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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-04-28

IBs PROSPECT IN New YoRK.-Tbere Il
already on foot in the city of New YorL !.
secret organization Of the most form;datla
cna,ac.er, whose ranks are each dav ben y
swelled by large accessions ofmembers Tbs
ouJect of this organization is TO onnoso 80
unto bloodshed, the enforcement Of tbe Iies ven
olii, which has just received the sipnatnrdd r
.ne Executive of that State. This organ;uo VI
.,on now numbers some thirty thousand man,
pers, ana mas an overflowing treasury IN
members say that the liquor law shall no, 10 hs
IL appears that Matt j. Ward uho =,
tne schoolmaster, Butler, is the oroat Snot
Oh the streets of New Orleans. He snns., nvn
beautiful span Of bay horses. beautis,,,s
caP,arisoned, and carriage, that is br;ll;an,
WIN splendor; and upon the box s;t ivy
coiored gentlemen, with blue hate q -
per edge, "p0" 'ne up
=, mrs. Cass, the wife Of the United STATE.
Minister at Rome, died in that cjtv. sndJon
~ on the I'd Of March, from conrestion os
tne praln' caused by taking hot bath TOO U'
soon aiter eating. She was seized in tLo
pain: ana lived but o. hour, unconscious IL
was III May last that she was married to NJ
", d. arls, and she is said to have been n
young iady remarkable for her accomnlisb'
lnents and personal attractions.
CINCINNATI, April 29.-Tbe District Com,
To-Day granted writ of error in the case ~
Arrison, convicted Of the murder of Mr. ond y;
MRS MRS. Allison, at the Marine Hospital and
suspended his sentence. 'u'
HARR1sBURG, April 2S.-Governor Pollo,,,
has appointed Henry Davis, of PbiIodoIrI;a
Leather Inspector, in place of Thomas Fl avoa pa'
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-04-28
INSTRUCTIONS OF QUEEN VICTORIA TO
THE GOVERNOR GENERAL OF CANADA.

The Montreal papers contain copy of in
structions of Queen Victoria TO Sir Edmund
Head, the Governor of Canada. He is to
take the oath to sustain on the throne the
heirs Of the late Princess Sophia, and for ex-
tinguishing the hopes Of the pretended Prince
of Wales (the "Chevalier'') and his open and
secret abettors There are very few of Ell
ther kind, probably, at the present day i
Then follows nearly two columns of what he
may and of what he may not do. The follow
ing the Queen says he shall not do:
And it is our further will and pleasure that
you do not propose or assent to anybl what
ever for the divorce Of persons joined togeth-
er in holy matrimony.
Neither is he allowed to assent TO any bill
to raise money by the institution of any pub
lie or private lotteries.
In regard TO religious matters she says
And you are expressly enioined not to pre-
pare or assent to any bill whatever whereby
any person may be impeded or hindered from
celebrating or attending the worship of AL
mighty God in peaceable and orderly man
ner, although such worship may not be con-
ducted according to the rites and Communion
Of the Church OF England, 9af
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-04-28
ANOTHER CHEEK UPON PAUPER IMMI-
GRiTlgS

Mayor Wood, of New York, received o
letter from Theo s. Fay, Esq, the u S.
Consul at Berne, in Switzerland, relating to
the shipment Of paupers from that country to
the United States. Mr. Fay enclosed cir
cular on the subject. which had been address
sed by the Federal Councils of Switzerland
to The authorities of the different Cantons,
the character of which is indicated in Mr..
Fays letter, of which we annex copy =
U. S. LOCATION, BERyE March 20.
M Dear SRI see there is pdch dissat-
isfaction in New York on the subject of for
eign governments shipping paupers and Grim
inals to America.
Among others, the local authorities of Swift
zerland have, have reason to know, some
times done this. | some time ago addressed
a note to the Federal Government, which
brought from them a circular to all the can
torial governments, of which have the hon
or to enclose copy believe large ma
jority Of the cantons have given an assurance
not TO repeat, and hope, with the jealous
cooperation of the Federal Council, to ter
inmate this evil entirely. With regard to the
800 emigrats whose enbarkation for New Or
leans and New York was prevented for pc
riod by Mr.. Goundie Consul of U. States at
Zurich, / have authentic and certain informa-
ton that they were not paupers, but respect
able travellers, each one with a considerable
sum of money, furnished with letters of cred
it, and waited for in America byfriends ready
to receive them and give them immediate
employment.
The evil complained of has undoubtedly ex-
isted but have been for some time doing
everything in my power to terminate it, and
meet the ready and active aid of the FEEDER
al Government of Switzerland. For the hon
or of the little republic to which I am accred-
tied, wish this known.
have the honor to be, sir,
With the greatest consideration,
Your obedient servant,
THEODORE S. FAY.
Hon. Fernando Wood, Mayor o. New
York
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-04-28
EDITORIAL CORRESPONDENTS.
UNITED STATES HOTEL.
Phii0deipiid, April ~, 1855.

