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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-09-20

not but feel the effects Of the blow aimed at
their interests and that blow given to, by one
ot their orn numte, y in sending represen-
tative to the Legislature, whose, ignorance
or cupidity will not permit such legislation
TO disgrace the statute bnbks of the Common
wealth, and render him obnoxious 10 his con-
stituents. Odf interests (Agricultural and
Mining') are identical, and we, in this part
of the county. are ready to assist in
teaching n lesson to politicians, which will
never be forgotten or disregarded by them,
and united effort is oil that is needed to
place the brand of "unuorthy seruant" upon
Maj. Zimmerman for his shameful desertion
OF the interests OF bis constituents. ts--
A representative of Scbuylknl county. who
would support bill to confer mining privl-
leges upon a corporation, would never touch
ottom before the people. Indeed, no party
services would have influence enough to pro-
cure gwen the re- nomination Of sueh q repre-
sentative. Bitter experience has tought them
this lesson. What could have induced Maj
Zimmerman IN allow the act referred too, to
become a law? Everybody knows that the
least intimation fro,u him in opposition to the
BILL would have been sufficient TO defeat il
1t was local bill, and common courtesy tt
the representative Of tie county would have
prevented its passage through the House o.
Representatives, if Zimmerman had simply
objected it.
These facts render his conduct iueSpllca
BILE, and ought to prevent the reelection OF
man who has displayed such an unfthesS
either Intellectually or morally, for the pest
Yours, Truly, .-....
< DENOCR
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-09-20
PRESENTATION,

The employees of the Philadelphia and
Sunbury Railroad Company gave surprise
party to a. r. Fiske, Esq, the Superntene
dent. on Tuesday evening, the 9th inst ut the
National Hotel in Shamokin. The many ex-
celent qualities of this gentleman have long
since won the hearts of all who know him.
Those who have been closely connected with
him, and under his peculiar charge, desired to
present him tangible marks of their high ap-
probation. They, met at the National and
sent a committee of which Mr.. Michael, Dis
patcher was chairman, TO escort Mr., Fiske,
to sup with them. After partaking of feast
of good things, got up in the style for which
the host, Mr.. Weaver is SO justly celebrated
Mr.. E. G. HANNA was called upon to pre-
side, assisted by Messrs. Peter Lazarus Ii
ID. Michael, Johnsey Sheaffer, Thomas II
Umbleby, Hiram Reinhard, George LIldretf
and Charles Bruce, Vice Presidents and Il
S. Haas, A. Genther and A. l.. Stecker
Secretaries. H .r.
Mr. nj. L. Wilmington arose and after
short speech, in which he referred in his hap
plest vein to all the excellent points Of Mr.
Fiske, presented him in the name of all the
employees of the company, with beautifu
Silver Goblet, as testimonial of their re
gard. ...t.r. ..... .....
The Goblet is beautiful specimen of ar
tistic skill and bears the inscription "A Tes
tmonial of Regard by the Employees of the
| II
Philadelphia and Suubury Railroad Company
to Alfred r. Fiske, Superintendent.
The offering was entirely unexpected by
the recipient and took him completely by
surprise. His reply in acceptation, indica
ted the depth of emotion which this sponta
neous tribute awakened in his bosom.
About one hundred persons belonging tc
the road were present. and among the guest:
were Mr.. Peule, Of Lancaster Colliery
Capt Van Gaskin, of Carbon Run and John
Bourne, from the Steamboat Susquehannn.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-09-20

Release of the Free State Prisoners-PrOc-
iamation of Cor. Gcary, Commanding the
Armed Bands to Diperse-1he Fort at
Laurence.
CHICAGO, Sept. 15.-Datos from Kansas
20 the 10th inst, state that the prisoners OF
The Free State party, arrested by the Terri
torial Authorities, on charge Of treason and
resistance to the laws Of the territory, have
been released on bail.
Gov. Geary has issued a proclamation,
commanding all the armed bands of both
parties to disperse. Col. Emerys band has
been captured and taken before Gen. Smith
for arresting an officer of the army. Capt.
Whipple's company has captured party OF
thieves, and recovered so horses that had
been stolen. A fort, said to be capable OF
containing 1000 men, has been completed at
Lawrence a jubilee was held on the 10th
ut Lawrence, to celebrate the release OF the
Free State prisoners.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-09-20

