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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-05-28
Jenny Lind in Cardiff, Wales.

The SfrTidn contains notice OF concert given
by Jenny Lind, on Wednesday 18th May, at Cardiff,
which was net quite so successful az IL might have
been, in consequence Of desire the part of GER
tain spectators to make harvest out OF the fame
o. the air vocalist. II originally fixed that the
tickets should be attanable at l5s. and BIS. each.
Soon after the first announcement appeared the
public were Informed that no more los tickets were
10 re bad, and that tickets to the reserved seats
might he obtained at one Of the hotels, at mode
rate premium, which, on inquiry, turned out to be
2ls., or cent. Per cent On Tuesday afternoon,
however it announced that the managers Of the
concert had arranged somewhere between 20 and 80
additional reserved seats-the admission tickets for
it had been previously manifest that the premium
scheme was complete failure, and, as the hour APP
preached, it was found that the market had been
0verstocked.
On Wednesday afteI1sa 70 the great amusement
of large c0ncouse Of spectators, the tickets were
put up for sale by auction. As the time was very
short, and the tickets numerous, Mr.. Abbott, the
auc,ioneer had q very difficult game to play, in
order to prevent their going off at an enormous dis
count, ard be managed his part Of the business with
decided professional skill yet with complete firm
Iess. few fifteen shilling tickets first sold,
and brought biddings from SIS. to los. each. The
guinea Ii kets for reserved seats started at los each
but as ole came ont after the other, prices gradu
ally dropped, ard when upwards of thirty had been
knocked down. all the eloquence and manage
ment of Mr. Abbott could not raise the biddngs
above SIS or Is Cd each. The sale was then closed.
The Siiurian remarks that the Londoners made any
thing but hit in their calculations, and that they
made mistake in suppOsing that the Welsh COM
munity were as "yerdant' as their hills.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-05-28

From the London Times (city s-tice), 4Ay i4l
A numerous attendance Of capitalists and Others
took place at the Treasury vcsterday afternoon to
mee. sae Cnancellor Of re Exchequer, accordngt to
Iormaaon eviously 10 the negotiation Of the loan
-. -Y,J00,000 on Monday next. The government
were represented by Sire. G. Lewis, Mr. J. wilson
nd ar Alexander Spearmau. The Governor and
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-05-28
Belgium.

On Thursday evening, the aih inst,, although the
weather wet booy Of about 200 walked in
procession the hotel Of the gsn Minister Of Torsyo
Affair." and left there thanking Count Villain
XIV for The noble language ~hioh he had employed Ia
the famous discussion relative to the Belgian press The
dems nstrson got up BY the Ndtton Of Brussels,
and the principal editsrs Of the Brussels papers
were present. Ops respondent, In recording this
event, remarks tina the lesson of Count Waiewski
WILL nevertheless not DO lest lit will have for effect
to force the Rad press within the limits of Deco
corous dscusson and epeeiay less outraeeous TO the
Emperor Of the Wrench This opinion tn be like
ly and that the Belgian Minister OF the Interior
has stated in reply 10 question in the Chamber Of
Deputies that prosecution ready commenced
against the Nation for ari,ls containing an attack
upon tie Duchess Of Brabsnt, ard the annou
was received BY the Chamber With lcud marks OF
appreciation. The Duchess Of Brabsn. wife Of the
heir preaumptve 70 he throne Of Belgium, Is
daughter Of tie House Of Ha burg AMI The incrmnated
article asrerts that he Duchess Ia the most active
strument Of the Austrian pressure the Belgian go
vernmept and that "ths insmou, goyefnnent o. Aus
tia believed that BY supporting the biuAl Nspoleonc
pressure on the Belgian government" u would divert
public attention from the I.asn question. The Paris
Monsieur ahder the guse Of letter from Brussels, char
sscrzes the spirited speech Of Count Villain as decien.
IN moderation ard saesmanie reserve, and a. having
been spoken merely Tor elect
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-05-28
Trade nj Paris.

