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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-02-09
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 3--Thc Washiugton
Union in an article relative 10 the election vi
Mr.. Banks, says that, although the result is
one that every national man must regret, yet
as the Republicans have known majority in
the House, and We're therefore entitled to the
choice Of a Speaker. there is reason for uc-
qulesclng In the result, as it enables the ma
chinery OF government once moro 10 move
on.
The weather was very cold during las.
night At 9 o'clock this morning. the thcr-
momcter stood at ii above zero.
BNLTlMoHk, Feb. i.-The cold is intense
this morning, and the navigation is !oIa.!y
suspended.
C'.9'NaaTr, Ill. at : o'clock this
morning the thermometer stood at ! 5 Ge-
grces below ,ero. Tie ice in the Ohio is Is
inches thick
SALEM, Feb. AT 5 o'clock. A. NJ. the
thermometer stood at degrees blow zero
At l2 o'clock, NJ, it stood 10 degrees above.
At o'clock, L. NJ, it stood degrees above.
AGSEcoM, Feb. Avery cold aud clcur.--
Wind blowing from \. ". pretty sharp. -
Thermometer was at zero this morning.
BEIDGEToN, Feb. 1.-Thermometcr stood
at o'clock, y, NJ, degrees below zero. l.
! o'clock, y. NJ, II degrees above.
| WASHINGTON, Feb. A-Mr. Collom was
elected Clerk Of the House by the votes OF
all the Republicans present, excepting Messrs
| BiIlinghurst, Bliss, Brenton, bay, Holloway.
Letter, Nichols, Spinner, and Watson, com
bined with all the Americans, present. eXcep-
ting Messrs. Eutuis, Humphrey Marshall, \.
X. Marshall, and Walker.
1T is calculated that there was at least FIVE
] antNl1 ,trf f,.a II.
organization, in and about the Capital to-day.
while distant asprauts are operating through
Congressional friends. The rushis desper-
ate.
Judge Scarboro having recovered from his
Illness, the Court Of Claims is again in ses-
sion.
ROCHESTER, Feb. i.-The snow drifts aud
Ice Oh the tracks have caused serious obstruc.
tons TO travel on all the railroads in this le.
cality, and numerous trains ace of tho track.
a serious collision is reported between the
tram due here this morning from Niagara
Fails, and the freight train near the Adams
BASIN. The report says six were killed, but
nothing authentic has yet been received. horse
expresses being the only means of reaching
tho scene.
WAsHrSeros, Feb, 4.--Te-day the Acting
Sergeant-at-Arms, Mr.. Glosbrenner, drew
from the Treasurer about $4,000 in gold
which was the amount advanced by him OIL
account Of the arrearages of pay duo to mem
bers OF the House. The drafts, TO onabl,
him to obtain the money, were signed by
Speaker Banks, at q late hour on Saturda,
night. About $3.50, 600 are yet due to tho
members, which will be drawn during the
week.
BALTIMORE, Feb. 4.-There is nothing do
ing in either grain or aour Holders Of aour
are asking IS 20, bat only sS is offered
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-02-09
KANSAS.

Troubles are again brewing in this Terri
tory, if the accounts are not exaggerated Ac-
counts from core rcspondents Of the New y ork
Tribune and Times, state that n collision kad
taken place at locality near Lcavenworth
city, between the Pro-siavsry and Frcesoil
partisans. The account given is that the
pro-slavcry men took two of the others pri-
soncrs. Their friends went to the rescue,
when they were fred upon and two men
wounded. They returned the fire, woundiug
two Of the opposite side. ole a Mr.. Cook, n
MisSourlan, it is supposed mortaly. Subsc-
qucrtIy Mr.. Brown. who led the party OF
rrcesoiiers which made the attack in defence
of their friends Was sirzed and brEtaily cut
with knives aud hatchetS till he died. The
kckupoo Pioneer extra has the following ac-
count Of the affair:
\ messenger has just arrived in this city,
from Eastn, bringing the intelligence that a
battle took place last night, about II o'clock
between Abulitonists and Pro slavery men
the Abolitionsis making the attack. One
Pro slavery man. named Coos has been killed
and several Pro-Slavery men nave been woun,
ded. Several Abo'iliuHsts have been killed
and wounded in the melee.
There is an Abolition company, from Law,
renee, or the ground, who commenced tho
nght, commanded ny one Drown, VINO, II Il
said. is urging his company on to commit fur
! thcr dcpradationS, boasting eNtravagantly o
Sharp's rifles. &c at the same time daring
l the damned Rulians.' rs he calls Pro-sla
very men, to approach within rde-shot.
ForbearanCG has now, indeed, ceased to bC
/ q virtue therefore we call on every Pro
/ slavery man in the land to rally to the rescue
/ Kansas must lie Immediately rescued from
( these tyrannical dogs. The kickupOo Ran
gers are, at this moment beating to arms
y large number Of Pro.slaycry men il
F., leave this place Tor kastin, in twenty minutes
! The war mas ugo,a commenced, and the Abo
litionists have again commenced ii. Piu
slavery meu--law-uni.orlcr mcn---strike io
your affairs strike for your Gyos,dcs. strik
for your rights ayenge tie blood Of you
brethren, who have been cownrdly assaIlvd
but who have braycly fallen in defence Q
Southern institutions Sound the bugle c
war over the length and breadth Of the lam
and leave not an Abolitionist in the IerItor
TO relate their treacheries and cOntamiGatin
deeds Strike your piercing rifle balls an,
your glittcrng steel to their black and po
sonous hearts Let the war cry never ceas
in Kansas again, until our Territory is wres
ted Of the last vestige Of Abolitionism.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-02-09
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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-02-09

