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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-10-25
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Three Electoral Tickets in Pennsylvania.
The Republicans and Native Americans in
this State have been unable to agree on any
common electoral ticket. and the consequence
is that there will be ut least three run in this
State. The Native Americans adhere TO
that nominated in august, and which is head
ed by Joseph II. Ingersoll and Andrew Stew
art as Senatorial Electors. This ticket pled-
ged, ii chosen, to vote, under any and every
contingency, for Fillmore and Donelson.-
The numbers in the american State Commit
were twenty-five in favor Of strictly adhering
to this ticket, und declining alliance with the
Republicans. The latter party have issued
a ticket, led by John G. Fremont and Gen.
Irwin as Senatorial Electors, and propose
that the Americans should adopt the same,
substituting Miard Fllmore's name for that
of John @. Fremont, with the understanding
that the electoral votes should be cast for
each candidate, in proportion to the number OF
voters for each at the polls; that is to say, if
Fillmore received twothirds of The popular
vote, two-thirds of the electors should vote
for him if Fremont got two.thirds, then two
thirds Of the electors should vote for hin ; If
either obtained one-half then one-half Of the
electors should vote for him, and so on.
The unanimity, however, with which the
Native American Committee has decided to
coalesce on the electoral ticket, renders it
highly improbable that this proposition from
the Republicans will be accepted. There
appears to be an impression with Native
Americans and Republicans alike, that
each is the strongest party, and that its
ticket consequently ought TO be one suppor-
ted by the other. The Fillmore presses claim
that more than two-thirds Of the opposition
in this State belong to them, and that the
Fremont men ought therefore, to abandon
Fremont and sustain Fillmore. On the 9TH
er hand, the Fremont journals insist that out
of this city Fillmore has no strength at oil in
Pennsylvania, and that even if he has, the
Fillmore men will lose nothing by adopting
the compromise ticket. Many of the FIRE.
mont leaders and all the principal Fremont
newspapers ont of the State cry out. however
for distinct Fremont electoral ticket, asser.
ting that their candidate will poll more votes
without fusion than with. 1t is probable
therefore, that each party will have separ
ate ticket, and that there will be at least
three in the field-one for Buchanan, one fol
Fillmore and one for Fremont.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-10-25
The Arrested Kansas Emisrsnts.

CHrAoo, Oct. 20.-We have some add-
tionsi particulars in relation to the recent
seizure of the $50 Kansas em1grants, already
reported Their conductor procured per-
mission from Governor Geary to enter the
territory with the ordinary arms of emigrants
on the assumption that their intentions we're
peaceful, but on arriving at Plymouth, Kan
sas, they were stopped and made prisoners
by Marshal Preston, with q posse of 700
troops. The baggage of the emigrapts was
searched and found to contain quantity of
arms and ammunition. Everything was
thereupon seized, and the whole party placed
under guard, with orders to shoot any who
might attempt to escape.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-10-25

sag MELANCHOLY ACcrDEHr.-An interest
ing daughter of Israel Gutelius Esq, of Sc
linsgrove, about IA years Of age, was drown
ed in the Canal, just below the Mahautongo
lock, on Saturday night last, about o'clock.
She was on visit to married sister at that
place, and bysome means stepped into the
Canal, the night being very dark The lock
tender had attempted to rescue her, but was
obliged to release his hold to save himself
The sad occurrence took place but few min
utes before the arrival Of the Packet. Capt.
Walters, the crew and passengers. offered ev-
cry assistance. Wo seldom ever witnessed a
more distressing scene. To the bereaved pa
rents it was indeed terrible affection.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-10-25
POLITICS AMONG THE LADIES.

az The Fillmore ard the Fremont parties,
through chairmen of their respective State
Committees, Messrs. Sanderson and Gibbons
Of Philadelphia, are waging bitter newspa-
per warfare. The friends of Fillmore refused,
absolutely, to enter into any coalition with
the Republicans. The late elections have
given encouragement to the friends of Mr..
Buchanan as well as to those Of Mr.. Fill
more. Without Pennsylvania the Republi.
cans can have but slender hopes of success.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-10-25