J
The present is a pleasant time to visit
Philadelphia. The weather is just about cool
enough to be comfortable. whilst all around
and in every direction you will iind indications
and preparations for the approaching summer
season, or in other words, for warm weather,
of which there will be, no doubt, at least the
us II amount
The coach that took us from Mount Car
mel to Pottsville was crowded inside and on
top, and there is no doubt that when the
Mine Hill extension to Ashland will be ready
for passengers, a considerable portion of ira
vel will be directed over that route. This,
understand. will not be the case for several
weeks, as the Company are anxious to have
every thing in the best possible trim before
they commence. They are now running coal
trains over the road, which coal is already in
the Philadelphia market The Ashland coal
is said to be superior to any other taken from
Schuylkill county. In passing up eighth
street to-day, | observed, at the corner Of
Willow, on both sides, freshly painted in large
letters, the following sign "Ashland Coal
from the Mahanoy Mountain" For smelling
iron it is said to be fully equal to, and more
free from slate, than the Lehigh coal, which
brings nearly 81 per ton more than the
Schuylkill. The town of Ashland seems TO
be improving more rapidly than any in the
coal region. Indeed the whole town has
been built up within few years past. Al
though they have commodious Hotel, they
are about completing another large four story
brick building intended for hotel. For this
enterprise the citizens of Ashland are ndebi
ed to John Brock Esq, and Mr.. Grant Of
Philadelphia. MIR. Brock who is largely in.
terested in that region, informed me they
built this hotel for the benefit of the town
and the accommodation of strangers who may
thus be induced to stop there. If all men
of wealth were as enterprising and liberal
minded they might do much for the commu-
nifty in which they live, but unfortunately
wealth and enterprise too seldom go hand in
hand, or travel The same way.
There are also some handsome buildings
going up at Mount Carmel, all of frame, which
We always regret to see when it can be
avoided. There ave also number of bull
dings in progress In Shamokin, although not
as many as there should be, Judging from the
high rates Of rent paid for property.
Some Of tie citizens are about erecting a
rolling Mill at that place, Such establish
ments add more. largeiyito the prosperity Of
aplace than almost anysother.
Trevorton too, is also looking up, as il well
may now, when they have an outlet for their
coal. understand that from fifty to sixty
cars of coal, containing 4 tons each, are, sent
over the road daily. There are fairer pros.
poets ahead, for our coal region than ever
and trust they may all be realized.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-04-28
A spECk OF WAR.


Secretary Marcy mdltny inquiries concerning
EStr0mpeS
Yesterday Secretary Marcy sent tele-
graphic despatch from Washington to this
city, making inquiries as to whether Es-
trampes who was recently garroted at Ha-
vana, was really citizen of the United
States or not. A search of the records OF
the l4th District Court shows that Francois
(Francisco) Estrampcs. native of Cuba, ar
rived in New Orleans i'll 1914. He was
then minor, and under the age of ls years,
and the proper steps being taken, he acquired
the rights Of citizenship when he became OF
age. These facts were Immediately transmit
ted to Washington by telegraph, and a GER
tilted copy from the minutes of the Court,
with the names Of the witnesses, &C., was at
once prepared and sent on to the Secretary
of State by mail.
The cause for these proceedings was n good
deal speculated upon by those who happened
to get an inkling of the facts and the know
ing ones seemed TO discern "a speck of war;
in the dim distance. At any rate 'we shall
see what we shall see," for something is evi-
IDENTIFY in the wind.
A letter, dated Havana. April 8, says:
81 am advised upon authority that l es-
teen good, that General Concha had pre-
pared testimony to show conclusively that
Francisco Estrampes, who was executed
under the sentence Of the court martial, was
not citizen of the United States, and that
his papers, so representing, were forged or
procured by fraudulent representation" &c.
1t will therefore be perceived that the
Captain General is already preparing himself
with rebutting testimony -Netr Orleans True
Delta, Is instant.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-04-28
PENNSYLVANIA LEGIsLATURE
HARRIsBuRG, April IA, 1S5


