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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-11-24

NEW DRUG STORE!
wEISER g. BRUNER,
Wholesale and Retail Druggists.
Market ST., merit door 10 E. Y Brighrs Store
suN1URY, Pa,
OFFER to the public the largest and best
W selected stock opened in this section OF
country, consisting of
FRESH AND PURE DRUGS,
Medicines, Chemicals, Ground Spices, Paints,
Oils, Varnlshes, Dye-stuils, Window Glass,
Patent Medicines, together with complete as
sortment of Paint. Clothes, Hair, Tooth Nail
and Shaving Brushes, Dressing, Side, Neck and
Pocket Combs, Fancy Soaps, Shaving Creams
Tobacco. Segsrs, Port Monias, Stationary, Con
dictionaries.
PURE WINES AND BRANDlES
For Medicinal use. English, French and \ ms ri.
can Perfumery, Fancy Goods of every descrip-
ton, in shor, every article kept by Druggists
generally.
" Prescriptions Carefully Compounded
GEO. b. WEISER,
WIN. 4. BRUNER.
sunbury. May &c, ls54.--
TOBACCO, &c.
strawberry. Congress,
Elorado Fig. Eldorado Cake.
SarsapaHlla Fine Cnt, Pressed Fine Cut,
Andersons For Sale at
WEISER & DRUNER.
Sunbury, May 26. 1855.
DR. II. II. HIGBEE's remedy for coughs,
Ocolds, and pulmonary diseases. supply OF
81. L..
by II. d. MASsER
Sunbarv. June 4. Is53.-
ARNOLD'S WRITING FLUID and Adhe
IN sive and legal envelopes, for sale by
II. b. MASSER.
Sunhury. Ian 10. 1872
SsHOES.-All kinds Of Boots Shoes and slip
G. ELsDERG Il co,
Market street, opposite the Post once
Snnhurv. Oct. s. 1853
BEATS AND CAPS.--A splendid 10, oil
fashionable Silk. Wool and Fur haas
also Clsth, Far Oilcloth, Navy aud Mih'ar.
I.Tr| I.. C. ELsBERG q co.
20 Market street opposite the Post Office
Sunbury, Oct 3, IS53.--- 11
StOLD PENS with and without cases, ei
SW very superior quality, just received
Also a fresh supply of Writing Fluid, Tor sale
hy d ~ II. b. MASSER.
snnbury, Dec. 81. 1857
pLANK Parchment Paper Deeds ana olahS
1 J Mortgages, Bonds, Executions, summons
&e. for sale b II. u. MASoEh'
svnhur :Apri 90. is5l -TN0r IN
BLANKS.
HDLANKS Of every description can be had ',
Hk app wing at the Office Of the Amerinan'
GROUND and whole Pepper Cloves CHINA
W mon, Nutmeg, Mace, Alllspiee, uinger
| Liquorice, &C., &c, at .,
Nov. IL, 's4, YouNG's STORE
! IEWELBY.-A nice assortment OF "e'd ahs
ID silver Pencils and Pens, for sale cheap BY
G, ELSBERG q CO, q
o-.-i Maraet street. opposite the Pos. Once
sunbury, Oct. 8, 1861
! TsAMPHINEI end Fluid Of the best quality
IN For.aje by wEIsER BRUNEI. 1
susbary, May 10. 1854
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-11-24

GREAT FIRE. Chestnut
& Fifth Streets. Frida,
morning. December 35ih,
ISh4. Evans q. Wsisons $
Salamander Safes l'rium-
phant, as they always are
when nut 10 the test.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-18
Lafc from California.