~ SPEAKER ELECTED.--The House Of
Representatives Mt Washington has been
organized at last after two months unsucccs-
tul ballotting. by the election Of Mr. Banks,
the Republican Candidate as Speaker. This
was done by resolution TO elect by n pu-
ral:ty vote, if after the third ballot there was
no majority Mr.. Banks is the candidate o.
the Anti ti-Nebraska Abolition parties aud a
portion Of the American party, We trust
Congress will now go vigorously to work and
make up for lost time. The proceedings viii
be found in another column.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-02-09
THE PURSUIT. OF LIQUOR UNDER Diff
CuLTIES.

Those who are fond Of the ardent, in iIar-
risburg are in bad way. For the last three
months. no one except Mr. Brady, whose
Hotel is nearest 10 the capitol, had Il license
to sell. His license expired about two weeks
since, and yet, we presume, there is as much
liquor drank at Harrisburg as ever. The
members Of the legislature will not suffer
much in consequence OF the law, as most Of
them, from time immemorial. we're in the
habit Of drinking from Original packages" :"
which is not prohibited, or rather which is a
right guaranteed to all under the constitution
Of the United States.
This arrangement is rather inconvenient
and hard on those who are caught out, thirsty,
and those who cannot raise enough to procure
an Original package" Thus the moral dis
tinction between getting constitutonally
tight, or illegally drunk, ia question that
moralists will yet have to decide upon.
Tho close of the last drinking house in
Harrisburg, has induced tho following lines.
perhaps from Thirsty sufferer, which We fnd
in the Union:
| Not cheer was heard, noI ioyial note,
A. Thursday drew near itsendug-
| Not laugh escaped from customers throat.
But the sighs truly heart rendng;
For twas known when the hour OF twelve was told
The hour when nights decpes, shade ia
| That no, for the oder of nher and gold,
c0lA AquoI be hsd q, yody's
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-02-09
RAILROAD ExcuesIoSro wrLLrAMspoRr

