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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-05-03
Pennsylvania, ss.

Pennsylvania, SIS.
IN the Cosrt Of Common
Pleas Of Lycon'ing County.
In the matter OF the
petition of Charles Frazer, for the specific execu-
ton of contract, dated the 18th day Ct March,
10 9, made with Ezekial w. Bull. since decea-
scd, oy Captain John boyd of Northumberland
his attorney, who is slso deceased, for the sale
and purchase of a tract Of land therein men.
toned
The Cour, did order an he 9Th Of May 1884,
that notice Of the same to the heirs Of the said
E,ekial w. Bull decd, should he published in
the semwsekly newspaper called the Pcnnsy-
Sania. in Philadelphis, fixing day for the hear
ing of the partes interested. That the said pub.
lica,ion wss not so made, according to the order
of the court. And now, to wit: April s5,h,
1856, on motion of VIM. Cox Ellis for the said
Charles Frazer, the court do now further order
and decree that the hearing Of the said petition
and all parties interested shall be upon the ID
Monday OF the next August term.
Tha, notice Of the SAME shalt IA given pprscn.
ally 10 William Henry. Esq. hdmini.,rs,or q:
the said Ezekisl W. Bull, decd, and upon the
Heirs o; the sail Ezekisi w. Bull. deed, hy
publication Of said notice for three weeks success
sively in the Sunbury American. April a3th,
1856. BY order Of the court.
ROBT. HAWLEf, prothy.
q,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-05-03
A HUMAN LIFE SAVED

poNASlC, MICH, Nhhtch u, Ieoo
J. RHODES, Esq. Dear Sie- l took Your meii.
eise t. A, ca Consignment 'no cure no pay,n take
pleasure in stating s effects rettsd to ny three
brothers VINO live ~ ths place, and ser their 'sstiaony
IN 4 fair specimen ot all ] hupe received:
WI COSzLjs t,h me''i Ind tsken iinc b,,Ues 4
Christes Agoe BasaIn, slt cJ;,nuu,y run down while
degree that hod dscharged from my mouth aud wes,
that all thought irJseibs fr - live .hTusgH
another chit Th. dtcors trn dt ell they could fe rc,
lI thought rgst die NoihIng did any sc,d until
got Rhodes Fever mad Asue Care, which rc,ers
nf the dis'rtss ard nsuses Il. my stomach aad nn
head and bowss nnd ptedacsde permanent! cute ina
short time"
H. NJ COSKLlS say.: n had been taking medicine
Of good doctor have III county, aud ,aken
ary quality OF qun'ne and specifies without my god
rcsolt, fiun aS,h AaHu 10 i7h December. But seenc
how nicely il opciut.d on my hroihrr got bottle Il
RHODES FEVER AND AGuE CURE, which effected
permanent cure BY using two ,hirds of u bottle"
T. NJ. COSkIlN was md here, but b tn the other
brothers say his the as H. Ms sid the
medicine b,th the day and the spesty
from the same s%.! quantity aad TEas =, ,PtGTyS
You're with fssrsctr 4. HUNTINGTON.
The above spesis tor i.eH oad process ii Ia, /. is of
no better ann the number I he like certificates
have sheady rubsled and the s;! greater An1uH, hs
lie cortinus!l p0uEing IN to me.
Ons thing more Last Year had occasion 80 Csusian
the Pubic IN lheeo words
~ notice une Grn who have taken of my grretsl
ccvars substituted the name of their nostrnm tor my
medicine aud ,Aen with bazsn mrudencs srd hetr Pam
pe with the .xcsmst.on, Let the proprietor oi any
other medicine Say as much Il b. cares" Ac.
Now take p,easIr. say ing tact the tnQon referred
20 The pr Chr,s.e's Ague Bssan" that is ,nca-
toned Ia the above Certificate.
There a,e several ether industrious people who ar
rsynS 20 their pos nssh u! tha; puhish aSout
Fever and ague Cure, hHdote to hHtars except TIA
Ce.fes;e Ct Cures sl ,he Cor kc.s c the celebrated
Chemist Or. James Chton ot New York. in .ssor of
! re perfectly HARMLESS CHARACTER which is At.
,acbst - eve:y toue Th.ss VIA always sefye TO dc
! ,nqui.h r,y rr,dicoe fr N iH'i'n,iots
iAs A. RHODES, Proprietor.
A,tlN. isM.--sn Providence, RI.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-05-03
THE coat TRADE.

