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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-10-13
AMERICAN MASS MEETING

Agreeable 10 notice, large and respecta.
BE number OF the citizens Of Sunbury net
IN the Court House, on the Evening cf the
ith inst, in American Mass Meeting. On
motion the meeting organized by appointing
+. Is. POTTS, President i. f. X EMP and
Benz. EETrLEMoYEE, Vice Presidents, and
P w. Shtadci, ana T. IlUrcyt, Secretaries.
The President then introduced Messrs.
Seeland and Mex Kinley from PHILADELPHIA.
who addressed the meeting. They were fol-
lowed by +. B. Potts in very appropriate
and excellent specch.--Ils arguments were
deep and conclusive.
The Committee on Preamble and Resolu-
tions reported the following, which were
adopted without dissenting voice:
WHEREAS, 1t has long been apparent to
us as Americans that Foreign influence aud
Roman Catholicism. has been making rapid
and alarming inroads in our country, therefor
be it
Rcsolred, That we are in favor Of Ameri-
can born ruling America
RcSDlred, That as Americans We stand
upon the broad basis of Americanism; re-
cognizing and endorsing all the principles of
the American Party; aud uninlluenced by
slde-lSsueS and side-qucstions We will with
our eyes on the Polar Star Of our party
America-march TO a glorious victory.
ReSolreA That We are in favor OF strict
adherauce to the Constitution of the United
States, and may the Stars and Stripes con-
tinue TO waive over our happy land so long
as the white caps Of the Atlantic and Pacific
continue to lave her shores
ReSoirea, That we are favorable to Ameri-
can Institutions and Amcricanizing adopted
citizens, and opposed to all inroads of Popery,
JesutS Priests and all american DGma-
gogues who court their support, and above
all anti american doctrines, come from what
source they may.
Resolved, That we will neither vote, nor
give our influence for any man for any Office
IN the gift OF the people who is known to be
q Foreigner.
Resoired That we DO most sincerely be-.
Aeve, that upon the principles of the .Imeri-
can party depend the perpetuation of the
doctrines Of Washington and Jefferson, and
The hopes happiness and prosperity Of the
american Un!on.
Re&0ired That we as americans arc in
favor Of extending the Naturalization Laws
10 tWrnty-Onc years.
RcSoired, That we tender our thanks to the
speakers who so cioquently addressed us on
the present occasion.
Res0lred That the thanks of this meeting
he rendered 10 the SmJluy Brass Band whC
so kindly favored MS with their presence thi.
evening.
Eesoiced, That the proceedings be publish
ed ~ the SHn6uTy AmcrtcG', and all papers
favorable 10 the Imerican cause.
On motion, adjourned.
Signed Jg TIC officers.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-10-13

TuSSELLIYG THE BROAD MoUNTA1N.--We
understand that Mr.. Poole, an engineer Of
the Mine Hill Railroad, has been for some
time engaged, under the directions Of that
Company, to make reconnoissances for the
location of the proposed tunnel through the
Broad Mountain. This is one Of the most
important public improvements ever under.
taken in this region, as it will develope an
immense extent of coal territory which can
have no other outlet to the East, except by
means Of heavy ascending grades and In.
clined planes. The rock to be cut. through
is the conglomerate of the coal formation,
and although very difficult and costly to pen
citrate, it is confidently asserted that the
work can be executed at a cost Of less than
s2,000,000. 1t will pay the interest Of five
times that amount. The tunnel will vary
from y to 3 miles in length; but the selec-
tion Of the location will depend more on the
character Of the rock, and other local con-
sideratons, than the length of excavation to
be made.-PotispiHs Gazette.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-10-13
Sme1ttan NmaNe.
DEDICATION oF runu.so,A Y,II,


Pursuant to public notice, the Susuuehan.
ma Camp No %, United Sons of America,
met at their Hall, on the 4th inst. and afterre.
ceivlng the Delegations from Camps 26. and
q ana Washington Camp No. l9J. S. Of A.
they formed in procession at their Hall. and
paraded through the principle streets in the
town in full Regalia, accompanied by martial
Mnslc. AT ? o'clock tie procession entered
the Hall. and after the Ceremonies of Dcdi.
cation, Dr. j. j. JonN of Shamokin, addressed
the Camp in mastery and appropriate
speech. He was followed by JAMES PoGLocK,
Esq Of Wiliiamsp0rt, who also made an ex-
cellent and affective address.
The following resolutions were then unani.
nously adopted
Resotred. That we Dedicate our Hall to
Amercansm and its Principles.
Resolced, That when We adjourn, we ad.
lourn to meet this Evening ut tho Court
Housc in American Mass Meeting.
ReSo red, That committee Of FIVE be an.
pointed to draft resolutions. and that they
report this evening. Whereupon L. Wilvcrt
JOS Bird, James Pollock, T. b. Potts. aud
d. W. Covert, were appointed said committee
Resoired, That we tender our sincere
thanks to the Ladies who so kindly assisted
Us IN preparing cur Hall for the present occa
sion,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-10-13
NEW
FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
|. w. TENER s. Co, Sunbury, Pa,