On Wednesday last party consisting Of
about sixty gentlemen and ladies from Nor
cumberland, Sunbury, and Shamokin, and
and several from Trevorton and other places,
joined in an excursion party to Williamsport'
The day was clear but cold, the thermome-
ter standing, at 8 o'clock in the morning, the
time we left, at degrees below zero. Mr..
Fiske, the able and obliging Superintendent
Of the Philadelphia and Sunbury Railroad,
had kindly furnished an engine and car ac-
commodations, which arrived here. with the
Shamokin party, at a quarter before o'clock
On taking the Sunbury and Erie road at this
place, another car Of the Sunbury and Erie
Company, furnished by Mr.. Criswell was at
tached and a number of gentlemen and ladies
from this place took their seats. In about
ten minutes we were whrled over the road
and through the bridges to Northumberland.
where perfect avalanche Of invited guests
| thronged in and filed the cars. Under the
superintendent of Mr. Fiske, the party felt
assured that all was right, and all seemed
delighted with the trip. At 10 O'Clock the
train reached the depot Of the Everlasting
State Of Willamsrort and few moments
after the whole party found themselves COM
fortably located In the capacious apartments
of the United States Hotel, Mr.. Doeblcr the
obliging landlord using every exertion to add
to the enjoyment and comfort of the party.
Most OF the young ladies ard gentlemen
were soon engaged in tripping the light fan
tastic toe in the parlor, TO the music Of the
Piano. Others went ont visiting and shop
ping-while some of the more grave and
sedate portion Of the mascuines, went up
stairs to discuss the constitutionality Of the
restraining or prohibitory liquor law. The
question "Whether tie pursuit Of liquor mlde,
difficulties does not add zest to the appetite
rs well as flavor to that much abused beve
rage" was fully debated, and unanimously
decided in the affirmative, whcreupOn some
Original packages" were duly inspected
agreeably to the constitution and laws Of the
United States, in such cases made and pro,i
dcl.
At half past one dinner was announced
aud the company sat down to sumptuou
and excellent entertainment, got up in goo'
style, for which. the dance--.the bracing col,
air, and the refreshing cold water Of Mr.
Doebler Willie discussing the liquor question
had fully prepared their appetites. Our VII
Transport cousins were not aware OF our rom
ing, but during the day a number Of ladie
and gentlemen called on their friends in tn
party The company had designed leaving
about T. NJ, but in consequence Of the dc
lay Of the Niagara Express train, north am
SOUTH our train did not leave until p. NJ
all having been delighted with their frs
rail road excursion party TO Williamsport.
+ We understand that party from Williams
port, Jcrsy Shore, Lock Haven, &c, wi
make a trip to Mount Carmel on Thursda
next 1t will be. no doubt, a merry party.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-02-09

II- LANDLORDS AND TENANTs.-A bill is
now before the Legislature, which contains
provisions Of Importance to Landlords and
Tenants. 1t contcmpatcs The repeal Of that
portion Of the old law which requires jury
of twelve freehoders in proceedings by land
lords to recover possession of real estate, aud
authorizes two Aldermen or Justices Of the
Peace alone to hear and decide in such cases
Tenants goods liable to distress for rent, il
sold on execution, shall first go TO pay rent
till the day Of sale or removal from the
premises, or surrender Of the latter.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-02-09

Gy LAW OF LIBEt~---Our friend GErz OF
the Reading Gasette, member from Berks,
has introduced the following bill in the LeSis-
lature, which will no doubt become law
Mr.. Getz takes common sense view Of the
subject
SEcoIoS L. Be il enacted by the Senate and
House Of Representatives. Of The Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met.
and ii is hereby enacted by the authority Of
the same, That from and after the passage OF
this act, on the trial Of indictments for wri-
ting or publishing libel, the truth Of the
matter charged as lbelous, may be given in
evidence and il the jury in any such case
shall find that the act was induced by good
motives, and with no malicious intent, and
that the matter so charged is true. it shall
operate to the acquital Of the defendant or
defendants.
SEC. 2. That in actions for damages for Che
writing or publishing libel, where the truth
is pleaded and given in evidence, il it be
| found that the same was written or published
| properly for public information. and with 10
mischevous or malicious motives, the jury
may fnd for the defendant or defendants.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-02-09

Horace GREELEY writes to the Tribune an
account Of RuSt's attack upon him. and the
Honorable from Arkansas does not make
much by his motion. Greeley says IL
have heard since came here good deal OF
the personal violence TO which was exposed,
but only one man has offered TO attack me
till to-day. and he was so drunk that he made
a poor fist Of it, As to the cause OF provo
cation Greeley nlers that it is to be found
IN his structures in Mondays Tribune, on
Rnst's attempt to drive Mr.. Banks out of the
field as a candidate for Speaker by passing a
resolution Inviting all the president candidates
TO withdraw, and says, Il thought that a
mean trick and said so most decidedly; ]
certainly think no better of it, now that
have made the acquaintance of its author -
In conclusion, he thus explains his position
presume this is not the last outrage to
which am to be subjected. | came here
with Il clear understanding that it was about
an even chance whether | should or should
not be allowed to go home alive for my bu-
siness here is to unmask hypocrisy, defeat
treachery and rebIke meanness, and these
are not dainty employments even in smoother
times than ours. But shall stay here just
so long as think proper. using great lain
ness of speech, but endeayoring TO treat al
men Justly aud faithfully. l may often Judge
harshly, aud even be mistaken as to facts
but shall always be ready to correct my
mistakes aud to amend my Judgments.
shall carry no weapons and engage IN Le
brawls; but if ruflians waylay aud assall me
shall certainly not run, and, SO lar as able,
shall defend myself. $50
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-02-09
PROCEEDINGS OF ponouau COUNCIL
CouScIL CHAMBER, /
SuNnuRY. February 5. 1856.