LEBANON VALLEY RAILRoAp.-The Persia,
last week, brought advices that Mr. Cullen
had negotiated in England Sl,500,000 of the
bonds Of the Lebanon Valley Road, guaran-
teed by the Reading Road, and that the
money may be drawn for as soon as wanted
Bills for 100000 will be drawn by the next
steamer. The money will be used in the pay
ment Of the acceptauces OF the Reading
Road, which have been loaned to the Lebanon
Valley Company to aid them in completing
their road
The Lebanon Valley road is making steady
and gratifying progress toward completion
Two sections, six miles in length, between
Annville and Palmyra, are graded and nearly
ready for ballast. A bridge of two arches
over the Quitapahilla will soon be ready for
use. The section of four miles passing
through the borough of Lebanon was to be
completed this week. The section through
Reading, upon which there are some of the
heaviest rock excavations on the whole line,
is also nearly finished, ami the viaduct across
the SchuylkilI, which is being put up in the
most durable manner, is in state of forward
ness which promises its completion during
the present year; within which time, it is
expected, the division between this city and
Womeisdorf will be opened for travel
Reading Gazette.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-09-20

ing on Wednesday last, drew together lar GO
number of people. Absence from home unit
the evening previous, prevented us from be-
ing present. We have received no proceed
ings, but understand that the meeting was
addressed by Mr.. Walack, of Washington
Strouse and Neville of Pottsvile, and others
The Major was announced in the bills, but
dodged the responsibility, as usual When
ever the Major will condescend to address
his constituents, we will have corps of repor.
ters present, for fear that one could not dc
him Justice.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-09-20
nj A r r / A G E s &.

On Sunday, the Tth inst, by the Rev. J..
Fritzinger, Mr.. JouS IT. ADAM to Miss LENA
BEIsrr, all of Upper Mahanoy township.
On Sunday, the Oath ult, by Rev. II.
Hoffman, Mr.. RoBERT KERRsrErrER to Miss
ELIzABrTn GAss, all of Shamokin.
On Sunday, the 14th inst, by the same,
Mr.. JorN REIcHERD to Miss CATmARINE
EsTREICuEE, al Of Shamokin.
On Saturday, the 18th inst, by Rev. p.
Bird, Mr.. Thomas Il. WILLIAMS, to Miss
MARY WATKINS, all of Shamokin.
On Monday, the 18th inst. by the same,
Mr. JEREMIAH Thomas to Miss MARY Hn.E-
MAY, all OIL OnnnOklI.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-09-20

sz5 The Paint Mill of Messrs. Young
Gussler and others, in this place. has been III
successful operation for several weeks past
They have added boiling apparatus to the
MIL, which enables them to turn out the
mineral paint in its finest state. The mate
rial is dug from the earth about three miles
IRON Sunbury and is of three different shades
OF color the darkest being a slate color. Al
present they are able TO manufacture about
one ton per day. The machinery is driver
by steam power
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-09-20

WHAT EvERYBoDY OUGuT TO KNow.-A
quart of peas sown in a shallow box, fifteen
inches wide by eighteen inches long, at any
time of the year, and cut of when about
four or five inches high, and boiled like
spinach, with q little SALT makes a most
delicious dish. The tops of Jerusalem art-
chokes, cut off about six inches long, and
boiled like other greens, make capital dish,
which partakes in some degree of the favor
of the root Boiled watercress also makes o
wholesome and delicious dish. 1t must not,
however, be overlooked. For impaired con-
stitutions it is invaluable. In April and May
late potatoes should always be peeled some
ten or twelve hours. and stepped in cold
spring water before they are cooked. This is
great improvement it makes the potato
nearly as good as those dug in October
London Gardeners Chronicle.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-09-20

Ia DIR. kANE's ARCTIC EXPLORATIONS.
Messrs. Guilds & Peterson, Philadelphia,
have sent us some specimen pages of Dr.
kane's new work on the Arctic Regions
which they have now nearly ready for publ.
cation. The beautiful Typography and mag.
nlhcent artistic establishment of the work,
have never been excelled by any American
book. 1t will make two octave volumes Of
nearly 800 pages each, containing 22 fine
steel engravings, and about 300 superb wood
illustrations, with four large maps. The pub.
fishers have already nearly 10000 subscri
bers, and from ipresent prospects, calculate
upon printing 100000 copies the first year.
The regular edition will be issued on the
lst of October. Meanwhile. persons desir,
Gus OF securing an early copy, should leave
their names with tue publishers, or theil
Agents.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-09-20
The Post Office at Mt. Carmel.
Mr.. CARMEL, Sept. l3, lS5