The Pottsville papers say that indications
in the coal region all point to q limited coal
business this season. The Pottsviile Gazette
says:
"This stagnation is not produced by a d.
minished necessity for the coal, but appears
to be brought about by movement on the
part OF Eastern dealers, to control prices to
their advantage, and to the detriment of the
producing interest This movement will,
in the end, be disastrous to themselves and
the consumers. The producers will not be
able to ship as large quantity as the market
for the entire year will demand, nor or much
as it would be to their interest at paying
prices to supply; while with the dealers and
consumers the short supply will, towards the
close of the season, force prices to an exor
bitant figure
The Miners Journal says:
The trude is in complete snarl--there ia
but little demand for coal, with the markets
nearly all bare. The want Of an understand.
ing on the part Of the transporting compa-
MES, and the delay in fixing the price oftolls
and transportation by railroad and canal, has
largely contributed to the present state of
affairs. We firmly believe that it is utterly
impossible to supply the market this year,
owing to lateness in the commencement OF
the trade--and we state in advance that no
fault will rest with the coal regions-thc
market is, comparatively speaking, bare OF
coal-and many ofour operators have scarce
ly any orders for coal. Shipments from
Port Richmond have also considerably fallen
off. I: is most singular state of affairs,
and the consumers will have to pay for it in
the end"
The coal operators at Pottsvillc have
called meeting, to be held tomorrow, tc
take some steps to protect themselves, and
remedy some Of the present evils, if possible
Some of the operators have found it neces.
sary to suspend some of their hands. 1t vii
require four months, or until the first OF Sep
tember next, at m increase of 10000 pei
week, te+ie,ake mp the deficiency Of the
Schuylkill region. Last week there was ;
loss of upwards Of 7ls0 tons, aud from
present appearances, there viii be further
loss this week
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-05-03
Es- THE NORTHERN CENTRAL RAILROAD

ES- THE NORTHERN CENTRAL RAILROAD
We noticed last week the allotments of the
sections Of rail road between NJ ersburg and
Trovorton bridge. The different contractors
are preparing for vigorous prosecution of
the work, and come have already commenced
operations, and we have no doubt the line
can be completed to Trevorton bridge by the
bsgnuinS OF September, as designed by the
company. On that portion Of the road be-
dTs,ance Of Ten Idasg dagidHe te rs and sunbury,
sections, but much of the vorL :. "'"vs
done. AS frequent inquiries a,s .'.H ".teaoy
regard TO the completion Of this portion Of
the road, we have only to say. that Mcssrs
Lauman Co. requested as to state two
weeks since that this work would be let in
sixty days from that time.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-05-03
STAGES rsr,u. nAILRoAns. n