New ORLEANS, May 1.-THE steamship EN-
pire City has arrived at this port from Aspinwall,
with advices from San Francisco to the nth ult.
The steamship Golden Age, which left San
Francisco on the 17th ult., with $50 passengers,
and $4,000 in specie, struck a sunken rock on
The 2Sh ulr., off the island Of Quibo in seventeen
fathoms water. while going full speed. The
water gaining rapidly, Capt. Watkins beached the
ship the Island Of Quibo, which is only five
miles distant from Panama. The discipline Of the
perfect. The passengers were taken
off by the steamship ]. L. Stephens. which arrived
at Panama on the Sd inst, and Immediately on
her arrival the steamship Panama was despatched
TO the assistance of the Golden Age. The tide
GIBBS and flows in her. hps there are strong hopes
entertained that she will be saved.
The Golden Gate was TO have taken TO San
Francisco, the passengers from New York who
were expected at Panama on the 9Th inst. The
passengers of the Golden Age left Aspinwall in The
Steamship Illinois for New York.
The rains continued in San Francisco. The
mines were producing we'll, and confidence was
returning.
The Legislature Of California was 10 have ad.
journed on the 3Oth ut., but an effort was TO
have been made on the 23d u., to elect a u S.
Senator.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-18
Democratic Meeting i'm Union.

lhe Democrats of Union county held meeting
IN Monroe, on Tuesday, the 9Th inst. Col. It. G..
Wilson was called to the Chair, and Col. J. NJ.
Stewart requested 10 act as Secretary. R. P.
"arIng' Esq., was called upon to explain the
object of the meeting. which he did. Mr.. Austin ,
Jas. W. Benton, VIM. B. Carnes, VIM. Hamilton,
and Maj. A. I'll. CroweII were appointed to draft
resolutions for the meeting. While the Committee
was 9ut' Jas NJ. Hu'chison, Esq, entertained the
people with most excellent speech. The Com.
mH!ee reported the following resolutions which
were unanimously adopted
Whereas, The time is fast approaching when va
VIII De called upon to cast our SURFACES for sui.
table person TO represent in the Congress of the
United States, and whereas, the Hon, Burton
CraIge has ably and faithfully represented US dur
ing the past two years. and proven himself emf.
neniIy worthy OF the continued confidence and
support OF the Democratic party, therefore be it
ReSolUed, That we hereby declare our heart,
and undivided preference for Hon. B. CraIgr, and
that we will give him our most cordial and zeal
Gus support in the ensuing campaign
ReSO(Ued, That will firmly and zeaIousIv
adhere TO the great principles Of religious ,olera.
lion promulgated by our fathers, and guaranteed
oy our national constitution, and that we will use
our most strenuous and energetic efforts 10 stay
The baneiul influence of that dark aid dangerous
orga IMITATION, styled Know Nothingissn.
ReSOlged, That secret political societies are
unnecessary and uncalled for in a Republican
government, and that the secret order OF the Know
No;hIngs is repugnan; to the constitution of the
United States, secon edition Of the Federalism
d 'ohn Aoams-a ne" phase of the log. Ca DIN and
coon skin humbuggery (and whiggery) of ls4O,
md !hatlSe conf dentIy ,aok forward 10 The time
when The american people will brand it as sig
tally as they have those worn out devices Of our
rlcky adversaries
ReSolred, That we have renewed confidence III |
ne trust-worhness and administrative ability Of
resident Pierce, and that he principles embodied
the Kansas Nebraska Bill, for which our repre-.
en'atiVe voted, involved the new principles of the
constitution ana meet our decided appreciation.
The meeting then adjourned.
T. G. WILSON. Chu'n.
j. NJ. STEWART, Sec'y.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-18
Superior Court.

