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No. 30 North Third Street, Philadelphia.
MOROCCO Manufacturers, Curriers' and I'm
I'VE porters of FRENCH CALF-SKINS. and
dealers in Red and Oak SOLE LEATHER x
KlPP.
Feb. IL, ls55.--w ly
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O. OF u a M

CUNBURY COUNCIL, No. 80, o. of L. A..
- NJ. meets every Tuesday evening in the
American Hall, opposite Z. Y. Bright's store,
Market street Snnbury, Pa. Members of the
erder are respectfully requested to attend,
=. NJ. SHINDEL, c.
4. HooyET. r. s.
Sunbury, Oct. 20, 1855.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-12-29

EEARDWARE.-Tab Cutlery, Razors, Pock
n ct Knives, Hand saws Wood saws in
frames, Axes, Chisels, Door Locks. and Hinges,
Hand Bells, Walters, &c.. just reesiyed and for
sale by J. w. fENEh q Co'
sunbury Dec. .. 1854.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-12-29

SwIFr CoMPosIroR-The Boston Journal
of the 5th inst. says mir. i. +. Jones, a
compositor in the Journal Office, last week
composed, distributed and corrected one hun
dred and twenty thousand three hundred ems.
which, at the price paid-32 cents per thou
sand ems-amounting TO S3s 4s, We be-
lieye this is by far the largest bill ever made
by any compositor in any one week, in this
city at least" "
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Truly Yours,
CHAs. j. WARREN.

Memorandum found tn pencil on c. j. IFarren.
Sampson Miller, $500
Joseph Elderdy, 500
r. Kyle, 400
Brown, 2,50
Limestone, 2,e0
In Ink.
r. II. Phelan,
Waynesburg. Greene CO., Pa.
Card of G. r. & S. w. Warren
Patterns aud Model Makers, No. g. Beck
man street, New York.
Cory OF SIGNS FROM G. +. WARREN.
Signs.
Question-Left fist doubled and fist rest
ing on left hip.
Answer-Right thumb in vest arm hole
Grips
Thumb pressed middle joint of third finger.
Certifying Conversation.
Question-Where have YOU been?
Answer-Not far Off
Question-What have you seen?
Answer--l saw sights.
Signals Of distress and danger.
Left hand held up, fist closed.
Right hand in inside coat pocket left side.
Words ordinary-"I have rights"
More than ordinary-"On to the rescue"
EXtraordinary-"I.iberty or Death"
Pass Words.
Pass-word-"R
Xpanation-The 30th of March
The pamphlet which Warren attempted
TO swallow aud tear up, and which is muta-
ted ut the corners, is entitled "Constitution
aud Ritual Of the Grand Encampment and
Regiments of The Kansas Legion of Kansas
Territory adopted April 4, lS55.-Printed
at Lawrence, at the Herald Office.
This book contains their object, regula-
lions, duties, oaths. &C., and the names Of the
officers Of the Grand Encampment
Grand General--Rev. G. w. Hutchinson,
Lawrence, X. T.
4" Vice, c. X. Holiday,
Topeka, X. 4.
" Quar-. Master, Y. X. Goodin,
Lawrence, X. Il.
" Pay Master, Charles Lcib, NJ. D.,
Leavenworth City, X. 4.
The Charter is signed by G. w. Hut,hin'
son and T. X. Goodn, in their own hand
writing.
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FARMERS TAKE NOTICE.

"A 900 bushels Flaxseed wanted Immediately at
the Cheap Store Of Il. Y. Bright, for which
the highest market price will be paid.
Sunburv, October 9, ls55.-f
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-12-29