fParis MAY 12) G .rresponGence Of london Timss
There has been no change in the commercial
state of Paris during the week. The cold weather
continuing arrested the sale Of manufactures, which
went on SO iavorably ut the latter eDd Of April.
The manufacturers, however have received import
ant orders from abroad, ard the Russian commission
agents purchased large quantities OF articles OF tot
let and fancy goods. The corn market has again
experienced numerous variations. The rise how
ever is general. The flour and wheat put up to
public auction having found ready and profitable
sale, spectators et up pretensions. The price
Of the first quality Of flour, which had fallen last
week in Paris from 92f. to s5f. per sack OF ISL
kilogrammes had again risen TO 90f. and even OFF.
The stock remaining ut the Halle on Saturday had
decrease to 20 400 etrical quintals. The cold and
rain induced many farmers to keep their grain iu-
stead of sending it to market. Nevertheless 1t does
teriaIy from the cold, and few days heat would
remove all apprehensions. The wants of Lower Lam
guedoc and Of the country watered by the Rhone
impaired considerable activity to the corn trade at
Marsees, and during the week there was slight,
but progressive advance IN rates. The price OF cat
tie was very firm at the last markets of Poissy and
Sceaux, and the supply was pretty fair. The frost
with which certain localities Of the east and south
east of France were visited the nights Of the 5th
and 9th insts has done much injury to the vines.
In the Nievre they have trieyaby suffered. In
the neIghborhood OF Grenoble the vines as well as
the mulberry and the walnut trees, and even the
crops in the ground which presented the most lux
uriant appearance, were seriously damaged. The
results were also disastrous in many of the vine dis
trcts OF HeIault and Var. In Franche Comte the
loss sustained was considered irreparable on many
points and in Burgundy this late frost proved fatal
to most of the younger vines. The fall in the price
of wine has been OF checked at Bercy and in
the southern markets. Brandy remains stationary,
but its sale has become easier.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-10-04
MORE TROUBLE IN THE GOLDFISH WIG
WAN

4 screu' 'looSe-.Secret meeting Of the Codfsh
COmciI-Diferent opinions Of the members,
in regard to controlling the democracy and
keeping the offices among themselves--Pre
sent, Major Dewart, Charley Doctor, Jesse,
Martin, John and others-1ime 10 o'clock
at nigdt-place, the Majors office.
The following is supposed to have been the
substance of the proceedings of the secret
council as nearly as it could be ascertained.
Maior.-My friends and fellow Office hun:
ters, ! think Martin see that the door is
locked and the shutters closed). / think, oh,
there is something wrong-there is q screw
loose somewhere. The very devil is getting
in the people, they have an idea that they
ought not only think for themselves but act
for themselves. | thought we had them
pretty safe when We got up the swearing
business, and when We took from them the
right Of choosing their own Judges and officers
of the election, and appointed over them our
own agents, thought We had them tight
enough.
Charley-Well, don't wonder that the
people begin to be dissatisfied. There is GER
tainly no democracy in controlling them By a
committee in Suubury, which committee is
appointed and controlled by one man. 1t
looks more like federalism than democracy.
Doctor.--That is it just what think. 1t
looks very much like the action Of the FEEDER
alists under old John Adams during "the
reign Of terror" when people were not allow
ed to act and think for themselves.
MgOr.--Don't abuse the Federalists. Re-
collect that am a descendant from that stock
and there are more of US here in the same
predicament.
Ndrtin.-lIow is It that Fsderalists and
Wigs, as soon as they get into our ranks
come out for office
mgor.-Martiu. You should not ask
such foolish questions. The independent old
fashioned democrats are Kicking loose every
where, and We have trouble ehough to keep
them {. net.
Jessc.-Let them kick awhile, they will get
used to it. 1t is the only way We can maa-
age the elections. five only call it demo
cratic. they will have to swallow it.
JOhn.-If it were not for Harry Masser's
paper, telling the people, that they arc free
/ men, and that !! is part " the democratic
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-10-04

EDITOR IiuNG IN KASsAs.-The Evansville
Journal learns from gentleman just come
from Green Castle, Putnam county, that
Alfred Patrick, Esq, formerly editor of the
Putnam county Banner, was hung in Leav.
enworth, by the Border Ruliians, a short
time since The news first came as rumor,
which was not believed till verified by a letter
to one of his relatives. Mr.. Patrick was
well known over the State as an editor. lie
was vigorous and spicy writer, and before
his departure for Kansas was strong pro-
slavery man, and advocated the American
cause. After his arrival in Kansas, and he
had on opportunity of observing the course
and conduct of the pro-slavery men there, he
wrote home letters signifying decided change
in his views, and detailing dangers he had
escaped from holding opinions sympathetic
with those of the free State men. The news
is now that for holding and declaring his
honest opinions, he has been hung
Sun.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-10-04
Affairs In Washington.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29.-It is said that the
Administration will make a demand on New
Grenada for speedy and ample atonement for
the wrongs inflicted upon our countrymen by
the officers and people of the State of
Panama and meanwhile our Naval forces
will exercise more vigilance than heretofore
for the protection Of our citizens on the
Isthmus.
Courts Martial will be ordered to try
certain officers of the brig Bainbrdge, upon
charges of immortality and conduct detrimen-
tai to the Naval service on the arrival of the
Savannah from the Brazil station, she being
daily expected at New York, and there being
on board of her several material witnesses OF
the government.
Sir Henry Holland, Physician Of the Queen
Of England, had y private interview with the
President to-day having been introduced by
Secretary Marcy.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-10-04