The Spring term of The Superior Court for
MrckIrnburg county has been rE session this
week, his Honor, Judge MANLY, presiding. A
large number Of gentlemen Of the bar. from neigh
boring couu:rs, in attendance. No civil
chse Of mom' nj to oilers than tho parties was
determined.
The State docket wAs large, and several cases,
the mos, important OF which the State VS.. James
and d. c. Sharpe, for the murder of their brother
was tried. The defendants were ably represented
by the Hon. 6. w. Caldwell, J. w. Osborne and
5. j. Louvre, E>qrs., and the Safe by the District
and County Solicitors. No case was ever more
thoroughly investigated, and larger or more in
terested auditory ever assembled in our Court
house. Early in the morning The crowd com.
menced pouring in and continued uatil he house
was damned to sufficatiOn.
All that legal learning logic, and persuasive
eloquence could effect was exerted in behalf of the
prisoners. The State Solicitor, Wm Lander, ESQ.,,
closed the case in speech that will long be re.
membered by all who heard it. 1t was repIete
with sound argument, learning and the big hest
flights of eloquence and while it evinced stern
determination 10 have rigid enforcement OF Justice
and the law, it was tempered by the lniIdest alt
tributes Of mercy and humanity. The effort re-
fected equal credit upon the State Solicitor as
lawyer end man. The jury was one of the
most intelligent we ever emPannelled in any
case and ever more noted for their goodness of
heart and obedience 10 the laws.
After a patien: and careful investigation, the
verdict Of mlamsLaughter was rendered The
prisoners were branded and thus ended the last act
10 ibis horrible and bloody tragedy.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-18
From France.

Louis Napoleon and Eugene reached Paris on
heir return from England on the 22d ult An
immense crowd lined the route from the Railway
station to the Palace, and welcomed the Emperor
and Empress with the most enthusiastic cheer.
ing.
There appears to be no longer any reason to
doubt that the Emperor Of the French will proceed
forthwith to the Crmea. In the Constitutional i,
Is stated that his camp equpage has already been
sent oft, and the 10th Of May is confidently nam.
ed in Paris as the day on which he will take his
departure.
M. bIlault, Minister Of the Interior, has re-
fused to authorize the introduction of bull fights
INTO Paris during the time Of the exhibit,on.-
Such spectaces, he says. are repugnant TO French
ideas.
There IS report that General Prsier will
be Immediately appointed TO succeed General
Canrobert, who will return to France as Field
Marshal.
The custom duties levied in France in the
hrst quarter of 1855 exceed by 5000, 900 francs
the amount for the corresponding period of last
year.
Admiral Hamelin, who is so years of nge, has
been appointed Minister Of Marine and of The Co.
lonies, instead of NJ. Ducos, deceased.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-18
Discussion or Tuesday.

On Tuesday, in pursuance OF an appointment
to tina. effect, his Honor Judge Manly very gen
sERHsS 'f9g5Ru lies an Opportunity I Of address
ing The citizen of MeckIenburg County, in relation
10 The political issues which are now before The
people OF thls Congressional district for their con-
consideration. The discussion between Messrs
CruIge and Caldwell was opened by the former
ABOUT one o'clock, and continued for more Than
an hour, with oil the force, eToquence, courtesy OF
aoofess and good humor, with which he is so
happily possessed. The great cardinal principles
which have governed The course of the democratic
party for the last seventy five years, and sustained
the institution and government OF our country so
long, were ably set forth and elucidated TO The SAL
'sIactlon oil sd present. Mr.. Craiges course in
Congress was commented on and sustained bv
ING reasons which prescribed the policy of his
conouc' while The representative of this district.
lie IS again before the people Of this Cong ession
a! district as The democratic candidate for sea,
IN the legislative chamber Ct the mex, limited
States Congress, and we are proud as an Ameri-
can, as Southern man, and a Democrat, 10 re-.
commend him to suffrages OF the democratic par.
fy In this district, as the fearless advocate and
defender OF our cherished principles, and one be.
fore whom the Hydra, headed monster of the con.
sOdoled " isms > of the present day must cringe
a and nd fall. Ar. Caldweirs reply was short, and
consisted partly of an excuse in relation to his eff.
fort from The want OF time to pre- pare himself for
the occasion, but mainly, OF charges upon Mr.
Frage relative to bis votes on the land question,
anq other subjects of no importance to the issues
oil The present day, which when called upon, Mr..
Craige explained not only TO the satisfaction Of
wings and Democrats but TO the compIete con. |
ylctlon Of the gentleman himself Know. Nothing. |
ism was not forgotten on the occasion, but was |
taken hold of by Mr.. Craige with gloves off and
handled, moderately it is true, but by no means |
pleasantly to the seusibility of The Immaculate |
Brethren OF the Supreme Order The star OF IFS |
prosperity is evidently on the decline. 1t is mo.
wing silently, but steadily, from the apex of its
glory TO the horizon OF its resting place, where
soon will be heard the funeral reouiems or i,s
melancholy burial. A reaction has indeed taken
place. and all that is necessary to insure success
md The maintenance Of our principles, is for the
democratic party 10 present serried and upbro-
'0n 'front.' and each man willing and determined
o do his duy.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-18
What Spain is doing.