WHAT Lucy SAIp.-in late speech, Lucy
Stone said, 1--WE know there is colt IN in the
ears of men. Let us look for hope in the bo-
som Of women, - ErchaRge
She probably meant TO say, "better look
for hope in the eyes Of men, for We know there
Is cotton in tho bosom Q! wofren -Ereniag
PoG
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pers were found. All these papers fully es-

pers were found. All these papers fully es-
tabish Pat Laughlin's exposition. Warren
has authority to raise regiment, and was at
this work with Cutler when taken.
COPY OF PAPERS
LAWRENCE, X t. Aug Is, 1855.
"To whom it may concern-GreetiDg
have this day appointed brother G.. F. War
rem of Leavenworth city Deputy Grand Agent
for Leavenworth District, and for any other
portion OF the Territory which he may visit.
In testimony whereof have hereunto set
my hand this 18th day of Aug. 1855.
ISigned HuTcHINsoN.
G. g. for Kansas Territory.
NEW YoRK, Nov Is, 50.
DEAR Biol thought would write you
to let you know our whereabouts. | have
been receiving the Kansas Herald-very glad
to have the privilege Of reading it--thank you
for your kind regard You will see by the
card that am in New York doing business,
good prospects-done little work--rcmovcd
my family on here last week--should be very
glad to hear from you often, and very glad TO
see you. ] see by the paper You are battling
for the right continue TO strike for the right
you will please direct the paper1o 81 Beck
man street. New York. The oldfolks were
all well at Walden when we ert-hope they
will be out here in the spring--all send their
love to you.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-12-29

REWARDS OF MECHANICAL GENIus.-Not-
withstandng the stale complaint that me-
chnncal genius has to struggle against pre-
iudice, and often dies poor and neglected. the
invention which is really practical and valua-
bic appears to be very handsomely paid for.
The profits OF some patents for mechanical
inventions in use in this country are enor-
nous. The Scientific American enumerates
Il few. The right to a portion of Wards
patent shinglc machine was recently sold in
Albany for $4,000. A portion of Robert
sons sewing machine has also been sold for
100000. This is an invention which can be
carried in the pocket aud will enable a seam
stress to do in one day the ordinary labor Of
a week, Machines Of this kind are about to
be constructed in New Haven Conn, by the
Messrs. Jerome. at $40 apiece thu manu-
tacturers are now constructing the machinery,
and expect TO sell orders in January. Howe's
patent sewing machine yields. it is said $780,
600 for license to use it, and Singers machine
pnts $4,000 into the pockets of the owners
Rights to the use Of a corn planter have been
sold to the amount Of $50 600. Clark's
patent pump sold for $50 900. A portion Of
the right to an apple pairing machine, $1,000
Creamer's patent car brake, S200000 Such
rewards as these are certainly stimulating 10
mechanical 9euins, and the only wonder is
that there are not ten mechanical inventions
where one now exists, when there is so wide
field for its exercise in almost every depart
ment Of business.--Puhlic Ledger.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-12-29

To DREss PouLIRY.-Whsn the weather
is very cold, cut out and make each fowl q
Jacket and trowsers. Put them on and your
poultry will be dressed.
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WHITE ASH ANTHRACITE COAL

WHITE ASH ANTHRACITE COAL
FuoM THE LANcAsTEn CoLLIEnr,
Northumberland county, Pa,
TE-HERE We have very extensive improve.
W mcnts, and prepared to offer to the
pubic a very superior article, particularly suited
iar the mauufacture OF Iron and making Steam
Our sizes ui Coal aro
LUMP, : for Smelling purposes.
STEAMBOAT, : for do. and Steamboat
EGG. EGGNAN' for Family us. and Steam.
STOVE, }
nDt' b., for Limeburners and Steam.
our poin, Of Shipping is sunbury. where ar
judgements are made to load boats without any
delay.
COCHRAN, PEALE & CO.
J. J. C0cuuAS, Lancaster.
&. w. PEALE, Shamokin.
Benz. RrtSHoLp, Lancaster.
4. BAUMGApnNEn, do. g..
i-S+ Orders addressed to Shamokin or Sunbury,
will receive prompt attention.
Feb. 10, ls55.-ly
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Nansas Afaus.
Communicated for the American.

