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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-03-02
Arrival OF the George Law.

One Week Later from California Over One MIlion
IN Gold-Steamboot Explosion Seventy Lines Lost.
New YORK. Feb. 25.-The steamer George Law
arrived here this morning, with California dates 10
the LIST inst. and $1ll3O00 in specie and 304 pas
Eengers, including General Eohinque. the President
elect of Peru.
The names OF the principal consi gn.es the spe-
Gle list follows Messrs. Duncan, Sherman &
Co. $4,000; Adams & Co., $257 900; Wells, Far
go & Co., sos 900; Drexel & Co., 100000 Met
ropolitan Bank 1000; VIM. Hoge & Co., $4,000.
The transit of the Isthmus regularly made from
Ocean to Ocean by the Panama railroad, the formal
opening of which was to take place the Goth.
The South Amer can mail steamer had not arrived
at Panama, consequently we without later dates
from that region. 1t feared that rome accident
had befalen the steamer.
Late dates from Bogota mention that the interior
of the country remained perfectly tranquil.
The California papers TEEN with than the
average record of crime George Sheldon was hung
at Oaklands by mob, and a native of California
and Two Chlans had suffered death in like manner
on the San Joaquin, for cattle stealing But they
also confessed 10 having committed numerous muir
deTs
The Indian troubles in the neghhorhood Of Kla
manth river becoming alarming number of
white men had been killed and some 80 Indians 1t
feared there would be general rising among the
Indians of the north.
Rains had again set in. much to the qualification
of he miners.
Business continued exceedingly dull at about
previous rates Hams, dry and in salt, II cents;
new butter Al cents; flour duIl-Gaege and Haxa!
SIS so.
The steamer Pearl exploded near Sacramento, caus-
ing The loss of about 70 lives including Colonel Alex
Anderson. distinguished lawyer of Nevada, and
native of Virginia. The ca plain and mate of the
vessel and about 20 Cinnamon were among the LOST.
Fttythree dead bodies had been found and about 90
others missing. 1t ascertained that the
Pearl was running with the steamer Enterprise, but
the agents denied it. Both boats were on their way
from Sacramento 10 Marysve, with a large amount
Of treasure on board which was recovered.
The senatorial question remained in statu quo
Thirty eight ballots had been had without materially
changing he former result.
The Legislature had passed bill appropriating
81 900 for each member. he Governor refused 10
sanction il, hut subsequently passed in spite of
the veto-yeas SIS, nays q.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-03-02
IFrom the Earetteyille Observer.

THE SECRETARY OF THE NAvY.-The National In
ellgencer pays the following compliment to our fell
low-ritizen. the present Secretary of the Navy:
Efficiency Of the Novy,-By the passage on Tues
day Of the bills for the reorganization and discipline
of the Navy the highest testimony of approval OF the
earnes,ness and devotion OF public officer has been
conferred uron the head of the Navy Department. and
leads u 10 believe tina, the bill for the modest increase
OF the navy by the addition of seven steam sloops-a
class of vessels, understand eminently ftteG and
required for the defence OF our coast in time OF
war, and for the protection of our widely-extend.
ed commerce in peace-w also receive the sane
ton of the National Legislature. We always take
pleasure in giving our humble approval to energie'
honestly devoted to the glory and dignity OF the coun-
try. Weakness but invites aggression and we be.
eve the greatest economy lies in the highest state OF
preparation TO and thereby to ward of the dread
exigencies Of war;
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-03-02

"Now."-'Now' is the constant syllable ticklns
from the clock of time. Now is the waehword I"
of the wise. Now is the banner of the prudent ),
Let us keep this little word always in our mlnu,
and when anything presents itself TO in the snap
of work, whether mental or physical. should ~
it with all ou might remembering that now is W.
only time for u.s. It's indeed sorry way to Hs'
through the world by putting il of till tomorrow,
will do it ~ No! This will neSs'
answer. Nov is ours then will never be.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-03-02
Interesting from Mexico.

New YORK, Feb. 26 The Mexican correspondent
of the Herald says that Alvarez will soon march into
the city OF Mexico with 5000 men, will be reinforced
from Chulpancingo by 1000 more, and when near
the city, be proclaimed President.
The Panama Herald of the Oath ult., says that
General Zuoaga, with 1000 of Santa Annals men,
surrendered on the Goth ult, to 6 eneral Alvarez,
giving up provisions, many muskets, and six canon.
The men Joined The troons OF Alvarez
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-03-02
Redncflon OF the Thrift.