TIE New PROCESS Of rendering crude pig
iron maleable without fuel. which is claimed
for Mr. Bressemer, the Scientific American
says it has reasons for believing, is precisely
the process Of J. G.. Martien, Of Newark,
n. j., which was patented in England in
1855. The attorney employed by MIR. Mar
tcin, the american says, did not describe the
invention as Mr. Marten desired, and the
reasons foI his conduct were not then known.
but it has since been discovered that he is
interested in Bessemers process. The prin-
ciple claimed was the application Of air, in a
natural or heated state, uuder pressure, TO
fluid iron from blast or melting furnace
and in such a manner as to penetrate and
search every part thereof, not conGning him.
self to the kind Of receiver il which the opera.
tion may be performed. Mr.. Martienis taking
measures to secure his claims in the United
States. The Charleston Mercury thinks
that this discovery may 60 further than is
now supposed, and that, from process fOr
decarbonising iron, it may Indicate the way
for reducing ores by the employment of high
ly compressed gasses having strong affinity
for thenon- mentallic elemental the compound
Possibly hydrogen may yet solve the qustion
OF the cheapest way ofprocuring Aluminium
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-10-04

PoMTIcs AND REIIGIoS.-An Alton (Illi-
noiS) paper states that "a pew-ownerin Rev
MIR. Haley's Church, in that city, offers to
bet his pew, eligibly situated, and valued at
Sl0O, against pew, in the Rev. Mr.. Nor
tons church, on the result Of the election in
November"
TIE TOBACCO CRoP-Accounts from the
West represent this crop as being meagre be-
yond former years, aud the same Is the case
in Virginia. In Maryland it is also far below
an average.
RUNNING THE GAugTIEr.-Seyeral thousand
cords of wood on the Watertown and Rome
Railroad, n. Y, took fire last week, and q
freight train had to rush through the flames
the hands, engineers, and fremsn aboard
were obliged to seek shelter in doors. or as
best they could, whilst the train thuudered
through sls Cory element,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-10-04

THE GREAT COMET ExPECTED.-We have
on several occasions alluded to the probable
return. during the present year, of the great
comet Of 1864 and 1851, with tail of 80 de-
grees and mnch historical celebrity. We
now perceive that Mr.. Hind, the English as
tronomer, who has furnished the best account
of the comets observed during many hundred
years, has enlisted Professor Littrow, of the
Imperial Observatory of Vienna, in his in
quires. The result is the discovery of the
original chart and observations of the cele-
brated astronomer, Fabricius, and those Of
the Nuremburg observer, Joachim Heller
nifcent comet may be momentarily looked
for. Its temperance, says Mr.. H., is near
at hand"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-10-04
e. We clip the following

s. We clip the following patriotic senti.
ments from the Ledger, Of Wednesday last
whatever may be the decision of the
majority in the Presidential election, the
nation will undoubtedly acquiescc in it. No
thing but determined and palpabe violation
of the Constitutional right Of any section o.
the Union would induce any considerable
body Of the people to propose secession as Q
redress. In the words of Thomas Jefferson
III, on the temporary superiority Of one party
the other is to resort to a session of the Union
no Federal Government can stand" This
is prophetic truth, which insanity only woult
be willing TO realize.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-10-04

gg Our neighbor of the Gazette" is will
ling to allow US 500 votes. How extremely
liberal for him Weshould not wonder if he
strained of, several buttons in this effort. He
frequently refers TO one Tom Pepper, rs a
familiar acquaintance. He should endeavor
to recolect Toms fate*, and profit by his ex-
ample. Besides, we should not feel discour-
aged, even at that low figure, as the Major,
when he was candidate against j b. Packer,
did not get solitary delegate in the county
and if we don't get in this Borough, three
votes for every one received by the late senior
editor of the Gazette, we shall never venture
before the public again. There is nothing
however, friend John. like whistling, to keep
up ones courage so stir you stumps neighbor
The Goldfish are in bad way. Neither mo.
ney or salt.petre can save them.
Tom was kicked out Of certain bad place, where
much birthstone is used for lying.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-10-04
M A r r I A G L S.

