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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-07

At meeting of the o. OF U. S. Of A.
Susquehanna Camp No. 20 on the 4th day
of July the following preamabe and resolu-
tons were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS an Overriding Providence in his
infinite wisdom, hath been pleased 10 remove
from our midst by the ruthless hand of death,
our late Bro. SAMUEL j. Fry, who by an af-
fectionate regard for the welfare and hlppi-
ness of his friends and acquaintanccs has
favorably impressed his memory on all their
hearts and
WHEREAS, BY the zeal and interest he has
ever manifested for the growth and prosperi-
ty of the institution to which he was so ar
IDENTIFY attached he has endeared himself by
strong and tender ties to every member OF
No. 90, Therefore -
Rcsolccd That we are very unexpectedly
called upon to lament the early death of our
much beloved brother, and the loss Of one OF
our most worthy and esteemed members,
whose amiable qualities and social virtues
constrain us deeply to regret his early death.
Resoiced, That in this sad bereavement we
tender our sincere regard and deepest sym.
pathies to the relations and friends of our
deceased Brother.
Rcsoiced That as testimonial of our re-
gard for Bro. Fry, the Hall be clothed in
mourning and the members wear the usual
badge of mourning for thirty days.
ReSotred, That copy of these resolutions
be forwarded to the bereaved widow of our
late brother, and that they be published in
the Sunbury papers.
WV. A. BRUNER
ID. o. Il. MAIZE, Committee.
LEVI SEASUOITZ
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-07

ST. LOUIS, July IA party Of seven men,
on their route from Fort Union to Fort
Sharpy, were attacked on the lst of May by
q band of 300 armed Sioux, aud George
Skies, of Quincy, Illinois, was killed the re-
mainder of the party were detained for some
time by the Indians, but were finally per-
mitied to proceed They reached Fort
Sbarpy, but suffered greatly on the route.
The Sioux are also congregated IN great
numbers around Fort Pierre. ".
1t is stated from Fort Leavenworth that
McCrea, who shot Malcolm Clark, has been
committed to Jail on the charge of murder
Bail was refused
1t is reported that violent personal en-
counter occurred in Kansas, between Gov
Reeder and Mr.. Strongfellow. The Cover
nor is said to have been badly beaten.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-07
PROCEEDINGS OFCOUNCIL.
Council CHAMBER,
SI.NRI'pS limo 4 lSS1

SUNBuRY, June 4, 1859
Council met at the usual hour, being the
stated night of meeting. Present-Wm NJ
Rockefeller, Chief Burgess; ID. w. Shindcl
2nd Burgess, Beck, Beard, Covert, Snyder
and Haas.
On motion of D. w. Shindel Rcsolccd,
That the adoption of the minutes of last
meeting be laid over until next meeting.
The following Preamble and resolutions
were then offered by DIR. ID. w. Shindel and
unanimously adopted by the Council;
WHEREAS, it has pleased Almighty God,
in his wise providence to make breach in
our Council by calling Samuel j. Fry from
time to eternity, Therefore.
ResOlred, That we deeply sympathisc with
the bereavcd family of cur departed friend,
and hope that the religion which he proiessed
may be their comfort in this life, and their
JOY in eternity.
ReSolced That in the opinion of this coun-
ell Mr. Fry by his integrity, urbanity, his ten
der and affectionate disposition, has endcared
himself in peculiar manner to US, and to the
community.
ResoIcetl, That in testimony of our regard
for the deceased, these resolutions be passed
by council in standing position.
ReSoircd, That the Chief Burgess be in.
structed to address q letter Of coincidence &c
the widow of our deceased friend. expressing
the high esteem in which we hold the charac
ter of her beloved husband, and assuring hel
of the deep interest we feel in her welfare
On motion adjourned until tonight ON,
week TUESDAY July, l0) agreed to.
EMIL WILN ERT, I0rn Clerk
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-07