The present ia delightful time for travel
ling, and many embrace the opportunity TO
visit Philadelphia, which at the present sea-
son is peculiarly attractive. On Saturday
last we left the Quaker city and arrived at
Pottsvlle at noe0. After pattaking of nn
excellent dinner at Col Johnson's Pennsyl.
vana Hall, we entered Friend Dornan's U
S. Mail COACH fast line, II miles for Mount
Carmel, at q quarter till one o'clock-tme five
hours and three quarters, or three miles per
hour, fare 81 so, or cents per mile. Before
starting we attemr led to convince Tom that
$3.50 for II mies, was piling it on rather
thick, and that rs years ago John Weaver
carried passengers over tho same road in half
the time for 81. But Tom is logician as
well as n philosopher, and knocked u.s. i! he
did not convince us, by contending that be
nude up in time what he lost in speed--,hat
he charged but little over Is cents per hour,
while rail roads charged from IS cents to 81
that it WAS contrary TO morals and good
policy, if not unconstitutional for rail roads
to carry passengers ut from to cents per
mile, and that stage rroprietors were perfect
ly justifab!e in charging double rates when
ever they had an opportunity. We cavcd in
at once-.go, into tie coach, and precisely at
half past six, were landed safely ut Mount
Carmel from whence we wcro carried to
Sunbury, 2e miles, in one and half hours,
over one of the snoothest and best conducted
rail roads in the country.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-05-03

HoRniBtE srFFERING AID CASNIBaLIsx.--
Ahout the lst Of December, three U. S
ro'diers, named Rigert. Wicker and Cornell,
deserted from Fort Pierre, Nebraska Terri
tory, and started down the river. Overaking
Il party Of four civilians, they agreed 0 keep
together, aud proceeded for several days.
until heavy snoSs and intense cold set in,
fno continued without intermission for 80
or 20 day.. during which time they made little
or no progress, and suffered terribly from
hunger. One soldier, named Corpeil died,
aud the ne1t day one OF tho civilians, aud
npon these two bodies the starving men fed.
Hoon after. two more Of the civilians died,
when ths wretched survivors were found by a
party under Major Howe and taken TO his
recovered
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-05-03

AMERICAN CeLLEUE IN RoAE-A corrcs.
poudent writing in the Newark Advertiser
says -
1t has been determined in the Councils of
the Pope to establish an American College
here. after the manner of the English. Irish
and other foreign educational institutions al
ready existing, for the benefit of the Catholic
countries of South America. Large funds
have been proffered for the foundation. Dy
the way, there is al on dit that rich Ameri,
can, IN leaving the hotel where he had lodged
some months, provided each Of the domestics
VITA d Bible and certain tracts Of which, az
soon as his back was turned, the grateful re.
cipicnts made bonfire.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-05-03
THE wATERMEs 3gs The EsUsQuEHANNA

The packet boats, and per consequence,
the Sunbury and Erie road arc doing heavy
business OF the present time. The boats are
making two trips day and come crowded
with passengers. A few days since one boat
brought O load Of one hundred and ninety
passengers, who took the cars Of the Sunbury
and Erie road, for Wi!liamsport, at Sorthum-
oeTland. The rail road, we understand, has
been carrying from 400 to 500 passengers
per day the past week. Tic hardy watermon,
who few years since used to toll over the
weary road, between Columbia and the Sin.
hemahoning and its tributaries, distance o.
about 200 miles, on foot, requiring FIVE or si1
days for the Journey, now reach Lock Haven
90 the West Branch, days walk from home,
in about thirty hours, and Elmira on the
North Branch, in much less time, by means
OF rail roads and canal packets. When the
Northern Central road is finished, between
sunbury and Harrisburg, which will be the
case before next Bpr!ng--and the Sunbury
and Erie is extended from Wiliamsport TO
Lock Haven, about the close Of the present
year, our readers may expect TO soc some Of
the longest passenger trains running over this
road, that they ever witnessed in this or any
other section OF country.
Last spring nearly all the waie.niea from
the North and West Branches of the Susouc-
hanna, returned home by way Of tho Dauphin
and Susquehanna, Grd the Cattawissa rail
roads. The tide Of travel has, however,
changed. ence the completion Of the Sun
bury anl Erie road to Northumberland and
Sudbury the greater portion take the Packet
boats at the Junction for Northumberland,
where they take the cars Of the Sudbury and
Erie road to WilIiOmsport
The distance from Harrisburg to Williams.
port by the Dauphin and susquehanna, and
tue Cattswissa rail roads is 100 miles. From
Harrisburg to Willamsport by way Of North
umberland % miles. The latter route being
ouly half as long, is Of course. the cheapest,
but we understand that the Williamsport and
E!mIra road, discrlminstes in favor of pnssen-
gers over the Cattawgsa road, charging them
only one dollar, aud those over the other
Tonte two collars and twenty-five cents
This seems hardly fair. and is done. perhaps.
TO induce passengers who return by way of
Lock Haven, 10 take more cireuitous route
by way of Elmira
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-05-03
LATER 1