vs. Scsb >
pESPECTFULLY announce that they have
M just received a large and varied stock of
splendid goods suited to the season; an inspec-
uun OF which they solicit from their friends and
the pubc-they will be sold at low prices as
they still adhere TO Their old motto -
".SmdH prcfts and quick Sales"
This in the end pays best, while it best serves
their customers.
heir stock now consists Of Cloths, Cassmeres,
Vestings, Ladies' Dress Goods, in great
variety, OF silks, Poplins, Delaines,
Cashmeres, Coburgs, all wool de-
lsins Caicoes, &c, with
large assortment of dress
Trimmings Broche,
Thibet, CASH
mere, and wollen shawls, worked collars, cuffs,
sleeves. chemisettes, DC.
new stock OF Ready made Coats, Vests, and
fanlaloons, Of superior style and workmanship.
Also, Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes--together
with general assortment of II arJware, Queens.
ware, Groceries, Provisions, Cedarware, Drugs,
Paints. Oils and Nails.
Come and see, no charge is made for show.
ing goods.
Country produce taken in exchange for goods,
at the highest market prices
eunbuy, October IS, 1880
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-10-13

~ NEW Coal RoAD.-The Miners Jour.
nat states that the money requisite for build
ing tile proposed railroad between Auburn
aud Allentown has all been secured, and that
the road will be put under contract as speed
iIy as possible. 1t is also proposed TO con-
struct the Norristown and Allentown road,
which would make a complete connection
between Philadelphia and the coal region by
a new route, using the Norristown and Phila.
deiphia road as its eastern end. The route
is an easy aud good one down the valley of
Perkomen creek, and road through that
region would be paying one, as it would not
only connect Philadelphia with the Schuylkill
region by the new route, but also give it a
direct line of railway to the Lebigh region,
With sll lie mineral wealth.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-10-13
NEW REFECTORY.

TsNliE subscribers respectfully inform the citi.
Il zens OF Sun5ury and the public generally
that they have opened Refectary and Eating
Saloon IN the basement of the New Three Story
brick building OF J. NJ. simpson. in Market
street, which has been handsomely fitted up
with every convenience and comfort for their
customers.-They will constantly have on hand
the best quality OF Oysters, and all other deli
Cacles Of the season.
JOHN Z. SMICK.
G.. w. HILE MAN.
Sunhury, Oct. -, 1888.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-10-13

THETwo BABr Snows-Wood's exhibition
Of white babies will commence to to-day. at
Musical Fund Hall, and Perhans exhibition
OF black babies will open at the same time, in
Concert Hail. "Yonng America" will -four.
ish ut the former, Young africa" at the lat
ter--a rivalry between the descendants Of
Jophet and of Ham. with the pubice of all
shades between white and black MS umpires
between them. The contest at the polls to-
day between scurvy politicians must sinl; into
insgnificance by the side Of this rivalry o
races. Barnum arrived in town last night. tc
attend to the exhibition at the Musical Fund
Hall
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-10-13
DEATH OF IREREV. MR. JACKSON,
OF NORFOLK

1t will be seen by reference to our Norfolk
correspondence, that the Rev. William NJ.
Jackson, Of Norfolk, pastor OF 81. Paul 5
Protestant Episcopal Church, has nj last
lalien victim TO the fever. lie Lad labor
eu among the sick and Tie dying throughout
the scUurge, and had gathered the orphans
III the lecture room OF his church, and was Il
father and friend TO them up to his death,
The correspondent of the Richmond Dis.
patch, in recording his DEATH says:
At the stlil hour uI midnight this good
man closed his eyes in death, and his freed
spirit took It's flight to the land of eternal
rest and to-day at noon MS remains w,it
conveyed 10 the cold grave. From the cuu,-
mencement OF the laldi rI.urmc 60 the houI
OF Els attack, he went diligently ivrII Ia Ia,
discharge ol his pastoral GGtics. speaking
words Of consolation TO the Suffering all,
dying, comforting the bereaved MlUoWs uHI
the weeping orphans entering al H!gut "a
well as III the day, the ample mansions u
the rich, as readily the humble cUttuge-humt
OF the poor, and doing his duty as Il aIthiu
minister OF Christ.
The death of this excellent divine Ia!
caused deeper gloom TO rest upon our eli
ZcnS. At this time of distress and aiilictiJu
this sad bereavement is most seuSibly an,
palhluiIy ItN by our community. lie aht
his kind offices Will be remembered long ant
fondIy by large number OF our people an,
the scattered members OF his flock will b,
deeply panied to hear ol the death Of thei
beloved pastor.
Mr.. j. is At least the fifth minister tha
has died at his post during the reign Of thi
dreadful disease IN Norfolk. The names q
Rev. Messrs. Chisholm, Dibrell, EskrIdge
and Jones, have been added to the list of th
dead.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-10-13
COUNTY FAIR.