VEGETABLE twenty-five hun
dred barrels of potatoes, peas, snap-short
beans, apples, &c, were shipped to New
York, from Norfolk, Va, last Saturday, This
shipment will yield return Of ten or twelve
thousand dollars, and the freight alone
amounted to nearly $1,000,
CoNcoRn, \. H., July 3.-The liquor bill
reported in the House provides for Il fine of
$50 for the first conviction for u single sale (;
fine of $50 and thirty days Imprisonment
for the second conviction, and for every sub
sequent offence Il fine of Sl0O and 90 days,
Imprisonment.
TuE APPIE CGor.-The Rochester Union
says that beautiful crop OF apples will be
gathered in Western New York. The or
chards are said to be laden with fruit. The
Union thinks that tle apples will be plenty
that the inferior qualities will not be gathered
at all, that is il the Prohibitory Law puts an
end TO the making of cider.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-07

WEST PoINT.-Only about two ffths of
the number who entered four years ago, sue
ceeded in getting diplomas, at the late exami-
nation, among whom is the youngest member
of the class. The New York Courier says
"The conrse Of studies is so severe that here
after there are to be five classes instead of
four; and the term will Of course be extended
to five years. There is no such other institu-
tion in the world. AS an evidence of public
opinion in this regard, one of our literary in
stitutions recently wrote to the superinten-
dent offering Profess0rship of $500 per
annum to any of the graduating class who
would accept it No takers"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-07
Communicated.
For the Sunbury American.
CELEBRATION OF THE 4TH AT AUGUSTA.

.. For the Sunbury American.
CELEBRATION OF THE 4TH AT AUGUSTA.
H. b. MAssER, ESQ The Creek Augusta
Sabbath School joined by members from the
Snydertown, Hile's and Mount Pleasant
schools-besides number OF gentlemen and
ladies from the surrounding county, met at
Eyeret's School House, at o'clock "A. NJ
and they formed in procession under the COM
mand of Marshalls, and headed by the drum
and fife. marched to beautiful grove along
the Shamokin creek, on the farm of John
llaughawout, where o speakers stand and
comfortable seats were prepared.
After the procession was seated, there was
first vocal music the patriotic song sour
Country It's of thee"-the reading Of the
Scriptures and prayer-thcn instrumental
music, then the reading of the Declaration of
Independence by WIN. j. Haughawont, then
music by the drum and fife, the musicians
marching around the assembly under COM
mand of Joseph NJ. Wolverton, conducting
ii. j. Wolverton to the speakers stand, and
introduced him to the audience by slow and
soft taps of the drum, who then entertained
the attentive audience with classic, appro-
pirate and patriotic address, which was re-
sponded to by music again from the spirit
stirring drum. BY this time, on account of
the rain, the procession proceeded to Wm.
Hapghawout's whose hospitality furnished
them with shelter from the rain. Where
abundant provisions had been provided.
The Rev. X. A. Fisher and lady favored us
with their presence, but on account of the
wetness OF the day, Mr.. Fisher took no part
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-07

Arrest ofa printer, the murderer Of three
men.-John l.. Jackson, some years ago q
printer in the Office of the Reporter and sub
sequently composition in Rcvile Office, has
recently committed murder in Lexington,
KY, for which he is now in jail A despatch
received this morning from Lexington states
that he confessed having killed one man here
with bowie knife in lS46, and that he also
killed Sheoman Thurston in December Is4S,
or January, 1849 jackson, it seems, has
been detected also in the commission of a
burglary and larceny in Gerard county, KY,
and evidence found in his possession proves
him to have been connected with an exten-
sive gang of thieves. 1t will be remembered
that after he left St. Louis he gave curren-
cy to report that he had died of cholera
He lived in San Juan de Nicaragua for about
eighteen months.-.St, Louis Mirror.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-07
- &o0N