In our issue of yesterday we published at length
the amendment to the civil and diplomatic bill offered
in Committee of the Whole by Mr. Letcher, propos.
ing reduction of the tariff as fixed by the act of 49,
46, This amendment was the bill prepared by Mr..
Mo chairman Of the Committee of Ways and
Means, as substitute for the bill prepared bv the
Treasury Department. Il was adopted by the House
Yesterday by large majority, and thus amended,
the civil and diplomatic bill was passed and sent "a
the Senate Union 25h inst
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-03-02

SNow.--We learn from a gentleman residing in
Kenansville, that the citizens of Duplin county are
rejoicing in good stout snow. the feathery eIe-
ment having fallen pretty steadily during the whole
of Sunday. What it has been doing since we can't
say but will risk the assertion that it has not thaw.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-03-02
Sprcr1,7,oxs-our exchanges contain little or

SpECULATIoNs.-Our exchanges contain little OF
nothing bat speculations-specu latons upon the Eu-
ropean war-upon the Know Nothings-upon The
Hard Times and the price of putty generally. For
our own part we teel to-day like the ghost OF Ham
let's father There is sp, cuIation in our eye, nor
in onr pen-nor in u.s. generally speaking. The
war in Europe is bound to last years at least
the Know Nothings considerably less-the hard
times good deal longer than any OF us can easily
stand them. For the price OF putty see markets
For our own part are frozen up and don't intend
10 write another line to-day.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-03-02

HARRISBURG, Feb. PA Convention Of both
Houses of the Legislature held to-day, and
three baotings for U. S. Senator took place On
the last, CAMERON had IS, and BUcKELEw % votes,
The balance were scattering. An adjournment then
took place 10 the first Tuesday of October
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-03-02

BRIGHT SKIES AGAIN.-1he New York Journal of
Commerce gives the following encouraging picture of
The business prospects of the present year
1.-The letters by the Baltic have more cheerful
tone than the published accounts Several of The
leading London bankers write that in their opinion,
commercial affairs will show an improvement which
will continue throughout the summer and autumn, in
spite of the war. The mail brings out liberal orders
for American securities, and the English funds main
tai, remarkable buoyancy, considering the state OF
political affairs We notice that large orders have
been received from the continent, and particularly
from France, for various articles of foreign and do
mestc produce; the latter will be readily filed, but
the former cannot be conveniently owing 10 the ah-
sence of French vessels
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-03-02

The u s. Senate, on Friday asst, the scene OF
spicy debate:upon bill introduced into that body
for the protection of United States officers in The dis
charge of their duty The bill provides that if any
suit he commenced in any State Court against any Of
Gcer of the United States, or other person, for any
acl done under law, or color Of law, of the United
States, the defendant may remove such suit to the
Federal Courts The object is to prevent the harrass-
ing prosecutions whereby of the Northern States
seek nulify the Fugitive Slave Law by suits in the
States Courts instituted against officers or others
seeking to carry out that law. Messrs Chase, Wade
Douglas JONES' of Tennessee GilIett of Connecticut
and Wilson, of Massachusetts. took part in the de-
bate MIR. Douglas scored his free. soil antagonists
within an inch of their lives. Mr.. Wilson said he
ready 10 carry out every provision OF the Consti
tuition, but was opposed to slavery in the District Of
Columbia, OF in the Territories of the United STATES
and was determined to abolish il there.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-03-02

WASHINGTON, Feb 27.--Senator Bentons house
was burnt this afternoon. The furniture saved,
The house on each side--one occupied by Mr.. Nc
Lame, Secretary OF the Colonization Society-were
at one time on fire. but the flames arrested in
time Ia same them from destruction
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-03-02

CAPE FEAR BANK.-We understand that Joseph
Fl. FIanner Esq, was yesterday chosen by the Board
of Directors of The above Bank to fill the vacancy in
the Board occasioned by the death of Col. John D.
Jones'
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-03-02

Geo. Davis Esq, of Wilmington, has accepted an
invitation 10 deliver the annual Address at Chapel
Hill Commencement in June next
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-03-02

DG- The Commissioners of Town have fixed the
prices of licences for selling liquor at $500
there is also, according to the new Revenue Law.
State Tax of FIVE per cent.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-03-02

BALTIMORE, Feb 27.-Late accounts from Havana
state that the Government had taken possession Of
the Rail roads and Transporting troops IN all
directions
Havana was strongly guarded 6y volunteers and
an outbreak expected in a few days
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-03-02