On Thursday, the I'd inst, by the Rev. j.
Tanyhill, Mr.. JoHN HAAS to Miss MERCY A.
MARTIN, oil Of Sunbury.
On Tuesday, the 23d ult., by the Rev. j.
Fritznger, Mr.. HIRAM Brown, of jackson
tp., to Miss POLLY BoRTES, Of Lower Au-
gusta tp.
Bird Mr. S.supI W &c CHEEKY ERR Of Trsvortop
TO Miss SAlIsA CAxrsIs,l- Of Irish Valley,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-10-04
THE COMING HOLIDAYS
VIM II FRY
Great Preparations,

w ANI- - Z ~ L
IN returning thanks TO his numerous friends
u and residence Of .Sunbury and vicinity for
their very liberal patronage, and anticipating an
increased demand for articles of his own Manu-
facture and Importation, hss made extensive
preparations to supply the same, in HIS stock
surpassed by none in the city, and to which he
is constantly receiving additions from Europe
of the newest styles) can always be found q
choice selection of articles suitable for Bridal
Birthday and Holiday Presents, OF the most
recherche and unique description, comprising in
part Rich Dressing Cases, Writing Desk, Cabas
Fans, Bronze Bisque and Pariaw Figures. Mu.
steal Boxes, Opera Glasses, and rich variety Of
the useful and ornamental in Ormolu, Bronze
Shell, Mosaic, Papier Mache, &c. Also, Combs
Brushes and Toilet rticles.
VIM. T. FRY,
1913 Arch St., Opposite the rheatre) Phiia.
October 4, ls56.--Smw
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-10-04
COUNTY FAIR.

The Executive Committee Of tho North.
umberiand Agricultural Society, met at the
house Of Jno N HuG in the Borough Of Mil
ton, to appoint judges, to determine list o {
premiums, and fix day for the next annual
fair TO be held at Milton.
1t was resolved TO hold the exhibition on
the 2lst and 22d days Of October, inst
The following persons were appointed
committee Of arrangements-J ii McCor-
mick, John NJ HUFF, VIM. McCleary M
Chamberlain, w + Nage, r M Frick, 1'hom
as Swenk, S 7 Brown, j b Davis VIM z
Hull, o Eckbert, John B Reed.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-10-04

Hos. LEWIS G. LEvIE.-The fears of the
friends Of this gentleman have been painfully
realized, and his alteration of mind has be.
come so marked that he was yesterday taken
to the Pennsylvania Hospital for the Insane.
We trust that under the careful regulations
of this excellent Institution, he nay soon be
restored TO his family and to usefulness as a
citizen. Much of the recent conduct of Mr..
Levin, sor which he has been so severely as.
sailed was the result Of arrangement, aud on
Philaia, Sun.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-10-04
Union Meetings.

UNION MEETINGS will be held ss follows ::
At Shamokin Oct. 2, at the house of W. Weaver.
Trevorton, " 3, II B. Weaver.
Sunbury, 4,
" "Sinking Spring, OctobeTe.
"McEwensvii!e, 7.
Psxinos, Q, r. Ieisenrng.
]. II. Campbell, 4. NJ. Palmer. Samuel John
Esqs., and others will be present ard address the
people.
September ~, ls56.-3t
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-10-04

creed that the people should vote and select
their own officers, there would be no trouble.
Myor,-Why can't you tell the people in
my German paper, that it is best for them to
have my committee TO manage things for
them What's the use Of my keeping up a
Dutch paper at an expense Of 500 or 900 dol
lars year out Of my pocket, if you can't
make the people believe that these things
are democratic. -
Martin. Democratic. oh, b.
Mgor.-Can't you tell the people that
Harry Masser is X now n otbing, and should
not be believed. 1t don't make any differ
ence about it not being true. Jesse don't
mind telling the people such stuff, although
be knows it amt true.
John.--I have called him X now n othing,
and what is worse, said he. would not pay
his debts.
Martin. (dside) That is devilish cool for
you to say. ,...
John.--Wel, his friends turn round and
offer to bet SlO0 against $40 that we lie when
we say he is q Known othing, and no one
will take the bet. In regard to debts, he
says he is ready and able TO pay all be owes,
and that is more than we can do the Major
included.
Martin (dside).-Tbat is too true to make
joke of.
John.-Besides he is always throwing it up
to us that we voted for Taggart, the Know
Nothing Senator, against Horton the Demo.
cratic candidate.
Mgor.-Well, ! must say, John, that you
was great a in acknowledging in your pa
per that we oil voted for Taggart. 1t doe,
look rather impudent in us to call Others
Know othings after that vote, aud think
the less we say about it the better.
Doctor.-Well, that is not worse than
nominating Wings and Americans on oul
ticket Mr.. Muench, whom we nominated
was always strong whig and refuse to run
and few days afterwards was President o
the Fillmore meeting at Shamokin. Mr.
Scott says he is now a whig, but is vii
! ling to run on our ticket and take our vote
if we are fools enough to vote for him. Hov
can we call our ticket q democratic ticket
when it is made up, partly, of wings.
Jesse.-Somehow or other, our party ha
been going down-hill in this county tho las
five years, and some OF us thought we nigh
get the wings to give us lift, if We CAV
them some Of the Offices.
Chdrley.-Going down hill? You nigh
have sworn to that! If it don't get int
other h ands, it will so to the ID beror
another five years, in this county.
Maor-I can't imagine why so many dem
ocrats are going against the Squire and my
self. think the Squire did not do so badl
in the Legislature, except in voting for tn
last license law.
ChGrley-Yes, that law is worse than tn
liquor law OF last year, and il our member
had been worth a cent, they never would hav
does no good TO any one.
Il member.-There is another bill he vote
for, which is even worse than his vote for til
tavern license bill. mean his vote in fave
Oh Incorporating Noman Catnoilc Nunnef
in Cambria county.
Major.-That can't be possible, there WI
no such act passed
Member--Wel!, just look in the Journa
and see if yon don't find bis name in favor
the bill The bill was afterwards killed
the Senate.
Charley.-Well, the less we say about
the better. Perhaps it won't get out.
ARIEL.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-10-04
Fatal ARRAY at Gratztown.