TnE Coal TRADE.-The Miners Journal
says: The demand for coal has evidently
improved within the last week, and prices
rule from TO 10 cents a ton higher than was
offered ten days ago, particularly for choice
kinds. Lump coal is also in better demand
The increase of coal from all the regions so
far falls short of 100000 tons. Only about
five months of the season by canals remain
yet and the market will require about S00-
900 tons increase this year to keep it regular.
Last year the increased consumption with the
high prices was about G00,000 tons, with all
the markets completely cleaned out at the
opening of navigation this spring. The in
creased scarcity of wood and the low prices Of
coal will require an equal increase this year !;
and in order to keep prices regular, there
ought always TO be about 800 600 tons in the
market scattered at the various points of con-
sumption. 1t will keep the regions pretty
busy to supply the increase for the balaaco of
the season."
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-07
REGISTERS NOTICE.

n Office is hereby given to all Lrgatecs,
~ Creditors and other persons interested in the
Estates of the following named persons, that the
Executors, Administrators, and Guardians of
said Estates have filed their accounts with the
Register Of Northumberland County, and that
the same will be presented to the Orphans Court
of said County, on Tuesday, the 9TH day of
August, 4. d., 1855, in the forenoon, for con-
frmation and allowance.
Bird Ziba, decd, settled by his EX'rs, Jo-
seph Bird e. Samuel Reedcr.
Search Elijah decd, settled by his Ex'rs,
James Search.
Goodlander Chetr., decd, settled by his
Admir-, Jno. V. Goodlander
Troxel Abm, decd, settled by his Ex'rs JON
athan Wolf.
IIilliard Isaac, decd. settled by his Adm'rs,
Christ. Hilliard & John Brown.
Troutman A A)m. decd, settledLy his Adm'rs,
David & Geo ". Trortman.
Beisel Moses, decd, settled by his Admir-,
Peter Beisel
Grow Daniel, decd, settled by his Exr,
Henry ID. Hoffman.
lTetnck Philip, decd, settled by his EXrs,
Michael & Nicholas lietrick.
Lenker George, decd, settled by his Exr,
Isaac Lenker.
Nicholas Daniel, decd, settled byhis Adm'rs,
Reuben a. Philip Nicholas,
Eister Daniel, decd, settled by his EX'r,
Simon FerStor.
Housed Lydia, decd, settled by her Admir-,
Charles Honsel.
Sharpess Enos, decd, settled by his Ex'r,
Joseph Sharpess.
Rebock John, decd, settled by his Ex'r,
Jacob II. X kaulfman.
Fielder VIM. f., decd, settled byhis Admir-,
jackson Mclaughlin.
Dale John, decd, settled by his Adm'rs,
Samuel & Wm. Dale.
Guiltner Conrad, decd, settled by his
Admir-, Andrew Snyder.
Morrison Saml decd, settled by his Adm'rs,
Saml. Weise a. Joseph Moore.
Laycock Mary, decd, settled byher Adm'X,
Theodore Burr.
Schlichlig John Adam, decd, settled by his
Adm'x, Barbara Schlichlg.
Shafler George, decd settled by his Adm'rs,
Elias Shaller & a. Lentz.
Smith Malinda, settled by her Guardian
Charles Riddle.
IIaupt Malinda, settled by her Guardian
John Cornell.
Herb Joseph, settled by his Guardian Felix
Maurer
Peifer Caroline, settled by her Guardian
Saml S. Wagner.
Sarah, Catharine, 4 Wm. Rotharmel, set
tied by their Guardian Saml, 5. Wagner.
Sarah Malick, settled by her Guardian John
Wolf
Oliver Charlotte Jane, William Oscar.
Charles, and Hannah Wolyerton, settled
by their Guardian John j. Wolverton.
Shipman Mary, decd, settled by her Admir-
Abln. Shipman.
Brobst Catharine, settled by her Guardian
George Kutz
Ferebach Raimond, decd, settled by his
Admir-, Siegmund Simon.s
Morrison Franklin, settled by his. Guardian
+. W. Pollock.
Conrad Henry, Sen, decd, settled by his
Ex'rs, John ID. q Henry Conrad
Jones Eli w. Thomas, Alfred 4 Andrew
Settled by their Guardian john Haugha.
wont. ~"
ASH 80 JOHN =. PuRsEL, Register,
~ Registers Office,
Sudbury July 2, 1857
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-07