Extracts of letters from gentleman resi-
ding in Lecompton, Kansas Territory:
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Az EyoRNous RooH,--The largest reading
room in the world is now nearly completed,
in the British Museum. 1t is circular, lao
feet in diameter, and lao in height, The
tables will accommodate nearly four hundred
readers. The wrought-iron book cases will
contain lG2 900 volumes. The cost Of the
room will be about 100000.
The Nevada journal., 1855-05-04
paa- We call attention TO the advertise

asA- We call attention to the advertise
ment of our old friend Sol. Kohlman, who
has just opened a nice stock of clothing
in the cold Kentucky Store On Main
street. Sol is well and lavorably known
in this community, having resided here a
great portion of the time since 1850
We therefore proclaim him an old pioneer
in the trade, and recommend his store to
the favorable consideration of the public
We find his stock all assorted and well Sc
lected. The hard working miner and the
stilT-collar dandy can each be supplied
Sol. is a clever fellow, an accommoda-
ting merchant, and no one need go away
dissatisfied
The Nevada journal., 1855-05-04
Natural Curiosity.

Dry CEFF1 FALLs.-Wc visited these sin
gulnr, but little known, falls, situated about
twenty miles from Nevada, OH the Sacramento
road, a few days since. They are about mile
from tx road, the best point to start from
the road TO see them bciug the Zinc House.
The falls are made by the falling Of the water
ot Dry Cree over the spur pt lofty hill.
ard are really beautiful at this season Of the
year, when tire waters Of the creek are hirh
The upper ana main fall leaps about eighty
feet perpeadicuIarly, with a stream about ten
OF twelve feet broad into a beautiful BASIN the
sides Of which are formed by precipitous and
lofty rocks, entirely inaccessible on every side.
A huge cliff overhangS the fill on the right
hand Of the descending water, and to this
point we made our way by the onl7 path skir-
ting ,hc crceF. and which led up an almost per
pendicular cliff, Of about thirty feet in height,
where ,he foothold among the fl: es was par
ticularly prccariols, and along the ragged
side of the mountain that can only be compar-
ell to Runyan's hill of Difficulty. Arrived at
tie point overlooking the upper fall, the view
is grand, All around the scenery is rugged
and wild, the hills on every hand rising into
magnificent proportions. while the concentra-
ted torrent leapins into the depths below gives
fe'ing OF uneasy insecurity even to one who
feels below his feet the solid rock, and whose
reason tells him it has stood for ages, and still
must stand. Emerging from tine broad deep
basin at the foot Of the upper falls, the water
tumbles ard roars through some minor rapids
some two hundred Yards. when it leaps the
lower fall, some sixty feet into another inaces-
sihle BASIN The direct view from the oppo
site mountain is the most striking ard beauti-
tul. The rough old rocks, the water flashing
in the sunlight. the wooded hills, rising one
above another, from this point arc more fully
embraced in one view, and strike the lover OF
the sublime with peculiar force.
When these falls are more known they will
be much visited. Thousands have passed with
IN mile of them who have never heard OF
Their existance. And here Jet Us remark that
our friend, Bob Gordon, serves UP an excel
lent dinner at the Zinc House.
The Nevada journal., 1855-05-04

for that portion more accessible to the Su-
preme Court are Of the same nature as the
questions elsewhere mooted, and the re-
port of a decision is easily obtainable any
where in the State, and becomes the rule
of decision to the most remote courts.
The question of slavery is thus treated
by the report, the clause with reference
to this subject being written by Mr.. Jones
of Los Angeles, Virginian by birth, and
we only have to say, we trust his views
are correct. With this extract We must
conclude this already too lengthy arh-
Gle -
"There is but one serious objection to the
proposition OF division which has occurred to
the Committee 1t is urged that the prospect
of forming new States out Of the territory of
the State of California, will revive in the Con-
gress Of the United States considerations dan
gerous to the peace Of the country and to the
Union, and likely to unsette the great prnc-
pie by which the question of slavery is regua-
ted in the new States and Territories. But
the people of this State have settled this ques'
ton for themselves, and their rights of vast
Importance, disconnected with this subject,
justified by apparent necessity, cannot be dis
regarded. The only part Of California in
which slave labor could be employed protita-
bly,, is in the proposed middle State, where the
question is settled by popular sentiment, salts
factorily and forever. Slave labor cannot be
employed with profit except where there is
constant use for it. The greater portion Of
the lands in the proposed new States produce
only the cereals, which mature in four months,
and employ labor only at the seed-time and in
the harvest.
But there is q more cogent reason against
the existence of slavery in these States than
arises from this condition of affairs. 1t is to
be found in the insecurity of tenure of this
sort Of property with Mexico on the south
and bouudess wilderness on our eastern
borders. The Committee do not deem it re-
quiste to dilate further on this slavery issue
The opponents of the peculiar institution in
this State have nothing to fear from division.
Fanatics from either end of the Union may de-
claim against the admission of new States into
the Confederacy. and talk about the cquii.
brium Of political power between the North
and the South in Congress but that equili-
brium is already destroyed, and the stability
of the Union depends now entirely upon the
good sense and patriotism of the great mass of
the American people. In this good sense and
patriotism the Committee have an abiding
faith"
The Nevada journal., 1855-05-04