law has just been enacted by The Spanish
Cortes. ordering all the lands and dwellings belong.
ing 10 The clergy, to religious fraerDtles, and 10
pious and sacred works, to be sold and turned into
money breaking up all Accommodations Of eccesi-
astica property, and stripping the Church OF its
immense possessions. The following is an abstract
OF the law:
Article first declares for sale, according 10 the
prescriptions Of The present law, and without inju.
ry to the liens and charges to which il may be
lawfully subject, all property, whether consisting
OF landed estates Or dwellings in the cities lord
ships and ground. rents belonging to the State, to
the townships, TO the establishments of public be.
nehcence. to The Public Instruction. to The Clergy
10 the Military Orders of Santiago, Alexandra
Calatrava Moesa, and ST. John of JarusaIem to
the Religious Fraternltics, and pious and sacred
works. sequestrated property Of the ex- Infant Don
Carlos, and whatever other property held in mort
main, previously ordered to have been sold by
virtue Of inferior laws.
The second article makes some exceptions as 10
me property not to be touched for instance,
edIhces occupied by ministers, or as hospitals
or barracks, or, in fact any in actual public use
The third and fourth articles have also passed,
and this will soon be a law.
1t is of great importance to Spain, as it turns
many of the public useless lards &C., into money.
1t was especially opposed by the Pope, as the
greater part of the lands released belong to the
Church. The Cores haYe been occupied almost
exclusively with this law
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-18

ELECTION RIoTs AT LoUIsv1LLE-On Satur.
day an election was held at Louisville (Ky.) for
magistrates and constables, resulting in the success
OF the Know Nothngs without serious opposition.
The election, however, was characterized by some
dIsgracetul scenes. man named VIM. GRAY
hred twice at another person, but missed his ann.
mob then pursued Gray, who received two balls
IN his body, and it is said several passed through
his hat, A German, seeing some OF his friends
attacked with brick bats, fired a revolver twice
ana wounded two persons. He was pursued to
DIS coffee house. severed beaten. and every thing
IN his esta blishment demolished. The Louisville
Journal, from which we gather these particulars,
does not charge any particular party with being
IN the wrong, but very correctly calls upon the
authorities to punish them, no matter to what par,y
they may be attached.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-18

HOME. MADE GUANo.-S. B. Halliday, of Prov
| ldcnce, X. l., has process by which he can con
vert The fish which swarm our coasts every sea.
son into an article like guano, at less than hall
the cost oil the Peruvian article, and Prof. Hare
OF Philadelphia, thinks equally as valuable Mr.
Halliday says:
81 am able to say very confidently that this
product can be afforded at $25 per ton, and pay
The manufacturer more than so per cont. The
OIL (according TO Drs. Jackson and Hare) being
almost valueless for fertzing purposes, it is first
taken from the fish, and they are then converted
INTO guano. The first cost OF the fish is about So
per ton and containing nearly per cent. of oil,
he oil Will pay for the fish and nearly for the
labor in manufacturing. By my own experiment,
thoroughly demonstrated The rendering of fish
INTO guano. then consulted Dr.. Hare, of Phila
ceiPhIa, who, ascertained, had experimental rex
tensively and successfully. | obtained from him
his processes, and have received considerable IN.
Struc'Ion from him on the subject. | have also
consulted Or. Jackson more recently. These
gentlemen, and all with whom have consulted,
agree as 10 the value OF this fertilizer"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-18