THE RIGGs OF SATURS.-In the recently
issned work entitled The New Theory Of
Creation ard Deluge," it is stated that it is
probable the rings which surround Saturn are
composed of water snow or ice, which at
some future time may descend and deluge
that planet, as ours was deluged in the days
OF Noah; 1t would now appear that such an
event is likely to take place sooner than was
anticipated; for Sir David Brewster SAYS
that Mr.. Otto Stuve and Mr. Bond have
lately studied with the great Munich tele-
scope at the Observatory of Pulkaway, the
third ring of Saturn. which Mr. Lauette and
Mr.. Bond discovered to be fluid and that
these astronomers are of opinion that this
fluid ring is not of very recent formation !;
that it is not subject to rapid change, and
they have como to the extraordinary conclu-
sion that the inner border Of the ring has
since the time of IIuggins, been gradually
approaching to the body of Saturn, aud that
we may expect, sooner or later, perhaps in
some dozen Of years, to see the rings unite d
with the body of the planet. .-.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-10-25
CLOTHING! CLOTHING u
WHOLESALE AND RETAlI

TNHE subscriber would respectfully inform the
u readers of the American, that he las ius,
opened New
REFORMED CLOTHING STORE.
NO. 29S Market Street. q doors below Ninth,
south 'lde) PhiIadelphia where he keeps con.
s,aniiy on HAND one of the Best sssortnenfs of
Ready Made Clothing, in the city; also. large
assortment Of Cloths, Cassimers, &c., which
VIII he made to Order, in the best manner, and
at the shortest notice !; all of which will ho sold
at The lowest possible Cash prices. Reader will
you please give US call
DAVID MAUI,
eos MARKET Street.
N. B.-WHLIAM SHAFFNER. will 10
pleased 10 see his friends at the above Clotbinp
Store.
Oct. 25, 1856 w3m3
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-10-25

MORMON BLusrER-BiDgham Young has
of late been making some important proph-
ecies-among others, that if Utah is not ad-
mitted into the Union, they would set up an
independent government, and that the Lord
will protect them in it, They have been en-
bolbened to this by the news which, was re-
criyed there from the States respecting the
Kansas difficulties, which. coming as it die,
very much exaggerated, led them to believe
that the dissolution of the Union was at hand.
A BEAUTIFUL SIGSIFIcATIoN.-"Alabama,"
signifies in the Indian language "Here We
rest" A story is told of tribe of Indians
who fed from relentless foe in the trackless
forest in the southwest. Weary and travel
worn they reached a noble river which flowed
through beautiful country. The chief Of
the band stuck his tent pole in the ground
and exclaimed: alabama Alabama J"
("Hsre We shall rest Here we shall rest ~
SApFArE-Adolph De Werdinsky Hun
garian refugee, died recently at Hull, Eng
land of starvation, being too proud TO accept
charity. He was the only child of the late
Count Adolph de Werdinsky, who was
general in the Polish army, and Princess Of
Poland, who died in childbirth.
GEORGE w. JOHNSON, one Of the large su-
gor planters on Mississippi, below New Or
leans, who died recently, has left an estate
valued at not less than 100000. He has
by his will manumitted all his slaves, 500 in
number. They are all to be sent to Ii
IBERIA in four years from his death, and each
one is TO be furnished with $50.
SAD ACcIpEYT-At Pottstown, Pa, on
"Wednesday afternoon, one man was killed,
and another had his arm taken of, by the
premature discharge of cannon, while firing
a salste in homer OF the Democratic victory.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-10-25

e2;- Tux COMING ELEcTIoS.-There is much
less excitement in regard 10 the coming elec.
ton Tor President than existed previous to
the State elections. This, perhaps, was to
be expected, as the local Candidates, who
we're loud and boisterous, in their efforts to
save the country, hinged their own elections
Oh the Presidential contest. Having rode
into Office on the back of Buchanan and
breckenridge, they feel much less interest
than formerly. The vote in this county was
the largest ever polled, and we do not think
it will he saualled-for somo.years to come, UNI
less byan increase OF population. 60 90 =
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-10-25

ca The County AGRICULTURAL FAIR was
held at Milton on Tuesday and Wednesday
last Engagements from home prevented us
being present, but we learn that the exhibition
was well attended, and creditable display
was made. We think too little interest is
manifested in this matter, when its impor-
tance is considered. a well digested system
should be adopted for the management Of
these Fairs, something similar TO those in the
lower counties, whose exhibitions are some
times not much behind the State Fair itself
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-10-25