MT. CARMEL, Sept. l3, 1856.
II. b. MAssER,
Dear Sir Il presume you have heard
that we have q new Post Master at this
place. VIM. ii. Lerch has been obliged to
resign to make place for David Lewis, rot to
please the people of Mt. Carmel but to
crafty Major Dewart. Mr.. Lewis is one of
the new comers and may be n good man,
Mr.. Lerch is an old citizen of this place, but
then he was n native born, which in the ewes
of Judge Campbell and Major Dewart, is
enough to condemn him.
szs" This is another of the wonderful oper-
ations of the Goldfish candidate for Congress,
and fully illustrates the selfish aud tyrannical
disposition of the man. Judge Campbell, the
unworthy head of the Post Office department,
has allotted to the gallant Major the privi-
ledge of doing his dirty work in this county.
Mr.. l.erch, who is an old citizen and worthy
man, is also an independent democrat, and
not being under bonds and mortgages to the
Major, expressed determination to vote as
he pleased. Knowing that the Major was
appointed Judge Campbell's executioner for
this county, Mr.. Lerch relieved the Major
from exercising the duties Of ou Office. wh'"h
bentr, fssgnnf woSSaSSr # I'll the hih?G Maor anr
thinks he made anything by that operation ?
If he only had an opportunity of exercising
the functions of his Office in every township
and borough in the district, he might by the
time he got through, find out that he had
finished by grand experiment upon himself.
1t would not be the first Instance where a
man has been his own executioner.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-09-20
Jelewap9it We(ps,
ARRIVALOF THE ATLANTIC.

Esw YoRK, Sept. l5.--The steamship, t.
,eu,ic, from Liverpool, with dates to We'd
aa,doy, the Sd inst, arrived at 2t o'clock to-
Aav.
The London Morning Star has the follow.
ing we believe we may say that in some
suarters it is expected the Hon. 4. T.. VII
I.,,s. brother of Lord Claredon will be ap'
,o-n.cd- as Minister to Washington What
,.so unJs exist. for, the expectation we are
liable to state" ~ I'D; ,GiLs
he Queen Of Dude and her Court have
i.r. southampton for London. No notice
y o. Queen, alfGoghr III ThameroG, ai f,'iof the no
!!ty and others have INDUCED their curiosity
B.. tuling. The British Public" behaved
.--the rudest manner--even climbing on the
'1p Of the carriage to stare through ;he win.
low at the Queen.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-09-20

THE PUBLIC BUrDEGs.-The Court House
is under roof and when completed will be the
most substantial and imposing structures OF
the kind in this portion Of the State. Gen.
Simon Cameron, Of Harrisburg donated Il
bell for the building, and on Saturday last il
was placed in the steeple, aud spoke for
itself in approving tones.
The Presbyterian Chapel is also under
roof, and when completed will be the band,
soonest and most capacious house of worship
in Lewisburg.-- Uni0g Argus.
HoS EDWARD EyERErv-A writer in the
National hltelligencer suggests that the Whig
National Convention 10 assemble in Balti.
more. should nominate the Hon. EDwARn
EyEREgT, Of Massachusetts. lor the Presi
deney.
The ,american Protestant Association hat
q grand parade at Pittsburg, Sept: 10th
There were 500 persons in line. A granc
military procession also came Of, It being. thg
anniversary Of Perrys Victory, ~
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-09-20

SaS- The friends of Fremont held q Mass
Meeting at Milton on Thursday. The meet
ing was addressed by Judge Wilmot, Hon.
Jno. c. Kunkel and the Rev. Mr. Knapp
during the day on the Island. In the even.
ing, we understand, number of addresses
were delivered in town.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-09-20

81 GopEY's LADY's BooK.-The October
number OF Godey's Lady's Book, filled with
valuable reading matter. The beautiful
picture on the frontispiece entitled "The
Star OF Dawn" is very tastily designed and
executed. This number contains many re.
cipes for the ladies, from which they can Gull
many useful things.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-09-20
Gbe Sf(arhets,
Philadelphia Market.
September II, 1856.

September II, 1856
GRAIN.-W heat is dull, and prices unchan-
ged Sales of prime new Southern and Penna
red at 81 5lal52, and 81 Goal 6j for white
Rye is wanted sales Of Pennsylvania at 15c
anoat. Corn is in fail demand, with sales of
prime yellow at 10c. Oats are steady sales
Of prime old Pennsylvania at 3oa40c., and 38
a39Ic for new Delaware.
WnIsKEY is scarce-sales of barrels at
35 u 36c. The market is nearly bare OF
hoMSheads.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-09-20