On motion of Mr.. Smith, of Philadelphia,
the House took up and passed finally the
supplement to the act Incorporating the
Pennsylvania Training School for Idiotic and
Predetermined Children. The bill pledges
the Committee to the support forty INDECENT
pupils, at cost of $3.50 per annum
Bills Reported,-For the appointment of a
Board of Medical State Censors relative to
the Lehigh Valley Railroad Relative to the
maintenance of the House ofRefuge to pro-
tect Burial Grounds
Priudte Cdienddr.-The following bills, with
at least q hundred others, were passed finally
10 incorporate the Reading Savings Bank
yeas 36 nays %.
Supplement to the charter of the Strasburg
Railroad Company.
supplement to the charter of the North
western Railroad Company
To incorporate the Howard Fire and Ma
rine Insurance Company.
= To incorporate the Manufacturers Insu-
rance Co.. TO extend the charter of the Bank
OF North America-yeas so, nays 16; o sup
plement to the charter of the Chester Rail-
road Co.. TO incorporate the Quaker City
Fire and Marine Insurance Go. supplement
to the charter OF the Academy of Music; to
define the boundary of the city of Phiadel-
phia south and west of the Schuyliill to in
corporate the Chattel Loan Co; supple
ment to the charter of the Kensugton Gas
Co.. .; to authorize Census of Philadelphia
city; to incorporate the Seamens Saving
Fund; to extend the charter of the Phadel-
phia Bank a supplement to an act relating
to Mechanics Liens;a further supplement
to the act Incorporating the Donaldson In
proyement and Railroad Company.
Senate amendments to House bills were
considered when message was read from
the Governor, informing the House Of his
approval of bills. Among them are the
Lock Haven Bank, and Consolidation Bank
bills Adjourned.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-04-28
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE OF A GAMBLER

Loss Of 100000 AT FARO BANKs.-A
wealthy gentleman named Bailee, from Mary
land, arrived here some two weeks ago upon
visit to his friends, and became a guest OF
the Carlton House. He fell into the habit
of visiting the gambling establishments OF
Broadway, and became at Faro desperate
better" On some occasions the sharpers
would play the game in such manner as to
let the intended victim win four or five hun
dred dollars. When satisfied that their Gus
toner was fit to be plucked, operations COM
menced in earnest. He often risked on zone
turn" several five hundred dollar "chips,
amounting in the aggregate to some $4,000 OF
$4,000 by the mere drawing of one card from
little tin box in the hands of the "dealer"
In this way the poor man persisted, until he
was tleeced at last, of nearly every dollar he
possessed. We have been assured that lis
loss will probably exceed one hundred thou.
sand dollars-all in the short space of of q
week or ten days.
During the past forty-eight hours Mr.. b
has been in state Of great excitement. He
became quite unconscious on Saturday, and
made his way to the house of the Cinderella
Marshall, in Leonard street, where he was
cared for. At o'clock in the evening he
was much worse, indeed crazy at intervals
A messenger was despatched by the landady
for doctor, but before he arrived Mr.. Bailee
attempted to destroy himself by swallowing
six ounces of laudanum from bottle, which
he carried in his coat pocket. The atten'
dance of DIR. Clark, DIR. Bradshaw and Dr.
Bacon was forthwith procured. The stomach
pump was used freely, and every effort was
made to arouse him. not tunsuccessfully Last
evening Mr.. b. was lying very weak, but the
physicians were of the unanimous opinion that
he would survive. The names of the parties
who have been instrumental in robbing this
Maryander at Faro Banks and other gaming
places, have not yet been made known'--N'
y DAILY Times.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-04-28

A CASE OF CONSCIENCE or three
years since the staye factory on Long Wharf.
owned by w. ii. Ellis, and occupied by Mr..
j. S. Clarke, was damaged by fire to Inc
amount Of several hundred dollars, and the
fire was supposed TO have been caused by de.
sign. though no traces of the incendary were
had at etime. Nothing to throw light u,
the affair has occurred until few days since
when man went into one of the insurance
Offices in this city, and informed an officer
that he was the person who fired the premi
ses, and that he was desirous of making am
pie restitution. He paid down, as well as w'
understand, 500, and promised to make VI
the full amount of loss which he hadoccasion
ed as soon as his circumstances would permit
AT the request Of the repentant individual
his name for the present is withheld. Thi
is striking caseof the "powerof conscience
f--New Hapen Journal. o ss8g1
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-04-28