WASHINGTON, July 1.-The total number
of Land Warrants issued has been 1900, The
applications allowed so far have been II, ,0S4.
The total number of applications received,
has been $4,000.
The Pension Office will commence issuing
50 acre Bounty Land Warrants, en- Tuesday
next.
1t is said that the Grand Jury has found
five bills Of Indictment against the destroyers
Of the block of marble sent from Rome for
the Washington Monument.
Mr.. Waldo. tn, Commissioner of Pensions
has not yet decided as TO the acceptance OF
the Connecticut Judgeship, TO which he was
recently elected.
The net amount in the U. S. Treasury
subject to draft. is Sl8,43S,7l2.
During the month of June. about twenty
clerks, messengers and watchncn have beer
removed from the Departments for political
reasons.
WASHINGTON, July 3-About two hundred
Mr.. Marcy received another warrant for 81
acres, to make up the l6O acres to which he
was entitled.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-07
BARNUM's AUTOBIOGRAPHY CONTINUED

The Cleveland (Ohio) Leader publishes the
following genuine letter addressed to gen.
teman in that city. 1t was evidently not in
tended for publication, but it will be none
the less instructive on that account.
DEAR SIR Having a few minutes leisure,
| concluded TO write you the gist of what |
have written -. would like to lecture
all season, or nearly; but don't think it
will do TO advertise me through the country
like show. The only plan is to have ju-
dicious man go ahead and arrange with lyce-
ums, so that am paid always as much as
$50 TO 500 per lecture, or have share of
receipts, which will amount TO that.
When lyceum is full, then sometimes it
would do to get some leading citizens to in
vite me TO give lecture on my own account,
las pass through their town to fill other
engagements J any bookstore man in the
town should aid in making it a hit as it will
help the sale of his books considerably. He
might also, perhaps, advertise to furnish,
gratis, ticket to the lecture TO each purcha-
ser of book, after allowing me 10 cents each
for his tickets. l2t to Is cents is as much
as ever ought to be charged to hear me lee
ture on the PHILOSOPHY of Humbug." On
Sunday evenings could lecture on temper
ance, (where l have not yet lectured,) and
ought to receive $25 or more for it. l have
thought of sending -, or some other
,iudicious man, who could not compromise me,
to make arrangements. l need the money to
help me out of the Crystal Palace embarrass-
ments and fear you would want too big a
slice, and | also expect you are occupied
with -. | give five lectures next week
in northampton and some other places in
Massachusetts and New Hampshire, receiving
500 per night | could draw well in Coum-
bus, Ohio, (where / have never been,) and
also in many towns in Ohio and Indiana.
Truly yours, p. L. BARNUM.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-07
BARLovy,s INDIGO BLUE.

pARLOW'S INDIGO BLUE, is now we'll
ID established as the best article ever offered for
Bucing Clothes. 1t is entirely free from acid or
ANYTHING injurious 10 the finest articles. Ar
housekeepcrs will find it much cheaper and less
trouble than Indigo or any other article. The
great demand for it has brought out several inn
,atio"s. Storekeepers and consumers will be
careful to get BENJAMIN BAuLow's, put up at
Alirc Wiltbergcr's Drug Store, No. 100, N.
Second Street, Philadelphia, Storekcepers can
get their supplies from the Groccrs and Druggists
they deal with, at prices yielding good profit.
Drugs, Chemicals, Paints, Ia,miSheS, Dye
StHBs, &C., with first-rae assortment of eve y
thing in the line. Storekecpsr, Ply sicians II !
manufacturers supplied at reasonable rates.
ALFRED WII.TBERGER, Druggist
l69 ~ Second Street, Philadelphia.
July z. lS55.-lN.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-07
-@~SS-