Affiual Of the OrisoJa- Important and In
tsresting from Nicarogud--Cosr lfdrfsat
Of Col. Schiessinger and his Des,sfon--
tIlalher's attack upon Riras--,161iged TO
lVitharaw his Troops.
New YoRK, April 29.--.The steamship. Or
izaba arrived this esssdhg, at Z o'clock, from
San Juan, bringing dates to the 2lst instant.
The defeat Of Col. Schlessinger at Santa
Rosa iscorRrmed About 20 Of his men are
reported missing.
During the trial of Col. Schlessinger by a
Court Martial, and while on parole, he de-
serted, and as is supposed. went over to tho
Costa Ricsns, having sold himself TO them
before the battle.
On the 7th instsnt, the Costa Ricsns took
possession Of Riyas with 1000 men. On the
llth. Gen. Walker, with GOO men, attacked
the place, and, after fight Of seventeen
hours and half, he was obliged to withdraw
his forces from the city for want Of ammuni.
tion. The loss of the Costa Ricans is said
to be COO killed and large number wounded
Walkers loss is set down at between 80 aud
60 killed. and about SO wounded and missing
Among the killed is Col Marchodo, com.
mander of the native forces. "EI Nicara-
vuense," Walkers organ, claims it "a q
glorious victory.
1t is said that The Costa Ricans in taking
possession Of Virgin Bay, fred indiscrimi-
aateFy on every person they saw. killing s or
10 Americans in the employ Of the Transit
Company.
On the 10th, Lieut.. Green, with Is men,
had an eucouuter with about 200 Costa
Ricans, killing y and dispensing the rest.
The American loss was one killed and two
wounded.
1t was rumored that Walker intended to
attack the Costa Ricans at Virgin Bay about
the 25th, having 1000 Americans ard 1900
natives under his command.
With the exception Of few prominent
men in the former legitimate party, the Nj.
caraguans were acting with Walker.
Honduras, San Salvador and Guatemala
are said to be in favor Of peace, and that they
will not invade Nicaragua They received
Commissioners from Nicaragua in friendly
spirit, ard had discontinued enlistmcnts, and
disbanded some Of their new leviea.
An Intercepted correspondence between
the agents Of tho British government and
Costa Rica, IL which the former agreed "a
contribute 1000 stand Of arms to the latter
bad caused much excitement among the
Americans.
A number OF Minnie rifles had been taken
from costa Ricans at Rivss. Several Eng.
lisbmen and Frenchmen we're among the
Costa RicaDs.
The Eurydce WAS the only war vessel at
Fan Juan. Her boats were constantly on
duty, watching the movements Of the Amer.
leans. The passengers who came down the
river were prohibited by them from going
ashore.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-05-03
Ln.s and Important from Mexico.

NEW ORLEANS, April 26.--By the arrival
of the steamer Texas. from Vera Cruz, we
have dates from that city TO the 22d inst,
~,o''H-".easIoa rh Nu-t,-l ts,.t 70 Jtpeh ironI
all parts, and the country in peaceful con-
dition. Tamarez had escaped on board the
British war steamer Penelope, having reached
Vcrs Cruz disguised as drayman. The
church property had been seized by the
military, on account of the Bishop refusing
TO surrender the same. 1t is said that the
Archbishop of Mexico has offered General
Comonfnrt 100000 to have the decree re-
voiced, bat the proposition was not accented
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-05-03

AsorRas ARcrIs ExPEpirIos PROPOSED
f&r. Henry GriEne!! has just receiyeda letter
from Lady Franklin, in which she expresses
desire that DR.. Kane should visit England
for the purpose of taking charge Of another
Arctic Expedition. She still hopes that
some survivor of Sir John Franklin's party
may be living among the Esquimaux. from
whom might be obtained the particulars Of
her husbands fate. She proposes TO ft out
propeller at her own expense aud give tho
command TO Dr.. ksne.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-05-03
NOTICE.