HARRIsBuEG, Sept. 26.-On WEDNESDAY
evening, during the military encampment at
Gratztown an affray occurred in front of a
tavern, during which George Hoffman, who
was endeavJring to part the combatans, re-
ceived n stab in the left breast, terminatig
fatlly yesterday. The affair caused much ex
citement. The perpetrator has not been
discovered.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-10-04
Notice

rs hereby given that all persons indebted to
81 the subscribers, on Book account, Note or
oIherwise, are respectfully requested to pay up
on or before the 5th Of October inst, as we
must have money to purchase our Fall and Win
ter supply of Goods.
IF. & I. F. KLINE.
Klncs.Grove, Oct. 4, ls56.-:t
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-10-04
Ggs Mmhsts.
PHILADELPHIA Market.

October /, 1856.
GRAIx.--Wheat is stsfce, and prices higher
Sales Of prime new Southern and Penna. red
at 81 SO SIS, and 81 60 n 65 for white
Rye is wanted, with sales Of new and old AT
78 cents. Corn is scarce, with sales Of prime
yellow at 67 Csc, ahoat. Oats are scarce
sales Of prime old Pennsylvania at 80 40 C..
aud SO o 80 cts. for new Delaware.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-10-04
RAx UP

A Ii. persons indebted to the Gnn OF friling
L = & Grant, on Note, B ook account or other
wise are respectfully requested to come forward
and pay up between this and thu 18th inst, as
they wish to 60 to the city TO lay in their Fall
supplies. FRILlNG & GRANT.
Sunbury, Oct. 4, lS5G..--tf
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-10-04
M. AvISE.

SHEHF NAlSh AM JEW Ei.hl nIbhE
No ~ North Second Street, (oppos,ts IL
ldount Vernon House,
Philadelphia,
GOLD Lever Watches, full jeweled, is X, ca
" ses, $2s; Silver Lever do, do, $l2; Sill
yer Lepine, do, SO: Quarter. SIS to 81: Gold
Spect acles, 81 so to $40; Silver do, 81 so /;
Silver Table Spoons per sett, $l4 to SIS;
Silver Desert do, do, SO to SlI; Silver Tea d.,
do, S4 IS to 81 so; Gold Pens and Gold Ca
ses, SO IS to SIS; Gold Pens and Silver do. ST.;
together with variety of fine Gold Jewelry,
Gold Curb Guard and Fob Chains. All goods
warranted to be as represented. Watches and
Jewelrv, repaired in the best manner. Also, Ma
sonic Marks, Pins, &c, made to order.
N. B. All orders sent by mail or otherwise.
will be punctually attended TO.
Phila., Oct. 4, ls56.-lyw.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-10-04
sUNBURY PRICE CURRENT
New Advertisements.
G voters Of Northumberland County

To the voters Of NORTHUMBERLAND County.
A T the earnest request of many citizens from
IA every section of tho county, have con-
sentcd to become a candidate for
MEMBER OF THE LEGISLATURE.
Bound by no faction or clique, rely on an
intelligent and independent people for my elec.
ton. II. b. MASSER.
Sunhury, Sept. 27, 1856.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-10-04

EYy- RELIGIOUS NoTIcE-The Rev j. Rear
don will preach in the Lutheran Church, in
this place, tomorrow, lSunday,) at 10
o'clock, a. II.