Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-09-08

Kansas, has written letter to the Hon.
Caleb Cushing, Attorney General Of the u .
S., dated Shawnee Mission, Aug. %, in which
he states that he has not violated single
law of Congress or the Department, and is
satisfied his case has been prejudiced, and his
removal dictated solely on grounds Of policy.
He says that, by the 9th section of the
Kansas Nebraska act, he holds his Office for
four years, and gives notice that he will re-
sist the action Of the President through the
Courts.
The last number Of the Sqnatter Sover-
eighty newspaper expresses doubt as to the
reliability Of Gov. Shannon.
BURLINGTON, Sept. 3.-Mrs. Gillespie is
better this morning though she passed rest
less nighl. She has been informed of her
husbands death. Mr.. Lukens, of Philadel-
phia, who was at first considered in hope
less condition, appears now to be mending
rapidly. Mr. Lahm, of Canton, Ohio, left for
home this morning. The rest Of the wounded
are doing well.
1t is evident that the body supposed TO be
Mr.. Humphreys, is not that person, and it
still remains unrecognized. The name OF Z.
Loveland, was found on the watch pocket of
his pantaloons in pencil marks. No other
marks have been found to recognize the body,
and no baggage checks were found upon his
person.
SANTA ANNA, when he abdicated, issued an
address, denouncing the scandal, dshonor
and perfdy OF his enemies had reached the
extreme of association not only with the
fillibustcrs Of the North, but with troops of
the United States, who passing the frontier
in the disguise of deserters, are led by rebels
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road by which to invade their native land ;
to assassinate with rifles the Mexican soldiers
who defend the sovereignty and integrity OF
their territory" In the midst of the excite
ment in the capital, caused by Santa Anna's
! fight the American minister procured the
release of The only two American prisoners
there
| Sr. Lou1s, Sept. 4.-The Squatter Sove.
reign Of August 2Sth, nomnates Mr.. Atchin.
son for the next Presidency. 1t denies the
rumor Of an intention to annex Platte county
| Missouri, TO Kansas. Says that Kansas is
deprived Of and from its Southern allies, be
cause it has become prey to the north. II
expresses hope that the next National
| Congress will be the last.
WASHINGTON, Sept 1.-The Hon. William
! Cranch died this afternoon, aged sc. HC
had served as Judge Of the Courts of the
District Of Columbia for nearly 55 years. ant
was eminent for his learning and the sound
ness and purity of his character. He wa!
appointed on the outgoing of the admnistra
tion Of the elder Adams.
CALIFORNIA GolD.-It has been discovered
that number Of the $50 octagonal slugs il
circulation have had the centre sawn out
and plate of copper inserted, causing los
of Sl5 on each piece. The bankers have Civ
slugs only by weight.
JUsT 400 YEARS AGo.-The first book owe
printed with date appeared in 1855, jus
four centuries ago this very year. Nine year
after, the Koran began to be publicly read a
ConStantinople, and at the same time tn,
Bible was sent forth on the wings of tn
press.
KILLED by A Cnnp.-A man was killed il
Clark county, Ark, on the 29th ult, by
child about nine or ten years of age. Tn
The child's father was engaged in fist figh
with another man, when the child ran up an
stuck knife in his fathers adversary-ki
ling him almost instantly.
Two CENTEYARIAys GoSE--Died, last weel
in Burlington, New Jersey Mrs. Margare
Cameron, aged l02 years; Mrs. Bethun
Steward, aged l0l.
TnE NRws.-The latest and most impoI
tant news TO those who are in want of goo
and cheap clothing, is that Rockhill an
Wilson are always prepared to furnish ever
article in their line of business, at their cloti
ing store, No. Ill Chesnut and Frankli
Place, Philadelphia.