The AWARDS THE MINED COMMISSION The
New York Post states that the late commission ap-
POINTED by the United States and England, to adiu.
dlcate private claims, disposed of Ill cases-35 by
the umpire, and the remainder by the commission.
ers. The amount of awards 10 American claimants
| Exceeding those which were allowed to British
claimants by over $52,OOO) was 1929 1874 the
amount AWARDED 10 British claimants $277, lO2 81.
In addition to the awards to Americans heretofor:
announced the sum of 5000 was allowed for the
seizure OF the brig Douglass. Amos Frazer. owner
enormously charged with being engaged in the slave
trade The sum of $500 was allowed George w
Knight and others, owners of schooner Caroline
Knight, seized and sold at Prince Edwards Island
The Post also publishes list of claims which were
dlsallowed. The claim of VIM. Frost. Charles Bar
ry ana Others agents, for ret urn of duties wooeu
goods by the British government beyond th.ose paid
oy cllzens OF other nations, contrary to The treaty
between the United States and Great Rritain of 1875
was Withdrawn from the commission. and settled
with the British government, which has paid to
barring Brothers Co. &22.05l, TO the order of the
government OF the United States, for the benefit Of
The claimants. The number of individuals among
| whom this sum is distributed is very large.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-03-02

-, DISTRESSING AFFAIR.-Three Persons Frozen
we learn from source entitled to credit, that during
The recent severe weather in llIino s. mother and
TWO children were frozen TO death under the most dis
eesslhg circumstances. a man was driving between
Chicago and Galena with an OK team. in which were
MS wife and two small children. AT night the storm
came upon them with its snow, wind and cold. They
could not build fire. because the ground being GOV;
cred with snow, there was no wood to be seen, and
ther distance from any habitation prevented them
from reaching hospitable shelter. Before morning
the wife was frozen stiff. and, as desperate expedl
ent to save the lives of his children the man killed
both his oxep, cut them open, took out the viscea
and placed his freezing children in the cavities But
their death was only delayed by this they irC:s
dead also. The man, leaving the dead bodies OF nH
wife and children on the lone prairie, succeeded IN
reaching house, where he was kindly cared for
st. LOUIS Nsws
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-03-02
The IS Junior Volunteers"

Saturday was q lively occasion in Wilmington,
our streets being rendered brilliant by military dis
play exceedingly handsome in itself and made more
interesting by the determination" of the citizen
soldierv of two ancient commonwealth; Virginia
being we'll represented by the fine company known
as the Norfolk Junior Volunteers" and our own
Stale by the two handsome volunteer companies OF
this place. Eli w Hall, Esq, on behalf OF the
military companies and of the community of Will
mington at large rendered to the Junior Volunteers
hearty welcome 10 place, referring IN te"
but eloquent remarks to the common interests and
common destiny for veal or Tor woe, which bound
Virginia and North Carolina together as sisters, and
made their citizens and citizen soldiers brethren
Captain Robinson replied on behalf of his company
in style which showed that his wit was as highly
polished as his sword, and his heart true as its
stee
After marching through several OF the prnclpa
streets the companies together with several invited
guests sat down TO splendid table SET for them al
the Cape Fear Refectory, where around the festive
board wit and wine flowed in sparkling unison and
all went merry as marriage bell"
The Old Point Band which accompanied the
Juniors" is composed of some sixteen capital per
formers, and discoursed most eloquent muse
Our visitors left for home by next mornings tram
leaving behind them none bat favorable impressions
and carrying with them, trust, none hut p!easan
recolections of their visit the Old North State.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-08-25
SAMUEL S. FETIIERSTON,
DEALER IN
Lamps, Lanterns, Chandeliers and Candrlabra

NO. l52 ;. I'd streef, abore Spruce,
PHILADELPHIA.
aving enlarged and improved his store, and
An having one Of the largest assor,mcn,s OF
Lamps, in Philadelphia, is now prepared to fur.
nish Pine Oil, Camphenc, Burning Fluid. Lard
aud Oil Lamps. and Lanterns of all patterns.
Glass Lamps by the package, at a sniaIl advance
over auction prices. Being Manufacturer and
Dealer of Pire Oil, Burning Fluid and AcohCl,
which will he furnished to Merchants at such
prices that they will find it to their advantage to
huv. Also, Household Glassware Of all descrip-
tons at the lowest market prices.
Philadelphia, Oct. Ia, 1851.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-08-25
TAMEs MccI1NTooK, M. D., Late