The strawberry season is now over. This
delicious fruit has been unusually abundant
this year. The farmers of Passaic and Der
gen counties, y. j.. have been sending from
5000 to 5000 baskets per day, to New York
for the last two weeks, and the Newark Ad-
vertiser says-"The growth of this article has
given employment to many hands, the farmers
paying one cent per basket for picking, and
board gratis. Nin,ble hands can easily earn
from 81 to Sl.25 per day. An old lady, six
ty-three years of age, picked one day last
week. in ten hours, one hundred and seven
teen baskets
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-07

CANNEL CoAL.-Cannel coal from the Oar
lngton, Pa mines is now carried to Pitts
burg by railroad, and completes there with
the bituminous coal of the Monongahela
mines, though bringing higher price. The
Darlington coal is transported to Pittsburg,
46 miles, by railway The mines lie few
miles from the Ohio and Pennsylvania Rail
road, with which they are connected by a
railway track six miles long 1t is sold by
the ton at $3.50 in the Pittsburg market,
which is about at the rate Of eight cents u
bushel. Monongahela coal is sold by the
bushel at six cents.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-07

ggT WEEvn.-We regret to say that the
weevil, in some places, has become very de-
structive to our wheat crops. a farmer from
Shamokin township, says that on Saturday
last he could scarcely see a single weevil in
his wheat, a few days after he was able to
count more than hundred in single head
Thus far, he says, the ravages Of this insect
are confined to the late wheat, which perhaps
constitutes in some places, nearly half the
crop.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-07

melancholy death, by falling under the coal
train on the Phada. and Sunbury Rail Road,
we noted last week, took place on Sunday
last. 1t was one of the largest funerals we
ever witnessed in this place. A large num-
Der of his friends came in from Shamokin by
special train. The company of Artillcrists
and several societies (Which he was attached,
attended in procession. His melancholy fate
excited much sympathy.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-07
NEW FAMILY GROCERY,
Flour, Feed and Provision Store.
SEASH0ITZ & PETERY

Broad~dy, betreen 1iarket s. Blackberry SIS
ID RESPECTFULLY inform me public that,
he they have just received a large and well
selected assortment of choice Family Groceries,
consisting in part of Hams, Shbulders, Mackerel,
Herring, White Fish, Cod Fish, Salt Preserved
Fruit, Pickles, Crackers Cheese, Molasses, Rice,
Sugar, Coffee, (grecn, roasted and ground,) I'm.
periaI. Young Hyson, Gunpowdcr and Black
Teas, Ccdar-warc, Stonc-ware, Soaps, brushes
plow and wash lines, boots and shoes, tobacco
scgars, &c, together with every article usually
found in first class Grocery Store, all of whic |,
will be sold at the lowest prices, either for cash T
country produce. We also keep on hand choice
Liquors, Port, Lish3n, &c. Porter, Ale, beer,
sarsapara, 3.c. We are also prepared to sup
ply the citizens with fresh bread, twist rolls pies, f,
pretzes and cakes Of every kind
n. B. The highest cash prices will bc paid for
butter and eggs, corn oats. rye and wheat.
Sunhury, July Z, lS55.--
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-07

The average temperature Of the month Of
June just passed, in Philadelphia, was 1s.9.
The average for the month of June last year,
was 8l.3. In June 1888, the average was
n; in 1886 it was 75.5; in 1889, T92. Since
that time, the average was from so 10 S4, cx-
cept the month just passed.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-07

Eg- There is at present large break in
the West Branch canal above Milton. The
running of the packets have been suspended
from Northumberland to Milton. 1t will
probably be two weeks before the repairs will
be completed.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-07