THE WAR IN TIE EAsr-ExPENs1vE SHOOT.
ING.--The New York Mirror makes the following
curious calculation
sin thirteen days the allies raned on Sebasto.
pol 100000 balls, averaging As pounds in weight,
making daily shower of 2.700,0 900 pounds of
iron, a total storm Of 35 90 900 pounds, worth.
at the rate English pig iron is selling at, (let alone
transportation and manufacturer 1913, $50. If
the cannon balls fired from The allied lnes during
the thirteen days, were rolled into rail bars,
weighing 60 pounds to the yard. the bars would
extend three hundred and hrty.two miles or, if
laid as railroad, would suffice for single track
road from New York to Albany, with oil the
necessary turn-outs. 1t is estimated that go O0O
pounds of powder was required push the iron.
AT fifteen cents per pound, this cost STOP, 600.
Lives lost not counted"
An army officer OF considerable experience is
of the opinion, after careful estimate, that the
Russians end allies expended upwards of thirteen
millions worth Of powder and ball in the thirteen
days bomba rdment.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-18
CHARLOTTE:
CHARLOTTE MARKET.

CHARLOTTE, May 16, 1855.
Cotton brisk, ranging from "a 10 cents.
Flour to o., with an upward tendency.
Corn-lOO to lose. Meal, l1Oc.
Wheat-none for sale.
Bacon, 81 to l0i-hog round.
Butter-l6 10 Ise.
Eggs, 123c. Chickens, Is to 2Oc., and scarce
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-18
Rules for Self-GOyern,nent

We commend the following rules from Punch
to the consideration Of all parties concerned
They are pointed and useful, and deserve, like
the precep,s of the immortal Con-fn,. zee. 10 be
printed in letters of gold, and hung up IN The mar
ct places:
Always sit next TO the carver, if YOU can. at
ninner. ASK no woman her age. Be civil TO all
rich unces and aunts. Never joke with police
man. Take no notes, gold with you to a
fancy oazaar-nothing but silver. Your odes,
na'' OF course, for an evening party. Don't play
at chess with widow. Never contradict man
VINO suffers. Poll down the blind before YOU pu,
on your wig. Make friends with the steward on
board steamer; there's no knowing how soon
you may be placed in bis power. In every strange
house 1t IS as well to inquire where the brandy is
kep:-only think if you taken III in the mid
die OF the night Never answer CROSSING.
sweeper. Pay him, or else pass quickly and 81.
len'Iy on. One word, and you are lost Keen
your own secrets. Tell no human being Won dive
your whiskers. Never offend butrer-the wretch
has too many chances of retaliation Write no,
one letter more than you can help The man
who keeps up lErge correspondence is martyr
''ed not 70 the stake, but the post. Wind I'D vour
conduct like your watch, once everv day, exam.
ln'ng infinitely whether you are fast or slow"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-18
Agricultural Meeting,

We are requested to give notice that The Meek.
lenburg Agricultural Society will hold its next
quarterly meeting in the Courthouse, on the 4th
Thursday IN this month lMay.) Several addresses
are promised and an interesting time expected
The public is invited to attend.
Wing copy.
May 18Th, 1855.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-18

RAvAGEs OF THE CUoLERA.-We learn from a
correspondent of The Missouri Republican,, that
there are five boats aground in the Missouri a,
Baltimore Bar, near the town of Dover Cholera
has broken out among the soldiers and Kansas
emlgrans on board, and at last accounts there had
been fourteen deaths, chiefly soldiers. family
OF nve or SIX persons, emIgrants from Kentucky
TO Charlton county, died soon after being landed
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-18
Serenadc to IIoIs. Henry A. Wise.