Agreeable TO notice, a meeting of the
officers Of the County Agricultural Society
was held at the Court House. in Sunburv, on
Monday. the 9th day of August, inst. Pres
ent, JAMES CAMERON, President. SAML
JONI, 5 A. BERGSTRESsER Vice Presidents.
The object OF the meeting was then sta
ted 10y the President which was to take into
consideration the time and place of holding
the next County Fair, and TO appoint the
several committees necessary TO award the
premiums,
In pursuance of the recommendation of
the President, that a stated and permanent
place be fixed upon for the holding of our
annual Agricultural Fair, the following reso-
lction was offered and unanimously adopted.
ReSolred, That the exhibition of the society
shall be permanently held at Sunbury. provi-
ded n sufficient amount is raised by the cit-
zcns to detray the expenses for said purposes,
/ with the necessary fixtures.
On motion Of Philip llilgert, Esq, Resol-
rsd, That committee Of six be appointed to
appoint all the township committees, as well
as the committees or judges of the different
| articles of Agriculture
The President appointed the following
named gentlemen as that committee.
Charles 4. kutz, 5. NJ. Kuse. :. X. GilCcr
Philip w, lIilgert, Wilson Hutchinson,
Nohly lhcent.
The committee appointed the following
township committees
SunJuy-John B. Packer, G. G. Welker
m. l.. Dewart.
observation-disclosures F. Kapp, j. C.
Horton, NJ. j. ID. Wilmington.
MHon-John r. Eek, II. NJ. Frck, Jacob
Miller.
7"6ut-J. J. Reimensnyder, Jno. McCor.
mick, David Mare.
Delaware-Wilson Hutchinson, D. C.
| Watson, Joseph Nicely.
Lecis-Comly Vincent, A. T. Bisel, Saml
| Shannon.
Chiiisqudque-John Frederick, Daniel p.
Caul, John p Summers.
Poi"t-Joseph Nesbit, Jesse Horton, II.
Durry.
Upper Augusta--Henry Kline, Isaac Kline,
John Eckman.
Rush-Wm. A. Kase, Joseph Sharpless,
| Stanley Gearhart.
Shamokin-Samuel John, Elida John, JAG.
! Z. Muench.
Coai-wm. Fagely. Kimber Cleaver, S.
| NJ. Kase.
VI YJaoksoa-Reuben hartman. BENZ Stricklsr,
! Chsy Rothsrmsl
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-10-13
THE STATE TAyRAT ELMIf,A