adeipa College Of Meeiciue and Acting Professor e
Midwifery one of the Consulting Physicans " the Phil
adepha II,spnl, Blockey; late member uf the National
Medical Association member OF the Philadelphia Mcdi
cal Society member of the Medic Chirurgical College
nf Phlnderhia fmmerly President and Profess f
Anaiifny Surgery Cdslet Medical College, Vei
M also. late rruiessui OF Anatomy aud ph, 81 IL
| ocv IN Berkshire Medical nstutidn Ptlsied, Mass,
&c BE, &c.
lies lately introduced IN popua, form several Of his
fv.rile prescriptions for the principal disease Of this
climate. The Of each article will imply the disease
Tor which it IS uieudsi 4, he used.
| DIR. McCLlNrOCN'S PICTORIAL SYRUP Price 81
TuhE--For Cells, Coughs, &c Price g cts:
| DE-. McClINToCKis ASTHMA AND HoOPIN6
Cough REMEDY; Price % eis; .,,.,
| SYRUP-For Purifying the Blood. Prize 81.
| DIR. McCiiNTOCK'S DYSrEPrIC EllXlR-For
giving tme TO the stomach relieving pains after eating.
heartburn, and all disagreeable symptoms arising itom
indigestion Price 81.
DIR. MccIiNTOCK'S RHEUMATIC MIXTURE-A
Purely Vegetable Remedy fur Internal Price so cts
Dir. McClINToCK'S RHEUMATIC LlNiMENT-
For rheumatism, Spruus, Swellings, &c, &C. Price
DIR McciiNTOCK's \NoDYNE MIXTURE-rm
Pains TO lncfe, Headache Neuralgia, &c. &c. Price
so crnls.
DIR. McCILNToCK's FEVER AND AGuE spE.
ClFlC--A cernm cure for NIL Intermteuts Price 81.
DIR McCiINTOCK'S DlARRH,EA CORDIAL AMI
CHOLERA PRENENTlvE-A safe remedy
4 DIR. McCLlN rocks VEGETABLE PURGATlVf
PlllS.Fm G stivemcss, Headache. &c Price % cts:
DR.. McCI.INTOCK'S ANTlBllIOUS PIl.lS-Fo
lrregnariy in the Functns nf the Liver and Bowels
For s,le by DR.. !. McCIINTOCK. u his Medical De
pot, w corner ninth aud Flrrt ss Phindelphia nh'
at all Druggists nnd Dealers in Medicines All Druggist
aud Dealers in Medicines who wish To be agents, vii
plense address DIR. McClEtock, furnishing reference
nnnc of Prst-nfice. county aud state
~ Fer Sale by Weser Il BIuner, SunbPry aud Sha
mnkn; VIM Wener Northumberland G. Brown Nil
ton T.. T. IMtz, Rnimsburg Jacob Harris, Buckhorn
John vanlecio Light Streets | sharpless L Son, cota
wssa
January @. is55-Grs.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-08-25
NEW CLOTHING & JEWELRY,

e. SIMON. late of the firm of s. Schnurman &
~ Co., respectfully informs the crizens of
Sunbury and vicinity, that he will continue the
above business in the old stand in Market street,
with an entire new STOCK Of goods. which are on
the way from the city. He-will also be prepared
to repair watches, having a hand in constant EN-.
ployment for that purpose. He therefore respec,-
fully solicits the patronage OF The public.
Sunbury, Sept. l6. ls54.-tf
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-08-25
sALANfANDER SAFES
EVANS & WATSON,
No &c South Fourth ST., Philadelphia.

GkE At FIRE, Chestnui
s. Fiilh Streets, Friday
morning, December 3iih,
1854. Evans a Watson 8
Salamandcr safes Trium-
phant, as they always arc
when put 10 the test.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-08-25
British Periodicals
EARLY COPIES SECURED.

UPremiums 10 .'eW Subscribers !!
EoOARD SCOTT < CO New York, continue TO re-
publish the following British Periodicals, VIZ;
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FLOWING MATCH.