SAN IN THE MINEs.-From the Calaveras
Chronicle, We have the following A lawyer
having to defend two clients who were Spanish
Catholics, before jury in the Court of Ses-
sions ofCalaveras county, challenged Robert j.
Avery, juror, and propounded six questions
to him, all relating to whether he was Know
Nothing or belonged to secret association. -
The presiding Judge ruled the questions to be
fair, but the two associates overruled the
Judge, and would not permit them to be asked.
The Attorney, Mr.. Dudley, appealed from
their decision ard will bring the matter before
the Supreme Court, soon as possible.
The Nevada journal., 1855-05-04
State Prison Bill.

The Governor has sent in to the House
an ably written veto message to the bill
appropriating $l5O,0OO to Gen Estill to
release his State prison contract, and buy
his fxins. The House sustained the veto,
so the question is probably at an end for
this session. There is no doubt but that
the affairs of the State prison have been
greatly mismanaged, and the conyicts have
been insecurely kept. But this is the
fault of the lessee, who gave bonds to
provide suitable and secure prison ships
or vessels, properly arranged for the health
and security of the prisoners, and that he
would keep them secure. That Gen.
Estell has not kept the prisoners secure
is notorious-is the excuse made for buying
him out. But why buy him out of
contract that he fails to execute, and may
not only be made to relinquish, but may
be prosecuted for heavy damages for not
fulfilling. BY his non performance of
his contract the greatest outrages have
been committed by escaped convicts.-
One fourishing farmer in Marin county
was reduced to beggary in night-his
crops and improvements burned, and his
wife violated before his eyes, by gang
Of villains who thus celebrated the first
night Of their escape, Gen EstiIl gave
bonds in heavy amount that he would
perform his contract, and the Legislature,
instead of looking to his sureties for the
damages done by his failure, propose to
give him big bonus for relinquishing the
contract. We cordially approve the veto
Of the Governor, who reasons upon the
subject plainly and conelusively.
The Nevada journal., 1855-05-04
pA- The Shasta Courier has TIE fol

nA- The Shasta Courier has the fol
lowing introduction to the witty report of
Mr. Waite from the Committee on Claims,
which we published two weeks ago:
A Funny REPoRT-We are indebted
to DR., Bates for the report of Mr.. Waite.
There is vein of latent humor running all
through it, parallel to another of quiet
satire, which, one would think, might DOS.
sibly have caused a good deal of "cuss
ing" on the part Of the claimants therein
named
The Nevada journal., 1855-05-04
RsS~ 4 large landslide from the yeste

pa A large landslide from the western
base of Lost Hill into Lawson's ravine,
occurred early in the week, which de-
stroyed the valuable sluices of Hubble &
Co., and an extensive portion of the Ne
vada Water Company's Works, cutting
off the supply from town to the great in
convenience Of the citizens who have for
the two years past depended wholly upon
this source for domestic purpose. The
damage is estimated at over two thousand
dollars We learn however, that large
company of men are actively engaged in
repairing the breach in the Water Works
supplying the town, which will be COM
pleted in day or two. This company's
works have frequently saved the town
from fire, and it is to be hoped that there
will be no delay in the re-introduction of
the water from Wet Hill.
The Nevada journal., 1855-05-04

SERIOUS AcCGDENT.-The Sierra Citizen
says that George Harrington, formerly of
Boston, was badly injured on the 25th
ult., in Crow Canon. He was prospect
ing some distance below the trail, from
which loose rock was started by pass
ing mule, striking him on the top of the
head and fracturing and masking in the
skull shockingly. The doctor, Chase,
found trepanning necessary to lift the
broken skull from the brain. After the
operation he showed signs of conscious
ness, but his recovery is despaired Of
The Nevada journal., 1855-05-04