The Engineers under the direction of VIM.
+. Skunk. assisted by Wilson ]. Linn, John
V. Guudy. Geo. w. Fries, Theodore Miller,
Thomas ponachy and Carson Mccormick are
now surveying the Railroad track from Lew
isburg through Bufialoe Valley into Center
county.--Lerisbirg Chronicle.
A SIMPLE RUIE-To ascertain the length
Of the day and night any time of the year,
double the time OF the suns rising, which
gives the length of the night, and double time
Of its setting, which gives the length of the
day. This is little method Of doing the
thing" which few Of our readers have been
aware Of
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-10-25
CLOCKS, WATCHES & JEyyE,,,v

Y>HE subscriber respectfully announces TO his
Il irends and the public that he has Just re-
assortment of u'N
CLOCKS, WATCHES & JEWEIpv
al his Store in Market street, doors Yves, Of
iener ~ Cos store, Sunbury, where he is pr...
pared 10 sell all kinds of Jewelry. Silver Ware.
e,', Wulehes oi various kinds, including Gold and
Silver Qull jewellsdD Patent Levers. toee,har
with almost every styl and variety of CI,OCKS
al: prices far below anything that has been here
'oiore known in this county. Call and SEQ his
Watches and Clocks carefully repaired. and
warranted. Having considerable experience, in
business, he will strive to please all who favor
him with their custom.
JOSEPH KEsSLER.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-10-25
-TelegrapBjt: Allos.
Address of the American stat, Counei,..

NEw YoRK, Oct. 20th.-The Fillmore
State Councils OF New York, Massachusetts,
Pennsylvania and Kentucky, have issued an
address TO the American people, asking n
union OF the Conservative element through
out the United States in opposition to the
sectionalism of Buchanan and Fremont, and
in favor of Millard Fillmore.
The address states, eve week no wider
privileges or favortism, countenance no rabid
disnnionisms, but maintain the justice and
right combined with the equal privilege due
10 every freeboru son of America"
Tho meeting appointed Hon. Henry D.
Moore, of Philadelphia, and Horace II. Day,
ot New York, as national finance COM
mittee.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-10-25
usy We publish tI,e following article from

ng' We publish Che following article from
the last Sunbury Gazette, us a matter of his-
tory, and for future reference. "The Nations
ornament" and Congressman elect, must have
cut most imposing figure on that interest.
ing occasion, and shone like full moon in
foggy night. 1t is said that the editor Of
the Gazette has accepted the appointment
of Biographer to the Major, and will soon
resign the Post Office. If so, we shall have
many such pleasing "reminiscences placed on
record as the style and plan Of the biogra-
ply is to be similar to that Of "Boswell's
Johnson" excepting that where the truth is
inconvenient and not ORNAMENTAL" it is to
be suppressed -
POLITICS AMONG THE LADIES.
A party for Maj Dewart and Mai. Zm-
norman, was given by the ladies of Water
street, at the house of Benjamin Krone, on
Thursday evening last, Water street is the
most democratic portion of Sunbury; the la
dies take as much interest in the success OF
our good cause as the men, and although
they cannot vote, their influence has done
much to keep the Democratic fire burning
bright in that stanch Democratic street.
We wish they all had votes-what splendid
majority Sunbury would roll up! Majors
| Dewart aud Zimmerman were present. and
tho ladies and gents after performing n mum.
ber Of hearty end good old fashioned dances,
and partaking of the refreshments retired to
their homes delighted with the evenings en-
tainment. ..
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-10-25