Council met, il being the stated night Of
meeting, the following members being pres
ent q. y. Weiser, j. o. Beck Jas. Covert,
James Beard, John Clark and John Haas
On motion, G.. B. Weiser, Assistant Bur-
CESS. was elected chairman pro TEN.
Minutes Of last meeting were read and ap-
proved.
The committee on Form Of Lease were not
present. and on motion Of Mr.. Covert, tie
committee was discharged. when the chair
appointed JAS Covert and j. Haas commit
tee in their place.
Mr.. Beard stated that the cost Of the re-
pairs of the Good Intent Engine and Engine
House wouId cost at least fifty dollars.
On motion of j. Haas it was Resolved
That this Conncil make an appropriation Of
fifty dollars for the repairs OF the Good Intent
Engine and Engine House.
The following proposition was presented by
Mr.. Chas. Beck:
SrSprRy, Feb. 5. 1855.
To The Chief Burgess and Iotcn Council Of
Gc Borough Of Sundwy: =,
The undersigned
hereby propose to lease from the Borough
Of Sudbury all that certain fishery extending
from the Shamokn Dam in the Susquehanna
River, to the southern side Of the stone house
Jacob Fry, sr.l below said dam; to hold
for and during the term Of five years from
this date, at an annual rent Of one dollar per
, year. The lease to be entered into immedi-
ately. Very respectfully
CHARLES BECK & Co.
! Mr. Eeard moved TO lay the above on the
table, which was lost--yeas .. nays E.
/ Mr. Haas moved TO amend by striking out
zone dollar" and inserting five dollars" per
| year.
MIR. Covert moved TO amend the amend
mrnt by striking out five dollars and in
serting ten dollars per year, which was neg.
I atived.
Mr.. Haas amendment WAS on motion
agreed to.
On motion Of Mr.. Haas. Resolved. That il
I Chas Beck & Co. do not accept the nmcEl-
ment to their proposition by the time ~ the
next meeting of the Council, the proposition
to be null and void.
On motion Of j. Beard. Resolved. That the
chair appoint committee OF two to inv"sii-
gate the accounts Of ]. H. Zimmerman. E,s
late Chief Burgess Of the Borough IF sun
bury, whereupon JAS Beard and John Haas
were appointed said committee.
Adjourned 10 meet or Tuesday evening
Geh. l..
EMIL WILNEItT, Clerk.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-02-09

Coal is rising in price in Boston and New
York. In the former city. tho price has in
creased two dollars Oh the ton. Th; IL
caused by the shutting up Of the river DrIa.
ware, whereby the shipments TO Boston and
New Y ork have been suspended. The yards
in the eastern cities are becoming scarce of
the article. The same cause Which makes i
scarce in Boston and New York makes it
plenty in Philadelphia, though the quantity
weekly sent down from the coai region is COT
sidtrably diminished being intended only to
maintain the supply Q! this city--FaJ!ic
Ledger.
Thomas j. Ridgway. Jr. Civil Engineer,
writes to the Piedmont Independent ;h"t
there is probably sat under In" Potomac
coal seams, Us under those of the West. -.
lie suggests hogings Of three to four hundred
feet, to explore.
A Mine Of Epson Salts is sai1 - have
hecn recently discovered IN SAINT, trur
county, California. lit sho0ld not prove
remunerating to its propretors. II viii. new
erthcless, be always gooG Tor r0rki"g reor.r.
Mn MAcAuLAY.-Thc London corr.spor.
dent of the Manchester Guardian states that
! Mr.. Macauley had received check Tor SIG.
200 FOR the copywright Of the thr,! ana !ourti
volumes Of the History Of England
! It is stated that W. r. Eclcher. Esq;, Q
/ AbbeyiIle, c. II. ard Capt. l.. Il. Bel, O
/ Graniteviilc. :. e., are raising companies :,
join Majcr j. BgiorI, and proceed 10 Kan
sas.
\ report has been made in the Gcorr
Legislature against the Wild Cat" banks Q
/ that State.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-02-09

BosroS, Feb. 4.-The wind, yesterd
last night, driftod much snow on the RI
tracks, delaying all the morning trains
mail train, which left New York S
night, had not arrived at ! Z. NJ, tod
BurrA1o, Feb. 4.-The Erie Railr
blocked up with snow East Of Dunkirk
ing great delay TO the trains.
The other roads are in q similar con
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-02-09
NJ A r r I A G. f S =.