In company with number Of our citizens
of this county, we visited the State Fair of
the New York Agricultural Society, recently
held at Elmira. The weather was of the
most unfavorabe character, raining almost
continually the first two days Notwith.
standing the weather, thousands were on the
ground the first day Of the fair. A handsome
tent had been provided for the accommodation
of the Pennsylvania delegation near the Pres
idents tent-and in it was exhibited some fine
specimens Of coal from the collieres of Coch-
ran, Peale & Co., and Boyd, Rosser & Co.
from the Shamokin mines. which attracted
great attention, particularly the two large
blocks of coal, weighing over ton ench in
front Of the tent, and from the top of which
Mr.. Diven President of the Wiliamsport and
Elmira Railroad made a speech, introducing
Gov. Bigler TO the audience. who addressed
them on the subject of agriculture, but more
particularly in regard 10 the trade and com.
merce between the two states by means of
the Sunbury and Eric, and Wilamsrort and
Elmira rail roads, which had Just completed
q rail communication between Elmira and the
Shamokin mines. He alluded to the fact
that the first train of coal cars had arrived
that day. direct from the Shamokin mines,
without transhipment. The Lancaster Col
liery was well represented in the persons o.
G. w. Pealc, II. Baumgardner. and NJ. j. D.
Wilmington. members of the firm. The Luke
Fidler Colliery by Messrs. D. NJ. Boyd md
James Boyd. Of the firm Of Boyd, Rosser &
Co, Mr.. Henry Longenecker had at the
same tent some fine specimens Of Anthracite
iron made at their Furnace al Shamokin.-
Mr.. ii. q. Taggart had also some excellent
specimens charcoal iron made at Paxnos
Furnace. After Gov Biglcr had concluded
Mr.. Chcever the President of the New
York Agricultural Society made an appro.
pirate reply, and returned thanks for the
large Jumps Of coal which had been presented
through him to the society.
The exhibition though large and attractive
was not, in many respects. equal to the Ro
chester Fair. The Hotel kcepeas had rich
harvest. Elmira is a large and flourishing
town, containing about 10000 inhabitants
Some Of the residences are handsome, and got
up with much good taste. The Hotels are
large and commodiOus. We stopped nj the
Brainard House. the largest house in the
place, though we should think not the best
The proprctors had generally agreed not to
charge more than s2 pcr day We paid at
our Hotel so cents for lodging 80 cents a
meal as we took them, the dinner hcing, pro-
pcrly speaking, the only warm meal AS for
lodging, more than six in a bed was strictly
prohibited. Our bed was made up Of what
lad been left, after long use and pressure, Of
what was once mattress, laid on a sacking
bottom, and had it been even, would have
been almost equal to well carpeted floor
for comfortable sleeping.
We know that every allowance should be
made where there is such crowd, but there
is no excuse in such country for ordinary
bread, and butter with alternate layers o
white and yellow, with an occasional layer o
salt
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-10-13

a." The Annual Fair of the Northnmber-
land county Agricultural Society will be held
at this place, on Tuesday next. We trust
that it will he attended by all who take an
interest in agriculture. The choice produc'
tions of Northumberland county would, at
any time, if collected, make an attractive eX'
hibltion. The lot Of VIM. ! Grcenough
Esq, above the Steam Saw Mil Of Ira L
Clement, has been selected for the exhibition
The Grand Jury room in the State House
will be used for fancy articles, needleworh
and similar articles.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-10-13
SUNBURY AND ERIE RAILROAD.

The cars on the SunburY and Erie rail
road failed, on Tuesday morning, to make
their usual trip between Northumberland and
Williamsport, much to our disappointment
and Inconvenience, rs we had come across
from Cattawissa that morning, for the pur-
pose of getting home TO the election, on our
way from Elmira by way Of Scranton and
Wilkesbarre. One Of the locomotives got of
the track and was considerably damaged
the other was in the shop for repairs, and
thus the running of the trains was suspended
for some dayS-two weeks after the opening
of the road, We understand that the Com
pony who run the cars, intend getting new
engines. We trust that this is so. ThC
Sunbury and Erie is one of the best roads il
the. country, and should be stocked with thu
first class Of machinery not only as matte
of policy, but Of economy.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-10-13

THE FEVER AT NORFOLK AND PORTSMOUTH,
--Bdltimore. Oct. 9.-The boat from Norfull,
brings dates up to noon Of yesterday. The
fever continues to abate. there being but few
new cases and an occasional death. About
sixteen deaths have occurred within the last
three days, most Of them returned refugees.
-Four deaths and thrce new cases occurred on
Sunday. No deaths had been reported up to
noon, yesterday.
At Portsmouth, four deaths and eleven
new cases had occurred in the last three DAYS.
The Rev. Mr.. Devlin, the Catholic minister,
is very i'll.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-10-13
THE ELECTION,

The election on Tuesday, throughout the
State, has resulted ravoraby to the democrat
ic party. The legislature will be largely de-
mocratic Although the demosxatic party
may be said TO be the only onUBf the old
party organizations in the field, yet the con.
test was not strictly party question. The
American party was no doubt largely aided
by many OF the temperance party, and num-
Der Of the wings. The democratic party, on
the other hand, received II strong support
from the "liquor league" and many of the old
l.ne wings. Without the liquor league and
the split in the opposition for Register and
Recorder, the Inquisition ticket would have
never seen daylight in this county.
We have said nothing, nor do we intend to
say anything against the successful candi-
dates, whom We opposed. Our personal re-
lations with most of them, have always been o!
a friendly character. Our principal objection
was the mode and manner as well US the
means used to secure their election.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-10-13
!. B. MAssER, Editor and Proprietor
EDITORS TABLE.
Business Notices.

