claims against said estate, will ca
settle Immediately.
WIN. DEEPEN, E,
Jackson tp., May IL, is55.-Gt.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-05-12
NOTICE.

A LII persons indebted to the late firm
"A Tsggsrt & Son, of Northumbe'lI
bv note or book account, are hereby IT
make settlement thereof BY the first q
next, to Grantham |. Taggart, survlVI
or the accounts will be placed in the
Justice for collection.
GRANTHAM l.. TAGC
Surviving
North'd, Nav IL, ls55.-sm.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-05-12

ca The present prospects for fine har-
vest are very Aattering. Wheat and rye look
very promising, and will yield abundantly.--
Corn ana potatoes, Of course, are not far
enough advanced yet to speak about We
sincerely hope all the crops will turn out well
this season. The present scarcity and high
prices are very severely felt.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-05-12
FOR THE LADIES.

MISS JANE FINNEY has received in
A'A ton to her stock Of Fancy Good. an
giant assortment Of Ladies Morocco, black
fancy colored Caters, Childrens Shoes and
tiers, OF every description. which she will sc
Philadelphia prices for cash. Call and see
r. S.-Those knowing themselves to ?
debt to the subscriber will please come ior
and mako immediate payment, to save trou
sunbury. May IL, ls55.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-05-12

E9 We neglected to notice the retirement
ofG. B. Youngman from the Gazette" Mr..
Youngman quits the editorial chair for some
more agreeable and profitable business. We
have had some sharp shooting various times
with our ex-brother, and very seldom been on
the same side with him. We hope he will
succeed as well in his new career.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-05-12

gy At the annual meeting ofthe stockhol-
dsrs of the Shamokn Steam Ferry and Tow
Boat Company, the following persons were
elected managers for the ensuing year: Al
exander Jordan. Chas w. Higgins, Thomas
Baumgardner, VIM. L. Helfenstien, and ID.
Longenecker.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-05-12

DRowNEp.--A man named Miller Keetch,
was drowned ut Columbia, in the outlet lock,
on Friday night, and boy, name unknown,
from Muncy, was drowned at the same place
on Saturday night.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-05-12
PLATINA POINTS
FOR LIGHTNING e

0UR Points are made of taperins Co
" dy, about inches long, we'll git vi
gold to prevent the action of the weat
tipped with solid Platina; they have be,
for over thirty years, and have given gen
isfaction. Prices $l,00, so, $40,
s4,o0 per point, according to :he gu
Plstina. We also furnish glass insoli
iron staples. Manufactured by
McALLISTER & BROTH
Established in l7gt
1874 Chestnut St., below Eighth, Philat
Phila., May i2, 1856 I'm.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-05-12
THE VERY LATEST.
(BY TELEGRAPH FROM LONDON

LONDON, April 23-Half past o'clock
General Canrobert telegraphs, under date of
the 18th, that the fire on the city continues
nnebated. 1t is chiefly by the artillery, but
the engineers are operating and have estab-
hshed US much nearer to the place.
Another report says that The loss Of life on
noth sides has been very great.
A Council Of War has been held. The
are is to be continued another week, and then
the assault will be attempted.
Tie Ausridns in the Priacipoiit'es- Out
rage ~ an Austrian Officer at Krajora-
Ing Citizens RetoIiate-Hundreds Killed
The Agstrians Dricen from the City.
A private letter gives an account of tho
trouble in krajoya, already announced by
telegraph.
An Austrian officer, on the llth March
saw az window lady whose beauty attrac.
fed him, and he forthwith entered the house
md demanded admittance TO her anartment
no lady called for assistance TO expel ths
intruder. Her husband 'clme and addresset
him but too eiyilly-"What 40 von wan
nere! ! DO NOT know you. You are not bill
isited IN my house, and the lady you are in
sulting Is my wife" Without q word th
Austrian drew bis sword aud stabbed the hn.
band 70 the heart. Much excitement ensuef
Some Of the bystanders went TO lodge 4 fo,
NAL complains with the police--others ser
intelligence TO the Turkish commandan. I
H-lafst, who lost nc timo in sending 70 Kr
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-05-12
NOTICE,

TNHE annual meeting Of The Green RID
- Improvement COMPANY" will be held
their office, Carpenters CouI,, Philadelphla,
Tuesday, the 22d inst, at II o'clock, when
election will DO held for live directors 10 serve
ensuing year.
WILLIAM WIsTER, Ssc'y
May IL, is55--tm.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-05-12
To Teachers and Sent
THE HUN pRED Ola
Eor Rsadinq Sptdklhy q"