On the 10th of January. by the Rev.
stone, CHARLES Hull, Esq, Of Ely
Northumberland county, and Miss /
B. second daughter of Mr.. Griffith j.
Valley tp., Montour co.
On the 18th ult., by the Rev. c. G. ,
Mr. JEROME B. DATEsMAs Of neor Nil
Miss IIzzr B., daughter Of Mr.. "
Buckley, Of Clinton township, Lyc
county.
On the 29th, by the same, Mr.. W.
prSuAMMER. to 10 Miss MARGARET HI
Of Norlh'd CO.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-02-09

re- In our account of the sleighing party
to Danvlle last week, we stated that the
teams belonged principally to Mr.. A. i.
Kapp, Of Northumberland. We have since
been informed that not only the six four
horse teams all belonged to Mr.. Kapp, but
that another, his farm team, came up after
wards, making in all twenty eight horses.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-02-09

Ey ExrREME CoLD.--The coolest weather
OF the season was on Saturday night last
when we understand q self registering thcr-
momcter Of DR.. M'Cay stood at Is degrees
below zero at midnight. On the cold night OF
January the 9th, il stood at lie below zero.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-02-09

Ezs PEAcE.-rhe news from Europe by
the last steamer is highly important. Rus
sia has accepted the proposition of Austria
and the Allies, TO enter into negotiations for
Peace. The result has been an improvement
in the money market and an advance in cot
ton, while breadstufIs have very much de-
clined.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-02-09

SINGULAR CcIDENT-REMARKApLE ESCAPE
or hoEsE.-A very singular accident oc-
Cured yesterday upon the Germantown Rail-
road, the facts of which are as follows MIR.
Isaac NJ. Post sent man with his horse for
the purpose Of getting sleigh. After ac-
complishing his errand, and while on his re-
turn down Eleventh street. near Jefferson,
The horse became frightened, and the driver,
in attempting to check him, pulled so hard
that the bit broke in his mouth, thus losing
all control over him. The driver jumped out,
aud the horse had not gone far before he got
loose from the sleigh aud ran with all speed
down Jefferson street towards the German
town Railroad. When he reached the corner
Of Jefferson street and the Railroad passen-
ger train WAS just crossing the street. The
animal attempted to get ahead OF the train,
but failing in this he made leap and jumped
between two cars, and in his struggles he fell
upon the track and between the wheels Of
the two cars. The train was not going sufli-
cisnty fast to run over the horse and he was
therefore dragged nearly equare aud a hall
before the train was stopped. On getting
the animal out be rose to his feet and exhibit
ted no sigus Of being injured, except bleed.
ing at the nose and some scratches about the
head
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-02-09
PnlLADA. Jan. "a, !

EY- MINISTER TO ESGtAHp.-IlOn. GEO.
NJ. DALLAS, has been appointed 10 succeed
Mr.. BUCHANAN as Minister 10 England. The
appointment was well received and uuani-
mousy confirmed
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Gbe 1Ilarhtts.
Philadelphia Market.

TtUTUITI ., 7
GRa1N.-Wheat is inactive and in
supply \ snail amount Of white G.
1900. Good red is held at the same "
Free sales Of Rye at Ice. Corn is yc1
and prices are lower. Sales Of yellow
in store. Oats ARE unchanged. ~
Of prime Pennsylvania at Al i 42c T.,
shel
WnrsCgy is very dnli-~sn of bis
a23.c. and hhds. at zoe.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-02-09

We see il stated iu the Wilmington Her
aid that the North Carolina Railroad was
completed. and that tho cars run through on
Monday.
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FOR SALE.

TENHAT large and commodious no
h situated in the east end OF Market
Sunhuiv, payments to lie made to suit pu
sers the premises will be shown by the 81
Der.
MARY MARK
sunbury, February ?, ls50.-3m.
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NOTICE

Is here'y given that the partnership OF
Il H. Cherrins,on 4 Co, has been dlssol'
mutual consent. All persons having acc
with the firm will please call on the supS'
for settlement. na,~cro
Shamokin, February ., ls36.-2m