HS' REPORTED FAMuRE.-The Holidays.
burg Standard, announces the failure of 10.
seph L. d Austin B. Moore, iron. masters ol
Frankstown. Their liabilities amount proba-
bly, to $l20,OfO. ........ ......
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[For the Sunbury Amercan,l
The Trevorton Monopoly and Major
Zimmerman.
HENRY NJ ARTZ.
McEwENsNILLE, Sept. 3, 1856,

McEwENsNILLE, Sept. 3, 1856.
II. B. MAssER, Esq. Your paper Of the
30th ult., contained an article signed Coal
Operator" which has excited considerable
comment in our section Of the county. No
little Indignation has been expressed at the
course Of our representative in the last Le-
gslature, Maj, Zimmerman, on the bill grant
ing mining privileges TO the Trevorton Coal
Company. That such bill should pass
democratic legislature, under any circum-
stances, is surprising; that the democratic
representative of Northumberland county,
the mining interests of which are growing into
SO much Importance, should support such a
law, is disgrdcetM in the extreme, not only
to Maj. Zimmerman, but is o reflection on
the good judgment of the people who elected
him, and as one OF those who assisted in pac-
ing him in the legislature, assure you, Mr.
Editor, feel keenly the degradation.
! will not take up your room, Mr.. Editor,
in speaking of the effects of such legislation
upon all the departments of labor employed
in the Coal business, Nor will ! speak Of
the inconsistency Of Democratic " Repre-
sentative, who supports, in any way, the crea-
tion of a VAST MONOPOLY of Foreign
Capitalists in our midst, which will crush Out
individual enterprise from its Legitimate pur-
suits. These things were graphically de-
scribed by your correspondent referred to-
Ny only purpose is to call the attention of
THE PEOPLE TO the Importance OF joining
haGds with our shamokin trleGds, who oan-
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-09-20

E8 Observation-Disclosures Johnston
has withdrawn his name from the canvass as
the Northern X. n. Candidate for the Vice.
Presidency. A new nominating Convention
is called by the Massachusetts Council in con-
sequence Of this determination.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-09-20

"a LANCASTER CouNTY.-The Democratic
Convention of Lancaster county, met in Ian
caster city on Tuesday, and nominated the
Hon. Isaac +. Hester for Congress, by an
unanimous vote Mr. Hester has accepted
the nomination.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-09-20
The Fusion in Pennsylvania

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 1t is stated here,
on the authority Of reliable advces received
from Harrisburg that, under no circumstan-
ces, will the Americans in Pennsylvania form
coalition with the Republicans on the
electoral ticket,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-09-20
Governor Reeder Taking tho Stump for
Tremout

New York, Sept. l6.-A letter to the
intention antn to tors range himself on the side Of the
Republican party, and interesting himse! in
the election of Mr.. Fremont.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-09-20
ASSOCIATE JUDGE.

We are requested to announce the Hon.
JoHN + pENrLER, at present one Of the As
sociate Judges of this county, as volunteer
Candidate for reelection. We need say no.
thing in favor of Judge Dentler as he is al
ready well Known to the people as an honor
able and upright Judge.
To the Voters of Northumberland CO.
AT ths solicitation of number of my friends
offer myself to your consideration as Volun-
tccr candidate for
COUNTY COM VI lSSIONER.
at the ensuing election. Should majority of
my fellow citizens elect me to that ofiie, will
discharge its duties faithfully.
MICHAEL. A. KEEFER,
Upper Augusta. Aug. ., ls56.-te.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-09-20

fsy Several editorial and other articles in.
tended for this weeks paper have been un-
avoidably, crowded out.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-09-20
sUNBURY PRICE CURRENT.
New Advertisements
ASSOCIATE JUDGE.

The Hon. GEoRGE WEIsER, ut present one
Of the Associate Judge of this county, will
be volunteer Candidate for reelection. -
Judge Weiser, has faithfully discharged his
duties as an officer and needs no further re-
commendation.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-09-20