The committee are instructed by the Pres
ident to say that all premiums shall be paid
on the day Of exhibition.
The following named persons were chosen
as Judges Of the articles placed on exhibition.
HoRsEs.-Wilson Hutchinson, Amos l..
Kapp, Ira r. Clement. VIM. Ii. Kase.
G GiTrLE.-Comly Vincent, Jacob Haas,
Elijah Crawford. J. G. Horton, j. L. Muench.
Nathaniel Britain. Jacob Leiscn-
ring, Samuel Finuey, Fred'k Haas, John w.
Fryling.
VEGErABLrs.--Alex. Jordan, j. b. Reed,
Dr. j. G. Robins. JAS. Taggart, William e.
Mucnch
FnuIr.-C. 4. .Kutz, S. NJ. Knsc, II. B.
Masser, Henry Donnel, Philip liilgert. VIM.
l.. Scott. S. a. Savidge. S. X. Gilger, w. P
Wilmington, VIM. McCeary.
Samuel E.nt. JAG Seasholtz
j. 5. Gilger, George Rohrbach, John w
Hoffman,
| Philip Follmcr, 5. 4. DergStresser, Jacoi
Painter.
Domestic MANurAcrcrEs.--E. y. bright
John Roush c. w. rharpe, +. l.. Piper
Alexander Colt. J John i. Youngman.
/ MISCELLANEOUS ARrrcLEs.-Dr. Galen
! Robins. VIM. Rockefeller, =. B. Masser. DR.
! II, b. Livermorc, DR.. II. ii. Awl. Frankl
| Bound, Mark prestley.
PLowISG NJ ,rcu.-Andrcw Armstrong.
b. Heller, John Cooper, Isaac Marsh. Geo
Conrad.
Committee OF Arrangcmcnts.--lIon Ale,
Jordan. James Beard, $. X. Peale, Georg
Rohrbnch, John B.-Packcr. VIM. l.. Dewar
John X Clement. George Wrscr Jno. llaa
Jacob Painter Hon Judge Weiscr, Agustu
Covert Henry Weise.
The Exhibition will be held on the Thir
TU UESDAN Of October.
The annual address will be delivered 10y
NJ. X ASE. Esq. of Shamokin.
The different papers in the county VI
please copy.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-08-25
BY CoLLINsos REED, ESQ,
Ipsae iegis ViOa uo1

With notes and additions, together with short
system of conveyancing. BY A. Jordan. Pres
itlent Judge of the Eighth judicial district of
Pa, and Wm M. Rockefeller and M. L.
Shndel, Of the bar of Northumberland county.
Since the publication of the book, the following
letter has been received from Judge Pearson OF
Harrisburg
HARnIsRuRa, June 80, 1883
GENTLEMEN:
After careful examination OF your Gamer
ican )leadcrs assistant" ! take pleasure in ex-
pressing my entire approval 1T the selection and
composition Of the prccedents thus offered to the
public. The legal profession in Pennsyl, ana
stands in need of a correct system of pleading,
adapted to our habits of business and the practice
of the courts. Your forms of declarations being
10 great extent, founded on the acts of enbly
will I've az ayng of labor to the pleader, and con-
duce to safet" and brevity in our plcadngs.
II should he in the hands of every practising
| lawyer in our state.
Yours, with great respect,
JNO. J. PEARSON.
FSn. A. Jordan, VIM. NJ. Rockefeller and NJ.
l.. ~hindcl, Esquires.
w. McCAurr, Esq,
Dear Sif:-I received more than a year ago
| n copy of Reeds Pleadcrs' Assistant" improved
| by Judge Jordan aud others. / examined it with
some care soon afterwards, and have had occa-
| sion TO use it several times since | think it de.
cidedy valuable as manuel for practising
attorneys in Pennsylvania, and do not hesitate
to recommend it. If it were generally used il
would increase the accuracy of the profession in
matters which are often very carelcssiy done.
am very truly yours, &c,
]. =. BLACK.
also received copy Of the Plcatlers' Assist.
ant, and have examined il sufficiently to enale
me to concur very heartily in TIE above con,men.
dations by the Chief Justice.
GEO w. WOODWARD.
/ July 10, lS5i.--
Sunbury. July 80, 1851
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LEONARD SCOTT & CO..

n. B--I. s. 4 Co. have rrcentlv published. md have
Tor sale. the "FARMER'S GUIDE" by Henry Ste.
phtns nf Edinburgh. aud pInf Norton ni Male il-er
New Haven Inplcie in two vols, rryu 'yn ",aning
l6O pages. II steel and 600 wood aigTayngs Price in
muslin binding, Sc
~ This work is the Old "Bnok of the Farm"
lately RE>UscGrAIED and thrpwU 1pon the Market.
New York December %, 1851.
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MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES.
For mechanical invention, tools. furniture
aud other articles not conl under any Of
the above heads. prizes viii 20 awarded ac-
eording TO the means Of thsst ciety, and nIer.
ts oftbs articles exhibited
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-08-25
Just Published and for Sale
by WIN. BcCARTY, Bookseller,
Sunbury, Pa.

being collection of ofapprovcd declarations, writs'
returns aud proceedings in the several actions
now in use In the United tatcs.