NOTICE shefeby given that application will
IN be made by the subscriber for duplicate
Of Land Warrant, No. .O,s32 for 1870 acres issued
Hummeps Company, dated tho lIih day of
October, 1855, which said Warrant was duly
assigned by tho said Valentine Hannabach in
blank, and acknowledged before Frederick Laga-
rus, Esq, and certified by Jus Beard. Prothono-
tary of the Court of Common Pleas of n orthum-
berland County Pennsylvania. and purchased
bv the subscriber from the ssie Val. Hannabach.
That the said Warrant was lost in the Mail be-
tween sunbury and Pbiladslphis, in November
1854. and has never been beard or That in
consequence Of said loss. application will b.
made TO the Commissioner Of Pensions for q
duplicate Is sbvve stated, by the subscriser
H 2 nAssER;
p1UNY-r. Ma, 4. issO.-er
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-05-03
M A r r / A G 4 s.

On Thursday, the oath ult., by the Rev
Mr.. Weiser, Mr.. w. A. COVERT, of this
place, TO Miss LYDIA j. ADAMS, Of Seins.
grove.
The hands in the Office tender their thanks
to the happy couple for their kind remember
an:e in the way Of good things.
On the goth ult., by Daniel Beckley, Esq,
MIR. ANTHONY BorK, of Trevorton, TO Miss
HARRIET VESSEL of the same place.
On the 9th ult., by the Rev. F. Bird, Mr.
DANIEL BlLLMAN to Miss BARBARA CONRAD,
all of Shamokin.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-05-03
NOTICE

s hereby given that cooperate meeting of the
l. Zerbes Run and Shamokin Improvement
Company will be held at the Girsrd House, in
the city of Philadelphia, on Saturday the cath
day of May next, at IL o'clock, NJ. Of that day.
Such meeting is called by the Directors of said
Company, under and in pursuance of the act en-.
titled IAN A ct relating to the Zerbes Run aud
Shainokin Improvement Company" passed hy
the Legislature of Pennsylvania. and approved
April 81, 1856, and all the stockholders Of the
said company are requested to attend the same.
GEonoE Buooxs, I Directors OF
G. w. BrEslR, the Zerbe Run
JoHS G. FREgMAx, and Shamokin
]. T. Sournru. Improvm't Co.
May 3, is56.--3t.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-05-03

g. We copy the following from the Eas-
ton Daily Express, Mr.. Weitzel is from this
place, and graduated at the Easton Law
school:
ADMITTED TO THE Baron motion of II /.
Green. Esq. Mr., T. X. Weitzel, WAS admit
ted on Thursday morning, TO practice as an
attorney and counsellor at law in the several
courts Of this county. Mr.. W. is young
gentleman of sterling qualities Of heart aud
pDipd. aud bas cur beet s1sbcs fer succeFs IN
r.. r-r,G sygro
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-05-03
Communicated.