A SENSIBLE MAS.-Hon. John NJ. Bolts,
in declining to accept challenge from II. A.
Pryor Esq, to fight duel, makes the fol-
lowing sensible remarks:
"Your life could not be the value of pins
point TO me, and ! am sure should derive
no comfort from making your wife widow,
no desire to take it whilst my own life is not
only Of value to me, but indispensable TO the
support and happiness Of my family, and
hope to be useful to my conrtry-thsreiore
cannot place it at your disposal" .-
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-10-25

- The Nzw CENT PIECE recently finished at
the United States Mint, Philadelphia, is the
size of the old hslf-cent, and is composed of
ffty-seyen parts OF nickel, and one of zinc
1t has light appearance, with faint red
tint, and is in beautiful contrast with The
American silver and gold pieces, and will
not, as the old cent did tarnish them by con
tact The weight Of the new cent piece is
only scventy,two grains, that or the present
= 's~o-S hsudved and sirtv ai"ht
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-10-25
tE. :. FUESEII.

Formerly Of Berrysburg, Dauphin county. Pa.
hhEbf announces to the citizens of Sha.
mokin and vicinity, that he has permanent
ly located himself in the above place and bonc,
that an experience of several wears. in all ,Lo
various branches Of his profession, will insurc
him liberal share of their patronage. He NAV
at all times be found, when not professionally
engaged 1t the National (Weavsr's) Hotel.
Shamokin, October Is IS56-am
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-10-25
e5P On Friday last. an attemnt vas m,de

Ga On Friday last, an attempt was made
in Philadelphia to get up a fusion electoral
ticket in this State between the Americans
and Republicans. The Fillmore or Ameri-
can Committee, however, by vote of II to
I refused-and subsequently,, by vote of 20
to 2 resolved that it was inexpedient to make
any alteration in the Fillmore and Doneson
ticket in this State.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-10-25
BANK OF NORTHUMBERLAND.

NOTICE is hereby given that an election
~ for thirteen directors to serve for the
ensuing year will be held at the Banking
House, on Monday, the 18th day of Novem-
ber, between the hours of 10 o'clock, A. NJ,
and o'clock, 7. NJ.
The stated annual meeting of the stock
holders will be held at the Banking House.
on the lst Tuesday Of November, at 10
O'clock, A. NJ.
]. r. PRIESTLY, Cashier.
Oct IL, lS56.-4t
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-10-25
sUNBURY PRICE CURRENT.
New Advertisements.
WANTED

FOUR MALE TEACHERS for the
Barry District.
Directors and County Superintendent will
meet at the Office of the Secretary, in Tay.
lorsville, miles vest of Ashland. on Mon.
day, the Sd of November, at o'clock, p. NJ.
to receive and examine applicants.
JOHN OTTO, Secretary.
Barry p. o.. Oct. 20. I856.-ot
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-10-25
Gge Marhets,
Philadelphia Market.

October %, 1856.
GRAIS-W Wheat is firm, and prices are lower
sales ol prime new Southern and Penna. red
at Si 51 53, and 81 GO 65 for white.
rye comes in slowly; sales of new and old at
oo cents. Corn is scarce, with sales of primo
yeliow al % o6c., afoat, and Csc. In store.
oa.s ; are scarce; sales OF prime old Pcnnsyl-
WnIsKEf is scarce and holders now der,anl
~ 4Oc. for barrels, and &c a sc. for hhds
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-10-25

Ca The Next LEGIsLATuRE.-It has been
somewhat difficult to decide how the next
Legislature will stand. The vote being in
some counties very close. 1t is supposed
the House will be nearly tie. In the SEN
ate the opposition have majority of three.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-10-25

Ia THE PENNSYLVANIA ELEcrIoN.--The
official returns from all the counties of the
State have been received with the exception
of Elk and Mex can, and the Democratic
majority is 2917.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-10-25
EDITORS TABLE,
Business Notices.