EaT OMIssIoN.-Upon an examination Of a
correct copy of the new License Law of this
State, we notice that clause relating to the
granting Of licenses to Merchants, Brewers
and Lager-beer sellers, was omitted in our
publication of last week. 1t does away with
the power formerly invested in city and
county Treasurers, Of granting license from
this time forward. The following is copy OF
the clause, and should follow after the end Of
Section a
'Prorided fiwiier.-That so much Of any
act or acts Of assembly. as requires license
from city or County Treasurer, TO authorize
the sale Of spirituous, vinous or malt liquors
be aud the same is hereby repealed"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-04-28
Orphans Court Sale,

& sN Monday, the 2lst day of May next, "a.
following described valual le TOWN LOrS
"1il be sold at public venduc I'wo certain con-
hguous Lots OF Ground situate in the Boron Il,
OF Northumberland. numbered in the general
pIan'Nos. 379 and "S0, each being sixty feet
'front.' on Market street, and in depth 2ao feet
A one story log house is erected on one of sal /
lots. The sale will take place on the premises 4,
IL O'CLOCK, y. NJ.
MA AR1HA kAPP, Guardian,
VI the minor children of Michael Kapp uoc'l.
BY order ofthc Court,
]. p PURSEL, Clk. o. &.
Sunbury, Apri! 2s, ls55.=N
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-04-28
New Advertisements,
TAKE NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given to the friend, ana
customers OF the subscriber, tha, in conss.
quehce oil continued i'll health he intends 10 get.
.e up his business; owners of Watches, Jewery
&C, are requested to call, settle their ills and
take their articles away. They will please call
wilhih TWO weeks. Sb, uld his health improve
ai'ei lapse OF few months, it is his intention
again 10 carry on lis business in this place.
JOSEPH KESSLER.
Sudbury, April %, ls55-2t.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-04-28
EDITORS TABLE.
Business Notices.

1opRH's LApY's BooK.-The May number of this ex.
celent Mngazme is already upon table. The fasiol
plates, cap, bonnet basque patterns and hundred Other
things, makes 1t highly attractive. Its literary articles are
very interesting Cooley should find his way to the
centre table OF every family. 50 per annum $3.50 fol-
the Lady IS Book and Sunbury American.
ORPHANS CouRT SXF.-we refer our readers to the
sale OF several town lots IN the borough Of Northunber.
land late the property of Michael Kapp, decd
JOIN A. BAUER, No 157 South Second street. Philadel.
pha informs the readers of the Sunbury American that
ne mas on hand large stock OF elegant furniture, which
he viii sell cheap
NEW Goops-S. N. Thompson, at his store in Lower
Augusta has received supply of Store Goods lie
is determined to sell cheap.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-04-28

gs3~ The bill for the sale of the Main Line
passed the House finally on the goth inst.
by vote Of 10 to Is. The minimum price
fixed is S8,5O0,000. The bill is yet to be
acted on in the Senate.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-04-28
Furniture ! Furniture !!
o"m Second (dbove Spruce, east sjc
PHILADELPHIA.

NO. lo' south Second (dbove Spruce, east side, ,
PHILADELPHIA.
VIE subscriber would respectfully inform Ii,
leaders OF the SNnbury american and the
public generally. that he has Oh hand constant
supply ot elegant, fashionable, and well made
fnrniture at reasonable prices. Being pract-
cal mechanic, and having all his goods manufac.
'ured nnder his own superintendence, purchasers
may rely on getting just such articles rs are
represented Lounges with removable arms
also new patterns of Bedsteads. Those who are
about going 10 housekeeping would DO well to
call JOHN A. BAUER,
l57 South Second street.
N B' All orders thankfully received and
promptly attended 10.
April rs, lS55-wS-ly, '..'
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-04-28

sr Lou1s, April 2l.--The office Of the
"I.uminary," newspaper published az Park
vile. in Platte county, charged with Free
SoiIism. was to-dayattacked by a mob OF about
200 citizens, who destroyed the type and 9th
or fixtures of the printing office, and actually
threw the press into the Missouri River
The editors absence, il is said alone saved
him from being tarred and feathered.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-04-28
NOTICE.