svSpvsY, April 2e, 1856.
II. B. MAssKR, EsQ.--Dear Sir---Next
Monday the citizens OF our Borough elect
Burgesses and Councilmen TO serve during
the ensuing year. Having served as Chief
Burgess the past year, it is with no little
grati6caiion that am daily urged by my fel-
low citizens to again become a CANDIDATE for
that office. ] regret TO state. however, that
my engagements would interfere materially
with the duties belonging to that post should
| be again elected. The importance of
proper selection Of competent persons, is the
object OF this communication.
During the last year much of the financial
business OF the borough has been placed in a
way that il properly attended to, will eyentu.
ally be Of great advantage. The accounts Of
many Of tue old officers are in state Of settle
ment, many leases and contracts for leases
have been made for the river bank, and nu-
merous other matters that should engage the
att, ntion of those that arc familiar with the
last years proceedings. understand that
nearly the whole Of the members ol the pres
ent council will be again in the field for re-
election. Without knowing who their oppo-
nents may be. have no hesitation in saying,
that more competent and intelligent set of
gentlemen could not be selected. than those
that have served as either second, assistant
burgesses or common councimen during the
last year. assure you that found them
always ready aud willing to do anything that
was calculated to advance the Interests of
the Borough. They were always willing to
work, and would meet for the transaction of
business on tho shortest notice. They having
at this time thorough knowledge Of the
borough affairs. and having been tried, ear
nestly recommend their reelection. To elect
q new council every year 10 certainly not ad-
visabIe. unless the cid one has been dsTllict
in its duty.
Ver respectfully yours,
WI. ~ hOCEfVYLLER
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-05-03

When Machaon, the Greek Physician was
slain, Homer said Of him, "a good Physician
Is worth as much as q whole army" Then
good medicine like AYERS C.TnARrlc PILLS,
is worth great deal more, because it cures
rs well, works wider. and lasts longer. The
circle of the best Physicians labor must be
narrow, while such a remedy is available to
all--can be had by every body, aud is worth
having.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-05-03

MAIL AND PAssESoHR LINE Across THE
PLAINS Measures are being taken ir the
West to establish mail and passenger line
between Independence and Sacramento,
through the Great Salt Lake City. 1t is es-
timated that the trip can be performed in
twelve days average time.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-05-03

CO FIRE IN PHILApELrH1A.--We learn by
passenger from tho city. that terrible fire
broke out in North St, early on Thursday
morning. That it extended over to Com
mcrce St., and then TO Market ST., and when
the cars left million of dollnrs worth Of
property was already destroyed.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-05-03

BrrFALo, april 26.--A despatch from
Erie, Pa, states that mob assembled there
last night, and destroyed the Office Of the
constitutional" newspaper, which had ad.
Vocated the railroad interests and defended
the action of the Pennsylvania Legislature.
IN passing the act restoring the charter OF
the Erie and Northeast Railroad Company.
The mob was also threatening to destroy the
railroad property.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-05-03

Tue hoRNoNs calculate to establish an OK.
team express TO carry the California mails,
making the trip from Independence, Mo-. to
ban Francisco in twenty days; also, that in
q abort tiuie they will be able to place coaches
ca the route, and nouopolss most of the
Lssseuger business between the Atlaptic and
Pacific eosst5; and that 10 six years thew
WI iiLe (fel'c HAlEeAl IN t,.s1atlon
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-05-03
JoTTCE

IN y L L SI-
F9eHE stockholders Of the Philadelphia ard
Sunbury Telegraph Company are hereby
notified that the annus! election for Directors oI
said Company will be held 81 tho office Of tss
Company. In Sun5ury, Penns. between tIis
hours of ten A. N. and two T.. ". Of TUESDAY
the 9th day Of May nett.
HENRY D0SSEI..
Secretsr.
April sc, 1885 lie
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-05-03

c5 The weather has been delightful the
past week, more in character with the ba!my
days o. May Than the fcklencss of April
On Monday tie thermometer indicated the
temperature OF June. The crops look well
and the whole vegetable kingdom seems to
be in fourishing condition.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-05-03

eD A correspondent sends us aome stric-
turcs on the conduct Of the County Super
intcndent, and S. A. f., in their recent con.
troversy in the American. AZ these gentle
men have dropped the subject, We do not
feel authorized to disturb their quiet by
criticisms or censure
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-05-03

Ca We refer our readers to number OF
new advertisements. which the crowded state
of our columns, prevents us noticing more
fully, this week.