A Man STARVING HIMSELF TO DEATH By
THE n.RECTioN OF SPIRITs.--The Dayton
(Uhio) Gazette details a kerry remarkable in
stance of monomania, which has just been
terminated in that city, in the case of Rev.
Joshua Upson, univcrsalts clergyman, who
died at II o'clock last Sunday night. lie
has lived in all almost skeleton condition. alb
staining nourshment for fifteen, twenty and
even thirty days in succession. He has main.
tanned and believed that he did this under the
direction of 1.-The spirits" who promised by
this course of discipline, to develope him into
more extraordinary medium" than has
hitherto been known. lie lived under the
impression that hundreds Of disembodied
spirits were constantly talking with him, di-
rectng him, encouraging, rebuking him. PEE
scribing what he should eat, what he should
say, foreteling every day the least change in
his physical condition, and Furnishing him Sc
verely when he refused to act in accordance
with the directions. The Gazette says
Professedly by their information he pointed
out with singular accuracy many of the symp-
toms that would manifest themselves in his
own case, sometimes weeks before they ac-
tualy occurred. With limbs hardly larger
than infants unable to rise from his bed, and
frequently suffering exquisite torturcs, yet,
supported as he said by the "spirts" he exhi-
bited the most extraordinary hope cheerful
ness, and enthusiasm. The "spirts" con-
stantly signified to him that he should recov-
er to fulfil his mission; to afford wonderful
specimen Of spiritually developed man
and to proclaim the truth to world sunk in
doubt and unbelief. In this the spirits
were mistaken, but there is not the slightest
reason to doubt Mr. Upson's sincerity
Though the victim of what seems to us q de-
lusion, lie was. we have reason to believe, an
honest and good man.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-09-20
NoTTCE


Supreme Court for The Northern District Sf
Pennsylvania.
NOTlCE is hereby given that the Supreme
lV Court for the Northern District Of Pennsyi-
vsnia, will commence its annual session OF Sun
bury, on the first Tuesday of October next, at
the Court House in Sunbury.
CHARLES PLEASANTS, Proth'y.
Prothonotary's Office, Sept. |, 1856.
List of Causes for Argument at octo-
Der Term A. d. 1850.
Hartman HoF,1s vs. vs. non"h Has"'' LyeOming county
Coder VS. Huling, =. -. n---------.r------
Buryhill VS. Buiyhill ct al
Stees VS. Kemble, =. : Union q" -
Wheeland VS. Green I,ycomipc
Sliier d Frick vs. Huichison Union -
Brown VS. White Deer tsbp.
Rawle vs- Colby township; Sullivan .,r-l.
Fry VS. Fry & Savage, Northum'J .-- o.
Fagcly vs. Woolvertor, - .-..... I. -"
Shuman VS. Shuman Columbia g
Cummings VS. Commonwealth, Snyder 1"
Nnsonselicrs ex'rs. WY" : -'.A
]. Houser, jr.
Hsadly ct al VS. Peter Maliek, Columbia d.
Element ct al VS. Tagga1t ct al Chion
sarft VS. Youhgrnail et al d
Raasler VS. MtBfght Il
Dewari VS. Purdy, Northumberland
RunyOn's appeal Columbia :.
Fields appeal Iyrom;na
Sunbury Erie X. II. vs., Huinmel. :.
paumsardner VS. kase ct al Nor:hum'd"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-09-20
NOTICE

Is hereby given that letters of Administration
L have been granted to the subscriber, on the
estate of Simeon Oberdorf, late Of Rush township
Northumberland county, deceased. All persons
indebted to said estate are requested to make
immediate payment, and those having claims
against the same, will present them properly au'
thenticated for settlement
WILLIAM REED.
Up. Augusta tp., Sept. l3, 1886
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-09-20
DISRUPTION OF THE UNION

. The outrages in Kansas have more signf-
canoe than would at first attract the atten-
ton. They are brutal enough God knows,
but there is a master cloud behind all which
may not have been considered The st. Lou
is Democrat alludng to the border ruflians,
says the purpose of the leaders in the move
ment is to bring about dissolution OF the
Union, and the creation of a conle1eracy OF
slave States. We copy from the Journal re-
ferred to-
The minority of those citizens in Missouri
who have become enlisted in the present con-
test, which is now waging to secure the occu-
patton of Kansas TO the South are sincere
and earnest in their partizanship, we fully
believe; but that there are others, and those
high in command-the Atchisons, the String
fellows and their disciples-who have been
imported in companies from the southern
States, who are inflicted with no such halluci-
natons-who care nothing or very little for
the minor question of slavery or freedom in
the terrtories--and who have their eyes
fixed upon graver issues and more revolutions
ary results. With them the present forays
are but skrmishes preparatory to the great
battle, in which they hope to see this Union
dissolved at blow, and upon its ruins to
emerge the chiefs Of a SOUTH
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-09-20
LAST NOTICE

LAST NOTICE
ALI. persons knowing themselves indebt-
ed to the estate of David Martz, late of Sha-
mokn township, are hereby notified that un-
less they call and settle their accounts on or
before the 20th of October next, they will
be charged interest on the same. and tho ac-
counts will be placed in the hands Of a ma.
gistrate for collection after that time,
HENRY MARTZ, Admir-.
Paxinos, Sept. 90 ls56.-9t