Rich DIGGINGs-A specimen of the
lead from the diggings of Helm & Co., at
Shelby Flat, about as large as mans
list, was brought to our office on Saturday g.,
and yielded s.. Through the lump
there was perceptlble vein Of fine gold.
From a single PAINFUL of dirt taken from
the same claims the day previous l6 3-4
ounces of gold dust were washed. These
digcings are owned by four brothers, and
have Welded this season, since the water
has been sufficient to work with an average
of S3, 900 per week up to Saturday. The
expenses of working are light. The lead
lies about fifteen feet deep, and is worked
By ground sluices, which are cleaned up
but once week. These diggings excel in
profit anv of the boasted Iowa Hill, Forest
City, or other diggings that have been
opened the past year, and show that Ne
vada has the same pre-eminence in the
richness of its mines that it gained in 1919
and 80
These same disgings wcse. we rnder-
stand, prospected at first by that enterpris-
ing miner 4. T. Laird, and he sunk hole
within two feet of the lead, when, deceiv-
ed by an appearance of bed rock, he gave
up big pile. "Many Slip" Sc. How
many of us old residents can look back
four or five years to the times when we
unsuspectingly trod on spots that have
since yielded untold wealth Al, he'd we
known it
The Nevada journal., 1855-05-04

nG- The Sacramento Union says the Alta
Telegraph Company contemplate extending
their operations by erecting new branches to
connect with their main line In fact, at q
meeting held last week, subscription was
raised for the survey and construction of line
from Oakland, opposite San Francisco, to Mar
tinez, on the new stage road. The work be-
tween these points has already been commenc-
ed. From Martinez the line is to be laid under
water to Beneca, thence extending to Wash
ington, opposite this city.
There is also to be branch line construc
ted between Nevada and Downieville, passing
through Forest City. Another from Diamond
Springs to Volcano, Jackson and Mokelumre
Hill to Columbia, where it is to connect with
the line now in operation.
The chain of communication between these
several points, which is to be entirely compile
ted this season, will prove of great convenience
to many large communities not now in instan
taneous communication with distant points.
The Nevada journal., 1855-05-04

FRoN CHlNA,--Thc bark Mermaid brings
dates from Shanghae Of March 9Th. The most
important news by this arrival relates TO the
recapture Of Shanghae from the rebels by the
combined French and Imperial forces. 1t &C.
CURED on the night Of The 18th of February
the city having been blockaded fer a consider
able time. Many of the rebels were cnt down
in attempting TO escape from the city, which
they fired in various places before leaving.
The small pox was raging with great yi5-
lence at Hengkong.
The Nevada journal., 1855-05-04

CLEANED oUT.-0n Monday afternoon last
the owners of the building on Commercial street
occupied by DR.. Den, smashed through the
windows and door, and took all the furniture
out to neighborng building. The crashing
among the glass was highly exhilarating to the
loalers about, there having been no dogfghts
for several hours, and no Diggers to set the
CANNES on, but no damage was done except to
the premises, which presented do!eful aspect
after the rumpus
The Nevada journal., 1855-05-04
BY TELEGRAPH.
TO THE NEVADA JOURNAL.
SAN Francisco. Nav 2. 1853

10 o'cLocK,-Page, Bacon s Co. paid
out 100000 from \. NJ. to l2to-day,
when the Sheriff seized the cash remain
ing. Attachments amounting to 500 GOO
were issued.
The report of drafts of Lucas Turner
& Co. being protested isincorrect. They
offer to redeem any drafts that have been
protested, and pay $1,000 to the presen-
ter No run on them to-day
Total amount Of treasure shipped per
-cr1 D. ID -
The Nevada journal., 1855-05-04

ALARM OF FIRE.-On Monday evening,
about o'clock, an alarm of fire was
raised by the ignition of the roof of the
Empire building from the stove pipe
Little damage was done by an accident
that might have destroyed the town. The
stove pipe season is almost overlook
out for the pipes little longer, By
next season we will have many more
brick buildings, but fire now in the heart
of the place would be dreadfully des.ruc-
tive.