We refer our readers TO the advertisement of
DR.. Pursel who has located at Shamokin.
Joseph Kessler, Of Sunbury adveriises new
assortment Of Jewelry &c.
David Maui 29s market st. Philadelphia ad-
vertises clothing &c.
Teachers wanted in Barry township Schuyl-
kill county.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-10-25

Ryr Several counterfeit $50, on the Della
ware City. Bank, altered from SIS, have been
passed in Selinsgrove.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-10-25
HOUSE OE REPRESENTATIVES,

1t is impossible to state accurately how the
House will stand, but from the various re.
ports that have reached US, We make the fol,
lowing statement
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New York City, Oct. IA, 1856.
Mr.. Francis B. Wallace,

New York City, Oct. IA, 1856.
Mr.. FRANCIS B. Wallace,
Pottsville, Penn. Il reckon its in Penny
Dear sir During our
mutual visit in Philadelphia last week it chan
ced that we stopped at the same Hotel (the
Washington and that you were unfortunate
enough to lose your watch and | ! or lS dol
lars in money. / am what you probably think
and call - rascal, (thank you,) but sir,
beg to assure you that am nothing of the
kind; its true may steal, but that steal
sis trash" but had geod name stolen from
me once. Me, professional thief had once
Il good character. but / was robbed of it and
that gone what could l do? ! determined to
deserve the name got in place. though up
to that time, ! was pure. But -- what
am telling you about my early troubles for.
merely set down to send you the locket
which was attached to your watch chain,
thinking it might probably be valued on ac-
count OF associations and far be it from my
will to deprive man of probably some de-
ceased relatives picture, probably a wife, sis
ter, or what not. ] would send you the watch
for hate to steal a watch) but you had such
small amount Of capital in your purse that
it would not pay me for the trouble took,
so the watch had to be sold to pay expenses.
| wonder who --- the other fellow was
who got robbed saw no account of him in
the papers; he was so mean he didn't have
but or three dollars so took his watch
like editors, so ii | make any money soon
will buy your watch back and send it to you,
for | only got 40 dollars for 1t at those -
thieving Jew Pawnbrokers. / think that
- must be full Of them and their
three balls.
Well good bye Mr.. Wallace excuse the IA
miliarity Of this letter, for am jovial, good
natured, devil may-care sort of fellow and
if do wrong its my - head makes me
and not my heart. My heart is in the right
place sure, and ever ready TO assist as far as
in my power poor devil who has nothing
Take care Of yourself Mr. Wallace, and the
next time you go to the Quaker city don't
sleep SO sound
Yours, "as yeu like it"
CHEvALIER.
IF I can make it convenient will go to
Pottsvilfe next winter and probably see you.
Yours, &C.,
&.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-10-25

uAM, Shoulders, Cheese, MsckaIel, Irish
n Salmon and Salt for sale nv
May 81 '56. J., .BRIGHT { SON.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-10-25
COOL iNIPUDENCE.

Mr.. Wallace Of the Pottsville Miners
Journal, while on visit to Philadelphia, re.
Gently, was robbed of gold watch and SIS
in money. The editor says:
The act was perpetrated so noiselessly,
that the robber escaped with his booty, and
still remains undetected. Fhe fellow certain
ly possesses to his imperturbabe GOODNESS,
some heart, for he enclosed in his letter to us
a locket containing the priced daguerreotype
likeness Of a deceased relative. "Chevaler's'
communication runs as follows:
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H. B. MAssER, Editor and Proprietor
ELECTORS

iLiCIoES-
SENATORIAL.
Charles n Buckaew. Wilson M'Candless.
DISTRICT.
!. George w, Nebnger, 13 Abraham Edinger,
.. Pierce Butler, "a Reuben Wilher
8. Edward Wartman, IS. George A. Crawford,
4. William II. Witte, 16 James Black
5. John McNair, IL. II. j. Stable.
John n. Brintnn, 1e. John ID. Roddy,
Z. David Laury, ~ Jacob Turcy,
:. Charles hessler, 30. J. A. J. Buchanan,
u James Patterson, 81. William wilkins,
~. Isaac Slenker, 22. james G. Campbell
IL. T.; w. Hughes, %. T. Cunningham,
H. Thomas osteihonf, 81 John Keaty,
%. Vincent Phelps