For Reading Speaking az" 4
Schools, Scn
THE BOOK ONE HUNDRED ID, ~
l. ORIGINAL DIALOGUES heS. ,'sr
Written hy = teacher OF thh'y
SCHOOL EXHIBITIONS and eenS,SS, eS,S,
tams those that sr. long, short, ha'h.,s' n.,e
witty, amusing and Instructive a. Tin ph
The serious ones arc not heavy ,a
eoarse. II has been intIodaee' caSsr
Schools and Academies OF New ;a'',e
prnnouncing il the best look o' A'
Pnee by mail prepaid 81 90. an
SCHOOL MELop
Containing a choice collection OF pal
s;asl and appropriate words, en.sy,N eoaN
80 - ~ Sch ,oIs. The most extensive
JuyeniIe Singing Bo0k ever .., issue s,
troduced into the schools o. d., sS
IN snr,ns6eld, Hartford, New iis'ca' ~,
,ss @ ibasy. Troy and most Of INC ~
New England and New fork, aus s6o
NO nlaces ia Ohio. More thsn go =
IN sent by mail prepaid tor seyaa 's
further information Of eithsi o.
isr. published and for sale ~ WAS,
NORRIS COTTON, lS -
Aaerts wanted 70 eel u~
NAY "a. isb p q
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-05-12

Estate of GEO. SMITH, decd.
NcTlCE is hereby given that letters Test,
mentary upon the estate OF George Smi.,
late OF Jackson township, Northumberland co Al,
ty, decd, have heeA granted to The subscriber
residing In said township. All persons hav.n.
claims against said deceased, are requested :.
present them for settlement. and sll pers,n
knowing themselves to DO indebted yi; ,u..
immediate payment.
SARAH SMITH,
JNO. GALEN SMITH, Tx r.
Jackson tp., May l:, 1859 g.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-05-12
LATEST.
fBY TELEGRAPH FROM vIEyyA.)

The 18th conference was held on Saturday,
the 2lst April. 1t lasted four hours and a
half, and concluded by adjourning sine die,
Russia having absolutely rejected the de,
mands Of France and England. Lord John
Russell and M. Drouyn de Lhuys immediate
ly took leave Of the Emperor, and were to
leave on Sunday, the 22d. 1t now remains to
be seen what course Austria will pursue.
Advices from Balakaya have been received
to the 18th. The fire of the allies had done
considerable damage. but the Russians dis
played extreme activity in repairing the inju-
red works. Several French mines had been
sprung, which did conJidcrable damage to the
place.
A Russian lady has been captured making
drawings of the French trenches. She will
be sent to Malta. She said her husband,
named Boninof was killed at Alma, and she
had since acted as volunteer spy.
Mehemet Ali notifies the Turkish Govern
nent that he has put down the Kurdish in
surrection; has killed l4o0, and taken 500
prisoners.
Rhodes and Sinope are 10 be fortified.
TIE annual caravan OF pilgrims was about
to set out from Constantinople for Mecca.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-05-12
Tide litle IS reSted IN me. "

II is because the title is vested in him, and
in others Of similar power and state, that
Trustees Of his own Church have prayed the
Legislature for redress.-Those who build
churches themselves claim the right. having
paid for them with their own money, Of 60
vern;ng the Church temperatures as they
please. The Legislature OF this State have
answered their prayeraflrmatively and hence
the anathemhs which he has in his ebullitions
of temper, exausted upon me rather than up
on the State.
But shall continue my record of convey
ances to-day. and hereafter, 10 show how far
the Archbishop has been justified in accusing
me Of falsehood. j hope 10 be excused for
thus furnishing him with small doses at a
time. 1t is rule Of practice with skilful
men of the Faculty, believe, not to xii bat
TO cure, and hence the necessity of continuing
these prescriptions from day TO day may
not restore the Archbishop TO sane state oi
mind, nor to ON equanimity of bearing, but II
is enough for me TO know that If l have
opened public wounds. SO that the community
can behold them, as they arr, The exposure
may lead TO speedier cure Of the disease
than would have resulted from coneeament.
But while acknowledging titles in churches
and o.her property, the Archbishop now seeks
for sympathy by pleading property. lie
owns, he tells US 81 library, and part OF the
furniture of the house in which he lives" II
almost excites ones commisseration to read
such doleful, lamb-like statements as the fol
lowing -
Il am the owner Of the bed sleep en-, bui