MrtL'SERr AND Fancy Goop,-aIiss Jane Finrcy
has Just received supply Of Fancy Goods and Mil
lnery from the cty.-Gvs her n call.
Nkw EA1INS SALooN-Our readers will see bv The
advertisement Of Messrs smck & liilcman, that they
nave opened new eating saloon the basement # j. NJ
simpsons new three story brick building. The room /.
large aud admirably well arranged FOR the purpose-and
under the management, Of the present prcrretrs It can.
not h"l IN becomin" place of general for all who
may be in search Of oysters and other delicaces usually
fiurd in such places.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-10-13

ELMIRA, Oct. 6.-The ladies' equestrian
and driving match came Off to-day. The
weather was uniavorable. About five thou
sand people attended. There were twenty
three competitors. The premiums ranged
from one hundred dollars down 10 ten. The
frst premium for riding-oue hundred dol
lars-was given to Mrs. Conover, of Syra-
cuse the second to Miss II. X Chapman of
Pen Van; the third to Mrs. o. G. Childs, OF
Syracuse the fourth to Miss Il. Council, Of
Syracuse ; the fifth to Mrs. j. B. Clark. OF
Chemung comfy. For driving, the first
prize Of seventy-fve dollars was awarded to
Miss Demarest, of Elmira; the second 10
Mrs. Nortcn, of Oneida the third TO Mrs
Whitney, of Pennsylvania the fourth to
Miss Stephens, Of Cayuga aud the fifth 10
Miss P. Kenny, Of sepscs county,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-10-13

TuS MAINE LAw.-Thc New York Jour.
nal of Commerce is of opinion that the pro.
hbitory principle Of the Maine law is dead
because Of the doom in Maine, its birth place
The reaction there is considered as premoni.
tory Of what is everywhere TO follow. Never.
theless, urges the Journal. let us push on
reform and restraint. and temperance in the
old way. and not permit intemperancc to riot
Ia the reaction brought about, in measure
by the Incorporate action of few professet
bot innatcal Temperance mon.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-10-13
FROM TIE CRIMEA.

The latest news from the Crimea is, that
Gortschasof tclegraphed on the ODD ult, that
the Allies had landed 10000 men at Eupato-
ria, and that the enemy have now 10000 men
on the Russian flank
The Allies attacked the Russian infantry
on the 22d Of September, when the latter re-
treated. On the 25th, the Allies, $4,000
strong, Gebouched from Eupora, and occupied
the neighboring villages on the lett flank Of
the Russians.
On the 18th the Allies were concentrating
their forces between Balaklava and the Tchor-
maya, and were constantly reconnoitering the
left wing Of the Russian army The Allies
were preparing for an active campaign.
Four hundred descrtcrs, mostly Polanders.
had arrived in the Allied camp.
1t is reported that the decentralization Of
the Russian army is complete. and such was
the confusion from the Grst moment Of the
assault Of the Allies upon Sehastopol, that
the soldiers became exhausted from fatigue.
having remained twonty-four hours without
any sustenance. The loss of the Russians
curing the homhartment aud assault IS esti-
mated at Is, 600 men.
The Russians continue 10 fire shells into
Sebastopol from the North shore. Some Of
the guns send the shot entirely over tie town,
doing much damage to the advanced siege
works Of the Allies.
A letter from Berlin states that Prince
Gortschakoff will shortly evacuate the forts
on the Northsde oi Sebastopol, but the Rus
slams are still making vast p4eparGtions fol
the winter campaign.
The Russian Treasury is receiving lsrg,
sums through Berlin,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-10-13
SHERIFFrS SALE.

HpY virtue of a Ton EsP. to me directed. will
Ap be exposed to public sae at the Cour,
House in Sunbury. on FRIDAY, the 10Th Of
November the following real csta,e:-
a CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND,
situated in McEwensville. in Northumberland
County, bounded north hy lot of II. ]. Reader,
by Front street, south by lot of j. p. Hagen.
berg, and west by the same, containing Of all
acre, more or less. whereon arc erected a two
story frame dwelling house, frame stable, and
other out buildings.
Seized, taken in execution, and to 10 sold as
ho property --f ohm II. Grer
HENRY WEISE, Sheriff.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-10-13

Bounty LAND WARRANTs.-The number
OF applications received AT the Pension Bu-
reau is 2ls,9O0. allowed 40,22e, warrants is.
sned 36,956. The applicants will he pleased
to learn that arrangements have now been
perfected which will insure the issuing of five
hundred bonnly.iand warrants per day from
the Pension Office. The labor attendant on
the preparation of such a daily number of
warrants can only be understood and appre-
ciated by those familiar with the great care
and accuracy with which all the business of
this Office has ueeesFanly to be trausactpd.