Hon. Henry A. Wise having arrived yes terday
afternoon, at the residence Of his son.r law Dr..
Garnet, on Ninth street, in this city, large
number OF his friends, accompanied by fine
band Of music, called him shortly after ten
o'clock. There were, perhaps, one thousand pre-
sent. Having been called out, Mr.. Wise addressed
those who were thus honoring him for an hour, in
one of the ablest and most eloquent speeches we
ever heard from his lips. We regret deeply that
having no facilities for reporting his remarks, we
ire unable 10 present even mea gre sketch ofthem.
HIS theme, however. was the enormy Of Know
Nohrngism, its warfare ON civil ber.y and Bible
Christianity. He proclaimed tina, h. was certain
of being elected the next Governor Of Virginia by
from ten to twenty thousand majority anG de-
clared that this opinion based on having
thoroughly canvassed the Stae IN person. He
was awfuy severe on Know Ndhngism, depicting
lis aims, principles and tendencies, so as TO make
his hearers almost shudder. In The course Of his
remarks little knot of rowdes, hanging on The
outskirts of the crowd, endeavored to interrupt
him by making noises. His scathing rebukes of
that cowardly way Of destroying the right of free
discussion. however, seemed soon to shame them
into continuing their conduct after the fashion
described in lower tone, that he finished his
speech without further material interruption He
had spoken more than two hundred hours in the
canvass, having addressed large concourse Of
."0 P-"P'1 O' L"ud Tor five hours Yesterday q,
leesburg Sam" Jared badly in his hands jss,
night. -IVaShingtou Star.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-18

~ On Friday last Willis Hester Of the county
OF Orange, was executed, at Pitisborough for The
crime OF negro-stealing. His age was about al
years. and his whole career has been one of
crime. -,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-18
The Arkansas Go1p MANA la,.s

lHE ARKANSAS GoLD MANIA.-A letter fro,,,
gentleman In Springfield, Missouri, dated Tho
ao'h uIt.' says: "Yeserday fifteen or twenty 81
our citizens started for Neosho, here ,hev are ~
JoIn company of near one thousand persons-aII
bound Tor The Witchetaw Mountains. abou, fnn.
hundred miles from This place. and up The Arkansas
river. Seven persons, residents of the comfy ~
Newton have recently returned, some Of W hon,
are SAID to have realized three thousand dollars
IN nifty days digging and washing. Quite an ex.
prevails here: and another company is to
90 ou' as soon as the guides and pilots return.
81. Louis Republican.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-18
M0FkCfS.

New York, May IA.
Cotonds firm at t, advance. Sales Of middfinp
Orleans at lO4c. and upland at IO4c.
Flour has declined lie. Ohio SIC. 81 a SIC. Sc
Mixed Corn Sl.l6 Sly
New ORLEANS, May IA.
Cotton has advanced 4c. owing 10 the light sup
ply. Sales of 1000 bales.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-18

lHE CHOLERA AN AMERICAN INsT1TUr1oN.-
Inc buffalo Democrat considers the Cholera
now one Of the Institutions of the country, .like
our InaIenable right to elect knaves to office 70
dow up steamboats,, and to build bankrupt Rail.
roads' The statistics Of cholera mortality for
'ie last Iour or hVe years it says, however, will
almosl conhne the nalady to those who live badly,
IN unhealthy circumstances, or who have recI
iessIy allowed slight ailments to be rioened ;n,o
ungoyernable Illness 0
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-18

They who excel in strength, are not most likely
to show contempt OF weakness. A man does no
despse The weakness Of child.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-18

Brigham Young has published manifesto, in
which he indicates that Mormon policy IN Utah will
not yield to the United Siales, or any other uu.
lhority. - -
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-18

q Eighteen miles Of the Northeastern Rail
Road aiding out Of Cha rleston, have been finish.
ed end put in service.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-18

A French chemist M. Lays has discovered thai
by grinding Tea like coffee before infusion, tbs
amount Of exherating matter obtained is nearly
double.