'E'HE annual election for managers of .ho
Shamokin Steam Ferry and Tow Boa,
Company for the year next ensuing, will be hc,d
at the office of the Company, in Sunbury, Pa.
on Monday, Tic 9TH day of May next.
HENRY DONNEL, Secretary.
Sunhury April IS 1858 ~
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-04-28

Ga DRowNED-A young man by the name
of Sterling, from Jersey Shore. employed as
a hand on raft, was accidentally drowned in
the canal opposite this place, on Thursday of
last week.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-04-28

p MoRE GoLD DIscovERIEs.-The New York
Sun learns by letter from Acapulco, that
discoveries ofrich "placer diggings" had been
made in Guerrero, within $50 miles OF Aca-
pulco, and much excitement in consequence
prevailed in the neighborhood.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-04-28

A VENERABLE Couple In Adair county
Ky, on the 9th OF March, the venerable
John Pendleton, aged So years, was married
TO the amiable Mrs. Mary Adams aged "
years, who is entirely blind.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-04-28

ga SHAMoKIN BANK.-The chairman OF
committee on Banks, reported bill for the
Shamokin Bank with negative recommcn.
dation.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-04-28

Hon. Linn Boyd, late Speaker ofthe House
of Representatives, says he isnow determined
TO settle down at home, and shake off politics
forever. This makes Mr.. Giddngs the
oldest member in tho House.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-04-28
EPISCOPAL SERVICE,

st. Matthews Church will be open fol
Divine Service, tomorrow Sunday evening
April 29th, at o'clock.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-04-28
FIRST ARRIVAL
aJUNyy @O6OvD.

SRvy GOODS
At s, N. Thompson's Store,
In Lower AuyHStG toraShip, at tie Junction Of
the 1Wpehocken and Plum creek reads.
fENHE subscriber having returned from the civ
with a new and extensive assortment Of
fashionable goods, respectfully calls the attention
OF Farmers, Mechanics and others to tho SANE.
SPRING AND SUMNER GOODS.
consisting in part of
Dry Goods, viz:
Cloths, Cdssmeres, Cassinets,, Jeans, Drili,nr..
Muslins, Fes'ings, T'reeds, and all kinds Of
Spring and Summer Wear,
LADIES DRESS AND FANCY GOODS,
Calieoes, Muslin de Lnins, LGwns,
G'nghdms, Berases, Robes,
Woo.ens, Eanneis, &c.
GROCERIES,,
Sugar, Teas, Coffee, Rice, Molasses, Cheese,
Spices, Salt, &c, &C., &c.
Hardware,
Nails, Screws, Files, Saws, Knives & Forks dc
Queens and Glassware,
of various styles and patterns.
BOOTS AND SHOES.
! A large assortment of Boots and Shoes for
| men, women and children.
! HATS Cars, &c, of various sizes and styles.
| Besides large and general assortment OF
fashionable goods. Call and examine for your
selves.
S' Country produce OF all kinds taken in
exchange al the highest market prices.
| S. n. THOMPSON.
! Lower Augusta, 4 mo. 2s 1855
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-04-28

ST.. Louis, April "a During a violent
storm on the night of the 18th inst, the
Arcadia High School, at the town of Area
dia, in Madison county, was struck by light
ming and set on fire. Four boys pupils of the
school who were asleep in the building, were
burned to death.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-04-28

ANOTHER FATAL MISTAKE BY AN APoTHE.
cARY.-A little daughter of Henry Tollver
of COurtlandt street, New York, died, few
days ago. from the effects of tartar emetic
prepared by the mistake of an apothecary
instead Of pulvis antimonialis." Why will
not our medical men write their prescriptions
in plain English?
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-04-28

Hon. Fernando Wood, Mayor o. New
York.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1855-02-09

to promulrate the important news. The cum
muniiy have long s inec lsarat bow much CON-
dlence to place IN such communications from
such sourtes.
We leave this spokesman, Paris" who is
M friend Of the true interests Of Paris OF her
citizens. ia the hands Of "VoN PopulL"-
We know, and every fellow.oiIizen knows,
and every honest man knows that hanging Of
fleets in cIisy, and firing guns or Pisiols into
private dwellings, are among the most disor-
drr'y and heinous deeds that cav be commit
triby tho Iavlrsy. We an know that TO up.
hold them, OF agologile ior them, is to break
up tho fiahdl.ions II civil society. We all
know. too. that an intense feeling Of d.ssaii'.
faction has arisen throughout this County. To-
con,ccuesco Of ihelo deeds. We arc sin
ceroly sorry for this and regret exceedingly
ihl, such things should ever have iaksn place.
One single general remark, BE- 40 that nccl 30
said in addition. Especial argument in pal.
taiion NJ crime aud outage, for an Hdiridu-
~. bya LAWYER, addressed to a jury, is barely
iolcablc. bot an anonymous, irresponsible
Ike paris" engaged ia SIM
lar effort, before the community ,Paudor' to
corrupt appetite and entities himself to lhe
character of a uu.fancc.