Is" HARVEST IN observation-disclosures
from all sections of the State shows that
there is every reasonable prospect of har-
vest unparalleled in the history of Kentucky.
Every species of grain has grown with the
greatest luXuriancc. And the orchards are
bowed down with their fruitful loads.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-07

WASHINGTON, June 25.-rhe grand jury
are engaged in examining witnesses to ascer-
tain who it was that destroyed the stone pre-
lsented by the government of Rome for the
Washington Monument, .....
1t is said that Capt. Forrest has been Or
dered TO the command of the navy yard ut
this place.
WASHINGTON, June 25.-'rhe Navy De-
partment to-day received official intelligence
which has produced conviction that the
United States brig Porpoise has been lost
with all her officers aud crew
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-07

BosTox, june 2J.-An American Conven-
tion has been called by the State Council of
Massachusetts,. to meet at this city next
Thursday 1t is said that proposition will
be urged to make the proceedings public
The national native Americans have got out
Platform of Principles in hand bill shape.
taking similar ground to that occupied by
the ratifying conventions of New York and
Philadelphia. The secret principle is entire
ly abandoned 10 4stla rap
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-07
Sketching from Nature.

w g. ANDERSON has the pleasure /,
announcing to the citizens Of Sunburv
that his classes are now in operation. and
invites all who are desrous of learning tbis
beautiful accomplishment TO call at is room
IN THE STATE HOUSE.
So little is generally known (even by many
who profess TO teach) of the true principlcs
OF perspective necessary to o correct knowl-
edge in the Art, that this is an opportunity
seldom offered, every pupil being qualified
TO Draw and Paint from Nature.
The citizens are invited to call and exam
inc choice collection Of original paintings
from Nature.
Sudbury July Z, IS55.-lt.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-07

a MAGNIFICENT WEDDING IN PRosPEcT-
The Richmond Despatch treats its readers
to the following wonderful piece of gossip:
We make no excuse forreferring TO a grand
nuptal occasion which is to take place next
month in New York. 1t is gotten up on a
scale of ostentation and munificcnce necessa-
rily giving il publicity that will force the re-
porters-in spite of their well known repug-
nance for such things-to notice il as u part
Of the chronicles not to be withheld from the
public. The parties are wealthy. The bride
groom is Louisiana planter. Sugar and the
bride is the daughter of New York Judge.
The preparations are of the amplest kind
No Presidential tour was ever so magnificent
ly provided for, even in the hey day of Old
Hickory. There are 1000 guests invited all
Of whose expenses are to be borne by the in.
vitors. The bridegroom is to be accompan-
led by 200 pairs Of young ladies and gentle
men from the South, and will pass though
this city about the 18th Of July. THAT S
something to watch the cars for J In his
route he will be joined by recruits in every ci-
ty for the attractions will utterly throw in
the shade the fcsh-pots of the 'w ealthy Ca
macho." There being no possibility of accom-
modsting the multitude at u private mansion,
the st. Nicholas Hotel has been rented at
SZ,uUV uiN LOT lOur tilS, uuiIiE Which tncTc
will be royal feastng. The most distinguished
caterer in New York has been engaged to fill
the post of purveyor for the vast assemblage
ofguests. Every art, and every expenditure
that can add to the pomp and circumstance
of the event. will be employed Wealth there
is in abundance and the parties are determin-
ed that the ceremony and attending circum-
stances shall exceed in grandeur anything
that has ever ureceded il We will not for
present let our fair readers into the secret OF
who these people are who are about to become
so notable it would diminish the interest o
the affair to tell them all about it ut once
SO We will drop the subject for to-day.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-07
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
NOTICE

4 S hereby given that the laws OF PENNSYLVANIA
4 have been received at the Prothonotary's office
at Sunbury, and are ready for distribution TO
those who are legally authorized to receive the
same.
JAMES BEARD, Pro,hy.
Prothont tary's Office.
Sunbury, July T. lS55-